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Of wear and tear often counterbalanced now by care and dare.
That many bombs from Nazi 'planes have, like the bombers themselves, become scrap material.
That " resurgam " is written already over shattered buildings of England, but not over the shattered hopes of Germany That many people stranded during air raids beyond normal walking distance from their homes bless those cabbies who are willing to carry on.
That the snag in any attempt to prevent taxicab cruising " is that a driver must get somewhere after discharging a fare—he cannot often just " stay put."
That the population of congested areas should be thinned in widening circles, even if it necessitates the construction of a greater number of smaller factories. That M. of T. officials are stated to be wreathed in Of more than the usual harvest of nuts (metal) on country roads.
That the U.S.A. is to put 75,000 miles of road in
shape for defence.
Of those who hold the opinion that the less we are together the safer we shall be.
That the ex-Ministers of Transport will soon be needing a bus service of their own.
That much valuable information, as well as scrap, has been gleaned from the bits and pieces of 'planes that Germany has left littering rural England.
That even a tiny piece of wire can tell its story to an expert.
That souvenir hunters would more readily part with their treasure trove if they realized that they might thus make Germany part with her secrets.
That the main difference between us and the Nazis is that we are tough, whilst they are toughs.
Of a man who was dubious about being termed a " fine " driver after appearing in several courts.
Of great hopes• raised by the appointment of "a man who knows the ropes" to the Ministry of Transport.
That whilst Mocatra is the sports organization of the London motor cab trade, it is not kuggested that it mocks at anything.
That there have been some fine examples of light-metal coins—but perhaps the pockets of most people are light enough asit is.