Cambridge Parking Meters Debate and Patent Proposals
The discussion centers on nickel parking meters for Cambridge streets and whether widespread installation would be revenue bearing. Central Square opposed meters while Harvard Square supporters urge trials citywide, with trade groups urging enforcement of existing time limits and officials weighing legal rights to charge for parking.
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Cambridge
Attty
Gen. Dever
Central Square
Andrew L. Moore
Moore
Mass Ave
Pleasant St
Lafayette St
Mass. Ave
Inman St
Prospect St
Austin St
Edwin A. Sage
Harvard Square
Mr. Meek
Dual Meter Co
Sage
Meek
Dual Meter Company
Central Square Business Group Sets July Summer Event
The Central Square Business Group launches its annual summer event at the Country Club on July 12. The district’s Business Men's Association plans a sport program, with weekly noon closings for the summer, and a continuation noted on page 4.
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Central 5
Business Men's Ass'n
City Hall Hearing Sparks Neighborhood Backlash Over Restaurant Move
City Hall’s hearing on Frank’s Restaurs Mass. avenue proposal drew small attendance as neighbors opposed the move. Residents near Tremont 18 voiced strong objections, stalling action amid ongoing pages of coverage.
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Frank
Restaurs
Mass
John D. Ford
Tremont
Local Government Shuffle and Fourth of July Pleasures
An empty City Hall office recalls political whispers of recent years while a new Welfare Rd department site at Hampshire and Tremont Streets hosts the relocated unit. Welfare chair T P Dillon eyes a 1940 local title and a civil service exam for an Asst Supt of Parks stirs City Hall chatter. Cambridge marked the day with children’s ice cream distribution led by Ward 6 figures including William Flynn. Ward 11 North Cambridge summary remains unverified.
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City Hall
Hampshire and
Tremont Streets
Welfare Rd
T. P
Andy) Dillon
Park Commrs
Asst
Parks
Cambridge
Bill) Flanagan
North Cam
Lyons Lynch and Senator Blanchard Face Cambridge Mayor Hopefuls
The piece analyzes potential Cambridge mayoral contenders Lyons Lynch and Senator Blanchard. It notes Blanchard’s reformist reputation, a past vetoed liquor license limit, and a law shifting election commissioner appointment power toward party committees. It suggests further candidates may emerge.
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Blanchard
Lyons
Russell
Waters
Lynch
Cambridge
Boston
P. W
Messrs. Lyons
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Nickel Parking
Central Sq. Businessmen’s Ass
Mr. Moore
John
Mary
Mass”Ave
Maurice Corkery
Chas. F. Burley
Commonwealth Avenue
Drag” Made Bey
John J. McGillicuddy
The
Sentinel
FOX & Tishman
Main St
Kendall Sq
Hamilton
Boylston ST
Concord Avenue
Leursdry
Silver Paradise
Camb. St
ISIT
Camera Exchange
V. George Baddian Central Sq
Cambridge” Savings Bank
Cambridgeport East Cambridge Savings Bank Savings Bank
North Avenue Savings Bank
Marachusetts
Lyons, Lynch
Senator Blanchard
Cambridge License Commission
Saltonstall
Planchard
Roche
Russell the
Gus
Pill Hardware & Supply Co
Ely
Massachusetts Avenue
Silver Fleet
Manhattan
IPP
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