Mayor creates safety equipment committee for rescue truck
Mayor Russell appoints David T. Dickinson Guy B. Merrill and J W Fellows to study and recommend safety gear for a new rescue truck. City Council approves $3000 for purchase and outfitting of Fire Department equipment. The Cambridge Kiwanis Club plans to host mayoral candidates at a luncheon September 30 to discuss government issues.
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David T. Dickinson
Dickinson
Guy B. Merrill
J. W. Fellows
Cambridge Kiwanis Club
City Council and Mayor Dignity in Public Office
Letter argues mayors carry spotlight power requiring virtue while councils invite irresponsibility through group rule. It criticizes voter indifference and the tendency to elect officials based on social popularity rather than merit, noting concern over Public expenditure and theft.
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Meyor
Congress
Portraits of Dan O'Brien Cambridge mayoral candidate
The profile portrays Dan O'Brien as a confident East Cambridge figure with calm dignity and practical hustle. It notes his calm, determined demeanor, appeal to common sense, and belief that only minimal public service is needed to prompt a mayoral bid. It compares his potential rise to that of Charles Sumner and suggests supporters see him as destined for leadership.
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Mr. O Brien
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Charles Sumner
National Senate
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Dan O'Brien
The Cambridge City Hall Pageant of Mayoralty Plots
A lively but acid look at Cambridge politics as voters grow weary of showmanship. A wiregram hints at mayoral candidate “telephoneitis” delaying support, while Councillor Leahy engages in suspenseful maneuvers. Reports mention Shea denying mayoral ambitions and a bitter mayoralty race developing amid gossip and rivalries.
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Russell versus the field in Cambridge elimination primary
Cambridge voters face a wide field in the October 12 elimination primary for city offices. The ballot will pick top candidates for mayor councillor at large municipal assessor ward leaders and school committee. The piece warns against changing a steady capable leadership under Mayor Russell and urges careful deliberation before November.
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