Classic Radio 07-23-25 - Lavaliers in France, Canadian Cross Fire, and Corpse in the Shack

Crime and Espionage on a Wednesday 

First a look at the events of the day

Then, Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast July 23, 1949, 76 years ago, Nigerian Safari.  Steve's off to Nigeria to obtain rights to a new manganese discovery. 

Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast July 23, 1946, 79 years ago, Stolen Lavaliers In France.  A strange lady kisses Ken Thurston in the lobby of a New York theatre, which leads to Paris and the stolen Rotterdam collection of jewels. 

Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 23, 1952, 73 years ago, Canadian Crossfire.   Cvetic is in Canada foiling the Party's plans to sabotage a joint U.S.-Canadian missile project. 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast July 23, 1936, 89 years ago, Corpse in the Shack. In Maricopa County (Arizona), Ben Knight is wanted for murder, driving a 1925 Studebaker and accompanied by two young girls and a woman. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 23 1942, 83 years ago, Baby’s Coat of Arms.  The baby’s coat‑of‑arms turns out to hold surprising significance.

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