08 Oct 1932
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1932
Page
1
A weekly column by John J. McGillicuddy sifts whispers and rumors with occasional facts. It surveys small town chatter, overheard statements, and observed events to present a snapshot of local sentiment and happenings.
City political chatter focuses on Councillor Danny Murphy of Ward 2 planning a bid for re election next year after a dramatic defeat last year. Officials hint at creating a police commissioner post as part of reform. Ex Rep John J. Kiley weighs a legislative race in the second district with Galgay, while Hinckley, the new efficiency expert, works from the mayor's office as courses unfold.
The Cambridge City Council overrode mayoral vetoes on sewer assessment abatements for Cambridge Garage Inc and Society of St John the Evangelist on University Road. A heated Engineering Committee session followed with lawyers and laborers debating legality and the override.
A new group named The Minority Voters Association of Cambridge forms to mobilize votes among Italian, French, Armenian, Portuguese and other foreign born and African American residents. Nathaniel A. Brewer is chairman with Antonio Frasco as secretary, meetings held weekly at 171 Walden Street North Cambridge. invites interested men and women to attend.
The Sentinel notes a county law limiting service from one city per county could bar Wardwell if he ties or leads in votes and McMenimen wins. The piece highlights cross party appeal and potential disqualification under Middlesex County rules. It also mentions a traffic signal request at Rindge Avenue and Sherman Street and a Park Commission critique of the police department.
A Wednesday School Committee meeting drew spectators standing three rows deep as concerns arose over bid awards for glass work in Thorndike and Kelley schools. Walsh Bros. Co. claimed they were low bidder, but a Bergin name appeared as the contractor. Mayor criticizes improper delegation of authority and promises a report. A $1,000 transfer was approved before adjournment.
The Park Commission held a long session approving notices to inform Exster Park residents of potential driveway cut permission. They discussed staffing for several fields, handling two widowed applicants for a park position, and rejecting Gaelic Athletic Association football games at Russell Field. The toboggan chute at Fresh Pond was deemed irreparable after a fire, with a $1,000 repair note.
Cambridge Council Knights of Columbus prepares a Columbus Day observance with a parade from MIT along Massachusetts Avenue to Cambridge Common. An address by Hon. John A. Matthews is planned at the Common.
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