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Chapter XII. Prime Minister of Aviation 203
Staunch Supporter of Aviation — Airmen, Favorites of Rogers — Joked About Death in the Air — An Inveterate Air Traveler — Dean of the Friars.
Chapter XIII. Flying With Wiley Post 213
Greets Matanuska Pioneers — Their Last Take-off — WileyPost, An Inspiration — Becomes Transport Pilot — Parachute Jumper — Post Gets His Ticket — Around the World With Gatty — Crosson's Sad Journey Home — Crosson's Air Exploits — Morgan Known as "The Law" — The "Spare-Parts" Plane — Thousands Pay Respect — Memorial Services Draw Crowd — Tribute Paid to Wiley Post.
Chapter XIV. Sidelights of Will Rogers 239
Human Interest Stories — Prosperity Returns — Soak The Rich — A Horse Laugh — One on McAdoo — Don't Say Ain't — Beverly Hills Pioneers — The Winner — Better Times — Suggests Cup for Lipton — Doctor of Applesauce — First Political Speech — Wisecracks — Give Rockefeller a Dime — Corn Doctor Rogers Puncturing a Balloon — In Society Column — Advice on Foreign Policy — Foul Ball — Introducing Lady Astor — His Favorite Dish — Meeting with the Mdivanis — Recommendation — When Jokes Failed — Collecting the Pay — Goat Roping Leads to Polo — Random Shots.
Chapter XV. Will Rogers the Man 271
His Humility — Knew His Audience — Recreations, Ridin' and Ropin' — Senate Tribute — John McCormack — Devoted to His Family — Will and Dorothy Stone — Never Did a Mean Thing — Truth About Advertising — Rogers Defends the Prince — Avoids "Stuffy Affairs" — Slams the "Joiners" — Hard Luck for Turkey — The New Deal.