The Story of Empire County

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A fictional radio drama starring Dr. Walter Bell, the Health Commissioner of Empire County. Brought to you by the New York State Department of Health and produced by the State Radio Bureau, this program aired in 1955.

Stories

Turning the Corner

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The Tiniest Spark

Premature babies.
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Convincing Mr. Babcock

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Mystery of Route 77

Diphtheria
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The Truth in Time

Cancer
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The Battle of the Bulge, Program No. 12

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Johnny Starts the Wheels Turning, Program No. 13

Polio
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The Case of the Careless Cook

Food poisoning
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Facts Over Fear

Polio
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Commencement for Jeanie

Polio
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Now is the Time

Blood transfusions
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The Cupboard Was Bare

Blood banks
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A Child Who Was Different

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