 Dedicated to the strength of the nation. Things from Hollywood ladies and gentlemen, this is CP McGregor welcoming you to proudly we hail the United States Army and Air Force Presentation soon to be a full half hour Our story is a flight to Saskatoon Starring Robert Hutton is Jeff Carter and now act one Jeff Carter had an airline franchise out of Nome when planes were new to Alaska And there was plenty of times when he'd have sold out for a good second-hand dog sled Flying was tough building a new business hard But at the end of the third year of operation things began to look up and Jeff felt that at last He was getting a handhold on a favorite dream. I certainly did Things look good. I had my business in the black for the first time in three years There's only one major headache $5,000 note held by old man Fitzgerald who owned the Bank of Nome half the town of Nome and Most of the countryside I Called on him that morning at the bank to talk about that note. I had rather hoped he'd be in a good mood Mr. Fitzgerald sit down young man sit down. No me trouble trouble What's the matter mr. Fitzgerald? It's that son of mine Donald. What's wrong with Don? He's an income poop. That's what's wrong with him first He wants to be a farmer moves down to Saskatoon a thousand miles from nowhere that little town is coming along Well, maybe it is but my son isn't he wanted some cows. I bought him ten head They cost me plenty and you know what happened what he's only getting five dollars a quart for the milk giving it away He certainly is and furthermore He's got three dry cows already aren't producing a thing but eating plenty after I dumped it into his head how to take care of Why I didn't know you were a farmer. I'm a farmer when I've got money in cows But those cows are only the half of it now His wife is expecting a baby my grandchild and do you think I can get him to bring her to Nome where she can get the Proper attention well after all that's up to him. Hmm if I had him here I'd chew his ears off now. What's on your mind? Oh, oh Nothing nothing at all. I just dropped in to say hello. Well, is that all that's that's about all I do hope for everyone concerned the cows turn out. All right That was no time to talk about my note with old man Fitzgerald. I Waited a week or so before I saw him again Then I crossed my fingers and I was cheered by his first words Oh, the cows are doing fine three dry ones all giving milk, but don't talk about those cows to me Why is that I is getting so that boy thinks more of those cows than he does of his own father Talks about them in his letters until I'm fit to be died, but what's on your mind today? Guess it's now or never Mr. Fitzgerald I came down to talk about my note to the bank. I am what about it? Well, as you may know the new mail contract goes into effect the first of the year It's gonna mean a lot to me. Yeah, that's well in addition I have several new air freight contracts, which will come in next year But what about now your note is due in 60 days. I looked at it yesterday. Oh, that's the point Mr. Fitzgerald I'd like to get an extension on the note. I'm sorry you said that Why young man? I've always admired you like the way you did business up until now. What do you mean? I don't like people coming into my bank begging me. I'm not begging anything from you You certainly are I've done business one way all my life pay and pay on time Expect people I do business with to do the same, but I just can't meet that note now, Mr. Fitzgerald Well, what's the matter with you? You set your own rates, don't you? That's right Yeah, then jack them up pour it on them make them pay to fly. I can't charge more than is justified Then you deserve to go out of business why you've got to be hard-headed Why the way this country is booming you can get whatever you ask anytime. I know that well there you are That's the answer to your problem, and that's all the help you're gonna get from me I left the bank with several homicidal thoughts for the old bandit who owned it. I Prepared to fly to the States. There was a rare chance that I might be able to raise the money But the first heavy snowstorm of winter put a stop to that At the height of the storm I I got a surprise a summons from old man Fitzgerald at the bank, but so very friendly Why he even said that he would work something out in the note I wondered why then any later telegram before me, and I began to understand it was from his son down in the red New arrival to family this morning premature need help The old man waited for me to read it and then exploded that Nincompo I told him to get his wife up to know so I remember there They are in trouble isolated can't even get a telegram through to him. Well, can you fly down there? I think so you think so There's one thing mr. Fitzgerald My new rates to Saskatoon. I'm not thinking of money at this point How much will it be? The round trip to Saskatoon now cost five thousand dollars five thousand dollars Why you you triple the fare? Well, mr. Fitzgerald. Yes or no, that's highway robbery I should take out a few minutes. I'm a hard-headed businessman. Yes or no What can I say? We pause briefly from our story flight to Saskatoon starring Robert Hutton to bring you an important message For some high school graduates education stops when they start working But when you would list in the regular army the important part of your education is just beginning Here's what I mean in the army you'll have the opportunity to learn a specialized trade or technical skill You'll become an expert in such trades as radio electronics automotive mechanics and many others of benefit to you in civilian life as well as in the army in In addition, you'll have numerous opportunities for additional schooling in subjects up through college level Yes, your army career will be high-paying and will give you many chances for continued schooling Make it a point this week to investigate the advantages of an army career Get the details at your nearest army recruiting station And now act to a flight to Saskatoon starring Robert Hutton is Jeff Carter Pioneer owner of the air flight franchise out of known The storm over Jeff is ready to take off to the Saskatoon in response to the storm-borne telegram announcing the blessed event Fitzgerald is impatiently trying to hurry things at the airport Where is that flyer? Jeff! Jeff! There I am, Mr. Fitzgerald. Well, what about it? When do we get started here? Just as soon as the plane is ready. Well, why all this delay? My son Donald wires me to help and I expect action. You'll get it. Just hold on. But minutes can't. My son and daughter and my new grandchild is down there in Saskatoon alone. Listen, I'm flying a plane not driving a sled. I've got to be sure. She's ready, Jeff. Well, I'll be going now, Mr. Fitzgerald. Good. Young man, I'll tell you something. I don't mind being blackmail out of $5,000. Just bring me back a grandchild and make my grandchild his son. Good. In that case, then maybe. Let the old man it ask for it. The flight to Saskatoon was a short time. I have skis on the plane and I set her down in a field near Don's house. Pretty as could be. I know sooner piled out of the plane than I saw Don heading through the snow toward me. Hey! Hiya there, Jeff! Hello, Don. Oh boy, am I glad to see you. Congratulations. Everything all right? You're fine. The old man turned you down? That's right. But you seem surprised. Oh, I am. I thought my wire would get resolved. A sled, maybe, but not an airplane. How much did you charge him? Plenty. We're right here at the end of that. Oh, I think he'll be very happy when he sees what I bring back. Well, he's going to be surprised. I promise you that. Well, let's get up to the house. We can't waste time. I see what you mean. Well, that's everything. I'll get started back. Mr. Fitzgerald, I'm so happy for you. Oh, thank you. I'm pretty proud of you, too, my darling. Ah, let me see you. You want, uh, baby bottles, blankets, diapers, safety pins. That's the whole work. That's right. Oh, and yet, don't forget the bottles, Geraldine. Oh, I won't. Well, goodbye, Mr. Fitzgerald. Goodbye, Jeff. I thank you so much for everything. I'll walk out with you, Jeff. Uh, I'll take the best of care of your pride and joy. I know you will. You still don't think you should fly back? Oh, I don't think it's necessary. Anything I can tell your father, he'll be waiting at the airport. Well, just tell him I can't wait to write him a letter with a whole wonderful story. Man, you didn't fail me. I'm afraid I did, Mr. Fitzgerald. What do you mean? Oh, what happened? I guess you're going to have to wait a couple of months for that grandchild. But the wire said a new arrival in the family. Don wanted to get help, but he really didn't expect the plane. You see, his favorite Guernsey cow had a calf. Oh, no. Oh, no. Where is it? Right here in the plane? Well, a little milk calf. He isn't expensive, too, Mr. Fitzgerald. I wouldn't think of holding you to the price we set for this trip. Now, wait a minute, young man. You'll get every nickel of that as soon as I can get back to the bank. My word is fine. Besides, this calf is going to be all right. Isn't she? Oh, she is going to be fine. Well, I'll get my money back. Make a time. What with fresh milk telling up to seven dollars a quart? Curtain falls on the final act of flight to Saskatoon. Our star, Robert Hutton, will return for a curtain call after this timely message from Wendell Niles. How many employers give you a choice of jobs? Uncle Sam will give you high school graduates your choice of training in the Air Force. That's right. You set your local army recruiting officer what Air Force technical school you wish to attend. Then after you have been accepted for the school of your choice, you sign the enlistment papers for three, four, or five years. That's a fair deal, isn't it? Get your application today at your army recruiting station. Now, here again is our star, Bob Hutton, and our producer. Thanks for a swell performance, Bob. And before you go, we want you to sign our proudly-behaved guest book. I'd be glad to, C.P. But that book looks like a who's who in Hollywood. You're putting me in pretty fast company, aren't you? Right where you belong, Bob. With the many others who have contributed time and talent to make this program heard on more stations than any other program in the history of American radio. And to convey the opportunities in the new peace-time army. C.P. it was an honor to appear for such an important sponsor, but I'm sure your audience wants to know the play bill for next time. Next week, Bob, we present that prominent Hollywood star, Jess Barker, in a timely story with a delightful climax titled, Apartment for Rent. I am sure you won't want to miss it. Again, our thanks to Robert Hutton, who appeared to the courtesy of the Hollywood Coordinating Committee, which arranges the appearances of all motion picture stars on this program. We'll join us next week on Proudly We Hail, soon to be a full half-hour program. And until next week, this is C.P. McGregor saying thanks for listening and cheerio from Hollywood.