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Des Moines Photo Captures King of Hoboes Maury Graham
AP photographer captures Maury Graham known as Steam Train, five time King of the Hoboes, at the Iowa Statehouse. The 65 year old travels by camper van, plans charity work for a national hobo park in Britt, and speaks to students about nature and safe living. He links encounters with inmates at Leavenworth and hobo friends in rest homes, while contemplating retirement after a promise to a lady friend.
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