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Murphy the Fireman Judge Who Went From Hiss to Halls
Art Everett profiles Thomas F. Murphy, a six foot four inch New York native and federal judge, whose career path from police commissioner to the federal bench reflects a life of public service. Born in New York, he rose from Olcott, Olcott and Glass to U S attorney, led the fight against Alger Hiss, then cleaned New York City’s police department before earning a judgeship. He plans a leave of absence to serve while Truman appoints him, balancing a calm demeanor with a fierce pursuit of justice.
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Art Everett
New York
Tom Murphy
Johnny Murphy
New York Yankees
Thomas F. Murphy
Truman
Murphy
Washington
Owen J. Roberts
U. S. Supreme Court
Astvestigate
Robert H. Jackson
Supreme Court
Thomas Murphy
Alger Hiss
New York City
Federal
George
Town University
Fordham Law School
Anne
Bronx
Olcott, Olcott and Glass
Hiss
U. S