Russell Record One of Real Achievement
The past four years have been the most difficult in the nation for city mayors yet Cambridge under Richard M. Russell has achieved a strong administration. He paid off a 700000 deficit, updated six months of arrears, and financed a new hospital wing, nurses home, two grammar schools, Rindge Technical School, street improvements, water system, Central Police and Fire Stations, and a training drill tower. An annual city audit began, with no payless days or layoffs, keeping credit high and taxes low.
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Municipal Hospital
Cambridge Tax Rate Cut Tied to City’s Adverse Factors
Cambridge reduces the property tax rate by 3.70 this year despite welfare increases and a 2.2 decline from 1930. Officials cite assessments, lower property values, and budget shifts as the main cause, with Mayor Russell credited for achieving the cut through savings and state and federal aid.
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Mayor Russell Keeps Every Campaign Promise for Cambridge
Summary praises Richard M. Russell for fulfilling 11 campaign promises as Cambridge mayor. Highlights include creating an Industrial Promotion Bureau, business advisory committee, hospital expansion, transit extension follow-up, school construction progress, new fire and police stations, major street investments, tax-rate reductions, eliminating interference with city employees, and delivering a business like administration with no layoffs during hard times.
Mayor's veto debate stalls as quorum fails at council
A council meeting nears adjournment after a lack of quorum leaves the session delayed beyond 8 20 PM. The small audience and absentee members raise questions about engagement as suspense grows over ongoing veto discussions.
Cambridge Mayor Russell Wins Broad Civic Support
Cambridge's Mayor Richard M. Russell enjoys wide backing from lodges and civic groups. During the 1932 financial panic he secured a million dollar note renewal and four million dollars in renewed borrowing at favorable terms from local banks and industries, showing strong city confidence in his leadership.
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Richard M. Russell
Cambridge
New York
Night school push amid city political clashes
In a contentious council session Mayor Russell and challenger John D. Lynch were absent as Cassidy urged immediate opening of night schools. The Lincoln School dispute resurfaced over keeping sixth through eighth grades this year. An offer of 9500 for land adjoining the Latin School was discussed and coal-price adjustments were ruled within the city’s contract authority amid NRA code concerns.
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John D. Lynch
City fire system gains protection and upgraded facilities
The mayor announces a self paying fire system through reduced losses and lower insurance costs. A new drill tower smoke chamber central fire station are provided, touted as among the finest in the state, with training and life saving facilities for Cambridge citizens.
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Cambridge
Lynch campaign prompts campus rallies for mayor race
A campus committee plans to invite supporters and skeptics to speak at Lynch rallies during the mayoral campaign. The group hopes to showcase a clear contrast to the current mayor and attract packed audiences.
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Lynch
City Expands Water System to Improve Fire Safety
The city announces an enlarged water supply with higher hydrant pressure to enhance fire protection and introduce a new purification system delivering purer water to Cambridge residents. Mayor highlighted the upgrade and its impact on safety and service.
Russell Ahead in WAAB Primary Vote Debate
The speaker notes last primary had 30,525 votes with over 100 names. This year about 91 aspirants and 41,000 registered voters. He predicts around 20,000 votes cast next Tuesday despite quietness.
Mayor Russell Claims Real Program Drives Cambridge Reform
The Cambridge mayor candidate asserts his record of improving the economy without cutting city services and touts Cambridge nonpartisan elections. He cites speech on WEEI promising a campaign focused on protecting residents from harmful influences, opposing party politics in municipal races.
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WEEI
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Boston
Cambridge Mayor defends 10 percent contributions as not a pay cut
Mayor Russell’s statement to Cambridge city employees credits the 10 percent voluntary contributions for not being a pay cut and asserts there will be no fight for a wage increase after the emergency ends. He cites sustained city credit, avoidance of layoffs, and early audits as proof of fiscal prudence.
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Tax Rate Reduced in Cambridge Under Mayor Russell
Cambridge celebrates a lowered tax rate after a difficult start for Mayor Richard M. Russell. The city faced a large deficit and needed immediate public works. Revenue loss and welfare costs exceeded $2 million, but federal and state grants offset much, allowing a tax cut of $2.70 this year.
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Cambridge City Finances Cut Costs and Welfare Rise Over 2 Million
The mayor presents a plain statement noting deposits from six closed banks, reduced operating costs of six million, and offsetting welfare and revenue trends totaling over 2 million dollars. It credits voluntary contributions of 470 thousand as part of savings from 1.4 million in reductions.
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Cambridge
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