Irish Parliament Insights From July 2 1982 Letter
Barrett describes the Dail Eireann and Senad Eireann during a Eucharistic Congress break. He notes 153 member lower house, mixed party representation, and a division voting system that triggers parliament dissolution on government defeats. Senate members include professors and barristers with few labor reps, amid oath debates.
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Dail Eiréann
Eamon de Valera
William T. Cosgrave
Inboor
Irish Free State
Senate
Senad Eireann
Fahey Seeks Congress Seat in 9th District
John H. Fahey of Watertown, veteran leader and Democrat, enters the 9th district congressional race including Cambridge and Wards 4 to 10. He heads veterans groups, is endorsed by organized labor, and pledges work, tax relief, currency expansion, adjusted service certificate payment, public works, and a Liberty Bonds like bond issue as his platform. The race is expected to be lively with a strong challenge.
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John H. Fahey
Watertown
Cambridge
American Legion
D. A
The
Army and Navy Union
Washington, D. GC
Fahey
Bonus Army
Boston
Washington
Suffolk Law School
Bryant & Stratton Business College
John
Ellos
Russell
Gov. Ely
General Court
Monahan Likely Skips Governor Bid. Local Races Outline
Senate figure Joseph Monahan faces pressure from state leaders to seek the governorship, though he may not run this year. Ward 4 Councillor Chet Swenson backs Republican nomination papers for the Legislature while Rep. George McMenimen is expected to seek re election. Tom Quinn plans retirement from singing after his 25th wedding anniversary. Governor's Council candidate Russell Abner Wood has begun distributing voting cards detailing his aim to serve the people.
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Joseph Monahan
Joe
Chet” Swenson
Ward
George McMenimen
East Cambridge
George
Tom Quinn
Russell Abner Wood
Governor's Council
Cambridge Public Market Offers Fresh Vegetables in Central Sq
The Cambridge Public Market in Central Square at 6 Pleasant Street markets fruits and vegetables for hot weather. Dieticians praise iron rich vegetables and prompt service matches high quality and pleasant prices. Jim Conroy and Frank Meehan, known for friendliness and enterprise, lead the market.
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Cambridge
Pleasant Street
Jim Conroy
Frank Meehan
Central Sq
City Council to choose jurors and local political activity noted
A City Council meeting is expected soon to select jurors. Local efforts in support of John J. McGillicuddy’s Democratic bid for the Legislature from Ward 4 and 6 are under way by friends. Mayor Russell toured City Hall steps to a crowd in a new 82 inch long car exceeding 100 mph, demonstrated at Sears Roebuck and North Cambridge. The Police Mutual association plans a large event at Russell Field on Sept 10. Rumors of indictments in Inman Trust Co. affairs and a Norris Hills Oils Co. petition on 149 Broadway for 906000 gallons of petroleum storage were reported. the License Commission voted Yes after a protest.
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John J. McGillicuddy
Warde 4
Russell
City Hall
K. L., Morehouse
Sears-Roebuck
Cambridge
License Commission
Norris-Hillis Oils Co., Inc
Broadway
Bates
Gasoline thief caught by watchful Pat at theatre lot
Patrick J. Carroll spotted a prowler with a gasoline can and tube near the Publix Central Sq. Theatre yard shortly after 10 PM last Friday. The suspect, J. Brooks of 100 Austin Street, was found with the gear and faces two charges, including operating an auto without authority, held at $200.
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Patrick J. Carroll
Essex Street
Rn Brooks
Austin Street
Mer
Lew Newman
John MecGillivary
Station 2
Pat
Mayor Russell Fights for a Principle
The MassachusettsMayors Club meeting highlights a clash between businesslike reform and wage relief plans for cities. Russell and Bates push for state funded relief via highway funds, while Curley resists, urging wage cuts for public workers including legislators. Cambridge workers largely cooperate, showing civic spirit amid a broader debate.
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Russell-Bates
Russell
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Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard Square
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
Massachusetts Ave
Barrett
Congress
By Jocko
Russell A, Wood
Priscilla
Mass.ave
Opposite Gas Co
UNI
River ST
Cor. Putnam Ave
Central
the Sentinel
Russell Field
Mutual
Inman Trust Co
Brighton
Alliston
Brookline
Waverley
Belmont
Somerville
Arlington
Manhattan Market
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Publix
Sleuth
Impressnario
Curley
Salem
Massachusetts Mayors Club
Maynor Curley
Gued
Commonwealth
Board of Selectmen
Willard E. Herr & Company
Oliver Building
Mile ST
Hancock
Reliable Shade & Screen Co
Univ 222
Joseph Anzalone
Rees
Mass
Ave
Cor. Pleasant ST
Porter
Central Square Hairem
Main Street
Col. Austin Street
AL Hubbard
Maine
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