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The Case of the Hollow Nickel - UI #168
Season 14 · Episode 168

The Case of the Hollow Nickel - UI #168

In 1953, a paperboy discovered a nickel coin that led to the arrest of a high-ranking Soviet spy.

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March 15, 202227m 55s

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Show Notes

In 1953, paperboy Jimmy Bozart was counting his newspaper subscription money. He dropped the coins and one nickel split open, revealing a piece of microfilm. This led to the arrest of a high-ranking Soviet spy. 

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