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horse for the speed of light, a clod of dust and a hearty, hi-oh, silver, the Lone Ranger. In companion Tonto, the mask 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 of yesteryear. From out of the…

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Synopsis

In Thunder God, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are drawn into a perilous adventure when an Indian is brutally killed for a map leading to a legendary buried city filled with gold. The outlaws, eager to claim the treasure for themselves, only manage to secure half of the map, leaving the other half in the hands of the dying Indian. As the masked hero and his faithful companion ride to the scene, they learn that the map is crucial for locating the hidden riches, and without both halves, the quest becomes nearly impossible.

Cast›

Al Hodge

Brace Beemer

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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).

TheLoneRanger43-02-171572ThunderGod.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1572

Thunder God

Wednesday, February 17, 1943 · 28:02

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1572

Thunder God

Wednesday, February 17, 1943 · 28:02

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto race against time to recover a stolen map that leads to a hidden gold-filled city after an Indian is killed for it. With only half the map in hand, they must confront outlaws and prevent a disaster at the archaeological expedition.

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1943 — World War II: In the early phases of the Third Battle of Kharkov, Red Army troops re-enter the city.
  • 1943 — World War II: Joseph Goebbels delivers his Sportpalast speech.
  • 1943 — World War II: The Nazis arrest the members of the White Rose movement.
  • 1943 — World War II: Battle of Kasserine Pass in Tunisia begins.

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