Rumor Mill Signals City Hall Shakeups and New Ventures
Rumors say a Police Commissioner move may return, a City Hall head plans retirement, another chief steps into vacancy, and a former leader resumes his post. State AB C may press a liquor case licensee at a License Board hearing next Monday. News of two new local district papers and a City Hall romance circulate. A Roosevelt Birthday ball is planned at Brattle Hall with Atty Reel as chair.
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Dept
Harvard Sq
Donakbue
Somerville
Cambridge
Crystal Cafe
Mass. Avenue
Gas Co
Greater Boston
Tom Vasil
Roche
Brattle Hall
Atty
A. Frank Reel
Reel
Fitzgerald Elected Chairman of Library Trustees
James F. Fitzgerald was elected chairman of the board of library trustees at a Monday evening meeting. He recently became vice-chairman of the school committee and succeeds Daniel A. Buckley.
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James F. Fitzgerald
Board of
Library Trustees
Fitzgerald
Daniel A. Buckley
Real Estate Insurance Mortgages 276 3
Page item notes real estate insurance and mortgage entries with figures 276 and 3. Includes brief listings of properties and financial terms. No other details clearly readable.
City Officials Face Term Endings in 1940
With 1940 arriving, several city officials and unpaid board members reach term endings. Anxiety grows as potential re appointments loom, while advisers and even a mystery man at City Hall are watched for signs of future moves.
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City Hall
Modernizing Inman Square Bank Improves Patron Service
The Inman Square office of Middlesex County National Bank undergoes modernization giving customers a larger open space for transactions. Assistant Vice President Eugene C. Hussey Jr comments that the bank aims to provide uniform solicitude across associate and central offices with no service distinctions.
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Inman Sq
Middlesex County National Bank
Eugene C. Hussey, Jr
Cambridge appoints 25 member committee on zoning laws
A newspaper note states Cambridge forms a 25 member committee to study and propose modernization of building and zoning codes. Chairman named is James J. Casey with details continued on Page 5.
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Cambridge
James J. Casey
Prince
Donovan Heaps Praise On The Library Dept
City officials respond to rumors of a heated council meeting as Donovan commends the library department for its work amid public scrutiny. A crowded chamber listens to praise and discussion of library services and community impact.
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Donovan
Library Dept
New Maternity Unit Opens at Municipal Hospital
A new four story maternity unit at Cambridge City Hospital will be dedicated tomorrow at 8 pm at the Cahill House. Mayor Lyons will receive keys from architect Jas McLaughlin as part of a ceremony funded in part by Federal funds. The fire proof, 100 bed unit features four bed wards, private rooms, and two operating rooms with sterilizing facilities. The building sits at Line Street and Cambridge Street, with main frontage on Cambridge Street.
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Cahill
Cambridge City Hospital
Lyons
Jas. McLaughlin
McLaughlin and Burr
Lawrence Feloney
Line Street
Cambridge Street
Cambridge Municipal Hospital
Mayor Lyons
Cambridge Chamber Endorses Food Stamp Plan for City
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee endorses seeking the Food Stamp Plan for surplus commodity distribution. They believe it would benefit Cambridge welfare programs and offer chamber support to aid the mayor in securing the plan.
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Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Cambridge
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph W. Martin
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