TELEPHONE

Local telephone services are provided by Airways and Air Communications Services, and Northwest Airlines. At least by 1 January 1961, we will
have a modern dial telephone system, serving all island activities.
The system will be located in the basement of the Composite building.

Long distance telephone service is excellent and reasonable. Except
on holidays, like Mother's Day, it is not unusual to complete a
connection within 5 minutes. Rates are low. For example, a station
to station call to California costs only $7.50 for the first three minutes. Advise your dependents of how to call you. They simply ask
their operator for Shemya, Alaska, giving your name, rank, organization and telephone number if you have one.

CUSTOMS

During July 1960, we started action to obtain customs authority for
Shemya Air Force Station. This authority, if obtained, will facilitate travel from foreign countries to Shemya, Alaska. Customs procedures
would then be administered by the administrative section of the 5040th
Air Base Squadron.

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