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Challenge of the Yukon: Escape

Challenge of the Yukon · July 17, 1945 · 14 min · 1,902 words

The transcript of “Escape”, an episode of Challenge of the Yukon first broadcast July 17, 1945. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Thanksgiving Radio plays Challenge of the Yukon free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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The Challenge of the Yukon And King! The Wonder Dog King, swiftest and strongest of Eskimo lead dogs Blazes the trail through storm and snow For Sergeant Preston, as he meets The Challenge of the Yukon Sergeant Preston was typical of the small band Northwest Noted Police Who preserved law and order in a new Northwest country

With agreed for wealth and power Led to frequent violence and bloodshed But in spite of the odds against them Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog King met that challenge and justice ruled triumphant. The early darkness of winter in the Yukon closed over the small cabin of Constable Higgins in the town of Whitehorse.

Higgins, a worried frown on his face, looked anxiously at his wife who lay on a cot in the corner. It's, uh, it's time for your medicine, Mary. Doctor said every two hours. Oh, right, Jim.

You feeling any better? I guess the fever's gone down some. Well, here's the medicine. And some water. Thank you. Now, maybe you can sleep. You need it. Howdy! You were Constable Higgins. Yes, come in.

I can't come in. I'm Corporal Wilson, Northwest Mount Police. I have two prisoners here that I'd like to put on your custody for the night. Well, uh, be right with your Corporal. I'll wait out here.

Got to go down to the jail, Mary. Think you'll be alright by yourself? Sure, Jim. Bundle up, it's a bad night. No, I won't be long. Some prisoners have to be locked up for the night.

Take the lantern, Jim. Alright. Already, Corporal. Which way, Constable? straight ahead to the edge of the street you laro and you Jackson walk ahead of us I'm dead for sleep came all the way from Briggs Gap in three days from Briggs Gap could I don't sound possible well a ruin Jackson got some sleep but I had a

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