860F.00B/1–2848: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Czechoslovakia
109. Appreciate your summary views on three steps mentioned urtel 77 Jan 281 for support pro-western sentiment in Zecho. As to question commercial treaty Dept examining Czech position each article US draft and making plans to send expert to Praha latter part Feb to assist Embassy in discussions. While matter cultural agreement has long been under consideration in Dept, our present disposition is to propose to Czechs declaration of intentions by the two Governments with respect to conclusion of agreements on: (1) Establishment of a United States Educational Foundation through use of funds made available from disposal surplus property; (2) support by Czechs of studies or other educational activities of Czech citizens in US institutions of learning whose transportation would be furnished by US Educational Foundation; (3) exchange of official publications. Re your third step Dept attempting to expedite process declassification as indicated Deptel 235 Jan 23 London, rptd Praha 74.2