Classic Radio for July 12, 2024 - Death in the Tropics, The Iron Coffin, and The Big Setup

2+ Hours of Crime and a new baby

First a look at this day in History.

Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast July 12, 1946, 78 years ago, Death in the Tropics.  A hijacker’s partner double-crosses him and leaves him for dead in a burning truck. A Puerto Rican banana plantation becomes the scene of a murder. 

Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 12, 1950, 74 years ago, The Iron Coffin.   Marlowe visits a 16th-century Spanish castle (in northern California) to battle the ghost of "Peter The Cruel," who lives in an eight-foot iron coffin!

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Setup.   The cops break up a burglary ring that uses a hatcheck girl for a spotter. 

Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast July 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Battle on the Staircase. Bert's arm is twisted to "pull out" with Red, leaving Carol by alone. After a quick bank robbery, they head to Portland. A supermarket is the next victim.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 12, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia uses her baby to help another. 

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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html