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Word: gusik (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Television thus magnifies the abuses which are already prevalent in Congressional committee investigations. The drama of watching folksy moralist Tobey struggle with "Greasy Thumb" Gusik entertains the public and attracts a large audience, but this is not the purpose of such an investigation. These hearing are held to get the facts--impartially, fairly, and with a minimum of showmanship. Until Congress can settle on a Fair Practices Code for these investigations, they should not be televised...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Invidious Danger | 4/16/1951 | See Source »

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