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the speed of light, the cloud of dust, and the hardy high old silver. The Lone Ranger. Up in the western United States, its members were to be found everywhere, defying the law, using the law for their own purposes, working toward the ultimate goal of revolt and the foundation of a despotic empire. It was the masked rider of the plains who led the fight against this band of outlaws and traitors, and for once his great strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness were…

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Synopsis

In For Those Who Fail, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto find themselves in a perilous situation as they ride along the banks of a swollen river. The recent rains have transformed the once calm waters into a treacherous torrent, and their journey takes an urgent turn when they hear a girl's desperate cries for help. Without hesitation, the Lone Ranger urges his noble steed, Silver, into the raging waters to save her, showcasing his bravery and commitment to justice.

Cast›

Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

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  • 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).

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 1388

For Those Who Fail

Monday, December 15, 1941 · 29:31

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1388

For Those Who Fail

Monday, December 15, 1941 · 29:31

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto rescue a girl from a raging river while confronting a dangerous group of outlaws. As they navigate treacherous waters and hidden threats, the stakes rise for both their lives and the future of the West.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1941 — The Holocaust in Ukraine: German troops murder over 15,000 Jews at Drobytsky Yar, a ravine southeast of the city of Kharkiv.
  • 1941 — The Holocaust: Adolf Hitler declares the imminent extermination of the Jews at a meeting in the Reich Chancellery.
  • 1941 — World War II: Fifty-four Japanese A6M Zero fighters raid Batangas Field, Philippines. Jesús Villamor and four Filipino fighter pilots fend them off; César Basa is killed.

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