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Word: heeler (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...judgment upon the wily rulers of the world's greatest city. A reformer by inclination, he is no fanatic; he uses the conventional means of the law. A representative of the Better Element, he has had political experience more varied than the most cunning double-crossing ward heeler. Pontifical are the remarks which he makes in a soft baritone about the weather. Even his manner of blowing his nose in court is sonorous, distinguished. He also has imagination and a sense of humor...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: STATES & CITIES: Indian in the Woodpile | 8/17/1931 | See Source »

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