Newman's new men
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GEORGE Newman would I'm sure, readily admit that his task has been lightened in latter years by higher quality in the association's elected representative. Tub-thumping has given place to constructive thought, which the emergence of the more professional second-generation haulier has encouraged.
The penny-pinching for which the RHA was noted in earlier years no longer persists. I recall hearing that one of the wealthy financial watchdogs raised the roof at prodigal extravagance in spending 1s 6c1 on aspirin for the head-office first-aid box.
A more enlightened financial policy is apparent in the Association's public relations activities and in a more liberal attitude towards staffing, at least at head office. In the past, resources have been stretched to the limit if an executive has been sick, on holiday or resigned. Now there is more sensible provision for absence and staff replacement.
Under George Newman's taut professional direction the RHA has grown up.