Purchasing Agent Hillis and the Cambridge School Budget
A historical critique of City Purchasing Agent Hillis and a 1925 act that allowed mayoral veto over school committee budgets. The piece traces shifts in control from Beale era independence to executive oversight, noting how retroactive legislation centralized city spending decisions and subject public schools to mayoral influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. D. Hillis
Cambridge
Boston
Lynn
Jos, H. Beale
D. Hillis
Law City
Dever accuses MA Republicans of intimidation plan
Massachusetts Attorney General Paul A. Dever charges Republican leaders with a deliberate program of intimidation targeting thousands of private‑sector employees statewide. A letter, mailed by W. J. McDonald for the Republican Finance Committee, asks firms to provide names and addresses of staff able to donate fifty dollars or more to the campaign. Dever asks what happens if employees refuse and whether jobs or other retaliation are at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Dever
Massachusetts
W. J. McDonald
Boston
Republican Finance
Dever
Cambridge Borrowings at Record Low Interest
City Treasurer Andrew F. Carroll sold 400000 City of Cambridge Street Loan Bonds dated August 1 1940 payable 80000 annually August 1 1941 to August 1 1945 to National Shawmut Bank of Boston at 100 005 with an interest rate of seven eights of one percent This is the second lowest rate on bonds issued by Treasurer Carroll in the citys history The lowest rate was three quarters of one percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew F. Carroll
City of Cambridge Street
National Shawmut Bank of Boston
Carroll
City Hall Mystery Man Baffles Officials at Beach Theatres
Ann Corio visits Mayor Lyons amid a swirl of local gossip and theatre chatter. The Brattle Summer Theatre stars Ann Corio in The Barker as fans watch City Hall intrigue unfold with a mystery man, staff absences, and plans for a seaside break.
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Ann Corio
Lyons
Hizzoner
Barker
Brattle
Hugh Keenan
Hampton Beach
License Rd
Tom Harney
Tom's River
Central Sq
Alan E. Switzer
Hotel Mer
Falmouth
Ben Burnhill
Ann Foley
Water Dept
City Hall
Willkie
G. Frank Hooker
Atlantic City
Danny Owens
Bidz
Billy Murphy
White Horse Beach
Plymouth Way
Continental Hotel Workers The Continental Crew shines
The Continental Crew led by Chauncey Depew Steele earns praise in hotel circles. Key staff include resident manager, head office clerks Charles Harris Geo Hanlon Edward Holden tel operators Helen OConnor Helen Mulrey garage team Dan McNamara Maurice Kiley attendants Eddie Glenzel Geo Perry and a Piccadilly Room waiter squad led by Wally Beevers Elsa Chase and Steve Carney. Directors Charlie Kimball and Pat Tague oversee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Depew
Democrats Register Doors Open for Mike Neville Headquarters
Rep. Mike Neville announces Democratic registration headquarters at 235 Hampshire Street near Inman Street. The message urges voting registration as an important year to vote and includes a telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Neville
Hampshire St
Inman St
Nationwide Alien Registration Urged Under 1940 Act
All aliens aged 14 and older must register from August 27 to December 26, 1940. Children under 14 register by guardians. Registration includes fingerprinting and carries a 1000 dollar fine and up to six months imprisonment for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Reagan Named New Clerk of Committees at Special Meeting
At a Wednesday night session the motion to defer filling the Clerk of Committee vacancy failed ten to three. Mayor’s appointee Bernard Reagan was approved unanimously and $25 000 from the reserve fund was allocated to City Hospital needs. Councilor Sullivan asked the License Ed. to inspect 4 Francis Ave restaurant conditions. Cambridge members of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America attend the 28th annual Pittsfield convention. Alfredo Vigilante headed credential committee with Mrs Jennie De Vito and Paul D Agostino leading the Seats Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grane
Bernard Reagan
Francis Ave
Sullivan
Cambridge
Order of the Sons of Italy
America
Pittsfield
Alfredo Vigilante
Jennie de Vito
Paul D'Agostino
A Russell for Congress Statement Cited as Defense Warning
A candidate for Congress argues that Hitler and Nazi threat loom near and that only Britain’s forces prevent invasion. The speaker contends others deem the warning fantastic and hysterical, noting continuation on another page.
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Hillis
Jos. H. Beale
Harvard Law School
John
Mary
John J. McGillicuddy
Sentinel
Harney O'Loughlin
Jim Sheridan
Mystery Man
City Treas
Dim Shea
Cashier
Elizabeth
Betty) Mulally
Gutheim
Cape
Eddie Shannon
Fayette St
Marjory McNulty
Purchasing Dept
Savannah
Helen Toomey
Dept
and Messina
Essex St.repoi
M. Corkery
John Donahue
Discreet
Indhy
Central Sq. Theatre
Haven Parker
Beacon Hill
Chas. F. Burley
Commonwealth Avenue
Continental Hotel Workers
Continental Crew
Democrats! Register
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Reagan
the Sentinel
J. Henry Quinn
Mass
Ave
Harvard Square
Home Owners Loan Corp
Anhattan
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
San Marino
Muscatel
Calif. Wines
Guinness Stout
Manhattan
Mass. Ave
Harry Katz CO
Brookline ST. Eli
A Russell
Hitler
Jim Flynn
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