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'Best Little Whorehouse' Crusader Dies

Texas sheriff turned journalist inspired musical

By Heather McPherson, Newser User

Posted Jul 30, 2007 7:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – Crusading Texas journalist Marvin Zindler, whose successful efforts in shutting down a brothel inspired the play and film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, died yesterday from pancreatic cancer. He was 85. He began his journalism career at the age of 51 after he... Read full story »

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