Cambridge Maternity Hospital Costs and City Services Debate
Mayor Lyons defends city expenditures in health and safety amid criticism. He cites Cahill Maternity Hospital costs 165000 with 300000 total grant, 149 births in 49 days, and compares 1939 hospital births to overall trends. He argues tuberculosis hospital improvements reduced disease spread and notes police fire staffing shifts and street department budgeting under pay-as-you-go policy.
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City of Cambridge
Cahill
Public Works Administration
Cambridge
State Health Department
Rutland
Haneshum
Brookline
Newton
Worcester
Lynn
Massachusetts
National Board of Fire
Herman E. Gutheim
Commonwealth
Lyons
Springfield
Boston
Somerville
Street Department
City Officials Seek Raises and Hospital Bond Approval
The Board of Aldermen moved to raise pay for the City Electrician from 2000 to 2500 and for the Inspector of Wires and Supt of lamps from 1000 to 1250. They also authorized the Mayor and City Solicitor to ask the Legislature for permission to borrow 100000 more for a City Hospital on the Doyle Estate.
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Doyle Estate
Bridge Commr
F. J. Smith
Jack Gately
Fresh Pond
New Flivvers
Capt. Flanagan
F. P. Patrol
Doc Smith
Jack
Smith
Flanagan
Nelson T. Cabana
East Cambridge
H.P.C.E
Geo. F. McKelleger
Court St
Boston
George
John A. Hickey
Cambridge
New York
Cambridge Mayor Defends Budget Amid Tax Debate
The mayor cites a careful street department budget and WPA costs as factors raising the tax rate. He notes commendation from the Cambridge Taxpayers Association and urges the city council to consider substantial budget reductions if warranted.
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Cambridge Taxpayers’ Association
Stoughton Bell
Cambridge
St. Valentine’s Day
Post Office Boys Honor Mr Hickey at Retirement Banquet
A jovial Cambridge crowd welcomed John E. Hickey after 60 years with the Central Sq postal service at a Saturday night retirement banquet at Elks Hall. Speakers included Postmaster Peter F. Tague and various officials. gifts, music, and ample dinner followed as Hickey toasted by friends and colleagues.
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John E. Hickey
Central Sq. Postal Service
Elks Hall
Peter F. Tague
John Gleary
Ass't P. M
John Sheehan
John McMahon
Senator Buckley
Jerry O'Leary
Geo. Hunt
C. A
John Hickey
Joe Donovan
Wm. E
Andy) Shea
Joe Considine
Buckley
Cliff Merriman
John Finn
Wm. Quinn
John Halloran
Wm. Harris Legion Post
McKeon
Bert Ryan
M.G
Hickey
Frank V. Wilhcuck
Cambridge A
Bill Cunningham
Hick
Boston Atty
Hill Galgay
F. O
Charlie Linton
Jim Kelley
Kendall
George Glacken
Joe Callahan
Nantasket
Lock
John
Michael J Gavan Dies Suddenl y After Long Milk Co Career
Funeral services were held for Michael J Gavan at Blessed Sacrament Church after his sudden death at his home 225 Allston Street. A retiree from the Pasteurizing Division of the Whiting Milk Co since 1935, he died a day after his 41st wedding anniversary to Agnes Muldowney Gavan. He was linked to three Mayors and survived by his wife, three daughters, three sons, and ten grandchildren.
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Michael J. Gavan
Allston St
Whiting Milk Co
D. Agnes (Muldowney) Gavan
Gavan
J. Edward Barry
Edward W. Quinn
Tees for Three At Yonkers N Y Water Tower Marks Hole
A water tower in Yonkers New York marks the spot where the first golf tee in the country stood. Early lovers of niblicks found the pasture too hilly and abandoned what might have been America s first golf course after only three holes were laid out.
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Yonkers
Niblick
America
A Dog's Tale Publication History
The story A Dog's Tale first appeared in Harper's magazine in December 1903. It was later privately printed by the National Anti Vivsection Society and issued in book form by Harper's in 1904.
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Harper's Magazine
National Anti
Radio Announcers Diction Standards Highlight Accent Policy
Radio networks require announcers diction to be free of sectional accents, ensuring uniform on air voice across regions. Policy outlines standard pronunciations and neutral styling to maintain corporate brand and clear nationwide delivery.
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Radio Networks
Local Policing, Politics Stir City Affairs and Charters
A jumble of city political chatter notes Atty Bradford wakefulness with police, talks of resignations and pay, Rep Neville proposes a new title, budget strains, and court verdicts. Amee Howe Coolidge eyes county seat, City Solicitor Evarts busy with law, Harvard parking meters debated, anti Plan B yarding, and a Cupid tied City Hall intrigue as Mayor Loyas and Atty Stoughton Bell plan a dinner conference.
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Howe Coolidge Amee
Dick Evarts
Harvard
Cupid
Loyas
Atty
Stoughton Bell
Cambridge K of C Holds 47th Annual Banquet at Elks Hall
The Cambridge Council, Knights of Columbus, held its 47th annual banquet at Elks Hall. Chairman Geo F. Olesen and toastmaster John J. Tobin led a program featuring Clement A. Norton of the Boston School Committee and world traveler as chief speaker.
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Cambridge Council
K. of C
Elks Hall
Geo. F. Olesen
John J. Tobin
Clement A. Norton
Boston School Committee
World Traveler
Germany
Russia
France
England
Ireland
Europe
John A. Butler
St. Mary's
God
Msgr
A. F. Hickey
Council
Butler
Wm. J. Stanger, Jr
G.K
Joseph P. Lally
D.D
Edw. A. Counihan
John T. Shea
John J. Roche
James P
Thos. E
E. Shea
Rosebud Grapevine Spans Building Wall in Texas
A single grapevine planted along a Rosebud Texas street covers the full side of a building and stretches a half block. The plant dominates the block’s greenery with dense foliage and trailing vines. Neighbors note the vine’s rapid growth and historic charm in the small town.
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Rosebud
Texas
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Clapp
Phillips
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Wm. M. Hogan
Charlesgate Hospital
Cong
Frederick W. Dallinger
San Francisco
Harvard Grammar School
W. L. MacGregor
MR. Hickey
Wm. E. Shea
Bowdoin Sq
McKeon & Cashy
George Martin
Clark & Reid
Mrs
Helen Connors
Huron Ave
Foyermeether St
WYETH
Undertaker
F. Wyeth
Mass Ave
Kir
Bob Bradford
Dist. Atty
Bradford
Mike Neville
Rembalmer Tel
Pearl ST
Concorda WE
D.P. Danehy & Sons
Masa. Ave, N
TEO
TEL Eliot
Windsor
Electrical & Radio Service
Prospect St
Moss
David J. Nelligan
H. Blum
Shea Bros
James J. Shea
TRO
Ot Ei Sara
Pease
OF Financial
Trust Company
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Kaufman’s Hardware
Keystone
Mass. Ave
Piccadilly Inn
Hotel Continental
Chauncy
Henry F. Farrow CO
Central Sq
Essex St
Kirk
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