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The small towns that dotted the region became pockets of poverty, where unemployment soared and access to basic services remained scarce.
The mechanization that had started the exodus only deepened the despair, leaving a trail of rusting equipment and abandoned homes. The people were on their own.
Image: An image of the 1960s cotton pickers
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