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with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver, the Lone Ranger. The days of the open range passed during the early years of the western United States. The questions of boundary lines and water rights led to many bitter disputes among the ranchers. At times, whole counties were divided into armed camps. The masked rider of the plains did his best to end these range wars by peaceful means, if possible, by the force of his great strength and courage when nec…

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Synopsis

In Willing To Fight, the Lone Ranger rides into a tense situation on the open range, where disputes over water rights and boundary lines threaten to erupt into violence. Ben Healy, the owner of the Rocking Age Ranch, finds himself caught in the middle of a conflict between his neighbor, Tom Jackson, and the ruthless Buck Shannon. While Healy prefers to remain neutral, his daughter Judith passionately argues for him to take a stand against Shannon's intimidation tactics.

Host

Brace Beemer

Cast›

E

Earle Graser

J

John Todd

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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TheLoneRanger40-03-201116WillingToFight.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1116

Willing To Fight

Wednesday, March 20, 1940 · 29:41

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1116

Willing To Fight

Wednesday, March 20, 1940 · 29:41

Summary

The Lone Ranger intervenes in a brewing range war between ranchers over water rights and boundary disputes. As tensions rise, he seeks to maintain peace while facing the threat of violence from rival factions.

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