City Council probes police work force amid understaffing claims
A special City Council committee led by President Foley questioned Police Chief McBride about patrol strengths and off duty rates. The panel learned 207 patrolmen, 18 sergeants, five lieutenants, seven captains, one chief and two matrons serve, with 26 off duty days and only Station 2 holding spare staff.
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Foley
Roche
Lyons
Sennett
O'Connor
Cazmay
McBride
Cambridge Lyceum Debates and Debaters
The Cambridge Lyceum held its tenth radio debate on WLOE debating abolishing the jury system. James McCabe and John Henry Morris argued for and against. John T. Fitzgerald presided. Upcoming debates include naval building and capital punishment with George Wilson, Edmond Powers, John D. Macbeth, and Joseph A. Callahan.
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James McCabe
Boston College Law School
John Henry Morris
Harvard Law School
John T. Fitzgerald
Wloe
Lyceum
United States
George Wilson
Edmond Powers
David J. Fitemaurice
Massachusetts
John D. Macbeth
Joseph A. Callahan
What Do You Hear Whispers and Rumors of the Week
A weekly roundup notes whispers and hints plus verified facts from readers. It tracks rumors about local people, events, and groups with cautious phrasing and simple updates.
Inman Square Cambridge Heritage and Civic Spirit
The article celebrates Inman Square Cambridge as a historic, civically minded hub where old Cambridge traditions meet modern cooperation. It notes the square as a traffic crossroads with strong merchant unity, cultural pride, and a cooperative drive shaping a refined community life amid its past.
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Cambridge
Harvard Square
Inman Square
Ralph Inman
General Putnam
Brookline Street
Hamlet
Horatio
Cambridge Street
Boston
Beacon Street
Somerville
Mass
Avenue
Arlington
Lexington
Hampshire Street
Kendal Square
Longfellow Bridge
Inman Street
Central Square
Magazine Street
Cambridge NRA organizes ward leaders for manpower drive
The Cambridge NRA drive begins from the organization stage with colonel in charge Charles F. J. McCue selecting a major for each ward. Ward leaders named include Joseph M. McElroy Ward 1 and Michael J. Mahoney Ward 2, among others, with the note Ward 9 continues on page 5.
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Cambridge
Norfolk Street
John T. Bergin
Cambridge Street
William F. Galway
Prospect Street
Herbert L. Rose, Jr
Perry Street
William H. Mahoney
Putnam Avenue
Charles P. Apted
Sumner Road
Henry R. Brigham
Brewster Street
Politicians and social figures flock to Cambridge Nahant event
An array of speakers and attendees gathered in Cambridge Nahant with Ben Roseman of Inman Square Kelley of the Georgian Joe Winn of Central Square active in the program. James Roosevelt spoke for the President praising Cambridge spirit. State Auditor Hurley discussed federal loans and state participation. Treasurer Hurley, Commissioner Robart and Councillor Sennett offered remarks and dessert to conclude the event.
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Ben Roseman
Inman Square
Kelley
Joe Winn
Central Square
James Roosevelt
Cambridge
Hurley
Ely
Interior
Ickes
Robart
Russell
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Sennett
Ocean Front Nahant Cottage For Rent With Suite
Beautiful Nahant five room cottage with full furnishings and a three room suite. Rent for a season or weekly. available any time. Contact Mrs Adams at 73 Bass Point Road Nahant.
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Nahant
Cambridge League Helps Youth Garden Produce for City
The Cambridge League of Women Voters runs a summer project to involve 241 city youth in growing vegetables for their families. Public Welfare chairwomen Mrs. Roorbach and Mrs. Born lead, with Stephen H. Mahoney supervising Recreation in the Cambridge Park Department. A Barter Shop at Huron and Concord, loaned by Mr. Lebovitch, operates daily with volunteers, while a municipal questionnaire work is underway led by Constance Hall and others.
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Cambridge League
George B. Roorbach
Public Welfare
Donald Born
Stephen H. Mahoney
Cambridge Park
Unemployment Relief Committee
League
Huron and
Concord Avenues
Lebovitch
Virginia Houghton
William J. Cunningham
J. T. Day
Brenton EK. Fisk
Charles W. Gerould
John McLaughlin
Sarah P. Converse
William Bailie
H. F. Bryan
Elizabeth B. Piper
Jean Edwards
Carl Smith
Mary Estchelder
Constance Hall
George H. Parker
Rachel Peaslee
Interesting mid summer fact review alters grip and game
Rumors swirl over competitive stakes as Russell's grip and OBrien's hold are questioned. A potential additional game is hinted but no definite team declarations are made yet.
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Russell
O’brien
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Sentinel
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City Council
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Quinn
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Peak St
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Ald
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