 by Transcription. The Mutual Broadcasting System proudly presents Mr. District Attorney. Mr. District Attorney, Champion of the People, Defender of Truth, Guardian of our Fundamental Rights, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Mr. District Attorney transcribed, starring J. Justin in the title role, Len Goyles Harrington and Vicky Bola as Miss Miller. And it shall be my duty as District Attorney, not only to prosecute, to the limit, but to defend, will you? In a moment, Mr. District Attorney, but first, you know, one of the best ways to send food and clothing abroad is through care. This way is efficient, economical, and on a person-to-person basis. For care, offers a wide variety of packages to fill many needs. There's the food package, which is designed to supplement the rations of a family of four for a month. The contents are chosen to meet most basic shortages and to combine with available foods to make nationally preferred dishes. 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You'd be out mumbling, child, and stop gaping, will you? It's me all right. So you're married, legal? Trixie, you can't come here like this. You just can't. Well, I must say that's a fine way to greet your mother. And me coming straight here the minute they slammed the doors behind me. I didn't know I hadn't kept track. Ever hear of good behavior? You just keep your nose clean up there and they let you out early. I'm pro sure, but that's a cinch. I can calm my way through that like a breeze. On probation? Yes, probation, that's what they call it. I got to report to some monkey to prove I'm going straight. Look, Trixie, you can't stay here. You don't understand. Ed is Ed. Oh, that's the sucker you hooked, I say. Don't you see, Ed is kind of... You know all about your sweet old mother, kid? My mother's dead. I ought to bust you in the lip for that one. So you didn't tell him, huh? How long you been hitched? We were married in 1950. What's his racket, does he work? He drives a milk wagon. A milk wagon? What's the angle? There isn't any angle. We finished this place on part of the savings. We put most of it in a bank, so we... You wouldn't understand. Did you tell him your old lady was in stair? I just never mentioned John. Trusting dope, isn't he? But you didn't tell him I was dead, huh? I just didn't say anything. What times you do home? Tonight at 6.30 usually. Good. That gives us a couple of hours to dope out something to tell him. Trixie, you can't stay here. No, you can't. I'll stop you up, and will you? I can handle your head all right. And oh, you better drop that Trixie routine. From now on, it's mother. And mothers come home to stay. I am reminded in passing of the celebrated remark made by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes. When in his decision in the Supreme Court he said, quote, say I'll have to find that quote for you, but it's in volume 23, I believe. 23, 290. I'll have it brought in from the library, Chief. All right, fine. Oh, you busy, Chief? Oh, come in, Harrington. I think we'll give it up for the moment, Miss Merritt. Right, Chief. I'll get this much typed up this afternoon. Oh, something important, Chief. I'm back. There's nothing special. Just a speech for the university. Why, it is, too. Haven't you heard, Harrington? The Chief's going to talk to a whole convention of criminal lawyers. What? Yes. Do you think I look dignified enough for him, Harrington? Well, you sure didn't in that baseball game at the picnic yesterday. How's the old back this morning? Oh, well, the praise, I think, is, oh, my aching back. Boy, it's appropriate. I'm afraid my pitching days are over. Oh, boy, you ought to see Brophy. He's tied up like that escape artist. They used to throw into Hudson River. Oh, Houdini. Oh, thank you, Miss Miller. I'm surprised you remembered. Oh, that reminds me about Brophy, I mean. I guess who turned up on the probation list this morning, Chief. I had her assigned to me, too. This morning? Well, I haven't seen the Chief. Trixie Norris. Norris? Oh, Chief, you remember that old trouble-proof Trixie? Got the itchiest fingers in town? She went up on a dead right when we cleaned out Lippie defense. Oh, yes. Yes, I remember. So she's out. Is she? Yeah, going straight, she says. I've heard that before, too. Trixie couldn't go straight if she was riding up in an elevator. I would give her a chance anyway, Harry. Oh, well, you know me, Chief. I won't hound her. But I ain't letting her far out of my sight, either. She'll be up to something before long. You wait and see. Ed, dear boy, you look tired. Let me get to your slippers, huh? Oh, don't bother, Mother Norris. Matter of fact, I'm going to turn in. Oh, now, Ed, if you and Nora have something planned, don't let me interfere. I wouldn't get in your way for the world. You? Why, we're glad you're here, Mother. Well, you're a young actor and a surprise. It's just like telling the boys down at the ferry. Ed, you go to a movie. Oh, you got the dishes all done, Norris? To a movie, indeed. Ed's going to get a good night's sleep, aren't you, son? Well, I sure could use it, Mother. I have to get up off early. You just run along the bed, and I'll see that the house is just as quiet as a mile. Oh, not you, Nora, dear. Mother wants to have a little talk with you. Talk about what? Just a little things, dear. Say, good night to Ed now. Well, good night, honey. Good night, Mother Laura. Good night, dear boy. Sweet tie. Good night. Of all the squares. Trixie, I insisted to get up. And if you call me Mother, Norris, I'll crack you in the teeth. Look, I've been thinking. You've been thinking. What won't they dream up next? Listen, Nora, I need more money. But I gave you five dollars this morning. Five dollars? Come out of the Bush League, will you? I need real dough. Trixie, I haven't got it. I told you. Ed has. He's talking about all the savings. He's got stashed in the bank. That's for something else. And what's more important than your mother? I told you. Well, if it's a baby. A baby? Well, I'll be. Now, listen, kid, that bank account, it's in both your names. Yes, but I don't see what that's got to do with it. You don't see. You don't see nothing. You know what that worm is doing to you? Take my advice, girl, and do something about it before you lose him. Before I lose him? Ed. I don't mean Milton Berle. This boy's on the run. That's crazy. Is it? He's got a dame in every cottage on his milk route. You better wake up and face it. You keep saying that, and it isn't true. I know men, Nora. You're losing them, kid. You think he's working when he doesn't come home all day? I told you he has to work in the dairy after he gets through to the bank. That's a fancy name for it, all right. Oh, I... I'd die if I lost Ed. I'd just die. Look, you want some good advice, kid? And so help me. I've seen it work time after time. I've seen what work. When your man's getting away from you, Nora, there's one sure way to get him back. Making sick, kid. That's the answer. Sick? I don't understand. All right, so I'll draw pictures. When a man's helpless, you can get to him, see. Mother him, nurse him, make him see how much he needs you. Yes, but I... And when a man's sick, he is helpless. You get it? Yes, but it isn't sick. He's stronger than I. Oh, there's ways to... Well, to make people sick, you know. There are? Get me some of that rye out of the cupboard like a good girl, and I'll tell you just how this thing goes. Mr. District Attorney continues in a moment. But first, here's your opportunity to help put your favorite unsung football player into the limelight to give your college recognition by voting for its outstanding player. All you have to do is cast your vote in Harry Wismer's exciting campaign to select the All-College All-America football team. Voting is going on right now. 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Stop following me, will you? I'm not tailing you, Trixie. Oh, it's just standing here on the corner you passed by, that's all. It's okay to say hello to old Pau, ain't it? You and me, Pau. Well, ain't we? You know you won't go. That's too bad you're a cop. We might hit it off at that. Yeah, we might. Are you still living with your daughter, Trixie? And why not? No reason. I'm just interested, that's all. Sure, I'm living with her. Her and her husband. Should I tell you a secret, Harrington? If you want it. We bought a press. Huh? We're making $3 bills. No kidding. By the basketball copper. Drop up some time, I'll give you a fistful and you can put it on a horse. Oh. You playing the horses these days? Mm-hmm. Funny, aren't you? You're all 94. People on Pro don't gamble. Do they, Harrington? So you're really hitting the old straight and narrow, huh, Trixie? Buy me a beer some time and maybe I'll tell you all about it. You know, I think you would have said you're quite a girl, Trixie. Oh, I'll bet you say that to all your pro kids. Go on back to the DA, Sonny, and tell them little Trixie is flying high, see? High, wide and straight, get it? I'll tell him, Trixie. You know, he'll be glad to hear it. That's right. Well, see you around. Yeah, sure, Trixie. You'll see me around. Street corners, middle of the block, practically any place that you'll happen to be. Call Ed, dear. Everything's on the table. Trixie, no, I'm scared. Call him, you little fool. Oh, Ed, dear, dinner. I can't. You want him back? Don't you? Well, don't you? Yes. You put the stuff in his milk the way I told you. After me, Nora. Yes, yes, I did. Then don't you worry. Ed, dear, I said dinner. Coming. Trixie, I can't do it again. Stop. My goodness, Ed, everything will be cold. Golly, Nora, it looks wonderful. Just look at those chops. Don't do a turn. Isn't she a wonder mother, Nora? Yes, come on. Eat it before it gets cold. No, sure thing. And pass the butter, will you, Mother Nora? Certainly. Oh, yeah. You, um... Hmm? Are you going to drink your milk now? Now and later, honey. That's the way I always kid waitresses, Mother Nora. They say, you want your beverage now and I always say, now and later, kiddo. Get it? Now and later. I'll bet you kid them all right, Ed. Don't you, Nora? What? What's the matter tonight, honey? You're as quiet as a mouse. Ed, don't you want tea? I could make you a cup of tea. Tea? Oh, honey, you know I don't like tea. Don't nag him, dear. Ed likes milk. After all, he delivers his stuff. Yes, sir. I don't... Nora, for peace sake, what's he doing? Don't drink that milk. Now, what are you so upset about, child? Don't drink my milk. But honey, it's called milk. No, Nora. It is poison. She made me put poison in it. Why? That isn't true. She isn't herself. She hasn't much to say. It is true. I can... Ed, don't drink it. Don't. Let me see this milk. Ed, no. That is better. There is something in this glass. Don't be a fool, Ed. Sit down. Answer me, Nora. What's this all about? Nora. She made me do it. Which makes it sick. Sick. So I can nurse it back to health. She says he doesn't love me. Shut up! Shut up! Ed, don't listen to her. What did you think you could do? I'm fine, please. My neck like cold. Answer me. Ed, you're hurting me. Answer me, Nora. Tell me. Tell me what this is all about. Oh, right, funny boy. You... Oh, darling. Listen to me. Ed. His head is... He's creating... Trixie milk. Get out of my way. Here, let me see him. Trixie... Quiet. I see it. Yeah. Yeah, he's dead or alive. You do what I say here. You're in this too. Don't forget. Come on, Ed. Help me drag him over to that prior place. Hurry, Nora. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. You... You killed him. We kid. Don't forget that. You put the stuff in his milk. Now, here, he put his head up against that and iron. He fell, you get it. He fell, and hit his head on the fireplace and iron. Wait a minute. Blood. Yeah. There should be blood on the and iron. Here we are. Oh still, Ed, my boy. We have to wipe a little blood over here. I can't I can't come through with it sister you better that's all it was poison in that glass of milk he tried you know and you put it there baby but it's murder Trixie it's murder it's gonna be all right see now on you do everything mother said come on now Trixie open up and and tell us what really happened I told you a dozen times he got mad while we were having our dinner he you sat there Trixie yes sir right there order a picture of that chair miss Miller William I will chief soon as where he gets here go on Trixie so Ed gets manned huh and then what well he got up and started for Nora she was standing in front of the fireplace weren't you dear yes yes I was so Nora ducked Ed fell against the fireplace and when he went down he cracked his head on that and iron right Trixie right you can see the blood yourself on the and iron you mean oh look for yourself yes I did and Trixie put that on a raised list to a miss matter right chief well chief now what I want the body sent the morning Harrington as soon as they are photographers it through check tank it will you miss Miller yeah got it made out I am I want to go over this room thoroughly Harrington tell him Rofi we will need prints and pictures all the way through yeah right there what about Trixie and Nora chief you want me to take them in why take us in and what for I'd like to know just because I'm on pro you can't see all right Trixie all right quiet down well nothing to get excited about I'm not taking you in huh that's better but you later Harrington let's get the apartment check first and then we'll decide what's to be done in the meantime Trixie yeah you understand you and Nora to stay here just a formality but see that you do yeah I'll leave a man downstairs right and now let's get started we have a lot of work to do oh dry up all night I can't help it Trixie and I don't know what to do look Nora come on child out and I'll look up I only wanted to make him sick you'll be all right kid I won't let anything happen you know that Trixie after all you're all I've got we got to stick together baby you an old Trixie well we go what do we do I loved him so and now I feel lost and now we'll make off here you and him have this bank account didn't you Nora you know we did well then it's simple kid we just take the dough and we'll make a trip yeah that's it a nice long trip so we can forget all about this maybe Canada'd be nice this time of year and all our money girl well look you deserve it honey and then with me standing by to help you what say things will be just fine oh gee yes yes hang in yeah both he's back from the Taylor apartment he's got the and irons with him just the way you said good put a tag on them William Smiller a lot of weight chief oh and one thing more yes I asked both you to bring down some other things from the apartment Smiller a tag everything and I'll be out to check it in the moment right chief other things chief yes they not be much Harrington the fact is I'm trying to be sure oh excuse me yes oh yes Gibby one of the doctor find oh oh I see no no I hadn't expected that yes ask him to send his report up at once will you please yes thanks what the autopsy report on Taylor chief surprising report I'd say they found evidence of poison in his stomach Harrington what yes not enough to cause death however they blow on the head and did that poison oh well okay chief should I go get a Trixie this clinches a dozen but I wish it did but frankly I'm not sure but you know we'll wait I think I still want to examine everything brophy brought down here then we'll be sure mr. district attorney continues in a moment but first we are at the beginning of rough winter weather now is the time to make certain that your car is in tip top shape for the months ahead check up and see if the brakes would hold if you had to stop in an emergency see if both headlights are working in set at the proper height and don't forget to check on the tail lights at the same time and those 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unless you do what I tell you you'll end up with a murder rap on you but Trixie always in remember now get smart kid draw that dough out of the bank and as soon as the DA gives us the word we'll head for Canada I can't do it when you I ought to be some sense into you who's that cops probably they'll form all over the joint until they're satisfied well it's you again man I just thought I'd keep you company Trixie haven't you got a home feeling better Nora she's okay everyone in lie down dear now I stay here Nora matter of fact I I'd like to ask you a few questions you did you asked me so many well I'm curious Nora you don't mind do you after all you're well your husband's death was an accident wasn't your darn right it was I wasn't Nora I told you well come on tell me again nor it was an accident yes it wasn't me no and wait a minute the poison we found in his stomach that was an accident to Nora the poison to trick Nora go inside go on no no no stay here Nora what about the poison kid did Trixie slip it to him you're crazy did she know I did Trixie get into poison did she come on now tell the truth Nora I'd hate to see you get stuck for something that you didn't do don't you say anything Nora play in my just as well Nora because we know all about it anyway the poison and everything did she give it to Nora did you let her poison your husband did you stop it stop it I did it Nora shut up I put it in his mouth that's it I did it I did it well now wait that into it stand still thinking save it save it let's go down oh it's all sewed up chief come on Nora get your hand Harrington you mean Nora did it she just admitted it Miss Miller Nora's ready to talk chief she put the poison in Ed's milk oh that right Nora don't talk yes I did I told you I did well said chief well yes Harrington I think we're all set take Trixie downtown and book Trixie me well you're crazy you just had the kid oh I heard her Trixie and undoubtedly she did put something into Ed's milk sure she like I said yes but I didn't kill Ed Taylor Trixie you did what I down stairs Harrington this case is closed mr. district attorney continues in a moment but first mutual believes that if something is good then there should be more of it in keeping with this policy you can now hear six different new variety programs there's Joe King the emcee with a smile in his voice who interviews guest celebrities including some of the biggest names in the entertainment world for everyone interested in food and that includes the whole family famed expert Duncan Hines offers choice tidbits on table and travel topics the mutual sports voice who needs no introduction Al helper presents interviews and interesting anecdotes about the top personalities in the field of sports and David Ross veteran broadcaster turns the spotlight on Americana with salutes to famous anniversaries one of the best known and best loved of actors Edward Arnold gives a great performance as the storyteller and two quick-witted favorites Arlene Francis and Bill Cullen join talents to bring a program of smiles yes sir for something new and different why not just stay tuned to your favorite mutual station you can hear them all every weekday over most of these stations back now for mr. district attorney of Ed Taylor ladies and gentlemen Trixie will pay the full penalty demanded by law and this time her career is really over yeah Nora chief what about her well for her complicity in the crime Nora will be sentenced Harrington but I think the court will be lenient perhaps even suspend sentence I'm glad chief I think she's learned a lesson I don't think you'll have any more trouble from her no no no no I'm smelling actually Nora was the victim of a hardened criminal type her foster mother Trixie Norris foster mother yes Trixie was Norris real mother Harrington matter of fact Nora was an orphan years ago as we know now Trixie took Nora in off the streets took her in as a child to train her in a criminal career just how were you sure it was Trixie who murdered Ed Chief well she was very clever and much he made one mistake she hit and when that iron door stopped you see the one I hadn't broken bring down the office for examination and under the microscope you found blood on it I'm cheating but that they didn't get off with that rag as that's right Harrington and that I admit was a stab in the dark ordering examination of any heavy blunt object in the room about the end iron really proved it didn't it she yes indeed miss madam Trixie was clever enough to smear blood from heads hair down to the end iron but what she forgot was hair hair strands of hair Harrington if he'd fallen against the and iron the way Trixie said he had there would have been hair as well as blood on its surface and as you know there wasn't and that was that this is the last program in the current series of mr. district attorney broadcasts next week at the same time over most of these same stations mutual presents counter spy a program 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