21 Chinese settlers were hired to work in the field. They were transported to Cuba aboard the ship Kate Hooper under contract with Mr. John Dihigo. They were hired to work in the field in the city of Cardenas.

Article about the daily life in Vientiane, Lao Buddhist beliefs, and food.

Describes the engineering projects by USAID in small Lao villages.

Guide on the history, climate, geography, language, religion, and cultural customs of the Lao.

Reports on the Nam Ngum Project; geographic, demographic and ethnic background in Laos; the Meo of Xieng Khouang Province; Village Life in Vientiane Province; and Minority Groups in Northern Laos especially the Yao