Arrogant Arsonist
Counterspy · September 6, 1949 · 29 min · 3,987 words
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Pepsi Cola, P-E-P-S-I, that's your smartest Cola by. Pepsi Cola presents Counter Spy. Harding, Counter Spy, Coling, Washington.
It's Counter Spy, especially if you're pointing to investigate and combat the enemies of our country, both at home and abroad. Tonight, the case of the arrogant arsonist. Another counterspye report to the American people. Brought to you each Tuesday and Thursday by Pepsi Cola.
Pepsi Cola, get the spot, two full glasses, that's a lot. That's right, you heard what they said. Two full glasses of sparkling Pepsi from one big 12 ounce bottle. You're getting an extra glass bowl.
And what a delicious glass bowl. The most refreshing delightful cola that ever tickled your taste. You can't top Pepsi's tangy flavor. And that big, big bottle saves you money goes twice as far. Pepsi's America's big, big favorite.
And America's biggest cold of value. So why take less when Pepsi's bet? Whenever you reach for refreshments, remember. Why take less when Pepsi's bet? And now to counter spy. One of the most despicable of all crimes is the malicious setting of fire.
Violest of all criminals is the professional arsonist. We go back some years to a winter evening in Berlin, Germany. Two men stand back from the crowd watching the firemen fight their hopeless battle against the flames swiftly devouring the large building.
A small man smiles proudly and turns to his uniform companion. Exquisite, exquisite aim is to the trick. Yes, Gratz. Very beautiful. Did you ever see such wonderful flames? They dance like the lovely girls of Habelia.
I have no interest in history, Mr. Dietrich. I'm an artist, who would with good business sense. Now that my work is done, that matter of the 50,000 marks... You have earned your money well, Grads.
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