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A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver, the Lone Ranger. A powerful Indian companion, Toto, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains, led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. 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 come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse, Silver. The Lone Ran…

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Synopsis

In the episode Ranchers in Arms, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Toto find themselves in Larabee County, where a group of ranchers is stirred into a frenzy by the manipulative Nate Dixon. The ranchers believe that the arrival of the railroad will lead to an influx of settlers, threatening their cattle ranching way of life. Fueled by fear and misinformation, they gather to discuss drastic measures to stop the railroad, convinced that violence is their only option.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

H

Harry Goldstein

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

P

Paul Hughes

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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).

TheLoneRanger50-08-112741RanchersInArms.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2741

Ranchers in Arms

Friday, August 11, 1950 · 29:12

The Lone Ranger, Episode 2741

Ranchers in Arms

Friday, August 11, 1950 · 29:12

Summary

The Lone Ranger and his companion Toto confront a group of ranchers who have been misled by outlaws into believing the railroad's arrival threatens their livelihoods. As tensions rise, the masked hero must prevent a disastrous train robbery.

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