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Dates: during 1940-1949
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During Curley's term, however, there existed an "abatements racket," whereby certain property owners were given rebates on their assessment by dubious re-evaluations. If a landlord wishes to get an abatement on his assessment in Boston, he applies to the City Assessor's office and pays the fee demanded...

Author: By Edward C. Haley, | Title: Curley Has Edge in Boston Election | 11/4/1949 | See Source »

Next Tuesday, it will all be over. There'll be a burst of applause for the winner, in the Parker House lobby. The sound apparatus will be taken off the trucks and the city will quiet down for another two years.

Author: By Edward C. Haley, | Title: Curley Has Edge in Boston Election | 11/4/1949 | See Source »

In touch football yesterday, Leverett came from far behind to down Adams, 36 to 30. In a wild fourth period, the Bunnies scored there times to take the victory.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Puritans, Lowell Tie; Deacons Top Weaker Funsters | 11/4/1949 | See Source »

Jalopy racing is not to be confused with stock car racing. The chief difference between them is that in stock car competition a driver can "soup up" his engine or install a racing engine, while the jalopy man man can only make sure that his engine is in perfect working...

Author: By Peter B. Taub, | Title: The Sporting Scene | 11/3/1949 | See Source »

Jalopies are just old cars that have been stripped down to attain a maximum of speed and safety and have been given a thorough engine job. Both front and rear fenders are pared off. Outsize tires on the right side are allowed to help the driver negotiate turns. The cars...

Author: By Peter B. Taub, | Title: The Sporting Scene | 11/3/1949 | See Source »

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