19 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1936
Page
1
A letter questions why only the investigating committee can use city paid attorneys to grill high officials. The author argues for equal access to counsel for Fire Chief, Supt. of Streets, City Engineer, Police Chief, City Auditor, and the License Board Chairman, noting the Chairman is an attorney. The piece suggests broader use of legal staff for city inquiries.
More than 600 people from the 9th district gathered at the Continental Hotel Monday night to toast retiring Congressman Richard Russell. Speakers praised him as a potential successor to Cong elect Luce in two years, signaling continued public support despite defeat.
Community notes from The Sentinel's Gossiper discuss Mike Sullivan's push for a single annual drive for all benevolent groups, a pending order to extend the library land deed, and local politics around Cambridge leaders and events. Christmas charity at Longfellow School and political chatter follow.
The Lyceum, a Cambridge and Greater Boston club, enters its fifth year with open debates on politics and law. Planned opponents include Boston College Holy Cross and the University of Maine St Johns Cambridge and Blessed Sacrament Debating Team. Members include M Leo Looney Jr Charles H McCue John H Morris with Joseph A Callahan as president and David J Fitzmaurice as secretary.
The article recalls a Cambridge native who became Massachusetts governor, noting his youthful vigor and public service. It contrasts his tenure with predecessors, highlights political strategies, and predicts a conciliatory, reform-minded Hurley administration backed by a hopeful public. The piece also marks personal loss during Christmas.
Funeral services for George J. Johnstone, longtime Billings Stover druggist in Harvard Square, held at Mt. Auburn Chapel. Mrs Luce A Healey wife of late Police Lt Healey, remembered with Solemn Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Cambridge Police Mutual Aid Ass'n election slate includes Patrolman Raymond Gormley unopposed for president with others running for vice president and treasurer.
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