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That whatever the Socialists may say, elections have not been won by (" or on ") beer alone.
That some elections can be the "bier " of many hopes.
That the driving test scheme of the Ministry of Transport has cost over £5m. in the 12 years up to April, 1958.
That fees for the driving tests amounted to £4m.
That the "CM." spells military "tanks' with a capital " T " because, in the motor industry, there are so many references to other forms of tank.
From the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads, that American oil-ertgined " heavies " used 12-20: per cent. less fuel than corresponding petrol-engined vehicles.
That the percentage saving with most British vehicles is certainly much higher than this.
That the beauty spots used to enhance the appearance of our ancestors were black, and many of Britain's beauty spots of today are black patches for traffic.
That in 10 years industry has risen by two-fifths, transport by one-third, and agriculture, distribution, insurance, banking and professional services about a quarter. With relief that the moon is to be bounced off—not bumped off.
That the distant prospect of bus services there for the expected crowds of visitors may not be all moonshine after all.