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And now stay tuned for the program that has rated tops in popularity for a longer period of time than any other West Coast program in radio history. The Signal Oil Program, The Whistler. Signal, the famous go-farther gasoline, invites you to sit back and enjoy another strange story by 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 n…

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Synopsis

In Attorney for the Defense, the tension builds as the trial of Ruth Abbott unfolds, capturing the attention of the public and media alike. Ruth is accused of murdering her father, Randolph Abbott, and her defense attorney, Joseph Herman, is determined to prove her innocence. As the courtroom drama plays out, Herman's confidence is evident, but beneath the surface lies a web of secrets that could unravel his case.

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Whistler, Episode 424

Attorney for the Defense

Sunday, July 16, 1950 · 29:45

Whistler, Episode 424

Attorney for the Defense

Sunday, July 16, 1950 · 29:45

Summary

In Attorney for the Defense, attorney Joseph Herman defends Ruth Abbott, who is accused of murdering her father, Randolph Abbott. As the trial unfolds, secrets from the past threaten to unravel everything.

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