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Of a number of earls caught lately.
From many 'visitors to the Show, that it is the best ever.
That the mobile shops are amongst the centres of attraction.
That foreign visitors are particularly impresied by British design and productive genius in commercial vehicle engineering and bodybuilding.
That all roads are leading road transport men to London.
From a reader's wife, "Don't bt_ silly, how could you use a standard lamp in a van?"
That a learner-driver's plea that he was hypnotized by another vehicle, did not save him from a fine.
That in modern accessories, as with other " lovelies," it's the makeup that often produces "improved feattires."
That in Earls Court, British vehicles "take the stand" to bear witness to the good work of our manufacturers. That modern globe trotters " trot " by coach.
That technically inclined visitors are findinia feast of interesting features.
That shows have their social as well as their business side and provide a rendezvous for many old friends.
The suggestion that the National Joint Industrial Council for the Road Passenger Transport Industry might be more lively if it had a shorter title.
That Austins will produce 12,000 vehicles weekly in 1956.
That light metals are having a good show at the Show.
Favourable comments on London Transport's new bus and surprise at its large seating capacity.
The guess "how many hauliers has S.T.R. saved from financial suicide."
That the " reversal " of this feature last week caught many readers by surprise.
That the driver in London now has to keep his eye on almost as many " gadgets " as the airman has on his instrument panel.