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The Whistler, another signal mystery. I am the Whistler. And I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales, many secrets, hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak. Tonight, the Signal Oil Company, marketers of signals famous Go Farther, gasoline and motor oil, bring you another in a series of strange tales by the Whistler. The story of a strange and desperate cr…

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Synopsis

In the episode Practically Foolproof, we are introduced to Eddie and Marco, two friends who run a lending library in a quiet neighborhood. They are not just book lovers; they are also scheming criminals with a plan to steal a large sum of money in the form of negotiable bonds from a secure office. The duo believes they have meticulously planned every detail, convinced that their heist is foolproof. However, they face a significant obstacle: the security measures guarding the bonds are formidable, and they need a way to bypass them.

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

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Whistler, Episode 120

Practically Foolproof

Sunday, September 3, 1944 · 29:33

Whistler, Episode 120

Practically Foolproof

Sunday, September 3, 1944 · 29:33

Summary

Eddie and Marco plot a heist to steal bonds from a secure office, believing their plan is foolproof. However, their scheme takes a dark turn when they involve a small-time criminal named Shorty.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1944 — Holocaust: Diarist Anne Frank and her family are placed on the last transport train from the Westerbork transit camp to the Auschwitz concentration camp, arriving three days later.
  • 1944 — The last execution of a Finn in Finland takes place when soldier Olavi Laiho is executed by shooting in Oulu.
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  • 1944 — World War II: The British 11th Armoured Division liberates the Belgian city of Antwerp.

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