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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1931
Page
8
The mayor’s address to open the 1931 City Council session shows uncustomary frankness and courage. He defends public accountability, denounces efforts to harm the city, and emphasizes service, honesty, and readiness to face criticism for progress.
A 1931 City Council meeting presided by Pro Tem Charles H. Shea highlights factional loyalty to Treasurer Lehan. Shea, a veteran member, is eclipsed as Councillor O Connor is chosen president, prompting reflections on missed leadership and what might have been.
The Boston Post named Officer James Rice No 1 on its metropolitan traffic officers list. Cambridge Captain Joe Donahue urges deference to the public and Rice embodies steady pace intelligence firmness and patience, while abstaining from alcohol.
Mayor Russell questions the aging Cambridge police structure and its high ranks. He weighs privatization to assess tenure, efficiency, and discipline, noting elevated costs and a history of disciplinary issues as central to the push for reform.
A city commentary argues the police department dominates local politics and fears the public may awaken under strong leadership. It calls for decisive leadership akin to Carlyle’s heroes to restore citizen duty and action in Cambridge.
The president-elect listens with modest regard as critics urge discipline at Beacon Hill. Observers note two nominees consumed much of the session and urge a firm chair to rehabilitate the Council's reputation. He has a chance to prove effective leadership.
A Savannah News editor declares it is no crime to be rich and argues that outlaw thrill seeking would arise if wealth punished by law. The piece reflects on millionaire behavior and social attitudes toward wealth.
A weary businessman who sought peace and quiet received a radio set as a gift from his wife at Woman's Home Companion event.
The Cambridge City Council faces rumors of anti government sentiment after a mysterious toppling of a flag in the Council Chamber. Mayor Russell warns against anarchistic factions as Councillors debate the incident and possible motives. Warren F. Spalding, municipal elder, marks 90 with private observances at Pilgrim Church vestry.
The text notes Boda and Pest as opposite river cities sometimes treated as Boda-Fest. It cites Deserves Remembrance Blankets named after Thomas Blanket of Bristol, who started a factory for their manufacture in 1340.
Twenty five years ago Alderman Clary urged more voting precincts to correct an unequal system where some precincts rivaled wards in voter numbers. Other notes mention Mayor Thurston touring the water system, a gas wagon crash, and weddings, with city officials debating department needs and lobby rules.
Council election results yield new faces on stage as O Connor becomes presiding officer. Murphy and Leahy square off with Smith and Sennott backing various candidates. Winslow street extension debated as a public way. mayoral veto on parking in safety islands referred to ordinances. Five day week proposals move through Finance and adjourn with routine orders.
Mayor Russell assigns guards on Chilton Agassiz Buena Vista Park Hayes Tufts Fourth and Thorndike streets to protect children and aid employment as coasting activity continues in Cambridge.
Cambridge Kiwanis heard A H Crossley of Detroit speak on ice cream at the Commander Hotel. He described its history, industry scale with a billion pounds of milk monthly, hygiene needs, and the diverse value of ice cream as food and medicine.
Arthur D Little president of Arthur D Little Inc. was honored with the Perkins medal at Havemeyer hall Columbia University. The annual award recognizes American chemists for distinguished service to applied chemistry. The ceremony was a joint meeting of multiple chemical societies. Dr Little spoke on The Evaluation for Chemical Projects.
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