City budget talks hinted at during midweek meetings
City officials held and discussed possible budget hearings with the City Manager and City Treasurer. Police Chief Leshy was in conference with the new Treasurer, and Stoughton Bell and Paul Frank of the Taxpayers' Association talked with the city manager. Mayor Corcoran awarded ARP certificates to Rindge School graduates Thursday.
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School Bd Debates Several Problems
The School Board met for two hours Monday night with Mayor Corcoran leading. The Teachers' Club seeks a $20 raise for teachers and staff, a budget decision sent to city managers. Atkinson orders removal of the school supply room from City Hall basement. Daly rules that staff not legally created between Jan 5 and Feb 2 cannot be paid, excluding the high school headmaster.
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Atkinson
Daly
New Chef at Oxford Grille
The Oxford Grille at 36 Church St appoints Wm. J. Kolkert as menu executive while Morris Green, 14 years head of the restaurant, remains manager. Kolkert, a Dutch international chef, brings European and New York experience to the kitchen.
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Councillor M-Plans and City Pay Raise Debate
City council discussion on sweeping pay raises includes Police and Fire departments. Mayor Corcoran proposes combining departments for increases while noting a $55 000 back pay burden on employees. Councillor Sullivan backs the Police raise. Sennott urges delaying broader action on all departments.
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Inflation and mortgage security favor buying a home now
The piece argues inflation erodes cash value and fixes mortgage costs, making monthly payments predictable. It asserts fifteen year financing lets owners clear the mortgage and gain security, while tenants face rising rents, concluding that now is the best time to purchase a home at a fair price.
Old St John’s Church Celebrates Cambridge Catholic Growth
Century celebration planned in May at Old St John’s Church East Cambridge marking a hundred years of Catholic community. Attendees include Daniel F. O’Brien and families from Greater Boston. Continued details on Page 8.
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Playing Politics in World Crisis Budget Clash in City Hall
The article discusses Plan E and the battle over the 1942 city budget. City Manager Atkinson firmly controls employee pay raises, cutting all departments to the status quo while opposing broad increases. The council may suggest raises, but Atkinson holds the final say, with potential firing only after a hearing under Plan E.
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McNamara
Old
MacKenzie Named City Treasurer After Weeks of Rumor
City official MacKenzie has been selected as City Treasurer settling weeks of speculation about the tax collector post. The appointment ends a period of rumor and will guide city finances and budget oversight.
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