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Dates: during 1940-1949
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As Mayor of Boston, Curley is forever at words points with the Boston Finance Commission. The Commission (or the Fin Com as it is most commonly called) is a five-man board appointed by the governor to keep a constant eye on the city's financial condition. Since the state...

Author: By Edward C. Haley, | Title: Colorful Mayor Dominates Boston Political Operations | 10/29/1949 | See Source »

They say that Curley uses a different side of his mouth for either side of Beacon Hill. In his hey-day, he had the cultured charm in his voice of the highest rank of Brahmin, yet, on the same night, he could go across the Hill to the North End...

Author: By Edward C. Haley, | Title: Colorful Mayor Dominates Boston Political Operations | 10/29/1949 | See Source »

Worse than these administrative sins, however, in the light of popularity, were the childish escapades of the governor and his entourage when they drove around the State in their limousines. Twice, policemen in the procession ahead of Curley were killed in crashes; three deaths were caused directly by men in...

Author: By Edward C. Haley, | Title: Colorful Mayor Dominates Boston Political Operations | 10/29/1949 | See Source »

It is doubtful, however, that the CCA need seriously worry at all, about such a remark. Its four incumbents on the council, Pill, Swan Crane, and Deguglielmo are all likely to be reelected. Lawrence F. Feloney, a newcomer is running a strong race. CCA's organization and growing prestige are...

Author: By Rudolph Kass and William M. Simmons, S | Title: Political Struggle In Cambridge... | 10/28/1949 | See Source »

Dulles' supporters have stressed his experience in foreign affairs as United Nations delegate and a man who can "talk back to Stalin." They see him keeping Republican senators in line behind the bipartisan foreign policy.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Senate Race | 10/28/1949 | See Source »

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