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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
8
The Arlington merchants and town government plan a joint campaign to curb dishonest trading by minority offenders. Agents are checking suspicious shops to expose those gypping customers and to publish a blacklist of untrustworthy merchants for public awareness. Cambridge reportedly harbors similar crooks needing decisive action.
The Water Board says no water shortage is imminent. Current supply covers over two months with 150 days of potential continuation. An expert from New York studies the issue while Fresh Pond is tested by artesian methods. State law may be needed for permanent metro-supply entry. Citizens should conserve water.
The notice urges Cambridge residents to shop local this Christmas with Central square Harvard square North Cambridge Cambridge street and Inman square merchants leading by example. It emphasizes merchants bearing holiday costs to keep goods reasonable and invites shoppers to support local shops before traveling elsewhere.
The community honors Rev. P H Callanan LL D pastor of St. Peter s Church on his jubilee praising his unquenchable spirit and modern methods. His long service links to Father O Brien of East Cambridge and his parishioners value his trenchant qualities and conscientious approach.
Dr George White, president of Rindge Alumni, disputes Councillor Delancey misquotation and urges rapid replacement of inadequate Rindge School facilities for 1,200 students. The piece also covers Postal Improvement Commission discussions on Central Square vs Grace Street sites and realtors pressing for options.
Government seeks least costly site for a Cambridge post office amid national purse strings. Grace option deemed cheapest meeting area and frontage needs as locals prefer central Central square for proximity to population and manufacturing districts.
The committee approved Rule 4 on janitors handling valves and discussed appointments at Fletcher and Thorndike schools. They voted $2000 for a possible out-of-state technical schools study trip, explored band equipment costs, and backed the Wyman open-air school as the next building project.
Public meeting at Sanders Theatre attracts hundreds as Cambridge marks 275 years since founding. Highlights include council leadership shifts and local figures like George A. Giles, John Coveney's illness, and Ward 2 candidacy hints. Veiled notes on vaudeville plans and council recounts pepper a bustling town chronicle.
President Stokes led a council session while ill as the Buildings and Grounds Committee demands janitors in schools during sessions. Councillor Shea urged traffic officers at Mass Ave Dover streets during peak hours. Russ Wood finished a salary roll check with two corrections, approving the current treasurer roster as is.
City officials read messages urging approval of forming the Cambridge Industrial Trust to manage unemployment funds. Fire Chief Casey seeks pension for Fireman Thomas J. Lane. Street-light orders and a $250,000 loan for Rindge prompt suspensions and heated debate. vote details follow.
A long council session contends with a Boston Globe Rindge alumni statement about a new school loan order. Delaney and Leahy clash over reporters credibility while Stokes denies knowledge of the note. Vetoes on contractor matters and snow removal are debated. parking island ordinance passes. Adjournment is near 11 PM.
Weather reports issued by the meteorological office of the British air ministry rely on data from nearly 600 air stations across Europe and western Russia.
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