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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1940
Page
8
A profile of Elmer H Bright detailing his imposing presence, exact methods, and business acumen in Cambridge. The piece praises his intellect and public service, notes his Napoleonic ego, and suggests he could have been a mayor but preferred building his own enterprises.
East Cambridge residents recall Frank Mallahan brother of Police Lieut Charles Mallahan a former Ward 2 common councilman and longtime stage comedian. He died at 51 while active in Hollywood leaving a memory of wit and public spirit connected to Moylan relatives.
Commr Jeremiah Coughlan defies colleagues as an open meeting exposes petty personalities and a push to abolish the unpaid board. The dispute over park and playground needs overshadows serious public business as voices clash and a pending City Council ordinance looms.
A Cambridge letter criticizes Harvard Square nickel parking and praises Lieut Mailehan for enforcing current laws. The writer cites a local businessman seeking all day spots and faults lenient policing. The piece promises further notes on Mallahan’s reforms next week.
Cambridge notes a banquet honoring Charley Apted as he leaves his post as official custodian of student decorum at Harvard. The longtime City Hall leader and Harvard ward representative is praised for his lively, outspoken style and steady service, with well wishes for his future pension.
Park Board meeting of the previous night wrestled with appointing a professional at the Fresh Pond Golf course. Councillor Sullivan urged Thomas E. Donnelly for the post, but the matter went to executive session as the board weighed citizen status and qualifications amid civil service concerns. A series of motions followed on a park clerk, a tree climber, and a clubhouse manager, with no decisive action.
An article notes figures showing total project cost at 2,165,741 with the Fed Govt paying 1,297,785 for labor and 144,150 for materials and other costs, while Cambridge contributes 623,806 and Belmont 30,000. It claims the U S has paid six percent of the sum.
A local council meeting aired figures showing the city contributing 25 percent to date for sewer projects and urged immediate action. A proposed emergency preamble and even a presidential term extension were discussed, with Finn and Hogan absent and the matter referred to Finance.
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