One Against a City

Standard of California, on behalf of independent chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the West, invites you to let George do it. One against a city, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, dangerous my stock and trade.

If it comes out troubled dead end no matter which way you got a job for me, George Valentine. Right full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, a city that's lost so much of its conscience, but it's allowing itself to be ruled by three cynical ruthless men.

That's the gimmick I hope will intrigue you. Thanks to one other citizen who feels as I do, I can now hire a man of strength and courage who's interested not only in money, but in the challenge of a very uneven but worthy battle.

I've tried to fight this thing alone, me and my puny one cylinder newspaper. All I got out of it was threats, a few expert beatings, and a reputation as a crackpot idealist. Come on in, Mr. Valentine. The water isn't fine nor clean, but you may be the kind who doesn't mind swimming against the tide.

It's signed Sam Morgan. Let me have that book seen. Here. Intrigued? Slightly fascinated. Sharon Dale Chronicle, the voice of Sharon Dale, population 70,000 and growing strong. 70,000 people go stepping for three little Caesars? Isn't it just possible, George, that Mr. Morgan may be letting his journalistic fervor run away with you?

Mm-hmm. But what about the mayor, the guardian's of the law, the rest of the men of Cucacood will? Well, that's what makes it so fascinating, ain't you? Okay. When do we pack and go to meet this crusading editor?