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  • For a century, the weapons industry has helped shape St. Louis — from the McDonnell Douglas fighters that once symbolized American air power to Boeing’s sprawling factories today. But when thousands of machinists walked off the job this year, something cracked in “Fighterland, USA.” In this episode, we head to the picket line to hear[...]
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That door was the entrance to the “clean room.” Once inside, we all looked around the room in amazement. The simple counters, painted borders, and pine floors all stood in stark contrast to the high-tech facilities at our modern-day weapons labs. Nevertheless, it was here that the most sensitive parts of the Gadget were assembled.

Words: Laicie Heeley
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That door was the entrance to the “clean room.” Once inside, we all looked around the room in amazement. The simple counters, painted borders, and pine floors all stood in stark contrast to the high-tech facilities at our modern-day weapons labs. Nevertheless, it was here that the most sensitive parts of the Gadget were assembled.

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