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Of the amber-gambler," who can no longer see things in a different light.
That the New 'York City Transit Authority is forbidden by law to operate at a loss..
The suggestion that London Transport—and others— should be made to follow suit.
That if most free hauliers have their way, there will be many Labour candidates forfeiting their deposits at the next General Election.
That unemployment in the U.S.A.-rose by over 600,000 in January to a total of nearly 41-m., but the trend is now expected to decline.
That lightweight, cast plastics mirrors, using ground and polished glass mirrors as moulds, are being made at considerably less cost than those of glass and are claimed to be perfect replicas.
That so far their maximum size is 10 in. in diameter.
That Ro.S.P.A. have been asked to interest themselves in the possible introduction of delayed, double-action devices for vehicle doors by which the first turn of the handle allows opening only a few inches.
Of the wife of a reader who, glancing at a recent " C.M." paragraph " Important Discovery on Skidding," said that she had never realized until then that skidding had anything to do with tyres having hysterics. The query; "Is a motorway a public highway if it has no public houses?"
That in any case no man who is wise would drive on a motorway after that "one for the road."
Of renewed hopes that better trade relations may improve political relations with " Iron Curtain " countries.
That there are still Lou many .cases in .which the first , push on a brake pedal can produce little or no braking effect.
That those who have had this terrifying experience know that a second " pumping " action willusually overcome the
trouble—if there is time! "