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Undoubtedly many patrons have often been curious about general policies gov
erning the operation of the Commissary Stores (particularly those having a dir
ect effect on establishment of prices and the individual’s pocket book). Basic
ally, the Commissary Stores are financed with * funds appropriated by Congress
under a revolving fund operation whereby the government is reimbursed from cash
sales; Commissary Stores are not operated for the purpose of generating profits,
however they are required to generate sufficient profits to re Tray operating
expenses, which in our particular case includes a flat 9% factor of gross sales
for reimbursement of transportation costs from the mainland, plas an additional
1% of gross sales which is contributed to the general reserve fund maintained
by the Navy Ships Store Office. This reserve fund is utilized for grants to
Commissary Stores for modernization of stores, procurement of costly^equipment
and fixtures which would normally be beyond the fiancing capacity of individual
stores and a-lso to cover unexpected losses tnrough fire or acts of nature.
Commissary Stores are composedof 3 major departments (Meat, Produce & Grocery)
and each must be self-sustaining within themselves. In short, no profits, from
the grocery department may be applied to cover a deficit in the operation of
the meat or produce departments. As a general rule, the meat and grocery dep
artments are fairly stable since losses by spoilage are little and initial cost
is the predominant factor in establishment of selling price. The operation of
the Produce Department is far different in that most of tne merchandize stocked
is of a perishable nature and at the least, fluctuating demand from the part.of
the patron creates a gambling preposition every time an order is placed. Basic
ally, we are forced to charge a little extra markup when the merchandize is
fresh and in this way can gradually reduce the price as the produce starts to
lose its freshness and • salability.
SPECIAL FOR THE WEEK OF 17 APRIL
Carnation Sour Cream, -§• pints Reduced from 29$ to 20$
Libby's Chili W/beans 24 oz. Reduced from 51$ to 40$
Ardens Chocolate Ice Cream -§• gallon Reduced from 75$ to 50$
B/Eye F/F Rhubarb 16 oz. Reduced from 23$ to 15$
Ardens Neapolitan Ice Cream -§• gallon Reduced from 75$ to 50$ (continued
NOTICES Lots of Toys, Excellent Care
Children really love it there. Nursery
Rhyme Pictures on the wall, games and
fun for one and all. ADAK BASE NURSERY
OPEN WEEKDAYS 0730-1730.
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FOR SALEs NEW MODEL 39A LEVER ACTION
MARLIN 22 CALIBER RIFLE, WITH SLINGAND
CARRING CASE. FOR INFORMATION CALL ,
626-J.
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NOTICE; SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS. Any person
holding a Valid WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS
CARD is requested to call Special Serv
ices to discuss forming a Voluntary
Swimming Lesson Program.
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FREE; 5 six-week old kittens looking for
a good home, we are partly house broken.
We love Children and dogs. Call 474
after 5 P.M.
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