One Hears—
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Of a coming " cut " in the Ministry of Supply staff.
That other Ministries might well follow this good example.
Of continued discussions as to whether fleet owners should undertake their own repair work and maintenance.
Of many people who still believe there is a good future for the service station devoting efficient attention to commercial motor work.
That the U.S.A. is supplying over 50,000,000 gallons per day of petrol, fuel oil and other petroleum products to the fighting Forces. Of many dodges for dodging the need for new spares.
That the works' truck has revolutionized " inner " transport.
That 'high-frequency induction heating is being used for rivets.
Of a windscreen glass containing no silica and to which rain or snow will not cling.
That every user cannot be a designer, but it would help if every designer could be a user.
That glass is a possibility for the smaller types of spring, as used in certain instruments.
That every home should be a war depot in respect of salvage—particularly paper, rags, bones and rubber.
That American Army Ordnance girls are driving some of the biggest tractors and lorries before they are handed over.
That Pinchin Johnson refer to "paint data . . at your finger tips "—most people concerned find paint on these parts.
Of someone wondering if, owing to the shortage of alarm clocks, the Lancashire profession of " knockerup will spread to other counties..
That America is importing natural rubber at the rate of 100,000 tons per year, half from South America and half from Ceylon and India.
Of an American pressure-sensitive tape which will adhere to brick, concrete, metal, etc., and act as a weatherproof seal for windows, doors and various crevices.