, One Hears— A. warning against parking vehicles without lights on bus routes at night or in fog.
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A curmudgeon saying that Christmas is a time when we waste our substance in riotous giving.
That the Government's anxiety to go ahead with roads is not half as strong as industry's desire to go ahead on them.
That according to the National Society of Painters, washing prior to painting is painters' work----not that of ordinary cleaners.
That, although many think the two have some affinity, the etymology of " tyrannical " shows it was invented before the existence of tyre rings.
That those who remember the old "Vanguard," "General" and "Union Jack" buses, amongst others, say they were more colourful than the present-day L.P.T.B, ones—if not so reliable. That hauliers would prefer Government cards on the table to jokers under the table.
Of the determination of those in authority that black smoke shall have a black outlook.
That the slogan of the British Transport Commission is: " Not a vehicle sold 'til it's five years old."
That the 1,500 taxicabs equipped with Standard oil engines by Mr. John Birch have satisfactorily achieved nearly 100m. miles.
That the United States Rubber Company have produced a new tyre of normal cord construction with two crossed layers of steel wire under the tread.
That if buses are to have a loud-speaker connection from driving cabin to the interior, as suggested, a driver's remarks to other road users might provide interesting listening for bored passengers.
That no doubt pracLice makes perfect—but not if it is restrictive practice.
That, with its price forever on the increase, coal deserves its name "black diamonds."
That wider roads would be of greater advantage to the country than longer railway platforms.