Industry can't recover without purchasing power. There is no purchasing power in relief money. I can't see any way to avoid competition with private industry. Household equipment in the Bronx is getting I bad shape. They can tie over individuals for a month, but not for two years.
Health is believed to have suffered considerably in the Bronx.
Relief has had a degrading, placid effect. Clients visited in the Bronx were obviously in need of clothing and household incidentals. Clothing is particularly acute. The bulk of apartments are fairly modern and have most conveniences. Food is the least of the worries.