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Fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo silver. The Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian companion Tonto, 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…

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Synopsis

In The Governor's Son, the story unfolds in the New Mexico Territory, where Governor Emmett Banbury is preoccupied with his political ambitions, leaving little time for his son, Jerry. As Jerry graduates from school, he longs for his father's attention and approval, but feels increasingly alienated. After a confrontation about Jerry's gambling habits at a local cafe, tensions escalate, leading Jerry to feel that he must assert his independence.

Host

Fred Foy

Cast›

Brace Beemer

J

John Todd

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Paul Hughes

R

Rollon Parker

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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).

TheLoneRanger54-03-033298TheGovernorsSon.mp3

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3298

The Governor's Son

Wednesday, March 3, 1954 · 29:24

The Lone Ranger, Episode 3298

The Governor's Son

Wednesday, March 3, 1954 · 29:24

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The Governor's son, Jerry, is framed for robbery and runs away, leading to a confrontation with his father and a quest for justice. The Lone Ranger and Tonto step in to uncover the truth and restore the family's honor.

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Headlines

  • 1954 — Armed Puerto Rican nationalists attack the United States Capitol building, injuring five Representatives.
  • 1954 — Nuclear weapons testing: The Castle Bravo, a 15-megaton hydrogen bomb, is detonated on Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the worst radioactive contamination ever caused by the United States.

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