 Welcome to Hollywood! The Armed Forces Radio and Television Service brings you the Hollywood Radio Theater, starring Cornel Wild and Terry Moore in The Walls of Jericho. Ladies and gentlemen, your producer, Mr. Irving Cummings. Greetings from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. There is a well-known saying, there's no fury like that of a woman scorned. And we shall prove it in tonight's play, The Walls of Jericho. This best-selling novel by Paul I. Wefwellman was made into an absorbing motion picture by 20th Century Fox. And as are stars, Cornel Wild, who is recreating his original role, and lovely Terry Moore. Now act one of The Walls of Jericho, starring Cornel Wild as Dave and Terry Moore as Julia. The year is 1908. In Washington, Theodore Roosevelt is serving out his last year in the White House. In New York, Wall Street mutters of another financial panic. In Chicago, a woman is arrested and tried on a charge of driving an automobile without the presence of a male escort. And in Jericho, Kansas, there's talk of paving Main Street. Young Dave Connors, the county attorney, is the moving force behind that project. Right now, Dave and his wife, Belle, are at the supper table. Yes? But you won't. Good evening, Mrs. Connors. Could I speak to your husband, please? He's eating supper. Oh, but it's terribly important, Mrs. Connors. You mean it's your father again. Yes, ma'am, but I promise this will be the last time. What you said before. Belle, what is it? Nothing, Dave, just Julia Norman. Mrs. Connors, please. All right, I'll tell him. What fuel you want? Usual things, that drunkard father. Well, he is. He's a disgrace to the town. And also the most brilliant attorney Jericho ever had. Save the pie for me. I'll eat it when I get back. Dave, you haven't got time. Why not? When you said he was going to the depot and he took a wedge and that woman he married. Oh, I'll have time. The 620 has never made it in before eight o'clock yet. Now, Belle, in case you've changed your mind... I haven't. You know how I feel about your fine and fancy friends. All right. Hello, Julia. Oh, thank you, Mr. Connors. I guess you know what's the matter. Uh-huh. Where is he? At Garche Mercurius. All right, let's go. I kept asking Mr. McCurdy to let me go in and get my father because we have to leave on the 620. Leave? Where are you going? To Chicago first if my father is well enough. We'll see. You wait outside here. All right. McCurdy! Hey, Garche! How do you want? Jeff Norman. This is a livery stable, Connors. Not a saloon. Let's see that you keep it that way. Next time we find liquor around here, you'll get more than a fine. Now, where's Mr. Norman? You got a search warrant? Nope. And you ain't going to go snooping around, even if you are a county attorney. Uh-huh. Mr. Norman! Jeff Norman! Get out of here! Is that crowbar intended for me? Well, make up your mind. What's it to be, Garche? I... I was just testing you, Mr. Connors. You can go ahead and get him. Thank you. Mr. Norman? Well, well... Were you calling me, huh, Dave? Mr. Norman, Julia's waiting for you. She's a good girl, Dave. Wonderful girl. Garche, sure is, sure. Now you've got the catch of train. You know why, Dave? Mr. Norman, when you... My cousin died, Dave, way off East and Delaware. Left her whole estate to Julia and me. That's why I was celebrating, you see. Julia and me were going back to collect the money. Gotta celebrate. Come on now, Mr. Norman. You can hold onto my arm. No, no, no. Not ready yet. Yes, you are. Come on, your feet. Where'd you get that bottle? Now, Mr. Norman, where'd you get that liquor? Same place your wife gets hers. Sorry, Dave. Shouldn't have said that. Didn't mean it. I know. All right. Take me to Julia. Goodbye, Mr. Connors, and thank you again for everything. Not at all, Julia. Goodbye, Mr. Norman. Bye, Dave. See you soon. Dave! Hey, Dave! Hey, Tucker, you old son of a gun! All right. Welcome home. I told I'd sure get me here in a minute. Oh, it's good to see you. I'm sure I'd know you anyway. And I really man why. Perhaps because Tucker's talked of no one else. Wait until you meet Dave how he can tell a joke. And as smart as he is, goodness. Oh, please, honey, I didn't go on quite that strong. Well, almost. Well, Dave, suppose you say something. What do you think of my bride, huh? Well, I'm sure she's going to be quite a revelation to Jericho. Thank you. Tucker, these your suitcases? Yep, sure. I hope you brought along your rig, Dave. I hate to pack these all the way to the hotel. Hotel? Yes. Tucker says he doesn't want to take me to his old home. He wants to wait until he can build me something suitable. Oh, I see. Well, my rig's over there. Good, good. By the way, how's the daily clarion been doing without me? Oh, well, the boys have been playing it safe with the editor out of town. They have come out pretty strong against sin and cruel-eat animals. Here we are. I'll take care of your bag, Tucker. Thanks, Dave. You're getting there. Mr. Connor, I was hoping to have the pleasure of meeting your wife. Oh, well, she was looking forward to it too, ma'am, but she's got a sick headache. Oh, I'm sorry, but I hope soon... Dave will arrange it when he can, my dear. How about Saturday night at our house? Why, we'd love it. Well, then I'll tell Belle. Saturday night, it is. Get up, boy. And this is Tom Ransom. He runs the best driver's store west of Topeka. How do you do, Mr. Ransom? You're happy to know you're Mrs. Wedge. This is my daughter, Mark. How do you do, Mrs. Wedge, my dear? And these gentlemen are Judge Hotho, Mr. Pettigrew, Dr. Patterson, and a certain newspaper editor known as Tucker Wedge. Well done, Mrs. Wedge. My pleasure, ma'am. Gentlemen. And now that Dave has done the honors, my dear, may I present your hostess. At last, Mrs. Connor. I've so wanted to meet you. You have? I mean, I hope you like living in Jericho. How can I help it? After meeting such charming people. Really? Mrs. Connors, I've been admiring your beautiful piano. I hope you'll play for it. Well, Belle doesn't play, Mrs. Wedge. No, Dave does that. I'll put on a gramophone for you. Well, I just love the gramophone. I play it for hours now. It don't matter what piece. I got it all cranked up and waiting right now. No, that's all right. But I want to play it, Dave. Later, Belle, please. This is one thing Tucker didn't tell me about Jericho. Oh, what's that? The summer night. The air is soft and friendly. Uh-huh. Well, if you'll excuse me, I'll go indoors and see if Belle and... Dave? Yes? Tucker tells me you're thinking of running for Congress. Oh, well, I kind of had it in the back of my head, but that's still a long way off yet. It needn't be. I'm sure you'd have the support of the Daily Clang. I hope so. The paper could be a great help in the things I want to do. Mm-hmm. You must drop by sometime and tell me about it. Well, thanks, I will. When? Well, I don't know exactly. Tomorrow? No, I'm afraid I have to go to Topeka tomorrow. Then as soon as you get back. Well, all right. I suppose all of us have lunch at the Ajax House then. Oh? Well, you and Tucker and I... Oh, I see. Perhaps we had better go back indoors, Mr. Connors. Your nights are colder than I thought. Hey, Dave! Hey, Dave! Good morning, Tom. Hey, will you slow down a minute? No, I'm due at the courthouse, Tom. Have you seen today's clarion? Not yet. Why? You take a look at this editorial on the front page. Well, hmm. Lame for vice and bootleg in a situation in Jericho, late at town, the attorney's door. Yeah. The clarion today begins an expose of certain unsavory situations which David Karnas has chosen to ignore. Well... What do you make of it, Dave? I thought Tucker Wedge was your best friend. He is. Well, then... I don't know. Perhaps somebody just thinks I need a warning. Well, you don't scare easy. No, that may be too bad for all of us. Belle? Belle? Belle? No, Davey, don't turn it off. Well, Belle, I saw Tucker Wedge today. He says his wife mail us an invitation to the housewoman at their new home. Same last week. Why didn't you tell me? I thought maybe we weren't being included or... You'd go to their house after what Tucker's written about you? Oh, darling, that's just newspaper. Well, I'm not going. I haven't got a new dress. I'll buy you one. Gotta come from Chicago. Belle, the party's tomorrow night. You don't care how I look in front of your fine friends, do you? Everybody will be running after the beautiful and talented Algeria Wedge. Oh, darling, this is all in your money. I'm not going. All right, Belle. Yes, dear. It's a party about this time. Well, I told you, Tucker and Algeria's third wedding anniversary. They missed you. Perhaps next time you'll... Yeah. Next time. Belle, you finished dressing? Belle, we're due at the party right now. Then what are we waiting for? Tucker and Algeria, my dears, I'm so honored to be one of your guests and to meet the great son of their grime. Belle. Oh, Belle. Go on, baby. Go on by yourself. You'll always be this way. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, Dave. I hope Belle feels better real soon. Oh, she will, Tucker. We're glad you came anyway, Dave. We'll introduce you to Senator Grimes as soon as I can tear him away from that pack of women. Meanwhile, you know about the refreshment. Yes, we'll send her that pack of men. Evening, Dave. How are you, Tom? I'm glad you're here, Dave. Tonight can be the turning point in your career. Oh, you mean Senator Grimes? He controls the state machine. If he takes a liking to you, you're as good as on your way to Congress. Well, I still haven't made up my mind. You'd better, before the evening's over. Dave. Oh, good evening, Judge Otto. Been looking for you, son. I just hired me a new assistant to work in my office. And she wants to meet you. And you say she? Well, certainly. Been looking for you, son. Yes, sir. A real life honest-to-goodness-she lawyer. Oh, come on, Dave. Well, I'll be... Here he is, my dear. I'll be back with the sandwiches. So good to see you again, Mr. Conner. Why, Julia? Julia Norman. I'm surprised you recognized me. The last time you saw me, I was just a freckled-faced kid getting on a train with her father. Well, but it's only a few short years, and now the way you look white. It's almost a miracle. The miracle to me is that Judge Otto has taken me into his office to read law for him. He's a smart man. He's using his head or at least his eyes. Hey, Dave, Dave, I just found out why Senator Grimes is here. You have, Tom? Yeah. Tucker is going to announce that he's running for Congress with the senator's support. Oh, so that's it. I told you, you should have made up your mind sooner. Now, it's too late. Well, what's done is done, Tom. Well, don't let it ruin the party for you. It already has. Gotta find me something stronger in this IST. Mr. Conner. Dave. Yes, Julia. You're terribly disappointed, aren't you? Well, in a way. Julia, let's get out of here. Let's find some place where you can tell me everything has happened to you. Did you rig outside? Yeah. Then I know a place. Whenever I was troubled, I always used to go there and just sit. Yeah, the lake. The lake. Rower's point. I'm sorry to hear about your father, Julia. He was a fine man. Well, at least it wasn't a long illness. He lived long enough to see me enroll in law school. Oh, was it his idea? Mostly, yes. You see, before I was born, Dad was sure I'd be a boy. Then he just kept on pretending that I was. He started teaching me law when I was 10. Maybe that's why I had a little trouble with the bar examinations. After that, I wrote Judge Hutto. He gave me a job, and here I am. And I'm glad. Good. Well, let's stop over there, Dave, by that tree at the edge of the water. All right. Oh, boy. Dave. Yes? You're still thinking about Tucker Wedge, aren't you? Well, I don't understand it. He's never shown any interest in politics before, and on what decided him for a run? His wife. Algeria? Well, why? At the party, I saw her watching you clear across the room. She likes you too much, Dave. Oh, not just a minute. She likes you, and she can't have you, though she's going to make what she does have climb the ladder until he's more important than you are. All right. That must have been some law school you went to. Some things you don't have to be taught, Dave, if you're a woman. Well, I guess not. You know, if Algeria is pushing Tucker into this thing, I'd like to teach him both a lesson. By running for Congress as an independent? Yep. Then do it. Can you imagine the faces if I went back to the party and told everybody? I'm on the race against Tucker. Yes, why not? Dave, is there something wrong? Well, I suddenly just thought, well, there's this sort of thing I ought to be talking over with my wife. Belle should be the one to encourage me, instead of you. You're frightened, aren't you? I don't know. You mustn't be afraid of my loving you. Julia. Yes, I've been in love with you ever since I was a kid. That's part of why I wanted to come back to Jericho. But you mustn't be afraid of my love. I want only for it to make you strong. Thank you, Julia. Where are we going? Back to the party. As if tonight I'm in politics, Julia, and to win. We'll continue at act two of the walls of Jericho in just a moment. Our servicemen in Europe have a wonderful opportunity to observe new customs and traditions, and they're finding out that these ideas of other people aren't so strange after all. For instance, in almost every country, France, Spain, Scotland, the Scandinavian countries, Germany, Greece, Austria, there are special celebrations on the 24th of June every year. This is known as Midsommar's Day, marked by music, dancing, and bright costumes. At night, huge bonfires are built, and the merriment continues. This same day is also celebrated in North Africa and in Japan. Well, in our country, we pay no special attention to the 24th of June, but we have more so-called holidays than any other country in the world. Hardly a day in the year goes by without some special attention to it. In addition to the national holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, Labor Day, and so on, has its own founding day. We have a day for fathers, mothers, and even mothers-in-law. We have a be kind to animals week and eat more Frank Fritter's Day. We plant trees on Arbor Day, send love notes on Valentine's Day, close the bars on Election Day, and keep them open an hour longer when daylight saving ends. We honor the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln. We mourn the passing of our friends with the Memorial Day. Yes, like all countries, we set aside special days for special consideration. Two and a half the way in which we celebrate them may be different, but the ideals are the same. These things that have become customary and traditional are important to the people who follow them, and our servicemen are helping to maintain goodwill by observing the customs of other people in other lands. Now our producer, Mr. Cummings. Act two of the walls of Jericho starring Cornel Wild as Dave and Terry Moore as Julia. It's the following morning, in the office of the county attorney, Dave Connors confers with his new campaign manager, Tom Ransom. I tell you, Dave, I won't forget last night if I lived be a hundred. Man, did that announce for the years to break up that party stand? Well, now on the cold-lighted day, Tom, what do you think my chances are of getting elected? You're darn good. You've got a lot of friends around this county. More than Tucker? Sure you have. But you've got to take your friends to whip out some sort of a statement for the general public. Yeah, I'm working on it right now. Good. When it's done, I'll run it over to the clarion. Tucker will have to print it just to show what a good sporty is. Come on in, Miss White. Miss White seems to have gone to London. Julia, come in, come in. Tom, would you mind just... I'll just be a minute, Mr. Ransom. Sure, sure, I'll be right outside. Darling, I've been counting the hours till I could see you. Please don't, Dave, don't. But Julia... I came here, Dave, to tell you I made a mistake last night. I shouldn't have said the things I did. What? You mean about lovin' me? Yes, try to understand, Dave. I've loved you since I was a child. When you used to come and see my father and didn't even know I existed. And later, when you had to go down to Gotch McCurdy's livery stable and bring Dad home, I wanted so to tell you how I felt. Julia... He was seeing you again last night after all those years. I couldn't hold it in any longer. But it's wrong. All wrong. Because I'm a married man. Yes. But Julia, I need you. You're saying that. Out of a sense of gallantry. A woman says she loves you, so you must say as much. No, it's not that at all. If you knew what my life with Bella's been... I don't want to hear about... Dave, we mustn't see each other again. Julia... We mustn't. Already, Tom Ranson knows I'm here in your office. I'm rooming with Tom and his wife if they see you calling on me. I don't care. I'm gonna see you tonight. Goodbye, Dave. Julia, listen to me. Goodbye. Tom? Tom? Yeah, Dave. How about that statement for the Korean? I'm getting out a new one right now. See how you're starting it off? To the voters of Jericho County, 20th congressional district. Dave, are you out of your mind? You can't. You just can't. Algeria? Algeria? Yes, dear. Guess what, dear? Dave Connors isn't here. Are you sure? Suddenly. He just issued a statement. It's here in the paper. But why? What issue did he get? Well, none, except that after careful consideration, he finds it impossible to devote the necessary time and energy to the office. Too bad. This is the last thing I expected. What? Well, Julia, I thought you'd be delighted. No. I wanted to beat him at the polls, beat him before the public. You won't. You wanted to. Oh, you know what I mean, darling? You know, there are times I'm not sure that I do. Well, personally, I think Dave took this way to show his friendship for me. It was a sporting thing to do. Don't be naive, Tucker. Dave quit for a reason. If I only knew what it was... I would hardly matter. But it does. You don't suppose that he... That he what? No. But I want that. I just want it. Mr. Connors? Well, hello, Margie. I'm sorry, Mr. Connors, but father's working at the store tonight, and mother's at choir practice. Yeah, well, it's Julia in... Mm-hmm, in a room. Julia, won't you come in, Mr. Connors? Well, thank you. How are you, Julia? Margie, don't you have some homework? Oh, yes. Excuse me. Well, I suppose you know why I was drawn from the election. Yes. In case people found out about it. But they're not going to, because I'm leaving, Jerry Cole. Julia, what? All I can do is hurt you, Dave. What happened to Dave proves it. So this afternoon, I asked Judge Hutter if he could help me get a job in Kansas City. Happens if there's an opening with a firm of grass and straw. Nothing I can say will stop you, even if I ask Bel to free me. You're not going to ask her. He needs you, Dave. Yeah. When do you leave? Tonight on the 1140. I see. I'll take you to the station. Thank you. Julia, Mr. Connors. Yes, Margie? I have something to tell you. I mean, well, somebody's been going by outside. Been watching. Watching what, Margie? This house. Could you see what it was? Well, yes. Mrs. Wedge. Algeria. I didn't know what to do. I mean... That's all right, Margie, and thank you. Let me know if I can help you pack your... I will, dear. See what I mean, Dave. You mustn't go to the station with me. Julia. Bye, darling. Goodbye. Yes, Belle. Want to see what I tore out of the clarion? Another story for your scrapbook, I suppose. Getting to be a big fat book, isn't it? Representative and Mrs. Tucker Wedge arrived in nation's capital. Wedge on Ways and Means Committees. Congressman Wedge and wife, a company president, passed on Western tour. Only headlines. Could have read just as easily. Congressman and Mrs. Dave Connick. Yes, just as easily. You didn't seem interested at the time. That's right. It's all my fault. Oh, Belle, what is it? You refuse to have friends. You won't go to parties, yet. You're angry because we're not on the headlines. Oh, what's wrong, honey? You didn't like this way before we were married. Belle? Belle, how would you like to go up to Chicago for a few days and buy you some new dresses? No. Oh, Belle, leave that gramophone alone. Belle. Dave, I hear you were in Kansas City yesterday. Yeah, that's right, Judge. I need some more evidence in that Randolph case. I hope you stop by to see Julius. No, I didn't. Oh, that's too bad. I think she would have liked to see you. She wrote me a while back saying that she hoped you'd try for that Washington job again next election. I intend to, sir. Good. This time you won't have Tucker for competition. Here, he's putting himself up for senator. Oh, well, then it looks like he's still my competition. Dave. Well, bully for you, boy. Bully for you. Hello, Algeria. I thought that was you coming out of City Hall. How are you, Algeria? We weren't expecting you and Tucker back in town until next week. Well, Tucker decided to get an earlier start on his campaign. Now that you're running again. I see, I see. You look wonderful, Dave. And you too, Algerian. I'm not too sure how Jericho's going to take you to that skirt you're wearing. Well, it's time that Main Street saw a woman's ankle. You see plenty of them in Washington and New York. Well, perhaps, but this is Jericho. Well, you should be encouraging me, Dave. After all, I'm giving the home folks something to gossip about besides Carmen Myra Ransom. Carmen Myra? Dave, surely you've checked up on the background of your own campaign manager. Algeria, what about Carmen Myra? I think you'd better ask Tom. I will, but I want to know what other people are saying. Well, when the Washington papers carried the story of your running for the Senate, they carried Tom Ransom's name too. Well? Some people we know in the capitals used to be friends of the Ransoms when they lived back in Virginia. It seems that Tom and Myra aren't mad. They never have been. I don't believe it. Well, that's the story anyway. I'll have to hear it from Tom's own lips. And even if it's true, it won't make any difference to me. It won't. No, and one thing more, Algeria. There's no such gossip going around town. You'll see to it that you don't start it. Or have you already? I see. You're really out to win, aren't you? Yes, Dave. And I will? Hello. Hello, Central. Keep trying that number. I know they're home. They've got to answer. How do you know they will? Went by Tom's house. He wouldn't come to the door. He and Myra can't lock themselves away from the whole town. I would. A story like that got around about you and me. Bill, will you please get that front door? All right, all right. Hello, Central. Central, this is Dave Connors. Will you please try 016 again? Thank you. What is it? I don't know if it's stuck in the door. See it. Dear Mr. Connors, I thought you could help me, but I guess nobody can. Please tell my father and mother not to look for me. Goodbye, Margie Ransom. I know, Dave. I know. Myra and I ought to have realized all this talk had hurt Margie more than us. Maybe we should have told her the truth long ago so she'd have been ready for it. There's no use blaming yourselves now, Tom. Right now we've got to try to find the girl. Yeah, but they're doing it by guesswork. If you could remember if Margie ever said she wanted to go someplace in particular when she grew up, I tried to remember. I just can't think, Dave. I can't think anymore. Want me to get it? Yeah, and we're not at home to anybody. Hello? Dave Connors speaking. Dave? Dr. Patterson? Dr. Tom? Not right now, Doctor. I'll take the message. Maybe it'd be better if you just came over here at the hospital. You mean, is it Margie? No, but she's mixed up in this. I just brought Gotch McCurdy through Tom's girl who's going to be wanted from her. One of the breakmen found him down in the freight yard. He was dying when they brought him in here. Gotch kept seeing Margie get it to me. The ransom girl hit me with a shovel. Well, that's all, Dr. Patterson. You couldn't get any details out of him. No, he went into a coma right after that. He'll be gone in a couple of hours. Oh, but his words are in effect a deathbed statement. Yes, but what in the world with Margie doing down there in the freight yard? Running away, probably. Do you have any idea where she is now? Well, it depends on how much of a head start she has. Any way of telling when Gotch was injured? Yes. When he fell across the railroad tracks, he broke the watch in his best pocket. It stopped at 1138. 1138? Wait a minute. That's just before the 1140 to Kansas City. Do you have any money to buy a ticket? Not according to Tom, but she might have tried to sneak into one of the baggage cars. A couple of other trains going north. She might have taken any one of them. Unless you think she has some special reason to go to Kansas City. A special reason why? No, no, I guess not, Doctor. As you say, she probably headed north. Dave. I'm so glad you could come. You didn't tell anybody about my telegram. What telegram? I sent it to your house. It was about Margie. She's always looked up to you. Margie, you can come out. It's all right. Hello, Margie. This is Connor. It's going to be all right, Margie. I didn't mean to kill him. He saw me crossing the freight yard and he kept coming at me. He was so drunk. He is better than me. I hit him so hard. Harder than I meant to. I know, Margie. You've got nothing to be afraid of, but first you've got to come back to Jericho and tell people how it happened. Oh, no. No, not to that awful place ever. I hate it. The way people laughed at me. No, listen to me, Margie. No, I'll die first. I'll just die. Margie, you trust me, don't you? And Julia? You know we wouldn't ask you to do anything that wasn't right. He's right, dear. You must go back now of your own free will for anyone come to get you. When you go back with me, Julia? Do you want me to, dear? All right. I'll go. There's a train leaving in an hour. We've just got time. Come on. Margie, if you're going to bedroom closet, we'll get down my suitcase. In the closet. All right. It's been a long, long time, Julia. Too long. I know. Dave, Margie's going to be all right, isn't she? I mean, when the jury hears this story. I hope so. We can't take any chances. I'm going to need your help. The trial? Oh, no, Dave. You've got to. Margie trusts you. But there's another reason, isn't there? Yes. This may be the last time we can ever be together. Always the last time, Dave. We've said that before. I can't help loving you, Julia. You know that. Dave, we mustn't. Julia. Oh, my darling. My darling. In a moment, act three of The Walls of Jericho. Make a friend and you make an ally. There's a thought for you to keep in mind as many another American has. Although Emery Alford graduated college with an A, B in agriculture, he wasn't completely happy. Through the work of a local missionary group, he discovered there was a great need for agricultural assistance in southern Rhodesia. So together with his wife, Alford volunteered for the job. At first they found the backward Bantu's disinterested, the climate almost unbearable, and living conditions far from ideal. But Alford wasn't discouraged. He planted a corn crop that yielded more than the natives had ever seen. Then the Alvards built a new house for the boss of the village, not a crude hut like all the others, but constructed of bricks which they made themselves from straw and mud. When it was finished, the boss moved in with some misgivings spurred on by the local witch doctor. Gradually, however, as the Alvards' work brought bigger and better crops to the natives and improved their living conditions, the fears and superstitions of the natives were dispelled. And eventually, even the witch doctor was one over to Christian thinking. For 30 years, the Alvards remained to gain the love and admiration of the natives throughout most of southern Rhodesia. As one grateful Bantu chieftain expressed it, Cecil Rhodes founded Rhodesia, but Emory Alford founded the people of Rhodesia. Emory Alford did something else, too. He discovered that by helping others, you help your country. We pause now for station identification. The curtain rises on Act 3 of the Walls of Jericho, starring Connell Wilde as Dave and Terry Moore as Julia. It's the second day of the trial of Margie Ranson for the murder of Gutch McCurdy. In the hot and crowded courtroom, judge, jury and spectators watch the prosecuting attorney and Dave Conner's chief defense counsel battle for the advantage. At the defense table, Julia Norman busily takes notes on the arguments. And then in the last row of the spectators, a man and a woman get up and slip out of the courtroom. The prosecution may proceed. How Dave's sure not letting the thing get past him, is he? Do you think he'll get her off, Tucker? Not very likely. Everybody knows that girl couldn't commit murder. Why not? What? How curious. Oh, really, Tucker? Don't you see what this trial can mean today? All this free advertising just before the election? Oh, Dave's just lucky to have a good case. You don't have to help his luck by printing everything he says that happened to be a newspaper man. And a candidate for the United States Senate? Or are you going to let Dave take the job by default? Please, Algeria, I can hardly arrange for Margie Ransom to be convicted just to win an election. No, I suppose not. But there ought to be something you can do to offset Dave. Well, we'll see. Meanwhile, don't forget we're having lunch together. Algeria, lunch. Oh. Tucker, I, uh, I have some things to do around town. Your honor, the state of this time wishes to continue the cross-examination of Margie Ransom. Margie Ransom, thank you, sir. Now, Miss Ransom, you told us that on the night in question Mr. McCurdy followed you to the freight yard. He seized you and in self-defense you swung the shovel at him. Now, will you tell us what you were doing at that time of night? Running away. Ah, yes. Running away. From what? Well, I... Well, go on, tell us. Just running away. Just running away. And you intended to let no one stop you. That's why you hit Mr. McCurdy, wasn't it? Your honor, objection. All right. I withdraw the question. Well, jury, why? If you were simply defending your honor, you didn't stay and report it to the proper authorities. I... I didn't realize I'd hit him so hard. Oh, come now, Miss Ransom. Did you or did you not run away because you knew you had killed Mr. McCurdy? That's your guilty of murder. I... Yes? That's all, Your Honor. You may step down now, Miss Ransom. Your honor, the defense calls Miss Julia Norman to the stand. Hey, Dave. Dave, I've got to see you. No, not now, Tom. But I have to show you something later, Tom. I do. Will you give your name, please? Julia Norman. You live in Kansas City? Yes. Your occupation? Attorney at law. You formerly lived in Jericho? Yes. How long have you known the defendant? What did she tell you about her running away? Did she consider herself a fugitive? She did. What? A fugitive, yes. From slander and cruelty and prejudice. Occasion by what may I add? By circumstances over which she had not the slightest control. Her birth. The attorney for the state will refrain from questioning the witness until cross-examination. Miss Norman, tell the jury what else you and the defendant may have discussed in your apartment at Kansas City. We talked about a return to Jericho. After she had learned that Mr. McCurdy had died and that murder charges had been filed against her? Yes. She decided of her own accord to come back here to answer the charges and prove her innocence. Thank you. Your witness, Mr. Pettigrew. Oh. Oh, Miss Norman. Do I understand you to say that the people... Dave, you've got to read this newspaper later, Tom. Dave, it's the clarion. This is what is on the street right now. All right, let me see it. Wife's name is Julia Norman Corresponding. Very generous of you, I'm sure. Miss Norman, tell me. What is your relationship to the Chief Counsel for the defense, Mr. Connors? Associate Counsel. Is that all? Don't answer that, Julia. You're on eye as for a recess. For what purpose, Mr. Connors? It's partly a personal matter, Your Honor. It requires my immediate attention. Well, unless the matter has some bearing on the case... It could well have, sir. Unless I settle it now, it may become highly prejudicial to the defendant. Very well, Mr. Connors. This court stands adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Belle? Belle? I doubt that she wants to talk to you. Algeria, you're behind it. Right out in the open, huh? Right out in the open. And don't think you can persuade Belle to change her mind. Where is she? Belle? Belle? Get out of here. Listen, Belle, I'm not going to let you drag this thing through the mud. You're dragging who through the mud? You can have the property, everything. But if you try to make a scandal, I'll fight you to the end. There's more at stake here than an innocent woman's reputation or your petty revenge on me. Now, you've listened to Algeria wedge and you've... And why not, Mr. Connors? I've spent a good deal of time watching you. I know about your trip to Kansas City. Oh, and that proves everything, doesn't it? Come on, Belle. Let's just sit down and talk this over. Get out of here. I hate you. It's never good enough for you. No. You married me when you had nothing. When you started up, you were ashamed of me. Now, you know that isn't so. Keep away from me. Who would you get out of here? Belle, put that gun away. Mr. Connors, don't be a fool. Come on, Belle, you give me that gun. No! No! Dr. Patterson. Yes? You can see him for just a moment. How is he? He lost a lot of blood. We're going to give him another transfusion. So remember, only a moment. Yes, Dave. I'm going to ask the police over, Dave, until you're well again. No, Tom Ransom was just here. Yeah? Said Marty's going to pieces. His wife, too. We're going to end it up now. But Dave... Finish it for me, Julia, you can. You must. Miss Norman. Right now, doctor. Julia, see Belle. What? Make her tell you about Algeria. Algeria? Miss Norman, I'm going to ask her to leave. All right. Julia, see her. All right, Dave, I promise. You're right, Your Honor. Very well. You may call your next witness. Before doing so, Your Honor, may I point out that this case is no longer an ordinary murder trial. It has become a political contest which may well deprive the defendant of a right to a fair trial. Your Honor, I protest. The word has gone out. Beat Dave Connors in court and you won't have to beat him at the polls. Your Honor, this is outrageous. And since the jury be dismissed while these fantastic charges are being aired. These charges are fantastic, Mr. Pettigrew. May it please the court and make the following offer of proof. One, with the divorce action filed by Mrs. David Connors against the Chief Counsel for the defense in this case was instigated by the wife of Tucker Wedge. Two, I shall prove that the charges in the divorce complaint linking my name with Mr. Connors came from the fertile imagination of Algeria Wedge. And third, Your Honor. I anticipate your objection, Mr. Pettigrew. The court feels that Ms. Norman's offer of proof is immaterial to this case. The jury is instructed to disregard Ms. Norman's remarks. Judge Hutter, if I may... Ms. Norman, I suggest that you proceed with your defense, if any. Then, Your Honor, may I take the stand to answer the last question which was put to me yesterday by the prosecuting attorney. Just before we took the recess. Very well. Mr. Reporter, read the concluding question to the Chief Counsel for the defense of the Connors. Answer the associate counsel. Question, is that all? My answer to that question, Your Honor, and gentlemen of the jury, is that it is true that I am and have been in love with David Connors. But that there is anything scandalous in our relationship that we have ever, at any time, done anything to spoil it. That we are guilty of the conduct described on the front pages of the papers. I deny dust as forcibly as I confess my love. My first reaction to Mr. Pettigrew's question yesterday was anger and bewilderment. I was ashamed. I wanted to run away. Just as Marjorie Ransom ran away when she was faced with a slander in gossip of this town. Your Honor, this is no longer testimony, it's argument. Yes, Mr. Pettigrew, my concluding argument. I ask that the court remind the jury that Marjorie Ransom was a confident and voluntary witness in her own behalf. That the state's own witnesses have testified as to the unsavory character of the late Mr. McCurdy. And that the jury consider the facts which cause Marjorie to run away from Jericho in the first place. And that they return a verdict of not guilty by reason of self-defense. That is the plea that I know Mr. Connors would make. If he were able to be here today. Defense rest. Do it now. Dr. Patterson said that this time as long as I want. You sure can. I'm feeling better by the minute, especially since hearing the jury's verdict. I brought you a copy of the clarion in case you wanted to read about it. I will later. Julia, you know where the credit for it today belongs. You were wonderful. I'm glad you think so. But maybe you'd better read the clarion right now, at least Tucker wedged statement. Tucker's? Right here on the front page. This afternoon in Jericho County Courthouse more than an accused girl was indicated. All doubts are now wiped away and David Connors stands clearly before us as the logical choice of senator of the state of Kansas. Therefore I ask my supporters to cast their vote for my lifelong friend. My lifelong friend. That part I'm sure is to put Algeria in her place once and for all. I hope so. Dave, what about Belle? I'm not going to prefer charges. I told the police I wouldn't sign a complaint. I'm glad. Well, I'll be going, Dave. What for? There happens to be a train to Kansas City in just 35 minutes. Julia? Belle is still going through with her divorce? Yes. If you're going back to Kansas City simply to help me it won't make any difference. Well, do you... do you want me to stay? I want you to want to stay. Oh, I do. Oh, I do so much, Dave. I'm so tired of running away. Well, you'll never have to again. You've come home, Julia. Home to stay. In a moment, our stars will return. This is really a story about two people. One is Chief Petty Officer Harry Frame, a veteran Navy electrician who saw lots of action in the war in the Pacific. The other is Mrs. Sadiah Ishihwata of Tokyo. Mrs. Ishihwata turned her home and her fortune over to 53 boys and girls of all ages who were orphaned by World War II. And Chief Frame devoted his off-duty hours to helping this tiny Japanese lady. He organized his friends into work teams and because of their work the home took on a bright new look. New panes of glass were installed, a new girl's dormitory was built and twice a week a Navy truck rolled up with leftover food, writing paper, worn-out clothing, and other contributions from the men. Chief Frame made it his private project toward better relationships between people of two different countries and it's paid off in mutual goodwill. Such acts by you and your friends today are shaping our world of tomorrow. Now here's Mr. Cummings with our stars. And here they are coming forward for a curtain call. Cornel Wild and Terry Moore. Cornel, did you know that the Photoplay Magazine Award this year voted Terry one of our most promising young actresses? Yes indeed and I think they used excellent judgment. We are very nice to mention it. Not at all, Terry. We've seen you grow up from a child actress to one of the most popular young actresses on the screen. And I hope you'll both be listening next week when we bring you another of our 20 greats. The Daryl Ephesianic production which won the Academy Award as best picture of 1947. gentlemen's agreement. And as our stars Ray Malan in her original role, Dorothy McGuire. Now that was a very fine picture, Irving. Good night. Good night. Good night. And holly back. Hollywood Radio Theatre is produced by Irving Cummings. Our orchestra is directed by Rudy Schrager. This is your announcer, Ken Carpenter, inviting you to be with us again next week at this same time for another presentation of the Hollywood Radio Theatre. 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