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NO WONDER HE WAILS Col Macks Willard tall tale of hardship
Col Macks Willard of Los Angeles is seven feet two and weighs 310 pounds. He cannot find clothes or hats off the rack and must have items made to order. No hotel long enough fits him and hotels provide no suitable beds. He served in war but was shot nine times and must sit in back rows or rent a theater box, and he cannot use standard telephone booths. He jokes that at least he can see pretty girls in a crowd.
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Col. Macks Willard
Los Angeles
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