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Annual Report, Bangor, Maine: 1939
City of Bangor, Maine
The City of Bangor enjoys without question one of the highest financial credit ratings of any city in the country. This was reflected again early in January, 1940, when the city received a $600,000 temporary loan in anticipation of taxes at the exceedingly low interest rate of less than 1/12th of 1%.
Work, started in December, 1938, continued upon the construction of the two new $370,000 Junior High Schools and the $175,000 combined Municipal Garage and Police Station in conjunction with the P. W. A. The two modern Junior High Schools will he completed and ready for occupancy in September, 1940.
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Annual Report, Bangor, Maine: 1938
City of Bangor, Maine
A sample paragraph, regarding Bass Park:
"This ever-increasing popular recreational area was greatly enhanced in appearance this past year by acquisition of the old house and garage at the corner of Buck and Main Streets by the Trustees. This, in company with another old house owned by the city, on the Dutton Street side of the property, were both torn down. As a result, the Auditorium area of this park has been developed into lawns and wide parking areas for automobiles, thereby making this Auditorium a most excellent and convenient place for conventions, large gatherings, etc."
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Annual Report, Bangor, Maine: 1937
City of Bangor, Maine
As a forward step towards better safeguarding pedestrians and motorists, State Street from Exchange to the Hogan Road and Hammond Street from the City Hall to West Broadway were relighted by the installation of the most modern up-to-date highway lights.
A convertible prowl ambulance car -- the first vehicle of its kind purchased by a municipality in this section of the country -- was put in operation in the Bangor Police Department on May 5th. This vehicle, designed for speed and efficiency of operation, was an important addition Lo the department as it is available instantly for ambulance service when an accident occurs.
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Annual Report, Bangor, Maine: 1935
City of Bangor, Maine
A report submitted by the Public Works:
"SNOW REMOVAL-Bangor was visited last January with the worst snowstorms in many years and snow removal costs for that month went over the $13,000 mark which made a heavy drain on the greatly reduced budget of this Department. However, streets and roads throughout the City were kept open to traffic and this achievement won much praise for Bangor. The public today expects an entirely different service from what satisfied them a few years ago and this cannot be given with inadequate or obsolete equipment."
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Annual Report, Bangor, Maine: 1934
City of Bangor, Maine
From the Traffic report:
"The handling of automobile traffic today is rapidly becoming the most difficult and the most important part of a Police Department. The traffic situation in Bangor has been handled in a more satisfactory and efficient manner than ever before due to improvements in operating the Traffic Division to changes in the personnel and to modern equipment. The Bangor Police Department is now making a thorough check-up of all public automobiles and trucks as regards proper lights, brakes, etc. and requires defective equipment to be placed in proper condition before these cars are allowed on the highway. In order to make streets safe, this department is carrying on a determined war against speeders, reckless drivers and drunken drivers, in a firm, courteous but impartial manner."
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Annual Report, Bangor, Maine: 1933
City of Bangor, Maine
December 31, 1933 not only marked the end of the second year of the Council-Manager Form of Government in Bangor, under the new charter adopted by the people in September, 1931, but also the end of what has proven to be one of the most difficult in the history of the City.
The year 1933 was a trying year, a year when depression and employment were at their lowest ebb, a year of great bank failures, but yet with all it was a year in which Bangor advanced definitely. It was a year in which this City faced the same problems of falling revenues and decreased business activities that have harassed all municipalities, but all in all, Bangor came through 1933 with an exceptionally good record as compared to most other cities.
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