One Hears
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That soon spring in the air may mean air in the springs.
That some designers are "lying low" where air springing is concerned. 0 Regarding the term "existing operator," a view being taken that he is one who makes ends just meet.
That the cathedral towns are proverbially "sleepy." but modern dormitory towns usually belie the drowsiness their name suggests. That non-stop traffic would result in a full stop to commerce.
Of a haulier who thought that a "winding-up order" was one to start his vehicles' engines.
That he did not realize he had come to a full stop.
That in his October Midland Red staff bulletin, Mr. D. M. Sinclair, general manager, refers to a " double-beck " bus.
That this must be one that has to be hailed twice.
Of some workers who feel aggrieved if their " private " bus is called a "pirate."
That they might like to make some of the detractors "walk the plank."
From a Russian scientist that earth-core heat may eventually provide unlimited electric power.
That many applications for haulage licences are turned down for lack of supporting figures.
That this should prove a salutary lesson to hauliers that to keep full and accurate accounts is not a fad, but a necessity.