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That our war effort must have high top gear and no reverse; Of economy necessary in cylinders in addition to those belonging to power units.
A suggestion that there must be a "leak" amongst the interests fighting farm mechanization.
That if recent policy proceeds apace Britain may soon be all one huge co-operative society.
That when some of us were at the bench we had no temptations from Black and Decker glamour girls.
Of many discussions as to the future of the commercial-motor trade and the position of established agents. That paint rationing Will automatically control much charm. '
That war-time business control will take a lot of beating down when the war is over.
Of the welcome re-appearance of road-direction indicators in Guildford and other parts of Surrey.
That compared with those of many provincial towns, London's taxicabs are thoroughly out of date.
That when the war is over and car construction can be restarted, Metropolitan taxi design should be revised.
The hope expressed that commercial vehicles built in Spain will prove more substantial than castles of similar origin.
That we must now tread more lightly on our soles.
Appreciation of all those nice offers to pay road tax.
That it is a good fashion to remodel tyres as now worn.
Of Rommel thinking of the years that the locusts have eaten.
Of police efforts to reduce the number of thefts from motor lorries.
That the membership of the Institute of Transport is now over 5,000.
That many thousands of fuel-supply pumps may have to be completely renewed after the war.