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Show POSTMASTER TELLS NEW RULES ON ENVELOPE SIZES New rules governing size and shape of envelopes will become be-come effective January 1, postal post-al patrons are reminded by C. Norman Baxter, postmaster. "Envelopes of standard sizes and shapes are essential to the economical handling of mail, both by machine and manual methods," Mr. Baxter said. "Therefore, effective Jan. 1, 1963, the following standards apply to envelopes: Envelopes less than 3 inches in width (height) or 4V4 inches in length are non-ma-Uable. Envelopes more than 9 inches in width (height) or 12 inches in length are not recommended. Envelopes having shapes other than rectangular are non-mailable. |