Cambridge Civic Faith and Leadership Amid Fiscal Strain
The piece lauds Mayor Russell for prudent, cost-conscious city governance in Cambridge during hard economic times. It contrasts strong civic virtue with risky politics and warns against careless management that could endanger public credit. It invokes Lincoln and references U.S. municipal challenges.
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United States
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Cambridge
Russell
Safety push targets picnic use of trucks
The Governor's Committee on Street and Highway Safety warns truck owners to curb lending trucks for picnics and outings. A survey shows 264 firms admit no supervision over trucks and some trucks overloaded for outings. Efforts to prevent hazards are being shared with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles as checks continue on about 10,000 cars.
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Governor's Committee
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
City Hall annex urged to ease cramped offices
The column urges action to add a City Hall annex in Cambridge to house multiple departments. It cites Boston's annex as a model, notes crowded Election Commission quarters and assessor staff, and calls for remodeling led by Supt. of Public Buildings Terry.
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Cambridge
Boston
Johnnie Fitz
E. T. P. Graham
East Cambridge
Election Commission
Public Welfare
City Hall
Terry
Esther Dolan Dance Studio Reopens September First
Esther Dolan's Cambridge studio undergoes complete renovation to become a premier show space. The updated room features a landscape and marine mural, with Miss Dolan praised for personal student attention. The Fall season starts next Tuesday at 552 Mass Avenue, Lincoln store building, room 9.
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Mass. Avenue
Lincoln Store
the Sentinel
Esther
Cambridge Tax Rate Controversy Hits Mayor Russell
A Cambridge letter to the editor blames Mayor Russell for high 1931 taxes and a proposed January 1932 budget change. The author argues the $1,500,000 cost for permanent improvements should be spread over years and criticizes the so called Tercentenary and Trick Tax rates as mismanagement.
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Cambridge
Richard M. Russell
Quinn
Russell
Munro
Harvard University
General Court
City Hall
Etcc
Alfred E. Smith
Ely
Bacon
Senate
Con
Rugis
Fall River Line
Campaigning in 1929 Inspires Councillor-at-Large Note
A political missive quotes Richard M. Russell during the 1929 campaign and is signed by Joseph M. Stokes as Councillor-at-Large. The item reflects local political outreach and endorsements from that era.
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Richard M. Russell
Joseph M. Stokes
Community Recreation Pageant Dazzles Russell Field Crowd
Thousands of spectators attend the annual playground pageant The Community's Recompense presented by children from 19 recreation spots. Frank Mullin and John Fitzmaurice lead roles with scenes of dances games and sports 2 000 children participate. Supt Mahoney praises teachers and participants as summer programs close.
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Russell Field
Frank Mullin
John Fitzmaurice
Jeremiah Sullivan
Gertrude Mahoney
Mary Barrow
Agnes Walsh
Dorothy O'Neil
Jere Sullivan
Margaret Deastley
Edna L. McNamare
Richard M. Russell
Ralph Robart
Cambridge Mayoral and Legislative Hints From Two Decades Past
Historical notes recount East Cambridge backing John W Coveney for mayor and Walter C Wardwell as a strong ex mayor. Ex mayor John H H McNamee is discussed for governor opposing John B Moran. Alderman Michael H Flynn partners with Frank Fahy in real estate and insurance. Nearby officials plan central police station reform as city heads toward the 21st century.
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John W. Coveney
Walter C. Wardwell
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John H. H. McNamee
John B. Moran
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Maine
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Longfellow
Cambridge
Lincoln
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