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21st Precinct, Sergeant Burns. I can hear you. What's the trouble there? Is he all alone? How much is on the clock? Two dollars and what? Why can't you pay it? Why'd she lose it? Where? You are in the master room of the 21st Precinct, the Nerve Center. A call is coming through. You will follow the action taken pursuant to that call from this minute until the final report is written in the 124 room at the 21st Precinct. All right, you're driving ahead. Drive her into the stat…

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Synopsis

In The Mainliner, the story unfolds at the 21st Precinct, where Captain Frank Cannelly oversees the daily operations of a busy police station in New York City. The episode begins with a call coming in regarding a cab driver who is demanding payment from a young woman, Elizabeth Arrowwood, who claims she has lost her wallet. The precinct is filled with the hustle and bustle of city life, and the officers must navigate the various personalities and situations that come through their doors.

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_21st_Precinct_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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21st Precinct 53-08-18 (007) The Mainliner.mp3

21st Precinct, Episode 7

The Mainliner

Tuesday, August 18, 1953 · 27:28

21st Precinct, Episode 7

The Mainliner

Tuesday, August 18, 1953 · 27:28

Summary

In The Mainliner, a young woman finds herself in a predicament after losing her wallet during a cab ride, leading to a tense interaction at the 21st Precinct. The stakes rise as the police navigate her situation amidst the bustling city life.

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