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Christmas Mail Month Se set for Sept 15 to Oct 15 1944
The Office of War Information expects a record surge in Christmas mail to servicemen and women overseas with about 70 million packages and 33 thousand service members involved in sorting and shipping. Regulations set a September 15 to October 15 window for overseas gifts, stressing sturdy boxes, clear addresses, and restrictions on perishable or prohibited items.
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Office of War Information
Army
Navy Postal Services
Navy Mail Service
Fleet Post
New York
San Francisco
Fleet Post Offices
Service
Army Post Office
Navy
United States
War Production Board
WPB
Post Office Department
Tropics
Pacific Theater
Army Exchange Service
Special Services Division
Italy
New York Post Office