Conversation Piece

On a bus in Portland (Ore.), there took place last week a conversation full of implications concerning U.S. manpower and transportation shortages.

Driver: Let's see. If I follow that Sandy Boulevard bus out, I'll get to 33rd Avenue--won't I?

Passengers: Right.

Woman at Bus Stop: Do you go to. Alberta Street?

Driver: I don't know. Do I?

Passengers: Sure.

Driver: Okay. Hop on.

Man at Bus Stop: I want to go to the airport. You go there?

Driver: Airport? Hey, do I go to an airport?

Passengers: Yes, sir.

Driver: Okay, buddy. . . . Say, here's 33rd. I turn here, don't I?

Passengers: Sure do.

Driver: Left?

Passengers: Check.

Driver: Gosh, what's that building over there?

Passenger: That one? It's Grant High School.

Driver: Hmmm. Nothing like taking a bus ride and seeing the town.

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