Classic Radio for September 3, 2024 - A Wife Disappears, A Bums Rush, and a Stolen Book

2+ Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 3, 1949, 75 years ago.  Agnes Kelby has disappeared from her house. Mr. Kelby is acting suspiciously. Something smells fishy!Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast September 3, 1949, 75 years ago, The Bums Rush.   Marlowe is hired to find an old geezer, and finds murder instead. Then The Whistler, originally broadcast September 3, 1945, 79 years ago, Ambition Perilous.  A scheming politicians plan to further his career by giving a job to an ex-con he helped send to jail has interesting results.Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 3, 1946, 78 years ago, The Stolen Rare Book.  A rare book has been stolen from a library vault, and the theft compounded by murder. Who took the book from the vault, and how?Finally Superman, originally broadcast September 3, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football  Team Poisoned.  The success of the football team means over $3 million dollars toward polio research.  Is someone trying to sabotage the team?Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html