One Hears
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That nationalization is too often a synonym for stagnation.
Turn out the old, turn in the new—where paper is concerned.
That A.R.O.'s chief accountant, Mr. E. Lafford, was in his element last Thursday at the Kingsway Hall organ.
That in view of the " partnership " between road transport and the Ministry, some were surprised that he did not play the Wedding March.
That Mr. R. B. Stockdale has been appointed Divisional Road Haulage Officer, N.W. under the Government's 'haulage scheme.
That a race is seldom won by the man who leads in the first laps.
That the clearing houses have had to suffer some " kicks in the pants."
That there may be some bad sheep in the flock, but others are doing valuable work and assisting many hauliers.
That Messrs. C. Holdsworth and J. Turner would make a fine cabaret turn which could—and did—raise many a laugh.
That Major Renwick stumbled over the phrase " deep-sea ships' and humorously laid the blame for the slip on to his luncheon.
Someone saying that air raids have taught him that " blast " is much stronger than "damn."
That the City of London's new traffic. signal masks to give full use during daylight will cost £812.
That the extra safety afforded by them will be well worth this reasonable expenditure.
From Mr. David Brown, that a business is not a bottomless treasure chest, but a vital social organism in which everyone has to play his part.
That Coventry Climax is obtaining great sensitivity for its governors by abolishing " sticktion " and eliminating hysteresis due to internal friction—dictionary, please.