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Fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver. The Lone Ranger. Faithful Indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked 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 Ranger…

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Synopsis

In The Brother's War, the tension begins when Bill and Ben Masters inherit their father's ranch, each receiving half. Their father’s will stipulates that the land and cattle must be divided equally, but the seeds of discord are sown when their brother Carey insinuates that Bill has received a better deal. The brothers, once close, find themselves at odds as Carey’s manipulations create a rift between them.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

B

Bill Saunders

Brace Beemer

G

Gil Shea

H

Harry Goldstein

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

TheLoneRanger52-05-143016TheBrothersWar.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3016

The Brother's War

Wednesday, May 14, 1952 · 29:19

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3016

The Brother's War

Wednesday, May 14, 1952 · 29:19

Summary

Bill and Ben Masters inherit their father's ranch, but their relationship deteriorates due to jealousy and manipulation from their brother Carey. As tensions rise, accusations of cattle rustling lead to a violent feud between the brothers.

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  • 1952 — The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India, holds its first sitting.

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