Cambridge Notes on Local Politics and Personalities
A column reviews Cambridge political moves and staff changes. It notes Supt of Streets Billy MecMenimen may receive a state title, mentions ex-Rep. Frank Coady’s possible charge, and lists city officials and legal aides involved in governance. The piece reflects on police reorganization, W. P. A. aides, and local business and resident reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy MecMenimen
Frank Coady
Boe
Satealgaon
anti-Lyons Poten
Cambridge
Cambridge Junction
Lyons
Attys
J. Henry Smith
Joe de Guglielmo
Soligigor
Richard C. Evarts
What Do You Hear by John J McGillicuddy
A historical column by John J McGillicuddy surveys auditory culture and community soundscapes, reflecting on how daily life shapes and is shaped by listening habits and shared sonic memories. The piece blends anecdote with social observation.
Hurley Attends School Board Meeting With New Vice Chairman
Gov Charles F Hurley participates in the school board session as the year begins with a new member and John Carv as vice chairman. The gathering includes Adjt. Gen. Charles H. Cole and other dignitaries. The meeting opens with the usual four to three formation and discusses finances and teacher appointments and promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Grns
Lyom
Charles F Hurley
Adjt
Charles H
Cole
Henry Smith
Thee School
Cassidy, Wood and Galgay
McNamara Again Heads City Council Inaugural Session
Ward 2 councilman Thomas F. McNamara was unanimously reappointed council president for the year after Mayor Lyons opened the term. Mayor Lyons announced initial appointments with several tabled for one week. An appropriation of 75000 dollars to the Reserve Fund for WPA projects passed, while budget examiner wages were sent to Finance for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Ward 2
Thomas F. McNamara
John J. Carver
City Hospital
Samuel W. Pill
Michael F. Scannell
Park Commission
Henry J. Mahoney
James Fitzgerald
Russell A. Wood
Alma Boudreau
Lakeview Ave
Cornelius Cronin
Owen F. McCall
Michael F. Alphen
Moller Ave
Matthew Shaughnnessy
Winslow
W. FP. A
Burley Real Estate and Mortgages Firm in Boston
Chas F Burley handles real estate insurance and mortgage services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston presenting property loans and coverage options for clients in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Governor Hurley Urges Strong Stand Against Organized Crime
The governor’s address to the General Court calls for firm action to finish organized crime. He endorses Attorney General Dever’s push for broader powers, citing Dewey’s wartime crime crackdown in New York City as a model, and argues public opinion supports the Hurley Dever Cambridge approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Hurley
General Court
Cogent
General Dever
Dewey
New York City
Hurley-Dever-Cambridge
Lyons Sworn Cambridge Mayor Signals Wage Reform
John W. Lyons becomes Cambridge mayor delivering a forceful inaugural urging a wage scale change and a commission to set minimum and maximum raises. Gov. Hurley and Atty. Gen. Dever attend. ceremony includes oath by City Clerk Burke and prayers by Rev. Fr. Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hencs
McNamara, Sennett, Tierney
J. Sullivan
Toomey
Thos. F. Gibson
Lynch
Lyons
John A. Butler
L.P.P
St. Mary’s Church
Charles F. Hurley
Seasion
Paul A. Dever
Boston
Maurice Tobin
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J. Frank Facey
Jimmy Mahoney
W. P. A. Inman
Frank Magann
Florida
Chester Higley
Arisona
Bob
Higley
Arizona
Chet
Harvard Bazar
Eddie Ginsburg
Mexico
City Auto
Harry Mahoney
Mt. Vernon
Mass. Ave
Dana St
Dana Hill
J. M. S. Williams
Williams
Dana
John E. Hannigan
Ate
John J. McGillicuddy
Pate
Anhattan Market
Bari
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
Bond
U. S. Gov’t Supervision
Old Upham
U. S
Manhattan
Mass.ave
Gov. Hurley
McNamara
Ceck Toa
Hamilton
Boylston ST
Harvard
5. S. Pierce’s Wines & Liquors
Drake
Mass
Stabilyry
Cambridge Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Bank
Cambbridgeport ‘Savings Bank Central Square
East Cambridge Savings .Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetts Avene
Chas. F. Burley
Pearl ST. Fish Market
Pearl St. Tro
Newt McClure
Aly
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Roscoe Karns
Lynne Overman
Partners IN Crime
SUN
Greta Garbo
Charles Boyer
Conquest
Fred Stone
Dorothy Moore
Hughie McGinness
Sorro
Gerial
Atty
Dever
Massachusetts
John W. Lyons
Casey
Frederick H. Burke
Mayor Lyons
His
Burke
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