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That " no economy is too small " is a good slogan.
That fuel is not the chief problem, but that labour certainly is. • That it's'about time the phrase "din of the Diesel "
was dropped. •
That when available constructional material is heavy,' taxes and taxis gain weight.
Of post-war problems in connection with the disposal of surplus used farm tractott.
That bts operators in .big military areas have their problems—ask the maintenance staffs.
That a tyre that sticks to its rims won't stick to' its job, and may stick up to its vehicle.
That a coating of colloidal graphite in acetone will obviate the sticking of screw threads, gaskets, etc. That even a bad major might make a good miner. '
Of distributors on the look-out fof post-war agencies-,
That figures may speak louder than words, but, at least, they want to be accurate.'
That weekly savings at the liumber-Hillina.n works are now-over five times the figure for last year.
That the Rubber Controller has called for a reduction of 30 per cent. in the consumption of crude rubber. 0 That, according to the C.M.U.A. Bulletin, the Board of Trade may allocate new watches to p.s.v. operators willing to buy them for their employees.
That, likewise, the Board may direct watch spare parts to approved suppliers or even to p.s.v. operators, if the latter will handle existing watches for their employees.' 0 That 4 tons of coal can yield a ton of synthetic rubber.
That steering is the most straightforward form of twisting. , • Of a shortage of used commercial vehicles in good condition.
That the Nation urgently needs an additional 2,000 tons of paper a week.
That' a four-engined American bomber contains some 100,000 parts.
Of more official appeals for greater economy in the use of lubricating oils.
That to sleep in the workhouse is not good enough for drivers on longdistance services.