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the speed of light, the cloud of dust, and a hearty high old silver, the Lone Ranger. Page trails were rough and poorly marked. On every trip, the driver and passengers faced the danger of attack by road agents and hostile Indians. And it was not until the masked rider of the plane that started his great fight for law and order that travel became safe in the new territory. The Lone Ranger's strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness made him the greatest champion o…

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Synopsis

In Bait for the Trap, the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride across the rugged plains of the West, responding to the sound of gunfire near a stagecoach. They arrive at the scene of a violent robbery where the driver and guard have been shot, leaving only an old man inside the stage, who has erected a barricade to protect himself. The old man, claiming to have defended himself against the outlaws, raises suspicions about his true role in the incident.

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Brace Beemer

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John Todd

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 1347

Bait for the Trap

Wednesday, September 10, 1941 · 29:46

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1347

Bait for the Trap

Wednesday, September 10, 1941 · 29:46

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a stagecoach robbery where an old man claims to be the only survivor. As they pursue the outlaws, they uncover a deeper plot involving deception and danger.

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  • 1941 — Charles Lindbergh makes his Des Moines speech accusing the British, Jews and FDR's administration of conspiring for war with Germany.
  • 1941 — Construction begins on the Pentagon.
  • 1941 — World War II: German forces begin the Siege of Leningrad.

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