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Americans Abroad Embrace Luxury and Duty in Far East
Vice President Agnew leads a multi nation tour with US Information Service staff chronicling American life abroad. The piece describes wealthy expatriates in Bangkok Singapore and Canberra and contrasts lavish living with isolation of diplomats and journalists. It notes USIS aims to project a positive image while reporters face travel delays and distance from home.
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