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In patient answer to a " better,half No, dear, I said "Lockheed,", not " knock-kneed."
That we may soon be buying some of our roads by the yard—in rolls like stair carpet.
That young Fordson Thames keeps a-rolling alone down to the mighty sea—and elsewhere.
That the purchase tax alone on many a vehicle approximates to the total pre-war price.
That, according to the International Road Federation, road accidents &At America nearly £.1,000,000.000 a year.
The comment that if our next Government carries on the post-war policy of neglect we may soon have few signs of roads.
Of an Albion CX9 bus in Australia which has recently returned to service after only its second overhaul and a record of 850,000 miles.
Of a growing feeling among-hauliers who know the ins and outs of nationalization, that to vote Labour in would be to vote themselves out.
Of an American user of an Austin A40 van complaining that his private car feels like a truck " after he has been driving the former. Of continually increasing interest in coach travel, with bookings rising.
The hope that February 23 will set Britain free from nationalized discontent. _ Of a sudden manifestation of interest in the activi.lies of local bus companies all over the country.
With the election nearing, of electioneering to prevent election erring induced by various red herrings.
That the Nation's breath is .held, almost all our affairs being govzrned by the outcome of next Thursday's election.
Of a reader who is frequently held up at a level crossing and is annoyed to see how few passengers are responsible for his delays.
Of a suggestion that coach operators and booking agents would he better able to deal With summer traffic if holidays began mid-week. .
That only dishonest tenants try to smash up fixtures and wreck the garden when they are expecting to be turned out of the HoUse.