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Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings at a single bound. Look, up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman! Kellogg's Pet, P-E-P-Pet, Kellogg's Pet, the sunshine cereal presents The Adventures of Superman. Today, in answer to the Clarion's page one blast that attempts to make ex-G.I. Sam Robbins appear to be leader of a communist plot, the violently incited mob of veterans march to police barracks to free thei…

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In George Latimer, Crooked Political Boss - Pt 07, the narrative unfolds amidst a brewing storm of political tension and public outrage. Sam Robbins, a war veteran, is wrongfully accused of shooting his friend Joe Martin during a demonstration against Governor Wheeler. The mob of veterans, incited by the scandalous reporting of the Metropolis Clarion, is determined to free Sam from jail, believing he is the victim of a conspiracy orchestrated by the corrupt political boss George Latimer.

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1946-09-11 - 1375) George Latimer, Crooked Political Boss - Part 07.mp3

The Adventures of Superman, Episode 1375

George Latimer, Crooked Political Boss - Pt 07

Wednesday, September 11, 1946 · 14:18

The Adventures of Superman, Episode 1375

George Latimer, Crooked Political Boss - Pt 07

Wednesday, September 11, 1946 · 14:18

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A mob of veterans marches to free Sam Robbins, accused of shooting a fellow veteran, as Clark Kent investigates the truth behind the allegations.

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  • 1946 — A referendum abolishes the monarchy in Bulgaria.

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