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That it is the milky way all the way now.
Of a new unbreakable transparent " glass " made from scrap metal.
That the man who fully understands all the laws and regulations concerning road transports is a marvel —or a liar.
That the Berliner Verkehrs Gesellschaft, after experimenting with trolleybuses in the suburbs of Berlin, is contemplating placing in service a large number of such vehicles.
That trouble in plenty is awaiting those who " fake" records.
Of a lack of understanding between operators and manufacturers.
Of Mr. Gleeson Robinson's exhortation to "play the game, you cads, play the game."
That one association officer can conduct a band nearly as well as he can conduct a meeting.
Doubts expressed as to whether the 800 police who are to educate the road user in the finer points of driving will themselves know about such things. That every year over 250,000,000 tons of oil are taken from the ground..
Queries from experts as to whether this huge output can continue for a great number of years.
That the oiler is making steady progress in the United States—Pacific Freight Lines now have 111 units with Cummins engines.
It suggested as a cure for insomnia that, instead of counting sheep, Mr. Gleeson Robinson should count empty seats in trains to Southend during the illuminations.
That up-to-date streetcleansing keeps a city twice as clean in half the time.
That you . can now travel by grand-stand to the races.
. That it wouldn't be so grand or so national if it were not 'for the motor coach.
That elevated tracks for pedestrians are the best means for keeping them "above ground."
That Mr. L. A. Poole sailed on Wednesday on the "Queen Mary" for a two months' business trip in America.