1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,700 You are about to hear a story suggested by actual events. 2 00:00:04,700 --> 00:00:10,300 So that no innocent person shall suffer, names and places have been changed. 3 00:00:15,300 --> 00:00:22,800 A whole light and its 96,000 dealers bring you a story from the front pages of our great metropolitan newspapers. 4 00:00:22,800 --> 00:00:25,800 A story taken from life. 5 00:00:25,800 --> 00:00:28,000 Tonight's presentation of... 6 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:30,000 Suspense! 7 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:38,000 Tonight, Autolite presents the case for Dr. Singer. 8 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:42,000 A story about atomic spies in the United States today. 9 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:44,000 How they operate. 10 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:46,000 How they are caught. 11 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,500 Hi, uh, Hap. 12 00:00:51,500 --> 00:00:53,000 So long, Harlow. 13 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:56,000 So long? You haven't even said hello yet. 14 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:58,500 This is our last show till fall, isn't it? 15 00:00:58,500 --> 00:00:59,500 Sure is, Hap. 16 00:00:59,500 --> 00:01:04,000 And that means we won't have a chance to talk about that great Autolite Stay Full Battery. 17 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:08,000 The battery that needs water only three times a year in normal car use. 18 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:09,500 Until after our vacation. 19 00:01:09,500 --> 00:01:17,500 Harlow, if folks don't know by now that the Autolite Stay Full Battery is Tops' independability, convenience and long life... 20 00:01:17,500 --> 00:01:19,000 Then I give up. 21 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:24,500 Well, no need to give up, Hap, because the Autolite Stay Full is famous from coast to coast. 22 00:01:24,500 --> 00:01:31,000 Car owners everywhere know it has over three times the liquid reserve of batteries without Stay Full features. 23 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:34,500 And needs water only three times a year in normal car use. 24 00:01:34,500 --> 00:01:36,500 My neighbor bought one just the other day. 25 00:01:36,500 --> 00:01:41,500 Car owners know too that fiberglass retaining mats protect every positive plate... 26 00:01:41,500 --> 00:01:46,000 To prevent shedding and flaking and give the Autolite Stay Full longer life... 27 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:50,000 As proved by tests conducted according to accepted life cycle standards. 28 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:53,500 Well, that's mighty important news for every car owner, Harlow. 29 00:01:53,500 --> 00:01:54,500 It sure is, Hap. 30 00:01:54,500 --> 00:01:59,000 So, friends, take a tip from me and see your neighborhood Autolite Battery dealer soon. 31 00:01:59,000 --> 00:02:01,500 Ask him for an Autolite Stay Full. 32 00:02:01,500 --> 00:02:06,500 The battery that needs water only three times a year in normal car use. 33 00:02:06,500 --> 00:02:12,500 You'll be sure of the best because you're always right with Autolite. 34 00:02:12,500 --> 00:02:16,000 And now, with the case for Dr. Singer... 35 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:19,500 Autolite hopes once again to keep you in... 36 00:02:19,500 --> 00:02:23,500 Suspense! 37 00:02:25,500 --> 00:02:28,500 Minus 30. 38 00:02:31,500 --> 00:02:33,500 Minus 25. 39 00:02:33,500 --> 00:02:36,500 Wednesday, May 15th, 1951. 40 00:02:36,500 --> 00:02:38,500 Minus 20. 41 00:02:38,500 --> 00:02:42,500 Early morning. Six men watch and wait. 42 00:02:42,500 --> 00:02:45,500 Minus 15. 43 00:02:45,500 --> 00:02:48,500 Minus 10. 44 00:02:51,500 --> 00:02:54,500 Minus 5. 45 00:02:54,500 --> 00:03:13,500 Minus 5. Zero. 46 00:03:24,500 --> 00:03:27,500 Congratulations, gentlemen. 47 00:03:27,500 --> 00:03:31,500 I suggest we have some coffee. 48 00:03:38,500 --> 00:03:45,500 May 16th, 1951. Confidential to Major General Carl Buscher, Atomic Energy Commission. 49 00:03:45,500 --> 00:03:51,500 From Professor Leland R. Young regarding Thermonuclear H-21. 50 00:03:51,500 --> 00:03:58,500 At 6.30 a.m., May 15th, H-23 was successfully detonated without the use of U-235. 51 00:03:58,500 --> 00:04:03,500 Enclosed herewith, technical data compiled after explosion. 52 00:04:03,500 --> 00:04:07,500 Complete destruction up to 10 miles. 53 00:04:14,500 --> 00:04:17,500 The most powerful weapon yet discovered. 54 00:04:17,500 --> 00:04:22,500 Complete destruction up to 10 miles and set off without the use of the A-bomb. 55 00:04:22,500 --> 00:04:26,500 Thermonuclear H-23 is top secret. 56 00:04:26,500 --> 00:04:30,500 This is the story, not certainly of the development of H-23... 57 00:04:30,500 --> 00:04:35,500 But of the fact that it still remains top secret. 58 00:04:35,500 --> 00:04:42,500 January 3rd, 1951. Confidential to Headquarters Military Intelligence Washington, D.C. 59 00:04:42,500 --> 00:04:44,500 From American Embassy, Switzerland. 60 00:04:44,500 --> 00:04:47,500 This morning a man was shot as he entered the building. 61 00:04:47,500 --> 00:04:52,500 Before he lost consciousness, he identified himself as Dr. Rudolf Elman. 62 00:04:52,500 --> 00:04:56,500 He was taken to the hospital where his condition has been confirmed. 63 00:04:56,500 --> 00:04:59,500 He is now in the hospital. 64 00:04:59,500 --> 00:05:06,500 After his death, he was taken to the hospital where his condition has been reported critical. 65 00:05:06,500 --> 00:05:08,500 Nurse. 66 00:05:08,500 --> 00:05:09,500 Yes? 67 00:05:09,500 --> 00:05:13,500 I am Colonel Mishakov. I wish to see Mr. Farnsworth, the American Consul. 68 00:05:13,500 --> 00:05:15,500 Oh, just one moment. 69 00:05:15,500 --> 00:05:16,500 Doctor? 70 00:05:16,500 --> 00:05:17,500 Yes? 71 00:05:17,500 --> 00:05:20,500 I am Colonel Mishakov. I wish to see Mr. Farnsworth. 72 00:05:20,500 --> 00:05:21,500 Well, he's... 73 00:05:21,500 --> 00:05:25,500 You have a man here who has identified himself as Dr. Rudolf Elman. 74 00:05:25,500 --> 00:05:27,500 Yes, we have. 75 00:05:27,500 --> 00:05:30,500 His real name is Voroshin. He's an escaped convict. 76 00:05:30,500 --> 00:05:33,500 And I have orders from my government to take him into custody. 77 00:05:33,500 --> 00:05:34,500 Dr. Elman? 78 00:05:34,500 --> 00:05:37,500 No, he's not a doctor. His name is Voroshin. He is an escaped... 79 00:05:37,500 --> 00:05:40,500 Tell whoever he is. He's dying. 80 00:05:40,500 --> 00:05:44,500 Doctor, I am here representing my country. I have authority in this... 81 00:05:44,500 --> 00:05:47,500 Colonel Mishakov, you have no authority in this hospital. 82 00:05:47,500 --> 00:05:52,500 If you wish to see the patient, I would suggest you obtain permission from the Chief of Staff. 83 00:05:52,500 --> 00:05:53,500 I see. 84 00:05:53,500 --> 00:05:54,500 Now, if you will excuse me. 85 00:05:54,500 --> 00:05:55,500 Doctor? 86 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:56,500 Yes? 87 00:05:56,500 --> 00:05:59,500 I presume Mr. Farnsworth obtained permission. 88 00:05:59,500 --> 00:06:02,500 He did. Good day, Colonel. Nurse? 89 00:06:02,500 --> 00:06:04,500 Yes, Doctor. 90 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:12,500 Turbo nuclear weapons. I discovered the plan a week ago. 91 00:06:12,500 --> 00:06:13,500 And was... 92 00:06:13,500 --> 00:06:14,500 Mr. Farnsworth. 93 00:06:14,500 --> 00:06:15,500 Yes? 94 00:06:15,500 --> 00:06:16,500 Colonel Mishakov. 95 00:06:16,500 --> 00:06:18,500 Oh, no. He's here? 96 00:06:18,500 --> 00:06:22,500 I just spoke to him in the hall. I sent him to the Staff Chief for permission. 97 00:06:22,500 --> 00:06:24,500 Did he know I was here? 98 00:06:24,500 --> 00:06:25,500 Yes. 99 00:06:25,500 --> 00:06:26,500 Doctor! 100 00:06:29,500 --> 00:06:30,500 Colonel. 101 00:06:33,500 --> 00:06:34,500 Doctor? 102 00:06:35,500 --> 00:06:36,500 He's dead. 103 00:06:45,500 --> 00:06:48,500 To Headquarters Military Intelligence, Washington, D.C. 104 00:06:48,500 --> 00:06:52,500 From Henry W. Farnsworth, American Embassy, Switzerland. 105 00:06:52,500 --> 00:06:56,500 Dr. Rudolf Elman died here at 5.50 p.m. this day. 106 00:06:56,500 --> 00:07:00,500 Obtained statement of great importance if deceased is really Elman. 107 00:07:00,500 --> 00:07:05,500 Soviet government claims he is Alexander Voroshin, escaped convict and citizen of USSR. 108 00:07:05,500 --> 00:07:07,500 Please advise. 109 00:07:17,500 --> 00:07:18,500 Yes? 110 00:07:18,500 --> 00:07:19,500 Dr. Singer? 111 00:07:19,500 --> 00:07:20,500 Yes? 112 00:07:20,500 --> 00:07:22,500 Dr. Young, would you please come up to security? 113 00:07:22,500 --> 00:07:23,500 Certainly. 114 00:07:29,500 --> 00:07:33,500 Well, George, I've got these run downs on the pile. 115 00:07:33,500 --> 00:07:37,500 Wonderful, wonderful. I've got to go up to security. I'll go with you as soon as I'm finished. 116 00:07:37,500 --> 00:07:39,500 Still going to play poker tonight? 117 00:07:39,500 --> 00:07:42,500 Wouldn't miss it. I'll give you a buzz when I'm through. 118 00:07:42,500 --> 00:07:43,500 All right. 119 00:07:43,500 --> 00:07:48,500 Come in, Doctor. Dr. Singer, this is Mr. Whiteside and General Busher. 120 00:07:48,500 --> 00:07:50,500 I know the general. How are you, sir? 121 00:07:50,500 --> 00:07:51,500 Just fine, Doctor. 122 00:07:51,500 --> 00:07:52,500 Mr. Whiteside, how do you do? 123 00:07:52,500 --> 00:07:53,500 How do you do, Doctor? 124 00:07:53,500 --> 00:07:54,500 Sit down, George. 125 00:07:54,500 --> 00:07:55,500 Thank you. 126 00:07:55,500 --> 00:07:57,500 Mr. Whiteside is from the FBI. 127 00:07:57,500 --> 00:07:58,500 Oh? 128 00:07:58,500 --> 00:08:00,500 Did you know a Dr. Elman? 129 00:08:00,500 --> 00:08:01,500 Rudolf Elman? 130 00:08:01,500 --> 00:08:02,500 Yes. 131 00:08:02,500 --> 00:08:04,500 Very well. I studied under him in Germany. 132 00:08:05,500 --> 00:08:08,500 Here's a picture. Is this the man you knew? 133 00:08:08,500 --> 00:08:10,500 Well, I don't know. 134 00:08:10,500 --> 00:08:14,500 Yes. Much thinner. But this is Dr. Elman. 135 00:08:14,500 --> 00:08:17,500 We taught at the same university. He's dead. 136 00:08:17,500 --> 00:08:18,500 When did he die? 137 00:08:18,500 --> 00:08:19,500 During the war. 138 00:08:19,500 --> 00:08:21,500 This man died four days ago. 139 00:08:21,500 --> 00:08:25,500 And this is not Dr. Elman. He was killed by the Nazis trying to escape from Germany. 140 00:08:25,500 --> 00:08:28,500 This man was shot in front of the American Embassy in Switzerland. 141 00:08:28,500 --> 00:08:33,500 We've known for some time that Dr. Elman was a prisoner in Siberia working on thermonuclear weapons. 142 00:08:33,500 --> 00:08:35,500 How are your experiments coming, Doctor? 143 00:08:35,500 --> 00:08:37,500 I'm afraid that's confidential. 144 00:08:37,500 --> 00:08:41,500 Even to you. Elman knew just about how far you'd progress. 145 00:08:41,500 --> 00:08:42,500 That's impossible. 146 00:08:42,500 --> 00:08:45,500 This is a portion of his testimony recorded just before he died. 147 00:08:45,500 --> 00:08:49,500 It was sent to us by Farnsworth at the American Embassy in Switzerland. 148 00:08:49,500 --> 00:08:51,500 Sure this man was Elman? 149 00:08:51,500 --> 00:08:53,500 Elman was a brilliant physicist, was he not, Doctor? 150 00:08:53,500 --> 00:08:54,500 Extremely brilliant. 151 00:08:54,500 --> 00:08:59,500 If information concerning your work here was smuggled out, he would be capable of understanding it. 152 00:08:59,500 --> 00:09:03,500 Elman would not only be capable, but extremely useful. 153 00:09:03,500 --> 00:09:07,500 General, are you suggesting that someone on my staff... 154 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:12,500 I suggest you read Elman's statement concerning your work here on thermonuclear weapons. 155 00:09:15,500 --> 00:09:17,500 Good grief. 156 00:09:17,500 --> 00:09:19,500 Professor Young. 157 00:09:19,500 --> 00:09:20,500 I've read it, George. 158 00:09:20,500 --> 00:09:24,500 But this shows knowledge of our progress as late as a month ago. 159 00:09:24,500 --> 00:09:25,500 Is it accurate? 160 00:09:25,500 --> 00:09:28,500 Extremely. Lacking in a few details. 161 00:09:28,500 --> 00:09:33,500 Elman was dying. 162 00:09:28,500 --> 00:09:33,500 Extremely accurate. What does this mean, sir? 163 00:09:33,500 --> 00:09:36,500 It means that someone working on H-23 is acting as a spy. 164 00:09:36,500 --> 00:09:38,500 But who? 165 00:09:38,500 --> 00:09:43,500 Myself, Professor Young, and four others are the only ones who could possibly have access to this kind of information. 166 00:09:43,500 --> 00:09:48,500 Elman knew that you were close to what he calls in his statement the most powerful weapon of our times. 167 00:09:48,500 --> 00:09:50,500 His exact quote is... 168 00:09:50,500 --> 00:09:58,500 The one weapon that might mean the difference between peace or total destruction. 169 00:09:58,500 --> 00:10:02,500 He escaped to let us know that someone is passing on this information. 170 00:10:02,500 --> 00:10:04,500 Do you know who it is? 171 00:10:04,500 --> 00:10:07,500 No. Professor Young said the same thing you did. 172 00:10:07,500 --> 00:10:09,500 It has to be one of six men. 173 00:10:09,500 --> 00:10:17,500 Professor Young, yourself, Doctor, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Evans, and your assistants, Mr. Bromwell or Mr. Collings. 174 00:10:17,500 --> 00:10:21,500 I can't believe it. These men are all trusted. 175 00:10:21,500 --> 00:10:24,500 So was Klaus Fuchs. Completely trusted. 176 00:10:24,500 --> 00:10:26,500 Seems impossible. 177 00:10:26,500 --> 00:10:27,500 We have to find him. 178 00:10:27,500 --> 00:10:33,500 If you don't know who he is, don't you think it's a little dangerous to confide in me? 179 00:10:33,500 --> 00:10:35,500 After all, I might be the one. 180 00:10:35,500 --> 00:10:38,500 You might be. But that's all been discussed. 181 00:10:38,500 --> 00:10:43,500 If we're going to find this man, someone, one of the five men working on your experiment has to help. 182 00:10:43,500 --> 00:10:46,500 We can't send in an outsider. Our man would get suspicious. 183 00:10:46,500 --> 00:10:50,500 Professor Young has to be notified. He's in charge of this plan. 184 00:10:50,500 --> 00:10:55,500 But we still need one of the men actually working on the project. Professor Young's only been supervising. 185 00:10:55,500 --> 00:10:56,500 We picked you. 186 00:10:56,500 --> 00:10:57,500 Why? 187 00:10:57,500 --> 00:10:58,500 Past record. 188 00:10:58,500 --> 00:11:00,500 My colleagues have records, equally as trustworthy. 189 00:11:00,500 --> 00:11:01,500 We know all the records, Doctor. 190 00:11:01,500 --> 00:11:03,500 And I know these men I work with, Mr. Whiteside. 191 00:11:03,500 --> 00:11:07,500 Then perhaps you'll be able to find out which one is a traitor. 192 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:11,500 I don't know. I repeat, what if I'm the traitor? 193 00:11:11,500 --> 00:11:19,500 Then I don't think you'd be foolish enough to continue sending information. And if the information doesn't continue to leave the country, we've accomplished two things. 194 00:11:19,500 --> 00:11:23,500 We've kept the project a secret, and we've found out that our man is on to us. 195 00:11:23,500 --> 00:11:26,500 Yes. Yes, I suppose that's right. 196 00:11:26,500 --> 00:11:33,500 If they steal H-23 from us, well, is there anything else? 197 00:11:33,500 --> 00:11:34,500 I think we've covered everything. 198 00:11:34,500 --> 00:11:39,500 Come on, George, I'll buy us a drink. Nothing else for me at the moment, is it, General? 199 00:11:39,500 --> 00:11:41,500 No. Nice to see you again, Dr. Singer. 200 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:44,500 Thank you, General. 201 00:11:44,500 --> 00:11:48,500 Oh, I imagine I'll see you again, Mr. Whiteside. 202 00:11:48,500 --> 00:11:50,500 I imagine so, Doctor. 203 00:11:50,500 --> 00:11:53,500 Yes, of course. 204 00:11:53,500 --> 00:11:56,500 What do you think, Whiteside? 205 00:11:56,500 --> 00:11:57,500 About Singer? 206 00:11:57,500 --> 00:11:58,500 Yeah. 207 00:11:58,500 --> 00:12:03,500 I'm interested in him, General. It might help if we get to know a bit more about him. 208 00:12:03,500 --> 00:12:04,500 He's the man? 209 00:12:04,500 --> 00:12:09,500 I don't know. That's what we've got to find out. 210 00:12:09,500 --> 00:12:31,500 Auto Light is bringing you the case for Dr. Singer, tonight's production in radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. 211 00:12:40,500 --> 00:12:44,500 Say, Harlow, what are you going to do on your vacation? 212 00:12:44,500 --> 00:12:52,500 Why, Hap, as an advocate of the Auto Light Stayful battery, the battery that needs water only three times a year in normal car use, 213 00:12:52,500 --> 00:13:02,500 I'm going to advise all car owners to adopt that adept, adaptable, and amazing actuator of abundant and dependable starts. 214 00:13:02,500 --> 00:13:04,500 Always in there pitching, eh, Harlow? 215 00:13:04,500 --> 00:13:10,500 You said it, Hap, and it's all because the Auto Light Stayful offers greater convenience and longer life. 216 00:13:10,500 --> 00:13:11,500 Greater convenience? 217 00:13:11,500 --> 00:13:18,500 Sure, Hap, because the Auto Light Stayful has over three times the liquid reserve of batteries without Stayful features. 218 00:13:18,500 --> 00:13:21,500 That's why it needs water only three times a year in normal car use. 219 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:23,500 Longer life, too, Harlow. 220 00:13:23,500 --> 00:13:31,500 Right you are, Hap, because life-insuring fiberglass retaining mats protect every positive plate to prevent shedding and flaking, 221 00:13:31,500 --> 00:13:38,500 and give the Auto Light Stayful longer life as proven by tests conducted according to accepted life-cycle standards. 222 00:13:38,500 --> 00:13:41,500 Well, I'll see you next August, Harlow. 223 00:13:41,500 --> 00:13:46,500 So long, Hap, and friends. Before you start your vacation, see your Auto Light battery dealer. 224 00:13:46,500 --> 00:13:53,500 He's the expert on battery advice and service. Ask him for an Auto Light Stayful battery. 225 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:57,500 And remember, you're always right with Auto Light. 226 00:13:57,500 --> 00:14:06,500 And now, Auto Light returns you to our Hollywood soundstage and Elliot Lewis's production of The Case for Dr. Singer, 227 00:14:06,500 --> 00:14:12,500 a tale well calculated to keep you in suspense. 228 00:14:12,500 --> 00:14:27,500 Confidential from Special Agent Whiteside to Division 33 Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. 229 00:14:27,500 --> 00:14:36,500 Talked with Dr. Singer, and he has agreed to proceed as planned. Advise Charlie. 230 00:14:36,500 --> 00:14:44,500 Hi, Charlie. Hi, Benny. Sit down. Have a beer. Thanks. Been waiting long? Nah, about five minutes. 231 00:14:44,500 --> 00:14:50,500 How's Margie? Okay. Had the flu. One of the kids got it now. Don't you know I got to get it sooner or later? 232 00:14:50,500 --> 00:14:57,500 I had it. It's miserable. How's business? We got us three tons of whitefish yesterday with the price of... 233 00:14:57,500 --> 00:15:02,500 What do you have, boys? Benny? Beer. Just beer. Two beers. All right. 234 00:15:02,500 --> 00:15:07,500 Fish been running just great. The day before yesterday, we rolled in with over four tons. 235 00:15:07,500 --> 00:15:14,500 How's your business? Fine. We had two men on all of them. Apartment's bugged, 24-hour stay-cut. 236 00:15:14,500 --> 00:15:20,500 What about Singer? So far, nothing. He works right with them. Maybe... I don't know. 237 00:15:20,500 --> 00:15:27,500 Checking up them so far, they all look pretty clean. Sure. Boy, we want smart. If it is Singer, smart as they come. 238 00:15:27,500 --> 00:15:36,500 I'll give you a port of... Hold it. Two beers. 50 cents. 239 00:15:40,500 --> 00:15:47,500 Well, cheers. Yeah. And good luck. Hope your next catch is the biggest yet. 240 00:15:47,500 --> 00:15:53,600 The 241 00:15:54,500 --> 00:15:59,500 confidential to Major General Carl Buscher, Atomic Energy Commission, Washington. 242 00:15:59,500 --> 00:16:05,500 From Professor Leland R. Young, regarding thermonuclear H-23. 243 00:16:05,500 --> 00:16:10,500 Dr. Singer has informed me that H-23 experiments are proceeding on schedule. 244 00:16:10,500 --> 00:16:14,500 With luck, completion should be possible within the month. 245 00:16:14,500 --> 00:16:19,500 Singer has nothing else to report in regard to our previous discussion. 246 00:16:21,500 --> 00:16:27,500 Evans. Just a minute. Here. Here's a chart on the fission yield. 247 00:16:27,500 --> 00:16:33,500 Certainly checks. 21 trillion calories. Oh, we're close. Now eliminate the carbon. 248 00:16:33,500 --> 00:16:40,500 How's Bromwell doing? He's tired. You look tired, Singer. A little. 249 00:16:40,500 --> 00:16:44,500 Something wrong? No, no, no, no. I want to see how Bromwell's doing. 250 00:16:44,500 --> 00:16:48,500 Don't forget poker tonight. No, I won't. 251 00:16:48,500 --> 00:16:54,500 Bromwell? Eh? Oh, hello, Singer. 252 00:16:54,500 --> 00:16:59,500 I'm still too low. How low? 3,600,000. 253 00:16:59,500 --> 00:17:05,500 I've got to go back. I had HO4 as high as 19 million. What was the reaction time? 254 00:17:05,500 --> 00:17:11,500 Well, it was pretty close. To 100,000. Very close. I think we should talk it over. 255 00:17:11,500 --> 00:17:14,500 Evans just finished his fission yield. 21 trillion. 256 00:17:14,500 --> 00:17:18,500 I guess I am holding things up. You've got the hardest job. 257 00:17:18,500 --> 00:17:24,500 Mitch and Collins are down at the reactor pile. Let's get them and talk. 258 00:17:24,500 --> 00:17:28,500 Yes? Vinnie? Yeah. 259 00:17:28,500 --> 00:17:34,500 Charlie, I've got something I'd like you to hear. All right. 260 00:17:34,500 --> 00:17:38,500 I'll see you at the office in an hour. 261 00:17:45,500 --> 00:17:49,500 I'll raise it. Look out, Singer. 262 00:17:49,500 --> 00:17:54,500 You know, I don't think he has them. I don't know. He's had them all night. 263 00:17:54,500 --> 00:17:57,500 Excuse me, Collin. No, it's all right. 264 00:17:57,500 --> 00:18:00,500 What you boys have to do is put up some money to find out. 265 00:18:00,500 --> 00:18:05,500 All right. I'll just call. Brother, I admire you. You're very kind. 266 00:18:05,500 --> 00:18:09,500 I haven't won a hand in the last two hours. I'll just let you be the hero. 267 00:18:09,500 --> 00:18:12,500 Let's see him. Full house. Aces in trade. 268 00:18:12,500 --> 00:18:14,500 What I can tell you, I knew he had it. 269 00:18:14,500 --> 00:18:19,500 A credit your pot. Well, here, Moulton. 270 00:18:19,500 --> 00:18:22,500 Heavens, you are without a doubt the luckiest. 271 00:18:22,500 --> 00:18:25,500 Played poker for another hour and went home. Nothing unusual. 272 00:18:25,500 --> 00:18:29,500 Want a cigarette? Yeah. 273 00:18:29,500 --> 00:18:32,500 Thanks. 274 00:18:34,500 --> 00:18:37,500 Still no lead. Boy, I tell you... 275 00:18:37,500 --> 00:18:40,500 If it is Singer, he's real careful. Yeah, something new. 276 00:18:40,500 --> 00:18:42,500 Got word from the other side today. 277 00:18:42,500 --> 00:18:45,500 Counterintelligence. Our boys say the Russians haven't had any message 278 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:48,500 in the progress of the bomb for a couple of weeks now. 279 00:18:48,500 --> 00:18:50,500 They're worried. They're worried. 280 00:18:50,500 --> 00:18:53,500 If we only had one lead... We will have. 281 00:18:53,500 --> 00:18:55,500 The minute they finish their experiment. 282 00:18:55,500 --> 00:18:58,500 Someone's going to have to make his contact then. 283 00:18:58,500 --> 00:19:02,500 Well, if it's Singer or any of those men, we'll get him. 284 00:19:02,500 --> 00:19:12,500 I'm even having their mothers-in-law watched. 285 00:19:15,500 --> 00:19:20,500 92,238 plus neutron. 92,239 plus gamma radiation. 286 00:19:20,500 --> 00:19:25,500 92,239 decays to 93 neptunium. 239 plus beta electron. 287 00:19:25,500 --> 00:19:28,500 23 minutes. Check. 288 00:19:28,500 --> 00:19:33,500 93 neptunium, 230,90 Ks to 94,139... 289 00:19:33,500 --> 00:19:36,500 Come here. Evans, come here. 290 00:19:36,500 --> 00:19:39,500 Mitchell, Collins. 291 00:19:39,500 --> 00:19:41,500 What is it? 292 00:19:41,500 --> 00:19:44,500 I've got it. I think I've got it. 293 00:19:44,500 --> 00:19:48,500 Carbon is completely isolated. 294 00:19:48,500 --> 00:19:51,500 Well, look. Look for yourself. 295 00:19:51,500 --> 00:19:55,500 Hmm. Oh, yes. Yes. 296 00:19:55,500 --> 00:19:58,500 Let me see. Yes, here, Collins. 297 00:19:58,500 --> 00:20:01,500 Well, this is it. 298 00:20:01,500 --> 00:20:03,500 Congratulations, Bramwell. 299 00:20:03,500 --> 00:20:05,500 Congratulations, Bramming. 300 00:20:05,500 --> 00:20:08,500 Well, gentlemen, H-23 is no longer theory. 301 00:20:08,500 --> 00:20:12,500 We can now begin to assemble the first one. 302 00:20:21,500 --> 00:20:24,500 Confidential. Two Major General Carl Busch, 303 00:20:24,500 --> 00:20:27,500 from the State Energy Commission, Washington, 304 00:20:27,500 --> 00:20:30,500 from Special Agent Whiteside, Federal Bureau of Investigation. 305 00:20:30,500 --> 00:20:33,500 Regarding conclusion of H-23 experiments, 306 00:20:33,500 --> 00:20:37,500 counterintelligence has informed us that the Russians are in possession of the news of the same. 307 00:20:37,500 --> 00:20:41,500 They have not yet obtained details. 308 00:20:48,500 --> 00:20:50,500 How could it get out? How? 309 00:20:50,500 --> 00:20:52,500 I don't know, General. 310 00:20:52,500 --> 00:20:54,500 Every second, I don't know. 311 00:20:54,500 --> 00:20:57,500 I know what they did better than they do. Every one of them. They're clean. 312 00:20:57,500 --> 00:21:00,500 Let's stop kidding ourselves. Somebody's not clean. 313 00:21:00,500 --> 00:21:02,500 The experiment was licked four days ago. 314 00:21:02,500 --> 00:21:05,500 Professor Young says they're working now to assemble the bomb. 315 00:21:05,500 --> 00:21:09,500 Then what do we do? Send the details by courier to the Russians? 316 00:21:09,500 --> 00:21:11,500 We might as well. We still have some time. 317 00:21:11,500 --> 00:21:13,500 What about Singer? I don't know. 318 00:21:13,500 --> 00:21:14,500 And Charlie? Yeah. 319 00:21:14,500 --> 00:21:17,500 Got those reports? Yeah. 320 00:21:17,500 --> 00:21:19,500 Well, let's go through them again. 321 00:21:19,500 --> 00:21:23,500 Well, these are a survey of the movements of every man on that experiment. 322 00:21:23,500 --> 00:21:27,500 We'll pick up with the report starting four days ago. Go ahead, Charlie. 323 00:21:27,500 --> 00:21:29,500 Okay. 324 00:21:29,500 --> 00:21:34,500 Professor Young, March 15th, 8.30 a.m., escorted to lab. No contacts. 325 00:21:34,500 --> 00:21:37,500 12 noon, in company with Singer, Bromwell and Evans. Went to lunch. No contacts. 326 00:21:37,500 --> 00:21:39,500 Wait a minute. What about the waiter? 327 00:21:39,500 --> 00:21:41,500 He's clear. We've already checked that. 328 00:21:41,500 --> 00:21:42,500 All right. Go on. 329 00:21:42,500 --> 00:21:45,500 1 p.m., returned to lab. No contacts. 330 00:21:45,500 --> 00:21:47,500 5.30 p.m., escorted home. No contacts. 331 00:21:47,500 --> 00:21:49,500 8 p.m., doctor and Mrs. Singer arrived. 332 00:21:49,500 --> 00:21:52,500 Stayed until 11 p.m., returned home. Retired. 333 00:21:52,500 --> 00:21:56,500 Dr. Evans, March 15th, 8.30 a.m., escorted to lab. No contacts. 334 00:21:56,500 --> 00:21:59,500 12 noon, in company with Singer, Bromwell and Young. Went to lunch. No contacts. 335 00:21:59,500 --> 00:22:01,500 Same waiter, General. 336 00:22:01,500 --> 00:22:03,500 1 p.m., returned to lab. No contacts. 337 00:22:03,500 --> 00:22:06,500 5.30 p.m., escorted home. No contacts. 338 00:22:06,500 --> 00:22:08,500 7.30 p.m., called Dr. Singer. 339 00:22:08,500 --> 00:22:20,500 Asked him if he could play poker that night. Dr. Singer declined. 340 00:22:20,500 --> 00:22:23,500 5 p.m., Singer escorted to doctor's office for checkup. 341 00:22:23,500 --> 00:22:24,500 Sign is troubled. 342 00:22:24,500 --> 00:22:26,500 5.30 p.m., escorted home. No contacts. 343 00:22:26,500 --> 00:22:29,500 Remained in house rest of night. 344 00:22:29,500 --> 00:22:33,500 Okay. Now, this is the 16th. Start with Mr. Collings. 345 00:22:33,500 --> 00:22:36,500 8.30, escorted to lab. No contacts. 346 00:22:36,500 --> 00:22:38,500 12 noon, lunch with Agent Dietrichen. 347 00:22:38,500 --> 00:22:42,500 12.30, half hour appointments with dentist as scheduled. Cavity. 348 00:22:42,500 --> 00:22:44,500 1.15, escorted back to lab. No contacts. 349 00:22:44,500 --> 00:22:45,500 Wait a minute. 350 00:22:45,500 --> 00:22:46,500 Yeah? 351 00:22:46,500 --> 00:22:48,500 Look, it might be nothing, but it's worth a try. 352 00:22:48,500 --> 00:22:50,500 I want every man on that experiment examined. 353 00:22:50,500 --> 00:22:51,500 What for? 354 00:22:51,500 --> 00:22:53,500 A complete medical general. The works. 355 00:22:53,500 --> 00:22:54,500 Professor Young? 356 00:22:54,500 --> 00:23:04,500 Young, Singer, Evans, Collings, all of them. And today, no explanations. 357 00:23:04,500 --> 00:23:09,500 Confidential. From Special Agent Whiteside to Major General Carl Buscher. 358 00:23:09,500 --> 00:23:24,500 Examination's completed and proceeding as planned. We should know in a day or two. 359 00:23:24,500 --> 00:23:25,500 Anything yet? 360 00:23:25,500 --> 00:23:29,500 Hmm? Oh, Benny. No, no, nothing. He's alone in his office. 361 00:23:29,500 --> 00:23:30,500 When did you plant the mic? 362 00:23:30,500 --> 00:23:34,500 Early this morning. Superintendent let me in. It's in the cabinet. 363 00:23:34,500 --> 00:23:35,500 Put the phones on. 364 00:23:35,500 --> 00:23:36,500 Yeah. 365 00:23:36,500 --> 00:23:39,500 Suppose he doesn't show up? 366 00:23:39,500 --> 00:23:41,500 Then we'll try the others. 367 00:23:41,500 --> 00:23:42,500 Hold it. 368 00:23:42,500 --> 00:23:44,500 Mr. Collings is here, Doctor. 369 00:23:44,500 --> 00:23:47,500 Oh, lucky you caught me, Mr. Collings. I was going out for lunch. 370 00:23:47,500 --> 00:23:49,500 I'm certainly glad I could get around. 371 00:23:49,500 --> 00:23:50,500 Is it bothering you? 372 00:23:50,500 --> 00:23:51,500 A little. 373 00:23:51,500 --> 00:23:55,500 Shouldn't have been neglected. Just get up in the chair. I'll have a look at it. 374 00:23:55,500 --> 00:24:00,500 You've been giving me a little trouble the last week. 375 00:24:00,500 --> 00:24:03,500 We should have seen to it your last visit. 376 00:24:03,500 --> 00:24:10,500 Bad enough. Certainly have to fill it this time. I'll just get some Novacaine. 377 00:24:10,500 --> 00:24:11,500 How's work? 378 00:24:11,500 --> 00:24:16,500 Tires. Just open your mouth as far as you can. 379 00:24:16,500 --> 00:24:17,500 Way open. 380 00:24:17,500 --> 00:24:22,500 That's it. There. That'll be all, Nurse. You might as well get your lunch. 381 00:24:22,500 --> 00:24:23,500 Thank you, Doctor. 382 00:24:23,500 --> 00:24:26,500 You should have really taken care of this long before now. 383 00:24:26,500 --> 00:24:30,500 Couldn't help it. Haven't had a moment to myself. Nearly three months. 384 00:24:30,500 --> 00:24:32,500 Thought I could let it go and do work later. 385 00:24:32,500 --> 00:24:33,500 Numb yet? 386 00:24:33,500 --> 00:24:40,500 Getting numb. 387 00:24:40,500 --> 00:24:41,500 What do you have for me? 388 00:24:41,500 --> 00:24:42,500 Ramos formula. 389 00:24:42,500 --> 00:24:44,500 Can you get detailed sketches on the weapon when it's finished? 390 00:24:44,500 --> 00:24:46,500 No. It's been too dangerous. I can't take a chance. 391 00:24:46,500 --> 00:24:47,500 I want the plan. 392 00:24:47,500 --> 00:24:49,500 No. This is all. It's too dangerous. 393 00:24:49,500 --> 00:24:51,500 All right. Give me what you have. 394 00:24:51,500 --> 00:24:53,500 $3,000. 395 00:24:53,500 --> 00:25:03,500 Of course. 396 00:25:03,500 --> 00:25:06,500 Here you are. And here you are. 397 00:25:06,500 --> 00:25:14,500 That's it. That's the man we want. Come on, Charlie. 398 00:25:14,500 --> 00:25:16,500 Is that the only door out of the office? 399 00:25:16,500 --> 00:25:21,500 Either of those doors. The only way. 400 00:25:21,500 --> 00:25:22,500 Well, thank you, Doctor. 401 00:25:22,500 --> 00:25:24,500 Take some aspirin if it bothers you. 402 00:25:24,500 --> 00:25:25,500 Get the dentist. 403 00:25:25,500 --> 00:25:31,500 Right. 404 00:25:31,500 --> 00:25:32,500 Mr. Carlings. 405 00:25:32,500 --> 00:25:34,500 Hmm? Oh, yes? 406 00:25:34,500 --> 00:25:50,500 Whiteside, Federal Bureau of Investigation. You're under arrest. 407 00:25:50,500 --> 00:25:51,500 I can't believe it. 408 00:25:51,500 --> 00:25:56,500 Neither can I, Professor Young. Carlings. For $3,000. 409 00:25:56,500 --> 00:25:58,500 He had to work quickly, I guess, after that medical. 410 00:25:58,500 --> 00:26:02,500 I hired him, trained him. He was a student of mine ten years ago. 411 00:26:02,500 --> 00:26:04,500 How did it work, Mr. Whiteside? 412 00:26:04,500 --> 00:26:05,500 It was a chance, Professor Young. 413 00:26:05,500 --> 00:26:07,500 Carlings had paid three or four visits to that dentist, 414 00:26:07,500 --> 00:26:12,500 complaining of several cavities, just as Dr. Singer complained of sinusitis 415 00:26:12,500 --> 00:26:14,500 and Dr. Evans of recurrent insomnia. 416 00:26:14,500 --> 00:26:17,500 However, when we had all of you men examined by medical men 417 00:26:17,500 --> 00:26:20,500 attached to this experiment, we discovered Mr. Carlings' teeth 418 00:26:20,500 --> 00:26:24,500 to be in perfect condition. Work done on a healthy mouth. 419 00:26:24,500 --> 00:26:25,500 If it hadn't been for Elman... 420 00:26:25,500 --> 00:26:30,500 Elman gave his life to tell us how much Russia knew of our thermonuclear research. 421 00:26:30,500 --> 00:26:32,500 You thought it was me, didn't you? 422 00:26:32,500 --> 00:26:34,500 Yes, Dr. Singer, for a while. 423 00:26:34,500 --> 00:26:36,500 I can't blame you. I really can't. 424 00:26:36,500 --> 00:26:37,500 I was wrong. I'm sorry. 425 00:26:37,500 --> 00:26:39,500 Oh, that's all right. 426 00:26:39,500 --> 00:26:42,500 Do you know, in a way, I'm glad it was Carlings. 427 00:26:42,500 --> 00:26:43,500 Oh? 428 00:26:43,500 --> 00:26:45,500 I don't know. It's cleaner somehow. 429 00:26:45,500 --> 00:26:49,500 It keeps the trust and the faith alive in all of us. 430 00:26:49,500 --> 00:26:52,500 And that's the biggest thing we have, you know. 431 00:26:52,500 --> 00:26:56,500 Trust in each other and faith. 432 00:26:56,500 --> 00:26:59,500 Well, may I go now? 433 00:26:59,500 --> 00:27:01,500 Yes, Doctor. 434 00:27:01,500 --> 00:27:30,500 I have work to do. 435 00:27:31,500 --> 00:27:38,500 Suspense. 436 00:27:38,500 --> 00:27:43,500 Presented by Auto Light. 437 00:27:43,500 --> 00:27:45,500 Harlow Wilcock speaking. 438 00:27:45,500 --> 00:27:50,500 Next week will mark national holidays for two great countries. 439 00:27:50,500 --> 00:27:57,500 On July 1st, Canada commemorates the 84th anniversary of its founding as a nation. 440 00:27:57,500 --> 00:28:05,500 And on July 4th, the United States celebrates the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. 441 00:28:05,500 --> 00:28:11,500 May we all recognize the importance of these two great days in our lives 442 00:28:11,500 --> 00:28:31,500 and make continuation of our freedoms a must for ourselves, our children, and the generations to follow. 443 00:28:31,500 --> 00:28:38,500 Suspense is produced and directed by Elliot Lewis with music composed by Lucien Morrowek and conducted tonight by Wilbur Hatch. 444 00:28:38,500 --> 00:28:43,500 The case for Dr. Singer was written for suspense by Blake Edwards. 445 00:28:43,500 --> 00:28:53,500 In tonight's story, Joseph Kearns was heard as Dr. Singer, Larry Thor as Whiteside, Herb Butterfield as General Busher, and Clayton Post as Charlie. 446 00:28:53,500 --> 00:29:04,500 Featured in the cast were Ken Christie, Ted Von Elst, Howard McNair, Paul Freese, Larry Dobkin, Edgar Barrier, John Stevenson, and Trude Marson. 447 00:29:04,500 --> 00:29:15,500 Tonight's suspense program is the last for this season. 448 00:29:15,500 --> 00:29:22,500 Suspense on television will continue throughout the summer, and we'll be back on the CBS radio network the last week in August. 449 00:29:22,500 --> 00:29:27,500 Until then, this is Harlow Wilcox for Auto Light, wishing you a pleasant summer. 450 00:29:27,500 --> 00:29:41,500 This is CBS, the Columbia Broadcasting System.