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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1946
Page
16
More than 700 war veterans in 300 taxis and private cars left Soldier Field Chicago for Washington to seek federal aid in taxi cab drivers license campaign. A court injunction had barred a veterans cab association from operating.
A humorous Palm Beach column recounts a novice pilot's two lessons with Mr. Wilder, comparing the student to Pappy Boyington and joking about writing generals and aviators. The tale covers taxiing mishaps, a 325 foot takeoff, a 3000 foot climb, and a near dog fight before Wilder takes control and lands safely.
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