One Hears
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That the latest police " speedo " calibrator cannot lie.
Of many an old crock in holiday humour now being encountered on the roads.
That one seen recently even lacked a rear number plate, but seemed to be getting away with it.
That public-transport problems might be considerably eased if large-capacity long four-wheelers were operable. Of compensation consternation.
That nothing can compensate for nationalization.
That these new fork trucks just eat work.
The comment "Naturally, Hirnley Hall could have a fire."
Of some Socialist M.P.s becoming frank as to the benefits of free enterprise.
That if professional hauliers leave the country, transport would be left in the cart.
Of a revival in the electrical Press of a discussion as to the relative adVantages and drawbacks of trolleybuses.
From those who favour petrol or oil buses that in view of the coal shortage, the trolleybus presents little advantage by using a home-produced fuel.
That, on the other side, the possible danger of buses being dependent on imported fuel is urged.
Of many who preferred to travel safely by bus rather than risk their driving skill during this winter's road conditions.
That Northern Coachbuilders, Ltd., is receiving— and repudiating—invoices intended for the National Coal Board (N.C.B.).
That someone "heard" incorrectly recently—the new AC Plug Doctor works on both A.C. and D.C. and is far removed from B.C.