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In the last episode of the Uses Information Podcast, I introduced you to 93-year-old Marvin

Loutzenheiser, who, in 1957, headed the FBI team that finally deciphered the hollowed-out

nickel that contained a secret message to a Soviet spy who was hidden right here in

the United States.

Well, today Marvin continues telling a story, and that includes a discussion of his time

as an FBI field agent in Charlotte, North Carolina, which includes making a rest on his first

day alone in the field, and some heartbreaking news that he had to share with the mother

of a young child.

Then, of course, a go-on to discuss how his team finally decrypted the message hidden

inside the nickel, why he believed Soviet defector Hayhanen wasn't fully cooperative with

the FBI?

And since he was fully immersed in the case, why he feels the Tom Hanks portrayal of Attorney

James B. Donovan in the movie Bridges Spies was way off base.

Well, all that and more is coming up in part two of what I've titled the Crypt Analyst.

I am Steve Sultman, and this is the Uses Information Podcast.

Now, before I begin, I just want to thank everyone for all the kind words they have passed

on to me regarding the first part of my interview with Marvin, and I hope you'll find

part two equally enjoyable.

I think you'll actually like it more.

Now, again, Marvin spoke to me over the phone, so the recording quality is not the best,

but I have done my best to filter out all the heavy breathing, the pops clicks, and so

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