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13th March 1942, Page 19
13th March 1942
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

That oil is not well with the Germans: That torque converters tend to make lazy drivers.

That a born driver ensures a well-borne load.

That many good drivers are born, but some can be made.

Of those who do not trust their local salvage sorters and fear they may sell clean paper to tradesmen " the side."' That there is now available in Australia a fuel consisting of power alcohol blended with Shell petrol and known as Shellkol.

That in 1014 the world had about 3,000,000 registered motor vehicle's excluding motorcycles, whilst in 1939 the number was 44,500,000.

That the N.A.F.W.R. looks upon the removal of property as one of the essential requirements of the civilian population—burglars hold a similar view. That in future there must be no idle plant—come on you botanists!

That the U.S.A. Army now employs mobile bootrepair units each of which can deal with. 200 pairs a day.

That " elastic " •greases for wheel bearings avoid drip and thus free brakes from the r§k of reduced efficiency from this frequent 'cause.

That a Chicago milling concern credits a 30 per cent. increase in business in one area 300 miles away entirely to its night road-haulage service.

From a Soviet source that the Nazi armed forces are consuming 1.500,000 tons of liquid fuel per month and that Germany's total requirements are at least 2,000,000 tons.

That the Nazi tonnage of this fuel and of lubricating oil from natural sources and synthetic production is 11,000,000 per annum.

That " You make me tyred " has become an expression of gratitude.

Of thieves who carry spare parts and drive away immobilized lorries loaded with food.

Of a thirsty man who thought that Osotite liquid packing was refreshment in a new form.

That motor vehicles "laid up" for the duration may lose their tyres to those on essential work.

That in Germany and the occupied lands about 200,000 vehicles are operating on producer gas.

That the Paris bus company has had to buy its own forest to supply charcoal for its vehicle gas producers.

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Organisations: U.S.A. Army
Locations: Chicago, Paris

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