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“Instantly, the noise stopped. The whole room lay in perfect silence. The tire builders stood in long lines, touching each other, perfectly motionless, deafened by the silence.... For the first time in history, American mass-production workers had stopped a conveyor belt and halted the inexorable movement of factory machinery.”

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Ruth McKenney
Ruth McKenney

Ruth McKenney was an American author known for her humorous and witty short stories. Her works are typically set in New York City, depicting the lives of ordinary people. Her writing style was well-received by readers, particularly for her profound insights into everyday life. more

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