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September 25, 1946
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
The first government 'flying post office' service begins with a C-54 Skymaster plane carrying mail from Washington to Chicago. Postmaster Robert E. Hannegan announces reduced airmail rates from 8 to 5 cents and hopes for increased patronage to speed up delivery.
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Flying Post Office Begins Service Today
(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-
The "flying post office" became a reality today. The first govern- ment plane, a C-54 Skymaster, left here this morning with a load of mail for Chicago.
Postmaster Robert E. Hanne- gan said that the beginning of this type of airmail service mark- ed a decided forward step in ac- celerating mail service in the United States.
He said further that, imme- diately after midnight tonight, the postage rate on airmail let- ters in this country will be re- duced from eight to five cents.
He added that if the American public will patronize sufficiently the flying post office the time on the delivery of letters will be greatly decreased from coast to coast and from border to border.
He concluded by saying he hoped the patronage will be so good it will not be long before the post office department will make a further reduction in the rate of airmail letters.
(By Associated Press)
WASHINGTON. Sept. 25.-
The "flying post office" became a reality today. The first govern- ment plane, a C-54 Skymaster, left here this morning with a load of mail for Chicago.
Postmaster Robert E. Hanne- gan said that the beginning of this type of airmail service mark- ed a decided forward step in ac- celerating mail service in the United States.
He said further that, imme- diately after midnight tonight, the postage rate on airmail let- ters in this country will be re- duced from eight to five cents.
He added that if the American public will patronize sufficiently the flying post office the time on the delivery of letters will be greatly decreased from coast to coast and from border to border.
He concluded by saying he hoped the patronage will be so good it will not be long before the post office department will make a further reduction in the rate of airmail letters.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Flying Post Office
Airmail Service
Postage Rate Reduction
C 54 Skymaster
Mail Delivery Acceleration
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert E. Hannegan
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert E. Hannegan
Location
Washington
Event Date
Sept. 25.
Story Details
The flying post office service starts with a C-54 Skymaster plane departing Washington for Chicago carrying mail. Postmaster Hannegan highlights it as a step forward in mail acceleration, announces a rate reduction to five cents, and expresses hope for public patronage to improve delivery times nationwide.