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Cambridge Echoes of Local Politics in Vivid Narration
The item catalogues Cambridge figures and events from 1941 including John T. Shea and Geo. P. O’Brien’s speed rush, food officer Johnson’s court fine for stale eggs, Mayor Rockwood at Fenway, ex Mayor Barry as Senate candidate, and local politics with James, Bean, Counihan, and others. It blends civic notes, rescues, and political rumors with colorful commentary on personalities and eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Meyers
Arthur Browne
Charlie Carruth
Harry Joel
Julius
Mortal Coil
J. Edw. Barry
Senate
Dave
Bean
Rep
James
Belmont
Chronicle Jim
Judge Counihan
Wm. H. Reardon, Jr
Erie St
Bradford Club
East Winthrop
Billy
Hornblower & Weeks
Dan” Toomey
Dan Madden
Cambridge Street
Roughan’s Point
Beachmont
John Toomey
Dearo
Dan