Cambridge Housing Forum Highlights Newtowne Courts Costs and Plans
The Cambridge League of Women Voters hosted a supper Forum led by Henry Wise. John H Corcoran outlined Cambridge Housing Commission findings from Newtowne Courts first year. Rent costs for 3 to 5 room units ran 23 27 and 31 dollars with 50 tenants State Aid mothers. Proposals discussed for more sites in Ward 6 and East Cambridge and cost estimates around 1000 dollars per room.
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Henry Wise
Cambridge League of Women Voters
Ing
John H. Corcoran
Cambridge Housing Commission
Newtowne Courts
Cambridge
Portland St
Tarbell School
East Cambridge
Thorndike School
Local politics and staff changes stir Cambridge chatter
City councillors may miss the council circle next year while ward zoning and school board staffing proposals surface. Catherine Donovan transfer sparks dissent. sewer chief O Neill visits Washington. rumor and local figures spark talk of mayoral bids and community plans in East Cambridge.
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Robart
Catherine A. Donovan
Catherine A. Donovan From the Health Dept
Tom O'Neill
Washington, D. C
Harry Bean
Harry
City Hall
John T. Smith
School Board Considers High School Change Plans
Mayor Lyons missed the session as Wood and Cassidy led the meeting. The board approved a public speaking contest for high school pupils sponsored by Cambridge Council and the Knights of Columbus, with parochial students competing. Edward W. Quinn medals will be awarded, and a Fire Chief room use at Rindge School was approved for March 14 and 16.
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Lyons
Wood
Carver
Cambridge Council
K. of C
Edward W. Quinn
Rindge
Visit Promises Audience to Acceptive Ears
A terse note promises an audience with receptive ears and commits to a visit, signaling readiness to engage. The text frames the visit as a formal exchange to address concerns and listen attentively.
Chamber of Commerce Activities in Cambridge
A Cambridge chamber of commerce note highlights city-wide trade club efforts and attracts new members. Among the early signers are The Gobelin Company Inc located at 252 Norfolk, with broader appeal generating intelligent public reaction.
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Kendall ‘Sa
Chamber of Commerce
Cambridge
Gobelin Company, Inc
Norfolk
Spencer Pleads for Golf Course at WPA Sewer Debate
Spencer urges delaying the WPA sewer project until next November to fund a golf course, and acts on many matters. He engaged Mrs. Brooks in a brisk exchange as the reporter notes his vivid speaking style and lively discussion.
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Park
Brooks
Mr. Spencer
Mayor Lyons Defies Pay Raises in City Budget
In a firm budget stance Mayor Lyons trims department pay raise proposals, saving about 40 000 from last year’s total 388 324. He refuses requests, arguing courage and economy curb bureaucracy. The piece lauds his resolve against political favoritism.
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Lyons
City Council debates housing welfare and planning in late session
The council met half an hour late to discuss Federal Housing Welfare Board and Planning Board issues. The mayor proposed a 1939 budget of 5 764 623.20, with cuts of 1 158 495.41 to department requests and a 121 001 treasury for debt reduction.
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Federal Housing, Welfare Board
Planning Board
Water Board
Winslow
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