Food Prices to Be Unchanged In 1934-5 Despite Higher Costs

Despite a sharp rise in the cost of foodstuffs since last year, weekly food prices in the House Dining Halls and in the Union will remain unchanged next year, it was announced yesterday at University Hall. At the same time, it was learned, the University dining halls will probably show a deficit for the year 1934-35 as a result.

Present rates in the House dining halls are $8.50 per week for 21 meals, $7.25 for 14 meals, and $6.25 for ten meals, while the rate in the Union is $8.00 for 21 meals, Freshmen not being permitted to sign for less than that amount.

"In view of the present rising tendency in commodity prices, it is doubtful whether these rates will meet the cost of service of 1934-35," said the official statement, "but the rates will not be increased unless a decisive rise in the cost of food and service occurs."

Until now, the University dining halls have been operated at annual profits upwards of $40,000, part how which had during the last two year, been used to finance the Temporary Student Employment Plan. As previously announced, however, the plan will have to be financed next year from a new source as yet undetermined.

Present guest prices in the Houses and in the Union of $.30 for breakfast, $.50 for lunch, and $.75 and $.70, respectively for dinner, will also remain unchanged next year.