Kilometer Six in Laos Feels Like Mini America to USAID Families
VIENTIANE Laos AP More than 125 American families live in a transplanted suburb near Vientiane known as Kilometer Six or Levittown Laos. The U S government funds its upkeep at 243 000 annually while residents pay no rent. The community offers US style amenities like a swimming pool and American schools, yet lacks supermarkets and television.
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Vientiane
Laos
United States
Levittown
Levittowns
Kilometer Six
Cook
U.S
U.S. Agency For International Development
Harry L. Carr
USAID
America
Esther
Lille
Peyton Place
Carr
Haiphong Visited by Traveler Describes Gray City
A visitor to Haiphong, North Vietnam, paints a gray portrait of the port area. He notes shuttered paintless buildings, scarce traffic, restricted clothing, and limited services. The trip reveals mixed views on Communist rule and South Vietnam presence.
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Saigon
UPI
North Vietnam
Haiphong
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Daivatown
Help Mate Readers Solve Consumer Problems Across Brands
Readers submit complaints about a Coronado refrigerator, Playtex bra offers, U-Haul moving discounts, and Mini-HO model products. Gamble-Skogmo pays repair. Playtex promises delayed shipments. U-Haul explains dealer pricing varies. Mini-HO refunds ensure no shipment due.
Solace in the Sun: Solar Wind and Spacecraft Findings
Sun storms last August fueled four eruptions in five days. Pioneer 9 and Pioneer 10 measured solar wind speeds over 2.2 million miles per hour, with temperatures near one million kelvin. Findings suggest interplanetary medium turbulence extends far, aiding fusion research and space weather forecasting. Magnetic storms affect Earth's field and North Atlantic weather four days later.
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United States
Canada
Sweden
Alaska
Space Agency
John H. Wolfe
Jupiter
Selentats
Pioneer 1
Pioneer 10
Wolfe
Pioneer
Space
North Atlantic
Wolf Sud
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Jata
Abe
Prin
Fry's Lowe
Fry's
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Sarbegi
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Leane
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Rke
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Fry's Premium
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Aaa
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Tentne Gul
California
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IDET
ROYAL
Hite
Instant Maxwell House
Glass
Saar
Bing
AVOC
ADOS
Reens
Fry
Ine
Fremont
Me Am
Noy
Pam
Vu Pam
Auelde
Cosumer News Inc
Tiecemaker
F.Z
Gamble-Skogmo, Inc
Ares
T.D
International Playtex Corp
Dover
Montana
Minnesota
DR. Dear
Kay Starnes
U-Haul
Tate
J.H
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Calif
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