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any talks that Napoli had with Somoza. This was agreeable to Napoli. The writer wishes to emphasize that relations be- tween Napoli and the Acting Chief of the American Embassy remain completely cordial and no change is anticipated. ~/ In mid-October of 1960, a survey team from Agency Headquarters under the direction of Napoli made a trip to Nicaragua to inspect Puerto Cabezas. Again the Agency representatives dealt directly with the Presi- dent of this Central American country, receiving his full support and cooperation. Somoza volunteered to foot the cost of the DC-3 aircraft that would be pro- vided to the survey team, including the pilot and the crew. He also was asked to provide a senior official who could act as his spokesman, and in this connection Noel Pallais Debayle, a cou,sin of Somoza's who had accompanied the survey team, was identified as the contact. Except for Napoli, who-I ~ I, the other members of the survey team travelled asl looking for opportunities in Nicaragua.* The visit by the Agency * TITe other members of the survey team included E. A. Stanulis, who was Executive Officer for WH/4, Ralph Brown, a logistics officer, Norman Imler and Robert Moore, PM officers. - 105 -- TOPfeRET