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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1988

Page

11

Vietnam Still Relies on Decades Old American Goods

In Vietnam the population widely uses aging U S made equipment from pumps to tractors and trucks. Kohler pumps bought decades ago still function though parts are scarce due to embargoes and currency limits. Nam Ban villagers adapt Ford Club Wagons to rough roads while locals praise durability and resist selling.

New York Times HO Chi Minh City Vietnam Asia United States Larry Pressler R S.D Mekong Delta My Tho Pressler U.S Pham van Sau Kohler Co Saigon Cole Sau South Dodge International Harvester Nam Ban New Hanoi

Kenya Matatus In Kenya Draw Support And Deadly Critique

A Kenyan cartoon mocks matatu operators as deadly transport amid a crash-plagued system. The piece notes matatus carry most public riders, face government crackdowns after deadly incidents, and reveal protests by the Matatu Vehicle Owners Association.

New York Times Service Nairobs Kenya Daily Nation Daniel Arap Moi Moi Transport and Communications Matatu Vehicle Owners Association

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