One Hears

1st May 1953, Page 67

1st May 1953

Page 67

Page 67, 1st May 1953 — One Hears

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Of a broadcaster who spoke of houses built of " lathe " and plaster.

That this seems more allied to fabrication than prefabrication.

Somebody wondering what happens if a 1,400e F. ingot, when being loaded, "slings' its hook."

That Russia has not yet reached the civilized height of advertising coach tours behind the curtain for Western tourists.

Someone prophesying that, to accommodate the rapidly-increasing volume of traffic we may eventually come to three-storey roads with the lower two floodlit.

The reminder that a plan for roads above railways was outlined in this paper over 20 years ago. Regarding the Cheadle prosecution: What a drip!"

Of several driverless vehicles running away on inclines.

That plenty of tact was shown in framing the Transport Act.

That Mr. G. Baird, of Girlings, although not concerned with television, is very far seeing.

Much admiration of the East Kent coaches which met the transport needs of the Conference, Of many confidently looking forward to transport's gain in efficiency when it loses State status.

Comments on the amazing vitality displayed by Mr. E. H. Edwardes, 0.B.E., J.P., of Lancashire United Transport.

That a visitor to the P.T.A. Conference was puzzled to find golf clubs in her room until she found she was on the wrong floor.

That the high price of fuel appeared to have. damped-down several of the formerly regular conference cocktail parties.

That despite this, Mr. Henry Spurrier's return from South Africa was celebrated by a lively event.

That the two papers read at Folkestone were voted the best for many years for their admirable lucidity, interest and manner of delivery.

That many of those who attended the Folkestone Conference of the Public Transport Association had domiciliary police visits on the subject of vehicle lights.

That it happened to be the town's road safety week, but this was not brought into the "discussions."