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Well now it's time for this week's episode of The Man Called X. The original air date is

April the 20th of 1952 and the title is The Maverick Steer.

Listen to Herbic Marshall as The Man Called X. Wherever there is mystery, adventure,

in all the strange and dangerous places of the world, there you will find The Man Called X.

It began in Denmark during the Nazi occupation in 1943. Later Singapore provided one of the

links in the chain and then a ghost town in Wyoming. But the tragic climax was not reached until

a dreaded scourge began in Canada and the sharp staccato barking of military rifles started a savage and

ruthless slug. Yeah I've seen the reports, Ken. Over 1,500 head of cattle already destroyed.

And nobody knows how many thousands more will have to go before they get into control.

There's nothing else they can do, Chief. I know. The minute foot and mouth disease get the start

it spreads like wildfire and the only answer is to destroy the infected cattle.

The old stuff that's being what has happened is that hit the United States. Oh major tragedy.

Millions of dollars washed down the drain, a beef shortage that could last for years.

But I guess we don't have to worry about that right now.

Chief, you ever hear of a ghost town in Wyoming by the name of Morton?

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