One Hears
Page 29
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
That atomic bombardment can change the colour of diamonds.
That this is not yet being applied to vehicle finishes.
That when the road-up nuisance necessitates traffic diVersion, the traveller in a hurry feels that a detour is a day tour.
That China showed her age-old wisdom when she let nationalization go on finding that she could not make a " go " of it.
That nuclear science is discovering a host of hitherto unknown, and even unexpected, objects, termed "new particles."
That the British United Provident Association, whose president is Viscount Nuffield, has helped thousands of people stricken by illness who preferred private to National Health treatment. That fool ejection may result from excessive fuel injection.
Of a wag saying, "Now we know how Procea proceeds—it just Dodges about."
That the International Road Federation works through affiliated national associations in 42 countries.
But does not believe, a story of thieves wondering if a vehicle for bagged grain would do equally well for bagged mail.
That road transport is, in fact, everybody's business, as few businesses could exist without its use, either directly or indirectly.
That other drivers without them are gradually becoming accustomed to "double-dippers," but many still flash their head lights in protest, just because the two lights remain on when dipped, but without causing dazzle.
Of an oil " strike " in Sicily by Gulf Oil.
Of many tendering for old vehicles just to obtain the special A licences.
That France may denationalize some enterprises, partly or wholly State controlled.
Of a camera which will take photographs at a speed of a millionth of a second.
That road delays from the terminals seriously affect the overall speed of air travel.
That "veneer carpets" are a form of road surfacing—not floor coverings for office or home.