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The signal oil program, the Whistler. Whistle is your signal for the signal oil program, the Whistler. I am the Whistler and I know many things for I walk by night. I know many strange tales 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. Yes, friends, it's time for the signal oil program, the Whistler. But first an important announcement. There will be no Whistler next Monday. The next W…

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Synopsis

In The Gentle Way, Bruce Reimer sits in the office of Dr. Fenshaw, anxiously awaiting news that could finally change his stagnant career at the Barker Institute of Biological Research. After eleven years of hard work and watching others rise above him, Bruce feels that his moment has come. He is hopeful that Dr. Fenshaw will announce his promotion to assistant administrator, a position he has long desired. However, the tension in the air is palpable as he reflects on the years of frustration and envy he has harbored towards his colleague, Cliff Cardigan.

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

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Whistler, Episode 265

The Gentle Way

Monday, June 23, 1947 · 29:31

Whistler, Episode 265

The Gentle Way

Monday, June 23, 1947 · 29:31

Summary

Bruce Reimer anxiously awaits news from Dr. Fenshaw, believing he is finally due for a promotion after years of hard work. However, his jealousy towards a colleague leads him down a dark path of murder and deceit.

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  • 1947 — The United States Senate follows the United States House of Representatives in overriding U.S. President Harry S. Truman's veto of the Taft–Hartley Act.
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  • 1947 — The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published.

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