Winchell

[ win-chuhl ]

/ ˈwɪn tʃəl /

Walter, 1897–1972, U.S. newspaper columnist and radio and television broadcaster.

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Question 1 of 10

A bet is synonymous with a wager, but what does it mean in New York?

When it becomes clear that nobody else will challenge Lindbergh in the next election, Winchell announces his own candidacy.
American Dreams: How Bush Shaped Our Reading of Roth’s ‘The Plot Against America’|Nathaniel Rich|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Winchell was on a gangbusters kick, making noise in his column about blowing Lansky's whole operation.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull|Mark Jacobson|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A five-thousand-dollar check to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund, of which Winchell was the chairman, would help, Harold suggested.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull|Mark Jacobson|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Never shy, Harold told the mobsters they had it wrong if they thought they could get tough with Winchell.
The Stacks: Harold Conrad Was Many Things, But He Was Never, Ever Dull|Mark Jacobson|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Winchell was an unapologetic propagandist for the Allied cause and collaborated with gangsters when it suited him.
The Real Inglorious Bastards|Eric Dezenhall|July 19, 2011|DAILY BEAST
"Sure flattered," came the growl as Winchell stirred in his chair.
The Million-Dollar Suitcase|Alice MacGowan
Fruit much like Diamond in color and size but less compact; ripens with Winchell.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
Prof. Winchell tells us, "The very beginnings of our race are still almost in sight."
The Other Side of Evolution|Alexander Patterson
"But what you propose is the same thing," rejoined Dr. Winchell.
History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom|Andrew Dickson White
There are some minor faults which become drawbacks in the culture of Winchell.
Manual of American Grape-Growing|U. P. Hedrick