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Higher P.O. Rates
In Effect Now
An increase in international surface and airmail rates went into effect Monday, May 1, the Postmasters of Rappahannock County announc ed today.
The new international rates, will not apply to mailings for members of the Armed Forces overseas. Domestic postage rates are applicable to mail addressed through APO’s and FPO’s. The rate increases for both surface and airmail — posed on January 14 and publicly confirmed on March 1. The Department explained at that time that they were needed to help offset a deficit1 of about $16 million in international mail operations. Specific information on the new internaional rates can be obtained from the service window at #our post office, This was the first general increase in international rates since July, 1961. The increases are:
1. Airmail letters to Central America and Caribbean area from ^130 a half ounce to 150.
2. Airmail to the rest of the Western Hemisphere remains 150 a half ounce, except for Canada and Mexico.
3. Airmail to Europe and Mediterranean Africa from 15C a half ounce to 200.
4. Airmail letter rates to the rest of the world remain unchanged at 250 a half ounce.
5. Aerogrammes and air
86.2%