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A fiery horse for the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty house, Silver, the Lone Ranger. 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 of ye…

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Synopsis

In the Lone Ranger episode 'Of Luther Jones', we meet Luther Jones, a humble bookkeeper at the Cliff City Bank. Known for his meticulous nature, Luther discovers a three-cent error while balancing the books at the end of the fiscal year. Despite the small amount, he feels compelled to investigate further, believing that the integrity of the bank's accounts is at stake. His boss, J.B. Atwood, dismisses the issue, but Luther's determination to find the truth sets the stage for a much larger confrontation.

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B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

E

Elaine Alpert

H

Harry Goldstein

J

John Todd

R

Rollon Parker

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

TheLoneRanger45-01-261876OfLutherJones.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1876

Of Luther Jones

Friday, January 26, 1945 · 29:35

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1876

Of Luther Jones

Friday, January 26, 1945 · 29:35

Summary

Luther Jones, a meek bookkeeper, discovers a small error in the bank's ledgers, but the Lone Ranger suspects a larger fraud at play. As tensions rise, Luther's integrity and courage are put to the test.

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  • 1945 — World War II: Audie Murphy displays valor and bravery in action for which he will later be awarded the Medal of Honor.

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