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Of many who think modern advertisements are no disfigurement.
' That, as the publicity value of bus " ads " is high, the Southport Corporation could afford to be choosey in filling available spaces.
That road-safety appeals, including one by President Eisenhower, reduced the "July 4" highway fatalities by about 100 below the estimate of 430.
That this was despite heavier traffic than ever during the three-day period of the celebrations.
Of a lorry-load of apples being stolen in London.
That the thieves were possibly endeavouring to avoid National Health treatment.
That zebras are still plain black and white, it's only the beacons that look flashy.
That to complete 1,000 bus bodies for one operator is no mean achievement by M.C.W.
That many drawings are "deep," but "deep drawing" has nothing to do with that form of art.
From Lord Sandhurst that, under present traffic conditions, he thinks the "old moke " can go just as fast as anything else.
That the occasional speeding up or crawling of buses is considered by big operators to be essential to prevent serious bunching or overtaking.
That whilst many people appreciate the speeding up, they are ,apt to complain bitterly when they occupy seats in a "slow-motion " vehicle.
That renewed efforts in Australia to enforce the public ownership of road transport are described by Truck and Bus Transportation as rushing into a political cesspool.
That according to a national conference on highway financing in U.S.A., toll roads have partly relieved some road deficiencies, but are no substitute for sound State and local highway administration.