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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
1
City officials face inquiries on preliminary appropriations and possible suspensions of services and employees. Mayor Lyons asks the City Solicitor to seek Supreme Court guidance to resolve budget issues as layoffs of WPA workers and hospital unit closings loom on the horizon.
City budget talks, with City Auditor and State Director of Accounts, seek to cut 100000 from 581000 welfare cash aid while approving a 659000 welfare loan. Buildings and schools seek extra 10380.88 for high school equipment to secure full Federal Grant, raising total to 860531. Plan E ballot move approved. council mulls temporary assessor authority under old ordinance.
The State Director of Accounts and the City Auditor differ on borrowing limits as of July 1 1940. The Finance Committee hears the city can borrow only 400 000 for street construction now though 600 000 is seen as necessary. Officials discuss sewer loans maturities and welfare labor options to cover garbage and street jobs.
Chas F Burley handles real estate insurance and mortgage services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston with telephone contact Ken 0767.
Russell A. Wood state official returns to the School Board after a long absence to oppose William F. Galgay’s proposal for a salesmanship course at the High and Latin School. Galgay recalls federal funding would cover about three quarters of the cost, with local support debated by Carver as federal aid fuels the dispute.
Local chatter spans Aug. 1 budget issues, city politicians, and school matters. Rumors link a Cambridge department head to Scituate while Rep. Tom O Neill pitches Mayor Lyons for attorney general. News notes include graduates from Berkeley Prep, language proposals, pension talk, and a plan to limit liquor cafe hours amid tax changes.
Five million refugees in Belgium and France face hunger and exposure and rely on aid from the Red Cross. The Cambridge Chapter seeks 48000 of 20000000 raised by National Headquarters as part of a wider emergency appeal. Private contributors must assist amid ongoing needs for medical supplies clothing and relief. Naylor offers careful moving and storage services with personal attention at 144 Clark Street.
Ex councillor and ex representative William D. Hillis, Cambridge Purchasing Agent, questions why Central Square businessmen resist an elevated bus terminal. He urges concentrating routes in Green Street parking area to improve access and safety, noting the El company funded Kendall Square terminal.
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