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One Hears

17th November 1944
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

That Brazil is to buy 100,000 American agricultural tractors.

That the motto of the retreating Germans, especially in Holland, is "After me the deluge."

That lack of transport and fuel has probably been the worst of the Greeks' material troubles.

That, if this be true, the Greeks have much in common with ourselves.

That plans are in hand for a commercial motor show to be held as soon as possible after the war.

That such a show should have a section for the many war machines with wheels or tracks produced by the industry.

That profiteering is not dead, and many a load goes up or down the ramp to create a ramp of its own.

That to encourage great internal production we must buy, to buy we must have money, to have money the burden of taxation on income must be reduced.

That if the post-war Chancellor of the Exchequer has the pluck quickly to reduce the tax on income by a substantial amount, the Nation will eventually reap a rich return.

Of great interest expressed c ncerning hire-car

possibilities. - A warning that " cease fire " 4in not be synonymous with " as you were."

That many a man whose 4utlook has been broadened by the Services may e dissatisfied with the narrow confines of his pre-war job.

Of country hire-car owners complaining bitterly at their meagre petrol ration of a gallon a day.

Of American hauliers feeling worried at the possibility of state border restrictions being reimposed after victory.

Of speculations as to which will be the first commercial-vehicle manufacturer to announce details of post-war models.

Of U.S. experts deciding that, for synthetic tyres, the rim width should be about 70 per cent. of the sectional diameter.

That this is to avoid excessive flexing and pinching, thus helping towards maximum performance.

That a cigarette is thought to have caused the Bombay Docks fire, which cost some £20,000,000— probably the most expensive cigarette ever smoked!

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