Mayor in Opium Country Vehbi Cengelci, mayor of Cakinkoy, Turkey, stands in the village square as he explains the economics of producing opium. In addition to the opium crop itself the poppies produce a number of by-produces which increase the value of a farmer's production by a large margin.

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Mayor in Opium Country Vehbi Cengelci, mayor of Cakinkoy, Turkey, stands in the village square as he explains the economics of producing opium. In addition to the opium crop itself the poppies produce a number of by-produces which increase the value of a farmer's production by a large margin.

Associated Press · [ca. June 1970]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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