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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1939
Page
1
Mayor Lyons urged to oppose federal projects unless a lower bracket receives apartments. Councillor Gibson moved to ask the Mayor to confer with federal officials to retain local control over site approval and street cloning, to aid local labor and reduce rents for needy residents.
The Cambridge and Somerville Sen Fu Club of the Sisters of Charity presents a play by Rev. Hugh F. Blunt. The club, 1400 women strong from Greater Boston, is led by Miss Luberta M. Clauss as honorary chair and Miss Elizabeth G. Nelligan as general chair with Eva Normandin, Alice Kelliher, and Margaret Mahoney in key roles.
The Zonta Club of Cambridge held its regular dinner meeting at the Commander Monday. Grayce I. Darling was named club delegate and Elizabeth Ford alternate for the District Conference at the Copley Plaza Boston in April. A White Elephant Sale led by Miss Lillian Burdakin raised funds with several surprises.
Grand Exalted Ruler Dr Edward J McCormick announces Elks Americanism Week from March 1 through 8. About 1500 lodges nationwide will conduct observances reinforcing patriotism amid strong public concern over national propaganda.
City voters hear talk of two options for police leadership including a mayor appointed commissioner and a deputy chief post. Park Board appoints two temporary staff at Fresh Pond golf course. Local politics swirl with mentions of Edna Lawrence Spencer Ward 4 candidate and John J Henderson as a potential at large. A central councilman’s remarks and a renewed idea of a city social club circulate amid election chatter.
The Manhattan Market faced a union shop conflict after the A F of L2 dropped a worker for subversive activity, triggering a strike and public support swing as the market, paying high wages for a Cambridge firm, stood accused of backing only union members. The episode highlights Roosevelt’s call for a national workers’ union and ends with most workers returning after the market reiterated its adherence to union terms.
Revivalists and Harvard figures spar over the P R K plan at a city hearing. Miss Spencer condemns the plan as undemocratic while Prof Hart defends the Cambridge system. Senator Blanchard sits on the committee as John Sheehan and local leaders voice concerns.
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