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Americans adapt to spare life in Soviet Ventspils
In Ventspils Latvia, a dozen Americans working for Occidental Petroleum endure strict travel limits and minimal comforts. They share cramped housing, local dining, and scarce goods while cherishing cultural perks and routines from home. Their experience contrasts with Moscow where diplomats enjoy more luxuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher S. Wren
N. Y
Ventspill
U.S.S.R
Gloria Weed
Marie Mabile
New York City
Corinne Houk
Soviet Union
Ventspils
Occidental Petroleum Corp
Moscow
West Germany
J.T. Houk
Baton Rouge
Latvia
Riga
Risley P. Mabile
Cyrus H. Kunkel
New Jersey