What Do You Hear? By John J. McGillicuddy
A column by John J. McGillicuddy surveys soundscapes and echoes from everyday life. The piece reflects on memory, listening habits, and the significance of small noises in urban surrounds.
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1938
Page
1
A column by John J. McGillicuddy surveys soundscapes and echoes from everyday life. The piece reflects on memory, listening habits, and the significance of small noises in urban surrounds.
The local newspaper notes Council and Health leaders discuss designating Jerry's Pit on Rindge Ave as a public swimming site. Daniel J. Nelligan, chairman of the Board of Health, extols the spot for all ages, stressing community benefits and risks of private development.
Community leaders push for a city funded swimming area to foster fitness and wholesome values. The article stresses that a sound body and mind underpin responsible citizenship and cites diverse residents of North Comopolitan as backing a public pool project.
The Recreation Commission votes 4 to 8 6 to sanction the current jobs coalition despite Mayor Lyong’s appeal that the Supt of Recreation cannot also supervise parks. Acting Chairman J J Coughlin Mrs Jessie Brooks ex Chief John McBride and Jos Gurney voted no. Spencer Scannell and Corkery voted yes. Chairman Prof Doten led opposition and was absent. Sam Pill was contacted by phone.
Cambridge attorney James J. Reagan, a senatorial candidate, writes Dean James W Landis listing eight objections to Plan E for Cambridge city government. He argues Plan E could undermine democracy by making votes effectively count differently and by enabling minority influence, prompting him to seek clear responses from Landis.
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