What Do You Hear Column Signals Local Rumors
Rumors in Cambridge politics surface with talk of John H. Corcoran as a possible city manager and further councilor departures. Jere Nolan, longtime Water Dept clerk, dies at Roxbury home after pension. Fire Dept ladder truck stirs interest for Red Cross drive. Arthur G. MacKenzie named future Public Safety Commissioner. Deputy Maurice Corkery shown on running board. Election Rd. secretary Harry Peniman rumored bear tales. Congratulations to Councillor Wm H Hogan Jr and wife on birth of a son at Richardson House Boston Lying-in Hospital. Continued on Page 8.
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John H. Corcoran
Cambridge
Jeremish Nolan
Water Dept
City Hall
Roxbury
Boston Globe
Jerry Nolan
Fort Devens
Samia
Fire Dept
Red Cross Fund
Arthur G. MacKenzie
Ford Autos
Maurice Corkery
Polite Central Sa
Mgr
Harry Peniman
Maine Woods
Harry
Wm. H. Hogan, Jr
Richardson House
Boston
Taxpayers Seek Citywide Study for 1941 Budget
Cambridge Taxpayers Association urges City Manager to hire competent experts to survey all city departments for 1941. They propose a $16 500 contract, arguing it would reduce taxes and improve administration and that results would guide the new city manager under the charter.
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Cambridge Taxpayers Association
Stoughton Bell
Central Square Branch Library to receive improved shelving
Library Trustees condemn delays in obtaining metal shelving for the rehabilitated Central Square branch in the City Building. Shelving from Berger Co. of Boston via a Chicago firm is awaited after Dec 1, with the small room crowding services and a long stair climb affecting patrons. The Central Square site is criticized as unsuitable for the young and old.
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Ch. Jas. F. Fitegerald
Berger Co
Buldings Terry
Central Sq
Central City
Burley Real Estate Insurance Mortgages Ad in Boston
Chas F Burley offers real estate insurance and mortgage services at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston. Contact telephone Ken 0767 for property loans and coverage questions.
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Commonwealth Avenue
Boston
Park Board Denies War Refugee Sale Surrogate
Park Board, with five present, denied Mrs. R M Saltonstall's request to use Cambridge Common trailer on Nov 25 26 to sell items for war refugee children citing park rules. Commissioner Coughlan opposed setting a precedent and the motion to withdraw passed. The board granted Dan Finn Club permission for a Nov 24 football game at Russell Field with Auburn A A and thanked Library Road for cooperation on the New Boardman School Recreation Center opening.
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R. M. Saltonstall
Saltonstall
Cambridge Common
Dept
Coughlan
Dan Finn
Russell Field
Auburn A. A
Library
Park Rd
Boardman School
Press Club Seeks Scholarship For Local Students
Cambridge Press Club votes to establish a $100 scholarship for public and parochial high school seniors. An essay contest next spring will select the winner, with potential paths in journalism or art. President Al Mello names John R. Sennett Jr Edw M Martin and John J McGilicuddy as feature committee. Judges are Boston news writers.
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Cambridge Press Club
al Mello
John R. Sennett, Jr
M. Martin
John J. McGilicuddy
Boston News Writers
Libby's Liquors for Thanksgiving Comforts Cambridge Shoppers
Libby's Liquors at 599 Tabs Ave Cambridge offers a bright clean shop with Samrata and staff providing courteous service. A full stock of quality liquors and prompt Thanksgiving delivery is advertised urging early orders.
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Cambridge
Libby's Liquors
Tabs Ave
Eli
Samrata
Libby's
Sullivan Toomey Clash Over Public Hearing At Memorial Drive
City Council clash erupts as Councillor Sullivan opposes Councillor Toomey’s motion for a public hearing on a zoning change petition for Memorial Drive and Western Ave. Harvard College leaseholder and Daniel Morgan seek rezoning. hearing approved 9 to 5 amid broader budget and service votes.
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Toomey
Memorial Drive
Western Ave
Harvard College
Lessor
Daniel R. Morgan
Lessee
Finn
Roche
Jos. King
Evarts
Ed. of Health
T. B. Hospital
Winslow Family Welcomes Second Son Philip Nichols Winslow
Representative and Mrs. Henry D. Winslow celebrate the birth of their second son, Philip Nichols Winslow. Grandpere honors go to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nichols of Newton and Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Winslow of Cambridge with Mrs. Charles B. Gibson of Brookline as Brent-grandmother. Philip displays notable Winslow tact and charm.
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Henry D. Winslow
Philip Nichols Winslow
Philip Nichols
Newton
Henry J. Winsow
Cambridge
Charles B. Gibson
Brookline
Philip
Winslow
Lost purse on Mass Ave near Cambridge and Somerville
A purse vanished in the Mass Ave area near Cambridge and Davis Square Somerville. It contained a driver’s license and valuables and there is a reward for the finder. Please call Ken at 9554.
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Mass. Ave
Cambridge
Davis Sq
Somerville
Ken
Mayor Lyons Denies Guilt Indictments of Lyons and Mannos
Indictments of Mayor Lyons and Paul Mannos on conspiracy to corruptly solicit and accept bribes were announced by District Attorney Bradford. Both defendants pleaded not guilty. Lyons released on recognizance, Mannos held on $2000 bond. Court action details and defense teams named amid a citywide political stir.
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Lyons
Paul Mannos
Brookline
Sentinel
Mannes
Dist
Atty
Bradford
Mannos
Edmund P. Kelleher
Francis T. Leahy
Paul J Frank Denies Candidacy In Cambridge Taxpayers Notice
Paul J Frank writes to a Cambridge newspaper denying any intention to run for office after being labeled an early bird candidate. He cautions against misstatements and humorously offers to be dog catcher if pressed, praising himself for sobriety and frankness. Ed.
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John
Plan E Council
Washington
Cambridge Taxpayers Association
Paul J. Frank
Paul
Harvard Square Businessmen in Diversified Session
The Harvard Sq Businessmen Assn met at the Continental in a subdued gathering after the death of charter member Albert Ames. Fred Olsen to prepare an embossed address for Mrs Ames, and Dr DeWitte moved to include the Sentinel obituary. Mgr Bump spoke on aerial travel growth, sparking questions and lively discussion.
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Harvard Sq
Continental
Albert Amee
Claus Gelotte
Fred Olsen
Ames
DeWitte
the Sentinel
Amesc
Fr. Sullivan
Mgr. Bump
American Airways
Bump
Mgr. C. D. Steele
Boniface
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Barbie
King OF Royal
Kiddie Kol
Benny McLaughlin
Funie Kwiz Klub
FBI
Joel McCrea
Laraine
Herbert Marshall
Benchley
Ernest Truex
Lucile Fairbanks
Cood
Libby’s
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J. Henry Quinn
Harvard Square
Home Owners Loan Corp
Sam Alpert
Michael
Harvard
Redchoss
Jane
Pee
Cambridge Savings Bank
Cambridgeport Savings Bank
East Cambridge Savings
Cambridge Street
North Avenue Savings Bank
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Answers
East Cambridge
Paul Frank
Jtocko
PT Pvee Eee At
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Central Square
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Tq Jal
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Scotland
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