Ralph Stratton a Steady Cambridge Reporter and Public Servant
The obituary recalls Ralph Stratton as a tenacious yet polite reporter who blended journalism with public service in Cambridge and at Beacon Hill. He valued truth, followed a strict news code, and maintained dignity in City Hall, drawing favorable comparisons to John Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Ralph Stratton
Blatency
Cambridge City Hall
Beacon Hill
John Merrill
John
Ralph
Beano Nuisance in Cambridge Addressed by Lyons Example
The piece recalls Mayor Lyons’s 街 crackdown on beano in Cambridge by halting permits except for church charity games, ending the practice. It suggests Boston officials emulate the action to curb liquor resorts, noting Catholic ban on beans and Protestant lack of sanction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobin
Boston
Timilty
Charles
Lyons
Cambridge
Harvard Square merchants seek study of nickel meter plan
The Harvard Square Businessmen's Association asks the City Council to send the nickel parking meter project back to the ordinance committee for further study. The group had supported experimental use, while critics question constitutional use of a state highway for city revenue. Free parking supposedly attracts buyers, and consistent enforcement could render charges unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Sq
Ass'n
Committee On
Schiamsauecaien
Central Square Silence Breaker Draws Nuisance Protests
Cambridge city residents urge enforcement of a nuisance ordinance in Central Square where a loud speaker advertises a store every day. Critics say police and mayoral policy neglect the issue, warning the area could become chaotic and a bad precedent for other districts. Local business groups are urged to act and curb the noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Central Sq
Lyons
Milton
Mayor and Mrs Lyons Take Restful Pacific Vacation
After five weeks of budget conferences the mayor and Mrs Lyons seek relief from the city duties. They are resting along the Pacific slope, a calm retreat from demanding public life. Critics who seize on the vacation mistake the move for weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Pacific Slope
Cambridge Mourns James Russell Lowell Tribute Stamps
Postmaster Tague will present the first batch of three cent stamps dedicated to James Russell Lowell at the Brattle Square Post Office on February 20. The Cambridge-born poet critic professor and diplomat helped make his city renowned for culture and intellect with world wide fame.
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Tague
Cambridge
James Russell Lowell
Brattle Sq
Emerson
Lowell
City Council Deliberates WPA Issues and Stratton Death Note
Council discusses WPA cooperation and local conditions, approves $0 to Reserve Fund for WPA purposes, and assigns five councillors to draft resolutions on the death of Ralph R. Stratton. Debates blame for layoff of workers and mayoral conduct. report accepted and committee kept indefinitely.
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Pill
Sullivan
Crane
McNamara
Donovan
Toomey
U. S
Roche
Delaney
Champion Gas Mask Wearer Honored in Soviet Forces
Private Ivan Soloshenko of the Far Eastern Red Army earned top honors for wearing his gas mask 2,520 hours with only brief breaks for meals. The feat highlights endurance discipline and wartime readiness celebrated by Soviet authorities.
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Soviet Russia
Ivan Soloshenko
Far Eastern
Red Army
License Board Deliberations On Hampshire Street Proposals
The board heard fears of increased fire risk and rising insurance rates as Shamrock Case seeks relocation to 192 194 Hampshire St. while neighbors urge caution over liquor sale plans. A court inquiry involved Arthur Panos cafe allegations and two assaults, with police testimony and a continued complaint on legal sale hours.
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Hampshire St
Inman St
Ellen Sullivan
Amory
Margaret McGroaty
Allston
Mary T. Herlihy
Frank P. O'Brien
John T. Bergin
Amory Street
Seret
John J. O'Brien
James D. Fitzgerald
Arthur
Prospect
Prospect Street
Wm. Curtin
Atty. Chas. A. Goldstein
Arthur Panos
Fitzgerald
Sergt. O’brien
Sergt
Panos
Roy Gay
Dorchester
Emil Gay
West Roxbury
Stephen Meade
Prospect St
Clarence Thomas
Inman Street
Thos. Humphries
Lee Street
Lieut. Curtin
Library trustees seek Bible sale to fund Abelius Fund
English societies are asked for a clear estimate of Bible rarity as library trustees plan to sell the Bible to fund the Abelius Fund. The East Cambridge branch’s rising circulation prompts a policy to elevate library housing to school status. Committees named include Library chair Mrs. Julia Boyle and members Alma Boudreau Eleanor Daly Dr Costello and H J Mahoney.
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Abelius Fund
East Cambridge
Julia Boyle
Alma Boudreau
1940 Holidays Calendar Sparks Whimsical List
A playful calendar entry lists 1940 holidays with dates and day-of-week notes. It mentions Washington's Birthday on February 22 and Patriot's Day on April 19, Decoration Day on May 30, Bunker Hill Day on June 17, and several uncertain entries. It also cites Columbus Day October 12 Armistice Day November 11 Thanksgiving around November 7 or 28 and Christmas December 25 with Palm Sunday March 17 and Easter March 24.
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Washington
Bunker Hill
Thoreday
Central Square progress meeting urges better parking
Quincy expert cites district taxes and Cambridge Central Square needs as pivotal to progress. Pres. MacKenzie invites the public after supper at 6 30 to hear matters vital to the district and encourage intelligent citizen engagement.
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Pres
MacKenzie
Central Sq
Cambridge
Cambridge Kiwanians Gain Insight at Luncheon
Oscar Ely ballistician of the Boston police attends a Cambridge Kiwanis luncheon at the Commander to listen and share, described as welcome and edifying. The buoyant mood reflects polite attendees and a serene conscience.
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Cambridge
Watch Crystal Strength Estimates Crack Under 30 Pounds
An ordinary watch crystal is estimated to crack under a 30 pound weight. This figure reflects the strength threshold for typical watch domed glass in common wear.
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Sentinel Publishing Company
Mass
Congress
BH. J. Mahoney
Cambridge, Mass
Ralph R. Stratton
Aes
Gelotte
Widener Lib
Harvard 50
Came
Boston Herald
Russell Cazmay
Harvard Sq. Businessmen's Ass
Atty. Goldstein
Quinn
Lieut
Curtin
New Deal
Home of American Food
Boylston ST
Libby’s. Market
Eli
John C. Haverty
Mgr
J Ave
Library Trustees
SFA
Are Boe
aSe Ie
England
Belmont Springs
Tel
Winter ST
Belmont
Cait
C.s.harrison Optometrist
Temple ST. Cambridge
Suffolk
Pillsbury’s
Clapp
Plymouth Rock
Burnett’s
Brillo
Pols
Quincy
M. Sullivan
Stalin
Michael
Beck Hall
George E. Squires
Jim
MT. Auburn ST
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Rathskeller
MR. Cronin
George Baddian
DR. Cox
Avenue
Central Square
Yous
KIRK
Galgay
the Florist
Mass. Ave. Trowbridge
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