City Council Meeting Hinted For Next Monday
Readers note a pending city council special session slated for next Monday with a two to three hour expected length. Police and civic figures are highlighted, including Officers Shea and Donovan, and remarks on local politics and Elks events fill the week’s social notes.
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Citywide blackout order tightens light curbs for all buildings
The blackout rule requires all offices factories and homes to extinguish floodlights porch lights and other exterior illumination. Exceptions may be granted with shields limiting light dispersion to ten degrees below the source center. Chief Warden Dr Walter L Cro nin notes enforcement should cause little hardship as most windows have already been opaqued for peace and safety.
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City More Writes to Cambridge Employers
City officials urge Cambridge employers to contact the employment office for aid in placing workers. The message promises quick access to help, aims to fill local jobs, and notes the program benefits the city by circulating money and supporting residents.
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War films at Kiwanis show grim realities of war
Cambridge Kiwanis members viewed Firestone war reel presentations at the Wednesday noon meeting. President Bob Carroll guided the session as images of a sinking ship and an Axis plane crash brought home the war’s gravity. Councillor Ed Crane was seated as a new member following advice from Dr. Tom Heaton with input from Jack Carver and Dana Squires. Bill Reeder noted for prior Kiwanis stage presence and Joe Higgins praised for engagement. The advisory text urged eligible voters to register and support the primary on page 1, signed by four election officials.
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Joe Higgins
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War and Politics a Poor Mixture in Wartime Cambridge
A Cambridge piece argues politics mixes poorly with war as citizens worry that youth may be sacrificed for victory. It says hard wartime needs limit political activity and that candidates for national and local office seem resigned to grim prospects ahead.
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