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Fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-ho, Silver, the Lone Ranger. His faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the masked rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness, have come down to us through the generations. And nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Quicksand Tells a Tale, the Lone Ranger and his loyal companion Tonto ride through the rugged terrain of the West, where they stumble upon a sinister plot. Two outlaws, Vince and Lucky, are plotting to rob a stagecoach by cleverly misdirecting it into a treacherous quicksand bed. As they discuss their plan, the stakes become clear: the stagecoach is carrying a substantial amount of gold, and the outlaws are determined to get their hands on it.

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Al Hodge

Brace Beemer

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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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  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

TheLoneRanger42-10-091516QuicksandTellsATale.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1516

Quicksand Tells a Tale

Friday, October 9, 1942 · 29:31

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1516

Quicksand Tells a Tale

Friday, October 9, 1942 · 29:31

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto uncover a plot by two outlaws to rob a stagecoach by misdirecting it into quicksand. A reformed outlaw, Jim Lane, is falsely accused of the crime, raising the stakes for everyone involved.

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  • 1942 — Australia's Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942 receives royal assent.
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