Changes in Cambridge politics after Richard M Russell’s mayoralty
A retrospective on nearly a year of Cambridge politics under Mayor Richard M Russell. The piece hints at shifting alliances, a break with Councillor Frank Coady, and rumored links between city officials, noting changes in support for Supt McMenimen and Treasurer Lehan with implications for foreman Bill Callahan.
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Richard M. Russell
Cambridge
Frank Coady
Ned Barry
Near East
Mr. Candy
City Hall
McMenimen
Lehan
Bill Callahan
Foreman Bill
Gibton
Cry
Richard
Milton
Hes
Knep
Casey
James
Terry
Central Square
Hamlet
Wood
C. Goldsmith
Russell
Othello
Facey
O'Neil
Julius Caesar
Montgomery
D. Webster
Burke
Wrestling at the Garden Adds New Judges and Return Card
Ray Fabiani plans another Boston Garden wrestling show on Friday night January 2 with two judges and a referee to decide each bout. Notables include Jim McMillen Casey Berger Paul Harper Billy Bartuzh Gino Garibaldi and Pat O Shocker. Fabiani aims to secure Jim Londos and attracts Cambridge fans to the opening show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Fabiani
Boston Garden
Jim McMillen
Illinois
Jim Londos
Cambridge
Resolutions Spur Remarks From City Leaders
A New Year feature lists council members and officials pledging to support leaders, avoid conflict, or curb actions. Notable quotes include Mayor Russell reappointing City Treasurer Harry Lehan and press cordiality pledges from Stokes. The page mixes literary quips with local governance vows and a continuation notice.
Peace on Earth Spirit at City Council Meeting
Citizens largely missed the meeting as Christmas shopping and bad walking conditions kept attendees home. The council adjourned after 42 minutes and approved transferring $20 000 from land sale proceeds to street construction. A message from the North Cambridge Board of Trade praised parking in safety island zones. The Metropolitan Ice Co petition to rezone behind Cottage Park Ave was left to withdraw after opposition. An Oxford Street throughway ordinance was adopted.
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Delaney
North Cambridge Board of Trade
Metropolitan Ice Co
Cottage Park Ave
Street Lighting Order Passes Unanimously
The council approved a loan order of 25000 dollars for the new Rindge School project and a street lighting improvement at Brattle Mason and Ash Streets by unanimous vote. Councillor El officials assign extra amendments to pass.
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Rindge
Pres. Stokes
Imip
Brattle, Mason and
Ash Sts
Suey
Gossip from City Hall Highlights and Local Notes
Mayor Russell would have been proud of the council but a single act proves insufficient. Atty. Connors will plead before the State Board of Public Works. McCue letter remains unanswered by Delaney. Harley and Monahan look back fondly as they head to the State House. Jim Finnegan reports the Public Welfare Board aids 800 families in tough times. The Stokes family welcomes a baby girl, their fourth child.
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Jesse
Cambridge
William Connors
State Board of Public Works
Charles F. Harley
Joseph Monahan
State House
Mr. Auburn
Sec’y
Public Welfare Board
Jim Finnegan
James
Stork
Pres
Joseph Stokes
Rindge School feud spills into council chamber
A public clash over price for a new Rindge School pits Mayor against Councillor Delaney and the Rindge Alumni Association. McCue publishes a contentious letter and a sharp rebuttal, fueling a war of words with caustic exchanges and disputed quotes as the dispute continues.
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Delaney
Francis Joseph McCue
McCue
Rindge
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Cambridge Savings Bank
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East Cambridge Savings Bank
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Fl Shermans
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Hough Trevor
Tom Sawyer
Jackie Coogan
Mital Green
Junior Durkin
the Cat Creeps
Helen Twelvetrees
Colonial Ae Real Fruit
Univ
Porter
Harry Lehan
Leahy
O. Goldsmith
Wyeth
Shea
A. Lincoln
D. J. Murphy
D. Leahy
O’connor
Shakespeare
Sid" Murphy
Carmay
Macbeth
Coady
King Lear
Councillor O'Connor
Chas. F. Hurley Real Estate Insurance Mortgages
Cambridge Savinge Bank
University
Sentinel
Sennett
Public Welfare Office
Overseers of
Central Square City
McCue the
Militant
Hubbard
Dunster Street
Safe Deposit
At the
St. Patrick
Patrick J. Delaney
George White
Paul Hillery
Charles F. J. McCue
J. Frank Facey CO
Prospect Street
Tel. Uni
Menton, Keohan
Nally
Attorneys-At-Law
Massachusetts
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