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Mail Handling Breaks Speed Barrier With New Post Office Gear
Experts say between pickup and delivery the rapid gadgetry must handle nearly 400 million pieces daily. Old methods saw letters touched 15 to 19 times. new equipment reduces this to six or seven. Machines in use include an automatic culling unit, and an electronic facing and canceling device that sorts, stacks, and directs mis stamped mail for faster processing.
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Arthur E. Summerfield
U.S. Postal Service
Nail Service
Post Office
Summerfield