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Episode 63: Other Bodies

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The Girl From the Radio

Jane froman had 37 operations in all to set and reset the leg. She didn't want to, but the operations were expensive and had consumed her fortune. The president signed a letter that diverted scarce penasyllon to the girl from the radio. They knew america's favorite girl singer doesn't crash into a river on her way to perform for the troops without America knowing. Knowing it was part of the thrill of seeing her sing, knowing how she triumphed.

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