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That early-period " basic " fuel coupons may be " cashed " up to the end of the book date.
That co-operation in road haulage is now more than ever the key to success, in fact possibly that to survival in strength.
That those who make a fetish of independence may merely succeed in making ends meet with nothing in reserve.
That for anyone who lays up a motor vehicle for periods of more than two or three weeks, a battery charger—trickle or larger—is an essential economy.
That the Brussels Motor Show was not cancelled because of the fuel position, but owing to access being made • difficult by road work for the World Fair of 1958. That there are not so many ministerial changes in the Government as some people expected.
That if no fare increases were permitted, many bus operators would fare ill and some possibly have to say farewell. 0 Of one way not to save petrol—by taking accused men for long trips by police cars for short appearances before magistrates.
That the simple and efficient road-wheel balancer made by Booth's Patents, Ltd., which was.favourably commented on by this journal, is proving popular.
Someone remarking that Mr. John Pascoe seems to be the man responsible for much of the " ken " in Timken ensuring that employees widen their " ken " and make their goods " kenned " universally.
That evert the self-employed cannot afford to be self-centred nowadays.
Of a great need for more apprentices or trainees in the road transport industry.
That graphs constitute an excellent way of showing statistics if those who see them can " read " what they should convey.
That in any case, they are usually more easily understood than masses of figures.
That if "non-essential traffics are to be told to go to * * * (unofficial for railway transport) their prosperity may go there too.