Stormy School Board Session Roils Community Leaders
Five hundred spectators filled the hall as the School Committee clash escalated between Com mitteeman Ralph W. Robart and rivals led by Mayor Russell. Tensions rose with accusations of excessive campaign spending and moves to abolish committees as limits on meetings and notice were debated.
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Ralph W. Robart
Russell
Russell A. Wood
Washington
Robart
Com. Wood
John L. Delaney
Wood
Carly
James F. Fitzgerald
Ieee Roe
Cambridge
School Committee notes and civic storm reflections
A rambling local column covers Maurice Nagle’s speech at the School Committee meeting, debates on tax exemption, pensions for seniors, school politics, and public works. It notes weather impacts, city hall updates, street department praise, and ongoing city concerns including a dangerous City Building and illumination issues at Police Headquarters.
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Jocko
Maurice Nagle
Russ Wood
Gibson
Lyons
Ralph Robart
Ralph
Miller Bros
Jewelers
John A. Blevins
Goodwin Isenberg
Bill Dole
Bill
Police Headquarters
Chief Leahy and McMenimen Speak Pointedly at Cambridge Meeting
Chief Leahy outlined New Deal policing plans for Cambridge featuring a one station radio equipped prowl cars system and firm discipline. He reported progress and invited critique while promising cooperation with Central Square as a key community asset and noting his personal oversight of the force. Director McMenimen presented measured, knowledgeable insights as the ERA representative.
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Leahy
Central Square
ERA MecMenimen
Budget Moves Through City Council With $5.71 Million
Mayor Russell presents the annual budget of 5,710,425 to the City Council, up from last year by 20,000, with 75,000 reserved for continuing E. R. B. A. projects. Councillor Thomas Gibson urges a committee to study Harvard MIT Radcliffe real estate valued at 44,000,000 and churches and schools at 21,000,000 for tax relief. Solicitor Twomey seeks a writ of mandamus to retire five fire captains and two patrolmen due to injuries.
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Russell
E. RB. A
Thomas Gibson
Industrial Association
Harvard
Mass. Institute of Technology
Radcliffe
Edmund L. Twomey
Fire Department
Kiwanis Cambridge Dinner Dance Installs Officers
The Kiwanis Club of Cambridge held its annual dinner dance at Hotel Continental on the 10th anniversary of its founding and the 20th of Kiwanis International. Despite a severe blizzard, over 100 attendees enjoyed performances by the Arlmont Quartet Benedict Fitzgerald and Tom Quinn. Speeches by Walter Ingram Chicago Steven R. Dow Brookline Lieut Governor Spin Wunderland Arlington and New England district Governor James P. Gallagher Boston preceded the installation by Gallagher. Additional entertainment featured Thomas Wall and Edson Kimball.
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Kiwanis Club of
Cambridge
Hotel Continental
Kiwanis International
Arlmont Quartet
Benedict Fitzgerald
Tom Quinn
Walter Ingram
Chicago
Steven R. Dow
Brookline
Spin” Wunderland
Arlington
New England
James P. Gallagher
Boston
Thomas Wall
Edson Kimball
Cambridge Library Trustees elect Julia T Boyle as chairman
The Cambridge Public Library Trustees held their annual officer election Monday night. Mrs Julia T Boyle was chosen president unanimously after votes from Collier Mahoney and Dr Young. Dr Costello was named treasurer and Neil Cronin secretary. Mr Wood left early for a school committee meeting. A special meeting will be called early next week to plan the year.
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Cambridge Public Library
Julia T. Boyle
Messrs. Collier
Mahoney
Dr. Young
Boyle
Messrs
Wood
Cronin
Costello
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Cambridge Gas Light CO
Third Street
Mass
J. Robert Boomer
Newbury Street
Donte Mess
Kenmore
Malden
Colonial Beverage Cos
Hampshire St
KiRki
State House
James
Stan Ics
Nate Brewer
Brattlesqm
Thety Council
William “Chick” Hill
Aieieaionck
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Chas. McMenimen
Commonwealth Top and Body Co
Brookline Ave
Leonardo's Beauty
SALON
Leonardo's
Rose
Ann’s
Hollywood
Marcels
Chocoates
Milan
Central Sq. Theatre
Frank McGrath
Dennis Sullivan
William Richardson
Warren A. Doyle
Daniel E. Shea
Francis V. Doyle
Joseph McCloskey
the Sentinel
Cate
Mass. Ave
Central St
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Felton i Proof
Pierce
Bond
BS. Pieres Co
W. W.dant Co
Hiram Walker
Seagram, Findson Bay
Manhattan Market
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