Corruption in Vietnam War Affects Aid and Governance
U.S. officials describe corruption in South Vietnam as pervasive yet varying in scale. Officials cite bloated project costs, graft by provincial chiefs, and theft from refugee relief programs. Despite controls, estimates of diversion range from five to ten percent, with debates over impact and remedies.
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Election year glances at candidates physicals and hobbies
Washington notes compare presidential hopefuls Nixon and Humphrey in traits and pastimes. It lists heights and weights for Nixon, Humphrey, and third-party George Wallace, noting no dramatic differences in size among major contenders.
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World War I Classic Heats Up London Bookshops
The Good Soldier Schweik by Jaroslav Hasek becomes the top demand item in London bookstores and libraries. The 1930 novel follows a moon-faced dog dealer drafted into World War I and ending with Schweik’s defiant triumph over his oppressors.
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