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A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty, hi-yo, silver, the Lone Ranger. In the smallest days of the early western United States, a man's life depended on the quickness of his draw. Violence and bloodshed were common, and it was not until the masked rider of the plains started his great fight for justice that the frontier was made safe for honest men and women. Return with us now to those thrilling days when the west was young. From out of the past…

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Synopsis

In the episode Gone Are The Ghosts, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto find themselves on a mission in the rugged terrain of the early western United States. They hear tales of a man named Josh who claims to be haunted by the voice of his partner, Cal, who drowned in a tragic accident. The eerie atmosphere sets the stage for a thrilling adventure as the masked rider seeks to uncover the truth behind the ghostly cries that plague Josh.

Host

Brace Beemer

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E

Earle Graser

J

John Todd

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_LoneRanger_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

TheLoneRanger40-06-261158GoneAreTheGhosts.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1158

Gone Are The Ghosts

Wednesday, June 26, 1940 · 29:38

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1158

Gone Are The Ghosts

Wednesday, June 26, 1940 · 29:38

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a haunted cabin where a man believes he hears the voice of his drowned partner. As they unravel the mystery, they confront dangerous criminals and the truth behind the haunting.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1940 — World War II: Under the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina.
  • 1940 — World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect.
  • 1940 — Romania cedes Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union after facing an ultimatum.
  • 1940 — World War II: Operation Collar, the first British Commando raid on occupied France, by No 11 Independent Company.

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