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Show OVERSEAS XMAS: MAILING DATES The period October 15 to November No-vember 15 has again been designated desig-nated for the acceptance of Christmas parcels for members of the armed forces serving outside out-side the continental limits of the United States. According to Earl T.' James, Bingham postmaster, air parcel post destined for overseas or for naval vessels afloat, also should be sent not later than November 25th. Air parcel post, other than official mail, is limited in size to 30 inches length and girth combined and two pounds in weight. Senders should not delay mailing mail-ing parcels until after that date on the assumption that timely delivery will be assured through the use of air service, Mr. James warned. . Medical and military' supplies are given highest priority on a-vailable a-vailable overseas aircraft particularly partic-ularly that to combat zones, and gift parcels are those subject to delay if necessary. Another deadline which should be observed is the November 1st date for parcels destined for Japan Ja-pan or Korea. The early date was set in view of the great distances dis-tances ' involved, Mr. James said. Foodstuffs subject to spoilage and breakage should not be sent at all, the postmaster said. The regular size and weight limits for domestic surface parcel post are applicable to Christmas parcels for the armed forces except ex-cept that a limit not to exceed 50 pounds has been established for those addressed for delivery through several APO numbers, care of Pm., New York, N.Y. Boxes for overseas mailing must be of strong construction to withstand transportation and the handling and storage they must undergo and be securely tied. Addresses must be legible and complete and preferably in typewriting or ink. - |