Idea for Cambridge business groups to shape city government
A letter argues non resident taxpayers and local business groups dominate Cambridge politics. It proposes a business advisory committee of trade leaders to influence City Hall and press for a reduced tax rate, with a city manager open to credible proposals and taxation reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axis
Cambridge
Harry Chapman
M. E. Confectionery
Chamber of Commerce
Ch. Stoughton Hell
Taxpayers’ Ass'n
Frank Knapp
Leavitt & Price
Harvard Sq
Arthur MacKenzie
MacKenzie Motors
Central Sq
John D. Lynth
North Camb
The New Council Hails From Cambridge Says City Manager Will Be Local
The new Cambridge city council seeks a local city manager with no outlander sentiment. Nine councillors eye the mayoralty and a $1,000 extra stipend, with a $4,000 ceiling watched as a test of sacrifice versus self interest. A $2,000 gallery vote could show public moderation and character under temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Morton
Pelf
Garvin Essay Revives East Cambridge Memories of Charley Garvin
The printed Garvin essay stirs old East Cambridge recollections of Charley Garvin a popular youth from Institute Hall days. He is remembered for warm urbanity easy charm and apt expression nurtured there noting his bulk wit personality and lasting character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. P. Garvin
National Stationers
Washington, D. C
East Cambridge
Institute Hall
Charley Garvin
John
P. J. McElroy
Adam
Eden
Garvin
Cambridge
Charley
Sir John Falstaff
Sir John
Quiet public courage and the politics of favors in Cambridge
The piece reflects on moral courage in public life citing Lincoln and local figures. Councillor Parker stands alone opposing a 200 raise for firemen, urging careful study of city salaries. Rep Jerry Sullivan’s impeachment vote is noted as rare bravery amid Cambridge politics and favoritism, with hope resting on a new City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Congress
District of Columbia
Parker
Council
Jerry” Sullivan
North Cambridge
Councillor Coakley
Boston
Cambridge
City Hall
Ex Mayor Rexell Seeks Official City Hall Visit
The former mayor Rexell aims to visit City Hall in an official capacity despite anticipated lack of warm welcomes. Commr. J Prenk Pavey recalls the lively era of colorful campaigns in which Rexell played a strategic role. Officer Jerry McCarthy enjoys reading law books and is noted for prosecuting before courts and boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexell
Fiettien
J. Prenk Pavey
Jerry “McCarthy
Atkinson Ordered To Italy In War Service
Col Atkinson a longtime Cambridge civic figure and former Army officer, with roles in shoe manufacturing and import trade, is noted for his wartime service and wide international experience. He has led multiple firms in Boston and Cambridge and is listed as president of Atkinson Shoe Corp and John Bradshaw Co plus Newton Import Co. He resides at 70 Fresh Pond Parkway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Import Company
Canada
Europe
South America
Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Gestapo
Col. Atkinson
Cambridge Post American Legion
Clover Club of
Boston
Boston College Club of
Cambridge
Cambridge Council
K. of G
Charitable Irish Society of Boston
Army & Navy Club
National Guard Association
Catholic Alumni Sodality of
Hatherly Country Club
Royal Canadian Yacht Club of
Toronto
University Club
Fresh Pond Parkway
Homeownership urged for civil service workers
Civil Service Employees urged to secure future income and own a home. Prospective buyers invited to visit for particulars and view the houses on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Multiple Connors and others listed as area children
The column lists numerous local children and families with ages and home addresses, including the Connors family at 98 Lexington Ave and the Edmonds family at 5 Berkeley Place, plus other youngsters from Bradford, Clark, Tobey, Mullen, Stratton, Rhinelander, Caires, Lowes, and related relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah May Edmonds
Nell Edmonds
Peter Edmonds
Walter D. Edmonds
Berkeley Place
Mary Ellen Connors
John Gerard Connors
Robert Henry Connors
James Joseph Connors
Jrr
Lexington Ave
Sentinel
Harry Mahoney
Patsy Bradford
Ann
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The
Cambridge Sentinel
Massachusetts Avenue
Sentinel Publishing Company
Mast
H. J. Mahoney
Cambridge, Mass
Harding U. Greene
John €. Haverty
Henry Haverty
Mgr
Mass. Ave
Hilbert
Sabin
Johnson Sabin
Gerrys Landing Road
Jill Manning Edmonds
John K. Edmonds
Holden Green
Arthur Compton
Earl Taylor Compton
Charles
James J. Greenough
Craigie
Priscilla Frances Mullen
Sheila Dwyer Mullen
Edward J. Mullen
Huron Ave
Ambassador Cambridge
Mancy Stratton
Samuel
Stratton
Brattle St
Buckingham School
Helen Rhinelander
Vicky” Rhinelander
Philip L Rhinelander
Dee. Ind
Philip H. Rhinelander
Scott St
Marthe Caires
James I. Caires
Bushmiller
Blue and Gold Club
Fine Entertainment
Daniel J. Mantey, Mgr
Mass
Ave
Hersum & CO
Puritan Cake CO
Shea Bros
James. Shea
Broadway
Henry F. Farrow
McBride's Cafe
Col. Brattice and
Boylston Streets
Jim
MT. Auburn ST
OUR
Rathskeller
MR. Cronin
Eli
Pete Klein
Lakeview Garage
Servica
Lakeview Ave
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