 From Hollywood. It's time now for Johnny dollar Hi Pat, what's on your mind 75,000 bucks yours is somebody else's Johnny ever hear the suballa diamond subella Yeah, matter of fact, I have it's a pink diamond, isn't it? That's right $5,000 policy on it the owner of the stone a jewel in him Joseph Wentworth was trying to sell it so So last night the suballa diamond was stolen I'll be right over In the exciting adventures of a man with the action-packed expense account America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator is truly Johnny dollar Expense account submitted by special investigator Johnny dollar to the Universal Adjustment Bureau Hartford, Connecticut Following is an account of expenses incurred during my investigation of the rolling stone matter Expense account item won a dollar 20 cab fare from my apartment at the Office of Universal Adjustment Bureau Pat McCracken gave me one additional dopey hat, which wasn't much and I headed for New York That's item to $26.40 cents and the apartment of Joseph Wentworth. I was just released from the hospital an hour ago They kept me overnight for observation. Nothing serious. I hope mr. Wentworth No, I was hit on the back of the head at first they suspected a skull fracture But it was only a slight concussion. Well, you're lucky practically my total assets stolen and you call it lucky You mean the suballa diamond? I had borrowed heavily to purchase that stone, mr. Dollar. I'm afraid I'm just about ruined Well, if I'm not mistaken, it was insured for seventy five thousand dollars You don't understand the insurance money will barely cover the loans the diamond wasn't insured for his full value Oh, I see and what's worse? I had a customer for it I was almost ready to close the deal could have gotten at least a hundred thousand maybe more Try to tell me exactly what happened mr. Wentworth last evening Eloise stopped by the shop at 6 We were going to have dinner Eloise Eloise Barnes by fiancee. I started to close up and I remembered I'd forgotten to put some things in the safe She went down the street a ways to hail a taxi and I went back inside and left the front door unlocked I must have I was in a hurry. I opened the safe and I heard a sound behind me I started to turn but too late. That's the last I remember the police figure out what you were hit with Yes, a heavy brass candlestick in my shop and when Eloise brought me to the subala diamond was gone in just a minute You say Eloise brought you to yes, you see when I didn't come right back outside She started wondering what had happened. She came in and found me lying on the floor How long have you known Eloise mr. Wentworth about a year why mind giving me her address I Think I'd like to talk to her That's the kind of $3.80 cab fare to Eloise Barnes apartment Eloise look if anything more expensive than the subala diamond And I had the feeling that underneath that lovely surface. She was almost as hard Her gray eyes never left my face as we talked and I got the impression. She had neatly weighed me catalog me and put a price tag on me Great, I can't help you much Johnny Joe Wentworth apparently told you all there is to tell about it You were out looking for a taxi at the time Wentworth got slut. That's right. I Feel sorry for Joe. That was a lot of diamond to lose. Must be quite a storm if you go for those things. I Don't know. I guess some people really have a thing about diamonds, but aren't you all right? Just happens. There are a couple of things I prefer Like what like money and mink But now according to your fiance you were a minute According to my what your fiance what was Johnny that may be his idea, but it's not mine Well, you're not engaged Joe's been very nice to me and I like him, but we're just friends so far as I'm concerned. Oh Yeah I'm afraid I'm not the engaged type Johnny I've tried it once twice, but it didn't work seems to end up here with my hobby your hobby yes Having fun What's your hobby Johnny Well at the moment trying to find the savannah diamond Then what? Well, I I have been known to have fun now and then Johnny hmm. I Hope you find the diamond real soon The invitation was printed in large type This was no time for an RSVP Especially since I remembered Wentworth mentioning a customer who'd been anxious to buy the diamond just before it was stolen I call Wentworth and got the man's name Gerald Mantell who had an apartment just off Fifth Avenue in the East 70s Ah, yes, mr. Dollar the Sabala Diamond an exquisite stone the pink radiance of it when it caught the light positively hypnotic Such a pity it was stolen. Mr. Wentworth tells me he was negotiating with you for the sale of that time. That is correct Unfortunately, we had reached a stalemate yesterday. You see he wanted more than the diamond is worth well Maybe that's a matter of opinion. Mr. Dollar. I am a collector and a connoisseur. I know what such things are worth Oh, yes, I only hope it will be recovered before Friday. It would make things so much more enjoyable for me What happens Friday? I am leaving for Europe. Oh Business trip not really as a matter of fact more of an impulse than anything else Huh anything wrong with that? Oh, mr. Mantell That's a good question Act two of yours truly Johnny dollar in a moment our flag now numbers 50 stars and Behind each star there stands yet another flag representing one of the 50 states Alabama state flag of st. Andrew the symbol of the Confederacy and the national flag of Scotland Alabama state capital Montgomery served as the first capital of the Confederacy and it was on the steps of its capital building that Jefferson Davis took the oath of office as president of the Confederated States of America The Scottish Cross is in the form of an X or saltier and is also found on the state flags of Georgia and Mississippi Perhaps it is the independent rugged spirit of the Scots that recommended its national symbol to the Confederacy as a symbol of its rebellion Alabama state flag the flag of the 22nd state to enter the Union was adopted on February 16 1895 and now act two of yours truly Johnny dollar and the Rolling Stone matters I went back to my hotel stretched out on the bed and went over the whole thing in my mind Eloise like the things that money could buy and who supposedly had been looking for a taxi while Wentworth was slugged on the diamond lift Then there was Gerald Mantell the collector who was now suddenly leaving for Europe Yeah, could be either of them Johnny dollar you're looking for this about a diamond, mr. Dollar Who's that all where There's a bigger question than that friend whether you're on the level or not maybe Yeah Wait a minute how I know you I don't know you Hey, wait a minute Item for two dollars even drinks at Antonio's while I waited for my telephone buddy to contact me a half hour went by nothing happened Then somebody came in and went to a corner booth Not the person I'd been expecting but just as interesting so I went over Hello, Eloise Johnny Sit down Expecting someone all sorts of people, but this is a pleasant surprise. What brings you around here business I thought you know Johnny. You've got a one-track mind always business With that attitude you miss a lot I don't doubt it. Oh, here you are Eloise. I Why it's mr. Dollar. Well, mr. Mantell I Didn't know you two knew each other. Oh, yes We've been friends for years as a matter of fact it was Eloise who told me about the sobola diamond. Oh He didn't tell me that Eloise you didn't ask me Johnny Gerald they had waiters seems to be signaling to you. That's why she'll be right back Well, uh, look Eloise I I think I better be getting along don't leave Johnny You've got a date with Mantell. He just wanted to have a drink with me before he left for Europe I told him I was meeting Joe went with you. So he said he'd stop by for a minute Did what with no that you and Mantell are all friends I saw no reason to tell him Johnny So very tiresome about things like that. You mean he's jealous I Wonder what happened to Gerald this trip. He's taking to Europe. I gather he got the idea rather suddenly girls very impulsive that way Yeah Well, I'll be getting along Eloise looks like the man I came here to meet isn't gonna show I can't imagine what's keeping Joe I Say we've both been stood up Johnny. Maybe We should do something about it. Hmm. Well as I told you right now the only thing I have on my mind I know that diamond a girl could get tired of waiting Johnny Eloise I don't think you've ever waited very long for anything See you later What were we were wondering what has happened to you mr. Dollar I'm certain you're a very efficient investigator, but it seems to me that you've questioned Eloise all you need to Oh, or have your conversations with her now reach the unofficial stage. Oh, and I love what is the case I suspect it is I'd better remind you that Eloise maybe I'd better remind you of a couple of things went worse in the first place You know Johnny. Yeah, over here. Well, oh There's the dollars a note and a package for you, sir. Gentlemen. Just left it with me Did he give his name? Oh, no, sir. No, but there was a short man of stock here. They were a great suit. Okay, thanks Here you go. Oh, thank you As I started to say no, what do you want with couldn't take a chance contacting you somebody was following me Contents of the package will show you. I know what I'm talking about will contact you later. What's this all about dollar? It's from a man who formed me a couple of hours ago. It's what I think is in his package Empty jewel case your name on it went with what that's the case. I kept the sobola diamond in yeah See you later went with where are you going dollar back to my hotel room and wait to hear from them When outside and started for the corner to grab a cabinet as I passed the alley I spotted something sprawl on the ground Three of yours truly Johnny dollar in a moment The way a man conducts himself at ease or under stress shows what he's made of It shows his character under the strongest light This is particularly true when a man becomes a prisoner of war One of the points of the code of conduct of the American fighting man says If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners I will give no information nor take part in any action, which might be harmful to my comrades If I am senior I will take command if not I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way The very essence of the idea you set forth in those words were displayed by commander later rear admiral Richard Antrim in April 1942 while a prisoner of war and Maccassar dutch East Indies during World War two Acting instantly on behalf of a naval officer who was subjected to heavy punishment Commander Antrim boldly tried to quiet the guard and persuade him to discuss the charges against the officer the guard refused tension increased The entire enemy prison force was faced by 2700 allied prisoners An order was given to continue the punishment Suddenly commander Antrim at the risk of his own life stepped forward and volunteered to take the remainder of the punishment This sudden move got a roar of acclaim from the inspired allied troops and so amazed the enemy that both men were spared Any further indignities or punishment Commander Antrim's heroic and unselfish conduct brought about better conditions for the prisoners And earned new respect for American officers and men Commander Richard Antrim Upheld the highest ideals of an officer and Earned for himself the Medal of Honor and now act three of yours truly Johnny dollar and the Rolling Stone matter Oh Come on of it come on come on my head Are you okay? Who did it? I don't know dollar The head waiter told me a taxi driver wanted to see me outside. I came out But there was no cab in sight. I thought he might be at the corner Started walking past the alley here. Yes Mr. Dollar Why would anyone want to beat me up? I can think of one possibility Mantel. Yes You wanted the Savala diamond pretty badly, but Wentworth wouldn't sell at your price Are you suggesting I'm suggesting you lifted the diamond and somebody was trying to get it back from you just now But I Don't have the diamond. I never did maybe you know where it is No, I swear. I don't that's we're getting beaten up just now I'm every bit as much in the dark as you are I Didn't know whether he was telling the truth and not but I had no proof. He was lying I don't five a dollar even a pot of coffee in my hotel room when I tried to pull some threads together, but they didn't pull If Mantel had the stone who phoned me sent the empty jewel case to convince me he had information How did he fit? Yeah coming What words come in here mr. Dollar I Have some information that will interest you. Yeah. Yes, sir First though, I owe you an apology for well flying off the handle when I saw you with Eloise at Antonio Okay, okay, so you touch you about Eloise now. What's the information? Well, just a few minutes ago a man telephoned me at my apartment Oh, I think he was the same one who phoned you and sent the empty jewel case What do you say that he knew where the diamond was and for a price would furnish the information Now I wonder why he suddenly switched negotiations from me to you Well, perhaps he thought it too dangerous to continue with you. Yeah, maybe Speaking of danger, I wish I could locate this character before something happens to him. That's the point mr. Dollar I think I know where he is. Huh? Well, he must have placed his call to me through a switchboard because I heard an operator in the background saying Hotel Macefield Hotel Macefield. Huh? Thanks for the lead Wentworth. I'll check with you later I headed for the Macefield and described the man I was looking for to the desk clerk The clerk said his name was Kraus that he checked out that morning This I didn't get because he called Wentworth from the hotel shortly before I Had the clerk let me into Kraus's room hoping I could find some lead on where he'd gone I did a scratch pad with the imprint of a pencil still visible a phone number in the name cat cart hotel I headed there fast and was referred to room 413 Oh Hello Kraus There must have been a steak. My name is Colin. Don't give me that your name's Kraus And you're the guy who phoned me and said he had information about that diamond. Oh, no, no, that's wrong Oh, come on. Let's quit playing games when you call went with a while ago. He found out the name of the hotel It's a lie. I haven't talked to him since Yeah Yeah, that's what I thought What with why it about that phone call Why? Because he hoped I'd find you for him But you had talked to him earlier Yeah, the theft of that diamond was rigged between you and Wentworth wasn't it and you slugged him to make it look legitimate well Yeah, yeah But now you're hiding from Wentworth. Why? What happened to your cozy little partnership? It was blackmail dollars. Don't move either of you Well went with It looks as though I figured you right You thought I might have better luck finding Kraus than you had so you gave me his last known address and followed me Now what's this about blackmail? I thought I could trust you Kraus look I wasn't really gonna blackmail you gotta believe that I think I get it now Kraus was supposed to turn the stone over you after a decent time and elapsed and Steady held on to it and tried to blackmail you about you're being involved in the fake robbery That's why he pretended to open negotiations with me to scare you into buying yes But you made a big mistake Kraus trying to blackmail a desperate man. I had no money to pay you I needed every cent from the insurance and from what we'd get for the stone when it was cut and sold why Wentworth Why do you need the money for Eloise? For Eloise does she know about all this no no she knows nothing about this But she she wants so many things and I want to give them to her I've got to I've got you to hold on to her brother Oh, you wouldn't understand you don't know what it's like when a girl like that gets into your blood You're willing to do anything like a couple of murders went with you wanting to add them to your list, too Yes, yes, I am on a look put that thing down. Why don't you stop kidding yourself about Eloise? She loves me dollar. I tell you she loves are you kidding? She told me what she loves Mink and money How long do you think she'd stick with you after the money ran out? Get back stay where you are You're a thief and a fool went with but you're not a killer stay away. So you just better give me that gun right now Thanks You're you're right about Eloise I guess I always knew it, but I Just I just couldn't face it You just did and you were right about me dollar I'm no killer You want to know something went with I? Wasn't sure about that at all Expensive count total including the trip home 146 dollars even remarks Cross handed over the diamond Ian Wentworth are both in custody It was Wentworth who beat up and tell for hanging around Eloise and Eloise Last I heard she was going her merry way Having fun as she called I never did accept her invitation to join her after the diamond have been recovered and I'm not about to yours truly Johnny dollars Our star will return in just a moment Our flag now numbers 50 stars and behind each star there stands yet another flag Representing one of the 50 states the origin of Hawaii state flag has been the subject of much debate It is now believed that it was the work of foreign advisers to King Kamehameha Legend also has it that it was designed at the request of King Kamehameha by George Beckley an English sea captain The flag consists of eight horizontal and alternating stripes of white red and blue Representing the eight major islands in the chain Also represented is the British Union Jack a reminder of Captain van Coover Who on his voyage around the world in 1794 gave King Kamehameha a British flag and the promise of British protection? The Union Jack is also a reminder of Captain James Cook who discovered the Hawaiian Islands in 1778 Hawaii state flag the flag of the 50th state to enter the Union was adopted in 1845 Now here's our star to tell you about next week story next week Well, the title of the yarn is the ghost to ghost matter and the story lives up to it So join us. Won't you yours truly Johnny dolly? Bob Bailey originates in Hollywood and is produced and directed by Jack Johnstone Today's story was written by Robert Stanley heard in our cast were Virginia Greg Larry Dobkin Boris Lewis Edgar Barrier and Don Diamond Be sure to join us next week saying time and station for another exciting story of yours truly Johnny dolly This is Dan cover Lee speaking United States armed forces radio and television service