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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
7
In a 1935 outlook, an analysis of Roosevelt era policy argues for balanced incomes across farmers, workers, and service sectors to sustain maximum employment. It predicts limited tariff cuts, more domestic price support, and renewed emphasis on the home market while expanding public aid and private sector recovery efforts.
Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper reports optimistic 1934 indices and a hopeful outlook for 1935. He cites improved industrial production domestic trade and payrolls, with durable goods and retail trade showing strong gains. He notes the administration supports a fairer profit distribution and urges further cooperation to boost recovery.
Seattle tugboat workers were notified by their unions to strike at o'clock Wednesday morning. About 153 men in Seattle will be affected. Additional walkouts on Puget Sound are threatened.
Washington reports economists and industrial leaders foresee a moderate rise in business in 1936, with sustained growth into years ahead. Automobiles, incomes, and retail demand are expected to improve, while heavy industry gains will be aided by public works and home building.
Tulsa report notes United States daily production rose by 324 barrels to 2,455,539 barrels. Oklahoma output fell from 421,535 to 469,100 barrels, while Texas advanced from 81,829 to 1,668,022 barrels daily. East Texas added 10,000 barrels, from 420,30 to 430,689 barrels.
Steve Vasilakos, longtime peanut vendor near the White House, reports improved business in 1935 at his eight-stand corner on Executive Avenue. He notes steady nickels and dimes as customers return. Mrs. Roosevelt previously blocked his removal.
Kerrville cadet James Cannon says a stranger claiming Schreiner ties shared meals and lodging at a Bourbon hotel room. Cannon woke to find his friend and a $5 bill gone after a Tuesday night encounter. Texas City reports 1934 building permits totaling $433,743, up from 1931 figures, driven by new building programs.
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Henry Bi of 214 Dashier street at 1 40 a m New Year's Day at Ban Rosa hospital. Baby and mother are reported doing well. The notice also mentions a vigilance committee meeting at Plaza hotel at 12 15 p m on January according to T J Turner secretary.
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