Vietnam Opens Doors to West for Aid and Tech
Vietnam moves toward Western aid and technology for postwar reconstruction as Hanoi authorities stress a policy of accepting assistance with no political strings. Deputy Foreign Minister Phan Hien notes the need for aid and openness to sources beyond the Soviet bloc, while Hanoi hosts a mix of Soviet, East German, Polish and Western professionals. The scene at a Hanoi hotel bar reflects growing Western presence.
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Bangladesh Air Force Chief Dies in Dacca Plane Crash
Vice Marshal Mohammad Khademul Bashar, Bangladesh air force chief and deputy martial law administrator, died when his single engine Cessna crashed near the VIP lounge at Dacca airport during a cadet training flight. Mafizul Haque, a squadron trainer leader, also perished. Bashar, 39, had been promoted to air vice marshal in May and held the top post after taking command earlier this year. Flags were lowered nationwide as offices closed in his memory.
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