29 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
1
City Council met Tuesday night in sultry weather with a large crowd present. The session approved several departmental transfers and passed a $100,000 loan order for street construction to second reading, after initial requests for $200,000. The city solicitor was instructed to supply affidavits related to city matters as the meeting continued.
The P. S. A. endorses a competitive examination to hire an assistant superintendent of schools and argues politics should not drive selection. Citizens are invited to join by sending their names to listed Cambridge addresses. The group aims to influence public opinion and cooperate with the School Committee. Continued on Page 8.
The Cambridge Industrial Association urges united effort to lower a $41.00 tax rate seen as harming industry and residents. It calls for voter cooperation to protect business and home values, promising to outline the costs to homeowners next week.
The Sentinel's Gossiper John J. McGillicuddy writes a column jostling rumors and newsroom chatter about local people events and gossip with terse humorous observations and sketches of daily life.
The Rambler notes a local Democrat eyeing a New York hotel management post as a key rumor. Mentions include Ralph W. Robart’s potential relocation, ongoing school department intrigue, and possible mayoralty candidate talks amid local political shifts.
A petition by John J. Concannon of the Harvard Tavern to convert from an all alcoholic tavern to an all alcoholic restaurant drew opposition at the License Board meeting. Cantabrigia Club leaders and Rev. William M. McNair cited drunken incidents and safety concerns near the club quarters. The Harvard Square Business Men’s Association opposed the change, noting current hours and Sunday restrictions. The commission took the matter under advisement and denied another request from Puritan Grill to switch licenses.
A June dedication of the new Central Square postal building drew about 200 attendees led by Central Square Business Men Association with post office officials in Cambridge. Speakers included Postmaster Hurley and Supt. Glacken, with remarks by Judge Counihan and others. the event featured a band, blessings, and praise for community effort.
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