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That one of the most important drums of the war is the oil drum.
That the problem of the transport of numerous workers by buses across the Scottish border is becoming serious.
That a good engine starter is a most valuable aid to the -driver of the "heavy "—particularly during the winter months.
That, although it is not easy nowadays to secure delivery of new tyres, it is not proposed to ration the supply of such goods.
That the increasing obsolescence of commercial vehicles in Australia is causing serious alarm to those interested in road transport in that country.
Of suggestions that instead of cars and vans greater use might be made of motorcycle combinations for the transport of various officials and light goods. That the American Red Cross now operates 435 ambulances in Great Britain.
That, as a voluntary effort, a well-known London motor trader has trained over 2,000 persons in the use of track tractors. _
That the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., U.S.A., is devoting many acres of factory space to the manufacture of Bofors mobile A.A. guns.
From a "Manchester Evening News" headline at "Staggering to Dodge Peak Traffic," but that the peak hour is not 11 p.m. on Saturday night.
From A.R.O. (Western Area) that the definition of a long-distance service is one covering a road mileage of more than 70 miles from the worker's home depot.
That a body isn't much good if it hasn't a soul in it.
Of a man who thinks that sugar-beet is something akin to a toffee-apple.
That workers may need leather pants to ride in the new factory buses.
That the petrol shortage in Eire has led to a serious curtailment of the bus services in Dublin.
It said that all the town buses in Southport will soon be running on alternative fuel.
• Of someone inquiring as to how much " meat " was represented in the A.R.O. egg.