Word: outdrew
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...appearance had been something of a sensation: it even outdrew the McCarthy investigation. Among Costello's hearers had been Chief of Police Edward J. Allen of Youngstown, Ohio, who had already told the committee: "If it wasn't for corrupt politicians, I might say Frankie Costello wouldn't be in the position he is today." Racketeers like Costello, he added, "all start out with a piece of lead pipe in their hands...