One Hears—
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Of many people asking for Mack spares.
Of nationalization as "prosperity's muzzling order."
That we must export now if we want to prosper in the sweet buy and buy.
That bodybuilders have more orders on their books than at any previous time.
That Socialists may coo to us on wireless, but we are the pigeons in danger of being plucked.
Of the Government's attempted assumption of transport operation as a Gilbertian situation.
That such a situation, although laughable when seen on the stage, may be tragic for an industry.
That the railway's extensive vehicle-replacement programmes may not be satisfied for many years.
Of many who feel that any Government which causes honest men to put up their shutters should itself be shut up.
Of a suggestion from the film studios that an allBritish topical film, entitled "The Worst Years of Our Lives," would be opportune now. Of many ramps—not all to help loading and unloading.
That the longer the body, the greater the need for good load distribution.
Of a certain Minister, that he is a " nib" at saying two things at once and meaning neither.
That the new Hay's Wharf (Faro) method of body construction is really "square in" the circle.
That applications for membership of the I.R.T.E. are flowing in steadily from Britain and abroad.
That some would-be members, however, do not realize that only road transport engineers are eligible, except in the grade of affiliate.