The Nation - News from Feb. 18, 1985
The price of a first-class stamp went up 2 cents to 22 cents and a post card went up a penny to 14 cents, the first postal increase in more than three years. Other rates increased an average of 10%. The increase is the first since Nov. 1, 1981, and the 13th rate change since postal stamps were made compulsory in 1885. Postal officials indicated they aim to keep rates at the new levels for five years.
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