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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1931
Page
8
A Cambridge leader asserts no risk to depositors, praising bank directors as the city’s trusted core. Banks reflect community character, with Cambridge noted for a diverse, healthy economy and stable institutions backed by capable men. The record, not rhetoric, matters.
Voters rebuke opposition as they endorse Mayor Russell and call for cooperative governance. They expect the City Council and School Committee to work as equals, support the mayor, and avoid partisan obstruction after January first.
Citizens who backed Mayor Russell in the recent poll face a November 3 vote to reject demagogism and illegal reminders. A mayoral recount failed to change the outcome, drawing disappointment at the Cambridge incident and urging supporters to secure sound city government in the upcoming election.
Cambridge voters support re election of principal assessors John C. Haverty and Bernard F Fallon for fair property valuations and efficient tax assessments. The article cites their record in maintaining a non political municipal revenue operation and endorses continued leadership under Mayor Richard M Russell.
A Boston paper lauds Cambridge residents at Stratford Players Shakespearean outings and praises the high school leaders for urging students to attend up to 25 performances as English study aids. Superintendent M. E. Fitzgerald emphasizes Shakespeare as culture and a tool to sharpen language and thinking.
Cambridge households switch from coal to oil using the Fowler Range Oil Burner distributed by Brown Oil Burning Equipment Co. Details praise safety, noiseless operation, economy, and easy management. Demonstrations offered with installation options and a 57.50 cash price.
The voting list will be 16 458 versus 17 840 at last election with 49 895 now due to imports. Notables attend grand ratification in Cypress Hall with Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston and others expected. Also coverage of Alewife Brook purification, Dave Farquhar book bindery opening, hunting plans, James A. Montgomery running as Democratic citizen, and a marriage between William J. Atkinson and Nellie T. Alphen with local dignitaries present.
A Monday City Hall corridor scene after a School Committee meeting shows Mayor and Councillor Delaney exchanging brief cordialities with Dick and Paddy present. The pair greet each other with gratitude for a past congratulations, then speak in low tones aware of changed times.
The Russell E Hoyt Auxiliary unit 290 hosts a bazar whist and supper at 595 Mass avenue tonight. Proceeds aid needy veterans and families. Event directed by Agnes Burke Mrs Touchette and Mrs Sawyer.
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