1 00:00:50,440 --> 00:00:54,400 Luthor makes good his promise to catch two thieves and turn them over to the 2 00:00:54,400 --> 00:00:58,420 police. Clark and his companions pursue a third man who has escaped. 3 00:00:58,820 --> 00:01:01,920 They were coming in just as the space transporter made me disappear. 4 00:01:02,600 --> 00:01:06,700 By now they're probably pounding uselessly on the door, but they will 5 00:01:06,700 --> 00:01:07,700 never get out. 6 00:03:01,810 --> 00:03:02,810 What's wrong with them? 7 00:03:02,990 --> 00:03:04,630 They've been overcome by toxic gas. 8 00:03:05,030 --> 00:03:06,650 There's one more inside. Get an ambulance. 9 00:03:35,020 --> 00:03:38,460 I remember three men holding up the payroll trailer. One ran down the alley. 10 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:40,260 After that, my mind's a blank. 11 00:03:40,540 --> 00:03:42,960 Clark and I cornered two of them. The police took them to the cooler. 12 00:03:43,560 --> 00:03:47,520 Oh, that should prove to a certain reporter, who shall be nameless, that 13 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:49,580 his suspicions of Mr. Luthor are unfounded. 14 00:03:50,380 --> 00:03:52,540 Maybe it does. Then again, maybe it doesn't. 15 00:03:53,340 --> 00:03:57,000 Well, sorry I can't say this has been a pleasant interlude. Where are you going? 16 00:03:57,380 --> 00:03:59,760 Back to the television truck and my job. Where else? 17 00:04:00,280 --> 00:04:01,680 Well, do you mind if we walk with you? 18 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:04,240 May I remind you we're not speaking? 19 00:04:20,980 --> 00:04:27,980 Now, won't you tell me I'd say Luthor 20 00:04:27,980 --> 00:04:29,220 is clear of any suspicion? 21 00:04:30,140 --> 00:04:31,320 That's what we want to hear. 22 00:04:32,310 --> 00:04:34,850 On the surface, yes. But dig a little deeper. 23 00:04:35,070 --> 00:04:38,670 How deep do you want to go? The robbery was stopped. The thugs are behind bars. 24 00:04:39,070 --> 00:04:42,010 Two of them, yes. But the third one escaped, and he is the key man. 25 00:04:42,330 --> 00:04:43,830 And how did you figure that out, Mr. Kent? 26 00:04:44,110 --> 00:04:47,110 Because when the two men were questioned, they said they were hired by 27 00:04:47,110 --> 00:04:48,049 the man who escaped. 28 00:04:48,050 --> 00:04:49,050 And what does that prove? 29 00:04:49,330 --> 00:04:52,490 Luther hired those men and framed the robbery to divert suspicion from 30 00:04:52,490 --> 00:04:55,230 himself. You sound like the plot of a cheap detective story. 31 00:04:56,110 --> 00:04:58,130 That gas chamber was much too handy. 32 00:04:58,640 --> 00:05:02,500 The robbery, the arrest, and the escape. All part of a well-timed scheme, and it 33 00:05:02,500 --> 00:05:05,460 could have been Luthor's. You've got to admit that it was more than a 34 00:05:05,460 --> 00:05:08,340 coincidence. Well, there may be something in what you say. 35 00:05:09,060 --> 00:05:12,040 But if you want to play private eye, do it on your own time. 36 00:05:12,940 --> 00:05:13,940 All right, I will. 37 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:15,980 Coming, Jimmy? Right behind you. 38 00:05:16,920 --> 00:05:18,540 Keep the beam on Kenta and Olsen. 39 00:05:18,900 --> 00:05:19,900 Right. 40 00:05:21,760 --> 00:05:25,420 You know, we're up a blind alley. Unless we can lay hands on the mug, they gave 41 00:05:25,420 --> 00:05:26,420 us a slip. 42 00:05:26,560 --> 00:05:27,560 Right. 43 00:05:27,690 --> 00:05:28,710 There must be another way. 44 00:05:29,030 --> 00:05:31,370 Sure. All you need is Superman. 45 00:05:32,990 --> 00:05:33,990 That's right. 46 00:05:34,290 --> 00:05:38,550 If Superman were persuaded to disappear, Luthor might make a false move. 47 00:05:38,770 --> 00:05:41,290 Well, all you have to do is suggest it to him. 48 00:05:42,350 --> 00:05:43,890 Jimmy, that's a brilliant idea. 49 00:05:48,090 --> 00:05:50,890 Get the truck moving. I'll send this information to headquarters. 50 00:05:56,970 --> 00:05:57,990 Truck 2 calling headquarters. 51 00:05:58,410 --> 00:05:59,790 Truck 2 calling headquarters. 52 00:06:00,250 --> 00:06:01,410 Come in, Truck 2. 53 00:06:06,390 --> 00:06:11,490 And that hotshot reporter Clark Kent has a notion that if Superman fades out for 54 00:06:11,490 --> 00:06:14,250 a little while, you'll make a foolish move and tip your hand. 55 00:06:14,730 --> 00:06:16,090 What are your instructions? 56 00:06:17,570 --> 00:06:19,130 Send him to location 17. 57 00:06:20,210 --> 00:06:21,710 Proceed to location 17. 58 00:06:21,970 --> 00:06:22,970 That is all. 59 00:06:23,090 --> 00:06:25,610 That Kent fellow is more astute than we thought. 60 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:27,039 Yes, he is. 61 00:06:27,040 --> 00:06:30,920 Unless we can find some way of keeping him from being suspicious, he can 62 00:06:30,920 --> 00:06:32,560 seriously endanger our plans. 63 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:44,160 A.S. Clark, how do you spell anesthesia? 64 00:06:44,440 --> 00:06:46,160 A-N-A-S-T-H-S-I-A. 65 00:06:46,780 --> 00:06:48,260 Come again, but slow, huh? 66 00:06:49,100 --> 00:06:50,320 A-N-A-E-S. 67 00:06:51,080 --> 00:06:52,080 Hello? 68 00:06:53,660 --> 00:06:54,660 I'll be right into you. 69 00:06:55,330 --> 00:06:56,950 Hey, you can't leave me in the middle of this. 70 00:06:57,730 --> 00:06:58,730 Look in a dictionary. 71 00:06:58,910 --> 00:07:01,170 How can I find it if I can't spell it? 72 00:07:01,470 --> 00:07:02,470 Well, ask Bert. 73 00:07:09,230 --> 00:07:12,470 Yes? Luthor called. He has a statement he wants to give to the press. 74 00:07:12,930 --> 00:07:14,430 Well, now, that should be interesting. 75 00:07:14,830 --> 00:07:18,450 Never mind that. Just get over to his office and find out what he has to say. 76 00:07:18,750 --> 00:07:19,750 I'm practically there. 77 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:28,450 I've developed a number of scientific instruments to be used in the fight 78 00:07:28,450 --> 00:07:29,450 against crime. 79 00:07:29,650 --> 00:07:34,330 As a result, my life is placed in jeopardy. By whom? I received several 80 00:07:34,330 --> 00:07:37,830 threatening letters this past week from the Atom Man, who you can read for 81 00:07:37,830 --> 00:07:38,830 yourselves. 82 00:07:40,110 --> 00:07:43,710 Luthor, any further interference from you will prove fatal. 83 00:07:43,930 --> 00:07:46,950 This is good advice. Take it. And Atom Man. 84 00:07:48,330 --> 00:07:51,750 What do you intend doing? I shall continue my crusade against this 85 00:07:51,750 --> 00:07:53,390 criminal, no matter what the consequences. 86 00:07:54,030 --> 00:07:58,370 May we quote that? Cut the sarcasm. It's his business to ask, Miss Lane. My 87 00:07:58,370 --> 00:07:59,490 statement is for publication. 88 00:07:59,970 --> 00:08:02,390 Those are bold words, Luthor. 89 00:08:02,790 --> 00:08:07,750 But before you defy the Ataman, take heed of the consequences. 90 00:08:17,870 --> 00:08:23,230 This is just a sample of what would happen if you disregard my warning. 91 00:08:24,210 --> 00:08:27,250 Gentlemen, as you've seen for yourselves, we're combating a master 92 00:08:27,250 --> 00:08:28,250 criminal. 93 00:08:28,350 --> 00:08:31,930 However, despite all these threats, I shall continue in my efforts to expose 94 00:08:31,930 --> 00:08:35,110 him. Now will you admit your suspicions of Mr. Luthor were silly? 95 00:08:35,850 --> 00:08:36,850 I guess so. 96 00:08:37,049 --> 00:08:38,830 Thanks again for your time, gentlemen. 97 00:08:39,350 --> 00:08:41,470 I know you're eager to get back to your papers. 98 00:08:42,770 --> 00:08:43,909 See you in print, Clark. 99 00:08:44,450 --> 00:08:45,450 I guess so. 100 00:08:48,030 --> 00:08:51,270 Luthor advised the press that in spite of the atom man's threats, he'd still go 101 00:08:51,270 --> 00:08:52,270 on with his crusade. 102 00:08:52,460 --> 00:08:55,140 If Luthor can expose the Atom Man, he'll be a public hero. 103 00:08:55,460 --> 00:08:57,900 He won't. You certainly are hard to convince. 104 00:08:58,900 --> 00:09:00,500 Luthor's act is much too pat. 105 00:09:01,380 --> 00:09:04,960 Everything that happened was typical of Luthor's magic act. First you make him 106 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:06,720 out a hero, then a horned monster. 107 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:09,320 My job is to report what I see. 108 00:09:09,760 --> 00:09:11,600 But my opinions are still my own. 109 00:09:11,840 --> 00:09:13,680 I'll keep them that way, unless you can prove otherwise. 110 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:15,480 I intend to. 111 00:09:18,180 --> 00:09:19,980 Chief, this just came in on the teletype. 112 00:09:20,330 --> 00:09:22,470 Heavy rains upstate have swollen the Metropole River. 113 00:09:22,710 --> 00:09:26,810 Flood damage mounts as river goes on rampage. Families evacuate their homes 114 00:09:26,810 --> 00:09:30,090 as Longville Dam is threatened by floodwaters. According to the latest... 115 00:09:30,090 --> 00:09:31,350 I can read. Let me have it. 116 00:09:33,870 --> 00:09:37,410 Kent, take a car and drive upstate. And I want facts, not opinions. 117 00:09:37,970 --> 00:09:38,970 Right, Chief. 118 00:09:54,570 --> 00:09:56,410 I hope we get some good coverage on this flood. 119 00:09:57,250 --> 00:09:58,250 Don't worry. 120 00:09:58,530 --> 00:10:01,470 I've got a set of telescopic lenses that'll pick up everything in sight. 121 00:10:26,320 --> 00:10:28,260 You can get a better view halfway up the canyon. 122 00:10:28,760 --> 00:10:29,760 Thanks a lot. 123 00:10:51,180 --> 00:10:53,420 You better follow that ridge road to higher ground. 124 00:10:54,100 --> 00:10:55,640 How fast is the water rising? 125 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:58,880 About three feet in the last hour. They don't expect the dam to hold. 126 00:10:59,580 --> 00:11:00,580 Thanks. 127 00:11:45,610 --> 00:11:46,750 This looks like a good spot. 128 00:11:50,230 --> 00:11:52,910 With these long lenses, you can really see what's going on. 129 00:11:54,730 --> 00:11:55,730 Here, have a look. 130 00:12:02,230 --> 00:12:03,770 Can you bring it any closer, Earl? 131 00:12:05,550 --> 00:12:06,550 Here, how's that? 132 00:12:11,470 --> 00:12:12,470 That's much better. 133 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:16,720 Rescue company three, go to third and main. 134 00:12:16,980 --> 00:12:18,640 People trapped in second story. 135 00:12:19,080 --> 00:12:21,740 Emergency. The dam won't hold much longer. 136 00:13:55,210 --> 00:13:56,210 Thank you. 137 00:14:26,570 --> 00:14:29,250 I'm glad to hear you're in a bad spot. The damn above level break at any 138 00:14:29,250 --> 00:14:30,250 minute. Thanks. 139 00:14:31,370 --> 00:14:32,770 Pack it up. We're pulling out. 140 00:14:33,050 --> 00:14:34,049 What's the rush? 141 00:14:34,050 --> 00:14:35,870 Let's make this an epic of TV reporting. 142 00:14:36,370 --> 00:14:37,690 You heard what the man said, didn't you? 143 00:14:38,570 --> 00:14:39,690 What's the matter? Are you scared? 144 00:14:44,170 --> 00:14:45,590 We're leaving whether she does or not. 145 00:14:45,810 --> 00:14:47,190 I'm staying until the last minute. 146 00:15:35,280 --> 00:15:37,660 What unexpected emergency is soon to arise? 147 00:15:38,080 --> 00:15:41,240 What has caused this mad panic in the planet office? 148 00:15:41,660 --> 00:15:47,620 You can't afford to miss Atom Man Stripes. Chapter 12 of Atom Man vs. 149 00:15:47,860 --> 00:15:50,260 Superman at this theater next week.