VOL. XV, NO. 1
SEPTEMBER 28, 1973
Inflation Hits MW Cafeteria
America has been through four phases, and the average housewife is still having a tough time balancing her household budget. But that hasn't really affected the average student, at least not directly.
But now, skyrocketing food prices are affecting students in the form of significant price increases in the cost of the cafeteria food. Many students are now feeling the pinch of those increases and complaining loudly. This year they pay more and eat less.
Most dramatic of these changes was that of milk, whose cost rose 150 per cent, from 4 cents to 10 cents per (now green) 10 oz. carton. This increase is due to the cutting of education funds from the federal budget in the amount of $25 billion. Milk subsidies were the first to go, hence the increase.
But now, skyrocketing food prices are affecting students in the form of significant price increases in the cost of the cafeteria food. Many students are now feeling the pinch of those increases and complaining loudly. This year they pay more and eat less.
Most dramatic of these changes was that of milk, whose cost rose 150 per cent, from 4 cents to 10 cents per (now green) 10 oz. carton. This increase is due to the cutting of education funds from the federal budget in the amount of $25 billion. Milk subsidies were the first to go, hence the increase.
Without a milk subsidy it may be possible to open the pop machines, but that is a subject to be considered at a different time.
Other items to feel the bite of inflation include: cold sandwiches, up 10 cents (35 cents), malts (30 cents), hot dogs (35 cents), hamburgers (40 cents), and grilled cheese (35 cents) all up 5 cents. Pudding, sweet rolls, and donuts all went up 2 cents while salads were leading the pack with a 10 cent increase.
These price changes were not as arbitrary as they may seem. Each of the four food service directors worked on these prices and presented their suggestions to Mr. Harold Markworth, who is the business manager of Dist. 207.
Other items to feel the bite of inflation include: cold sandwiches, up 10 cents (35 cents), malts (30 cents), hot dogs (35 cents), hamburgers (40 cents), and grilled cheese (35 cents) all up 5 cents. Pudding, sweet rolls, and donuts all went up 2 cents while salads were leading the pack with a 10 cent increase.
These price changes were not as arbitrary as they may seem. Each of the four food service directors worked on these prices and presented their suggestions to Mr. Harold Markworth, who is the business manager of Dist. 207.