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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1939

Page

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Governor Saltonstall Addresses Chamber of Commerce

Gov Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts spoke at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, praising efficiency in state services and announcing tax cuts. He noted state debt reductions and a drop in operating costs, along with job growth and new firms moving into Lawrence.

Chamber of Commerce Leverett Saltonstall John Campbell Richard B. Carter Carter Newton Ee Ae Ae Racing Commission Walter Downey Civil Service Commission Lawrence

Councillor Pill Thanks Voters in Cambridge

Councillor Pill expresses gratitude for the strong vote of confidence and thanks supporters. He pledges to devote the next two years to the betterment of the city of Cambridge.

Siso Cambridge

The Lion's Share and Little Lands in City Wards

A quotation by BE. F. Wyeth compares an island to Wards 7 and 5 as a small landmass bordered by voters, suggesting a metaphor for political boundaries. The remark frames wards as insular political units within a larger electoral landscape.

BE. F. Wyeth

Conference On Fare Rates With Cambridge and Harvard

Last Friday representatives from the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Central Square Business Men and Harvard attended a conference on fare rates to discuss pricing, policy impacts, and potential adjustments for public transit and services.

Cambridge of Commerce Central Square Business Harvard

North Cambridge transit plan, city notes and elections

Disjointed local brief with mentions of a proposed North Cambridge subway extension, calls for 5000 jobs for Mayor Lyons, possible Traffic Commissioner appointment, and political chatter. Includes school board moments, city hall expansion ideas, staff changes, suspensions by the License Commission, and civic remarks from Ed Crane and ex officials.

Lyons Cambridge Beacon Hill Jack Haverty Maine Woods Sue Cae North Conway N. H Ed Crane John Carver John Carr City Treas Andrew P. Carroll

City politics and amendment vote reveals 42 percent support

A constitutional amendment for biennial legislative sessions failed to gain a majority of voters and was approved by only 42 percent. An editorial in a Boston newspaper echoes this sentiment, noting the likely popular opinion and hinting at continued discussion.

Boston

Inman Sq Plan Aims For Three-Part Revitalization

The Inman Square Businessmen’s Association visits Neighbor Lyons on Ellsworth Ave to push a three part program for the Square. Widening the area rotary traffic circle or lights and converting the Inman Sq fire station into a health and recreation center named for John F. Donnelly. Federal aid may partly finance the improvements to advance progress.

Inman Sq Lyons Ellsworth Ave Square Caesar Gaul Widen Inman Sq John F. Donnelly Health and Recreation Center

Stoughton Bell Re-elected Cambridge Taxpayers Aide

Stoughton Bell was unanimously reelected chairman of the Cambridge Taxpayers' Assn at a directors meeting. Anthony Shalma was named vice chairman, R. Currie Gravestein treasurer, and Dr. James J. Lawlor along with others named to the Executive Committee. The group affirmed neutrality amid city election debates and reflected on Mayor Lyons versus Ex Mayor Russell.

Stoughton Bell Cambridge Taxpayers’ Ass'n Mass. Ave Anthony Shalma R. Currie Gravestein Reliance Cooperative Bank James J. Lawlor Harry P. Kitfield David C. Dow, Jr Eliot B. Spalding W. Johnson Jeremiah F. Downey Arthur Drinkwater Chandler Johnson Planite Lyons Russell Messrs Bell

School Board Holds Stirring Open and Closed Sessions

The School Board held an open and a closed meeting last Monday night amid a “old fighting spirit.” Campaign memories surfaced as Educational Methods and Provisions sparked debate. Jas E Fitzgerald criticized mixed geographies and histories and urged uniformity, with Dr Cassidy agreeing.

Jas. E. Fitzgerald Dr. Cassidy

Boston El On Griddle As Council Debates Subway Deaths

Boston council revisits transit safety after subway deaths. Councillor Gibson Pill and Donovan alarmed as Pill presses for two man cars. Mayor Lyons nominates Michael and sparks further sessions amid lingering election echoes.

Gibson Pill Donovan Lyons Michael

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