Today in History revisits the Thursday, August 28, 1975 edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story on postage rates. The Postal Rate Commission approved raising first-class postage to 13¢, possibly by Christmas, to help offset an $8M daily deficit; some other rates drop, while parcel and publication rates rise.

WASHINGTON (AP story as published by the Grand Forks Herald on August 28, 1975) — The cost of mailing a letter could increase to 13 cents under action taken today by the Postal Rate Commission.

The commission’s decision, if approved by the Postal Service as expected, would make the present 10-cent rate permanent.

The establishment of such a permanent rate is necessary before the Postal Service can raise rates again on a temporary basis.

Postmaster General Benjamin

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