Lyons Record Praises Mayor Lyons PWA Housing Plan
The Lyons Record lauds Mayor Lyons for a PWA program approved at 45 percent labor funding. It highlights a new Old English High School replacement, East Cambridge Branch Library, maternity and tuberculosis hospital plans, a Hampshire street city garage, and an incinerator plant. The piece commends cost cutting and a 50 cent tax rate reduction while noting high gifts as an executive trait.
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Lyons
Washington
Broadway
East
Cambridge
Municipal Hospital
Hampshire Street
Gilling
Controversy Over Rindge School Funding and City Contracts
In Cambridge commentary, concerns rise over a $1.8 million Rindge High School needing $107,000 in aid after six years use. The Bowen Co. bid was rejected over Fuller Construction Co. by the mayor, amid scrutiny of past decisions including a Charlestown housing project and Cambridge post office work.
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Rindge High School
Bowen Co
Boston Builders
Fuller Construction Co
Richard M. Russell
Inter- John Bowen Co
Anit
Charlestown
Cambridge
Cambridge Central
Bunker Hill
Shakespeare
Philoophy
Slum Clearance Debate Over Housing Costs in Cambridge
An editorial criticizes Congress for rejecting an 83 million Roosevelt housing plan over lack of protections for evicted slum tenants. It asks who will occupy slated Cambridge sites and argues rents must be affordable to prevent new slums, urging lower costs and protected housing for forgotten families.
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Congress
Newtowne Court
Cambridge
Europe
Lyons
Richard M Russell’s shifting political aims in Cambridge
The 1930s Cambridge scene centers on Richard M Russell as he seeks a congressional seat by leveraging his mayoral fame. His absenteeism from 1935 and subsequent bid for mayor in 1940 draw criticism, with opponents and observers cautioning about his relentless pursuit of public office and questioning his loyalty to Cambridge.
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Richard M. Russell
Cambridge
Lote
Russell
Washington
Congress
John W. Lyons
Luce
Lyons
Russell Landis clash over Plan B in Cambridge mayoral race
The Cambridge mayoral campaign debates Plan B with Mayor Lynes silent on the issue while Russell offers cautious support. Landis urges voters to back Russell, prompting questions about Russell's true stance and the practicality of a city manager system.
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Lynes
Russell
Landis
Cambridge
Mr. Russell
No Delivery in Lynch Russell Contests Sparks Voter Backlash
An editorial attacks Ex-Mayor Russell as opportunist for backing Lynch’s rival in the primary. It argues Russell harmed Lynch's campaign by endorsing Lyons and urges Lynch supporters to withhold enthusiasm for a Russell endorsement, citing unreliable delivery of votes. The piece condemns Russell’s timing and suggests Lynch cannot deliver on promises.
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Lynch
Russell
Mr. Lynch
Mr. Russell
Lyons
The Young and Discipline in Cambridge
Mayor Lyons expands discipline policy with the Police Crime Prevention Bureau. Sergeant Tom McAuliffe and Officer Bob Burns work softly but steadily to guide youth. Two window vandals confessed after neighborhood outreach and parental backing, paying to repair the factory damage through odd jobs for the bureau.
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Lyons
Cambridge
Police Crime Prevention Bureau
Leahy
Tom” McAuliffe
Bob Burns
Johnnie Blank
Bureau
Public School Association Endorsed Candidates Lead Primary
In the primaries the Public School Association's endorsed trio led with the top votes: Dr. James J. Cassidy and William F. Galgay seeking re election and Mrs. Cora Butler Conant, the first woman candidate for the School Committee. Galgay and Cassidy praise reforms aiding schools, children and teachers.
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Public School Association
James J. Cassidy
William F. Galgay
Cora Butler Conant
Galgay
Dr. Cassidy
Conant
Mayor Lyons Record Proves Efficient Cambridge Administration
The piece praises John W. Lyons administration in Cambridge, citing restored police morale and protection, improved fire and street departments, expanded recreational facilities, and a halved building cost over six years. It highlights WPA employment, new schools, health facilities, and a lower tax rate while contrasting with a less thrifty opponent.
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John W. Lyons
Cambridge
James F. Mahoney
Candidate for Councillor Ward G
A business man named as candidate for Councillor Ward G presents himself as ready to lead. He outlines plans to boost local commerce, support small businesses, and improve infrastructure while emphasizing practical experience.
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Gere
Russell the Amateur and the Central Police Building
A 1934 decision by Mayor Russell to construct a new Central Police Building in Central Square is criticized as wasteful and ill advised. The piece argues a City Hall annex on the back lot would have saved public funds and created a more coherent administrative center.
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Russell
Central Police
Central Sq
City Hall
Harvard
Central Lunch draws crowds in new Central Square eatery
The new Central Lunch in Central Square near Central Police Ridg. offers inexpensive meals with a dime chicken soup and crackers a 15 cent beef stew and 35 cent turkey dinner drawing shoppers and locals seeking a quiet convenient meal in a neat new restaurant.
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Central
Central Sq
Green St
Central Police Ridg
Orangemen hold Sunday service at Grace Methodist Church
The event on Magazine Street featured Rev. R. H. Mercer as the principal speaker during a serene Sunday service at Grace Methodist Church.
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Magazine St
Grace Methodist Church
R. H. Mercer
Re-elect Lyons for Mayor as town praises record
East Providence resident D D lauds the British Empire and Macauley’s hero William III while endorsing John W Lyons for mayor. Lyons is praised for lowering taxes and building projects, with a father of seven praising Lyons' maternity hospital tribute.
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D.D
East Providence
Macauley
William TV
Ireland
Boyne River
John W. Lyons
Lyons
Maternity Hospital
Mayor Lyons Promotes Youth Development in Cambridge
The piece praises Mayor Lyons for forming an unpaid Youth Development Commission in Cambridge to unite community forces for wholesome youth growth. It argues schools and parents bear less burden and urges mature residents to support shaping citizens for the future.
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Europe
United States
Lyons
Massachusetts
Youth Development Commission
Macaulay
Mayor Lyons
Cambridge
Sausage and metal rust myths from ancient times
Sausage is described as an ancient food form popular among the Chinese and Greeks with Homeric reference. The word selami may trace to Salamis. Iron that does not rust is linked to ancient Del hi tools. a note on centuries old Kuto b column of 17 tons without rust and its preservation.
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Selami
Salamis
Delhi
India
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Cambridge Sentinel
Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
Sentinel Publishing Company
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Russell, Rindge and Bowen
Sennott
Frank
Russell and Landis
William M. Hogan, Jr
Edward F. Hurley
Larch RD
Board of Library Trustees
Hyman. Pill
Michael J. Upton
Saville St
Eugene Thorp
Mayor Lyons and Youth
McBride's Cafe
Harvard SQ
Cor. Brattle and Boyiston Streets
Mass
Avenue
Central Square
Tel
KIR
the Florist
Mass. Ave. Trowbridge
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