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Fiery horse with the speed of light, the cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-ho, Silver, the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger and Tonto were trying to smash a gang that was known as the Tarantulas. They had the full support of Texas Jack, who ran the Border City Cafe. Those pole cats murdered Sheriff Martin, my best friend. I'll see every last one of them jailed, and my name's not Texas Jack. In running down one of the men, the masked man and Tonto recovered the Indi…

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Synopsis

In The Boss of the Tarantulas-Tarantula Series, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto set out on a dangerous quest to dismantle the Tarantula Gang, a criminal organization responsible for the murder of Sheriff Martin, a close friend of Texas Jack. The duo receives vital information from Texas Jack, who runs the Border City Cafe, about the gang's hideout located in the Gold Hills. Armed with a map and a glowing Indian belt that once belonged to Chief Thundercloud, they prepare to confront the gang and restore justice.

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Brace Beemer

Jay Michael

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).

TheLoneRanger42-09-141505TheBossOfTheTarantulas.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1505

The Boss of the Tarantulas-Tarantula Series

Monday, September 14, 1942 · 29:18

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1505

The Boss of the Tarantulas-Tarantula Series

Monday, September 14, 1942 · 29:18

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the Tarantula Gang, seeking justice for the murder of Sheriff Martin. They follow clues provided by Texas Jack to uncover the gang's leader and recover stolen gold.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1942 — World War II: Second day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge in the Guadalcanal Campaign. U.S. Marines successfully defeat attacks by the Japanese with heavy losses for the Japanese forces.
  • 1942 — World War II: U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Wasp is sunk by Japanese torpedoes at Guadalcanal.
  • 1942 — World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign. U.S. Marines protecting Henderson Field are attacked by Imperial Japanese Army troops.
  • 1942 — World War II: RMS Laconia, carrying civilians, Allied soldiers and Italian POWs is torpedoed off the coast of West Africa and sinks with a heavy loss of life.

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