In carrying out these revolutionary development programs AID has assigned field representatives in each of Vietnams 43 Provinces. These Americans are the frontline of the war of social revolution by acting as catalysts in speeding up the Vietnamese Governments efforts to meet local nreds and to gain the support of the people. Since 1954 there has been a consistent pattern of refugee movement within Vietnam from Communist to nonCommunistcontrolled areas. Besides the nearly 1 million refugees who fled from the Communist regime in the north in 1954. there have been over 900.000 refugees since early 1965 who have sought Government protection and support AIDs refugee relief assist the Vietnamese in relocating thebe people and providing food. clothing. and shelter. The predominant factor in the current Vietnamese economic situation is the everaccelerating increase in demand for goods and service and the consequent shortfall of local supplies in meeting this rising demand. To cope with the growing inflation.
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