Rambler notes budget fights and city hall chatter
The Rambler reports rising interest in budget hearings led by City Council President Frank Sennett with Winslow as finance chair. Rumors swirl about political moves including a possible Senate run for Winslow and a push to undo pay raises granted in 1940. Extraneous items cover elevator repairs and local staff health updates.
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Frank Sennett
Winslow
Henry
A. BC
N. C
Lyons
Ann
Mary Riley Barton
Mary
Lisa Murphy
City Enginering Dept
Graves
Cambridge Cemetery
Ralph
Gregory
Elly
City Hall
John
Dick Frazer
Clark Gable
Drake
Central Sq
Vote to Keep Gannett Lowell Schools Open
Parents attend a public hearing at City Hall as Mayor Lyons pushes a proposal to close Gannett School Camb Field Dist for savings and safety. The School Board meeting follows with residents debating the plan.
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Gannett-Lowell
Lyons
Gannett School
Camb. Field Dist
Ons
City Hall
East Cambridge Remember Night draws 2500 at club event
The Jefferson Club in East Cambridge hosted a Remember Night with over 2,500 attendees from varied ages. Attendees enjoyed maps, decorated halls, a Foley Field bonfire replica, music by the Mabel English Troubadours, and remarks by Daniel F. O’Brien who credited John Quinn for inspiring the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Club
East Cambridge
Glad Eden
Knota
Rob Scribner
Gutheim
Mabel English
Daniel F. O'Brien
Mike
John Quinn
Cambridge
O'Brien
John Royal
Ee of
New York
Chas. P. Garvin
Pete
Washington
Dea
City Council Halts Housing Stirs at Tuesday Meeting
A crowded City Council session centered on federal housing plans with little action. Controversy over closing Gannett School drew a sharp letter from Mayor Lyons, while votes approved W P A appropriations and firehouse repairs.
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Federal Housing
Mass Ave Gas Stations Draw Tax and Zoning Debate
Cambridge faces a push to curb massed gas stations along Mass Ave amid zoning concerns. The piece lists sites with land and building taxes, noting many gas sites pay far more in land taxes than building taxes, while apartment blocks show higher building taxes, urging city leaders to press the Board of Appeal to cooperate with modernization efforts.
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Mass. Ave
Cambridge
Beck Hall
Mass Ave
Mass
Modern Manor
Longfellow Apts
Dana Apts
Board of Appeal
Lyons
Labri
PARK BOARD MEETING ENDS WITH CIVIL SERVICE FRICTION
A recent Park Board session ended amid sharp exchanges between Chairman John A. Spencer and former Chairman Michael A. Scannell over Civil Service lists and appointments. A court stenographer recorded proceedings as reporters packed the room, while references to James Guiney were noted.
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John A. Spencer
Michael A. Scannell
Mr. Scannell
Civil Service
Seec
Jas. Guiney
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America
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Nat Pendleton
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Mariner
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Kent Taylor
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