What Do You Hear by John J McGillicuddy
A column by John J McGillicuddy in The Sentinels Gossiper offers observations on local chatter and civic mood. The piece mingles anecdotal notes with reflections on daily life and public interest topics.
09 Oct 1937
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1937
Page
1
A column by John J McGillicuddy in The Sentinels Gossiper offers observations on local chatter and civic mood. The piece mingles anecdotal notes with reflections on daily life and public interest topics.
The note hints at campaign tensions and possible shifts in city departments. It mentions library trustees, six city councillors, and Mayor Lynch’s radio speeches. The Rindge monument at the technical school continues to trouble the School Board amid roof leaks.
J Frank Facey and Harry Mahoney discuss migration from caucus based to personal government in city politics. He recalls older free open caucuses and party control, contrasting with today’s candidate responsibility to voters rather than party.
City Council meets to review Supt. of Streets McMenimen report showing $400,000 borrowed this year for street construction and $413,768.22 spent of $453,924.20 total as of Sept 268. He notes three steam rollers, one condemned, one rented at $250 monthly, and cites higher city costs.
Governor Hurley promotes road safety through public appeals and practical tools. The caution car, a low cost public service vehicle, tours busy areas urging pedestrians and drivers to pause and look both ways. The Central Theatre's film The Devil Is Driving reinforces the danger of reckless driving and illegal influence, supporting safety campaigns.
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