Dangerous Assignment: Chromite Mine Disaster (Balkans) 09/06/1950
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
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7 chapters
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Welcome to Choice Classic Radio, where we bring to you the greatest old time radio shows. Like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and thank you for donating at choiceclassicradio.com. Wheaties presents Dangerous Assignment. On stage tonight from Hollywood, Dangerous Assignment, another in the Wheaties' big parade of exciting half-hour presentations.
Dangerous Assignment, starring Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell.
Yeah. Danger is my assignment.
What is the dangerous assignment involving chromite?
I get sent to a lot of places I can't even pronounce. They all spell the same thing, though. Trouble. But when I walk into the commissioner's office, I don't realize that this assignment's going to end up with me trying my best to blast myself right out of existence.
Good morning, Commissioner. Morning, Steve. Well, what kind of a deal are you sending me on this time, Commissioner? Steve, ever hear of chromite? Chromite? Sure, that's the mineral they use and manufacture steel, isn't it?
Yes, and right now we need all the chromite we can get. Take a look at this map, Steve. See this small country in the Balkan area?
Yep.
There's a large chromite mine there near the small village of Dravna, up in the mountains near the border, right beside this pass into the next country. These two countries, incidentally... are pretty unfriendly right now.
Oh, great. One of those deals, huh?
Yes, but the point is, we've made an agreement with this small country permitting us to operate that mine. We get chromite, and our money helps put them back on their feet.
Oh, sounds like a cozy little arrangement.
It was, until things started happening recently.
Oh, what kind of things?
In the last week, two mine workers have been found hanging at the end of a chain. Oh, sounds like somebody doesn't want us to operate that mine, Commissioner. Steve, there's more to this story than I've told you, but I want you to hear it firsthand. Who from? A man named Getnick. He's the mine foreman, and he's waiting for you in the city of Larno. That's where your plane lands. Now, get over there, Steve. Find out who's behind all this, and then smash them. We've got to keep that mine operating. Well, that's it. You've got your assignment. Good luck.
Dangerous Assignment will continue in a moment.
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Sure, I've got my assignment. All I have to do is fly to a trouble spot in the Balkans, talk to a mine foreman named Gettnick, and find out why a few assorted mine workers are winding up with chains around their necks. I get all the easy ones. Well, it's Tuesday when my plane lands at Lorno, and I head for Gettnick's house. Oh, are you Mrs. Getnick?
Yes, what do you want?
I'm Steve Mitchell from the United States. I'd like to talk to your husband.
Why?
Why, I understand he's the foreman of a chromite mine up in the mountains near the village of Dravna. I'd like to talk to him about the things that have been happening up there lately, the men that they've found hanged by chains.
I'm afraid my husband cannot tell you much about that, Mr. Mitchell.
Why not?
This morning he was found hanging from the end of a chain, dead. What? Oh, I'm sorry. You are sorry. That is nice. I am sorry. And Anton? He is dead. Mrs. Gettmacher... He did not believe in the curse of the castle. He found out too late.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:02
2
What is the dangerous assignment involving chromite?
1:02–6:48
3
What recent events have raised concerns at the chromite mine?
6:48–7:28
4
Who is the mine foreman and what information does he provide?
7:28–14:24
5
What is the legend of the castle and how does it relate to the mine?
14:24–17:56
6
What challenges does Steve Mitchell face upon arriving in the village?
17:56–22:51
7
How does the village react to the threat of the curse?
22:51–29:29
Speakers
8 identifiedMore from Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
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