Thomas Burton O'Connor

Tom O'Connor (July 28, 1914 – July 24, 1952) was an American journalist and editor. He wrote for the Harvard Journal, Los Angeles Daily News, New York PM, and the New York Daily Compass. He was among the first television anchors on CBS. In 1952, he was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).  He died of a sudden heart attack two months after testifying before HUAC.

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