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...Cambridge Civic Association, one of the oldest reform groups in New England, is battling to retain its School Committee majority. Formed ten years ago when local politics was content and corrupt, the CCA has championed good, non-partisan slates. Its Endorsement Committee has screened all candidates, and while there have undoubtedly been well-qualified independents, a CCA endorsement commits a candidate to a platform of real reform. Other good government groups all over the country will be watching to see how the CCA fares in this year's election...
...important School Committee race, the Independents presently claim a slight edge since only Shaplin, out of the four CCA incumbents, is seeking reelection...
...CCA defeat in this race," Shaplin warned yesterday, "would surely return cheap politics and patronage to a committee which has been able to greatly improve the quality of City teachers during the past term...
...CCA will also sponsor 14 other University alumni for the nine seats on the City Council and the five remaining posts on the School Committee...
...Independents, CCA opposition party, which for the last two years has placed a narrow majority on the City Council, promises mainly that, if elected, the city will be run by the people...