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a cloud of dust and a hearty, hi-oh, silver, the Lone Ranger. The beautiful 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 of yesteryear. From out of the past co…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Law Without Proof, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto ride into a tense situation in Gunnison. The local sheriff, Gilpin, is unwittingly caught in a trap set by two criminals posing as lawmen. These impostors, Sheriff Reardon and his deputy Judd, have successfully deceived Gilpin into handing over a prisoner, Sam Weaver, who is actually part of a notorious gang led by the outlaw Bart Lynch.

Host

Howard Duff

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

F

Frank Russell

H

Harry Goldstein

J

John Todd

R

Rube Weiss

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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).

TheLoneRanger43-07-281641LawWithoutProof.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1641

Law Without Proof

Wednesday, July 28, 1943 · 28:14

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1641

Law Without Proof

Wednesday, July 28, 1943 · 28:14

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto confront a dangerous situation when two criminals impersonate lawmen, leading to the arrest of the real sheriff. The Ranger must orchestrate a daring jailbreak to restore justice.

  • Tense
  • Crime
  • Murder
  • Blackmail
  • Mistaken identity
  • Western
  • Mystery
  • Thriller

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That night in history

Headlines

  • 1943 — World War II: Operation Gomorrah: The Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg, Germany causing a firestorm that kills 42,000 German civilians.
  • 1943 — World War II: 136 Greek civilians are murdered by soldiers of the German 1st Mountain Division in the village of Mousiotitsa, Greece.
  • 1943 — World War II: Benito Mussolini is forced out of office by the King (encouraged by the Grand Council of Fascism) and is replaced by Pietro Badoglio.

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