1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:08,280 Ladies and gentlemen, one year ago tonight through the facilities of your local national 2 00:00:08,280 --> 00:00:13,720 broadcasting company station, we were privileged to enjoy your attention at the premier broadcast 3 00:00:13,720 --> 00:00:18,640 of a new series of authentic documented dramas entitled Dragnet. 4 00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:23,760 This evening on the occasion of our first anniversary as weekly guests in your home, 5 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:29,720 the cast, technicians, and producers of Dragnet wish to state publicly that our indebtedness 6 00:00:29,720 --> 00:00:32,000 is enormous. 7 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:36,920 For the degree of success which Dragnet has achieved during the past year, our first and 8 00:00:36,920 --> 00:00:42,400 greatest obligation is to you, our weekly listeners, for your support, for your many 9 00:00:42,400 --> 00:00:46,900 kind letters of encouragement, criticism, and appraisal. 10 00:00:46,900 --> 00:00:51,800 If Dragnet is a proven success, then you have made it so. 11 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:54,880 Behind the scenes, we have many more people to thank. 12 00:00:54,880 --> 00:00:58,720 Our engineers, our sound technicians, our cast. 13 00:00:58,720 --> 00:01:05,040 To the radio editors and columnists across the nation, also a sincere thank you for your 14 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:07,200 judgment of our efforts. 15 00:01:07,200 --> 00:01:12,240 Additionally, claims on our thanks are held by the Los Angeles Police Department, for 16 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:16,540 the National Broadcasting Company, and the Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company, makers 17 00:01:16,540 --> 00:01:19,100 of Fatima cigarettes. 18 00:01:19,100 --> 00:01:24,360 To all of these, and to you, our gratitude. 19 00:01:24,360 --> 00:01:31,040 Here at the starting point of Dragnet's second year of broadcasting, our wish is twofold. 20 00:01:31,040 --> 00:01:34,120 First that we may enjoy your continued support. 21 00:01:34,120 --> 00:01:38,400 Secondly, that we may deserve that support. 22 00:01:38,400 --> 00:01:39,400 Thank you. 23 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:51,520 The story you are about to hear is true. 24 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:54,760 Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. 25 00:01:54,760 --> 00:02:10,200 Fatima cigarettes, best of all long cigarettes, brings you Dragnet. 26 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:11,720 You're a detective sergeant. 27 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:15,120 You're assigned to robbery detail. 28 00:02:15,120 --> 00:02:18,000 Scores of lone women have been beaten and robbed. 29 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,800 The victims have been unable to identify the criminals. 30 00:02:21,800 --> 00:02:28,320 Your job, get them. 31 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:32,800 If you want a long cigarette, smoke the best of all long cigarettes. 32 00:02:32,800 --> 00:02:34,760 Smoke extra mild Fatima. 33 00:02:34,760 --> 00:02:41,560 Yes, Fatima is the king size cigarette which contains the finest Turkish and domestic tobaccos 34 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:44,840 superbly blended to make it extra mild. 35 00:02:44,840 --> 00:02:50,920 And give Fatima a much different, much better flavor and aroma than any other long cigarette. 36 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:55,000 That's why Fatima has more than doubled its smokers coast to coast. 37 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:57,960 Enjoy extra mild Fatima yourself. 38 00:02:57,960 --> 00:03:00,280 Best of all, long cigarettes. 39 00:03:00,280 --> 00:03:03,680 It's wise to smoke extra mild Fatima. 40 00:03:03,680 --> 00:03:08,760 It's wise to smoke extra mild Fatima. 41 00:03:08,760 --> 00:03:16,520 Dragnet, the documentary drama of an actual crime. 42 00:03:16,520 --> 00:03:20,760 For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will 43 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:25,320 travel step by step on the side of the law through an actual case transcribed from official 44 00:03:25,320 --> 00:03:27,040 police files. 45 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:32,480 From beginning to end, from crime to punishment, Dragnet is the story of your police force 46 00:03:32,480 --> 00:03:34,920 in action. 47 00:03:34,920 --> 00:03:40,280 It was Monday, July 1st, it was mild in Los Angeles. 48 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:42,680 We were working the night watch out of robbery detail. 49 00:03:42,680 --> 00:03:45,720 My partner is Ben Romero, the boss is Ed Walker, captain of robbery. 50 00:03:45,720 --> 00:03:46,720 My name is Friday. 51 00:03:46,720 --> 00:03:52,400 It was 9.27 PM when I left the phone booth at the Sunset Drive-In and got to our car. 52 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:53,400 80K. 53 00:03:53,400 --> 00:03:54,400 Anything new? 54 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:57,400 80K, code 7. 55 00:03:57,400 --> 00:03:58,920 Captain Walker's wife had her baby. 56 00:03:58,920 --> 00:03:59,920 Boy, eight pounds. 57 00:03:59,920 --> 00:04:01,640 Oh, that's, well, is she all right? 58 00:04:01,640 --> 00:04:03,200 Yeah, so is the captain. 59 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:05,640 Look at the uniform on the waitress coming. 60 00:04:05,640 --> 00:04:07,480 You sure dress them up, don't they? 61 00:04:07,480 --> 00:04:08,480 Good evening. 62 00:04:08,480 --> 00:04:09,480 Hi, Daisy. 63 00:04:09,480 --> 00:04:10,480 Oh, hello. 64 00:04:10,480 --> 00:04:11,480 Didn't recognize you. 65 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:12,480 What do you have, the usual? 66 00:04:12,480 --> 00:04:15,080 No, I think I'll have something else besides a hamburger this time. 67 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:17,120 Here's the menu, take a choice. 68 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:18,120 Thank you. 69 00:04:18,120 --> 00:04:21,880 I'm kind of hungry, maybe I'll take a meal. 70 00:04:21,880 --> 00:04:22,880 Mm-hmm. 71 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:23,880 42R, 816 West 2... 72 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:24,880 Fried shrimp's good. 73 00:04:24,880 --> 00:04:25,880 Where's that? 74 00:04:25,880 --> 00:04:26,880 Right there. 75 00:04:26,880 --> 00:04:27,880 Oh, yeah, 95 cents. 76 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:32,880 What's all this stuff I've been reading in the paper? 77 00:04:32,880 --> 00:04:33,880 Huh? 78 00:04:33,880 --> 00:04:34,880 What's that? 79 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:37,800 A couple of guys going around snatching purses and beating up women. 80 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:41,000 The paper says it's happened seven times in the last two weeks. 81 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:43,000 Roast beef's 90 cents. 82 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:44,000 Roast beef's good, too. 83 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:46,000 Don't you know who's been doing it? 84 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,000 No, not yet. 85 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:49,440 What do you get with these liver and onion sticks? 86 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:52,440 Same as with everything else, soup, potatoes, and coffee. 87 00:04:52,440 --> 00:04:53,440 85 cents. 88 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:54,880 I could just take the purse. 89 00:04:54,880 --> 00:04:56,880 Why do they have to beat up the women? 90 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:57,880 We don't know. 91 00:04:57,880 --> 00:05:00,960 Well, the headline's staring me in the face every time I open a paper. 92 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:02,760 I'm getting afraid to walk home at night. 93 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:05,680 Do you get coffee and dessert with the Salisbury steak? 94 00:05:05,680 --> 00:05:06,680 Yeah. 95 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:07,680 65 cents. 96 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:08,680 72-TEEN. 97 00:05:08,680 --> 00:05:09,680 Roger on your call. 98 00:05:09,680 --> 00:05:12,680 Say, do you guys know what I've been talking about? 99 00:05:12,680 --> 00:05:14,040 Yeah, Daisy, we know. 100 00:05:14,040 --> 00:05:15,640 I'll take the Salisbury steak. 101 00:05:15,640 --> 00:05:17,640 Yeah, so will I. 102 00:05:17,640 --> 00:05:19,800 Hamburger specials on two. 103 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:20,800 Well done on mine, please. 104 00:05:20,800 --> 00:05:21,800 Burn. 105 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:22,800 Okay. 106 00:05:22,800 --> 00:05:23,800 Be a couple of minutes. 107 00:05:23,800 --> 00:05:24,800 Thanks. 108 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:27,800 All units in the vicinity of 1016 North Macat. 109 00:05:27,800 --> 00:05:28,800 That's us. 110 00:05:28,800 --> 00:05:29,800 Get it up. 111 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:30,800 484 PS and slugging. 112 00:05:30,800 --> 00:05:32,800 Code three. 113 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:36,800 All units in the vicinity of 1016 North Macat. 114 00:05:36,800 --> 00:05:38,800 484 PS and slugging. 115 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:39,800 Code three. 116 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:41,800 61F, take the call. 117 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:42,800 Okay. 118 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:43,800 Better let her know we're going. 119 00:05:43,800 --> 00:05:44,800 Okay. 120 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:45,800 I'll be right there. 121 00:05:45,800 --> 00:05:46,800 No, we're leaving. 122 00:05:46,800 --> 00:05:47,800 We'll be back. 123 00:05:47,800 --> 00:05:48,800 Okay. 124 00:05:48,800 --> 00:05:51,800 You know, I've been wondering. 125 00:05:51,800 --> 00:05:54,800 What's that? 126 00:05:54,800 --> 00:05:56,800 Hamburger and Salisbury steak. 127 00:05:56,800 --> 00:05:57,800 What's the difference? 128 00:05:57,800 --> 00:05:58,800 Price. 129 00:05:58,800 --> 00:06:03,800 The price is the same. 130 00:06:03,800 --> 00:06:08,800 The price is the same. 131 00:06:08,800 --> 00:06:12,800 The police officer, the lowest thief and most cowardly, is the purse snatcher who preys on 132 00:06:12,800 --> 00:06:13,800 women. 133 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:16,800 For more than a month, lone women throughout the western section of the city have been 134 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:17,800 robbed and beaten. 135 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:22,800 The descriptions were confused and varied because the attacks took place at night. 136 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:23,800 1006 PM. 137 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:26,800 We got to the location on North Macat where the woman was lying on the sidewalk. 138 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:30,800 She had been badly beaten about the face and neck and her jaw had been broken. 139 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:35,800 Officers Reed and Shell of unit 61F were already there. 140 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:36,800 Any witnesses, officer? 141 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:38,800 Yeah, this man in the sweater here saw it happen. 142 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:40,800 Says the victim's name is Swanson. 143 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:41,800 This is Mr. Conn. 144 00:06:41,800 --> 00:06:42,800 How do you do? 145 00:06:42,800 --> 00:06:43,800 This is Sergeant Romero. 146 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:44,800 My name's Friday. 147 00:06:44,800 --> 00:06:45,800 I wonder if we could talk to you, please. 148 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:46,800 Yeah, certainly. 149 00:06:46,800 --> 00:06:47,800 Do you want to come into the house? 150 00:06:47,800 --> 00:06:50,800 Right over here will be all right. 151 00:06:50,800 --> 00:06:52,800 That officer there says that you saw it happen. 152 00:06:52,800 --> 00:06:53,800 That's right. 153 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:54,800 I was watching television. 154 00:06:54,800 --> 00:06:55,800 I heard this scream outside. 155 00:06:55,800 --> 00:06:58,800 I looked out and saw these two men beating her up. 156 00:06:58,800 --> 00:06:59,800 Can you describe them? 157 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:01,800 The lights wasn't real good. 158 00:07:01,800 --> 00:07:04,800 They're about as tall as you two, but they had slighter bills. 159 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:05,800 How old were they? 160 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:06,800 Could you see that? 161 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:08,800 I'd say they were young, maybe 18, 19. 162 00:07:08,800 --> 00:07:10,800 I saw them knock her down. 163 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:11,800 It was terrible. 164 00:07:11,800 --> 00:07:12,800 They hit her and then they kicked her. 165 00:07:12,800 --> 00:07:15,800 They picked up a person and ran down that way. 166 00:07:15,800 --> 00:07:16,800 And you called the police? 167 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:17,800 Yes, but not right away. 168 00:07:17,800 --> 00:07:20,800 I ran out and saw them get in the car across the street. 169 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:22,800 They drove right past me. 170 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:24,800 Then they turned east there on Romane. 171 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:26,800 Can you describe the car for us? 172 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:27,800 I got the license number for you. 173 00:07:27,800 --> 00:07:30,800 The last three numbers were 552. 174 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:31,800 Just three numbers? 175 00:07:31,800 --> 00:07:32,800 Yes. 176 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:34,800 Can you describe the car? 177 00:07:34,800 --> 00:07:35,800 What kind was it? 178 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:36,800 I don't know. 179 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:37,800 I think it was black, maybe a sedan. 180 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:39,800 Was it a large car or a small one? 181 00:07:39,800 --> 00:07:40,800 All kinds of medium. 182 00:07:40,800 --> 00:07:41,800 Did you notice the back of it? 183 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:43,800 Yeah, that's where I saw the license plate. 184 00:07:43,800 --> 00:07:45,800 No, I mean, did you notice anything about the car? 185 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:47,800 Maybe a dent on the fender or a sticker on the window? 186 00:07:47,800 --> 00:07:48,800 I didn't look at the window. 187 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:51,800 Did the car have a spotlight or a radio antenna? 188 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:52,800 I guess I didn't see any. 189 00:07:52,800 --> 00:07:55,800 I was trying to look at the license plates. 190 00:07:55,800 --> 00:07:57,800 Did you notice anything unusual about the car? 191 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:58,800 Any identifying marks at all? 192 00:07:58,800 --> 00:08:00,800 No, no, I didn't notice. 193 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:01,800 How about the make of the car? 194 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:02,800 Did you see what kind it was? 195 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:06,800 No, the last three numbers on the license plate were 552. 196 00:08:06,800 --> 00:08:08,800 California license plate? 197 00:08:08,800 --> 00:08:09,800 Yes, it was. 198 00:08:09,800 --> 00:08:10,800 That should be enough here. 199 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:12,800 Do you think you'll catch them tonight? 200 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:14,800 Do you know how many plates end in 552? 201 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:19,800 While Ben called in a general description of the car and the two attackers, 202 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:21,800 I talked to the other bystanders. 203 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:25,800 I found out that the victim's name was Mrs. Frida K. Swanson, a widow. 204 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:28,800 She had a room at 1003 North McAdden. 205 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:31,800 None of the neighbors had seen the robbery or the beating take place. 206 00:08:31,800 --> 00:08:36,800 1128 p.m. Ben and I arrived at Hollywood Receiving Hospital to interview Mrs. Swanson, 207 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:39,800 but she was unable to talk or to identify her attackers. 208 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:41,800 She wrote a letter to the police. 209 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:44,800 She was unable to talk or to identify her attackers. 210 00:08:44,800 --> 00:08:47,800 She wrote on a piece of paper that she'd been slugged from behind. 211 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:49,800 She never got a good look at the man. 212 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:52,800 Besides a broken jaw, she was suffering from a fractured wrist, 213 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:55,800 a broken nose, and bruises about the face and body. 214 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:59,800 Tuesday, July 2nd, the getaway car used in the attack on the previous night 215 00:08:59,800 --> 00:09:03,800 was found abandoned on Hollywood Boulevard and proved to be a stolen car. 216 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:06,800 License number 6-Young-4-552. 217 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:08,800 The victim's empty purse was found inside. 218 00:09:08,800 --> 00:09:10,800 Routine investigation developed no leads. 219 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:12,800 We met with Captain Walker. 220 00:09:12,800 --> 00:09:15,800 Because the last four attacks had taken place within a six-block radius, 221 00:09:15,800 --> 00:09:20,800 we set up a plan of decoys in an attempt to trap the two purse snatchers. 222 00:09:20,800 --> 00:09:24,800 Four police women from Juvenile Bureau and a special detail from Metropolitan Division were assigned. 223 00:09:24,800 --> 00:09:29,800 Tuesday, 4 p.m., a special detail was ordered to the squad room for briefing. 224 00:09:29,800 --> 00:09:30,800 Hello, Joe. 225 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:31,800 Oh, hi, Dorothy. 226 00:09:31,800 --> 00:09:33,800 How's your tuxedo back in mothballs? 227 00:09:33,800 --> 00:09:34,800 Yeah, how are your feet? 228 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:36,800 My feet? Nothing to matter with them. You're a good dancer. 229 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:38,800 Yeah, but I could use some lessons. 230 00:09:38,800 --> 00:09:41,800 Oh, you don't need lessons, Joe. You need practice. 231 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:43,800 Okay, let's get started. 232 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:49,800 I don't have to tell you the risks involved in an operation like this. 233 00:09:49,800 --> 00:09:52,800 I want all of you to know where everybody will be at any given time. 234 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:56,800 By all of you, I mean the police women and also the men who will be in the squad cars. 235 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:58,800 If anybody misses anything, stop me. 236 00:09:59,800 --> 00:10:02,800 We don't have much of a description of the men we're after. 237 00:10:02,800 --> 00:10:04,800 There are two of them, both about 18 years old. 238 00:10:04,800 --> 00:10:07,800 Usually they wear sneakers, slacks, and sport coats. 239 00:10:07,800 --> 00:10:10,800 They've been in different kinds of cars, all of them stolen. 240 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:12,800 They keep each car for a few days and ditch it. 241 00:10:12,800 --> 00:10:15,800 Hold on the map, will you, Joe? 242 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:16,800 Yes, sir. 243 00:10:20,800 --> 00:10:22,800 Now, here's the area here. 244 00:10:23,800 --> 00:10:26,800 Residential, 90% of the dwellings have garages, 245 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:29,800 so if a car is parked on the street, it might be unusual. 246 00:10:29,800 --> 00:10:34,800 Each of you will be given a list of cars stolen in the last 48 hours, still outstanding. 247 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:36,800 I want you to check all parked cars against the hot sheet. 248 00:10:36,800 --> 00:10:39,800 Oh, uh, first hold up your purses, please. 249 00:10:41,800 --> 00:10:44,800 Young lady, that purse is too small, I'm afraid. 250 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:45,800 Let's make it look worthwhile. 251 00:10:45,800 --> 00:10:46,800 Yes, sir. 252 00:10:46,800 --> 00:10:47,800 All right. 253 00:10:48,800 --> 00:10:50,800 First, you won't be carrying your guns in your purse. 254 00:10:50,800 --> 00:10:51,800 You wear a shoulder holster. 255 00:10:51,800 --> 00:10:55,800 Before you leave, Sergeant Friday will pass out some marked bills I want you to carry. 256 00:10:56,800 --> 00:10:57,800 Okay, now, police woman Short. 257 00:10:58,800 --> 00:11:05,800 You'll board a westbound streetcar at Western and Santa Monica Boulevard at, uh, at 9.03 p.m. 258 00:11:05,800 --> 00:11:08,800 No worry about these schedules, the streetcar will be there. 259 00:11:08,800 --> 00:11:09,800 Okay. 260 00:11:09,800 --> 00:11:13,800 You get off at Las Palmas at 9.13, walk south to Willoughby. 261 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:18,800 Turn east on Willoughby to Hudson, and north one block to Romaine. 262 00:11:18,800 --> 00:11:20,800 You go west on Romaine to Cahuenga, 263 00:11:20,800 --> 00:11:23,800 and then retrace your steps to the starting point when you're through. 264 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:24,800 Got it? 265 00:11:24,800 --> 00:11:25,800 Yes, sir. 266 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:26,800 You'll be covered by Unit 81K. 267 00:11:26,800 --> 00:11:27,800 Captain. 268 00:11:27,800 --> 00:11:28,800 Yep. 269 00:11:28,800 --> 00:11:29,800 How fast or slow should we walk? 270 00:11:29,800 --> 00:11:31,800 Oh, I'd say a pretty good pace. 271 00:11:31,800 --> 00:11:33,800 No woman likes to be alone on the streets at night, so it would be natural. 272 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:35,800 Yes, sir. 273 00:11:35,800 --> 00:11:36,800 Police woman Ball. 274 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:37,800 Yes, sir. 275 00:11:37,800 --> 00:11:43,800 You'll board an eastbound bus at La Brea and Melrose at, uh, 9.35 p.m. 276 00:11:44,800 --> 00:11:47,800 You get off at Wilcox and Melrose at 9.45. 277 00:11:47,800 --> 00:11:54,800 Walk north on Wilcox to Waring, turn west on Waring for two blocks, and north on Cherokee. 278 00:11:55,800 --> 00:11:59,800 Follow Cherokee for two blocks, turn east on Romaine. 279 00:11:59,800 --> 00:12:03,800 Follow Romaine to Cole, and turn north on Cole. 280 00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:06,800 When you get to Santa Monica Boulevard, retrace your steps to your starting point. 281 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:08,800 You'll be covered by Unit 87K. 282 00:12:08,800 --> 00:12:11,800 Will the cars be cruising or will they be parked? 283 00:12:11,800 --> 00:12:13,800 Both. Friday and Romero will be cruising all the time. 284 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:16,800 I'll get to the others when I finish with these instructions. 285 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:19,800 Of course, if you see any police car, give no recognition. 286 00:12:19,800 --> 00:12:20,800 Yes, sir. 287 00:12:20,800 --> 00:12:21,800 Captain. 288 00:12:21,800 --> 00:12:22,800 Yeah? 289 00:12:22,800 --> 00:12:23,800 You said the two suspects wear sneakers. 290 00:12:23,800 --> 00:12:24,800 That's right. 291 00:12:24,800 --> 00:12:26,800 It's going to be pretty hard to hear them come up behind you. 292 00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:27,800 I'd say so. 293 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:28,800 Did any of the victims hear them? 294 00:12:28,800 --> 00:12:30,800 If they had, they wouldn't be victims. 295 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:36,800 The Decoy Plan 296 00:12:36,800 --> 00:12:39,800 9 p.m. The Decoy Plan went into effect. 297 00:12:39,800 --> 00:12:40,800 We waited. 298 00:12:40,800 --> 00:12:44,800 Tuesday night passed. Nothing happened. Wednesday night, nothing. 299 00:12:44,800 --> 00:12:50,800 Thursday, July 4th, the Decoy Plan was enlarged to include a larger area, but everything was quiet. 300 00:12:50,800 --> 00:12:54,800 Friday, July 5th, Captain Walker decided that the new plan, 301 00:12:54,800 --> 00:12:59,800 covering an area from La Brea to Vine Street and from Sunset to Beverly, would be kept in operation. 302 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:03,800 10.45 p.m. Ben and I cruised the exposed area. 303 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:06,800 We've been thinking about moving to a new place. 304 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:07,800 Yeah? 305 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:09,800 Only trouble is we don't know what's going to happen. 306 00:13:09,800 --> 00:13:11,800 You mean if rent control goes off? 307 00:13:11,800 --> 00:13:14,800 Yeah. We don't know if rents will go up or down. 308 00:13:14,800 --> 00:13:15,800 You've got a lease on me. 309 00:13:15,800 --> 00:13:18,800 Unit 71, Harlequin, Deacon and Mariposa, 507 party. 310 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:20,800 We don't know what to do. 311 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:22,800 We even tossed a coin to decide. 312 00:13:22,800 --> 00:13:24,800 That's about as good a way as any. 313 00:13:24,800 --> 00:13:26,800 Coin came up tails four times in a row. 314 00:13:26,800 --> 00:13:27,800 Yeah? 315 00:13:27,800 --> 00:13:30,800 Wife changed her mind on each toss. No decision. 316 00:13:30,800 --> 00:13:31,800 Roger, 71R. 317 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:33,800 Got a policewoman down there? 318 00:13:33,800 --> 00:13:37,800 Yeah. Finances short. You got her out there? 319 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:43,800 Yeah. South on Hudson, east on Melrose, then up Wilcox to Sunset. 320 00:13:43,800 --> 00:13:47,800 All units, Willoughby and Hudson, 484 P.S. and Slugging, code 3. 321 00:13:47,800 --> 00:13:48,800 That's us. Let's roll on it. 322 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:53,800 83F, Willoughby and Hudson, 484 P.S. and Slugging, code 3. 323 00:13:57,800 --> 00:13:59,800 We drove to Willoughby and Hudson. 324 00:13:59,800 --> 00:14:02,800 Just south of the corner, we saw a woman sitting on the grass with a few people around. 325 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:04,800 She was a young woman, about 25. 326 00:14:04,800 --> 00:14:07,800 Her clothes had been torn and there was a red weld on her right cheekbone. 327 00:14:07,800 --> 00:14:09,800 She was trying to get to her feet as we came up. 328 00:14:09,800 --> 00:14:13,800 There'll be an ambulance here in a few minutes, Miss. Can you tell us how it happened? 329 00:14:13,800 --> 00:14:14,800 My cheek's swelling. 330 00:14:14,800 --> 00:14:15,800 Did you see who attacked you? 331 00:14:15,800 --> 00:14:16,800 Yes, I did. I can tell you about them. 332 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:19,800 Look, here I ripped off one of their pockets. These cards fell off. 333 00:14:19,800 --> 00:14:22,800 Mm-hmm. Driver's license. George Landon. 334 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:24,800 Here's the piece of cloth I tore off his pocket. 335 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:25,800 I'll take that, ma'am. 336 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:28,800 Thank you. You want to stay with her? See if I can get a make on this license. 337 00:14:28,800 --> 00:14:31,800 Okay. Would you give me your name, please? 338 00:14:31,800 --> 00:14:33,800 Barbara Curtis. I live over on Hudson. 339 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:41,800 80K to Control 1. 8-0-K to Control 1. 340 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:43,800 Go ahead, 80K. 341 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:48,800 Check suspect for making warrants. George Landon. Male. White. 342 00:14:48,800 --> 00:14:54,800 Age 18. 5 feet 9 inches. 155 pounds. Blue eyes. Black hair. 343 00:14:54,800 --> 00:15:00,800 Address 2722 and a half Arthur Avenue. KMA 367. 344 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:02,800 Roger, 80K. 345 00:15:04,800 --> 00:15:08,800 I swung on a list. I'm going to be robbed by a couple of young poofers. 346 00:15:08,800 --> 00:15:09,800 Did you see their car? 347 00:15:09,800 --> 00:15:14,800 Yes, I saw it. White sidewall tires. It was a club coup. I tried to see the license plate. I couldn't make it out. 348 00:15:14,800 --> 00:15:15,800 What color was it? 349 00:15:15,800 --> 00:15:18,800 I don't know. God green, I think. I'm so mad I could boil. 350 00:15:18,800 --> 00:15:19,800 Can you describe the man? 351 00:15:19,800 --> 00:15:22,800 Well, you got the driver's license. It's all there. 352 00:15:22,800 --> 00:15:24,800 Well, that's just for one of them, Miss. You said there were two men. 353 00:15:24,800 --> 00:15:27,800 I don't know. I grabbed one of their coats and the other one hit me. 354 00:15:27,800 --> 00:15:30,800 The thing I'm so mad about is I tried to scream and nothing had come out. 355 00:15:30,800 --> 00:15:32,800 I understand. 356 00:15:32,800 --> 00:15:34,800 All right. Hi. Unit 63F. We got the call. 357 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:36,800 That's fine. This is the victim, Miss Curtis. 358 00:15:36,800 --> 00:15:39,800 If you'll handle the report and see that she gets home, we got a lead to check out here. 359 00:15:39,800 --> 00:15:40,800 Okay. 360 00:15:40,800 --> 00:15:41,800 Thank you. 361 00:15:41,800 --> 00:15:43,800 Control 1 to 80K. 362 00:15:43,800 --> 00:15:44,800 I'm sure you'll call back, Gil. 363 00:15:44,800 --> 00:15:45,800 We better get it. Come on. 364 00:15:45,800 --> 00:15:46,800 Right away. 365 00:15:53,800 --> 00:15:55,800 80K to Control 1. Go ahead. 366 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:59,800 80K. 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Does George Landon live here? 407 00:18:23,800 --> 00:18:25,800 Why yes he does. 408 00:18:25,800 --> 00:18:27,800 I'm his aunt, Miss Landon. 409 00:18:27,800 --> 00:18:28,800 What do you want? 410 00:18:28,800 --> 00:18:29,800 Can we come in? 411 00:18:29,800 --> 00:18:30,800 Why yes. 412 00:18:30,800 --> 00:18:31,800 Thank you. 413 00:18:34,800 --> 00:18:35,800 Won't you sit down? 414 00:18:35,800 --> 00:18:37,800 Thank you ma'am. 415 00:18:37,800 --> 00:18:39,800 Is George Landon at home now? 416 00:18:39,800 --> 00:18:43,800 No, he isn't but I think he'll be home soon. 417 00:18:43,800 --> 00:18:45,800 He never stays out late. 418 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:47,800 He isn't in any trouble, is he? 419 00:18:47,800 --> 00:18:49,800 Do you know where he is? 420 00:18:49,800 --> 00:18:51,800 With his friends I suppose. 421 00:18:51,800 --> 00:18:53,800 He's a popular boy. 422 00:18:53,800 --> 00:18:55,800 He really should be home soon. 423 00:18:55,800 --> 00:18:56,800 Where has he been Miss Landon? 424 00:18:56,800 --> 00:18:58,800 I don't know. 425 00:18:58,800 --> 00:19:00,800 He goes out at night you know with his friends. 426 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:02,800 Who are they? 427 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:04,800 Well I really don't know. 428 00:19:04,800 --> 00:19:07,800 You see it's difficult to keep track of a young boy. 429 00:19:07,800 --> 00:19:11,800 He's a big boy and he's full of vitality. 430 00:19:11,800 --> 00:19:13,800 He has to find things to do. 431 00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:14,800 Yes ma'am. 432 00:19:14,800 --> 00:19:16,800 He lives here with me. 433 00:19:16,800 --> 00:19:17,800 I'm his aunt. 434 00:19:17,800 --> 00:19:19,800 I'm not married so I take care of him. 435 00:19:19,800 --> 00:19:22,800 His parents died when he was a baby. 436 00:19:22,800 --> 00:19:24,800 I see. Does George work or does he go to school? 437 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:28,800 He's finished school. 438 00:19:28,800 --> 00:19:32,800 You aren't here about that automobile that was stolen a year ago are you? 439 00:19:32,800 --> 00:19:34,800 No ma'am. 440 00:19:34,800 --> 00:19:39,800 He had some trouble then but I'm sure he didn't do it. 441 00:19:39,800 --> 00:19:42,800 Since then he's been very good. 442 00:19:42,800 --> 00:19:46,800 He hasn't missed a day's work and he goes to church with me anytime I ask him. 443 00:19:46,800 --> 00:19:48,800 Where does he spend his evenings do you know? 444 00:19:48,800 --> 00:19:51,800 Well I told you with his friends. 445 00:19:51,800 --> 00:19:54,800 A young man has to use up his energy. 446 00:19:54,800 --> 00:19:56,800 I don't try to hold him too tightly. 447 00:19:56,800 --> 00:19:58,800 Good boy like him. 448 00:19:58,800 --> 00:20:00,800 Can we look at his room? 449 00:20:00,800 --> 00:20:02,800 Oh yes. It's right here. 450 00:20:02,800 --> 00:20:06,800 I'll show you how neat he keeps it. 451 00:20:06,800 --> 00:20:08,800 Now there. 452 00:20:08,800 --> 00:20:09,800 Isn't that nice? 453 00:20:09,800 --> 00:20:11,800 Yes ma'am. 454 00:20:11,800 --> 00:20:14,800 I'm not trying to defend him. 455 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:16,800 I'm only telling you about him. 456 00:20:16,800 --> 00:20:19,800 He keeps this room cleaned up himself. 457 00:20:19,800 --> 00:20:24,800 He smokes a little but I've never smelled a drop of liquor on his breath. 458 00:20:24,800 --> 00:20:25,800 He's a very good boy. 459 00:20:25,800 --> 00:20:27,800 Yes ma'am. 460 00:20:27,800 --> 00:20:30,800 He even reads a lot. You can see his books over here. 461 00:20:30,800 --> 00:20:31,800 Yes ma'am. 462 00:20:31,800 --> 00:20:33,800 You mind if we look around a little? 463 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:36,800 No. No that's all right. 464 00:20:36,800 --> 00:20:38,800 He should be home soon. 465 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:41,800 He's probably at a movie. 466 00:20:41,800 --> 00:20:42,800 Do you want to wait for him? 467 00:20:42,800 --> 00:20:44,800 No I won't be necessary. 468 00:20:44,800 --> 00:20:47,800 He's always home by midnight. 469 00:20:47,800 --> 00:20:49,800 I'll tell him you were here. 470 00:20:49,800 --> 00:20:51,800 Oh that must be George now. 471 00:20:51,800 --> 00:20:52,800 George! 472 00:20:52,800 --> 00:20:53,800 Yeah? 473 00:20:53,800 --> 00:20:55,800 These men would like to talk to you. 474 00:20:55,800 --> 00:20:58,800 They're police officers. 475 00:20:58,800 --> 00:21:00,800 All right take it easy young fellow. 476 00:21:00,800 --> 00:21:01,800 Let go. 477 00:21:01,800 --> 00:21:03,800 Hold him. Turn him around. 478 00:21:03,800 --> 00:21:05,800 Stand still young fellow. 479 00:21:05,800 --> 00:21:07,800 There's no gun. 480 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:09,800 What do you guys think you're doing? 481 00:21:09,800 --> 00:21:12,800 I didn't do anything. I was just out for a ride. 482 00:21:12,800 --> 00:21:13,800 This your nephew? 483 00:21:13,800 --> 00:21:14,800 Yes. 484 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:16,800 Coats torn Joe, pocket ripped off. 485 00:21:16,800 --> 00:21:19,800 Is this your driver's license here George? 486 00:21:19,800 --> 00:21:21,800 Yeah. I lost it. 487 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:22,800 When? 488 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:23,800 Last week. 489 00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:25,800 It was found tonight. 490 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:27,800 So what? 491 00:21:27,800 --> 00:21:29,800 How'd you tear your coat? 492 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:31,800 Getting out of the car the other night. 493 00:21:31,800 --> 00:21:32,800 Here's a piece of cloth. 494 00:21:32,800 --> 00:21:34,800 The girl who was attacked tonight gave it to us. 495 00:21:34,800 --> 00:21:37,800 It matches the tear there in your coat. 496 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:39,800 What have you done George? 497 00:21:39,800 --> 00:21:40,800 Tell her. 498 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:42,800 I didn't want to do it. I didn't want to do it anytime. 499 00:21:42,800 --> 00:21:43,800 He talked me into it. 500 00:21:43,800 --> 00:21:44,800 Who talks you into it? 501 00:21:44,800 --> 00:21:46,800 He made me do it. He's got a gun and he stole the cars. 502 00:21:46,800 --> 00:21:47,800 He made all the plans. 503 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:48,800 Who made all the plans? 504 00:21:48,800 --> 00:21:52,800 Tommy. We never did anything except hang out at the drug store until that time a year ago. 505 00:21:52,800 --> 00:21:53,800 What's his last name? 506 00:21:53,800 --> 00:21:55,800 He said that it would always be held against me and I better go along with him. 507 00:21:55,800 --> 00:21:56,800 Tommy who? 508 00:21:56,800 --> 00:21:57,800 Decker. 509 00:21:57,800 --> 00:21:58,800 Was he with you tonight? 510 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:00,800 Yeah. He's the one that hit her when she grabbed hold of me. 511 00:22:00,800 --> 00:22:03,800 He's the one that always hit him. I never wanted him to do it. 512 00:22:03,800 --> 00:22:05,800 Where's the stuff you took out of that purse? 513 00:22:05,800 --> 00:22:07,800 Tommy's going to hide it. 514 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:08,800 Where? 515 00:22:08,800 --> 00:22:09,800 Back where he works. 516 00:22:09,800 --> 00:22:10,800 Where's that? 517 00:22:10,800 --> 00:22:12,800 Garage someplace. I don't know where. 518 00:22:12,800 --> 00:22:14,800 He just started working there. 519 00:22:14,800 --> 00:22:15,800 Where does he live? 520 00:22:15,800 --> 00:22:17,800 Place on West Sixth. I never been there. 521 00:22:17,800 --> 00:22:19,800 What does this Decker look like? 522 00:22:19,800 --> 00:22:24,800 Same age I am but about an inch taller and must be 15 pounds heavier. 523 00:22:24,800 --> 00:22:26,800 He's got dark hair. 524 00:22:26,800 --> 00:22:27,800 How's he dressed? 525 00:22:27,800 --> 00:22:31,800 Just like me. Sneakers and brown slacks and a tan sport coat. 526 00:22:31,800 --> 00:22:32,800 Better call the office Ben. 527 00:22:32,800 --> 00:22:34,800 Yeah. Can I use your telephone now? 528 00:22:34,800 --> 00:22:36,800 It's in the hall behind the door. 529 00:22:36,800 --> 00:22:37,800 Thank you. 530 00:22:37,800 --> 00:22:39,800 You said Decker's got a gun? 531 00:22:39,800 --> 00:22:41,800 Yeah. 532 00:22:41,800 --> 00:22:45,800 Officer, will you tell me the truth? 533 00:22:45,800 --> 00:22:46,800 I'll try ma'am. 534 00:22:46,800 --> 00:22:50,800 Are George and this Tommy Decker the two men the papers have been writing about? 535 00:22:50,800 --> 00:22:52,800 I'm afraid so. 536 00:22:52,800 --> 00:22:54,800 The ones who have been robbing the women? 537 00:22:54,800 --> 00:22:55,800 Yes ma'am. 538 00:22:55,800 --> 00:22:56,800 And beating them up? 539 00:22:56,800 --> 00:22:57,800 Yeah. 540 00:22:57,800 --> 00:22:58,800 I didn't mean it. I didn't know what I was doing. 541 00:22:58,800 --> 00:23:01,800 I raised you George. I didn't either. 542 00:23:01,800 --> 00:23:10,800 1142 p.m. We checked into the office with the 18 year old suspect George Landon. 543 00:23:10,800 --> 00:23:16,800 While Ben and a police stenographer took down the statement I went down to R&I and pulled a package on the other suspect Thomas Decker. 544 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:22,800 His mama sheet showed a petition had been filed on 459 PC and 488 PC. 545 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:25,800 They also showed three different recent addresses for Decker. 546 00:23:25,800 --> 00:23:29,800 One on West 6th Street, one on South Mariposa and a third on North Catalina. 547 00:23:29,800 --> 00:23:32,800 Two units were dispatched to the first two addresses. 548 00:23:32,800 --> 00:23:35,800 Ben and I went to the address on North Catalina rooming house. 549 00:23:35,800 --> 00:23:41,800 We learned from Decker's landlady that he was working as an apprentice mechanic on the swing shift to the large garage on South Flower Street. 550 00:23:41,800 --> 00:23:45,800 1251 a.m. Ben and I arrived at the garage. 551 00:23:48,800 --> 00:23:49,800 I beg your pardon. 552 00:23:49,800 --> 00:23:50,800 Yes? 553 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:52,800 Police officer, does Thomas Decker work here? 554 00:23:52,800 --> 00:23:54,800 Yeah he works here. 555 00:23:54,800 --> 00:23:56,800 Hey Decker! 556 00:23:56,800 --> 00:23:58,800 Hey Decker! 557 00:23:58,800 --> 00:23:59,800 Yeah? 558 00:23:59,800 --> 00:24:01,800 I'm on the garage here to see you. 559 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:03,800 There he is back there. 560 00:24:03,800 --> 00:24:04,800 Thank you. 561 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:09,800 What do you want? 562 00:24:09,800 --> 00:24:10,800 You and Thomas Decker? 563 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:11,800 Yeah? 564 00:24:11,800 --> 00:24:12,800 Police officers would like to talk to you. 565 00:24:12,800 --> 00:24:13,800 Watch your joke! 566 00:24:13,800 --> 00:24:14,800 Come on. 567 00:24:16,800 --> 00:24:18,800 Hey, he's going in the locker room. 568 00:24:19,800 --> 00:24:20,800 Alright. 569 00:24:20,800 --> 00:24:21,800 It's locked. 570 00:24:21,800 --> 00:24:22,800 Come on, hit it. 571 00:24:22,800 --> 00:24:23,800 Yeah. 572 00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:24,800 No go. 573 00:24:24,800 --> 00:24:25,800 Hey you! 574 00:24:25,800 --> 00:24:26,800 You over there! 575 00:24:26,800 --> 00:24:27,800 Any other way out of this locker room? 576 00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:29,800 Yeah, down the hole in the attic. 577 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:30,800 Come on Ben. 578 00:24:30,800 --> 00:24:31,800 Alright. 579 00:24:34,800 --> 00:24:35,800 Here we are. 580 00:24:35,800 --> 00:24:36,800 Watch it! 581 00:24:37,800 --> 00:24:39,800 Came from behind that car back by the door. 582 00:24:39,800 --> 00:24:40,800 Alright, cover me. 583 00:24:42,800 --> 00:24:44,800 Alright Ben, give it back to him. 584 00:24:46,800 --> 00:24:47,800 Throw your gun out! 585 00:24:47,800 --> 00:24:48,800 I give up! 586 00:24:48,800 --> 00:24:49,800 Throw your gun out! 587 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:50,800 Throw it out! 588 00:24:50,800 --> 00:24:51,800 Here it is! 589 00:24:51,800 --> 00:24:52,800 Don't shoot! 590 00:24:52,800 --> 00:24:54,800 Alright, now come on out. 591 00:24:54,800 --> 00:24:55,800 Hands behind your head. 592 00:24:55,800 --> 00:24:57,800 I'll get the gun. 593 00:24:57,800 --> 00:24:59,800 Alright, you turn around. 594 00:24:59,800 --> 00:25:00,800 Watch it Joe! 595 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:01,800 Watch it! 596 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:02,800 Hey, he's getting away! 597 00:25:02,800 --> 00:25:03,800 Head him off downstairs. 598 00:25:08,800 --> 00:25:09,800 Here you go! 599 00:25:10,800 --> 00:25:11,800 No! 600 00:25:16,800 --> 00:25:17,800 There he goes! 601 00:25:17,800 --> 00:25:18,800 There he goes! 602 00:25:18,800 --> 00:25:22,800 Head him off! 603 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:25,800 Alright, let him go! 604 00:25:25,800 --> 00:25:27,800 Let him go! 605 00:25:27,800 --> 00:25:28,800 Alright. 606 00:25:28,800 --> 00:25:33,800 Alright, get the cuffs on him Ben. 607 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:36,800 Yeah, yeah. 608 00:25:36,800 --> 00:25:37,800 Eighteen years old. 609 00:25:37,800 --> 00:25:39,800 What's it prove? 610 00:25:39,800 --> 00:25:40,800 I don't know. 611 00:25:40,800 --> 00:25:42,800 Sometimes you kind of wonder if it's true. 612 00:25:42,800 --> 00:25:43,800 What's that? 613 00:25:43,800 --> 00:25:53,800 There's no such thing as a bad boy. 614 00:25:53,800 --> 00:25:56,800 The story you have just heard was true. 615 00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:59,800 Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. 616 00:25:59,800 --> 00:26:05,800 On November 1st, trial was held in Superior Court, Department 82, City and County of Los Angeles, State of California. 617 00:26:05,800 --> 00:26:07,800 In a moment, the results of that trial. 618 00:26:07,800 --> 00:26:12,800 It's amazing how many long cigarette smokers are changing to extra mild Fatima. 619 00:26:12,800 --> 00:26:14,800 Here is the actual report. 620 00:26:14,800 --> 00:26:19,800 From coast to coast, extra mild Fatima has more than doubled its smokers. 621 00:26:19,800 --> 00:26:27,800 Yes, more and more smokers every day are discovering that Fatima is the king size cigarette that is extra mild. 622 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:34,800 Extra mild because it contains the finest Turkish and domestic tobaccos superbly blended to make it extra mild. 623 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:37,800 To give it a much different, much better flavor and aroma. 624 00:26:37,800 --> 00:26:42,800 Enjoy extra mild Fatima yourself, best of all long cigarettes. 625 00:26:42,800 --> 00:26:45,800 It's wise to smoke extra mild Fatima. 626 00:26:45,800 --> 00:26:49,800 It's wise to smoke extra mild Fatima. 627 00:26:49,800 --> 00:27:03,800 Thomas Decker and George Lenden were tried and convicted on five counts of grand theft person, 628 00:27:03,800 --> 00:27:08,800 five counts of grand theft auto and five counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. 629 00:27:08,800 --> 00:27:14,800 They were sentenced to the state penitentiary for a term as prescribed by law and are now serving their sentence. 630 00:27:14,800 --> 00:27:26,800 Ladies and gentlemen, Chief of Police W.A. Wharton speaking from his office in City Hall, Los Angeles, California. 631 00:27:26,800 --> 00:27:40,800 As Chief of Police of the City of Los Angeles, I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations to the program Dragnet on the occasion of its first anniversary. 632 00:27:40,800 --> 00:27:50,800 The overwhelming success of this program as indicated by the hundreds of commendatory letters, telegrams, and personal comments, 633 00:27:50,800 --> 00:27:57,800 I feel has been due to the splendid job of portraying police officers and their work. 634 00:27:57,800 --> 00:28:08,800 The American public, by its enthusiastic acceptance of Dragnet, has indicated a desire for factual police programs. 635 00:28:08,800 --> 00:28:17,800 The Los Angeles Police Department is proud to contribute to the constructive entertainment of both adults and children through this medium. 636 00:28:17,800 --> 00:28:27,800 May I extend my best wishes to the National Broadcasting Company, the sponsor, the actors, the writer, and the producer of Dragnet. 637 00:28:27,800 --> 00:28:33,800 And I trust there will be many more years of continued success for this program. 638 00:28:33,800 --> 00:28:51,800 You have just heard Dragnet, a series of authentic cases from official files. 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