Post of Police Commissioner Rumor Resurfaces
Whispered talks in the city suggest moves to create the post of Police Commissioner. The idea, dubbed the badget daze by some locals, is circulating again among officials and residents.
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
1
Mayor Kane of Woburn at Harvard Square
Mayor William Kane of Woburn spoke at Harvard Square during the Continental supper about city budget strains. He cited three departments—schools, police, and fire—taking 749 percent of the budget and highlighted large uncollectible amounts amid a hostile reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Kane OF
Woburn
Harvard SQ
Wm. Kane
City Council Seeks Budget Cuts Across Spending Tiers
Mayor Lyons sent his 1940 budget to the council on Tuesday as members voiced strong opinions. Councillor Winslow pressed for three orders to cut estimates by 16, 20 or 25 percent, meeting firm resistance from the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Winslow
North Cambridge Five Room Decorated Near Schools
Five room apartment in North Cambridge newly decorated with enamel stove. Near schools and churches. Evening inquiries call MYStic 145.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mystic
Counihan and Mahoney clash over Beck Hall zoning
The Hoard of Appeal held a three hour session on Wednesday night with Chairman Soule presiding. Edw A Counihan argued again for a zoning change on Beck Hall property to permit an oil station, contending the site is not suitable for apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Counihan and Mahoney
Beck Hall — Oil of Homes
Beck Hall
Stoughton Bell Claims City Hall Fails to Cut Cambridge Budget
Cambridge Taxpayers Ass'n president warns of state intervention if debt is not addressed. A bulletin compares Cambridge to New H and notes H. J. Mahoney's bequest at the Kiwanis noon meeting next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Taxpayers Ass'n
Association
Cambridge
New
H. J. Mahoney
Cambridge Kiwanis
Frank H Townsend Named President of Cambridge Chamber
Frank H Townsend of 16 Park Ave is chosen president of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. He led a series of member meetings and brings 72 suggestions for his board. Prof Floyd E Armstrong, Tech, is 1st vice president and executive chair. Leon P Tuck and Robert Tonon hold other chairs. Ex President Albert F White heads a committee proposing an industrial development program and municipal affairs plan. The Chamber Pageant of Progress includes 23 exhibits and a luncheon set with Thos H Eliot speaking on wages and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Townsend
Park Ave
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
Tech
Leon P. Tuck
General Ice Cream Co
Robert Tonon
Peter Gray Corp
Albert F. White
Flash Chemical
Harry P. Kitfield
Thos. H. Eliot
East Cambridge Residents Seek Nighttime Reunion
A clipped newspaper line invites East Cambridge neighbors to renew youth by meeting for a night, asking if any pleasure rivals social hobnobbing with old days and friends. (Continued on Page 8).
Have You Heard of SAM THE TAILOR in Cambridge
Samuel Minkowitz promotes SAM THE TAILOR in Cambridge as a 20 year established shop with an enlarged outlet. The store offers complete clothing from head to foot, Arrow shirts and ties, and formal wear styled by expert tailors under supervision. Rentals and purchases are priced reasonably.
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Samuel Minkowitz
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