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Saturday, October 20, 1973

RESUMPTION OF AIRMAIL SERVICES TO MIDDLE EAST

Airmail services to Egypt, Israel and Syria have been resumed, the

Postmaster General announced today.

While there are no direct air services operating to these countries

from Hong Kong, he said, it was possible to route airmails through inter-

mediate countries. He warned, however, that delays in delivery may occur.

There is no change in the position regarding surface mail to

Egypt, Israel and Syria. This will remain suspended until shipping

services to these countries from Hong Kong are resumed.

Release time: 2.30 p.m.