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Synopsis

In the episode Sabotage, George Valentine receives a letter from Miles Carter, the president of Acme Mining Company, who is in desperate need of help. The company is facing a serious issue with sabotage at their tin mines in Bolivia, which is affecting the supply of tin crucial for the defense program. George, intrigued by the opportunity to travel and solve a mystery, agrees to take on the assignment, bringing along his assistant Brooksie.

Host

B

Bud Hiestand

Cast›

Bob Bailey

F

Fritz Feld

James Nusser

Ted de Corsia

T

Tony Barrett

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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.
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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

LGDI 51-04-23 (241) Sabotage.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 241

Sabotage

Monday, April 23, 1951 · 29:49

Let George Do It, Episode 241

Sabotage

Monday, April 23, 1951 · 29:49

Summary

George Valentine and Brooksie travel to Bolivia to investigate a sabotage issue at a tin mine that threatens the supply chain crucial for the defense program.

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