Bowker and Rowe Vie for Republican Nomination in Ninth District
The Cambridge Ninth District Republican primary pits Philip G. Bowker of Brookline against Lore of Waltham and Edward Rowe of Cambridge with Byrne J. Osborn and Sybil H. Holmes as contenders for a possible nomination mixup. Bowker, a 13 year Beacon Hill veteran, is described as a fighter with humor and eloquence.
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Cambridge
Lore
Waltham
Philip G. Bowker
Brookline
Ederard Rowe
Legisla
Tor
Beacon Hill
Byrne J. Osborn
Sybil H. Holmes
Bowker
City Engineer Acts Speedily Addresses Alewife Brook Pollution
City Engineer G. Frank Hooker ordered immediate action after state health officials reported pollution in Alewife Brook near Medford. Under Acting Superintendent Dick McDonald crew members clean outlets, install stop planks to prevent sewage overflow, and plan chlorine washing of units. Edgar Davis from the office joins in daily inspections.
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Frank Hooker
G. Frank Hooker
State Health Rd
Medford
Dick McDonald
Hooker
Mr. McDonald
Edgar Davis
Night demolition halted at Beck Hall in Quincy Square
Supt. Terry B Hinks ordered stoppage of the Beck Hall implosion on Tuesday night after noise and dust complaints. Police Lieut. Ready reported neighbors nuisance concerns and officers sought the wrecking company, but work paused when Supt. Terry intervened at his home. A police permit is needed for certain demolitions beyond hours.
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Old Beck Hall
Quincy Sq
Terry
Sergis
O’brien
Finnegan
Wrecking Co
Sergt
Cambridge mobilizes for potential visit by Herr Hitler
City Hall meeting led by Judge Counihan gathered Cambridge civic groups to plan a broad emergency defense program. Lexington Selectman Arthur Giroux described regional efforts to marshal resources in case enemies threaten American freedom. Harvard Cable official Walter F. presided over telephone defense tasks, with Cambridge leaders pledging city resources and a coordinated readiness effort.
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Council
E. A. Counihan
Cambridge c
Hitler
Civi
Ch. Counihan
Arthur Giroux
Lexington
Walter F. Pres
Harvard
Stoughton Bell, Ch
Cambridge
Daltom O'Brien
Lyons
Whoriskey Obsequies Run at St Peter’s Church
Leaders in clerical and professional fields attended the funeral mass for Dr John J Whoriskey chief of staff at St Elizabeth’s Hospital held Monday at St Peter’s Church Archbishop Spellman of New York attended the service Reverend John C Ferns of the Snn was present continued on page 8
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St. Peter's Church
John J. Whoriskey
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Archbishop Spellman
New York
John C. Ferns
The
Snn
O Brien Accepted As Assessors After Special Session
City Council at a special session refused Councillor Donovan motion to reconsider the July 26 vote electing Daniel F. O'Brien as Assessors to fill a vacancy. City Solicitor Evarts advised reconsideration allowed by rules but statutes and some court decisions barred action after adjournment. Judge Roche cited rulings and claimed final action occurred at last week's meeting. Donovan proposal defeated 9 to 6. Participants listed.
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Donovan
Daniel F. O’brien
Evarts
Pres. Sennett
Meilior Roche
Pres
Sennett
Crane
Parker
Winslow
Sullivan
Banks
Finn
Hogan
Madigan
McNamara
Pill
Roche
Tierney
Toomey
Roosevelt and Dever Clash in 1940 Race Outlook
The piece argues for Roosevelt as a tireless, people oriented president and criticizes Saltonstall as dull. It praises Atty. Gen'l Dever as a lively Democratic alternative while contrasting Willkie as an ambitious reformer. It urges voters to see Dever as a two voiced fighter for the Democratic cause.
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Roosevelt
Willkie
Alty-Gen’l ‘Spa
A. Dever
Dever
Saltonstall
John Adams
America
Atty
Gen'l Dever
Mame
Gov. Saltonstall
Paul A. Dever
Dever Addresses Home City Rally For Governor Nomination
In a packed Continental meeting, Atty Gen Paul A Dever touted his record and urged support for the Democratic nomination for governor. Campaign manager Dan Doherty and American Legion veterans framed his bid, claiming his contrast with Gov Saltonstall highlights a people centered program.
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Atty Gen'l Dever
Continental
Atty
Gen'l
Paul A. Dever
The
Commonwealth
Dan'l J. Doherty
Woburn
Dever
Eliot Resigns Wage and Hour Post to Run for Congress
Thomas H. Eliot resigns as Regional Director of the Wage and Hour Division earning 6400 dollars yearly to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 9th District. The move signals a formal campaign entry and party interest in the race.
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Thomas H. Eliot
Thos
H. Eliot
Congress
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Luce
Phil Bowker
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Hinks
Beck Hall
Badoian Bros
Prospect
Herr Hitler
Edw. A. Counihan
John Carter
Chester Steadman
Francis A. Countway
BIG Reduetors
Sundries
Harry Katz CO
Brookline ST. Eli
Central SQ
Chas. F. Burley
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Whoriskey
Dan O'Brien
Burke
Jiof Flynn
Ias
Atty. Gen
Cola
Sherbet
Icambridge
Icambridg Savings Bank Savins
Avenue Savings: Bank
Tom Eliot
J. Henry Quinn
Mass
Ave
Harvard Square
Qumers Lobr Corp
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