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Laos in turmoil as world politics affect its future
Laos struggles amid opium trade and gold smuggling while U S Britain and others push aid to keep the neutral kingdom from falling to communism The government led by Souvanna Phouma appears temporarily stable after coups as Pathet Lao insurgency wanes and Kong Le battles drift in exile CIA Air America and Continental Air Services operate under U S guidance with civilian aviation critical to dispersed populations and aid shipments Corruption among Lao officers is widespread though Souvanna and key ministers are viewed as largely incorruptible
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