Classic Radio 05-07-26 - Little Red Schoolhouse, Purloined Ruby, and the Winthrope Jewels

Crime on a ThursdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast May 7, 1952, 74 years ago, Little Red Schoolhouse.  Plans are made to subvert a small American college.Followed by the New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast May 7, 1945, 81 years ago, The Purloined Ruby.  A missing gem, a murder and a clue from Edgar Allen Poe. Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Winthrope Jewel Robberies.   A diamond a day is disappearing from a jewelry company and Blackie is asked to help stop the thefts. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast May 7, 1935, 91 years ago, The Wilting Chrysanthemum. The wife and baby girl of a Japanese man in Los Angeles have disappeared. The wife has run off with her lover. A dead baby is found buried under tin cans, with two bullet holes!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 7, 1948, 78 years ago, Dry Files.  David's partner Roger, is going to go fishing with David.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day