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Return of the Roustabout on the Mississippi River
In Winona and across river towns the revival of Mississippi navigation sparks talk of a return of the roustabout, the river dockside figure. With war needs drawing white workers away, experts predict Negro stevedores will man more boats as river traffic expands and dock facilities are upgraded. The Mississippi revival follows the Mississippi dam completion, and shippers grow eager as government support and river promotions draw attention to freight rate relief and rail-car shortages.
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Winona
Minn
Mississipni
Mississippi
J. A. McCaffrey
Quincy
G. B. Malley
Department of Commerce
Ralph Parker
Minneapolis