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the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-oh silver, the Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian 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. Fr…

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Synopsis

In Rustler's Return, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto ride into the bustling town of Sandpoint, where they quickly sense trouble brewing. The atmosphere is thick with tension as ranchers and townsfolk gather for the Saturday night crowd. Dan Reid, the Ranger's nephew, stands near his horse, Victor, when he spots Mel Nugent, a recently released outlaw, stirring up conflict. Nugent's aggressive demeanor hints at his intentions to settle old scores, particularly with Doc Adams, the local rancher who sent him to prison for cattle theft.

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

E

Elaine Alpert

F

Frank Russell

P

Paul Hughes

R

Rube Weiss

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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).

TheLoneRanger43-09-081659RustlersReturn.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1659

Rustler's Return

Wednesday, September 8, 1943 · 28:20

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1659

Rustler's Return

Wednesday, September 8, 1943 · 28:20

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The Lone Ranger and his nephew Dan Reid confront a pair of outlaws who frame a rancher's son-in-law as a cattle rustler. With tensions rising, they must uncover the truth to restore justice.

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  • 1943 — World War II: The Armistice of Cassibile is proclaimed by radio. OB Süd immediately implements plans to disarm the Italian forces.
  • 1943 — A fire at the Gulf Hotel in Houston kills 55 people.
  • 1943 — World War II: The Allies land at Salerno and Taranto, Italy.
  • 1943 — World War II: The German 17th Army begins its evacuation of the Kuban bridgehead (Taman Peninsula) in southern Russia and moves across the Strait of Kerch to the Crimea.

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