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THE STAMP MAN No. S61-85. How to Organize and Run a Stamp Club. On this transcription, the Stamp Man gives complete, simple and inexpensive instructions for organizing and operating a stamp club. In his talk he answers the practical questions people ask. Historical Events of the United States. The Stamp Man tells of the historical events of the United States which have been hon¬ ored by special commemorative issues of United States Stamps. MUTINY ON THE HIGH SEAS “Mutiny on the High Seas" was written by Jon Slott, famed writer of “White Fires of Inspiration” which received the Carnegie Award as the finest educational dramatic series to be presented on the air. The talent used includes radio’s best dramatic actors and actresses. This series dramatizes the great exploits of the most dauntless spirited men who ever sailed the seven seas. The listener is inspired by' their fearlessness in sailing the unknown; their courage to face a sea of hidden reefs and wild inaccessible stretches of unnavigated waters. Marco Polo's adventures in the Far East, Magellan's sailing through the treacherous straits at the tip of the South American con¬ tinent, William Dampier’s exploits in the Pacific Ocean, and Sir Francis Drake’s experiences in circumnavigating the globe, are a few of the adventures brought to life by means of these transcriptions. *No. M119-122. Marco Polo. Part I. Marco Starts to Far East. Marco’s father and uncle re¬ turn from Far East with request that a hundred friars be sent to Kublai Khan to teach Christianity, but the request is not granted. They take Marco with them on their second trip to the unknown East. They cross the deserts of Persia, the lofty steppes of Pamir, the mysterious Tibet and China. Part II. At the Court of Kublai Khan. The Polos learn of an army marching to overthrow Kublai Khan. Marco builds artillery engine to hurl huge stones down onto the enemy. Enemy is confused and routed. Kublai Khan arranges a banquet for the captured leader, which is follow¬ ed by his execution. The great Khan is duly impressed by Marco and decides to send him on an important mission to Karazan. No. M123-130. Marco Polo. Part III. Marco Rises in Favor. He obtains much valuable in¬ formation regarding the Karazan Province, which pleases Kublai Khan very much, so he honors Marco by permitting him to select 11