Counterspy: The Case of the Mexican Rancho (A0086)
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
35 min
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8 chapters
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What is the premise of The Case of the Mexican Rancho?
Welcome to the Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio. From Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Counterspy. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you are enjoying this podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. Today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can support the show on a one-time basis, support.greatdetectives.net, or become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon.greatdetectives.net. Now, from February 22, 1949, here is The Case of the Mexican Rancho.
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A few weeks ago, a swarthy-faced, dearly-eyed chemist was in his laboratory in San Francisco. He was going through his mail. Suddenly, he stopped. There was a picture postcard. He read it. Dear Jensen has been seriously ill and I'm going for a vacation. Won't you join me? Aunt Mary. Slowly, the chemist counted the commas, the periods, even the spacing of the writings. Then he picked up the phone. Tell Mr. Brown I'm resigning. There's serious sickness in our family. In a luxurious apartment in Chicago, a small, attractive, fiery young woman in a negligee was reading a picture postcard.
Dear Magna, I'm not expected to live long. Want you with me. Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary.
Bert? Oh, I'm glad I caught you before you went to the bank meeting. The doctor just told me the result of my examination. He says it's definitely a breakdown that I must leave and get away from everything for a while. Yes, I'm packing. Well, as soon as I know where I'll be, I'll let you know. But for a while, I've got to be alone.
Oh, Jansen, this drawing room is real chummy with you and Magna and I back together again.
I wish you'd stop keeping us in suspense, Dresser.
You two acted very promptly on your postal card. You say we're to stay on this train till we get to Mexico, Mr. Dresser?
How do David Harding and Peters plan to intercept spies in Mexico?
Yeah, that's correct, Jansen. Suppose right now we all take a look at this map of Mexico.
Very, very interesting. Now I think I begin to understand. I saw an article in the newspapers. A new uranium deposit in Mexico?
That's why I love you, Magnus. Good intuition.
You're a trained investor.
Remember, I'm here too. Now, these fine black lines, they're the mountains. Now, over here, right in the center of these mountains, This is a plateau, the Mexican city of Victoria. Population, uh, too small even to be listed, huh? But soon, Victoria may be one of the most important cities of Mexico.
Is the uranium deposit owned by the Mexican government or by whom?
I'm not sure yet. But I believe the deposit may be on land owned by several individuals. Just how can we profit, sir? What is there to sell a foreign nation? Information concerning the percentage of uranium? Or the method of refining the uranium? Or a contract with Mexico to ship part of the order to other countries? If we handle this right, it could mean... Jensen, go up to the club car and order us all chicken sandwiches and coffee, eh?
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the premise of The Case of the Mexican Rancho?
0:05–4:52
2
How do David Harding and Peters plan to intercept spies in Mexico?
4:52–8:21
3
What challenges do Harding and Peters face during their mission?
8:21–10:56
4
What information do they uncover about the uranium deposit?
10:56–14:05
5
How does the auction of the land play into the plot?
14:05–17:31
6
What role does the character Magna Lawson play in the story?
17:31–20:12
7
How is espionage portrayed in the episode's climax?
20:12–23:39
8
What are the final outcomes for the characters involved?
23:39–35:24