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New Second Class Mail Rates Adopted in War Bill
Washington May 22 The House nearly finished work on the $1.8 billion war revenue bill adopting a zone based second class mail rate plan. Rates begin July 1 and change by zone with increases in later sections to be finalized in conference. The measure also taxes incomes excess profits inheritances beverages cigars tobacco utilities insurance and amusements.
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