School Committee Meeting Notes and Tension Over Appointments
The School Committee session opened late with surprises and sharp discussion after a reconsideration motion by Dr. James J. Cassidy. James Fitzgerald led a rule change on appointing certified applicants from the permanent list, while concerns about lists and funding sparked questions about the superintendent serving as an employment agency and the impact on substitute teachers and young applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Cassidy
James Fitzgerald
Wm. F. Galgay
Cassidy
Chiky
R. Robart
Parking Study Ordered for Central Sq Mass Ave Area
City Council adopted a measure directing a survey of parking in Central Square district along Mass Ave and adjacent streets to create spaces for shoppers. The plan aims to relieve congestion and guide future parking policy in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Ave
Central Sq
Library Trustees Ban a Book in Cambridge
The Cambridge library trustees vote three to one to ban a recently published book claiming it disrespects tenets of a great church. Only one member read it. others relied on a judgement from a private citizen. Critics call censorship improper and politically motivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Cambridge Library System
Mr. Buckley
Russell A. Wood
Radcliffe
Nino
City election predictions and local political notes
Predictions say 44 000 to 46 000 votes will be cast in the city on Tuesday November 3. Watch for a fire department captain to retire and for more Council turnover including possible changes in January. A Library Trustee may resign next January and teachers who took exams for master positions await appeals and rating board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
George Washington
Martha
James Fitzgerald
Helen Brosnahan
Ed O'Connell
Kathleen O’brien
Lincoln
Margaret Martin
Wyman Open Air
Red Cross
Robart
Watch
John J. Tierney
John J. Toomey
Harry
Hillis
Swenson
Frank Flynn
City Hall
Dinty Moore
Boston
Urge Mayor to Add Police Officers After Traffic Concerns
Cambridge City Council passed an order urged by Councillor Chester A. Swenson to appropriate funds for immediate deployment of reserve police to patrol streets. Councillor Donovan supported rapid action noting dangers to school children crossing streets. Several appropriations followed, including funds to Welfare, Public Library, and Building departments. Jury draw listed for East Cambridge Court on Nov 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Quinn
Cyprus Hall
Joe McGrath
Democratic State Committee
Lynch
Sennett
Roosevelt
Boston Common
Cambridge Post
American Legion
New Legion Hall
Brattle Hall
Harvard Square
League of Women Voters
John W. Lyons
Michael J. Neville
East Cambridge Court
Chester A. Swenson
Cambridge
Lechmere Square
Cambridge Street
Alewife Brook Parkway
Welfare Department
City Infirmary
Executive Department
Transportation W. P. A
Police Department
Public Library Department
Simon B. Kelleher
Board of Health
T. B. Hospital
William S. Trefry
Everett Street
George W. Hanna
Franklin Street
John H. Barrett
Bird Street
John F.davis
Arlington Street
Edward Collins
Mt. Auburn Street
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Pres. Gibson
John J. McGillicuddy
The
Sentinel
Chas. F. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Fernitere
Ome
Hersum &O., Inc
Mass
Ave
John J. Blevins Roofer
Mass. Ave
Austin Street
Temple St
Cambridge‘ Merchants Beverage Association
FL Quinn, Piea
Honey Bee Cafe
Donovan
Councillor Donovan
Eddie
Michael A. Rosa
Cabinet Maker
Pearl St Trowhbridge
Raca Eg
Weanhattan Market
Massachusetts Avenue
Central Square
Florida
California
Manhattan
Congressman Richard M
Thurs
WBZ
WAAB
Wm. D. Swan
Channing Place
K. C. Colin
Pearl St
Eli
Hamilton Liquors
S. S. Pierce
Frank Borelli
Putnam Ave
Brookline St
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