One Hears
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From Shakespeare, that "it is the bright day that brings forth the adder and craves wary walking."
That nowadays, with our continuous snakes of road traffic, the walker needs to be warier than ever.
Of a woman reader who thought that a reference to a " new range" concerned something for the kitchen.
A remark that the M.P.T.A, members' reactions to the incentive bonus plan seem to range from "I spy" to "I despise."
Of much interest in the M.o.T. motor highways suggestion box" and that readers are busy putting on their thinking-caps.
Someone saying that the 1956 Act must be an improvement on previous efforts if Janus can pick out only one clause that is "complicated and obscure." That gas turbines find most favour with those who can take a Tong view.
That at present even a long view of their advantages is not a particularly clear one.
From a furniture remover: "The public arc the most inconsiderate people I've ever met."
Hopes from the U.S.S.R. that some of their existing television stations will change to colour by 1960.
Of some who feel that a bus with 51 standing passengers cannot leave much comfort and air space for the 24 who are accommodated with seats.
That the new Act needs careful and thoughtful chewing over and those who try to take in all its provisions at one gulp are asking for indigestion.
A view that the £5m. rubber plant will be some growth.
Someone asking if there will be a minimum speed limit on the new roads.
That the railways may not have a " cushy " job, but should not claim a cushioned' one_ That the A.E.C. Mercury gives better results this summer than the stuff in most peoples' thermometers_