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Seward Seaport Record
Seward, Alaska
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Federal 10-cent per pound tax on yellow margarine removed effective July 1, saving consumers money. Laws repealed in March; new regulations ensure labeling to prevent fraud. Margarine described as nutritious spread from oils and milk, fortified with Vitamin A.
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Local house wives are reminded this week that the federal 10-cent a pound tax on yellow margarine will be removed as of July 1st.
This means a substantial saving to the consumer, resulting from removal of federal taxes and license fees on yellow margarine.
The federal laws imposing 10-cents a pound tax on yellow margarine, 14-cent a pound tax on white margarine and the manufacturers', wholesalers' and retailers' license fees all were removed by Congress in March.
These savings will accrue to the benefit of the consumer.
The revised federal law provides complete protection against possible fraud. Every carton of yellow margarine must be so labeled, both on the outside and on all inner wraps. If served in a restaurant, yellow margarine must be molded in triangular patties or, if served in squares, must be clearly identified on each patty. In addition, a sign must be displayed stating that yellow margarine is served or a similar statement must be imprinted on each menu.
Removal of the federal laws was the climax of a 50-year battle for equal rights for margarine, although the fight continues in 15 states which still forbid sale of yellow margarine.
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Present day margarine is a tasty, highly nutritious table spread, the principal ingredients of which are soybean and cotton-seed oils and pasteurized milk.
Fortified with 15,000 units of Vitamin A per pound, it is unique in that its nutritional value is uniform throughout the year.
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Event Date
July 1
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substantial savings to consumers from removal of federal taxes and license fees on margarine; new labeling requirements to prevent fraud.
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Federal taxes on yellow and white margarine, along with license fees for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, were removed by Congress in March, effective July 1. This ends a 50-year battle, though 15 states still ban yellow margarine sales. Revised law mandates clear labeling on cartons, wraps, restaurant servings, signs, and menus.