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That "old bones" are wanted—both for work and salvage.
That "one-man" buses can easily be converted to '" one-woman."
That there is now little railing at removing railings for metal supplies: That the truly great do not underestimate the small or the "smalls."
That the favourite colours for Park Royal bodies are .Black, Browne and Gray.
That the Problems of peace following hostilities are almost as difficult as those of war.
That, in the future, there are not likely to be so many big rewards for small efforts.
That many black-out accidents to pedestrians occur during the "pub-to-home" period.
That many Ministry of Supply officials would be very relieved if certain manufacturers could manage their own businesses.
That owners of private cars in Canada will soon be able to purchase only two grades of petrol, with -octane values of 75-78 and 66-70.
The driver of an old warrior saying: " Whatever the position of mates and loaders may be, mine seems to be under the blinkin' bus."
That, considering the present restrictions on types of ball and roller bearings, designers must now work with the producers and curb their requirements.
That unlicensed vehicles in the South-Eastern Region must be immobilized, and the parts removed labelled and deposited at the nearest police station.
That haulage concerns with 10'or more vehicles who neglect to apply for scheduling under the Essential Work Order may not be able to retain all their
drivers. •
Of those who say that the width of bus seats comes in for less adverse criticism in war time, because most passengers have, compulsorily, decreased their own.
That, nevertheless, when they can "spread themselves " in the peace to come, they should have room to do it. • Of a constructive A.R.O. suggestion that the caa. teens at ,business premises and works Where goods are collected and/or delivered, should be thrown open to road-transport drivers.