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ONE HEARS

23rd September 1932
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

" Unanimity " shouted from the housetops by every railway journal.

That the expression "whip hand" should give place to ' accelerator foot."

That there are few right ways and very many wrong ways of cutting oilways.

That although "trailing" is a little longer than " railing" it takes far less time.

That if car drivers would keep to the left as closely as do most " commercial " drivers there would be fewer accidents.

That the Great Western Railway guarantees to thgiver goods at a certain time on payment of a "registration" fee of 2s. 6d.

That ." registration" is unnecessary with road transport.

That goods arrive on time without any additional pa yment.

That an advertising clerk who suggested as a slogan for a trailer announcement "Put all your troubles behind you," is now looking for a job. Of spirits down because spirit's up.

That salesmen like commission—but not with a C.

Of a possible demand for beer tankers in the U.S.A.

Of a great getting-together for an assault on the Salter.

Cheering news from the " States " about hydrogenation.

That a Bantam does everything but crow—its users do that.

Still, from the uninitiated, of the " unfair " burden of taxation that the railways have to bear.

Of country bus routes still rendered uncomfortable for outside passengers by overhanging branches.

Someone suggesting that a more suitable name for a parade of heavies would be " Concours d'Elephants."

Of a growing feeling that mechanical transport, being so well represented on the road, should be better represented in the House.

That the Salter Report recommendations will involve more legislation than appears at first sight.

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