Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

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Episode 36: Shirley Temple Is Missing

Episode 36: Shirley Temple Is Missing

In which the White House applies the brakes

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In the previous episode, J. Edgar Hoover had just asked Joan Roswell to set up a press conference so he could tout the accomplishments of the FBI in rescuing Shirley Temple.

“Mr. Wainwright?” asked Corey’s secretary. “There’s a call for you from Grace Tully. She says it’s urgent.”

“Excuse me, sir,” Wainwright said to the Director. Hoover impatiently waved…

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