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Is Dick Powell as Richard Diamond, private detective? Hello there, I'm Diamond. What have you got any idea how much trouble a private detective can get into sometimes? Well, if you happen to have an office at Broadway and 53rd Street and the sign painted on your door reads Diamond Detective Agency, you're a setup for more trouble than a guy who goes bear hunting with a switch. I know, because I've got that office and the sign painted on the door. Sure, I've got a lot of idle…

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Synopsis

In The Tom Waxman Bombing Case, the story begins with the shocking news of Tom Waxman's death due to a mail bomb. The incident sends shockwaves through the community, and suspicion quickly falls on his brother Phil, who has just returned from California. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that there are larger forces at play, particularly the Labor Assistance League, a group known for its disruptive tactics within unions.

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Richard Diamond 49-06-26 (010) The Tom Waxman Bombing Case.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 10

The Tom Waxman Bombing Case

Sunday, June 26, 1949 · 29:33

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 10

The Tom Waxman Bombing Case

Sunday, June 26, 1949 · 29:33

Summary

A mail bomb kills Tom Waxman, leading to suspicion on his brother Phil. Private detective Richard Diamond investigates the Labor Assistance League, believing they are behind the attack.

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