Adoption Ease Grows for Americans in Vietnam
Holt Adoption Program of Eugene Oregon gains South Vietnamese license to act there with U S style authority. It can take official custody of a child and, with South Vietnamese courts, release the child for immigration to a specific person. Previously only Vietnamese orphanages could approve custody and release. Holt has operated about a year observing the system and establishing procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Eugene
Ore
South Vietnam
United States
Thieu
Holt agency speeds Vietnamese child adoptions from Korea roots
Holt, founded in 1956, expands in South Vietnam to speed inter country adoptions. New status aims to cut processing to three to four months, but Vietnam law requiring older married couples and waivers delays persists. Holt plans two nutrition centers, aims for 350 adoptions in 1974, amid local sensitivity and costs around $1000 per child.
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Adams
F.A. O. Schwarz
Holt
Harry Holt
Bennington Airfield Visit Highlights CWA Airport Funds
John J Burns of Burlington visiting Warren field in western Bennington to assess its viability as a future airport with CWA funded construction. 80 percent labor and 20 percent materials. towns must buy or secure a five year lease with option to buy. Bennington CWA office notified of drastic cuts to local worker hours due to budget limits.
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John J. Burns
Burlington
Aeronautics Branch
Department of Commerce
Bennington
Warren Field
Burns
CWA
Vermont Civil Works Administration
Porter H. Page
Page
Vermont
Apology Letter to Oil Industry From a Bridleport Reader
Alan D. Soprhin apologizes for wasteful oil and energy use and for resisting industry profits in a Bridport column letter. He recounts buying an eight cylinder car a home furnace and an electric washing machine to heat and power life while acknowledging oil and electric costs rose as he used more energy. He ends hoping forgiveness and that oil firms profit by selling less while earning more.
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United States
Adopting Vietnamese Children Through Agencies in 1973
A guide lists inter country adoption agencies in South Vietnam and totals for 1973. Friends for All Children reports 583 total adoptions with 298 to the United States, Holt Adoption Program 10 total, Travelers Aid 43 with 29 to the U.S., Catholic Relief Services none, World Vision 26 with 18 to the U.S. Local notes discuss state and Vermont agencies, home studies, costs up to 700 dollars, overseas fees, air fare up to 400, and obstacles like medical needs and cultural conflicts.
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South Vietnam
United States
Friends For All Children
South 68Th Street
Boulder
Col
Catholic Relief Services
Fifth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Vietnam
Vermont
Department of Social Welfare
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William Navin
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William H. Wills
University of Vermont
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Benhi
Miss Koziol
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Aks
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International Social Service of America
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World Vision International
West Huntington Drive
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P.O
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