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(xxx) Fatal Ace of Spades

Salute To The Law · July 15, 1938 · 14 min · 2,431 words

The transcript of “(xxx) Fatal Ace of Spades”, an episode of Salute To The Law first broadcast July 15, 1938. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Gumshoe plays Salute To The Law free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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Mr. Harris, in a salute to the law. Why, never fail. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the message of the Nick Harris program. That is the purpose of these weekly, crucialized dramatization to prove that crime never pays.

And now, Mr. Harris, thank you, Mr. Tong. And good evening, everyone.

We have been talking a great deal on these programs about the prevention of crime. The next dramatization illustrates the frequent cause of crimes of violence, a desire for revenge. The determination to take the law into one's own hands in an attempt to write some real or fancy drugs.

Sorry I'm about to relate to some thirty years ago, right here in Los Angeles. All this peaceful after my night in the old flea-fed quarters of course in here. I was a cub reporter on the daily journey.

That sergeant McClure was on to it. Only midnight sergeant. Lucking one minute. Don't you ever forget to wind that old clock? I'll have your own room. I know people who decide to kick out on it.

Yes, unless you forget to wind it. That I do not give up, never. Does that hold you for another day? You know, Mac, someday we'll have to walk run by electricity. Electricity? Sure. Why not?

from the fireliquity and horse with carriages too. And the ownership's a flag and be like un-telephones without no wire. Well, I shouldn't be surprised. Your shouldn't, sir. Well, they do say nothing but the surprises of you, say, by the person.

I know one thing that would. What's that, Nicola? A story, a real front page story, a murder say. What's a murder you'll be wanting this night? Well, it doesn't have to be a murder match, but I sure wish something wouldn't happen.

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