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Air mail rate cut to five cents October first
The Post Office announces effective October 1, 1946 air mail rates drop to 5 cents per ounce or fraction for U S and territories with shipments up to 70 pounds and 100 inches. Overseas airmail to APO/FPO remains 5 cents per ounce but letters limited to two ounces. Rates to Canada set at 5 cents per ounce up to 60 pounds from continental U S Alaska and territories. The change follows a history from 1918 and 6 cents per ounce in 1934, with faster service and broader coverage noted.
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