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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1933
Page
5
General Johnson backs Secretary Downey of the Cambridge Industrial Association to direct Recovery Act progress in Cambridge. Downey’s leadership aims to meet Roosevelt’s unemployment goals with nonpartisan effort and a carefully chosen associate committee amid a grave crisis.
City Council clears Fire Chief James M. Casey of neglect in the June 2 Lechmere Canal drowning. The chief had halted pulmotor activity after the doctor pronounced the boy dead, deemed a needless investigation by supporters of Casey while critics urged accountability.
State Auditor Francis X. Hurley spoke at Martha's Vineyard on reforming courts and judges. He suggested voters ratify executive selections at general elections and pay judges enough to avoid practicing law. He also advocated sending justices on circuit to refresh jurisprudence and reduce politics in the bench.
The obituary honors Jeremiah J. Reagan as a quietly respected man known for courtesy and integrity. Described as tall, slender, and dependable, he worked at Squire's and later in city service, living by a rule of conscience and earning high regard from neighbors and colleagues.
The Cambridge native and longtime national labor leader Daniel J Tobin has been named to the staff of regional advisors for the Public Works administration. The program aims to spend 3300000000 to stimulate business and reduce unemployment. Tobin’s rise from Cambridge teamster to union head and national figure is noted with pride and expectation.
The letter voices frustration with Cambridge Republicans led by Amos Taylor. It argues the Republican Council harms party vitality, accuses Democrats of manipulating patronage, and calls for disbanding the party organization until reforms. It ends with a jab at local politics and a hint of exile.
General A V Lawton of the United States Army was directing troop movements at San Mateo when he was shot and killed by Filipino forces in 1899. The incident marks a lethal clash during the conflict cited in the source text.
A public hearing is scheduled for Sept 19 in the City Council chamber to decide on a motion by Pres Foley to remove the North Cambridge safety islands. A City Council special committee report warns conditions in the Police and Fire Departments are undermanned and understaffed. The Public Welfare Board reports it cannot raise aid allowances by 10 percent due to higher food costs.
City deliberations include waiting on the Governor's Highway Safety report before work on Fresh Pond boilers. A taxi fare ordinance faces divisions with Roche urging invitations to owners and drivers for a hearing, Sennett pushing for an early public hearing, and Foley defending pedestrian safety on North Cambridge safety islands with a public hearing ordered.
Jeremiah J. Reagan 67, a Crossing resident on Creighton Street, died Tuesday in Cambridge City Hospital after 30 years with the city water department. A well known employee, he led local fraternal and club groups and served as president of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Survived by wife Hannah and four sons John Leonard Frank and Joseph.
Twenty five years ago the Cambridge Water Board announced early next week work on a new pipeline from Newton Street Waltham to the Fitchburg railroad station in that city. The note also mentions the water system as a leading one in the United States and cites T. W. Good.
The listing shows committee heads and attendees for the Big 3 Outing. Roseman chairs with Atty. Joseph Linbares and David Harris among others. Central square members include Pres. Joseph L Winn Jr and Atty. Joseph Foley. Harvard square lists Pres. Howard H. Fiske and several councillors and residents.
A home health campaign links McAdoo milk to a sound mind and body. The philosophy echoes ancient Greek ideals that a healthy body supports a healthy mind and urges daily milk use at home.
Pablo Fonticalli an Italian immigrant completes a 24 by 12 foot map of Argentina at 1 to 500000 scale after 20 years of work. Eight years laid out the map while twelve years were spent revising it through exploration of the Andes foothills. His wife aided in the challenging field study of previously untrodden land.
Fisherfolk of Attle village on Moray Firth Scotland again perform the burning of the claire a medieval rite. The event features tar poured on a ruined Roman altar fires lit and a village dance around the flames while some participants view it as good luck against witches for the year.
In Pernambuco a trained all tall men group lifts grand pianos on their heads and marches with soldierlike precision. Their chief leads, clearing the way and giving orders as they pass. They handle all such heavy moving tasks with care and coordination.
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