One Hears
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That the farmers are growing restive.
That Mr. Foley Egginton has started something.
That as the B.T.C. can do no wrong, it must find a scapegoat.
That even when shows are "dead," their sales go marching on: That farmers, as employers, still regret decisions to cut school transport.
That bus shareholders are beginning to feel the. draught, instead of the draft.
Of a trader who wrote to a newspaper in praise of the Road Haulage Executive.
That few operators realize just how much costs have risen in the past six months. _ That many drivers who voted Labour last time will abstain at the next General Election.
Of one who loves "dear dirty Dublin," wondering if " The Liffey" smells like its namesake—and hoping
Out. —.:,—.- That the R.H.E. is said to be using the "disclaiming clause" to refuse to take unwanted vehicles, although they qualify for acquisition. Of Mr. R. B. Brittain pushing the boat out.
That the R.H.E. is trying to rub out "the writing on the wall."
The query: How many trains rim with about a 25 per cent. load?
That America had nearly 6 m. television sets in use in May, 1950.
That where permits are revoked, an A licence has even less practical value than a B licence.
That the only haulier in a certain district whose permit is to be continued is authorized to carry " bees to heather and return with honey."
That apparently the R.H.E. has been stung once too often.
That unless Coventry post office can find some hauliers' vehicles quickly, it will have to increase its own fleet to deal with the Christmas rush.
That goods are piling up all round Coventry for delivery by road.
The remark, "If only the money wasted on the ground-nuts scheme had been used for the repair and improvement of our roads at home--."