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That a reputed "big" man is often a little one to those who know him best: Of an American belief that 200-300 b.h.p. radial • engines may be used on lorries and buses.
Of a Board of Trade estimate that there are 15countries, none of which manufactures buses, in the market for these. _ That "CD." used to represent ',Civil_ Defence " ;. now it can indicate Clayton Dewandre, in which case it still means the same. Too many theories from people who would not themselves succeed, in practice.
From the president of the M.A.A. that "tin-shed mechanics" are a menace' to road safety.
Of many who think Thatthe coach, being the poor man's tourer," should have its basic ration forthwith.
That the ree'.ent British Legion Annual Conference passed a resolution that administrative posts in industries.in occupied countries should be filled.by qualified Service or ex-Service Men.
That the "basic ' ration will bring 500,000 more car S into use before midsummer.
That only their mechanical fitness can be attended to—appearance must await the return
of skilled staff. .
That Mr. F. J. Fagard, son of the late Jules Fagard, is still on the staff of the Clayton Dewa.ndre Co., Ltd:
From mass observers that 99 par cent. of the broken milk bottles on the 'road have been empty .at the time of breaking.
That estate valued at £34,832 was left by the late Alfred Mackenzie, of Brighton—a pioneer of bus services in Sussex.
That French traffic will keep to the right, despite election results showing the popular inclination to keep to the "Left."
That centrifugal steel castings of 180,060 lb. per sq. in tensile strength and a ductility of 10 per cent, have been produced.
That by refusing permission to start a new business the Board of Trade may, prevent a man embarking on an uneconomic venture.
That " objections.:' by others in the same trade should not be allowed to interfere with unbiased iuvestigation of applicants' claims.