Corruption and Easy Money Hamper Viet Aid Program
Report from Saigon outlines widespread corruption in South Viet Nam affecting aid programs. Officials struggle to curb leakage with U.S. funds. Black market activity thrives in Saigon as cigarettes, blankets, oil, and other aid items move through Viet Cong and civilian channels. U.S. aid officials acknowledge leaks and some aid reaching the enemy, despite efforts to tighten controls and reform.
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Saigon
South Viet
U.S
Nguyen Cao Ky
Viet Nam
Second Economic Opportunity Unit Project Planned
The American mission in Houston Harris County funds a second project under the Family and Children's Service Center program named ENABLE. The $533,955 federal grant funds a 3 month old initiative issuing military payment certificates for staff and enlisted men. Local black market interest favors U.S. postal money orders under restrictions. The project aims to staff education groups in poverty-target areas and coordinate with community leaders for future planning. Total HHCEO federal funds reach 215,673 with local contributions of 26,521.
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Houston
Harris County
U.S
Enable
Charles Kelly
Hous Fon Annammned
Giscandren
Dallas
Ferty
FCSC
Hhceoo
Saigon
Medicare! ‘Cies
Kelly
Cut In Federal Budget Is Urged
East Texas Chamber of Commerce presses for a 1967 budget cut of 4.5 billion dollars and calls for sharp curtailment of foreign aid and many domestic programs. No military cuts proposed. Opposes secondary boycott and House Resolution 8282 enabling federal takeover of state unemployment programs. Recommends cutbacks to Economic Opportunity Act and related programs, education grants, housing, urban planning, TVA and more.
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Longview
Tex
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Tennessee Valley Authority
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