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January 24, 1962
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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The U.S. House passes a bill increasing first-class mail by one cent to 5 cents and airmail to 8 cents, plus raises for magazines, newspapers, and ads, adding $79.2 million to the Kennedy Administration's proposal for $700 million total revenue. Effective July 1, now to Senate.
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U.S. House Passes Bill to Raise Postal Rates
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House passed today a bill to add one cent to the cost of mailing a letter and raising postage rates for magazines, newspapers and advertising material.
The bill, one of the administration's high priority measures, was passed by voice vote. It now goes to the Senate.
The House added $79.2 million to a rate increase bill worked out by the Kennedy Administration and House Democratic leaders, producing a measure that would bring in $700 million if accepted by the Senate. There is some doubt on that score, however.
The bill raises first class and air mail rates by a penny, to 5 and 8 cents, for a total increase in those categories of $455 million.
And magazines, $171 million more in third-class rates those used mostly by direct mail advertisers - and about $20 million more in miscellaneous increases.
All increases would be effective next July 1.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House passed today a bill to add one cent to the cost of mailing a letter and raising postage rates for magazines, newspapers and advertising material.
The bill, one of the administration's high priority measures, was passed by voice vote. It now goes to the Senate.
The House added $79.2 million to a rate increase bill worked out by the Kennedy Administration and House Democratic leaders, producing a measure that would bring in $700 million if accepted by the Senate. There is some doubt on that score, however.
The bill raises first class and air mail rates by a penny, to 5 and 8 cents, for a total increase in those categories of $455 million.
And magazines, $171 million more in third-class rates those used mostly by direct mail advertisers - and about $20 million more in miscellaneous increases.
All increases would be effective next July 1.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Postal Rates
House Bill
Kennedy Administration
Voice Vote
Senate
First Class Mail
Third Class Rates
What entities or persons were involved?
Kennedy Administration
House Democratic Leaders
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
Kennedy Administration
House Democratic Leaders
Location
Washington
Event Date
Passed Today; Effective Next July 1
Story Details
The House passed by voice vote a bill to increase postal rates: one cent for first-class and airmail letters (to 5 and 8 cents), plus raises for magazines, newspapers, advertising, and third-class mail, adding $79.2 million to the administration's plan for $700 million total if Senate approves.