Financial plight of Narrow Gauge railroad prompts town action
After a conference with town officials and the Department of Public Utilities, a commission member warned that the Narrow Gauge railroad is so financially dire that residents may have to walk to work. The Board of Selectmen hesitate to call a town meeting pending the utility decision, fearing rejection could lead to bus service, which many Winthrop residents oppose.
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Board of Selectmen
Public Utilities Commission
Department of Public Utilities
Winthrop
Blunt
Final Arguments On R R Matter At Public Utilities
In closing arguments before the Department of Public Utilities attorney Henry Wise for Narrow Gauge employees questioned the commissions authority over the Boston Revere Beach Lyon railroad abandonment petition. Wise argued the commission can only refuse permission to abandon a railroad station, not permit abandonment of ferries lines or complete service. L Cushing Goodhue represented the opposing side.
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Department of Public Utilities
Henry Wise
Boston, Revere Beach & Lyon Railroad
Wise
L. Cushing Goodhue
Victory Will Give Locals Permanent Possession of Bernie Gordee Trophy
Town meeting to be held Monday in the Junior High School gymnasium despite a lack of transportation agenda. The warrant lists two articles, an $8,500 increase for the public welfare department and a $100 line for the salary study committee to publish a report. Local officials await the Department of Public Utilities decision before addressing transit.
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Bernie Gordee
Public Welfare Department
Board of Selectmen
Department of Public Utilities
Blue Waves clash with Winthrop on Thanksgiving at Miller Field
Revere High hosts Winthrop High in the 22nd annual Thanksgiving gridiron classic for the Bernie Gordee Memorial Cup. The outcome will grant permanent possession to the winner of three of five games dating to 1938, with Winthrop aiming to clinch after wins in 1937 and 1938.
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Revere High
Art Nigro
Carl Indrisano
Bill Clucas
Bob Rizzo
al Stuart
Tony Troupasso
Pat Belmonte
Vin Caramello
Ross Barzelay
Jim Gibson
Vin Martelli
Edward R. Snow
Winthrop Cemetery
Moody
William A. Miller
Revere
Winthrop High
North Shore
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Winthrop High School
Revere High School
Mes
Jam
HAM
Winthrop Highlands
Tel
OCE
R. R. Matter
Authority of D. P. U
East Boston Coal CO
Boston
Orleans St
Eas
Mary Elizabeth
Woodside Ave
Ocean
Moody Monument CO
Boylston St
H. P. Moody
Mass
Lewis’ Cafe
Lewis’ Hotel and Cafe
Boulevard
Boulevard Theatre
Mrs. Lewis
Morelli
Herb Sneiderman
Jim Reid
Bob Remer
Bob Perry
Husky
Gloucester
James
East Boston
Piiscopo Liquor Store
Barnes Avenue
Orient Heights
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