Telephone long distance rates set nationwide
An order by the United States postmaster general establishes a uniform base rate for long distance calls effective January 21. Station to station calls cost 5c per six miles up to 24 miles and 5c per eight miles beyond that. higher rates apply for person to person calls and other services with minimum charges. Night rates vary by time, and a report charge applies when a message is not transmitted. The time limit is three minutes for most calls.