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Auto Light and its 98,000 dealers bring you Mr. William Holden in tonight's presentation of Suspense. Tonight, Auto Light presents a true story taken from Captain Walter Kerrig's Battle Report Korea, the facts concerning the United States Navy's mine clearing operations in Wonsan Harbor in October 1951, Needle in the Haystack, our star, Mr. William Holden. Hi, Hap, will you have a cigarette? Oh, no thanks, Harlow, prefer my own brand. Hey, did you ever think about all the pe…

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Synopsis

In Needle in the Haystack, the U.S. Navy's mine sweeping operations in Wonsan Harbor during the Korean War are brought to life. The episode opens with a sense of urgency as Captain Spofford briefs his crew on the critical mission ahead. With only ten mine sweepers available, the Navy must clear a path through a heavily mined harbor to allow 22,000 troops to land safely.

Host

Larry Thor

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B

Ben Wright

Jack Kruschen

Joseph Kearns

S

Steve Roberts

T

Ted Bliss

W

William Holden

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

Suspense 531109 525 Needle in the Haystack (128-44) 27814 29m19s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 525

Needle in the Haystack

Monday, November 9, 1953 · 29:19

Suspense, Episode 525

Needle in the Haystack

Monday, November 9, 1953 · 29:19

Summary

A U.S. Navy mine sweeper embarks on a dangerous mission to clear Wonsan Harbor of mines during the Korean War. The stakes are high as they must ensure the safe landing of thousands of troops.

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