One Hears—
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That Hitler may have " shot his bolt," but bits of • it are still falling.
Of a possible bigger post-war d Mand for sixand eight-wheeled transport vehicles.
That Many owners of 10-year-old-and-over motor vans and lorries consider that there's life in the old dog yet. That glass on the Ads may puncture second-front tyres—and rear ones, too.
Of the Germans wishing that something would take the rush out of the Russians. .
That in some areas more goods are now being transported by road than by rail.
That engine heating by " eddy" currents has nothing to do with Christian Science.
That synthetic rubber will not stand up to the same ill-treatment as natural rubber, and overloading causes earlier blow-outs.
That for every man in the US. fighting forces America last year used 24,600 lb. of steel, mainly in weapons and combat vehicles.
That the handling of damaged Tanks, especially those of heavier types, calls for the provision of much specially designed lifting tackle.
That following the Paris taxicabs' example in the 1914-18 war, London's cabs May yet play an important part in the present struggle.
That , a Victoria distillery will . use 1,250,000 bushels of wheat a year to produce 3,000,000 gallons of power alcohol and 12,000 tons of stock feed.
That " popular " coach tours, complete with installed wireless loud-speakers, might be unpopular with those who like to take, their pleasures .quietly.
-That the Ministry of War Transport is preparing an interim programme of measures to control motor traffic to be brought into operation as soon as the war ends.
That too many in the industry-take for their motto the old rhyme :— Of all my father's children, I love myself the best ; So long as I'm provided for, never mind the rest.
That "give us ", is a more worthy prayer than "give me.!'