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Much about watt.
Too small a percentage of political conversation dealing with trade revival.
The query, "Why are so many internal-brake-shoe facings termed 'linings '? "
That the outstanding example of the benefit of tariffs is the motor trade.
That high officers of the L.G.O.C. can always be detected by their black felt hats.
That certain traffic commissioners are losing the public's respect as a result of their undignified bullying of licence applicants.
That the British people, although long-suffering, does not relish an arrogant bureaucracy.
Of more opportunity for steam if the initial price of petrol rises much above its present wholesale figure (excluding the tax) of threepence or so per gallon. 0 From a disappointed applicant, addressing the Metropolitan Traffic Commissioner: "Oh, wen, we'll have to go on the dole and let the Government keep us if they won't let us earn a living."
• That not all heating systems are silent.
Of few body designs that really defy improvement.
That the 30 m.p.h. speed limit will remain a stupid one until it is removed.
That foreigners visiting this country are struck by the high standard of driving on commercial vehicles: Endless talk about tariffs.
Persistent use of the word "Diesel" as .applied to vehicle engines; it is incorrect.
That a one-word substitute would be welcomed.
That there are still too many cross-road signposts with all four arms at the same level.
Expressions of amazement when motorcar owners learn about commercial-vehicle mileages.
That Olympia will show two diametrically opposed views regarding the future ef steam.
That one cannot quite follow the railways' reasoning in the announcement that it is cheaper to travel first class.
That those who have been away from London for five years, or even less, are most struck by the change for the better in motorbus comfort.
That the protected staircase comes in for a large share of praise.
That some particularly docile pedestrians keep their eyes on the traffic lights and if these be against them never dream of crossing Oxford Street, even if the road happens to be perfectly clear.
Of more enterprise required on some rural routes.
That country service return tickets not bearing the bus-owner's name are a nuisance.
That the home-counties coach operators are evincing disunity just when unity is indispensable.
Of the new middleweight champion, but what about the others, such as fly, bantam and heavy?