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That a general election is the occasion when all those who usually sit, temporarily at least, become "strap-hangers." - That many people do not know that a " micron " is a millionth of a metre or slightly over a twenty-fivethousandth of an inch.
Re new bus-heaters, a reader expressing a hope that they won't be like those which " breathe " on the calves of one's legs in some railway compartments.
That splitting of the atom has divided many a household.
That scientific advances made soon may mean everything or nothing to mankind.
That 32 per cent. of all American schoolchildren travel to school by bus.
That, with the advent of helicopters, we may look forward to " rotorways."
That running on had roads--an ordeal for all kinds of transport—is giving finished materials a raw deal.
That if you are not satisfied with your oiler, you should not be too ready to put the blame on to the " guvnor." That those who want to keep their wheels on the road must have their feet on the ground and keep their ears to it as well.
That though the operation may sound contortionate, the demand for such an effort is not extortionate.
From Starkville, Miss., that each time 100 days elapse without a traffic fatality, free parking is allowed for one day, the town itself covering all parking meters.
That the four-in-hand has been replaced by the four-inline.
That Seamrnells are considering a new form of "articulation."
That the new relaxations in construction may spark off many new models.
That some policemen would like one to drive to an official park before posting a letter.
That many a law relies on the common sense of the " arm " enforcing it.
Of someone asking if the time a driver has to spend recording his hours should be included in his total.