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Cambridge Sentinel

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1939

Page

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Cambridge Mayoral Race Sparks Voter Interest and Local Feuds

The Sentinel highlights campaigns for Cambridge mayor and ward contests with talk of Lyong versus Russell, ex mayor Lynch silent on primary results, Pill's re election bid, and Roche’s aggressive outreach. It notes a 51000 voter base and a November 7 election, plus city hall roof safety and local social mentions.

Lyong Cambridge Russell Lynch Dunbar Associates, Inc Ernest L. Collins Prez The Sentinel Pill Roche Friends Elks Aroostook County Josephine Reardon Murphy Florence Ritchie New York California

Councillor John Toomey Thanks Voters After Primary Endorsement

Councillor John Toomey expresses gratitude to voters for the primary endorsement for reelection as councillor at large. He praises supporters and notes their efforts should carry into the November election. The message is signed by T. John J. Toomey of Windsor Street.

T. John J. Toomety Windsor St

Information for Taxpayers from Our Assessors

Notice details unpaid bills incurring 4 percent interest after Nov 11 and the Nov 15 deadline to apply for assessment relief. Veterans of the Spanish American War, Indian War, and Civil War may also seek exemption by applying to the local Board of Assessors. For guidance, visit the Assessors Office led by Bernard F. Fallon and John C. Haverty with James J. Casey as secretary.

Board of Assessors

Mayor Lyons crit. El Bare plan over transit fare cuts

Mayor Lyons denounces the El fare cut plan affecting bridge projects Federal Housing street lighting and traffic. The Election Board says City Solicitor Evarts finds the Federal Housing issue cannot legally go on the ballot. Councillor Winslow orders a legal check next Tuesday on General Laws.

Evarts Winslow Ion Casable Broadway Lyons

Boston El Plans Local Fare Changes

The Boston El Trustees with manager Edward Dana plan to raise certain feeder route fares from five to ten cents, a move echoed after prior protests. The issue recalls earlier failed attempts to raise nickel fares, sparking public outcry, including from Cambridge officials and local business groups. The plan targets mileage based increases near two miles and signals continued discussion on fare policy.

Boston el Cambridge Lyons Sentinel Mgr. Corkery Central Sq Mer. Dana

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