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Index Page 
 
 Accommodations 28 
 
 Accommodations in National and State Parl<s 7 
 
 Air Travel 25 
 
 American Automobile Association 15, 25 
 
 Americans at Home 11 
 
 Art Museums 8 
 
 N Assistance 41 
 
 Automobile Insurance 15, 26 
 
 Automobile Travel 25 
 
 Barbershops 28, 40 
 
 Bars 9 
 
 Breakfast 30 
 
 Bus Travel 27 
 
 Buses 27 
 
 Cafeterias 31 
 
 Camping 30 
 
 Car Fuel & Repairs 26 
 
 Car Rentals 25 
 
 Cars 25 , 26 
 
 Centigrade-Fahrenheit Chart 16 
 
 Climate 16 
 
 Clothing 17 
 
 Comparison Chart of U. S. and IVIetric Sizes 37 
 
 Currency Exchange 34 
 
 Customs 14 
 
 Dance 8 
 
 Department Stores 35 
 
 Departure Formalities 21 
 
 Dinner 30 
 
 Doctors 41 
 
 Drive-In and Roadside Restaurants 31 
 
 Driving 24, 25, 26 
 
 Drugstores (Chemists) 36 
 
 Dry Cleaning 41 
 
 Dude Ranches 29 
 
 Duties 14 
 
 Eating 30 
 
 Festivals 10 
 
 Film (Camera) 41 
 
 Hairdresser 28, 40 
 
 Health 41 
 
 Highv\/ays 26 
 
 Historical Museums 8 
 
 Holidays 33 
 
 Hostels 29 
 
 Hotels 28 
 
 Industry & Commerce 8 
 
 Insurance 15 
 
 Interpreters 42 
 
 Jazz 9 
 
 Laundry 41 
 
 Letters of Credit 34 
 
 4 Liquors 31 
 
 '' Lunch 30 
 
 Mai! 38 
 
 Man-made Wonders , 7 
 
 Money 33 
 
 Motels 29 
 
 Motor Courts 29 
 
 Museums 8 
 
 Musical Arts 8 
 
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National Parks, Monuments and Forests 7, 10, 28, 29 
 
 Natural Wonders 7 
 
 Nightclubs 9 
 
 Nightlife 9 
 
 Oil Company Touring Services 26 
 
 Opera 8 
 
 Packing 17 
 
 Passport 13 
 
 Pets 15 
 
 Photography 41 
 
 Planning a Visit to the U.S. A 13-17 
 
 Popular Music 9, 10 
 
 Postage 38 
 
 Postal Regulations 38 
 
 Railways 25 
 
 Religious Services 40 
 
 Reservations 28 
 
 Restaurants 30 
 
 Road Distances Between Selected U.S. Cities 21, 22, 23 
 
 Road Signs and Signals 24 
 
 Self-service Shopping 35 
 
 Shopping Assistance 35 
 
 Shopping Centres 36 
 
 Sightseeing Tours 27 
 
 Snack Bars & Grills 31 
 
 Sporting Events 10 
 
 Sports 10 
 
 State Parks and Recreation Areas 29 
 
 Subways 27 
 
 Summer Theatre 9 
 
 Supermarkets 36 
 
 Symphony Orchestras 8 
 
 Taxes 15 
 
 Taxis 27 
 
 Telegraph 40 
 
 Telephone Operators 41 
 
 Telephone Rates 39 
 
 Telephones 39 
 
 Temperatures in Selected U. S. Cities 18, 19 
 
 Theatre 9 
 
 Theatre Tickets 9 
 
 Time Zone Map 21 , 22, 23 
 
 Tipping 40 
 
 Tourist Homes, "Guest" Homes and inns 29 
 
 Travel Formalities 13 
 
 Travel in the U. S. A 21 
 
 Travellers Cheques 34 
 
 U.S. Currency 33 
 
 Used Cars 26 
 
 Vaccinations 13 
 
 Visitor's Bureau 7, 8, 27 
 
 Visitor's Visa 13 
 
 Wines 31 
 
 YMCA and YWCA 30 
 
Travel a new world. 
 
 One of the pleasures of visiting the U.S.A. is the 
 sense of persona! discovery your trip can give you. This 
 new world is not only different. It offers endless 
 diversity: landscape, architecture, people, even the 
 tempo of life varies from city to city and from region to 
 region. Whether you are coming on a business visit or 
 on a pleasure trip, explore a bit. Visit more than one 
 place or one region. Discover for yourself some fresh 
 little-known aspects of the U.S.A. 
 
 To help you plan your visit, this booklet contains 
 general information on some of the things you might 
 want to do and see, and specific information to make it 
 easy for you to travel in the U.S.A. 
 
 For additional information, air and steamship 
 company representatives are helpful. 
 
 Your local travel agent can assist you in planning 
 your trip in detail. He will make the actual travel arrange- 
 ments, book your accommodations and advise you on 
 transportation within the U.S.A. He will also give you the 
 particulars of all the new special reduced rates 
 available only to you, as a visitor to the U.S.A. 
 
What are you interested in? 
 
Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Park 
 are world famous. But there are many other sights less 
 well known but no less spectacular. The Painted Desert 
 in Arizona dazzles the eye with fantastic colours; 
 purples, pinks, blues. The giant sequoia trees in Cali- 
 fornia were a thousand years old when Caesar ruled. 
 The subtropical Everglades in Florida swarm with 
 exotic birds and animal life. In the Mammouth Caves in 
 Kentucky you can take a boat trip on underground 
 rivers and lakes. These are just a few examples. Actually, 
 every region in the U.S.A. has its unique natural 
 wonders. Many of these spectacular sights are located in 
 National Parks, vast areas of unspoiled wilderness 
 where wildlife is also preserved. There are more than 
 30 National Parks in the U.S.A., covering approximately 
 14 million acres. Almost all can be reached by car or 
 bus. Many National Parks offer: guided tours, accom- 
 modations, exhibits, and all kinds of summer and winter 
 activities. For information inquire at your travel agent. 
 
 Man-Made Wonders 
 
 As in the case of nature's unforgettable sights, you'll 
 find technological wonders in every region of the U.S.A.: 
 Great bridges. Atomic power plants. Giant loops and 
 whirls of super-highways which pour automobile traffic 
 through and around cities. Examples of bold, modern 
 architecture from skyscrapers and vast shopping plazas 
 to small wooden churches. And each city has its own 
 architecture, personality, and interesting landmarks. A 
 complete list of attractions in and around the city you 
 plan to visit can be obtained in advance from your travel 
 specialist . Then when you are visiting a city your 
 hotel or the local Visitor's Bureau will help you 
 select the kind of sightseeing that will suit you best. 
 
Industry & Commerce 
 
 Many industrial companies in the U.S.A. offer conducted 
 tours through their plants. A Plant Tour Guide is available 
 at your nearest United States Travel Service office. Or 
 would you like to see the New York Stock Exchange in 
 action? The Gallery is open to visitors Monday through 
 Friday from 10 A.M. (1000 hrs.) to 3:00 P.M. (1500 hrs.). 
 There are innumerable trade and professional conven- 
 tions and exhibitions held each year in the U.S.A. 
 The latest developments in all kinds of industries from 
 toys to motorboats, from jewelry to electronics can be 
 seen at these meetings throughout the year in all major 
 cities. Lists of these conventions and exhibitions are 
 available from your travel agent. Your hotel or 
 the city's Convention and Visitor's Bureau will be 
 able to tell you what particular exhibitions are taking 
 place at the time of your visit. 
 
 Art & History 
 
 Art treasures can be seen throughout the U.S.A 
 
 from renown museums in major cities... to smaller 
 permanent exhibitions of regional art... to two-room 
 galleries featuring the work of one artist. Many small 
 towns in out-of-the-way places will have their own 
 gallery. Most museums do not charge admission and 
 few ban the use of cameras. Many offer free lectures and 
 concerts, and, often, you can relax in moderately- 
 priced restaurants, over light lunch or a cup of coffee. 
 Besides art museums there are others devoted to natural 
 history, science, industry, archaeology, etc. Still others 
 preserve or recreate the past: the life of early settlers, 
 colonial days, Indian lore, the Gold Rush. It's well 
 worthwhile to ask if there are any of those special 
 museums near the locality you plan to visit. 
 
 Musical Arts 
 
 The country which produced jazz, the blues, rock 
 and roll, and gave new life to musical comedy holds 
 many other surprises for those who love music. More 
 than 1200 symphony orchestras perform in cities across 
 the U.S.A. They give regular performances during fall, 
 winter and spring. In the summer, many of these inter- 
 nationally famous orchestras tour the world or perform 
 at music festivals held in the U.S.A. Opera flourishes, 
 too. In New York alone there are two other opera 
 companies besides the Metropolitan, and many other 
 major cities have their own companies. Some cities offer 
 a mixed repertoire of operas, operettas and musical 
 comedies. And dance companies, both ballet and 
 modern, perform in their home cities and tour others. 
 
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Jazz 
 
 The U.S.A., years ago, introduced jazz and today 
 new groups and new styles are constantly emerging. All 
 across the nation jazz groups perform as the principal 
 entertainment in many nightclubs. New Orleans, 
 Chicago, New York and San Francisco are centers for 
 hearing jazz. Exponents of "dixieland", "blues" and 
 "modern" jazz appear in concerts almost any time of 
 the year in virtually all of the larger cities. 
 
 The Theatre 
 
 Musical comedy as well as interesting, often experi- 
 mental plays are produced in large and small cities all 
 over the U.S.A. Many cities have theatre-in-the-round 
 where repertory companies present plays every night. 
 In New York, one of the world's most noted theatrical 
 centers, some highly successful "Broadway" shows are 
 sold out months in advance. However, many hotels have 
 ticket agents who may be able to help you obtain seats 
 at these shows for a nominal commission. Most shows 
 are not sold out and seats can be obtained at the box 
 office. Good seats for Broadway shows cost $5.00 to 
 $12.00. Matinees cost less. "Off Broadway" shows cost 
 less and are usually small experimental theatres, 
 often introducing new authors and actors. 
 
 From June until September you may watch a top 
 stage or cinema star in a musical comedy held in an 
 open amphitheatre or under a tent. Or attend a Summer 
 Theatre performance given in a converted barn. 
 
 Night Life 
 
 Bars in the U.S.A. stay open until midnight or later, 
 and provide an inexpensive convenient place to meet 
 friends. Often there is a small band for entertainment 
 and usually a light meal can be purchased. Nightclubs in 
 any of the larger cities range in style from small supper 
 clubs with or without entertainment, to discotheques 
 where fashions worn by the guests are part of the show, 
 to large clubs with full-scale musical shows. (In Nevada 
 and Puerto Rico gambling is allowed in nightclubs.) 
 Many of the more famous nightclubs are in hotels which 
 make them easy to find. Dinner and/or supper is usually 
 served. Prices vary but tend to be high, with either a 
 cover charge ($2.00 and up) or a minimum charge ($3.00 
 and up). In larger cities sightseeing companies offer 
 tours of famous nightclubs. Your travel agent or hotel 
 can arrange for these. 
 
Festival USA 
 
 Starling with flower festivals in the spring, and con- 
 tinuing throughout the year, hundreds of festivals are 
 held all over the U.S.A. There are historical pageants. 
 There are jazz festivals. Folk music festivals. Country 
 Fairs. Square dances. Ethnic festivals. Harvest festivals. 
 Festivals devoted to Shakespeare plays. At musical 
 festivals featuring famous symphonic orchestras new 
 works are frequently given their world premiere. Many of 
 these festivals are held amidst beautiful surroundings; 
 lakes, mountains, woods and the sea. 
 
 Rodeos are primarily "cowboy shows", exhibitions of 
 ranch life skills. Cowboys compete against one another 
 in rope-handling contests, and in riding untamed 
 horses ("broncos") and steers. Rodeos are held regu- 
 larly in many localities in the southwest and northwest 
 of the U.S.A. Rodeo champions and Indians also tour 
 the country in "Wild West" shows. 
 
 Sporting Events 
 
 More than 1900 stadiums, baseball parks, arenas, 
 coliseums and auditoriums are operating day and night 
 and attracting millions of spectators to watch baseball, 
 football (American), basketball, and ice hockey. You can 
 see also polo and dog racing, boxing matches, athletic 
 meets, tennis and golf tournaments, regattas. The 
 country has 541 horse racetracks. Major auto racing 
 events include among others the 12-Hour Endurance 
 RaceatSebring, Florida, the IndianapolisSOO-MileSpeed 
 Race and the Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, New York. 
 
 Sports & Recreation 
 
 With its mountains, forests, lakes and long shorelines, 
 the U.S.A. provides every kind of sporting activity. All 
 equipment from skis to a 30-meter yacht can be rented. 
 Many cities nave municipal tennis courts and golf 
 courses which can be used at a nominal charge. The 
 National Parks system offers some of the best facilities 
 in the country for mountain climbing, horseback riding, 
 hiking, skiing, boating and fishing. Information can be 
 obtained from your travel agent. 
 
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Amerlcans-at-Home 
 
 One of the memorable joys of traveling in another 
 country is meeting new people. You may arrange for 
 person-to-person meetings with Americans through the 
 Americans-at-Home program. You make your request by 
 simply dialing a telephone number listed in a folder 
 distributed by your travel agent. 
 
 Usually a minimum of 24 hours is required to arrange 
 a visit and overnight invitations are not included. Host 
 families often speak your language and share your occu- 
 pation or interests. There is no charge for this service. 
 
 Travel Phone USA 
 
 You may get telephone interpreter service (Spanish, 
 French, German, Japanese) answers to questions on 
 the location of tourist attractions, which airlines and 
 bus lines serve particular cities and what hotels have 
 interpreter facilities by picking up the nearest 
 telephone anywhere in the continental United States, 
 except Alaska, and dialing 800-255-3050*, toll free. 
 
 * In Kansas State, dial 1-800-322-4350. 
 
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Planning your trip to the U.SA 
 
Travel Formalities 
 
 When you decide to visit the U.S.A., write or call the 
 U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest you. You will be 
 given friendly assistance and, as soon as your creden- 
 tials are found to be in good order, a Visitor's Visa 
 will be issued to you. Application forms for a Visitor's 
 Visa are available at the U. S. Embassies or Consulates, 
 and in some countries they can be obtained from the 
 leading transportation companies and travel specialists. 
 
 When you apply for your Visitor's Visa, either by mail 
 or in person, you will need the following documents: 
 your Passport, which must be valid for at least six 
 months longer than your intended visit, and one pass- 
 port-size photograph. You will also be asked for evidence 
 of your intention to return home after your visit. 
 
 There is no required form for such evidence, and the 
 United States Embassy or Consulate issuing your visa 
 will consider whatever you wish to furnish in this 
 connection. It may be convenient for you to furnish a 
 letter from your employer stating that you will be 
 returning to your job after your trip to the U.S.A., or a 
 letter from a respected member of your community who 
 knows you (a government, bank or school official, a 
 clergyman or other community leader), briefly describ- 
 ing your family or other ties in your community which 
 would give you ample reason to return home after your 
 visit. Usually, you may remain in the U.S.A. as long as 
 six months for each entry you make on a valid visa. 
 
 You should also have a Smallpox Vaccination Certi- 
 ficate. Smallpox vaccinations are valid for three years 
 from the date of issue. If you have traveled recently 
 in the Far East, additional vaccinations may be required. 
 The United States Embassy or Consulate issuing you 
 the visa can give you full details. 
 
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Customs 
 
 Customs regulations in the U.S.A. are liberal, and 
 procedures at the port of entry can be dispensed with 
 quickly and easily, if you have prepared the few neces- 
 sary documents in advance. En route to the U.S.A. your 
 airline or steamship company will furnish you with a 
 customs declaration form and help you to prepare it 
 properly. These are the items you are allowed to bring 
 into the U.S.A. duty-free: personal effects (clothing, 
 toiletries, jewelry); 300 cigarettes; 50 cigars; one quart 
 (0.946 liter) of spirits or wine; items necessary for 
 personal comfort or special purpose of visit; sporting 
 equipment; automobile; cameras; boat; portable radio; 
 binoculars; baby carriage; wheel chair; typewriter. 
 However, if you plan to sell any of the above items, you 
 will have to pay duty on them. A person who arrives in 
 the U.S.A. as a visitor may bring in, free of duty and 
 internal revenue tax, articles not exceeding $100.00 in 
 value which are to be given as bona fide gifts, including 
 not more than 1 wine gallon (3.785 liters) of alcoholic 
 beverage and not more than 100 cigars. (This exemption 
 on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products is in 
 addition to the personal exemption listed above.) This 
 exemption is allowable only if the visitor is to remain in 
 the U.S.A. for a period of no less than 72 hours. 
 
 A non-resident, en route to a place outside of U.S.A. 
 territory, is allowed to take dutiable items sealed in bond 
 through the U.S.A., duty-free, provided the total value 
 of the articles does not exceed $200.00. 
 Caution 
 
 Visitors should not bring fruits, vegetables, plants, 
 seeds, meats and meat products into the U.S.A. without 
 first obtaining information on their entry status and a 
 permit (if required) from the U.S. Embassy in their 
 country. Visitors must declare all such materials in their 
 possession to the Custom's Officer or Agricultural 
 Quarantine Inspector at the U. S. port of entry. 
 
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Pets 
 
 If you plan to bring pets such as dogs, cats, monkeys 
 or psittacine birds (parrots) with you, you can obtain 
 information regarding U. S. regulations on their entry and 
 travel from the U. S. Embassy or Consulate in your 
 country or from Center for Disease Control, Foreign 
 Quarantine Program, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. 
 These sources will be able to help you obtain local 
 rules or regulations regarding pets at both your point of 
 arrival and final destination in the U.S.A. 
 Formalities on Departure 
 
 If during your visit you have received income that is 
 effectively connected with U.S. trade or business, such 
 as wages received for the performance of personal 
 services within the U. S., or if you have received other 
 U.S. sourced income which, although not effectively 
 connected with a U.S. trade or business, does constitute 
 fixed or determinable periodic income you may be 
 subject to U. S. income tax. In that event, prior to depar- 
 ture, you should contact the nearest district director's 
 office of the Internal Revenue Service. 
 Insurance 
 
 In the U.S.A., insurance to cover personal health, 
 accidents, or medical expenses, and automobile liability 
 is the responsibility of each individual. American 
 International Underwriters offices in many countries and 
 the offices of the American Automobile Association 
 (AAA) in Europe and New York sell short-term auto- 
 mobile insurance to motorists planning to visit the U.S.A. 
 American International Underwriters also sell accident 
 and hospital coverage intended especially for visitors to 
 the U.S.A. For further information about automobile 
 insurance contact your local automobile club 
 or the American Automobile Association in 
 Europe or to AAA, International Travel Department, 
 1712 G Street, Washington, D.C. 20006. Railway, bus 
 and airterminals in the U.S.A. sell accident insurance 
 policies on individual journeys. These are usually 
 bought at insurance counters or from vending machines. 
 
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Climate 
 
 The climate in the U.S.A. varies considerably from 
 region to region. You will find that in most states, regard- 
 less of the season, the percentage of sunny days is 
 surprisingly high. The changes in temperature between 
 winter and summer are minimized by the general use of 
 central air heating and air-conditioning. Most of the 
 stores, offices, hotels, restaurants and cinemas, for 
 instance, are air-conditioned in summer. The average 
 minimum temperature during winter (January), and the 
 average maximum temperature in summer (July) are 
 shown for selected U.S. cities on the adjoining map. The 
 third figure represents the annual percentage of sunny 
 days. Temperatures are given in Fahrenheit thermo- 
 
 Fahrenheit and Centigrade. 
 
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 Centigrade 
 
 Fahrenheit 
 
 Centigrade 
 
 Fahrenheit 
 
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 104.0° 
 
 17 
 
 62.6 
 
 39 
 
 102.2 
 
 16 
 
 60.8 
 
 38 
 
 100.4 
 
 15 
 
 59.0 
 
 37 
 
 98.6 
 
 14 
 
 57.2 
 
 36 
 
 96.8 
 
 13 
 
 55.4 
 
 35 
 
 95.0 
 
 12 
 
 53.6 
 
 34 
 
 93.2 
 
 11 
 
 51.8 
 
 33 
 
 91.4 
 
 10 
 
 50.0 
 
 32 
 
 89.6 
 
 9 
 
 48.2 
 
 31 
 
 87.8 
 
 8 
 
 46.4 
 
 30 
 
 86.0 
 
 7 
 
 44.6 
 
 29 
 
 84.2 
 
 6 
 
 42.8 
 
 28 
 
 82.4 
 
 5 
 
 41.0 
 
 27 
 
 80.6 
 
 4 
 
 39.2 
 
 26 
 
 78.8 
 
 3 
 
 37.4 
 
 25 
 
 77.0 
 
 2 
 
 35.6 
 
 24 
 
 75.2 
 
 1 
 
 33.8 
 
 23 
 
 73.4 
 
 
 
 32.0 
 
 22 
 
 71.6 
 
 -1 
 
 30.2 
 
 21 
 
 69.8 
 
 -2 
 
 28.4 
 
 20 
 
 68.0 
 
 -3 
 
 26.6 
 
 19 
 
 66.2 
 
 -4 
 
 24.8 
 
 18 
 
 64.4 
 
 -5 
 
 23.0 
 
Packing 
 
 Here are a few clues. (1) If you plan to visit the U.S.A. 
 in winter, you'll be far more comfortable indoors wearing 
 light-weight woolen dresses or suits. Central heating 
 temperatures are set higher than in most other countries. 
 (2) Formal clothing is seldom required in the U.S.A. 
 Cocktail dresses for women and dark suits for men are 
 quite appropriate for the theatre, most nightclubs and 
 informal dinner parties. (3) If you use an electric razor 
 or a travel iron, you should bring an adapter plug for use 
 in U.S. electric outlets. Electric current in the U.S.A. 
 isgenerally 110-115 volt, 60-cycleAC, as compared to 
 the 220-240 volt DC, or 220-240 volt, 50-cycle AC 
 currents in most other countries. 
 
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Temperatures 
 
 Alabama 
 
 Birmingham 35/90 
 
 Alaska 
 Anchorage 6/65 
 
 Arkansas 
 
 Little Rock 32/93 
 
 California 
 
 San Francisco 45/64 (66) 
 
 Los Angeles 45/82 (74) 
 
 Colorado 
 
 Denver 20/86 (70) 
 
 Connecticut 
 
 New Haven 26/85 
 
 Delaware 
 
 Wilmington 25/87 
 
 Florida 
 
 Miami 63/87 
 
 St. Petersburg 52/90 
 
 Georgia 
 
 Atlanta 37/87 
 
 Hawaii 
 
 Honolulu 54/88 
 
 Idaho 
 
 Boise 20/91 
 
 Illinois 
 
 Chicago 17/85 (58) 
 
 Indiana 
 
 Indianapolis 23/83 
 
 Iowa 
 
 Des Moines 14/88 
 
 Kansas 
 
 Topeka 21/92 
 
 Kentucky 
 
 Lexington 25/84 
 
 Louisiana 
 
 New Orleans 48/90(61) 
 
 Maine 
 
 Portland 11/78 
 
 Maryland 
 Wilmington 25/87 
 
 New Hampshire 
 Concord 9/83 
 
 New Jersey 
 Atlantic City 29/79 
 New Mexico 
 Albuquerque 21/91 
 
 New York 
 
 New York City 26/84 (60) 
 North Carolina 
 Charlotte 32/88 
 
 North Dakota 
 Bismarck 1/85 
 
 Ohio 
 
 Cleveland 23/80 
 
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Oklahoma 
 
 Oklahoma City 28/93 
 
 Oregon 
 
 Portland 34/79 
 
 Pennsylvania 
 
 Pittsburgh 25/85 
 
 Philadelphia 28/85 
 
 Rhode Island 
 
 Providence 23/82 
 
 South Carolina 
 
 Charleston 39/89 
 
 Massachusetts 
 
 Boston 22/80 
 
 Michigan 
 
 Detroit 19/84 
 
 Minnesota 
 
 Minneapolis-St. Paul 6/85 
 
 Mississippi 
 
 Jackson 38/99 
 
 Missouri 
 
 Kansas City 21/91 (62) 
 
 St. Louis 25/89 
 
 Montana 
 
 Butte 0/79 
 
 Nebraska 
 
 Omaha 13/89 
 
 Nevada 
 
 Reno 17/92 
 
 Las Vegas 33/105 
 
 South Dakota 
 
 Rapid City 9/86 
 
 Tennessee 
 
 Nashville 30/90 
 
 Tgxas 
 
 Dallas 36/95 (66) 
 
 Utah 
 
 Salt Lake City 21/91 (69) 
 
 Vermont 
 
 Montpelier 9/82 
 
 Virginia 
 
 Richmond 30/87 
 
 Washington 
 
 Seattle 36/75 (45) 
 
 West Virginia 
 
 Charleston 26/87 
 
 Wisconsin 
 
 Madison 12/82 
 
 Wyoming 
 
 Caspa 12/86 
 
 Washington, D.C. 28/87 (58) 
 
 Puerto Rico 
 
 San Juan 70/84 
 
 Virgin islands 
 
 Charlotte Amalie 70/84 
 
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How to visit the U.S. A. 
 
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 The driving time indicated on this map is computed for the average 
 driver under normal driving conditions. There are four different time 
 zones in the U.S.A.: Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific Standard 
 Time. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin islands have indi- 
 vidual time zones, as indicated. Daylight Saving Time Is a special 
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It Is against the 
 law-to exceed ttie 
 limit shown on 
 these signs. 
 
 Eight-sided sign 
 means STOP. 
 
 You are not allowed 
 to matte a "U" turn 
 -a complete 
 change of direction 
 —on this road. 
 
 Combination of 
 diamond and 
 square sign means 
 sharp right turn... 
 and recommended 
 speed not more 
 than 20 miles 
 per hour. 
 
 Sides of the road 
 are soft and 
 dangerous. Stay on 
 the paved portion 
 of the road. 
 
 Approaching top of 
 a steep hill. Slow 
 down. 
 
 Road crossing 
 this road. 
 
 A round sign lil<e 
 this means railroad 
 crossing. Stop and 
 looif In both 
 directions. 
 
 You are not 
 allowed to park 
 your car in this 
 particular area. 
 
 Slow down or stop 
 to give way to cars 
 on the intersecting 
 road. 
 
 A broken line 
 defines traffic 
 lanes. You may 
 cross it, if doing 
 so does not 
 Interfere with 
 traffic. 
 
 A solid line 
 separates opposing 
 traffic lanes. You 
 should keep in line, 
 but you may cross 
 it when conditions 
 are favorable for 
 you to do so. 
 Be cautious. 
 
 A double solid line 
 means that you 
 must keep in lane 
 and cannot cross 
 this marking, it is 
 most commonly 
 found on hills 
 and curves. 
 
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Transportation 
 
 Distances in the U.S.A. are immense and have always 
 been a challenge to man. As a result, means of transpor- 
 tation are undergoing constant change. Coast-to-coast 
 rail passenger service is available but few people in 
 the U.S.A. use trains for long-distance journeys. 
 
 Air Travel 
 
 There are 32 scheduled airlines in the U.S.A. serving 
 more than 950 cities. You can fly almost anywhere at the 
 spur of the moment. It takes SVa hours by air to go 
 from New York to San Francisco and you have 44 daily 
 flights to choose f/om. Transportation from and to 
 the airport is by special buses, limousines or taxi. Or you 
 can rent a car right at the airport. To give visitors from 
 abroad a chance to discover how easy it is to "travel the 
 U.S.A." by airplane, U.S. airlines now offer considerable 
 discounts to overseas visitors. Ask at your travel agent 
 tor information on these reduced costs. 
 Motoring in tlie U.S.A. 
 
 If your country is party to the Geneva Road Traffic 
 Convention of 1949 or the 1943 Convention on the 
 Regulation of Inter-American Automobile Traffic, valid 
 domestic registration plates, the international driving 
 permit and your own driver's license is valid in all 50 
 states of the United States for one year from date of 
 entry into the country. 
 
 There are no import duties to pay when you bring 
 your car into the U.S. in connection with your arrival 
 and take it with you when you depart. Ask your 
 nearest United States Travel Service office, your 
 automobile club or the company from which you rent a 
 car in the United States to give you an international 
 sticker for the car and a driving envelope for your 
 travel documents. The envelope identifies you, carries 
 useful information for police officers on your driving 
 documents, and information that will be helpful to you 
 in operating a car in the United States. 
 
 Rental Cars 
 
 Rental cars are available everywhere in the U.S.A. 
 and can be rented in one city, driven to another city and 
 left there without additional charges. A car can be 
 rented in New York, driven to California, left there, and 
 you fly back to New York. There are many types of 
 cars available. Rates can vary from $5.00 to $16.00 per 
 day plus 50 to 150 per mile. Cars can also be rented 
 by the week without a mileage rate or limit. Rates are 
 considerably less if a long trip is planned. Special dis- 
 counts on these rates are available to visitors to the U.S.A. 
 
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 Used Cars 
 
 Another, and inexpensive, way to drive your own car 
 is to purchase a second-hand car, use it during your 
 visit, and resell it before you leave the U.S.A. Generally, 
 a good, usable automobile can be purchased for 50% 
 to 75% below the cost of a new car anywhere in the 
 U.S.A. and resold, after several months of use, at no 
 more than $300.00 to $600.00 less than what you paid 
 for it. It is important to obtain a title or bill of sale for the 
 car when it is purchased. The car must be registered 
 in the state in which it is bought. Usually a large auto- 
 mobile dealer can handle all the paperwork for you 
 and frequently you may have the car on the same day. 
 However, citizens of other countries may find it difficult 
 to insure a car. That's why all motorists from abroad 
 are urged to purchase automobile insurance in their 
 home countries before coming to the U.S.A. 
 (See "Insurance" page15 ). 
 
 Fuel & Repairs 
 
 Petrol Is cheap (from 280 to 400 a gallon— or 70 to 
 100 a liter) and available practically everywhere. There 
 are over 150,000 service stations along the highways 
 that provide gas, repair service, free maps, toilet facili- 
 ties, and information for the traveller. Many large oil 
 companies have touring services that will plan a com- 
 plete itinerary for you and clearly outline the fastest or 
 most scenic route to your destination. Points of interest 
 are recommended, and information regarding restau- 
 rants, and hotels is also provided. All this is done at no 
 charge to you at all. Addresses of Touring Centers 
 provided by oil companies can be obtained 
 from your travel agent. 
 
 Highways 
 
 North and south, east and west, excellent, fast 2 and 
 4 lane super highways permit the motorist to by-pass 
 industrial areas and cities if he chooses, and to reach 
 practically every village in the country. Even rural 
 highways are usually well paved with adequate road 
 signs and route numbers that correspond to those on 
 your map. On some— but not all— super highways tolls 
 (1O0-$2.OO) must be paid. Speed limits are posted along 
 all roads. CAUTION: They are strictly enforced. 
 Penalties and fines for traffic violations can be sub- 
 stantial. Highway maps are available— free— at almost all 
 service stations. Detailed information regarding motor- 
 ing in the U.S.A., insurance, rules and regulations, 
 can be obtained from your local automobile club, or 
 your travel agent. 
 
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Bus Travel 
 
 Bus lines (Motor Coaches) offer the least expensive 
 form of inter-city and long distance travel. And bus lines 
 in the U.S.A. now offer special fare reductions to 
 visitors with a foreign passport. The visitor may buy one 
 month of unlimited travel on either Continental Trailways 
 or Greyhound for $99.00 or 3 months for $1 65.00. 
 These tickets are not sold in the U.S.A., they must be 
 purchased before the visitor arrives. This unlimited fare 
 offers a great opportunity for extensive travel in the 
 U.S.A. For example: A passenger could begin a tour of 
 the U.S.A. in New York City, travel to the West Coast 
 via the southern route, then return to New York City via 
 the northern route, stopping at various places of 
 interest along the way, provided the whole trip is made 
 within the time limit. Inquire at your travel agent's, 
 shipline or airline office. There are no motor coaches 
 with sleeping facilities in the U.S.A., but the reclining 
 seats are extremely comfortable and the buses 
 air-conditioned and heated. Many have restrooms. 
 
 Urban Transportation 
 
 The large U. S. cities vary in the means of transporta- 
 tion each offers: Bus service in both large and small 
 cities is excellent. Buses also serve suburban areas. 
 Most city fares are flat rates, regardless of the distance 
 covered. The bus driver collects your fare in the fare 
 box. In some cities, however, you are required to have 
 the exact change for deposit in the fare box. New York, 
 Boston and Philadelphia have subways (metres), 
 Chicago — elevated-subway trains, San Francisco — its 
 famous cable cars. Whatever the transportation, maps 
 of the system can be obtained from the city's Visitor's 
 Bureau. 7ax/s are usually plentiful at airports, bus 
 terminals and hotels. Taxis can be found at "taxi" and 
 "hack" stands but in larger cities they cruise the 
 streets and can be hailed. Major hotels in large cities 
 sometimes have a list of foreign language-speaking 
 drivers who may be hired for tours, or merely to help 
 visitors to find their way around the city. Taxi fares vary 
 from place to place. They tend to be more economical 
 in larger cities. An average taxi fare in New York 
 is $1.45 not including the tip, (which should be 15%). 
 Sightseeing Tours 
 
 Many bus lines offer sightseeing tours in cities and 
 along scenic routes. Some last only a few hours— others 
 several days. Special sightseeing companies provide 
 all kinds of tours, from famous landmarks to nightclubs, 
 and from boat trips to helicopter sightseeing. A tour 
 of Washington, D.C. lasting about 2V2 hours costs $6.50; 
 for children under 12 — $3.25. Reservations for extended 
 tours can be made in advance through your travel 
 agent. Ask for special rates available to foreign 
 visitors only. 
 
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Accommodations 
 
 Americans are great travellers. The whole country is 
 geared to provide for the needs and comforts of 
 travellers, and to make travelling easy. But American 
 ways are in many respects different. 
 
 Reservations 
 
 Reservations should be made in advance for hotels 
 and motels in major U.S. cities, as well as accommoda- 
 tions in National Parks and resorts. Your travel specialist 
 can make the arrangements, and advise you on 
 special rates offered only to overseas visitors. Once 
 you are in the U.S.A. most hotels and motels will give 
 you free assistance in making and confirming further 
 reservations along your routa 
 
 Hotels 
 
 Virtually all hotel rooms have a private bathroom 
 with toilet and tub or shower; soap and stacks of towels 
 are always supplied. Rooms are also often equipped 
 with radio and TV sets. Hundreds of hotels have staff 
 members who speak Spanish, French, German or 
 Japanese. (Ask your travel agent for details.) Reception 
 on arrival is informal and simple. Guests register at 
 the reception desk, are greeted by a room clerk, then 
 taken to their rooms by the bellman who carries the 
 luggage. He is the only one to be tipped. Services are 
 requested not by ringing a bell but by phone. In many 
 large hotels you can dial "Room Service" to order 
 food or beverages, "Valet Service" for laundry, dry 
 cleaning or shoe shine (do not leave shoes outside your 
 door), and "Bellman" or "Maid Service". In other 
 hotels you dial "0" — and ask the Operator for the 
 service you want. Hotel room prices vary, of course — 
 the range is from $7.00 or $8.00 a day and up per 
 person. The price does not include meals (except in 
 the case of resort-type hotels) and the service charge 
 usually will not be included in your bill. Children 
 can sleep in the same room as their parents on portable 
 cots at a reduced rate or free. If you plan to stay longer 
 ask if the hotel offers weekly rates. Some do. Most 
 hotels have a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, travel desk, 
 theatre ticket office, barber and beauty salon right 
 on the premises. "Check-out time" is posted in every 
 room. In hotels it is usually between 12:00 noon and 
 3:00 p.m. (1500 hrs.). Guests who stay beyond the posted 
 time are charged an additional day's rate unless 
 special arrangements have been made in advance with 
 the assistant manager or front-desk clerk. 
 
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Motels 
 
 The guest can park his car at the door of his own 
 room at these "motor hotels" located near cities, along 
 all principal U. S. highways and in the center of most 
 cities. Many motels are— in design, accommodations and 
 service— every bit as comfortable, and indeed, as 
 luxurious, as the most modern hotels. Many have fine 
 restaurants as well as more casual eating facilities. If not, 
 there are always restaurants nearby. Like in hotels, 
 rooms are equipped with TV sets. There often is a 
 swimming pool. The price range for rooms is about the 
 same as in hotels. 
 
 Motor Courts 
 
 A motor court is a more modest version of a motel. 
 Guests are lodged in separate, small cottages (cabins) 
 equipped with bath or shower. There is no restaurant, 
 but there may be a swimming pool. 
 
 Tourist Homes and "Guest" Homes 
 
 These accommodations abound in smaller towns and 
 resort areas located in scenic spots. The motorist will 
 find a variety of private homes with rooms for tourists, 
 identifiable by signs posted outside: "Tourist Home", 
 "Tourists", "Rooms". Many serve meals. No reserva- 
 tions are required in advance, and the prices are lower 
 than in hotels. Vacations at farms in the U.S. can be 
 arranged by your travel agent. 
 
 Dude Ranches 
 
 Dude Ranches are actual ranches or farms operated 
 as informal resorts with horseback riding and other out- 
 door activities for guests. For further information 
 contact your travel agent. In the western 
 section of the U.S.A.: Dude Ranch Association, 
 P.O. Box 1363, Billings, Montana 59103. 
 In the eastern section of the U.S.A.: Eastern Dude Ranch 
 Association, Room 316, 200 Park Avenue, New York, 
 New York 10003. 
 
 Hostels 
 
 There are 95 Youth Hostels in the U.S.A. open to 
 members of all international youth hostels organizations. 
 They are located primarily in the Northeastern states 
 and in California. The charge is from $1.00 to $2.00 a 
 night. For complete information on available activities 
 inquire at your own local organization, or write directly 
 to: National Headquarters, American Youth Hostels, 
 Inc., 20 West 1 7th Street, New York, N. Y. 1 001 1 . 
 
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YMCA&YWCA 
 
 All major cities have them. Young Men and Young 
 Women Christian Associations (you need not be a 
 Christian to use their facilities) provide accommodations 
 at lower costs than most hotels and motels. They are 
 usually centrally located and have swimming pools and 
 gymnasiums. But, because of their popularity, reser- 
 vations must be made in advance. Write directly to the 
 YMCA or YWCA in the city you plan to visit 
 or your travel agent. 
 Camping 
 
 Camping enthusiasts have a vast choice of sites. 
 Camping facilities are available on camp grounds main- 
 tained by the National Parks, National Forests, State 
 Parks and some commercially-operated parks. Most 
 camp grounds are equipped with drinking water, sanitary 
 arrangements, and fireplaces for outdoor cooking. 
 The use of these facilities is either free or at a nominal 
 cost. Information on camping in National Parks can 
 be obtained from your travel agent. 
 Meais 
 
 Breakfast in the U.S.A. is a varied and often sub- 
 stantial meal. You can choose fruit juice, toast or rolls 
 with butter and preserves; eggs and bacon or ham; 
 or hot cakes and waffles; or cereals with milk or cream, 
 sugar and fresh fruit; and tea or coffee. A simple 
 breakfast would consist of fruit juice, coffee or tea and 
 toast, rolls or a bun. Luncheon, with the exception of 
 business and social luncheons, tends to be light and 
 brief. Dinner is the big meal of the day. Restaurants 
 usually serve dinner from 6:00 P.M. (1800 hrs.) until 
 9:00 P.M. (2130 hrs.). In large cities you can dine later. 
 Restaurants 
 
 Restaurants in the U.S.A. cover the whole range of 
 eating from international to local cuisine, and from very 
 expensive to moderately priced. (Ask about regional 
 specialties: Such as Maine lobster. Southern fried 
 chicken. Southwestern barbecued meats.) The cost of 
 meals may be: Breakfast 750 to $2.50. Lunch $1 .00 to 
 $5.00. Dinner $1.50 to $10.00 and up. 
 
 Hotels 
 
 Most hotels have their own dining rooms. In larger 
 ones you'll also find small, less expensive coffee shops 
 and snack bars open all day and night. They are 
 convenient for breakfast and late snacks. Many 
 budget-minded people lunch and dine there, too. 
 
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Cafeterias 
 
 Visitors who don't speak Englisli find them a special 
 boon. Cafeterias offer a wide choice of daiiy specials, 
 at modest prices from which anything from a snack to a 
 meal can be selected. You pick up your tray and table 
 setting, point to the dishes you want, pay the cashier, 
 and seat yourself wherever you wish. No tipping. The 
 average cost of meals: Breakfast 500 to $1 .50. Lunch 750 
 to $2.00. Dinner $1 .00 to $2.50. 
 
 Drugstores 
 
 Many drugstores have booths or counters where you 
 can eat. They usually serve sandwiches, full breakfasts, 
 salads, soft drinks, pastries and a rich variety of ice 
 cream dishes. The average cost of meals: Breakfast 500 
 to $1 .00. Lunch 750 to $1 .50. Dinner $1 .00 to $2.00. 
 
 Snack Bars and Grilis 
 
 Some snack bars and grills are simple and inexpensive. 
 Others more elegant and higher priced. They serve a 
 varied menu, many also serve alcoholic beverages. The 
 average cost of meals at the modest ones: Breakfast 
 250 to $1 .00. Lunch 500 to $1 .50. Dinner $1 .00 to $2.50. 
 
 Drive-in and Roadsit 
 
 Travellers in a hurry can drive into a car park where 
 the order is taken by a waiter or waitress, and the food Is 
 brought to the car. Or you order over a public address 
 system. Or you place your order at a window and you 
 collect it yourself to return and eat in the auto. Most 
 drive-in restaurants and all roadside restaurants also 
 have a counter and/or dining room inside. Average cost 
 of meals: Breakfast 500 to $1 .00. Lunch 750 and up. 
 Dinner 750 and up. 
 
 Wines & Liquors 
 
 The laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages 
 are the responsibility of each state, and they vary widely. 
 In most states cocktails, wines and beer are sold in 
 restaurants, cocktail lounges and bars. Bottled liquor, 
 wines and beer are sold in wine and spirit stores, and 
 in some supermarkets or drugstores you can buy beer 
 and wine. But in some states the sale of spirits is strictly 
 limited to a state-licensed liquor store: cocktails cannot 
 be sold by restaurants. One state allows the sale of 
 beer only. However, the laws in most large cities are 
 quite liberal. And prices are reasonable. 
 
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Life in the U.S.A. 
 
Holidays 
 
 On the following public legal liolidays, museums, 
 libraries, banks, post offices and some stores, 
 nightclubs and restaurants are closed: New Year's Day 
 (January 1), George Washington's Birthday (third 
 Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in 
 May), Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day (first 
 Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday 
 in October), Veteran's Day (fourth Monday in October), 
 Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), and 
 Christmas Day (December 25). In addition there are 
 holidays observed on a state or local basis such as 
 Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (February 12) and Election 
 Day (Tuesday after the first Monday in November). 
 On such days, while most public facilities are closed, 
 some stores are likely to be open. 
 
 Money 
 
 There are no restrictions on the amount of money 
 visitors may bring into the U.S.A. The basic unit of 
 currency is the dollar bill ($1.00 = 100 cents). Shown 
 below are the U.S. coins in circulation. Paper money or 
 bills in circulation come in $1.00, $2.00, $5.00, $10.00, 
 $20.00, $50.00, $100.00, $500.00 and $1,000.00 
 denominations. The U.S. statesmen pictured on bills 
 differ according to denomination and the amount is 
 clearly shown but all bills are the same color and size. 
 So, to avoid mistakes, it is better to keep $1 .00 bills 
 and larger denomination bills separated. 
 
 Penny (1 cent) 
 100 Pennies = $1.00 
 
 Nickel (5 cents) 
 20 Nickels = $1.00 
 
 Dime (10 cents) 
 10 Dimes = $1.00 
 
 Quarter (25 cents) 
 4 Quarters = $1.00 
 
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$20.00 
 
 Currency Exchange 
 
 Visitors can usually exchange their currency into U.S. 
 dollars at the port of entry. But to be on the safe side, 
 it is better to bring a few U.S. bills along since hotels in 
 the U.S.A. do not, as a rule, exchange currency, as do 
 hotels in other countries. All banks in the U.S. can 
 exchange foreign currency, or direct you where to do so. 
 It is advisable, however, to exchange your currency in 
 larger cities. Banks are usually open from Monday 
 through Friday from 9:00 A.M. (0900 hrs.) to 2:00 P.M. 
 or 3:00 P.M. (1400 or 1500 hrs.). 
 
 Travellers Cheques 
 
 Travellers Cheques in U.S. dollars are a safe and 
 convenient way to carry your money. Your local bank 
 will advise you on their purchase and the method of 
 cashing them. Travellers cheques are generally 
 accepted in the U.S.A. by banks, hotels, restaurants, 
 and stores. 
 
 Letters of Credit 
 
 Letters of Credit allow you a certain amount of money 
 to rely on in case of emergency, or for some large 
 purchase. Your bank can arrange for such a letter with 
 its corresponding bank in the U.S.A. 
 
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$1.00 
 
 Shopping Assistance 
 
 There are more than 100 big department stores in the 
 U.S.A. Many of these stores have a "shopper's service" 
 that can help a visitor, especially one unfamiliar with 
 the language, in the selection of merchandise. They can 
 also advise about shipping or mailing purchases to 
 your home address if you want to avoid extra baggage 
 on your return trip. (You will have to consult your 
 Consulate on the possible custom charges.) Inquire at 
 the Information Desk in the store for this shopping 
 assistance. Stores are open usually every day of the 
 week except Sunday, from about 9:30 A.M. (0930 hrs.) 
 until 6:00 P.M. (1800 hrs.), and in addition may have 
 "late" hours until 9:00 P.M. (2100 hrs.) one or two 
 evenings a week. Some stores are closed on Saturday 
 during July and August. 
 
 Seif-Service Shopping 
 
 Shopping in the U. S. A. is made easy in every way. 
 You'll find all kinds of stores (including many department 
 stores) where you need no assistance to shop even if 
 you don't know the language. And the selection of 
 merchandise is tremendous. Some of these stores are 
 typically American. For instance: 
 
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 Supermarkets 
 
 They are part of every residential section and most 
 business areas throughout the U.S.A. Supermarkets 
 carry everything from groceries and fresh farm produce 
 to toiletries, hardware and the latest gramophone 
 records. They usually stay open later than other stores, 
 and almost always have convenient parking facilities. 
 
 Drugstores (Chemists) 
 
 Their origin goes back to the days when the Pharmacy 
 was the only store allowed to stay open late and on 
 Sundays. To provide for all kinds of emergencies 
 pharmacists stocked other items. Today all drugstores 
 sell pharmaceuticals and have registered pharmacists 
 and prescription departments but most of them also 
 sell cigarettes and candy, cosmetics, stationery, film, 
 periodicals, books, etc. Often they also have "soda 
 fountains" where ice cream, soft drinks and light meals 
 are served. 
 
 Shopping Centers 
 
 If you travel in the U.S.A. by car you will see them 
 everywhere surrounded by a sea of cars (often more 
 than 1 ,000 at once). These centers are a whole 
 community of stores, more or less under one continuous 
 roof, which provide all household needs, from shoe 
 repair to beauty salons, besides supermarkets, 
 drugstores, banks and every other kind of store. Often 
 large department stores have branches in suburban 
 shopping centers. 
 
 fWVf^lWP* 
 
Men's 
 
 Comparison Chart of Sizes 
 
 Suits: 
 
 U.S.A. 
 Metric 
 
 36 
 
 46 
 
 38 
 48 
 
 40 
 50 
 
 42 
 52 
 
 44 
 54 
 
 46 
 56 
 
 48 
 58 
 
 Shirts: 
 
 U.S.A. 
 Metric 
 
 14 
 36 
 
 141/2 
 37 
 
 15 
 38 
 
 151/2 
 39 
 
 16 
 41 
 
 I61/2 
 42 
 
 17 
 43 
 
 Shoes: 
 
 U.S.A. 
 Metric 
 
 61/2 
 
 39 
 
 7 
 40 
 
 8 
 41 
 
 9 
 42 
 
 10 
 43 
 
 101/2 
 44 
 
 11 
 45 
 
 Women'! 
 
 5 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Suits & 
 Dresses: 
 
 U.S.A. 
 Metric 
 
 32 
 40 
 
 34 
 42 
 
 36 
 44 
 
 38 
 46 
 
 40 
 48 
 
 42 
 50 
 
 44 
 52 
 
 Misses 
 
 Suits/ 
 
 Dresses: 
 
 U.S.A. 
 Metric 
 
 
 10 
 38 
 
 12 
 40 
 
 14 
 42 
 
 16 
 
 44 
 
 18 
 46 
 
 20 
 48 
 
 Stocl<- 
 ings: 
 
 U.S.A. 
 Metric 
 
 
 8 
 
 
 81/2 
 
 1 
 
 9 
 2 
 
 91/2 
 3 
 
 10 
 4 
 
 101/2 
 5 
 
 Shoes: 
 
 U.S.A. 
 Metric 
 
 
 51/2 
 36 
 
 6 
 37 
 
 7 
 38 
 
 71/2 
 39 
 
 81/2 
 
 40 
 
 9 
 
 41 
 
 Lengths 
 
 1 yard = 
 
 0.914 meters 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1 foot = 30.48 centimeters 
 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters 
 
 Weights 
 
 1 pound = 0.4536 l<ilograms 
 1 ounce = 28.35 grams 
 
 Liquids 
 
 1 gallon = 3.785 liters 
 1 quart = 0.946 liters 
 1 pint = 0.473 liters 
 
 Distances 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Miles 
 Kilometers 
 
 1 
 
 1.609 
 
 5 
 
 8.045 
 
 50 
 80.45 
 
 100 
 160.9 
 
 1000 
 1609 
 
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Main central post offices in major cities are open 24 
 hours a day. In smaller cities and towns they are usually 
 open from 8:00 A.M. (0800 hrs.) to 6:00 P.M. (1800 hrs.) 
 from Monday through Friday, half days on Saturdays, 
 and are closed on Sundays and holidays. Branch offices 
 and sub-stations have shorter hours. If you do not know 
 the name of the hotel at which you will be staying in a 
 particular city you can have mail from home sent to you 
 at the Main Post Office of that city, care of General 
 Delivery, as in the following example: 
 
 Your Name 
 c/o General Delivery 
 Main Post Office 
 New York, New York 
 
 General Delivery mail must be collected in person. 
 Post offices in the U.S.A. perform postal services only, 
 and do not have public telephone and telegraph facilities 
 as they do in some other countries. Stamps, outside of 
 post offices, can be bought from hotel clerks. They are 
 also on sale from vending machines in drugstores, 
 transportation terminals, and at some newsstands, but at 
 an extra charge. Outgoing, stamped mail may be left 
 with the receptionist at the hotel desk, or dropped in 
 letter chutes on each floor of some hotels and office 
 buildings. Mailboxes on street corners are painted red 
 and blue, with white lettering. Always ask for your mail 
 at the hotel desk. 
 
 Pos*?"^ 
 
 Airmail letters to Europe or South America 
 
 Airmail letters within the U.S.A. and to Mexico 
 or Canada 
 
 Airmail letters to Central and South American 
 countries 
 
 Airmail letters to most other countries 
 
 1st Class letters (by surface transportation) 
 within the U.S.A. and to Canada or Mexico 
 
 1st Class letters (by surface transportation) 
 to all other countries 
 
 Airmail Post Cards within the U.S.A. 
 
 Airmail Post Cards to Canada or Mexico 
 
 Airmail Post Cards to all other countries 
 
 Post Cards (by surface transportation) within 
 
 the U.S.A. 
 Post Cards (by surface transportation) to 
 
 Canada or Mexico 
 Post Cards (by surface transportation) to 
 
 all other countries 
 
 Air Letter forms to all countries 
 *1 ounce = 28.35 grams 
 
 200 (Va ounce*) 
 
 100 (1 ounce*) 
 
 150 (Va ounce*) 
 
 250 (Va ounce*) 
 
 60 (1 ounce*) 
 
 130 (1 ounce*) 
 
 80 each 
 
 80 each 
 
 130 each 
 
 50 each 
 
 50 each 
 
 80 each 
 
 130 each 
 
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Telephones 
 
 Public telephones are always on hand. They can be 
 found in transportation terminals, hotel lobbies, 
 drugstores, tobacco shops, most restaurants, petroleum 
 stations, in sidewalk booths and along highways. The 
 "dial" system is universal. Telephone directories are 
 found beside almost every public phone. There are two 
 kinds: the General Directory for alphabetical listing 
 by surname, and the Classified Directory (Yellow Pages) 
 for alphabetical listing by business and service 
 category. To use a coin telephone, simply follow the 
 instructions on the phone box. Local calls from coin 
 telephones usually cost 100 (one dime). When making 
 long-distance calls in the U.S. consult the Operator (dial 
 "0"). Be sure to have plenty of small coins. In hotels, 
 the switchboard operator will either place your outside 
 call, or instruct you how to dial directly from your room. 
 You will be billed for all outside calls and pa^ for them 
 when you check out. To place a call outside the U.S.A., 
 dial "0", and ask for the "Overseas Operator". If the 
 lines are busy, she will call you back when she has one 
 available, or make an appointment for a definite time 
 to place your call. 
 
 Telephone Rates 
 
 From most cities in the United States you can make a 
 3-minute telephone call to any place in the continental 
 U.S.A. between 8:00 p.m. (2000 hrs.) and 4:30 a.m. 
 (0430 hrs.) and anytime on Sundays for no more than 
 $1.00 (plus 10% tax). In these same cities, evening 
 calls cost more and day rates are the highest. It is 
 usually slightly less if you dial direct rather than 
 through an operator. A typical rate for three minutes 
 from Washington to Chicago is: 
 
 Day Evening Night 
 
 (Direct Dial) $0.95 $0.60 $0.60 
 
 (plus 10% tax) (plus 10% tax) (plus 10% tax) 
 
 (With Operator $1.20 $0.75 $0.60 
 
 Assistance) (plus 10% tax) (plus 10% tax) (plus 10% tax) 
 
 Since rates vary from city to city, it is best to check 
 with the local operator to determine when discount 
 rates are available. 
 
 Calls to Europe and South America vary according to 
 the country you are calling. A typical rate is $12.00 
 for three minutes. The Overseas Operator can tell you 
 If there are periods when cheaper rates apply. The 
 time varies from country to country. 
 
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Telegraph 
 
 All telegrams to U.S. points are sent through Western 
 Union. To send a message ask for assistance at your 
 hotel or go to the nearest Western Union office, which 
 you will find listed in the Classified Telephone Directory 
 under "Telegraph". Overseas cablegrams can be sent 
 through any cable company (also listed under "Tele- 
 graph") or via Western Union. Rates for telegrams and 
 cablegrams vary according to destination. Receipts are 
 not usually given for telegrams and cables, but you may 
 request a copy of the message sent. 
 
 Tipping 
 
 Hotels do not add a percentage to your bill to cover 
 gratuities. Therefore it is customary to tip the bellboy 
 who carries your luggage 250 or more per case, and 
 others who perform special services such as, the 
 doorman (about 250 when he summons a taxi or possibly 
 as much as 500 when he helps load the luggage, or 
 takes the car to the garage). Do not tip the receptionist 
 or the lift operator. You need not tip the chambermaid 
 unless you stay several days. No service charge is 
 included in the bill in dining rooms, restaurants, and 
 nightclubs; a 15% tip (before Tax is added) is customary, 
 stewards and stewardesses on a plane are not tipped. 
 However, the porters at the airport should be tipped 
 about 350 a bag. No tipping is required on buses, but 
 porters who assist you with the luggage at terminals 
 should be tipped. In taxicabs, a 15% tip is usual. Tips in 
 barbershops and beauty parlors are slightly higher. Men 
 tip the barber for the haircut and shave, and shoeshine- 
 man for a shoeshine and clothes brushing. Women tip 
 the hairdresser, the girl who shampoos hair and the 
 manicurist. No tipping is required for ushers in theatres 
 and cinemas. 
 Religious Services 
 
 All major religious faiths are represented in the U.S.A., 
 and there are innumerable places of worship throughout 
 the country. Most hotels have a church directory in the 
 lobby, or you can ask the hotel desk clerk for information. 
 Many newspapers carry announcements of church 
 services. Complete listings can be found in the 
 Classified Telephone Directory under "Churches" and 
 "Synagogues." 
 
 40 
 
Laundry and Dry Cleaning 
 
 Visitors find laundry and dry cleaning service efficient, 
 fast, and relatively inexpensive in the U.S.A. Hotels often 
 offer "same-day" service for dry cleaning, pressing and 
 laundry. Just call Valet Service or Laundry Service, and 
 tell them you want "same-day" service (regular service 
 takes longer). Many hotels provide irons and ironing 
 boards for guests who want to do their own pressing. If 
 your hotel does not provide these services, the desk 
 clerk can direct you to the nearest shop. There are also 
 numerous automatic laundries where you can wash and 
 dry laundry yourself in coin operated machines. Here 
 are typical prices: Automatic Laundry: 250-500 a load. 
 Hand Laundry: Shirts 250-400, Washable blouses and 
 dresses 500 and up; Dry Cleaning: Suits $1.00-$2.00, 
 Dresses $1.00 and up. Pressing: Suits 750-$1.5O, dresses 
 750 and up. 
 
 Assistance 
 
 In the U.S.A. the person to phone in case of any 
 emergency is the Telephone Operator. Just dial "0" 
 from any phone. She will connect you, in a matter of 
 seconds, with the right person to handle your problem. 
 If you have a language difficulty, she will try to find 
 an interpreter for you. 
 
 Photography 
 
 Film for almost any type of camera is generally 
 available in the U.S.A. To have your film developed you 
 can leave it at a camera shop, drugstore or even some 
 newsstands. If you are about to leave for another city, 
 ask for "pre-paid processing." In this way you pay for 
 the developing in advance and prepay postage. The 
 pictures will be sent directly to your new address. 
 
 Health 
 
 In case you should need a doctor the receptionist or 
 the telephone operator in your hotel will call one for you. 
 You can also get the name of a reliable doctor through 
 the superintendent of a public hospital. Your own 
 country's Embassy or Consulate also has lists of doctors. 
 Hospitals are listed in the Classified Telephone 
 Directory. If you have secured a medical insurance 
 policy, check the claims procedures carefully as soon as 
 you receive the policy. Should you need attention at a 
 hospital, tell your attending doctor of the insurance. 
 In some larger cities, the Medical and Dental Societies 
 can direct you to a doctor who speaks your language. 
 
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 Interpreters 
 
 It is helpful, of course, to know English when you come 
 to the U.S.A. But a visitor can enjoy the visit without a 
 knowledge of the language. For visitors unfamiliar with 
 English, multi-lingual personnel are on hand at all 
 international airports, as well as ports of entry, and in big 
 hotels and department stores. In many cities, especially 
 larger ones, you will find signs in store windows 
 announcing what foreign language is spoken inside. The 
 Visitor's Bureau in any large city will help you locate an 
 interpreter. While in small localities it is usually enough 
 to look lost and tell what your own language is; someone 
 will find someone who can at least understand. People 
 in the U.S.A. are helpful. 
 
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