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Show Olympic torch stamp available in SLC West 2100 South; Downtown Post Office, 350 South Main Street; and an Olympic Torch Postal Station set up that day only in the center court of the downtown Salt Lake City ZCMI Mall. A collector's item postmark commemorating ' the Olympic Torch can be received by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelop to pastmasters in cities where the torch is passing through on its way to the 1984 Summer Olympics. The special postmark is called the Olympic Torch Commemorative Commemora-tive Cancellation, according to Salt Lake City Postmaster Howard L Buck, who also oversees all postal operations in Utah. Commemorative Commemora-tive cancellations highlight important events and can become very valuable. The cancellation is free and pictures a torch bearer running toward a sunburst. You can get one by sending your self-addressed, stamped envelope or card to "Postmaster, Olympic Torch Cancellations" at the proper city and ZIP code. Orders must be received by the day the torch passes through the city. Besides Salt Lake City (ZIP code 84199) where the torch will arrive June 28, it has yet to pass through Boise 83708 (July 1); Seattle 98109 (July 6); Portland 97208 (July 8); Reno 89510 (July 13); Sacramento 95813 (July 15); Oakland 94615 (July 16); San Francisco 94188 (July 16); San Jose 95101 (July 17); San Diego 92199 (July 24); and Los Angeles 90052 (July 28). The special Salt Lake City cancellations can also be obtained by bringing a stamped envelope, post card or aerogramme to any of three Salt Lake City post offices on June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. v These will be the Main Office. 1760 |