13 Sep 1941
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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1941
Page
1
A jumble of Plan E proposals and looming council race chatter fills the week. City Hall notes report licensing sessions, a Milwaukee trip for Legion officials, and questions about police actions and voter turnout.
A Cambridge citizens bulletin boasts civic progress under Secretary Frank as it warns of change amid criticisms of politicians who have lowered city morale and hindered services. It asserts rising debt and tax rates, calling for accountability across city departments. The message targets residents with a call for reform.
The Cambridge Public Library trustees vote to cooperate with the Massachusetts United Service Organizations Committee as a receiving station for books and magazines for soldiers and sailors. The librarian is named as technical adviser to the local committee. Materials may be delivered to the Main Library or to any of the seven branches.
City council resumes fall sessions with Acting Mayor Sennett delegating Ed Donovan as president pro tem. An executive request asks $350 for an Election Commissioner and an assistant City Solicitor to travel to Cincinnati to study partisan voting machinery. Ed Grane opposes spending city funds on a junket.
City Treasurer Andrew P. Carroll reports 88 percent of realty taxes collected for 1940, noting the strong collection amid economic hardship. He says the figure compares favorably with similar cities and signals a hopeful outlook for 1941.
The Municipal Recreation Dept concludes its summer backyard garden program with a successful year. Stephen H. Mahoney reports on the Annual Garden Exhibit highlighting top local entrants and prize winners.
A brief classified snippet lists Chas. F. Burley at 276 Commonwealth Avenue Boston with contact number Tel. Ken. 0767.
A License Board session Monday examined charges against Charlie's former city solicitor, with Sam Wax and Tap, Inc noted in the record. A large crowd attended as officers testified about liquor served after hours and on Sundays, amid reports of a radio car chase involving Officers McCarthy and De.
A candidate for City Councillor promotes Plan E and notes past support in 1937 1940 and 1988 while acknowledging political risks. The letter frames loyalty to Plan E as central to his campaign and future positions.
Cambridge political exchange shows O'Brien and Rowell debating Plan E and city governance. Rowell hints at boosting Republican presence while denying partisan control under a nonpartisan charter. O'Brien replies stressing a capable council to restore civic honor and public trust.
Roche outlines Plan E for November election praising an honest city administration under a capable city manager. He vows no wage cuts for city workers, merit-based pay, and expanded welfare including aid to widows children and elderly. He supports W P A projects for women and a Food Stamp Plan using Federal surplus commodities via stamps.
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