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Of more American " commercials" arriving.
Of the Star advising its readers to peruse The Commercial Motor.
That with heavier loads being carried by air the plain van may one day be a plane van.
That the great reduction in U.S.A. production may force some vehicles to "stay in" their country of origin.
Hopes that , February realizes that all the dyke filling was done by January That trolleybiis silence is making pedestrians more wary when crossing streets.
That the country bus conductor is a combination of guide (to 'local scenery), guardian and friend.
That he may even be called in to arbitrate when quarrels occur en route.
That the useful speed range of the small C.1. engine is probably less limited than that of the petrol engine. That the idea of employing alcohol as fuel depresses some users.
Appreciative comments upon the enterprise of the National Savings Committee.
That Britain would be well advised to follow Germany's lead in the encouragement of homeproduced fuel.
Of super-luxury " Coronation" coaches being built by an enterprising bus owner. They are being painted red, white and blue.
That ex-Army 1916 R.A.F. Leylands are still in use around Manchester and spare parts are available.
That the number of trolleybuses in use in France and its North African Colonies is only 81.
-0 That a number of new trolleybus lines is under consideration.
That in the modern bus hill-climbing is a pleasure instead of the "awful grind" it was a few years ago.
That tyre makers are between the Scylla of increased production and the Charybdis of greater mileage.