One Hears—
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That the American transport term for light, bulky articles is " balloon " loads.
That the parking of vehicles in the T-heads of small " closes " is deservedly unpopular.
That when fighting inflation a government should take care'not to be the country's spendthrift-in-chief.
That, as in other matters, it is easier to preach economy than practise it with so many " good causes" demanding Government support.
That financier Harold Drayton, chairman of the B.E.T., finds relaxation—or inspiration?—in playing the piano.
That at least he did so in a Pontypridd hotel, last week, before speaking at the golden jubilee dinner of the Rhondda Transport Co., Ltd.
That in answer to the query: what did he play, a wag suggested: "We'll be coming. round the Tiountains. . . "
That not all tyre makers made money last year.
A warning to drivers—never " hug ' a cyclist on a slippery road.
That Paris is putting into service a fleet of radiocontrolled cabs.
That the French capital is a long way behind London in this move.
That apparently an employee's lie ability may be his employer's liability.
That the new meat transport regulations must not go hang, the carcases should.
That the sooner "the bus of the future" becomes the bus of the present, the better for all concerned.
That go-ahead agents overseas are recommended not to try driving " heavies" up hotel stairs as a publicity stunt.
That such tactics might be appreciated by the public, but not by the "pubs."
That a strong Opposition keeps a Grovernment up to the mark, but with a weak one, or none at all, it may get up to Marxism