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J Q Mahaffey Overcomes Speech Impediment Through Speaking
New York The Texarkana Gazette editor J Q Mahaffey born of a Texas writer battles a stammer that once froze him. He finds relief by accepting every speaking invitation, aided by Will Rogers who encouraged him during a barber shop meeting in Texarkana. After decades of public appearances he no longer fears the chicken salad order.
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