HARRY TRUMAN LIBRARY Papers of NATHANIEL DAVIS Daapatah no. 578, November 22, 1948, San José, Costa Rica.
UNCLASSIFIED American Embassy, Page wat by the children of the local school who sang the national anthem after which, accompanied by the military band, we paraded through the streets, to the applause of the toms people, to the STIGA office, which was thoreupon declared formally open in speeches by the Minister of Agriculture, Kr. Cabbert the parish priest, and the President. The rest of the day was consumed with a football game dedicated to the Ambassador at which presented a. 11ver cup to the winning team (Pacayas beat San Pedro do) a picnic lunch; dan visit to the school (more speeches. horse racing (local talent. a showing of documentary films by STICA personnel; and a band concert.
With a modest budget but high efficianey, STICA doing much to develop good will for the United States in this country, and unquestionably is making a substantial contribution to improving the lot of the Costa Rican small farter. In fact, acowpetant observer with much experience in the field has told me that in his STICA 1o carrying out more valuable and sudcessful program in Costa Rica than are the agricultural extension services in the twenty two states of the United States with which he has had personal experience.
Respectfully yours, Nathaniel Davis F110 no. 861. NPDavis:mjp UNCLASSIFIED