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Most Extensive Postal Rate Change To Cost $22 Million
Washington AP reports Post Office Department officials estimate the $90 million rate increase set to take effect Sunday will cost about $22 million to implement. The change raises first class letters from 5 to 6 cents, airmail letters from 8 to 10 cents, postal cards from 4 to 5 cents, and airmail cards from 6 to 8 cents, with extra manpower and widespread instruction to postmasters. The department also plans postage due for underpaid mail and new regulations on advertising, plus stamp production and machine updates over weeks ahead.
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