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["The Star Spangled Banner"] Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice. Danger is my stock and trade. If you find yourself way out on the limb and don't know how to get off, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. ["The Star Spangled Banner"] Dear Mr. Valentine, if ever…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode The Money Maker, George Valentine is approached by Martin Kirsch, the president of The Bonded Paper Corporation, who presents him with a dire situation. Two reams of highly specialized paper have been stolen from their facility, paper that is crucial for printing currency and other financial documents. The implications of this theft are staggering, as it could lead to the destabilization of an entire country's economy. Kirsch's urgency is palpable, and he emphasizes the need for discretion and speed in resolving the matter.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bob Bailey

C

Clayton Post

E

Eddie Fields

Frances Robinson

H

Herb Butterfield

W

Wally Maher

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Let_George_Do_It_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

LGDI 48-08-02 (099) The Money Maker.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 99

The Money Maker

Monday, August 2, 1948 · 29:41

Let George Do It, Episode 99

The Money Maker

Monday, August 2, 1948 · 29:41

Summary

George Valentine is hired by Martin Kirsch to recover stolen paper that could destabilize a country's financial system. The stakes are high as the clock ticks down on a potential crisis.

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  • 1948 — Whittaker Chambers accuses Alger Hiss of being a communist and a spy for the Soviet Union.

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