Word: subways
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...York transit deal would be a big gamble for Roy Chalk. His offer has been received cautiously by most of the city brass except Transit Boss Charles Patterson, who favors it. Last week Chalk relaxed his terms by pledging to keep the 15? subway fare so long as the city guarantees him an after-tax profit of 6½%. As usual, he was mum about who was putting up the bulk of his bankroll. Grinned O. Roy Chalk: "I'm a poor man -never have more than 50 bucks with me. The big thing is, I know where...
...devoted enthusiasts are often more valuable than an army of apathetic admirers, but Repertory Boston must broaden its base of public support. This base can be broadened by sending checks, bills, coins, subway tokens, green stamps, boxtops--anything negotiable--to R.B.I. Money may also be placed in its coffers by attending its performances...
...Metropolitan Transit. Authority is not presently considering disposal of its Boylston St. caryards or extension of its Cambridge subway, Anthony D. Pompeo,, chairman of the MTA trustees, told the City Council yesterday...
...discussion of possible future extension or disposal of the property would be "speculation," he continued. Adding that he thought the Harvard "offer" was prompted by a study made several years ago, recommending a $40 million subway extension to the Fresh Pond Area, Pompeo stated that any question of expansion would have to be determined by the State Legislature...
...previous reports were not sufficient reason for speed, the legislators should also remember that the MTA's reserve on land in West Cambridge expires in 1961. Moreover, Massachusetts Ave. will be widened this summer, and co-ordinating this work with construction of the subway would permit sharing of expensive relocation of the public utilities which run under the road. Just a look at the present situation in Harvard Square should convince even the economy-minded that any opportunity should be seized...