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After the energy wars at the turn of the 21st century, opposing nations literally beat their swords into plowshares. Under the leadership of the World Council, technology developed to eliminate mankind is now being used to heal the scars of war. The android soldiers are laboring in the fields and factories. And the computers, designed to coordinate destruction, now work on the problems of survival. And that brings us to the most important technological accomplishment of the past 200 years. The scientific breakthrough that has changed the way of life of every human being on this planet. And a very special documentary commemorating this great achievement is being produced at this moment in a very unusual locale. Derrick Wong reporting today on the 10th anniversary of Zeus 5, the World Council's weather modification computer. Since civilization began, humans have been at the mercy of harsh uncontrollable weather. 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Food production has increased enough to eliminate world starvation and allow us to abandon our previous dependency on synthetic foods. We've solved our energy needs with wind, solar and hydroelectric power. When this project first began could you foresee that in 10 years we would have made the phenomenal progress we have? I'm glad to see I haven't gone down in history as the voice of doom. I don't understand. Perhaps you could explain. You're too young to have covered the story so you may not remember. But 15 years ago when the Zonal Environmental Utilization System or Zeus as we call the computer when that system was first being discussed I was one of those opposed to the implementation of such a project. Why was that, Doctor? Well at the time I didn't feel we could guarantee what the long-term effects of altering the weather would be. But surely you've changed your mind after the success Zeus has had. Well it's only been 10 years since we activated the system so it's a little too soon to tell but I must admit that Zeus has more than exceeded my expectations. And what about you, Doctor Chadwick? I understand Zeus has become your pet project. You must be very proud. I certainly am, Derek. I think we've made some marvelous strides in the last decade. We're living in a new world now and we owe it all to our modification program. Take this rainforest for example. Yes, could you explain briefly to our audience the principle behind such a project? Certainly. As you know, 20 years ago most of the potentially arable land that was not farmed was in the tropical regions of Africa and South America. Now in order to make use of that land and still maintain a balanced ecosystem the jungles had to be cleared and relocated elsewhere on the globe. In this case in the South Sahara. That's where Zeus comes in? Exactly. 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On the contrary, someone's got to provide a balance for your eager optimism. Are you coming back with me to the computer center? No, I've got to jet up to Greenland. Anything serious? Just a minor problem. I'll see you later. Everything all right, John? Business as usual, Doctor. How did it go? The interview went fine, but you know how she is. Judith does tend to grade on the nerves. Frankly, John, I'm glad you're the liaison between climate control and Zeus. The less I have to do with wells, the better. I just hope that she remembers that we're supposed to attend the commemoration ceremony down in New Atlantis. She didn't say anything to me about it. Probably forgot. You'd better stop off at the Greenland site and pick her up. All right. How long has it been cloudy like this, Travis? A couple of days. It's not a problem yet. But just what is the problem? You've dragged me all the way up here and everything looks perfectly normal. Wheat looks healthy. Plenty of it. Well, that's just it. There's too much wheat. We've exceeded the anticipated crop, eh? I still don't understand the problem. That should be good news. Well, it would be if I had the silo to store the crop in. Look, all I do is plant the number of acres I'm ordered to plant. They told me they'd build the silos I need. Well, here it is, a harvest time, and it's the wrong place to put the damn stuff. But this is out of my jurisdiction. You should be talking to general services or agriculture or even engineering, not climate control. I've done all that. I begged. I pleaded. I punched out request programs until I blew in the face and I still haven't got my silos. Well, you... What was that? What? Thought I fell a drop of rain on my arm. Impossible. It isn't scheduled, eh? You sure? Positives. Now, look, Dr. Wells, I've got drone combines and a load of androids doing here next week to harvest this crop. And if I don't get my silos... I thought you said it wasn't supposed to rain. It's not, and I've got to schedule my office to prove it. That's one of our hovercrafts, but I don't recognize the pilot. It looks like one of my assistants, John Campbell. Close. We're doing New Atlantis in less than an hour. Never mind that, Campbell. What about this rain? It isn't scheduled. Are you sure? Yes. Well, Zeus must be making an adjustment. Well, I wish somebody told me. Doctor, please. We're going to be late. What about my silos? I'll check it out, Travis. Ocean floor, city level. Out of the rain into the ocean. Well, at least it'll be dry down there. Be thankful the fabric in your clothing dried so quickly. Funny. How Travis wasn't notified about the rain. Oh, it's probably just an oversight. I wouldn't worry. Ah, here we are. Have you got your speech ready? My speech? John, I completely forgot about it. Well, you'd better think fast. You're the first speaker. It's a great honor for me to be here tonight, not only because it's the 10th anniversary of the Zeus 5 project, but also because it gives me the opportunity to express my gratitude and admiration for the people of New Atlantis. In the last five years, with the help of the Dolphin civilization, we've progressed from those first tentative floating cities to great underwater communities such as this. We have, in short, made the first steps toward conquering a whole new world. And I think the real credit goes not to Zeus 5, but to people like yourselves, the pioneers of the sea. None of this would have been possible without you. Citizens of New Atlantis, this is your day. Well, what do you think, John? Not a bad job of improvising if I do say so myself. I'm sorry I missed your speech. I've just been on the vis-a-phone to the computer center. Something wrong? Plenty. There's been a flash flood in the New Los Angeles River. But that's impossible! 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An unexpected rainstorm in the mountains fills a river channel with an overflow of water. The sudden deluge flows swiftly downstream, the water building up gaining momentum until it forms a massive wave of uncontrollable energy. Without mourning, a flash flood can turn a gentle lazy river into a savage torrent, sweeping away everything in its path, trees, boulders, houses, and people. All right, Isaac, what happened? Everything's under control, Judith. The reports are all in. It seems there's been a rash of unscheduled precipitation all across the globe. Damages? Minimal. L.A. got the worst of it. What about casualties? None reported except in the Los Angeles Basin. 24 dead. Good Lord, how is that possible? This is the 21st century, and that's the kind of disaster Zeus was created to prevent. Now, look, Judith, don't go blaming the computer. Why not? Because it's your pet project. Oh, you just love to have an excuse to shut down this system, wouldn't you? All I want to know is who the hell's responsible? I don't know. We're just completing a check on the entire complex right now. So far, everything tests out normal. John, you'd better give them a hand. They can use you. Right, Doctor. I'm sorry for snapping at you, Isaac. I just want an explanation. I know, I know. I just wish I had one. Well, we'd better come up with something. Because you can bet the world council is going to be demanding some answers. I can't understand it. This is the first time anything like this has happened in 10 years. Somehow I don't think that's going to be much consolation to the council members. They've just finished the last test, Doctor. I'll punch up the results on the monitor. There, you see? The system is functioning perfectly. If it was functioning perfectly, 24 people would still be alive. Punch up the program analysis. This is the program of modifications as it was originally scheduled. And here's the program that was carried out. Why the discrepancy? I don't know unless... John, bring up the monthly precipitation schedule. They're identical. There's the answer. Zeus modified for a month's worth of precipitation to occur in a single day. We're just fortunate that it was the dry season in most of the affected areas. Then Zeus is malfunctioning. No, no, this was a human error. There's no other possible explanation. Campbell, I want a full report on my desk by this afternoon. Explaining just how one of your highly trained technicians could have made such a mistake. You heard the lady, John? I'll see to it immediately, doctor. I'm sorry to have to bring you all the way to Tokyo, Dr. Wells, but it's been a while since the typhoon watch has had to deal with something like this. Let's see what you've got, Benson. This monitor shows the position of two typhoons that have been developing out in the Pacific. The smaller one began forming late last night, and the larger one here early this morning. Well, naturally, we weren't too concerned. I mean, we all figured Zeus would take care of it. Anyway, I made the routine reports to control. Well, they knew nothing about it. The typhoons weren't on the schedule. That is odd. Well, that's not all. Two hours ago, the small typhoon moved past the intercept coordinates. You mean without being dismantled? I checked. No robot interceptors have been launched. What about the big typhoon? Five hundred miles in diameter, moving at 40 knots, headed straight for Japan. I don't have to tell you what kind of damage a typhoon that size could do if it hits land. Well, it's not panic. Though I sure feel a lot easier about this if I knew why Zeus let the smaller one go past intercept. Well, the way I see it, we've got two choices. We can assume Zeus knows what's happening and leave it up to the computer. Or we can take matters into our own hands. Benson, on my authority, I want you to dismantle those typhoons yourself. How long before the large typhoon reaches the intercept coordinates? Three hours. All right. If Zeus doesn't act on it, we'll have to. Launch the robot interceptors, no matter what. Yes, Doctor. And Benson, better keep quiet about this, okay? Oh, yes, I understand. We've got problems. No need to tell me. Where are you, Isaac? At the Tokyo Jet Port. I've got a tri-vane jet standing by. I'll meet you in the plane. Get over here right away. We're going to Madrid. But I've got an emergency. This is urgent, Judith. I'll be waiting. Why are we going to Madrid? Better yet, why are you here in Tokyo? Just a routine inspection. Wasn't my explanation of what happened yesterday good enough for you? Isaac, I don't need your permission to do my job. Since when is it your job to check up on me as if I were some kind of underling? I never said you were. In case you hadn't noticed, the weather is no longer under our control. We've got a crisis on our hands. I'm well aware of that. And so is the president to the council. He contacted Campbell at the center. The president wants us in Madrid now, and we're already late, so sit down. Where's the pilot? You're looking at him. I think you'd better hear my report, Isaac. Well, let me set the autopilot, okay? I'll explain. The facts. Yesterday, the rains. Today, two typhoons in the Pacific and Zeus let them go past intercept without dismantling. I understand in Windmill City the winds are blasting through the Rockies and the velocities are 300 miles an hour. Will you agree that Zeus is malfunctioning? I just can't understand it. I've checked the computer three times, and the system seems to be working perfectly. But something is wrong with Zeus. Yes. Then we have no other choice. I'm sorry, Isaac, but I'm recommending that Zeus be shut down. I'll have John do it as soon as we land. It's better if we do it now before the public finds out about it. I see what you mean. Well, Nick, everything we've worked for would be destroyed. Exactly. Now we're almost there. I'll disengage the autopilot. What was that? Just the guidance beam locking us in. Now we sit back and let Madrid pull us in. I suppose the president wants to talk to us about Zeus. Campbell didn't say for sure, but he did seem pretty emphatic about our getting to Madrid on time. Looks like I'll have to disappoint him for five minutes behind schedule. Since when did John become such a stickler for punctuality? I was just... Oh, hey, coming in on this guidance beam is pretty rough business. Shouldn't be. It feels more like turbulence. I'd better check with the jet port. Madrid control, Trivane 620. Madrid control, Trivane 620. That's funny. I had them on beam a minute ago. Isaac, look. My God, the tornado. It must have hit the jet port. Let's get ourselves out of here. I'm trying. Let's get in closer. I can't break out of the guidance beam. We're being pulled right into the path of the tornado. 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Ladies and gentlemen, please! I just have a brief statement to make. The exact cause of the weather disasters occurring worldwide today remains as yet undetermined. As soon as I leave here, I intend to meet with the World Council in emergency session to begin affecting the necessary changes to correct the present situation. On a personal note, I wish to express my regret over the death of Council President Ortega, who is killed in the tornado that swept through Madrid. I also wish to express my own personal sorrow at the loss of my two colleagues and friends, Dr. Isaac Chadway and Dr. Judith Wells, who are presumed killed in that same disaster. We all owe them our gratitude for what they accomplished. Thank you. Yes, but is it true that... Your quick thinking saved us. Well, we're just lucky the guidance beam pulled us through the tornado and into the core. The force must have snapped the beam's hold on us as we passed through the wall. I've seen the low pressure inside the core explode buildings. I shuddered to think what would have happened to us if we hadn't been inside a pressurized jet. Any damage? The radio's out. We can't transmit. Well, what do we do now? I don't know. I don't know. We certainly can't land in Madrid, not with a jet port destroyed. Thank God we were five minutes late for that meeting. If we'd been on Campbell's schedule, we wouldn't be here now. You know, that's beginning to bother me. John was very insistent that we arrive in Madrid on time. You don't think Campbell had something to do with that tornado, do you? All I know is that in another five minutes we would have been sitting on the landing deck when that thing hit. We'd have been killed for sure. Isaac, we'd better head back to the computer center. If that tornado is any indication of what's going on around the world, I've got a feeling all hell is breaking loose. On your monitor, you can see the earthquake that sheared part of Southern California off into the Pacific this morning. The monsoon. It's been raining in India like that for the past 30 hours. The Ganges River is flooded and Benares is under nine feet of water. This is the blizzard that struck Argentina and Chile. It's sweeping up out of the Antarctic. Australia and New Zealand are both catching part of another snowstorm similar to this one. This is what used to be the Hawaiian islands when the tsunami hit. We're unable to verify reports concerning casualties, but we fear that the islands were completely wiped out. Good Lord Campbell, do you realize what you've done? You and that monster Zeus? This is not the computer's doing. Millions of people are dead because we were full enough to allow you people to tamper with nature. I for one demand that Zeus be destroyed immediately. Order! Order! As acting president of this council, let me make it clear to you all that we are not here on a witch hunt. The purpose of these proceedings is to decide how we can repair the damage that has already been done. Thank you, Council Member Bouchard. If you don't want to be blamed for what has happened, Dr Campbell, I suggest you come up with a plausible explanation for this catastrophe. I have no explanation for now. Other than to say to you all that the computer is not responsible. Not responsible? Are you insane, man? We've run an exhaustive check and Zeus is functioning perfectly. If that were really true, then millions of people wouldn't be dead. I'm not saying that Zeus didn't create these disasters, but that the computer can only do what it's told to do. I don't need you to explain how a computer works, Dr Campbell. Wait a minute. Are you suggesting that Zeus was carrying out someone's orders? That it was programmed for this kind of destruction? I'm afraid it's beginning to look that way. During the course of our test, we discovered that several unauthorized programs were initiated by Zeus. Who has access to the programming banks? Well, it could have been any number of the technicians working at the center. But only three people had the knowledge and skill to enable them to lay in a program of such complexity. I was one of them. And the other two? They're dead. What else? Chadwick? Dr Campbell, are you saying that these disasters were deliberately planned by one of your colleagues? I'm afraid it looks that way. I've discovered some rather incriminating evidence at the computer center that I can show you later today. If what you're saying is true, someone has committed a crime of such colossal magnitude. Yes, and yet. And yet they've provided the means by which we can repair the damage that's been done. What do you mean? Zeus 5 is capable of the task. No! I'm against it. That damn machine practically destroyed us all. Listen to me. Will you please listen to me? The weather patterns have been altered to such an extent that unless we use Zeus, we may be doomed to years and years of adverse weather. It's not too late to correct that. All I ask is that you give me the authority to try to overcome these problems. I can save us all. It looks as if we have no other choice. Chadwick, we thought you were dead. So did we, Sergeant. So did we. There's no time to explain now. We've got to get into the computer. Where's Dr. Campbell now, Sergeant? He's in an emergency session of the World Council. Sergeant, listen to me. This is very important. If Dr. Campbell should show up while we're in the computer room, you're not to tell him where we are. Just let him enter. You understand? Yes, Doctor. And have your men standing by in case I signal for you. Do you know what it is we should be looking for? Not exactly, but whatever it is, I'm sure we'll find it somewhere in the programming of the modification schedules. You check today's programs and I'll check yesterday's. Right. All these schedules, perfectly normal. None of the programs could have possibly caused any of the disasters. Judith, I think I found something. Yes? What is it? I was beginning to think you were right. Everything looks normal until I stumbled on this. Program E1, restricted, Isaac Chadway, clearance, personal code. But I don't have any program restricted under personal code entered in the banks. Clear it and we'll find out. Look at that. There it is. A modification schedule program to override the normal daily schedule. Look at what he's done. The destruction he's unleashed across the globe. I can't believe it. Judith, do you realize John's made it look as if I'm responsible for all of this? By using your personal input code. And supposedly I'm the only one that knows it. There must be a way to prove you're innocent. Oh, wait a minute. I think this might be... Isaac, Judith. Hello, John. I'm glad to see you're both alive. I can imagine. You both know Council Member Bouchard? Yes, we do. Dr. Chadway, as Acting President of the Council, I'm going to have to place you under arrest. Only you've got the wrong person, right, John? I don't know what you're talking about. We found the program. Yes, the program. It's all there. Restricted under Isaac's personal code. A program of deliberate disaster planned to give you both unlimited power. Except that it's not my program, and it's you that wanted power. The trusted assistant completely above suspicion. You played the part very well. But you were overconfident, premature. You should have made sure we really died in that tornado. Oh, you're insane. One of us certainly is... President Bouchard, I can prove Isaac isn't responsible. By something so simple that Campbell completely overlooked it. Look, this is the modification schedule that caused all the disasters. You can see that the time and date the program was entered is notated on the readout. So? So Judith and I were both in the South Sahara Rainforest doing an interview when the program was entered. We couldn't possibly have been there to do it ourselves. Unless you falsified the time and date. No, no, the system registers those automatically each time a program is entered. It's impossible to tamper with them. Dr. Campbell, by your own admission to the Council, only truly people have the knowledge and skill to have done this. It would appear that two of those people are cleared. Do you still stand by your statement? No. No, I was the only one who had the genius for such a task. John, why? Because I was tired of being a lackey to people who were incapable of appreciating the awesome power that they had at their fingertips. Appreciating power is one thing, abusing it is another. You could have ruled the world if you hadn't been so afraid. I wasn't. Take him away, Sergeant. Yes, Madam President. You were right all along, Isaac. The computer wasn't malfunctioning. Nevertheless, Zeus is responsible for the destruction that was unleashed in the world. No, that was Campbell's doing. And ours. We became so complacent in the world we've rearranged that we've forgotten our own history. Forgotten all the peaceful inventions that were twisted into machines of destruction. Perhaps we would be better served without such computers as Zeus. It's people that need guarding against, not computers. But we can never afford to have this happen again. If we've learned our lesson, it won't happen again. Perhaps if we remove the temptation, close Zeus down permanently. Ah, it's too late for that. You see, we've changed the world to conform to specifications of a computer. I'm afraid we're dependent on Zeus now. Come spring. I know, isn't the weather lovely? I'm talking about your dress. It's as soft and breezy as spring. Soft dressing is what spring is all about. And her dress is from Sears expressive collection of dresses and skirt sets. Fluid lines and feminine designs. Fine detailing to shape and define. In fabrics that move with you. Polyester or polyester and silk. In subtle spring shades for quiet excitement. Misses petite and half sizes. In the dress department at most larger Sears retail stores. Understand you type fast. Yes. Accurate? Wow. We're working on Sears exclusive corrector electric typewriter with easy correction and more. It's Sears best. Try typing Sears corrector typewriter. Whoops. Now first, Sears is S-E-A-R-S, not Z. So backspace to the incorrect letter. Tap the correction key. Now the mistake is blocked out. Next type the correct letter. Then proceed. Yes, daddy. When I need advice, I go to my mom. Why not? It's free. Now that I'm married and moving into a new house, I want all the advice I can get. So when mom says shop Sears, I listen. You should. Sears is a great help on those big items you'll need for your new home. Major appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators. They'll deliver, install, and service. I always depend on Sears. You should too. This radio theater has been brought to you by Sears Robuck and Company, where our policy is satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Sears, where America shops or value. The Wrath of Seuss was written by Bob Morgan and Steve Sharon, produced and directed by Fletcher Markel. Your host was Richard Whitmock. Our stars were Mary Jane Croft, Vic Perrin, and Stephen Keats. Also heard were Marvin Miller, Peggy Weber, Shepard Menken, and Jack Carroll. The music for Sears Radio Theater was composed and conducted by Nelson Riddle. Art Gilmore speaking. Associate director of Sears Radio Theater is Ken McManus. Sound effects were created by Bud Tollison. Joanne Thompson is production supervisor, and the recording engineers are Joe Wachter and Hal MacDonald. The Elliott Lewis production of Sears Radio Theater is a presentation of CVI. This is Safety Vision, a quick and easy method for observing potential hazards in your home. Let's start by activating your safety scan. Carefully focus on your appliance cords and plugs. Check to see if they're damaged in any way, and if so, discontinue using the appliance. Next, you should focus on water. Check so that none of your plugged-in electrical appliances can be accidentally immersed in water or any other liquid. And avoid handling an electrical appliance with wet hands or when you are standing on a wet or damp floor. And finally, your safety scan should include checking for the UL label on all electrical appliances. That label indicates that the product design has been evaluated by safety engineers and complies with a nationally recognized safety standard. A public service message on behalf of Underwriters Laboratories and this station. Here's a tip from your Better Business Bureau. When you shop, remember that there's more than just the price of the product to consider. There's also the reputation of the seller. And if you have a question about reliability, check with your local Better Business Bureau. It's also good practice to check the warranty, what it does, and doesn't cover. It's also a good idea to find out if you have to pay for shipping if the merchandise must be returned. And check to see what other charges, if any, you're going to have to pay. Another way to be a careful shopper is to know something about the policies of the store or the seller. Consumers should find out what the return policy is. Does the store give cash refunds? Does it provide credit on future purchases? Does it allow returns only on certain products and not on others? Look, you better get all the facts before you buy. This has been a consumer tip from your Better Business Bureau. Next Monday, Sears Radio Theater will be a story of the West with Warren Green as your host. Let's listen. What's the matter? The stuff on my plate looks like when I was catching. It is. Grasshoppers? Now that's a silly attitude. Eat them, they're good for you. So be sure to tune in next Monday to the Sears Radio Theater.