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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1932
Page
8
An editorial urges Mayor Russell to cut public welfare costs and payroll excesses in Cambridge Massachusetts. It argues a backslapping alternative would raise taxes toward forty dollars and calls for a bold reform plan to reorganize government and win Council cooperation.
A plan to abolish the Cambridge School Committee in favor of a city education supervisor under the chief executive is urged. The mayor chairs the committee but lacks sway. critics accuse the panel of politics, excess spending, and inefficiency amid rising department size.
The Boston Herald interview with Mayor Russell criticizes Cambridge voters for government outcomes. He blames past finances on inaction and argues only voters shape proper governance while supporting a single police station model urged by experts. He cites wasted funds and inefficiency from prior policy.
Paul Citrino voices concern over traffic lights kept on at night where conditions lack day congestion. He argues lights are needed during business hours but wasteful when congestion is absent, urging smarter use and less muddled policy.
A row of quick sketches about local officials and events at City Hall. Mentions Mayor Russell and Council members Foley Stokes and Delaney with light jabs, jokes about elections, and hints of political maneuvering around offices, chairs, and a mystery man at the town.
The Cambridge school system faces record teacher lists amid major budget cuts cited by Robart and others. Mayor Russell proposes council and legislative cooperation to trim expenses and reduce the tax rate next year. A Knights of Columbus anniversary parade is planned, and Rev. T Belli secures a lease for church use of the 4th Street library.
Central Square Theatre schedules four days of entertainment starting Sunday. George Bancroft stars in Lady and Gent a Paramount release with Wynne Gibson Charles Starrett and James Gleason. Also shown Tom Brown of Culver filmed largely at Culver Military Academy Indiana featuring Tom Brown H B Warner Slim Summerville Andy Devine and others. Unashamed a courtroom drama opens Thursday with a murder mystery twist and Aren't We All a comedy with Gertrude Lawrence on the same program.
City leaders approved the mayor’s appointments of constables and an array of appropriations totaling hundreds of thousands for welfare, health, debt interest, pensions, and capital projects. Councillor Foley opposed pension funds but withdrew after new information. A lease for Fourth Street library space was set and votes addressed street department pensioning and taxes.
Parents and friends visited Sunshine Camp on August 14 as children staged a full day from rising whistle to taps. The spontaneous performance showed daily routines, even sun treatment, with 75 guests enjoying refreshments on the lawn and observing the campers' progress.
Twenty five years ago Miss Kitty Gannon visits Southbridge while Tom Gannon remains a Cambridge ice cream figure. Cambridge Lodge entertains 49 Winthrop Lodge delegates with Chas McCue in chair. McArthur elected president of the Carpenter’s District Council. Fr Toomey reassigned to St Raphael’s during Fr Merritt’s absence. George W. Long seeks senatorial nomination in Republican ranks. Wm McAnual returns from Brant Rock. Frank Evans heads to Monmouth. Hagar vacationing at Fayeton cottage. Cotter runs for Alderman. O Neil among Democratic candidates. Thames praised as sewer chief. Walter L McMenimen marries Grace Webb. Walter now a Chicago public official. Mrs Coveney gravely ill in East Cambridge. St Anthony’s Cohasset and Nativity Scituate field days led by Rev Riley.
A column recalls Cambridge figures and events ten years prior. Mentions Clarence W. Blackall’s schoolhouse post and housing roots, Arthur Burns at Boothbay Harbor social rounds, Jes. F. Kelley’s carpentry death, James J. Casey’s Onset trip, and local political contests in East Cambridge and the second district. Also notes Mayor Quinn’s push for cheaper car fare and Parish/club notices with passing references to Ireland and Ely for Governor.
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