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Senator Sees Postal Increase Likely This Year
Senator Carlson of Kansas says Congress probably will not back the full 654 million dollar annual postal increase in Eisenhower's budget. Administration aides expect a rate boost from three to five cents per ounce, with lawmakers noting a two cent rise for first class letter mail to fund the expansion.
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Carlson
R-Kan
Congress
Eisenhower
Senate Post Office Committee
Beth Carlson
Olin Johnston
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Post-Office Committee