City Council Backs Streets Chief Over Snow Removal
Councils praise Supt. of Streets Mahoney for efficient snow removal after a severe storm. Debate erupts over costs and speed of clearing, with critics calling for earlier truck deployment and better equipment. Some say conditions in Ward 6 remain deplorable and warn of flood danger. others urge cost checks and staffing reviews.
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Streets Mahoney
Winslow
Strets
Pill
Central Sq. Bus
Joe “Snow” Banks
Dept
Roche
Giacak
Hagh
Bankes
Meszrs
Snow clearance debate and budget items in city council
Councillor Donovan supported keeping workers at work for snow clearance while praising practical action. Councillor Roche urged printing 500 extra budget copies and proposed zoning law funding. The mayor requested 6000 for zoning investigations, and a civil service exam date was changed to March 16 with coed eligibility.
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Donovan
Roche
Supt. Mahoney
Pres. Sennett
Youth Commission
Tony Sarg Lecture Sunday at Hotel Somerset
The Mary Francesce Rooney School Ass'n sponsors a Sunday afternoon lecture by Tony Sarg the Master Puppeteer at Hotel Somerset. The event features Sarg widely known for world famous drawings and designs across textiles pottery rugs furniture and other articles. Mrs George F Olesen serves as president and Miss Barbara Viano chairs a large local committee including Dorothy O Connell Josephine Murphy Agnes Lyons and Mrs John Finn.
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Hotel Somerset
Mary Francesce Rooney
Ass'n
Tony Sarg
George F. Olesen
City
Pres
Barbara Viano
Salvation Army Concert Features Beacon Hill Bell Ringers
Cambridge residents will enjoy a Salvation Army concert at the Cambridge Citadel next Thursday February 29. The Beacon Hill Bell Ringers, a storied Boston musical group, will perform with a pre program talk by Mrs. Arthur Shureliff. Participants include Mrs. Mildred Stroom Irving Daniels Roger Walker and Leland Arnold.
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Cambridge
Beacon Hill
Cambridge Citadel
Boston
Arthur Shureliff
Mildred Stroom
Irving Daniels
Roger Walker
Leland Arnold
City Hall Mystery Man Revealed in Local Group
A prominent local figure part of a leading organization is identified in context of civic affairs. The piece notes his influence and hints at ongoing involvement with city hall related activities and community leadership.
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City Hall
Auctioneer Not Required to Take Highest Bid
Courts hold an auctioneer may reject the top bid. In a Minnesota sale a house went to the first bidder at 675 after a second bidder offered 680. The auctioneer refused to consider the small rise and the second bidder lost suit, since no contract exists until the offer is accepted.
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Collier's
Minnesota
First Typewritten Man and Twain's 1875 Tom Sawyer
A concise note recalls the first typewritten man connected to Mark Twain's 1875 novel Tom Sawyer. It highlights early printing history and the 19th century emergence of typewriting in literary production.
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Tom Sawyer
Twain
Local notes stir in Cambridge politics and city plans
Police lieutenant Bateman enjoys a ten mile daily hike while street department plans avoid state aid for snow. City Hall figures like “the day and night cop” Tom Harney attract questions from Councillor Parker. Ward 12 travels to Miami for winter. Cham ber of Commerce previews Healey talks. Central Square plans a city library next year amid school ties and political rumors involving Blanchard Harvard and Sullivan. Mayor Lyons eyes tropical-inspired beautification for Cambridge.
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Bateman
Tom Harney
Parker
Central Sq
Blanchard
Arthur
Beck Hall
Cong. Healey
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Cambridge
Miami
Fls
Pres. A. MacKenzie
John Harvards
Mike Sullivan
Weekly News Analysis by Joseph LaBine Endorsed
A note promotes weekly war analysis by Joseph W. LaBine, praising his understanding of European history and armaments. It asserts reliability and urges readers to base discussions on his reports and comments about World War II events.
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Europe
America
Joseph W. la Bine
la Bine
Mid-Western University
Mr. la Bine
Jim Cronin II Missed at Jim's Place by Cold
Local proprietor Jim Cronin II of Jim's Place on Mt. Auburn Street has been confined to home with a severe cold. Patrons miss his ready wit and cheery greetings at the popular liquor cafe. Hurry back, Jim.
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Jim Cronin
Jim’s
Mt. Auburn St
Jim
Slate Roofs and Structural Weight Checks
When renewing a home roof the weight of the chosen material must be studied. If the old roof uses wood shingles it can often be covered without removal but heavy materials like slate require checking the frame for safe weight capacity.
Hat throwing coach Bailey marries amid 26 000 old hats from alumni
Washington State College assistant football coach known as Mahatma Bailey recently wed. Alumni sent 26 000 old hats as wedding gifts, recalling his habit of tossing his hat and stomping it during critical moments in games.
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Mahatma” Bailey
Washington State College
American Magazine
Bailey
Y M C A Open House Highlights Youth Activities
A full program with a Pet and Hobby Show featured war stories model trains and model furniture. Phillip Hardy led the Swimming Pool and Gymnasium Exhibition. A minstrel show drew many parents and Joseph and Gaetano Frankiani provided musical performances. Next Monday a film program on the National Professional Football League and the 1940 Sugar Bowl will screen at 15 o'clock by ticket only for Y members.
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Phillip Hardy
Joseph
Gaetano Frankiani
School board clash over remarks and exams prompts policy note
Carr assails doctor Cassidy as publicity hungry while Cassidy defends remarks. Board discusses exams for teaching positions with a 75 percent cutoff and age limit for exams. Russell Wood praises smooth operations as disputes over dinner funds and staff exams unfold.
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Carr
Carver
Russell Wood
Wood
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Mass. Ave
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Cambridge Sentinel
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Huron Ave
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Mass, Ave, N. Cambridge
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