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Born 96 Years Ago Today in Chicago, the Offbeat Poet, Cartoonist, and Children’s Book Author Behind Johnny Cash’s Career-Defining Crossover Hit

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Born 96 Years Ago Today in Chicago, the Offbeat Poet, Cartoonist, and Children’s Book Author Behind Johnny Cash’s Career-Defining Crossover Hit

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