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1 UNITED STATES
STATUTES AT LARGE

CONTAINING THE

LAWS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

ENACTED DURING THE FIRST SESSION OF THE

EIGHTY-FOURTH CONGRESS

OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1955

AND

PROCLAMATIONS

Volume 69

IN ONE PART

UNITED STATES

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

WASHINGTON: 1955

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF LAW UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES BY THE FEDERAL REGISTER DIVISION, NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE

For sale by the

Superintendent of Documents

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D.C.

Price $9 (Buckram)

 iii CONTENTS Page List of Public Laws v List of Private Laws xxv List of Concurrent Resolutions xxxix List of Proclamations xli Public Laws 3 Private Laws A3 Concurrent Resolutions B3 Proclamations C3 Subject Index i Individual Index xcv v LIST OF PUBLIC LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME THE EIGHTY-FOURTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES FIRST SESSION, 1955 Public Law Page 1 3 2 3 3 4 4 7 5 7 6 8 7 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 13 15 13vi 16 14 17 14 18 14 19 15 20 18 21 23 22 24 23 28 24 28 25 44 26 44 27 45 28 45 29 45 30 46 31 47 32 47 33 47 34 48 35 48vii 36 48 37 49 38 49 39 50 40 51 41 64 42 65 43 65 44 65 45 66 46 66 47 67 48 68 49 68 50 70 51 72 52 79 53 80 54 80 55 81viii 56 81 57 82 58 82 59 82 60 83 61 83 62 85 63 85 64 86 65 87 66 87 67 88 68 88 69 131 70 131 71 132 72 132 73 134 74 134 75 136ix 76 138 77 138 78 141 79 159 80 159 81 160 82 160 83 161 84 161 85 162 86 162 87 166 88 167 89 169 90 170 91 170 92 171 93 171 94 172 95 183x 96 184 97 184 98 185 99 186 100 186 101 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86 A30 87 A30 88 A30 89 A31 90 A31 91 A32 92 A32 93 A32 94 A33 95 A33 96 A33 97 A34 98 A34 99 A34 100 A34 101 A35 102 A35 103 A35 104 A36 105 A36 106 A36 107 A37 108 A37 109 A37 110 A38 111 A38 112 A38 113 A39 114 A39 115 A40 116 A40xxviii 117 A41 118 A41 119 A41 120 A42 121 A42 122 A42 123 A43 124 A43 125 A43 126 A44 127 A44 128 A44 129 A44 130 A45 131 A45 132 A45 133 A46 134 A46 135 A46 136 A47 137 A47 138 A48 139 A48 140 A48 141 A49 142 A49 143 A50 144 A50 145 A50 146 A51 147 A51 148 A51 149 A52 150 A52 151 A52 152 A53 153 A53 154 A53 155 A53 156 A54 157 A54 158 A55 159 A55 160 A55 161 A56 162 A56xxix 163 A57 164 A57 165 A58 160 A58 167 A58 168 A59 169 A59 170 A59 171 A60 172 A60 173 A60 174 A60 175 A61 176 A61 177 A61 178 A62 179 A62 180 A62 181 A63 182 A63 183 A64 184 A64 185 A64 186 A65 187 A65 188 A65 189 A66 190 A66 191 A66 192 A66 193 A67 194 A67 195 A67 196 A68 197 A68 198 A68 199 A69 200 A69 201 A69 202 A70 203 A70xxx 204 A70 205 A71 206 A71 207 A72 208 A72 209 A73 210 A73 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439 A150 440 A150 441 A150 442 A151 443 A151 444 A151 445 A151 446 A152 447 A152 448 A152 449 A153 450 A153xxxvi 451 A153 452 A154 453 A155 454 A155 455 A155 456 A155 457 A156 458 A156 459 A156 460 A156 461 A157 462 A157 463 A157 464 A158 465 A158 466 A158 467 A159 468 A159 469 A159 470 A160 471 A160 472 A160 473 A161 474 A161 475 A161 476 A162 477 A162 478 A162 479 A163 480 A163 481 A163 482 A163 483 A164 484 A164 485 A164xxxvii 486 A164 487 A165 488 A165 489 A165 490 A166 xxxix LIST OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS Congress. B3 Capitol. B3 Michigan State College. B3 Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955. B4 “Interlocking Subversion in Government Departments.” B4 Military research and development programs. B4 “How Our Laws Are Made.” B4 “Out American Government: What Is It! How Does II Function!” B4 Congress. B5 Statue of Edward Douglass White. B5 Deportation suspensions. B5 Tin smelter at Texas City, Tex. B8 Juvenile delinquency. B8 Burley tobacco marketing controls. B8 Tenth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. B9 Custis-Lee Mansion. B9 Bernardino Canarcs Saclo. B9 Giuseppe Minardi, relief. B9 NATO Parliamentary Conference. B10 Advance payments to uniformed services. B10 Residence status. B11 Alien sheepherders, relief. B12 Anti-colonialism. B13 Residence status. B13 Residence status. B14 Congressional Prayer Room. B22 “Radiation Sterilization of Foods.” B22 Acadian Bicentennial celebration. B22 “The House of Representatives.” B23 Robert A. Taft memorial. B23 Constitution Week. B24 D. C. police and firemen’s salaries. B24 Constitution of Commonwealth of Massachusetts. B24 “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.” B24 Residence status. B25 Residence status. B32 “Our Capitol.” B33 Deportation suspensions. B33 Congress. B36 Congress. B36 Atomic Energy Commissioner. B36 xli LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS No. 3065 C3 3066 C3 3067 C4 3068 C5 3069 C6 3070 C6 3071 C8 3072 c9 3073 C10 3074 C11 3075 C12 3076 C13 3077 C15 3078 C15 3079 C16 3080 C17 3081 C19 3082 C21 3083 C21 3084 C22 3085 C24 3086 C24 3087 C25 3088 C26 3089 C27 3090 C28 3091 C29 3092 C30 3093 C31 3094 C31 3095 C32 3096 C34 3097 C34 3098 C35 3099 C36 3100 C38 3101 C40 3102 c41 3103 C42 3104 C43 3105 C44 3106 C51

Public Laws

enacted during the

FIRST SESSION OF THE EIGHTY-FOURTH CONGRESS

of the

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 Begun and held at the. City of Washington on Wednesday, January 5, 1953, and adjourned sine die on Tuesday, August 2, 1955. Dwight D. Eisenhower, President; Richard M. Nixon, Vice President; Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Public Law 1: To amend section 7237 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Public Law 1 Public Law 1 69 Stat. 3 1955-01-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 1

chapter 1
AN ACT To amend section 7237 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

January 20, 1955

[H. R. 2369]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the first sentence

Narcotic drugs, etc.

Violation.

68A Stat. 860.

 of subsection (a) of section 7237 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is hereby amended by striking out “subpart C of part I,” and inserting in lieu thereof “part I”. Subsection (b) of such section is hereby amended by striking out “subpart C of”.
Approved January 20, 1955.
Public Law 2: To provide for the continuation in office of certain members of the Commission on Governmental Operations. Public Law 2 Public Law 2 69 Stat. 3 1955-01-20 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 2

chapter 2
JOINT RESOLUTION To provide for the continuation in office of certain members of the Commission on Governmental Operations.

January 20, 1955

[S. J. Res. 4]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 3 of the Act

Commission on Governmental Operations.

5 USC 138a–138j note.

 entitled “An Act for the establishment of a Commission on Governmental Operations”, approved July 10, 1953 (67 Stat. 143), is amended, effective December 31, 1954, by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(c) Continuation of Membership Upon Change Of Status.—Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), a person appointed 3 69 Stat. 4 to the Commission in the status of a Member of Congress or in the status of a person in the executive branch of the Government, but who thereafter ceases to have such status, shall nevertheless continue as a member of the Commission. If such person returns to private life (except for his membership on the Commission), he shall, from and after such change of status, receive the same compensation as a person originally appointed to the Commission from private life.”
Approved January 20, 1955.
Public Law 3: Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes. Public Law 3 Public Law 3 69 Stat. 4 1955-01-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 3

chapter 3
AN ACT Making appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes.

January 25, 1955

[H. R. 2091]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1955.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply appropriations (this Act may be cited as the “Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1955”) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes, namely:
CHAPTER I LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate

For payment to Harriet McCarran, widow of Pat McCarran, late a Senator from the State of Nevada, $12,500.

For payment to Mary R. P. Maybank widow of Burnet R. Maybank, late a Senator from the State of South Carolina, $12,500.

 salaries, officers and employees The appropriation for salaries of officers and employees of the

68 Stat. 397.

Senate contained in the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1955, is made available for the employment of additional clerical assistants for each Senator from the State of Kentucky, so that the allowance for administrative and clerical assistants for such Senators will be equal to that allowed other Senators from States having a population of more than three million but less than five million, the population of said State having exceeded three million inhabitants. office of the secretary Office of the Secretary: For an additional amount for the Office of the Secretary, $4,845: Provided, That effective February 1, 1955, the basic amount available for clerical assistance and readjustment of salaries in the disbursing office is increased by $6,600 per annum. contingent expenses of the senate

Senate policy committees: For an additional amount for the Senate policy committees, for agency contribution for Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, as authorized by Public Law 598, Eighty-third

68 Stat. 736.

5 USC 2091 note.

Congress, $220 for each such committee; in all, $440.

Joint Committee on Printing: For an additional amount for the Joint Committee on Printing, for agency contribution for Federal 69 Stat. 5 Employees Group Life Insurance, as authorized by Public Law 598, Eighty-third Congress, $115.

Inquiries and investigations: For an additional amount for expenses of inquiries and investigations, $795,000.

Stationery: For an additional amount for stationery, $3,550, and the amount available for stationery for committees and officers of the Senate is hereby increased to $13,550.

 House of Representatives

For payment to Florence R. Rogers, widow of Dwight L. Rogers, late a Representative from the State of Florida, $12,500.

For payment to Nora Mack, mother-in-law, and Isabel Kanaga and Florence, R. King, sisters, of Paul W. Shafer, late a Representative from the State of Michigan, $12,500.

 Architect of the Capitol Terraces of Capitol Building: Not to exceed $44,500 of the balance of the appropriation for “Terraces of Capitol Building” contained in the Legislative Appropriation Act, 1954, unobligated on December 31,

67 Stat. 327.

 1954, is hereby continued available, and in addition to the purposes heretofore authorized shall also be available for reconstruction of the House and Senate walkways adjacent to the terraces. CHAPTER II DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Commodity Credit Corporation The limitation under this heading in the Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration Appropriation Act, 1955, on the

68 Stat. 317.

15 USC 713a–10.

 amount available for administrative expenses of the Corporation is increased from “$18,000,000” to “$25,290,000”. CHAPTER III INDEPENDENT OFFICES Commission on Intergovernmental Relations salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $160,000: Provided, That said appropriation shall remain available until June 30, 1955: Provided further, That this paragraph shall be effective only upon the enactment into law of H. R. 2010, Eighty-fourth Congress.

Post, p. 7.

 Housing and Home Finance Agency federal housing administration The amount made available under this head in title II of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955, as amended by the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955, for administrative expenses,

68 Stat. 297, 818.

 is increased from “$5,500,000” to “$5,625,000”, and the limitation on the amount available for the expenses of travel is increased from “$250,000” to “$267,600”: Provided, That the limitation under said 69 Stat. 6 head on the amounts available for certain non administrative expenses of said Administration is increased from “$26,250,000” to not. to exceed “

Restriction.

$31,560,000”: Provided further, That no part of the funds contained herein shall be available for transfer, but shall be available for use exclusively by the Federal noosing Administration. Foreign Claims Settlement Commission administrative expenses For an additional amount for “Administrative expenses”, for carrying

68 Stat. 1033.

50 USC app. 2004 note.

 out the provisions of the Act of August 31, 1954 (Public Law 744), $130,000, to be derived from the War Claims Fund created by section 13a of the War Claims Act of 1948 (Public Law 896, approved July 3,

62 Stat. 1247.

50 USC app. 2012.

1948); and this amount and amounts previously made available from this source to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission for “Administrative expenses” shall remain available until June 30, 1955: Provided, That the limitation under this head in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955, as amended by the Supplemental

68 Stat. 293, 819.

Appropriation Act, 1955, on the amount available for expenses of travel of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission (War Claims Commission) is increased from “$8,000” to “$12,000”. CHAFFER IV GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 401.

Strikes or overthrow of Government.

 No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided

Affidavit.

, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government, of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against, the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence:

Penalty.

 Provided further, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this or any other Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: Provided further, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.
Approved January 25, 1955.
Public Law 4: Authorizing the President to employ the Armed Forces of the United States for protecting the security of Formosa, the Pescadores and related positions and territories of that area. Public Law 4 Public Law 4 69 Stat. 7 1955-01-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 7 Public Law 4

chapter 4
JOINT RESOLUTION Authorizing the President to employ the Armed Forces of the United States for protecting the security of Formosa, the Pescadores and related positions and territories of that area.

January 29, 1955

[H. J. Res. 159]

 Whereas the primary purpose of the United States, in its relations with all other nations, is to develop and sustain a just and enduring peace for all and Whereas certain territories in the West Pacific under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China are now under armed attack, and threats and declarations have been and are being made by the Chinese Communists that such armed attack is in aid of and in preparation for armed attack on Formosa and the Pescadores, Whereas such armed attack if continued would gravely endanger the peace and security of the West Pacific Area and particularly of Formosa and the Pescadores; and Whereas the secure possession by friendly governments of the Western Pacific Island chain, of which Formosa is a part, is essential to the vital interests of the United States and all friendly nations in or bordering upon the Pacific Ocean; and Whereas the President of the United States on January 6, 1955, submitted to the Senate for its advice and consent to ratification a Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of China, which recognizes that an armed attack in the West Pacific area directed against territories, therein described, in the region of Formosa and the Pescadores, would be dangerous to the peace and safety of the parties to the treaty: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That the President of the

Formosa and Pescadores.

Defense.

United States be and he hereby is authorized to employ the Armed Forces of the United States us he deems necessary for the specific purpose of securing and protecting Formosa and the Pescadores against armed attack, this authority to include the securing and protection of such related positions and territories of that area now in friendly hands and the taking of such other measures as he judges to be required or appropriate in assuring the defense of Formosa and the Pescadores.

This resolution shall expire when the President shall determine

Expiration.

Report.

that the peace and security of the area is reasonably assured by international conditions created by action of the United Nations or otherwise, and shall so report to the Congress.
Approved January 29, 1955, 8:42 a.m.
Public Law 5: To amend the Act of July 10, 1953, which created the Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. Public Law 5 Public Law 5 69 Stat. 7 1955-02-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 5

chapter 5
AN ACT To amend the Act of July 10, 1953, which created the Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

February 7, 1955

[H. R. 2010]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That subsection (c) of section 3 of the Act of July 10, 1953, entitled “An Act to establish

67 Stat. 146.

5 USC 138a–138j.

 a Commission on Intergovernmental Relations”, is hereby amended to read as follows: “(c) The Commission, not later than June 30, 1955, shall submit

Final report, etc.

 to the President for transmittal to the Congress its final report, including recommendations for legislative action; and the Commission may 69 Stat. 8 also from time to time make to the President such earlier reports as the President may request or as the Commission deems appropriate.”
Sec. 2. Section 6 of such Act of July 10, 1953, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“termination of the commission “Sec. 6.

Ante, p. 5.

 The Commission shall cease to exist at the close of business on June 30, 1955.”
Approved February 7, 1955.
Public Law 6: Extending an invitation to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1900 Olympic Gaines at Detroit, Michigan. Public Law 6 Public Law 6 69 Stat. 8 1955-02-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 6

chapter 6
JOINT RESOLUTION Extending an invitation to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1900 Olympic Gaines at Detroit, Michigan.

February 15, 1955

[S. J. Res. 14]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

1960 Olympic Games.

Invitation to Detroit, Mich.
That whereas the United States Olympic Association will invite the International Olympic Committee to hold the Olympic Games in the United States at Detroit, Michigan, in 1960, the Government of the United States joins in the invitation of the United States Olympic Association to the international Olympic Committee to hold the 1960 Olympic Games in the United States at Detroit, Michigan; and expresses the sincere hope that the United States will be selected as the site for this great enterprise in international good will.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit a copy of this joint resolution to the International Olympic Committee.
Approved February 15, 1955.
Public Law 7: To provide that persons serving in the Armed Forces on January 31, 1955, may continue to accrue educational benefits under the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, and for other purposes. Public Law 7 Public Law 7 69 Stat. 8 1955-02-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 7

chapter 7
AN ACT To provide that persons serving in the Armed Forces on January 31, 1955, may continue to accrue educational benefits under the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, and for other purposes.

February 15, 1955

[H. R. 587]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That (a) section 201 (1)

Veterans.

Educational benefits.

66 Stat. 663.

 of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952 (38 U. S. C., see. 911 (1)) is hereby amended to read as follows: “(1) the term ‘basic service period’ means the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and ending on January 31, 1955, except that with respect to persons in the active service in the Armed Forces on January 31, 1955, such term means the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and ending on the date of the person’s first discharge or release from such service after January 31, 1955;”. (b) Section 201 (2) (A) of such Act (38 U. S. C., sec. 911 (2) (A)) is hereby amended by striking out “during the basic service period” and inserting in lieu thereof “during the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and ending on-January 31, 1955”. (c) Section 212 (c) of such Act (38 U. S. C., sec. 917 (c)) is hereby amended by striking out “during the basic service period” each time it occurs and inserting in lieu thereof each time “prior to February 1, 1955”. (d) Section 213 of such Act (38 U. S. C., sec. 918) is hereby amended to read as follows: 69 Stat. 9
“expiration of all education and training “Sec. 213. No education or training shall be afforded an eligible veteran under this title beyond eight years after either his discharge or release from active service or the end of his basic service period, whichever is earlier, and in no event shall education or training be afforded under this title after January 31, 1965.”
(e) Section 214 (a) of such Act (38 IL S. C., sec. 919 (a)) is hereby amended by striking out “the basic service period” and inserting in lieu thereof “his basic service period”.
Sec. 2. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as of

Effective date.

 January 31, 1955.
Approved February 15, 1955.
Public Law 8: To amend the wheat marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended. Public Law 8 Public Law 8 69 Stat. 9 1955-02-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 8

chapter 8
AN ACT To amend the wheat marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended.

February 19, 1955

[S. 145]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That subsection (e)

Durum wheat.

Allotments.

68 Stat. 6.

 of section 334 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1334 (e)), is amended, beginning with the 1955 crop of wheat, to read as follows: “(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary shall increase the farm marketing quotas and acreage allotments for the 1955 crop of wheat for farms located in counties in the States of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota designated by the Secretary as counties which (1) are capable of producing class II durum wheat and (2) have produced such wheat for commercial food products during one or more of the ten years 1945 through 1954: Provided, That the increase in the wheat acreage allotment for any farm shall not exceed the difference between the acreage of cropland on the farm suitable for the production of wheat and the wheat acreage allotment, if any, determined without regard to this subsection, and the increase in allotment shall be conditioned upon the production thereon of class II durum wheat. The increase in wheat acreage allotments authorized by this subsection shall be in addition to the National, State, and county wheat acreage allotments, and the acreage of class II durum wheat thereon shall not be considered in establishing future State, county, and farm acreage allotments,”
Approved February 19, 1955.
Public Law 9: To adjust the salaries of judges of United States courts, United States attorneys, Members of Congress, and for other purposes. Public Law 9 Public Law 9 69 Stat. 9 1955-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 9

chapter 9
AN ACT To adjust the salaries of judges of United States courts, United States attorneys, Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

March 2, 1955

[H. R. 3828]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That (a) section 5 of

Judicial and Congressional salaries.

62 Stat. 870.

title 28, United States Code, relating to the Chief Justice of the United States and to the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, is amended by striking out “$25,500” and substituting therefor “$35,500”, and by striking out “$25,000” and substituting therefor “$35,000”. 69 Stat. 10 (b)

63 Stat. 871.

 Section 44 (d) of title 28, United States Code, relating to circuit judges, is amended by striking out “$17,500” and substituting therefor “$25,500”. (c)

62 Stat. 897.

 Section 135 of title 28, United States Code, relating to district judges, is amended by striking out. “$15,000” and substituting therefor “$22,500”, and by striking out “$15,500” and substituting therefor “$23,000”. (d)

62 Stat. 898.

 Section 173 of title 28, United States Code, relating to judges of the Court of Claims, is amended by striking out “$17,500” and substituting therefor “$25,500”. (e)

62 Stat. 899.

 Section 213 of title 28, United States Code, relating to judges of the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, is amended by striking out “$17,500” and substituting therefor “$25,500”. (f)

62 Stat. 899.

 Section 252 of title 28, United States Code, relating to judges of the Customs Court, is amended by striking out “$15,000” and substituting therefor “$22,500”. (g)

62 Stat. 987.

 The first paragraph of section 4 of the Act approved June 6, 1900 (31 Stat. 322; 48 U. S. C., sec. 101), as amended, relating to the District Court for the District of Alaska, is amended by striking out “$15,000” and substituting therefor “$22,500”, (h)

68A Stat. 879.

 Section 7443 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, relating to judges of the Tax Court of the United States, is amended to read as follows: “(c) Salary: Each judge shall receive salary at the rate of $22,500 per annum, to be paid in monthly installments.” (i)

64 Stat. 129.

50 USC 654.

 (1) Article 67 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, relating to judges of the Court of Military Appeals, is amended by striking out “$17,500” and substituting therefor “$25,500”. (2)

Travel expenses.

 Such article is further amended by adding at the end of subdivision (a) (1) thereof the following: “Each judge shall, upon his certificate, be paid by the Secretary of Defense all necessary traveling expenses, and also his reasonable maintenance expenses actually incurred, not exceeding $15 per day, while attending court or transacting official business at a place other than his official station. The official station of such judges for such purpose shall be the District of Columbia.”
Sec. 2.

62 Stat. 910.

 (a) Section 508 of title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ 508. Salaries

“The Attorney General shall fix the annual salaries of United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, and attorneys appointed under section 503 of this title within the following limitations:

“United States attorneys—not less than $12,000 or more than $20,000; and

“Assistant United States attorneys and attorneys appointed under section 503 of this title—not more than $15,000.”
(b) The salaries of United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys for the districts of Alaska, Canal Zone, and the Virgin Islands are. subject to the provisions of section 508 of title 28, United States Code.
Sec. 3. (a) The compensation of the Deputy Attorney General shall be at the rate of $21,000 per annum. (b) The compensation of the Solicitor General shall be at the rate of $20,500 per annum. (c) The compensation of each Assistant Attorney General, other than the Administrative Assistant Attorney General, shall be at the rate of $20,000 per annum.
69 Stat. 11
Sec. 4. (a) Section 601 (a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act

60 Stat. 850.

2 USC 31.

 of 1946, as amended, is amended to read as follows: “(a) The compensation of Senators, Representatives in Congress, Delegates from the Territories, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico shall be at the rate of $22,500 per annum each; and the compensation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be at the rate of $35,000 per annum.” (b) Section 601 (b) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946,

Repeal.

2 USC 31a.

 as amended (relative to expense allowances of Members of Congress), is hereby repealed. (c) Section 104 of title 3 of the United States Code (relating to the

63 Stat. 4.

 compensation of the Vice President) is amended by striking out “$30,000” and substituting therefor “$35,000”.
Sec. 5. The provisions of this Act shall take effect on March 1, 1955.

Effective date.
Approved March 2, 1955.
Public Law 10: To amend the National Housing Act, as amended. Public Law 10 Public Law 10 69 Stat. 11 1955-03-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 10

chapter 10
JOINT RESOLUTION To amend the National Housing Act, as amended.

March 11, 1955

[S. J. Res. 42]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 217 of the

FHA mortgage insurance.

68 Stat. 596.

12 USC 1715h.

 National Housing Act, as amended, is hereby amended by striking out “$1,500,000,000, except that with the approval of the President such aggregate amount may be increased by not to exceed $500,000,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$3,500,000,000”.
Approved March 11, 1955.
Public Law 11: To authorize personnel of the Armed Forces to train for. attend, and participate in the Second Pan-American Games, the Seventh Olympic Winter Games, Games of the XVI Olympiad, future Pan-American Games and Olympic Games, and certain other international amateur sports competitions, and for other purposes. Public Law 11 Public Law 11 69 Stat. 11 1955-03-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 11

chapter 11
AN ACT To authorize personnel of the Armed Forces to train for. attend, and participate in the Second Pan-American Games, the Seventh Olympic Winter Games, Games of the XVI Olympiad, future Pan-American Games and Olympic Games, and certain other international amateur sports competitions, and for other purposes.

March 14, 1955

[S. 829]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Act of July 1, 1947 (Public Law 159, Eightieth Congress: 61 Stat. 243), is hereby

Armed Forces.

Participation in Olympic Games, etc.

 amended to read as follows:
“That as used in this Act, the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Defense, and, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a part of the Navy, the Secretary of the Treasury, as the case may be.
“Sec. 2. (a) The Secretary concerned is authorized (1) to permit personnel of the Armed Forces to train for. attend, and participate in the Second Pan-American Games, the Seventh Olympic Winter Games, the Games of the XVI Olympiad, future Pan-American Games and Olympic Games, and (2) subject to the limitation contained in subsection (b) herein, to permit personnel of the Armed Forces to train for, attend, and participate in other international amateur sports competition not specified in (1) above, if the Secretary of State determines that the interests of the United States will be served by participation therein. “(b) The Secretary of Defense shall, not later than thirty days prior

Report to Congress.

 to the commitment of personnel pursuant to the authority contained in subsection (a) (2) hereof, furnish to the Committees on Armed 69 Stat. 12 Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the details of the proposed participation by personnel of the Armed Forces in international amateur sports competition. “(c)

Funds and equipment.

 Subject, to the limitations contained in section 3 of this Act, the Secretary concerned may spend such funds and acquire and utilize such supplies, materiel, and equipment as he determines to be necessary to provide training of personnel of the Armed Forces for such games, to provide for their attendance at and participation in such games, and for training of animals of the Armed Forces for, and their attendance at and participation in, such games.
“Sec. 3. (a) There may be expended, for the participation of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps in the activities covered by this Act, not more than $800,000 during each four-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, to he apportioned among the military departments as prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. “(b) There may be expended, for the participation of members of the Coast Guard in the activities covered by this Act, not more than $100,000 during each four-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. “(c) Appropriations available to the Department of Defense and the Department of the Treasury, as the case may be, may be utilized to carry out the purposes of this Act.
“Sec. 4.

Allowances.

 Nothing in this Act shall authorize the payment of allowances at rates in excess of those fixed for participation in other military or naval activities.
“Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, (a) no member of the uniformed services shall be entitled to the travel or transportation allowances authorized by section 303 of the Career Compensation

63 Stat. 813.

37 USC 253.

 Act of 1949, as amended, for any period during which his expenses for travel or transportation are being paid by the agency sponsoring his participation in the games and competitions authorized by this Act, and (b) no member of the uniformed services without dependents shall be entitled to receive the basic allowances for subsistence and quarters authorized by sections 301 and 302 of the Career Compensation Act

37 USC 251, 252.

 of 1949, as amended, for any period during which such member is subsisted and quartered by the agency sponsoring his participation in the games and competitions as authorized by this Act.”
Approved March 14, 1955.
Public Law 12: Relating to the regulation of nets in Alaska waters. Public Law 12 Public Law 12 69 Stat. 12 1955-03-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 12

chapter 12
AN ACT Relating to the regulation of nets in Alaska waters.

March 16, 1955

[S. 456]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alaska.

Regulation of nets.
That the last sentence of section 3 of the Act entitled “An Act for the protection and regulation of the fisheries of Alaska”, approved June 26, 1906, as amended

48 Stat. 595.

(48 U. S. C., sec. 233), is hereby amended to read as follows: “It shall be unlawful to lay or set any seine or net of any kind within one hundred yards of any other seine, net, or other fishing appliance which is being or which has been laid or set in any of the waters of Alaska, or to drive or to construct any trap or any other fixed fishing appliance, except a set gill net, stake, gill net, or anchored gill net, within six hundred yards laterally or within one hundred yards endwise of any other trap or fixed fishing appliance.”
Approved March 16, 1955.
Public Law 13: Making an additional appropriation for the Department of Justice for the fiscal year 1955, and for other purposes. Public Law 13 Public Law 13 69 Stat. 13 1955-03-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 13 Public Law 13

chapter 13
JOINT RESOLUTION Making an additional appropriation for the Department of Justice for the fiscal year 1955, and for other purposes.

March 21, 1955

[H. J. Res. 252]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That there is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not. otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, the following sum: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Legal Activities and General Administration fees and expenses of witnesses For an additional amount for “Fees and expenses of witnesses”, $710,000.
Approved March 21, 1955.
Public Law 14: To repeal Public Law 820, Eightieth Congress 1(12 Stat. 1098), entitled “An Act to provide a revolving fund for the purchase of agricultural commodities and raw materials to be processed in occupied areas mid sold.” Public Law 14 Public Law 14 69 Stat. 13 1955-03-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 14

chapter 14
AN ACT To repeal Public Law 820, Eightieth Congress 1(12 Stat. 1098), entitled “An Act to provide a revolving fund for the purchase of agricultural commodities and raw materials to be processed in occupied areas mid sold.”

March 23, 1955

[S. 942]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 820, Eightieth Congress (62 Stat. 1098). entitled “An Act to provide

5 USC 234–2341.

 a revolving fund for the purchase of agricultural commodities and raw materials to be processed in occupied areas and sold”, is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect on June 8, 1955.

Effective date.
Approved March 23, 1955.
Public Law 15: To amend the joint resolution of March 25, 1953, relating to electrical or mechanical office equipment for the use of Members, officers, and committees of the House of Representatives. Public Law 15 Public Law 15 69 Stat. 13 1955-03-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 15

chapter 15
JOINT RESOLUTION To amend the joint resolution of March 25, 1953, relating to electrical or mechanical office equipment for the use of Members, officers, and committees of the House of Representatives.

March 25, 1955

[H. J. Res. 250]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That subsection (c) of the

House of Represent stives.

 first section of the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to authorize the Clerk of the House of Representatives to furnish certain

Electric al or mechanical office equipment.

 electrical or mechanical office equipment for the use of Members, officers, and committees of the House of Representatives”, approved March 25, 1953 (2 U. S. C., sec. 112a (c)), is amended by striking out

67 Stat. 7.

 “not more than two of each of”.
Sec. 2. The first section of such joint resolution is further amended by adding after subsection (c) thereof the following new subsection: “(d) Except in case of electric typewriters, not more than two of each of the general types of equipment described in subsection (c) may be. furnished under this joint resolution for use in the office of a Member, officer, or committee.”
Approved March 25, 1955.
Public Law 16: To further amend the Reorganization Act of 1949. as amended, so that such Act will apply to reorganization plans transmitted to the Congress at any time before June 1, 1957. Public Law 16 Public Law 16 69 Stat. 14 1955-03-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 14 Public Law 16

chapter 16
AN ACT To further amend the Reorganization Act of 1949. as amended, so that such Act will apply to reorganization plans transmitted to the Congress at any time before June 1, 1957.

March 25, 1955

[H. R. 1576]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That subsection (b) of section 5

5 USC 133a–3.

 of the Reorganization Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 205), as amended by the Act of February 11, 1953 (67 Stat. 4), is hereby further amended by striking out “April 1, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 1, 1957”.
Approved March 25, 1955.
Public Law 17: To eliminate the need for renewal of oaths of office upon change of status of employees of the Semite or House of Representatives. Public Law 17 Public Law 17 69 Stat. 14 1955-03-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 17

chapter 17
AN ACT To eliminate the need for renewal of oaths of office upon change of status of employees of the Semite or House of Representatives.

March 28, 1955

[S. 913]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That no person who, upon appointment as an employee of the Senate or House of Representatives, has subscribed or hereafter subscribes to the oath of office

5 USC 16.

required by section 1757 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as amended, shall be required to renew such oath so long as the service of such person as an employee of the Senate or House of Representatives is continuous.
Approved March 28, 1955.
Public Law 18: To provide a one-year extension of the existing corporate normal-tax rate and of certain excise-tax rates. Public Law 18 Public Law 18 69 Stat. 14 1955-03-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 18

chapter 18
AN ACT To provide a one-year extension of the existing corporate normal-tax rate and of certain excise-tax rates.

March 30, 1955

[H. R. 4259]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tax Rate Extension Act of 1955.
That this Act may be cited as the “Tax Rate. Extension Act of 1955”.
SEC. 2. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CORPORATE NORMAL-TAX RATE.

68A Stat. 11, 260.

26 USC 11, 821.

Section 11 (b) (relating to corporate normal tax), section 821 (a) (1) (A) (relating to mutual insurance companies other than inter-insurers), and section 821 (b) (1) (relating to interinsurers) of the Internal Revenue. Code of 1954 are hereby amended as follows: (1) By striking out “april 1, 1950” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “april 1, 1950”; (2) By striking out “April 1, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “April 1, 1956”; (3) By striking out “march 31, 1933” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “march 31, 1956”; (4) By striking out “March 31, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “March 31, 1956”.
SEC. 3. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXCISE TAX RATES. (a) Extension of Rates.— The following provisions of the Internal

68A Stat.

26 USC 4041–5701, passim.

Revenue Code of 1954 are hereby amended by striking out “April 1, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “April 1, 1956”— 69 Stat. 15 (1) section 4041 (c) (relating to special fuels); (2) section 4061 (relating to motor vehicles): (3) section 4081 (relating to gasoline); (4) section 5001 (a) (1) (relating to distilled spirits); (5) section 5001 (a) (3) (relating to imported perfumes containing distilled spirits); (6) section 5022 (relating to cordials and liqueurs containing wine); (7) section 5041 (b) (relating to wines); (8) section 5051 (a) (relating to beer); and (9) section 5701 (c) (1) (relating to cigarettes). (b) Technical Amendments.— The following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 are hereby amended as follows: (1) Section 5063 (relating to floor stocks refunds on distilled

68A Stat. 615.

26 USC 5063.

 spirits, wines, cordials, and beer) is amended by striking out “April 1, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “April 1, 1956”, and by striking out “May 1, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “May 1, 1956,”. (2) Section 5134 (a) (3) (relating to drawback in the case of

68A Stat. 623.

26 USC 5134.

 distilled spirits) is amended by striking out “March 31, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “March 31, 1956”. (3) Subsections (a) and (b) of section 5707 (relating to floor

68A Stat. 709.

26 USC 5707.

 stocks refunds on cigarettes) are amended by striking out “April 1, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “April 1, 1956”, and by striking out “July 1, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “July 1, 1956”. (4) Subsections (a) and (b) of section 6412 (relating to floor

68A Stat. 795.

26 USC 6412.

 stocks refunds on motor vehicles and gasoline) are amended by striking out “April 1, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “April 1, 1956”, and by striking out “July 1, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “July 1, 1956”. Section 497 of the Revenue Act of 1951 (relating to refunds on articles

65 Stat. 540.

 from foreign trade zones), as amended by the Excise Tax Reduction Act of 1954, is hereby amended by inserting after “Internal Revenue

68 Stat. 46.

 Code” each place it appears “of 1939 (or section 5701 (c), 5001 (a), 5022, 5041 (b), or 5051 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954)”, and by striking out “April 1, 1955” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “April 1, 1956”.
Approved March 30, 1955.
Public Law 19: To amend the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, so as to permit the disposal thereunder of Plancor Numbered 877 at Baytown, Texas, and certain tank cars. Public Law 19 Public Law 19 69 Stat. 15 1955-03-31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 19

chapter 19
AN ACT To amend the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, so as to permit the disposal thereunder of Plancor Numbered 877 at Baytown, Texas, and certain tank cars.

March 31, 1955

[S. 691]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rubber facility.

67 Stat. 408.

50 USC app. 1941 note.
That, the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:
“Sec. 25. (a) Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 7 (a),

Plancor 877, Baytown, Tex.

 the period for receipt of proposals for the purchase of the Government-owned

50 USC app. 1941e.

 rubber-producing facility at Baytown, Texas, known as Plancor Numbered 877, shall not expire until the end of the thirty-day period which begins on the. date of the enactment of this section. 69 Stat. 16 “(b)

Negotiation period.

 If one or more proposals are received for the purchase of Plancor Numbered 87 within the time period specified in subsection (a), the Commission, notwithstanding the expiration of the period for negotiation specified in section 7(f), shall negotiate with those submitting the proposal for a period of not to exceed sixty days for the purpose of entering into a definite contract of sale. “(c)

Report to Congress.

 Within ten days after the termination of the actual negotiation period referred to in subsection (b), the Commission shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report containing, with respect to the disposal under this section of Plancor Numbered 877, the information described in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, and paragraph

50 USC app. 1941g.

Transfer period.

 (8) of section 9 (a). Unless the contract is disapproved by either House of the Congress by a resolution prior to the expiration of thirty days of continuous session (as defined in section 9 (c)) of the Congress following the date upon which the report is submitted to it, upon the expiration of such thirty-day period the contract shall become fully effective and the Commission shall proceed to carry it out, and transfer of possession of the facility sold shall be made as soon as practicable but in any event within thirty days after the expiration of such thirty-day period. The failure to complete transfer of possession within thirty days after the expiration of the period for congressional review shall not give rise to or be the basis of rescission of the contract of sale. “(d)

Standby condition.

 If, upon termination of the transfer period provided for in subsection (c), no contract for the sale of Plancor Numbered 877 has become effective, the operating agency last designated by the President shall, as promptly as possible consistent with sound operating procedures, take said Plancor out of production and place it in adequate standby condition under the provisions of section 8 of

50 USC app. 1941f.

the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953: Provided, That the provisions in said section relating to the time for placing facilities in standby condition shall not apply to Plancor Numbered 877.”
Sec. 2.

Transmittal of report to Attorney General.

 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 (d) of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission (hereinafter referred to as

50 USC app. 1941a.

the “Commission”) before submission to the Congress of its report relative to Plancor Numbered 877, shall submit it to the Attorney General, who shall, within seven days after receiving the report, advise the Commission whether, in his opinion, the proposed disposition, if carried out, will violate the antitrust laws.
Sec. 3.

50 USC app. 1941j, 1941t.

62 Stat. 101.

50 USC app. 921 note.

 Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 14 and 22 of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, the Rubber Act of 1948, as amended, is hereby extended with respect to the rubber-producing facilities covered by this Act, to the close of the day of transfer of possession of Plancor Numbered 877 to a purchaser in accordance with the provisions of section 25 of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act: Provided, That if no such transfer is made, the Rubber Act of 1948, as amended, is hereby extended to the close of the day upon which Plancor Numbered 877 is placed in standby condition pursuant to the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 4.

Termination of Commission.

 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, the Commission established

50 USC app. 1941r.

by that Act shall cease to exist at the close of the thirtieth day following the termination of the transfer period provided for in section 25 (c) of that Act, unless no sale of Plancor Numbered 877 is recommended by the Commission pursuant to section 25 (c) of that Act, in which event the Commission shall cease to exist at the close of the one hundred and thirtieth day following the date of enactment of this Act.
69 Stat. 17
Sec. 5. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, disposal of

Disposal criteria.

 Plancor Numbered 877 shall be fully subject to all the provisions of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953 and such criteria

50 USC app. 1941 note.

 as have been established by the Commission in handling disposal of other Government-owned rubber producing facilities under that Act: Provided, That the provisions of sections 7 (j), 7 (k), 9 (d), 9 (f), 10, 11, 15, and 24 of that Act shall not apply to the disposal of Plancor Numbered 877. As promptly as practicable following the

End products and feedstocks.

 date of transfer of possession of Plancor Numbered 877 to a purchaser under this Act, the operating agency last designated by the President shall oiler for sale to such purchaser the end products produced at such plant and held in inventory for Government account on the day of such transfer of possession, together with the feedstocks then located at such plant or purchased by the operating agency for use at such plant. Sale of such end products shall be made at the Government sales price prevailing on the business day next preceding the date of transfer of possession of such plant. Sale of such feed-stocks shall be made at not less than their cost to the Government. In the event the purchaser declines to purchase such end products or feedstocks when first offered to it by the operating agency, they may be thereafter disposed of in such manner as the operating agency deems advisable. In the event Plancor Numbered 877 is not sold under the provisions of this Act, any end products produced at such plant, and held in inventory for Government account on the day such plant is placed in standby condition pursuant to section 25 (d) of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953. as added by this Act, and any feedstocks then located at such plant or purchased by the operating agency for use. at such plant shall be disposed of in such manner as the operating agency deems advisable, nt the prevailing market price for such end products and feedstocks.
Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of the Rubber Producing

Tank cars.

Leases or contracts.

 Facilities Disposal Act of 1953 and notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Commission or, after it ceases to exist, such agency of the Government as the President may designate, may, after securing the advice of the Attorney General as to whether the proposed lease or sale would tend to create or maintain a situation inconsistent with the antitrust laws, enter into leases or contracts of sale for all or any number of 448 pressure tank cars (ICC Classification ICC—104AW) for which the Commission invited proposals to purchase pursuant to that Act. Each such lease may be for such duration and each such lease or contract of sale may be made on such terms (including type of use) as the Commission or such other agency deems advisable in the public interest: Provided, That each such lease

National security clause, etc.

 or contract of sale shall contain, among other provisions, a national security clause, and each such lease shall contain provisions for the recapture of the tank cars leased by the Government and the termination of the lease, if the President determines that the national interest so requires. The rental or price for any such tank car or cars shall be an amount which the Commission or such agency determines to be the maximum amount obtainable in the public interest, but not less than fair value ns determined by the Commission. Any

Transfer of tank cars to Gov’t, agencies.

 of such tank cars not under lease or contract of sale to non-Federal lessees or purchasers may be transferred without charge by the Commission or such agency to any Government department or agency upon request, for such use as the Commission or such agency deems advisable and subject to national security and recapture provisions of the type hereinabove provided for in this section running in favor of the Commission or other agency transferring the tank car or cars. 69 Stat. 18 Any of such tank cars not sold or under lease or transferred as hereinabove provided shall be placed and maintained in adequate standby

50 USC app. 1941f.

condition pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953.
Sec. 7.

Limitation.

 The provisions of this Act shall not. be applicable to the disposal of any Government-owned rubber-producing facilities other than Plancor Numbered 877 and 448 pressure tank cars (ICC Classification-ICC 104AW); and all action taken pursuant to the provisions of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953 prior to the enactment of this Act shall be governed by the provisions of that Act as it existed prior to the enactment of this Act and shall have the same force and effect as if this Act had not been enacted.
Approved March 31, 1955.
Public Law 20: To provide incentives for members of the uniformed services by increasing certain pays and allowances. Public Law 20 Public Law 20 69 Stat. 18 1955-03-31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 20

chapter 20
AN ACT To provide incentives for members of the uniformed services by increasing certain pays and allowances.

March 31, 1955

[H. R. 4730]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Career Incentive Act of 1955.
That this Act may be cited as the “Career Incentive Act of 1955”.
Sec. 2.

37 USC 231 note.

 The Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 804), as amended, is further amended as follows: (1)

37 USC 232.

 Section 201 (a) is amended by striking out the tables therein and inserting the following in lieu thereof:

“commissioned officers
“Pay grade Years of service
Under 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over 10
               
O–8 $963. 3030  $963. 30  $1, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80 
O–7 800. 28  800. 28  850. 30  850. 20  850. 20  850. 20  850, 20 
O–6 592. 80  592. 80  631. 80  631. 80  631. 80  631. 80  631. 80 
O–5 474. 24  474. 24  507, 00  507. 00  507, 00  507. 00  507. 00 
O–4 400. 14  400. 14  429. 00  429. 00  429. 00  452. 40  483. 00 
O–3 326. 04  326. 04  351. 00  374. 40  405. 60  421. 20  436. 80 
O–2 259. 36  274. 18  335. 40  335. 40  351. 00  360. 60  382. 20 
O–1 222. 30  237. 12  296. 40  296. 40  312. 00  327. 60  343. 20 
               
“Pay grade Years of service
Over 12 Over 14 Over 10 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26 Over 30
               
O–8 $1, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80  $11, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80  $1, 021. 80  $1, 076. 40 
O–7 850. 20  850. 20  850. 20  850. 20  850. 20  904. 80  907. 20 
O–6 631. 80  631. 80  655. 20  717. 60  748. 80  780. 00  811. 20 
O–5 530. 40  561. 60  577. 20  608. 40  639. 60  670. 80  670. 80 
O–4 499. 20  614. 80  530. 40  561. 60  577. 20  592. 80  592. 80 
O–3 452. 40  468. 00  483. 60  499. 20  514. 80  514. 80  514. 80 
O–2 397. 80  413. 40  413. 40  413. 40  413. 40  413. 40  413. 40 
O–1 358. 80  374. 40  374. 40  374. 40  374. 40  374. 40  374. 40 
               
“Pay Grade Years of service
Under 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over 10
               
W–4 $332. 90  $354. 90  $354. 90  $354. 90  $370. 50  $386. 10  $401. 70 
W–3 302. 64  323. 70  323. 70  323. 70  331. 50  339. 30  347. 10 
W–2 261. 82  280. 80  280. 80  280. 80  288. 60  304. 20  319. 80 
W–1 219. 42  251. 20  251. 20  251. 20  266. 80  286. 30  294. 10 
               
69 Stat. 19

“warrant officers—Continued
“Pay Grade Years of service
Over 12 Over 14 Over 16 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26 Over 30
               
W–4 $421. 20  $452. 40  $468.00  $483. 60  $499. 30  $514. 80  $530. 40 
W–3 358. 80  374. 40  382.20  405. 60  428. 00  443. 60  459. 20 
W–2 335. 40  350. 00  357.80  373. 40  389. 00  404. 60  420. 20 
W–1 305. 80  313. 60  321.40  337. 00  352. 60  368. 20  368. 20 
               

“enlisted persons
“Pay Grade Years of service
Under 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over 10
               
E–7 $206. 39  $222. 30  $222. 30  $230. 10  $237. 00  $253. 50  $261.30 
E–6 175. 81  187. 20  187. 20  195. 00  214. 50  222. 30  234. 00 
E–5 145. 24  163. 80  163. 80  183. 30  191. 10  202. 80  210. 60 
E 4 122. 30  140. 40  140. 40  159. 90  167. 70  179. 40  187. 20 
E–3 99. 37  117. 00  117. 00  132. 60  140. 40  148. 20  156. 00 
E–2 85. 80  101. 40  101. 40  109. 20  117. 00  124. 80  132. 60 
E–1 83. 20  98. 80  98. 80  106. 60  106. 60  106. 60  106. 60 
E–1 (under 4              
 months) 78. 00  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
               
“Pay grade Years of service
Over 12 Over 14 Over 16 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26 Over 30
               
E–7 $273. 00  $280. 80  $288. 60  $304. 20  $319. 80  $335. 40  $335. 40 
E–6 241. 80  249. 60  257. 40  273. 00  288. 60  288. 60  288. 60 
E–5 218. 40  226. 20  234. 00  241. 80  257. 50  257. 50  257. 60 
E–4 195. 00  202. 80  210. 60  218. 40  218. 40  218. 40  218. 40 
E–3 150. 90  103. 80  163. 80  163. 80  163. 80  163. 80  163. 80 
E–2 132. 60  132. 60  132. 60  132. 60  132. 60  132. 60  132. 60 
E–1 106. 60  106. 60  106. 60  106. 60  106. 60  100. 60  106. 60” 
               
(2) Section 201 is further amended by redesignating subsections

37 USC 232.

 “(d)” and “(e)” as “(c)” and “(d)”, respectively. (3) Section 201 is further amended by adding the following new subsections: “(e) Aviation cadets enlisted or appointed under the Army Aviation Cadet Act (55 Stat. 239) as amended, or under the Naval Aviation

10 USC ch. 18, passim.

34 USC 850a note.

 Cadet Act of 1942 (56 Stat. 737), as amended, are entitled to monthly pay at the rate of 50 per centum of the basic pay of a Commissioned officer in pay grade 0–1 with under two cumulative years of service. “(f) Any officer serving on active duty in the grade of lieutenant genera] or vice admiral shall, in addition to the pay and allowances to which he is entitled by the provisions of this Act be entitled to an additional increment of basic pay in an amount of $100 per month. Any officer serving on active duty in the grade of general or admiral shall, in addition to the pay and allowances to which he is entitled by the provisions of this Act, be entitled to an additional increment of basic pay in an amount of $200 per month. The additional increments provided by this subsection shall not be considered a part of the active duty pay or of the monthly basic pay of these grades for the purpose of the computation of retired pay.”. (4) Section 204 (a) is amended by—

Hazardous duties.

37 USC 235.

 (A) striking out the word “part” in clause (3) and inserting the word “clause” in lieu thereof; (B) striking out the word “and” at the end of clause (8); (C) striking out the period at the end of clause (9) and inserting a semicolon in lieu thereof; and 69 Stat. 20 (D) adding the following new clauses: “(10) duty as low-pressure chamber inside observer: “(11) duty as human acceleration or deceleration experimental subject: and “(12) duty involving the use of helium-oxygen for a breathing mixture in the execution of deep-sea diving”. (5) Section 204 (b) is amended to read as follows: “(b) For the performance of hazardous duty as prescribed in clause (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of this section, a member of a uniformed service qualifying for incentive pay thereunder is entitled to pay at a monthly rate as follows:

“Incentive Pay for Hazardous Duty Performed Under section 204 (a) (1) and (2)

37 USC 235.

“commissioned officers
“Pay grade Years of service
Under 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over 10
               
O–8 $155. 00  $155. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00 
O–7 150. 00  150. 00  160. 00  160. 00  160. 00  160. 00  160. 00 
O–6 200. 00  200. 00  215. 00  215. 00  215. 00  215. 00  215. 00 
O–5 190. 00  190. 00  205. 00  205. 00  205. 00  205. 00  205. 00 
O–4 170. 00  170. 00  185. 00  185. 00  185. 00  195. 00  210. 00 
O–3 145. 00  145. 00  155. 00  165. 00  180. 00  185. 00  190. 00 
O–2 115. 00  125. 00  150. 00  150. 00  160. 00  165. 00  170. 00 
O–1 100. 00  105. 00  135. 00  135. 00  140. 00  145. 00  155. 00 
               
“Pay grade Years of service
Over 12 Over 14 Over 16 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26 Over 30
               
O–8 $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00 
O–7 160. 00  160. 00  160. 00  160. 00  160. 00  160. 00  160. 00 
O–6 215. 00  215. 00  220. 00  245. 00  245. 00  245. 00  245. 00 
O–5 210. 00  225. 00  230. 00  245. 00  245. 00  245. 00  245. 00 
O–4 215. 00  220. 00  230. 00  240. 00  240. 00  240. 00  240. 00 
O–3 200. 00  205. 00  205. 00  205. 00  205. 00  206. 00  205. 00 
O–2 180. 00  185. 00  185. 00  185. 00  185. 00  185. 00  185. 00 
O–1 160. 00  170. 00  170. 00  170. 00  170. 00  170. 00  170. 00 
               

“warrant officers
“Pay grade Years of service
Under 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over 10
               
W–4 $115. 00  $115. 00  $115. 00  $115. 00  $120. 00  $125. 00  $135. 00 
W–3 110. 00  115. 00  115. 00  115. 00  120. 00  120. 00  125. 00 
W–2 105. 00  110. 00  110. 00  110. 00  115. 00  120. 00  125. 00 
W–1 100. 00  105. 00  105. 00  105. 00  110. 00  120. 00  125. 00 
               
“Pay grade Years of service
Over 12 Over 14 Over 16 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26 Over 30
               
W–4 $145. 00  $155. 00  $101. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00  $165. 00 
W–3 135. 00  140. 00  140. 00  140. 00  140. 00  140. 00  140. 00 
W–2 130. 00  135. 00  135. 00  135. 00  135.00  135. 00  135. 00 
W–1 130. 00  130. 00  130. 00  130. 00  130. 00  130. 00  130. 00 
               
69 Stat. 21

“Incentive Pay for Hazardous Duty Performed Under section 204 (a) (1) and (2)—Continued

“enlisted personnel
“Pay grade Years of service
Under 2 Over2 Over 3 Over 4 Over 6 Over 8 Over 10
               
E–7 $80, 00  $115. 00  $85. 00  $85. 00  $90. 00  $95. 00  $100. 00 
E–6 70. 00  75. 00  75. 00  80. 00  85. 00  90. 00  95. 00 
E–5 60. 00  70. 00  70. 00  80. 00  80. 00  85. 00  90. 00 
E–4 55. 00  66. 00  65. 00  70. 00  75. 00  80. 00  80. 00 
E–3 55. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00 
E–2 50. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00 
E–1 50. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00 
E–l (under 4              
 month) 50. 00  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Aviation cadets 50. 00  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
               
“Pay grade Years of service
Over 12 Over 14 Over 16 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26 Over 30
               
E–7 $105. 00  $105. 00  $105. 00  $105. 00  $105. 00  $105. 00  $105. 00 
E–6 95. 00  100. 00  100. 00  100. 00  100. 00  100. 00  100. 00 
E–5 95. 00  05. 00  95. 00  95. 00  95. 00  95. 00  95. 00 
E–4 80. 00  80. 00  80. 00  80. 00  80. 00  80. 00  80. 00 
E–3 60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00 
E–2 60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00  60. 00 
E–1 55. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00  55. 00”  
               
(6) Section 204 (c) is amended to read as follows:

37 USC 235.

 “(c) Officers and enlisted persons of the uniformed services who are qualified for the incentive pay authorized under subsection (a) are entitled to be paid at the rate of $110 and $55 per month, respectively, for the performance of any hazardous duty described in clauses (3) to (12) of subsection (a).” (7) Section 204 (e) is repealed and subsection “(f)” is redesignated as “(e)”. (8) Section 205 (a) is amended by striking out the figures “$5” and

37 USC 236.

 “$30” and inserting in lieu thereof the figures “$5.50” and “$33”, respectively. (9) Section 205 (b) is amended by striking out the figure “$5” and inserting the figure “$5.50” in lieu thereof. (10) Section 205 (c) is amended by adding the following at the end thereof: “However, receipt of incentive pay under that section does not bar the member from entitlement to $5.50 for each hour or fraction thereof in addition to basic pay, as authorized by subsection (b) of this section.”. (11) The last sentence of section 303 (a) is amended by striking out

Travel and transportation allowances.

37 USC 253.

 the figure “$9” in clause (2) and inserting in lieu thereof the figure “$12”. (12) Section 303 (c) is amended by inserting the following at the end of the first sentence thereof: “Under such regulations as may be approved by the Secretary concerned, a member of a uniformed service whose dependents are authorized to move and actually move in connection with his permanent change of station shall be entitled to a dislocation allowance equal to his monthly basic allowance for quarters. 69 Stat. 22 However, the member shall be entitled to the payment of a dislocation allowance for not more than one permanent change of station during any fiscal year, except on the finding of the Secretary of the Department concerned that the exigencies of the service require more than one such change of station during any fiscal year. This limitation upon the payment of a dislocation allowance shall not apply to members of the uniformed services ordered to service schools as a permanent-change of station. In addition, this limitation shall not be applicable in time of war or national emergency declared after the effective date of this amendatory Act. A member is not entitled to payment of a dislocation allowance when ordered from home to first duty station or from last duty station to home.”. (13) Section 303 (c) of the Career Compensation Act is amended by adding at the end of such subsection the following: “In lieu of transportation of baggage and household effects, a member of a uniformed service who transports a house trailer or mobile dwelling within the continental United States for use as a residence and who would otherwise be entitled to transportation of baggage and household effects, under this section, shall under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned be entitled to a reasonable allowance, not to exceed 20 cents per mile, or to the dislocation allowance authorized in this section, whichever he shall elect.”. (14)

Cadets and midshipmen.

37 USC 308.

 Section 508 is further amended to read as follows:

“Cadets at the United States Military Academy, midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy, cadets at the United States Air Force Academy, and cadets at the Coast Guard Academy shall be entitled to receive pay at the rate of 50 per centum of the basic pay established for a commissioned officer in pay grade 0–1 with under two cumulative years’ service, and to receive allowances as now or hereafter provided by law for midshipmen in the Navy, and to transportation, including reimbursement of traveling expenses, while traveling under orders as a cadet or midshipman.”

 (15)

Creditable service.

37 USC 233.

 Section 202 (d) is amended by striking out the period at the end thereof, inserting a comma and adding the following: “including retired enlisted men advanced to commissioned officer rank on the

47 Stat. 150.

10 USC 1028c.

retired list by virtue of the Act of May 7, 1932 (Public Law 123, Seventysecond Congress).”.
Sec. 3. Section 4 of the Naval Aviation Cadet Act of 1942, as

63 Stat. 837.

amended (34 U. S. C. 850c), is amended by— (1) striking out the first sentence: and (2) amending the second sentence to read as follows: “Aviation cadets, while on active duty, are entitled to the same allowances for subsistence now or hereafter provided for officers of the Navy, and shall, while on active duty, be furnished quarters, medical care, and hospitalization, and have issued to them uniforms, clothing, and equipment at Government expense.”.
Sec. 4.

63 Stat. 837.

 Section 4 of the Army Aviation Cadet Act, as amended (10 U. S. C. 303, 304, 304b), is amended by— (1) striking out the first sentence; and (2) amending the second sentence to read as follows: “Aviation cadets, while on active duty, are entitled to the same allowances for subsistence now or hereafter provided for officers of the Army, and shall, while on active duty, be furnished quarters, medical care, and hospitalization, and have issued to them uniforms, clothing, and equipment at Government expense.”.
Sec. 5.

Retired pay.

 Any person now or hereafter entitled to retired pay, retirement pay, retainer pay, or equivalent pay (including persons entitled to temporary disability retirement pay) computed at the rates prescribed

37 USC 232.

 in section 201 (a) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 69 Stat. 23 shall be entitled to have his pay computed at the rates prescribed by that section, as amended by this Act. For the purposes of that computation. an officer with less than three years of service for pay purposes, or n warrant officer or an enlisted person with less than two years of service for pay purposes, retired for physical disability or placed on the temporary disability retired list, shall have those rates increased by 6 per centum.
Sec. 6. Members and former members of the uniformed services who are entitled to receive retired pay, retirement pay, retainer pay, or equivalent pay under laws in effect prior to October 1, 1949, shall be entitled to an increase of 6 per centum of the retired pay, retirement pay, retainer pay, or equivalent pay, to which they are now entitled.
Sec. 7. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month

Effective date.

 following the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 8. No person, active or retired, in any of the uniformed services,

Restriction.

 including a reserve component thereof and the National Guard, shall suffer by reason of this Act any reduction in basic or retired pay to which he was entitled upon the effective date of this Act.
Approved March 31, 1955.
Public Law 21: Directing a redetermination of the national marketing quota for hurley tobacco for the 1955–1956 marketing year, and for other purposes. Public Law 21 Public Law 21 69 Stat. 23 1955-03-31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 21

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AN ACT Directing a redetermination of the national marketing quota for hurley tobacco for the 1955–1956 marketing year, and for other purposes.

March 31, 1955

[H. R. 4951]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Burley tobacco.
That notwithstanding any other provision of law— (1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall, within ten days after

Redetermination of marketing quota.

 enactment of this Act, redetermine the national marketing quota for hurley tobacco for the 1955–1956 marketing year on the basis of the latest available statistics of the Federal Government, apportion such quota among States, convert the State quotas to State acreage allotments, and allot the same among farms pursuant to and in accordance with applicable provisions of law: Provided, That burley tobacco marketing quotas and acreage allotments heretofore established for the 1955–1956 marketing year shall not be effective, but the preliminary burley tobacco acreage allotment for any farm determined under section 725.616 of the burley and fine-cured tobacco marketing quota regulations, 1955–1956 marketing year, issued by the Secretary of Agriculture (19 Federal Register 3549), shall not be reduced by more than 25 per centum (except for reductions under section 725.619 of said regulations); (2) Burley tobacco farm acreage allotments of seven-tenths of an acre or less heretofore determined for the 1955–1956 marketing year when redetermined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this Act may be reduced but not more than one-tenth acre: Provided, however, That no allotment of five-tenths of an acre or less shall be reduced under this section; (3) Within twenty days after the issuance of the proclamation

Referendum.

 of the national marketing quota for burley tobacco for the 1955–1956 marketing year as redetermined pursuant to paragraph (1) of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a referendum of farmers who were engaged in the production of the 1954 crop of burley tobacco to determine whether such farmers are in favor of or opposed to such redetermined quota. If more than one-third of the farmers voting in the referendum opposite 69 Stat. 24 such redetermined quota, the Secretary of Agriculture shall, within thirty days after the date of the referendum, proclaim the result of the referendum and (1) no quota for hurley tobacco for the 1955–1956 marketing year shall be effective thereafter, and (2) no price support shall be made available on the 1955 crop of hurley tobacco.
Sec. 2.

7 USC 1315.

 Public Law 528, Eightysecond Congress (66 Stat. 597), is hereby amended, effective for the 1956 and subsequent crops of burley

Acreage allotments.

 tobacco, to read as follows: “The farm acreage allotment for hurley tobacco for any year shall not be less than the smallest of (1) the allotment established for the farm for the immediately preceding year, (2) five-tenths of an acre, or (3) 10 per centum of the cropland: Provided, however, That no allotment or seven-tenths of an acre or less shall be reduced more than one-tenth of an acre in any one year. The additional acreage required under this Act shall be in addition to the State acreage allotments and the production on such acreage shall be in addition to the national marketing quota.”
Sec. 3.

Excess harvest.

53 Stat. 1261.

7 USC 1313.

 Section 313 (g) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by adding immediately after the first sentence thereof a new sentence to read as follows: “Any acreage of tobacco harvested in excess of the farm acreage allotment for the year 1955, or any subsequent crop shall not be taken into account in establishing State and farm acreage allotments.”
Sec. 4.

7 USC 1313.

 The last sentence of section 313 (g) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by adding in the last

False report.

 sentence thereof immediately following the language “if proof of the disposition of any amount of tobacco is not furnished as required by the Secretary” the language “or if any producer on the farm files, or aids or acquiesces in the filing of, any false report with respect to the acreage of tobacco grown on the farm required by regulations issued pursuant to this Act”.
Sec. 5.

68 Stat. 270.

7 USC 1314.

 Section 314 (a) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is hereby amended, effective July 1, 1955, with respect to Hue-cured tobacco, and October 1, 1955, with respect to other kinds of tobacco, by striking out the figure “50” therein and inserting in lieu thereof the figure “75”.
Approved March 31, 1955.
Public Law 22: To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, and for other purposes. Public Law 22 Public Law 22 69 Stat. 24 1955-04-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 22

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AN ACT To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, and for other purposes.

April 5, 1955

[H. R. 4941]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1955.

60 Stat. 1003.

22 USC 868.
That this Act may be cited as the “Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1955”.
Sec. 2. Section 413 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 413.

Appointive salary.

 A person appointed as a Foreign Service officer shall receive basic salary at one of the rates of the class to which he is appointed which the Secretary shall, taking into consideration his age, qualifications, and experience, determine to be appropriate for him to receive.”
Sec. 3.

22 USC 888.

 Section 443 of such Act is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 443.

Salary differential.

 The President may, under such regulations as he may prescribe, establish rates of salary differential, not exceeding 25 per centum of basic salary, for Foreign Service officers, Reserve officers, and staff officers and employees assigned to posts involving extraor- 69 Stat. 25 dinarily difficult living conditions, excessive physical hardship, or notably unhealthful conditions. The Secretary shall prepare and maintain a list of such posts.”
Sec. 4. Section 517 of such Act is amended by striking out the first

22 USC 912.

Classes 1–5.

Admission.

 sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “A person who has not served in class 6 shall not be eligible for appointment as a Foreign Service officer of classes 1 to 5, inclusive, unless he has passed comprehensive mental and physical examinations prescribed by the Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service to determine his fitness and aptitude for the work of the Service; demonstrated his loyalty to the Government of the United States and his attachment to the principles of the Constitution; and rendered at least four years of actual service prior to appointment, in a position of responsibility in the service of a Government agency, or agencies, except that, if he has reached the age of thirty-one years, the requirement as to sendee may be reduced to three years. After the date of enactment of the Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1955 and until otherwise provided by Act of Congress, not more than one thousand two hundred and fifty persons who have not served in class 6 may be appointed to classes 1 to 5, inclusive; of such persons, not more than forty may be appointed who were not employed on March 1, 1955, in the Department, including its Foreign Service Reserve and Foreign Service Staff personnel, and who have not also served in a position of responsibility in the Department, or the Service, or both, for the required period prior to appointment.”
Sec. 5. Section 522 of such Act is amended by striking out in paragraphs

22 USC 922.

Reserve officers.

Appointments.

 (1) and (2) the word “four” wherever it appears therein and inserting the word “five” in lieu thereof; and by striking out in paragraph (1) the phrase “of a specialized character”.
Sec. 6. (a) Section 571 (a) of such Act is amended to read as

22 USC 961.

 follows:
“Sec. 571. (a) Any officer or employee of the Service may, in the

Detail to Gov’t, agency.

 discretion of the Secretary, be assigned or detailed for duty in any Government agency, such an assignment or combination of assignments to be for a period of not more than four years, except that under special circumstances the Secretary may extend this four-year period for not more than four additional years.”
(b) Section 571 is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection (e) which shall read as follows: “(e) The salary of an officer or employee assigned pursuant to the

Salary appropriaion.

 terms of this section shall be paid from appropriations made available for the payment of salaries of officers and employees of the Service. Such appropriations may be reimbursed, however, when the Secretary enters into reimbursement agreements with heads of Government agencies for all or any part of the salaries of officers or employees assigned to such agencies and payment is received pursuant thereto, or when an officer or employee of the Service is assigned to a position the salary of which is payable from other funds available to the Department”
Sec. 7. Sections 633 and 634 of such Act, and the headings thereto

Repeals.

22 USC 1003, 1004.

 under “Part D”, are hereby repealed and the following headings and sections are hereby enacted in lieu thereof:
“selection-out “Sec. 633. (a) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations concerning— “(1) the maximum period during which any Foreign Service officer below the class of career minister shall be permitted to remain in class without promotion; and 69 Stat. 26 “(2) the standard of performance which any such officer must maintain to remain in the Service. “(b) Any Foreign Service officer below the class of career minister who does not receive a promotion to a higher class within the specified period or who fails to meet the standard of performance required of officers of his class shall be retired from the Service and receive benefits in accordance with the provisions of section 634.
“selection-out benefits “Sec. 634. (a) Any Foreign Service officer in classes 1, 2, or 3 who is retired from the Service in accordance with the provisions of section 633 shall receive retirement benefits in accordance with the provisions of section 821.

22 USC 1076.

 “(b) Any Foreign Service officer in classes 4 or 5 who is retired from the Service in accordance with the provisions of section 633 shall receive— “(1) one-twelfth of a year’s salary at his then current salary rate for each year of service and proportionately for a fraction of a year, but not exceeding a total of one year’s salary at his then current salary rate, payable without interest, in three equal installments on the 1st day of January following the officer’s retirement and on the two anniversaries of this date immediately following; and “(2) a refund of the contributions made to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund, with interest, thereon at 4 per centum, compounded annually, except that in lieu of such refund such officer may elect to receive retirement benefits on reaching the age of sixty-two, in accordance with the provisions of section 821.

22 USC 1076.

 In the event that an officer who was separated from class 4 and who has elected to receive retirement benefits dies before reaching the age of sixty-two, his death shall be considered a

22 USC 1082.

death in service within the meaning of section 832. In the event that an officer who was separated from class 5 and who has elected to receive retirement benefits dies before reaching the age of sixty-two, the total amount of his contributions made to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund, with interest thereon at 4 per centum, compounded annually, shall be paid in

22 USC 1086.

accordance with the provisions of section 841. “(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3477 of the Revised Statutes, us amended (31 U. S. C. 203) or the provisions of any other law, a Foreign Service officer who is retired in accordance with the provisions of section 633 shall have the right to assign to any person or corporation the whole or any part of the benefits receivable by him pursuant to paragraph (b) (1) of this section. Any such assignment shall be on a form approved by the Secretary of the Treasury and a copy thereof shall be deposited with the Secretary of the Treasury by tire officer executing the assignment.”
Sec. 8

22 USC 1092.

 (a) Section 852 (a) (2) of such Act is amended by inserting “Air Force,” after “Marine Corps,”. (b) Section 852 (b) of such Act is amended by deleting the period at the end of the first sentence thereof and adding the following: “, except that no special contributions shall be required for periods of active military or naval service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States prior to becoming a participant.”. (c) A special contribution to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund made by any participant on or after April 1, 1948 69 Stat. 27 for the purpose of obtaining service credit in accordance with the provisions of section 852 (a) (2) of the Foreign Service Act of 1946 for periods of active military or naval service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard of the United States shall be refunded. Such refund shall not include any interest covering the period such special contribution, or any part thereof, was on deposit in the fund.
Sec. 9. (a) Section 853 of such Act is amended by striking out the

22 USC 1093.

 period at the end of the first sentence thereof and adding the following clause; “, but no such extra credit for service at such unhealthful posts shall be credited to any participant who shall have been paid a salary differential in accordance with section 443, as amended, for such service performed subsequent to the date of enactment of the Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1955.” (b) Section 853 is further amended by striking out the last sentence of that section.
Sec. 10. (a) Section 901 (2) of such Act is amended by striking out

22 USC 1131.

 the phrase “his post of assignment” at the end of paragraph (ii) of that section and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase “any post of assignment abroad or at a post of assignment in the continental United States between assignments to posts abroad”. (b) Section 901 (2) is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph (iv) which shall read as follows: “(iv) that extraordinary and necessary expenses, not otherwise

Education for dependents.

 compensated for, must be incurred by an officer or employee of the Service, by reason of his service abroad, in providing for adequate elementary and secondary education for his dependents; allowances under this subparagraph for any post shall not exceed the cost of obtaining such educational services as are ordinarily provided without charge by the public schools of the United States plus, in those cases where adequate schools are not available at the post, board and room, and periodic transportation between the post and the nearest locality where adequate schools are available: if any such officer or employee employs a less expensive method of providing such education, any allowance paid to him shall be reduced accordingly; no allowance shall be paid under this subparagraph for a dependent for whom a travel allowance has been paid under section 911 (9);”.
Sec. 11. Section 911 of such Act is amended by changing the period

22 USC 1136.

 in paragraph (8) to a semicolon and by adding at the end of the section the following new paragraph: “(9) the travel expenses incurred by an officer or employee of the Service who is assigned to a foreign post, in transporting dependents to and from United States ports of entry designated by the Secretary, to obtain an American secondary or college education, not to exceed one trip each way for each dependent for the purpose of obtaining each type of education.”
Sec. 12. Section 943 of such Act is amended by adding the phrase

22 USC 1158.

 “, and their dependents” after the words “United States” and before the comma, and again at the end of the section immediately before the period.
Sec. 13. Sections 432 (c), 804, and 864 of such Act are amended

22 USC 882, 1064, 1104.

 respectively as follows: (1) Section 432 (c) is amended by striking out the phrase “or 634” in the third sentence thereof. (2) Section 804 is amended by striking out “633,” (3) Section 864 is amended by striking out “634 (b)” at the end of the section and inserting “634 (c)” in lieu thereof.
69 Stat. 28
Sec. 14.

Rules and regulations.

 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, existing rules, regulations of or applicable to the Foreign Service of the United States shall remain in effect until revoked or rescinded or until modified or superseded by regulations made in accordance with the provisions of this Act, unless clearly inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.
Approved April 5, 1955.
Public Law 23: Relating to the use of storage space in the Clark Hill Reservoir for the purpose of providing the city of McCormick, South Carolina, a regulated water supply. Public Law 23 Public Law 23 69 Stat. 28 1955-04-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 23

chapter 25
AN ACT Relating to the use of storage space in the Clark Hill Reservoir for the purpose of providing the city of McCormick, South Carolina, a regulated water supply.

April 11, 1955

[H. R. 4436]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

McCormick. S.C.

Water supply.
That the Chief of Engineers is hereby authorized to contract with the city of McCormick, South Carolina, upon such terms and for such period not to exceed fifty years as he may deem reasonable for the use of storage space in the Clark Hill Reservoir for the purpose of providing said city a regulated water supply in an amount not to exceed six hundred acre-feet of water annually, and is authorized to grant to the city of McCormick at no cost easement over Government lands at Clark Hill for the sole purpose of constructing necessary pipeline and pumping station,

Clark Hill Dam.

 and the project for Clark Hill Dam authorized by the Act entitled “An Act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control, and for other purposes”, approved

58 Stat. 894.

 December 22, 1944, is hereby modified accordingly: Provided, That all moneys received shall be deposited in the Treason’ of the United States as miscellaneous receipts: Provided further, That nothing in this Act shall affect water rights under State law.
Approved April 11, 1955.
Public Law 24: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes. Public Law 24 Public Law 24 69 Stat. 28 1955-04-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 24

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AN ACT Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes.

April 22, 1955

[H. R. 4903]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply supplemental appropriations (this Act may be cited as the “Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955”) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes, namely:
CHAPTER I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses” for plant and animal disease and pest control, $650,000, to be apportioned for use pursuant

31 USC 665.

 to section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, for the 69 Stat. 29 control of outbreaks of insects and plant diseases under the joint resolution approved May 9, 1938 (7 U. S. C. 148–148e), to the extent

52 Stat. 344.

 necessary to meet emergency conditions. Agricultural, Conservation Program The funds appropriated under this head in the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1954, shall remain available until December 31,

68 Stat. 88.

 1955, to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to make payments to farmers who carry out emergency wind erosion control measures under the 1955 agricultural conservation program, formulated under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended, in counties

49 Stat. 163, 1146.

16 USC 590q.

 designated by the Secretary of Agriculture as subject to damages by excessive wind erosion: Provided, That said funds may be expended without regard to the adjustments required under section 8(e) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended (16 U. S. C. 590h (e)), and may be distributed among States

52 Stat. 34.

 and individual farmers without regard to any other provision of law: Provided further, That said funds may be used to reimburse tire emergency fund of the President authorized by Public Law 875, Eighty-first Congress (42 U. S. C. 1855), for such funds as have been allocated

64 Stat. 1109.

 to the Secretary of Agriculture for payments for the specific purposes authorized herein. CHAPTER II DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Office of the Secretary The Secretary of Commerce is hereby authorized to transfer not to exceed $650,000 to the appropriation “Salaries and expenses, Civil Aeronautics Administration”, and not to exceed $190,000 to the appropriation “Salaries and expenses, Weather Bureau”, from the following appropriations to the Department of Commerce: “Export control, Bureau of Foreign Commerce”, fiscal year 1955; “Maritime training, maritime activities”, fiscal year 1955; “State marine schools, maritime activities”, fiscal year 1955; “Ship mortgageforeclosure or forfeiture contingencies, maritime activities”, fiscal year 1955; “Testing and research laboratory, Bureau of Public Roads”; and “Construction of laboratories, National Bureau of Standards”. Civil Aeronautics Administration claims, federal airport act For an additional amount for “Claims, Federal Airport Act”, to remain available until expended as follows: Mercer County Airport, Trenton, New Jersey, not to exceed $110,854; to be derived by transfer from unobligated balances of amounts heretofore appropriated for “Claims, Federal Airport Act”. Civil Aeronautics Board payments to air carriers For an additional amount for “Payments to air carriers”, $8,900,000, to remain available until expended. 69 Stat. 30 Maritime Activities operating-differential subsides For an additional amount for “Operating-differential subsidies”, $50,000,000, to remain available until expended. repair of reserve fleet facilities For expenses of repair and installation of mooring facilities and restoration of cathodic installations at reserve fleet locations, $970,000, to remain available until June 30, 1956. repair of reserve fleet vessels (liquidation of contract authorization) The limitation under this head in the Supplemental Appropriation Act,

68 Stat. 807.

 1955, on the amount which may be advanced to the appropriation, “Salaries and expenses, maritime activities”, is increased from “$150,000” to “$225,000”. salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $400,000; and the limitation under-this head in the Department of Commerce Appropriation

68 Stat. 125.

 Act, 1955, on the amount available for Reserve Fleet expenses is increased from “$6,460,000” to “$6,860,000”. Bureau of Public Roads federal-aid highways For an additional amount for “Federal-aid highways”, to remain available until expended, $95,000,000, which sum is a part of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1954. forest highways For an additional amount for “Forest highways”, to remain available until expended, $3,500,000, which sum is a part of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1955. public lands highways (liquidation of contract authorization) For payment of obligations incurred pursuant to the contract authorization granted by section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 73), $875,000, which sum is a part of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1955. INDEPENDENT OFFICES Small Business Administration salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $224,000, to be derived by transfer from the “Revolving fund, Small Business Administration”, for administrative expenses in connection with activities financed under said fund. 69 Stat. 31 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL FUNCTIONS Department of the Army canal, zone government Operating Expenses For an additional amount for “Operating expenses”, $230,000. CHAPTER III DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

For additional amounts for the following appropriations of not to exceed the respective amounts stated:

“Claims”, Department of Defense, $4,320,000;

“Retired pay”, Department of Defense, $22,000,000;

“Military personnel, Army”, $150,000,000;

“Military personnel, Air Force”, $110,000,000; the foregoing amounts under this head to be derived by transfer from such appropriations available to the Department of Defense for obligation only during the fiscal year 1955 as may be designated by the Secretary of Defense with the approval of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget.

 Audited Claims Applicable current appropriations of the department concerned shall be available for the payment of claims certified by the Comptroller General to be otherwise due, in the amounts stated below, from the following appropriations: department of the army “Defense aid, ordnance and ordnance stores (allotment to War)”, fiscal years 1941–1946, $6,750; department of the navy “Pay, subsistence, and transportation. Navy”, fiscal year 1940, $278.44; “Pay, subsistence, and transportation, Navy”, fiscal year 1943, $13,083,19; “Ala in ten anee, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts”, fiscal year 1943, $6,625.43; “Maintenance, Bureau of Ships”, fiscal year 1946, $17,747.99; “Fuel. Navy”, fiscal year 1948, $546.72; and “Transportation of things, Navy”, fiscal year 1948, $6,472.91. CHAPTER IV FOREIGN OPERATIONS FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT Mutual Security contributions to the united nations expanded program of technical assistance

For an additional amount for “Contributions to the United Nations 69 Stat. 32expanded program of technical assistance”, for United States contributions during the period ending June 30, 1955, $6,500,000.

The sums provided in the foregoing paragraphs shall be derived by transfer from the appropriation contained in Public Law 778, Eighty-third

68 Stat. 1321, 837.

22 USC 1831.

Congress, for assistance authorized by section 121 of Public Law 665, Eighty-third Congress.

 INDEPENDENT OFFICES Export-Import Bank of Washington limitation and expenses The limitation under this head in the Export-Import Bank of Washington and Reconstruction Finance Corporation Appropriation Act,

68 Stat. 150.

 1955, on the amount available for administrative expenses is increased from “$1,070,000” to “$1,125,000”. CHAPTER V INDEPENDENT OFFICES Federal Communications Commission salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $85,000. Federal Power Commission salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $100,000; and the limitation under this head in the Independent Offices Appropriation

68 Stat. 279.

 Act, 1955, on the amount available for travel expenses is increased from “$220,000” to “$230,000”. General Services Administration expenses, general supply fund For an additional amount for “Expenses, general supply fund”, $200,000, to be derived by transfer from “Defense public works, community facilities”. National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $240,000. soo locks centennial celebration commission For necessary expenses of the Commission in preparing, in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 19, 1949 (63 Stat. 620), a comprehensive plan for the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the bunding of the Soo Locks, including services as authorized

60 Stat. 810.

 by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals, and transportation and not to exceed $20 per diem in lieu of subsistence for members serving without compensation, $15,000, to remain available until June 30, 1956. 69 Stat. 33 Veterans Administration compensation and pensions For an additional amount for “Compensation and pensions”, $240,000,000, to remain available until expended. readjustment benefits For an additional amount for “Readjustment benefits”, $155,000,000, to remain available until expended. grants to the republic of the philippines For an additional amount for “Grants to the Republic of the Philippines”, $611,000. CHAPTER VI DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management management of lands and resources For an additional amount for “Management of lands and resources”, $350,000. National Park Service jones point bridge For expenses necessary for the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of a bridge over the Potomac River pursuant to the provisions of the Act of August 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 963,964); $600,000; to remain available until expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for control of forest pests, $2,570,000. INDEPENDENT OFFICES National Capitol Planning Commission salaries and expenses, washington regional mass transportation survey For necessary expenses to enable the National Capital Planning Commission and the National Capital Regional Planning Council to jointly conduct a survey of the present and future mass transportation needs of the National Capital region as defined in the National Capital Planning Act of 1952 (66 Stat. 781), and to report their findings and recommendations to the President, including transportation expenses and not to exceed $15 per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 73b–2),

60 Stat. 308.

 for members of the Commission and Council serving without compensation, $200,000, to be immediately available and to remain available until June 30, 1956. 69 Stat. 34 John Marshall Bicentennial Celebration Commission For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of August 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 702), $10,000, to remain available until December 31, 1955. CHAPTER VII DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Bureau of Employment Security grants to states for unemployment compensation and employment service administration Appropriations granted under this head for the fiscal year 1955 shall be available for expenses necessary for carrying out title XV of the Social

68 Stat. 1130.

42 USC 1361–1370.

 Security Act, as amended (Public Law 767, approved September 1, 1954). unemployment compensation for federal employees For an additional amount for unemployment compensation for Federal employees, $7,500,000. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Office of Education payments to school districts For an additional amount for “Payments to school districts”, $20,000,000. assistance for school construction For an additional amount for “Assistance for school construction”, $48,500,000; and said appropriation and the unexpended balances of amounts heretofore appropriated under this head and under the head “School construction” shall, to the extent that they are or may become unobligated, be merged and such amounts shall be available, and remain available until expended, for the program of school construction

64 Stat. 967; 67 Stat. 522; 68 Stat. 1005.

 as authorized by the Act of September 23, 1950, as amended by the Act of August 8, 1953, and the Act of August 31, 1954 (20 U. S. C. 271–311): Provided, That the limitations under this head in the Supplemental

67 Stat. 424.

 Appropriation Act, 1954, and in the Department of

68 Stat. 439.

 Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1955, on the amounts

67 Stat. 526.

20 USC 311.

 available for carrying out title IV of Public Law 815,

64 Stat. 969.

20 USC 271–280.

68 Stat. 1006.

20 USC 291 note.

 as amended, are repealed: Provided further, That nothing herein shall (1) increase the amounts previously available for title II of Public Law 815, or (2) otherwise than as expressly herein provided affect the limitation imposed by section 8 of the Act of August 31; 1954 (Public Law 731). Public Health Service assistance to states, general The limitation under this head in the Department of Health, Education,

68 Stat. 440.

 and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1955, on the amount available for personal services, is increased from “$2,400,000” to “$2,418,000”. 69 Stat. 35 indian health activities For expenses necessary to enable the Surgeon General to curry out the purposes of the Act of August 5, 1954 (68 Stat. 674), including

42 USC 2001–2004.

 services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 IT. S. C. 55a); hire of passenger motor vehicles; and the purposes set

60 Stat. 810.

 forth in sections 321 and 509 of the Public Health Service Act;

62 Stat. 1017, 1018.

42 USC 248, 227.

 $100,000, to be derived by transfer from “Retired pay of commissioned officers”, fiscal year 1955. Social Security Administration grants to states for public assistance For an additional amount for “Grants to States for public assistance”, $238,000,000. salaries and expenses, bureau of old-age and survivors insurance The amount authorized by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1955, and the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955, to be expended from the Federal old-age and survivor’s

68 Stat. 443, 811.

 insurance trust fund for “Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance”, is increased from “$69,400,000” to “$80,020,000”: Provided, That such amounts as are required shall be available to pay the cost of necessary travel incident to medical examinations for verifying disabilities of individuals who tile applications for disability determinations under title II of the Social

49 Stat. 622.

42 USC 401–421.

 Security Act, as amended. RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD Salaries and Expenses, Railroad Retirement Board (Trust Fund) For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, Railroad Retirement Board (trust fund)”, $256,000, to be derived from the railroad retirement account. CHAPTER VIII PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary operation and maintenance, southwestern power administration For an additional amount for “Operation and maintenance, Southwestern Power Administration”, $400,000. CHAPTER IX DEPARTMENT OF STATE Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $750,000, to be derived by transfer from “Government in occupied areas”, fiscal year 1955. 69 Stat. 36 Missions to International Organizations For an additional amount for “Missions to international organizations”, $12,500, to be derived by transfer from “Contributions to international organizations”, fiscal year 1955. International Contingencies For an additional amount for “International contingencies”, $100,000, to be derived by transfer from “Educational aid for China and Korea”. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Legal Activities and General Administration salaries and expenses, united states attorneys and marshals For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, United States attorneys and marshals”, $500,000. salaries and expenses, claims of persons of japanese ancestry

For an additional amount, fiscal year 1954, for “Salaries and expenses,

62 Stat. 1231.

50 USC app. 1981–1987.

claims of persons of Japanese ancestry”, $198,267, for the payment of claims authorized by the Act of July 2, 1948 (50 U. S. C. 1981–7).

For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, claims of persons of Japanese ancestry”, $870,000, for the payment of claims authorized by the Act of July 2, 1948 (50 U. S. C. 1981–7).

 Federal Bureau of Investigation salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $1,100,000. Immigration and Naturalization Service salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, including purchase of fifteen passenger motor vehicles and three aircraft in addition to those heretofore provided, $1,250,000. Federal Prison System salaries and expenses, bureau of prisons For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Prisons”, $180,000. support of united states prisoners For an additional amount for “Support of United States prisoners”, $600,000. THE JUDICIARY Supreme Court of the United States care of the building and grounds For an additional amount for “Care of the building and grounds”, $12,500, to remain available until June 30, 1956, of which $8,500 shall 69 Stat. 37 be available for expenditure without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, for purchase and installation of a sound

41 USC 5.

 reinforcing system in the courtroom and adjacent areas and of a tape recording system, including necessary incidental expenses. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $13,300. Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services salaries of judges For an additional amount for “Salaries of judges”, $900,000. salaries of supporting personnel For an additional amount for “Salaries of supporting personnel”, $86,000. fees of jurors and commissioners For an additional amount for “Fees of jurors and commissioners”, $380,000. travel and miscellaneous expenses For an additional amount for “Travel and miscellaneous expenses”, $45,000. salaries of referees For an additional amount for “Salaries of referees”, $20,800, to be derived from the referees’ salary fund established in pursuance of the Act of June 28, 1946, as amended (11U. S. C. 68).

60 Stat. 326.

 expenses of referees For an additional amount for “Expenses of referees”, $34,575, to Ite derived from the referees’ expense fund established in pursuance of the Act of June 28, 1946, as amended (11 U. S. C. 68 (c) (4)).

60 Stat. 327.

 CHAPTER X TREASURY DEPARTMENT Bureau of Accounts For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $85,000. Coast Guard operating expenses For an additional amount for “Operating expenses”, $1,100,000 to be derived by transfer from “Acquisition, construction and improvements”. retired pay For an additional amount for “Retired pay”, $584,000, to be derived by transfer from “Acquisition, construction and improvements”. 69 Stat. 38 reserve training For an additional amount for “Reserve training”, $46,000, to be derived by transfer from “Acquisition, construction and improvements”. POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT (Out of the postal revenues) Foreign Mail Transportation For an additional amount, fiscal year 1947, for “Foreign mail transportation”, $25,000, to be derived by transfer from the appropriation “Railway mail service”, fiscal year 1947. THE TAX COURT OF THE UNITED STATES salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $63,000. CHAPTER XI DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Office of Corporation Counsel The limitation of $10,000 for the settlement of claims not in excess of

45 Stat. 1160.

D. C. Code 1–902.

 $250 each in accordance with the Act of February 11, 1929, as amended, contained in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1955,

68 Stat. 379.

 is increased to $12,500. Operating Expenses metropolitan police The appropriation for “Metropolitan Police (additional municipal services, American Legion Convention)”, contained in the District of

68 Stat. 382.

 Columbia Appropriation Act, 1955, shall be available for payment at basic salary rates for services performed from August 25 to September 7, 1954, both inclusive, by members of the uniformed force of the Fire Department in excess of their regular tour of duty (but not to exceed a total of twelve hours overtime pay to any individual member performing service within such period). department of public health For an additional amount for “Department of Public Health”, $650,300. public welfare For an additional amount for “Department of Public Welfare”, $152,900. Capital Outlay capital outlay, miscellaneous For an additional amount for “Capital outlay, miscellaneous”, for improvement of Pier No. 5, Washington Channel, $26,500. 69 Stat. 39 Settlement of Claims and Suits For the payment of claims in excess of $250, approved by the Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of the Act of February 11, 1929, as amended (45 Stat. 1160; 46 Stat. 500; 65 Stat.

D. C. Code 1–902 to 1–906.

 131), $28,008. Judgments For the payment of final judgments rendered against the District of Columbia, as set forth in Senate Document Numbered 28 (Eighty--fourth Congress), $10,587, together with such further sums as may be necessary to pay the interest at not exceeding 4 per centum per annum on such judgments, as provided by law, from the date the same became due until the date of payment. Audited Claims For an additional amount for the payment of claims, certified to be due by the accounting officers of the District of Columbia, under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or credited to the general fulfil of the District of Columbia as provided by law (D. C. Code, title 47, see. 130a), being for the service of the fiscal year

58 Stat. 533.

 1952 and prior fiscal years, as set forth in Senate Document Numbered 28 (Eighty-fourth Congress), $155,095, together with such further sums as may be necessary to pay the interest on audited claims for refunds at not exceeding 4 per centum per annum as provided by law (Act of July 10, 1952, 66 Stat. 546, sec. 14d).

D. C. Code 47–2413.

 Division of Expenses The sum appropriated in this Act for the District of Columbia shall, unless otherwise specifically provided for, be paid out of the general fund of the District of Columbia, as defined in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act of 1955.

68 Stat. 378.

 CHAPTER XII LEGISLATIVE BRANCH SENATE Salaries and Expense Allowance of Senators, Mileage of the President of the Senate and of Senators, and Salary and Expense Allowance of the Vice President compensation of senators For an additional amount for “Compensation of Senators,” as authorized by Public Law 9, Eighty-fourth Congress, $320,001.

Ante, p. 11.

 compensation of the vice president of the united states For an additional amount for “Compensation of the Vice President of the United States”, as authorized by Public Law 9, Eighty-fourth

Ante, p. 11.

 Congress, $1,667. salaries, officers and employees

Office of the Secretary: For an additional amount for the Office of the Secretary, $3,905, to be available, effective April 1, 1955, for the compensation of one director of photography, joint recording facility 69 Stat. 40 at the basic annual rate, of $5,100 and one laboratory technician, joint recording facility at the basic annual rate of $4,020.

Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper: For an additional amount for the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, $140: Provided, That effective April 1, 1955 the basic rate of compensation of the chief cabinetmaker shall be $3,540 in lieu of $3,200.

 contingent expenses of the senate

Joint Committee on the Economic Report: For an additional amount for salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on the Economic Report, $3,800.

Furniture: For an additional amount for materials for furniture and repairs of same and for the purchase of furniture. $5,000.

Miscellaneous items: For an additional amount for “Miscellaneous items”, exclusive of labor, $51,950.

Packing boxes: For an additional amount for “Packing boxes”, $500.

Postage stamps: For an additional amount for “Postage stamps”, for office of Secretary, $115.

 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Salaries of Members For an additional amount for compensation of Members, $1,468,000. Contingent Expenses of the House

Office of the Coordinator of Information: For an additional amount, $2,000.

Automobile for the majority leader: For an additional amount, $5,400.

Folding documents: For an additional amount, $10,000.

 CAPITOL POLICE Capitol Police Board: For additional amounts for “Capitol Police Board”, as follows: fiscal year 1954, $21,139; fiscal year 1955, $38,972. ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Capitol Buildings and Grounds

Capitol Buildings: For an additional amount for “Capitol Buildings”, $16,000, of which $12,500 shall be available for such expenditures, including personal and other services, as may be necessary to enable the Architect of the Capitol to make a survey and study of the illumination of the Capitol Building and to submit recommendations and estimates of cost for improved illumination, including related architectural treatment.

Capitol grounds: For reconstruction, repair, alteration, and improvement of the areas of the United States Capitol grounds located above and in the vicinity of the legislative garage, situated north of Constitution Avenue between New Jersey Avenue and Delaware Avenue, including expenditures for personal and other services and all other necessary items, $611,000, to remain available until expended.

 senate office building For an additional amount for “Senate Office Building”, $53,000, of 69 Stat. 41which $10,000 shall be available for such expenditures, including personal and other services, ns may be necessary to enable the Architect of the Capitol to make a survey and study of the illumination of the Senate Office Building and to submit recommendations and estimates of cost for improved illumination. CHAPTER XII A Additional House Office Building

Additional House Office Building Act of 1955.
Sec. 1201. There is hereby authorized to be constructed on a site approved by the House Office Building Commission, in accordance with plans to be prepared by or under direction of the Architect of the Capitol and to be submitted to, and approved by, such Commission, an additional fireproof office building for the use of the House of Representatives, including such necessary equipment, such necessary connections with the Capitol Power Plant and other utilities, such necessary access facilities over or under public streets, such other appurtenant or necessary facilities, such changes in the present House (Office Buildings and mechanical and other changes necessitated thereby, and such changes in or additions to the present subway systems, ns may be approved by such Commission.
Sec. 1202. (a) The Architect of the Capitol is authorized to acquire

Acquisition of property.

 on behalf of the United States by purchase, condemnation, transfer, or otherwise, such publicly or privately owned real property in the District of Columbia (including streets, avenues, roads, highways, alleys, or parts thereof) located south of independence Avenue in the vicinity of the United States Capitol Grounds as may be approved by the House Office Building Commission for the purposes of section 1201 of this chapter or for additions to the United States Capitol Grounds. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any street, avenue, road, highway, alley, or part thereof, acquired pursuant to this subsection snail be closed and vacated by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia in accordance with any request therefor made by the Architect of Ilie Capitol with the approval of the House Office Building Commission. Square numbered 636 in the District of Columbia (which is now part of the new House of Representatives Office Building site) shall be available for the purposes of this chapter. Any real property owned by the United States and located south of Independence Avenue in the vicinity of the Capitol Grounds shall upon request of the Architect of the Capitol, made with the approval of the House Office Building Commission, be transferred to the jurisdiction and control of the Architect of the Capitol without reimbursement or transfer of funds. At Mich time or times as may be fixed by order of the House Office Building Commission. 11) any real property acquired under, or made available for the purposes of, this chapter shall become part of the United States Capitol Grounds and subject to the Act entitled “An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes”, approved July 31, 1946 (40 U. S. C., secs. 193n–193m, 212a, and 212b).

60 Stat. 718.

 and (2) the building and all facilities constructed pursuant to section 1201 of this chapter shall become subject to such Act approved July 31, 1946, and to the provisions of law relating to the control, supervision. and care of the House Office Building contained in the Act approved May 4, 1907, as amended (40 U. S. C., see. 175).

34 Stat. 1365.

 (b) Any proceeding for condemnation brought under subsection

Condemnation proceedings.

 (a) shall be conducted in accordance with the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the acquisition of land in the District of Columbia for the use of the United States”, approved March 1, 1929 (16 D. C. Code, secs. 619–644).

45 Stat. 1415.

 69 Stat. 42 (c)

Demolition of buildings.

 When any real property has been acquired under, or made available for the purposes of, this chapter the Architect of the Capitol is authorized to provide for the demolition and removal as expeditiously as possible of any buildings or other structures on, or constituting

Lenses.

 a part of, such property and, pending demolition, to lease any or all of such property for such periods and under such terms and conditions as he may deem most advantageous to the United States and to provide for the maintenance and protection of such property.
Sec. 1203.

Appropriation.

 For carrying out the purposes of this chapter there is hereby appropriated $5,000,000. to remain available until expended, and there are hereby authorized to be appropriated such additional sums as may be determined by the House Office Building Commission to

Contracts, etc.

 be required for the purposes of this chapter: Provided, That the Architect of the Capitol under the direction of such Commission is authorized to enter into contracts and to make such other expenditures, including expenditures for personal and other services, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to obligate the additional sums herein authorized prior to the actual appropriation thereof.
Sec. 1204.

Citation of chapter.

 This chapter may be cited as the “Additional House Office Building Act of 1955”.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Printing and Binding For an additional amount for “Printing and binding”, $700,000. CHAPTER XIII CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, AUDITED CLAIMS. AND JUDGMENTS For payment of claims for damages as settled and determined by departments and agencies in accord with law, audited claims certified to be due by the General Accounting Office, and judgments rendered against the United States by United States district courts and the United States Court of Claims, as set forth in Senate Document Numbered 25 and House Document Numbered 104. Eighty-fourth Congress, $9,504,219, together with such amounts as may be necessary to pay interest (as and when specified in such judgments or in certain of the settlements of the General Accounting Office or provided by law) and such additional sums due to increases in rates of exchange as may be necessary to pay claims in foreign currency: Provided, That no judgment herein appropriated for shall be paid until it shall have become final and conclusive against the United States by failure of the parties to appeal or otherwise: Provided further, That, unless otherwise specifically required by law or by the judgment, payment of interest wherever appropriated for herein shall not continue for more than thirty days after the date of approval of this Act. CHAPTER XIV GENERAL PROVISIONS Uniform Allowances
Sec. 1401. The following appropriations to the departments and 69 Stat. 43 agencies shall he available during the current fiscal year for uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114):

5 USC 2131–2133.

 Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service: “Salaries and expenses”; Forest Service: Such appropriations as are available for the pay of employees entitled to uniforms, or allowances therefor, under said Act; Department of Defense-Civil Functions: Department of the Army: Rivers and harbors and flood control: “Construction, general”; “Operation ana maintenance, general”; “General expenses”; “Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries”; Canal Zone Government: “Operating expenses”; Department of the Interior: Bureau of Reclamation: “Construction and rehabilitation”; “Operation and maintenance”; National Park Service: “Management and protection”; “Maintenance and rehabilitation of physical facilities”; Department of Justice: Immigration and Naturalization Service: “Salaries and expenses”; Post Office Department: “Administration”; “Operations”; “Facilities”; and Treasury Department: Bureau of Customs, “Salaries and expenses”.
Sec. 1402. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or

Strikes or overthrow of Government.

 of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be

Affidavit.

 considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided further, That any person who engages in a strike

Penalty.

 against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocat.es, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this or any other Act shall be guilty 69 Stat. 44 of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: Provided further, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.
Approved April 22, 1955.
Public Law 25: To amend section 102 (a) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, so as to eliminate the requirement that privately owned stocks exported thereunder be replaced from Commodity Credit Corporation stocks. Public Law 25 Public Law 25 69 Stat. 44 1955-04-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 25

chapter 27
AN ACT To amend section 102 (a) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, so as to eliminate the requirement that privately owned stocks exported thereunder be replaced from Commodity Credit Corporation stocks.

April 25, 1955

[S. 752]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Surplus agricultural commodities.

68 Stat. 455.

7 USC 1702.
That section 102 (a) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 102. (a) For the purpose of carrying out agreements concluded by the President hereunder, the Commodity Credit Corporation, in accordance with regulations issued by the President pursuant to

Availability.

 subsection (b) of this section, (1) shall make available for sale hereunder to domestic exporters surplus agricultural commodities heretofore or hereafter acquired by the Corporation in the administration

Funds for export, etc.

 of its price-support operations, and (2) shall make funds available to finance the sale and exportation of surplus agricultural commodities, whether from private stocks or from stocks of the Commodity Credit Corporation. In supplying such commodities to exporters under this subsection the Commodity Credit Corporation shall not be subject to the sales price restrictions in section 407 of the Agricultural

63 Stat. 1055.

7 USC 1427.

 Act of 1949, as amended. The commodity set-aside established for any commodity under section 101 of the Agricultural Act

7 USC 1741.

 of 1954 (68 Stat. 897) shall be reduced by a quantity equal to the quantity of such commodity financed hereunder which is exported from private stocks.”
Approved April 25, 1955.
Public Law 26: To designate the 1st day of May 1955 as Loyalty Day. Public Law 26 Public Law 26 69 Stat. 44 1955-04-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 26

chapter 28
JOINT RESOLUTION To designate the 1st day of May 1955 as Loyalty Day.

April 27, 1955

[H. J. Res. 184]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Loyalty Day.
That the 1st day of May 1955 is hereby designated as Loyalty Day and is set aside as a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States of America and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom; and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon officials of the Government to display the Hag of the United States on all Government buildings on such day and inviting the people of the United States to observe such day, in schools and other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies.
Approved April 27, 1955.
Public Law 27: To amend the rice marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended. Public Law 27 Public Law 27 69 Stat. 45 1955-04-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 45 Public Law 27

chapter 29
AN ACT To amend the rice marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended.

April 30, 1955

[H. R. 2839]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rice.

52 Stat. 61.

7 USC 1353.
That section 353 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended, effective beginning with the 1955 crop of rice, by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(e) Any part of the farm rice acreage allotment on which rice will

Reapportionment of surrendered allotment.

 not be planted and which is voluntarily surrendered to the county committee shall be deducted from the allotment to such farm and may be reapportioned by the county committee to other farms in the same county receiving allotments in amounts determined by the county committee to be fair and reasonable on the basis of the past production of rice by the producers on the farm or the past production of rice on the farm, as the case may be; acreage allotments previously established for the farm or for the producers on the farm, as the case may be; abnormal conditions affecting acreage; land, labor, water, and equipment available for the production of rice; crop-rotation practices; and tire soil and other physical factors affecting the production of rice. Any allotment surrendered under this provision shall be regarded for the purposes of subsection (b) of this section as having been planted on the farm from which surrendered, except that this shall not operate to make the farm from which the allotment was surrendered eligible for an allotment as having rice planted thereon, or to make any producer thereon eligible for an allotment as having produced rice, during the live-year base period.”
Approved April 30, 1955.
Public Law 28: To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, with respect to rice allotment history. Public Law 28 Public Law 28 69 Stat. 45 1955-04-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 28

chapter 30
AN ACT To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, with respect to rice allotment history.

April 30, 1955

[H. R. 4356]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rice.

Allotment history.

63 Stat. 1059.

7 USC 1353.
That section 353 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is emended by adding to subsection (c) thereof the following new paragraph:

“In determining the past production of rice by producers on a farm for the purpose of establishing farm acreage allotments for the 1956 and subsequent crops, the acreage of rice on the farm for any year for which farm acreage allotments were in effect shall be divided among the producers thereon in the proportion in which they contributed to the farm acreage allotment.”
Approved April 30, 1955.
Public Law 29: To amend the the marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended. Public Law 29 Public Law 29 69 Stat. 45 1955-05-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 29

chapter 31
AN ACT To amend the the marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended.

May 5, 1955

[H. R. 4647]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rice.

63 Stat. 1059.

7 USC 1353.
That section 353 of 69 Stat. 46 the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by adding to subsection (c) thereof, two new paragraphs reading as follows: “(3)

State allotments.

 Each of the State acreage allotments for 1955 heretofore proclaimed by the Secretary shall be increased by 2 per centum or by such

Increase and apportionment.

 greater acreage as may be necessary to provide such State with an allotment equal to its 1950 allotment. In any State having county acreage allotments for 1955 (i) the increase in the State allotment shall be. apportioned among counties in the State on the same basis as the State allotment was heretofore apportioned among the counties, but without regard to adjustments for trends in acreage, and (ii) the 1955 allotment for any county in which the 1950–1954 average planted plus diverted acreage of rice, adjusted for trends in acreage, exceeds the 1945–1949 average planted acreage of rice, similarly adjusted, by more than 2 per centum shall then be further increased by such additional acreage as may be necessary to provide such county with an allotment equal to its 1950 allotment. The increases in the county acreage allotments and the increases in the State allotments, where county allotments are not determined, shall be used to establish farm acreage allotments which are fair and reasonable in relation to the applicable allotment factors specified in subsection (b) of this section and to correct inequities and prevent hardships. “(4)

Reserve acreage.

 The reserve acreage made available for 1955 in any State for apportionment to farms operated by persons who have not produced rice during the preceding five years or on which rice has not been planted in the preceding five years shall not be less than five hundred acres; and the additional acreage necessary to provide such minimum reserve acreages shall be in addition to the National and State acreage allotments.”
Approved May 5, 1955.
Public Law 30: To permit tile United States of America to release reversionary rights in a thirty-six and seven hundred and fifty-nine onethousand acre tract to the Vineland School District of the county of Kern, State of California. Public Law 30 Public Law 30 69 Stat. 46 1955-05-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 30

chapter 32
JOINT RESOLUTION To permit tile United States of America to release reversionary rights in a thirty-six and seven hundred and fifty-nine onethousand acre tract to the Vineland School District of the county of Kern, State of California.

May 5, 1955

[H. J. Res. 107]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Vineland School District, Calif.

Conveyance.
That, upon the written consent of the director of the California State Department of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States is authorized and directed to convey, for a consideration of $1, by quitclaim deed to the Vineland School District, Bakersfield, county of Kern. State of California, anti its successors and assigns, all of the right, title, and interest reserved or retained by the quitclaim deed from the United States of America to the aforesaid Vineland School District dated November 28, 1947, Covering thirty-six and seven hundred and fifty-nine onethousandths acres, more or less, and recorded on December 10, 1947, in book 1341 of official records, page 424, in the office of the comity recorder, Keim County, California.
Approved May 5, 1955.
Public Law 31: To authorized the Atomic Energy Commission to construct a modern office building In or near the District of Columbia to serve as its principal office. Public Law 31 Public Law 31 69 Stat. 47 1955-05-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 47 Public Law 31

chapter 34
AN ACT To authorized the Atomic Energy Commission to construct a modern office building In or near the District of Columbia to serve as its principal office.

May 6, 1955

[S. 1722]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

AEC office in D.C. area.
That the Atomic Energy Commission is authorized, with funds presently available or otherwise made available to it, to acquire (by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, under the applicable provisions of chapters 14 and 15 of the Atomic Energy Act of 11)54) a suitable site in or near the District

68 Stat. 948, 952.

 of Columbia and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, to provide for the construction on such site, in accordance with plans and

42 USC 2201–2224.

 specifications prepared by or under the direction of the Commission, of a modern office building (including necessary related equipment, and auxiliary structures, ns well as vaults for the protection of Restricted Data) to serve as the principal office of the Commission at a total cost of not to exceed $10,000,000 and for that purpose there

Appropriation.

 is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary.
Approved May 6, 1955.
Public Law 32: To provide transportation on Canadian vessels between ports In southeastern Alaska, and between Hyder, Alaska, and other points In southeastern Alaska or the continental United States, either directly or via a foreign port, or for any part of the transportation. Public Law 32 Public Law 32 69 Stat. 47 1955-05-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 32

chapter 35
AN ACT To provide transportation on Canadian vessels between ports In southeastern Alaska, and between Hyder, Alaska, and other points In southeastern Alaska or the continental United States, either directly or via a foreign port, or for any part of the transportation.

May 7, 1955

[S. 948]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alaska.

Transportation on Canadian vessels.
That, until June 30, 1956, notwithstanding the provisions of law of the United States restricting to vessels of the United States the transportation of passengers and merchandise directly or indirectly from any port in the United States to another port of the United States, passengers may be transported on Canadian vessels between ports in southeastern Alaska, and passengers and merchandise may be transported on Canadian vessels between Hyder, Alaska, and other points in southeastern Alaska or the continental United States, either directly or via a foreign port, or for any part of the transportation.
Approved May 7, 1955.
Public Law 33: To amend the Act increasing the retired pay of certain members of the former Lighthouse Service in order to make such increase permanent. Public Law 33 Public Law 33 69 Stat. 47 1955-05-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 33

chapter 36
AN ACT To amend the Act increasing the retired pay of certain members of the former Lighthouse Service in order to make such increase permanent.

May 11, 1955

[S. 37]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lighthouse Service.
That the Act entitled “An Act to increase the retired pay of certain members of the former Lighthouse Service,” approved August 27, 1954 (68 Stat. 878),

33 USC 763–1 note.

 is amended by deleting the following: And provided further, That the increases provided herein shall terminate, without subsequent resumption, on June 30, 1955”.
Approved May 11, 1955.
Public Law 34: To declare the tidewaters in the waterway (in which is located Fort Point Channel and South Bay) above the easterly side of the highway bridge over Fort Point Channel at Dorchester Avenue In the city of Boston nonnavigable tidewaters. Public Law 34 Public Law 34 69 Stat. 48 1955-05-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 48 Public Law 34

chapter 37
AN ACT To declare the tidewaters in the waterway (in which is located Fort Point Channel and South Bay) above the easterly side of the highway bridge over Fort Point Channel at Dorchester Avenue In the city of Boston nonnavigable tidewaters.

May 13, 1955

[H. R. 1816]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Boston, Mass.
That the portion of the

Nonnavigable tidewaters.

 tidewaters in the waterway in which is located Fort Point Channel and South Bay in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, lying above the easterly side of the highway bridge over Fort Point Channel at Dorchester Avenue in the city of Boston is hereby declared to be a non-navigable water of the United States within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved May 13, 1955.
Public Law 35: To authorize the furnishing of subsistence and quarters without charge to employees of the Corps of Engineers engaged on Hooting plant operations. Public Law 35 Public Law 35 69 Stat. 48 1955-05-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 35

chapter 38
AN ACT To authorize the furnishing of subsistence and quarters without charge to employees of the Corps of Engineers engaged on Hooting plant operations.

May 13, 1955

[H. R. 4936]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Corps of Engineers.
That notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 of the Act of March 5, 1928, employees of the Corps

45 Stat. 193.

5 USC 75a.

 of Engineers, Department of the Army, engaged on floating plant operations may be furnished subsistence and/or quarters on vessels without charge whenever messing and/or quartering are determined to be equitable to the employees and to be necessary in the public interest in connection with such operations. Any such subsistence and quarters shall be furnished in accordance with standards prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
Approved May 13, 1955.
Public Law 36: To enable the State of Arizona and the town of Tempe, Arizona, to convey to the Salt. River Agricultural Improvement and Power District, for use by such district, a portion of certain property heretofore transferred under certain restrictions to such State and town by the United States. Public Law 36 Public Law 36 69 Stat. 48 1955-05-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 36

chapter 39
AN ACT To enable the State of Arizona and the town of Tempe, Arizona, to convey to the Salt. River Agricultural Improvement and Power District, for use by such district, a portion of certain property heretofore transferred under certain restrictions to such State and town by the United States.

May 13, 1955

[H. R. 1602]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tempe, Ariz.

Conveyance.

That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to transfer by quitclaim deed or other appropriate means to the State of Arizona and to the town of Tempe, Arizona, so much of the right, title, and interest remaining in the United States in and to the following described property, formerly constituting a part of the Papago Saguaro National Monument in Arizona, which was transferred in part to such State and in part to such town pursuant to the Act of April 7, 1930 (46 Stat. 142), as supplemented by the Act of July 7, 1932 (47 Stat. 646), on the condition that it be used for park, recreation, public convenience, or municipal purposes, as may be necessary to enable such State 69 Stat. 49 and town to convey to the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, a political subdivision of such State, such property as a site for an office building (including facilities and improvements related thereto) to be used by such district:

All that portion of the north half of section 9, township 1 north, range east, Gila and Salt River base and meridian, Arizona, bounded on the north by the south right-of-way line of Van Buren Street, on the east by the right-of-way of the State of Arizona at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Van Buren Street, on the south by the north right-of-way line of Washington Boulevard and on the west by a line parallel to and fifty feet east of a line described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the center line of East Washington Boulevard from which point the north and south midsection line of said section 9 bears south 81 degrees 52 minutes 31) seconds east a distance of 554.5 feet; thence north 21 degrees 37 minutes 30 seconds east a distance of 1,116.12 feet to u point: thence on a curve to the right, having a radius of 655.73 feet, a distance of 198.57 feet, as measured along the arc of said curve, to a point; thence north 38 degrees 58 minutes east a distance of 96.74 feet to a point; thence on a curve to the left having a radius of 221.5 feet a distance of 153.51 feet, as measured along the are of said curve, to a point; thence north 00 degrees 44 minutes 30 seconds west a distance of 210.2 feet to a point on the center line of East Van Buren Street from which the point of intersection of said center line of East Van Buren Street and the north-south midsection line of said section 9 bears north 33 degrees 51 minutes west a distance of 160.98 feet.
Approved May 13, 1955.
Public Law 37: To amend section 402 of the Federal Employees Uniform Allowance Aet, approved September 1, 1954. Public Law 37 Public Law 37 69 Stat. 49 1955-05-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 37

chapter 40
AN ACT To amend section 402 of the Federal Employees Uniform Allowance Aet, approved September 1, 1954.

May 13, 1955

[S. 1094]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 402 of the Federal Employees Uniform Allowance Act, approved September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114), is amended by striking from the first sentence

5 USC 2131.

 thereof the words “existing on the date of enactment of this Act”.
Approved May 13, 1955.
Public Law 38: To amend section 401 (e) of the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, as amended. Public Law 38 Public Law 38 69 Stat. 49 1955-05-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 38

chapter 41
AN ACT To amend section 401 (e) of the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, as amended.

May 19, 1955

[H. R. 2225]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, amendment.

49 USC 481 (e).
That section 401 (e) of the Civil Aeronautics Aet of 1938, as amended (49 U. S. C. 487 (e); 52 Stat. 987), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “(3) If any applicant who makes application for a certificate within

Public convenience certificates.

 one hundred and twenty days after the date of enactment of this paragraph shall show that, from January 1, 1953, to the date of its application, it or its predecessor in interest, was an air carrier furnishing, within the continental limits of the United States, local or feeder service consisting of the carriage of persons, property, and mail, 69 Stat. 50 under a temporary certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Civil Aeronautics Board, continuously operating as such (except as to interruptions of service over which the applicant or its predecessors in interest have no control) the Board, upon proof of such fact only, shall, unless the service rendered by such applicant during the period since its last certification has been inadequate and inefficient, issue a certificate or certificates of unlimited duration, authorizing such applicant to engage in air transportation between the terminal and intermediate points within the continental limits of the United States between which it, or its predecessor, so continuously operated between the date of enactment of this paragraph and the date of its application: Provided, That the Board in issuing the certificate is empowered to limit the duration of the certificate ns to not over one-half of the intermediate points named therein, which points it finds have generated insufficient traffic to warrant a finding that the public convenience and necessity requires permanent certification at such time.”
Approved May 19, 1955.
Public Law 39: To amend the Act to protect scenic values along Oak Creek Canyon and certain tributaries thereof within the Coconino National Forest, Arizona. Public Law 39 Public Law 39 69 Stat. 50 1955-05-19 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 39

chapter 42
AN ACT To amend the Act to protect scenic values along Oak Creek Canyon and certain tributaries thereof within the Coconino National Forest, Arizona.

May 19, 1955

[H. R. 2679]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coconino National Forest, Ariz.
That the Act of May 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 75; 16 U. S. C., 1952 edition, 482n and the following), is hereby amended by adding the following section:
“Sec. 4. The provisions of sections 1, 2, and 3 of this Act are extended to the following-described lands within the Coconino National Forest, Coconino and Yavapai Counties, Arizona:

“Sections 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, and the southwest quarter of section 25, township 18 north, range 4 east;

“Sections 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, and the east half of the east half of section 29, township 18 north, range 5 east;

“Sections 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, and 32, township 18 north, range 6 east;

“Sections 1 to 36, inclusive, township 17 north, range 5 east;

“Sections 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and all of section 8 except the southeast quarter, township 17 north, range 6 east:

“Sections 11, 12, 18, 14, 23, and 24, township 16 north, range 5 east.

“Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, township 16 north, range 6

Effective date.

east, Gila and Salt River Base and meridian: Provided, however, That as applied to any lauds described in this section, the word ‘hereinafter’ in sections 1 and 2 of this Act, and the words ‘date of the enactment of this Act’ in section 3. shall be deemed to relate to the date of the enactment of this section 4.”
Approved May 19, 1955.
Public Law 40: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 40 Public Law 40 69 Stat. 51 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 51 Public Law 40

chapter 43
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 5239]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of Agricultural and Farm Credit Administration Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE <num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">REGULAR ACTIVITIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Agricultural Research Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">For expenses necessary to perform agricultural research relating to production and utilization, to control and eradicate pests and plant and animal diseases, and to perform related inspection, quarantine and regulatory work, and meat inspection: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $15,000 of the appropriations hereunder shall be available for employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 706 (a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (5 U. S. C. 574), as amended by section 15 of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a):</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That, appropriations hereunder shall be available for the operation and maintenance of aircraft and the purchase (for emergency replacement only) of not to exceed one:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That appropriations hereunder shall be available pursuant to 5 U. S. C. 565a for the construction,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote> alteration, and repair of buildings and improvements, but unless otherwise provided, the cost of constructing any one building (except head-houses connecting greenhouses) shall not exceed $7,500 and the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed $3,750 or two per centum of the cost of the building, whichever is greater:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That appropriations hereunder shall be available for uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 49.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Research: For research and demonstrations on the. production and utilization of agricultural products, and related research and services, including administration of payments to State Agricultural Experiment Stations; $37,800,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Plant and animal disease and pest control: For operations and measures to control and eradicate pests and plant and animal diseases and for carrying out assigned inspection, quarantine and regulatory activities, as authorized by law; $18,658,700, of which $1,000,000 shall be apportioned for use pursuant to section 3679 of the Revised Statutes,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s665">31 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended, for the control of outbreaks of insects and plant diseases under the joint resolution approved May 9, 1938 (7 U. S. C. 148–148e),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/344">52 Stat. 344</ref>.</p></sidenote> and the Act of August 13, 1954 (Public Law 586), to the extent<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/717">68 Stat. 717</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s148">7 USC 148</ref>.</p></sidenote> necessary to meet emergency conditions: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay the cost or value of trees, farm animals, farm crops, or other property injured or destroyed as a result of plant insect and disease control activities except potatoes and tomatoes as authorized under the Golden Nematode Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/442">62 Stat. 442</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s150">7 USC 150 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> That, in the discretion of the Secretary, no part of this appropriation shall be expended for the control of sweet-potato weevil in <page identifier="/us/stat/69/52">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 52</page> any State until such State has provided cooperation necessary to accomplish this purpose, or for barberry eradication until a sum or sums at least equal to such expenditures shall have been made available by States, counties, or local authorities, or by individuals or organizations for the accomplishment of this purpose, or with respect to the golden nematode except as prescribed in section 4 of the Golden Nematode Act.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s150c">7 USC 150c</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Meat inspection: For carrying out the provisions of laws relating to Federal inspection of meat and meat-food products and the applicable provisions of the laws relating to process or renovated butter; $14,325,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>payments to states, hawaii, alaska, and puerto rico</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">For payments to the States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico to be paid quarterly in advance where applicable, to carry into effect the provisions of the following Acts relating to agricultural experiment stations:</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Hatch Act, the Act approved March 2, 1887 (7 U. S. C. 362, 363, 365,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/24/440">24 Stat. 440</ref>.</p></sidenote> 368, 377–379), $720,000; Adams Act, the Act approved March 16,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/34/63">34 Stat. 63</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1906 (7 U. S. C. 369), $720,000; Purnell Act, the Act approved February<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/43/970">43 Stat. 970</ref>.</p></sidenote> 24, 1925 (7 U. S. C. 361, 366, 370, 371, 373–376, 380, 382), $2,880,000; BankheadJones Act, title I of the Act approved June 29,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/436">49 Stat. 436</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1935 (7 U. S. C. 427–427g), sections 3 and 5, $2,863,708, and sections 9 and 11 of said Act as added by the Act of August 14, 1946 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1083">60 Stat. 1083</ref>.</p></sidenote>(7 U. S. C, 427h, 427j), including administration by the Office of Experiment Stations in the United States Department of Agriculture, $16,800,000, no part of which latter amount shall be used for beginning construction of any building costing in excess of $15,000; Hawaii, the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/45/571">45 Stat. 571</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act approved May 16, 1928 (7 U. S. C. 386–386b), extending the benefits of certain Acts of Congress to the Territory of Hawaii, $90,000; Alaska, the Act approved February 23, 1929 (7 U. S. C. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/45/1256">45 Stat. 1256</ref>.</p></sidenote>386c), extending the benefits of the Hatch Act to the Territory of Alaska, $15,000, and the provisions of section 2 of the Act approved June<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1554">49 Stat. 1554</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/64/563">64 Stat. 563</ref>.</p></sidenote> 20, 1936, as amended (7 U. S. C. 369a), extending the benefits of the Adams and Purnell Acts to the Territory of Alaska, $75,000; Puerto Rico, the Act approved March 4, 1931, as amended (7 U. S. C. 386d–386f),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/1520">46 Stat. 1520</ref>.</p></sidenote> extending the benefits of certain Acts of Congress to Puerto Rico, $90,000; section 204 (b) of the Agricultural Marketing Act,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1089">60 Stat. 1089</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Act approved August 14, 1946 (7 U. S. C. 1623), $500,000; in all, payments to States, Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, $24,753,708.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>foot-and-mouth and other contagious diseases of animals and poultry</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Eradication activities: For expenses necessary in the arrest and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease, rinderpest, contagious pleuropneumonia, or other contagious or infectious diseases of animals, or European fowl pest and similar diseases in poultry, including the payment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payment of claims.</p></sidenote> of claims growing out of destruction of animals (including poultry) affected by or exposed to, or of materials contaminated by or exposed to, any such disease, when there has been compliance with all lawful quarantine regulations, and for foot-and-mouth disease and rinderpest programs undertaken pursuant to the provisions of the Act of February 28, 1947, and the Act of May 29, 1884, as amended <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/7">61 Stat. 7</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/23/31">23 Stat. 31</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t21/s114c">21 USC 114c</ref>.</p></sidenote>(7 U. S. C. 391; 21 U, S. C. 111–122), including expenses in accordance with section 2 of said Act of February 28, 1947, the. Secretary may transfer from other appropriations or funds available to the bureaus, corporations, or agencies of the Department such sums as he may <page identifier="/us/stat/69/53">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 53</page> deem necessary, but not to exceed $2,250,000 for eradication of vesicular exanthema of swine, to be available only in an emergency which threatens the livestock or poultry industry of the country, and any unexpended balances of funds transferred under this head in the next preceding fiscal year shall be merged with such transferred amounts: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That, except for payments made pursuant to said Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appraisement basis.</p></sidenote> February 28, 1947, the payment for animals may be made on appraisement based on the meat, egg-production, dairy, or breeding value, but in case of appraisement based on breeding value no appraisement of any animal shall exceed three times its meat, egg-production, or dairy value and, except in case of an extraordinary emergency to be determined by the Secretary, the payment by the United States shall not exceed one-half of any such appraisements:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That this appropriation shall be subject to applicable provisions contained in the item “Salaries and expenses, Agricultural Research Service”.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Research: For expenses necessary for research authorized by the Act of April 24, 1948 (21U. S. C. 113a), $1,900,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/198">62 Stat. 198</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Extension Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>payments to states, hawaii, alaska, and puerto rico</heading> <content>For payments for cooperative agricultural extension work under the Smith-Lever Act, as amended by the Act of June 26, 1953 (Public Law 83), $44,155,000; and payments and contracts for such work under<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/83">67 Stat. 83</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s341–348">7 USC 341–348</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 204 (b)–205 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U. S. C. 1623–1624), $1,320,000; in all, $45,475,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1089">60 Stat. 1089</ref>.</p></sidenote> funds hereby appropriated pursuant to section 3 (c) of the Act of June 26, 1953 (Public Law 83) shall not be paid to any State, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico prior to availability of an equal sum from non-Federal sources for expenditure during the current fiscal year.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>federal extension service</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Administration and coordination: For administration of the Smith Lever Act, as amended by the Act of June 26, 1953 (Public Law 83),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/83">67 Stat. 83</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s341–348">7 USC 341–348</ref>.</p></sidenote> and extension aspects of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U. S. C. 1621–1627), and to coordinate and provide program leadership<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1087">60 Stat. 1087</ref>.</p></sidenote> for the extension work of the Department and the several States, Territories, and insular possessions, $1,920,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Penalty mail: For costs of penalty mail for cooperative extension agents, $1,650,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Farmer Cooperative Service</heading> <content>For necessary expenses to carry out the Act of July 2, 1926 (7 U. S. C. 451–457), $408,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/44/802">44 Stat. 802</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Soil Conservation Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>conservation operations</heading> <content>For necessary expenses for carrying put the provisions of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/163">49 Stat. 163</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of April 27, 1935 (16 U. S. C. 590a–590f), including preparation of conservation plans and establishment of measures to conserve soil and water (including farm irrigation and land drainage and such special measures as may be necessary to prevent floods and the siltation of reservoirs); operation of conservation nurseries; classification and mapping of soils; dissemination of information; purchase and erection or alteration of permanent buildings; operation and main- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/54">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 54</page> tenance of aircraft; and furnishing of subsistence to employees; $59,300,000:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Cost of buildings.</p></sidenote> <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the cost of any permanent building purchased, erected, or as improved, exclusive of the cost of constructing a water supply or sanitary system and connecting the same to any such building and with the exception of buildings acquired in conjunction with land being purchased for other purposes, shall not exceed $2,500, except for eight buildings to be constructed or improved at a cost not to exceed $15,000 per building and except that alterations or improvements to other existing permanent buildings costing $2,500 or more may be made in any fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $500 per building:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restrictions.</p></sidenote></proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be available for the construction of any such building on land not owned by the Government:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That in the State of Missouri, where the State has established a central State agency authorized to enter into agreements with the United States or any of its agencies on policies and general programs for the saving of its soil by the extension of Federal aid to any soil conservation district in such State, the agreements made by or on behalf of the United States with any such soil conservation district shall have the prior approval of such central State agency before they shall become effective as to such district:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation may be expended for soil and water conservation operations under the Act of April 27, 1935 (16 U.</proviso> S. C. 590a–590f), in demonstration projects: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $5,000 may be used for employment pursuant to the second sentence of section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote> 706 (a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (5 U.</proviso> S. C. 574), as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>amended by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a): <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That qualified local engineers may be temporarily employed at per diem rates to perform the technical planning work of the service.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>watershed protection</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to conduct surveys, investigations, and research and to carry out preventive measures, including, but not limited to, engineering operations, methods of cultivation, the growing of vegetation, and changes in use of land, in accordance with the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, approved <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/666">68 Stat. 666</ref>.</p></sidenote>August 4, 1954 (Public Law 566), and the provisions of the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1001">16 USC 1001 note</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/163">49 Stat. 163</ref>.</p></sidenote>April 27, 1935 (16 U. S. C. 590a–590f), to remain available until <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1570">49 Stat. 1570</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s701a–701h">33 USC 701a–701h</ref>.</p></sidenote>expended, $12,000,000, with which shall be merged the unexpended balances of funds heretofore appropriated or transferred to the Department for watershed protection purposes.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>flood prevention</heading> <content>For expenses necessary, in accordance with the Flood Control Act, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote>approved June 22, 1936 (Public Law 738), as amended and supplemented, and in accordance with the provisions of laws relating to the activities of the Department, to perform works of improvement, including not to exceed $100,000 for employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 706 (a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (5 U. S. C., 574), as amended by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates for individuals not to exceed $100 per diem, to remain available until expended, $10,000,000, with which shall be merged the unexpended balances of funds heretofore appropriated or transferred to the Department for flood prevention purposes: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of such funds shall be used for the purchase of lands in the Yazoo and Little Tallahatchie watersheds without specific approval of the county board of supervisors of the county in which such lands are situated:</proviso> <i>Provided further,</i>, That here- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/55">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 55</page> after the funds appropriated for flood prevention purposes may be expended in watersheds heretofore authorized by section 13 of the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, as amended, for necessary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/905">58 Stat. 905</ref>.</p></sidenote> measures for the prevention of erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages, including gully control, flood water detention, and flood way structures, in areas other than those over which the Department of the Army has jurisdiction and responsibility.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Agricultural Conservation Program Service</heading> <content>For necessary expenses to carry into effect the provisions of sections 7 to 17, inclusive, of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, approved February 29, 1936, as amended (16 U. S. C. 590g–590q),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1143">49 Stat. 1143</ref>.</p></sidenote> including not to exceed $6,000 for the preparation and display of exhibits, including such displays at State, interstate, and international fairs within the United States; $214,500,000, to remain available until December 31 of the next succeeding fiscal year for compliance with the program of soil-building practices and soil-and water-conserving practices authorized under this head in the Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration Appropriation Act 1955, carried<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/311">68 Stat. 311</ref>.</p></sidenote> out during the period July 1, 1954, to December 31, 1955, inclusive: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $22,800,000 of the total sum provided under this head shall be available during the current fiscal year for salaries and other administrative expenses for carrying out such program, the cost of aerial photographs, however, not to be charged to such limitation; but not more than $4,320,000 shall be transferred to the appropriation account, “Administrative expenses, section 392, Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938”:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That payments<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/69">52 Stat. 69</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1393">7 USC 1393</ref>.</p></sidenote> to claimants hereunder may be made upon the certificate of the claimant, which certificate shall be in such form as the Secretary may prescribe, that he has carried out the conservation practice or practices and has complied with all other requirements as conditions for such payments and that the statements and information contained in the application for payment are correct and true, to the best of his knowledge and belief, under the penalties of title 18, United States Code:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That none of the funds herein appropriated<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/683">62 Stat. 683</ref>.</p></sidenote> or made available for the functions assigned to the agricultural Adjustment Agency pursuant to the Executive Order Numbered 9069, of February 23, 1942, shall be used to pay the salaries or expenses<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s601">50 USC app. 601 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of any regional information employees or any State information employees, but this shall not preclude the answering of inquiries or supplying of information at the county level to individual farmers:</proviso> <i>Provided further</i>, That such amount shall be available for salaries and other administrative expenses in connection with the formulation and administration of the 1956 program of soil-building practices and soil-and water-conserving practices, under the Act of February 29, 1936, as amended (amounting to $250,000,000, including administration,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1148">49 Stat. 1148</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s590g–590q">16 USC 590g–590q</ref>.</p></sidenote> and formulated on the basis of a distribution of the funds available for payments and grants among the several States in accordance with their conservation needs as determined by the Secretary, except that the proportion allocated to any State shall not be reduced more than 15 per centum from the distribution for the next preceding program year, and no participant shall receive more than $1,500, except where the participants from two or more farms or ranches join to carry out approved practices designed to conserve or improve the agricultural resources of the community); but the payments or grants under such programs shall be conditioned upon the utilization of land with respect to which such payments or grants are to be made in conformity with farming practices which will encourage and pro- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/56">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 56</page> vide for soil-building and soil-and water-conserving practices in the most practical and effective manner and adapted to conditions in the several States, as determined and approved by the State committees appointed pursuant to section 8 (b) of tire Soil Conservation and Domestic<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1150">49 Stat. 1150</ref>.</p></sidenote> Allotment Act, as amended (16 U. S. C. 590h (b)), for the respective States: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed 5 per centum of the allocation for the 1956 agricultural conservation program for any county may, on the recommendation of such county committee and approval of the State committee, be withheld and allotted to the Soil Conservation Service for services of its technicians in formulating and carrying out the agricultural conservation program in the participating counties, and the funds so allotted may be placed in a single account for each State, and shall not be utilized by the Soil Conservation Service for any purpose other than technical and other assistance in such counties:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That for the 1956 program $2,500,000 shall be available for technical assistance in formulating and carrying out agricultural conservation practices and $1,000,-000 shall be available for conservation practices related directly to flood-prevention work in approved watersheds:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That in carrying out the 1956 program the Secretary shall give particular consideration to the conservation problems on farmlands diverted from crops under acreage-allotment programs:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That such amounts shall be available for the purchase of seeds, fertilizers, lime, trees, or any other farming material, or any soil-terracing services, and making grants thereof to agricultural producers to aid them in carry big out farming practices approved by the Secretary under programs provided for herein:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restriction.</p></sidenote> no part of any funds available to the Department, or any bureau, office, corporation, or other agency constituting a part of such Department, shall be used in the current fiscal year for the payment of salary or travel expenses of any person who has been convicted of violating the Act entitled “An Act to prevent pernicious political activities”,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1147">53 Stat. 1147</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s118k">5 USC 118k note</ref>.</p></sidenote> approved August 2, 1939, as amended, or who has been found in accordance with Ure provisions of title 18, United States Code, section 1913, to have violated or attempted to violate such section which<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/792">62 Stat. 792</ref>.</p></sidenote> prohibits the use of Federal appropriations for the payment of personal services or other expenses designed to influence in any manner a Member of Congress to favor or oppose any legislation or appropriation by Congress except upon request of any Member or through the proper official channels.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Agricultural Marketing Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>marketing research and service</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">For expenses necessary to carry on research and service to improve and develop marketing and distribution relating to agriculture as authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U. S. C. 1621–1627)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1087">60 Stat. 1087</ref>.</p></sidenote> and other laws, including the administration of marketing regulatory acts connected therewith: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That appropriations hereunder<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall be available pursuant to 5 U.</proviso> S. C. 565a for the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and improvements, but unless otherwise provided, the cost of erecting any one building shall not exceed $7,500 and the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed $3,750 or 2 per centum of the cost of the building, whichever is greater:</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Marketing research and agricultural estimates: For research and development relating to agricultural marketing and distribution, for analyses relating to farm prices, income and population, and demand <page identifier="/us/stat/69/57">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 57</page> for farm products, and for crop and livestock estimates; $11,046,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not less than $250,000 of the funds contained in this appropriation shall be available to gather statistics and conduct a special study on the price spread between the runner and the consumer:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of the funds heroin appropriated shall be available for any expense incident to ascertaining, collating, or publishing a report stating the intention of farmers as to the acreage to be planted in cotton, or for estimates of apple production for other than the commercial crop.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Marketing services: For services relating to agriculture marketing and distribution, for carrying out regulatory acts connected therewith, and for administration and coordination of payments to States; $11,960,000, including not to exceed $25,000 for employment at rates not to exceed $100 per diem, pursuant to the second sentence of section 706 (a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (5 U. S. C. 574), as amended by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 IT. S. C. 55a), in carrying out<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 201 (a) to 201 (d), inclusive, of title II of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U. S. C. 1291) and section 203 (j) of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/36">52 Stat. 36</ref>.</p></sidenote> Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1088">60 Stat. 1088</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1622">7 USC 1622</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>payments to states, territories, and possessions</heading> <content>For payments to departments of agriculture, bureaus and departments of markets and similar agencies for marketing activities under section 204 (b) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U. S. C. 1623 (b)), $1,000,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1089">60 Stat. 1089</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>school lunch program</heading> <content>For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the National School Lunch Act (42 U. S. C. 1751–1760), $83,236, 197: <proviso><i>Provided</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/230">60 Stat. 230</ref>.</p></sidenote> That no part of this appropriation shall be used for nonfood assistance under section 5 of said Act.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1754">42 USC 1754</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Foreign Agricultural Service</heading> <content>For necessary expenses for the Foreign Agricultural Service, including carrying out title VI of the Agricultural Act of 1954 (Public Law 690, approved August 28, 1954), and for enabling the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/897">68 Stat. 897</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1741">7 USC 1741 note</ref></p></sidenote> to coordinate and integrate activities of the Department in connection with foreign agricultural work, including not to exceed $20,000 for representation allowances, $3,365,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not less than $250,000 of the funds contained in this appropriation shall be available to obtain statistics and related facts on foreign production and full and complete information on methods used by other countries to move farm commodities in world trade on a competitive basis.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Commodity Exchange Authority</heading> <content>For necessary expenses to carry into effect the provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1–17a), $698,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1491">49 Stat. 1491</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Commodity Stabilization Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>agricultural adjustment programs</heading> <content>For necessary expenses to formulate and carry out acreage allotment and marketing quota programs pursuant to provisions of title III of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1301–1393), $39,000,000, of which not more than $6,000,000 shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/38">52 Stat. 38</ref>.</p></sidenote> transferred to the appropriation account “Administrative expenses,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1392">7 USC 1392</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 392, Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938”.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/58">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 58</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>sugar act program</heading> <content>For necessary expenses to carry into effect the provisions of the Sugar<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/922">61 Stat. 922</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1948 (7 U. S. C. 1101–1160), $59,600,000, to remain available until June 30 of the next succeeding fiscal year: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That expenditures (including transfers) from this appropriation for other than payments to sugar producers shall not exceed $1,575,000.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Federal Crop Insurance Corporation</heading> <content>For operating and administrative expenses, $6,000,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Rural Electrification Administration</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">To carry into effect the provisions of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1363">49 Stat. 1363</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended (7 U. S. C. 901–924), as follows:</chapeau> <appropriations level="small"><heading>loan authorizations</heading> <content>For loans in accordance with said Act, and for carrying out the provisions of section 7 thereof, to be borrowed from the Secretary of the Treasury<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s907/903">7 USC 907, 903</ref>.</p></sidenote> in accordance with the provisions of section 3 (a) of said Act as follows: Rural electrification program, $160,000,000; and rural telephone program, $75,000,000; and additional amounts, not to exceed $100,000,000 for the rural electrification program, may be borrowed under the same terms and conditions to the extent that such additional amounts are required during the fiscal year 1956, under the then existing conditions, for the expeditious and orderly development of the program.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For administrative expenses, including not to exceed $500 for financial and credit reports, and not to exceed $150,000 for employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 706 (a) of the Organic Act of 1944<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote> (5 U. S. C. 574), as amended by section 15 of the Act of August<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $7,680,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Farmers’ Home Administration</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">To carry into effect the provisions of titles I, II, and the related provisions of title IV of the BankheadJones Farm Tenant Act, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/522">50 Stat. 522</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended (7 U. S. C. 1000–1031); the Farmers’ Home Administration Act of 1946 (7 U. S. C. 1001, note; 31 U. S. C. 82h; 12 U. S. C. 371; 35 D. C. Code 535; 60 Stat. 1062–1080); the Act of July 30, 1946 (40<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/711">60 Stat. 711</ref>.</p></sidenote> U. S. C. 436–439); the Act of August 28, 1937, as amended (16 U. S. C. 590r–590x–3),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/869">50 Stat. 869</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/68/735">68 Stat. 735</ref>.</p></sidenote> for the development of facilities for water storage and utilization in the arid and semiarid areas of the United States; the provisions of title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U. S. C. 1471–1483),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/735">63 Stat. 432</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended by the Housing Act of 1952 (Public Law<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/604">66 Stat. 604</ref>.</p></sidenote> 531, approved July 14, 1952), relating to financial assistance for farm housing; the Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Trust Liquidation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/98">64 Stat. 98</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act, approved May 3, 1950 (40 U. S. C. 440–444); the items “Loans to farmers, 1948 flood damage” in the Act of June 25, 1948 (62 Stat. 1038), and “<quotedText>Loans to farmers, property damage</quotedText>” in the Act of May 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 82); the collecting and servicing of credit sales and development accounts in water conservation and utilization projects (53 Stat. 685, 719), as amended and supplemented (16 U. S. C. 590y, zl<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1418">53 Stat. 1418</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/54/1125">54 Stat. 1125</ref>.</p></sidenote> and zl0); and the Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to <page identifier="/us/stat/69/59">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 59</page> convey certain mineral interests, approved September 6, 1950 (7 U. S. C. 1033–1039), as follows:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/769">64 Stat. 769</ref>.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <appropriations level="small"><heading>loan authorizations</heading> <content>For Ioans (including payments in lieu of taxes and taxes under section 50 of the BankheadJones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, and advances<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/531">50 Stat. 531</ref>.</p></sidenote> incident to the acquisition and preservation of security of obligations under the foregoing several authorities): Title I and section 43 of title IV of the BankheadJones Farm Tenant Act, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/532/530">50 Stat. 532, 530</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1001–1006/1017">7 USC 1001–1006, 1017</ref>.</p></sidenote> $19,000,000, of which not to exceed $5,000,000 may be distributed to States and Territories without regard to farm population and prevalence of tenancy, in addition to the amount otherwise distributed thereto, for loans in reclamation projects and to entrymen on tin patented public land; title II of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/524">50 Stat. 524</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1007–1009">7 USC 1007–1009</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act, as amended, $122,500,000; the Act of August 28, 1937, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/869">50 Stat. 869</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/68/735">68 Stat. 735</ref>.</p></sidenote> $11,500,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed the foregoing several<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s590r–590x–3">16 USC 590r–590x–3</ref>.</p></sidenote> amounts shall be borrowed in one account from the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with the provisions set forth under this head in the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1952.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/240">65 Stat. 240</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For making, servicing, and collecting loans and insured mortgages, the servicing and collecting of loans made under prior authority, the liquidation of assets transferred to Farmers’ Home Administration, and other administrative expenses, $24,500,000, together-with a transfer of not to exceed $450,000 of the fees and administrative expense charges made available by subsections (d) and (e) of section 12 of the BankheadJones Farm Tenant Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1005 (b)), and section 10 (c) of the Act of August 28, 1937, as amended.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1005b">7 USC 1005b</ref>.</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/736">68 Stat. 736</ref>.</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s590r–3">16 USC 590r–3</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the General Counsel</heading> <content>For necessary expenses, including payment of fees or dues for the use of law libraries by attorneys in the field service, $2,100,000, together with such amounts from other appropriations or authorizations as are provided in the schedules in the budget for the current fiscal year tor such expenses, which several amounts not exceeding a total of $375,000 shall be transferred to and made a part of this appropriation.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the Secretary</heading> <content>For expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture, including the purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only; expenses of the National Agricultural Advisory Commission; stationery, supplies, materials, and equipment; freight, express, and drayage charges; advertising of bids, communication service, postage, washing towels, repairs and alterations, and other miscellaneous supplies and expenses not otherwise provided for and necessary for the practical and efficient work of the Department of Agriculture; $2,144,300, together with such amounts from other appropriations or authorizations as are provided in the schedules in the budget for the current fiscal year for such services and expenses, which several amounts or portions thereof, as may be determined by the Secretary, not exceeding a total of $84,280, shall be transferred to and made a part of this appropriation.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/60">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 60</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of Information</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Office of Information for the dissemination of agricultural information and the coordination of informational work and programs authorized by Congress in the Department, $1,238,000, together with such amounts from other appropriations or authorizations as are provided in the schedules in the budget for the current fiscal year for such expenses, which several amounts not exceeding a total of $16,014 shall be transferred to and made a part of this appropriation, of which total appropriation not to exceed $537,000 may be used for farmers’ bulletins, which shall be adapted to the interests of the people of the different sections of the country, an equal proportion of four-fifths of which shall be delivered to or sent out under the addressed franks furnished by the Senators, Representatives,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/34/690">34 Stat. 690</ref>.</p></sidenote> and Delegates in Congress, as they shall direct (7 U. S. C. 417) and not less than two hundred thirty thousand eight hundred and fifty copies<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Yearbook of Agriculture.</p></sidenote> for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives of part 2 of the annual report of the Secretary (known as the Yearbook of Agriculture) as authorized by section 73 of the Act of January 12, 1895<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/28/612">28 Stat. 612</ref>.</p></sidenote> (44 U. S. C. 241): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That in the preparation of motion pictures<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Motion pictures, etc.</p></sidenote> or exhibits by the Department, not exceeding a total of $10,000 may be used for employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 706<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote> (a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (5 U. S. C. 574), as amended by section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a):</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the establishment or maintenance of regional or State field offices, or for the compensation of employees in such offices.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Library</heading> <content>For necessary expenses, including dues for library membership in societies or associations which issue publications to members only or at a price to members lower than to subscribers who are not members, $659,950.</content> </appropriations> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">CORPORATIONS</heading> <chapeau> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The following corporations and agencies are hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/584">61 Stat. 584</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s849">31 USC 849</ref>.</p></sidenote> Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the fiscal year 1956 for such corporation or agency, except as hereinafter provided:</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Federal Crop Insurance Corporation: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the direct costs of loss adjusters for crop inspections and loss adjustments may be considered as nonadministrative or nonoperating expenses:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $1,500,000 of administrative and operating expenses may be paid from premium income.</proviso></p> </chapeau> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Commodity Credit Corporation</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>restoration of capital impairment</heading> <content>To restore the capital impairment of the Commodity Credit Corporation determined by the appraisal of June 30, 1954, pursuant to section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/107">52 Stat. 107</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1 of the Act of March 8, 1938, as amended (15 U. S. C. 713a–1), $1,634,659.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/61">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 61</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>limitation on administrative expenses</heading> <content>Nothing in this Act shall be so construed as to prevent the Commodity Credit Corporation from carrying out any activity or any program authorized by law: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $26,000,000 shall be available for administrative expenses of the Corporation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $1,000,000 of this authorization shall be available only to expand and strengthen the sales program of the Corporation pursuant, to authority contained in the Corporation’s charter:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That $934,914 of this authorization shall be placed in reserve to be apportioned pursuant to section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended, for use only in such amounts and at such time<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s665">31 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote> as may become necessary to carry out program operations:</proviso> <proviso> <i>Provided further</i>, That all necessary expenses (including legal and special services performed on a contract or fee basis, but not including other personal services) in connection with the acquisition, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of any real or personal property belonging to the Corporation or in which it has an interest, including expenses of collections of pledged collateral, shall be considered as nonadministrative expenses for the purposes hereof.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">SPECIAL ACTIVITIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Research on Strategic and Critical Agricultural Materials</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">For expenses necessary to carry out section 7 (b) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act of July 23, 1946 (50 IL S. C. 98f)) $300,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation shall be subject to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/600">60 Stat. 600</ref>.</p></sidenote> applicable provisions contained in the item “Salaries and expenses, Agricultural Research Service”.</proviso></chapeau> <appropriations level="small"><heading>repayment to commodity credit corporation for eradication of foot-and-mouth and other contagious diseases of animals and poultry</heading> <content>For reimbursement to Commodity Credit Corporation for sums transferred to the appropriation “Eradication of foot-and-mouth and other contagious diseases of animals and poultry”, fiscal year 1954 (including interest thereon through June 30, 1955), pursuant to authority contained under such head in the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1954, $5,788,897.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/305">68 Stat. 305</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>international wheat agreement</heading> <content>To discharge indebtedness of the Commodity Credit Corporation to the Secretary of the Treasury for the net costs during the fiscal year 1954 (including interest thereon through June 30, 1955) under the International Wheat Agreement Act of 1949, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1641–1642), $57,378,551.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/945">63 Stat. 945</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>reimbursement to commodity credit corporation for transfer of wheat to pakistan</heading> <content>To reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for its investment (including costs of handling, delivery, and interest through June 30, 1955) in wheat transferred to the Government of Pakistan under the Act of June 25, 1953 (67 Stat. 80), $69,385,831.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1202">22 USC 1202 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/62">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 62</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>reimbursement to commodity credit corporation for emergency feed assistance</heading> <content>To reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for losses Representing the difference between the value of feed furnished farmers and stockmen in disaster areas and sales price received by the Corporation, $42,100,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>reimbursement to commodity credit corporation fox emergency famine relief to friendly peoples</heading> <content>To reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for its investment (including costs of handling, delivery, and interest through June 30, 1955) in commodities disposed of under the Act of August 7, 1953 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1651">22 USC 1651 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>(67 Stat. 476),$9,545,830.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Not to exceed $2,320,000 (from assessments collected from farm credit agencies) shall be obligated during the current fiscal year for administrative expenses, including $3,500 for the purchase and installation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/56/999">56 Stat. 999</ref>.</p></sidenote> of air-conditioning equipment (40 U. S. C. 317).</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation: Not to exceed $550,000 (to be computed on an accrual basis) of the funds of the Corporation shall be available for administrative expenses, including employment on a contract or fee basis of persons, firms, and corporations for the performance of special services, including legal services, and the use of the services and facilities of Federal land banks, national farm loan associations, Federal Reserve banks, and agencies of the Government as authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/344">48 Stat. 344</ref>.</p></sidenote> by the Act of January 31, 1934 (12 U. S. C. 1020–1020h); and said total sum shall be exclusive of services and facilities furnished and examinations made by the Farm Credit Administration, interest expense, and expenses in connection with the acquisition, operation, maintenance, improvement, protection, or disposition of real or personal property belonging to the Corporation or in which it has an interest: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That promptly after June 30 of each fiscal year all cash funds in excess of the estimated operating requirements for the current fiscal year shall be declared as dividends and paid into the general fund of the Treasury:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the aggregate amount of bonds the Corporation may issue and have outstanding at any one time shall not exceed $500,000,000.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Federal intermediate credit banks: Not to exceed $1,825,000 (to be computed on an accrual basis) of the funds of the banks shall be available for administrative expenses and services performed for the banks by other Government agencies (except services and facilities furnished and examinations made by the Farm Credit Administration, and services performed by any Federal Reserve bank and by the United States Treasury in connection with the financial transactions of the banks); and said total sum shall be exclusive of interest expense, legal and special services performed on a contract or fee basis, and expenses in connection with the acquisition, operation, maintenance, improvement, Erotection, or disposition of real or personal property belonging to the inks or in which they have an interest.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Production credit corporations: Not to exceed $1,595,000 (to be computed on an accrual basis) of the funds of the corporations shall be available for administrative expenses, including the purchase of not to exceed six passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and services performed for the corporations by other Government agencies (except services and facilities furnished and examinations made by <page identifier="/us/stat/69/63">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 63</page> the Farm Credit Administration); and said total sum shall be exclusive of interest expense, legal and special services performed on a contract or fee basis, and expenses in connection with the acquisition, operation, maintenance, improvement, protection, or disposition of real or personal property belonging to the corporations or in which they have an interest.</p> </content> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="501"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 501. </num> <content class="inline">Within the unit limit of cost fixed by law, the lump-sum<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Passenger motor vehicles.</p></sidenote> appropriations and authorizations made for the Department under this Act shall be available for the purchase, in addition to those specifically provided for, of not to exceed 535 passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and for the hire of such vehicles, necessary in the conduct of the work of the Department outside the District of Columbia.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="502"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 502. </num> <content class="inline">Provisions of law prohibiting or restricting the employment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Employment of aliens.</p></sidenote> of aliens shall not apply to (1) the temporary employment of translators when competent citizen translators are not available; (2) employment in cases of emergency of persons in the field service of the Department for periods of not more than sixty days; and (3) employment under the appropriation for the Foreign Agricultural Service.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="503"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 503. </num> <content class="inline">Of appropriations herein made which are available for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Purchase of lands.</p></sidenote> the purchase of lands, not to exceed $1 may be expended for each option to purchase any particular tract or tracts of land.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="504"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 504. </num> <content class="inline">No part of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Cotton price predictions.</p></sidenote> used for the payment of any officer or employee of the Department who, as such officer or employee, or on behalf of the Department or any division, commission, or bureau thereof, issues, or causes to be issued, any prediction, oral or written, or forecast, except as to damage threatened or caused by insects and pests, with respect to future prices of cotton or the trend of same.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="505"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 505. </num> <content class="inline">Except to provide materials required in or incident to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Purchase of twine.</p></sidenote> research or experimental work where no suitable domestic product is available, no part of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be expended in the purchase of twine manufactured from commodities or materials produced outside of the United States.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="506"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 506. </num> <content class="inline">Not less than $1,500,000 of the appropriations of the Department for research and service work authorized by the Act of August 14, 1946 (7 U. S. C. 427, 1621–1629), and the Act of July 28,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1082">60 Stat. 1082</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1954 (Public Law 545), shall be available for contracting in accordance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/574">68 Stat. 574</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s4271">7 USC 4271</ref>.</p></sidenote> with said Acts.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="507"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 507. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of Government.</p></sidenote> of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: <i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote> considered prima facie evidence that, the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against, the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force <page identifier="/us/stat/69/64">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 64</page> <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote>or violence: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That nothing in this section shall be construed to require an affidavit from any person employed for less than sixty days for sudden emergency work involving the loss of human life or destruction of property, the payment of salary or wages may be made to such persons from applicable appropriations for services rendered in such emergency without execution of the affidavit contemplated by this section.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="508"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 508. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publicity or propaganda.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act or of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation or agency included in this Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes to support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="509"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 509. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Research and service work.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1082/1087">60 Stat. 1082, 1087</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">Appropriations of the Department available for research and service work authorized by the Act of August 14, 1946 (7 U. S. C. 427; 7 U. S. C. 1621–1629) shall be available for expenses of any advisory committee established as provided in title III of said Act to assist in effectuating the research and service work of the Department.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote>This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</p> </content> </section> Approved May 23, 1955.
Public Law 41: Relating to the extension and the final liquidation of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government. Public Law 41 Public Law 41 69 Stat. 64 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 41

chapter 44
AN ACT Relating to the extension and the final liquidation of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government.

May 23, 1955

[S. 1763]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

5 USC 138a–138j note.
That section 9 (b) of the Act entitled “An Act for the establishment of a Commission on Governmental Operations”, approved July 10, 1953 (67 Stat. 142), is hereby amended (1) by striking out “May 31, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1955”, and (2) by adding at the end thereof the following new sentences: “Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection, the Chairman of the Commission shall have charge of the final liquidation of the affairs of the Commission after June 30, 1955, including the printing of reports, the payment of bills, the transfer of records and documents to the National Archives, and the disposition of furniture and other equipment of the Commission. The Chairman of the Commission shall designate such members of the staff of the Commission as he deems necessary for these purposes. Such liquidation shall be completed within a period of not to exceed ninety days after June 30, 1955, and the funds of the Commission shall remain available for necessary expenses during such period.”
Approved May 23, 1955.
Public Law 42: To repeal section 348 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. Public Law 42 Public Law 42 69 Stat. 65 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 65 Public Law 42

chapter 45
AN ACT To repeal section 348 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1573]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Stat. 904.

7 USC 1348.
That section 348 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is hereby repealed, effective with respect to 1955 and subsequent crops.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Public Law 43: To amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act in order to protect innocent purchasers of fungible goods from claims of the Commodity Credit Corporation. Public Law 43 Public Law 43 69 Stat. 65 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 43

chapter 46
AN ACT To amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act in order to protect innocent purchasers of fungible goods from claims of the Commodity Credit Corporation.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1831]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commodity Credit Corp.
That the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, sis amended (62 Stat. 1070), is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new

Charter Act, amendment.

15 USC 714 note.

 section;
“Sec. 19. Release of Innocent Purchasers of Converted Goods.—A buyer in the ordinary course of business of fungible goods heretofore

Fungible goods.

 or hereafter sold anti physically delivered by a warehouseman or other dealer who was regularly engaged in the business of buying and selling such goods shall take or be deemed to have taken such goods free of any claim, existing or hereafter arising, by Commodity Credit Corporation, based on the want of authority in the seller to sell such goods, provided the buyer purchased such goods for value in good faith and did not know or have reason to know of any defect in the seller’s authority to sell such goods.” To be entitled to relief under this section a buyer must assert as air affirmative defense and establish by a preponderance of the evidence the facts necessary to entitle him to such relief.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Public Law 44: To promote the national defense by authorizing the construction of aeronautical research facilities by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics necessary to the effective prosecution of aeronautical research. Public Law 44 Public Law 44 69 Stat. 65 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 44

chapter 47
AN ACT To promote the national defense by authorizing the construction of aeronautical research facilities by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics necessary to the effective prosecution of aeronautical research.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2581]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Aeronautical research facilities.

That, pursuant to subsection (b) of section 1 of Public Law 672, approved August 8, 1950 (50 U. S. C. 151b), the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

64 Stat. 418.

is authorized to undertake additional construction, to acquire land, and to purchase and install additional equipment at the following locations:

Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, Hampton, Virginia: Improvements to an existing transonic tunnel and improvements to roads, $3,395,000.

Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Moffett Field, California: High-speed free-flight facility, range for aerodynamic heating and dynamic stability testing, and data-reduction equipment, $1,055,000.

69 Stat. 66

Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, Cleveland, Ohio: Component research facility for nuclear propulsion, improvements to an existing transonic tunnel, additions to two existing laboratory buildings, repairs and modifications to utility installations, and acquisition of not to exceed 500 acres of land, $8,760,000.

Pilotless Aircraft Station, Wallops Island, Virginia: Fuel-storage magazine, $90,000.
Sec. 2.

Cost limitation.

 Any of the approximate costs enumerated in section 1 of this Act may, in the discretion of the Director of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, be varied upward 5 per centum to meet unusual cost variations, but the total cost of all work so enumerated shall not exceed $13,300,000.
Sec. 3.

Appropriation.

 There is hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $13,300,000 to accomplish the purposes of this Act.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Public Law 45: To amend the Act establishing a Commission of Fine Arts. Public Law 45 Public Law 45 69 Stat. 66 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 45

chapter 76
AN ACT To amend the Act establishing a Commission of Fine Arts.

May 25, 1955

[S. 1413]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

36 Stat. 371.
That section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act establishing a Commission of Fine Arts”, approved May 17, 1910 (40 U. S. C., secs. 104–106), is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 2. That to meet the expenses made necessary by this Act an expenditure of not exceeding $35,000 a year is hereby authorized.”
Approved May 25, 1955.
Public Law 46: To authorize the execution of agreements between agencies of the United States and other agencies and instrumentalities for mutual aid in fire protection, aud for other purposes. Public Law 46 Public Law 46 69 Stat. 66 1955-05-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 46

chapter 105
AN ACT To authorize the execution of agreements between agencies of the United States and other agencies and instrumentalities for mutual aid in fire protection, aud for other purposes.

May 27, 1955

[S. 1006]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fire protection agreements.
That as used in this Act— (a)

Definitions.

 The term “agency head” means the head of any executive department, military department, agency, or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Government; (b) The term “lire protection” includes personal services and equipment required for fire prevention, the protection of life and property from fire, and fire fighting; and (c) The term “fire organization” means any governmental entity or public or private corporation or association maintaining fire protection facilities within the United States, its Territories and possessions, and any governmental entity or public or private corporation or association which maintains fire protection facilities in any foreign country in the vicinity of any installation of the United States.
Sec. 2.

Agency head, authority.

 (a) Each agency head charged with the duty of providing fire protection for any property of the United States is authorized to enter into a reciprocal agreement, with any fire organization maintainingfire protection facilities in the vicinity of such property, for mutual aid in furnishing fire protection for such property and for other property for wliich such organization normally provides fire protection. 69 Stat. 67 Each such agreement shall include a waiver by each party of all claims against every other party for compensation for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death occurring in consequence of the performance of such agreement. Any such agreement may provide for the reimbursement of any party for all or any part of the cost incurred by such party in furnishing fire protection for or on behalf of any other party. (b) Any agreement heretofore executed which would nave been authorized by this Act, if this Act had been in effect on the date of execution thereof, is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Sec. 3. In the absence of any agreement authorized or ratified by

Emergency as distance.

 section 2, each agency head is authorized to render emergency assistance in extinguishing fires and in preserving life and property from fire, within the vicinity of any place at which such agency maintains fire-protection facilities, when the rendition of such assistance is determined, under regulations prescribed by the agency head, to be in the best interest of the United States.
Sec. 4. Any service performed under section 2 or section 3 of this

Service.

 Act, by any officer or employee of the United States or any member of any armed force of the United States shall constitute service rendered in line of duty in such office, employment, orforce. The performance of such service by any other individual shall not constitute such individual an officer or employee of the United States for the purposes of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, as

39 Stat. 742.

5 USC 751 note.

 amended.
Sec. 5. Funds available to any agency head for fire protection

Funds.

 on installations or in connection with activities under the jurisdiction of such agency may be used to carry out the purposes of this Act. All sums received by any agency head for fire protection rendered pursuant to this Act shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
Approved May 27, 1955.
Public Law 47: Relative to the exploration, location, and entry of mineral lauds within the Papago Indian Reservation. Public Law 47 Public Law 47 69 Stat. 67 1955-05-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 47

chapter 106
AN ACT Relative to the exploration, location, and entry of mineral lauds within the Papago Indian Reservation.

May 27, 1955

[H. R. 2682]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Papago Indian Reservation.
That the provisions with respect to subjection of mineral lands within the Papago Indian Reservation to exploration, location, and entry under the mining laws of the United States in the Executive order dated February 1, 1917, creating the Papago Indian Reservation, and in the third proviso in section 1 of the Act of February 21, 1931 (46 Stat. 1202), and the provisions of subsection (b) (1) and (2) and of the remainder, following the word “purposes,” of subsection (b) (4) of section 3 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984; 25 U. S. C. 461–479) , as amended by the Act of August 26, 1937 (50 Stat. 862, 863; 25 U. S. C. 463), are hereby repealed, all tribal lands within the Papago Indian Reservation are hereby withdrawn from all forms of exploration, location, and entry under such laws, the minerals underlying such lands are hereby made a part of the reservation to be held in trust by the United States for the Papago Indian Tribe, and such minerals shall be subject to lease for mining purposes pursuant to the provisions of the Act of May 11, 1938 (52 Stat. 347): Provided, That the provisions of this Act shall not

25 USC 396a–396f.

 be applicable to lands within the Papago Indian Reservation for which a mineral patent has heretofore been issued or to a claim that has been 69 Stat. 68 validly initiated before the date of this Act and thereafter maintained under the mining laws of the United States.
Sec. 2. Section 6 of the Act of May 11, 1938 (52 Stat. 347, 348; 25 U. S. C. 396f), is amended by deleting therefrom “the Papago Indian Reservation in Arizona,”.
Approved May 27, 1955.
Public Law 48: Making additional appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes. Public Law 48 Public Law 48 69 Stat. 68 1955-05-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 48

chapter 107
JOINT RESOLUTION Making additional appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes.

May 27, 1955

[H. J. Res. 310]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Second Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1955.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply additional appropriations (this Act may be cited as the “Second Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1955”) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955, and for other purposes, namely: INDEPENDENT OFFICES Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, to complete the operations of the Commission as provided by Public Law 41

Ante, p. 64.

(S. 1763), Eighty-fourth Congress, $263,475. Veterans Administration For an additional amount for “Readjustment benefits”, $25,000,000, to remain available until expended.
Approved May 27, 1955.
Public Law 49: To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey certain property located in Austin, Travis County, Texas, to the State of Texas. Public Law 49 Public Law 49 69 Stat. 68 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 49

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AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey certain property located in Austin, Travis County, Texas, to the State of Texas.

June 1, 1955

[S. 14]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Austin, Tex.

Conveyance.

That the Seretary of the Army is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed, without consideration, to the State of Texas all right, title, and interest of the United States, in and to the following-described land in Austin, Travis County’, Texas, together with all buildings, improvements thereon, and all appurtenances and utilities belonging or appertaining thereto, such land including approximately one hundred eighty-nine and eleven one-hundredths acres out of the original two hundred acres known as the Camp Mabry Militia Rifle Range Tract, also referred to as the “old Deison Farm”:

Beginning at the southwest comer of the fifty-three-acre tract heretofore conveyed to J. J. Gasser by deed dated February 23, 1895, recorded in volume 129, page 347, of deed records of Travis County, 69 Stat. 69 Texas, said corner also being the southwest corner of the thirty-eight-and-fifty-five-one-hundredths-acre State tract numbered 2 surveyed March 30, 1934, by M. V. Homeyer, county surveyor:

Thence north sixty degrees west, with the original line dividing the Townes and Mabin tracts one thousand one hundred and thirteen varas to a stone corner on the east line of the W. U Phillips timber tract;

Thence with the east line of said W. C. Phillips tract, north thirty-six and one-half degrees east one thousand eight and eighty-two one-hundredths varas to a point; said point being south thirty-six and one-half degrees west one hundred thirty and sixty-eight one-hundredths varas from a stone corner on the south line of the Charles Thiele tract;

Thence south sixty degrees east along the south lines of the United States Air Force Reserve training center parcel comprising five and eighty-nine one-hundredths acres, and the United States Army Reserve, formerly the Organized Reserve Corps, armory parcel comprising five acres, four hundred seventy-eight and eight-tenths varas to a point, the southeast corner of the said Organized Reserve Corps armory parcel;

Thence north thirty degrees east with and along the east line of the five-acre Organized Reserve Corps armory parcel, one hundred twenty-nine and five-tenths varas to a point on the southerly line of the Charles Thiele tract;

Thence south sixty degrees east one hundred forty-six and eight-tenths varas to an angle in the stone fence dividing the Deison and Thiele tracts;

Thence with said fence on the dividing line between the Deison and Thiele tracts and also the Deison and Reid tracts, south one hundred and sixty-eight varas to a point;

Thence south fifty-seven degrees east one hundred and sixty varas to a point;

Thence southeast one hundred and eight varas to a point;

Thence south nine degrees west one hundred varas to a point;

Thence south ten degrees east one hundred varas to a point;

Thence south five degrees west eighty-six varas to a point;

Thence south three degrees east seventy-seven varas to tire southwest corner of the Ela nor Reid tract on the north line of the Gasser fifty-three-acre tract;

Thence north sixty degrees west with the north line of the Gasser tract, one hundred and forty-seven varas to the northwest corner of same;

Thence south thirty degrees west with the west line of said Gasser tract, six hundred forty and one-half varas to the place of beginning;

Containing in all one hundred eighty-nine and eleven onehun-dredths acres of land more or less together with all improvements thereon, said land being the remaining portion of the original two hundred-acre tract conveyed by deed from Eliza C. J. Deison, et al., to the United States of America, dated June 28, 1909, as same appears of record in volume 239, pages 82–84, inclusive, of the deed records of Travis County, Texas, after deducting therefrom the five and eighty-nine one-hundredths-acre United States Air Force parcel and the five-acre Organized Reserve Corps armory parcel above described, a total of ten and eighty-nine one-hundredths acres to be retained by the United States.
Sec. 2. All mineral rights, including gas and oil, in the lands authorized

Mineral rights.

 to be conveyed by this Act shall be reserved to the United States.
Sec. 3. There shall be further reserved to the United States in the

Rights-of-way, etc.

 conveyance of the above-described lands, rights of ingress and egress over roads in the above-described lands serving buildings or other works operated by the United States or its successors or assigns in 69 Stat. 70 connection with the ten and eighty-nine one-hundredths acres referred to in section 1 of this Act as the United States Air Force Reserve training center parcel and the United States Army Reserve, formerly the Organized Reserve Corps armory parcel, rightsofway for water lines, sewer lines, telephone and telegraph lines, powerlines, and such other utilities as now exist, or which may become necessary to the operation of the above-described ten and eighty-nine one-hundredths acres.
Sec. 4.

Use of property.

 The conveyance of the property authorized by this Act shall be upon condition that such property shall be used for training of the National Guard and the Air National Guard and for other military purposes, and that if the State of Texas shall cease to use the property so conveyed for the purposes intended, then title thereto shall immediately revert to the United States, and in addition, all improvements made during its occupancy by the State of Texas shall vest in the United States without payment of compensation therefor.
Sec. 5,

National emergency.

 The conveyance of the property authorized by this Act shall he upon the further provision that, whenever the Congress of the United States declares a state of war or other national emergency, or the President declares a state of emergency, and upon the determination by the Secretary of Defense that the property conveyed under this Act is useful or necessary for military, air, or naval purposes, or in the interest of national defense, the United States shall have the right, without obligation to make payment of any kind, to reenter upon the property and use the same or any part thereof, including any and all improvements made thereon during its occupancy by the State of Texas, for the duration of such state of war or of such emergency. Upon the termination of such state of war or of such emergency plus six months such property shall revert to the State of Texas, together with all appurtenances and utilities belonging or appertaining thereto.
Sec. 6.

Deed of conveyance.

 In executing the deed of conveyance authorized by this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall include specific provisions covering the reservations and conditions contained in sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Act.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 50: To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey certain property located In Polk County, Iowa, and described as Camp Dodge and Polk County Target Range, to the State of Iowa. Public Law 50 Public Law 50 69 Stat. 70 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 50

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AN ACT To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey certain property located In Polk County, Iowa, and described as Camp Dodge and Polk County Target Range, to the State of Iowa.

June 1, 1955

[S. 148]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Polk County, Iowa.
That the Secretary of the Army is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed, without

Conveyance.

 consideration, to the State of Iowa all right, title, and interest of the United States, except as retained in this Act, in and to the Camp Dodge Military Reservation, located in Polk County, Iowa, comprising 1,848.32 acres, more or less, and Polk County Target Range, Iowa, comprising 742.34 acres, more or less, both together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and all appurtenances, easements, rightsofway, and utilities belonging or appurtenant thereto.
Sec. 2.

Mineral rights.

 All mineral rights, including gas and oil, in the lands authorized to be conveyed by this Act shall be reserved to the (nited States.
Sec. 3.

Use of land.

 The conveyance of the property authorized by this Act shall be upon condition that such property shall be used for training of the 69 Stat. 71 National Guard and for other military purposes, and that if the State of Iowa shall cease to use the property so conveyed for the purposes intended, then title thereto shall immediately revert to the United States and, in addition, all improvements made during its occupancy by the State of Iowa shall vest in the United States without payment of compensation therefor.
Sec. 4. Tire conveyance of the property authorized by this Act

National emergency.

 shall be upon the further provision that whenever the Congress of the United States declares a state of war or other national emergency, or the President declares a state of national emergency, and upon the determination by the Secretary of Defense that the property conveyed under this Act is useful or necessary for military, air, or naval purposes, or in the interest of national defense, the United States shall have the rigid, without obligation to make payment of any kind, to reenter upon the property and use the same or any part thereof, including any and all improvements made thereon during its occupancy by the State of Iowa, for the duration of such state of war or of sucli national emergency. Upou the termination of such state of war or of such national emergency plus six months such property shall revert to the State of Iowa, together with all appurtenances and utilities belonging or appertaining thereto.
Sec. 5. In consideration for the conveyance of the lands described

Agreement.

 in the first section of this Act, the State of Iowa shall agree to use for military purposes only and not to sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of all or any part of certain lands (hereinafter called State lands) and improvements thereon which are owned by the State of Iowa and are used for National Guard purposes in connection with Camp Dodge and Polk County Target Range as of the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That the improvements on such lands which ai‘e now being used by the State of Iowa for other than military purposes may continue, to be used for such purposes so long as such use does not interfere with the utilization of such lands for military purposes. The State of Iowa further agrees that it will, prior to delivery of the conveyance authorized herein, file with the Office of the Division Engineer, Corps of Engineers, Farm Credit Building, 20G South Nineteenth Street, Omaha, Nebraska, a description of and inventory of the State-owned property as defined herein. In the event that the State of Iowa at any time shall breach the agreement defined in this section, all right, title, and interest in and to the property conveyed to the State of Iowa by the United States under the provisions of this Act shall revert to the United States without cost. The State shall further agree that in the event that the Congress of the United States declares a state of war or other national emergency, or the President declares a state of national emergency, the use of the State lands and improvements thereon, or any part thereof, shall, upon request of the Secretary of Defense, be used by the United States during such emergency without cost to the United States.
Sec. 6. In executing the deed of conveyance authorized by this Act,

Deed of conveyance.

 the Secretary of the Army shall include specific provisions covering the reservations and conditions contained in sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Act.
Sec. 7. The cost of any surveys necessary as an incident of the conveyance

Survey costs.

 authorized herein shall be borne by the State of Iowa.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Army is authorized to determine and

Compliance.

 enforce compliance with the conditions, reservations, and restrictions contained in this Act and any related documents.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 51: Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, and the Tax Court of the United States, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 51 Public Law 51 69 Stat. 72 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 72 Public Law 51

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AN ACT Making appropriations for the Treasury and Post Office Departments, and the Tax Court of the United States, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

June 1, 1955

[H. R. 4876]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Treasury-Post Office Appropriation Act, 1956.

 <num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">TREASURY DEPARTMENT</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Treasury Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely:</chapeau> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the Secretary</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses in the Office of the Secretary, including the operation and maintenance of the Treasury Building and Annex thereof; and the purchase of uniforms for elevator operators; $2,680,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Accounts</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Bureau of Accounts, $2,600,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That Federal Reserve banks and branches may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incident to the deposit of taxes in Government depositories.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, division of disbursement</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Division of Disbursement, $15,475,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of the Public Debt</heading> <content>For necessary expenses connected with any public-debt issues of the United States, $44,500,000, to be expended as the Secretary of the Treasury may direct, and the Secretary is authorized to accept services without compensation: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That Federal Reserve banks and branches may be reimbursed for expenditures as fiscal agents of the United States on account of public-debt transactions for the account of the Secretary of the Treasury:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the indefinite appropriation provided by section 10 of the Second Liberty Bond<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/292">40 Stat. 292</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act, as amended (31 U. S. (3. 760), shall not be-available for obligation during the current fiscal year.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the Treasurer</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Office of the Treasurer, $15,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That Federal Reserve banks and branches may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incident to the verification and destruction of unfit United States paper currency.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/73">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 73</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Customs</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Bureau of Customs, including purchase of seventy-five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; arms and ammunition; uniforms or allowances therefor., as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); services as authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 49.</p></sidenote> by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); and,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/577">67 Stat. 577</ref>.</p></sidenote> awards of compensation to informers as authorized by the Act of August 13, 1953 (22 U. S. C. 401); $41,200,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Internal Revenue Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Internal Revenue Service, including purchase (not to exceed one hundred and seventy-five of which one hundred are for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), and of expert witnesses at such rates as may<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> be determined by the Commissioner; and ammunition; $282,250,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $400,000 of the amount appropriated herein shall be available for expenses by contract for private facilities and instruction for training of employees under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary or the Treasury.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Narcotics</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Bureau of Narcotics, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); hire of passenger motor vehicles: arms and ammunition; and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> not to exceed $10,000 for services or information looking toward the apprehension of narcotic Jaw violators who are fugitives from justice; $2,990,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>United States Secret Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the United States Secret Service, including purchase (not to exceed thirty for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and arms and ammunition; $2,960,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, white hose police</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the White House Police, including uniforms and equipment, and arms and ammunition, purchases to be made in such manner as the President may determine, $800,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, guard force</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the guard force for Treasury Department buildings in the District of Columbia, including purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms; and arms and ammunition; $268,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/74">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 74</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of the Mint</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Bureau of the Mint, including arms and ammunition; purchase and maintenance of uniforms and accessories for guards; purchase of one passenger motor vehicle (for replacement only); and not to exceed $1,000 for the expenses of the annual assay commission; $3,650,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Coast Guard</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operating expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses for the operation and maintenance of the Coast Guard, not otherwise provided for, including hire of passenger motor vehicles; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a): purchase of not to exceed thirty-two passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; maintenance, operation, and repair of aircraft; and recreation and welfare: $153,750,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the number of aircraft ou hand at any one time shah not exceed one hundred and twenty-six exclusive of 5lanes and parts stored to meet future attrition:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That (a) the unobligated balance of appropriation to the Coast Guard for the fiscal year 1955 for “Operating expenses” shall be transferred on July 1, 1955, to the account established by the Surplus Fund-Certified<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/407">53 Stat. 407</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s712a">31 USC 712a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Claims Act of 1949 for payment of certified claims; (b) amounts equal to the unliquidated obligations on July 1, 1955, against the appropriation “Operating expenses”, fiscal year 1955, and the appropriation for “<quotedText>Operating expenses</quotedText>” for the fiscal year 1954 which was merged therewith pursuant to the Treasury Department Appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/146">68 Stat. 146</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act, 1955, shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation, and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation, but on July 1, 1956, there shall be transferred from such merged appropriation to the appropriation for payment of certified claims (1) any remaining unexpended balance of the 1954 appropriation so transferred, and (2) any remaining unexpended balance of the 1955 appropriation so transferred which is in excess of the obligations then remaining unliquidated against such appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That except as otherwise authorized by the Act of September 30, 1950<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1100">64 Stat. 1100</ref>.</p></sidenote> (20 U.</proviso> S. C. 236–244), this appropriation shall be available for expenses of primary and secondary schooling for dependents of Coast Guard personnel stationed outside the continental United States in amounts not exceeding an average of $250 per student, when it is determined by the Secretary that the schools, if any. available in the locality are unable to provide adequately for the education of such dependents, and the Coast Guard may provide for the transportation of said dependents between such schools and their places of residence when the schools are not accessible to such dependents by regular means of transportation.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>acquisition, construction, and improvements</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including equipment related thereto: and services as authorized by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $7,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/75">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 75</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>retired pay</heading> <content>For retired pay, including the payment of obligations therefor otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for this purpose, and payments under the Uniformed Services Contingency Option Act of 1953, $21,300,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/501">67 Stat. 501</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s371">37 USC 371 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>reserve training</heading> <content>For all necessary expenses for the Coast Guard Reserve, as authorized by law (14 U. S. C. 751–762; 37 U. S. C. 231–319), including<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/551/804">63 Stat. 551, 804</ref>.</p></sidenote> expenses for regular personnel, or reserve personnel while on active duty, engaged primarily in administration of the reserve program; and the maintenance, operation, and repair of aircraft; $3,175,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That (a) the unobligated balance of appropriation to the Coast Guard for the fiscal year 1955 for “Reserve training” shall be transferred on July 1, 1955, to the account established by the Surplus Fund-Certified Claims Act of 1949 for payment of certified claims;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/407">63 Stat. 407</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s712a">31 USC 712a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (b) amounts equal to the unliquidated obligations on July 1, 1955, against the appropriation “Reserve training”, fiscal year 1955, and the appropriation “<quotedText>Reserve training</quotedText>”, fiscal year 1954 which was merged therewith pursuant to the Treasury Department Appropriation Act, 1953, shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/292">66 Stat. 292</ref>.</p></sidenote> and such merged appropriation shall be available as one fund, except for accounting purposes of the Coast Guard, for the payment of obligations properly incurred against such prior year appropriations and against this appropriation, but on July 1, 1956, there shall be transferred from such merged appropriation to the appropriation for payment of certified claims (1) any remaining unexpended balance of the 1954 appropriation so transferred and (2) any remaining unexpended balance of the 1955 appropriation so transferred which is in excess of the obligations then remaining unliquidated against such appropriation.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>corporations</heading> <content>The following corporations and agencies, respectively, are hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year Limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/584">61 Stat. 584</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s849">31 USC 849</ref>.</p></sidenote> necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the Budget for the fiscal year 1956 for each such corporation or agency, except as hereinafter provided:</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>federal facilities corporation fund</heading> <content>Not to exceed $800,000 shall be available during the fiscal year 1956 for all administrative expenses of the Corporation (including use of the services and facilities of Federal Reserve Banks), to be computed on an accrual basis, and to be exclusive of interest paid, depreciation, capitalized expenditures, expenses in connection with the acquisition, protection, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of real or personal property belonging to the Corporation or in which it has an interest, expenses of services performed on a contract or fee basis in connection with the performance of legal services, and all administrative expenses reimbursable from other Government agencies.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/76">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 76</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>liquidation of reconstruction finance corporation</heading> <content>Not to exceed $1,400,000 (to be computed on an accrual basis) of the funds derived from Reconstruction Finance Corporation activities (except those conducted under Section 409 of the Federal Civil Defense<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1257">64 Stat. 1257</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2261">50 USC app. 2261</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1950), shall be available dining the current fiscal year for administrative expenses incident to the liquidation of said Corporation, including use of the services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That as used herein the term “<quotedText>administrative expenses</quotedText>” shall be construed to include all salaries and wages, services performed on a contract or fee basis, and travel and other expenses, including the purchase of equipment and supplies, of administrative offices:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the limiting amount heretofore stated for administrative expenses shall be increased by an amount which does not exceed the aggregate cost of salaries, wages, travel, and other expenses of persons employed outside the continental United States; the expenses of services performed on a contract or fee basis in connection with the termination of contracts or in the performance of legal services, and all administrative expenses reimbursable from other Government agencies:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the distribution of administrative expenses to the accounts of the Corporalion shall be made in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and practices.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions—Treasury Department</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Travel expenses.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Hereafter, appropriations for the Treasury Department available for the expenses of travel shall be available, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the function or activity for which the applicable appropriation is made.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content class="inline">Subsection (c) of Private Law 419 of the Eighty-third Congress<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/A75">68 Stat. A75</ref>.</p></sidenote> is hereby amended as follows: In lieu of the last sentence of said<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Haisford V. Sharpe.</p></sidenote> subsection insert: “<quotedText>There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Public Health Service for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary for care and treatment provided under the authority of this subsection.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> </level> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Contribution to the Postal Fund</heading> <content>For administration and operation of the Post Office Department and the postal service, there is hereby appropriated the aggregate amount of postal revenues for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/461">64 Stat. 461</ref>.</p></sidenote> authorized by law (39 U. S. C. 786. 794a), together with an amount from any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, equal to the difference between such revenues and the total of the appropriations hereinafter specified and the sum needed may be advanced to the Post Office Department upon requisition of the Postmaster General, for the following purposes, namely:</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>CURRENT AUTHORIZATIONS OUT OF POSTAL FUND</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Administration</heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for administration of the postal service, operation of the inspection service, uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 49.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> (68 Stat. 1114), and conduct of a research and development program, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August <page identifier="/us/stat/69/77">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 77</page> 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); management studies; not to exceed $25,000<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> for miscellaneous and emergency expenses; rewards for information and services concerning violations of postal laws anti regulations, current and prior fiscal years, in accordance with regulations of the Postmaster General in effect at the time the services are rendered or information furnished: and expenses of delegates designated by the Postmaster General to attend meetings and congresses for the purpose of making postal arrangements with foreign governments pursuant to law, and not to exceed $6,500 of such expenses to be accounted for solely on the certificate of the Postmaster General; and not to exceed $20,000 for rewards for information and services, as provided for herein, shall be paid in the discretion of the Postmaster General and accounted for solely on his certificate; and settlement of claims, pursuant to law, current and prior fiscal years, for damages, and for losses resulting from unavoidable casualty (39 U. S. C. 49);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/603">59 Stat. 603</ref>.</p></sidenote> $15,500,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Operations</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the operation and administration of post offices, not otherwise provided for, including uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 49.</p></sidenote> and for other activities conducted by the Post Office Department<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> pursuant to law, $1,870,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed 5 per centum of any appropriation available to the Post Office Department for the current fiscal year may be transferred, with the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, to any other such appropriation or appropriations; but the appropriation “Administration” shall not be increased by more than $2,000,000 as a result of such transfers:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That functions financed by the appropriations available to the Post Office Department for the current fiscal year and the amounts appropriated therefor, may be transferred, in addition to the appropriation transfère otherwise authorized in this Act and with the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, between such appropriations to the extent necessary to improve administration and operations.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Transportations</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the administration and operation of the postal transportation service, including payments for transportation of domestic and foreign mails by air, land, and water transportation facilities, including current and prior fiscal years settlements with foreign countries for handling of mail; $661,620.500.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Finance</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the administration of the financial services of the Post Office Department, including the procurement of stamps and accountable paper; $17,200,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Facilities</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the administration and operation of postal facilities, buildings, vehicles, and field postal communication service; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); procurement of postal supplies<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 49.</p></sidenote> and equipment; storage and repair of vehicles owned by, or under<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> control of, units of the National Guard and departments and agencies of the Federal Government where repairs are made necessary because of utilization of such vehicles in the postal service; $157,400,000: <i>Provided</i>, That hereafter collections resulting from damage to Govern- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/78">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 78</page> ment owned vehicles operated by the Post Office Department shall be credited to applicable appropriations and shall be available for meeting repair cost of such damaged vehicles: <proviso><i>Provided f urther</i>, That hereafter collections from the sale of leather, metal canvas cuttings and old canvas resulting from the manufacture and repair of mail bags and locks, shall be credited to applicable appropriations and shall be available for meeting the cost of such manufacture and repair:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the aggregate of annual payments for amortization of principal and interest thereon required by all purchase contracts entered into during the fiscal year 1956 pursuant to the Post Office<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s901">39 USC 901 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Department Property Act of 1954 (68 Stat.</proviso> 521), shall not exceed the unused portion of the $3,000,000 limitation applicable prior to July 1, 1955, under section 202 (i) of said Act.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions—Post Office Department</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Attendance at meetings.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Hereafter, and under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Postmaster General, any funds available to the Post Office Department by appropriation shall be available for expenses of attendance at meetings of technical, scientific, professional, or other similar organizations concerned with the function or activity for which the appropriation concerned is made.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Training programs.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, and under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Postmaster General, not to exceed an aggregate of $100,000 shall be available from any funds available to the Post Office Department, as may be determined by him, for expenses necessary to enable the Department to participate in Federal or non-Federal training programs and for necessary expenses of training officers and employees (both departmental and field postal services) in such subjects or courses of instruction in either Federal or non-Federal facilities as will contribute to the improved performance of their official duties: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not more than forty-five of such officers and employees may participate in any training program in a non-Federal facility which is of more than ninety days duration.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Property improvement.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Not exceeding $12,000.000 of appropriations in this title shall be available for payment to the General Services Administration of such additional sums as may be necessary for the repair, alteration, preservation, renovation, improvement, and equipment of federally owned property used for postal purposes of which not to exceed $10,000,000 shall be available for improving lighting, color, and ventilation for the specialized conditions in workroom areas.</content> </section> </level> <num value="III">TITLE III</num> <heading class="centered">THE TAX COURT OF THE UNITED STATES</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, including contract stenographic reporting services. $1,170,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That travel expenses of the judges shall be paid upon the written certificate of the judge.</proviso></content> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of Government.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that ad- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/79">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 79</page> vocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote> shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote> a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one vear, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="402"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 402. </num> <content class="inline">This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Treasury-Post Office Appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 52: To provide for the conveyance of Jackson Barracks, Louisiana, to the State of Louisiana, and for other purposes. Public Law 52 Public Law 52 69 Stat. 79 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 52

chapter 114
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of Jackson Barracks, Louisiana, to the State of Louisiana, and for other purposes.

June 1, 1955

[S. 653]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jackson Barracks, La.

Conveyance.
That the Secretary of the Army is authorized and directed to convey to the State of Louisiana all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to so much of the real property comprising Jackson Barracks, Louisiana, as is held by the State of Louisiana under lease numbered W–766-QM–6117 mid a license issued by the Secretary of the Army on July 26, 1952, being in the aggregate one hundred four and six one-hundredths acres, more or less, in Orleans and Saint Bernard Parishes, Louisiana, together with improvements thereon, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, the property to be used for the training of the National Guard of Txmisiana and for other military purposes, and the conveyance to be made without monetary consideration therefor, but subject to the reservation by the United States of all mineral rights, including oil and gas; the right of reentry and use by the United States in the event of need therefor during a national emergency; and the condition and limitation that if the property shall fail or cease to be used for the training of the National Guard of Louisiana or for other military purposes, the title to the property so conveyed shall revert to and revest in the United States, and, in addition, all improvements made during its occupancy by the State of Louisiana shall vest in the United States without payment of compensation therefor.
Sec. 2. The costs of any surveys necessary as an incident of the conveyance authorized herein shall be borne by the State of Louisiana.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 53: To amend title 18, United States Code, section 871, to provide penalties for threats against the President-elect and the Vice President. Public Law 53 Public Law 53 69 Stat. 80 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 80 Public Law 53

chapter 115
AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, section 871, to provide penalties for threats against the President-elect and the Vice President.

June 1, 1955

[S. 734]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

62 Stat. 740.
That title 18, United States Code, section 871 is amended to read as follows:
“§ 871. Threats against President, President-elect, and Vice President “Whoever knowingly and willfully deposits for conveyance in the mail or for delivery from any post office or by any letter carrier any letter, paper, writing, print, missive, or document containing any threat to take the life of or to inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States, the President-elect, or the Vice President of the United States, or knowingly and willfully otherwise makes any such threat against the President, President-elect, or Vice President, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.”
Sec. 2.

62 Stat. 740.

 The analysis of chapter 41 of title 18, United States Code, immediately preceding section 871 of such title is amended by deleting “871.

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“871.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 54: To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to pay indemnity for losses and expenses incurred during July 1954 in the destruction, treatment, or processing, under authority of law, of swine, swine carcasses, and products derived from swine carcasses, infected with vesicular exanthema. Public Law 54 Public Law 54 69 Stat. 80 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 54

chapter 116
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to pay indemnity for losses and expenses incurred during July 1954 in the destruction, treatment, or processing, under authority of law, of swine, swine carcasses, and products derived from swine carcasses, infected with vesicular exanthema.

June 1, 1955

[S. 1133]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agriculture.

Payment for loases from swine diseases.
That the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to indemnify in an amount equal to 50 per centum, but not exceeding the indemnity paid by the State in which such losses and expenses were incurred, of the losses and expenses incurred by all persons whose swine, swine carcasses, and products derived from swine carcasses were destroyed, treated, or processed, under authority of law, in July 1954, as a result of having been infected with or exposed to the contagious disease known as vesicular exanthema.
Sec. 2, The payment of indemnities under the provisions of this Act shall be, limited, in the absence of Federal appraisal, to those losses and expenses where required proof of such losses and expenses has been made to the State in which Such losses and expenses were incurred and 50 per centum of such loss and expense has been paid by such State.
Sec. 3. Payments made pureuant to the provisions of this Act shall be made from funds currently available to the Department of Agriculture.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 55: To amend section 13 of the Federal Farm Loan Act, as amended, to authorize the Federal land banks to purchase certain remaining assets of the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation. Public Law 55 Public Law 55 69 Stat. 81 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 55

chapter 117
AN ACT To amend section 13 of the Federal Farm Loan Act, as amended, to authorize the Federal land banks to purchase certain remaining assets of the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation.

June 1, 1955

[S. 941]

 69 Stat. 81 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Federal Farm Mortgage Corp., assets.

39 Stat. 372.

12 USC 781.
That section 13 of the Federal Farm Loan Act, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “Twentieth. Without regard to any limitations or restrictions of this Act, to purchase all assets, except cash, accounts receivable, and reserved mineral interests, held by the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation as a result of loans made on or before July 1, 1947, in the farm credit district in which said bank is situated and to assume the liabilities of said Corporation for future payment funds of borrower’s and trust accounts applicable to said assets. The purchase price of notes and mortgages, purchase money mortgages, and real estate sales contracts shall be equal to the total of the unpaid balances on such items and accrued interest thereon at the date as of which purchase is made, less the total of the liabilities of the Corporation being assumed by the bank as herein provided. The purchase price of real estate, sheriffs’ certificates, loans called for foreclosure, loans in suspense, judgments, and any other assets eligible for purchase under this paragraph but not specifically identified herein shall be equal to the fair market value of the assets as determined by agreement. The total consideration for the purchase shall be payable over a period of not more than ten years from the date as of which purchase is made, and upon such terms as shall be agreed upon through negotiation with the Board of Director’s of the Corporation.”
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 56: To authorize the Territory of Alaska to obtain advances from the Federal Unemployment Act, and for other purposes. Public Law 56 Public Law 56 69 Stat. 81 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 56

chapter 118
AN ACT To authorize the Territory of Alaska to obtain advances from the Federal Unemployment Act, and for other purposes.

June 1, 1955

[S. 1650]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Governor of Alaska is authorized and empowered, notwithstanding any provision of the Organic Act of Alaska, or any other Act of Congress, or

37 Stat. 512.

48 USC 21 et seq.

 any of the Territorial laws, to the contrary, to obtain from the Federal Unemployment Fund, established pursuant to the “Employment Security Administrative Financing Act of 1954” (Public Law 567, Eighty-third Congress, approved August 5, 1954). and subject to the

68 Stat. 668.

42 USC 1101 note.

 conditions in said Act, such advances as the Territory of Alaska may qualify for and as may be necessary to obtain for the payment of unemployment compensation benefits to claimants entitled thereto under the Alaska employment security law: Provided, That the general fund of the Territory of Alaska from which advances have been made for the payment of unemployment compensation benefits shall be reimbursed from advances made through the Governor of Alaska from the Federal Unemployment Fund.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 57: To authorize certain adwiniatTatlve expenses in the Treasury Department, and for Other purposes. Public Law 57 Public Law 57 69 Stat. 82 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 82 Public Law 57

chapter 119
AN ACT To authorize certain adwiniatTatlve expenses in the Treasury Department, and for Other purposes.

June 1, 1955

[S. 1727]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Treasury Department.

Administrative expenses.
That the Secretary of the Treasury may make the following expenditures: (a) Expenditures for arms and ammunition inquired by civilian employees of the Department of the Treasury in the performance of their official duties. (b) Expenditures to reimburse Federal Reserve banks and branches for necessary expenses for services performed as Government depositaries and as fiscal agents of the United States. (c) Expenditures not to exceed $10,01)1) per annum for services or information looking toward the apprehension of narcotic law violators who are fugitives from justice.
Sec. 2.

Public-debt obligations, sale.

 The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to accept services without compensation in connection with the program for the sale of United States public-debt obligations.
Sec. 3. Section 10 of the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended (40 Stat. 292: U. S. C., title 31, sec. TOO), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sentence: “During any period for which a definite appropriation has been made for expenses for which this section makes an indefinite appropriation, the definite appropriation shall be available under the terms of this section and the indefinite appropriation shall not be available for obligation.”.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 58: To amend the Act of January 12, 1951, as amended, to continue in effect the provisions of title II of the First War Powers Act, 1941. Public Law 58 Public Law 58 69 Stat. 82 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 58

chapter 120
AN ACT To amend the Act of January 12, 1951, as amended, to continue in effect the provisions of title II of the First War Powers Act, 1941.

June 1, 1955

[H. R. 4052]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 2 of the Act

68 Stat. 322.

50 USC app. 611 note.

 of January 12, 1951 (64 Stat. 1257), as amended, is further amended by striking out “1955” and inserting in lien thereof “1957”.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Public Law 59: To provide for the reappointment of Doctor Jerome C. Hunsaker as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of tile Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 59 Public Law 59 69 Stat. 82 1955-06-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 59

chapter 128
JOINT RESOLUTION To provide for the reappointment of Doctor Jerome C. Hunsaker as Citizen Regent of the Board of Regents of tile Smithsonian Institution.

June 3, 1955

[S. J. Res. 18]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Smithsonian Institution.
That the vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the class other than Members of Congress, which will occur by the expiration of the term of Doctor Jerome C. Hunsaker, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, on April 7, 1955, be filled by the reappointment of the present incumbent for the statutory term of six years.
Approved June 3, 1955.
Public Law 60: To amend the Act of April 29, 1941, to authorize the waiving of the requirement of performance and payment bonds in connection with certain Const Guard contracts. Public Law 60 Public Law 60 69 Stat. 83 1955-06-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 83 Public Law 60

chapter 129
AN ACT To amend the Act of April 29, 1941, to authorize the waiving of the requirement of performance and payment bonds in connection with certain Const Guard contracts.

June 3, 1955

[H. R. 3885]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Act of

Armed Forces contracts.

Waiver of requirements.

 April 29, 1941. 55 Stat. 147 (40 U. S. C. 270e), is hereby amended to read as follows: “The Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, or the Secretary of the Treasury may waive the Act of August 24, 1935 (49 Stat. 793), with respect to

40 USC 270h–c and notes.

 costplusa-fixed fee and other cost-type contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work of the United States and with respect to contracts for the manufacturing, producing, furnishing, construction, alteration, repair, processing, or assembling of vessels, aircraft, munitions, materiel, or supplies of any kind or nature for the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard, respectively, regardless of the terms of such contracts as to payment or title.”
Approved June 3, 1955.
Public Law 61: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Servites Act of 1949 so as to Improve the administration of the program for the utilization of surplus property for educational and public health purposes. Public Law 61 Public Law 61 69 Stat. 83 1955-06-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 61

chapter 130
AN ACT To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Servites Act of 1949 so as to Improve the administration of the program for the utilization of surplus property for educational and public health purposes.

June 3, 1955

[H. R. 3322]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That (a) paragraph

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, amendment.

64 Stat. 579.

40 USC 484.

 (1) of subsection (j) of section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended (1) by inserting after “other supplies” the following: “(whether or not capitalized in a working-capital or similar fund)”, and (2) by adding at the end thereof the following: “In determining whether or not property is to be donated under this subsection, no distinction shall be made between property capitalized in a working-capital fund established pursuant to section 405 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, or

63 Stat. 587.

5 USC 172d.

 any similar fund, and any other property.” (b) Paragraph (2) of section 20.3 (j) of the Federal Property and

Restriction on property transferal.

 Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new sentence: “No property shall be transferred (except surplus property donated in conformity with paragraph (3) of this subsection), until the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare has received from an appropriate State agency or official a certification that such property is usable and needed for educational or public health purposes in the State, and no property shall be transferred pursuant to this paragraph until the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare has determined that such agency or official has conformed to minimum standards of operation prescribed by the Secretary for the disposal of surplus property.”
Sec. 2. (a) Subsection (j) of section 203 of the Federal Property

Restrictions, etc., on use of property.

 and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(4) The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare may impose reasonable terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions upon the use of any single item of property donated under paragraph (2) of this subsection which has an acquisition cost of $2,500 or more.” 69 Stat. 84 (b)

Applicability.

 The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to property donated after the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 3.

63 Stat. 386.

40 USC 484.

Post, p. 430.

 Section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(m)

Cooperative agreements.

 The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, or the head of any Federal agency designated by the Secretary, is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with State departments of education or health, and with other State agencies, which are responsible for carrying out in the States the program for the utilization of surplus property for educational purposes and health purposes provided for in subsections (j) or (k) of this section. Such cooperative agreements may provide for utilization by such Federal agency, without payment or reimbursement, of the property, facilities, personnel, and services of the State agency in carrying out such program, and for making available to such State agency, without payment or reimbursement, property, facilities, personnel, or services of such Federal agency in connection with such utilization.”
Sec. 4.

Termination of prior restrictions, etc.

 (a) In the case of personal property donated or sold at a discount for educational, public health or memorial purposes, inchid ing research, under any provision of law enacted prior to the enactment of

63 Stat. 377.

40 USC 471 note.

 the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, no term, condilion, reservation, or restriction imposed on the use of such property shall remain in effect after the date of the enactment of this Act. This subsection shall not. be deemed to terminate any civil or criminal liability arising out of a violation of such a term, condition, reservation, or restriction which occurred prior to the enactment of this Act, if a judicial proceeding to enforce such liability is pending at the time of, or commenced within one year after the enactment of this Act. (b) No term, condition, reservation, or restriction imposed upon the use of any single item of property donated under section 203 (j) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 prior to the enactment of this Act which has an acquisition cost, of less than $2,500 shall remain in effect after the expiration of the one-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. This subsection shall not be deemed to terminate any civil or criminal liability arising out of a violation of such a term, condition, reservation, or restriction if (1) such violation occurred prior to the expiration of such one-year period and (2) a judicial proceeding to enforce such liability is pending at the time of enactment of this Act or is commenced not later than one year after the expiration of such one-year period.
Sec. 5.

40 USC 484.

Post, p. 430.

 Section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(n)

Reports to Senate and House of Representatives.

 The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall submit, during each calendar quarter, a report to the Senate (or to the Secretary of the Senate if the Senate is not in session) and to the House of Representatives (or to the Clerk of such House if it is not in session) showing the acquisition cost of all personal property donated under subsection (j) and of all real property disposed of under subsection (k) during the preceding calendar quarter to, or for distribution to, educational or public health institutions in each State. Territory, and possession. The first report under this subsection shall be made with respect to property donated or disposed of during the first calendar quarter-which begins after the enactment of this subsection.”
Sec. 6. (a) Section 203 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended by striking out the words “Federal Security Administrator” and “Federal Security Agency” wherever 69 Stat. 85 they appear in subsection (j) or (k) of such section, and by inserting in lieu thereof the words “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare”, and “Department of Health, Education, and Welfare”, respectively. (b) Section 203 of such Act, as amended by this Act, is further amended (1) bystrikingout in paragraph (1) of subsection (j) thereof the words “the States, Territories, and possessions” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “any State”, and (2) by adding at the end of such subsection the following new paragraph: “(5) The term ‘State’, as used in this subsection, includes

“State.”

 the District of (Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Territories and possessions of the United States.” (c) Clause (D) of paragraph (1) of subsection (k) of section 203

63 Stat. 387.

40 USC 484.

 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is amended by inserting after “District of Columbia” a comma and the words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,”.
Approved June 3, 1955.
Public Law 62: To amend section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945, pertaining to the Columbia Hi ver at Bonneville, Oregon. Public Law 62 Public Law 62 69 Stat. 85 1955-06-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 62

chapter 131
AN ACT To amend section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1945, pertaining to the Columbia Hi ver at Bonneville, Oregon.

June 8, 1955

[H. R. 3879]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indian fishing grounds.

59 Stat. 22.
That section 2 of the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, pertaining to the Columbia River at Bonneville, Oregon, is hereby amended by striking out the amount “$50,000” and substituting in lieu thereof “$185,000.”
Approved June 8, 1955.
Public Law 63: To provide for the adjust meat of tolls to be charged by the Wayland Special Road District Numbered 1 of Clark County, Missouri, in the maintenance and operation of a toll bridge across the Des Moines Hi ver at or near Saint Francisville. Missouri. Public Law 63 Public Law 63 69 Stat. 85 1955-06-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 63

chapter 132
AN ACT To provide for the adjust meat of tolls to be charged by the Wayland Special Road District Numbered 1 of Clark County, Missouri, in the maintenance and operation of a toll bridge across the Des Moines Hi ver at or near Saint Francisville. Missouri.

June 8, 1955

[H. R. 625]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridge, Clark County, Mo.

Adjustment of tolls.
That in the event that the Wayland Special Road District Numbered 1 of Chirk County, Missouri, shall issue toll bridge revenue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding or redeeming its outstanding 4 per centum toll bridge revenue bonds dated December 1, 1935, which were issued to provide funds for the construction of the bridge authorized by an Act of the Seventysecond Congress, first session, approved February 14, 1933 (Public Law 337), or in the event that, the said District shall

47 Stat. 802.

 extend the maturity date or dates of said outstanding bonds, the rates of toll to be charged for the use of said bridge shall be so adjusted as to provide sufficient revenues to pay for the reasonable cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating said bridge and its approaches under economical management and to provide a fund sufficient to pay the principal, interest, and redemption premium, if any. of such toll bridge revenue refunding bonds, or of said outstanding bonds, as soon as possible under reasonable charges, but within a period of not exceeding thirty years from the date of approval of this Act, and such tolls shall be continued until such payments shall have been made. 69 Stat. 86 After such bonds and the interest thereon shall have been paid, said bridge shall thereafter be maintained and operated free of tolls. An accurate record of the expenditures for maintaining, repairing, and operating said bridge, and of the daily tolls collected, shall be available for the information of all persons interested.
Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved June 8, 1955.
Public Law 64: To amend section 4421 of the lieviseci Statutes, in order to remove the requirement as to verifying under oath certain certificates of inspection, and for other purposes. Public Law 64 Public Law 64 69 Stat. 86 1955-06-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 64

chapter 133
AN ACT To amend section 4421 of the lieviseci Statutes, in order to remove the requirement as to verifying under oath certain certificates of inspection, and for other purposes.

June 8, 1955

[H. R. 4646]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Vessels.
That section 4421 of the Revised Statutes (46 U. S. C. 399), is amended to read as follows:
“4421.

Certificates of inspection.

 When the inspection of a steam vessel is completed and the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating approves the vessel and her equipment throughout, he shall make and subscribe a certificate to that effect. He shall deliver such certificate to the master or owner of the vessel to which it relates, shall keep one copy thereof on file in his office, and shall deliver one copy to the official who is performing the duties of the collector or other chief officer of the customs of the district in which such inspection has been made, who shall keep the same on file in his office. If the Secretary refuses to grant a certificate of approval, he shall make a statement in writing and sign the same, giving the reasons for his disapproval.

Temporary certificates.

Upon such inspection and approval the Secretary shall also make and subscribe a temporary certificate, which shall set forth substantially the fact of such inspection and approval, and shall deliver the same to the master or owner of the vessel and shall keep a copy thereof on file in his office. The said temporary certificate shall be carried and exposed by vessels in the same manner as is provided in section 4423

46 USC 400.

 for the regular certificate, and the form thereof and the period during which it is to be in force shall be as prescribed under the authority

46 USC 375.

 of section 4405. And such temporary certificate, during such period and prior to the delivery to the master or owner of the regular certificate, shall take the place of and be a substitute for the regular certificate

46 USC 404.

 of inspection, as required by this section and by section 4426, and for the purposes of said sections. Such temporary certificate shall also be subject to revocation in the manner and under the conditions

46 USC 435.

 provided in section 4453. No vessel required to be inspected under the provisions of this title shall be navigated without diaving on board an unexpired regular certificate of such inspection or such temporary

Completion of voyage after expiration.

 certificate: Provided, however, That any such vessel operated upon a regularly established line from a port of the Ignited States to a port of a foreign country not contiguous to the United States whose certificate of inspection expires at sea or while said vessel is in a foreign port or a port of Hawaii may lawfully complete her voyage without the regular certificate of inspection or the temporary certificate required by this section, and no liability for penalties imposed by this title for want of such certificate shall be incurred until her voyage shall have been completed: Provided, That said voyage shall be so completed within thirty days after the expiration of said certifi- 69 Stat. 87 eate or temporary certificate: Provided further, That no such vessel

Restriction.

 whose certificate of inspection shall expire within fifteen days of the date of her sailing shall proceed upon her voyage to such port of a foreign country not contiguous to the United States without first, having procured a new certificate of inspection or the temporary certificate requited by this section.”
Approved June 8, 1955.
Public Law 65: Relating to the payment of money orders. Public Law 65 Public Law 65 69 Stat. 87 1955-06-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 65

chapter 134
AN ACT Relating to the payment of money orders.

June 8, 1955

[H. R. 4817]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following

Postal Service.

Money orders.

 Acts or parts of Acts are hereby repealed: (a) Section 4 of the Act of July 16, 1894 (28 Stat. 107), as amended

Repeals.

 and codified in section 730 of title 39, United States Code. (b) That part of the Act of May 27, 1908 (35 Stat. 416), as amended and codified in section 731 of title 39, United States Code. (c) Section 12 of the Act of June 26, 1934 (48 Stat. 1229), as codified in section 725k of title 31, United States Code. (d) Section 5 of the Act of March 3, 1883, as amended and codified

22 Stat. 528.

 in section 718 of title 39, United States Code.
Sec. 2. No money order heretofore or hereafter issued shall be paid

Claims for unpaid orders.

 after twenty years from tlie last day of the month of original issue. Claims for unpaid money orders shall be forever barred unless received by the Post Office Department within such twenty-year period. Any excess of funds accrued because of money orders remaining unpaid may be transferred to postal revenues at such times and in such amounts as the Postmaster General shall determine. The records of the Post Office Department shall serve as the basis for adjudicating claims for payment of money orders.
Sec. 3. Section 2 of this Act shall take effect on the first day of the

Effective date.

 sixth calendar month beginning after the date of its enactment.
Approved June 8, 1955.
Public Law 66: To continue until the close of June 30, 1956, the suspension of duties and import taxes on metal scrap, and for other purposes. Public Law 66 Public Law 66 69 Stat. 87 1955-06-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 66

chapter 135
AN ACT To continue until the close of June 30, 1956, the suspension of duties and import taxes on metal scrap, and for other purposes.

June 8, 1955

[H. R. 5223]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the first sentence

Metal scrap.

 of section 2 of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 869, Eighty-first Congress), is hereby amended by striking out “June 30,

68 Stat. 882.

 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1956”: Provided, That

19 USC 1001 par. 301 note.

 this Act shall not apply to lead scrap or zinc scrap.
Sec. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall not be construed to affect in any way the application of Public Law 38,

65 Stat. 44.

 Eightysecond Congress, to copper scrap.
Approved June 8, 1955.
Public Law 67: To amend title 14, United States Code, entitled “Coast Guard”, to authorize certain early discharges of enlisted personnel, and preserve Iheir rights, privileges, and benefits. Public Law 67 Public Law 67 69 Stat. 88 1955-06-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 88 Public Law 67

chapter 136
AN ACT To amend title 14, United States Code, entitled “Coast Guard”, to authorize certain early discharges of enlisted personnel, and preserve Iheir rights, privileges, and benefits.

June 8, 1955

[H. R. 5224]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coast Guard.
That the analysis of

Enlisted personnel.

 chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting following and underneath item 369 in such analysis, the following item: “370.
Sec. 2. Chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting,

63 Stat. 524.

 immediately following section 369 thereof, a new section, as follows:
“§ 370. Discharge within three months before expiration of enlistment “Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, any enlisted man may be discharged at any time within three months before the expiration of his term of enlistment or extended enlistment without prejudice to any right, privilege, or benefit that he would have received, except pay and allowances for the unexpired period not served, or to which he would thereafter become entitled, had he served his full term of enlistment or extended enlistment.”
Approved June 8, 1955.
Public Law 68: To increase the rates of basic compensation of officers and employees in the field service of the Post Office Department. Public Law 68 Public Law 68 69 Stat. 88 1955-06-10 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 68

chapter 137
AN ACT To increase the rates of basic compensation of officers and employees in the field service of the Post Office Department.

June 10, 1955

[S. 2061]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That this Act may be cited

Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955.

 as the “Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955”.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">DEFINITIONS, COVERAGE, AND EXEMPTIONS</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">definitions</heading> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 101. </num> <chapeau class="inline">For the purposes of this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>“Department” means the Post Office Department established by section 388 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C., sec. 361), and the postal field service of the Post Office Department;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>“postal field service” includes all operations and organization units of the Department, other than the departmental operations and organization units in the headquarters offices of the Post Office Department at the seat of the Government, and includes postal inspectors assigned to the headquarters offices of the Post Office Department at the seat of the Government;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>“employee”, unless the context otherwise indicates, includes postmasters, officers, supervisors, and all other persons employed in the postal field service, regardless of title, other than persons who provide services for the Department on a fee, contract, job, or piecework basis;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>“position” means the duties and responsibilities assigned to an employee, other than duties performed on a fee, contract, job, or piecework basis;</content> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/89">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 89</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">(5) </num> <content>“key position” means an existing position, described in section 203 of this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="6">(6) </num> <content>“salary level” means the numerical standing in the Postal Field Service Schedule assigned to a position in the postal field service;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="7">(7) </num> <content>“basic salary” means the rate of annual or hourly compensation specified by law, exclusive of overtime, night differential, and longevity compensation;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="8">(8) </num> <content>“basic compensation” means basic salary plus longevity compensation; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="9">(9) </num> <content>“<quotedText>persons</quotedText>” has the meaning prescribed for such word in section 1 of title 1 of the United States Code.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/859">62 Stat. 859</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </paragraph> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">coverage</heading> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content class="inline">This Act applies to all positions and employees in the postal field service.</content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">RANKING OF POSITIONS</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administration</heading> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">The Postmaster General shall determine the personnel requirements of the postal field sendee, and fix the number of supervisors and other employees in such service, except that not more than one assistant postmaster may be employed at any post office. He shall define the various positions other than the key positions specified in section 203 of this Act and the st andard positions of postmaster in a fourth-class office and rural carrier. He shall assign each such position to its appropriate salary level in the Postal Field Service Schedule. He shall ascertain the appropriate salary level of a position (1) by comparing the duties, responsibilities, and work requirements of the position with the duties, responsibilities, and work requirements of key positions described in section 203 of this Act, and (2) by ranking the position in relation to the key position most closely comparable in terms of the level of duties, responsibilities, ami work requirements.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">In ranking positions, the Postmaster General shall apply the principle of equal pay for substantially equal work and give effect to substantial differences in difficulty of (he work to be performed, in the degree of responsibility to be exercised, in the scope and variety of tasks involved, and in the conditions of performance.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c) </num> <content class="inline">There shall not at any one time be more than forty employees in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Salary levels 17–20, restrictions.</p></sidenote> positions assigned to salary level 17, twelve employees in positions assigned to salary level 18, four employees in positions assigned to salary level 19, or fifteen employees in positions assigned to salary level 20.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d) </num> <content class="inline">The Postmaster General’s determinations under this section shall be the basis for the payment of compensation and for personnel transactions.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">appeals</heading> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content class="inline">Any employee; either individually or together with one or more other employees with a similar grievance, may appeal at any time, in person or through his representative specifically designated for that purpose, to the United States Civil. Service Commission to review (I) if such employee is in a position other than a key position described in section 203 of this Act, any action taken by the Postmaster General under section 201 of this Act, in order to determine whether his position has been placed in its appropriate salary level in accordance with such section, and (2) if such employee is in a key position <page identifier="/us/stat/69/90">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 90</page> described in section 203 of this Act, any administrative action taken or determination made under this Act, in connection with such employee, in order to determine whether such employee has been placed correctly in a key position on the basis of and in accordance with the descriptions of key positions and the assignments of such positions to salary levels specified in section 203 of this Act. The Commission shall act upon such appeal at the earliest practicable time, and its decision on such appeal shall be certified forthwith to the Postmaster General who shall take action in accordance with such certificate.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">key positions</heading> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Key positions in the postal field service consisting of standard, related tasks commonly performed in that service are described and assigned to salary levels in the Postal Field Service Schedule, as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—JANITOR—LEVEL 1.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Cleans, sweeps, and removes trash from work areas, lobbies, and washrooms.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Sweeps and scrubs floors and stairs, dusts furniture and fixtures, cleans washrooms and washes windows (except exterior glass in high buildings).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Moves furniture and helps erect equipment and fixtures within offices of the building.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Cleans ice and snow from the sidewalks and driveways, and tends the lawn, shrubbery, and premises of the post office.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Washes walls and ceilings.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—ELEVATOR OPERATOR—LEVEL 2.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Operates a freight or passenger elevator.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Operates elevator.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Cleans cab of elevator and polishes metal fittings.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Pushes handcarts of mail on and off elevator or assists in loading or unloading material carried on elevator.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Tends the heating plant or performs cleaning duties in the vicinity of the elevator.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to an elevator starter or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—ORDER FILLER—LEVEL 2.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Selects, assembles, and makes ready for shipment items requisitioned by postal field establishments.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Is assigned any of the following duties:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Separates sheets of the requisition form, fastens copies to clipboards and places on appropriate conveyor line.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Clarifies writing on carbon copies of requisitions in order to minimize errors in filling requisitions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Sets up and prepares shipping containers.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Places in cartons on conveyor lines the quantities of items requisitioned from an assigned station, indicating action taken opposite each item.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Fills and labels bulk shipping orders and moves bulk material to dispatch area.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/91">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 91</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Replenishes from stock items stored in individual stations and keeps stations neat and orderly to facilitate filling of requisitions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Transports bulk and individual shipments on hand trucks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Assembles materials for each requisition where conveyor lines converge.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Places cartons on assembly table for coordination and packing.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Checks requisition copies and items to assure that proper action has been taken.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="K">(K) </num> <content>Directs items not requiring packing to dispatch area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="L">(L) </num> <content>Combines shipments to reduce packing.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="M">(M) </num> <content>Transmits bulk slips and shipping labels to the appropriate person.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="N">(N) </num> <content>Labels bulk and individual packages with printed labels to avoid hand labeling.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="O">(O) </num> <content>Prepares labels by use of appropriate rubber stamps.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="P">(P) </num> <content>Seals cartons with stapling machi ne or tape.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="Q">(Q) </num> <content>Packs supplies for shipment.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="R">(R) </num> <content>Stacks and trucks completed orders.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—CLERK. THIRD-CLASS POST OFFICE—LEVEL 2.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Sorts incoming and dispatches outgoing mail for a small number of points of separation and destination; provides a limited number of services at public windows.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Sorts incoming mail for general delivery, lock boxes, and one or more delivery routes.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Postmarks and prepares mail for dispatch by train or other mail route; closes, locks, and affixes labels to pouches and mail sacks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Performs services at a public window, such as selling stamps, stamped envelopes, or other routine functions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>As the needs of the service require, may perform other related duties incidental to the operation of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationship.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a postmaster.</content></level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">(5) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—GUARD—LEVEL 3.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Makes rounds of the post office building, and punches clocks at designated stations.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Patrols buildings, punching watchman’s clock where furnished, checking door and window locks, noting and reporting fire hazards and other irregularities, such as running water and unclosed doors and windows.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Sounds fir e al arm.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Preserves order in corridors and, when necessary, detains persons for interrogation by post-office inspectors or local police.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <chapeau>In addition may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Gives directions to the public in building lobby.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Raises and lowers the flag.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Retrieves lost, and found articles and delivers them to the appropriate place.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Obtains names of victims, doctors, police, and witnesses in the event of accident.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="v">(v) </num> <content>Guards property entrances and prevents damage to property by the public.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="vi">(vi) </num> <content>Tends the heating plant of the building.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="vii">(vii) </num> <content>Operates elevators on a relief basis.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="viii">(viii) </num> <content>Does incidental cleaning and laboring work.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a lieutenant of the guard, a building superintendent, or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/92">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 92</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="6">(6) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—FILE CLERK—LEVEL 3.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Sets up and maintains files on one or more subject matters.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Prepares new file folders and maintains existing folders in correct order as prescribed in the established filing system.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Transmits folders or information contained therein to authorized personnel (for example, forwards personnel folders to requesting supervisors, or copies data from folders to satisfy requests).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Opens, sorts, and searches file material, and maintains files in up-to-date condition.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Types from rough draft or plain copy.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Answers telephones.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Prepares requisitions for supplies,</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Operates a mimeograph machine.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="7">(7) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—TYPIST—LEVEL 3.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Types material such as forms, correspondence, and stencils from rough draft or plain copy.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>In accordance with instructions and information furnished by supervisor, types forms, standard reports, and documents such as invitations to bid, orders, contracts, invoices, personnel actions, and related materials.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Types correspondence and memoranda from rough drafts or genera] information.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Cuts stencils for instructions, circulars, and other general uses.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Transcribes from a dietating machine.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Operates a mimeograph machine.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Files, checks requisitions, prepares vouchers, and answers the telephone.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content>Reports to a designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="8">(8) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—MAIL HANDLER—LEVEL 3.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Loads, unloads, and moves bulk mail, and performs other duties incidental to the movement and processing of mail.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Unloads mail received by trucks. Separates all mail received by trucks and conveyors for subsequent dispatch to other conveying units, and separates and delivers working mails for delivery to distribution areas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Places empty sacks or pouches on racks, labels them where labels are prearranged or racks are plainly marked, dumps mail from sacks, cuts ties, faces letter mail, carries mail to distributors for processing, places processed mail into sacks, removes filled sacks and pouches from racks, closes and locks same. Picks up sacks, pouches, and outside pieces, separates outgoing bulk mails for dispatch and loads mail onto trucks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Handles and sacks empty equipment, inspects empty equipment for mail content, restrings sacks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Cancels stamps on parcel post, operates canceling machines, carries mail from canceling machine to distribution cases.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Assists in supply and slip rooms and operates addressograph, mimeograph, and similar machines.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/93">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 93</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Acts as armed guard for valuable registry shipments and as watchman and guard around post office building.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Makes occasional simple distribution of parcel post mail requiring no scheme knowledge.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Operates electric forklift trucks.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Rewraps soiled or broken parcels.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="v">(v) </num> <content>Performs other miscellaneous duties, such as stamping tickets, weighing incoming sacks, cleaning and sweeping in workrooms, offices, and trucks where such work is not performed by regular cleaners.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="9">(9) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—GARAGEMAN—LEVEL 3.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Performs a variety of routine services incident al to the proper maintenance of motor vehicles.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Lubricates trucks in accordance with lubrication charts and type of truck.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Changes crankcase oil and filter cleaners and cleans case in conformance with instructions and vehicle mileage.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Changes tires and makes necessary repairs.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Washes and steam-cleans trucks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Assists automotive mechanics.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Fuels and oils trucks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Cleans garage, garage office, swing room, and washroom, as assigned.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman of mechanics or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="10">(10) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR—LEVEL 4.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Babic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Operates a mail truck on a regularly scheduled route to pick up and transport mail in bulk.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Picks up and delivers bulk quantities of mail at stations, branch offices, and terminal points; as required, picks up mail from collection boxes and deposits mail in relay boxes.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Operates truck in conformity with time schedules and rules of safety, and in accordance with instructions regarding the route for which responsible.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Ascertains the condition of the truck prior to leaving and upon returning to the garage; reports all accidents, mechanical defects noted, and mechanical failures while on route.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the. following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Drives a tractor and semitrailer on occasion, unloading bagged mail and packages at post offices and picking up mail for delivery to a central point.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Prepares daily trip reports showing work performed.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Makes minor mechanical repairs to truck in emergencies while on route.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a superintendent of motor vehicles or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="11">(11) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—CITY OR SPECIAL CARRIER OR SPECIAL DELIVERY MESSENGER—LEVEL 4.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for the prompt and efficient delivery and collection of mail on foot or by vehicle under varying conditions in a prescribed area within a city. As a representative of the postal service, maintains pleasant and effective public relations with <page identifier="/us/stat/69/94">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 94</page>route patrons and others, requiring n general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, and procedures commonly used, and with the geography of the city.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Routes or eases all classes of mail in sequence of delivery along an established route. Rearranges and relabels cases as required by route adjustments and changes in deliveries.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Withdraws mail from the distribution case and prepares it in sequence for efficient delivery by himself or a substitute along an established route. Prepares and separates all classes of mail to be carried by truck to relay boxes along route for subsequent delivery.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Enters change of address orders in change of address book and on appropriate form. Readdresses mail to be forwarded and marks for appropriate handling other mail addressed to route patrons who have moved. Sorts such mail into throwback case for convenient handling by clerks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Delivers mail along a prescribed route, on a regular schedule, picking up additional mail from relay boxes. Collects mail from street letter boxes and accepts letters for mailing from patrons. Such service may be rendered on foot or by vehicle and in some instances may consist exclusively of parcel post delivery or collection of mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Delivers and collects charges on customs, postage-due, and c. o. d. mail matter. Delivers and obtains receipts for registered and certain insured mail. Receipts for such matter, except insured mail, at the post office before beginning route and accounts for it upon return by payments of the amounts collected and delivery of receipts taken.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Deposits mail collected in the post office upon return from route; faces such mail for stamp cancellation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Checks, and corrects if necessary, mailing cards presented by advertisers bearing names and addresses of patrons or former patrons of the route.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Furnishes patrons with postal information when requested, and provides change of address cards and other postal forms as requested.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Reports to supervisor all unusual incidents or conditions relating to mail delivery, including condition of street letter boxes and timecards.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Regular city carriers assigned to foot delivery routes are required to become proficient in the casing of mail on at least one other foot delivery route.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="K">(K) </num> <content>Substitute city carriers may be, assigned to perform clerical duties and may be required to pass examinations on schemes of city primary distribution.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="L">(L) </num> <content>Special-delivery carriers and special-delivery messengers receive special-delivery mail for delivery and sign c. o. d. and registered items at post office before beginning route; deliver on foot and by vehicle special-delivery mail to patrons; obtain signatures when required; collect amounts and fees on c. o. dUs; in case of absent patrons, exercise judgment in determining whether to leave mail or feave notice and return mail to post office: return receipts and moneys collected to authorized personnel at post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="M">(M) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Checks hotels and other such establishments to insure that mail for residents undeliverable as addressed is not improperly held.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Delivers stamps or other paper supplies to contract or classified stations.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Serves at carriers’ delivery window.</content> </clause> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/95">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 95</page> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Receives and registers, where practical, all letters and packages of first-class matter properly offered for registration and gives receipt therefor.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="v">(v) </num> <content>Makes delivery on other routes as assigned.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a postmaster or assistant postmaster, or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="12">(12) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—DISTRIBUTION CLERK—LEVEL 4.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Separates mail in a post office, terminal, airmail field, or other postal facility in accordance with established schemes, including incoming or outgoing mail or both.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Makes primary and one or more secondary distributions of incoming mail oy delivery point (for example, classified or contract station or branch or other delivery unit, general delivery, lockboxes, rural or star route, or city carrier route) based on a knowledge of the distribution scheme established for that office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Makes primary and one or more secondary distributions of outgoing mail for dispatch (for example, by city, State, region, train, highway or railway post office, or airmail flight) based on a knowledge of the distribution scheme prescribed by the Postal Transportation Service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Maintains records of mails.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Examines balances in advance deposit accounts.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Faces and cancels mail.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Ties mail and inserts facing slips.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="v">(v) </num> <content>Opens and dumps pouches and sacks.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="vi">(vi) </num> <content>Operates cancelling machines.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="vii">(vii) </num> <content>Records and bills mail (for example, c. o. d., registered, and so forth) requiring special service.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="viii">(viii) </num> <content>Renders service at public windows.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="13">(13) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—WINDOW CLERK—LEVEL 4.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Performs a variety of services at a public window of a post office or post office branch or station. As a representative of the postal service, maintains pleasant and effective public relations with patrons and others requiring a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, and procedures commonly used.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Sells postage stamps, stamped paper, cards, internal revenue stamps, migratory bird stamps, and postal savings stamps and certificates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Accepts from and, after proper identification, delivers to patrons parcel post, insured, c. o. d., and registered mail; makes collection of required postage, issues necessary receipts, and issues general de 1 i very ma i I to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Verifies second-, third-, and fourth-class mailings, computing and maintaining on a current basis mailers’ credit balances.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Assigns special delivery and registered mail for delivery.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Checks and sets post office stamp-vending machines, postage meters, and large mailers’ stamp permit meters.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Receives, follows up,and recommends action on patrons claims and complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Issues and cashes foreign and domestic money orders and postal savings certificates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Rents post office boxes, receives rental payments, conducts reference checks, and completes related forms.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/96">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 96</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Provides information to the public concerning postal regulations, mailing restrictions, rates, and other matters involving postal transactions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Ma kes emergency carrier relays.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Assists in alien registration and census matters.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Separates and distributes mail.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a postmaster, assistant postmaster, or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="14">(14) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC—LEVEL 5.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Repairs mail trucks, including the removal and installation of complete motors, clutches, transmissions, and other major component parts.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Diagnoses mechanical and operating difficulties of vehicles, repairing defects, replacing worn or broken parts.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Adjusts and tunes up engines, cleaning fuel pumps, carburetors, and radiators; regulates timing, and makes other necessary adjustments to maintain in proper operating condition trucks that are in service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Repail’s or replaces automotive electrical equipment such as generators, starters, ignition systems, distributors, and wiring; installs and sets new spark plugs.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Conducts road tests of vehicles after repairs, noting performance of engine, clutch, transmission, brakes, and other parts.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Operates standard types of modern garage testing equipment.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Removes, disassembles, reassembles, and installs entire engines.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Overhauls transmission, rear end assemblies, and braking systems.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Straightens frames and axles, welding broken parts where required.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Makes road calls to make emergency repairs.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="v">(v) </num> <content>Makes required truck inspections.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman of mechanics or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="15">(15) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—TRANSFER CLERK—LEVEL 5.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Arranges for transfer of mail at junction points between trains and other mail units and observes the separation, loading and unloading of mail by railroad employees to make certain that this is done properly.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Provides for the most expeditious transfer of mail from observations of the operation of trains, star route, or mail messenger vehicles, Government-owned vehicles and platform vehicles.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Examines outgoing and incoming cars to determine maximum utilization of space and proper adherence to railroad safety requirements; reports findings, when necessary, to the district superintendent.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Decides whether outbound care in full authorizations should be held beyond the first available dispatches in order to obtain fuller loading and maximum utilization of the space paid for, making certain that this will not unduly delay the arrival of the mail at destination.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Studies the routing and loading of mail dispatched from his station in storage cars in order to recommend changes which would bring about economies in line haul and terminal charges and effect earlier arrival. Gives similar attention to incoming mail to assure that dispatching divisions are using best routing and loading methods; reports facts to the district superintendent.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/97">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 97</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Maintains close liaison with foremen of appropriate incoming and outgoing trains and vehicles to assure prompt receipt and expeditious dispatch of mail</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Keeps informed on local holding orders for each outgoing dispatch and requests that departure of unit within these limitations be withheld when scheduled connections are delayed.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Prepares list of railroad ears (except railway post office cars) in which mail is loaded, and maintains record of mail loaded and unloaded in outgoing and incoming trains. Serves notice on railroad company to cancel operation and purchases lesser storage unit in its [dace when necessary. Prepares official diagram and appropriately abels outgoing cars to indicate destination or next relay point.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Inspects the loading and unloading of storage mail to secure individual piece count of lesser storage units (thirty feet and less); estimates volume when more than thirty feet.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Observes and reports to designated supervisor any failure of the railroad company to afford protection for the mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Qualifies periodically through examination on knowledge of distributing schemes, postal regulations, space rules, and train connections.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="K">(K) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Receipts for, transfers, and delivers registered mail between trains oi‘ between train and post office.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Distributes mail prescribed for distribution in transfer office.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="16">(16) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—DISTRIBUTION CLERK, R. P. O. OR H. P. O.—LEVEL 5.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Distributes mail in railway or highway post office prior to departure and while en route.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Determines the fastest, or most expeditious dispatch of mail from the standpoint of assignment. In emergencies, such as floods, storms, wrecks, strikes, and missed connections, redistributes the mail so as to reach destination by the most expeditious alternative means, for example, by other railway post office or highway post office, airmail route, or star route.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Distributes mail rapidly into letter case or pouches and sacks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Hangs pouches and sacks in racks and places labels in holders provided; labels letter cases in accordance with official diagram.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Prepares mail for dispatch, involving labeling and tying of letter mail in packages for distribution in pouches, closing and locking sacks and pouches, and maintenance of proper separations for connections en route.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Receives and dispatches mail en route.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Unloads mail and equipment nt terminal of run,</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Examinescar to ascertain that no mail is left.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Convoys registered mail to post office and connecting lines.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Qualifies through examination periodically on knowledge of distributing schemes, postal regulations, space rules, and train schedules.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to a foreman in charge of the railway post office car or liighway post office.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="17">(17) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—CLAIMS CLERK, PAYING OFFICE—LEVEL 5.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Examines chums for loss or damage of insured or c. o. d. mail matter and determines and approves for payment the amount found to be due under postal regulations.</content> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/98">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 98</page> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <chapeau>Receives and reviews prescribed claim papers to ascertain whether:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>All necessary items of the appropriate claim form have been properly completed.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Proof of value has been properly determined.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Appropriate cheek has been made of applicable records.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Other necessary information has been supplied.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Determines whether amount of claim exceeds amount of loss and the proper amount payable is within the limits of the indemnity.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Conducts necessary correspondence in connection with the claim.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Approves amount to be paid, and directs disposition of damaged articles.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Maintains prescribed record of claims.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to an assistant postmaster or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="18">(18) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, SMALL THIRD-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 5.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a small third-class post office, including actual performance of mail processing and window service, disbursement of funds and preparation of required reports. This office has no employees other than the postmaster and a replacement to serve during his leave; has annual receipts of approximately $1,700; has no rural delivery service within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Conducts the activities of the office in such manner as to provide prompt and efficient postal service to the patrons of the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains direct contact with the public and gives personal attention to complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Sorts incoming mail for boxholders and genera] delivery; faces, cancels, sorts by destination, ties and sacks outgoing mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>At a window delivers general delivery mail, issues and cashes money orders, delivers c. o. d. and customs mail, accepts and delivers parcel post, registered and insured mail, sells stamps and stamped paper, and collects box rents.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Prepares and submits estimates of operating allowances as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Makes deposits of accountable funds; requisitions stamps and stamped paper; requisitions supplies; pays authorized bills.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Maintains required office records; prepares and submits necessary reports in accordance with instructions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Maintains files for the office.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="19">(19) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—CLAIMS CLERK, COMMON AND CONTRACT CARRIERS—LEVEL 6.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Audits carriers’ claims for the transportation of mail to insure their accuracy and correctness of form prior to certifying them for payment.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Checks original or draft of claims submitted by carriers using space procurement data, records of air carrier flights and weight allocations, reports of railroad space utilization, emergency space procured, and other pertinent reports and data submitted by the districts.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Corrects errors in drafts of claims and roturns them to the carrier for resubmission in final corrected form.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/99">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 99</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Expedites the processing of claims by continuous coordination with the carriers to minimize the incidence of error on claims submitted.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Rechecks resubmitted claims prior to certifying them for payment.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Maintains records pertinent to currier claims such as unscheduled nir carrier flights, weight allocations for mail on flights of air carriers, and air line flight schedules.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Accumulates data and prepares periodic and special reports on subjects related to the purchase and use of railroad space, and air carrier weight allocation.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Reports to the supervisor in charge of the fiscal section in a Postal Transportation Service division office or other designated supervisor.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="20">(20) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, THIRD.CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 6.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <content class="inline"><heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> Is responsible for all operations of a third-class post office, including actual performance of mail processing and window services, disbursement of funds and preparation of required reports. This office has one part time clerical employee; has annual receipts of approximately $4,700; has no rural delivery service within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Supervises and conducts the activities of the office in order to provide prompt and efficient postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains direct contact with the public and gives personal attention to complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental anti Civil Service Regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Sorts incoming mail for boxholders and general delivery; faces, cancels, sorts by destination, ties and sacks outgoing mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>At a window delivers general delivery mail, issues and cashes money orders, delivers c. o. d. and customs mail, accepts and delivers parcel post, registered and insured mail, sells stamps and stamped paper, and collects box rents.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Makes required deposits of accountable funds; requisitions stamps and stamped paper; requisitions supplies; pays authorized bills and makes salary disbursements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Prepares and submits annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Maintains required office records; prepares and submits necessary reports in accordance with instructions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Maintains files for the office.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a dist rict manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="21">(21) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—FOREMAN, MAILS—LEVEL 7.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Supervises a group of employees engaged in carrying out assigned tasks connected with the processing of incoming or outgoing mail.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Lays out work for employees; insures attendance to duties and proper performance of assignments; shifts employees from one assignment to another to meet fluctuations in workload; answers questions respecting work progress.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Trains new employees and provides continuous on-the-job training for all employees imder his supervision.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Reports unusual difficulties to a general foreman and suggests solutions. Personally resolves problems of a routine nature.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/100">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 100</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Keeps required records for such matters as time, mail on hand, and mail processed.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Recommends personnel actions respecting subordinates; maintains morale among the employees in the group; adjusts complaints; supplies leadership necessary to secure maximum interest and effort from men and promotes cooperation and harmony.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a general foreman or other designated superior. Supervises approximately twenty or more employees.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="22">(22) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, THIRD-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 7.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a third-class post office, ineluding actual participation in processing of mail and window services, disbursement of funds and preparation of required reports. This office has two clerical employees and ami mil receipts of approximately $6,000, and rural delivery service within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Supervises the activities of the office in order to provide expeditious handling of the mails, and efficient and courteous postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains direct contact with the public and gives personal attention to complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Department and Civil Service Regulations; selects personnel and trains them in their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Directs the activities of employees; arranges working schedules of employeesand is responsible for the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Distributes incoming mail for carrier delivery, boxholders and general delivery; faces, cancels, distributes, ties and sacks outgoing mail; performs general delivery window services; issues and cashes money orders; delivers c. o. d. and customs mail; accepts and delivers pareel post, registered and insured mail; sells stamps, stamped paper, savings bonds, postal savings stamps and certificates, migratory and documentary stamps, and collects box rents.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Checks financial accountability of employees in accordance with existing instructions; makes daily deposits of accountable funds in local bank; obtains bids for proposed purchases; requisitions supplies; issues checks for employees’ salaries and other official disbursements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Prepares annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for submission as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Prepares reports of a recurring nature, reflecting various transactions of the office, such as personnel salary summaries, retirement and withholding tax data, cost estimates, money order and bond summaries and schedules of disbursement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Maintains all files for the office.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="23">(23) </num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL FOREMAN.—. P. O.—LEVEL 8.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs mail service operations in a railway post office train with two or more authorized cars. Supervises a crew of foremen and clerks whose primary function is the distribution and exchange of mails en route.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Provides for the proper distribution, exchange, and dispatch of mail regularly assigned for handling in the railway post office cars. Makes decisions concerning the most expeditions dispatch, rerouting and utilization of alternative connections involving irregularly received mail and also in emergency situations.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/101">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 101</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <chapeau>Directs mail service operations in the railway post office train including:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Rapid distribution of all classes of mail in accordance with official diagrams and via most advantageous routing.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Handling, recording, and protection of registered mails,</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iii">(iii) </num> <content>Makeup and exchange of mail at intermediate and terminal offices.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="iv">(iv) </num> <content>Proper utilization of space in each railway post office car with relation to other storage space in train and, except as charged to transfer clerks, for proper handling of all storage mail in train.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="v">(v) </num> <content>Loading and unloading of railway post office cars to assure maximum use of available storage space without additional cost.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="vi">(vi) </num> <content>Proper usage of mail equipment and supplies.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="vii">(vii) </num> <content>Maintenance of distribution schemes and schedules of mail routes in corrected condition.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Supervises the activities of foremen and clerks in the care and reassigns them to various duties as may be required to complete maximum distribution. Instructs clerks on proper practices and procedures and reports failures to meet operating standards to the district superintendent.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Inspects condition of railway post office cars and reports to the railroad company unsatisfactory situations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Completes trip report form covering service operations, including particulars of train operation, roster of clerks on duty, mails received, worked, and dispatched, and mails not worked; prepares a list of all cars on train in which mail is carried, a record of the mail, and a report of any irregularities in service. Observes and reports to district superintendent any failure of the railroad company to afford protection to the mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>May personally distribute letter mail for one or more States, and maintain record of pouches received and dispatched.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district superintendent or other designated superior. Directs, through one or more subordinate foremen, clerks assigned to the run.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="24">(24) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—ASSISTANT POSTMASTER, SMALL FIRST-CLASS POST OFFICE—LEVEL 8.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Serves as the overall assistant to the postmaster, providing general direction and supervision over mails, finance, personnel, and other related activities. This office has approximately sixteen employees, annual receipts of approximately $63,000, and eight carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Participates in the organization and management of the office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Reviews and evaluates recommendations referred to the postmaster by subordinates with respect to promotions and disciplining of post office personnel; generally oversees the training of all personnel for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Directs a continuous audit program concerning the accountability of responsible finance employees of the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for action of the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Analyzes and reports to the postmaster the daily manpower expenditures and is responsible through designated subordinates for maintaining proper apportionment of authorized allowances to operating units.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/102">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 102</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Gives assistance and direction to key subordinate employees in planning and executing the mail handling, finance, and administrative programs of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Reviews reports and recommendations of subordinates and attends to administrative matters essential to the management of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Represents the postmaster in relationships with the public in the area, including representation with employee organizations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>May personally handle window transaction’s and perform work elsewhere in the office as the workload requires.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Assumes complete responsibility and authority for the post office in the postmaster’s absence and at other times as required.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to the postmaster.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="25">(25) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, SECOND-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 8.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a second-class post office, including actual participation in processing of mail and window services, disbursement of funds and preparation of required reports. This office has approximately six employees, annual receipts of approximately $16,000, and has rural delivery service within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Supervises and coordinates the activities of the office in order to provide expeditious handling of the mails, and efficient and courteous postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains direct contact with the public on administrative matters and gives personal attention to complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; selects personnel and trains them in their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Directs the activities of employees; arranges working schedules of employees; recommends promotions of employees; is responsible for the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Distributes incoming mail for carrier delivery, boxholders and general delivery; faces, cancels, distributes, ties and sacks outgoing mail; performs general delivery window service; issues and cashes money orders; delivers c. o. d. and customs mails; accepts and delivers parcel post, registered and insured mail, sells stamps, stamped paper, savings bonds, postal savings stamps and certificates, migratory and documentary stamps, and collects box rents.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Checks financial accountability of employees in accordance with existing instructions; makes daily deposits of accountable funds in local bank; obtains bids for proposed purchases; requisitions supplies; issues checks for employees’ salaries and other official disbursements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Prepares annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for submission as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Prepares reports of a recurring nature, reflecting various transactions of the office, such as personnel salary summaries, retirement and withholding tax data, cost estimates, money order and bonil summaries and schedules of disbursement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Maintains all files for the office.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizationai, Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="26">(26) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—GENERAL FOREMAN, MAILS—LEVEL 9.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs foremen in the distribution of all or part of incoming mails, outgoing mails, or both, at a first-class post office.</content> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/103">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 103</page> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Lays out work for foremen at the beginning of a tour and issues instructions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Oversees work in progress to prevent accumulation of mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Insures that mail is distributed in accordance with established orders and instructions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Shifts men from one foreman to another to keep mails moving.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reports difficulties and suggests corrective measures to superior,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Maintains required records.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Assures that adequate on-the-job training is carried out to promote employee proficiency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Reviews and forwards recommendations of foremen respecting discipline, promotions, or changes in assignments; approves time and leave requests; submits manpower estimates.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a superintendent or assistant superintendent or other designated superior. Directs, through approximately four foremen, employees as assigned.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="27">(27) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, SMALL FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 9.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, personnel, and other related activities. This office has approximately sixteen employees, annual receipts of approximately $63,000, and city delivery service consisting of eight carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of mails and to protide courteous and efficient service to the patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains direct contact with the public on administrative matters and gives personal attention to complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post, office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Directs the activities of employees; arranges working schedules of employees; recommends promotions of employees and is responsible for the proper administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Checks financial accountability of employees in accordance with existing instructions; makes daily deposits of accountable funds in local bank; obtains bids for proposed purchases; requisitions supplies,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Prepares annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for submission as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Prepares reports of a recurring nature, reflecting various transactions of the post office; submits postmasters accounts with supporting vouchers and documents in accordance with existing instructions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Advertises for bids for various services, including contract stations, vehicular service, mail messenger service, and vehicular maintenance service, and submits bids, with recommendations, as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Directs the maintenance of files for the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>May personally handle window transactions and perform work elsewhere in the office as the workload requires.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="28">(28) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITIONS.—BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT—LEVEL 10.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs the janitorial, maintenance, and operating services of a large post office building and branches and stations <page identifier="/us/stat/69/104">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 104</page>covering an aggregate area of approximately 700,000 square feet, including security, heating and ventilating, mechanical and electrical equipment, and elevator services.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Plans and prepares work schedules and supervises the custodial forces in cleaning, heating, guarding, operating, and repairing the post office building and equipment.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Makes frequent inspections to determine maintenance needs of the building and equipment, and to determine the efficiency of the janitorial and maintenance force.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Prepares and answers correspondence relating to custodial service.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Plans and supervises maintenance or alteration work under contract.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Supervises the office force in the preparation of vouchers, requisitions and reports incidental to custodial service, and in the maintenance of required accounts and records.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Recommends transfers, promotions, and disciplinary measures for custodial personnel.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Inspects mechanical equipment to determine repair needs and adherence, to standards of preventive maintenance.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">dministratively responsible to the postmaster or other designated superior. Directs, through a general foreman of laborers and a chief engineer, approximately 100 employees, including electricians and other skilled trades.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="29">(29) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 10.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <content class="inline"><heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, personnel, and other related activities. This office has approximately twenty-seven employees, annual receipts of $129,000, and eleven city delivery and rural carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to the patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains direct contact with the public on administrative matters and gives personal attention to complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints all personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that all personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Directs the activities of all employees; supervises arrangement of working schedules of employees: recommends promotions of employees; and is responsible for the proper administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Checks financial accountability of employees in accordance with existing instructions; makes daily deposits of accountable funds in local bank; obtains bids for proposed purchases; requisitions supplies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Prepares annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for submission as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Prepares reports of a recurring nature, reflecting various transactions of the post office; submits postmaster’s accounts with supporting vouchers and documents in accordance with existing instructions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Advertises for bids for various services, including contract stations, vehicular service, mail messenger service, and vehicular maintenance service, and submits bids, with recommendations, as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Directs the maintenance of files for the office.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/105">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 105</page> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>May personally handle window transactions and perform work elsewhere in the office as the workload requires.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="30">(30) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—TOUR SUPERINTENDENT, INCOMING OR OUTGOING MAILS—LEVEL 11.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs general foremen in the. distribution of incoming mails or outgoing mails on a tour at a large first-class post office.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Provides for the prompt and complete operation of a tour activity, such as incoming mails, outgoing mails, or all first-and third-class outgoing mails.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Reassigns employees as necessary to meet peakload demands; provides direction to subordinate foremen, coordinating the portions of work assigned to them.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Answers questions of subordinate foremen regarding operating problems; refers policy questions to his superior with appropriate recommendations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Reviews requests for jiersonnel actions by subordinate, foremen, recommending final action to superior.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower required, consolidating for recommendation to superior.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relation sun’s.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to an assistant superintendent of mails or other designated superior. Directs, through general foremen, employees assigned to the tour.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="31">(31) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 11.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, personnel, and other related activities. This office has approximately fifty-three employees, annual receipts of $314,000, six Government-owned vehicle units, no classified stations, and twenty-five city and rural delivery routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to the patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains direct contact with the public on administrative matters and gives personal attention to complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Directs the activities of all employees; supervises arrangement of working schedules of employees; recommends promotions of employees and is responsible for the proper administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Checks financial accountability of employees in accordance with existing instructions; makes daily deposits of accountable funds in local bank; obtains bids for proposed purchases; requisitions supplies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Prepares annual estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for submission as required.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Prepares numerous reports of a recurring nature, reflecting various transactions of the post office; submits postmaster’s accounts with supporting vouchers and documents in accordance with existing instructions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Advertises for bids for various services, including contract stations, vehicular service, mail messenger service, and vehicular maintenance service, and submits bids, with recommendations, as required.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/106">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 106</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Directs the maintenance of files for the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>May personally handle window transactions and perform work elsewhere in the office as the workload requires.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="32">(32) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTAL INSPECTOR—LEVEL 12.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible in an assigned territory, usually including all classes of post offices, for inspection and investigative programs covering all phases of the postal service. In heavily populated areas may be assigned a majority of the time to selected types of work as determined by the inspector-in-charge.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—Assigned Territory.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Inspects post offices and related postal units to insure compliance with postal laws and regulations, protection and proper expenditure of postal revenues and appropriated funds, and evaluates and reports to administrative officials on operational efficiency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Maintains close working relationship with regional officials and submits to them factual information and recommendations oii conditions and needs of the postal service; acts as counselor to postmasters and other postal officials and employees in explaining instructions, regulations, applicable laws and decisions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Investigates violations of postal laws, including, but not limited to, armed robbery, mailing of bombs, burglary, theft of mail, embezzlements, obscene literature and pictures, and mail fraud.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Determines the validity and seriousness of charges against postmasters and other officers and employees and makes pertinent recommendations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Investigates local and area operating problems and recommends corrective action, and within his prescribed jurisdiction, initiates necessary corrective action, including restoration of service immediately in disaster areas caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other catastrophes.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Maintains liaison activities (i) with military installations to insure adequate postal service for the military forces; (ii) with Federal and State civil defense authorities at the area level; (iii) with branches of Federal and State law enforcement agencies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Ascertains postal needs for post offices and stations, rural and city delivery, changes hi schedules, quarters, equipment, manpower, and procedures and reports findings and recommendations to appropriate officials.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Selected cases.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Investigates the loss, theft, destruction, and damage to mail matter through technical analyses of complaints and other specialized procedures.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Investigates money-order forgeries: investigates complaints of use of the mails to defraud and to operate lotteries.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Investigates personal injuries, motor-vehicle and other accidents; develops evidence for defense of suits under the so-called Federal<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/842">60 Stat. 842</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/62/982">62 Stat. 982</ref>.</p></sidenote> Tort Claims Act; recommends out-of-court settlements.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="K">(K) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t28/s2671">28 USC 2671 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In any criminal investigation, develops evidence, locates witnesses and suspects: apprehends and effects arrests of postal offenders, presents facts to United States attorney, and collaborates as required with Federal and State prosecutors in presentation before United States commissioner, grand jury, and trial court.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="L">(L) </num> <content>Surveys postal service on an area basis to ascertain ami recommend ways of improving service and effecting economies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="M">(M) </num> <content>Makes investigations of a variety of other matters and performs related duties as assigned.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/107">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 107</page> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Responsible to the inspector-in-charge or the assistant inspector-in-charge of the division. Supervises trainees and other inspectors as assigned.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="33">(33) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 12.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for nil operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services. This office has approximately seventy-two employees, annual receipts of $797,000, six Government-owned vehicle units, no classified stations, and seventeen carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide efficient and courteous postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with the public in the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Depa rt menta 1 and C i vi 1 Servi ce Regn 1 a tions; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained in their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provides for the safeguarding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="34">(34) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—STATION SUPERINTENDENT, LARGE CLASSIFIED STATION—LEVEL 13.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs the operations of a large classified station, including the distribution, delivery, and dispatch of mail and all required window services to the public.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Plans and supervises the distribution of incoming and outgoing mails, the delivery service, including special delivery, and the dispatch of outgoing mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Supervises services to the public at windows, including sales of stamps and stamped paper, money orders, postal savings stamps and certificates, migratory and documentary stamps, registry and insurance of mail; handling ofc. o. d. items; general delivery and box mail.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Supervises city and rural carriers and determines that delivery schedules are maintained; consults in the adjustment and establishment of routes to reflect changes in volume, patronage, or population; and recommends establishment or changes in location of collection boxes.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Directs and maintains required records for personnel of station; verifies and approves timecards for payroll purposes; makes manpower estimates and reports; trains new supervisors and employees in various aspects of station operations.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/108">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 108</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Requisitions supplies and equipment, stamps, stumped paper, and accountable forms from main post office, reissuing to subordinates as required. Is responsible for entire fixed credit of station and for operation within the allowance granted.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Maintains effective relations with large mailers and the public; simplifies handling of mail, and takes appropriate action to meet complaints.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <chapeau>In addition, may perform any of the following duties:</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num> <content>Supervises the cleaning and custodial maintenance of the station building.</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="ii">(ii) </num> <content>Makes necessary arrangements for special services such as alien registrations, special census reports, or handling of special purpose mailing.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a superintendent of mails or other designated superior. Directs, through subordinate supervisors, approximately one thousand or more employees.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="35">(35) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—ASSISTANT POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 13.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Serves as the overall assistant to the postmaster, particularly on internal operations, and provides general direction over the mails, finance, administrative, and service functions of the post office. The office has approximately four hundred and fifty employees, annual receipts of $2,700,GOO, fifty Government-owned vehicle units, one classified station or branch, and one hundred and thirty carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Participates in the organization and management of the office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Reviews and evaluates recommendations referred to the postmaster by subordinates with respect to promotions and disciplining of post-office personnel; generally oversees the training of all personnel for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Directs a continuous audit program concerning the accountability of responsible finance employees of the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for action of the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Analyzes and reports to the postmaster the daily manpower expenditures and is responsible through designated subordinates for maintaining proper apportionment of authorized allowances to operating units.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Gives assistance and direction to key subordinate officials in planning and executing the mail handling, finance, and administrative programs of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Reviews reports and recommendations of subordinates and attends to administrative matters essential to the management of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Represents the postmaster in relationships with the public in the area, including representation with employee organizations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Carries out special assignments for and as directed by the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Assumes complete responsibility and authority for the post office in the postmaster’s absence and at other times as required.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to the postmaster.</content> </level> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/109">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 109</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="36">(36) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 13.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including the direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services in the main post office, stations, and branches. This office has approximately one hundred and eighty employees, annual receipts of $1,000,000, twenty-one Government-owned vehicle units, three classified stations, and sixty-five earl ier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organize the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide efficient and courteous postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with the public in the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provides for the safeguarding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a district manager.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="37">(37) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—SSISTANT POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 14.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Serves as the overall assistant to the postmaster, particularly on internal operations, and provides general direction over the mails, finance, administrative, and service functions of the Sost office. This office has approximately one thousand and two hunred employees, annual receipts of $8,460,000, one hundred and seventeen Government-owned vehicle units, sixteen classified stations and branches, and two hundred and ninety carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Participates in the organization and management of the office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Reviews and evaluates recommendations referred to the postmaster by subordinates’ with respect to promotions and disciplining of post office personnel; generally oversees the training of all personnel for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Directs a continuous audit program concerning the accountability of responsible finance employees of the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for action of the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Analyzes and reports to the postmaster the daily manpower expenditures and is responsible through designated subordinates for <page identifier="/us/stat/69/110">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 110</page>maintaining proper apportionment of authorized allowances to operating units.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Gives assistance and direction to key subordinate officials in planning and executing the mail handling, finance, and administrative programs of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Reviews reports and recommendations of subordinates and attends to administrative matters essential to the management of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Represents the postmaster in relationship with the public in the area, including representation with employee organizations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Carries out special assignments for and as directed by the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Assumes complete responsibility and authority for the post office in the postmaster’s absence and at other times as required.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to the postmaster.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="38">(38) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 14.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services in the main post office, stations, and branches. This office has approximately four hundred and fifty employees, annual receipts of $2,700.000, fifty Government-own eh vehicle units, one classified station or branch, and one hundred and thirty carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with the public in the area,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained in their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provides for the safeguarding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director or other designated superior.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="39">(39) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—ASSISTANT POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 15.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Serves as the overall assistant to the postmaster, particularly on interna] operations, and provides general direction over the mails, finance, administrative and service functions of the post office. This office has approximately three thousand two hundred employees, annual receipts of $16,900,000, two hundred Government-owned vehicle units, thirty-four classified stations and branches, and one thousand carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/111">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 111</page> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Participates in the organization and management of the office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Reviews and evaluates recommendations referred to the postmaster by subordinates with respect to promotions and disciplining of post-office personnel: generally oversees the training of all personnel for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Directs a continuous audit program concerning the accountability of responsible finance employees of the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for action of the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Analyzes and reports to the postmaster the daily manpower expenditures and is responsible through designated subordinates for maintaining proper apportionment of authorized allowances to operating units.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Gives assistance and direction to key subordinate officials in planning and executing the mail handling, finance, and administrative programs of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Reviews reports and recommendations of subordinates and attends to administrative matters essential to the management of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Represents the postmaster in relationships with the public in the area, including representation with employee organizations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Carries out special assignments for and as directed by the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Assumes complete responsibility and authority for the post office in the postmaster’s absence and at other times as required.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to the postmaster.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="40">(40) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 15.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services in the main post office, stations and branches. This office has approximately seven bundled employees, annual receipts of $4,470,000, seventy-seven Government-owned vehicle units, eight classified stations and branches, and two hundred carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with the public in the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained in their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Review’s estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provides for the safeguarding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/112">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 112</page> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies mid equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director or other designated superior.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="41">(41) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, PTS DIVISION-LEVEL 16.</heading> <subsection class="inline"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs all activities of a division of the Postal Transportation Service of average size and complexity in terms of numbers of employees and in expenditure of funds, or in terms of the importance of the mail gateways in the division, the volume and complexity of the mail and mail handling operations, and concentrations which create congestions. Is responsible for the transportation, transfer, distribution, and dispatch of mail in transit, and for the efficient and economical operation of the division.</content> </subsection> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Directs and coordinates the activities of subordinate district superintendents in planning and effectuating the transportation and processing of transit mail within, entering, or emanating from the division: confers with officials of commercial carriers regarding mail handling and transportation, schedules, security of mail in transit, and rates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Provides, through his assistants, general supervision over the activities of the employees of the division. Establishes manpower controls, effective employee relations, and inspections of personnel activities, both informally and as required by regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Exercises administrative control over the district superintendents and, through them, the constituent field units such as transfer offices, airmail fields, terminals, railway post office lines, highway post office lines, and contract carriers such as star routes and mail messenger routes, and related operating units; maintains financial control of the division, reporting on expenditures and requirements as directed.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Maintains liaison with airlines, railroads, trucklines, and other contract carriers; contacts major publishers, mail-order houses, and other large volume patrons with respect tomass mailing problems.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Coordinates division activities with those of contiguous divisions and with other segments of the Post Office Department within the area.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director. Directs, through an assistant and district superintendents, up to three thousand three hundred employees.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="42">(42) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—ASSISTANT POSTMASTER, LARGE FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 16.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Serves as the overall assistant to the postmaster, particularly on internal operations, and provides general direction over the mails, finance, administrative and service functions of the post office. This office has approximately eight thousand employees, annual receipts of $48,000,000, four hundred Government-owned vehicle units, fifty classified stations and branches, and one thousand four hundred carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Participates in the organization and management of the office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Reviews and evaluates recommendations referred to the postmaster by subordinates with respect to promotions and disciplining of post office personnel; generally oversees the training of all personnel for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/113">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 113</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Directs a continuous audit program concerning the accountability of responsible finance employees of the office,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Reviews est imates of manpower needs and operating allowances for action of the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Analyzes and reports to the postmaster the daily manpower expenditures and is responsible through designated subordinates for maintaining proper apportionment of authorized allowances to operating units.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Gives assistance and direction to key subordinate officials in planning and executing the mail handling, finance, and administrative programs of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Reviews reports and recommendations of subordinates and attends to administrative matters essential to the management of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Represents the postmaster in relationships with the public in the area, including representation with employee organizations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Carries out special assignments for and as directed by the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Assumes complete responsibility and authority for the post office in the postmaster’s absence and at other times as required.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to the postmaster.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="43">(43) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 16.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services in the main post.office, stations, and branches. This office has approximately one thousand two hundred employees, annual receipts of $8,460,000, one hundred and seventeen Government-owned vehicle units, sixteen classified stations and branches, and two hundred and ninety carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with the public in the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints all personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that all personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained in their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provides for the safeguarding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director or other designated superior.</content> </level> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/114">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 114</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="44">(44) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT, LARGEST PTS DIVISION-LEVEL 17.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs all activities of one of the largest divisions of the Postal Transportation Service in terms of numbers of employees and in expenditure of funds, as well as in terms of the importance of the mail gateways in the division, the volume and complexity of the mail and mail handling operations, and concentrations which create congestions. Is responsible for the transportation, transfer, distribution, and dispatch of mail in transit, and for the efficient and economical operation of the division.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Directs and coordinates the activities of subordinate district superintendents in planning and effectuating the transportation and processing of transit mail within, entering, or emanating from the division; con fere with officials of commercial carriers regarding mail-handling and transportation schedules, security of mails in transit, and rates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Provides, through his assistants, general supervision over the activities of the employees of the division. Establishes manpower controls, effective employee relations, and inspections of personnel activities,both informally and ns required by regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Exercises administrative control over the district superintendents and, through them, the constituent field units such as transfer offices, air mail fields, terminals, railway post office lines, highway post office lines, and contract carriers such as star routes and mail messenger routes, and related operating units: maintains financial control of the division, reporting on expenditures and requirements as directed.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Maintains liaison with airlines, railroads, trncklines, and other contract carriers; contacts major publishers, mail-order houses, and other large volume patrons with respect to mass mailing problems.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Coordinates division activities with those of contiguous divisions and with other segments of the Post Office Department within the area.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director. Directs, through an assistant and district superintendents, approximately three thousand three hundred or more employees.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="45">(45) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—ASSISTANT POSTMASTER, LARGEST FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 17.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Serves as the overall assistant to the postmaster, particularly on internal operations, and provides general direction over the mails, finance, administrative, and service functions of the post office. This office lias approximately twenty thousand employees, annual receipts of $140,000,000, one thousand one hundred Government-owned motor-vehicle units, sixty-six classified stations and branches, and three thousand two hundred carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Participates in the organization and management of the office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Reviews and evaluates recommendations referred to the postmaster by subordinates with respect to promotions ami disciplining of post-office personnel; generally oversees the training of all personnel for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Directs a continuous audit program concerning the accountability of responsible finance employees of the office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances for action of the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/115">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 115</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Analyzes and reports to the postmaster the daily manpower expenditures and is responsible through designated subordinates for maintaining proper apportionment of authorized allowances to operating units.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>(fives assistance and direction to key subordinate officials in planning and executing the mail handling, finance, and administrative programs of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Reviews reports and recommendations of subordinates and attends to administrative matters essential to the management of the post office.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content>Represents the postmaster in relationships with the public in the area, including representation with employee organizations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="I">(I) </num> <content>Carries out special assignments for and as directed by the postmaster.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="J">(J) </num> <content>Assumes complete responsibility and authority for the post office in the postmaster’s absence and at other times as required.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizationai, Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to the postmaster.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="46">(46) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 17.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services in the main post office and stations and branches. This office has approximately three thousand two hundred employees, annual receipts of $16,900,000, two hundred Government-owned vehicle units, thirty-four classified stations and branches, and one thousand carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with the public in the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provides for the safeguarding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relation shits.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director or other designated superior.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="47">(47) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, LARGE FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 18.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of a large first-class post office, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services in the main post office and stations and brunches. This office has approximately eight thousand <page identifier="/us/stat/69/116">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 116</page>employees, annual receipts of $48,000,000, four hundred Government-owned vehicle units, fifty classified stations and branches, and one thousand four hundred carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Doties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with the public in the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained for their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provides for the safeguarding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director or other designated superior.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="48">(48) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—POSTMASTER, LARGEST FIRST-CLASS OFFICE—LEVEL 19.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Is responsible for all operations of one of the largest first-class offices, including direction and supervision of mails, finance, buildings, personnel, and related services in the main post office, stations and branches. This office has approximately twenty thousand employees, annual receipts of $140,000,000, one thousand one hundred Government-owned vehicle units, sixty-six classified stations and branches, and three thousand two hundred carrier routes within its jurisdiction.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>Organizes the post office to insure expeditious handling of the mails and to provide courteous and efficient postal service to patrons.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>Represents the Post Office Department in its relationships with tiie public in the area.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>Appoints personnel to serve in the post office within the limits prescribed by Departmental and Civil Service Regulations; determines that personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained in their respective positions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>Supervises the administration of the Efficiency Appraisal System and is responsible for maintaining satisfactory employee relations with representatives of employee organizations and individual employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content>Reviews estimates of manpower needs and operating allowances, submits requests and recommendations as required, and determines that operations are efficiently carried out and expenditures authorized in accordance with approved estimates.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/117">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 117</page> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content>Provide for the saf egua rding of all moneys, the operation and maintenance of equipment and other facilities of the post, office, and for the expenditure of funds in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content>Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment submitted by operating officials of the post office for submission to the Supply Center or the Department.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to a regional director.</content> </level> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="49">(49) </num> <heading class="inline">POSITION.—REGIONAL DIRECTOR—LEVEL 20.</heading> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Basic Function.—</heading> <content class="inline">Directs the management of all postal activities within the jurisdiction of an assigned region in accordance with basic departmental policies and with functional direction and guidance from Assistant Postmasters General.</content> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Duties and Responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content class="inline">Develops and formulates policies and practices for the region within basic policies and instructions of the Postmaster General.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content class="inline">Man ages post office operations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content class="inline">Administers routing, distribution, and transportation of mail within and in transit through the region.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content class="inline">Arranges for the provision of adequate facilities and equipment for all postal functions in the region.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="E">(E) </num> <content class="inline">Administers the personnel program of the region, including employment, placement, training, evaluation of positions, employee relations, and other personnel functions.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="F">(F) </num> <content class="inline">Authorizes and issues allowances for all expenditures and exercises budgetary controls.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="G">(G) </num> <content class="inline">Administers cost induction programs and provides industrial engineering services to operating segments of the region.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="H">(H) </num> <content class="inline">Maintains effective public relations with the general public, large mail users, and with Federal, State, and municipal authorities.</content> </subparagraph> </level> <level class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <heading class="smallCaps">Organizational Relationships.—</heading> <content class="inline">Administratively responsible to the Deputy Postmaster General. Directs, through subordinate officials, approximately thirty thousand to thirty-five thousand employees in some three thousand offices within the region.</content> </level> </paragraph> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">dual employment and extra duties</heading> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">An employee may be appointed to more than one position and shall be paid compensation at the rate provided by law for each position, without regard to the provisions of sections 1763, 1764, and 1765 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (5 U. S. C., secs. 58, 69, and 70).</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>As the needs of the service require, an employee may be assigned from time to time to perform, without, change in compensation, duties, and responsibilities other than the duties and responsibilities specifically set forth in his position description; however, if any employee is assigned for more than thirty days in any calendar year to duties and responsibilities of a salary level which is higher than the salary level to which Ms position is assigned, except to perform service in a relief capacity for a supervisor granted compensatory time pursuant to section 603, he shall be paid for the period of his assignment in excess of thirty days a basic salary computed in accordance with the provisions of section 502.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">report of the postmaster general</heading> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Postmaster General shall transmit to the Congress, on or before January 15, 1956, a comprehensive report of opera-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/118">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 118</page>tions under this title. Such report shall include, among other matters, the following—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>information, in summary and in detail, with respect to actions by the Postmaster General taken under section 201, with specific reference to the definitions of positions, the designations of the respective salary levels to which such positions are assigned, and the reasons for such actions:</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>a statement showing the number of employees determined to be in each key position under section 203, and the occupational titles of such employees immediately prior to the conversion of such employees under section 304 (b);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>a statement with respect to the operation of the appeals system prescribed by section 202, including the number of such appeals by employees, a general discussion of the reasons for such appeals, the actions taken thereon and the reasons therefor: and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>such other information and evidence as is necessary to enable the Committees on Post Office and Civil Service of the Senate, and the House of Representatives to carry out the responsibility for supervision and review of the administration of this title, in accordance with section 136 of the Legislative Reorganization<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/832">60 Stat. 832</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1946 (Public Law 601, Seventy-ninth Congress).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>The report submitted by the Postmaster General under subsection (a) of this section shall be delivered to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the same day, and shall be referred to the Committees on Post, Office and Civil Service of both Houses. The report shall be printed as a House Document.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">BASIC SALARY SCHEDULES</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">postal field service schedule</heading> <num value="301"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 301. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">There is established a basic salary schedule for positions in the postal field service which shall be known as the Postal Field Service Schedule, and for which the symbol shall be “<quotedText>PFS</quotedText>”. Except as provided in sections 302 and 303 of this Act, basic salary shall be paid to all employees in accordance with this schedule. <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="smallCaps centered">postal field service shedule</p> </caption> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Level</th> <th colspan="7" style="height:3em; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Per annum rates and steps</th> </tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th style="width:10%; height:3em; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">1</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">2</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">3</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">4</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">5</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">6</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">7</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">1</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$2, 880 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$12, 980 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3, 080 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3, 180 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3, 280 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$3, 380 </td> <td style="text-align:right">$3, 480</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">2</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 090 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 195 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 405 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 510 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 615 </td> <td style="text-align:right">3, 720</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">3</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 830 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 445 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 560 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 675 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 790 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 905 </td> <td style="text-align:right">4, 020</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">4</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 660 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 785 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 910 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 035 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 160 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 285 </td> <td style="text-align:right">4, 410</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">5</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">3, 880 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 005 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 130 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 255 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 380 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 505 </td> <td style="text-align:right">4, 630</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">6</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 190 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 330 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 470 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 610 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4,750 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 890 </td> <td style="text-align:right">5, 030</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">7</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 530 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 685 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 840 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 995 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 150 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 305 </td> <td style="text-align:right">5, 460</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">8</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">4, 890 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 060 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 230 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 570 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 740 </td> <td style="text-align:right">5, 910</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">9</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5,280 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 465 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 650 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 835 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 020 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 205 </td> <td style="text-align:right">6, 390</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">10</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">5, 800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 800 </td> <td style="text-align:right">7, 000</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">11</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 380 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">6, 820 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 040 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 260 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 480 </td> <td style="text-align:right">7, 700</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">12</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 020 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 260 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 740 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 980 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8, 220 </td> <td style="text-align:right">8, 460</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">13</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 730 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">7, 990 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8, 250 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8, 510 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8, 770 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 030 </td> <td style="text-align:right">9, 290</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">14</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8, 500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">8, 780 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 060 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 340 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 620 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 900 </td> <td style="text-align:right">10, 180</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">15</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 350 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 650 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">9, 950 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10, 250 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10, 550 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10, 850 </td> <td style="text-align:right">11, 150</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">16</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10, 300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10, 600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">10, 900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">11, 200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">11, 500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">11, 800 </td> <td style="text-align:right">12, 100</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">17</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">11, 400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">11, 700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">12, 000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">12, 300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">12, 600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">12, 900 </td> <td style="text-align:right">13, 200</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">18</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">12, 500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">12, 800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">13, 100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">13, 400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">13, 700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">14, 000 </td> <td style="text-align:right">14, 300</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">19</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">13, 600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">13, 900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">14, 200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">14, 500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">14, 800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> <td style="text-align:right" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">20</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">14, 800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> <td style="text-align:right" leaders="yes">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">The basic salary for hourly rate employees shall be computed by dividing the per annum rates prescribed in the Postal Field Service <page identifier="/us/stat/69/119">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 119</page> Schedule (1) by 2,080 in the case of hourly rate employees other than substitutes, and (2) by 2,016 in the case of substitute employees.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">rural carrier schedule</heading> <num value="302"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">There is established a basic salary schedule which shall be known as the Rural Carrier Schedule, and for which the symbol shall be “<quotedText>RCS</quotedText>”, for carriers in the rural delivery service, which is based in part on fixed compensation per annum and in part on specified rates per mile per annum. Basic salary shall be paid to rural carriers in accordance with this schedule. <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="smallCaps centered">rural carrier schedule</p> </caption> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th style="width:30%; height:3em; text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black"> </th> <th colspan="7" style="width:70%; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Per annum rates and steps</th> </tr> <tr> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </th> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black">1</th> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">2</th> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">3</th> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">4</th> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">5</th> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">6</th> <th style="width:10%;text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black">7</th> </tr> </thead> <tfoot> <tr> <td colspan="8" style="text-align:left; text-indent:1em; font-size:8pt"><footnote xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" id="fn010119"><sup xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm">1</sup> Basic compensation authorized for the regular carrier.</footnote></td> </tr> </tfoot> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">Carriers in rural delivery serv­ice;  </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">Fixed compensation per annum</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$1, 568. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$1, 611. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$1, 656. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$1, 701. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$1, 746. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$1, 791. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">$1, 836. 00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">Compensation per mile per annum for each mile up to 30 miles of route</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">65. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">67. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">69. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">71. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">73. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">75. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">77. 00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">For each mile of route over 30 miles</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">22. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">22. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">22. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">22. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">22. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">22. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">22. 00</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em; border-right:1px solid black">Temporary carriers in rural delivery service on routes to which no regular carrier is assigned:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">Fixed compensation per annum</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">1, 566. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom" leaders="yes"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">Compensation per mile per annum for each mile up miles route</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">65. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom" leaders="yes"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">For each mile of route over 30 miles</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">22. 00 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom" leaders="yes"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">Temporary carriers in rural delivery service on routes having regular carriers ab­sent without pay or on mili­tary leave</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">Substitute carriers in rural de­livery service on routes hav­ing carriers absent with pay</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">(<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="footnoteRef" idref="fn010119">1</ref>)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">A rural carrier serving one triweekly route shall be paid on the basis of a route one-half the length of the route served by him. A rural carrier serving two triweekly routes shall be paid on the basis of a route one-half the combined length of the two routes.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value=" ">(c) </num> <content class="inline">The Postmaster General may pay such additional compensation as he may determine to be fair and reasonable in each individual case to rural carriers serving heavily patronized routes not exceeding sixty-one miles in length. He may not pay additional compensation to a carrier serving such a route in an amount which would exceed $4,700, when added to the basic salary for the maximum step in the Rural Carrier Schedule for his route. In case any such heavily patronized route is extended in length, the rural carrier assigned to such route at the time of such extension shall not be reduced in pay.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d) </num> <content class="inline">The Postmaster General may pay additional compensation to rural carriers who are required to carry pouch mail to intermediate post offices, or for intersecting loop routes, in all cases where it appears that the carriage of such pouches increases the expense of the equipment required by the carrier or materially increases the amount of labor performed by him. Such compensation shall not exceed the sum of $12 per annum for each mile such carrier is required to carry such pouches.</content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/120">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 120</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e) </num> <content class="inline">In addition to the other compensation, rural carriers shall be paid the authorized fee for making special delivery of mail. Such fee shall not be paid when (1) no special delivery service is rendered, (2) delivery is made into a rural mail box, or (3) delivery is made to the addressee or his representative on the rural carrier’s route.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">fourth-class office schedule</heading> <num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">There is established a basic salary schedule which shall be known as the Fourth-Class Office Schedule, and for which the symbol shall be “<quotedText>FOS</quotedText>”, for postmasters in post offices of the fourth class which is based on the gross postal receipts as contained in returns of the post office for the calendar year immediately preceding. Basic salary shall be paid to postmasters in post offices of the fourth class in accordance with this schedule, and basic salary so paid, together with other forms of compensation provided by this Act, shall replace all existing forms of compensation for such postmasters. <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <caption> <p xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" class="smallCaps centered">fourth-class office schedule</p> </caption> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Gross receipts</th> <th colspan="7" style="height:3em; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Per annum rates and steps</th> </tr> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th style="width:11%; height:3em;text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">1</th> <th style="width:11%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">2</th> <th style="width:11%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">3</th> <th style="width:11%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">4</th> <th style="width:11%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">5</th> <th style="width:11%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">6</th> <th style="width:11%; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">7</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">$1,300 to $1,4 99.99</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$2, 514 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$2, 568 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$2, 682 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$2, 766 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$2, 850 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">$2, 934 </td> <td style="text-align:right">$3, 018 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">$900 to $1,299.99</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 304 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 381 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 458 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 535 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 612 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 689 </td> <td style="text-align:right">2, 766 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">$600 to $899.99</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 886 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 949 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 012 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 075 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 138 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">2, 201 </td> <td style="text-align:right">2, 264 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">$350 to $599.99</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 467 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 516 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 565 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 614 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 663 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 712 </td> <td style="text-align:right">1, 761 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">$250 to $349.99</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 048 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 083 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 118 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 153 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 188 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">1, 223 </td> <td style="text-align:right">1, 258 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">$200 to $249.99</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">838 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">866 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">894 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">922 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">950 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">978 </td> <td style="text-align:right">1, 006 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">$100 to $199.99</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">629 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">650 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">671 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">692 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">713 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">734 </td> <td style="text-align:right">755 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black" leaders="yes">Under $100</td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">419 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">433 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">447 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">461 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">475 </td> <td style="text-align:right; border-right:1px solid black">489 </td> <td style="text-align:right">503 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">The basic salary of postmasters in fourth-class post offices shall be readjusted for changes in gross receipts at the start of the first pay period after the beginning of each fiscal year. In adjusting a postmaster’s basic salary under this section the basic salary shall be fixed at the lowest step which is higher than the basic salary received by the postmaster at. the end of the preceding fiscal year. If there is no such step the basic salary shall be fixed at the highest step for the adjusted gross receipts of the office. Each increase in basic salary because of change in gross receipts shall be deemed the equivalent of a step-increase under section 401 of this Act and the waiting period, for purposes of advancement to the next step, shall begin on the date of adjustment.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c) </num> <content class="inline">The basic salaries of postmasters at. newly established offices of the fourth class shall be fixed at. the lowest salary rate. Whenever unusual conditions prevail at any post office of the fourth class the Postmaster General may advance such office to the appropriate category or class indicated by the receipts of the preceding quarter. Any fourth-cl ass office advanced to the appropriate category or class pursuant to this subsection shall not be reduced in category or class until the start of the first pay period after July 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was so advanced, at which time it shall be assigned to the category or class indicated by the receipts for the preceding calendar year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d) </num> <content class="inline">Persons who perform the duties of postmaster at post offices of the fourth class where there is a vacancy or during the absence of the postmaster on sick or annual leave, or leave without pay, shall be paid the same basic salary to which they would have been entitled if regularly appointed as such postmaster.</content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/121">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 121</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e) </num> <content>The Postmaster General may allow to postmasters in fourth-class post offices additional compensation for separating services and for unusual conditions during a portion of the year, in lieu of an allowance for clerical services for this purpose.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f) </num> <content class="inline">At seasonal post offices of the fourth class, the Postmaster General may authorize the payment of the basic salary prorated over the pay periods such office is open for business during the fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g) </num> <content class="inline">Where the gross postal receipts of a post office of the third class for each of two consecutive calendar years are less than $1,500, or where in any calendar year the gross postal receipts are less than $1,400, such post office shall be relegated to the fourth class and the basic salary of the postmaster shall be fixed in the manner provided in subsection (b) of this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">conversion</heading> <num value="304"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 304. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Each employee whose basic salary is paid under the Act of July 6, 1945 (59 Stat. 435), as amended, or under the Classification<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s851">39 USC 851 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 954), as amended, mid who on or prior<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to the effective date of this section has earned but has not been credited with a higher automatic salary grade increase, under the Act of July 6, 1945, or a higher within-grade step-increase under the Classification Act of 1949 for his position, or whose basic salary would have been increased on July 1, 1955, by reason of changed postal receipts, shall be given credit for such increase before his basic salary is adjusted under subsection (b) of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <chapeau class="inline">The basic salary of each employee in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the Postal Field Service Schedule, the Rural Carrier Schedule, and the Fourth-Class Office Schedule, shall be adjusted as of such adjusted date to the basic salary in the schedules in the following manner:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>If the basic salary of the employee is equal to any step established for his position in the appropriate schedule, such step shall be established as the employee’s new basic salary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>If the basic salary of the employee is less than the entrance step established for his position in the appropriate schedule, such entrance step shall be established as the employee’s new basic salary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>If the basic salary of the employee falls between any two steps established for his position in the appropriate schedule, the higher step shall be established as the employee’s new basic salary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>If the basic salary of the employee is greater than the highest step established for his position in the appropriate schedule, such basic salary shall be established as the new basic salary of the employee.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">addition of longevity step-increases</heading> <num value="305"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 305. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">When the basic salary of an employee, except an employee whose basic salary immediately prior to the effective date of the Postal Field Service Schedule was fixed by the Classification Act of 1949, is established under section 304 of this Act, each longevity<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> step-increase which such employee has earned prior to the effective date of his schedule shall become a part of his basic compensation and shall constitute a longevity step-increase under section 404 of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">In the case of an employee whose compensation immediately prior to the effective date of the Postal Field Service Schedule was fixed by the Classification Act of 1949, all creditable service under section 404 shall be counted in order to determine such employee’s eligibility for longevity step-increases under such section.</content> </subsection> </section> 69 Stat. 122 <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">STEP-INCREASES</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">automatic advancement by step-in creases</heading> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Except as to a substitute employee in the Postal transportation Service whose position is allocated to salary level PFS–5 as a distribution clerk in a railway or highway post office, each employee whose position is allocated to the Rural Carrier Schedule, the Fourth-Class Office Schedule, or salary level PFS–9 or a lower salary level of the Postal Field Service Schedule, who has not reached the highest step for his position, shad be advanced successively to the next higher step for his position at the beginning of the first pay period following the completion of each fifty-two calendar weeks of satisfactory service, if no equivalent increase in basic salary from any cause was received during such period of fifty-two calendar weeks. The benefit of successive step-increases shall be preserved, under regulations prescribed by the Postmaster General, for employees whose continuous service is interrupted by service in the Armed Forces.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">Each employee whose position is allocated to salary level PFS–10 or a higher salary level of the Postal Field Service Schedule shall be advanced to and including step four of his salary level in the manner provided in subsection (a) of this section. Advancement of such employee to steps higher than stepifour, exclusive of longevity step-increases, shall be granted by the Postmaster General on the basis of superior performance under regulations issued by him, but no such employee is eligible for more than one step-increase within the time period specified in subsection (a) of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c) </num> <content class="inline">Each substitute employee in the Postal Transportation Service, whose position is allocated to salary level PFS–5 as a distribution clerk in a railway or highway post office, shall be advanced in the manner prescribed for other employees under subsection (a) of this section, but such substitute shall not be advanced beyond step four of salary level PFS–5.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">creditable service for advancement</heading> <num value="402"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 402. </num> <content class="inline">Each employee in the postal field service is eligible to earn step-increases in accordance with this Act. Except for temporary rural carriers serving in the absence of regular rural carriers on leave without pay or on military leave, credit shall not be allowed for time on the rolls under a temporary appointment for one year or less unless such time on the rolls is continuous to the date of appoi utment to a position of unlimited duration.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">adjustment of service credit</heading> <num value="403"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 403. </num> <chapeau class="inline">In order to retain to the maximum possible extent promotion<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/435">59 Stat. 435</ref>.</p></sidenote> credits earned by employees under the Act of July 6, 1945, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s851">39 USC 851 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> and in order to prevent the advancement by step-increases of junior employees ahead of senior employees, employees whose basic salaries are adjusted on the effective date of the schedules in this Act shall establish credit toward advancement by step increases under section 401 in the following manner:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>Each employee in the automatic grades who had not reached the maximum grade for his position under the provisions of the Act of July 6, 1945, as amended, shall retain the anniversary date established for his next automatic promotion under such Act unless the amount of increase in basic salary which he receives upon adjustment to the appropriate schedule is equal to or greater than the difference <page identifier="/us/stat/69/123">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 123</page> between the salary for his automatic grade and the next higher automatic. grade for his position under such Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>Employees in the automatic grades who do not retain their anniversary dates under paragraph (1), above, employees who had reached the maximum grades for their positions, and employees who occupied positions for which single rates were established under the Act of July 6, 1945, as amended, shall begin the waiting period for advancement to the next step for their positions on the date of adjustment to the schedules in this Act.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">longevity step-increases</heading> <num value="404"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 404. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau class="inline">There are established for each employee longevity steps A, B, and C. For each promotion to a longevity step—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>each postmaster at a post office of the fourth class shall receive an amount equal to 5 per centum of his basic salary, or $100 per annum, whichever is the lesser, and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>each employee (other than a postmaster at a post office of the fourth class) shall receive $100 per annum.</content> </paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">In computing the percentage increase under this subsection the amount of the increase shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. A half dollar or one-half cent, shall be rounded to the next highest dollar or cent, respectively.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <chapeau>Eacli employee sii all be assigned to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>longevity step A at the beginning of the pay period following the completion of thirteen years of service;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>longevity step B at the beginning of the pay period following the completion of eighteen years of service; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>longevity step C at the beginning of the pay period following the completion of twenty-five years of service.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <paragraph class="inline"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <chapeau class="inline">There shall be credited, for the purposes of subsection (b)—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content>all time on the rolls, except time on the rolls as a substitute rural carrier, in the postal field service or in the Post Office Department;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>all time on the rolls in the custodial service of the Department of the Treasury continuous to the date of the transfer of the employee to the custodial service of the Post Office Department in accordance with Executive Order Numbered 6166, dated<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s132">5 USC 132 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> June 10, 1933;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">(C) </num> <content>all time on the rolls as a special-delivery messenger at a first-class post office; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="D">(D) </num> <content>all time on the rolls as a clerk in a third-class post office for which payment is made from authorized allowances.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>In determining longevity credit for the purposes of subsection (b) in the case of an employee whose continuous service in the postal field service or in the departmental service of the Post Office Department shall have been interrupted by service with the Armed Forres or to comply with a transfer during war or national emergency as defined by the ITiited States Civil Service Commission, all time engaged in such service with the Armed Forces or on such transfer shall be credited pro rata for each week of such service. All service specified in this subsection, whether continuous or intermittent, shall be credited on the basis of one week for each whole week the employee has been on the rolls, except that credit shall not be allowed for time on the rolls under a temporary appointment for one year or less unless such time on the roils is continuous to the date of appointment to a position of unlimited duration.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/124">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 124</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>Employees on the rolls on the effective date of this section who tire entitled to promotion credit for longevity purposes under section 2 of the Act approved May 3, 1950 (64 Stat. 102; 39 U. S. C. 889), shall retain all rights and benefits established or continued under such section to the same extent as though such section had remained in effect.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num> <content>Increases under this section shall not be deemed equivalent increases within the meaning of section 401.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL COMPENSATION RULES</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">appointments</heading> <num value="501"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 501. </num> <content class="inline">The Postmaster General may appoint any person who has been employed in a civilian capacity in any branch of the Government to any position in a regional or district oilice. or to any professional or scientific position and may content such person in any step in the salary level of the Postal Field Service Schedule which is less than one full step above the highest basic salary which such person received from the United States.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">promotion</heading> <num value="502"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 502. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Any employee who is promoted or transferred to a position in a higher salary level of the Postal Field Service Schedule shall be paid basic salary at the lowest step of such higher salary level which exceeds his existing basic salary by not less than the amount of difference between the entrance step of the salary level from which promoted and the entrance step of the salary level immediately above the salary level from which promoted. If there is no step in the salary level to which the employee is promoted which exceeds his existing basic salary by at least the amount of such difference, such employee shall be paid (1) the maximum step of the salary level to which promoted, or (2) his existing basic salary, whichever is higher.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Regular clerks and carriers in first-and second-class post offices are not. eligible for promotion to positions of higher salary levels in their respective offices unless they are in the maximum steps of their respective salary levels. If for any reason such clerks and carriers in such maximum steps are not available those clerks mid carriers in the lower steps in such offices shall be eligible for such promotion.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">compensation of certain temporary employees</heading> <num value="503"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 503. </num> <content class="inline">Each temporary employee who is hired for a continuous period of one year or less for a position under the Postal Field Service Schedule shall be paid a basic salary nt the entrance step for the salary level of the position to which he is appointed.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">prohibition on reduction of former compensation</heading> <num value="504"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 504. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to reduce the per annum or hourly basic compensation of any employee on the rolls on the effective date of the Postal Field Service Schedule, the Rural Carrier Schedule, or Fourth-Class Office Schedule, to an amount less than his basic compensation immediately prior to adjustment to such schedules.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>For the purposes of this section, “basic compensation” includes basic<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> compensation under the (Classification Act of 1949.</content> </subsection> </section> 69 Stat. 125 <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num> <heading class="inline">PAY ADMINISTRATION</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">pay periods and computation of rates</heading> <num value="601"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 601. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Employees in the postal field service shall be paid compensation in twenty-six installments. Each such installment shall be the compensation for a pay period of two weeks.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">As basic compensation for a full pay period, an employee, other than an hourly rate employee, shall be paid an amount equal to one twenty-sixth of his annual basic compensation. As basic compensation for a portion of a pay period, such employee shall be paid basic compensation computed in accordance with subsection (d) of this section tor the number of days and hours of service for which he has credit.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">(c) </num> <content class="inline">As basic compensation for the pay period, au hourly rate employee shall be paid an amount equal to the product of his hourly rate of basic compensation and the number of hours of service for which he has credit.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="d">(d) </num> <chapeau class="inline">For purposes of computing rates of compensation other than annual rates the following rules shall govern:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>To compute an hourly rate of basic compensation for employees other than substitute employees, the annual rate of basic compensation shall be divided by 2,080.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>To compute an hourly rate of basic compensation for substitute employees, the annual rate of basic compensation shall be divided by 2,016.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>To compute the daily rate of compensation for postmasters, postal inspectors, and rural carriers, the annual rate of compensation shall be divided by 312.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>To compute the daily rate of basic compensation for annual rate employees other than postmasters, postal inspectors, and rural carriers, the hourly rate of basic compensation shall be multiplied by the number of daily hours of service required.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">(e) </num> <content class="inline">Except for lump-sum payments for accumulated leave upon the termination of employment, an annual rate employee shall not be paid more than one twenty-sixth of his basic compensation as basic compensation for a pay period.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="f">(f) </num> <content class="inline">All rates shall be computed to the nearest cent, counting one-half cent and over as a whole cent.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g) </num> <content class="inline">When a pay period for employees to whom this Act applies begins in one fiscal year and ends in another, the gross amount of the eurnings of such employees for such pay period may be regarded as a charge against the appropriation or allotment current at the end of such pay period.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">hours of work</heading> <num value="602"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 602. </num> <content class="inline">Except as otherwise provided in this Act, employees shall not be required to work more than eight hours a day. The work schedule of employees shall be regulated so that the eight hours of service shall not extend over a longer period than ten consecutive hours.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">compensatory time, overtime, and holidays</heading> <num value="603"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 603. </num> <chapeau class="inline">In emergencies or if the needs of the service require, the Postmaster General may require employees to work more than eight hours in one day, or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. For such service he shall grant employees in the “PFS” Schedule compensatory time or pay such employees overtime compensation under the following rules:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/126">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 126</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>Each employee in or below salary level PFS–7 shall be paid for all work in excess of eight hours in one day at the rate of 150 per centum of his hourly basic compensation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <subparagraph class="inline"> <num value="A">(A) </num> <content class="inline">Each employee in or below salary level PFS–7 who performs work on Saturdays or Sundays shall, under regulations prescribed by the Postmaster General, be granted compensatory time in an amount equal to the excess time worked within five working days, except that, in lieu of such compensatory time, the Postmaster General may, if the exigencies of the service require, authorize such employee to be paid, for work performed on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of December, at the rate of 150 per centum of his hourly basic compensation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">(B) </num> <content>If the work performed by such employees on Saturdays and Sundays is less than eight hours, such service, in the discretion of the Postmaster General may be carried forward and combined with similar service performed on other Saturdays and Sundays. The employees may be allowed compensatory time for such combined service or any part thereof at any time, except that, whenever at least eight hours of such service has been accumulated, the employees shall be allowed eight hours compensatory time on one day within five working days next succeeding the Saturday or Sunday on which the total accumulated service was at least eight hours.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>For time worked on a day referred to as a holiday in the Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/55/862">55 Stat. 862</ref>.</p></sidenote> December 26, 1941 (5 IT. S. C., sec. 87b), or on a day designated by Executive order as a holiday for Federal employees generally, each employee in or below salary level PFS–7, under regulations prescribed by the Postmaster General, shall either be granted compensatory time in an amount equal to such time worked within thirty working days, or be paid premium compensation at a rate equal to his hourly basic compensation for the time so worked. For work performed on Christmas Day, premium compensation shall be paid at a rate equal to 150 per centum of the employee’s hourly basic compensation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>Each employee in or above salary level PFS–8 who performs overtime or holiday work as described in this section, under regulations prescribed by the Postmaster General, shall be granted compensatory time in an amount equal to such overtime or holiday work.</content></paragraph> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">night work</heading> <num value="604"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 604, </num> <content class="inline">Employees who perform work between the hours of 6 o’clock post meridian and 6 o’clock ante meridian standard or daylight saving time, depending upon which time is observed where such work is performed, shall be paid extra compensation for each hour of such work at the rate of 10 per centum of their hourly basic compensation. The differential for night duty shall not be included in computing any overtime compensation to which such employees may be entitled.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">exemption of certain employees from certain provisions relating to pay administration</heading> <num value="605"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 605. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Sections 602.603, and 604 of this Act do not apply to the heads of regional or district offices and such other employees of the headquarters staff of regional and district offices as the Postmaster Genera] designates, or to postmasters, rural carriers, post office inspectors, traveling mechanicians, and traveling examiners of equipment and supplies.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Sections 602 and 603 of this Act do not. apply to substitute employees and to employees in the Postal Transportation Service-assigned to road duty.</content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/127">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 127</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>Section 602 of this Act does not apply to employees in post offices of the third class.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>The provisions of section 603 of this Act relating to compensatory time and overtime compensation for work on Saturdays or Sundays do not apply to hourly rate regular employees and to employees in post offices of tiie third class.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">substitute equipment</heading> <num value="606"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 606. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Postmaster General shall prescribe the conditions under which substitute positions may be established.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Each substitute, hourly rate, and temporary employee who reports for duty in compliance with an official order shall be employed for not less than two hours following the hour at which such employee is ordered to report.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>In the case of positions which are the same as or equivalent to the positions enumerated in the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the appointment of substitute postal employees, and for other purposes”, approved June 4, 1936, as amended (39 U. S. C., sec. 834), the ratio<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1460">49 Stat. 1460</ref>.</p></sidenote> of classified substitute employees to regular employees shall not be more than one classified substitute to five regular employees or fraction thereof with respect to each such position, except that in offices having fewer than five regular employees there may be one substitute clerk and one substitute carrier, and one substitute in the motor vehicle service.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">employees in the postal transmutation service</heading> <num value="607"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 607. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">The Postmaster General shall organize the work of employees in the Postal Transportation Service who are assigned to road duty into regularly scheduled tours of duty. Such tours of duty shall aggregate an average of not more than eight hours a day for two hundred and fifty-two days a year, including an allowance of one hour and thirty-five minutes for work to be performed on layoff periods. He shall not grant allowances of time for work performed on layoff periods to employees other than employees engaged in the distribution of mail.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Employees in the Postal Transportation Service assigned to road duty, except substitute employees, who are required to perform work in excess of the scheduled time of their regular tours of duty as established by the Postmaster General shall be paid at the rate of 150 per centum of their hourly basic compensation for such overtime work. In arriving at the amount of overtime to be paid at any time during the calendar year, any deficiencies accrued up to that time during the same calendar year shall be offset against any overtime work by the employee.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>Substitute employees in the Postal Transportation Service assigned to road duty shall be paid on an hourly basis for actual work performed according to the time value of each trip of such road duty, including an allowance of time for all work required on layoff periods.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>In addition to compensation provided under this Act, the Postmaster General, under regulations prescribed by him, may pay not more than $9 per day as travel allowances in lieu of actual expenses, at fixed rates per annum or by such other method as he deems equitable to regular and substitute employees in the Postal Transportation Service who are assigned to ro.ad duty, after the expiration of ten hours from the time the initial rim begins.</content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/128">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 128</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num> <content>Substitute employees in the Postal Transportation Service shall be credited with full time while traveling under orders of the Post Office Department to and from their designated headquarters to take up assignments.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">special-delivery equipment maintenance allowance</heading> <num value="608"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 608. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">In addition to the compensation provided mider this Act regular and substitute special-delivery carriers and special-delivery messengers at first-class post offices shall be paid an automotive equipment maintenance allowance at the rate of 7 cents per mile or major fraction thereof for miles traveled under the direction of the Department in making delivery of special-delivery mail or at the option of the Postmaster General at the rate of 90 cents per hour spent in making delivery of special-delivery mail. Payments for equipment maintenance shall be made at the same periods and in the same manner as payments of regular compensation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>The Postmaster General may provide or hire vehicles under an allowance basis for use in the delivery of special-delivery mail whenever the needs of the postal field service so require.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">equipment maintenance allowance for rural carriers</heading> <num value="609"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 609. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">In addition to the compensation provided in the Rural Carrier Schedule, each rural carrier shall be paid for equipment maintenance a sum equal to 9 cents per mile for each mile or major fraction of a mile scheduled. The Postmaster General may pay such additional equipment, maintenance allowance as he determines to be fair and reasonable, not in excess of $3 per day when combined with the equipment maintenance allowance provided by the preceding sentence, to rural carriers entitled to additional compensation under section 302 (c) of this Act for serving heavily patronized routes. Payments for such equipment maintenance shall be made at the same periods and in the same manner as payments of regular compensation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Any employee in the postal field service who is assigned to serve any rural route, and who furnishes the vehicle used in the performance of such service, shall be paid the equipment maintenance allowance provided for the route so served, in addition to his compensation.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">allowances for postmasters in fourth-class post offices</heading> <num value="610"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 610, </num> <content class="inline">Postmasters of fourth-class post offices shall be paid as allowances for rent, fuel, light, and equipment an amount equal to 15 per centum of the basic compensation earned in each pay period, at the same time and in the same manner as their regular compensation.</content> </section> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num> <heading class="inline">SALARY INCREASES</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">retroactive basic salary increases</heading> <num value="701"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 701. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">The basic salary in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this section, of each employee paid under the Act of July<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/435">59 Stat. 435</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 6, 1945, as amended (39 U. S. C., secs. 858, 859, 861a, 862, 863–866, 868, 869), or under the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, shall be increased by 6 per centum effective March 1, 1955 (rounded to the nearest dollar in the case of per annum rates and to the nearest one-half cent in the case of hourly rates, a half-dollar or one-quarter of a cent being <page identifier="/us/stat/69/129">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 129</page> rounded to the next highest dollar or one-half cent, respectively). Such increase shall be applied (1) in the case of each rural carrier to his fixed compensation, his compensation per mile, and any additional compensation allowed him for serving a heavily patronized route, and (2) to the amounts specified in sections 3 (c), 3 (d), 12 (a), 12 (e), 15 (f), and 17 (d) of the Act of July 6, 1945 (Public Law 134, Seventy-ninth<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s853/862/865/867">39 USC 853, 862, 865, 867</ref>.</p></sidenote> Congress), as amended.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content class="inline">Retroactive salary shall be paid under this Act only in the ease of an individual in the service of the United States (including service in the Armed Forces of the United States) or of the municipal government of the District of Columbia on the date of enactment of this Act, except that such retroactive salary shall be paid a retired postmaster, officer, or employee for services rendered during the period beginning March 1, 1955, and ending with the date of his retirement, or in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 3, 1950,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/395">64 Stat. 395</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s61f–61k">5 USC 61f–61k</ref>.</p></sidenote> for services rendered by a deceased postmaster, officer, or employee during the period beginning on March 1, 1955, and ending with the date of his death. For the purposes of this subsection, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, in the case of an individual relieved from training and service, in the Armed Forces of the United States or discharged from hospitalization following such training and service, shall include the period provided by law for the mandatory restoration of such individual to a position in or under the Federal Government or the municipal government of the District of Columbia.</content> </subsection> </section> <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num> <heading class="inline">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">classes of post offices</heading> <num value="801"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 801. </num> <content class="inline">At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Postmaster General shall divide post offices into four classes on the basis of gross annual postal receipts for the preceding calendar year. He shall place in the first class those post offices at which such receipts are $40,000 or more. He shall place in the second class those post offices at which such receipts are $8,000 or more, but less than $40,000. He shall place in the third class those post offices at which such receipts are $1,500 or more, but less than $8,000. He shall place in the fourth class those offices at which such receipts are less than $1,500. except as provided in section 303 (g).</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">assignment of employees</heading> <num value="802"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 802. </num> <content class="inline">With the consent of the employee, the Postmaster General is authorized to detail any employee, including any employee of the departmental service, between the postal field service and the departmental service to such extent as may be necessary to develop a more efficient working force and more effectively to perform the work of the Department. Each such detail shall be made for a period of not more than one year and may be made without change in compensation of the employee so detailed.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">increases in basic compensation not “equivalent increases”</heading> <num value="803"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 803. </num> <content class="inline">Any increase in rate of basic compensation by reason of enactment of this Act shall not be considered as an “equivalent, increase” in compensation within the meaning of section 701 (a) (A) of the Classification Act of 1949, in the ease of employees who transfer<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/613">65 Stat. 613</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1121">5 USC 1121</ref>.</p></sidenote> or are transferred to a position coming within the purview of the Classification Act of 1949.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/130">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 130</page> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">postal, employees of the canal zone government</heading> <num value="804"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 804. </num> <content class="inline">The Governor of the Canal Zone is authorized and directed to admit applicable provisions of this Act for postal employees of the Canal Zone Government, as of the respective effective dates of such applicable provisions.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">references in other laws with respect to public law 134, seventy-ninth congress</heading> <num value="805"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 805. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">Whenever reference is made in any other Jaw to the Act<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s851">39 USC 851 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> of July 6, 1945 (59 Stat. 435), as amended, such reference shall be held and considered to mean this Act. Whenever reference is made in any other law to a “<quotedText>grade</quotedText>” of such Act of July 6, 1945, such reference shall be held and considered to mean the corresponding basic salary step in any schedule contained in this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>The application of this Act to any position or employee shall not be affected by reason of the enactment of subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">applicability of act to guam</heading> <num value="806"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 806. </num> <content class="inline">This Act shall have the same force and effect within Guam as within other possessions of the United States.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">regulations of postmaster general</heading> <num value="807"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 807. </num> <content class="inline">The Postmaster General is hereby authorized to issue such regulations as may be necessary for the administration of this Act.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">civil service act and rules, veterans’ preference act of 1944</heading> <num value="808"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 808. </num> <content class="inline">This Act shall not be construed to modify the application of the Civil Service Act and Rules or the Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/387">58 Stat. 387</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s851">5 USC 851 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to the postal field service.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">authorization of appropriations</heading> <num value="809"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 809. </num> <content class="inline">There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">effective dates</heading> <num value="810"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 810. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">This section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>This Act, except title VII, section 607 (d) and this section, shall take effect on such date as may be specified by the Postmaster General, but not later than one hundred and eighty days after the date of its enactment.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>Title VII and section 607 (d) shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period which begins after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>For the purpose of determining the amount of insurance for which an individual is eligible under the Federal Employees’ Group Life<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/736">68 Stat. 736</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2091">5 USC 2091 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Insurance Act of 1954, changes in the rates of compensation which result from the enactment of title VII shall be deemed to be effective as of the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after the date of enactment of this Act.</content> </subsection> </section> Approved June 10, 1955.
Public Law 69: Extending an invitation to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1960 Winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley, California. Public Law 69 Public Law 69 69 Stat. 131 1955-06-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 131 Public Law 69

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JOINT RESOLUTION Extending an invitation to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1960 Winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley, California.

June 13, 1955

[S. J. Res. 51]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Winter Olympic Games, 1960.
That whereas the United States Olympic Association will invite the International Olympic Committee to hold the Winter Olympic Games in the United States

Invitation from U.S.

 at Squaw Valley, California, in 1960, the Government of the United States joins in the invitation of the United States Olympic Association to the International Olympic Committee to hold the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in the United States at Squaw Valley, California; and expresses the sincere hope that the United States will be selected as the site.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of State is directed to transmit a copy of this joint resolution to the International Olympic Committee.
Approved June 13, 1955.
Public Law 70: To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Public Law 70 Public Law 70 69 Stat. 131 1955-06-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 70

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AN ACT To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

June 15, 1955

[S. 153]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rural electrification.
That subsections (c), (d), and (e) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (7 U. S. C. 903 (c). (d), and (e)) are amended to read as follows:

49 Stat. 1364.

 “(c) Twenty-five per centum of the annual sums herein made available

Allotments for loans in States.

 or appropriated for loans for rural electrification pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of this title shall be allotted yearly by the Administrator for loans in the several States in the proportion which the number of their farms not then receiving central station electric service hem’s to the total number of farms of the United States not then receiving such service: Provided, That if any part of such sums are not loaned or obligated during the first six months of the fiscal year for which they are made available, such part shall thereafter be available for loans by the Administrator without allotment: Provided, however, That not more than 25 per centum of said sums may be employed in any one State or in all of the Territories. The Administrator shall within ninety days after the beginning of each fiscal year determine for each State and for the United States the number of farms not then receiving such service. “(d) The remaining 75 per centum of such annual sums shall be

Unallotted funds.

 available for rural electrification loans in the several States and in the Territories, without allotment as hereinabove provided in such amounts for each State and Territory as, in the opinion of the Administrator, may be effectively employed for the purposes of this Act, and to carry out the provisions of section 7: Provided, however, That not more than 25 per centum of said unallotted annual sums may be employed in any one State, or in all of the Territories. “(e) If any part of the annual sums made available for the purposes

Unexpended funds.

 of this Act are not loaned or obligated during the fiscal year for which they are made available, such unexpended or unobligated sums shall be available for loans by the Administrator in the following year or years without allotment: Provided, however, That not more than 69 Stat. 13225 per centum of said sums for rural electrification loans may be employed in any one State or in all of the Territories.”
Sec. 2. Section 4 of such Act is amended by striking out “10 per

7 USC 904.

 centum” and inserting “25 per centum”.
Approved June 15, 1955.
Public Law 71: To authorize an examination and survey of the coastal and tidal areas of the eastern and southern United States, with particular reference to areas where severe damages have occurred from hurricane winds and tides. Public Law 71 Public Law 71 69 Stat. 132 1955-06-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 71

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AN ACT To authorize an examination and survey of the coastal and tidal areas of the eastern and southern United States, with particular reference to areas where severe damages have occurred from hurricane winds and tides.

June 15, 1955

[S. 414]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hurricanes.
That in view of the severe damage to the coastal and tidal areas of the eastern and southern United States from the occurrence of hurricanes, particularly the hurricanes of August 31, 1954, and September 11, 1954, in the New England, New York, and New Jersey coastal and tidal areas, and the hurricane of October 15, 1954, in the coastal and tidal areas extending south to South Carolina, and in view of the damages caused by other hurricanes in the past, the Secretary of the Army, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal agencies concerned with hurricanes, is hereby authorized and directed to cause an examination and survey to be made of the eastern and southern seaboard of the United States with respect to hurricanes, with particular reference to areas where severe damages have occurred.
Sec. 2. Such survey, to be made under the direction of the Chief

Survey.

 of Engineers, shall include the securing of data on the behavior and. frequency of hurricanes, and the determination of methods of forecasting their paths and improving warning services, and of possible means of preventing loss of human lives and damages to property, with due consideration of the economics of proposed breakwaters, seawalls, dikes, dams, and other structures, warning services, or other measures which might be required.
Sec. 3. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums

Appropriation.

 as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved June 15, 1955.
Public Law 72: To make retrocession to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Jurisdiction over certain land in the vicinity of Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Public Law 72 Public Law 72 69 Stat. 132 1955-06-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 72

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AN ACT To make retrocession to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Jurisdiction over certain land in the vicinity of Fort Devens, Massachusetts.

June 15, 1955

[H. R. 3825]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Massachusetts.

That the United States hereby makes retrocession to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Jurisdiction of lands.

of concurrent jurisdiction over the following-described land:

Parcel “A”: A parcel of land in the town of Harvard, comprising a portion of the original reservation of Fort Devens, shown on sheet numbered 1 of a plan on file in the Office of the Corps of Engineers, New England Division, at Boston, Massachusetts, as number MED–PA–638, dated May 1946, said parcel being located in the northernmost portion of said original reservation and being bounded and described as follows:

69 Stat. 133

Beginning at a stone bound in the boundary line of the aforesaid reservation marking a point of curvature in the southerly location line of the right-of-way of the Fitchburg and Leominster Street Railway and extending thence by said boundary southeasterly by a curve to the left of 1,025.00 feet radius 222.45 feet to a point; thence leaving said boundary line and extending north 83 degrees 32 minutes 58 seconds west 520.53 feet to a point on the dividing line between the towns of Harvard and Shirley as approximately located by the Nashua River; thence following said dividing line north 55 degrees 52 minutes 17 seconds east 110.22 feet to the aforesaid boundary line; thence returning by said boundary line south 71 degrees 6 minutes 53 seconds east 221.30 feet to the point of beginning; containing about 15,000 square feet.

Parcel “B”: A parcel of land in the town of Shirley, comprising a portion of tract numbered 201, shown on sheet numbered 1 of a plan on file in the Office of the Corps of Engineers, New England Division, at Boston, Massachusetts, as Number NED–PA–638, dated May 1946, said parcel being located in the northeasterly corner of said tract and being bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a stone bound marking the northeasterly corner of the boundary line of said tract and extending thence by said boundary line ninth 27 degrees 36 minutes 2 seconds east 55.34 feet; thence leaving said boundary line and extending south 67 degrees 31 minutes 31 seconds west 619.41 feet to a point again on said boundary line; thence returning by said boundary line north 62 degrees 23 minutes 58 seconds east 616.93 feet to the point of beginning; containing about 17,070 square feet (the above-described parcels of land being the same parcels covered by a grant from the Secretary of War to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dated June 18, 1947, authorized by the Act of Congress approved July 5, 1884 (23 Stat. 104)).

43 USC 1074.

Parcel “C”: A parcel of land comprising a portion of the Fort Devens Reservation, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the westerly boundary of said reservation (in the town of Lancaster) at bound numbered 39 thereof, and extending thence (along said boundary between said bound numbered 39 and bound numbered 40) north 60 degrees 32 minutes 27 seconds east 623.39 feet; thence leaving said boundary and extending (partly in Lancaster and partly in Harvard) south 79 degrees 15 minutes 41 seconds east 1,074.93 feet; thence in Harvard north 48 degrees 32 minutes 49 seconds east 368.43 feet; thence north 23 degrees 41 minutes 23 seconds east 375.84 feet; thence south 73 degrees 6 minutes 56 seconds east 90.00 feet; thence south 3 degrees 1 minute 55 seconds east 502.16 feet; thence south 15 degrees 29 minutes 11 seconds east 533.03 feet; thence south 51 degrees 39 minutes 51 seconds east 496.49 feet; thence south 79 degrees 15 minutes 41 seconds east 5,656.00 feet; thence by a curve to the left of 2,400.29 feet radius 524.96 feet to a point on the northwesterly location line of the right-of-way of the Boston and Maine Railroad (Worcester to Ayer); said right-of-way location line also marking the easterly boundary of the aforesaid Camp Devens Military Reservation, and said point bearing north 6 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds east and being 101.06 feet distant from station 1314+79.63 of the base line of said railroad right-of-way; thence following said railroad location line southwesterly by a curve to the left, as shown on plan, of 1,951.33 feet radius 5.87 feet; thence south 30 degrees 45 minutes 59 seconds west 151.40 feet, north 59 degrees 14 minutes 1 second west 16.50 feet and south 30 degrees 45 minutes 59 seconds west 85.78 feet; thence leaving said railroad location line and returning westerly by a curve to the right of 2,600.29 feet radius 423.91 feet; thence north 79 degrees 15 minutes 41 seconds west 69 Stat. 1346,534.00 feet; thence (partly in Harvard and partly in Lancaster) south 67 degrees 1 minute 10 seconds west 1,415.90 feet; thence (in Lancaster) north 47 degrees 47 minutes 4 seconds west 949.51 feet to a point on the aforesaid westerly boundary of Fort Devens Military Reservation, on the line between bounds numbered 37 and 38 thereof; thence by said boundary line north 70 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds east 202.26 feet to the said bound numbered 38, and thence north 4 degrees 41 minutes 41 seconds west 503.20 feet to the point of beginning above described, at the aforesaid bound numbered 39.

The area of the above-described parcel is 91.20 acres of which 43.77 acres are in Lancaster and 47.43 acres are in Harvard.

The above-described parcel is shown on a plan signed by P. H. Kitfield, chief engineer, and entitled, “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plan of Land in the Towns of Lancaster and Harvard, Worcester County, in Which an Easement for Highway Purposes Is To Be Conveyed to the Commonwealth by the United States of America. Scale: 100 feet to the inch.” (The above-described parcel of land being the same pa reel covered by grant from the Secretary of the Army to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dated May 22, 1950, authorized by section 7 of the Act of Congress approved July 24,

43 USC 931b.

1946 (60 Stat. 643).

Sec. 2. The retrocession of jurisdiction herein contained shall take

Effectivity.

 effect upon acceptance by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Approved June 15, 1955.
Public Law 73: To amend section HO of title 14, United States Code, concerning the interchange of supplies between the Armed Forces. Public Law 73 Public Law 73 69 Stat. 134 1955-06-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 73

chapter 142
AN ACT To amend section HO of title 14, United States Code, concerning the interchange of supplies between the Armed Forces.

June 15, 1955

[H. R. 4294]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

63 Stat. 546.
That section 640 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting the term “Air Force,” immediately after the term “Navy,”.
Approved June 15, 1955.
Public Law 74: To repeal sections 452 and 462 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Public Law 74 Public Law 74 69 Stat. 134 1955-06-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 74

chapter 143
AN ACT To repeal sections 452 and 462 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

June 15, 1955

[H. R. 4725]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF SECTIONS 452 AND 462. (a) Prepaid Income.—Section 452 of the Internal Revenue Code

59A Stat. 152.

 of 1954 is hereby repealed. (b) Reserves rent Estimated Expenses, Etc.—Section 462 of the

68A Stat. 158.

 Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is hereby repealed.
SEC. 2. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. The following provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 are hereby amended as follows: (1) Subsection (c) of section 381 is amended by striking out

68A Stat. 127.

 paragraph (7) (relating to carryover of prepaid income in certain corporate acquisitions). 69 Stat. 135 (2) The table of sections for subpart B of part II of subchapter E of chapter 1 (relating to taxable year for which items of gross

68A Stat. 152.

 income included) is amended by striking out “Sec. 432. (3) The table of sections for subpart C of such part II (relating

68A Stat. 157.

 to taxable year for which deductions are taken) is amended by striking out— “Sec. 462.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1953, and ending after August 16, 1954.
SEC. 4. SAVING PROVISIONS. (a) Filing or Statement.—If— (1) the amount of any tax required to be paid for any taxable year ending on or before the date of the enactment of this Act is increased by reason of the enactment of this Act, and (2) the last date prescribed for payment of such tux (or any installment thereof) is before December 15, 1955, then the taxpayer shall, on or before December 15, 1955, file a statement which shows the increase in the amount of such tax required to be paid by reason of the enactment of this Act. (b) Form and Effect of Statement.— (1) Form of statement, etc.—The statement required by subsection (a) shall be filed at the place fixed for filing the return. Such statement shall be in such form, and shall include such information necessary or appropriate to show the increase in the amount of the tax required to be paid for the taxable year by reason of the enactment of this Act, as the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate shall by regulations prescribe. (2) Treatment as amount shown on return.—The amount shown on a statement filed under subsection (a) as the increase in the amount of the tax required to be paid for the taxable year by reason of the enactment of this Act shall, for all purposes of the internal revenue laws, be. treated as tax shown on the return. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, that portion of the amount of increase in tax for any taxable year which is attributable to a decrease (by reason of the enactment of this Act) in the net operating loss for a succeeding taxable year shall not be treated as tax shown on the return. (3) Waiter of interest in case of payment on or before December 15, 1965.—If the taxpayer, on or before December 15, 1955, files the statement referred to in subsection (a) and pays in full that portion of the amount shown thereon for which the last date prescribed for payment is before December 15, 1955, then for purposes of computing interest (other than interest on overpayments) such portion shall be treated as having been paid on the last date prescribed for payment. This paragraph shall not apply if the amount shown on the statement as the increase in the amount of the tax required to be paid for the taxable year by reason of the enactment of this Act is greater than the actual increase unless the taxpayer establishes, to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate, that his computation of the greater amount was based upon a reasonable interpretation and application of sections 452 and 462 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as those sections existed before the enactment of this Act.

68A Stat. 152, 158.

 69 Stat. 136 (c) Special Rules.— (1) Interest for period before enactment.—Interest shall not be Imposed on the amount of any increase in tax resulting from the enactment of this Act. for any period before the day after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Estimated tax.—Any addition to the tax under section

58 Stat. 37.

294 (d) of the Internal Revenue (‘ode of 1939 shall be computed as if this Act had not been enacted. In the case of any installment for which the last date prescribed for payment is before December 15, 1956, any addition to the tax under section 6654

68A Stat. 823.

of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 shall be computed as if this Act had not been enacted. (3) Treatment or certain payments which taxpayer is required to make.— If— (A) the taxpayer is required to make a payment (or an additional payment) to another person by reason of the enactment of this Act, and (B) the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 prescribes a period, which expires after the close of the taxable year, within which the taxpayer must make such payment (or additional payment) if the amount thereof is to be taken into account (as a deduction or otherwise) in computing taxable income for such taxable year, then, subject to such regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate may prescribe, if such payment (or additional payment) is made on or before December 15, 1955, it shall be treated as having been made within the period prescribed by such Code. (4) Treatment of certain dividends.—Subject to such regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate may prescribe, for purposes of section 561 (a) (1) of the Internal Revenue

68A Stat. 198.

Code of 1954, dividends paid after the 15th day of the third month following the close of the taxable year and on or before December 15, 1955, may be treated as having been paid on the last day of the taxable year, but only to the extent (A) that such dividends are attributable to an increase in taxable income for the taxable year resulting from the enactment of this Act. and (B) elected by the taxpayer. (5) Determination of date prescribed.—For purposes of this section, the determination of the last date prescribed for payment or for filing a return shall be made without regard to any extension of time therefor and without, regard to any provision of this section. (6) Regulations.—For requirement that the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate shall prescribe all rules and regulations as may be necessary by reason of the enactment of this Act, see

68A Stat. 917.

section 7805 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Approved June 15, 1955.
Public Law 75: To provide for investigating the feasibility of establishing a coordinated local, State, and Federal program in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, and general vicinity thereof, for the purpose of preserving the historic properties, objects, and buildings in that area. Public Law 75 Public Law 75 69 Stat. 136 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 75

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JOINT RESOLUTION To provide for investigating the feasibility of establishing a coordinated local, State, and Federal program in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, and general vicinity thereof, for the purpose of preserving the historic properties, objects, and buildings in that area.

June 16, 1955

[S. J. Res. 6]

 Whereas there, are located within the city of Boston and vicinity 69 Stat. 137a number of historic properties, buildings, sites, and objects of the Colonial and Revolutionary period of American history which, because of their historical significance or their architectural merit, are of great importance to the Nation; and Whereas at this critical period, as well as at all periods in our national life, the inspiration afforded by such prime examples of the American historical heritage and their interpretation is in the public interest; and Whereas it is proper and desirable that the United States of America should cooperate in a program looking to the preservation and public use of these historic properties that are intimately associated with American Colonial solidarity and the establishment of American independence: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Boston National Historic Sites Commission.
That a Commission is hereby created for the purpose of investigating the feasibility of establishing a coordinated program in which the Federal Government may cooperate with local and State governments and historical

Purpose.

 and patriotic societies for the preservation and appreciation by the public of the most important of the Colonial and Revolutionary properties in Boston and the general vicinity thereof which form outstanding examples of America’s historical heritage.
Sec. 2. The Commission shall be known as the Boston

Members.

 National Historic Sites Commission, and shall be composed of seven individuals, who shall serve without compensation, to be appointed as follows: One Member of the United States Senate, to be appointed by the President of the Senate; one Member of the United States House of Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House; one member to he appointed by the Secretary of the Interior, and four persons, at, least one of whom shall be a resident of the city of Boston, to be appointed by the President of the Ignited States. Any vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.
Sec. 3. The Commission shall meet for the purpose of organizing

Meeting.

 within ninety days after the enactment of this Act. The Commission shall elect a chairman and executive secretary from among its members.
Sec. 4. The Commission shall (a) make an inventory and study

Duties.

 of the historic objects, sites, buildings, and other historic properties of Boston and the general vicinity thereof, including comparative real estate costs; (b) prepare an analysis of the existing condition and state of care of such properties; (c) recommend such programs by the local, State, or Federal governments and cooperating societies for the future preservation, public use, and appreciation of such properties as the Commission shall consider to be in the public interest; and (d) prepare a report containing basic factual information relating to the foregoing and the recommendations of the Commission thereon. Such report shall be transmitted to the Congress

Report to Congress.

 by the Secretary of the Interior within two years following the approval of this Act and the securing of appropriations for purposes hereof. Upon submission of the report to the Congress, the Commission

Termination.

 shall cease to exist.
Sec. 5. (a) The Secretary of the Interior may appoint and fix the

Employees.

Post, p. 460.

 compensation, in accordance with the provisions of the civil-service laws and the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, of such experts,

63 Stat. 954.

5 USC 1071 note.

 advisers, and other employees, and may make such expenditures, including expenditures for actual travel and subsistence expense of member’s, employees, and witnesses (not exceeding $15 for subsistence expense for any one person for any one calendar day), for personal services at the seat of government and elsewhere, and for printing 69 Stat. 138and binding, as are necessary for the efficient execution of the functions, powers, and duties of the Commission under this Act. The Commission is authorized to utilize voluntary and uncompensated

Appropriation.

services for the purposes of this Act. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $40,000, to carry out the provisions of this Act, including printing and binding. (b) The Commission shall have the same privilege of free transmission

Mailing privilege.

 of official mail matters as is granted by law to officers of the United States Government.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 76: To amend the Acts authorizing agricultural entries under the nonmineral land laws of certain mineral lands in order to increase the limitation with respect to desert entries made under such Acts to three hundred and twenty acres. Public Law 76 Public Law 76 69 Stat. 138 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 76

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AN ACT To amend the Acts authorizing agricultural entries under the nonmineral land laws of certain mineral lands in order to increase the limitation with respect to desert entries made under such Acts to three hundred and twenty acres.

June 16, 1955

[S. 265]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Desert land entries.
That the first section of the Act entitled “An Act to provide for agricultural entries on coal

30 USC 83.

lands”, approved June 22, 1910 (36 Stat. 583), is amended by deleting the following: “no desert entry made under the provisions of this Act shall contain more than one hundred and sixty acres, and”.
Sec. 2. The first section of the Act entitled “An Act to provide for agricultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals”,

80 USC 121.

approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat. 509), is amended by deleting the following: “: but no desert entry made under the provisions of this Act shall contain more than one hundred and sixty acres”.
Sec. 3. Any person who, prior to the date of approval of this Act, has made a valid desert-land entry on lands subject to such Act of June 22, 1910, or of July 17, 1914, may, if otherwise qualified, enter as a personal privilege, not assignable, an additional tract of desert land subject to the provisions of such Acts, as hereby amended, and section 7 of the Act entitled “An Act to stop injury to the public grazing lands by preventing overgrazing and soil deterioration, to provide for their orderly use, improvement, and development, to stabilize the livestock industry dependent upon the public range, and for other purposes”, approved June 28, 1934, as amended (48 Stat. 1269; 1272; 43 U. S. C., sec. 315f). Such additional tract shall not, together with the original entry, exceed three hundred and twenty acres. The holder of an additional entry authorized under this section shall comply with all the requirements of the desert-land law on the lands embraced by such additional entry.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 77: Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain property of the United States Government (in the Wyoming National Guard Camp Guernsey target and maneuver area, Platte County, Wyoming) to the State of Wyoming. Public Law 77 Public Law 77 69 Stat. 138 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 77

chapter 146
AN ACT Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain property of the United States Government (in the Wyoming National Guard Camp Guernsey target and maneuver area, Platte County, Wyoming) to the State of Wyoming.

June 16, 1955

[S. 266]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Platte County, Wyo.

Property transfer.

That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to transfer to the 69 Stat. 139State of Wyoming certain property of the United States Government situated near Lake Guernsey, Platte County, Wyoming, described as follows:

Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of section 5; lots 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, east half southwest, quarter, west half southeast quarter section & northwest quarter northeast quarter, west half southwest, quarter, southeast quarter southwest quarter section 17; northeast quarter, north half northwest quarter, southeast quarter northwest quarter, northeast quarter southwest quarter, north half southeast quarter section 20; all in township 28 north, range 66 west, sixth principal meridian.

Southwest quarter northwest quarter, section 1; lots 3 and 4, west half southeast quarter, section 3; lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, south half north half section 4; south half southwest quarter section 5; lot 1, section 7; southeast quarter northeast quarter section 13; lots 2 and 3, northeast quarter southwest quarter section 18; southeast quarter northeast quarter, northwest quarter southeast quarter section 24; all in township 27 north, range 67 west, sixth principal meridian.

South half southwest quarter section 2; northwest quarter southwest quarter, northeast quarter southeast quarter, south half south half section 3; northwest quarter northeast quarter, south half northeast quarter section 8; northwest quarter northeast quarter, northeast quarter northwest quarter, south half north half, north half south half section 9; northwest quarter, north half southwest quarter, southeast quarter southwest quarter section 10; north half northwest quarter, southwest quarter northwest quarter, northwest quarter southwest quarter section 14; northeast quarter, southwest quarter southwest quarter, north half southeast quarter, southwest quarter southeast quarter section 15; northeast quarter, northeast quarter southeast quarter section 17; northeast quarter southeast quarter section 20; west half southwest quarter section 21; north half northwest quarter, southeast quarter southeast quarter section 22; southwest quarter northeast quarter, northeast quarter northwest quarter, south half northwest quarter, southwest quarter section 23; east half northwest quarter section 24; northwest quarter southeast quarter section 25; east half northwest quarter, northeast quarter southwest quarter section 27; southwest quarter northeast quarter, southwest quarter, west half southeast, quarter section 28; northeast quarter southeast quarter section 29; southeast quarter southeast quarter section 31; all of section 33; northeast quarter of section 35; all in township 28 north, range 67 west, sixth principal meridian; consisting of approximately five thousand seven hundred and eighty acres. Such property shall be conveyed, together with all buildings, improvements thereon, and all appurtenances and utilities belonging or appertaining thereto, and the Secretary of the Interior shall execute and deliver in the name of the United States in its behalf any and all contracts, conveyances, or other instruments as may be necessary to effectuate the said transfer: Provided, That there shall be reserved to the United States all minerals, including oil and gas, in said lands.

Such conveyance shall contain a provision that said property shall

Use of property.

be used primarily for training of the National Guard or Air National Guard and for other military’ purposes, and that, if the State of Wyoming shall cease to use the property so conveyed for such purposes, then title thereto shall immediately revert to the United States and, in addition, all improvements made by the State of Wyoming during its occupancy shall vest in the United States without payment of compensation therefor.

69 Stat. 140

Such conveyance shall contain the further provision that whenever

National agency.

the Congress of the United States shall declare a state of war or other national emergency, or the President, declares a state of emergency to exist and upon the determination by the appropriate Secretary that the property so conveyed is useful or necessary for military, air, or naval purposes, or in the interest of national defense, the United States shall have the right, without obligation to make payment of any kind, to reenter upon the property and use the same or any part thereof, including any and all improvements made by the State of Wyoming, for the duration of such state of war or other national emergency, and upon the cessation thereof plus six months said property is to revert to the State of Wyoming together with any or all facilities and improvements, appurtenances, and utilities thereon or appertaining thereto.

Sec. 2. (a) Where lands described to be conveyed herein are

Grazing leases.

 being used under valid outstanding United States grazing leases, the Secretary of the Interior shall convey the lands only after he finds suitable provision, equitable to such lessees, has been made to compensate them for losses resulting from the use of the lands for the purposes of this Act and to assure them appropriate preference to such future use of the lands for grazing as may be consistent with the purposes of this Act. (b)

The Secretary of the Interior, at the earliest possible date after

Use permit.

the execution of the conveyance authorized by this Act, shall issue a permit to the State of Wyoming allowing the State the free use of the lands described below for the purposes described in the first section of this Act and subject to adequate protection of the lands for Federal purposes:

Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, southwest quarter northeast quarter, southeast quarter northwest, quarter, northwest quarter southeast quarter, southeast quarter southeast quarter section 1; lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, south half northwest quarter, east half southwest quarter, southwest quarter southeast quarter section 2; northeast quarter, northwest quarter southeast quarter section 10; north half northeast quarter, southwest quarter northeast quarter section 11; east half northeast quarter, southwest quarter northeast quarter, west half southeast quarter section 12; northwest quarter northeast quarter section 13, all in township 27 north, range 67 west, southeast quarter section 35, township 28 north, range 67 west, sixth principal meridian, State of Wyoming.
Sec. 3. The State of Wyoming may dispose of interests and

Leases, etc.

 in the land by lease, license and easement, provided that the exercise of such rights and uses shall not impair the use of the land for the

Revenues.

purposes set out in the first section of this Act. Revenues derived from such transactions by the State of Wyoming shall be expended by the State for the protection, maintenance, and preservation of such land for the purposes expressed in this Act and for the protection and preservation of the natural resources thereon. The United States and the State of Wyoming shall share equally in any residual revenue beyond the cost for those purposes. All moneys to which the United States is entitled under this Act shall be deposited in the Treasury

Agreements.

as miscellaneous receipts. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army are authorized to enter into any necessary agreements with the proper authorities of the State of Wyoming for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 78: Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 78 Public Law 78 69 Stat. 141 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 141 Public Law 78

chapter 147
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

June 16, 1955

[H. R. 5085]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely: <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading class="inline">DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the Secretary</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>research in the utilization of saline water</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to carry out provisions of Public Law 448, approved July 3, 1952, authorizing studies of the conversion of saline<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/328">66 Stat. 328</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1951/1958">42 USC 1951–1958</ref>.</p></sidenote> water for beneficial consumptive uses, $400,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>oil and gas division</heading> <content>For necessary expenses to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities with respect to oil and gas, including cooperation with the petroleum industry and State authorities in the production, processing, and utilization of petroleum and its products, and natural gas; and for controlling the interstate shipment of contraband oil as required by law (15 U. S. C. 715); including purchase of not to exceed<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/30">49 Stat. 30</ref>.</p></sidenote> two passenger motor vehicles for replacement only: $390,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of the solicitor</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Office of the Solicitor, including purchase of three passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, $2,525,000, and in addition, not to exceed $100,000 may be reimbursed or transferred to this appropriation from other accounts available to the Department of the Interior: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That hearing officers appointed for Indian probate work need not be appointed pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (60 Stat. 237), as amended.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1001">5 USC 1001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of minerals mobilization</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to enable the Secretary to discharge his responsibilities, including cooperation with the metals and minerals industry, with respect to the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, including solid fuels, $225,000.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Land Management</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>management of lands and resources</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for protection, use, improvement, development, disposal, cadastral surveying, classification, and performance of oilier functions, as authorized by law, in the management of lands and their resources under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, including $35,000 for the operation and maintenance of access roads on the revested Oregon and California Railroad grant lands, $13,450,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation may be expended on a reimbursable basis for surveys of lands other than <page identifier="/us/stat/69/142">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 142</page>those under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That, for the purposes of surveying federally controlled or intermingled lands and operation and maintenance of access roads, contributions toward the costs thereof may be accepted.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction</heading> <content>For construction of access roads on the revested Oregon and California Railroad grant lands; acquisition of rights-of-way and of existing connecting roads adjacent to such lands; and for acquisition and construction of buildings and appurtenant facilities in Alaska; to remain available until expended, $2,300,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the amount appropriated herein for road construction shall be transferred to the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the amount appropriated herein for construction of access roads on the revested Oregon and California Railroad grant lands and in addition, amounts available for operation and maintenance of such access roads under the appropriation “Management of lands and resources” are hereby made a reimbursable charge against the Oregon and California land-grant fund and shall be reimbursed to the general fund in the Treasury in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of subsection (b) of title II of the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/876">50 Stat. 876</ref>.</p></sidenote>August 28, 1937.</proviso></content></appropriations></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administrative provisions</heading> <content>Appropriations for the Bureau of Land Management shall be available for purchase of two aircraft and twenty-one passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; purchase, erection, and dismantlement of temporary structures, and alteration and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities to which the United States has title: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of appropriations herein made for the Bureau of Land Management expenditures in connection with the revested Oregon and California Railroad and reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands (other than expenditures for construction and operation and maintenance of access roads and for acquisition of rights-of-way and of existing connecting roads adjacent to such lands) shall be reimbursed from the 25 per centum referred to in section C, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/876">50 Stat. 876</ref>.</p></sidenote>title II, of the Act approved August 28, 1937, of the special fund designated the “Oregon and California Land Grant Fund” and section <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/754">53 Stat. 754</ref>.</p></sidenote>4 of the Act approved May 24, 1939, of the special fund designated the “Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Fund”.</proviso></content></level> <appropriations level="small"><heading>range improvements</heading> <content>For construction, purchase, and maintenance of range improvements pursuant to the provisions of sections 3 and 10 of the Act of June 28, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/1270/1273">48 Stat. 1270, 1273</ref>.</p></sidenote>1934, as amended (43 U. S. C. 315), sums equal to the aggregate of all moneys received, during the current fiscal year, as range improvement fees under section 3 of said Act and of 25 per centum of all moneys <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t43/s315m">43 USC 315m</ref>.</p></sidenote>received, during the current fiscal year, under section 15 of said Act, to remain available until expended.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Indian Affairs</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>education and welfare services</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to provide education and welfare services for Indians, either directly or in cooperation with States and other organizations, including payment (in advance or from date of admis-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/143">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 143</page>sion), of care, tuition, assistance, and other expenses of Indians in boarding homes, institutions, or schools; grants and other assistance to needy Indians; maintenance of law and order, and payment of rewards for information or evidence concerning violations of law on Indian reservations or lands; and operation of Indian arts and crafts shops and museums; $41,764,995.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>resources management</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for management, development, improvement, and protection of resources and appurtenant facilities under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including payment of irrigation assessments and charges; acquisition of water rights; advances for Indian industrial and business enterprises; operation of Indian arts and crafts shops and museums; and development of Indian arts and crafts as authorized by law; $12,432,000, and in addition, $200,000 of the Revolving Fund for Loans, Bureau of Indian Affairs, shall be used in connection with administering loans to Indians.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction</heading> <content>For construction, major repair, and improvement of irrigation and power systems, buildings, utilities, roads and trails, and other facilities; acquisition of lands and interests in lands; preparation of lands for farming; and architectural and engineering services by contract; payment to the Klamath Tribe of Indians, Oregon, as authorized by section 13c of the Act of August 13, 1954 (Public Law 587); to remain<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/721">68 Stat. 721</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s564l/c">25 USC 564<i>l</i>(c)</ref>.</p></sidenote> available until expended, $(.979,003, of which not to exceed $11,647 shall be available for reimbursing the city of New Town, North Dakota, for the cost of improvements to streets and appurtenant facilities adjoining property under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and not to exceed $40,000 shall be available for assistance to the public-school district for constructing additional classroom facilities at Seligman, Arizona: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restrictions.</p></sidenote> sum herein appropriated shall be used for the acquisition of land within the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming outside of the boundaries of existing Indian reservations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the acquisition of land or water rights within the States of Nevada, Oregon, and Washington either inside or outside the boundaries of existing reservations:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Secretary is authorized to purchase, without regard to the prohibition against the acquisition of land or water rights contained herein, not to exceed fifteen acres of lands within the Klamath Indian Reservation, Oregon, required for the construction of two pumping plants and an equalizing basin for the Modoc Point Indian irrigation system and not to exceed four hundred acres of lands within the Colville Indian Reservation, Washington, required for the construction of Mill Creek Reservoir of the Nespelem Unit of the Colville Indian irrigation project:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the amount included herein for the construction of roads and trails, such part of the amount as determined by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs shall be available only for roads and trails which State and local governments agree to take over and maintain when the improvement is completed.</proviso></content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/144">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 144</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>road construction and maintenance (liquidation of contract authorization)</heading> <content>For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority contained in section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 73), $7,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general administrative expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the general administration of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, including such expenses in field offices, $2,600,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>relocation of the yankton sioux tribe</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of completing the relocation of the Yankton Sioux Tribe, South Dakota, in accordance with section 8 of the Public <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/453">68 Stat. 453</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t43/s1200e">43 USC 1200e</ref>.</p></sidenote>Law Numbered 478, Eighty-third Congress, to remain available until expended, $56,500: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That said amount shall be assessed against the costs of the Fort Randall Dam and Reservoir, Missouri River Development.</proviso></content></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administrative provisions</heading> <content>Appropriations for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (except the revolving fund for loans) shall be available for expenses of exhibits; purchase of not to exceed one hundred and seventy-five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, which may be used for the transportation of Indians; advance payments for service (including services which may extend beyond the current fiscal year) under contracts <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1458">49 Stat. 1458</ref>.</p></sidenote>executed pursuant to the Act of June 4, 1936 (25 U. S. C. 452), and legislation terminating Federal supervision over certain Indian tribes; purchase of ice for official use of employees; and expenses required by continuing or permanent treaty provisions.</content></level> <appropriations level="small"><heading>tribal funds</heading> <content>In addition to the tribal funds authorized to be expended by existing law, there is hereby appropriated $3,100,000, from tribal funds not otherwise available for expenditure for the benefit of Indians and Indian tribes, including pay and travel expenses of employees; care, tuition and other assistance to Indian children attending public and private schools (which may be paid in advance or from date of admission); purchase of land and improvements on land, title to which shall be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the tribe for which purchased; lease of lands and water rights; compensation and expenses of attorneys and other persons employed by Indian tribes under approved contracts; pay, travel and other expenses of tribal officers, councils, and committees thereof, or other tribal organizations, including mileage for use of privately owned automobiles and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates established administratively but not to exceed those applicable to civilian employees of the Government; relief of Indians, without regard to section 7 of the Act of May 27, 1930 (46 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t18/s4124">18 USC 4124</ref>.</p></sidenote>Stat. 391), including cash grants; and employment of a recreational director for the Menominee Reservation and a curator for the Osage Museum, each of whom shall be appointed with the approval of the respective tribal councils and without regard to the classification laws: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That in addition to the amount appropriated herein, tribal funds may he advanced to Indian tribes during the current fiscal year for such purposes as may be designated by the governing body of the particular tribe involved and approved by the Secretary:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $100,000 from the funds credited to the <page identifier="/us/stat/69/145">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 145</page>Indians of California under the Act of May 18, 1928 (45 Stat. 602),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t25/s651/657">25 USC 651–657</ref>.</p></sidenote> for expenses of moving and relocating houses available to said Indians under the Act of August 2, 1954 (68 Stat. 590, 613), but not more than<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/645">68 Stat. 645</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1589c">42 USC 1589c</ref></p>.</sidenote> $300 may be expended for any one house:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided, however</i>, That no part of this appropriation or other tribal funds shall be used for the acquisition of land or water rights within the States of Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming, either inside or outside the boundaries of existing Indian reservations, if such acquisition results in the property being exempted from local taxation.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Geological Survey</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>surveys, investigations, and research</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the Geological Survey to perform surveys, investigations, and research covering topography, geology, and the mineral and water resources of the United States, its Territories and possessions; classify lands as to mineral character and water and power resources; give engineering supervision to power permits and Federal Power Commission licenses; enforce departmental regulations applicable to oil, gas, and other mining leases, permits, licenses, and operating contracts; publish and disseminate data relative to the foregoing activities; and the preparation of plans and specifications for a building or buildings to meet the special needs of the Geological Survey in the metropolitan area of Washington, D. C.; $26,635,000, of which $4,350,000 shall be available only for cooperation with States or municipalities for water resources investigations: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of any topographic mapping or water resources investigations carried on in cooperation with any State or municipality.</proviso></content></appropriations></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administrative provisions</heading> <content>The amount appropriated for the Geological Survey shall be available for purchase of not to exceed seventy-seven passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard service for protection of confidential files; contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such procedures are in the public interest; construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities; acquisition of lands for gaging stations; and payment of compensation and expenses of persons on the rolls of the Geological Survey appointed, as authorized by law, to represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts, including not to exceed $10,000 for the person appointed by the President<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Arkansas River Compact.</p></sidenote> to participate as the representative of the United States in the administration of the compact consented to by the Act of May 31, 1949 (Public Law 82): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That notwithstanding the provisions of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/145">63 Stat. 145</ref>.</p></sidenote> any other law, the President is authorized to appoint a retired officer as such representative, without prejudice to his status as a retired Army officer, and he shall receive such compensation and expenses in addition to his retired pay.</proviso></content></level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/146">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 146</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Mines</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>conservation and development of mineral resources</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for promoting the conservation, exploration, development, production, and utilization of mineral resources, including fuels, in the United States, its Territories and possessions; developing synthetics and substitutes; producing and distributing helium; and controlling fires in coal deposits; $12,893,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>health and safety</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for promotion of health and safety in mines and in the minerals industries, as authorized by law, $5,000,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general administrative expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for general administration of the Bureau of Mines, including such expenses in the regional offices, $970,000.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administrative provisions</heading> <content>Appropriations and funds available to the Bureau of Mines may be expended for purchase of not to exceed one hundred and twenty-six passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; providing transportation services in isolated areas for employees, student dependents of employees, and other pupils, and such activities may be financed under cooperative arrangements; purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Secretary is authorized to accept lands, buildings, equipment, and other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, State, or private:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the sums made available for the current fiscal year to the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force for the acquisition of helium from the Bureau of Mines shall be transferred to the Bureau of Mines, and said sums, together with all other payments to the Bureau of Mines for helium, shall be credited to the special helium production fund, established pursuant to the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/43/1111">43 Stat. 1111</ref>.</p></sidenote>March 3, 1925, as amended (50 U. S. C. 164 (c)):</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Bureau of Mines is authorized, during the current fiscal year, to sell directly or through any Government agency, including corporations, any metal or mineral product that may be manufactured in pilot plants operated by the Bureau of Mines, and the proceeds of such sales shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</proviso></content></level> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>National Park Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>management and protection</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the management and protection of the areas and facilities administered by the National Park Service, including protection of lands in process of condemnation; and for plans, investigations, and studies of the recreational resources (exclusive or preparation of detail plans and working drawings) and archaeological values in river basins of the United States (except the Missouri River Basin); $9,825,000.</content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/147">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 147</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>maintenance and rehabilitation of physical facilities</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of roads (including furnishing special road maintenance service to defense trucking permittees on a reimbursable basis), trails, buildings, utilities, and other physical facilities essential to the operation of areas administered pursuant to law by the National Park Service, $8,950,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction</heading> <content>For construction and improvement, without regard to the Act of August 24, 1912, as amended (16 U. S. C. 451), of roads, trails, parkways,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/37/460">37 Stat. 460</ref>.</p></sidenote> buildings, utilities, and other physical facilities; and the acquisition of lands, interests therein, improvements, and water rights; to remain available until expended, $5,425,000, of which $100,000 shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Yorktown Monument.</p></sidenote> available for the completion of payments for the execution of the new figure for the Yorktown Monument, upon the completion of the figure to the satisfaction of the Secretary, and the Secretary shall release the contractor from all obligations under the contract with respect to the removal of the present damaged figure, the repair of the shaft, and the mounting of the new figure on the shaft: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That prior to any payments made pursuant to this provision the contractor shall release the Government from any and all claims arising from the execution of the figure or any presently existing contract between said contractor and the United States Government:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided, further</i>, That the sum provided herein is in addition to the sum of $59,000 specified in contract No. I–100np–147.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction (liquidation of contract authorization)</heading> <content>For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority contained in section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 73), $19,654,300, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this appropriation bill shall be used at any time to plan, map, build, or construct a new roadway or highway to Mammoth Cave National Park leading from United States Highway Numbered 31W between Cave City and Park City, Kentucky.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general administrative expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for general administration of the National Park Service, including such expenses in the regional offices, $1,175,000.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administrative provisions</heading> <content>Appropriations for the National Park Service shall be available for the purchase of not to exceed ninety-eight passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, of which not to exceed seventeen shall be for replacing United States Park Police cruisers; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by law (68 Stat. 1114, D. C. Code 4–204); and the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> objects and purposes specified in the Act of August 8, 1953 (67 Stat. 495, 496).<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/43/175">43 Stat. 175</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s1b/d">16 USC 1b–d</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></level> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Fish and Wildlife Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>management of resources</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for conservation, management, protection, and utilization of fish and wildlife resources, and for the performance of other authorized functions related to such resources; operation of the industrial properties within the Crab Orchard National Wildlife <page identifier="/us/stat/69/148">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 148</page>Refuge (61 Stat. 770); maintenance of the herd of long-horned cattle on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge; purchase or rent of land, and functions related to wildlife management in California (16 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/238">62 Stat. 238</ref>.</p></sidenote>U. S. C. 695–695c); leasing and management of lands for the protection of the Florida Key deer; and not to exceed $30,000 for payment, in the discretion of the Secretary, for information or evidence concerning violations of laws administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service; $6,728,500; and in addition, there are appropriated amounts equal to 25 per centum of the proceeds colored into the Treasury during the next preceding fiscal year from the sale of sealskins and other products, for management and investigation of fish and wildlife resources of Alaska, including construction.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>investigations of resources</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for scientific and economic studies and investigations respecting conservation, management, protection, and utilization of fish and wildlife resources, including related aquatic plants and products; collection, compilation, and publication of information concerning such studies and investigations; and the performance of other functions related thereto; as authorized by law; $4,187,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction</heading> <content>For construction and acquisition of buildings and other facilities required in the conservation, management, protection, and utilization of fish and wildlife resources and the acquisition of lands and interests <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Transfer of funds.</p></sidenote>therein, $1,000,000 to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the funds appropriated herein for the continuation of the construction of the Devils Kitchen Dam on the Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge, Illinois, shall be transferred to the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general administrative expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for general administration of the Fish and Wildlife Service, including such expenses in the regional offices, $760,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>administration of pribilof islands</heading> <content>For carrying out the provisions of the Act of February 26, 1944, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/100">58 Stat. 100</ref>.</p></sidenote>as amended (16 U. S. C. 631a–631q), there are appropriated amounts equal to 60 per centum of the proceeds covered into the Treasury during the next preceding fiscal year from the sale of sealskins and other products, to remain available for expenditure during the current and next succeeding fiscal years.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administrative provisions</heading> <content>Appropriations for the Fish and Wildlife Service shall be available for purchase of not to exceed one hundred and twenty-eight passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only; purchase of not to exceed four aircraft, for replacement only; publication and distribution of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/34/690">34 Stat. 690</ref>.</p></sidenote>bulletins as authorized by law (7 U. S. C. 417); rations or commutation of rations for officers and crews of vessels at rates not to exceed $3 per man per day; repair of damage to public roads within and adjacent to reservation areas caused by operations of the Fish and Wildlife Service; options for the purchase of land at not to exceed $1 for each option; facilities incident to such public recreational uses on conservation areas as are not inconsistent with their primary purposes; and the maintenance and improvement of aquaria, buildings, and other <page identifier="/us/stat/69/149">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 149</page>facilities under the jurisdiction of the Fish and Wildlife Service and to which the United States has title, and which are utilized pursuant to law in connection with management and investigation of fish and wildlife resources.</content></level> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of Territories</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>administration of territories</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the administration of Territories and for the departmental administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior, including expenses of the offices of the Governors of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, as authorized by law (48 U. S. C., secs. 61, 531, 1422, 1431a (c)); salaries of the Governor of the Virgin Islands, the Government Secretary, and the members of their immediate staffs as authorized by law (Act of July 22, 1954, Public Law 517), compensation and mileage of members of the legislatures in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/31/321/153">31 Stat. 321, 153</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/64/386">64 Stat. 386</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/45/1253">45 Stat. 1253</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/497">68 Stat. 497</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1541">48 USC 1541 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/37/516">37 Stat. 516</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/31/146">31 Stat. 146</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/64/391">64 Stat. 391</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/68/497">68 Stat. 497</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1541">48 USC 1541 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/45/1253">45 Stat. 1253</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/56/782">56 Stat. 782</ref>.</p></sidenote> Islands as authorized by law (48 U. S. C., secs. 87, 599, 1421d (e), 1431a (c) and the Act of July 22, 1954 (Public Law 517)); compensation and expenses of the judiciary in American Samoa as authorized by law (48 U. S. C. 1431a (c)); care of insane as authorized by law for Alaska (48 U. S. C. 46–50): grants to American Samoa, in addition to current local revenues, for support of governmental functions; and personal services, household equipment and furnishings, and utilities necessary in the operation of the houses of the Governors of Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa; $2,609,500: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Territorial and local governments herein provided for are authorized to make purchases through the General Services Administration:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That appropriations available for the administration of Territories may be expended for the purchase, charter, maintenance, and operation of aircraft and surface vessels for official purposes and for commercial transportation purposes found by the Secretary to be necessary.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>trust territory of the pacific islands</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the Department of the Interior in Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands pursuant to the Trusteeship Agreement approved by Public Law 204, Eightieth Congress, and Public Law 451, approved June 30, 1954, including the expenses of the High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; compensation and expenses of the judiciary of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; grants to the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands in addition to local revenues, for support of governmental functions; $4,500,000, and in addition $1,000,000 shall be transferred to this appropriation from the balance in the account of the Island Trading Company of Micronesia on December 31, 1954, of which $500,000 shall be available for the establishment of a revolving fund for loans to locally owned private trading enterprises, to continue during the fiscal year 1956: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That all financial transactions of the Trust Territory, including such transactions of all agencies or instrumentalities established or utilized by such Trust Territory, shall be audited by the General Accounting Office in accordance with the provisions of the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921 (42 Stat. 23), as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1">31 USC 1</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, and the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 34):<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/834">64 Stat. 834</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s65">31 USC 65 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands is authorized to make purchases through the General Services Administration:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That appropriations available for the Administration of the Trust Territory of the Pacific <page identifier="/us/stat/69/150">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 150</page>Islands may be expended for the purchase, charter, maintenance, and operation of aircraft and surface vessels for official purposes and for commercial transportation purposes found by the Secretary to be <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/3302">61 Stat. 3302</ref>.</p></sidenote>necessary in carrying out the provisions of article 6 (2) of the Trusteeship Agreement approved by Public Law 204, Eightieth Congress.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>alaska public works</heading> <content>For an additional amount for expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1949, as amended (48 U. S. C. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/627">63 Stat. 627</ref>.</p></sidenote>486–486j), to remain available until June 30, 1959, $3,000,000, of which not to exceed $525,000 shall be available for administrative expenses: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds previously appropriated under this head shall remain available until June 30, 1959.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction of roads, alaska</heading> <content>For construction of roads, tramways, buildings, ferries, bridges, and trails, including surveys and plans for new road construction; acquisition of lands or interests in lands by purchase, donation, condemnation, or otherwise; and purchase of four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, $6,300,000, to remain available until expended.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operation and maintenance of roads, alaska</heading> <content>For operation and maintenance of roads, tramways, buildings, ferries, bridges, and trails, $3,500,000.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">administrative provisions</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">The total of the amounts herein appropriated for construction, operation and maintenance of roads in Alaska shall be available in one fund, except that the appropriation herein made for operation and maintenance shall be available only for the service of the current fiscal year.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Not to exceed 17½ per centum of the amount herein appropriated for construction of roads in Alaska shall be available for construction work by force account, or on a hired-labor basis.</p> </content> </level> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction, alaska railroad</heading> <content>For the authorized work of the Alaska Railroad, including improvements and new construction, to remain available until expended, $4,100,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds appropriated under this head may be transferred to the Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund for purposes of accounting and administration.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>alaska railroad revolving fund</heading> <content>The Alaska Railroad Revolving Fund shall continue available until expended for the work authorized by law, including operation and maintenance of oceangoing or coastwise vessels by ownership, charter, or arrangement with other branches of the Government service, for the purpose of providing additional facilities for transportation of freight, passengers, or mail, when deemed necessary for the benefit and development of industries or travel in the area served; and payment of compensation and expenses as authorized by section 42 of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/750">39 Stat. 750</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act of September 7, 1916 (5 U. S. C. 793), to be reimbursed as therein provided: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no one other than the general manager of said railroad, and one assistant general manager at not to <page identifier="/us/stat/69/151">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 151</page>exceed $13,000 per annum, shall be paid an annual salary out of said fund of more than $11,000.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Administration, Department of the Interior</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary of the Interior (referred to herein as the Secretary), including teletype rentals and service, $2,065,000.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions, Department of the Interior</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 101. </num> <content>Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Employment of aliens.</p></sidenote> aliens may be employed during the current fiscal year in the field service of the Department for periods of not more than thirty days in cases of emergency caused by fire, flood, storm, act of God, or sabotage.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content>Appropriations made in this title shall be available for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Emergency reconstruction.</p></sidenote> expenditure or transfer (within each bureau or office), with the approval of the Secretary, for the emergency reconstruction, replacement or repair of buildings, utilities, or other facilities or equipment damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, storm, or other unavoidable causes: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no funds shall be made available under this authority until funds specifically made available to the Department of the Interior for emergencies shall have been exhausted.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content>The Secretary may authorize the expenditure or transfer<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Forest or range fire suppression.</p></sidenote> (within each bureau or office) of any appropriation in this title, in addition to the amounts included in the budget programs of the several agencies, for the suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range fires on or threatening lands under jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That appropriations made in this title for fire suppression purposes shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred during the preceding fiscal year.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <content>Appropriations made in this title shall be available for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Operation of warehouses, etc.</p></sidenote> operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities, where ever consolidation of activities will contribute to efficiency or economy, and said appropriations shall be reimbursed for services rendered to any other activity in the same manner as authorized by the Act of June 30, 1932 (31 U. S. C. 686): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That reimbursements for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/47/417">47 Stat. 417</ref>.</p></sidenote> cost of supplies, materials and equipment, and for services rendered may be credited to the appropriation current at the time such reimbursements are received.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 105. </num> <content>Appropriations made to the Department of the Interior in this title or in the Public Works Appropriation Act, 1956, shall be available for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), when authorized by the Secretary, at rates not<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> to exceed $100 per diem for individuals, and in total amount not to exceed $250,000; maintenance and operation of aircraft: hire of passenger motor vehicles; purchase of reprints; payment for telephone service in private residences in the field, when authorized under regulations approved by the Secretary; and the payment of dues, when authorized by the Secretary, for library membership in societies or associations which issue publications to members only or at a price to members lower than to subscribers who are not members.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="106"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 106. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>Not to exceed $200,000 of the funds appropriated to <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Personal services.</p></sidenote>the Department of the Interior in this title or in the Public Works Appropriation Act, 1956, shall be available to pay the compensation of all persons the budget estimates for personal services heretofore submitted to the Congress for the fiscal year 1956 contemplated would <page identifier="/us/stat/69/152">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 152</page>be employed by such department, agency, or corporation during such fiscal year in the performance of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>function performed by a person designated as an information specialist, information and editorial specialist, publications and information coordinator, press relations officer or counsel, photographer, radio expert, television expert, motion picture expert, or publicity expert, or designated by any similar title, or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>functions performed by persons who assist persons performing the functions described in (1) in drafting, preparing, editing, typing, duplicating or disseminating public information, publications or releases, radio or television scripts, magazine articles, photographs, motion picture and similar material, shall be available to pay the compensation of persons performing the functions described in (1) or (2),</content></paragraph></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>This section shall not apply to the preparation for publication of reports and maps resulting from authorized scientific and engineering investigations and surveys, to photography incident to the compilation and reproduction of maps and reports, or publications of the National Park Service, or to photocopying of permanent records for preservation.</content></subsection> </section></level> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading class="inline">RELATED AGENCIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Commission of Fine Arts</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For expenses made necessary by the Act establishing a Commission <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/36/371">36 Stat. 371</ref>.</p></sidenote>of Fine Arts (40 U. S. C. 104), including payment of actual traveling expenses of the members and secretary of the Commission in attending meetings and committee meetings of the Commission either within or outside the District of Columbia, to be disbursed on vouchers approved by the Commission, $21,200.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Federal Coal Mine Safety Board of Review</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Federal Coal Mine Safety Board of Review, including services as authorized by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $70,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Department of Agriculture</heading> <heading>Agricultural Research Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>Research: For the construction of roads at the National Arboretum in accordance with the provisions of the Act of March 4, 1927 (44 Stat. 1422, 20 U. S. C. 191–194), $150,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the construction of said roads may be performed by the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>forest service—salaries and expenses</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">For expenses necessary, including not to exceed $15,000 for employment pursuant to the second sentence of section 706 (a) of the Organic <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/742">58 Stat. 742</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act of 1944 (5 U. S. C. 574), as amended by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), including travel expenses of advisory councils or similar groups; to experiment and make investigations and report on forestry, national forests, forest fires, forest insects and diseases, and lumbering; to advise the owners of woodlands as to the <page identifier="/us/stat/69/153">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 153</page>proper care of the same; to investigate and test American timber and timber trees and. their uses, and methods, for the preservative treatment of timber; to seek, through investigations and the planting of native and foreign species, suitable trees for the treeless regions; to protect, administer, and improve the national forests, including tree planting and other measures to prevent erosion, drift, surface wash, soil waste, and the formation of floods, and to conserve water; to ascertain the natural conditions upon and utilize the national forests, to transport and care for fish and game supplied to stock the national forests or the waters therein; for management of lands acquired under the land utilization program; and to collate, digest, report, and illustrate the results of experiments and investigations made by the Forest Service: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the appropriations available to the Forest Service for the current fiscal year may be used for the operation and maintenance of aircraft, and the purchase of not to exceed four (for replacement only), uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); the purchase, erection,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> and alteration of buildings and other public improvements, but the cost of any building purchased, erected, or as improved, exclusive of the cost of constructing a water-supply or sanitary system and of connecting the same with any such building, and exclusive of the cost of any tower upon which a lookout house may be erected, shall not exceed $18,500 ($22,500 in Alaska) with the exception that any building erected, purchased, or acquired, the cost of which was $18,500 or more, may be improved out of the appropriations available to the Forest Service within any fiscal year by an amount not to exceed 2 per centum of the cost of such building, and not to exceed $250,000 of such appropriations may be used for the maintenance, improvement, and construction of aircraft landing fields in, or adjacent to, the national forests, as follows:</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">National forest, protection and management: For the administration, protection, use, maintenance, improvement, and development of the national forests, including the establishment, and maintenance of forest tree nurseries, including the procurement of tree seed and nursery stock by purchase, production, or otherwise, seeding and tree planting and the care of plantations and young growth; the maintenance of roads and trails and the construction and maintenance of all other improvements necessary for the proper and economical administration, protection, development, and use of the national forests, including experimental areas under Forest Service administration; the construction (not to exceed $18,500 for any one structure), equipment, and maintenance of sanitary and recreational facilities; timber cultural operations; development and application of fish and game management plans; propagation and transplanting of plants suitable for planting on semiarid portions of the national forests; estimating and appraising of timber and other resources and development and application of plans for their effective management, sale, and use; expenses of the National Forest Reservation Commission as authorized by section 14 of the Act of March 1, 1911 (16 U. S. C. 514); examination, classification, surveying, and appraisal<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/36/963">36 Stat. 963</ref>.</p></sidenote> of land incident to effecting exchanges authorized by law and of lands within the boundaries of the national forests that may be opened to homestead settlement and entry under the Act of June 11, 1906, and the Act of August 10, 1912 (16 U. S. C. 506–509), as provided by the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/34/233">34 Stat. 233</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/37/287/842">37 Stat. 287, 842</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of March 4, 1913 (16 U. S. C. 512); investigation and establishment of water rights, including the purchase thereof or of lands or interests in lands or rights-of-way for use and protection of water rights necessary or beneficial in connection with the administration and public use of the national forests; not to exceed $100,000 for the <page identifier="/us/stat/69/154">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 154</page>purchase of parcels of land and interests therein in Sanders County, Montana, but such land shall not be acquired without the approval of the local government concerned; and all expenses necessary for the use, maintenance, improvement, protection, and general administration of the national forests, and for the management of lands under <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/525">50 Stat. 525</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/532">59 Stat. 532</ref>.</p></sidenote>title III of the Act of July 22, 1937, and the Act of August 11, 1945 (7 U. S. C. 1010–1012); $35,511,500: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Secretary may sell at market value any property located in Yalobusha, Chickasaw, and Pontotoc Counties, Mississippi, administered under title III of the Act of July 22, 1937, and suitable for return to private ownership under such terms and conditions as would not conflict with the purposes of said Act.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Fighting forest fires: For fighting and preventing forest fires on or threatening lands under Forest Service administration, including lands under contract for purchase or in process of condemnation for Forest Service purposes, and for liquidation of obligations incurred in the preceding fiscal year for such purpose, $5,250,000, of which $1,750,000 shall be apportioned for use, pursuant to section 3679 of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s665">31 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote>Revised Statutes, as amended, to the extent necessary to meet emergency conditions.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Control of forest pests: For the control of white pine blister rust <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/168">54 Stat. 168</ref>.</p></sidenote>pursuant to the Act of April 26, 1940 (16 U. S. C. 594a), including the development and testing of new control methods, $2,735,000, of which $355,000 shall be available to the Department of the Interior for the control of white pine blister rust on or endangering Federal lands under the jurisdiction of that Department or lands of Indian tribes which are under the jurisdiction of or retained under restrictions of the United States; and for carrying out the Forest Pest <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/177">61 Stat. 177</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s594/1/5">16 USC 594–1–5</ref>.</p></sidenote>Control Act (16 U. S. C., Supp. V, 594–1—594–5), $3,537,500, of which $3,137,500 shall be apportioned for use pursuant to section 3679 of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s665">31 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote>Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purposes of said Act to the extent necessary under the then existing conditions; $6,272,500.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Forest research: For forest research at forest or range experiment stations, the Forest Products Laboratory, or elsewhere, in accordance with the provisions of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Act approved May 22, 1928, as amended (16 U. S. C. 581, 581a—581c, 581f–<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/45/699">45 Stat. 699</ref>.</p></sidenote>581i), including the construction and maintenance of improvements; fire, silvicultural, watershed, forest insects and diseases, and other forest investigations and experiments; investigations and experiments to develop improved methods of management of forest and related ranges; experiments, investigations, and tests of forest products; marketing research and service on timber and timber products; a comprehensive forest survey; and investigations in forest economics; $7,754,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds may be advanced to cooperators under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe when such action will stimulate or facilitate cooperative work.</proviso></p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>forest roads and trails</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of section 23 of the Federal Highway Act approved November 9, 1921, as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/42/218">42 Stat. 218</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/49/1520">49 Stat. 1520</ref>.</p></sidenote>amended (23 U. S. C. 23, 23a), relating to forest development roads and trails, including the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of roads and trails on experimental areas under Forest Service Administration, $24,000,000, which sum is authorized to be appropriated by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/72">68 Stat. 72</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s23">23 USC 23 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act of May 6, 1954 (Public Law 350), to remain available until expended.</content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/155">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 155</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>acquisition of lands for national forests</heading> <level> <heading class="centered">Weeks Act</heading> <content>For the acquisition of forest lands under the provisions of the Act approved March 1, 1911, as amended (16 U. S. C. 513–519, 521),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/36/961">36 Stat. 961</ref>.</p></sidenote> $190,000, to be available only for payment of the purchase price of any lands acquired, including the cost of surveys in connection with such acquisition: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for acquisition of any land which is not within the boundaries of a national forest:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the acquisition of any land without the approval of the local government concerned.</proviso></content></level> <level> <heading class="centered">Special Acts</heading> <content>For the acquisition of land to facilitate the control of soil erosion and flood damage originating within the exterior boundaries of the following national forest, in accordance with the provisions of the following Act authorizing annual appropriations of forest receipts for such purposes, and in not to exceed the following amount from such receipts: Cache National Forest, Utah, Act of May 11, 1938, (Public Law 505), as amended, $10,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/347">52 Stat. 347</ref>.</p></sidenote> this appropriation shall be used for acquisition of any land which is not within the boundaries of a national forest:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the acquisition of any land without the approval of the local government concerned.</proviso></content></level></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>state and private forestry cooperation</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for cooperation with the various States in forest-fire prevention and suppression, in forest tree planting, and in forest management and processing, pursuant to the Act of August 25, 1950 (16 U. S. C. 568c, 568d), and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/473">64 Stat. 473</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/43/653">43 Stat. 653</ref>.</p></sidenote> June 7, 1924 (16 U. S. C. 564–567c), and Acts supplementary thereto; advising timberland owners, associations, and other appropriate agencies in the application of forest management principles to federally owned lands leased to States and to private forest lands, and advising wood-using industries in processing of forest products, so as to attain sustained-yield management, the conservation of the timber resources, the productivity of forest lands, and the stabilization of employment and economic continuance of forest industries; $11,337,129.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>cooperative range improvements</heading> <content>For artificial revegetation, construction, and maintenance of range improvements, control of rodents, and eradication of poisonous and noxious plants on national forests as authorized by section 12 of the Act of April 24, 1950 (16 U. S. C. 580h), $700,000, to remain available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/85">64 Stat. 85</ref>.</p></sidenote> until expended.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <level><heading class="smallCaps centered">general provisions, forest service</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <content>Within the unit limit of cost fixed by law, the lump-sum<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Passenger motor vehicles.</p></sidenote> appropriations and authorizations made for the Forest Service under this Act shall be available for the purchase, in addition to those specifically provided for, of not to exceed 165 passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and for the hire of such vehicles, necessary in the conduct of the work of the Forest Service outside the District of Columbia.</content></section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/156">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 156</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content>Provisions of law prohibiting or restricting the employment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Employment of aliens.</p></sidenote> of aliens shall not apply to (1) the temporary employment of translators when competent citizen translators are not available; (2) employment in cases of emergency of persons in the field service for periods of not more than sixty days.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content>Of appropriations herein made which are available for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Purchase of lands.</p></sidenote> the purchase of lands, not to exceed $1 may be expended for each option to purchase any particular tract or tracts of land.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <content>Except to provide materials required in or incident to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Purchase of twine.</p></sidenote> research or experimental work where no suitable domestic product is available, no part of the funds appropriated to the Forest Service shall be expended in the purchase of twine manufactured from commodities or materials produced outside of the United States.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation to the Forest Service in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Puh1icity or propaganda.</p></sidenote> this Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes to support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress.</content></section></level> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Indian Claims Commission</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1049">60 Stat. 1049</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Act of August 13, 1946 (25 U. S. C. 70), creating an Indian Claims Commission, $119,500, of which not to exceed $3,600 shall be available for expenses of travel.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown Celebration Commission</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of August 13, 1953 (67 Stat. 576), including services as authorized by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; transportation and not to exceed $20 per diem in lieu of subsistence for members of the Commission serving without compensation; and entertainment; $100,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>National Capital Planning Commission</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, as authorized by the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/1/1001">D. C. Code 1–1001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> National Capital Planning Act of 1952 (66 Stat. 781), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/610">60 Stat. 610</ref>.</p></sidenote>U. S. C. 55a); not to exceed $175 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; not to exceed $7,500 for expenses of travel; payment in advance for membership in societies whose publications or services are available to members only or to members at a price lower than to the general public; and transportation and not to exceed $15 per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5 of the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/808">60 Stat. 808</ref>.</p></sidenote>August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 73b–2), for members of the Commission serving without compensation; $143,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Land acquisition, National Capital park, parkway, and playground <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/8/102">D. C. Code 8–102 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>system: Under authority of the Act of May 29, 1930 (46 Stat. 482), as amended, for necessary expenses for the National Capital Planning Commission for acquisition of land for the park, parkway, and playground system of the National Capital, to remain available until expended, $500,000, of which (a) $228,000 shall be available for the purposes of section 1 (a) of said Act of May 29, 1930, (b) $124,000 shall be available for the purposes of section 1 (b) thereof, and (c) $148,000 shall be available, for the purposes of section 4 thereof: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not exceeding $30,000 of the funds available for land acquisition purposes shall be used during the current fiscal year for necessary expenses of the Commission (other than payments for land) in connection with land acquisition.</proviso></p> </content></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/157">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 157</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Smithsonian Institution</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Smithsonian Institution: For all necessary expenses for the preservation, exhibition, and increase of collections from the surveying and exploring expeditions of the Government and from other sources; for the system of international exchanges between the United States and foreign countries; for anthropological researches among the American Indians and the natives of lands under the jurisdiction or protection of the United States, independently or in cooperation with State, educational, and scientific organizations in the United States, and the excavation and preservation of archeological remains; for maintenance of the Astrophysical Observatory and making necessary observations in high altitudes; for the administration of the National Collection of Fine Arts; for the administration, construction, and maintenance of laboratory and other facilities on Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone, under the provisions of the Act of July 2, 1940, as amended by the provisions of Reorganization Plan <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/724">54 Stat. 724</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s79/70e">20 USC 79–70e</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1101">60 Stat. 1101</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s133y/16">5 USC 133y–16 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/997">60 Stat. 997</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>Numbered 3 of 1946; fox’ the maintenance and administration of a national air museum as authorized by the Act of August 12, 1946 (20 U. S. C. 77); including not to exceed $35,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); not to exceed $17,225 for expenses of travel; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator conductors; repairs and alterations of buildings and approaches; and preparation of manuscripts, drawings, and illustrations for publications; $4,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Smithsonian Institution is authorized without regard to section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p. 182.</p></sidenote> 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place two positions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/959">63 Stat. 959</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1105">5 USC 1105</ref>.</p></sidenote> in GS–18, two positions in GS–17, and one additional position in GS–16 of the General Schedule established by said Act.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, National Gallery of Art: For the upkeep and operation of the National Gallery of Art, the protection and care of the works of art therein, and administrative expenses incident thereto, as authorized by the Act of March 24, 1937 (50 Stat. 51), as amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s71/74">20 USC 71–74</ref>.</p></sidenote> by the public resolution of April 13, 1939 (Public Resolution 9,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/577">53 Stat. 577</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s74">20 USC 74</ref>.</p></sidenote> Seventy-sixth Congress), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); payment in advance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> when authorized by the treasurer of the Gallery for membership in library, museum, and art associations or societies whose publications or services are available to members only, or to members at a price lower than to the general public; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator operators; purchase or rental of devices and services for protecting buildings and contents thereof, and maintenance and repair of buildings, approaches, and grounds; not to exceed $2,400 for expenses of travel; and not. to exceed $15,000 for restoration and repair of works of art. for the National Gallery of Art by contracts made, without advertising, with individuals, firms, or organizations at such rates or prices and under such terms and conditions as the Gallery may deem proper; $1,355,000.</p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of August 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 964, 965), $10,000, to remain available until June 30, 1957.</content></appropriations> 69 Stat. 158 <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading class="inline">VIRGIN ISLANDS CORPORATION</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Grants</heading> <content>For payment to the Virgin Islands Corporation in the form of grants as authorized by law, $390,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Administrative Expenses</heading> <content>During the current fiscal year the Virgin Islands Corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds available to it and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal-year limitations as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/584">61 Stat. 584</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/31/849">31 Stat. 849</ref>.</p></sidenote>provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out. its programs as set forth in the budget for the fiscal year 1956: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $160,000 shall be available for administrative expenses (to be computed on an accrual basis) of the Corporation, covering the categories set forth in the 1956 Budget estimates for such expenses.</proviso></content></appropriations> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num> <content>Unless otherwise provided by law, appropriations contained<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Travel expenses.</p></sidenote> in this Act available for expenses of travel shall be available, when specifically authorized by the head of the activity or establishment concerned, for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the function or activity for which the appropriation concerned is made.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="402"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 402. </num> <content><p class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of Government.</p></sidenote> the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote>violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote>force or violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence, and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in sub-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/159">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 159</page>stitution for, any other provisions of existing law:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Exception.</p></sidenote> That in cases of emergency, caused by fire, Hood, storm, act of God, or sabotage, persons may be employed for periods of not more than thirty days and be paid salaries and wages without the necessity of inquiring into their membership in any organization.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Department of the Interior and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956.</shortTitle>”</p> </content> </section>
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 79: To revive and reenact the Act authorizing the village of Baudette, State of Minnesota, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rainy River, at or near Baudette, Minnesota, approved December 21, 1950. Public Law 79 Public Law 79 69 Stat. 159 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 79

chapter 148
AN ACT To revive and reenact the Act authorizing the village of Baudette, State of Minnesota, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rainy River, at or near Baudette, Minnesota, approved December 21, 1950.

June 16, 1955

[S. 528]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rainy River.

Bridge at Baudette. Minn.

64 Stat. 1115.
That the Act approved December 21, 1950, entitled “An Act authorizing the village of Baudette, State of Minnesota, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rainy River, at or near Baudette, Minnesota”, be, and is hereby, revived and reenacted: Provided, That this Act shall be null and void unless the actual construction of the bridge herein referred to be commenced within two years and completed within four years from the date of approval hereof.
Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 80: To authorize the conveyance of certain war housing projects to the city of Warwick, Virginia, and the city of Hampton, Virginia. Public Law 80 Public Law 80 69 Stat. 159 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 80

chapter 149
AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of certain war housing projects to the city of Warwick, Virginia, and the city of Hampton, Virginia.

June 16, 1955

[S. 755]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Warwick and Hampton, Va.

Conveyance.
That, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized to sell and convey at fair market value as determined by him on the basis of an appraisal made by an independent real estate expert (a) (1) to the city of Warwick, Virginia, or to a public housing authority for such city, or to any agency or corporation, established or sponsored in the public interest by such city, nil of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to War Housing Project, VA–44061, and that portion of War Housing Project V A—14067 which lies within the limits of said city of War wide, and (2) to the city of Hampton, Virginia, or to a public housing authority for such city or to any agency or corporation, established or sponsored in the public interest by such city, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to that portion of War Housing Project VA44067 which lies within the limits of the city of Hampton, or (b) to the cities of Warwick and Hampton, Virginia, jointly, or to a public housing authority for such cities, or to any agency or corporation jointly established or sponsored in the public interest by such cities, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to both or either of the projects mentioned in (1) and (2) above. Any 69 Stat. 160sale pursuant to this authorization shall be on such terms and conditions us the Administrator shall determine, and the amount received for each project shall be reported by the Administrator to the Banking and Currency Committee of the Senate and the Banking and Currency Committee of the House of Representatives.
Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be effective only during

Effectivity.

 the period ending six months after the date of approval hereof.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 81: To authorize the conveyance of a certain tract of land in the State of Oklahoma to the city of Woodward, Oklahoma. Public Law 81 Public Law 81 69 Stat. 160 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 81

chapter 150
AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of a certain tract of land in the State of Oklahoma to the city of Woodward, Oklahoma.

June 16, 1955

[S. 998]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,

Woodward, Okla. Conveyance.

That the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed to the city of Woodward, Oklahoma, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the following-described land situated in Woodward County, Oklahoma:

Beginning at point 66.0 feet south and 283.0 feet west of the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 35, township 23 north, range 21 west, Indian meridian, and running thence south 273.0 feet, thence west 150.0 feet, thence north 273.0 feet, thence east 150.0 feet to the point of beginning, all lying in the northwest quarter of section 35, township 23 north, range 21 west, Indian meridian, and including an area of 0.940 acre more or less.

Sec. 2. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall be made subject to (a) the condition that the city of Woodward, Oklahoma, pay into the Treasury of the United States, in return for the land conveyed, an amount equal to 50 per centum of the fair market value of such land to be determined by the Secretary of Agriculture after appraisal of such land, and (b) such other conditions, limitations, or reservations as the Secretary may deem necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 82: To strengthen the investigation provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act. Public Law 82 Public Law 82 69 Stat. 160 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 82

chapter 151
AN ACT To strengthen the investigation provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act.

June 16, 1955

[S. 1398]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commodity Exchange Act, amendment.

42 Stat. 1002.
That the third sentence of section 6 (b) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U. S. C. 15) is amended to read as follows: “For the purpose of securing effective enforcement of the provisions of this Act, and for the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this Act, the provisions, including penalties, of the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended and supplemented (49 U. S. C. 12, 46, 47, 48), relating to the attendance and testimony of witnesses, the production of documentary evidence, and the immunity of witnesses, are made applicable to the power, jurisdiction, and authority of the Secretary of Agriculture (or any person designated by him), the commission, and any referee designated pursuant to the provisions of this Act, and to any person subject thereto.”.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 83: To amend Veterans Regulation Numbered 7 (a) to clarify the entitlement of veterans to outpatient dental care. Public Law 83 Public Law 83 69 Stat. 161 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 161 Public Law 83

chapter 152
AN ACT To amend Veterans Regulation Numbered 7 (a) to clarify the entitlement of veterans to outpatient dental care.

June 16, 1955

[H. R. 5100]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veterans.

Dental care.

38 USC ch. 12A.
That (a) Veterans Regulation Numbered 7 (a) is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “II. Outpatient dental services and treatment, and related dental appliances, shall be furnished under this regulation only for any dental condition or disability— “(1) which is service connected and compensable in degree; “(2) which is service connected and is shown to have been in existence at time of discharge or release from active service, but only if application for treatment, is made within one year after discharge or release, or by December 31, 1954, whichever last occurs; “(3) which is a service-connected dental condition or disability due to combat wounds or other service trauma or of a former prisoner of war; “(4) which is associated with and is aggravating disability from some other disease or injury’ which was incurred in or aggravated by active service; or “(5) of a veteran of the Spanish-American War (including the Boxer Rebellion and the Philippine Insurrection): Provided, That benefits afforded under clause (2) shall be on a onetime completion basis, unless the services rendered on a onetime basis are found unacceptable within the limitations of good professional standards, in which event such additional services may be afforded as are required to complete professionally acceptable treatment.” (b) The amendment made by this section shall not be construed to affect the authority of the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to furnish dental services to veteran trainees under part VII of Veterans

57 Stat. 43.

38 USC ch. 12A.

 Regulation Numbered 1 (a), or under Public Law 16, Seventy-eighth Congress, as amended and extended.
Sec. 2. The provisos in the paragraph “Outpatient care” under the heading “veterans administration” in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955, are hereby repealed.

68 Stat. 290.

Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 84: To amend the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1044, so as to authorize loans for farm housing to be guaranteed or insured under the same terms and conditions as apply to residential housing. Public Law 84 Public Law 84 69 Stat. 161 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 84

chapter 153
AN ACT To amend the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1044, so as to authorize loans for farm housing to be guaranteed or insured under the same terms and conditions as apply to residential housing.

June 16, 1955

[H. R. 5106]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veterans.

Farm housing.

59 Stat. 628; 68 Stat. 643.
That section 501 of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (38 U. S. C., sec. 694a), is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(c) Notwithstanding section 502 of this title, but subject to paragraphs

38 USC 694b.

(1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a) of this section, any loan made to a veteran under this title may be guaranteed if the proceeds thereof will be used for any of the following purposes: 69 Stat. 162 “(1) To purchase a farm on which there is a farm residence to be occupied by the veteran as his home; “(2) To construct on 1 and owned by the veteran a farm residence to be occupied by him as his home; or “(3) To repair, alter, or improve a farm residence owned by the veteran and occupied by him as his home. If there is an indebtedness which is secured by a lien against land owned by the veteran, the proceeds of a loan for the construction of a farm residence on such land may be expended also to liquidate such lien, but only if the reasonable value of the land is equal to or in excess of the amount of the lien.”
Sec. 2. Subsection (b) of such section is hereby amended by inserting immediately after “specified in subsection (a)” the following: “or subsection (c)”.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 85: To authorize the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to reconvey to Richland County, South Carolina, a portion of the Veterans’ Administration hospital reservation, Columbia, South Carolina. Public Law 85 Public Law 85 69 Stat. 162 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 85

chapter 154
AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to reconvey to Richland County, South Carolina, a portion of the Veterans’ Administration hospital reservation, Columbia, South Carolina.

June 16, 1955

[H. R. 5177]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richland County, S. C.

Reconveyance.
That the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs is authorized and directed to reconvey to Richland County, South Carolina, without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a tract of approximately one hundred and ten acres of land which constitute a portion of land conveyed to the United States by Richland County. The one hundred and ten acres now comprise a portion of the Veterans’ Administration hospital reservation, Columbia, South Carolina, lying west of the main hospital buildings. The exact legal description of the land to be conveyed shall be determined by the Administrator or his designate and, in the event that a survey is required in order to make such determination, Richland County shall bear the expense thereof.
Sec. 2. The deed of conveyance authorized under the provisions of this Act may contain such terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions as may be determined by the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to be necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Public Law 86: To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes. Public Law 86 Public Law 86 69 Stat. 162 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 86

chapter 169
AN ACT To extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and for other purposes.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 1]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955.
That, this Act may be cited as the “Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955”.
Sec. 2. The period dining which the President, is authorized to enter into foreign trade agreements under section 350 of the Tariff’ Act of

68 Stat. 360.

1930, as amended (19 U S. C., sec. 1351), is hereby extended from June 12, 1955, until the close of June 30, 1958.
Sec. 3. (a) Subsection (a) of section 350 of the Tariff Act of

48 Stat. 943.

1930, as amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1351 (a)), is hereby amended to read as follows: 69 Stat. 163 “(a) (1) For the purpose of expanding foreign markets for the

Authority of President.

 products of the United States (as a means of assisting in establishing and maintaining a better relationship among various branches of American agriculture, industry, mining, and commerce) by regulating the admission of foreign goods into the United States in accordance with the characteristics and needs of various branches of American production so that foreign markets will be made available to those branches of American production which require and are capable of developing such outlets by a Hording corresponding market opportunities for foreign products in the United States, the President, whenever he finds as a fact that any existing duties or other import restrictions of the United States or any foreign country are unduly burdening and restricting the foreign trade of the United States and that the purpose above declared will be promoted by the means hereinafter specified, is authorized from time to time— “(A) To enter into foreign trade agreements with foreign governments or instrumentalities thereof: Provided, That the enactment of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955 shall not be construed to determine or indicate the approval or disapproval by the Congress of the executive agreement known as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

61 Stat. pts. 5 and 6.

 “(B) To proclaim such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions, or such additional import restrictions, or such continuance, and for such minimum periods, of existing customs or excise treatment of any article covered by foreign trade agreements, as are required or appropriate to carry out any foreign trade agreement that the President has entered into hereunder. “(2) No proclamation pursuant to paragraph (1) (B) of this subsection

Limitations on duty modifications.

shall be made— “(A) Increasing by more than 50 per centum any rate of duty existing on January 1, 1945. “(B) Transferring any article between the dutiable and free lists. “(C) In order to carry out a foreign trade agreement entered into by the President before June 12, 1955, or with respect to which notice of intention to negotiate was published in the Federal Register on November 16, 1954, decreasing by more than 50 Tier centum any rate of duty existing on January 1, 1945. “(D) In order to carry out a foreign trade agreement entered into by the President on or after June 12, 1955, decreasing (except as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph) any rate of duty below the lowest of the following rates: “(i) The rate 15 per centum below the rate existing on January 1, 1955. “(ii) In the case of any article subject to an ad valorem rate of duty above 50 per centum (or a combination of ad valorem rates aggregating more than 50 per centum), the rate 50 per centum ad valorem (or a combination of ad valorem rates aggregating 50 per centum). In the case of any article subject to a specific rate of duty (or a combination of rates including a specific rate) the ad valorem equivalent of which has been determined by the President to have been above 50 per centum during a period determined by the President to be a representative period, the rate 50 per centum ad valorem or the rate (or a combination of rates), however stated, the ad valorem equivalent of which the President determines would have been 50 per centum during such 69 Stat. 164period. The standards of valuation contained in section 402 of this Act (as in effect during the representative period) shall be utilized by the President, to the maximum extent he finds such utilization practicable, in making the determinations under the preceding sentence, “(3) (A) Subject to the provisions of subparagraphs (B) and (C)

Effectivity of duty modifications.

of this paragraph, the provisions of any proclamation made under paragraph (1) (B) of this subsection, and the provisions of any proclamation of suspension under paragraph (4) of this subsection, shall be in effect from and after such time as is specified in the proclamation. “(B) In the case of any decrease in duty to which paragraph (2)

Decreases in duty.

 (D) of this subsection applies— “(i) if the total amount of the decrease under the foreign trade agreement does not exceed 15 per centum of the rate existing on January 1, 1955, the amount of decrease becoming initially effective at one time shall not exceed 5 per centum of the rate existing on January 1, 1955; “(ii) except as provided in clause (i), not more than one-third of the total amount of the decrease, under the foreign trade agreement shall become initially effective at one time; and “(iii) no part of the decrease after the first part shall become initially effective until the immediately previous part shall have been in effect for a period or periods aggregating not less than one year. “(C) No part of any decrease in duty to which the alternative specified in paragraph (2) (D) (i) of this subsection applies shall become initially effective after the expiration of the three-year period which begins on July 1, 1955. If any part of such decrease has become effective, then for purposes of this subparagraph any time thereafter during which such part of the decrease is not in effect by reason of legislation of the United States or action thereunder shall be excluded in determining when the three-year period expires. “(D) If (in order to carry out a foreign trade agreement entered

Authority to exceed limitation.

 into by the President on or after June 12, 1955) the President determines that such action will simplify the computation of the amount of duty imposed with respect to an article, he may exceed any limitation specified in paragraph (2) ((‘) or (D) of this subsection or subparagraph (B) of this paragraph by not more than whichever of the following is lesser: “(i) The difference between the limitation and the next lower whole number, or “(ii) One-half of 1 per centum ad valorem. In the case of a specific rate (or of a combination of rates which includes a specific rate); the one-half of 1 per centum specified in clause (ii) of the preceding sentence shall be determined in the same manner as the ad valorem equivalent of rates not stated wholly in ad valorem terms is determined for the purposes of paragraph (2) (D) (ii) of this subsection, “(4) Subject to the provisions of section 5 of the Trade Agreements

Applicability.

65 Stat. 73.

 Extension Act of 1951 (19 U. S. C., sec. 1362) , duties and other import restrictions proclaimed pursuant to this section shall apply to articles the growth, produce, or manufacture of all foreign countries, whether imported directly or indirectly: Provided, That the President shall, as soon as practicable, suspend the application to articles the growth, produce, or manufacture of any country because of its discriminatory treatment of American commerce or because of other acts (including the operations of international cartels) or policies which in his opinion tend to defeat the purpose of this section. 69 Stat. 165 “(5) The President may at any time terminate, in whole or in part, any proclamation made pursuant to this section.” (b) The last sentence of section 350 (b) of the Tariff Act of 1930,

Cuban products.

63 Stat. 698.

 as amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1351 (b)), is hereby amended to read as follows: “No rate of duty on products of Cuba shall be decreased— “(1) In order to carry out a foreign trade agreement entered into by the President, before June 12, 1955, by more than 50 per centum of the rate of duty existing on January 1, 1945, with respect to products of Cuba, “(2) In order to carry out a foreign trade agreement entered into by the President on or after June 12, 1955, below the applicable alternative specified in subsection (a) (2) (C) or (I)) (subject to the provisions of subsection (a) (3) (B), (C), and (D)), each such alternative to be read for the purposes of this paragraph as relating to the rate of duty applicable to products of Cuba. With respect to products of Cuba, the limitation of subsection (a) (2) (D) (ii) may be exceeded to such extent as may be required to maintain an absolute margin of preference to which such products are entitled.” (c) Subsection (c) of section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as

Definitions.

48 Stat. 944.

 amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1351 (c)), is hereby amended by inserting “(1)” after “(c)”, by striking out “(1)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(A)”, by striking out “(2)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(B)”, and by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(2) For purposes of this section— “(A) Except as provided in subsection (d), the terms ‘existing on January 1, 1945’ and ‘existing

59 Stat. 411.

19 USC 1351 (d).

 on January 1, 1955’ refer to rates of duty (however established, and even though temporarily suspended by Act of Congress or otherwise) existing on the date specified, except rates in effect by reason of action taken pursuant to section 5 of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951 (19 U. S. C., sec. 1362).

65 Stat. 73.

 “(B) The term ‘existing. without the specification of any date, when used with respect to any matter relating to the conclusion of, or proclamation to carry out, a foreign trade agreement, means existing on the day on which that trade agreement is entered into.” (d) Section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U. S. C.,

48 Stat. 943.

 sec. 1351), is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(e) (1) The President shall submit to the Congress an annual

Reports to Congress.

 report on the operation of the trade agreements program, including information regarding new negotiations, modifications made in duties and import restrictions of the United States, reciprocal concessions obtained, modifications of existing trade agreements in order to effectuate more fully the purposes of the trade agreements legislation (including the incorporation therein of escape clauses), and other information relating to that program and to the agreements entered into thereunder. “(2) The Tariff Commission shall at all times keep informed concerning the operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import restrictions of the United States contained in trade agreements heretofore or hereafter entered into by the President under the authority of this section. The Tariff Commission, at least once a year, shall submit to the Congress a factual report on the operation of the trade-agreements program.”
Sec. 4. Subsection (b) of section 6 of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1363 (b)), is hereby

65 Stat. 73

. amended by striking out the second sentence thereof.
69 Stat. 166
Sec. 5. The last sentence of subsection (a) of section 7 of the Trade

Escape clause operation.

 Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1364

65 Stat. 74.

(a)), is amended to read as follows: “The Tariff Commission shall immediately make public its findings and recommendations to the President, including any dissenting or separate findings and

Publication of findings in FR.

recommendations, and shall cause a summary thereof to be published in the Federal Register.”.
Sec. 6. (a) Subsection (b) of section 7 of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1364 (b)), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “Increased imports, either actual or relative, shall be considered as the cause or threat of serious injury to the domestic industry producing like or directly competitive products when the Commission finds that such increased imports have contributed substantially towards causing or threatening serious injury to such industry.”. (b) Section 7 of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1364), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(e) As used in this Act, the terms ‘domestic industry producing

Definitions.

 like or directly competitive products’ and ‘domestic industry producing like or directly competitive articles’ mean that portion or subdivision of the producing organizations manufacturing, assembling, processing, extracting, growing, or otherwise producing like or directly competitive products or articles in commercial quantities. In applying the preceding sentence, the Commission shall (so far as practicable) distinguish or separate the operations of the producing organizations involving the like or directly competitive products or articles referred to in such sentence from the operations of such organizations involving other products or articles.”.
Sec. 7. Section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to extend the authority of the President to enter into trade agreements under section 350 of the

68 Stat. 360.

Tariff Act of 1930, as amended”, approved July 1, 1954 (19 U. S. C., sec. 1352a), is hereby amended by inserting “(a)” after “Sec. 2.” and by adding at the end thereof a new subsection as follows: “(b) In order to further the policy and purpose of this section,

ODM.

Reports on imports impairing national security.

 whenever the Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization has reason to believe that any article is being imported into the United States in such quantities as to threaten to impair the national security, he shall so advise the President, and if the President agrees that there is reason for such belief, the President shall cause an immediate investigation to be made to determine the facts. If, on the basis of such investigation, and the report to him of the findings and recommendations made in connection therewith, the President finds that the article is being imported into the United States in such quantities as to threaten to impair the national security, he shall take such action as he deems necessary to adjust the imports of such article to a level that will not threaten to impair the national security.”.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Public Law 87: To lower the age requirements with respect to optional retirement of persons serving in the Coast Guard who served in the former Lighthouse Service. Public Law 87 Public Law 87 69 Stat. 166 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 87

chapter 170
AN ACT To lower the age requirements with respect to optional retirement of persons serving in the Coast Guard who served in the former Lighthouse Service.

June 21, 1955

[S. 1419]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lighthouse Service.

Retirement age.
That section 6 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize aids to navigation and for other 69 Stat. 167works in the Lighthouse Service, and for other purposes”, approved June 20, 1918, as amended (33 U. S. C., sec. 763), is amended by

40 Stat. 608.

striking out “who shall have reached the age of sixty-five years, after having been thirty years in the active service of the Government,” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “who (1) shall have reached the age of sixty years, after having been thirty years in the active service of the Government, or (2) shall have reached the age of sixty-two years, after having been twenty-five years in the active service of the Government,”.
Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect on the first day of the second month

Effective date.

 beginning after the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Public Law 88: To amend the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 to extend the authority of the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to make direct loans, and to authorize the Administrator to make additional types of direct loans thereunder, and for other purposes. Public Law 88 Public Law 88 69 Stat. 167 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 88

chapter 171
AN ACT To amend the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 to extend the authority of the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to make direct loans, and to authorize the Administrator to make additional types of direct loans thereunder, and for other purposes.

June 21, 1955

[S. 654]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in. Congress assembled,

Veterans’ loans.
That subsection (a) of section 512 of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (38 U. S. C., sec. 6941) is hereby amended to read as follows:

64 Stat. 75.

Purposes.
“Sec. 512. (a) (1) Upon, application by a veteran eligible for the benefits of this title, the Administrator is authorized and directed to make, or enter into a commitment to make, the veteran a loan for any of the following purposes: “(A) To purchase or construct a dwelling to be owned and occupied by him as a home; “(B) To purchase a farm on which there is a farm residence to be occupied by the veteran as his home; “(C) To construct on land owned by the veteran a farm residence to be occupied by him as his home; or “(D) To repair, alter, or improve a farm residence or other dwelling owned by the veteran and occupied by him as his home; if the Administrator finds that in the area in which the dwelling, farm, or farm residence is located or is to be constructed, private capital is not available for the financing of the purchase or construction of dwellings, the purchase of farms with farm residences, or the construction, repair, alteration, or improvement of farm residences or other dwellings, as the case may be, by veterans under this title. In case there is an indebtedness which is secured by a lien against land owned by the veteran, the proceeds of a loan made under this section for the construction of a dwelling or farm residence on such land may be expended also to liquidate such lien, but only if the reasonable value of the land is equal to or in excess of the amount of the lien. “(2) No loan shall be made under this section to a veteran unless he

Conditions.

 shows to the satisfaction of the Administrator— “(A) that he is a satisfactory credit risk; “(B) that the payments to be required under the proposed loan bear a proper relation to the veteran’s present and anticipated income an d expenses; “(C) that he is unable to obtain from private lending sources in such area at an interest rate not in excess of the rate authorized 69 Stat. 168for guaranteed home loans a loan for such purpose for which he is qualified under section 501 of this title: and “(D) that he is unable to obtain a loan for such purpose from

50 Stat. 522; 63 Stat. 413.

7 USC 1000; 42 USC 1441 note.

64 Stat. 76.

33 USC 694l (b).

 the Secretary of Agriculture under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, or under the Housing Act of 1949.”
Sec. 2. (a) Subsection (b) of such section is hereby amended by striking out clauses (A) and (B) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “(A) the original principal amount of any such loan shall not exceed an amount which bears the same ratio to $10,000 as the amount of guaranty to which the veteran is entitled under section 5(11 at the lime the loan is made bears to $7,500; “(B) the guaranty entitlement of the veteran shall be charged with an amount which bears the same ratio to $7,500 as the amount of the loan bears to $10,000;”. (b) The amendments made by this section shall not apply with

Prior Commitments.

 respect to loans or commitments made under such section 512 prior to the date of enactment of this section.
Sec. 3. Subsection (d) of such section is hereby amended by striking out “section 501 (b)” and inserting in lieu thereof “section 501”.
Sec. 4. (a) Subsection (e) of such section is hereby amended to read as follows: “(e) Loans made under this section shall be repaid in monthly

Repayment.

 installments; except that in the case of loans made for any of the purposes described in clause (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the Administrator may provide that such loans shall be repaid in quarterly, semiannual, or annual installments.” (b) The amendment made by this section shall apply only with

Applicability.

 respect to direct loans held by the Administrator on the date of enactment of this Act and direct loans made by the Administrator on or after such date.
Sec. 5. Such section is hereby further amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “(f) No veteran may obtain loans under this section aggregating

Limitation.

 more than $10,000.”
Sec. 6. (a) Clause (C) of subsection (b) of such section is hereby

68 Stat. 757.

38 USC 694l.

 amended by striking out “June 30, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1957”. (b) Subsection (a) of section 513 of such Act is hereby amended by

68 Stat. 757.

38 USC 694m(a).

 striking out “June 30, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1957”. (c) Subsection (c) of such section 513 is hereby amended by striking

68 Stat. 757.

38 USC 694m(c).

 out. “June 30, 1956” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1958”. (d) The first sentence of subsection (d) of such section 513 is hereby

66 Stat. 64; 68 Stat. 757.

38 USC 694m(d).

 amended by striking out all beginning with “June 30, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1957, such additional sums (not in excess of $150,000,000 in any one fiscal year) as the Administrator may request, except that the aggregate so advanced in any one quarter annual period shall not exceed the sum of $50,000,000 less that amount which had been returned to the revolving fund during the preceding quarter annual period from the sale of loans pursuant to section 512 (d) of this title.”. (e) The amendments made by this section shall take effect as of

Effective date.

 June 30, 1955.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Public Law 89: To increase the efficiency of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and for other purposes. Public Law 89 Public Law 89 69 Stat. 169 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 169 Public Law 89

chapter 172
AN ACT To increase the efficiency of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and for other purposes.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 5398]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Pay allotments.
That the Act of March 4, 1907 (eh. 2918, sec. 1. 34 Stat. 1322) as amended (33 U. S. C. 862), is further amended to read as follows: “Commissioned officers, ships officers, members of crews of vessels, and Held employees of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey are authorized to make assignments or allotments of their pay under such regulations as the Secretary of Commerce may prescribe.”
Sec. 2. (a) The last proviso of the first paragraph of section 16,

Examination for officers.

 Act of May 22, 1917 (40 Stat. 88; 33 U. S. C. 854), is amended to read as follows: “No person shall be appointed ensign and no commissioned officer shall be promoted to a higher permanent grade on the active list until he has passed a satisfactory mental and physical examination in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Commerce.” (b) Section 16 of the Act of May 22, 1917 (40 Stat. 88; 33 U. S. C.

Service with Armed Forces.

Rank.

856), is hereby amended by deleting therefrom the third paragraph and substituting therefor the following:

“When serving with the Army, Navy, or Air Force, commissioned officers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey shall rank with and after officers of corresponding grade in the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the same length of service in grade.”
Sec. 3. (a) The second proviso of section 2b of the Art of January

Service credit.

 19, 1942 (56 Stat. 7; 33 U. S. C. 854a (b)), as amended, is further amended by inserting a period after the word “engineer” and deleting the words “in excess of one year” which appear at the end of the proviso. (b) Section 8 of the Act of January 19, 1942 (56 Stat. 8), as amended

Assistant Director.

Appointment, etc.

 (33 U. S. C. 852b), is further amended to read as follows:

“The Assistant Director of the Coast and Geodetic Survey shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the active list of commissioned officers of the Coast and Geodetic Survey not below the rank of commander, for a term of four years, and may be reappointed for further periods of four years each: Provided, That the appointment of the Assistant Director shall terminate six months after the appointment of a new Director. His appointment shall create a vacancy and, while holding said office, he shall have the rank, pay, and allowances of a rear admiral (lower half).

“Any officer who may be retired while serving as Director or Assistant Director, or who has or shall have served four years as Director or Assistant Director and is retired after completion of such service while serving in a lower rank or grade, shall be retired with the rank, pay. and allowances authorized by law for the highest grade or rank livid by him as Director or Assistant Director: Provided, That any officer, upon expiration of his appointment as Director or Assistant Director, shall, unless reappointed, revert to the grade and number that he would have occupied had he not served as Director or Assistant Director and such officer shall he an extra number in his grade.”
Sec. 4. (a) Section 6 (a) of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned

Ensigns.

Promotion.

 Officers Act of June 3, 1948 (62 Stat. 298; 33 U.S. C, 853e) is amended by changing the period to a colon at the end thereof and adding the following; “Provided, That whenever there are vacancies 69 Stat. 170in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade), officers in the permanent, grade of ensign may be promoted to and appointed in the grade of lieutenant (junior grade) upon completion of two years’ service.”. (b) Section 10 (a) of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioned

Appointments and promotions.

 Officers Act of June 3, 1948 (62 Stat. 299; 33 U. S. C. 853i (a)) is amended to read:

“Appointments in and promotions to all permanent grades shall be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.”
Sec. 5. The following statutes are hereby repealed:

Repeals.

 (1) Section 4687 of the Revised Statutes (33 U. S. C. 886). (2) Section 4688 of the Revised Statutes (33 U. S. C. 887). (3) Paragraph 7 of section 73 of the Act of January 12, 1895, as amended (28 Stat. 613; 44 U. S. C. 247). (4) The last paragraph of section 1 of the Act of March 4, 1909 (35 Stat. 974; 33 U. S.C. 863). (5) The Act of March 9, 1909 (35 Stat. 1064; 33 U. S. C. 889 and 890).
Approved June 21, 1955.
Public Law 90: To amend section 16 of the Act entitled “An Act to adjust the salaries of postmasters, supervisors, and employees in the field service of the Post Office Department”, approved October 24, 1951 (65 Stat. 632; 39 U. S. C. 876c). Public Law 90 Public Law 90 69 Stat. 170 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 90

chapter 173
AN ACT To amend section 16 of the Act entitled “An Act to adjust the salaries of postmasters, supervisors, and employees in the field service of the Post Office Department”, approved October 24, 1951 (65 Stat. 632; 39 U. S. C. 876c).

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 4659]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal service.

Compensation.
That section 16 of the Act entitled “An Act to adjust the salaries of postmasters, supervisors, and employees in the field service of the Post Office Department”, approved October 24, 1951 (65 Stat. 632; 39 Ü. S. C. 876c), is amended by inserting after the period at the end thereof a sentence to read as follows: “On and after July 1, 1952, postmasters, officers, and employees covered by this Act may be paid the compensation prescribed for their grade and position.”.
Sec. 2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed or interpreted to reduce the pay of any employee.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Public Law 91: To continue until the close of June 30, 1958, the suspension of certain import taxes on copper. Public Law 91 Public Law 91 69 Stat. 170 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 91

chapter 174
AN ACT To continue until the close of June 30, 1958, the suspension of certain import taxes on copper.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 5695]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Copper.
That the Act entitled “An Act to suspend certain import taxes on copper”, approved May 22,

65 Stat. 44; 68 Stat. 330.

1951 (Public Law 38, Eighty-second Congress), as amended, is hereby further amended by striking out “June 30, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1958”.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Public Law 92: To extend the time for filing application by certain disabled veterans for payment on the purchase price of an automobile or other conveyance, and for other purposes. Public Law 92 Public Law 92 69 Stat. 171 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 171 Public Law 92

chapter 175
AN ACT To extend the time for filing application by certain disabled veterans for payment on the purchase price of an automobile or other conveyance, and for other purposes.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 5089]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Automobiles for disabled veterans.
That section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize payments by the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs on the purchase of automobiles or other conveyances by certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes”, enacted October 20, 1951 (Public Law 187, Eighty-second Congress), is hereby amended

65 Stat. 575.

38 USC 252e.

 to read as follows:
“Sec. 5. The benefits provided in this Act shall not be available to

Time limitation for application.

 any veteran who has not made application for such benefits to the Administrator within five years after October 20, 1951, or within five years after the date of the veteran’s discharge or release from active service if the veteran is not discharged or released until on or after October 20, 1951; except that in the case of any veteran whose loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, or one or both hands, or permanent impairment of vision, as specified in section 1, shall have occurred subsequent to his discharge or release from active service, application may be made within three years after the occurrence of such disability. Notwithstanding the foregoing time limits, no otherwise eligible veteran shall be denied the benefits of this Act who makes application within one year from the date on which his entitlement to compensation for loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, or one or both hands, or permanent impairment of vision, as specified in section 1, shall have been determined.”
Approved June 21, 1955.
Public Law 93: To amend the Act of September 30, 1950 (64 Stat. 1096), to provide for the conveyance of certain real property to the city of Richmond, California. Public Law 93 Public Law 93 69 Stat. 171 1955-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 93

chapter 187
AN ACT To amend the Act of September 30, 1950 (64 Stat. 1096), to provide for the conveyance of certain real property to the city of Richmond, California.

June 22, 1955

[H. R. 4359]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Richmond, Calif.

Conveyance.
That the Act of September 30, 1950 (64 Stat. 1096), to provide for the conveyance of certain real property to the city of Richmond, California, is amended by the repeal of sections 3, 4, and 5 thereof, and the substitution of the following:
“Sec. 3. The conveyance authorized herein shall include all right,

Water and gas mains.

 and title of the Secretary of Commerce in and to that certain personalty now installed within the bed of the said Central Drive, to wit: Approximately three thousand seven hundred feet of twelve-inch steel pipe, being a water main: and approximately five thousand and ninety feet of six-inch steel pipe, being a gas main. The city of Richmond may transfer or convey or otherwise dispose of the right, title, and interest in and to the aforesaid personalty, or permit the use thereof to others, whether by deed, lease, permit or otherwise, and grant as well a perpetual easement, any other provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, over the lands the conveyance of which is authorized in section 1 hereof, so as to permit the replacement, maintenance, operation, renewal, and repair of said personalty: Provided, That as long as the property presently occupied by the said Maritime-Richmond Yard Numbered 3 is held by the United States, the city 69 Stat. 172of Richmond shall bind itself, its successors and assigns, its lessees and permittees to provide service through said water main and gas main or through any replacement or relocation thereof to said Maritime-Richmond Yard Numbered 3 as is required of water and gas utilities under the laws of the State of California.
“Sec. 4. In consideration of the conveyance authorized in section

Highway maintenance, etc.

 1 hereof, and in addition to the conditions set forth in section 2 hereof, the city of Richmond will at all times maintain the said public highway to provide and permit perpetual access to the said Maritime-Richmond Yard Numbered 3 via said highway for all purposes, and will bind itself and its successors, assigns, lessees, or permittees, as the case may be, to any of the said pipes and pipelines, to provide and permit such service of water and gas as is required of water and gas utilities under the laws of the State of California through said pipes and pipelines or through any replacement or relocation thereof to said yard, as long as the property presently occupied by said yard is held by the United States.”
Approved June 22, 1955.
Public Law 94: To adjust the rates of basic compensation of certain officers and employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. Public Law 94 Public Law 94 69 Stat. 172 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 94

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AN ACT To adjust the rates of basic compensation of certain officers and employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

June 28, 1955

[S. 67]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955.
That this Act may be cited as the “Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955”.
Sec. 2. (a) Section 603 (b) and section 603 (c) of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended (65 Stat. 612; 5 U. S. C., sec. 1113 (b) and (e)), are amended to read as follows: “(b) The compensation schedule for the General Schedule shall

General Schedule.

 be as follows:
“Grade Per annum rates
GS–1 $2,690 $2,775 $2,860 $2,945 $3,030 $3,115 $3,200
GS–2 2,960 3,045 3,130 3,215 3,300 3,385 3,470
GS–3 3,175 3,260 3,345 3,430 3,515 3,600 3,685
GS–4 3,415 3,500 3,585 3,670 3,755 3,840 3,925
GS–5 3,670 3,805 3,940 4,075 4,210 4,345 4,480
GS–6 4,080 4,215 4,350 4,485 4,620 4,755 4,890
GS–7 4,535 4,660 4,795 4,930 5,065 5,200 5,335
GS–8 4,970 5,105 5,240 5,375 5,510 5,645 5,780
GS–9 5,440 5,575 5,710 5,845 5,980 6,115 6,250
GS–10 5,015 6,050 6,185 6,320 6,455 6,590 6,725
GS–11 6,390 6,605 6,820 7,035 7,250 7,465
GS–12 7,570 7,785 8,000 8,215 8,430 8,645
GS–13 8,990 9,205 9,420 9,635 9,850 10,065
G8–14 10,320 10,535 10,750 10,965 11,180 11,395
GS–15 11,610 11,880 12,150 12,420 12,690
GS–16 12,900 13,115 13,330 13,545 13,760
GS–17 13,975 14,190 14,405 14,620
GS–18 14,800
69 Stat. 173 “(c) (1) The compensation schedule for the Crafts, Protective, and

Crafts, Protective, and Custodial Schedule.

 Custodial Schedule shall be as follows:
“Grade Per annum rates
CPC–1 $1,945 $2,010 $2,075 $2,140 $2,205 $2,270 $2,335
CPC–2 2,600 2,675 2,750 2,825 2,900 2,975 3,050
CPC–3 2,745 2,830 2,915 3,000 3,085 3,170 3,255
CPC–4 2,955 3,040 3,125 3,210 3,295 3,380 3,465
CPC–5 3,200 3,285 3,370 3,455 3,540 3,625 3,710
CPC–6 3,440 3,525 3,610 3,695 3,780 3,865 3,950
CPC–7 3,695 3,805 3,915 4,025 4,135 4,245 4,355
CPC–8 4,020 4,155 4,290 4,425 4,560 4,695 4,830
CPC–9 4,460 4,595 4,730 4,865 5,000 5,135 5,270
CPC–10 4,905 5,040 5,175 5,310 5,445 5,580 5,715
“(2) Charwomen working part time shall be paid at the rate of

Part-time charwomen.

 $2,900 per annum, and head charwomen working part time shall be paid at the rate of $3,050 per annum.” (b) The rates of basic compensation of officers and employees to

Initial adjustment.

 whom this section applies shall be initially adjusted as follows: (1) If the officer or employee is receiving basic compensation immediately prior to the effective date of this section at one of the scheduled or longevity rates of a grade in the General Schedule or the Crafts, Protective, and Custodial Schedule of the Classification Act of 19+9, as amended, he shall receive a rate of basic compensation at the corresponding scheduled or longevity rate in effect on and after such date; (2) If the officer or employee is receiving basic compensation immediately prior to the effective date of this section at a rate between two scheduled or two longevity rates, or between a scheduled and a longevity rate, of a grade in the General Schedule or the Crafts, Protective, and Custodial Schedule, he shall receive a rate of basic compensation at the higher of the two corresponding rates in effect on and after such date; (3) If the officer or employee (other than an officer or employee subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection), immediately prior to the effective date of this section, is receiving basic compensation at a rate in excess of the maximum longevity rate of his grade, or in excess of the maximum scheduled rate of his grade if there is no longevity rate for his grade, he shall receive basic compensation at a rate equal to the rate which he received immediately prior to such effective date, increased by an amount equal to the amount of the increase made by this section in the maximum longevity rate, or the maximum scheduled rate, us the case may be, of his grade until (A) he leaves such position, or (B) he is entitled to receive basic compensation at a higher rate by reason of the operation of the Classification Act of 1949. as amended;

5 USC 1071 note.

 but when such position becomes vacant the rate of basic compensation of any subsequent appointee thereto shall be fixed in accordance with such Act, as amended; (4) If the officer or employee, immediately prior to the effective date of this section, is receiving an existing aggregate rate of compensation determined under section 208 (b) of the Act of September 1, 1954 (Public Law 793, Eighty-third Congress), he shall receive an

68 Stat. 1111.

5 USC 926 note.

 aggregate rate of compensation equal to such existing aggregate rate, increased by an amount equal to the amount of the increase made by this section in the maximum longevity rate of his grade until he (A) leaves such position, or (B) is entitled to receive aggregate compensation at a higher rate by reason of the operation of any other provision of law; but when such position becomes vacant the aggregate rate of compensation of any subsequent appointee thereto shall be 69 Stat. 174fixed in accordance with applicable provisions of law. For the purposes of section 208 (b) of the Act of September 1, 1954 (Public Law 763, Eighty-third Congress), the amount of such increase shall be held and considered to constitute a part of the existing aggregate rate of compensation of such employee; (5) If the officer or employee, immediately prior to the effective date of this section, was in a position for which the rate of compensation is fixed under section 603 (c) (2) of the Classification Act of

65 Stat. 612.

5 USC 1113.

1949, as amended, and at such time he was receiving basic compensation at a rate in excess of the rate provided for his position under such section, he shall receive basic compensation at a rate equal to the rate he was paid immediately prior to such effective date increased by an amount equal to the amount of the increase made by this section in the rate for like positions under such section 603 (c) (2) until he leaves such position; but when such position becomes vacant the rate of basic compensation of any subsequent appointee thereto shall be fixed in accordance with such section; or (6) The rate of basic compensation of each officer or employee who, at any time during the period beginning on the effective date of this section and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, was promoted

5 USC 1071 note.

from one grade under the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, to another such grade at a rate which is above the minimum rate thereof, shall be adjusted retroactively from the effective date of this section to the date on which he was so promoted, on the basis of the rate which he was receiving during the period from such effective date to the date of such promotion and, from the date of such promotion, on the basis of the rate for that step of the appropriate grade of the appropriate compensation schedule contained in this section which corresponds numerically to the step of the grade of the compensation schedule for such officer or employee which was in effect (without regard to this Act) at the time of such promotion. (c) Each officer or employee— (1) (A) who with his position has been transferred, at any time during the period beginning January 1, 1952, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, from the Crafts, Protective, and Custodial Schedule or the General Schedule to a prevailing rate

5 USC 1071 note.

68 Stat. 1105, 1106.

5 USC 1082.

schedule pursuant to the Classification Act of 1949 or title I of the Act of September 1, 1954 (Public Law 763, Eighty-third Congress), or (B) who, at any time during the period beginning on the effective date of this section and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, transferred from a position subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, to a position subject to a prevailing rate schedule, (2) who at all times subsequent to such transfer was in the service of the United States (including the Armed Forces of the United States) or of the municipal government of the District of Columbia, without break in such service of more than thirty consecutive calendar days and, in the case of an individual relieved from training and service in the Armed Forces of the United States or discharged from hospitalization following such training and service, without break in service in excess of the period provided by law for the mandatory restoration of such individual to a position in or under the Federal Government or the municipal government of the District of Columbia, (3) who is on such date of enactment being compensated under a prevailing rate schedule, and 69 Stat. 175 (4) whose rate of basic compensation is less on such date of enactment than the rate to which he would have been entitled on such date of enactment if such transfer had not occurred (unless he is receiving such lesser rate by reason of an adverse personnel action resulting from his own fault), shall be paid basic compensation at a rate equal to the rate which he would have been receiving on such date of enactment (including compensation for each within-grade and longevity step-increase which he would have earned) if such transfer had not occurred until the day immediately following such date of enactment, for all time in a pay status on and after the effective date of this section in a position subject to a prevailing rate schedule under the circumstances prescribed in this subsection, until (A) he leaves the position which he holds on such date of enactment, or (B) he is entitled to receive basic compensation at a higher rate under a prevailing rate schedule; but when such position becomes vacant, the rate of basic compensation of any subsequent appointee thereto shall be fixed in accordance with prevailing rate schedules. (d) The rate of basic compensation of each officer or employee who, at any time during the period beginning on the effective date of this section and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, became subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, at a rate of basic

5 USC 1071 note.

 compensation which was fixed on the basis of a higher previously earned rate or which was established under authority of section 803 of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended (68 Stat. 1106; 5 U. S. C., sec. 1133), and which is above the minimum rate of the grade of such officer or employee, shall be adjusted, retroactively to the date on which he became subject to such Act, on the basis of the rate for that step of the appropriate grade of the appropriate compensation schedule contained in this section which corresponds numerically to the step of the grade of the compensation schedule for such officer or employee which was in effect (without regard to this Act) at the time he became subject to the Classification Act of 1949 as in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this section. (e) The last sentence of section 704 of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, is amended to read as follows: “Notwithstanding

68 Stat. 1105.

5 USC 1124.

 subsection (b) (4) of section 703, longevity step-increases for grade 15 of the General Schedule shall be the same as those for grade 14 of the General Schedule.”
Sec. 3. (a) The rates of basic compensation of officers and employees

Judicial branch.

 in or under the judicial branch of the Government whose rates of compensation are fixed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision a of section 62 of the Bankruptcy Act (11 U. S. C., sec. 102 (a) (2)),

60 Stat. 329.

62 Stat. 843.

 section 3656 of title 18 of the United States Code, the second and third sentences of section 603, section 604 (a) (5), or sections 672 to 675, inclusive, of title 28 of the United States Code are hereby

62 Stat. 913, 914, 918.

 increased by amounts equal to the increases provided by section 2 of this Act in corresponding rates of compensation paid to officers and employees subject to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended. (b) The limitations of $10,560 and $14,355 with respect to the aggregate salaries payable to secretaries and law clerks of circuit and district judges, contained in the paragraph under the heading “salaries of supporting personnel” in the Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1955 (Public Law 470, Eighty-third Congress), or in any subsequent

68 Stat. 410.

28 USC 604 note.

 appropriation Act, shall be increased by the amounts necessary to pay the additional basic compensation provided by this Act. 69 Stat. 176 (c) Section 753 (e) of title 28 of the United States Code (relating

62 Stat. 922.

 to the compensation of court reporters for district courts) is amended by striking out “$6,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$6,450”.
Sec. 4. (a) Each officer and employee in or under the legislative

Legislative branch.

Post, p. 177.

 branch of the Government (other than an employee in the office of a Senator) whose rate of compensation is increased by section 5 of

60 Stat. 217.

5 USC 931, 932.

the Federal Employees Pay Act of 1946 shall be paid additional compensation at the rate of 7.5 per centum of the aggregate rate of his rate of basic compensation and the rate of the additional compensation

59. Stat. 217..

5 USC 931, 932.

received by him under sections 501 and 502 of the Federal Employees Pay Act of 1945, as amended, section 301 of the Postal Rate Revision

62 Stat. 1267.

5 USC 955.

and Federal Employees Salary Act of 1948, the provisions under the heading “Increased pay for legislative employees” in the Second

63 Stat. 974; 65 Stat. 613.

2 USC 60a note, 60f; 5 USC 932a, 932b.

Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1950, the Act of October 24, 1951 (Public Law 201, Eighty-second Congress), and any other provision of law. (b) Section 2 (b) of the Act. of October 24, 1951 (Public Law 201,

65 Stat. 613.

5 USC 932b.

Eighty-second Congress), is amended by striking out “$11,646 per annum unless expressly authorized by law” and inserting in lieu thereof “the highest per annum rate of compensation paid under authority of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, unless expressly authorized by law”. (c) The rates of basic compensation of each of the elected officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives (not including the presiding officers of the two Houses), the Parliamentarian of the Senate, the Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives, the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives, and the Coordinator of Information of the House of Representatives are hereby increased by 7.5 per centum. (d) (1) The aggregate amount of the basic compensation authorized to be paid for administrative and clerical assistance and messenger service in the offices of Senators is hereby increased by— (A) $10,020 in the case of Senators from States the population of which is less than three million; (B) $10,920 in the case of Senators from States the population of which is three million or more but less than five million; (C) $11,760 in the case of Senators from States the population of which is five million or more but less than ten million; and (D) $11,880 in the case of Senators from States the population of which is ten million or more. (2) Notwithstanding the second proviso in the paragraph relating to the authority of Senators to rearrange the basic salaries of employees in their respective offices, which appears in the Legislative Branch

65 Stat. 614.

Appropriation Act, 1947, as amended (2 U. S. C. 60f), but subject to the limitations contained in paragraph (3) of this subsection, during the period beginning on the effective date of this subsection and ending on the last day of the first pay period which begins after the date of enactment of this Act (A) the compensation of the administrative assistant in the office of each Senator may be fixed at a basic rate which together with additional compensation authorized by law will not exceed the maximum rate authorized by section 2 (b) of the

65 Stat. 613.

5 USC 932b.

Act of October 24, 1951 (Public Law 201, Eighty-second Congress), as amended, (B) the compensation of one employee other than the administrative assistant in the office of each Senator may be fixed at a basic rate not to exceed $10,260 per annum, and (C) the compensation of any other employee in the office of a Senator may be lived at a basic rate not to exceed $6,420 per annum. (3) Notwithstanding the third proviso in such paragraph, any increase in the compensation of an employee in a Senator’s office shall 69 Stat. 177take effect on the effective date of this subsection or on the date such employee became employed, whichever is later, if (A) the certification filed by such Senator under such proviso so provides, (B) such certification is filed in the disbursing office of the Senate not later than fifteen days following the date of enactment of this Act, and (C) the amount of such increase does not exceed the amount of the increase which would be payable in the case of such employee if he were subject to the provisions of subsection (a) of this section plus any additional amount which may result from fixing the rate of basic compensation at the lowest multiple of $60 which will result in an increase not less than the amount of such increase which would be payable under subsection (a). (e) (1) The provisions under the heading “increased pat for legislative employees” in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1950, section 2 (a) of the Act of October 24, 1951 (Public Law

63 Stat. 974.

2 USC 60a note, 60f; 5 USC 932a.

Ante, p. 176.

 201, Eighty-second Congress), and section 4 (a) of this Act are hereby amended by striking out “(other than an employee in the office of a Senator)”. (2) The basic compensation of each employee in the office of a Senator on the effective date of this subsection is hereby adjusted to the lowest multiple of $60 which will provide basic compensation, plus additional compensation payable under subsection (a) and the provisions of law referred to in subsection (a), not less than the amount of basic compensation, plus additional compensation under the provisions of sections 501 and 502 of the Federal Employees’ Pay

59 Stat. 301.

5 USC 931, 932.

62 Stat. 1267.

5 USC 955.

 Act of 1945, as amended, and section 301 of the Postal Rate Revision and Federal Employees’ Salary Act of 1948, which he is receiving on the effective date of this subsection. (3) The second proviso in the paragraph relating to the authority of Senators to rearrange the basic salaries of employees in their respective offices which appears in the Legislative Branch appropriation Act, 1947, as amended (2 U. S. C. 60 f). is amended to read as

65 Stat. 614.

 follows: “Provided, That no salary shall be fixed under this section at a basic rate of more than $5,100 per annum, except that the salary of one employee, other than the administrative assistant, in the office of each Senator may be fixed at a basic rate of not more than $8,460 per annum and the salary of the administrative assistant to each Senator may be fixed at a basic rate which together with additional compensation authorized by law will not exceed the maximum rate authorized by section 2 (b) of the Act of October 24, 1951 (Public Law 201,

Ante, p. 176.

 Eighty-second Congress), as amended”. (f) The aggregate amount of the basic compensation authorized

Offices of Senators.

Administrative, etc., assistants.

 to be paid for administrative and clerical assistance and messenger service in the office of each Senator shall be the amount authorized under provisions of law in effect immediately prior to the enactment of this Act for Senators from States the population of which is less than three million increased as follows:
Amount of
States having a population of: Increase
Less than 3,000,000 $7,740
3,000,000 but less than 4,000,000 10,740
4,000,000 but less than 5,000,000 13,740
5,000,000 but less than 7,000,000 16,740
7,000,000 but less than 9,000,000 19,740
9,000,000 but less than 11,000,000 22,740
11,000,000 but less than 13,000,000 25,740
13,000,000 or more 28,740
(g) (1) The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to employees whose compensation is paid from the appropriation contained 69 Stat. 178in the paragraph designated “Folding documents” under the heading “contingent expenses of the senate” in the Legislative appropriation

68 Stat. 399.

 Act, 1955, or in any subsequent appropriation Act, but the limitations contained in such paragraph are hereby increased by 7.5 per centum. (2) The limitations in the paragraph designated “Folding documents” under the heading “contingent expenses of the house” in

68 Stat. 402.

the Legislative Appropriation Act, 1955, or in any subsequent Appropriation Act, are hereby increased by 7.5 per centum. (h) The official reporters of proceedings and debates of the Senate and their employees shall be considered to be officers or employees in or under the legislative branch of the Government within the meaning of subsection (a) and the provisions of law referred to in such subsection. (i) The additional compensation provided by subsection (a) and the provisions of law referred to in such subsection shall be considered a part of basic compensation for the purposes of the Civil Service

46 Stat. 468.

5 USC 691 note.

Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended. (j) Except as provided in subsection (d) (3) (C) of this section, no officer or employee shall be paid increased or additional compensation under this section for any period prior to July 1, 1955, at a rate in excess of 7.5 per centum of the aggregate rate of his basic compensation and additional compensation under the Acts referred to in subsection (a), computed without regard to the amendment made by subsection (b).
Sec. 5. Section 66 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 (48 Stat. 269)

65 Stat. 614.

12 USC 1138f.

 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 66. No director, officer, or employee of the Central Bank for

Central Bank for Cooperatives, etc.

 Cooperatives or of any production credit corporation, production credit association, or bank for cooperatives shall be paid compensation at a rate in excess of $14,620 per annum.”
Sec. 6. (a) Each of the minimum rates of salary contained in section

Veterans Administration.

 3 (d), the maximum rate of salary contained in the second sentence of such section 3 (d), and each of the maximum and minimum rates of salary contained in section 7, of the Act of January 3, 1946 (Public Law 293, Seventy-ninth Congress), as amended (38 U. S. C., secs.

63 Stat. 764.

65 Stat. 614.

15b (d) and 15f (a)), are hereby increased by 7.5 per centum. (b) Each of the rates of salary contained in section 3 (e) and section 3 (f) of such Act of January 3, 1946, as amended (38 U. S. C., secs. 15b (e) and (f)), is hereby increased by 7.5 per centum. (c) Each of the rates of salary increased by subsections (a) and (b) of this section which is not a multiple of $5 shall be rounded, as so increased, to the next higher $5 per annum. (d) Section 8 (d) of such Act of January 3, 1946, as amended (38

65 Stat. 615.

U. S. C., sec. 15g (d)), is amended by striking out “$12,800” and inserting in lieu thereof “$13,760”.
Sec. 7. Each of the rates of basic compensation provided by sections

Foreign Service.

60 Stat. 1003; 65 Stat. 615.

22 USC 867, 870.

 412 and 415 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, is hereby increased by 7.5 per centum. Each such rate as so increased which is not a multiple of $5 shall be rounded to the next higher $5 per annum.
Sec. 8. (a) Notwithstanding section 3679 of the Revised Statutes,

Rates by administrative action.

64 Stat. 765.

 as amended (31 U. S. C., sec. 665), the rates of compensation of officers and employees of the Federal Government and of the municipal government of the District of Columbia whose rates of compensation are fixed by administrative action pursuant to law and are not otherwise increased by this Act are hereby authorized to be increased, effective on or after the first day of the first pay period which began 69 Stat. 179after February 28, 1955, by amounts not to exceed the increases Provided by this Act for corresponding rates of compensation in the appropriate schedule or scale of pay. (b) Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to authorize any increase in the rates of compensation of officers and employees whose rates of compensation are fixed and adjusted from time to time as nearly as is consistent with the public interest in accordance with prevailing rates or practices. (c) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the authority contained in any law pursuant to which rates of compensation may be fixed by administrative action.
Sec. 9. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, (1) no

Maximum salary.

 rate of compensation or salary which is $14,800 or more per annum shall be increased by reason of this Act and (2) no rate of compensation or salary shall be increased by reason of this Act to an amount in excess of $14,800 per annum.
Sec. 10. (a) Retroactive compensation or salary shall be paid by

Retroactive salary, eligibility.

 reason of this Act only in the case of an individual in the service of the United States (including service in the Armed Forces of the United States) or the municipal government of the District of Columbia on the date of enactment of this Act, except that such retroactive compensation or salary shall be paid (1) to an officer or employee who retired during the period beginning on the first day of the first pay period which began after February 28, 1955, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act for services rendered during such period and (2) in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 3, 1950 (Public Law 636, Eighty-first Congress), as amended, for services

64 Stat. 395.

5 USC 61f–61k.

 rendered during the period beginning on the first day of the first pay period which began after February 28, 1955, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act by an officer or employee who dies during such period. (b) For the purposes of this section, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, in the case of an individual relieved from training and service in the Armed Forces of the United States or discharged from hospitalization following such training and service, shall include the period provided by law for the mandatory restoration of such individual to a position in or under the Federal Government or the municipal government of the District of Columbia.
Sec. 11. Notwithstanding any provision of this Act or of the Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955, no individual subject to the

Ante, p. 88.

5 USC 1071 note.

 Classification Act of 1949, as amended, whose rate of basic salary is increased by reason of section 701 of the Postal Field Service compensation Act of 1955, shall be entitled to receive payment of any

Ante, p. 128.

 increase under the provisions of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended by this Act, for any period for which he is entitled to receive an increase in basic salary under section 701 of the Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955.
Sec. 12. (a) Section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, as

GS–16, 17, and 18.

 amended (68 Stat. 1105; 5 U. S. C., sec. 1105), is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 505. (a) No position shall be placed in grade 16, 17, or 18 of the General Schedule except by action of, or after prior approval by, a majority of the Civil Service Commissioners. “(b) Subject to subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this section, a majority of the Civil Service Commissioners are authorized to establish and, from time to time, revise the maximum number of positions (not to exceed twelve hundred) which may be in grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule at any one time, except that under such authority such maximum number of positions shall not exceed three 69 Stat. 180hundred and twenty-five for grade 17 and one hundred and

Report to Congress.

twenty-five for grade 18. The United States Civil Service Commission shall report annually to the Congress the total number of positions established under this subsection for grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule and the total number of positions so established for each such grade. “(c) The number of positions of senior specialists in the Legislative

Legislative Reference Service.

Reference Service of the Library of Congress allocated to grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule by reason of the proviso contained in section 203 (b) (1) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 836; 2 U. S. C., sec. 166 (b) (1)) shall be in addition to the number of positions authorized to be placed in such grades by subsection (b). “(d) The Comptroller General of the United States is authorized,

GAO.

 subject to the procedures prescribed by this section, to place a total of twenty-five positions in the General Accounting Office in grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule. Such positions shall be in addition to the number of positions authorized to be placed in such grades by subsection (b). “(e) The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United

FBI.

 States Department of Justice, is authorized, without regard to any other provision in this section, to place a total of thirty-seven positions in the Federal Bureau of Investigation in grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule. Such positions shall be in addition to the number of positions authorized to be placed in such grades by subsection (b).”
 (b) Positions in grades 16, 17, or 18, as the case may be, of the General Schedule of the Classification Act. of 1949, as amended, immediately prior to the effective date of this section, shall remain, on and after such effective date, in their respective grades, until other action is taken under the provisions of section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949 as in effect on and after such effective date. (c) The following parts of laws and parts of reorganization plans

Repeals.

 are hereby repealed: (1) Section 710 (a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (64

Defense production.

 Stat. 819; 50 App. U. S. C., sec. 2160 (a)); (2) That part of section 401 (a) of the Federal Civil Defense Act

Federal Civil Defense Administration.

 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1254; 50 App. U. S. C., sec. 2253 (a)) which reads as follows: “and subject to the standards and procedures of that Act, to place not more than twenty-two positions in grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule established by that Act, and any such positions shall be additional to the number authorized by section 505 of that Act;”; (3) Section 108 of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1951 (64

Defense Department.

 Stat. 1064; Public Law 843, Eighty-first Congress); (4) The fourth paragraph under the heading “General Accounting

GAO.

Office” contained in title I of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1952 (65 Stat. 274; Public Law 137, Eighty-second Congress), as amended by the fourth paragraph under the heading “General Accounting Office” contained in title I of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1953 (66 Stat. 399: Public Law 455, Eighty-second Congress), and by the proviso under the heading “General Accounting Office” contained in title I of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955 (68 Stat. 280; Public Law 428, Eighty-third Congress; 31 U. S. C., sec. 52a), which reads as follows: “The Comptroller General of the United States hereafter is authorized, subject to the procedures prescribed by section 505 of the Classification Act of

5 USC 1105.

1949, but without regard to the numerical limitations contained 69 Stat. 181therein, to place five positions in grade GS–18, two positions in grade GS–17, and twelve positions in grade GS–16 in the General schedule established by the Classification Act of 1949, and such positions shall be in lieu of any positions in the General Accounting Office previously allocated under section 595. The authority granted herein shall not be construed to require or preclude the reallocation of any positions in the General Accounting Office previously allocated under section 505.”; (5) That part of the paragraph under the heading “Renegotiation

Renegotiation Board.

Board” and under the subheading “Salaries and Expenses” contained in chapter V of the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1952 (65 Stat. 763; Public Law 254, Eighty-second Congress; 50 App. U. S. C., sec. 1217a), which reads as follows: “: Provided, That the Board is authorized, subject to the procedures prescribed by section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place not more than five positions in grades 16, 17, or 18 of the General Schedule established by said Act, and such positions shall be in addition to the number authorized by said section”; (6) That part of section 606 of the Departments of State, Justice,

FBI.

 Commerce, and the Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1952 (65 Stat. 600; Public Law 188, Eighty-second Congress), which reads as follows: “The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Justice, hereafter is authorized without regard to section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949 to place two positions in grade GS–18, and seven positions in grade GS–17, in the General Schedule established by the Classification Act of 1949, and such positions shall be in lieu of any positions in the Federal Bureau of Investigation previously allocated under section 505.”; (7) That part of the paragraph under the heading “Federal Bureau of Investigation” and under the subheading “Salaries and Expenses” contained in title II (the Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1953) of the Departments of State, Justice, Commerce, and the Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1953 (66 Stat. 557; Public Law 495, Eighty-second Congress: 5 U. S. C., sec. 300e), which reads as follows: “: Provided further, That the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation hereafter is authorized, without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, to place twenty positions in grade GS–16 in the General Schedule established by the Classification Act of 1949”; (8) Section 806 of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1954 (67

Defense Department.

 Stat. 429; Public Law 207, Eighty-third Congress); (9) Section 737 of the Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1955 (68 Stat. 357; Public Law 458, Eighty-third Congress; 5 U. S. C., sec. 171d–2); (10) That part of the paragraph under the heading “Bureau of

Budget Bureau.

 the Budget” contained in title I of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955 (68 Stat. 273; Public Law 428, Eighty-third Congress: 31 U. S. C., sec. 16b), which reads as follows: “: Provided, That the Bureau of the Budget is authorized, without regard to section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place two additional positions in grade GS–18 and two additional positions in grade GS–17 of the General Schedule established by said Act”; (11) That part of the paragraph under the heading “Saint Lawrence

St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.

 Seaway Development Corporation” contained in chapter VIII of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955 (68 Stat. 818; Public Law 663, Eighty-third Congress; 33 U. S. C., sec. 984a), which reads as follows: “; and the Administrator is authorized, subject to the procedures prescribed by section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place not more than four positions in grades 16, 17, or 18 of the General Schedule established by said Act, and such positions shall be in addition to the number authorized by said section”; 69 Stat. 182 (12) That part of the paragraph under the heading “President’s

President’s Advisory Committee on Government Organization.

 Advisory Committee on Government Organization” contained in chapter IV of the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1954 (6S Stat. 25; Public Law 304, Eighty-third Congress), which reads as follows: “: Provided, That the Committee is authorized, without regard to section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place one position in Grade GS–17 of the General Schedule established by said Act”; (13) That part of section 602 (a) of the Act entitled “An Act to

Agricultural attaches.

 provide for greater stability in agriculture; to augment the marketing and disposal of agricultural products; and for other purposes”, approved August 28, 1954 (68 Stat. 908; Public Law 690, Eighty-third Congress; 7 U. S. C., sec. 1762 (a)), which reads as follows: “, and the Secretary of Agriculture may place not to exceed eight positions in grade 16 and two in grade 17 of the General Schedule of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, in accordance with the standards and procedures of that Act and such positions shall be in addition to the number authorized in section 505 of that Act”; (14) Section 228 of the National Housing Act (68 Stat. 609;

Federal Housing Administration.

 12 U. S. C., sec. 1702a); (15) The second paragraph of section 606 of the Departments of

State Department.

Budget and Finance Director.

Administrative Assistant Secretaries, etc.

State, Justice, Commerce, and the Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1952 (65 Stat. 601; Public Law 188, Eighty-second Congress; 5 U. S. C., sec. 152c); (16) That part of the third proviso of the first paragraph under the heading “General Provisions” contained in chapter XI of the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1952 (66 Stat. 121; Public Law 375, Eighty-second Congress; 5 U. S. C., secs. 245a, 295b, 483–1, 592a–2, 611c), which reads as follows: “shall be placed in the highest grade set forth in the general schedule of such Act without regard to section 505 (b) of such Act, as amended, and shall be in addition to the number of positions authorized to be placed in such grade under such section,”; (17) That part, of the paragraph under the heading “United States

St. Lawrence River Joint Board of Engineers.

Section, Saint Lawrence River Joint Board of Engineers” contained in chapter IX of the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1954 (68 Stat. 90; Public Law 357, Eighty-third Congress), which reads as follows: “Provided, That, subject to the procedures prescribed by section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, but without regard to the numerical limitations contained therein, one position under the United States section of said Joint Board of Engineers may hereafter be placed in grade GS–16 in the General Schedule established by that Act:”; (18) That part of the paragraph under the heading “Smithsonian

Smithsonian Institution.

Institution” contained in title II of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956 (Public Law 78,

Ante, p. 157.

Eighty-fourth Congress), which reads as follows: “: Provided, That the Smithsonian Institution is authorized without regard to section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place two positions in GS–18, two positions in GS–17, and one additional position in GS–16 of the General Schedule established by said Act”; (19) That part of section 3 of Reorganization Plan Numbered

Internal Revenue Service.

 1 of 1952, effective March 15, 1952 (66 Stat. 823; 5 U. S. C., sec. 133z–15 note), which reads as follows: “, except that the compensation may be fixed without regard to the numerical limitations on positions set forth in section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended (5 U.S.C.1105)”; (20) That part of section 4 (a) of Reorganization Plan Numbered

D. C.

D.C. Code 1–app.

 5 of 1952, effective July 1, 1952 (66 Stat. 826), which reads as follows: 69 Stat. 183“, except that the compensation for not to exceed fifteen such offices at any one time may be fixed without regard to the numerical limitations on positions set forth in section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949 (5U.S.C.1105)”; and (21) That part of section 1 (d) of Reorganization Plan Numbered

U.S.I.A.

 8 of 1953, effective August 1, 1953 (67 Stat. 642; 5 U. S. C., sec. 133z–15 note), which reads as follows: “, except that the compensation may be fixed without regard to the numerical limitations on positions set forth in section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended (5U. S. C. 1105)”.
Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this

Effective dates.

 section, this Act shall take effect as of the first day of the first pay period which began after February 28, 1955. (b) This section and sections 8, 10, 11, and 12 shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Subsections (e) and (f) of section 4 shall take effect on the first day of the second pay period which begins after the date of enactment of this Act. (d) For the purpose of determining the amount of insurance for which an individual is eligible under the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954, all changes in rates of compensation or

68 Stat. 736.

5 USC 2091 note.

 salary which result from the enactment of this Act shall be held and considered to be effective as of the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after the date of such enactment.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 95: To amend title 18 of the United States Code, relating to the mailing and transportation of obscene matter. Public Law 95 Public Law 95 69 Stat. 183 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 95

chapter 190
AN ACT To amend title 18 of the United States Code, relating to the mailing and transportation of obscene matter.

June 28, 1955

[S. 600]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Obscene matter.

Mailing and transportation.

62 Stat. 768.
That the first paragraph of section 1461 of title 18 of the United States Code is amended to read as follows:

“Every obscene, lewd, lascivious, indecent, filthy or vile article, matter, thing, device, or substance; and—”.

Sec. 2. The fifth paragraph of section 1461 of title 18, United States Code, reading “Every letter, packet, or package, or other mail matter containing any filthy, vile or indecent thing, device, or substance; and”, is hereby repealed.’
Sec. 3. Chapter 71 of title 18 of the United States Code is amended by inserting, immediately following section 1464 of such chapter, a new section, to be designated as section 1465, and to read as follows:
Ҥ 1465. Transportation of obscene matters for sale or distribution.

“Whoever knowingly transports in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of sale or distribution any obscene, lewd, lascivious, or filthy book, pamphlet, picture, film, paper, letter, writing, print, silhouette, drawing, figure, image, cast, phonograph recording, electrical transcription or other article capable of producing sound or any other matter of indecent or immoral character, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

“The transportation as aforesaid of two or more copies of any Publication or two or more of any article of the character described above, or a combined total of five such publications and articles, shall create a presumption that such publications or articles are intended for sale or distribution, but such presumption shall be rebuttable.

69 Stat. 184

“When any person is convicted of a violation of this Act, the court in its judgment of conviction may, in addition to the penalty prescribed, order the confiscation and disposal of such items described herein which were found in the possession or under the immediate control of such person at the time of his arrest.”
Sec. 4. The analysis of chapter 71 of title 18 of the United States Code is amended by inserting, immediately after and underneath item 1464, as contained in such analysis, the following new item: “1465.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 96: Directing a study and report by the Secretary of Agriculture on barley tobacco marketing controls. Public Law 96 Public Law 96 69 Stat. 184 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 96

chapter 191
JOINT RESOLUTION Directing a study and report by the Secretary of Agriculture on barley tobacco marketing controls.

June 28, 1955

[S. J. Res. 60]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Burley tobacco.

Report to Congress on marketing, etc.
That for the purpose of developing basic information which will aid the Congress in formulating an improved program for the production and marketing of burley tobacco, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed (a) to make a study of the various methods of marketing control which have been or could be made applicable to burley tobacco, including farm marketing quotas, poundage limitations, acreage limitations, and a combination of both poundage and acreage limitations, and (b) to submit to the Congress on or before November 1, 1955, a detailed report thereon showing among other things the probable costs, effects, and feasibility of each type of operation studied and what legislation, if any, would be needed to put it into effect. The Secretary may conduct such hearings and receive such statements and briefs as are necessary to carry out the purpose of this joint resolution.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 97: Granting the consent of Congress to the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma, to negotiate and enter into a compact relating to their interests in, and the apportionment of, the waters of the Arkansas River and its tributaries as they affect such States. Public Law 97 Public Law 97 69 Stat. 184 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 97

chapter 192
AN ACT Granting the consent of Congress to the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma, to negotiate and enter into a compact relating to their interests in, and the apportionment of, the waters of the Arkansas River and its tributaries as they affect such States.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 208]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Water apportionment compact.
That the consent of Congress is hereby given to the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma to negotiate and enter into a compact relating to the interests of such States in the development and protection from pollution of the water resources of the Arkansas River and its tributaries, and providing for an equitable apportionment among them of the waters of the Arkansas River and its tributaries flowing between such States, and for matters

U. S. representative.

incident thereto, upon the condition that one qualified person appointed by the President of the United States shall participate in such

Report.

negotiations as chairman, representing the United States, and shall make a report to the President of the United States and the Congress of the proceedings and of any compact entered into. Such compact shall not be binding or obligatory upon any of the parties thereto until it shall have been ratified by the legislatures of each of the respective States, and approved by the Congress of the United States.
69 Stat. 185
Sec. 2. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the sufficient

Appropriation.

 sum to pay the salaries and expenses of the representative of the United States appointed hereunder: Provided, That such representative, if

Salary.

 otherwise employed by the United States while so employed, shall not receive additional salary in the appointment hereunder.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 98: Authorizing E. B. Reyna, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande, at or near Los Ebanos, Texas. Public Law 98 Public Law 98 69 Stat. 185 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 98

chapter 193
AN ACT Authorizing E. B. Reyna, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande, at or near Los Ebanos, Texas.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 2984]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

E. B. Reyna.

Bridge construction authority.
That in order to facilitate international commerce, improve the postal service, and other purposes, E. H. Reyna, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge and approaches thereto across the Rio Grande, so far as the United States has jurisdiction over the waters of such river, at a point suitable to the interests of navigation, at or near Los Ebanos, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters”, approved March 23, 1906, subject to the conditions and limitations

34 Stat. 84.

33 USC 491–498

 contained in this Act, and subject further to the approval of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, and also subject to the approval of the proper authorities in the Republic of Mexico to the construction, operation, and maintenance of such bridge.
Sec. 2. There is hereby conferred upon E. B. Reyna, his heirs, legal

Use of lands, etc.

 representatives, and assigns, all such rights and powers to enter upon lands and to acquire, occupy, possess, and use real estate and other property in the State of Texas needed for the location, construction, operation, and maintenance of such bridge and its approaches, as are possessed by bridge corporations for bridge purposes, upon making just compensation therefor to be ascertained and paid according to the laws of such State of Texas.
Sec. 3. The said E. B. Reyna, his heirs, legal representatives, and

Tolls.

 assigns, is hereby authorized to fix and charge tolls for transit over such bridge in accordance with any laws of the State of Texas or the United States applicable thereto, and the rates of toll so fixed shall be the legal rates until changed under the authority contained in the Act of March 23, 1906.
Sec. 4. The right to sell, assign, transfer, and mortgage all the

Transfer of rights, etc.

 rights, powers, and privileges conferred by this Act to any public agency, or to an international bridge authority or commission, is hereby granted to E. B. Reyna, his heirs, or legal representatives; and any such public agency, international bridge authority, or international bridge commission to which such rights, powers, and privileges may be sold, assigned, or transferred, or which shall acquire the same by mortgage foreclosure or otherwise, is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise the same as fully as though conferred herein directly upon such public agency, international bridge authority, or international bridge commission.
Sec. 5. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 99: To amend section 5 of the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, as amended, pertaining to emergency flood control work. Public Law 99 Public Law 99 69 Stat. 186 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 186 Public Law 99

chapter 194
AN ACT To amend section 5 of the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, as amended, pertaining to emergency flood control work.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 3878]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emergency flood control work.
That section 5 of the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941, as amended by section 210

64 Stat. 183.

33 USC 701n.

Appropriation.

of the Flood Control Act of 1950, is hereby further amended to read as follows: “That there is hereby authorized an emergency fund in the amount of $15,000,000 to be expended in flood emergency preparation; in flood fighting and rescue operations, or in the repair or restoration of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood, including the strengthening, raising, extending, or other modification thereof as may be necessary in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers for the adequate functioning of the work for flood control. The Appropriation of such moneys for the initial establishment of this fund and

Allotments.

for its replenishment on an annual basis, is hereby authorized: Provided, That pending the appropriation of said sum, the Secretary of the Army may allot, from existing flood-control appropriations, such sums as may be necessary for the immediate prosecution of the work herein authorized, such appropriations to be reimbursed from the

Rental of motor vehicles.

appropriation herein authorized when made. The Chief of Engineers is authorized, in the prosecution of work in connection with rescue operations, or in conducting other flood emergency work, to acquire on a rental basis such motor vehicles, including passenger cars and buses, as in his discretion are deemed necessary.”
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 100: Authorizing Gus A. Guerra, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande, at or near Rio Grande City, Texas. Public Law 100 Public Law 100 69 Stat. 186 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 100

chapter 195
AN ACT Authorizing Gus A. Guerra, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande, at or near Rio Grande City, Texas.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 4573]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gus A. Guerra.

Bridge construction authority.
That in order to facilitate international commerce, improve the postal service, and other purposes, Gus A, Guerra, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, be, and is hereby, authorized to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge and approaches thereto across the Rio Grande, so far as the United States has jurisdiction over the waters of such river, at a point suitable to the interests of navigation, at or near Rio Grande City, Texas, in accordance with the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over navigable waters”,

34 Stat. 84.

33 USC 491–498.

approved March 23, 1906, subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this Act, and subject further to the approval of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, and also subject to the approval of the proper authorities in the Republic of Mexico to the construction, operation, and maintenance of such bridge.
Sec. 2. There is hereby conferred upon Gus A. Guerra, his heirs,

Use of lands, etc.

 legal representatives, and assigns, all such rights and powers to enter upon lands and to acquire, occupy, possess, and use real estate and other property in the State of Texas needed for the location, construction, operation, and maintenance of such bridge and its approaches, as 69 Stat. 187are possessed by bridge corporations for bridge purposes, upon making just compensation therefor to be ascertained and paid according to the laws of such State of Texas.
Sec. 3. The said Gus A. Guerra, his heirs, legal representatives, and

Tolls.

 assigns, is hereby authorized to fix and charge tolls for transit over such bridge in accordance with any laws of the State of Texas or the United States applicable thereto, and the rates of toll so fixed shall be the legal rates until changed under the authority contained in the Act of March 23, 1906.
Sec. 4. The right to sell, assign, transfer, and mortgage all the

Transfer of rights, etc.

 rights, powers, and privileges conferred by this Act to any public agency, or to an international bridge authority or commission, is hereby granted to Gus A. Guerra, his heirs, or legal representatives; and any such public agency, international bridge authority, or international bridge commission to which such rights, powers, and privileges may be sold, assigned, or transferred, or which shall acquire the same by mortgage foreclosure or otherwise, is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise the same as fully as though conferred herein directly upon such public agency, international bridge authority, or international bridge commission.
Sec. 5. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 101: To repeal the fee stamp requirement in the Foreign Service and amend section 1728 of the Revised Statutes, as amended. Public Law 101 Public Law 101 69 Stat. 187 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 101

chapter 196
AN ACT To repeal the fee stamp requirement in the Foreign Service and amend section 1728 of the Revised Statutes, as amended.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 5841]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Foreign Service.
That section 10 of the Act of April 5, 1906 (34 Stat. 102), as amended (22 U. S. C. 1196), be repealed; and section 1728 of the Revised Statutes (22 U. S. C. 1194) be amended to read as follows: “account of fees: certification “Every consular officer responsible for the collection of fees, in rendering his account of fees received, shall furnish a full transcript of the register which he is required to keep, and certify that such transcript is an accurate and complete record of all fees received for the period shown.”
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 102: To repeal a service charge of 10 cents per sheet of one hundred words, for making out and authenticating copies of records in the Department of State. Public Law 102 Public Law 102 69 Stat. 187 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 102

chapter 197
AN ACT To repeal a service charge of 10 cents per sheet of one hundred words, for making out and authenticating copies of records in the Department of State.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 5842]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

State Department.

Copies of records.
That section 213 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 166) shall be and the same is hereby repealed.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 103: To amend section 7 of the Act approved September 22, 1922, as amended. Public Law 103 Public Law 103 69 Stat. 188 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 188 Public Law 103

chapter 198
AN ACT To amend section 7 of the Act approved September 22, 1922, as amended.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 4426]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Telephone service for flood Control, etc.

64 Stat. 170.

31 USC 680.
That section 7 of the Act approved September 22, 1922 (Public Law Numbered 362, Sixty-seventh Congress), as amended by section 203 of the Act approved May 17, 1950 (Public Law 516, Eighty-first Congress), is amended to read as follows:

“That hereafter the provisions of section 7 of the Act of August 23, 1912, as amended (37 Stat. 414; 54 Stat. 175; 31 U. S. C. 679), or any other law prohibiting the expenditure of public money for telephone services installed in private residences, shall not be construed to apply to or forbid the installation and use of such telephones as may be necessary for the prosecution of Government business in connection with the construction and operation of locks and dams for navigation, flood control, and related water uses, under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers. Not more than $30,000 shall be expended for such telephone services in any one fiscal year.”

Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 104: To authorize certain officers and employees of the Department of State and the Foreign Service in carry firearms. Public Law 104 Public Law 104 69 Stat. 188 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 104

chapter 199
AN ACT To authorize certain officers and employees of the Department of State and the Foreign Service in carry firearms.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 5860]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

State Department and Foreign service.

Carrying of firearms.
That, under such regulations as the Secretary of State may prescribe, security officers of the Department of State and the Foreign Service who have been designated by the Secretary of State and who have qualified for the use of firearms, are authorized to carry firearms for the purpose of protecting heads of foreign states, high officials of foreign governments and other distinguished visitors to the United States, the Secretary of State, and the Under Secretary of State, and official representatives of foreign governments and of the United States attending international conferences, or performing special missions.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 105: To amend the Canal Zone Code by the addition of provisions authorizing regulation of the sale and use of fireworks in the Canal Zone. Public Law 105 Public Law 105 69 Stat. 188 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 105

chapter 200
AN ACT To amend the Canal Zone Code by the addition of provisions authorizing regulation of the sale and use of fireworks in the Canal Zone.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 4650]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Canal Zone.

Fireworks.
That title 2 of the Canal Zone Code, approved June 19, 1934 (48 Stat. 1122), is amended by adding a new chapter, number 26, embracing sections 521 and 522, and reading as follows: 69 Stat. 189 “chapter 26—regulation of sale and use of fireworks “Sec. “521. “522.
“§ 521. Regulations authorized “The Governor of the Canal Zone is authorized to prescribe, and from time to time alter and amend, regulations prohibiting, limiting, or otherwise regulating the sale and use of any fireworks within the Canal Zone, or any portions thereof, as he may deem necessary to public safety.
“§ 522. Punishment for violations “Any person who shall violate any regulation prescribed under authority of the next preceding section shall be punishable by a line of not more than $100 or by thirty days imprisonment in jail, or by both.”
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 106: To authorize the construction of a building for a Museum of History and Technology for the Smithsonian Institution, including the preparation of plans and specifications, and all other work incidental thereto. Public Law 106 Public Law 106 69 Stat. 189 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 106

chapter 201
AN ACT To authorize the construction of a building for a Museum of History and Technology for the Smithsonian Institution, including the preparation of plans and specifications, and all other work incidental thereto.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 6410]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Smithsonian Institution.

Museum of History and Technology.

Construction authority.
That the Regents of the Smithsonian Institution are hereby authorized and directed to have prepared drawings and specifications for, and to construct, a suitable building for a Museum of History and Technology (with requisite equipment, approaches, architectural landscape treatment of the grounds, and connections with public utilities and the Federal heating system) for the use of the Smithsonian Institution, to be located on that part of reservation 3 which is bounded by Twelfth Street northwest on the east, Fourteenth Street Northwest on the west, Constitution Avenue on the north, and Madison Drive on the south, title to which is in the United States, at a cost not to exceed $36,000,000.
Sec. 2. That the exact location of the building on the site shall be

Approval of site and design.

 approved by the National Capital Planning Commission, and the design shall be approved by the Commission of Fine Arts.
Sec. 3. That the preparation of said drawings and specifications, the design and erection of the building, and all work incidental thereto shall be under the supervision of the Administrator of the General Services Administration in accordance with provisions of the Public Buildings Act of May 25, 1926, as amended.
Sec. 4. That there is hereby established a Joint Congressional Committee

Joint Congressional Committee.

 on Construction of a. Building for a Museum of History and Technology for the Smithsonian Institution. It shall be the duty of the Joint Committee to advise with the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution during the planning and construction of such building. The Joint Committee shall be composed of ten members as follows: Five Senators appointed by the President of the Senate, three of whom shall be the Senate members of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; five Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, three of whom shall be the Representative members of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. The Joint Committee shall from time to time, but at least once annually, submit to the Congress a report on the

Reports to Congress.

 69 Stat. 190progress of the planning and construction of the building. Upon completion of the building, the Joint Committee shall submit a final report.
Sec. 5. That there are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the

Appropriation.

Post, p, 461.

 Regents of the Smithsonian Institution such sums, not to exceed $36,000,000, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this

Transfer to GSA.

Act: Provided, That appropriations for this purpose, except such part as may be necessary for the incidental expenses of the Regents or the Smithsonian Institution in connection with this project, shall be transferred to the General Services Administration for the performance of the work.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Public Law 107: Dedicating the Lee Mansion in Arlington National Cemetery as a permanent memorial to Robert E. Lee. Public Law 107 Public Law 107 69 Stat. 190 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 107

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JOINT RESOLUTION Dedicating the Lee Mansion in Arlington National Cemetery as a permanent memorial to Robert E. Lee.

June 29, 1955

[S. J. Res. 62]

 Whereas the ninth day of April 1955 is the ninetieth anniversary of the Appomattox cessation of hostilities between our States; and Whereas of the two great figures therein involved, one, General Ulysses S. Grant, has been highly honored by becoming President of the United States, but the other, Robert E. Lee, has never been suitably memorialized by the National Government; and Whereas Robert E. Lee had graduated from West Point, dedicated himself to an Army career, and became a colonel in the United States Army, then the commander of the Confederate forces, attained world renown as a military genius, and after Appomattox fervently devoted himself to peace, to the reuniting of the Nation, and to the advancement of youth education and the welfare and progress of mankind, becoming president of the Washington and Lee University at Lexington, Virginia; and Whereas the desire and hope of Robert E. Lee for peace and unity within our Nation has come to pass in the years since his death, and the United States of America now stands united and firm, indivisible, and unshakable; and Whereas Public Resolution Numbered 74, Sixty-eighth Congress,

43 Stat. 1356.

approved March 4, 1925, provided for the physical restoration of the Lee Mansion but did not dedicate the same as a permanent memorial to Robert E. Lee: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert E. Lee.

Congressional tribute.
That the Congress of the United States, at this anniversary time, does hereby pay honor and tribute to the everlasting memory of Robert E. Lee, whose name will ever be bright in our history as a great military leader, a great educator, a great American, and a truly great man through the simple heritage of his personal traits of high character, his grandeur of soul, his unfailing strength of heart.
Sec. 2. That the Congress of the United States does hereby express its humble gratitude to a kind Providence for blessing our Nation with leaders of true greatness who, like Robert E. Lee, have been able to see beyond their times, and by whose vision, guidance, and wisdom this Nation has gone forward to a place of world leadership as the unfaltering and powerful champion of peace, liberty, and justice.
Sec. 3. That the magnificent manor house situated in its prominent

Custis-Lee Mansion.

Dedication as memorial.

 position at the brow of a hill overlooking the Potomac River in Arlington National Cemetery, and popularly known as Lee Mansion, be 69 Stat. 191officially designated as the Custis-Lee Mansion, so as to give appropriate recognition to the illustrious Virginia family in which General Lee found his wife, and that the Custis-Lee Mansion is hereby dedicated as a permanent memorial to Robert E. Lee, and the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to erect on the aforesaid premises a suitable memorial plaque, and to correct governmental records to bring them into compliance with the designation authorized by this joint resolution.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Public Law 108: To provide for the transmission in the mails of live scorpions. Public Law 108 Public Law 108 69 Stat. 191 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 108

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AN ACT To provide for the transmission in the mails of live scorpions.

June 29, 1955

[S. 35]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress dissembled,

62 Stat. 781.
That section 1716 of title 18 of the United States Code is amended by inserting immediately after the second paragraph thereof the following new paragraph:

“The Postmaster General is authorized and directed to permit the transmission in the mails, under regulations to be prescribed by him, of live scorpions which are to be used for purposes of medical research or for the manufacture of antivenin. Such regulations shall include such provisions with respect to the packaging of such live scorpions for transmission in the mails as the Postmaster General deems necessary or advisable for the protection of Post Office Department personnel and of the public generally and for ease of handling by such personnel and by any individual connected with such research or manufacture. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize the transmission in the mails of live scorpions by means of aircraft engaged in the carriage of passengers for compensation or hire.”

Approved June 29, 1955.
Public Law 109: Authorizing the erection of a memorial gift from the Government of Venezuela. Public Law 109 Public Law 109 69 Stat. 191 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 109

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JOINT RESOLUTION Authorizing the erection of a memorial gift from the Government of Venezuela.

June 29, 1955

[H. J. Res. 232]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,

Simon Bolivar statue.

Acceptance.
That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept, on behalf of the Government of the United States, a statue of the liberator, Simon Bolivar, to be erected mi public grounds under the administration of the Secretary of the Interior, as a gift to the Government of the United States from the Government of Venezuela as a token of friendship.
Sec. 2. The design and site of such statue shall be approved by the Secretary of the Interior, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Commission of Fine Arts, and the United States shall be put to no expense in or by the erection of this statue.
Sec. 3. (a) The authority conferred pursuant to this joint resolution shall lapse unless the erection of such statue is commenced within five years after the date of the passage of this joint resolution. (b) All Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistencies.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Public Law 110: Making appropriations for the Executive Office of the President and sundry general Government agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 110 Public Law 110 69 Stat. 192 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 192 Public Law 110

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AN ACT Making appropriations for the Executive Office of the President and sundry general Government agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

June 29, 1955

[H. R. 6499]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

General Government Matters Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Executive Office of the President and sundry general Government agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely: <num value="I"><inline class="centered">TITLE I</inline></num> <heading class="centered">EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>compensation of the president</heading> <content>For compensation of the President, including an expense allowance at the rate of $50,000 per annum, as authorized by the Act of January 19, 1949 (3 U. S. C. 102), $150,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/4">63 Stat. 4</ref>.</p></sidenote></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>the white house office</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for The White House Office, including not to exceed $215,000 for services as authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at such per diem rates for individuals as the President may specify, and other personal services without regard to the provisions of law regulating the employment and compensation of persons in the Government service; newspapers, periodicals, teletype news service, and travel and official entertainment expenses of the President, to be accounted for solely on his certificate; $1,882,500.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>special projects</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to provide staff assistance for the President in connection with special projects, to be expended in his discretion and without regard to such provisions of law regarding the expenditure of Government funds or the compensation and employment of persons in the Government service as he may specify, $1,250,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed 10 percent of this appropriation may be used to reimburse the appropriation for “Salaries and expenses”, The White House Office, for administrative services.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>executive mansion and grounds</heading> <content>For the care, maintenance, repair and alteration, refurnishing, improvement, heating and lighting, including electric power and fixtures, of the Executive Mansion and the Executive Mansion grounds and traveling expenses, to fie expended as the President may determine, notwithstanding the provisions of this or any other Act, $366,200.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>bureau of the budget</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the Bureau of the Budget, including newspapers and periodicals (not exceeding $200); teletype news service (not exceeding $900); not to exceed $70,000 for expenses of travel; and not to exceed $20,000 for services <page identifier="/us/stat/69/193">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 193</page>as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; $3,349,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>council of economic advisers</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Council in carrying out its functions under the Employment Act of 1946 (15 U. S. C. 1021), including newspapers and periodicals (not exceeding<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/23">60 Stat. 23</ref>.</p></sidenote> $400); not exceeding $15,000 for expenses of travel; and press clippings (not exceeding $300); $325,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>national security council</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the National Security Council, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not in excess<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> of $50 per diem for individuals; acceptance and utilization of voluntary and uncompensated services; purchase of one station wagon for replacement only; and expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with work related to the activity of the Council; $240,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of defense mobilization</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the Office of Defense Mobilization, including newspapers and periodicals (not exceeding $500); hire of passenger motor vehicles; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard service; and expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; $2,125,000, of which $161,000 shall be available for the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That contracts for not to exceed eight persons under this Appropriation for temporary or intermittent services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), may be renewed<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> annually.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>president’s advisory committee on government organization</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the President’s Advisory Committee on Government Organization, established by Executive Order 10432 of January 24, 1953, including services as authorized by section 15 of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s133z">5 USC 133z note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of August 2, 1946 (5 ü. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of the Committee; and actual transportation expenses and an allowance of not to exceed $15 per diem in lieu of subsistence while away from their homes or regular places of business, for members of the Committee and other persons serving without compensation; $60,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Emergency Fund for the President, National Defense</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to enable the President, through such officers or agencies of the Government as he may designate, and without regard to such provisions of law regarding the expenditure of Government funds or the compensation and employment of persons in the Government service as he may specify, to provide in his discretion for emergencies affecting the national interest, security, or defense which may arise at home or abroad during the current fiscal year, $1,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be available for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restriction.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/194">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 194</page>allocation to finance a function or project for which function or project a budget estimate of appropriation was transmitted pursuant to law during the Eighty-fourth Congress, and such appropriation denied after consideration thereof by the Senate or House of Representatives or by the Committee on Appropriations of either body.</proviso></content></appropriations></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, as authorized by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/317">60 Stat. 317</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act of June 26, 1946 (36 U. S. C. 121, 123–132, 138), including the acquisition of land or interest in land in foreign countries: purchase and repair of uniforms for caretakers of national cemeteries and monuments outside of the United States and its Territories and possessions at a cost not exceeding $500; not to exceed $61,000 for expenses of travel; rent of office and garage space in foreign countries; and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries when required <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Station allowance.</p></sidenote>by law of such countries; $920,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That where station allowance has been authorized by the Department of the Army for officers of the Army serving the Army at certain foreign stations, the same allowance shall be authorized for officers of the Armed Forces assigned to the Commission while serving at the same foreign stations, and this appropriation is hereby made available for the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reimbursements.</p></sidenote>payment of such allowance:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That when traveling on business of the Commission, officers of the Armed Forces serving as members or as secretary of the Commission may be reimbursed for expenses as provided for civilian members of the Commission:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Commission shall reimburse other Government agencies, including the Armed Forces, for salary, pay, and allowances of personnel assigned to it.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Construction of memorials and cemeteries: For expenses necessary for the permanent design and construction of memorials and cemeteries in foreign countries as authorized by the Act of June 26, 1946 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/317">60 Stat. 317</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/779">61 Stat. 779</ref>.</p></sidenote>(36 U. S. C. 121, 123–132, 138b), and the Act of August 5, 1948 (50 U, S. C. App. 1819), including purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only, and not to exceed $32,500 for expenses of travel, $3,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Commission shall reimburse other Government agencies, including the Armed Forces, for salary, pay, and allowances of personnel assigned to it.</proviso></p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>payment of korean claims</heading> <content>For payment of Korean claims, as authorized by the War Claims<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1240">62 Stat. 1240</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/68/759">68 Stat. 759</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2001">50 USC app. 2001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1948, as amended by Public Law 615, approved August 21, 1954, $12,200,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>payment of world war ii claims</heading> <content>For payment of claims, as authorized by the War Chums Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1240">62 Stat. 1240</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2001">50 USC app. 2001 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1948, as amended, from funds deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the war claims fund created by section 13 (a) of said Act, such sums as may be necessary, to be available to the Secretary of the Treasury for payment of claims under sections 4 (a), 4 (b) (2), 5 (a) through (d), 6 (a) through (d), 7, 15, 16, and 17 of said Act to the payees named and in the amounts stated in certifications by the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission and the Secretary of Labor or their duly authorized representatives, which certifications shall be in lieu of any vouchers which might otherwise be required: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That <page identifier="/us/stat/69/195">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 195</page>this appropriation shall not be available for administrative expenses:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That unless otherwise authorized by law no claims shall be allowed or paid under the provisions of said War Claims Act of 1948 from any funds other than those covered into the Treasury pursuant to the “provisions of section 39 of the Trading With the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1246">62 Stat. 1246</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s39">50 USC app. 39</ref>.</p></sidenote> Enemy Act of October 6, 1917, as amended, as provided by section 13 (a) of said War Claims Act of 1948.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2012">50 USC app. 2012</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>administrative expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to carry on the activities of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) at rates not<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; not to exceed $5,000 for expenses of travel; and advances or reimbursements to other Government agencies for use of their facilities and services in carrying out the functions of the Commission; $500,000, of which $325,000 shall be derived only from the war claims fund created by section 13 (a) of the War Claims Act of 1948 (Public Law 896, approved July 3, 1948) and not to be available for obligation after<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1247">62 Stat. 1247</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2012">50 USC app. 2012</ref>.</p></sidenote> June 30, 1956, and $175,000 shall be derived from the appropriation for the current fiscal year for “Payment of Korean Claims”.</content></appropriations></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>SUBVERSIVE ACTIVITIES CONTROL BOARD</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Subversive Activities Control Board, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), not to exceed $12,500<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> for expenses of travel, and not to exceed $500 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals, $298,600.</content></appropriations> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">departments, agencies, and corporations</heading> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <content>Unless otherwise specifically provided, the maximum<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Passenger motor vehicles.</p></sidenote> amount allowable during the current fiscal year, in accordance with section 16 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 78), for the purchase<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> of any passenger motor vehicle (exclusive of buses, ambulances and station wagons), is hereby fixed at $1,350.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content>Unless otherwise specified and during the current fiscal<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Citizen ship requirements.</p></sidenote> year, no part of any appropriation contained in this or any other Act shall be used to pay the compensation of any officer or employee of the Government of the United States (including any agency the majority of the stock of which is owned by the Government of the United States) whose post of duty is in continental United States unless such person (1) is a citizen of the United States, (2) is a person in the service of the United States on the date of enactment of this Act who, being eligible for citizenship, had filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States prior to such date, (3) is a person who owes allegiance to the United States, or (4) is an alien from the Baltic countries lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purpose of this section,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote> an affidavit signed by any such person shall be considered prima facie evidence that the requirements of this section with respect to his status have been complied with:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person making<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote> a false affidavit shall he guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $4,000 or imprisoned for not more than one <page identifier="/us/stat/69/196">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 196</page>year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penal clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any payment made to any officer or employee contrary to the provisions of this section shall be <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Nonapplicability.</p></sidenote>recoverable in action by the Federal Government. This section shall not apply to citizens of the Republic of the Philippines or to nationals of those countries allied with the United States in the current defense effort, or to temporary employment of translators, or to temporary employment in the field service (not to exceed sixty days) as a result of emergencies.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content>Appropriations of the executive departments and independent.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Living quarters allowances.</p></sidenote> establishments for the current fiscal year, available for expenses of travel or for the expenses of the activity concerned, are hereby made available for living quarter’s allowances in accordance <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/818">46 Stat. 818</ref>.</p></sidenote>with the Act of June 26, 1930 (5 U. S. C. 118a), and regulations prescribed thereunder, and cost-of-living allowances similar to those <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1026">60 Stat. 1026</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1131">22 USC 1131</ref>.</p></sidenote>allowed under section 901 (2) of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, in accordance with and to the extent prescribed by regulations of the President, for all civilian officers and employees of the Government permanently stationed in foreign countries; <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the availability of appropriations made to the Department of State for <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s801">22 USC 801 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>carrying out the provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1946 shall not be affected hereby.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation for the current fiscal year<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Senate disapproval of personnel.</p></sidenote> contained in this or any other Act shall be paid to any person for the filling of any position for which he or she has been nominated after the Senate has voted not to approve the nomination of said person.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this or any<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">USCA and Lifetime Federal Digest.</p></sidenote> other Act for the current fiscal year shall be used to pay in excess of $4 per volume for the current and future volumes of the United States Code Annotated, and such volumes shall be purchased on condition and with the understanding that latest published cumulative annual pocket, parts issued prior to the date of purchase shall be furnished free of charge, or in excess of $4.25 per volume for the current or future volumes of the Lifetime Federal Digest.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="206"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 206. </num> <content>Funds made available by this or any other Act for administrative<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Administrative expenses.</p></sidenote> expenses in the current fiscal year or the corporations and agencies subject to the Government Corporation Control Act, as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/597">59 Stat. 597</ref>.</p></sidenote>amended (31 U. S. C. 841), shall be available, in addition to objects for which such funds are otherwise available, for rent in the District of Columbia; services in accordance with section 15 of the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); and the objects specified under this head, all the provisions of which shall be applicable to the expenditure of such funds unless otherwise specified in the Act by which they are made available: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That in the event any functions budgeted as administrative expenses are subsequently transferred to or paid from other funds, the limitations on administrative expenses shall be correspondingly reduced.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="207"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 207. </num> <content>No part of any funds of or available to any wholly-owned<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Office building.</p></sidenote> Government corporation shall be used for the purchase or construction, or in making loans for the purchase or construction of any office building, without specific authority in law therefor, primarily for occupancy by any department or agency of the United States Government or by any corporation owned by the United States Government.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="208"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 208. </num> <content>During the current fiscal year, the provisions of Bureau<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Budget Circular A–45.</p></sidenote> of the Budget Circular A–45, dated June 3, 1952, shall be controlling over the activities of all departments, agencies, and corporations of the Government: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That said circular may be amended or <page identifier="/us/stat/69/197">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 197</page>changed during such year by the Director of the Budget with the approval of the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Bureau of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Report to Congress.</p></sidenote> the Budget shall make a report to Congress not later than January 31, 1956, of the operations of this order upon all departments, agencies, and corporations of the Government:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, no officer or employee shall be required to occupy any Government-owned quarters unless the head of the agency concerned shall determine that necessary service cannot be rendered or property of the United States cannot be adequately protected otherwise.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="209"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 209. </num> <content>Pursuant to section 1415 of the Act of July 15, 1952 (66<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Foreign credits.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s724">31 USC 724</ref>.</p></sidenote> Stat. 662), foreign credits (including currencies) owed to or owned by the United States may be used by Federal agencies for any purpose for which appropriations are made for the current fiscal year (including the carrying out of Acts requiring or authorizing the use of such credits) and for liquidation of obligations legally incurred against such credits prior to July 1, 1953, only when reimbursement therefor is made to the Treasury from applicable appropriations of the agency concerned: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such credits received as exchange allowances or proceeds of sales of personal property may be used in whole or part, payment for acquisition of similar items, to the extent and in the manner authorized by law, without reimbursement to the Treasury:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That nothing in section 1415 of the Act of July 15, 1952, or in this section shall be construed to prevent the making of new or the carrying out of existing contracts, agreements, or executive agreements for periods in excess of one year, in any case where such contracts, agreements, or executive agreements for periods in excess of one year were permitted prior to the enactment of this Act under section 32 (b) (2) of the Surplus Property Act of 1944, as amended (50 U. S. C. App. 1641 (b) (2)), and the performance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/754">60 Stat. 754</ref>.</p></sidenote> of all such contracts, agreements, or executive agreements shall be subject to the availability of appropriations for the purchase of credits as provided by law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="210"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 210. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of Government.</p></sidenote> of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote> considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote> against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and <page identifier="/us/stat/69/198">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 198</page>accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="211"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 211. </num> <content>This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">General Government Matters<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</content> </section>
Approved June 29, 1955.
Public Law 111: To amend the Act of July 3, 1952, relating to research in the development and utilization of saline waters. Public Law 111 Public Law 111 69 Stat. 198 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 111

chapter 227
AN ACT To amend the Act of July 3, 1952, relating to research in the development and utilization of saline waters.

June 29, 1955

[H. R. 2126]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Saline water research.
That the Act of July 3, 1952 (66 Stat. 328; 42 U. S. C., secs. 1951 ff.), is hereby amended as follows: (1) By modifying subsection (a) of section 2 of said Act so as to

42 USC 1952(a).

 read; “by means of research grants and contracts as set forth in subsection (d) of this section and by use of the facilities of existing Federal scientific laboratories within the monetary limits set forth in section 8 of this Act, to conduct research and technical development work, to make careful engineering studies to ascertain the lowest investment and operating costs, and to determine the best plant designs and conditions of operation”. (2) By modifying section 3 of said Act to add the following: “Similarly,

42 USC 1953.

 the fullest cooperation by and with the Atomic Energy Commission and the Civil Defense Administration in research shall be carried out in the interest of achieving the objectives of the program.”. (3) By modifying section 8 of said Act so as to read: “There are

Appropriation.

42 USC 1958.

 authorized to be appropriated such sums, but not more than $10,000,000 in all, as may be required (a) to carry out the provisions of this Act during the fiscal years 1953 to 1963, inclusive, (b) to finance for not more man two years beyond the end of said period such grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and studies as may theretofore have been undertaken pursuant to this Act, and (c) during the same additional period plus one more year, to correlate, coordinate, and round out the results of studies and research undertaken pursuant to this Act. Departmental expenses for direction of the program authorized by this Act and for the correlation and coordination of information as provided in subsection (d) of its section 2 shall not exceed $2,000,000, and not more than $2,500,000 shall be expended for research and development in Federal laboratories. Both of said sums shall be scheduled for expenditure in equal annual amounts insofar as is

Cooperation with foreign agencies.

practicable: Provided, That not to exceed 10 per centum of the funds available in any one year for research and development may be expended in cooperation with public or private agencies in foreign countries in the development of processes useful to the program in the United States: And provided further, That contracts or agreements made in pursuance of this proviso shall provide that the results or information developed in connection therewith shall be available without cost to the program in the United States herein authorized.”
Approved June 29, 1955.
Public Law 112: Making appropriations for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, Commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 112 Public Law 112 69 Stat. 199 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 199 Public Law 112

chapter 244
AN ACT Making appropriations for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, Commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

June 30, 1955

[H. R. 5240]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Independent Off ice s appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for sundry independent executive bureaus, boards, Commissions, corporations, agencies, and offices, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely: <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading class="inline">INDEPENDENT OFFICES</heading> <appropriations level="major"><heading>ALEXANDER HAMILTON BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION</heading> <content>For an additional amount for “Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial Commission”, $15,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That said appropriation shall be immediately available and remain available until expended.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, including not to exceed $29,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); not. to exceed $10,000 for medical<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> examinations performed for veterans by private physicians on a fee basis; travel expenses of examiners acting under the direction of the Commission, and expenses of examinations and investigations held in ‘Washington and elsewhere; not to exceed $100 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals (excluding scientific, technical, trade or traffic, periodicals, for official use); payment in advance for library membership in societies whose publications are available to members only or to members at a price lower than to the general public; not to exceed $65,000 for performing the duties imposed upon the Commission by the Act of July 19, 1940 (54 Stat. 767); reimbursement of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s118i/118k/118n">5 USC 118i, 118k–118n</ref>.</p></sidenote> General Services Administration for security guard services for protection of confidential files; not to exceed $443,000 for expenses of travel; and not to exceed $5,000 for actuarial services by contract, without regard to section 3709, Revised Statutes, as amended;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s5">41 USC 5</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Details.</p></sidenote> $16,217,500: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no details from any executive department or independent establishment in the District of Columbia or elsewhere to the Commission’s central office in Washington or to any of its regional offices shall be made during the current fiscal year, but this shall not affect the making of details for service as members of the boards of examiners outside the immediate offices of the Commission in Washington or of the regional directors, nor shall it affect the making of details of persons qualified to serve as expert examiners on special subjects:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Civil Service Commission<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Emergency transfer.</p></sidenote> shall have power in case of emergency to transfer or detail any of its employees to or from its office or field force.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">No part of the appropriations herein made to the Civil Service<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Legal Examining Unit.</p></sidenote> Commission shall be available for the salaries and expenses of the Legal Examining Unit in the Examining and Personnel Utilization Division of the Commission, established pursuant to Executive Order 9358 of July 1, 1943, or for the compensation or expenses of any<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/cfr/t/s">3 CFR 1943 Supp., p. 30</ref>.</p></sidenote> member of a board of examiners (1) who has not made affidavit that he has not appeared in any agency proceeding within the preceding two years, and will not thereafter while a board member appear in <page identifier="/us/stat/69/200">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 200</page>any agency proceeding, as a party, or in behalf of a party to the proceeding, before an agency in which an applicant is employed who has been rated or will be rated by such member; or (2) who, after making such affidavit, has rated an applicant who at the time of the rating is employed by an agency before which the board member has appeared as a party, or in behalf of a party, within the preceding two years: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the definitions of “agency”, “agency <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/237">60 Stat. 237</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1001">5 USC 1001</ref>.</p></sidenote>proceeding”, and “party” in section 2 of the Administrative Procedure Act shall apply to these terms as used herein.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">No part of appropriations herein shall be used to pay the compensation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Officers allocating supervisory positions.</p></sidenote> of officers and employees of the Civil Service Commission who allocate or reallocate supervisory positions in the classified civil service solely on the size of the group, section, bureau, or other organization unit, or on the number of subordinates supervised. References to size of the group, section, bureau, or other organization unit or the number of subordinates supervised may be given effect only to the extent warranted by the workload of such organization unit, and then only in combination with other factors, such as the kind, difficulty, and complexity of work supervised, the degree and scope of responsibility delegated to the supervisor, and the kind, degree, and value of the supervision actually exercised.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Investigations of United States citizens for employment by international<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">International organizations, employees.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s287">22 USC 287 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> organizations: For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of Executive Order No. 10422 of January 9, 1953, as amended, prescribing procedures for making available to the Secretary General of the United Nations, and the executive heads of other international organizations, certain information concerning United States citizens employed, or being considered for employment by such organizations, the unobligated balance of the appropriation granted under this head <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/278">68 Stat. 278</ref>.</p></sidenote>in the “Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955”, shall remain available until June 30, 1956: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation shall be available for advances or reimbursements to the applicable appropriations or funds of the Civil Service Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for expenses incurred by such agencies under said Executive order:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That members of the international Organizations Employees Loyalty Board may be paid actual transportation expenses, and per diem in lieu of subsistence <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/166">63 Stat. 166</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s835">5 USC 835 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by the Travel Expense Act of 1949 while traveling on official business away from their homes or regular places of business, including periods while en route to and from and at the place where their services are to be performed:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That nothing in <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/697">62 Stat. 697</ref>.</p></sidenote>sections 281 or 283 of title 18, United States Code, or in section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99) shall be deemed to apply to any person because of appointment for part-time or intermittent service as a member of the International Organizations Employees Loyalty Board in the Civil Service Commission as established by Executive Order 10422, dated January 9, 1953, as amended.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Annuities, Panama Canal construction employees and Lighthouse<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Annuities.</p></sidenote> Service widows: For payment of annuities authorized by the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/258">58 Stat. 258</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s771/775">33 USC 771–775</ref>.</p></sidenote>May 29, 1944, as amended (48 U. S. C. 1373a), and the Act of August 19, 1950 (64 Stat. 465), $2,170,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Payment to civil-service retirement and disability fund: For financing the liability of the United States, created by the Act approved <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/41/614">41 Stat. 614</ref>.</p></sidenote>May 22, 1920, and Acts amendatory thereof (5 U. S. C., ch. 14), $233,000,000, which amount shall be placed to the credit of the “civil-service retirement and disability fund”.</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/201">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 201</page> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Not to exceed $80,000 of the funds in the “Employees’ Life Insurance Fund” shall be available for reimbursement to the Civil Service Commission for administrative expenses incurred by the Commission during the current fiscal year in the administration of the Federal<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/736">58 Stat. 736</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2091">5 USC 2091 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act.</p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ADMINISTRATION</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Operations: For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, in carrying out the provisions of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended (50 U. S. C., App. 2251–2297), including services<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1245">64 Stat. 1245</ref>.</p></sidenote> as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); reimbursement of the Civil Service Commission for full field<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> investigations of employees occupying positions of critical importance from the standpoint of national security; expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with civil defense functions; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services; not to exceed $5,000 for the purchase of newspapers, periodicals, and teletype news services; and not to exceed $6,000 for emergency and extraordinary expenses to be expended under the direction of the Administrator’ for such purposes as he deems proper, and his determination thereon shall be final and conclusive; $11,300,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Federal contributions: For financial contributions to the States, not otherwise provided for, pursuant to subsection (i) of section 201 of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, to be equally<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2281">50 USC app. 2281</ref>.</p></sidenote> matched with State funds, $12,400,000, to remain available until June 30, 1957.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Emergency supplies and equipment: For procurement of reserve stocks of emergency civil defense materials as authorized by subsection (h) of section 201 of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2281">50 USC app. 2281</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, and for procurement of radiological instruments and detection devices by the Federal Civil Defense Administrator and for distribution of such instruments and devices to the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Territories and possessions of the United States, by loan or grant, for training and educational purposes, under such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall prescribe, $32,650,000.</p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>disaster relief</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 875), as amended, authorizing assistance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1109">64 Stat. 1109</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1855/1855g">42 USC 1855–1855g</ref>.</p></sidenote> to States and local governments in major disasters, $3,500,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not exceeding 2 per centum of the foregoing amount shall be available for administrative expenses.</proviso></content></appropriations></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses in performing the duties of the Commission as authorized by law, including newspapers (not to exceed $175), land and structures (not to exceed $11,500), special counsel fees, improvement and care of grounds and repairs to buildings (not to exceed $16,000), services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), purchase of not to <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>exceed four passenger motor vehicles, for replacement only, in the event adequate vehicles cannot be obtained by transfer from other <page identifier="/us/stat/69/202">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 202</page>departments or agencies, and not to exceed $65,000 for expenses of travel, $6,870,000, of which $80,000 shall be available for such expenses as are necessary to make a study of radio and television network broadcasting.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the work of the Commission, as authorized by law, including not to exceed $250,000 for expenses of travel: purchase (one for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $500 for newspapers; $4,650,000, of which not to exceed $10,000 shall be available for special counsel and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), but at rates not exceeding $50 per diem for individuals: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of this appropriation not to exceed $600,000 shall be available for surveys and studies (including publications and maps) relating to the electric power industry and for furnishing assistance and information relating to regulation and surveys thereof; not to exceed $100,000 shall be available for surveys and studies (including publications and maps) relating to the natural gas industry and for furnishing assistance and information relating to regulation and surveys thereof; and not to exceed $200,000 shall be available for investigations relating to Federal river development projects.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Federal Trade Commission, including not to exceed $500 for newspapers, services as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), and not to exceed $160,000 for expenses of travel, $4,262,500: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be expended upon any investigation hereafter provided by concurrent resolution of the Congress until funds are appropriated subsequently to the enactment of such resolution to finance the cost of such investigation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be available fora statistical analysis of the consumer’s dollar.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the General Accounting Office, including newspapers and periodicals (not exceeding $500), and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $31,981,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Operating expenses, Public Buildings Service: For necessary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Public Buildings Service.</p></sidenote> expenses of real property management and related activities as <proviso>Provided by law; repair and improvement of public buildings and grounds in the District of Columbia and area adjacent thereto, under the control of the General Services Administration; repair and improvement of buildings operated by the Treasury and Post Office Departments in the District of Columbia; furnishings and equipment; rental of buildings in the District of Columbia; restoration of leased premises; moving Government agencies (including space adjustments) in connection with the assignment, allocation, and transfer of building space: demolition of buildings; acquisition by purchase or otherwise and disposal by sale or otherwise of real estate and interests therein; and not to exceed $163,500 for expenses of travel; $97,595,500:</proviso> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/203">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 203</page><proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of the foregoing amount $7,000,000 shall be available for repair and improvement of buildings in the District of Columbia and area adjacent thereto:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the foregoing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Dispersal of departmental functions.</p></sidenote> appropriation shall not be available to effect the moving of Government agencies from the District of Columbia into buildings acquired to accomplish the dispersal of departmental functions of the executive establishment into areas outside of but accessible to the District of Columbia.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Emergency operating expenses: For necessary emergency expenses of the General Services Administration not otherwise provided for, for operation, maintenance, protection, repair, alterations, and improvements of public buildings and grounds (including furnishings and equipment) to the extent that such buildings and grounds are under the control of the General Services Administration for such purposes as are provided for in Public Law 152, Eighty-first Congress,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/377">63 Stat. 377</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s471">40 USC 471 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended; rental of buildings or parts thereof in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, including repairs, alterations, and improvements necessary for proper use by the Government, without regard to section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932, as amended (40 U. S. C. 278a);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/47/412">47 Stat. 412</ref>.</p></sidenote> restoration of leased premises; moving Government agencies in connection with the assignment, allocation, and transfer of building space: and not to exceed $13,400 for expenses of travel; $11,600,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of this amount, such sums as may be determined by the General Services Administrator to be necessary may be paid into other appropriations of the General Services Administration only for purposes of accounting:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this Appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Dispersal of departmental functions.</p></sidenote> shall be available to effect the moving of Government agencies from the District of Columbia to accomplish the dispersal of Departmental functions.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Repair, improvement, and equipment of federally owned buildings outside the District of Columbia: For expenses necessary for the repair, alteration, preservation, renovation, improvement, equipment, and demolition of federally owned buildings outside the District of Columbia, not otherwise provided for, including grounds, approaches and appurtenances, wharves and piers, together with the necessary dredging adjacent thereto; acquisition of land as authorized by title III of the Act of June 16, 1949 (40 U. S. C. 297); not to exceed $145,000<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/198">63 Stat. 198</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s297/297a">40 USC 297, 297a</ref>.</p></sidenote> for expenses of travel; and care and safeguarding of sites acquired for Federal buildings; $25,000,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Operating expenses, Federal Supply Service: For necessary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Supply Service.</p></sidenote> expenses of personal property management and related activities as provided by law; including not to exceed $300 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and not to exceed $58,750 for expenses of travel; $3,005,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no functions budgeted under this appropriation shall be transferred to or financed from any other appropriation or fund.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Expenses, general supply fund: For expenses necessary for operation of the general supply fund (except those authorized by law to be charged to said fund), including contractual services incident to receiving, handling, and shipping warehouse items; not to exceed $250 for purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and not to exceed $85,400 for expenses of travel; $12,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds available to the General Services Administration for the current fiscal year shall be available for the hire of passenger motor vehicles:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no functions budgeted under this appropriation shall be transferred to or financed from any other appropriation or fund.</proviso></p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/204">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 204</page> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Leased warehouse space temporarily in excess of operating requirements may be subleased to commercial organizations and the proceeds credited to the fund from which rental payments are made during fiscal year 1956.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Operating expenses, National Archives and Records Service: For<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">NARS.</p></sidenote> necessary expenses in connection with Federal records management and related activities as provided by law; and not to exceed $30,750 for expenses of travel; $5,550,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Administrative operations: For necessary expenses of executive direction for activities under the control of the General Services Administration, of administrative operations for activities under regular appropriations for “Operating expenses”, and of processing and determining renegotiation rebates; including not to exceed $63,600 for expenses of travel; and not to exceed $250 for purchase of newspapers and periodicals; $4,125,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no functions budgeted under this appropriation shall be transferred to or financed from any other appropriation or fund.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Refunds under Renegotiation Act: For refunds under section 201 (f)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/23">65 Stat. 23</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1231">50 USC app 1231</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Renegotiation Act of 1951, the unobligated balance of the appropriations granted under this head for the fiscal years 1952, 1953, and 1954, shall remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That to the extent refunds are made from this appropriation of excessive <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/78">58 Stat. 78</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1191">50 USC app 1191</ref>.</p></sidenote>profits collected under the Renegotiation Act and retained by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, or its successors, or any of its subsidiaries, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, or its successors, or the appropriate subsidiary shall reimburse this appropriation.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Strategic and critical materials: For necessary expenses in carrying<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/596">60 Stat. 596</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98">50 USC 98 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> out the provisions of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act of July 23, 1946, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), not to exceed $4,000,000 for operating expenses, and not to exceed $137,000 of such funds for expenses of travel, $521,500,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any funds received as proceeds from sale or other disposition of materials on account of the rotation of stocks under said Act shall be deposited to the credit, and be available for expenditure for the purposes, of this appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That during the current fiscal year, there shall be no limitation on the value of surplus strategic and critical materials which, in accordance with <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/598">60 Stat. 598</ref>.</p></sidenote>subsection 6 (a) of the Act of July 23, 1946 (50 U. S. C. 98e (a)), may be transferred to stockpiles established in accordance with said Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of funds available shall be used for construction of warehouses or tank storage facilities.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Strategic and critical materials (liquidation of contract authorization): For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority heretofore granted under this head, to enter into contracts for the purpose of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/596">60 Stat. 596</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s98">50 USC 98 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>July 23, 1946, $27,400,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this amount may be disbursed through the appropriation “Strategic and critical materials” but shall be accounted or separately therein.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Hospital facilities in the District of Columbia: For an additional amount for expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Act of August 7, 1946 (60 Stat. 896), as amended (65 Stat. 657), authorizing the establishment of a hospital center in the District of Columbia, including grants to private agencies for hospital facilities in said District, $1,610,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the limitation under this head in the Act of July 15, 1952 (66 Stat. 644), as amended, on the total amount to be provided for completion of grant projects, is increased from “$11,400,000” to “$13,010,000”</proviso></p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/205">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 205</page> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Hospital facilities in the District of Columbia (liquidation of contract authorization): For payment of obligations incurred pursuant to authority provided under the head “Hospital Center, District of Columbia”, in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1949, to enter into contracts for construction, $9,700,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this amount may be disbursed through the appropriation “Hospital facilities in the District of Columbia”, but shall be accounted for separately therein.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">United States Post Office and Courthouse, Nome, Alaska: For <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/184">62 Stat. 184</ref>.</p></sidenote>construction of a building in Nome. Alaska, for use as a United States Post Office and Courthouse, pursuant to the provisions of the Public Buildings Act of May 25, 1926, as amended (40 U. S. C.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Nome, Alaska.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Post Office and Courthouse.</p></sidenote> 341), $1,100,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">The appropriate foregoing appropriation to the General Services Administration shall be credited with (1) cost of maintenance, upkeep, and repair included us part of rentals received from Government corporations pursuant to law (40 U. S. C. 129); (2) reimbursements<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/44/630">44 Stat. 630</ref>.</p></sidenote> for services performed in respect to bonds and other obligations under the jurisdiction of the General Services Administration, issued by public authorities, States, or other public bodies, and such services in respect to such bonds or obligations as the Administrator deems necessary and in the public interest, may, upon the request and at the expense of the issuing agencies, be provided from the appropriate foregoing appropriation; and (3) appropriations or funds available to other agencies, and transferred to the General Services Administration, in connection with property transferred to the General Services Administration pursuant to the Act of July 2, 1948<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/584">61 Stat. 584</ref>.</p></sidenote> (50 U. S. C. 451 If), and such appropriations or funds may, with the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, be so transferred.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">During the current fiscal year, no part of any money appropriated<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1225">62 Stat. 1225</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s451">50 USC 451 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> in this or any other Act shall be used during any quarter of such fiscal year to purchase within the continental limits of the United States typewriting machines (except bookkeeping and billing machines) at a price which exceeds 90 per centum of the lowest net cash price, plus applicable Federal excise taxes, accorded the most-favored customer (other than the Government, the American National Red Cross, and the purchasers of typewriting machines for educational purposes only) of the manufacturer of such machines during the six-month period immediately preceding such quarter: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the purchase, utilization, and disposal of typewriting machines shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Typewriting machines.</p></sidenote> amended.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">The aggregate of annual payments for amortization of principal and interest thereon required by all purchase contracts entered into during the fiscal year 1956 pursuant to the Public Buildings Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/377">63 Stat. 377</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s471">40 USC 471 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1949 (63 Stat. 176), as amended by the Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 518), shall not exceed the unused<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s352">40 USC 352 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s356">40 USC 356 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> portion of the $5,000,000 limitation applicable prior to July 1, 1955, under section 411 (a) of the said Public Buildings Act of 1949, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/518">68 Stat. 518</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s356">40 USC 356</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">The unobligated balances of the funds made available by section 1 (a) of the Act of June 14, 1946 (60 Stat. 257), the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/973">63 Stat. 973</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/64/704">64 Stat. 704</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1950, and the General Appropriation Act, 1951, for the acquisition of sites and the preparation of drawings and specifications for Federal public building projects outside the District of Columbia, as authorized by title I of the Act of June 16, 1949 (63<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s352/354">40 USC 352–354</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s341/347">40 USC 341–347</ref>.</p></sidenote> Stat. 176), as amended, and by the Act of May 25, 1926 (44 Stat. 630), as amended, shall be available also for expenses of preparation of <page identifier="/us/stat/69/206">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 206</page>drawings and specifications, by contract or otherwise, acquisition of sites where not otherwise, provided for, including soil investigations and tests, and administrative expenses, for carrying out the purposes <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/518">68 Stat. 518</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s356">40 USC 356 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1984 (Public Law 519, Eighty-third Congress), approved July 22, 1954.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Abaca fiber program: Not to exceed $117,500 of funds available to the General Services Administration for the abaca fiber program shall be available for administrative expenses incident to the abaca fiber program, to be computed on an accrual basis, and to be exclusive of the interest paid, depreciation, capitalized expenditures, expenses in connection with the acquisition, protection, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of real or personal property relating to the abaca fiber program, and expenses of services performed on a contract or fee oasis in connection with the performance of legal services.</p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the Administration</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Office of the Administrator, including rent in the District of Columbia; purchase of not to exceed twenty-three passenger motor vehicles, of which twelve shall be for replacement only; services as authorized by section 15 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S, C. 55a); not to exceed $263,700 for expenses of travel; expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the work of the agency; and the salary of a general counsel, but not in addition to staff otherwise authorized, which shall hereafter be at the salary rate of grade GS–18 so long as such position is occupied by the present incumbent; $5,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That necessary expenses of inspections and of providing representatives at the site of projects being planned or undertaken by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/414">63 Stat. 414</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1451/1460">42 USC 1451–1460</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/77">64 Stat. 77</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1749/1749c">12 USC 1749–1749c</ref>.</p></sidenote>local public agencies pursuant to title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, projects financed through loans to educational institutions authorized by title IV of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended, and projects and facilities financed by loans to public agencies pursuant to section 108 of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/231">67 Stat. 231</ref>.</p></sidenote>Liquidation Act, as amended (40 U. S. C. 459), shall be compensated by such agencies or institutions by the payment of fixed fees which in the aggregate will cover the costs of rendering such services, and expenses for such purpose shall be considered nonadministrative; and for the purpose of providing such inspections, the Administrator may utilize any agency and such agency may accept reimbursement or payment for such services from such institutions or the Administrator, and shall credit such amounts to the appropriations or funds against which such charges have been made, but such nonadministrative expenses shall not exceed $700,000.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Reserve of planned public works: For an additional amount for advances to public agencies and for surveys to carry out the purposes <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/641">68 Stat. 641</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s462">40 USC 462</ref>.</p></sidenote>of section 702 of the Housing Act of 1954, $3,000,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Urban planning grants: For an additional amount for grants to State, regional, and metropolitan area planning bodies in accordance <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/640">68 Stat. 640</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s461">40 USC 461</ref>.</p></sidenote>with the provisions of section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954, $2,000,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Capital grants for slum clearance and urban renewal: For an additional amount for payment of capital grants as authorized by title I <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/416">63 Stat. 416</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended (42 U. S, C. 1453, 1456), $50,000,000.</p> </content></appropriations></appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/207">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 207</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Public Housing Administration</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Administrative expenses: For administrative expenses of the Public Housing Administration, $8,200,000, to be merged with and expended under the authorization for such expenses contained in title II of this Act.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Annual contributions: For the payment of annual contributions to public housing agencies in accordance with section 10 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U. S. C. 1410),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/891">50 Stat. 891</ref>.</p></sidenote> $81,750,000.</p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">General expenses: For necessary expenses of the Interstate Commerce Commission not otherwise provided for, including not to exceed $5,000 for employment of special counsel; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; newspapers (not to exceed $200); purchase of not to exceed forty passenger motor vehicles, of which twenty shall be for replacement only; and not to exceed $330,000 for expenses of travel; $10,437,000, of which $125,000 shall be available for expenses necessary to carry out such defense mobilization functions as may be delegated pursuant to law: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That Joint Board members and cooperating State commissioners may use Government transportation requests when traveling in connection with their duties as such.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Railroad safety: For expenses necessary in performing functions authorized by law (45 U. S. C. 1–15, 17–21, 34–46, 61–64; 49 U. S. C. 26) to insure a maximum of safety in the operation of railroads, including authority to investigate, test experimentally, and report on the use and need of any appliances or systems intended to promote the safety of railway operation, including those pertaining to block-signal and train-control systems, as authorized by the joint resolution approved June 30, 1906, and the Sundry Civil Act of May 27, 1908<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/34/838">34 Stat. 838</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/35/325">35 Stat. 325</ref>.</p></sidenote> (45 U. S. C. 35–37), and to require carriers by railroad subject to the Act to install automatic train-stop or train-control devices as prescribed by the Commission (49 U. S. C. 26), including the employment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/41/498">41 Stat. 498</ref>.</p></sidenote> of inspectors and engineers, and including not to exceed $163,050 for expenses of travel, $974,500.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Locomotive inspection: For expenses necessary in the enforcement of the Act of February 17, 1911, entitled “An Act to promote the safety of employees and travelers upon railroads by compelling common carriers engaged in interstate commerce to equip their locomotives with safe and suitable boilers and appurtenances thereto”, as amended (45 U. S. C. 22–34), including not to exceed $112,620 for expenses<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/36/913">36 Stat. 913</ref>.</p></sidenote> of travel, $709,500.</p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AERONAUTICS</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Committee, including one Director at not to exceed $17,500 per annum so long as the position is held by the present incumbent; contracts for the making of special investigations and reports and for engineering, drafting and computing services; equipment: not to exceed $330,000 for expenses of travel; maintenance and operation of aircraft; purchase of ten passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $100 for newspapers and periodicals; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $60,135,000.</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/208">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 208</page> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Construction and equipment: For construction and equipment at laboratories and research stations of the Committee, including the acquisition of not to exceed five hundred acres of land, $12,565,000, to remain available until expended.</p></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>NATIONAL CAPITAL HOUSING AUTHORITY</heading> <content>Maintenance and operation of properties: For the maintenance and operation of properties under title I of the District of Columbia Alley <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/1186">52 Stat. 1186</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/5/103/5/111">D. C. Code 5–103 to 5–111</ref>.</p></sidenote>Dwelling Authority Act, $37,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That all receipts derived from sales, leases, or other sources shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States monthly:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That so long as funds are available from appropriations for the foregoing purposes, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/81">64 Stat. 81</ref>.</p></sidenote>the provisions of section 507 of the Housing Act of 1950 (Public Law 475, Eighty-first Congress), shall not be effective.</proviso></content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/149">64 Stat. 149</ref>.</p></sidenote>(42 U. S. C. 1861–1875), including award of graduate fellowships; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>(5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $120,000 for expenses of travel; not to exceed $150 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; and reimbursement of the General Services administration for security guard services; $16,000,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">International Geophysical Year: For necessary expenses to carry out the purposes of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/149">64 Stat. 149</ref>.</p></sidenote>amended (42 U. S. C. 1861–1875), as they pertain to the United States program for the International Geophysical Year, including expenses of travel notwithstanding any limitation contained in this Act, $10,000,000, to remain available until June 30, 1960.</p> </content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>RENEGOTIATION BOARD</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Renegotiation Board, including expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; hire of passenger motor vehicles; not to exceed $94,500 for expenses of travel; and services as authorized <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; $4,150,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses, including not to exceed $500 for the purchase of newspapers; not to exceed $132,000 for expenses of travel; and services as authorized by section 15 of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $4,955,000.</content></appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Selective Service System, as authorized by title <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/75">65 Stat. 75</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s451/471">50 USC app. 451–471</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>I of the Universal Military Training and Service Act (62 Stat. 604), as amended, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); purchase of thirty motor vehicles <page identifier="/us/stat/69/209">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 209</page>for replacement only; not to exceed $250 for the purchase of newspapers and periodicals; not to exceed $72,500 for expenses of travel, National Administration, Planning, Training, and Records Management; not to exceed $145,000 for expenses of travel, State Administration, Planning, Training, and Records Servicing; and $75,800 for the National Selective Service Appeal Board, of which not to exceed $3,875 shall be available for expenses of travel; $27,216,000, together with not to exceed $1,226,000 of the unobligated balance of funds appropriated for this purpose in the “Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955”: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of the foregoing amount<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/287">68 Stat. 287</ref>.</p></sidenote> $20,9651,700 shall be available for registration, classification, and induction activities of local boards:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That during the current fiscal year, the President may exempt this appropriation from the provisions of subsection (c) of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s665">31 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended, whenever he deems such action to be necessary in the interest of national defense.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Appropriations for the Selective Service System may be used for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Destruction of records.</p></sidenote> the destruction of records accumulated under the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended, by the Director of Selective<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/885">54 Stat. 885</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s318">50 USC app. 318</ref>.</p></sidenote> Service after compliance with the procedures for the destruction of records prescribed pursuant to the Records Disposal Act of 1943, as amended (44 U. S. C. 366–380): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no records may be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/57/380">57 Stat. 380</ref>.</p></sidenote> transferred to any other agency without the approval of the Director of Selective Service.</proviso></p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="major"><heading>VETERANS ADMINISTRATION</heading> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">General operating excuses: For necessary operating expenses of the Veterans Administration, not otherwise provided for, including expenses incidental to securing employment for war veterans; purchase of thirty-one passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $3.30(1 for newspapers and periodicals; and not to exceed $2,731,000 for expenses of travel of employees; $158,002,000, of which $15,150,000 shall be available for such expenses as are necessary for the loan guaranty program: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Public relations work.</p></sidenote> shall be used to pay in excess of twenty persons engaged in public relations work:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of any appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Educational attendance reports.</p></sidenote> shall be used to pay educational institutions for reports and certifications of attendance at such institutions an allowance at a rate in excess of $1 per month for each eligible veteran enrolled in and attending such institution.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Medical administration and miscellaneous operating expenses: For expenses necessary for administration of the medical, hospital, domiciliary. special service, construction and supply, research, and employee education and training activities; expenses necessary for carrying out programs of medical research and of education and training of employees, as authorized by law; not to exceed $751,800 for expenses of travel of employees paid from this appropriation, and those engaged in training programs; not to exceed $2,700 for newspapers and periodicals: and not to exceed $43,700 for preparation, shipment, installation, and display of exhibits, photographic displays, moving pictures, and other visual educational information and descriptive material, including purchase or rental of equipment; $15,294,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Inpatient care: For expenses necessary for the maintenance and operation of hospitals and domiciliary facilities and for the care and treatment of beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration in facilities not under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration as authorized by law, including the furnishing of recreational articles and facilities; maintenance and operation of farms; repairing, altering, <page identifier="/us/stat/69/210">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 210</page>improving or providing facilities in the several hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration, not otherwise provided for, either by contract, or by the hire of temporary employees and purchase of materials; purchase of ninety-six passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $246,000 for expenses of navel of employees; uniforms or allowances therefor as authorized by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); and aid to State or Territorial homes in conformity with the Act approved August 27, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/25/450">25 Stat. 450</ref>.</p></sidenote>1888, as amended (24 U. S. C. 134) for the support of veterans eligible for admission to Veterans Administration facilities for hospital or domiciliary care; $626,229,600, including the sum of $7,229,600 for reimbursable services performed for other Government agencies and <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Transfer of funds.</p></sidenote>individuals: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That allotments and transfers may be made from this appropriation to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (Public Health Service), the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Interior Departments, for disbursement by them under the various headings of their applicable appropriations, of such amounts as are necessary for the care and treatment of beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the foregoing appropriation is predicated on furnishing inpatient care and treatment to an average of 131,484 beneficiaries during the fiscal year 1956 excluding members in State or Territorial homes, and if a lesser number is experienced such appropriation shall be expended only in proportion to the average number of beneficiaries furnished such care and treatment.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Outpatient care: For expenses necessary for furnishing outpatient care to beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration, as authorized by law, including purchase of ten passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; uniforms or allowances therefor as authorized by the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); and not to exceed $170,000 for expenses of travel of employees; $82,089,000, of which not exceeding $11,500,000 shall be available for outpatient fee basis dental cure.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Maintenance and operation of supply depots: For expenses necessary for maintenance and operation of supply depots, including not to exceed $2,500 for expenses of travel of employees, $1,578,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Compensation and pensions: For the payment of compensation, pensions, gratuities, and allowances (including burial awards authorized <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch12A">38 USC ch. 12A</ref>.</p></sidenote>by Veterans Regulation Numbered 9 (a), as amended, and subsistence allowances authorized by part VII of Veterans Regulation 1 (a) as amended), authorized under any Act of Congress, or regulation of the President based thereon, including emergency officers’ retirement pay and annuities, the administration of which is now or may hereafter be placed in the Veterans Administration, and for the payment of adjusted-service credits as provided in sections 401 and 601 of the Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/43/125">43 Stat. 125</ref>.</p></sidenote>of May 19, 1924 as amended (38 U. S. C. 631 and 661), $2,800,000,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Readjustment benefits: For the payment of benefits to or on behalf<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/287">58 Stat. 287</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s701/694/694n/ch12A">38 USC 701, 694–694n, ch. 12A</ref>.</p></sidenote> of veterans as authorized by titles II, III, and V, of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended, and title II of the Veterans <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/663">66 Stat. 663</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s911/984">38 USC 911–984</ref>.</p></sidenote>Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, as amended, and for supplies, equipment, and tuition authorized by part VII and payments authorized by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch12A">38 USC ch. 12A</ref>.</p></sidenote>part IX of Veterans Regulation Numbered 1 (a), as amended, $627,097,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That hereafter no part of any appropriation to the Veterans Administration shall be available, in connection with any loan authorized by title III of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended (38 U. S. C. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/626">59 Stat. 626</ref>.</p></sidenote>694–694n), for payment to the lender by the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, or for credit on the loan, of an amount equivalent to 4 per centum of the amount originally loaned, guaranteed or insured by the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Time limitation.</p></sidenote>Veterans Administration:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no right to any <page identifier="/us/stat/69/211">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 211</page>such payment shall accrue after September 1, 1953, but the foregoing proviso shall not apply with respect to payments based on guarantees made, or certificates of commitments issued, prior to said date or commitments for loans made by the Veterans Administration.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Military and naval insurance: For military and naval insurance, $4,868,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">National service life insurance: For the payment of benefits and for transfer to the national service life insurance fund, in accordance with the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/1008">54 Stat. 1008</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s818">38 USC 818</ref>.</p></sidenote> $81,300,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That certain premiums shall be credited to this appropriation as provided by the Act.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Servicemen’s indemnities: For payment of liabilities under the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951, $40,500,000, to remain available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/33">65 Stat. 33</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s851">38 USC 851 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> until expended.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Grants to the Republic of the Philippines: For payment to the Republic of the Philippines of grants in accordance with the Act of July 1, 1948, as amended (50 U. S. C. App. 1991–1996), for expenses<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1210">62 Stat. 1210</ref>.</p></sidenote> incident to medical care and treatment of veterans, $2,500,000.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Hospital and domiciliary facilities: For hospital and domiciliary facilities, for planning and for extending, with the approval of the President, any of the facilities under the jurisdiction of the Veterans Administration or for any of the purposes set forth in sections 1 and 2 of the Act approved March 4, 1931 (38 U. S. C. 438j–k) or in section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/1550">46 Stat. 1550</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/284">58 Stat. 284</ref>.</p></sidenote> 101 of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (38 U. S. C. 693a), to remain available until expended, $30,000,000, of which $2,900,000 shall be available for technical services for rehabilitation of the neuropsychiatric hospital at Downey, Illinois.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Major alterations, improvements, and repairs: For all necessary expenses of major alterations, improvements, and repairs to regional offices, supply depots, and hospital and domiciliary facilities, $3.900,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be used to commence any major alteration, improvement, or repair unless funds are available for the completion of such work; and no funds shall be used for such work at any facility if the Veterans Administration is reasonably certain that the installation will be abandoned in the near future.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Not to exceed 5 per centum of any appropriation for the current fiscal year for “Compensation and pensions”, “Readjustment benefits”, “Military and naval insurance”, “National service life insurance”, and “Servicemen’s indemnities”, may be transferred, to any other of the mentioned appropriations, but not to exceed 10 per centum of the appropriation so augmented.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Appropriations available to the Veterans Administration for the current fiscal year for salaries and expenses shall be available for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 55a).</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Appropriations available to the Veterans Administration for the current fiscal year for “Inpatient care” and “Outpatient care” shall be available for funeral, burial, and other expenses incidental thereto (except burial awards authorized by Veterans Regulation Numbered 9 (a), as amended), for beneficiaries of the Veterans Administration <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/ch12A">38 USC ch. 12A</ref>.</p></sidenote>receiving care under such appropriations.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">No part of the appropriations in this Act for the Veterans Administration (except the appropriation for “Hospital and domiciliary facilities”) shall be available for the purchase of any site for or toward the construction of any new hospital or home.</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/212">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 212</page> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">No part of the foregoing appropriations shall be available for hospitalization or examination of any persons except beneficiaries entitled under the laws bestowing such benefits to veterans, unless reimbursement of cost is made to the appropriation at such rates as may be fixed by the Administrator of Veterans Affairs.</p> </content></appropriations> <level> <heading class="centered">INDEPENDENT OFFICES—GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content>Where appropriations in this title are expendable for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Travel expenses.</p></sidenote> travel expenses of employees and no specific limitation has been placed thereon, the expenditures for such travel expenses may not exceed the amount set forth therefor in the budget estimates submitted for the appropriations: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this section shall not apply to travel performed by uncompensated officials of local boards and appeal boards of the Selective Service System.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content>Where appropriations in this title are expendable for the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Newspaper and periodical purchases.</p></sidenote> purchase of newspapers and periodicals and no specific limitation has been placed thereon, the expenditures therefor under each such Appropriation may not exceed the amount of $50: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this limitation shall not apply to the purchase of scientific, technical, trade, or traffic periodicals necessary in connection with the performance of the authorized functions of the agencies for which funds are herein provided.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Positions formerly held by persons entering Armed Forces.</p></sidenote> be available to pay the salary of any person filling a position, other than a temporary position, formerly held by an employee who has left to enter the Armed Forces of the United States and has satisfactorily completed his period of active military or naval service and has within ninety days after his release from such service or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than one year made application for restoration to his former position and has been certified by the Civil Service Commission as still qualified to perform the duties of his former position and has not been restored thereto.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 105. </num> <content>Appropriations contained in this title, available for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Attendance at meetings.</p></sidenote> expenses of travel shall be available, when specifically authorized by the head of the activity or establishment concerned, for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the function or activity for which the appropriation concerned is made.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="106"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 106. </num> <content>No part of any appropriations made available by the provisions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Real estate sales, etc.</p></sidenote> of this title shall be used for the purchase or sale of real estate or for the purpose of establishing new offices outside the District of Columbia: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this limitation shall not apply to programs which have been approved by the Congress and appropriations made therefor.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="107"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 107. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Personnel work.</p></sidenote> be used to pay the compensation of any employee engaged in personnel work in excess of the number that would be provided by a ratio of one such employee to one hundred and thirty-five, or a part thereof, full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees of the agency concerned: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for purposes of this section employees shall be considered as engaged in personnel work if they spend half time or more in personnel administration consisting of direction and administration of the personnel program: employment, placement, and separation; job evaluation and classification; employee relations and services; training; wage administration; and processing, recording, and reporting.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="108"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 108. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Age requirement restriction.</p></sidenote> be used to pay the compensation of any officers and employees who allocate positions in the classified civil service with a requirement of maximum age for such positions: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That (1) ability and <page identifier="/us/stat/69/213">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 213</page>(2) qualifications for employment to such positions shall be the governing considerations.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="109"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 109. </num> <content>None of the sections under the head “Independent Offices,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Nonapplicability.</p></sidenote> General Provisions” in this title shall apply to the Housing and Home Finance Agency.</content> </section></level> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading class="inline">CORPORATIONS</heading> <chapeau> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">The following corporations and agencies, respectively, are hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 1(14 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/584">61 Stat. 584</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s849">31 USC 849</ref>.</p></sidenote> in carrying out the programs set forth in the Budget for the fiscal year 1956 for each such corporation or agency, except as hereinafter provided:</p> </chapeau> <level> <content> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Office of the Administrator, housing loans to educational institutions:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Housing and Home Finance Agency.</p></sidenote> Not to exceed $500,000 shall be available for all administrative expenses, which shall be on an accrual basis, of carrying out the functions of the Office of the Administrator under the program of housing loans to educational institutions (title IV of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended, 12 U. S. C. 1749–1749d), but this amount shall be exclusive<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/77">64 Stat. 77</ref>.</p></sidenote> of payment for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks or any member thereof, the Federal home-loan banks, and any insured bank within the meaning of the Act creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Act of August 23, 1935, as amended, 12 U. S. C. 264) which has been designated by the Secretary of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/873">64 Stat. 873</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1811">12 USC 1811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Treasury as a depository of public money of the United States: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $19,000 shall be available for expenses of travel.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Office of the Administrator, public facility loans: Not to exceed $40,000 of funds in the revolving fund established pursuant to section 108 of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Liquidation Act, as amended (40 U. S. C. 459), shall be available for administrative<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/231">67 Stat. 231</ref>.</p></sidenote> expenses, but this amount shall be exclusive of payment for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks or any member thereof, the Federal home-loan banks, and any insured bank within the meaning of the Act creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Act of August 23, 1935, as amended, 12 U. S. C. 264) which has been<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/873">64 Stat. 873</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1811">12 USC 1811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as a depository of public money of the United States.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Office of the Administrator, revolving fund (liquidating programs): During the current fiscal year not to exceed $2,600,000 shall be available for administrative expenses (including not to exceed $183,200 for travel), but this amount shall be exclusive of costs of services performed on a contract or fee basis in connection with termination of contracts and legal services on a contract or fee basis and of payment for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks or any member thereof, any servicer approved by the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal home-loan banks, and any insured bank within the meaning of the Act of August 23, 1935, as amended, creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (12 U. S. C. 264) which has<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/873">64 Stat. 873</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1811">12 USC 1811 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> been designated by the Secretary of the Treasury as a depository of public money of the United States: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That all expenses, not otherwise specifically limited in connection with the programs provided for under this head shall not exceed $10,750,000, but this limitation shall not apply to expenses (other than for personal services) in connection with disposition of federally owned projects.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Federal National Mortgage Association: Not to exceed $3,950,000 shall be available for administrative expenses, which shall be on an <page identifier="/us/stat/69/214">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 214</page>accrual basis, and shall be exclusive of interest paid, expenses (including expenses for fiscal agency services performed on a contract or fee basis) in connection with the issuance and servicing of obligations, depreciation, properly capitalized expenditures, fees for servicing mortgages, expenses (including services performed on a force account, contract, or fee basis, but not including other personal services) in connection with the acquisition, protection, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of real or personal property belonging to said Association or in which it has an interest, cost of salaries, wages, travel, and other expenses of persons employed outside of the continental United States, expenses of services performed on a contract or fee basis in connection with the performance of legal services, and all administrative expenses reimbursable from other Government agencies; and said Association may utilize and may make payment for services and facilities of the Federal Reserve banks and other agencies of the Government: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the distribution of administrative expenses to the accounts of the Association shall be made in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and practices:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $90,000 shall be available for expenses of travel:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That administrative expenses not under limitation for the purposes set forth in the budget schedules for the fiscal year 1956 shall not exceed $150,000.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Home Loan Bank Board: Not to exceed a total of $920,000 shall be available for administrative expenses of the Home Loan Bank Board, and shall be derived from funds available to the Home Loan Bank Board, including those in the Home Loan Bank Board revolving fund and receipts of the Federal Home Loan Bank Administration, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, or the Home Loan Bank Board for the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years, and the. Board may utilize and may make payment for services and facilities of the Federal home-loan banks, the Federal Reserve banks, the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, and other agencies of the Government: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That all necessary expenses in connection with the conservator ship of institutions insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation and all necessary expenses (including services performed on a contract or fee basis, but not including other personal services) in connection with the handling, including the purchase, sale, and exchange, of securities on behalf of Federal home-loan banks, and the sale, issuance, and retirement of, Or payment of interest on, debentures or bonds, under the Federal <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/47/725">47 Stat. 725</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1421">12 USC 1421</ref>.</p></sidenote>Home Loan Bank Act, as amended, shall be considered as nonadministrative expenses for the purposes hereof:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $42,400 shall be available for expenses of travel:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That members of the Federal Savings and Loan Advisory Council shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Board for transportation expenses incurred in attendance at meetings of such Council and may be paid not to exceed $25 per diem in lieu of subsistence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, except for the limitation in amount, herein-before specified, the administrative expenses and other obligations of the Board shall be incurred, allowed, and paid in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of July 22, 1932, as amended (12 U. S. C. 1421–1449):</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the nonadministrative expenses for the examination of Federal and State chartered institutions shall not exceed $2,995,000.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation: Not to exceed $985,000 shall be available for administrative expenses, which shall be on an accrual basis and shall be exclusive of interest paid, depreciation, properly capitalized expenditures, expenses in connection with liquidation of insured institutions, liquidation or handling of <page identifier="/us/stat/69/215">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 215</page>assets of or derived from insured institutions, payment of insurance, and action for or toward the avoidance, termination, or minimizing of losses in the case of insured institutions, legal fees and expenses, and payments for administrative expenses of the Home Loan Bank Board determined by said Board to be properly allocable to said Corporation, and said Corporation may utilize and may make payment for services and facilities of the Federal home-loan banks, the Federal Reserve banks, the Home Loan Bank Board, and other agencies of the Government: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $90,000 shall be available for expenses of travel:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, except for the limitation in amount hereinbefore specified, the administrative expenses and other obligations of said Corporation shall be incurred, allowed and paid in accordance with title IV of the Act of June 27, 1934, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/1255">48 Stat. 1255</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended (12 U. S. C. 1724–1730).</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Federal Housing Administration: In addition to the amounts available by or pursuant to law (which shall be transferred to this authorization) for the administrative expenses in carrying out duties imposed by or pursuant to law, not to exceed $5,900,01)0 of the various funds of the Federal Housing Administration shall be available for expenditure, in accordance with the National Housing Act, as amended (12<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/1246">48 Stat. 1246</ref>.</p></sidenote> U. S. C. 1701): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That, except as herein otherwise provided, all expenses and obligations of said Administration shall be incurred, allowed, and paid in accordance with the provisions of said Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $300,000 shall be available for expenses of travel:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds available for expenditure shall be available for contract actuarial services (not to exceed $1,500); and purchase of periodicals and newspapers (not to exceed $500):</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That expenditures for nonadministrative expenses classified by section 2 of Public Law 387, approved<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/905">63 Stat. 905</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1702">12 USC 1702</ref>.</p></sidenote> October 25, 1949, shall not exceed $33,000,000.</proviso></p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Public Housing Administration: Of the amounts available by law for the administrative expenses of the Public Housing Administration in carrying out duties imposed by law including funds appropriated by title I of this Act not to exceed $8,200,000, shall be available for such expenses, including not to exceed $530,000 for expenses of travel, purchase of not to exceed four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; and expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the work of the Administration: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That necessary expenses of providing representatives of the Administration at the sites of non-Federal projects in connection with the construction of such non-Federal projects by public housing agencies with the aid of the Administration, shall be compensated by such agencies by the payment of fixed fees which in the aggregate in relation to the development costs of such projects will cover the costs of rendering such services, and expenditures by the Administration for such purpose shall be considered nonadministrative expenses, and funds received from such payments may be used only for the payment of necessary expenses of providing representatives of the Administration at the sites of non-Federal projects:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That all expenses of the Public Housing Administration not specifically limited in this Act, in carrying out its duties imposed by law, shall not exceed $1,820,000.</proviso></p> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">CORPORATIONS—GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content>No part of the funds of, or available for expenditure by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Personnel work.</p></sidenote>, any corporation or agency included in this title shall be used to pay the compensation of any employee engaged in personnel work in excess of the number that would be provided by a ratio of one such employee to one hundred and thirty-five, or a part thereof, full-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/216">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 216</page>time, part-time, and intermittent employees of the agency concerned: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for purposes of this section employees shall be considered as engaged in personnel work if they spend halftime or more in personnel administration consisting of direction and administration of the personnel program; employment, placement, and separation; job evaluation and classification; employee relations and services; training; committees of expert examiners and boards of civil-service examiners; wage administration; and processing, recording, and reporting.</proviso></content> </section> </level> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="301"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 301. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of U. S. Government.</p></sidenote> of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be lined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="302"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publicity or propaganda.</p></sidenote> of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation or agency included in this Act, shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes designed to support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num> <content>This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Independent Offices Appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</content></section>
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 113: To extend the period of authorization of appropriations for the hospital center and facilities in the District of Columbia. Public Law 113 Public Law 113 69 Stat. 216 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 113

chapter 245
AN ACT To extend the period of authorization of appropriations for the hospital center and facilities in the District of Columbia.

June 30, 1955

[S. 666]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D.C. hospital center.

66 Stat. 288.
That section 6 of 69 Stat. 217the Act of August 7, 1946 (60 Stat. 897), as amended, entitled “An Act to provide for the establishment of a modern, adequate, and efficient hospital center in the District of Columbia, to authorize the making of grants for hospital facilities to private agencies in the District of Columbia, to provide a basis for repayment to the Government by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes”, is further amended by substituting “June 30, 1957” for “June 30, 1955”
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 114: To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell certain vessels to citizens of the Republic of the Philippines; to provide for the rehabilitation of the interisland commerce of the Philippines, and for other purposes. Public Law 114 Public Law 114 69 Stat. 217 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 114

chapter 246
JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell certain vessels to citizens of the Republic of the Philippines; to provide for the rehabilitation of the interisland commerce of the Philippines, and for other purposes.

June 30, 1955

[S. J. Res. 67]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Vessels.

Sale to Philippine citizens.

60 Stat. 50.

50 USC app. 1735 note.

That notwithstanding the provisions of section 14 of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (Public Law 321, Seventy-ninth Congress), as amended, or any other provision of law, the Secretary of Commerce is hereby authorized and directed to sell to citizens of the Republic of the Philippines in accordance with the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946, five vessels named herein: Carrick Bend, Masthead Knot, Snug Hitch, Boatswains Hitch and Turks Head, which at present are in the Philippines: Provided, That with respect to each of the said vessels one-half of the charter hire paid to the United States shall be subtracted from the sales price as additional depreciation for the period beginning July 1, 1954, and ending with the date of execution of the contract of sale of the respective vessel: And provided further, That the Secretary of Commerce after consultation with the National Advisory Council in International Monetary and Financial Problems, shall fix the terms of payment on unpaid balances, which terms shall in no event be more favorable than the terms applicable in the case of sales to citizens of the United States.

In determining the order of preference between applicants for the purchase of such vessels, first preference shall be given to the applicants who are charterers of such vessels under the terms of the Philippine Rehabilitation Act of 1946. as amended, at the time of making application

60 Stat. 128.

50 USC app. 1751 note.

to purchase vessels under the terms of this Act; second preference shall be given to applicants who suffered losses of interisland tonnage in the interests of the Allied war effort: Provided, That applications for the purchase of said vessels are received by the Secretary of Commerce within one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

Except with the prior approval of the Secretary of Commerce, any

Interisland commerce.

vessel sold under this joint resolution shall, for a period of ten years from the date of sale of the vessel, be operated only in the interisland commerce of the Philippines.

Delivery of the vessels for the purposes of sale shall be made at a port in the Philippines designated by the Secretary of Commerce.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the said vessels shall continue to operate in the Philippines under existing charters until such time as the agreements of sale are executed and deliveries of the vessels thereunder are accomplished.

For the purposes of this Act, the term “citizen” includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other form of business entity authorized to do business under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 115: To provide certain clarifying and technical amendments to the Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954. Public Law 115 Public Law 115 69 Stat. 218 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 218 Public Law 115

chapter 247
AN ACT To provide certain clarifying and technical amendments to the Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954.

June 30, 1955

[S. 1718]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, amendments.

68 Stat. 1150.

50 USC 1191.
That (a) the second sentence of section 201 of the Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954 is amended by striking out the word “two” and substituting in lieu thereof the word “three”. (b) Section 205 of such Act is amended by inserting at the end

50 USC 1195.

 thereof the following new subsection: “(c) (1) A Reserve officer serving on active duty who, on the date

Retention on active duty.

 he would otherwise be removed from active status under sections 325, 327, 411, 522, 524, or 611 of this Act, is within two years of qualifying for retirement under either title II of the Army-Air Force

10 USC 1001–1007 passim.

Vitalization and Retirement Equalization Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1084), or section 6 of Public Law 305, of the Seventy-ninth Congress (60 Stat.

34 USC 410b.

27), may, in the discretion of the Secretary, be retained on active duty for a period not to exceed two years if he will then be entitled to the benefits of such provisions of law and will not earlier attain the maximum age at which transfer from an active status or discharge is required by this Act. He shall not be removed from an active status so long as he remains on active duty. “(2) The term ‘maximum age’ as used in this section shall, in the

“Maximum age.”

50 USC 1262–1264.

 case of any officer covered by sections 325 and 327 hereof, be the age authorized by the first paragraph of section 326 (a) of this Act.” (c) Section 339 (c) of such Act is hereby repealed.

50 USC 1279.

50 USC 1273.
Sec. 2. Section 333 of the Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954 is amended (1) by striking out “A Reserve” and inserting in lieu thereof “(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) hereof, a Reserve”, and (2) by inserting at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(b) A Reserve officer’ on active duty who has not completed his

Promotion.

 period of required active duty as a member of a reserve component under any provision of law or regulations, and who is recommended or found qualified for promotion, may not be promoted until he completes that period of required active duty, or until he is temporarily promoted to that higher grade. Upon completing that period of required active duty or upon being temporarily promoted to that higher grade, he shall, if he applies therefor, be promoted, be subject to subsection (a), and be credited with the amount of promotion service in the higher grade that he would have had if he had been promoted but for the provisions of this subsection.”
Sec. 3. (a) The first sentence of section 402 (c) is amended by

50 USC 1302.

 changing the period at the end of the sentence to a colon and adding the

Increased percentages in grades.

following: “Provided, That until July 1, 1960, the per centum in the grade of major may be 22 per centum, in the grade of captain, 45 per centum, and in the combined grades of first and second lieutenant, 25 per centum, if, in the opinion of the Secretary, such increased percentages are required to permit promotions under this title.”. (b) Section 403 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof

50 USC 1303.

 the following sentence: “Within the number to be selected which the Secretary may furnish to a selection board considering Naval Reserve line officers in any grade, the Secretary may further specify numbers of officers of stated qualifications and experience who are required to meet mobilization needs in the next higher grade.”. (c) The second sentence of section 405 (b) of such Act is amended

50 USC 1305.

 by striking out “ineligible” and inserting in lieu thereof “eligible”. 69 Stat. 219 (d) Section 405 (d) of such Act is amended by adding at the end

50 USC 1305.

Withholding name from consideration.

 thereof the following new sentence: “An officer whose name is so withheld from consideration from two selection boards for promotion to the same next higher grade shall be deemed to have failed twice of selection. An officer who has met all requirements for eligibility for consideration but whose name is omitted by administrative error from the list of officers furnished a selection board, shall be considered not to have failed of selection by that board and if selected by the next selection board to consider for promotion officers of the same grade he shall be entitled to the same date of rank and to pay and allowances of the higher grade for duty performed from the same date as if he had been selected by the board from which his name was withheld by error.” (e) Title IV of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof

50 USC 1301 et seq.

 the following new section:
“Sec. 414. Officers who prior to July 1, 1955. were selected for promotion under appropriate Naval and Marine Corps regulations promulgated pursuant to subsection 216 (a) of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, as amended, may be promoted under the authority of this

66 Stat. 486.

50 USC 936.

 Act with precedence and entitlement to pay and allowances as prescribed by this Act.”
Sec. 4. (a) Section 501 (b) (1) of the Reserve Officer’ Personnel Act

50 USC 1331.

 of 1954 is amended to read as follows: “(1) ‘Promotion service’ means— “(A) service in an active status in current grade; and “(B) all service in an active status subsequent to June 25, 1950, and prior to the effective date of this Act (i) during which an officer was eligible for permanent promotion on the basis of service in a higher temporary grade, (ii) in an equivalent .or higher permanent grade in the same or another service, including service in a federally recognized commissioned status in the Army and Air National Guard, except that any such service authorized under this subparagraph shall be counted but once for promotion purposes.” (b) Section 502 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof

50 USC 1332.

 the following new subsection: “(d) To carry out the provisions of this title a promotion may be made effective before, on, or after the date accomplished, and the officer shall be entitled to pay, allowance, and benefits authorized by law for the higher grade from such effective date unless expressly provided otherwise in this Act.” (c) Section 504 (a) (2) (B) of such Act is amended by striking

50 USC 1334.

 out “longest service as a commissioned officer (including service in the federally recognized National Guard or in a federally recognized status therein prior to 1933)” and inserting in lieu thereof “greatest number of total years of service”. (d) Section 506 of such Act is amended (1) by striking out

50 USC 1336.

 subsection (a) thereof, and (2) by striking out “(b)” and inserting in lieu thereof “(a)”. (e) The last sentence of section 508 (c) of such Act is amended

50 USC 1338.

 by inserting after the word “sections” the following: “502 (d), 511 (c),”. (f) Section 509 of such Act is amended (1) by striking out in subsection

50 USC 1339.

 (a) thereof “subsection (b)” and inserting in lieu thereof “subsections (b) and (c)” , and (2) by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(c) Whenever the Secretary determines that there are vacancies

Vacancies in grade of first lieutenant.

 in the permanent grade of first lieutenant, Reserve officers in the grade of second lieutenant under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, 69 Stat. 220may be promoted to the permanent grade of first lieutenant before completion of three years of promotion service.” (g) Section 510 (b) of such Act is amended by striking the period

50 USC 1340.

 at the end of paragraph 2 thereof and inserting a semicolon and the following: “and “(3) only those Reserve officers of the Air National Guard of the United States who must be considered at that time in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.” (h) Section 511 of such Act is amended by striking out subsection

50 USC 1341.

 (b) and inserting in lieu thereof the following new subsections: “(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) hereof, a Reserve officer

Promotion status, etc.

 on active duty who is promoted to a grade higher than that in which he is serving shall continue to serve on active duty in the grade in which he was serving immediately before that promotion, and may be appointed in a temporary grade which is equal to that lower grade. An officer who is so appointed in a temporary grade is considered to have accepted the appointment upon the date of the orders announcing it unless he expressly declines it, and need not take a new oath of office upon being so appointed. However, he may decline the appointment within six months after the date of the order announcing it, and shall be released from active duty. “(c) A Reserve officer on active duty who has not completed his period of required active duty as a member of a reserve component under any provision of law or regulations, and who is recommended or found qualified for promotion, may not be promoted until he completes that period of required active duty, or until he is temporarily promoted to that higher grade. Upon completing that period of required active duty or upon being temporarily promoted to that higher grade, he shall, if he applies therefor, be promoted, be subject to subsection (b), and be credited with the amount of promotion service in the higher grade that he would have had if he had been promoted but for the provisions of this subsection. “(d) A Reserve officer who, while he is serving on active duty, is promoted to a grade higher than the grade in which he is serving, may not serve on active duty in the grade to which promoted, or be entitled while on that period of active duty to the rank, pay, and allowances of that higher grade unless he is ordered to serve on active duty in that higher grade or is temporarily promoted to that higher grade.” (i) Section 523 of such Act is amended (1) by striking out in subsections

50 USC 1353.

 (a), (b), and (c), the words “date upon” wherever they appear therein and inserting in lieu thereof the words “last day of the month in”, and (2) by striking out in the first sentence of subsection (d) the word “Each” and inserting in lieu thereof “Effective five years after the effective date of this Act, each”. (j) Section 524 of such Act is amended (1) by striking out in subsection

50 USC 1354.

(a) thereof “two years” and inserting in lieu thereof “five years”, and (2) by striking out in the first, sentence of subsections (b), (c), (d) (1),and (d) (2) thereof the word “Each” and inserting in lieu thereof “Effective five years after the effective date of this Act, each”. (k) Title 5 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the

50 USC 1331 et seq.

 following new sections:
“Sec. 527. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a

Employment in Air National Guard.

 Reserve officer who becomes a civilian employee of the Air National Guard prior to the effective date of this Act may not, before attaining age sixty, while so employed and without his consent, be removed from active status by reason of any mandatory promotion provisions contained herein, except for cause, physical disability, or by reason of 69 Stat. 221being twice passed over for promotion to the grade of captain, major, or lieutenant, colonel.
“Sec. 528. Notwithstanding section 701 of this Act, the Secretary

68 Stat. 1188.

50 USC 1181 note.

 is authorized to take, prior to the effective date of this Act, such administrative actions, including the convening of appropriate selection boards, as may be necessary to insure that the Act may be implemented upon its effective date.”
Sec. 5. (a) Section 606 (b) of the Reserve Officer Personnel Act

50 USC 1386.

 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(4) If a running mate is retarded in rate of promotion or has

Running mates.

 attained the highest rank to which he may be promoted, the new running mate shall be the officer of the Regular Coast Guard who is next senior to the old running mate, exclusive of extra numbers, or if there be no such Regular officer then the Regular officer of the same grade who is next eligible for promotion. An officer shall be considered to have been retarded when another officer in his grade junior to him is eligible for promotion ahead of him. If subsequently the old running mate is promoted and is restored to the precedence he would have held but for the retardation, he shall be reassigned as the running mate of the Reserve officer concerned.” (b) Section 608 of such Act is amended by striking out “and shall

50 USC 1388.

 be allowed the pay and allowances of the higher grade for duty performed from the date his running mate became entitled to such pay and allowances” and insert in lieu thereof “and a Reserve officer so promoted shall be allowed pay and allowances of the higher grade for duty performed from the date of his appointment thereto”. (c) Title 6 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof

50 USC 1381 et seq.

 the following new section:
“Sec. 619. Officers who, prior to July 1, 1955, were selected for promotion under appropriate regulations may be promoted under the authority of this Act with precedence and entitlement to pay and allowances as prescribed by this Act.”.
Sec. 6. Subsection 302 (f) (1) is amended to read as follows:

50 USC 1222.

 “(f) ‘Promotion service’ means the aggregate of the following: “(1) Any period an officer has held, or is credited by the Secretary with having held, a permanent appointment in his current grade in the Army or, in the discretion of the Secretary any other armed force of the United States while— “(A) in an active status; or “(B) on an active list of a regular component; “(2) For an officer who was on active duty prior to September 3, 1945, any period served on active duty prior to January 1, 1949, in the Army or, in the discretion of the Secretary, any other armed force of the United States while in a temporary grade equal to or higher than his current grade; and “(3) Any period credited under section 305 (b). No period maybe counted twice as promotion service. For a person

50 USC 1225.

 credited with service under section 201 or subsection 305 (c) or (d), no

Ante, p. 218.

 period prior to appointment or transfer may be counted under (1) or (2) as promotion service.”
Sec. 7. Section 303 is amended by adding the following new subsections:

50 USC 1223.

 “(f) The promotion of a Reserve officer under investigation or

Promotion while under investigation.

 against whom proceedings of a court-martial or board of officers are pending may be delayed by the Secretary until such investigation or proceedings are completed. “(g) Based on the results of an investigation or the proceedings of a court-martial or board of officers, the Secretary may remove from the recommended list the name of any officer who in his opinion is not 69 Stat. 222qualified for promotion. A nonunit officer so removed from a

50 USC 1234.

recommended list shall, for the purposes of section 311 be deemed to have been considered and not recommended for promotion.”
Sec. 8. Section 314 is amended by inserting the words “other than

50 USC 1237.

 the Judge Advocate General’s Corps” after the words “special branch” appearing in subsection (a) and by substituting “sections 303, 311, or 333” for “section 311” appearing in subsection (d).
Sec. 9. Section 325 is amended by inserting a colon after the words

50 USC 1262.

 “Retired Reserve”, by deleting that portion of the section following such colon, and by adding the following new subsections: “(a) If not on active duty, within ninety days after the second selection board submits its report to the convening authority; or “(b) If on active duty, one hundred twenty days after being notified of his second nonselection.”
Sec. 10. Section 333 is amended to read as follows:

50 USC 1273.

Promotion to higher grade while on active duty.
“Sec. 333. (a) A Reserve officer on active duty who is promoted to a grade higher than that in which he is serving shall continue to serve on active duty in the grade in which he was serving immediately before that promotion and shall, unless he expressly declines such promotion, be deemed to have accepted, effective on the date of such promotion, a temporary appointment in the grade in which serving. If he does not desire to continue on active duty in the grade in which serving, he may. except as provided in subsection (b) hereof, elect to be relieved from active duty and shall be promoted on the day subsequent to such relief or on the day he would have been promoted had he remained on active duty, whichever is the later. If his relief from active duty occurs subsequent to the date he would have been promoted had he remained on active duty, he shall be credited with the amount of promotion service that he would have had if he had remained on active duty and been promoted. “(b) A Reserve officer on active duty who is recommended or found qualified for promotion and who has not completed his period of required active duty as a member of a reserve component under any provision of law or regulation shall not have the election of relief from active duty as provided in subsection (a) hereof but may decline a promotion if he does not desire to serve on active duty in a grade lower than his permanent grade. A person who so declines a promotion shall, if he applies therefor, be promoted upon being temporarily promoted to that higher grade or, subject to subsection (a), upon completing his period of required active duty.”
Sec. 11. Section 337 of such Act is hereby repealed.

50 USC 1277.

Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 116: To provide for the conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the United States in a certain tract of land in Macon County, Georgia, to the Georgia State Board of Education. Public Law 116 Public Law 116 69 Stat. 222 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 116

chapter 248
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the United States in a certain tract of land in Macon County, Georgia, to the Georgia State Board of Education.

June 30, 1955

[H. R. 2973]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Macon County, Ga.

Conveyance.

That upon the written consent of the Georgia Livestock Development Authority, the United States of America, acting through the Administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed to the Georgia State Board of Education, its successors and assigns, all of the right, title, and interest retained by the United States of America in its quitclaim deed to the Georgia State 69 Stat. 223Board of Education, dated December 18, 1945, and recorded on January 28, 1946, in deed record book WW, page 156, in tile office of the clerk of the Superior Court of Macon County, Georgia, covering a tract of land containing two hundred twenty-six and one hundred forty-eight one-thousandths acres more or less, in Macon County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows:

That certain tract or parcel of land known as the Barrow Place in the Ninth District of Macon County (formerly Houston County), Georgia, and described on the plat of said county as lot 161 in said district and county, and more particularly described as follows:

“Beginning at the northeast corner of the said land lot, said corner being an iron axle and thence along the east line of said road south one degree sixteen minutes fifty-eight seconds east 3,263.79 feet to an iron pipe, thence north eighty-nine degrees eleven minutes forty-three seconds west 3,056.88 feet to an iron pipe, thence north zero degrees fifteen minutes eight seconds west 3,246.16 feet to an iron pipe, thence south eighty-nine degrees thirty minutes four seconds east 2,998.04 feet to the point of beginning, containing 226.148 acres, more or less.”

Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 117: To amend Public Law 727, Eighty-third Congress, so as to extend the period for the making of emergency loans for agricultural purposes. Public Law 117 Public Law 117 69 Stat. 223 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 117

chapter 249
AN ACT To amend Public Law 727, Eighty-third Congress, so as to extend the period for the making of emergency loans for agricultural purposes.

June 30, 1955

[S. 1582]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agriculture.

Emergency loans.

68 Stat. 999.

12 USC 1148a–1 note.
That the first sentence of the Act entitled “An Act to provide emergency credit”, approved August 31, 1954 (Public Law 727, Eighty-third Congress), is amended by striking out “1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “1957”.
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 118: To further amend the Universal Military Training and Service Act by extending the authority to induct certain individuals and by extending the authority to require the special registration, classification, and induction of certain medical, dental, and allied specialist categories, and for other purposes. Public Law 118 Public Law 118 69 Stat. 223 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 118

chapter 250
AN ACT To further amend the Universal Military Training and Service Act by extending the authority to induct certain individuals and by extending the authority to require the special registration, classification, and induction of certain medical, dental, and allied specialist categories, and for other purposes.

June 30, 1955

[H. R. 3005]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

1955 amendments to the Universal Military Training and Service Act.
That this Act may be cited as the “1955 Amendments to the Universal Military Training and Service Act”.
<num value="I"><inline class="centered">TITLE I</inline></num> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 101. </num> <subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content class="inline">Subsection (a) of section 6 of the Universal Military<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Exemptions and deferments.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/83">65 Stat. 83</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s456">50 USC app. 456</ref>.</p></sidenote> Training and Service Act, as amended, is amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Any person who subsequent to June 24, 1948. serves on active duty for a period of not less than eighteen months in the armed forces of a nation with which the United States is associated in mutual defense activities as defined by the President, may be exempted from training and service, but not from registration, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the President, except, that no such exemption shall be granted to any person who is a national of a country which does not grant reciprocal <page identifier="/us/stat/69/224">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 224</page>privileges to citizens of the United States: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any active duty performed prior to June 24, 1948, by a person in the armed forces of a country allied with the United States during World War II and with which the United States is associated in such mutual defense activities, shall be credited in the computation of such eighteen-month period.</proviso></quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Subsection (b) of such section is amended by amending paragraph<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/610">62 Stat. 610</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s456">50 USC app. 456</ref>.</p></sidenote> (3) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>Except as provided in section 4 (i) of this Act, and notwithstanding<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/826">64 Stat. 826</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s454">50 USC app. 454</ref>.</p></sidenote> any other provision of this Act, no person who (A) has served honorably on active duty after September 16, 1940, for a period of not less than one year in the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, the Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, or (B) subsequent to September 16, 1940, was discharged for the convenience of the Government after having served honorably on active duty for a period of not less than six months in the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, the Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, or (C) has served for a period of not less than twenty-four months (i) as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service or (ii) as a commissioned officer in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, shall be liable for induction for training and service under this Act, except after a declaration of war or national emergency made by the Congress subsequent to the date of enactment of this title.”.</content></paragraph> </quotedContent></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>Subsection (c) (2) (A) of such section is amended by inserting<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/610">62 Stat. 610</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s456">50 USC app. 456</ref>.</p></sidenote> at the end thereof the following new sentence: “<quotedText>No person who has been or may be deferred under the provisions of this clause shall by reason of such deferment be liable for training and service in the Armed Forces by reason of the provisions of subsection (h) hereof after he has attained the twenty-eighth anniversary of the date of his birth.</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><content>Subsection (h) of such section is amended by inserting immediately<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/611">62 Stat. 611</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s456">50 USC app. 456</ref>.</p></sidenote> after “<quotedText><proviso><i>Provided further</i>,</proviso></quotedText>” the following; “<quotedText>That the existence of a shortage or a surplus of any agricultural commodity shall not be considered in determining the deferment of any individual on the grounds that his employment in agriculture is necessary to the maintenance of the national health, safety, or interest: <proviso><i>And provided further</i>,</proviso></quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content>Section 17 (c) of the Universal Military Training and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Termination dates.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/87">65 Stat. 87</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s457">50 USC app. 457</ref>.</p></sidenote> Service Act, as amended, is amended by striking out “<quotedText>July 1, 1955</quotedText>” wherever such date appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>July 1, 1959</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content>Section 16 of the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/6">67 Stat. 6</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2216">50 USC app. 2216</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, is amended by striking out “<quotedText>July 1, 1955</quotedText>” wherever such date appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>July 1, 1959</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <num value="II"><inline class="centered">TITLE II</inline></num> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <content>Sections 4 and 7 of the Act entitled “<quotedText>An Act to amend the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Doctors, dentists, etc.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Registration.</p></sidenote> Selective Service Act of 1948, as amended, so as to provide for special registration, classification, and induction of certain medical, dental, and allied specialist categories, and for other purposes</quotedText>”, approved <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/87/90">67 Stat. 87, 90</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s454a">50 USC app. 454a and note</ref>.</p></sidenote>September 9, 1950 (64 Stat. 826), as amended, are amended by striking out “<quotedText>July 1, 1955</quotedText>” wherever such date appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>July 1, 1957</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content>The last sentence of paragraph (1) of section 4 (i) of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/826">64 Stat. 826</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s454">50 USC app. 454</ref>.</p></sidenote>Universal Military Training and Service Act, as amended, is amended (1) by inserting immediately after the word “<quotedText>subsection</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>(A) after he has attained the thirty-fifth anniversary of the date of his birth, if he applies or has applied for a commission in one of the Armed Forces in any of such categories and is or has been rejected for <page identifier="/us/stat/69/225">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 225</page>such commission on the sole ground of a physical disqualification, or (B)</quotedText>”, and (2) by striking out “<quotedText>fifty-first</quotedText>” and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>forty-sixth</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content>Section 203 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/89">67 Stat. 89</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s234">37 USC 234</ref>.</p></sidenote> Stat. 809), as amended, is amended by striking out “<quotedText>July 1, 1955</quotedText>” wherever such date appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>July 1, 1959</quotedText>”.</content></section> Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 119: To extend for temporary periods certain housing programs, the Small Business Act of 1953. and the Defense Production Act of 1950. Public Law 119 Public Law 119 69 Stat. 225 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 119

chapter 251
JOINT RESOLUTION To extend for temporary periods certain housing programs, the Small Business Act of 1953. and the Defense Production Act of 1950.

June 30, 1955

[S. J. Res. 85]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the National Housing Act, as amended, is hereby amended— (1) by striking “July 1, 1955” in section 2 (a) and inserting

64 Stat. 48.

12 USC 1703(a).

 “August 1, 1955”; and (2) by striking “June 30, 1955” in section 803 (a) and inserting

68 Stat. 609.

12 USC 1748b.

 “July 31, 1955”.
Sec. 2. The second sentence of section 104 of the Defense Housing

68 Stat. 609.

42 USC 1591c.

 and Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951, as amended, is hereby amended by striking “July 1, 1955” both times it appears therein and inserting “August 1, 1955”.
Sec. 3. The United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, is

68 Stat. 630.

42 USC 1410

. hereby amended by striking the words “fiscal year 1955” in subsection 10 (i) thereof and substituting the following therefor: “period from June 30, 1954, to August 1, 1955”.
Sec. 4. Subsection (a) of section 221 of the Small Business Act of

67 Stat. 240.

15 USC 650.

 1953 is amended by striking “June 30, 1955” and inserting “July 31, 1955”.
Sec. 5. The first sentence of subsection (a) of section 717 of the

67 Stat. 131.

50 USC app. 2166.

 Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, is hereby amended by striking “June 30, 1955” and inserting “July 31, 1955”.
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 121: Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1936, and for other purposes. Public Law 121 Public Law 121 69 Stat. A226 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 226 Public Law 121

chapter 253
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Commerce and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1936, and for other purposes.

June 30, 1955

[H. R. 6367]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of Commerce end Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Department of Commerce and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the Secretary</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Of lice of the Secretary of Commerce (hereafter in this title referred to as the Secretary), including teletype news service (not exceeding $1,000); $2,172,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of the Census</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for collecting, compiling, and publishing current census statistics provided for by law; and for general administration, including enumerators at rates to be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/954">63 Stat. 954</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> fixed without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended: $6,900,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Census of agriculture; For expenses necessary for taking, compiling, and publishing the 1954 Census of Agriculture, as authorized by law, including personal services by contract or otherwise at rates to be fixed by the Secretary of Commerce without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended; and additional compensation of Federal employees temporarily detailed for field work under this appropriation; $5,500,000, to remain available until December 31, 1956.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Censuses of business, manufactures, and mineral industries: For expenses necessary for taking, compiling, and publishing the censuses of business, manufactures, and mineral industries as authorized by law. including personal services by contract or otherwise at rates to be fixed by the Secretary of Commerce without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended; and additional compensation of Federal employees temporarily detailed for field work under this appropriation; $4,000,006, to remain available until December 31, 1957.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Civil Aeronautics Administration</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Operation and regulation: For necessary expenses of the Civil Aeronautics Administration in carrying out the provisions of the Civil<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/973">52 Stat. 973</ref>.</p></sidenote> Aeronautics Act of 1938, as amended (49 U. S. C. 401), and other Acts incident to the enforcement of safety regulations, maintenance and operation of air-navigation and air-traffic control facilities, and disposal of surplus airports and administering instruments of disposal; planning, research, and administrative expenses for carrying out the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/170">60 Stat. 170</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s1101">49 USC 1101 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> provisions of the Federal Airport Act of May 13, 1946, as amended, including furnishing advisory services to States and other public and private agencies in connection with the construction or improvement, of airports and landing areas; developmental work and service-testing as tends to the creation of improved air-navigation facilities, including landing areas, aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, personnel, and operation methods, and acquisition of sites for such activities by lease, or grant; purchase of not to exceed sixty-five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; hire of aircraft (not<page identifier="/us/stat/69/227">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 227</page> exceeding; $370,000); operation and maintenance of not to exceed eighty-five aircraft; fees and mileage of expert and other witnesses; and purchase and repair of skis and snowshoes; $106,150,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That there may be credited to this appropriation, funds received from States, counties, municipalities, and other public authorities for expenses incurred in the maintenance and operation of air-navigation facilities.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Establishment of air-navigation facilities: For an additional amount for the acquisition, establishment, and improvement by contract or purchase and hire of air-navigation facilities, including the initial acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant; the construction and furnishing of quarters and related accommodations for officers and employees of the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Weather Bureau stationed at remote localities not on foreign soil where such accommodations are not available; the initial (light checking of air-navigation facilities and the transportation by air to and from and within the Territories of the United States of materials and equipment secured under this appropriation; $16,000,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Establishment of air-navigation facilities (liquidation of contract authorization): For liquidation of obligations incurred under authority heretofore granted under this head to enter into contracts, $7,000,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants-in-aid for airports: For project grants authorized by the Federal Airport Act, as amended, to remain available until June 30,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/170">60 Stat. 170</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s1101">49 USC 1101 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s1105">49 USC 1105</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1958, $20,000,000, of which (1) $19,650,000 shall be for projects in the States in accordance with section 6 of said Act, (2) $100,000 for projects in Puerto Rico, (3) $50,000 for projects in the Virgin Islands, (4) $100,000 for projects in the Territory of Hawaii, and (5) $100,000 for projects in the Territory of Alaska: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the unexpended balances of appropriations previously made under the head “Federal-aid airport program, Federal Airport Act,” shall hereafter be merged with and accounted for under this head.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Federal-aid airport program, Federal Airport Act (liquidation of contract authorization): For liquidation of obligations incurred under authority heretofore granted under this head to enter into contracts, $7,500,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Maintenance and operation, Washington National Airport: For expenses incident to the care, operation, maintenance and protection of the Washington National Airport, including purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only; purchase, cleaning, and repair of uniforms; and arms and ammunition; $1,350,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction, Washington National Airport: For an additional amount for “Construction, Washington National Airport”, including construction, alterations, and repairs, $525,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Maintenance and operation of public airports. Territory of Alaska: For expenses necessary for the maintenance, improvement, and operation of public airports in the Territory of Alaska, as authorized by law (48 U. S. C. 485 c–h); including arms and ammunition; and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/278">62 Stat. 278</ref>.</p></sidenote> purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms; $600,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Air navigation development: For expenses necessary for planning and developing a national system of aids to air navigation and air traffic control common to military and civil air navigation, including research, experimental investigations, purchase and development, by contract or otherwise, of new types of air navigation aids (including plans, specifications, and drawings); hire of aircraft; acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant; payments in advance under contracts for research or development work; and not to exceed $175,000 for administrative expenses; $1,050,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/228">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 228</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Civil Aeronautics Board</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Civil Aeronautics Board, including contract stenographic reporting services; employment of temporary guards on a contract or fee basis; salaries and traveling expenses of employees detailed to attend courses of training conducted by the Government or industries serving aviation; purchase (not to exceed two for replacement only) of passenger motor vehicles; and hire, operation, maintenance, and repair of aircraft; $4,125,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Payments to air carriers: For payments to air carriers of so much of the compensation fixed and determined by the Civil Aeronautics<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/998">52 Stat. 998</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/644">67 Stat. 644</ref>.</p></sidenote> Board under section 406 of the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, as amended (49 U. S. C. 486), as is payable by the Civil Aeronautics<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t49/s486">49 USC 486 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Board pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 10 of 1953: $52,500,000, to remain available until expended.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Coast and Geodetic Survey</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/787">61 Stat. 787</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Act of August 6, 1947 (33 U. S. C. 883a–883i), including purchase of not to exceed three passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref></p></sidenote> of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); lease of sites and the erection of temporary buildings for tide, magnetic or seismological observations; hire of aircraft; operation, maintenance, and repair of an airplane; extra compensation at not to exceed $15 per month to each member of the crew of a vessel when assigned duties as recorder or instrument observer, and at not to exceed $1 per day for each station to employees of other Federal agencies while making oceanographic observations or tending seismographs; pay, allowances, gratuities, transportation of dependents and household effects, and payment of funeral expenses, as authorized by law, for not to exceed 185 commissioned officers on the active list; payments under the Uniform Services Contingency Option<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/501">67 Stat. 501</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/37/371">37 USC 371 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1953; and pay of commissioned officers retired in accordance with law; $10,225,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That during the current fiscal year, this appropriation shall be reimbursed for press costs and costs of paper for charts published by the Coast and Geodetic Survey and furnished for the official use of the military departments of the Department of Defense.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Business and Defense Services Administration</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Business and Defense Services Administration, including transportation and not to exceed $15 per diem in lieu of subsistence for persons serving without compensation while away from their homes or regular places of business, $6, 198,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Foreign Commerce</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Bureau of Foreign Commerce, including the purchase of commercial and trade reports; $2,000,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Export control: For expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/7">63 Stat. 7</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/app2021">50 USC app 2021 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Export Control Act of 1949, as amended, relating to export controls, including awards of compensation to informers under said Act and as authorized by the Act of August 13, 1953 (22 U. S. C.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/577">67 Stat. 577</ref>.</p></sidenote> 401), $2,650,000, of which not to exceed $800,000 may be advanced to the Bureau of Customs, Treasury Department, for enforcement of the<page identifier="/us/stat/69/229">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 229</page> export control program, and of which not to exceed $82,500 may be advanced to the appropriation for “<quotedText>Salaries and expenses</quotedText>” under the Office of the Secretary.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of Business Economics</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Office of Business Economics, $900,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Maritime Activities</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Ship construction: For construction as authorized by sections 701 and 702 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U. S. C. 1191, 1192), of one prototype tanker; for payment of construction-differential<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/2008">49 Stat. 2008</ref>.</p></sidenote> subsidy and cost of national-defense features incident to construction of two passenger-cargo ships and not to exceed five cargo ships for replacement, and for payment of construction-differential subsidy and cost of national-defense features incident to the reconstruction and reconditioning of ships under title V of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U. S. C. 1154); for reconditioning<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1998">49 Stat. 1998</ref>.</p></sidenote> and betterment of one ship in the national-defense reserve fleet; for necessary expenses for the acquisition of used cargo ships and tankers pursuant to section 510 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U. S. C. 1160), and the payment of cost of national-defense features<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/83/1183">83 Stat. 1183</ref>.</p></sidenote> incorporated in new tankers constructed to replace such used tankers; and for research, development, and design expenses incident to new and advanced ship design, machinery, and equipment; $86,450,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That transfers may be made to the appropriation for the current fiscal year for “Salaries and expenses” for administrative and warehouse expenses (not to exceed $1,000,000) and for reserve fleet expenses in such amounts as may be required, and any such transfers shall be without regard to the limitations under that appropriation on the amounts available for such expenses:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That appropriations granted herein shall be available to pay construction-differential subsidy granted by the Federal Maritime Board, pursuant to section 501 (c) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to aid in the reconstruction<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1995">49 Stat. 1995</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s1151(c)">46 USC 1151(c)</ref>.</p></sidenote> of any Mariner-class ships sold under the provisions of title VII of the 1936 Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That all ship construction,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/2008">49 Stat. 2008</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s1191–1204">46 USC 1191–1204</ref>.</p></sidenote> reconditioning and betterment of vessels appropriated for herein, shall be performed in shipyards in the continental United States:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no funds contained in this Act may be used to commence construction, reconstruction, conversion, reconditioning or betterment of any vessel until the total Federal funds required to complete such work have been appropriated.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Operating-differential subsidies: For the payment of obligations incurred for operating-differential subsidies granted on or after January 1, 1947, as authorized by the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1985">49 Stat. 1985</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch27">46 USC ch. 27</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, and in appropriations heretofore made to the United States Maritime Commission, $110,900,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That to the extent that the operating-differential subsidy accrual (computed on the basis of parity) is represented on the operator’s books by a contingent accounts receivable, item against the United States as a partial or complete offset to the recapture accrual, the operator (1) shall be excused from making deposits In the special reserve fund, and (2) as to the amount of such earnings the deposit of which is so excused shall be entitled to the same tax treatment as though it had been deposited in said special reserve fund.</proviso> To the extent that any amount paid to the operator by the United States reduces the balance in the operator’s contingent receivable<page identifier="/us/stat/69/230">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 230</page> account against the United States, such amount shall forthwith be deposited in the special reserve fund of the operator: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no contracts shall be executed during the current fiscal year by the Federal Maritime Board which will obligate the Government to pay operating differential subsidy on more than one thousand nine hundred and fifty voyages hi any one calendar year, including voyages covered by contracts in effect at the beginning of the current fiscal year, of which not less than one hundred and twelve shall be for operators who have not held contracts prior to July 1, 1955.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1985">49 Stat. 1985</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch27">46 USC ch. 27</ref>.</p></sidenote>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for carrying into effect the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and other laws administered by the Federal Maritime Board and the Maritime Administration, $14,350,000, within limitations as follows:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Administrative expenses, including not to exceed $1,125 for entertainment of officials of other countries when specifically authorized by the Maritime Administrator; and ship structure research, testing and models; $5,955,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Maintenance of shipyard facilities and operation of warehouses, $1,215,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Reserve fleet expenses, $7,180,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Maritime training: For training cadets as officer’s of the merchant marine at the Merchant Murine Academy at Kings Point, New York, including pay and allowances for personnel of the United States<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1182">53 Stat. 1182</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s231">37 USC 231 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Maritime Service as authorized by law (46 U. S. C. 1126, 63 Stat. 802, 64 Stat. 794, and 66 Stat. 79); not to exceed $2,500 for contingencies for the Superintendent, United States Merchant Marine Academy, to be expended in his discretion; purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only; and not to exceed $30,000 for transfer to applicable appropriations of the Public Health Service for services rendered the Maritime Administration; $2,085,000, including uniform and textbook allowances for cadet midshipmen, at an average yearly cost of not to exceed $200 per cadet: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That except as herein provided for uniform and textbook allowances this appropriation shall not be used for compensation or allowances for cadets.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">State marine schools: To reimburse the State of California, $47,500; the State of Maine, $47,500; the State of Massachusetts, $47,500; and the State of New York, $47,500; for expenses incurred in the maintenance and support of marine schools in such States as provided in the Act authorizing the establishment of marine schools, and so forth,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/36/1353">36 Stat. 1353</ref>.</p></sidenote> approved March 4, 1911, as amended (34 U. S. C. 1121–1123); $149,800 for the maintenance and repair of vessels loaned by the United States to the said States for use in connection with such State marine schools: and $320,200 for allowances for uniforms, textbooks, and subsistence of cadets at State marine schools, to be paid in accordance with regulations<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1183">53 Stat. 1183</ref>.</p></sidenote> established pursuant to law (46 U. S. C. 1126 (b)); $660,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Repair of reserve fleet vessels (liquidation of contract authorization): For the payment of obligations incurred pursuant to authority<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/754">68 Stat. 754</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/app2391">50 USC app. 2391 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> granted under the “Emergency Ship Repair Act of 1954”, $6,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That advances may be made from this appropriation to “Salaries and expenses, maritime activities”, for administrative expenses (not to exceed $150,000), and for reserve fleet expenses (in such amounts as may be required), and such advances shall be in addition to amounts otherwise made available for such expenses.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">War Shipping Administration liquidation: Not to exceed $5,900,000 of the unexpended balance of the appropriation to the Secretary of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/697">61 Stat. 697</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Treasury in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1948, for liquidation of obligations approved by the General Accounting Office as properly incurred against funds of the War Shipping Administration prior to January 1, 1947, is hereby continued available<page identifier="/us/stat/69/231">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 231</page> during the current fiscal year, and shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred against the working fund titled: “Working fund, Commerce, War Shipping Administration functions, December 31, 1946”.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">No additional vessels shall be allocated under charter, nor shall any vessel be continued under charter by reason of any extension of chartering authority beyond June 30, 1949, unless the charterer shall agree that the Maritime Administration shall have no obligation upon redelivery to accept or pay for consumable stores, bunkers and slop-chest items, except with respect to such minimum amounts of bunkers as the Maritime Administration considers advisable to be retained on the vessel and that prior to such redelivery all consumable stores, slop-chest items and bunkers over and above such minimums shall he removed from the vessel by the charterer at his own expense.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">No money made available to the Department of Commerce, for maritime activities, by this or any other Act shall be used in payment for a vessel the title to which is acquired by the Government either by requisition or purchase, or the use of which is taken either by requisition or agreement, or which is insured by the Government and lost while so insured, unless the price or hire to be paid therefor (except in cases where section 802 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1254">53 Stat. 1254</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s1212">46 USC 1212</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, is applicable) is computed in accordance with subsection 902 (a) of said Act, as that subsection is interpreted by the General<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1255">53 Stat. 1255</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s1242(a)">46 USC 1242(a)</ref>.</p></sidenote> Accounting Office.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Maritime Administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make necessary repairs in connection with any lease, contract, or occupancy involving Government property under control of the Maritime Administration, and payments received by the Maritime Administration for utilities, services, and repairs so furnished or made shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That rental payments under any such lease, contract, or occupancy on account of items other than such utilities, services, or repairs shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">No obligations shall be incurred during the current fiscal year from the construction fund established by the Merchant Marine Act, 1936,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1985">49 Stat. 1985</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/ch27">46 USC ch. 27</ref>.</p></sidenote> or otherwise, in excess of the appropriations and limitations contained in this Act, or in any prior appropriation Act, and all receipts which otherwise would be deposited to the credit of said fund shall be covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Vessel operations revolving fund: Hereafter the vessel operations revolving fund, created by the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1951, shall be available for necessary expenses incurred, in connection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/59">65 Stat. 59</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t46/s1241a">46 USC 1241a</ref>.</p></sidenote> with protection, preservation, maintenance, acquisition, or use of vessels involved in mortgage-foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings instituted by the United States, including payment of prior claims and liens, expenses of sale, or other charges incident thereto; for necessary expenses incident to the redelivery and lay-up, in the United States, of ships now chartered under agreements which do not call for their return to the United States; and for payment of expenses of custody and husbanding of Government-owned ships other than those within reserve fleets: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $1,500,000 of the funds of the vessel operations revolving fund may be used during the fiscal year 1956 for the purposes set forth in this paragraph.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Inland Waterways Corporation (administered under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Commerce): Not to exceed $14,000 shall be available for administrative expenses to be determined in the manner set. forth under the title “General expenses” in the Uniform System of Accounts for Carriers by Water of the Interstate Commerce Commission (effective January 1, 1947).</p> </content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/232">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 232</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Patent Office</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Patent Office, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates for individuals not to exceed $75 per diem (not to exceed $25.000); and defense of suits instituted against the Commissioner of Patents; $14,000,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Public Roads</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">General administrative expenses: Necessary expenses of administration, including advertising (including advertising in the city of Washington for work to be performed in areas adjacent thereto), purchase of seventy-five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, and the maintenance and repairs of experimental highways, shall be paid, in accordance with law, from appropriations available to the Bureau of Public Roads.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Of the total amount available from appropriations of the Bureau of Public Roads for general administrative expenses, pursuant to the provisions of section 21 of the Act of November 9, 1921, as amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/42/217">42 Stat. 217</ref>.</p></sidenote> (23 U. S. C. 21), $100,000 shall be available for all necessary expenses to enable the President to utilize the services of the Bureau of Public Roads in fulfilling the obligations of the United States under the Convention on the Pan-American Highway Between the United States and Other American Republics (51 Stat. 152), cooperation with several governments, members of the Pan American Union, in connection with the survey and construction of the Inter-American Highway, and for performing engineering service in Pan-American countries for and upon the request of any agency or governmental corporation of the United States.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Federal-aid highways: For carrying out the provisions of the Act<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/355">39 Stat. 355</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s9a">23 USC 9a note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of July 11, 1916, as amended and supplemented (23 U. S. C. 1–22, 24–105, 107–117), to remain available until expended, $640,000,000. which sum is composed of $343,500,000, the balance of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1954, $288,500,000, a part of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1955, and $163,336, $75,915, $1,695,797, and $1,401,457, the latter sums being for reimbursement of the sums expended for the repair or reconstruction of highways and bridges which have been damaged or destroyed by floods, hurricanes, or landslides, as provided by section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/634">52 Stat. 634</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/57/561">57 Stat. 561</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/64/789">64 Stat. 789</ref>.</p></sidenote> 4 of the Act approved June 8, 1938, section 7 of the Act approved July 13, 1943, and section 9 of the Act approved September 7, 1950, as amended (23 U. S. C. 13a and 13b) and section 7 of the Act approved<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/161">66 Stat. 161</ref>.</p></sidenote> June 25, 1952, and $4,663,495 for reimbursement of the sums expended for the design and construction of highway bridges upon and across<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t23/s64–69">23 USC 64–69</ref>.</p></sidenote> dams in accordance with the Act of July 29, 1946 (60 Stat. 709).</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Forest highways: For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for carrying out the provisions of section 23 of the Federal Highway<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/42/218">42 Stat. 218</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/49/1520">49 Stat. 1520</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of November 9, 1921, as amended (23 U. S. C. 23, 23a), to remain available until expended, $21,750,000, which sum is composed of $19,000,000, the remainder of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1955, and $2,750,000, a part of the amount authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1956: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation shall be available for the rental, purchase, construction, or alteration of buildings and sites necessary for the storage and repair of equipment and supplies used for road construction and maintenance, but the total cost of any such item under this authorization shall not exceed $15,000.</proviso></p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/233">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 233</page> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Inter-American Highway: For necessary expenses of continuing the survey and construction of the Inter-American Highway, in accordance with the provisions of the Act of December 26, 1941 (55 Stat. 860), as amended by section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1952 (66 Stat. 158), including purchase of five passenger motor<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/160">66 Stat. 160</ref>.</p></sidenote> vehicles, $25,250,000; to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Public lands highways (liquidation of contract authorization): For payment of obligations incurred pursuant to the contract authorization granted by section 6 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 73), to remain available until expended, $2,000,000, which sum is composed of $1,625,000, the remainder of the amount authorized for fiscal year 1955, and $375,000, a part of the amount authorized for fiscal year 1956.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">General provisions—Bureau of Public Roads: None of the money appropriated for the work of the Bureau of Public Roads during the current fiscal year shall be paid to any State on account of any project on which convict labor shall be employed, but this provision shall not apply to labor performed by convicts on parole or probation.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">During the current fiscal year authorized engineering or other services in connection with the survey, construction, and maintenance, or improvement of roads may be performed for other Government agencies, cooperating foreign countries, and State cooperating agencies, and reimbursement for such services (which may include depreciation on engineering and road-building equipment used) shall be credited to the appropriation concerned.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">During the current fiscal year appropriations for the work of the Bureau of Public Roads shall be available for expenses of warehouse maintenance and the procurement, care, mid handling of supplies, materials, and equipment for distribution to projects under the supervision of the Bureau of Public Roads, or for sale or distribution to other Government activities, cooperating foreign countries, and State cooperating agencies, and the cost of such supplies and materials or the value of such equipment (including the cost of transportation and handling) may be reimbursed to current applicable appropriations.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Appropriations to the Bureau of Public Roads may be used in emergency for medical supplies and services and other assistance necessary for the immediate relief of employees engaged on hazardous work under that Bureau, and for temporary services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), but at rates<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> for individuals not in excess of $100 per diem.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reductions in Contract Authorizations</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Bureau of Public Roads: The unobligated balances of contract authorizations provided in section 4 of the Act approved June 8, 1938 (52 Stat. 634), and section 9 of the Act approved September 7, 1950 (64 Stat. 789), as amended by the Act approved October 15, 1951 (65 Stat. 421), are hereby canceled. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/23/13a">23 USC 13a</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The authorization in section 3 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1952 for forest highways for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954, is hereby reduced by the sum of $15,900,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>National Bureau of Standards</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Expenses: For expenses necessary in performing the functions authorized by the Act of March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U. S. C. 271–278c), including general administration; operation, maintenance,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/31/1449">31 Stat. 1449</ref>.</p></sidenote> alteration, and protection of grounds and facilities; and improvement and construction of temporary or special facilities as authorized by<page identifier="/us/stat/69/234">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 234</page><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/371">64 Stat. 371</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 2 of the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U. S. C. 286); $7,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That during the current fiscal year the maximum base rate of compensation for employees appointed pursuant to the Act of July<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/370">64 Stat. 370</ref>.</p></sidenote> 21, 1950 (15 U. S. C. 285), shall be equivalent to the entrance rate of GS–12.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Plant and equipment: For construction of a pilot electronic data processing device to he used in the performance of functions authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/31/1449">31 Stat. 1449</ref>.</p></sidenote> by the Act of March 3, 1901, as amended (15 U. S. C. 271–278c); repair of mechanical facilities; and expenses incurred, as authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/371">64 Stat. 371</ref>.</p></sidenote> by section 2 of the Act of July 21, 1950 (15 U. S. C. 286), in the construction or improvement of buildings, grounds, and other facilities; and construction of an electronic calibration center at a cost not to exceed $765,000; $995,000, to remain available until expended.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Weather Bureau</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses; For expenses necessary for the Weather Bureau, including maintenance and operation of aircraft; purchase of five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; not to exceed $25,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); and not to exceed $10,000 for maintenance of a printing office in the city of Washington, as authorized by law; $32,000,000 of which $4,250,000 shall be available only for the improvement and operation of hurricane, severe storm, and tornado warning services in the United States, including research related thereto, and construction of necessary facilities: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That during the current fiscal year, the maximum amount authorized under<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/286">62 Stat. 286</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 3 (a) of the Act of June 2, 1948 (15 U. S. C. 327), for extra compensation to employees of other Government agencies for taking and transmitting meteorological observations, shall be $5 per day; and the maximum base rate of pay authorized under section 3 (b) of said Act, for employees conducting meteorological investigations in the Arctic region, shall be $6,000 per annum, except that not more than five of such employees at any one time may receive a base rate of $8,500 per annum, and such employees may be appointed without regard to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/954">63 Stat. 954</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Classification Act of 1949.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Establishment of meteorological facilities: For the acquisition, establishment, and relocation of meteorological observing facilities and related equipment, including the alteration and modernization of existing facilities; $7,500,000, to remain available until June 30, 1959.</p> </content> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions—Department of Commerce</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year applicable appropriations and funds available to the Department of Commerce shall be available for the activities specified in the Act of October 26, 1949 (5<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/907">63 Stat. 907</ref>.</p></sidenote> U. S. C. 596a), to the extent and in the manner prescribed by said Act.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations in this title available for salaries and expenses shall be available for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the activities for which the appropriations are made; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>55a), but, unless otherwise specified, at rates for individuals not to exceed $50 per diem.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <content class="inline">Hereafter the position of Budget Officer of the Department. shall be in GS–17 of the General Schedule established by the Classification Act of 1949 so long as the position is held by the present incumbent.</content> </section> </level> 69 Stat. 235 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">THE PANAMA CANAL</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Canal Zone Government</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Operating expenses: For operating expenses necessary for the Canal Zone Government, including operation of the Postal Service of the Canal Zone; hire of passenger motor vehicles; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); expenses incident to conducting hearings on the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Isthmus; expenses of attendance at meetings, when authorized by the Governor of the Canal Zone, of organizations concerned with activities pertaining to the Canal Zone Government; expenses of special training of employees of the Canal Zone Government as authorized by law (63 Stat. 602); contingencies of the Governor; residence for the Governor; medical aid and support of the insane and of lepers and aid and support of indigent persons legally within the Canal Zone, including expenses of their deportation when practicable; and payments of not to exceed $50 in any one case to persons within the Government service who shall furnish blood for transfusions: $14,500,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Capital outlay: For acquisition of land and land under water and acquisition, construction, and replacement of improvements, facilities, structures, and equipment, as authorized by law (63 Stat. 600 and 48 U. S. C. 1302), including the purchase of not to exceed eight passenger motor vehicles (for replacement only); and expenses incident to the retirement of such assets; $1,800,000, to remain available until expended.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Panama Canal Company</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The following corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to it and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as may be necessary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/584">61 Stat. 584</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s849">31 USC 849</ref>.</p></sidenote> in carrying out the programs set forth in the Budget for the fiscal year 1956 for such corporation, except as hereinafter provided:</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Not to exceed $3,740,000 of the funds available to the Panama Canal Company shall be available during the current fiscal year for general and administrative expenses of the Company, which shall lie computed on an accrual basis: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That as used herein, the term “general and administrative expenses” shall not be construed to include expenses otherwise classified in the preceding fiscal year:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds available for operating expenses shall be available for the purchase of not to exceed ten passenger motor vehicles (for replacement only), and for uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114). <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></p> </content> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="centered">General Provisions—The Panama Canal</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Employment requirements.</p></sidenote> be used directly or indirectly, except for temporary employment in case of emergency, for the payment of any civilian for services rendered by him on the Canal Zone while occupying a skilled, technical, clerical, administrative, executive, or supervisory position unless such person is a citizen of the United States of America or of the Republic of Panama: <proviso><i>Provided, however</i>, (1) That, notwithstanding the provision in the Act approved August 11, 1939 (53 Stat. 1409) limiting employment in the above-mentioned positions to citizens of the United States from and after the date of approval of said Act, citizens of Panama may be employed in such positions; (2) that at no time shall<page identifier="/us/stat/69/236">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 236</page> the number of Panamanian citizens employed in the above-mentioned positions exceed the number of citizens of the United States so employed, if United States citizens are available in continental United States or on the Canal Zone; (3) that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the continued employment of any person who shall have rendered fifteen or more years of faithful and honorable service on the Canal Zone; (4) that in the selection of personnel for skilled, technical, administrative, clerical, supervisor, or executive positions, the controlling factors in filling these positions shall be efficiency, experience, training, and education; (5) that all citizens of Panama and the United States rendering skilled, technical, clerical, administrative, executive, or supervisory service on the Canal Zone under the terms of this Act (a) shall normally be employed not more than forty hours per week, (b) may receive as compensation equal rates of pay based upon rates paid for similar employment in continental United States plus 25 per centum; (6) this entire section shall apply only to persons employed in skilled, technical, clerical, administrative, executive, or supervisory positions on the Canal Zone directly or indirectly by any branch of the United States Government or by any corporation or company whose stock is owned wholly or in part by the United States Government:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the President may suspend from time to time in whole or in part compliance with this section if he should deem such course to be in the public interest.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content class="inline">The Governor of the Canal Zone is authorized to employ services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> U. S. C. 55a), in an amount not exceeding $15,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the rates for individuals shall not exceed $100 per diem.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Transfers of facilities, etc.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">There are hereafter authorized to be transferred between departments and agencies, with or without exchange of funds, all or so much of the facilities, buildings, structures, improvements, stock and equipment, of their activities located in the Canal Zone, as may be mutually agreed upon by the agencies involved and approved by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, in the interest of elimination of duplicate activities and related facilities: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That with respect to such transfers without exchange of funds (1) transfers to or from the Panama Canal Company shall be subject to the provisions of section 246 of title 2 of the Canal Zone Code, as added by the Act of June 29, 1948 (ch. 706, sec. 2, 62 Stat. 1076); and (2) transfers to or from the Canal Zone Government shall Ire at such appropriate amount as shall be agreed upon between the Canal Zone Government and the agencies concerned and approved by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, and in the determination thereof due consideration shall be given to the cost of the transferred assets, or usable value to the transferee if clearly less than cost, and adequate provision made for depreciation of properties and equipment, obsolete or otherwise unusable inventories, and other reasonably determinable shrinkages in values; and such amount shall be added to or deducted from the investment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Travel allowances.</p></sidenote> of the United States in the Canal Zone Government as applicable.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">The Governor of the Canal Zone and the President of the Panama Canal Company, in computing allowances for the cost of travel on home leave for persons who elect at their expense to take other than the lowest first-class travel to the United States, shall take into account as the cost to the United States the actual cost, as computed by the General Accounting Office, of travel by United States owned and operated vessels rather than a reduced fare rate which is available for such employees when traveling on their own account.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="206"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 206. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Governor.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Grade upon retirement.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law. the Officer of the Army now serving as Governor of the Canal Zone shall, effective upon the day preceding his retirement, be considered to hold<page identifier="/us/stat/69/237">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 237</page> the grade of major general for all purposes, without regard to any limitations on the number of officers in that grade, and shall receive the pay and allowances of an officer of that grade and his length of service, and when retired under any provision of law shall lie advanced on the retired list to such grade and shall receive the retired or retirement pay at the rate prescribed by law computed on the basis of the basic pay which he would receive if serving on active duty in such grade.</content> </section> </level> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">INDEPENDENT AGENCIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Advisory Committee on Weather Control</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Advisory Committee on Weather Control, established by the Act of August 13, 1953 (67 Stat. 559), including services as authorized by section 15 of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s311">15 USC 311 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $275,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation</heading> <content>Not to exceed $280,000 shall be available for administrative expenses which shall be computed on an accrual basis: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That said funds shall be available for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates for individuals not<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> to exceed $100 per day.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Tariff Commission</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Tariff Commission,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p. 452.</p></sidenote> including subscriptions to newspapers (not to exceed $200), not to exceed $17,000 for expenses of travel, and contract stenographic reporting services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $1,400,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> appropriation shall be used to pay the salary of any member of the Tariff Commission who shall hereafter participate in any proceedings under sections 336, 337, and 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, wherein<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/701">46 Stat. 701</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1336–1338">19 USC 1336–1338</ref>.</p></sidenote> he or any member of his family has any special, direct, and pecuniary interest, or in which he has acted as attorney or special representative:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of the foregoing appropriation shall be used for making any special study, investigation or report at the request of any other agency of the executive branch of the Government unless reimbursement is made for the cost thereof.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of U. S. Government.</p></sidenote> the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government, of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote> prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or vio-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/238">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 238</page><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote>lence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="402"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 402. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publicity or propaganda.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No Dart of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not heretofore authorized by the Congress.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="403"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 403. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">International Materials Conference.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used to pay any expenses incident to or in connection with participation in the International Materials Conference.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote>This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</p> </content> </section> Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 122: To continue the effectiveness of the Missing Persons Act. as extended, until July 1, 1956. Public Law 122 Public Law 122 69 Stat. 238 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 122

chapter 254
AN ACT To continue the effectiveness of the Missing Persons Act. as extended, until July 1, 1956.

June 30, 1955

[S. 2266]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 15,

68 Stat. 7.

50 USC app. 1015.

 Missing Persons Act (56 Stat. 147, 1093), its amended, is further amended by deleting “July 1, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “July 1, 1956”.
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 123: Making temporary appropriations for the fiscal year 1956, providing for increased pay costs for the fiscal year 1955, and for other purposes. Public Law 123 Public Law 123 69 Stat. 239 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 123

chapter 255
JOINT RESOLUTION Making temporary appropriations for the fiscal year 1956, providing for increased pay costs for the fiscal year 1955, and for other purposes.

June 30, 1955

[H. J. Res. 366]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and out of applicable corporate or other revenues, receipts, and funds, for the several departments, agencies, corporations, and other organizational units in each branch of the Government, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I</num> <heading class="centered">TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS</heading> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <paragraph class="inline"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content> <p class="inline">Such amounts as may be necessary (plus increased pay costs pursuant to law) for continuing projects or activities which were conducted in the fiscal year 1955, and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be made available in the following appropriation Acts for the fiscal year 1956:</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/239">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 239</page> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies Appropriation Act;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Departments of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies Appropriation Act;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Public Works Appropriation Act;</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>Appropriations made by this subsection shall be available to the extent and in the manner which would be provided for by the pertinent appropriation Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>Whenever the amount which would be made available or the authority which would be granted under an Act listed in this subsection as passed by the House is different from that which would be made available or granted under such Act as passed by the Senate, the pertinent project or activity shall Ire continued under the lesser amount or the more restrictive authority.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>Whenever an Act lifted in this subsection has been passed by only one House or where an item is included or only one version of an Act as passed by both Houses, the pertinent project or activity shall be continued under the appropriation, funds, or authority granted by the one House, but at a rate for operations not exceeding the current rate or the rate permitted by the action of the one House, whichever is lower.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num> <content> <p class="inline">Such amounts as may be necessary for continuing projects or activities which were conducted in the fiscal year 1955 and listed in this subsection (1) at a rate for operations not in excess of the current rate or the rate provided for in the budget estimate, whichever is lower, plus increased pay costs pursuant to law, or (2) in the amount or at the rate specified herein:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Legislative branch;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Funds appropriated to the President, Emergency fund for international affairs;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">President’s Commission on Veterans Pensions;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Export-Import Bank of Washington;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Small Business Administration;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Federal Civil Defense Administration, Civil defense functions of Federal agencies (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare functions only);</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Department of Agriculture, Agricultural conservation program service (wind-erosion control);</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Department of Defense, Government and relief in occupied areas;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines, Conservation and development of mineral resources (Rifle, Colorado); Fish and Wildlife Service, Investigation of resources (International Convention for High Seas Fisheries);</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Mutual Security programs, $200,000,000, to be expended in accord with provisions of law applicable to such programs during the fiscal year 1955 and at a rate for any individual program not in excess of the current rate therefor: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That administrative expenses for such programs shall not exceed the current rate.</proviso></listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </subsection> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this title shall remain available until (a) enactment into law of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this title, or (b) enactment of the applicable appropriation Act by both Houses without any provision for such project or activity, or (c) July 31, 1955, whichever first occurs.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this title may be used without regard to the time limitations set forth in subsection (d) (2) of section 3679, Revised<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/765">64 Stat. 765</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s665">31 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote> Statutes, and expenditures therefrom shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a bill in which<page identifier="/us/stat/69/240">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 240</page> such applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization is contained is enacted into law.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <content class="inline">No appropriation or fund made available or authority granted pursuant to this title shall be used to initiate or resume any project or activity which was not being conducted during the fiscal year 1955. Appropriations made and authority granted pursuant to this title shall cover all obligations or expenditures incurred for any project or activity during the period for which funds or authority for such project or activity are available under this title.</content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II</num> <heading class="centered">INCREASED PAY COSTS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <content class="inline">For costs in the fiscal year 1955 of pay increases granted by or pursuant<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, pp. 88,1 72.</p></sidenote> to Public Laws 68 and 94, Eighty-fourth Congress, for any branch of the Federal Government or the municipal government of the District of Columbia, such amounts as may be necessary, to be determined and made available as hereinafter provided in this title, but no appropriation, fund, or authorization may be increased pursuant to the provisions of this title in an amount in excess of the cost to such appropriation, fund, or authorization of increased compensation pursuant to Public Laws 68 and 94, Eighty-fourth Congress.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content class="inline">Any officer having administrative control of an appropriation, fund, or authorization properly chargeable with the costs in the fiscal year 1955 of pay increases granted by or pursuant to Public Laws 68 and 94, Eighty-fourth Congress, is authorized to transfer thereto, from the unobligated balance of any other appropriation, fund, or authorization under his administrative control and expiring for obligation on June 30, 1955, such amounts as may be necessary for meeting such costs.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content class="inline">Whenever any officer referred to in section 202 of this title shall determine that he has exhausted the possibilities of meeting the cost of pay increases through the use of transfers as authorized by said section, he shall certify the additional amount required to meet such costs for each appropriation, fund, or authorization under his administrative control, and the amounts so certified shall be added to the pertinent appropriation, fund, or authorization for the fiscal year 1955: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any transfer under the authority of section 202 or any certification made under the authority of this section by an officer in or under the executive branch of the Federal Government shall be valid only when approved by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <chapeau class="inline">For the purposes of the transfers and certifications authorized by sections 202 and 203 of this title, the following officers shall be deemed to have administrative control of appropriations, funds, or authorizations available within their respective organizational units—</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>For the legislative branch: <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Clerk of the House;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Secretary of the Senate;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Librarian of Congress;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Architect of the Capitol;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Public Printer;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Comptroller General of the United States;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Chairman of any commission in or under the legislative branch.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content> <p class="inline">For the judiciary:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Administrative Officer of the United States Courts.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/241">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 241</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content> <p class="inline">For the executive branch:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The head of each department, agency, or corporation in or under the executive branch.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content> <p class="inline">For the municipal government of the District of Columbia:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">The Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">Obligations or expenditures incurred for costs in the fiscal year 1955 of pay increases granted by or pursuant to Public Laws 68 and 94, Eighty-fourth Congress, shall not be regarded or reported as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, pp. 88, 172</p></sidenote> violations of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C.665). <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/765">64 Stat. 765</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="206"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 206. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Amounts made available by this title shall be derived from the same source as the appropriation, fund, or authorization to which such amounts are added.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Appropriations made by, and transfers made pursuant to this title shall be recorded on the books of the Government as of June 30, 1955: <proviso><i>Provided</i>,, That no appropriation made by this title shall be warranted, and no transfer authorized by this title shall be made, after August 15, 1955.</proviso></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>A complete report of the appropriations and transfers made by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> or pursuant to this title shall be made, not. later than September 15, 1955, by the officers described in section 204, to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, who shall compile and transmit to the Congress a consolidated report not later than October 15, 1955.</content> </subsection> </section> Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 124: To extend for one year the existing temporary increase in the public debt limit. Public Law 124 Public Law 124 69 Stat. 241 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 124

chapter 256
AN ACT To extend for one year the existing temporary increase in the public debt limit.

June 30, 1955

[H. R. 6992]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Act entitled “An Act to provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit”, approved August 28, 1954 (31 U. S. C., sec. 757b), is hereby amended

68 Stat. 895.

 by striking out “June 30, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1956”.
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 125: To continue the effectiveness of the Act of December 2, 1942, as amended, and tile Act of July 28, 1945, as amended, relating to war-risk hazard and detention benefits until July 1, 1956. Public Law 125 Public Law 125 69 Stat. 241 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 125

chapter 257
AN ACT To continue the effectiveness of the Act of December 2, 1942, as amended, and tile Act of July 28, 1945, as amended, relating to war-risk hazard and detention benefits until July 1, 1956.

June 30, 1955

[H. R. 6871]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 201 of the Act of December 2, 1942 (ch. 668, 56 Stat. 1033), as amended, is

68 Stat. 336.

42 USC 1711.

 further amended by deleting the words “July 1, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “July 1, 1956”.
Sec. 2, Section 5 (b) of the Act of July 28, 1945 (ch. 328, 59 Stat.

68 Stat. 336.

5 USC 801.

 505), as amended, is further amended by deleting the words “July 1, 1955” and inserting in lien thereof “July 1, 1956”.
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 126: Relating to the free importation of personal and household effects brought into the United States under Government orders, and for other purposes. Public Law 126 Public Law 126 69 Stat. 242 1955-06-30 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 242 Public Law 126

chapter 258
AN ACT Relating to the free importation of personal and household effects brought into the United States under Government orders, and for other purposes.

June 30, 1955

[H. R. 5560]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Importation of personal effects, etc.
That (a) the Act of June 27, 1942, entitled “An Act to exempt from duty personal and household effects brought into the United States under Government

56 Stat. 461.

 orders”, as amended (U. S. C., title 50 App., secs. 801 and 802), is hereby amended to read as follows: “That under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, after consultation with such agencies as he shall consider to be substantially interested, the personal and household effects (with such limitation on the importation of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products as the Secretary may prescribe) of any person in the service of the United States who returns to the United States upon the termination of assignment to extended duty (as defined in the above-authorized regulations) at a post or station outside the customs territory of the United States, or of returning members of his family who nave resided with him at such post or station, or of any person evacuated to the United States under Government orders or instructions, may be brought into customs territory of the United States without the payment of any duty or tax imposed upon, or by reason of, importation.” (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be effective with respect to articles entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after July 1, 1955, and before July 1, 1958.
Sec. 2.

Johnston Island.

Applicability of customs laws.

 (a) The following provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, are hereby amended by inserting “Johnston Island,” immediately after “Kingman Reef,” each place it appears therein: (1) That part of section 1 which precedes schedule 1 (19 U. S. C., sec. 1001). (2) That part of section 201 which precedes schedule 16 (19 U. S. C., sec. 1201). (3) Section 401 (k) (19 U. S. C., sec. 1401 (k)). (4) Section 557 (a) (19 U. S. C., sec. 1557 (a)). (5) Section 562 (19 U. S. C., sec. 1562). (b) Section 401 (a) of the Anti-Smuggling Act, as amended (19 U. S. C., sec. 1709 (a)), is hereby amended by inserting “Johnston Island,” immediately after “Kingman Reef,”. (c)

62 Stat. 715, 716.

 Sections 542, 544, and 545 of title 18 of the United States Code are hereby amended by inserting “Johnston Island,” immediately after “Kingman Reef,” each place it appears therein. (d) The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the day following the day on which this Act is enacted.
Approved June 30, 1955.
Public Law 127: To Increase the public benefits from the National Park System by facilitating the management of museum properties relating thereto, and for other purposes. Public Law 127 Public Law 127 69 Stat. 242 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 127

chapter 259
AN ACT To Increase the public benefits from the National Park System by facilitating the management of museum properties relating thereto, and for other purposes.

July 1, 1955

[S. 1747]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Park Service.

Museum management.
That the purpose of this Act shall be to increase the public benefits from museums69 Stat. 243 established within the individual areas administered by the Secretary of the Interior through the National Park Service as a means of informing the public concerning the areas and preserving valuable objects and relics relating thereto. The Secretary of the Interior, notwithstanding other provisions or limitations of law, may perform the following functions in such manner as he shall consider to be in the public interest: (a) Accept donations and bequests of money or other personal property, and hold, use, expend, and administer the same for purposes of this Act; (b) Purchase from such donations and bequests of money museum objects, museum collections, and other personal properties at prices he considers to be reasonable; (c) Make exchanges by accepting museum objects, museum collections, and other personal properties, and by granting in exchange therefor museum property tinder the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary which is no longer needed or which may be held in duplicate among the museum properties administered by the Secretary, such exchanges to be consummated on a basis which the Secretary considers to be equitable and in the public interest; (d) Accept the loan of museum objects, museum collections, and other personal properties and pay transportation costs incidental thereto, such loans to be accepted upon terms and conditions which he shall consider necessary; and (e) Loan to responsible public or private organizations, institutions, or agencies, without cost to the United States, such museum objects, museum collections, and other personal property as he shall consider advisable, such loans to be made upon terms and conditions which he shall consider necessary to protect the public interest in such properties.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Public Law 128: Creating a Federal commission to formulate plans for the construction in the District of Columbia of a civic auditorium, including an Inaugural Hull of Presidents and a music, tine arts, and mass communications center. Public Law 128 Public Law 128 69 Stat. 243 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 128

chapter 260
AN ACT Creating a Federal commission to formulate plans for the construction in the District of Columbia of a civic auditorium, including an Inaugural Hull of Presidents and a music, tine arts, and mass communications center.

July 1, 1955

[H. R. 1825]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That (a) there is

D. C. Auditorium Commission.

 hereby established a commission to be known as the “District of Columbia Auditorium Commission” (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”) for the purpose of formulating plans for the design, location, financing, and construction in the District of Columbia of a civic auditorium, including an Inaugural Hall of Presidents and a

Inaugural Hall of Presidents.

 music, fine arts, and mass communications center. (b) The Commission shall be composed of twenty-one members appointed as follows: (1) Seven persons appointed by the President of the United States; (2) Seven persons appointed by the President of the Senate; and (3) Seven persons appointed by the Speaker of the House of Represents fives. (c) The Commission shall— (1) consider a suitable site for the civic auditorium referred to in subsection (a); (2) procure such plans and designs and make such surveys and estimates of the cost thereof as it deems advisable; 69 Stat. 244 (3) endeavor particularly to formulate a method of financing the project on a self-liquidating basis; and (4) make a report to the President and to the Congress, together with its recommendations, by February 1, 1956. (d)

Contributions.

 The Commission is authorized to accept in its discretion from any source, public or private, money and property to be used in carrying out its functions under this Act. (e)

Assistance and advice.

 The Commission is authorized to avail itself of the assistance and advice of the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, the National Capital Regional Planning Council, the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, the District of Columbia Recreation Board, and the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency, which shall upon request render such assistance and advice.
Sec. 2.

Pay; expenses.

 (a) The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation; but travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in connection with the work of the Commission may be paid from any funds available for expenditure by the Commission. (b)

Expenditures.

 The Commission is authorized, within the limits of funds available to it, to employ and fix the compensation of such officers, experts, and other employees as may be necessary to carry out its functions, and to make such other expenditures as it may deem advisable in carrying out its functions.
Sec. 3.

Appropriation.

 There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums, not to exceed $25,000, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Public Law 129: To authorize certain sums to be appropriated immediately for the completion of the construction of the Inter-American Highway. Public Law 129 Public Law 129 69 Stat. 244 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 129

chapter 261
AN ACT To authorize certain sums to be appropriated immediately for the completion of the construction of the Inter-American Highway.

July 1, 1955

[H. R. 5923]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inter American Highway.

Appropriation.

68 Stat. 73.

Post, p. 452.
That the sum authorized in section 7 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 70) for the Inter-American Highway for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1957, 1958, and 1959, is hereby authorized for appropriation immediately, to be available until expended, and the additional sum of $25,730,000 is hereby authorized for appropriation immediately, to be available until expended, for the purposes of and in accordance with the provisions of said section 7.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Public Law 130: To provide for the construction of distribution systems on authorized Federal reclamation projects by irrigation districts and other public agencies. Public Law 130 Public Law 130 69 Stat. 244 1955-07-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 130

chapter 271
AN ACT To provide for the construction of distribution systems on authorized Federal reclamation projects by irrigation districts and other public agencies.

July 4, 1955

[H. R. 103]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Irrigation distribution systems.

43 USC 371.
That irrigation distribution systems authorized to be constructed under the Federal reclamation laws may, in lieu of construction by the Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the “Secretary”), be constructed by irrigation districts or other public agencies according to plans and specifications approved by the Secretary as provided in this Act.
69 Stat. 245
Sec. 2. To assist financially hi the construction of the aforesaid

Loans for construction.

 local irrigation distribution systems by irrigation districts and other public agencies the Secretary is authorized, on application therefor by such irrigation districts or other public agencies, to make funds available on a loan basis from moneys appropriated for the construction of such distribution systems to any irrigation district or other public agency in an amount equal to the estimated construction cost of such system, contingent upon a finding by the Secretary that the loan can be returned to the United States in accordance with the general repayment provisions of sections 2 (d) and 9 (d) of the Reclamation Project Act of August 4, 1939, and upon a showing that

53 Stat. 1187, 1195.

43 USC 485a, 485h.

 such district or agency already holds or can acquire all lands and interests in land (except public and other lands or interests in land owned by the United States which are within the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary and subject to disposition by him) necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the project. The Secretary shall, upon approval of the loan, enter into a repayment contract which includes such provisions as the Secretary shall deem necessary and proper to provide assurance of prompt repayment of the loan. The term “irrigation district or other public agency” shall for the purposes of this Act mean any conservancy district, irrigation district, water users’ organization, or other organization, which is organized under State law and which has capacity to enter into contracts with the United States pursuant to the Federal reclamation laws.
Sec. 3. The Secretary shall require as a condition to any such loan,

Conditions.

 that the water users’ organization contribute in money or materials, labor, lands, or interests in land, computed at their reasonable value, a portion, not in excess of ten per centum, of the construction cost of such project (including all costs of acquiring lands, and interests in land), and that the plans for the distribution system are in accord with sound engineering practices and will achieve the purposes for which the system was authorized. Organizations contracting for repayment of the loans shall operate and maintain such works in conformity with reasonable contractual requirements determined to be appropriate for the protection of the United States, and when full repayment has been made to the United States, the Secretary shall relinquish all claims under said contracts. Title to distribution works constructed pursuant to this Act shall at all times be in the contracting water users’ organizations. In addition to any other authority the Secretary may have to grant rights-of-way, easements, flowage rights, or other interests in lands for project purposes, the Secretary or the head of any other executive department may sell and convey to any irrigation district or other public agency at fair value lands and rights-of-way owned by the United States (other than lands being administered for national park, national monument, or wildlife purposes) which are reasonably necessary to the construction, operation, and maintenance of an irrigation distribution system under the provisions of this Act. No benefits or privileges under reclamation laws including repayment provisions shall be denied an irrigation distribution system because such system has been constructed pursuant to this Act. The provisions of this Act shall apply only to irrigation purposes, including incidental domestic and stock water, and loans hereunder shall be interest free, Nothing in this Act shall be construed to repeal or limit the procedural and substantive requirements of section 8 of the Act of June

32 Stat. 390.

43 USC 372, 383.

 17, 1902.
Sec. 4. Except as herein otherwise provided, the provisions of the Federal reclamation laws, and Acts amendatory thereto, are continued

43 USC 371.

 in full force and effect.
Approved July 4, 1955.
Public Law 131: Making appropriations for the Government of the District of Columbia mid other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 131 Public Law 131 69 Stat. 246 1955-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 246 Public Law 131

chapter 272
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Government of the District of Columbia mid other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

July 5, 1955

[H. R. 6239]

 FEDERAL PAYMENT TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1956.
That there are appropriated for the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, out of (1) the general fund of the District of Columbia (unless otherwise herein specifically provided), hereinafter known as the general fund, such fund being composed of the revenues of the District of Columbia other than those applied by law to special funds, and $18,000,000, which is hereby appropriated for the purpose out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated (to be advanced July 1, 1955, and of which $6,250,000 shall be available for capital outlay only), (2) the highway fund (when designated as payable therefrom), established by law (D. C. Code, title 47, ch. 19), (3) the water fund (when designated as payable therefrom), established by law (D. C. Code, title 43, ch. 15), and $1,302,000, which is hereby appropriated for the purpose out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated (to be advanced July 1, 1955), (4) the sanitary sewage works fund (when designated as payable therefrom),

68 Stat. 101.

 established by law (Public Law 364, 83d Congress), and $590,700, which is hereby appropriated for the purpose out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated (to be advanced July 1, 1955), and (5) the motor vehicle parking fund (when designated as payable therefrom), established by law (D. C. Code, title 40, ch. 8), sums as follows:
OPERATING EXPENSES For expenses necessary for the offices and agencies named under this general head: Executive Office Executive office, plus so much as may be necessary to compensate the Engineer Commissioner at a rate equal to each civilian member of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, hereafter in this Act referred to as the Commissioners; compensation and expenses of members of the Apprenticeship Council and the Redevelopment Land Agency; aid in support of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; general advertising in newspapers (including the District of Columbia Register) and legal periodicals in the District of Columbia but not elsewhere, unless the need for advertising outside the District of Columbia shall have been specifically approved by the Commissioners, including notices of public hearings, publication of orders and regulations, tax and school notices, and notices of changes in regulations; expenses of Youth Council and Board of Appeals and Review; ceremony expenses; carrying out a comprehensive program for urban renewal and slum clearance, by contract or otherwise, as may be determined by the Commissioners; and expenses in case of emergency, such as riot, pestilence, public insanitary conditions, flood, fire, or storm, and for expenses of investigations; $308,000: Provided, That the certificate of the Commissioners shall be sufficient voucher for the expenditure of $1,500 of this appropriation for such purposes, exclusive of ceremony expenses, as they may deem necessary. 69 Stat. 247 Department of General Administration Department of General Administration, including the rental of postage meters and affiliation with the National Safety Council. Incorporated, $3,081,850, of which $60,000 shall be payable from the highway fund, $15,000 from the water fund, $2,050 from the sanitary sewage works fund, and $800 from the motor vehicle parking fund: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available for advertising, for not more than once a week for two weeks in the regular issue of one newspaper published in the District of Columbia, the list, of all taxes on real property and all special assessments, together with penalties and costs, in arrears, the cost of such advertising to be reimbursed to the general fund by a charge to be fixed annually by the Commissioners for each lot or piece of property advertised: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available for refunding, wholly or in part, school tuition, lost library books, building permits, cigarette and alcoholic beverage tax stamps, occupational and professional fees which have not been earned, and other payments which have been erroneously made during the present and past three years. Office of Corporation Counsel Office of the Corporation Counsel, including extra compensation for the corporation counsel as general counsel of the Public Utilities Commission; $10,000 for the settlement of claims not in excess of $250 each in accordance with the Act of February 11, 1929 (45 Stat. 1160),

D.C. Code 1–902.

 as amended by the Act of June 5, 1930 (46 Stat, 500); and judicial expenses, including witness fees and expert services, in District of Columbia cases before the courts of the United States and of the District of Columbia; $442,900, of which $20,000 shall be payable from the highway fund. Compensation and Retirement Fund Expenses Compensation and retirement fund expenses, including District government employees’ compensation; administrative expenses, work-men’s compensation, to be transferred to the Bureau of Employees’ Compensation for administration of the law providing compensation for disability or death resulting from injury to employees in certain employments in the District or Columbia; unemployment compensation for District government employees; financing the liability of the government of the District of Columbia to the “Civil service retirement and disability fund” and the “Teachers’ retirement and annuity fund”; and relief and other allowances as authorized by law for policemen and firemen; $10,036,000, of which $2,640,000, including $211,400 payable from the highway fund, $108,300 from the water fund, and $4,500 from the motor vehicle parking fund, shall be placed to the credit of the “Civil service retirement and disability fund”: Provided, That $260,000 for District government employees’ compensation shall remain available until expended. Regulatory Agencies Regulatory agencies, including juror fees, repairs to the morgue, and uniforms and caps for guards and morgue employees, $967,000. 69 Stat. 248 Department of Occupations and Professions Department of Occupations and Professions, including compensation at rates to be fixed by the Commissioners of three members of the Board of Accountancy, five members of the Board of Examiners and Registrars of Architects, two members of the Board of Barber Examiners, three members of the Board of Cosmetology, five members of the Board of Dental Examiners, five members of the Board of Examiners in the Basic Sciences, five members of the Board of Examiners in Medicine and Osteopathy, five members of the Board of Registration of Professional Engineers, five members of the Nurses’ Examining Board, five members of the Board of Optometry, five members of the Board of Pharmacy, three members of the Board of Podiatry’ Examiners, two members of the Real Estate Commission, five members of the Board of Examiners of Veterinary Medicine, two members of the District Boxing Commission, four members of the Electrical Examining Board, two members of the Plumbing Board, two members of the Board oi Examiners of Steam and Other Operating Engineers, one member of the Motion Picture Operators’ Examining Board, and live members of the Undertakers’ Examining Committee, $248,500, Public Schools

Public schools, for the administration of and supervision and instruction in the public school system of the District of Columbia, including the education of foreigners of all ages in the Americanization schools; not to exceed $65,000 for the purchase, cleaning, and repair of athletic apparel and accessories; subsistence supplies for pupils enrolled in classes for crippled children: maintenance and instruction of deaf, dumb and blind children of the District of Columbia by contract entered into by the Commissioners upon recommendation by the Board of Education of the District of Columbia; transportation of children attending schools or classes established for physically handicapped pupils; for carrying out the provisions of the Act of December 16, 1944 (58 Stat, 811); distribution of surplus commodities and relief milk to public and charitable institutions, and for the carrying out, under regulations to be prescribed by the Board of Education, of a “penny milk” program for the school children of the District, including the purchase and distribution of milk under agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture; $306,950 for development of vocational education in the

60 Stat. 775.

20 USC 15inote.

District of Columbia in accordance with the Act of June 8, 1936, as amended; operation, repair, maintenance and improvement of public school buildings, grounds and equipment; purchase of equipment including not to exceed $25,000 for the purchase and repair of musical instruments and related equipment and supplies; and purchase, operation, repair, maintenance and insurance of passenger-carrying motor vehicles, including District-owned or borrowed passenger motor vehicles; $28,130,000, of which $3,000 shall be available for the services of experts and consultants as authorized by section 15 of the Act of

60 Stat. 810.

 August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), but at. rates not exceeding $50 per diem plus travel expenses for such individuals: Provided, That the compensation for summer school personnel may be charged to the appropriation for the fiscal year in which the pay periods end: Provided further, That collections from the milk program shall be paid to the Collector of Taxes, District of Columbia, for deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the District.

69 Stat. 249

Section 6 of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Appropriation

Double salaries

39 Stat. 120.

5 USC 58, 59.

Act, approved May 10, 1916, as amended, shall not apply from July 1 to August 27, 1955, to teachers of the public schools of the District of Columbia when employed by any of the executive departments or independent establishments of the United States Government.

 Public Library Public Library, including extra services on Sundays and holidays; music records, sound recordings, and educational films; alterations, repairs; fitting up buildings; care of grounds; and rent of suitable quarters for branch libraries in Anacostia and Woodridge without reference to section 6 of the District of Columbia Appropriation Act,

58 Stat. 532.

D. C. Code 1–243

 1945, $1,639,300. Recreation Department Recreation Department, for operation and maintenance of recreation facilities in and for the District of Columbia, $1,688,500. Metropolitan Police Metropolitan Police, including pay and allowances; the inspector in charge of the traffic division with the. rank and pay of deputy chief; one captain who shall be assigned to the traffic division with the rank and pay of inspector; one inspector who shall be property clerk; the lieutenants in command of the homicide squad, robbery squad, general assignment squad, special investigation squad, with the rank and pay of captain while so assigned; the detective sergeants in command of the automobile and bicycle squad, and the check and fraud squad with the rank and pay of lieutenant while so assigned; the detective sergeant assigned as administrative assistant to the chief of detectives with the rank and pay of lieutenant while so assigned; the present acting sergeant in charge of police automobiles with the rank and pay of sergeant: the present sergeant in charge of the police radio station with the rank and pay of lieutenant; the present sergeant in charge of purchasing and accounts with the rank and pay of lieutenant; the lieutenant in charge of the Metropolitan Police Boys’ Club with the rank and pay of captain; the lieutenant assigned as harbor-master with the rank and pay of captain; not to exceed one detective in the salary grade of captain; civilian crossing guards including uniforms and equipment, at rates of pay and hours of employment to be fixed by the Commissioners; compensation of civilian trial board members at rates to be fixed by the Commissioners; allowances for privately owned automobiles used by deputy chiefs and inspectors in the performance of official duties at $480 per annum for each automobile; meals for prisoners; rewards for fugitives; medals of award; photographs, rental, purchase, and maintenance of radio and teletype systems; travel expenses incurred in prevention and detection of crime; expenses of attendance, without loss of pay or time, at specialized police training classes and pistol matches, including tuition and entrance fees; expenses of the police training school, including travel expenses of visiting lecturers or experts in criminology; expenses of traffic school; police equipment and repairs to same; insignia of office, uniforms, and other official equipment, including cleaning, alteration, and repair of articles transferred from one individual to another, or damaged in the performance of duty; purchase of passenger motor vehicles; expenses of harbor patrol; and the maintenance of a suitable place for the reception and detention of girls and women over seventeen years of age, arrested by the police on charge of offense against any laws in force in the District of Columbia, or held69 Stat. 250 as witnesses or held pending final investigation or examination, or otherwise; $12,808,000, of which amount $1,692,000 shall be payable from the highway fund and $40,300 from the motor vehicle parking fund, and $35,000 shall be exclusively available for expenditure by the Chief of Police for prevention and detection of crime, under his certificate, approved by the Commissioners and every such certificate shall be deemed a sufficient voucher for the sum therein expressed to have been expended. Fire Department Fire Department, including pay and allowances; compensation of civilian trial board members at rates to be fixed by the Commissioners; uniforms and other official equipment, including cleaning, alteration, and repair of articles transferred from one individual to another or damaged in the performance of duty; purchase and maintenance of radio equipment; purchase of passenger motor vehicles; repairs and improvements to buildings and grounds; $6,257,900: Provided, That the Commissioners in their discretion may authorize the construction, in whole or in part, of fire-fighting apparatus in the Fire Department repair shop. Veterans Service Center Veterans services, $92,200. Office of Civil Defense Office of Civil Defense, including personal services without reference to the civil service laws as related to recruitment, and purchase of passenger motor vehicles, $75,000: Provided, That not to exceed $50,000 of any funds from appropriations available to the District of Columbia may be used to match financial contributions from the Federal Civil Defense Administration to the District of Columbia Office of Civil Defense for the purchase of civil defense equipment and supplies approved by the Federal Civil Defense Administration, when authorized by the Commissioners. Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, including rent of suitable quarters, $140,000. Courts Courts, including the Juvenile Court, the Municipal Court, the Municipal Court of Appeals, and the District of Columbia Tax Court, including pay of retired judges; lodging and meals for jurors, bailiffs, and deputy United States marshals while in attendance upon jurors, when ordered by the courts; meals for prisoners; and reimbursement to the United States for services rendered to the District of Columbia by the Judiciary, General Services Administration, and the Department of Justice; $3,369,674, of which $20,000 shall be available for payment to the United States Public Health Service for furnishing psychiatric service to the Juvenile Court, including the detail of necessary medical and other personnel, and $250,000 shall be available for advances on reimbursement to the General Services Administration for one-half of the cost of operation, maintenance, and repair of the Federal Courts Building, as provided in the Act of May 14,

D. C. Code 11–105.

 1948 (62 Stat. 235): Provided, That deposits made on demands for jury trials in accordance with rules prescribed by the Municipal Court under authority granted in section 11 of the Act approved March 3,

D. C. Code 11–721.

 1921 (41 Stat. 1312), shall be earned unless, prior to three days before69 Stat. 251 the time set for such trials, including Sundays and legal holidays, a new date for trial be set by the court, cases be discontinued or settled, or demands for jury trials be waived. Department of Public Health Department of Public Health, including services for tuberculosis, venereal disease, hygiene and sanitation work in schools, dental health, maternal and child health, housekeeping assistance in cases of authentic indigent sick, handicapped and crippled children, cancer control, control of heart disease, public health engineering, nursing, psychiatry, ambulances, laboratories, outpatient relief of the poor, medical and surgical supplies, artificial limbs and appliances, eyeglasses, fees to physicians under contracts to be made by the Director of Public Health and approved by the Commissioners, contract investigational service, uniforms, rent manufacture of serum in indigent cases, allowances for privately owned automobiles used for the performance of official duties by dairy-farm inspectors at the rate of 7 cents per mile but not more than $840 per annum for each automobile, subsistence in lieu of salary for the full-time employment of persons for the purpose of securing training and experience in their future vocations; not to exceed $1,000 for attendance without loss of pay or time at specialized medical or public health training courses or institutes, tuition and entrance fees, and travel expenses and fees for visiting lecturers or experts in public health and related fields: operation of hospitals, compensation of consulting physicians and dentists at rates to be fixed by the Commissioners, compensation of convalescent patients to be employed in essential work and as an aid to their rehabilitation at rates and under conditions to be determined by the Commissioners (but nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as conferring employee status on patients whose services are so utilized), not to exceed $1,000 for financial assistance for needy patients as determined by the Superintendent of Glenn Dale Hospital at rates established by the Commissioners, classroom supplies, uniforms for guards, training school for nurses, repairs and improvements to buildings and grounds, support of indigent insane, deportation of nonresident insane persons (including persons held in the psychopathic ward of the District of Columbia General Hospital), reimbursement to the United States for services rendered to the District of Columbia by Freedmen’s Hospital, and for care and treatment of indigent patients under contracts to be made by the Director of Public Health of the District of Columbia and approved by the Commissioners with Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Eastern Dispensary and Casualty Hospital, Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, Garfield Memorial Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Providence Hospital, Washington Home for Incurables, and Children’s Convalescent Home, $23,592,000: Provided, That the inpatient rate under such contracts and for services rendered by Freedmen’s Hospital shall not exceed $14 per diem and the outpatient rate shall not exceed $2.40 per visit; Provided further, That amounts to be determined by the Commissioners may be expended for special services in detecting adulteration of drugs and foods, including candy and milk and other products and services subject to inspection by the Department of Public Health: Provided further, That employees using privately owned automobiles for the deportation of nonresident insane may be reimbursed as authorized by the Act of June 9, 1949 (63 Stat. 166), but not to exceed $900

5 USC 835 note.

 for any one individual. 69 Stat. 252 Department of Corrections Department of corrections including subsistence of interns; compensation of consulting physicians, dentists, and other specialists at rates to be fixed by the Commissioners; attendance of guards at pistol and rifle matches; uniforms and other distinctive wearing apparel necessary for employees in the performance of their official duties; rental of motion picture films; repairs and improvements to buildings and grounds; purchase of motorbuses; support, maintenance, and transportation of prisoners transferred from the District of Columbia; interment or transporting the remains of deceased prisoners to their relatives or friends in the United States; electrocutions; identifying, pursuing, recapturing (including rewards therefor), and returning to institutions, escaped inmates and parole and conditional-release violators; and returning released prisoners to their residences, or to such other place within the United States as may be authorized by the Director, and the furnishing of suitable clothing, and in the discretion of the Director, an amount of money not to exceed $30, regardless of length of sentence; $4,526,820. Public Welfare Department of Public Welfare, including the general administration of public welfare in the District of Columbia, contract investigational services, certification of persons eligible for any public benefits which are or may become available under rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioners, or their designated agent, relief and rehabilitation for purposes of employment of indigent residents of the District of Columbia (to be expended under rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioners or their designated agent or agency), aid to dependent children, assistance against old-age want, aid for needy blind persons, services for children in their own homes, maintenance pending transportation, and transportation of indigent persons (including veterans and their families), burial of indigent residents of the District of Columbia, placing and visiting children, board and care of children committed to the guardianship of the Department of Public Welfare by the courts of the District and children accepted by said Department of Public Welfare for care as authorized by law, temporary care of children pending investigation or while being transferred from place to place, with authority to pay for the care of children in institutions under sectarian control, continuous maintenance of foster homes for temporary or emergency board and care of nondelinquent children, care and maintenance of women and children under contracts to be made by the Commissioners or their duly authorized agent with the Florence Crittenton Home, Saint Aim’s Infant Asylum and Maternity Hospital, the House of Mercy, and other institutions caring for unmarried mothers, burial of children dying while beneficiaries under this appropriation, operation of protective institutions, repairs and improvements to buildings and grounds, purchase of passenger, truck and bus motor vehicles, maintenance of a suitable place in a building entirely separate and apart from the house of detention for the reception and detention of children under eighteen years of age arrested by the police on charge of offense against any laws in force in the District of Columbia or committed to the guardianship of the Department of Public Welfare, or held as witnesses or held temporarily, or pending hearing, or otherwise, and male witnesses eighteen years of age or over shall be held at the District of Columbia General Hospital, subsistence in lien of salary for full-time employment of persons for the purpose of securing training and experience in their future vocations, supervision of69 Stat. 253 students performing voluntary services for the purpose of obtaining training and experience in their future vocations, compensation of consulting physicians and veterinarians at rates to be fixed by the Commissioners, securing suitable homes for paroled or discharged children, and care and maintenance of boys committed to the National Training School for Boys by the courts of the District of Columbia under a contract to be made by the Commissioners or their designated agent with the Attorney General at a rate of not to exceed the actual cost for each boy committed, $9,600,000: Provided, That when specifically authorized by the Commissioners this appropriation may be used for visiting any ward of the Department of Public Welfare placed outside of the District of Columbia and the States of Virginia and Maryland, and the Department of Public Welfare shall have power to discharge from guardianship any child committed to its care: Provided further, That employees using privately owned auto-mobiles for the transportation of indigent persons or the placing of children may be reimbursed as authorized by the Act of June 9, 1949 (63 Stat. 166), but not to exceed $900 for any one individual.

5 USC 835 note.

 Department of Buildings and Grounds

Department of Buildings and Grounds, including uniforms and caps for guards and elevator operators and maintenance of public convenience stations, and $5,000 exclusively for test borings and soil investigations, $1,687,000, of which $29,300 shall be payable from the highway fund.

All apportionments of appropriations for the use of the Department of Buildings and Grounds in payment of personal services employed on construction work provided for by said appropriations shall be based on an amount not exceeding 4 per centum of a total of not more than $2,000,000 of appropriations made for such construction projects and not exceeding 3% per centum of a total of the appropriations in excess of $2,000,000, and appropriations specifically made in this Act for the preparation of plans and specifications shall be deducted from any allowances authorized under this paragraph: Provided, That reimbursements may be made to this fund from appropriations contained in this Act for services rendered other activities of the District government, without reference to fiscal-year limitations on such appropriations: Provided further, That this fund shall be available for advance planning subject to subsequent reimbursement from funds loaned by the Administrator of General Services under the provisions of the Act of October 13, 1949 (63 Stat. 841).

40 USC 453–458.

 Office of Surveyor Office of the Surveyor, $153,920. Department of Licenses and Inspections Department of Licenses and Inspections, including the enforcement of the Act requiring the erection of fire escapes on certain buildings and the removal of dangerous or unsafe or insanitary buildings; compensation at rates to be fixed by the Commissioners of members of the unsafe structure and excavation board; maintenance and repairs to markets; purchase of commodities and for personal services in connection with investigation and detection of sales of short weight and measure; $1,546,276. 69 Stat. 254 Department of Highways Department of Highways, including operation, minor construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges; repairs to streets, avenues, roads, sidewalks, and alleys; reconditioning existing gravel streets and roads; purchase, installation, modification, operation of electric traffic lights, signals, controls, markers, signs, and directional signs; operation and maintenance of the District’s communication systems, including rental, purchase, installation, and maintenance of telephone, telegraph, and radio services; street lighting, including the installation and maintenance of public lamps, lampposts, street designations, lanterns, and fixtures of all kinds on streets, avenues, roads, alleys, and public spaces to be expended in accordance with the provisions of sections 7 and 8 of the District of Columbia Appropriation Act for the fiscal year 1912 (36

D. C. Code 7–701 to 7–705.

 Stat. 1008); and with the provisions of the District of Columbia Appropriation Act for the fiscal year 1913 (37 Stat. 181), and other laws applicable thereto; purchase, propagation, maintenance and planting of trees and shrubs, and maintenance of landscaping of public space along streets; refunding collections erroneously covered into the Treasury to the credit of the highway fund during the present and past three fiscal years; such expenses to include purchase of passenger motor vehicles; $5,967,000, of which $3,855,000 shall be payable from the highway fund: Provided, That the Commissioners are hereby authorized to purchase and install a municipal asphalt plant including all auxiliary plant equipment to be paid for from this appropriation: Provided further, That this appropriation shall not be available for

43 Stat. 108.

D. C. Code 47–1910.

 refunds authorized by section 10 of the Act of April 23, 1924. Department of Vehicles and Traffic Department of Vehicles and Traffic (payable from highway fund), including purchase, installation, and modification of electric traffic signals and controls; purchase of motor-vehicle identification number plates; $22,000 for traffic safety education without reference to any other law; $200 for membership in the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators; and uniforms for motor vehicle inspectors and permit examiners; $1,107,000, of which $9,000 shall be payable from the general fund: Provided, That no part of this or any other appropriation contained in this Act shall be expended for building, installing, and maintaining streetcar loading platforms and lights of any description employed to distinguish same, except that a permanent type of platform may be constructed from appropriations contained in this Act for street improvements when plans and locations thereof are approved by the Public Utilities Commission and the Director of Vehicles and Traffic and the street-railway company shall after construction maintain, mark, and light the same at its expense: Provided further, That the Commissioners are authorized and empowered to pay the purchase price and the cost of installation of new J marking meters or devices from fees collected from such new meters or services, which fees are hereby appropriated for such purpose: Provided further, That the Commissioners are authorized and directed to designate, reserve, and properly mark appropriate and sufficient parking spaces on the streets adjacent to all public buildings in the District for the use of Members of Congress engaged on public business: Provided further, That the incumbent, on July 1, 1944, of the authorized position of Registrar of Titles and Tags, whose duties shall

58 Stat. 527.

D. C. Code 40–603a.

63 Stat. 954.

5 USC 1071 note.

 be as prescribed in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1945, shall hereafter be continued for compensation purposes in grade 9 of the general schedule under the Classification Act of 1949, as amended. 69 Stat. 255 Motor Vehicle Parking Agency Motor Vehicle Parking Agency (payable from motor-vehicle parking fund), including installation and maintenance of parking meters and uniforms for fringe parking guards, $350,000. Department or Sanitary Engineering Department of Sanitary Engineering, including operation and maintenance of the District of Columbia water distribution system, installing and repairing water meters on services to private residences and business places as may not be required to install meters under existing regulations (said meters to remain the property of the District of Columbia), replacement of old water mains, service pipes, and divide valves, water waste and leakage survey, repair of reservoirs, purchase of passenger motor vehicles, purchase and replacement of uniforms for water meter inspectors, refunding of water rents and other water and sewer service charges erroneously paid in the District of Columbia (to be refunded in the manner prescribed by law for the refunding of erroneously paid taxes and to be available for such refunds of payments made within the present and past three fiscal years), cleaning a ml repairing sewers and basins, operation and maintenance of the sewage pumping service and sewage-treatment plant, repairs to equipment, machinery, and structures, control and prevention of the spread of mosquitoes in the District of Columbia, contribution of the District of Columbia to the expenses of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, collection and disposal of refuse and street cleaning, repair and maintenance of plants, buildings, and grounds, and fencing of public and private property designated by the Commissioners as public dumps, $10,285,000, of which $99,000 shall be payable from the highway fund for cleaning snow and ice from streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, and gutters, in the discretion of the Commissioners, $2,715,000 shall be payable from the water fund, and $l,430,000. It shall be payable from the sanitary sewage works fund: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be available for collecting ashes or miscellaneous refuse from hotels and places of business or from apartment houses of four or more apartments having a central heating system, or from any building or connected group of buildings operated as a rooming boarding, or lodging house having a total of more than twenty-five rooms. Washington Aqueduct

Washington Aqueduct (payable from the water fund), for the operation, maintenance, repair, and protection of Washington water supply facilities and their accessories, and maintenance of MacArthur Boulevard; including replacement and maintenance of water meters on Federal services; purchase of two passenger motor vehicles; and fluoridation of water, $2,120,000: Provided, That transfer of appropriations for operating expenses and capital outlay may be made between the Department of Sanitary Engineering of the District of Columbia and the Washington Aqueduct upon mutual agreement of the Commissioners and the Secretary of the Army.

Nothing herein shall be construed us affecting the superintendence and control of the Secretary of the Army over the Washington Aqueduct, its rights, appurtenances, and fixtures connected with the same, and over appropriations and expenditures therefor as now provided by law.

 69 Stat. 256 National Guard National Guard of the District of Columbia, including attendance at meetings of associations pertaining to the National Guard; expenses of camps, and for the payment of commutation of subsistence for enlisted men who may be detailed to guard or move the United States property at home stations on days immediately preceding and immediately following the annual encampments; reimbursement to the United States for loss of property for which the District of Columbia may be held responsible; cleaning and repairing uniforms, arms, and equipment; instruction, purchase, and maintenance of athletic, gymnastic, and recreational equipment at armory or field encampments; practice marches, drills, and parades; rents of armories, drill halls, and storehouses; advertising incident to recruiting; care and repair of armories, offices, storehouses, machinery, and dock, including dredging alongside of dock; alterations and additions to present structures; construction of buildings for storage and other purposes; $119,800. National Capital Parks National Capital Parks, including maintenance, care, and improvement of public parks, grounds, fountains, and reservations, propagating gardens and greenhouses, and the tourists’ camp on its present site in East Potomac Park under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service; placing and maintaining portions of the parks in condition for outdoor sports, erection of stands, furnishing and placing of chairs, and services incident thereto in connection with national, patriotic, civic, and recreational functions held in the parks, including the President’s Cup Regatta, and expenses incident to the conducting of band concerts in the parks; such expenses to include pay and allowances of the United States Park Police force; per diem employees at rates of pay approved by the Secretary of the Interior, not exceeding current rates of pay for similar employment in the District of Columbia; uniforming and equipping the United States Park Police force; the purchase, issue, operation, maintenance, repair, exchange, and storage of revolvers, uniforms, ammunition, and radio equipment and the rental of teletype service; and the purchase of passenger motor vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, and self-propelled machinery; the hire of draft animals, with or without drivers at local rates approved by the Secretary of the Interior; the purchase and maintenance of draft animals, harness, and wagons; $2,389,000, of which $25,000 shall be payable from the highway fund: Provided, That not to exceed $15,000 of the amount herein appropriated may be expended for the erection of minor auxiliary structures: Provided further, That funds appropriated under or transferred to this head for services rendered by the National Park Service shall be expended by expenditure warrant as an advance to said service and shall be credited as a repayment and maintained in a special account. The amounts so advanced will be available for the objects specified herein or in the appropriation from which such funds are transferred, any unexpended balance to be returned to the appropriation concerned not later than two full fiscal years after the close of the current fiscal year. National Zoological Park National Zoological Park, including erecting and repairing buildings; care and improvement of grounds; travel, including travel for the procurement of live specimens; purchase, care, and transportation of specimens; purchase of motorcycles and passenger motor vehicles; revolvers and ammunition; purchase of uniforms and equipment for69 Stat. 257 police, and uniforms for keepers and assistant keepers; $669,300: Provided, That funds appropriated under this head shall be expended by expenditure warrant as an advance to the National Zoological Park and shall be credited as a repayment and maintained in a special account. The amounts so advanced will be available for the objects herein specified, any unexpended balance to be returned to this appropriation not later than two full fiscal years after the close of the current fiscal year. CAPITAL OUTLAY District Debt Service For reimbursement to the United States of funds loaned, in compliance with section 4 of the Act of May 29, 1930 (46 Stat. 482), as amended, the Act of May 14, 1948 (62 Stat. 235), and section 108 of

D. C. Code 11–103 to 11–105.

 the Act of May 18, 1954 (68 Stat. 103), including interest as required thereby, $443,800, of which $144,800 shall be payable from the water fund. Public Building Construction

Capital outlay, public building construction: For acquisition of public school and branch library sites; preparation of plans and specifications for the following buildings: Eliot Junior High School addition, School for Crippled Children in the vicinity of Mount Olivet Road and Holbrook Street Northeast, branch library buildings in Tenley and Washington Highlands, repair shop for Fire Department, replacement of dormitory for resident physic tans and interns at the District of Columbia General Hospital, and a detention unit and two junior units at the Children’s Center: erection of the following structures, including building improvement and alteration and the treatment of grounds: elementary school in the vicinity of Sixth Street and Riggs Road Northeast, addition and alterations to McKinley Senior High School, Garfield Elementary School addition, Anacostia Senior High School addition, four eight-room and three four-room demountable school buildings, new operating suite at the District of Columbia General Hospital (including equipment), and nursery cottage, laundry addition, and incinerator at the Children’s Center; $421,300 for purchase of equipment for new school buildings; and permanent improvement of buildings and grounds (including purchase and installation of furnishings and equipment, elimination of fire hazards, and road construction) of schools, firehouses, hospitals, welfare institutions, and other District of Columbia buildings; to remain available until expended, $7,544,400 of which $3,091,900 shall not become available for expenditure until July 1, 1956, and $439,050 shall be available for construction services by the Director of Buildings and Grounds or by contract for architectural engineering services, as may be determined by the Commissioners, and the funds for the use of the Director of Buildings and Grounds shall be advanced to the appropriation account, “Construction Services, Department of Buildings and Grounds”.

The appropriation for “Capital outlay, public building construction”, contained in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1955,

68 Stat. 389.

shall he available for constructing and equipping a maximum security cottage at Children’s Center.

 Capital Outlay, Miscellaneous Capital outlay, miscellaneous: For improvement of various recreation units, including preparation of architectural plans and erection69 Stat. 258 of recreation structures without regard to the Act of August 24, 1912

37 Stat. 444.

 (40 U. S. C. 68); improvements and alterations to heating plant at Reformatory; construction of dormitory at the Women’s Reformatory; beginning construction of Youth Correctional Center; preparation of plans and specifications for an industrial facility at the Reformatory and for a reception center at the Workhouse; to remain available until expended, $1,260,300, of which $360,000 shall not become available for expenditure until July 1, 1956, and $97,600 shall be available for construction services by the Director of Buildings and Grounds or by contract for architectural engineering services, as may be determined by the Commissioners, and the funds for the use of the Director of Buildings and Grounds shall be advanced to the appropriation account, “Construction Services, Department of Buildings and Grounds”: Provided, That in the construction work hereby authorized and to be done by the Department of Corrections, brick used shall be furnished without charge by the Working Capital Fund, Workhouse and Reformatory. Department of Highways Capital outlay, Department of Highways: For expenses necessary for the grading, surfacing, paving, repaving, widening, altering, purchase and installation of traffic lights, and otherwise improving streets, avenues, roads, and alleys, including curbing and gutters, directional and pedestrian islands at various intersections to permit proper traffic light control and channelization of traffic, drainage structures, culverts, suitable connections to storm water sewer system, retaining walls, replacement and relocation of sewers, water mains, fire hydrants, traffic lights, street lights, fire-alarm boxes, police-patrol boxes, and curb-line trees, when necessary, Federal-aid highway projects

52 Stat. 633.

23 USC 41b.

 under section 1 (b) of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1938, and highway structure projects financed wholly from the highway fund upon the approval of plans for such structures by the Commissioners; for carrying out the provisions of existing laws which authorize the Commissioners to open, extend, straighten, or widen streets, avenues, roads, or highways, in accordance with the plan of the permanent system of highways for the District of Columbia, and alleys and minor streets, and for the establishment of building lines in the District of Columbia, including the procurement of chains of title; and for assessment and permit work, paving of roadways under the permit system, and construction of sidewalks and curbs around public reservations and municipal and United States buildings, including purchase or condemnation of streets, roads, and alleys, and of areas less than two hundred and fifty feet square at the intersection of streets, avenues, or roads in the District of Columbia, to be selected by the Commissioners; placing underground, relocating, and extending the telephone, police-patrol and fire-alarm cable and circuit distribution systems; installing and extending radio systems; and purchase of lampposts, street designations, and fixtures of all kinds; to remain available until expended, $13,535,000, of which $13,135,000 shall be payable from the highway fund; and, when requested by the Commissioners, $6,000,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary (which is hereby appropriated for that purpose from any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated), shall be advanced by the Secretary of the Treasury to the highway fund of the District of Columbia for highway construction pursuant to the provisions of the Act of May 18, 1954 (68 Stat. 101): Provided, That in connection with the purchase and installation of a municipal asphalt plant on District-owned property the Commissioners are69 Stat. 259 authorized to make expenditures from this appropriation for the preparation of the site, including the construction of seawalls, dock facilities, and a railroad siding: Provided further, That in connection with the highway-planning survey, involving surveys, plans, engineering, and economic investigations of projects for future construction in the District of Columbia, as provided for under section 10 of the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1938, and in connection with

53 Stat. 1066.

23 USC 9a–1.

 the construction of Federal-aid highway projects under section 1 (b) of said Act, and highway-structure projects financed wholly from

52 Stat. 633.

23 USC 41b.

 the highway fund, this appropriation and the appropriation “Operating expenses, Department of Highways” shall be available for the employment of engineering or other professional services by contract or otherwise, and without regard to section. 3709 of the Revised

41 USC 5.

 Statutes and the civil-service and classification laws, and section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), and for engineering and

60 Stat. 810.

 incidental expenses: Provided further, That this appropriation and the appropriation “Operating expenses. Department of Highways” shall be available for the construction and repair of pavements of street railways, in accordance with the provisions of the Merger Act (47 Stat. 752), and the proportion of the amount thus expended which

D. C. Code 7–604 note.

 under the terms of the said Act is required to be paid by the street-railway company shall be collected, upon the neglect or the refusal of such street-railway company to make such payment, from the said street-railway company in the manner provided by section 5 of the Act of June 11, 1878, and shall be deposited to the credit of the appropriation

20 Stat. 106.

D. C. Code 7–604.

 for the fiscal year in which it is collected: Provided further, That in connection with projects to be undertaken as Federal-aid projects under the provisions of the Federal Aid Highway Act of December 20, 1944, as amended, the Commissioners are authorized to

58 Stat. 838.

23 USC 60–63.

 enter into contract or contracts for those projects in such amounts as shall be approved by the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce: Provided further, That the Commissioners are hereby authorized to construct grade-crossing elimination and other wholly District construction projects or those authorized under section 8 of the Act of June 16, 1936 (49 Stat. 1521), and section 1 (b) of the

23 USC 24a.

52 Stat. 633.

23 USC 41b.

 Federal Aid Highway Act of 1938, us amended, in accordance with the provisions of said Acts, and this appropriation may be used for payment to contractors and other expenses in connection with the expenses of surveys, design, construction, and inspection pending reimbursement to the District of Columbia by the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce, or other parties participating in such projects, reimbursement to be credited to the appropriation from which payment was made: Provided further, That the Commissioners are authorized to fix or alter the respective widths of sidewalks and roadways (including tree spaces and parking) of all highways that may be improved under appropriations contained in this Act: Provided further, That no appropriation in this Act shall be available for repairing, resurfacing, or paving any street, avenue, or roadway by private contract unless the specifications for such work shall be so prepared as to permit of fair and open competition in paving materials as well as in price: Provided further, That in addition to the provision of existing law requiring contractors to keep new pavements in repair for a period of one year from the date of the completion of the work, the Commissioner shall further require that where repairs are necessary during the four years following the said one-year period, due to inferior work or defective materials, such repairs shall be made at. the expense of the contractor, and the bond furnished by69 Stat. 260 the contractor shall be liable for such expense: Provided further, That the appropriations for “Capital outlay, Street and Bridge Divisions”, contained in the District of Columbia Appropriation

66 Stat. 383; 67 Stat. 288.

 Acts for the fiscal years 1953 and 1954, shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That this appropriation and the appropriation “Operating expenses, Department of Highways” shall be available for advance payments to Federal agencies for work to be performed, when ordered by the Commissioners, subject to subsequent adjustment. Department of Sanitary Engineering

Capital outlay, Department of Sanitary Engineering: For construction of sewers and extension of the District of Columbia water-distribution system; assessment and permit work; purchase or condemnation of rights-of-way for construction, maintenance, and repair of public sewers; continuing construction on aeration plant and secondary sedimentation tanks and restoration of superintendent’s residence at the Sewage Treatment Plant; laying water mains in advance of paving and installing fire and public hydrants; constructing trunk water mains and low service reservoir in Brentwood Park; to remain available until expended, $9,662,000, of which $1,500,000 shall not become available for expenditure until July 1, 1956, and $2,300,000 shall be payable from the water fund, and $3,000,000 shall be payable from the sanitary sewage works fund; and, when requested by the Commissioners, $700,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary (which is hereby appropriated for that purpose from any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated), shall be advanced by the Secretary of the Treasury to the sanitary sewage works fund of the District of Columbia for sanitary sewage works construction pursuant to the provisions of the Act of May 18, 1954 (68 Stat. 101): Provided, That this appropriation and the appropriation “Operating expenses, Department of Sanitary Engineering” shall be available for the employment of engineering or other professional services by contract or otherwise, and for engineering and incidental expenses.

The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to sell United States securities now held for and on account of the water fund of the District of Columbia in such amounts as may be certified by the Commissioners as necessary and credit the proceeds of such sale to said water fund.

 Washington Aqueduct Capital outlay, Washington Aqueduct (payable from water fund): For continuing construction of Little Falls pumping station, dam and rising tunnel; construction of Dalecarlia filter and chemical buildings; miscellaneous betterments, replacements, and engineering planning of water supply facilities, including continuing raw-water conduit rehabilitation, utility relocations, and plant system rearrangements and interconnections; purchase and installation of traveling screens for Georgetown Castle Gatehouse; purchase and installation of Federal meters; acquisition by gift, exchange, purchase, or condemnation of supplementary hind; and for developing increased water supply for the District, of Columbia and environs in accordance with House Document 480, Seventy-ninth Congress, second session; and necessary expenses incident thereto; including services as authorized by section

60 Stat. 810.

 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), but. at rates for individual consultants not in excess of $150 per diem; to remain available until expended, $3,000,000; and, when requested by the Commissioners, so much thereof as may be necessary (which is hereby appropriated for that purpose from any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated), shall be advanced by the Secretary of the Treasury to the69 Stat. 261 water fund of the District of Columbia for waterworks construction pursuant to the provisions of the Act of May 18, 1954 (68 Stat. 101). GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided herein, all vouchers covering

Vouchers.

 expenditures of appropriations contained in this Act shall be audited before payment by or under the jurisdiction only of the accounting officer for the District of Columbia and the vouchers as approved shall be paid by checks issued by the Disbursing Officer without counter-signature.
Sec. 3. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be

Strikes or over throw of Government.

 used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia, or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that, advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit

Affidavit.

 shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not. contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided further, That

Penalty.

 any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States or the government of I lie District of Columbia, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence, and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: Provided further, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not hi substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.
Sec. 4. Whenever in this Act an amount is specified within an appropriation

Maximum amount

 for particular purposes or object of expenditure, such amount, unless otherwise specified, shall be considered as the maximum amount which may be expended for said purpose or object rather than an amount set apart exclusively therefor.
Sec. 5. Appropriations in this Act shall lie available, when authorized

Automobile allowances.

 or approved by the Commissioners, for allowances for privately owned automobiles used for the performance of official duties at 7 cents per mile but not to exceed $22 a month for each automobile, unless otherwise therein specifically provided, except that fifty-two such allowances at not more than $360 each per annum may be authorized or approved by the Commissioners: Provided, That the total expenditures for this purpose shall not exceed $83,000. excluding the automobile allowances for the deportation of nonresident insane by the Department of Public Health and the transportation of indigent persons and the placing of children by the Department of Public Welfare.
69 Stat. 262
Sec. 6.

Attendance at meetings.

 Appropriations in this Act shall be available for the payment of dues and expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the work of the District of Columbia government, when authorized by the Commissioners: Provided,That the total expenditures for this purpose shall not exceed $25,000.
Sec. 7.

Investment in U.S. securities.

 The Commissioners are hereby authorized in their discretion to invest and reinvest at any time in United States Government securities, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, any part of the general, special, or trust funds, of the District of Columbia, not needed to meet current expenses, to deposit the interest accruing from such investments to the credit of the fund from which the investment was made, and the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to sell or exchange such securities for other Government securities, and deposit the proceeds to the credit of the appropriate fund.
Sec. 8.

Services.

 Appropriations in this Act shall be available, when authorized by the Commissioners, for services as authorized by section 15 of

60 Stat. 810.

Advances of money.

 the Act of August 2, 1946 15 U. S. C. 55a).
Sec. 9.

The disbursing officer of the District of Columbia is authorized to advance to officials upon requisitions previously approved by the accounting officer of the District of Columbia, not to exceed at any one time sums of money as follows:

Director of Licenses and Inspections, $400, to be used exclusively in connection with investigation of short weights and measures; Librarian of the Public Library, $50 at the first of each month, for the purchase of certain books, pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers, or other printed materials; Superintendent of recreation, $4,000, to be used for the expense of conducting activities of the Recreation Board under the trust fund

D.C. Code 8–211.

 created by the Act of April 29, 1942 (56 Stat. 261); Chief of Police, $5,000, to be used in the prevention and detection of crime; Chief probation officer of the juvenile court, $50, upon requisition previously approved by the judge of the juvenile court, to be expended for travel expenses to secure the return of absconding probationers; Director, Department of Corrections, $1,000, to be used only in returning escaped prisoners, conditional releasees, parolees, and for the payment of cash gratuities to prisoners on release; Director of Public Health, $900, to be used for deportation of non-resident insane; Director of Public Welfare, $1,100, to be used for placing and visiting children, returning parolees and wards of the Department of Public Welfare, and deportation of nonresident indigent persons including maintenance pending transportation; Superintendent of Schools, $1,000, which shall be used in connection with the central food services.
Sec. 10.

Restrictions.

 Appropriations in this Act shall not be used for or in connection with the preparation, issuance, publication, or enforcement of any regulation or order of the Public Utilities Commission requiring the installation of meters in taxicabs, or for or in connection with the licensing of any vehicle to be operated as a taxicab except for operation in accordance with such system of uniform zones and rates and regulations applicable thereto as shall have been prescribed by the Public Utilities Commission.
Sec. 11. Appropriations in this Act shall not be available for the payment of rates for electric street lighting in excess of those authorized to be paid in the fiscal year 1927, and payment for electric current for new forms of street lighting shall not exceed 2 cents per kilowatt-hour for current consumed.
69 Stat. 263
Sec. 12. All motor-propelled passenger-carrying vehicles (including

Passenger vehicles.

 watercraft) owned by the District of Columbia shall be operated and utilized in conformity with section 16 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 77, 78), and shall be under the direction and control

60 Stat. 810.

 of the Commissioners, who may from time to time alter or change the assignment for use thereof, or direct the alteration or inter-changeable use of any of the same by officers and employees of the District, except as otherwise provided in this Act. “Official purposes” shall not apply to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia or in cases of officers and employees the character of whose duties makes such transportation necessary, but only as to such latter cases when the same is approved by the Commissioners. No motor vehicles shall be transferred from the police or fire departments to any other branch of the government of the District of Columbia.
Sec. 13. Appropriations contained in this Act for the Department

Snow removal.

 of Highways and the Department of Sanitary Engineering shall be available for snow and ice control work when ordered by the Commissioners in writing.
Sec. 14. The Commissioners are authorized to establish a working

Printing, photo graphing, etc.

 fund without fiscal-year limitation for the purpose of printing, duplicating, and photographing; and the unexpended balances in the miscellaneous trust fund accounts “Operating Account, Printing” and “Operating Account, Blueprinting” shall be deposited to said working fund: and the fund shall be reimbursed for all services performed thereunder.
Sec. 15. This Act may be cited as the “District of Columbia Appropriation

Short title.

 Act, 1956.”
Approved July 5, 1955.
Public Law 132: To amend the Act of April 6, 1949, as amended, and the Act of August 31, 1954, so as to provide that the rate of interest on certain loans made tinder such Acts shall not exceed 3 per centum per annum. Public Law 132 Public Law 132 69 Stat. 263 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 132

chapter 278
AN ACT To amend the Act of April 6, 1949, as amended, and the Act of August 31, 1954, so as to provide that the rate of interest on certain loans made tinder such Acts shall not exceed 3 per centum per annum.

July 7, 1955

[S. 1755]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That subsection (a)

Agriculture.

Disaster loans, interest.

 of section 2 of the Act of April 6, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 43; 12 U. S. C., sec. 1148a–2 (a)), is amended by striking out the last sentence of such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “Such loans shall be made at such rate of interest, not to exceed 3 per centum per annum, and on such general terms and conditions as the Secretary shall prescribe for such area or region.”.
Sec. 2. Subsection (b) of section 2 of the Act of April 6, 1949, as

67 Stat. 149.

 amended (12 U. S. C., sec. 1148a–2 (b)), is amended by striking out the last sentence of such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “Such loans shall be made at such rate of interest, not to exceed 3 per centum per annum, and on such general terms as the Secretary shall prescribe for such area.”.
Sec. 3. Clause (4) of section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to provide

Emergency loans.

12 USC 1148a–1 note.

 emergency credit”, approved August 31, 1954 (68 Stat. 999), is amended to read as follows: “be made at such rate of interest, not to exceed 3 per centum per annum, and on such terms and conditions as the Secretary shall prescribe for such area or areas; and”.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Public Law 133: Making appropriations for the Depart meats of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 133 Public Law 133 69 Stat. 264 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 264 Public Law 133

chapter 279
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Depart meats of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

July 7, 1955

[H. R. 5502]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Departments of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Departments of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">DEPARTMENT OF STATE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Salaries and Expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Department of State not otherwise provided for, including the cost of transporting to and from a place of storage and the cost of storing the furniture and household and personal effects of an employee of the Foreign Service who is assigned to a post at which he is unable to use his furniture and effects, under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe; expenses authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/999">60 Stat. 999</ref>.</p></sidenote> by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 L. S. C. 801–1158), not otherwise provided for; expenses of the National Commission on Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation as authorized by sections 3, 5, and 6 of the Act of July 30, 1946 (22 U. S. C. 287o, 287q,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/713">60 Stat. 713</ref>.</p></sidenote> 287r); expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with activities provided for under this appropriation; purchase (not to exceed four for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; printing and binding outside the continental United States without regard to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/1270">40 Stat. 1270</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919 (44 U. S. C. 111); services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); purchase of uniforms; insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries when required by law of such countries; dues for library membership in organizations which issue publications to members only, or to members at a price lower than the others; rental of tie lines and teletype equipment; employment of aliens, by contract for services abroad; refund of fees erroneously charged and paid for passports; establishment, maintenance, and operation of passport and despatch agencies; ice and drinking water for use abroad; excise taxes on negotiable instruments abroad; radio communications; payment in advance for subscriptions to commercial information, telephone and similar services abroad; relief, protection, and burial of American seamen, and alien seamen from United States vessels in foreign countries and in the United States Territories and possessions: expenses incurred in acknowledging services of officers and crews of foreign vessels and aircraft in rescuing American seamen, airmen, or citizens from shipwreck or other catastrophe abroad; rent and expenses of maintaining in Egypt, Morocco, and Muscat, institutions for American convicts and persons declared insane by any consular court, and care and transportation of prisoners and persons declared insane;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/825">62 Stat. 825</ref>.</p></sidenote> expenses, as authorized by law (18 U. S. C. 3192), of bringing to the United States from foreign countries persons charged with crime; and procurement by contract or otherwise, of services, supplies, and facilities, as follows: (1) translating, (2) analysis and tabulation of technical information, (3) preparation of special maps, globes, and geographic aids, (4) maintenance, improvement, and repair of diplomatic and consular properties in foreign countries, held under leaseholds of less than ten years and fuel and utilities for such proper-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/265">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 265</page> ties, and (5) rental or lease, for periods Jess than ten years, of offices, buildings, grounds, and living quarters for the use of the Foreign Service, for which payments may be made in advance: $66,760,000, of which not less than $8,000,000 snail, if possible, be used to purchase foreign currencies or credits owed to or owned by the Treasury of the United States: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That pursuant to section 201 (c) of the Act of June 30, 1949 (40 U. S. C. 481 (c)), passenger motor vehicles in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/384">63 Stat. 384</ref>.</p></sidenote> possession of the Foreign Service abroad may be exchanged or sold and the exchange allowances or proceeds of such sales shall be available without fiscal year limitation for replacement of an equal number of such vehicles and the cost, including the exchange allowance, of each such replacement shall not exceed $3,000 in the case of the chief of mission automobile at each diplomatic mission (except that fifteen such vehicles may be purchased at not to exceed $3,600 each) and $1,400 in the case of all other such vehicles except station wagons:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That none of the funds made available by this appropriation shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of the Metals and Minerals staff in the Office of Economic Affairs:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That hereafter the position of Budget Officer of the Department shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Budget Officer</p></sidenote> be in GS–18 in the General Schedule established by the Classification Act of 1949 so long as the position is held by the present incumbent. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/963">63 Stat. 963</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1112">5 USC 1112</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Representation Allowances</heading> <content>For representation allowances as authorized by section 901 (3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1946 (22 U. S. C. 1131), $575,000. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1026">60 Stat. 1026</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Acquisition of Buildings Abroad</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of carrying into effect the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, as amended (22 U. S. C. 292–300), including<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/44/403">44 Stat. 403</ref>.</p></sidenote> personal services in the United States and abroad; salaries, expenses and allowances of personnel and dependents as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U. S. C. 801–1158);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/999">60 Stat. 999</ref>.</p></sidenote> expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with activities provided for under this appropriation; and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $8,500,000, of which<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> not less than $7,500,000 shall be used to purchase foreign currencies or credits owed to or owned by the Treasury of the United States, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $900,000 may be used for administrative expenses during the current fiscal year.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to enable the Secretary of State to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in the Diplomatic and Consular Service, to be expended pursuant to the requirement of section 291 of the Revised Statutes (31 U. S. C. 107), $1,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Secretary of State may delegate to subordinate officials the authority vested in him by section 291 of the Revised Statutes pertaining to certification of expenditures.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Contributions to International Organizations</heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to meet annual obligations of membership in international multilateral organizations, pursuant to treaties, conventions, or specific Acts of Congress, $28,115,905.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/266">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 266</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Missions to International Organizations</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for permanent representation to certain international organizations in which the United States participates pursuant to treaties, conventions, or specific Acts of Congress, including expenses authorized by the pertinent Acts and Conventions providing for such representation; attendance at meetings of societies or associations concerned with the work of the organizations; salaries, expenses, and allowances of personnel and dependents as authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/999">60 Stat. 999</ref>.</p></sidenote> by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U. S. C. 801–1158); hire of passenger motor vehicles; printing and binding, without<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/t40/1270">40 Stat. 1270</ref>.</p></sidenote> regard to section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919 (44 U. S. C. Ill); and purchase of uniforms for guards and chauffeurs; $1,075,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the provisions of section 8 of the United Nations<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/736">63 Stat. 736</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/287e">22 USC 287e</ref>.</p></sidenote> Participation Act of 1945, as amended, and regulations, thereunder, applicable to expenses incurred pursuant to that Act, may be applicable to the obligation and expenditure of funds in connection with United States participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>International Contingencies</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of participation by the United States upon approval by the Secretary of State, in international activities which arise from time to time in the conduct of foreign affairs and for which specific appropriations have not been provided pursuant to treaties, conventions, or special Acts of Congress, including personal services without regard to civil-service and classification laws; salaries, expenses and allowances of personnel and dependents as authorized<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/999">60 Stat. 999</ref>.</p></sidenote> by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U. S. C. 801–1158); employment of aliens; travel expenses without regard to the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and to the rates of per diem allowances in lieu of subsistence expenses under the Travel<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/166">63 Stat. 166</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s835">5 USC 835 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Expense Act of 1949; travel expenses for persons serving without compensation in an advisory capacity while away from their homes or regular places of business not in excess of those authorized for regular officers and employees traveling under this appropriation; rent of quarters by contract or otherwise; hire of passenger motor vehicles; contributions for the share of the United States in expenses of international organizations; and printing and binding without regard to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/1270">40 Stat. 1270</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919 (44 U. S. C. Ill); $1,300,000, of which not to exceed a total of $100,000 may be expended for representation allowances as authorized by section 901 (3) of the Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1026">60 Stat. 1026</ref>.</p></sidenote> August 13, 1946 (22 U. S. C. 1131) and for entertainment.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">For expenses necessary to enable the United States to meet its obligations<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/24/1011">24 Stat. 1011</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/26/1512">26 Stat. 1512</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/35/1863">35 Stat. 1863</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/34/2953">34 Stat. 2953</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/48/1621">48 Stat. 1621</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/59/1219">59 Stat. 1219</ref>.</p></sidenote> under the treaties of 1884, 1889, 1905, 1906, 1933, and 1944 between the United States and Mexico, and to comply with the other laws applicable to the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, including operation and maintenance of the Rio Grande rectification, canalization, flood control, bank protection, water supply, power, irrigation, boundary fence or demarcation, and sanitation projects; detailed plan preparation and construction (including surveys and operation and maintenance and protection during construction); Rio Grande emergency flood protection; expenditures for the purposes set forth in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/846">64 Stat. 846</ref>.</p></sidenote> sections 191 through 104 of the Act of September 13, 1950 (22 U. S. C.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/267">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 267</page> 277d–1–277d–4); purchase of four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; purchase of planographs and lithographs; and leasing of private property to remove therefrom sand, gravel, stone, and other materials, without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U. S. C. 5); as follows:</chapeau> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For salaries and expenses not otherwise provided for, including examinations, preliminary surveys, and investigations, $435,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operation and maintenance</heading> <content>For operation and maintenance of projects or parts thereof, as enumerated above, including gaging stations, $1,200,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That expenditures for the Rio Grande bank protection project shall be subject to the provisions and conditions contained in the appropriation for said project as provided by the Act approved April 25, 1945 (59 Stat. 89).</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>American Sections, International Commissions</heading> <content> <p class="inline">For expenses necessary to enable the President to perform the obligations of the United States pursuant to treaties between the United States and Great Britain, in respect to Canada, signed January 11, 1909 (36 Stat. 2448) and February 24, 1925 (44 Stat. 2102), the treaty between the United States and Canada signed February 27, 1950, including stenographic reporting services by contract; hire of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/ust/1/694">1 UST 694</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1290">53 Stat. 1290</ref>.</p></sidenote> passenger motor vehicles: $285,000, to be disbursed under the direction of the Secretary of State, and to be available also for additional expenses of the American Sections, International Commissions, as hereinafter set forth:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, the salary of one Commissioner on the part of the United States who shall serve at the pleasure of the President (the other Commissioners to serve in that capacity without compensation therefor); salaries of clerks and other employees appointed by the Commissioners on the part of the United States with the approval solely of the Secretary of State; travel expenses and compensation of witnesses in attending hearings of the Commission at such places in the United States and Canada as the Commission or the American Commissioners shall determine to be necessary; and special and technical investigations in connection with matters falling within the Commission’s jurisdiction: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That transfers of funds may be made to other agencies of the Government for the performance of work for which this appropriation is made.</proviso></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">International Boundary Commission, United States, Alaska, and Canada, the completion of such remaining work as may be. required under the award of the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal and the existing treaties between the United States and Great Britain; commutation of subsistence to employees while on field duty, not to exceed $6 per day each (but not to exceed $3 per day each when a member of a field party and subsisting in camp); hire of freight, and passenger motor vehicles from temporary field employees; and payment for timber necessarily cut in keeping the boundary line clear.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/268">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 268</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>International Fisheries Commissions</heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to enable the United States to meet its obligations in connection with participation in international fisheries commissions pursuant to treaties or conventions, and implementing Acts of Congress; $455,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the United States share of such expenses may be advanced to the respective commissions:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That this appropriation shall not be used to pay the expenses of attendance at official international conferences.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>International Educational Exchange Activities</heading> <content>For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, to enable the Department of State to carry out international educational exchange activities, as authorized by the United States Information and Educational<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/6">62 Stat. 6</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/53/1290">53 Stat. 1290</ref>.</p></sidenote> Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U. S. C. 1431–1479), and the Act of August 9, 1939 (22 U. S. C. 501), and to administer the programs authorized by section 32 (b) (2) of the Surplus Property Act of 1944,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/754">60 Stat. 754</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/630">63 Stat. 630</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1081">64 Stat. 1081</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended (50 U. S. C. App. 1641 (b)), the Act of August 24, 1949 (20 U. S. C. 222–224), and the Act of September 29, 1950 (20 U. S. C. 226), including salaries, expenses, and allowances of personnel and dependents as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/999">60 Stat. 999</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended (22 U. S. C. 801–1158); expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with activities provided for under this appropriation; hire of passenger motor vehicles; entertainment within the United States (not to exceed $1,000); services as authorized by section 15 of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s529">31 USC 529</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C, 55a); advance of funds notwithstanding section 3648 of the Revised Statutes as amended; and actual expenses of preparing and transporting to their former homes the remains of persons, not United States Government employees, who may die away from their homes while, participating in activities authorized under this appropriation; $18,000,000, of which not less than $8,000,000 shall be used to purchase foreign currencies or credits owed to or owned by the Treasury of the United States: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $3,300,000 may be used for administrative expenses during the current fiscal year.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Government in Occupied Areas</heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for. necessary to meet the responsibilities and obligations of the United States in Germany and Austria (including those arising under the supreme authority assumed by the United States on June 5, 1945, and under contractual arrangements with the Federal Republic of Germany), under such regulations as the Secretary of State may prescribe, including one deputy to the United States chief of mission in Germany at a salary of $17,500 and the United States Member of the Board for the Validation of German Bonds in the United States at a salary of $14,800; services<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not in excess of $50 per diem for individuals; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/983">62 Stat. 983</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 2672, as amended, of title 28 of the United States Code when such claims arise in foreign countries; expenses for translation and reproduction rights; acquisition, maintenance, operation, and distribution of rehabilitation materials and equipment for Germany and Austria; medical and health assistance for the civilian population of Germany and Austria; expenses incident to maintaining discipline and order (including trial and punishment by courts established by or under authority of the President); purchase, rental, operation,<page identifier="/us/stat/69/269">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 269</page> find maintenance of printing and binding machines, equipment, and devices abroad; hire of passenger motor vehicles; transportation to Germany or Austria of property donated for the purposes of this appropriation; unforeseen contingencies (not to exceed $150,000), to be accounted for pursuant to the provisions of section 291 of the Revised Statutes (31 U. S. C. 107); representation allowances (not to exceed $45,000) similar to those authorized by section 901 (3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1946 (22 U. S. C. 1131); $7,750,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1026">60 Stat. 1026</ref>.</p></sidenote> That provisions of law, including current appropriation Acts, applicable to the Department of State shall be available for application to expenditures made from this appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That when section 601 of the Economy Act of 1932, as amended (31 U. S. C. 686), is employed to carry out the purposes of this appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/t47/417">47 Stat. 417</ref>.</p></sidenote> the requisitioned agency may utilize the authority contained in this appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That expenditures from this appropriation may be made outside the continental United States, when necessary to carry out its purposes, without regard to sections 355 and 3648, Revised Statutes, as amended:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s733">33 USC 733</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s529">31 USC 529</ref>.</p></sidenote> for the purposes of this appropriation appointments may be made to the Foreign Service Reserve without regard to the four-year limitation contained in section 522 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1009">60 Stat. 1009</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/922">22 USC 922</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That when the Department of the Army, under the authority of the Act of March 3, 1911, as amended (10 U. S. C. 1253),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Subsistence supplies.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/t36/1047">36 Stat. 1047</ref>.</p></sidenote> furnishes subsistence supplies to personnel of civilian agencies of the United States Government serving in Germany and Austria, payment therefor by such personnel shall be made at the same rate as is paid by civilian personnel of the Department of the Army serving in Germany and Austria, respectively.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Rama Road, Nicaragua</heading> <content>For an additional amount for necessary expenses for the survey and construction of the Rama Road, Nicaragua, in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1952 (66 Stat. 160), as supplemented by section 8 of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1954 (Public Law 350, approved May 6, 1954),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/74">68 Stat. 74</ref>.</p></sidenote> $2,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That transfer of funds may be made from this appropriation to the Department of Commerce for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions—Department of State</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content class="inline">Contracts entered into in foreign countries involving<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts in foreign countries.</p></sidenote> expenditures from any of the appropriations under this title shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3741 of the Revised Statutes (41 U. S. C. 22).</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content class="inline">The exchange of funds for payment of expenses in connection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Exchange of funds.</p></sidenote> with the operation of diplomatic and consular establishments abroad shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3651 of the Revised Statutes (31 U. S. C. 543).</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations under this title available for expenses in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Travel expenses.</p></sidenote> connection with travel of personnel outside the continental United States, including travel of dependents and transportation of personal effects, household goods, or automobiles of such personnel shall be available for such expenses when any part of such travel or transportation begins in the current fiscal year pursuant to travel orders issued in that year, notwithstanding the fact that such travel or transportation may not be completed during the current fiscal year.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/270">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 270</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 105. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Vehicles.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Notwithstanding the provisions of section 16a of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 78 (a)), Government-owned vehicles may be used in foreign countries for transportation of United States Government employees from their residence to the office and return when public transportation facilities are unsafe or are not available: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That each Chief of Mission shall have prior authority from the Secretary of State to approve such transportation.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="106"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 106. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Security guard services.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Appropriations under this title for “Salaries and expenses”, “International contingencies”, and “<quotedText>Missions to international organizations</quotedText>” are available for reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services for protection of confidential files.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="107"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 107. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Per diem rates.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">The Secretary of State, with the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, shall prescribe the maximum rates (not to exceed $12 per day) or per diem in lieu of subsistence (or of similar allowances therefor) payable while away from their own countries to foreign participants in any exchange of persons program, or in any program of furnishing technical information and assistance, under the jurisdiction of any Government agency, and said rates may be fixed without regard to any provision of law in limitation thereof.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="108"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 108. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restrictions.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this title shall be used to pay the salary or expenses of any person assigned to or serving in any office of any of the several States of the United States or any political subdivision thereof.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="109"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 109. </num> <content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated in this title shall be used (1) to pay the United States contribution to any international organization which engages in the direct or indirect promotion of the principle or doctrine of one world government or one world citizenship; (2) for the promotion, direct or indirect, of the principle or doctrine of one world government or one world citizenship.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="110"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 110. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">UN membership, Communist China.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">It is the sense of the Congress that the Communist Chinese Government should not be admitted to membership in the United Nations as the representative of China.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Citation of title.</p></sidenote>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Department of State Appropriation Act. 1956</shortTitle>”.</p> </content> </section> </level> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Legal Activities and General Administration</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, general administration</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the administration of the Department of Justice and for examination of judicial offices, including purchase (one for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; and miscellaneous and emergency expenses authorized or approved by the Attorney General or his Administrative Assistant; $2,570;000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Administrative Assistant Attorney General.</p></sidenote> That, hereafter the compensation of the Administrative Assistant Attorney General shall be $17,500 per annum so long as the position is held by the present incumbent.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, general legal activities</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the legal activities of the Department of Justice not otherwise provided for, including miscellaneous and emergency expenses authorized or approved by the Attorney General or his Administrative Assistant; and advances of public moneys pursuant<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/809">60 Stat. 809</ref>.</p></sidenote> to law (31 U. S. C. 529); $9,300,000.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/271">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 271</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, antitrust division</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the enforcement of antitrust and kindred laws, $3,100,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That none of this appropriation shall be expended for the establishment and maintenance of permanent regional offices of the Antitrust Division.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, united states attorneys and marshals</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the offices of United States attorneys and marshals and United States district attorneys in Alaska, including purchase of four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, including one bus at not to exceed $9,000; services in Alaska in collecting evidence for the United States when specifically directed by the Attorney General; and firearms and ammunition; $17,240,000, of which not to exceed $50,000 shall be available for the employment of temporary deputy marshals in lieu of bailiffs at a rate not to exceed $10 per day: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of the amount herein appropriated $12,000 may be used for the emergency replacement of one prisoner-carrying bus upon certificate of the Attorney General.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>special temporary attorneys and assistants</heading> <content>For compensation and expenses of special temporary attorneys and assistants to the Attorney General, and to the United States attorneys and other miscellaneous employees not otherwise provided for, employed by the Attorney General and with his approval by the United States attorneys, in special matters and cases without regard to civil-service and classification laws, $300,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the amount paid as compensation out of the funds herein appropriated to any person employed hereunder shall not exceed $15,000 per annum.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>fees and expenses of witnesses</heading> <content>For expenses, mileage, and per diems of witnesses and for per diems in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law, and not to exceed $175,000 for such compensation and expenses of witnesses (including expert witnesses) or informants pursuant to section 1 of the Act of July 28, 1950 (5 U. S. C. 341) and sections 4244–48 of title 18, United States<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/380">64 Stat. 380</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/636">63 Stat. 636</ref>.</p></sidenote> Code; $1,350,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of the sum herein approriated shall be used to pay any witness more than one attendance fee, or any one calendar day.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, claims of persons of japanese ancestry</heading> <content>For administrative expenses necessary for payment of claims of persons of Japanese ancestry, pursuant to the Act of July 2, 1948<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1231">62 Stat. 1231</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/app1931–1987">50 USC app. 1931–1987</ref>.</p></sidenote> (50 U. S. C. 1981–1987), $200,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Federal Bureau of Investigation</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">For expenses necessary for the detection and prosecution of crimes against the United States; protection of the person of the President of the United States; acquisition, collection, classification and preservation of identification and other records and their exchange with the duly authorized officials of the Federal Government, of States, cities, and other institutions; and such other investigations regarding official matters under the control of the Department of Justice and the Department of State as may be directed by the Attorney General,<page identifier="/us/stat/69/272">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 272</page> including purchase (not to exceed three hundred for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; purchase at not to exceed $10,000, for replacement only, of one armored motor vehicle; firearms and ammunition; not to exceed $10,000 for taxicab hire to be used exclusively for the purposes set forth in this paragraph; not to exceed $4,500 for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; payment of rewards; and not to exceed $70,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney General, and to lie accounted for solely on his certificate; $88,000,000:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Director.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Compensation.</p></sidenote> <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the compensation of the Director of the Bureau shall be $20,000 per annum so long as the position is held by the present incumbent.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Limitation.</p></sidenote>None of the funds appropriated for the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall be used to pay the compensation of any civil-service employee.</p> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Immigration and Naturalization Service</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the administration and enforcement of the laws relating to immigration, naturalization, and alien registration, including advance of cash to aliens for meals and lodging while en route; payment of allowances (at a rate not in excess of $1 per day) to aliens, while held in custody under the immigration laws, for work performed; payment of rewards; uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); not to exceed $35,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character, to be expended under the direction of the Attorney General and accounted for solely on his certificate; not to exceed $5,000 for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; purchase (not to exceed one hundred and seventy for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; purchase (not to exceed seven for replacement only) and maintenance and operation of aircraft; firearms and ammunition; refunds of head tax, maintenance bills, immigration fines, and other items properly returnable, except deposits of aliens who become public charges and deposits to secure payment of fines and passage money; operation, maintenance, remodeling, and repair of buildings and the purchase of equipment incident thereto; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services for protection of confidential files and for rental of buildings in the District of Columbia; and maintenance, care, detention, surveillance, parole, and transportation of alien enemies and their wives and dependent children, including return of such persons to place of bona fide residence or to such other place as may be authorized by the Attorney General; $44,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Assistant commissioners.</p></sidenote> That the compensation of the five assistant commissioners shall be at the rate of grade GS–16 so long as the positions are filled by the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Aircraft.</p></sidenote> present incumbents:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the amount herein appropriated not to exceed $50,000 may be used for the emergency replacement of aircraft upon certificate of the Attorney General.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/273">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 273</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Federal Prison System</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses, bureau of prisons</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the administration, operation, and maintenance of Federal penal and correctional institutions, including supervision of United States prisoners in non-Federal institutions and their support in Alaska; not to exceed $13,500 for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; purchase of not to exceed twenty-two (of which eighteen shall be for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; compilation of statistics relating to prisoners in Federal and non-Federal penal and correctional institutions; furnishing of insignia, uniforms, and other distinctive wearing apparel necessary for employees in the performance of their official duties; payment pursuant to law of claims of employees for loss, damage, or destruction of personal property (31 U. 8. C, 238); firearms and ammunition;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/167">63 Stat. 167</ref>.</p></sidenote> medals and other awards; payment of rewards; purchase and exchange of farm products and livestock; construction of buildings at prison camps; and acquisition of land as authorized by section 7 of the Act of July 28, 1950 (5 U. S. C. 34If); $28,800,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That there<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/381">64 Stat. 381</ref>.</p></sidenote> may be transferred to the Public Health Service such amounts as may be necessary, in the discretion of the Attorney General, for direct expenditure by that Service for medical relief for inmates of Federal penal and correctional institutions:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">GS–16 positions.</p></sidenote> Attorney General hereafter is authorized, without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, to place three positions in grade GS–16 in the General Schedule established by the Classification Act of 1949:</proviso><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/963">63 Stat. 963</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1112">5 USC 1112</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Director.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Compensation.</p></sidenote> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That hereafter the compensation of the Director of the Bureau shall be $17,500 per annum so long as the position is held by the present incumbent.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>buildings and facilities</heading> <content>For constructing, remodeling, and equipping necessary buildings and facilities at existing penal and correctional institutions, including all necessary expenses incident thereto, by contract or force account, $875,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That labor of United States prisoners may be used for work performed under this appropriation.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>support of united states prisoners</heading> <content>For support of United States prisoners in non-Federal institutions except in the Territory of Alaska, including necessary clothing and medical aid, and payment of rewards; $3,000,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of Alien Property</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>The Attorney General, or such officer as he may designate, is hereby authorized to pay out of any funds or other property or interest vested in him or transferred to him pursuant to or with respect to the Trading With the Enemy Act of October 6, 1917, as amended (50<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/411">40 Stat. 411</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/app1">50 USC app. 1</ref>.</p></sidenote> U. S. C. App.), necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the powers and duties conferred on the Attorney General pursuant to said Act: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $2,800,000 shall be available in the current fiscal year for the<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="illegible" href="STATUTE-69-1-00273-0001">[illegible]</ref>neral administrative expenses of the Office of Alien Property, in<ref xmlns="http://schemas.gpo.gov/xml/uslm" role="illegible" href="STATUTE-69-1-00273-0002">[illegible]</ref>ing rent of private or Government-owned space in the District of Columbia; and expenses of attendance at meet-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/274">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 274</page>ings of organizations concerned with the purposes of this authorization:</proviso><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Report to Congressional Committees.</p></sidenote> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That on or before November 1 of the current fiscal year, the Attorney General shall make a report to the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives giving detailed information on all administrative and nonadministrative expenses incurred during the next preceding fiscal year in connection with the activities of the Office of Alien Property:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That of the total amount herein authorized the amount of $100,000 is to be transferred to the appropriation for “Salaries and expenses, general administration”, Justice.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General, Provisions—Department of Justice</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Attorneys.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">License requirement.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated by this title may be used to pay the compensation of any person hereafter employed as an attorney (except foreign counsel employed in special cases) unless such person shall be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reimbursement to U.S.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Sixty per centum of the expenditures for the offices of the United States attorney and the United States marshal for the District of Columbia from all appropriations in this title shall be reimbursed to the United States from any funds in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the District of Columbia.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Attendance at meetings.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Appropriations and authorizations made in this title which are available for expenses of attendance at meetings shall be expended for such purposes in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Attorney General.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">Appropriations and authorizations made in this title for salaries and expenses shall be available for services as authorized by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Citation of title.</p></sidenote> section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a).</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Department of Justice Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</p></content> </section> </level> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">THE JUDICIARY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Supreme Court of the United States</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries</heading> <content>For the Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices, and all other officers and employees, whose compensation shall be fixed by the Court, except as otherwise provided by law, and who may be employed and assigned by the Chief Justice to any office or work of the Court, $1,022,400.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>printing and binding supreme court reports</heading> <content>For printing and binding the advance opinions, preliminary prints, and bound reports of the Court, $91,200.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>miscellaneous expenses</heading> <content>For miscellaneous expenses to be expended as the Chief Justice may approve, $49,950.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/275">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 275</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>care of the buildings and grounds</heading> <content>For such expenditures as may be necessary to enable the Architect of the Capitol to carry out the duties imposed upon him by the Act approved May 7, 1934 (40 U. S. C. 13a–13b), including improvements,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/688">48 Stat. 688</ref>.</p></sidenote> maintenance, repairs, equipment, supplies, materials, and appurtenances: special clothing for workmen; and personal and other services (including temporary labor without reference to the Classification and Retirement Acts, as amended), and for snow removal by hire of men and equipment or under contract without compliance with section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (41 U. S. C. 5); $367,400.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>automobile for the chief justice</heading> <content>For purchase, exchange, lease, driving, maintenance, and operation of an automobile for the Chief Justice of the United States, $5,835.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>preparation of rules for civil procedure</heading> <content>The amount made available under this head in the Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1955, shall remain available until June 30, 1956. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/409">68 Stat. 409</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Court of Customs and Patent Appeals</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For salaries of the chief judge, four associate judges, and all other officers and employees of the court, and necessary expenses of the court, including exchange of books, and traveling expenses, as may be approved by the chief judge, $235,755.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Customs Court</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For salaries of the chief judge, eight judges, and all other officers and employees of the court, and necessary expenses of the court, including exchange of books, and traveling expenses, as may be approved by the chief judge, $598,270: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That traveling expenses of judges of the Customs Court shall be paid upon the written certificate of the judge.</proviso></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Court of Claims</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries and expenses</heading> <content>For salaries of the chief judge, four associate judges, seven regular and six additional commissioners, and all other officers and employees of the Court, and for other necessary expenses, including stenographic and other fees and charges necessary in the taking of testimony, and travel, $622,700.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>repairs and improvements</heading> <content>For necessary repairs and improvements to the Court of Claims buildings, to be expended under the supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, $12,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/276">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 276</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries of judges</heading> <content>For salaries of circuit judges; district judges (including judges of the district courts of Alaska, the Virgin Islands, the Panama Canal Zone, and Guam); justices and judges of the Supreme Court and circuit courts of the Territory of Hawaii; justices and judges retired or resigned under title 28, United States Code, sections 371, 372, and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/903">62 Stat. 903</ref>.</p></sidenote> 373; and annuities of widows of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States in accordance with title 28, United States Code, section 375; $5,728,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries of supporting personnel</heading> <content>For salaries of all officials and employees of the Federal Judiciary, not otherwise specifically provided for, $14,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the compensation of secretaries and law clerks of circuit and district judges shall be fixed by the Director of the Administrative Office without regard to the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, except that the salary of a secretary shall conform with that of the General Schedule grades (GS) 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, as the appointing judge shall determine, and the salary of a law clerk shall conform with that of the General<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 172.</p></sidenote> Schedule grades (GS) 5, 7, 9, 11, or 12, as the appointing judge shall determine, subject to review by the judicial council of the circuit if requested by the Director, such determination by the judge otherwise to be final:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That (exclusive of step-increases corresponding with those provided for by title VII of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/967">63 Stat. 967</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1121–4125">5 USC 1121–4125</ref>.</p></sidenote> Classification Act of 1949, as amended, and of compensation paid for temporary assistance needed because of an emergency) the aggregate salaries paid to secretaries and law clerks appointed by one judge shall not exceed $10,560 per annum, except in the case of the chief judge of each circuit and the chief judge of each district court having five or more district judges, in which case the aggregate salaries shall not exceed $14,355 per annum.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>fees of jurors and commissioners</heading> <content>For fees, expenses, and costs of jurors (including meals and lodging for jurors in Alaska, as provided by section 193, title II, of the Act of June 6, 1900, 31 Stat. 362); compensation of jury commissioners; and fees of United States commissioners and other committing magistrates<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/815">62 Stat. 815</ref>.</p></sidenote> acting under title 18, United States Code, section 3041; $4,500,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>travel and miscellaneous expenses</heading> <content>For necessary travel and miscellaneous expenses, not otherwise provided for, incurred by the Judiciary, including the purchase of firearms and ammunition, the cost of contract statistical services for the office of Register of Wills of the District of Columbia and not to exceed $1,000 for the payment of fees to attorneys appointed in accordance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/21/308">D. C. Code 21–308</ref>.</p></sidenote> with the Act of June 8, 1938 (52 Stat. 625), not exceeding $25 in any one case, $2,276,750: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this sum shall be available, in an amount not to exceed $8,500 for expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the work of Federal Probation when incurred on the written authorization of the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/277">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 277</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>administrative office of the united states courts</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, including travel, advertising, and rent in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, $606,250.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>salaries of referees</heading> <content>For salaries of referees as authorized by the Act of June 28, 1946, as amended (11 U. S. C. 68), not to exceed $1,151,400, to be derived<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/326">60 Stat. 326</ref>.</p></sidenote> from the referees’ salary fund established in pursuance of said Act.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>expenses of referees</heading> <content>For miscellaneous expenses of referees, United States courts, including the salaries of their clerical assistants, travel, purchase of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t39/s355">39 USC 355</ref>.</p></sidenote> envelopes without regard to the Act of June 26, 1906 (34 Stat. 476), not to exceed $1,650,500, to be derived from the referees’ expense fund established in pursuance of the Act of June 28, 1946, as amended (11U.S.C.68 (c) (4)). <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/327">60 Stat. 327</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions—The Judiciary</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="302"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num> <content class="inline">Sixty per centum of the expenditures for the District<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reimbursement to U. S.</p></sidenote> Court of the United States for the District of Columbia from all appropriations under this title and 30 per centum of the expenditures for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia from all appropriations under this title shall be reimbursed to the United States from any funds in the Treasury to the credit of the District of Columbia.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">The reports of the United States Court of Appeals for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">U. S. Court of Appeals, reports.</p></sidenote> the District of Columbia shall not be sold for a price exceeding that approved by the court and for not more than $6.50 per volume.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Citation of title.</p></sidenote></p></content> </section> </level> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Salaries and Expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to enable the United States Information Agency, as authorized by Reorganization Plan Numbered 8 of 1953,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/642">67 Stat. 642</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1331–15">5 USC 1331–15 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/6">62 Stat. 6</ref>.</p></sidenote> and the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act, as amended (22 U. S. C. 1431 et seq.), to carry out international information activities, including employment, without regard to the civil-service and classification laws, of (1) persons on a temporary basis (not to exceed $120,000), (2) aliens within the United States, and (3) aliens abroad for service in the United States relating to the translation or narration of colloquial speech in foreign languages (such aliens to be investigated for such employment in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary of State and the Attorney General); travel expenses of aliens employed abroad for service in the United States to and from the United States; salaries, expenses, and allowances of personnel and dependents as authorized by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U. S. C. 801–1158); expenses of attendance at meetings concerned<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/999">60 Stat. 999</ref>.</p></sidenote> with activities provided for under this appropriation (not to exceed $6,000); entertainment within the United States (not to exceed $1,000); hire of passenger motor vehicles; insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries when required by the law of such countries; purchase of space in publications abroad, without regard to the<page identifier="/us/stat/69/278">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 278</page><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/20/216">20 Stat. 216</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> provisions of law set forth in 44 U. S. C. 322; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/983">62 Stat. 983</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 2672, as amended, of title 28 of the United States Code when such claims arise in foreign countries; advance of funds notwithstanding<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/529">31 USC 529</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 3648 of the Revised Statutes as amended; purchase of caps for personnel employed abroad; dues for library membership in organizations which issue publications to members only, or to members at a price lower than to others; employment of aliens, by contract, for service abroad; purchase of ice and drinking water abroad; payment of excise taxes on negotiable instruments abroad; loss by exchange; cost of transporting to and from a place of storage and the cost of storing the furniture and household and personal effects of an employee of the Foreign Service who is assigned to a post at which he is unable to use his furniture and effects, under such regulations as the Director may prescribe; actual expenses of preparing and transporting to their former homes the remains of persons, not United States Government employees, who may die away from their homes while participating in activities authorized under this appropriation; radio activities and acquisition and production of motion pictures and visual materials and purchase or rental of technical equipment and facilities therefor, narration, script-writing, translation, and engineering services, by contract or otherwise; maintenance, improvement, and repair of properties used for information activities in foreign countries; fuel and utilities for Government-owned or leased property abroad; rental or lease for periods not exceeding five years of offices, buildings, grounds, and living quarters for officers and employees engaged in informational activities abroad; travel expenses for employees attending official international conferences, without regard to the Standardized Government Travel Regulations and to the rates of per diem allowances in lieu of subsistence expenses<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/166">63 Stat. 166</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/835">5 U3C 835 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> under the Travel Expense Act of 1949, but at rates not in excess of comparable allowances approved for such conferences by the Secretary of State; and purchase of objects for presentation to foreign governments, schools, or organizations; $85,000,000, of which not less than $8,000,000 shall be used to purchase foreign currencies or credits owed to or owned by the Treasury of the United States and of which appropriation not less than $200,000 shall be available for contracts with one or more private international broadcasting licensees for the purpose of developing and broadcasting under private auspices, but under the general supervision of the United States Information Agency, radio programs to Latin America, Western Europe, Africa, as well as other areas of the free world, which programs shall be designed to cultivate friendship with the peoples of the countries in those areas, and to build improved international understanding: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $50,000 may be used for representation abroad:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That this appropriation shall be available for expenses in connection with travel of personnel outside the continental United States, including travel of dependents and transportation of personal effects, household goods, or automobiles of such personnel, when any part of such travel or transportation begins in the current fiscal year pursuant to travel orders issued in that year, notwithstanding the fact that such travel or transportation may not be completed during the current<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Information establishments broad.</p></sidenote> year:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds may be exchanged for payment of expenses in connection with the operation of information establishments abroad without regard to the provisions of section 3651 of the Revised Statutes (31 U S. C. 543):</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That passenger motor vehicles used abroad exclusively for the purposes of this appropriation may be exchanged or sold, pursuant to section 201 (c)<page identifier="/us/stat/69/279">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 279</page> of the Act of June 30, 1949 (40 U. S. C. 481 (c)), and the exchange<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/384">63 Stat. 384</ref>.</p></sidenote> allowances or proceeds of such sales shall be available for replacement of an equal number of such vehicles and the cost, including the exchange allowance of each such replacement, except buses and station wagons, shall not exceed $1,400:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U. S. C. 665), the United States Information Agency is authorized in making contracts for the use of international short-wave radio stations and facilities, to agree on behalf of the United States to indemnify the owners and operators of said radio stations and facilities from such funds as may be hereafter appropriated for the purpose against loss or damage on account of injury to persons or property arising from such use of said radio stations and facilities:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That existing appointments and assignments to the Foreign Service Reserve for the purposes of foreign information and educational activities which expire during the current fiscal year may be extended for a period of one year in addition to the period of appointment or assignment otherwise authorized:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds appropriated herein shall be available for payment to private organizations abroad in pursuance of contracts entered into for the processing and distribution of motion-picture films.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num> <heading class="inline">FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Refugee Relief</heading> <content>For expenses necessary to enable the President, by transfer to such officer or agency of the Government as may be appropriate, to carry out the provisions of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953 (Public Law 203, approved August 7, 1953), including services as authorized by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/400">67 Stat. 400</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/app1971">50 USC app. 1971 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not in excess of $50 per diem for individuals; printing and binding outside the continental United States without regard to section 11 of the Act of March 1, 1919 (44 U. S. C. 111); hire of passenger motor<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/1270">40 Stat. 1270</ref>.</p></sidenote> vehicles; expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purpose of this appropriation; not to exceed $89,000 for expenses of a confidential nature, to be accounted for solely on the certificate of the officer to whom funds are transferred by the President from this appropriation; and of which not less than $2,000,000 shall be for capital for the making of loans; $15,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds appropriated herein shall be available in accordance with authority granted hereunder or under authority governing the activities of the Government agencies to which such funds are allocated.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num> <heading class="inline"><inline class="centered">FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED</inline></heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The following corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to such corporation, and in accord with the law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/884">61 Stat. 884</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s849">31 USC 849</ref>.</p></sidenote> the programs set forth in the Budget for the fiscal year 1956 for such corporation, except as hereinafter provided:</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/280">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 280</page> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Federal Prison Industries, Incorporated: Not to exceed $377,000 of the funds of the Corporation shall be available for its administrative expenses, and not to exceed $473,000 for the expenses of vocational training of prisoners, both amounts to be computed on an accrual basis and to be determined in accordance with the Corporation’s prescribed accounting system in effect on July 1, 1946, and shall be exclusive of depreciation, payment of claims, expenditures which the said accounting system requires to be capitalized or charged to cost of commodities acquired or produced, including selling and shipping expenses, and expenses in connection with acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance, improvement, protection, or disposition of facilities and other property belonging to the Corporation or in which it has an interest.</p> </content> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="701"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 701. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or over-throw of Government.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote> or violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does hot advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote> violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="702"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 702. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publicity or propaganda.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall he used for publicity or propaganda purposes not heretofore authorized by the Congress.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="703"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 703. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">International Materials Conference.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used to pay any expenses incident to or in connection with participation in the International Materials Conference.</p> <p class="indent1 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote>This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Departments of State and Justice, the Judiciary, and related agencies Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</p> </content> </section> Approved July 7, 1955.
Public Law 134: To provide for the bonding of certain officers and employees of the government of the District of Columbia, for the payment of the premiums on such bonds by the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Public Law 134 Public Law 134 69 Stat. 281 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 281 Public Law 134

chapter 280
AN ACT To provide for the bonding of certain officers and employees of the government of the District of Columbia, for the payment of the premiums on such bonds by the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

July 7, 1955

[S. 391]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That so much of

D. C. bonding of officers and employees.

 the last paragraph of section 2 of the Act approved June 11, 1878 (20 Stat. 103, ch. 180), entitled “An Act providing a permanent form of government for the District of Columbia”, as added by the first section of the Act approved June 28, 1935 (49 Stat. 430), as precedes

D.C. Code 1–102 note.

 the proviso in said last paragraph, is amended to read as follows:

“The said Commissioners Me hereby authorized and empowered to determine which officers and employees of the District of Columbia, or which positions occupied or to be occupied by such officers and employees, shall hereafter be bonded for the faithful discharge of the duties of such officers and employees or of such positions, and to fix the penalty or penalties of any such bond;”.
Sec. 2. The Commissioners of the District of Columbia are authorized to obtain blanket, position schedule, or other type of surety bond covering their civilian officers and employees required by law or administrative ruling to be bonded. Each bond shall be of the most suitable type available for the number and type of personnel required to be bonded, and shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the persons so bonded, and the term “faithful performance of the duties” shall be deemed to include the proper accounting for all moneys or property received by virtue of the bonded persons positions or employment and all responsibilities and account-abilities imposed by statute or regulation issued pursuant thereto. The bond premium may cover a period not exceeding three years and may be paid in advance from funds available for administrative expenses when the contract is made or continued. If the initial or subsequent premium cost exceeds $500 for any bond procured under authority of this section, advertisement for bids shall be required therefor and procurement shall be made from the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the District of Columbia, price and other factors considered.
Sec. 3. Whenever any officer or employee of the District of Columbia, as a prerequisite to entering upon the duties of his office or employment, or as a condition to his holding such office or employment is required by any provision of law or regulation to execute or furnish bond, notwithstanding such provision of law, if any bond obtained by the Commissioners pursuant to the authority contained in this Act covers such officer or employee, or covers the position of such officer or employee, in the amount and for such period as may be prescribed by such provision of law, such bond obtained by the Commissioners shall be in lieu of the bond required to be executed or furnished by such officer or employee.
Sec. 4. Subsection (a) of section 305 of the District of Columbia

Metropolitan Police.

D.C. Code 4–186.

 Law Enforcement Act of 1953, approved June 29, 1953 (67 Stat. 90, 101), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sentence: “The premium on any such bond may cover periods not exceeding three years and may be paid in advance.”
Sec. 5. Section 561 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a code

Notary public.

 of law for the District of Columbia”, approved March 3, 1901, as amended (31 Stat. 1189, 1279; sec. 1–504, D. C. Code, 1951 edition) is amended by adding at the end of said section the following sentence: “Where any such notary public is an officer or employee of the69 Stat. 282 Government of the District of Columbia whose notarial duties are confined solely to government official business, any bond covering such officer or employee for the faithful performance of such notarial duties obtained by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority conferred on them by law shall be in lieu of the bond required by the first sentence of this section.”
Approved July 7, 1955.
Public Law 135: To increase criminal penalties under the Sherman Antitrust Act. Public Law 135 Public Law 135 69 Stat. 282 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 135

chapter 281
AN ACT To increase criminal penalties under the Sherman Antitrust Act.

July 7, 1955

[H. R. 3659]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That sections 1, 2,

26 Stat. 209.

 and 3 of the Act of July 2, 1890 (15 U. S. C. 1 if.), as amended, are hereby further amended by striking out in each section where it appears, the phrase “fine not exceeding five thousand dollars” or the phrase “fine not exceeding $5,000” and substituting in lieu thereof in each case the phrase “fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars”.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Public Law 136: To amend section 4004, title 18, United States Code, relating to administering oaths and taking acknowledgments by officials of Federal penal and correctional institutions. Public Law 136 Public Law 136 69 Stat. 282 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 136

chapter 282
AN ACT To amend section 4004, title 18, United States Code, relating to administering oaths and taking acknowledgments by officials of Federal penal and correctional institutions.

July 7, 1955

[H. R. 4221]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 4004,

62 Stat. 848.

 title 18, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
“§4004. Oaths and acknowledgments “The wardens and superintendents, associate wardens and superintendents, chief clerks, record clerks, and parole officers, of Federal penal or correctional institutions, may administer oaths to and take acknowledgments of officers, employees, and inmates of such institutions, but shall not demand or accept any fee or compensation therefor.”
Approved July 7, 1955.
Public Law 137: To amend the Clayton Act by granting a right of action to the United States to recover damages under the antitrust laws, establishing a uniform statute of limitations, and for other purposes. Public Law 137 Public Law 137 69 Stat. 282 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 137

chapter 283
AN ACT To amend the Clayton Act by granting a right of action to the United States to recover damages under the antitrust laws, establishing a uniform statute of limitations, and for other purposes.

July 7, 1955

[H. R. 4954]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clayton Act, amendment a.
That the Act entitled “An Act to supplement existing laws against unlawful restraints and monopolies, and for other purposes”, approved October 15., 1914 (38

15 USC 12 et seq.

 Stat. 730), as amended, is amended by inserting at the end of section 4 the following new sections:
“Sec. 4A.

Suit by U.S. for damages.

 Whenever the United States is hereafter injured in its business or property by reason of anything forbidden in the antitrust69 Stat. 283 laws it may sue therefor in the United States district court for the district in which the defendant resides or is found or has an agent, without respect to the amount in controversy, and shall recover actual damages by it sustained and the cost of suit.

Time limitation.
“Sec. 4B. Any action to enforce any cause of action under sections 4 or 4A shall be forever barred unless commenced within four years after the cause of action accrued. No cause of action barred under existing law on the effective date of this Act shall be revived by this Act.”
Sec. 2. Section 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to supplement existing laws against unlawful restraints and monopolies, and for other purposes”, approved October 15, 1914 (38 Stat. 731; 15 U. S. C. 16), is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 5. (a) A final judgment or decree heretofore or hereafter

Final judgements or decrees.

 rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by or on behalf of the United States under the antitrust laws to the effect that a defendant has violated said laws shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any action or proceeding brought by any other party against such defendant under said laws or by the United States under section 4A, as to all matters respecting which said judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto: Provided, That this section shall not apply to consent judgments or decrees entered before any testimony has been taken or to judgments or decrees entered in actions under section 4A. “(b) Whenever any civil or criminal proceeding is instituted by the

Suspension of statute of limitations.

 United States to prevent, restrain, or punish violations of any of the antitrust laws, but not including an action under section 4A, the running of the statute of limitations in respect of every private right of action arising under said laws and based in whole or in part, on any matter complained of in said proceeding shall be suspended during the pendency thereof and for one year thereafter: Provided, however, That whenever the running of the statute of limitations in respect of a cause of action arising under section 4 is suspended hereunder, any action to enforce such cause of action shall be forever barred unless commenced either within the period of suspension or within four years after the cause of action accrued.”
Sec. 3. Section 7 of the Act approved July 2, 1890 (26 Stat. 210),

Repeal.

 is repealed.
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect six months after its enactment.

Effective date.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Public Law 138: To amend the Mutual Security Art of 1954, mid for other purposes. Public Law 138 Public Law 138 69 Stat. 283 1955-07-08 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 138

chapter 301
AN ACT To amend the Mutual Security Art of 1954, mid for other purposes.

July 8, 1955

[S. 2090]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That this Act may

Mutual Security Act of 1955.

 be cited as the “Mutual Security Act of 1955”.
Sec. 2. Title I, chapter 1, of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to military assistance, is amended as follows: (a) In section 103 (a), which relates to authorizations, add “(1)”

68 Stat. 833.

22 USC 1813.

 after “(a)”, and add the following new paragraph: “(2) In addition, there is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President to carry out the purposes of this chapter not to exceed $1,133,000,000, to remain available until expended.” (b) In section 103 (b), after the word “chapter”, insert “and of section 124”. 69 Stat. 284 (c) Section 103 (c) is hereby repealed, and the following is substituted therefor: “(c) When appropriations made pursuant to subsection (a) of this section are used to furnish military assistance on terms of repayment within ten years or earlier such assistance may be furnished, notwithstanding sections 105, 141, and 142, to nations eligible to purchase military equipment, materials, and services under section 106.” (d)

22 USC 1815.

 Amend section 105 (b) (1), which relates to conditions applicable to military assistance, to read as follow: “(1) The Congress welcomes the recent progress in European cooperation and reaffirms its belief in the necessity of further efforts toward political federation, military integration, and economic unification as a means of building strength, establishing security, and preserving peace in the North Atlantic area. In order to provide further encouragement to such efforts, the Congress believes it essential that this Act should be so administered as to support concrete measures to promote greater political federation, military integration, and economic unification in Europe.” (e) In paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 105 (b), strike out “Near East, Africa, and South Asia” and “the Far East and the Pacific” and insert “Near East and Africa” and “Asia,” respectively. (f) In paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 105 (c), which relates to geographic delivery ceilings, strike out “, Africa, and South Asia” and “the Far East and the Pacific” and insert “and Africa” and “Asia”, respectively. (g)

22 USC 1818.

 ) In section 108, which relates to transfer of military equipment to Japan, strike out “1955” and insert “1956”.
Sec. 3. Title I, chapter 2, of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to southeast Asia and the western Pacific, and direct forces support, is amended as follows: (a)

22 USC 1831.

 In section 121, which relates to southeast Asia and the western Pacific, strike out the fourth word of the third sentence, “section”, and insert “title”. (b) Add after section 123 the following new section:
“Sec. 124. Direct Forces Support.— There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $317,200,000 to provide assistance in the form of direct forces support to be delivered or rendered directly to the military forces of nations eligible for military assistance under chapter 1 of this title. The President may, notwithstanding the provisions of section 501, consolidate all or any part of appropriations made pursuant to this section with appropriations made pursuant to section 103. Programs authorized by this section may be administered in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1 or chapter 3 of this title.”
Sec. 4. Title I, chapter 3, of the Mutual Security Act of 1954,

22 USC 1841.

 which relates to defense support, is amended by adding to section 131 the following new subsections: “(c) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 to carry out the provisions of this section, not to exceed— “(1) $92,000,000 for Europe (excluding Greece and Turkey); “(2) $102,500,000 for the Near East (including Greece and Turkey) and Africa; and “(3)

$827,800,000 for Asia.

“Funds made available for assistance to Korea from appropriations authorized by this section may be used in accordance with the applicable provisions of section 132 of this Act.

 69 Stat. 285 “(d) In providing assistance in the procurement of commodities in

Marine insurance.

 the United States, United States dollars shall be made available for marine insurance on such commodities where such insurance is placed on a competitive basis in accordance with normal trade practice prevailing prior to the outbreak of World War II: Provided, That in the event a participating country, by statute, decree, rule, or regulation, discriminates against any marine insurance company authorized to do business in any State of the United States, then commodities purchased with funds provided hereunder and destined for such country shall be insured in the United States against marine risk with a company or companies authorized to do a marine insurance business in any State of the United States.”
Sec. 5. Title I, chapter 4, of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to general provisions relating to mutual defense assistance, is amended by changing section 142, which relates to agreements, as

22 USC 1852.

 follows: After “Sec. 142. Agreements.—” insert “(a)”; in paragraph 10 strike out the comma and the word “or” where they appear after the phrase “any such assistance”, and insert in lieu thereof “and”; strike out the word “and” at the end of paragraph (10) and change the semicolon preceding that, word to a period; and change the portion of paragraph (11) preceding subparagraph (i) thereof to read as follows: “(b) In cases where any commodity is to be furnished on a grant basis under chapter 2 or chapter 3 of title I or under title II of this Act under arrangements which will result in the accrual of proceeds to the recipient nation from the import or sale thereof, such assistance shall not be furnished unless the recipient nation shall have agreed to establish a special account, and—”.
Sec. 6. Title II of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to development assistance, is amended as follows: (a) (1) In section 201 (a), which relates to authorization, strike

22 USC 1871.

 out “South Asia” in paragraph 2 and insert “Asia” j before the period in paragraph 3 insert “and to assist in maintaining economic and political stability in the area”; and in lieu of the last sentence insert the following: “Such assistance may be furnished on such terms and conditions as the President may specify and shall emphasize loans rather than grants wherever possible.”. (2) Add to section 201 the following new subsection: “(c) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $73,000,000, $71,000,000, and $38,000,000 to furnish assistance under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively of subsection (a) of this section.” (b) In section 202 which relates to administration, add at the end

22 USC 1872.

 thereof the following new sentence: “The authority provided in section 307 may be exercised for purposes of furnishing assistance under section 201.”
Sec. 7. Title III of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to technical cooperation, is amended as follows: (a) In section 304, which relates to authorization, insert “(a)”

22 USC 1894.

 before the first sentence and add the following new subsection: “(b) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $146,500,000 for technical cooperation programs in the Near East and Africa, Asia and Latin America.” (b) In section 306, which relates to multilateral technical cooperation:

22 USC 1896.

 (1) Insert the following before the semicolon at the end of paragraph (a): “; in addition, $24,000,000 for the fiscal year 1956 for contributions to the United Nations Expanded Program of Technical Assistance”. 69 Stat. 286 (2) Insert the following before the period at the end of paragraph (b): “; in addition, $1,500,000 for the fiscal year 1956 for contributions to the technical cooperation programs of the Organization of American States”. (c)

22 USC 1898.

 In section 308, which relates to the International Development Advisory Board, insert “, or at the applicable rate prescribed in the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, as amended from time to time, whichever is higher,” after “not to exceed $10 per diem”.
Sec. 8. Title IV of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to other programs, is amended as follows: (a)

22 USC 1921.

 In section 401, which relates to special fund, insert “(a)” before the first sentence; strike out “$150,000,000” in the first sentence and insert “$50,000,000, in addition to the funds authorized to be appropriated under subsection (b) hereof,”; in the next to last sentence strike out “section” and insert “Act”; and add the following new subsection at the end thereof: “(b) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 $100,000,000 for use in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.” (b)

22 USC 1922.

 In section 402, which relates to the sale of surplus agricultural commodities, strike out “not less than $350,000,000” and insert in lieu thereof “for the fiscal year 1956, not less than $300,000,000”. (c) In section 403, which relates to special assistance in joint control areas, insert, “(a)” before the first sentence: insert “at the time of the enactment of this Act” in the first sentence after “responsibility”; and add the following new subsection: “(b)

22 USC 1923.

 There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $21,000,000 to carry out this section.” (d)

22 USC 1925.

 Amend section 405, which relates to movement of migrants and refugees, as follows: (1) Change the heading to “migrants, refugees, and escapees”. (2) Amend subsection (c) to read as follows: “(c) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $1,400,000 for contributions to the United Nations Refugee Fund.” (3) Add the following new subsection: “(d)

Escapes.

 There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $6,000,000 for continuation of activities, including care, training, and resettlement, which have been undertaken for selected escapees under section 401 of this Act.” (e)

22 USC 1926.

 In section 406, which relates to children’s welfare, insert “(a)” before the first sentence and add the following new subsection: “(b) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $14,500,000 for contributions to the United Nations Children’s Fund.” (f)

22 USC 1927.

 In section 407, which relates to Palestine refugees in the Near East, insert “(a)” before the first sentence and add the following new subsection: “(b) There is hereby authorized to he appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $65,000,000 to be used to make contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.” (g)

22 USC 1929.

 Amend section 409, which relates to ocean freight charges, as follows: (1) Insert the following new sentence at the end of subsection (c), which relates to ocean freight charges on shipments by United States voluntary nonprofit relief agencies: “There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $2,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this section.” 69 Stat. 287 (2) Amend subsection (d) to read as follows: “(d) There is hereby authorized to be. appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $13,000,000 to pay ocean freight charges on shipments of surplus agricultural commodities, including commodities made available pursuant to any Act for the disposal abroad of United States agricultural surpluses. In addition, any funds made available under this Act may be used, in amounts determined by the President, for the purposes of this subsection.” (h) In section 410, which relates to Control Act expenses, insert

22 USC 1930.

 “, and for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $1,175,000,” after “$1,300,000”. (i) (1) Change the title of section 411, which relates to administrative expenses to read “administrative and other expenses”. (2) Amend section 411 (b) to read as follows:

22 USC 1931.

 “(b) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1955 not to exceed $34,700,000, and for the fiscal year 1956 not to exceed $35,225,000, for all necessary administrative expenses incident to carrying out the provisions of this Act other than chapter 1 of title I and section 124.” (3) Add to section 411 the following new subsection: “(c) Funds made available for the purposes of this Act may be used for compensation, allowances, and travel of personnel, including Foreign Service personnel whose services are utilized primarily for the purposes of this Act, and without regard hi the provisions of any other law, for printing and binding, and for expenditures outside the continental limits of the United States for the procurement of supplies and services and for other administrative and operating purposes (other than compensation of personnel) without regard to such laws and regulations governing the obligation and expenditure of Government funds as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act.” (j) Add the fol lowing new sections:
“Sec. 418. President’s Fund for Asian Economic Development.— (a) The Congress of the United States reaffirms the policy of the United States to contribute to international peace and security through assisting the peoples of free Asia in their efforts to attain economic and social well-being, to safeguard basic rights and liberties, and to protect their security and independence. The Congress hereby recognizes that fundamental to these goals is an expanding economic growth of the free Asia area based upon self-help and mutual cooperation and full utilization of already existing resources and knowledge, The Congress expresses the willingness of the people of the United States to support the foregoing objectives to the extent to which the countries in the area continue to make effective use of their own resources and external resources otherwise available to them, “(b) In order to carry out the purposes of this section, there is hereby authorized to be established a fund, to lie known as the ‘President’s Fund for Asian Economic Development’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Fund’), and there is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the President for the Fund an amount of $200,000,000, such amount to remain available until June 30, 1958. “(c) The President is authorized to utilize the appropriations made available for the Fund to accomplish in the free Asian area the policies and purposes declared in this Act and to disburse them on such terms and conditions, including transfer of funds, as he may specify to any person, corporation, or other body of persons however designated, or to any friendly foreign government, agency, or organization or group of friendly governments or agencies as may be appropriate: Provided, however, That such assistance shall emphasize loans rather than69 Stat. 288 grants wherever possible, and not less than 50 per centum of the funds appropriated pursuant to this section shall be available only for furnishing assistance on terms of repayment in accordance with the provisions of section 505, and not more than 25 per centum of said funds may be allocated for assistance to any one nation. “(d) In utilizing the Fund the President shall give preference to projects or programs that will clearly contribute to promoting greater economic strength in the area as a whole or among a group or groups of countries of the area.
“Sec. 419. World Health Organization.— Section 3 (a) of Public

62 Stat. 441.

22 USC 290b.

 Law 643, Eightieth Congress, approved June 14, 1948, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: “ ‘(a) such sums as may be necessary for the payment by the United States of its share of the expenses of the Organization as apportioned by the Health Assembly in accordance with article 56 of the constitution of the Organization, except that payments by the United States for any fiscal year of the Organization after 1958 shall not exceed 33⅓ per centum of the total assessments of active members of the Organization for such fiscal year; and’.”
Sec. 9. Title V, chapter 1, of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to general provisions, is amended as follows: (a)

22 USC 1754.

 In section 502, which relates to use of foreign currency, in subsection (b) after the word “amended,” insert the words “and to the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy and the Joint Committee on the Economic Report,”; and in the proviso after the word “Senate” the second time such word occurs, insert the words “or a joint committee of the Congress”. (b)

22 USC 1755.

 In section 503, subsection (b) is hereby repealed and subsection (c) is redesignated as “(b)”. (c)

22 USC 1757.

 (1) Change the heading of section 505 to “loan assistance and sales” (2) Amend section 505 (a) by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: “and shall emphasize loans rather than grants wherever possible”. (3) Add the following sentence at the end of subsection (a) of section 505: “Whenever commodities or services are sold for foreign currencies the President, notwithstanding section 1415 of the Supplemental

66 Stat. 662.

 Appropriation Act, 1953, or any other provision of law, may use or enter into arrangements with friendly nations or organizations of nations to use such currencies for the purposes for which the funds providing the commodities or services which generated the currencies were appropriated.” (d)

22 USC 1761.

 In section 509, which relates to shipping on United States vessels, add the following sentence at the end thereof: “The ocean transportation between foreign countries of commodities, materials, and equipment procured out of local currency funds made available or derived from funds made available under this Act shall not be governed by the provisions of section 901 (b) of the Merchant Marine

68 Stat. 852.

46 USC 1241.

 Act of 1936, or any other law relating to the ocean transportation of commodities, materials, and equipment on United States nag vessels.”
Sec. 10. Title V. chapter 2, of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, which relates to organization and administration, is amended as follows: (a)

22 USC 1784.

 In section 524 (a), amend subparagraph (3) to read as follows: “(3) the supervision of end-item use by the recipient countries;”, (b)

22 USC 1785.

 In the second sentence of section 525, which relates to the Foreign Operations Administration, after “Foreign Operations Administration” insert “(including any function, office or entity thereof69 Stat. 289 transferred to any other agency)”; and insert, before the period at the end of said second sentence, the following: “; Provided, That such authority conferred by this sentence shall be exercised in accordance with applicable laws and regulations relating to the Civil Service and Veterans Preference”, (c) Add at the end of section 526, which relates to missions and

22 USC 1786.

 staffs abroad, the following new sentence: “If a Foreign Service Officer shall be appointed by the President to a position under this section, the period of his service in such capacity shall he considered as constituting an assignment for duty within the meaning of section 571 of the. Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended, and such person

Ante, p. 25.

 shall not, by virtue of his acceptance of such an assignment, lose his status as a Foreign Service Officer.” (d) In section 530 (a), which relates to experts and consultants or

22 USC 1790.

 organizations thereof, insert “or at the applicable rate prescribed in the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, as amended from time to time, whichever is higher,” after “at a rate not to exceed $10”. (e) In section 534, which relates to reports, strike out “sections 504

22 USC 1794.

 and 413 (b)” in the last sentence and insert “sections 504, 413 (b), and 418”.
Sec. 11. Title V, chapter 3, of the Mutual Security Act of 1954,

68 Stat. 864.

 which relates to repeal and miscellaneous provisions, is amended by adding after section 547, the following new sections:
“Sec. 548. Unexpended Balances.— Unexpended balances of funds heretofore made available under authority of this Act are hereby authorized to be continued available for the general purposes for which appropriated, and may be consolidated with appropriations made available beginning in fiscal year 1956 for the same general purposes under the authority of this Act: Provided, however, That unexpended balances in excess of $200,000,000 not obligated by June 30, 1955, in accordance with the provisions of section 1311 of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955 (Public Law 663, Eighty-third Congress), or reserved in accordance with the provisions of

68 Stat. 830.

31 USC 200.

 section 110 of the Mutual Security Appropriation Act, 1955 (Public Law 778, Eighty-third Congress), are not authorized to be continued

68 Stat. 1224.

22 USC 1819.

 available after such date.
“Sec. 549. (a) Statement of Congressional Policy.—It is the sense of the Congress that inasmuch as— “(1) the United States, through mutual security programs, has made substantial contributions to the economic recovery and rehabilitation of the nations of western Europe; “(2) due in part to those programs, it has been possible for such nations to achieve complete economic recovery and to regain their military Strength; and “(3) certain other friendly nations of the world remain in need of assistance in order that they may defend themselves against aggression and contribute to the security of the free world, those nations that have been assisted in their recovery should, in the future, share with the United States to a greater extent the financial burden of providing aid to those countries which are still in need of assistance of the type provided under this Act. “(b) It is the sense of the Congress that assistance under this Act. shall be administered so as to assist other peoples in their efforts to achieve self-government or independence under circumstances which will enable them to assume an equal station among the free nations of the world and to fulfill their responsibilities for self-government or independence.”
69 Stat. 290
Sec. 12. It is hereby declared to be the continuing sense of the Congress that the Communist regime in China has not demonstrated its willingness to fulfill the obligations contained in the Charter of the United Nations and should not be recognized to represent China in the United Nations.
Approved July 8, 1955.
Public Law 139: To adjust the salaries of judges of the Municipal Court of Appeals for the District, of Columbia, the salaries of the judges of the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, the salary of the judge of the District of Columbia Tax Court, and the salary of the judge of the Juvenile Court of the District of Columbia. Public Law 139 Public Law 139 69 Stat. 290 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 139

chapter 302
AN ACT To adjust the salaries of judges of the Municipal Court of Appeals for the District, of Columbia, the salaries of the judges of the Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, the salary of the judge of the District of Columbia Tax Court, and the salary of the judge of the Juvenile Court of the District of Columbia.

July 11, 1955

[S. 727]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C. judges.

Salaries.
That the fourth sentence of the sixth paragraph of section 6 of the Act entitled “An Act to consolidate the Police Court of the District of Columbia and the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, to be known as ‘The Municipal Court for the District of Columbia’, to create ‘The Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia’, and for

63 Stat. 483.

 other purposes”, approved April 1, 1942, as amended (D, C. Code, sec. 11–771), is amended by striking out “$14,500” and inserting in lieu thereof “$19,000”, and by striking out “$14,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$18,500”.
Sec. 2. The fourth sentence of section 2 of such Act of April 1,

63 Stat. 482.

 1942, as amended (D. C. Code, sec. 11–753), is amended by striking out “$13,500” and inserting in lieu thereof “$18,000”, and by striking out “$13,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$17,500”.
Sec. 3. The first sentence of the second paragraph of section 2 of title IX of the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, as amended

66 Stat. 547.

 (D. C. Code, sec. 47–2402), is amended by striking out “$13,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$17,500”.
Sec. 4. The last sentence of section 19 of the Juvenile Court Act

52 Stat. 601.

 of the District of Columbia (D. C. Code, sec. 11–920) is amended to read as follows: “The salary of the judge shall be $17,500 per annum.”
Approved July 11, 1955.
Public Law 140: To provide that all United States currency shall bear the inscription “In God We Trust”. Public Law 140 Public Law 140 69 Stat. 290 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 140

chapter 303
AN ACT To provide that all United States currency shall bear the inscription “In God We Trust”.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 619]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inscription on currency and coins.
That at such time as new dies for the printing of currency are adopted in connection with the current program of the Treasury Department to increase the capacity of presses utilized by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the dies shall bear, at such place or places thereon as the Secretary of the Treasury may determine to be appropriate, the inscription “In God We Trust”, and thereafter this inscription shall appear on all United States currency and coins.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Public Law 141: To authorize appropriations for the Atomic Energy Commission for acquisition or condemnation of real property or any facilities, or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, and for other purposes. Public Law 141 Public Law 141 69 Stat. 291 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 291 Public Law 141

chapter 304
AN ACT To authorize appropriations for the Atomic Energy Commission for acquisition or condemnation of real property or any facilities, or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, and for other purposes.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 6795]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Sec. 101. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the

AEC appropriation.

Acquisition, etc., of property.

 Atomic Energy Commission the sum of $209,159,000 for acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion, as follows: (a) Atomic Weapons.—Project 55–a–1, production or development plants or facilities, $20,000,000. (b) Reactor Development.— 1. Project 55–b–1, power reactor development acceleration project, $25,000,000. 2. Project 55–b–2, fast power breeder pilot facility (EBR-II), $14,850,000. 3. Project 55–b–3, surface ship reactor facility, $25,000,000. 4. Project 55–b–4, submarine advanced reactor facility, $23,140,000. 5. Project 55–b–5, submarine advanced reactor development facilities, Schenectady, New York, $3,100,000. 6. Project 55–b–6, aircraft nuclear propulsion program plant and test area, Arco, Idaho, $13,000,000, 7. Project 55–b–7, aircraft reactor test plant, $1,437,000. 8. Project 55–b–8, modifications and expansions to ANP ground test plant, Idaho, $1,000,000. 9. Project 56–b–9, special reactor facilities construction program, $2,000,000. 10. Project 55–b–10, reactor core test facility, Arco, Idaho, $600,000. (c) Physical Research.— Project 55–c–1, particle accelerator program, $10,000,000. (d) Special Nuclear Material.— 1. Project 55–d–1, metallex pilot facility, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, $1,000,000. 2. Project 55–d–2, reactor facilities modifications, Hanford, Washington, $11,900,000. 3. Project 55–d–3, special reactor facilities equipment, Hanford, Washington, $5,600,000. 4. Project 55–d–4, modifications to separations and processing facilities, Hanford, Washington, $2,560,000. 5. Project 55–d–5, conversion of pilot plant and facility to production plant and facility, Fernald, Ohio, $600,000. 6. Project 55–d–6, barrier plant addition, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, $2,200,000. 7. Project 55–d–7, new barrier development plant, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, $404,000. 8. Project 55–d–8, expansion of metal recovery facility, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, $370,000. (e) Source and Other Raw Materials.— 1. Project 55–e–1, expansion and modification of ore processing plant, Monticello, Utah, $1,550,000. 2. Project 56 e–2, storage sites for vanadium bearing tailings, $500,000. (f) Atomic Weapons.— 1. Project 56–f–1, art construction project, fiscal year 1956 increment, $17,873,000. 2. Project 56–f–2, expansion of weapons material fabrication plant and facility, $15,000,000. 69 Stat. 292 3. Project 55–f–3, new Sigma Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, $4,015,000. 4. Project 55–f–4, detonator production plant, $3,750,000. 5. Project 55–f–5, base construction. Pacific proving ground, $1,568,000. 6. Project 55–f 6, Rocky Flats, Colorado, plant and facilities, $1,330,000. 7. Project 55–f–7, base construction, Nevada test site, $927,000. 8. Project 55–f–8, addition to technical laboratory shop building, Los Alamos, New Mexico, $735,000. (g) Reactor Development.— 1. Project 55–g–1, engineering test reactor facility, $14,350,000. 2. Project 55–g–2, reactor training school, Argonne National Laboratory, $712,000. 3. Project 55–g–3, chemistry cave for radioactive materials, Argonne National Laboratory, $448,000. 4. Project 55–g–4, reactor engineering building addition, Argonne National Laboratory, $295,000. 5. Project. 55–g–5, high level chemical development facility, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, $280,000. 6. Project 55–g–6, research reactor, Philippine Government, $500,000. 7. Project. 55–g–7, research reactors for the development of peace-time uses of atomic energy under Agreements for Cooperation, $5,000,000. (h) Physical Research.— 1. Project 55–h–1, conversion of existing building to development plant, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, $1,150,000. 2. Project 56–11–2, fabrication plant for development, equipment, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, $440,000. (i) Biology and Medicine.—Project 55–i–1, medical research plant and facility, Brookhaven National Laboratory, $6,040,000. (j) Community.— 1. Project 55–j–1, additional housing units, Monticello, Utah, $250,000. 2. Project 55–j–2. new community hospital, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, $2,900,000. 3. Project 55–j–3, water and sewer replacements and improvements, Richland, Washington. $160,000. 4. Project 55–j–4, housing program (group 18), Los Alamos, New Mexico, $3,500,000. (k) Source and Other Raw Material.—Project 55–k–1, offsite access roads, $4,165,000. (l) General Plant Projects.—$17,960,000.
Sec. 102. Limitations.— (a) The Commission is authorized to start any project set forth in subsections 101 (a) through 101 (d) only if the currently estimated cost of that project does not exceed by more than 25 per centum the estimated cost set forth for that project. (b) The Commission is authorized to start any project set forth in subsections 101 (e) through 101 (j) only if the currently estimated cost of that project does not exceed by more than 10 per centum the estimated cost set forth for that project. (c) The Commission is authorized to start the project set forth in subsection 101 (k) only if the currently estimated cost of the project does not exceed the estimated cost set forth for that project. (d) The Commission is authorized to start a project under subsection 101 (1) only if it is in accordance with the following: 1. For community operations, the maximum currently estimated cost of any project shall be $100,000 and the maximum currently esti-69 Stat. 293mated cost of any building included in such project shall be $10,000. 2. For all other programs, the maximum currently estimated cost of any project shall be $500,000 and the maximum currently estimated cost of any building included in such a project shall be $166,000. 3. The total cost of all projects undertaken under subsection 101 (1) shall not exceed the estimated cost set forth in that subsection by more than 10 per centum.
Sec. 103. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated funds for

Advance planning, etc.

 advance planning, construction design, and architectural services, in connection with projects which are not otherwise authorized by law, and the Atomic Energy Commission is authorized to use funds currently or otherwise available to it for such purposes.
Sec. 104. There are hereby authorized to he appropriated funds

Replacement of plants, etc.

 necessary to restore or to replace plants or facilities destroyed or otherwise seriously damaged, and the Atomic Energy Commission is authorized to use funds currently or otherwise available to it for such purposes.
Sec. 105. In addition to the sums authorized to be appropriated to

Additional sums.

 the Atomic Energy Commission by section 101 of this Act, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Atomic Energy Commission to accomplish the purposes of this Act such sums of money as may be currently available to the Atomic Energy Commission.
Sec. 106. Funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made

Substitute projects.

 available by this Act may be used to start any other new project for which an estimate was not included in this Act if it be a substitute for a project authorized in subsections 101 (a), 101 (d), or 101 (f), and the estimated cost thereof is within the limit of cost of the project for which substitution is to be made, and the Commission certifies that— (a) the new project is essential to the common defense and security; and (b) the new project is required by changes in weapon characteristics or weapon logistic operations; (c) it is unable to enter into a contract with any person, including a licensee, on terms satisfactory to the Commission to furnish from a privately owned plant or facility the product or services to be provided in the new project.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Public Law 142: To provide for the conveyance of a portion of the Fort Devens Military Reservation, Massachusetts, to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Law 142 Public Law 142 69 Stat. 293 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 142

chapter 305
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of a portion of the Fort Devens Military Reservation, Massachusetts, to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

July 11, 1955

[S. 107]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Secretary

Fort Devens Military Reservation, Mass.

Conveyance.

 of the Army is authorized to convey to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a tract of land comprising sixty-six acres, more or less, together with buildings and improvements thereon, being a portion of Fort Devens Military Reservation and being the same property now utilized by the Massachusetts National Guard under a license granted by the Secretary of the Army, subject, however, to reservation in the United States of all mineral rights, including gas and oil, in the land authorized to be conveyed by this Act.
Sec. 2. The conveyance of the property identified in section 1 of

Use.

 this Act to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be made without consideration therefor and upon condition that it shall be used for69 Stat. 294 training of the National Guard and the Air National Guard and for other military purposes, and in the event it shall not be used for such purposes title thereto shall immediately revert to the United States, and, in addition, title to all improvements made by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during its occupancy shall vest in the United States without payment of compensation therefor. The deed of conveyance shall also provide for such reservations and joint use of facilities as the Secretary of the Army determines as necessary for the use and maintenance of Fort Devens and contain the further provision that

National emergency.

 whenever the Congress of the United States shall declare a state of war or other national emergency, or the President declares a state of emergency to exist, and upon the determination by the Secretary of Defense that the property so conveyed is useful or necessary for military, air, or naval purposes, or in the interest of national defense, the United States shall have the right without charge to reenter upon the property and use the same or any part thereof, including any and all improvements made by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for a period not to exceed the duration of such state of war or national emergency plus six months and upon cessation of such use, such property shall revert to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, together with any or all improvements thereon and appurtenances appertaining thereto.
Sec. 3.

Cost of surveys.

 Tire cost of any surveys necessary as an incident of the conveyance authorized herein shall be borne by the grantee.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Public Law 143: To repeal two provisions of law requiring that certain military personnel shall be paid monthly. Public Law 143 Public Law 143 69 Stat. 294 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 143

chapter 306
AN ACT To repeal two provisions of law requiring that certain military personnel shall be paid monthly.

July 11, 1955

[S. 1725]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 1268

10 USC 861.

 of the Revised Statutes is repealed.
Sec. 2. The last proviso in subtitle “pay” of the Act of August 30, 1890 (26 Stat. 400), is repealed.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Public Law 144: To amend section 201 (d) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, to provide tor advance payments of certain pay and allowances of members of the uniformed services, arid for other purposes. Public Law 144 Public Law 144 69 Stat. 294 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 144

chapter 325
AN ACT To amend section 201 (d) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, to provide tor advance payments of certain pay and allowances of members of the uniformed services, arid for other purposes.

July 12, 1955

[S. 804]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Uniformed services.

Advance pay.

Ante. p. 19.

37 USC 232.
That the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, is further amended by adding at the end of subsection 201 (d) the following provision: “Any pay and allowances authorized by this Act which will lawfully accrue to members for their return home incident to release from active duty or training duty may be paid to such members prior to their departure from their last duty station incident to such release, without regard to the actual performance of such travel.”.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 145: To repeal the Act of January 19, 1929 (ch. 86, 45 Stat. 1090), entitled “An Act to limit the date of filing claims for retainer pay”. Public Law 145 Public Law 145 69 Stat. 295 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 295 Public Law 145

chapter 326
AN ACT To repeal the Act of January 19, 1929 (ch. 86, 45 Stat. 1090), entitled “An Act to limit the date of filing claims for retainer pay”.

July 12, 1955

[S. 800]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Act of

Naval reserves.

34 USC 771, 772.

 January 19, 1929 (ch. 86, 45 Stat. 1090), is hereby repealed.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 146: To amend the Universal Military Training and Service Act, as amended, to remove the requirement for a final physical examination for inductees who continue on active duty in another status in the Armed Forces. Public Law 146 Public Law 146 69 Stat. 295 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 146

chapter 327
AN ACT To amend the Universal Military Training and Service Act, as amended, to remove the requirement for a final physical examination for inductees who continue on active duty in another status in the Armed Forces.

July 12, 1955

[S. 802]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the second

Universal Military Training and Service Act, amendments.

50 USC app. 459.

 sentence of subsection 9 (a) of the Universal Military Training and Service Act (62 Stat. 614), as amended, is amended by changing the final period to a colon and adding at the end thereof the following proviso: “Provided further, That, if upon completion of training and service under this title, such person continues on active duty without an interruption of more than seventy-two hours as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, a physical examination upon completion of such training and service shall not be required unless it is requested by such person, or the medical authorities of the Armed Force concerned determine that the physical examination is warranted.”.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 147: To facilitate the settlement of the accounts of deceased members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Public Law 147 Public Law 147 69 Stat. 295 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 147

chapter 328
AN ACT To facilitate the settlement of the accounts of deceased members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

July 12, 1955

[S. 933]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That for the purposes

Uniformed services.

Accounts of deceased members.

 of this Act the term “Department” shall mean the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Commerce, or the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, us the case may be, and the terms “uniformed services,” “member” and “Secretary” shall have the respective meanings given those terms in section 102 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 804), as amended, on

37 USC 231.

 the date of enactment of this Act, except that “the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” shall be substituted for “the Federal Security Administrator” in the definition of the term “Secretary”.
Sec. 2. In the settlement of the account of any deceased member of

Precedence of beneficiaries.

 the uniformed services or of the National Guard or the Air National Guard, the amount found due therein from the uniformed service of which the decedent, was a member shall be paid to the person or persons surviving at the date of death in the following order of precedence: First, to the beneficiary or beneficiaries named to receive any such amount in a written designation executed by the member and received,69 Stat. 296 prior to his death, in the place designated for such purpose in the regulations of the Department concerned, Second, if there be no such beneficiary, to the widow or widower of such member; Third, if there be no beneficiary or surviving spouse, to the child or children of such member, and descendants of deceased children, by representation; Fourth, if none of the above, to the parents of the member, or the survivor of them; and Fifth, if there be none of the above, to the duly appointed legal representative of the estate of the deceased member, or if there be none, to the person or persons determined to be entitled thereto under the laws of the domicile of the deceased member.
Sec. 3.

Payments.

 Subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Comptroller General of the United States, amounts payable to beneficiaries designated by the member under section 2 of this Act shall be paid by the Department or uniformed service concerned. All other payments under this Act shall be paid upon settlement by the General Accounting Office. Any payment made under this Act shall be a bar to recovery by any other person of any am omit so paid.
Sec. 4.

Designation of beneficiary.

 Designations of beneficiary under this Act, and changes therein, shall be made under regulations promulgated by the Secretaries concerned, and such regulations shall be uniform for all services in so far as practicable: Provided, That any designation of beneficiary made for the purposes of any six months’ death gratuity (including any designation of a person whose right to the gratuity would not depend upon such designation) and heretofore or hereafter received in the Department concerned before the effective date of the payment provisions of this Act shall be considered as a designation of beneficiary for the purposes of this Act, in the absence of a designation of beneficiary under this Act, unless the member mailing the designation shall have been missing, missing in action, in the hands of a hostile force, or interned in a foreign country during any part of the period between the date of enactment of this Act and the effective date thereof as prescribed in section 5 of this Act.
Sec. 5.

Effective date.

 The payment provisions of this Act shall be effective only in cases wherein the member’s death occurs on or after the first day of the sixth month following the month in which this Act is enacted.

Repeats.

 The following statutory provisions are repealed as of the effective date of the payment provisions of this Act, except with respect to the deaths of members occurring prior to such effective date: (1) The paragraph of the Act of June 30, 1906 (34 Stat. 750), which relates to the settlement, of accounts of deceased officers and enlisted men of the Army, as amended by the Act of December 7, 1944 (58 Stat. 795), and section 4 of the Act of February 25, 1946 (60 Stat. 30, 10 U. S. C. 868). (2) Section 1 of the Act of February 25, 1946 (60 Stat. 30), as amended by section 18 of the Act of August 4, 1949 (63 Stat. 560, 34 U. S. C 941a). (3) The paragraph in section 1 of the Act of August 4, 1949 (63 Stat. 531), which relates to the settlement of accounts of deceased officers and enlisted persons of the Coast Guard (14 U. S. C. 466). (4) Section 507 of the Public Health Service Act, approved July 1, 1944 (58 Stat. 711), as amended by section 2 of the Act of February 25, 1946 (60 Stat. 30,42 U. S. C. 225).
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 148: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, and for other purposes. Public Law 148 Public Law 148 69 Stat. 297 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 297 Public Law 148

chapter 329
AN ACT To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, and for other purposes.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1007]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Federal

Archival administration.

 Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows: (a) By adding a new subsection (g) to section 507 to read as follows:

64 Stat. 587.

44 USC 397.

 “(g) The Administrator is hereby authorized to receive duplicate originals or duly authenticated copies of agreements or compacts entered into, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the United States, between States now or hereafter admitted to the Union, and to take all necessary actions for their preservation and servicing?’
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 149: To extend the authority for the enlistment of aliens in the Regular Army. Public Law 149 Public Law 149 69 Stat. 297 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 149

chapter 330
AN ACT To extend the authority for the enlistment of aliens in the Regular Army.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1137]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the first section of the Act of June 30, 1950 (ch. 443, 64 Stat. 316), as amended,

65 Stat. 89.

10 USC 621c.

 is further amended by striking out the words “June 30, 1955”, and inserting in lieu thereof the words, “June 30, 1957”.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 150: To amend the Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954. Public Law 150 Public Law 150 69 Stat. 297 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 150

chapter 331
AN ACT To amend the Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1290]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Public

D. C., southwestern portion.

Federal buildings.

68 Stat. 518.

40 USC 352 note, 356 note.

40 USC 356.

 Buildings Act of 1949, as amended, is further amended by redesignating section 412 as section 413 and by inserting a new section 412 reading as follows:
“Sec. 412. (a) In exercising the authority contained in section 411 within the southwestern portion of the District of Columbia, the Administrator of General Services shall conform to the plan for redevelopment of that area pursuant to the District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945. Purchase contract agreements for this area shall

60 Stat. 790.

D. C. Code 5–701 note.

 be for terms of not less than ten years nor more than thirty years. “(b) The Administrator of General Services is authorized to transfer lands of the United States under his control needed by the District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency to said Agency within (he southwestern portion of the District of Columbia, and in consideration therefor, to accept from said Agency other lands and interests of equivalent value within the same area. “(c) Whenever the Administrator of General Services initially

Demolition of temporary space.

 occupies a building in the southwestern portion of the District of Columbia pursuant to a purchase contract agreement, he shall thereupon cause to be demolished temporary Government building space in the District of Columbia of equivalent occupancy. 69 Stat. 298 “(d) In exercising the authority contained in section 411 within the southwestern portion of the District of Columbia, the Administrator of General Services is hereby authorized, pursuant to section 302 (c) (14) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of

63 Stat. 394.

41 USC 252(c).

 1949, as amended, to negotiate purchase contracts, in accordance with title III of such Act. In negotiating such contracts, the Administrator shall take all practicable steps to insure competition among prospective contractor’s. “(e) The limitation of three years set forth in the second sentence of section 411 (e) shall be read as five years with respect to purchase contracts for projects within the southwestern portion of the District of Columbia. “(f) In transmitting the prospectus required by section 411 with respect to any proposed purchase contract for a project within the

Publication in FR.

 southwestern portion of the District of Columbia, which shall be published in the Federal Register for a period of ten consecutive days from date of submission to the respective committees, the Administrator shall not be required to include the certificate referred to in subdivision (3) of section 411 (e).”
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 151: To declare the portion of the waterway at Bridgeport, Connecticut, known as the west branch of Cedar Creek, a nonnavigable stream. Public Law 151 Public Law 151 69 Stat. 298 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 151

chapter 332
AN ACT To declare the portion of the waterway at Bridgeport, Connecticut, known as the west branch of Cedar Creek, a nonnavigable stream.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1469]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridgeport, Conn.

Nonnavigable stream.
That the portion of the waterway in which is located the west branch of Cedar Creek in the town of Bridgeport, Connecticut, lying north of a line extending north 78 degrees 56 minutes 01 second east from a point (773 feet from the northwest corner of the existing bulkhead and pier line) whose coordinates in the Corps of Engineers’ Harbor Line System are south 937.23 and west 1,108.40, is hereby declared to be a nonnavigable water of the United States within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Sec. 2. The line herein before described shall be established as a combined pierhead and bulkhead line of the west branch of Cedar Creek.
Sec. 3. Any project heretofore authorized by an Act of Congress, insofar as such project relates to the above-described portion of the west branch of Cedar Creek, is hereby abandoned.
Sec. 4. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 152: To declare a certain portion of the waterway at Greenwich, Connecticut (in which is located the Greenwich Harbor), a nonnavigable stream. Public Law 152 Public Law 152 69 Stat. 299 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 152

chapter 333
AN ACT To declare a certain portion of the waterway at Greenwich, Connecticut (in which is located the Greenwich Harbor), a nonnavigable stream.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1300]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Greenwich. Conn.

Nonnavigable stream.
That the portion of the waterway in which is located the Greenwich Harbor in the town69 Stat. 299 of Greenwich, Connecticut, lying north of a line extending south 84 degrees 00 minutes and 36 seconds east from a point (365 feet from the northwest comer of the existing Greenwich Harbor bulkhead and pier line) whose coordinates in the Corps of Engineers’ Harbor Line System are north 6,244.55 and west 377.41 is hereby declared to be a nonnavigable water of the United States within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Sec. 2. The line hereinbefore described shall be established as a combined pierhead and bulkhead line of the Greenwich Harbor.
Sec. 3. Any project heretofore authorized by any Act of Congress, insofar as such project relates to the above-described portion of the Greenwich Harbor, is hereby abandoned.
Sec. 4. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved. This Act shall become effective when the State Highway Department of Connecticut has completed the dredging to a depth of six feet of a compensating anchorage area of nine-tenths of an acre, to the satisfaction of the Division Engineer of the Corps of Engineers in charge of the locality.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 153: To authorize voluntary extensions of enlistments in the Army, Navy, and Air Force for periods of less than one year. Public Law 153 Public Law 153 69 Stat. 299 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 153

chapter 334
AN ACT To authorize voluntary extensions of enlistments in the Army, Navy, and Air Force for periods of less than one year.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1571]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the fifth paragraph

Armed Forces.

Enlistments.

34 USC 184.

 under the heading “Pay, Miscellaneous” of the Act of August 22, 1912 (ch. 335,37 Stat. 331), as amended, is amended by deleting the word “either” and substituting therefor the words “less than one year or for a period of”.
Sec. 2. The term of enlistment of any enlisted man in the Army and the Air Force may, by his voluntary written agreement, under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary concerned, be extended for a period of less than one year from the date of expiration of the then existing term of enlistment, and subsequent to said date such enlisted men as extend the term of enlistment as authorized in this section shall be entitled to and shall receive the same pay and allowances in all respects as though regularly discharged and reenlisted immediately upon expiration of their term of enlistment, and such extension shall not operate to deprive them upon discharge at the termination thereof of any right, privilege, or benefit to which they would be entitled at the expiration of the former term of enlistment.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 154: Relating to a constitutional convent ion In Alaska. Public Law 154 Public Law 154 69 Stat. 299 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 154

chapter 335
AN ACT Relating to a constitutional convent ion In Alaska.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1633]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 11 of the Act entitled “An Act to create a legislative assembly in the Territory of Alaska, to confer legislative69 Stat. 300 power thereon, and for other purposes”, approved August 24, 1912

37 Stat. 516.

 (48 U. S. C., sec. 82), any member of the legislature may be a candidate for election as a delegate in the formation of a constitutional convention and if elected may serve at such convention.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 155: Authorizing the installation of additional elevators in the Senate wing of the Capitol. Public Law 155 Public Law 155 69 Stat. 300 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 155

chapter 336
AN ACT Authorizing the installation of additional elevators in the Senate wing of the Capitol.

July 12, 1955

[S. 1993]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Capitol.

Elevators.
That the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to prepare and submit to the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate plans and specifications for the installation of two additional elevators in the Senate wing of the Capitol, to be located adjacent to and east of the existing elevators at the main east front entrance to the Senate wing. Upon approval of such plans and specifications by such committee, the Architect of the Capitol is authorized and directed to proceed with the procurement and installation of such elevators, including the making of such structural changes in the Capitol Building as may be necessary to provide for such installation.
Sec. 2.

Appropriation.

Post, p. 515.

 There is hereby authorized to be appropriated the sum of $285,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 156: To provide for the suspension of certain benefits in the case of members of the reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps ordered to extended active duty in time of war or national emergency, and for other purposes. Public Law 156 Public Law 156 69 Stat. 300 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 156

chapter 337
AN ACT To provide for the suspension of certain benefits in the case of members of the reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps ordered to extended active duty in time of war or national emergency, and for other purposes.

July 12, 1955

[S. 2135]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Armed Forces.

Reserves on active duty.

64 Stat. 1067.

34 USC 853e–1.
That section 10 of (he Act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 854), as amended, is further amended by deleting the final period, inserting a colon in lieu thereof, and adding the following new proviso: “Provided further, That in the case of any member of the Naval or Marine Corps Reserve receiving a pension, retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay from the Government of the United States by virtue of prior military service who is ordered to extended active duty in excess of thirty days in time of war or national emergency and is found physically qualified to perform active duty, entitlement to the pension, retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay shall be suspended for the period of the extended active duty unless that compensation is greater than the compensation specified in clause (1) of this section. During the period of such suspension the member shall receive compensation for such extended active duty as specified in clause (1) or this section. Upon termination of the period of extended active duty the pension, retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay of the member shall lie resumed and paid as provided by law. The suspension herein provided shall not operate to affect any other rights or benefits to which the member or his dependents may be entitled under this or any other provision of law.”
69 Stat. 301
Sec. 2. Section 2 of the Act of September 27, 1950 (ch. 1053, 64 Stat. 1067), is amended by inserting before the final period a colon

10 USC 369b.

 and the following proviso: “Provided, That in the case of any such member receiving a pension, retirement pay, disability compensation, or retired pay from the (Government of the United States by virtue of prior military service who is ordered to extended active duty for a period in excess of thirty days in time of war or national emergency and is found physically qualified to perform active duty, entitlement to the pension, retirement pay, disability compensation, or retired pay shall be suspended for the period of the extended active duty unless that compensation is greater than the compensation specified in clause (1) of this section. During the period of extended active duty the member shall receive the compensation for that duty specified in clause (1) of this section. Upon termination of the period of extended active duty the pension, retirement pay, disability compensation, or retired pay of the member shall be resumed and paid as provided by law. The suspension herein provided shall not. operate to affect any other rights or benefits to which the member or his dependents may be entitled under this or any other provision of law.”
Sec. 3. Section 3 of the Act of September 27, 1950 (ch. 1053, 64 Stat. 1067), is hereby amended by changing the comma after “1947” to

10 USC 369b note.

 a period and striking out the words “and shall terminate five years after the date of approval of this Act.”
Sec. 4. The term “disability allowance” is deleted from section 10 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 854), as amended, and from

34 USC 853e–1.

10 USC 369b.

 section 2 of the Act of September 27, 1950 (ch. 1053, 64 Stat. 1067).
Approved July 12, 1955.
Public Law 157: Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, and for other purposes. Public Law 157 Public Law 157 69 Stat. 301 1955-07-13 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 157

chapter 358
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1958, and for other purposes.

July 13, 1955

[H. R. 6042]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following

Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1956.

 sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, for military functions administered by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I</num> <heading class="centered">OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Salaries and Expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, including hire of passenger motor vehicles; and not to exceed $60,000 for emergency and extraordinary expenses, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of Defense for such purposes as he deems proper, and his determination thereon shall be final and conclusive; $12,250,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of Public Affairs</heading> <content>For salaries and expenses necessary for the Office of Public Affairs, $420,000.</content> </appropriations> 69 Stat. 302 <num value="II">TITLE II</num> <heading class="centered">INTERSERVICE ACTIVITIES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Claims</heading> <content>For payment of claims by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Army (except as provided in appropriations for civil functions administered by the Department of the Army), Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, as authorized by law; claims (not to exceed $1,000 in any one case) for damages to or loss of private property incident to the operation of Army and Air National Guard camps of instruction, either during the stay of units of said organizations at such camps or while en route thereto or therefrom; claims for damages arising under training contracts with carriers; and repayment of amounts determined by the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, or the Secretary of the Air Force, or officers designated by them, to nave been erroneously collected from military and civilian personnel of the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force or from States, Territories, or the District of Columbia, or members of National Guard units thereof; $11,930,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Contingencies</heading> <content>For emergencies and extraordinary expenses arising in the Department of Defense, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of Defense and such expenses may be accounted for solely on his certificate that the expenditures were necessary for confidential<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Report to Congress atonal Committees.</p></sidenote> military purposes, $40,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That a report of disbursements under this item of appropriation shall be made quarterly to the Appropriations Committees of the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Emergency Fund</heading> <content>For transfer by the Secretary of Defense, with the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, to any appropriation for military functions under the Department of Defense available for research and development, to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes, and for the same time period, as the appropriation to which transferred, $35,000,000 and in addition not to exceed $50,000,000 to be used upon determination by the Secretary of Defense that such funds can be wisely, profitably, and practically used in the interest of national defense and to be derived by transfer from such appropriations available to the Department of Defense for obligation during the current fiscal year as the Secretary of Defense may designate.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reserve Tools and Facilities</heading> <content>For transfer by the Secretary of Defense, with the approval of the Director, Bureau of the Budget, to any appropriation for military functions under the Department of Defense available for procurement, to be merged with and to be available for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred, for mobilization reserve purposes, including purchase of machine tools; and construction and acquisition of production facilities, including land, buildings, and appurtenances therefor; $100,000,000.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/303">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 303</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Retired Pay</heading> <content>For retired pay and retirement pay, as authorized by law, of military personnel on the retired lists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Air Force, including the reserve components thereof; retainer pay for personnel of the inactive Fleet Reserve, and payments under the Uniformed Services Contingency Option Act of 1953; $495,000,000. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/501">67 Stat. 501</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/37/371">37 USC 371 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Court or Military Appeals</heading> <content>For salaries and expenses necessary for the Court of Military Appeals, $320,000.</content> </appropriations> <num value="III">TITLE III</num> <heading class="centered">DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Military Personnel</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, individual clothing, interest on deposits, and permanent change of station travel, for members of the Army on active duty (except those undergoing reserve training); expenses incident to movement of troop detachments, including rental of camp sites and procurement of utility and other services; expenses of apprehension and delivery of deserters, prisoners, and soldiers absent without leave, including payment of rewards (not to exceed $25 in any one case), and costs of confinement of military prisoners in nonmilitary facilities; donations of not to exceed $25 to each prisoner upon each release from confinement in an Army prison (other than a disciplinary barracks) and to each person discharged for fraudulent enlistment; authorized issues of articles to prisoners, other than those in disciplinary barracks; subsistence of enlisted personnel, selective service registrants called for induction and applicants for enlistment while held under observation, and prisoners (except those at disciplinary barracks), or reimbursement therefor while such personnel are sick in hospitals; and subsistence of supernumeraries necessitated by emergent military circumstances; $3,679,095,000; <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That section 212 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (5 U. S. C. 59a), shall not apply to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/47/406">47 Stat. 406</ref>.</p></sidenote> retired military personnel on duty at the United States Soldiers’ Home: </proviso><proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the duties of the librarian at the United States Military Academy may be performed by a retired officer detailed on active duty.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Maintenance and Operations</heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the maintenance and operation of the Army, including administration and rentals at the seat of government; medical and dental care of personnel entitled thereto by law or regulation (including charges of private facilities for care of military personnel on duty or leave, except elective private treatment), and other measures necessary to protect the health of the Army; care of the dead; chaplains’ activities; awards and medals; welfare and recreation; information and educational services for the Armed Forces; recruiting expenses; subsistence of prisoners at disciplinary barracks, and of civilian employees as authorized by law; expenses of apprehension and delivery of prisoners escaped from disciplinary barracks, including payment of rewards not exceeding $25 in any one case, and expenses of confinement of such prisoners in nonmilitary facilities; donations of not to exceed $25 to each prisoner upon each release from confinement in a disciplinary<page identifier="/us/stat/69/304">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 304</page> barracks; military courts, boards, and commissions; authorized issues of articles for use of applicants for enlistment and persons in military custody; civilian clothing, not to exceed $30 in cost, to be issued each person upon each release from confinement in an Army prison and to each soldier discharged otherwise than honorably, or sentenced by a civil court to confinement in a civil prison, or interned or discharged as an alien enemy; transportation services; communications services, including construction of communication systems; maps and similar data for military purposes; military surveys and engineering planning; contracts for maintenance of reserve tools and facilities for twelve months beginning at any time during the current fiscal year; alteration, extension, and repair of structures and property; acquisition of lands (not exceeding $5,000 for any one parcel), easements, rights-of-way, and similar interests in land, and, in administering the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/56/654">56 Stat. 654</ref>.</p></sidenote> provisions of 43 U. S. C. 315q, rentals may be paid in advance; utility services for buildings erected at private cost, as authorized by law<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/32/282">32 Stat. 282</ref>.</p></sidenote> (10 U. S. C. 1346), and buildings on military reservations authorized by Army regulations to be used for a similar purpose; purchase of ambulances; hire of passenger motor vehicles; tuition and fees incident to training of military personnel at civilian institutions; field exercises and maneuvers, including payments in advance for rentals or options to rent land; expenses for the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and other units at educational institutions, as authorized by law; exchange fees, and losses in the accounts of disbursing officers or agents in accordance with law; expenses of inter-American cooperation,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/858">60 Stat. 858</ref>.</p></sidenote> as authorized for the Navy by law (5 U. S. C. 421f) for Latin-American cooperation; not to exceed $6,266,000 for emergencies and extraordinary expenses, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of the Army, and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes, and his determination shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the Government; $2,831,019,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That during the fiscal year 1956 the maintenance, operation, and availability of the Army-Navy Hospital at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, and the Murphy General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, to meet requirements of the military and naval forces shall be continued.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Military Construction, Army Reserve Forces</heading> <content>For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the reserve components, including contributions therefor, as authorized by the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s881">50 USC 881 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1339">10 USC 1339</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t40/s259/267">40 USC 259, 267</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of September 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 829), without regard to sections 1136 and 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended, and land and interests therein may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to the approval of title by the Attorney General as required by section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s733">33 USC 733</ref>.</p></sidenote> 355 of the Revised Statutes, as amended; and hire of passenger motor vehicles; $31,611,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds under this head shall be available, without regard to the 75 per centum restriction on contributions contained in section 4 (d)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s883">50 USC 883</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Act of September 11, 1950, for construction, alteration, improvement, and expansion of facilities made necessary by the conversion, redesignation, or reorganization of National Guard units, required for Federal purposes, and in an amount not exceeding $5,000,000 for construction of buildings and facilities other than armories.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/305">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 305</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reserve Personnel</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, transportation, travel and related expenses, as authorized by law, for personnel of the Army Reserve while on active duty under section 252 of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, or undergoing Reserve training or while performing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/496">66 Stat. 496</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1003">50 USC 1003</ref>.</p></sidenote> drills or equivalent duty, and for members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; subsistence for members of the Army Reserve for drills of eight or more hours’ duration in any one calendar day; $141,589,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Army National Guard</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, transportation, and travel, as authorized by law, for personnel of the Army National Guard while on duty under section 252 of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, or while undergoing training or while performing drills<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/496">66 Stat. 496</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1003">50 USC 1003</ref>.</p></sidenote> or equivalent duties; expenses of training, organizing and administering the Army National Guard, including maintenance, operation, and alterations to structures and facilities; hire of passenger motor vehicles; personal services in the National Guard Bureau and services of personnel of the National Guard employed as civilians without regard to their military rank, and the number of caretakers authorized to be employed under provisions of law (32 U. S. C. 42) may be such as is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/1134">54 Stat. 1134</ref>.</p></sidenote> deemed necessary by the Secretary of the Army; subsistence for officers attending drills of eight or more hour’s duration in any one calendar day; travel expenses (other than mileage), as authorized by law for Army personnel on active duty, for Army National Guard division, regimental, and battalion commanders while inspecting units in compliance with National Guard regulations when specifically authorized by the Chief, National Guard Bureau; supplying and equipping the Army National Guard of the several States, Territories, and the District of Columbia, as authorized by law; and expenses of repair, modification, maintenance, and issue of supplies and equipment (including aircraft); $308,239,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That obligations may be incurred under this appropriation for installation, maintenance, and operation of facilities for antiaircraft defense without regard to section 67 of the National Defense Act. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/199">39 Stat. 199</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t32/s21/22/49">32 USC 21, 22, 49</ref>.</p></sidenote></proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Research and Development</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research and development including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease and operation of facilities and equipment, as authorized by law, $333,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice, Army</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of construction, equipment and maintenance of rifle ranges, the instruction of citizens in marksmanship, and promotion of rifle practice, in accordance with law, including travel of rifle teams, military personnel, and individuals attending regional, national, and international competitions, and not to exceed $18,000 for incidental expenses of the National Board, $400,00: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That travel expenses of civilian members of the National Board shall be paid in accordance with the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, as amended.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/306">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 306</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Alaska Communication System</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Alaska Communication System, including purchase (not to exceed two for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles, $5,000,000, to remain available until the close of the fiscal year 1957, and, in addition, not to exceed 15 per centum of the current fiscal year receipts of the Alaska Communication System may be merged with and used for the purposes of this appropriation.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reduction in Appropriation</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>army stock fund</heading> <content>The amount available in the Army Stock Fund is hereby reduced by $700,000,000, of which sum $400,000,000 shall be covered into the Treasury immediately upon approval of this Act, and $300,000,000 shall be covered into the Treasury no later than December 31, 1955.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <num value="IV">TITLE IV</num> <heading class="centered">DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Military Personnel, Navy</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, subsistence, interest on deposits, gratuities, clothing, permanent change of station travel (including expenses of temporary duty between permanent duty stations), training duty travel of midshipmen paid hereunder, and transportation of dependents, household effects, and privately owned automobiles, as authorized by law, for regular and reserve personnel on active duty (except those on active duty while undergoing reserve training), midshipmen at the Naval Academy, and aviation cadets, $2,486,109,900.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reserve Personnel, Navy</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, and travel, as authorized by law, for personnel of the Naval Reserve on active duty while undergoing reserve training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty, regular and contract enrollees in the Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and retainer pay authorized by the Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1060">60 Stat. 1060</ref>.</p></sidenote> August 13, 1946 (34 U. S. C. 1020h), $91,811,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Navy Personnel, General Expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for general training, education and administration of regular and reserve personnel, including tuition, cash book allowances of not to exceed $50 for each Naval Aviation College program student, and other costs incurred at civilian schools, general training aids and devices, procurement of military personnel, and authorized annuity premiums and retirement benefits for civilian members of teaching staffs; maintenance and operation of Navy training and personnel facilities, including the Naval Academy, Naval Postgraduate School, Naval War College, Naval Home, Navy training schools and facilities, disciplinary barracks, and retraining commands; rent; hire of motor vehicles; not to exceed $30 per person for civilian clothing, including an overcoat when necessary, for enlisted personnel discharged otherwise than honorably; welfare and recreation; medals and other awards; and departmental salaries; $83,000,000.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/307">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 307</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Military Personnel, Marine Corps</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, subsistence, interest on deposits, gratuities, clothing, permanent change of station travel (including expenses of temporary duty between permanent duty stations), and transportation of dependents, household effects, and privately owned automobiles, as authorized by law, for regular and reserve personnel on active duty (except those on active duty while undergoing reserve training), $650,244,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reserve Personnel, Marine Corps</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, and travel, as authorized by law, for personnel of the Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps platoon leaders class on active duty while undergoing reserve training, or while performing drills or equivalent duty, $20,606,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Marine Corps Procurement</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the procurement, manufacture, and modification of armament, ammunition, military equipment and vehicles for the Marine Corps, including purchase of passenger motor vehicles; $290,100,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Marine Corps Troops and Facilities</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of troops and facilities of the Marine Corps not otherwise provided for, including maintenance and operation of equipment and facilities, and procurement of military personnel; training and education of regular and reserve personnel, including tuition and other costs incurred at civilian schools; welfare and recreation; not to exceed $30 per person for civilian clothing, including an overcoat when necessary, for enlisted personnel discharged otherwise than honorably; procurement and manufacture of military supplies, equipment and clothing; hire of passenger motor vehicles; transportation of things; industrial mobilization; rent; medals, awards, emblems and other insignia; care of the dead; and departmental salaries; $181,605,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Aircraft and Related Procurement</heading> <content>For construction, procurement, and modernization of aircraft and equipment, including ordnance, spare parts, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment; expansion of public and not to exceed $10,000,000 for expansion of private plants, including the land necessary therefor, without regard to section 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s259/267">40 USC 259, 267</ref>.</p></sidenote> and such land, and interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title by the Attorney General as required by section 355, Revised Statutes, as amended; procurement<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/733">33 USC 733 and note</ref>.</p></sidenote> and installation of equipment in public or private plants; and departmental salaries necessary for the purposes of this appropriation; $905,602,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the unexpended balances of funds appropriated for communication, navigation, and detection equipment for air operations under the head “Aircraft and Facilities” which, as originally passed by the Congress, were available for expenditure on June 30, 1955, are hereby transferred to and merged with this appropriation.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/308">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 308</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Aircraft and Facilities</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for maintenance, operation, and modification of aircraft; maintenance, operation, and lease of air stations and facilities, testing laboratories, fleet and other aviation activities; procurement of services, supplies, special clothing, tools, materials, and equipment, including rescue boats; industrial mobilization; aerological services, supplies, and equipment for the Navy and Marine Corps; and departmental salaries: $809,632,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That $725,000 of the foregoing amount shall be transferred to the appropriation “Salaries and expenses, Weather Bureau, Department of Commerce”, fiscal year 1956.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Shipbuilding and Conversion</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the construction, acquisition, or conversion of vessels as authorized by law, including armor and armament therefor, plant equipment, appliances, and machine tools, and installation thereof in public or private plants; procurement, production, and modernization of electronic equipment and material for ships; procurement of critical long lead time components and designs for vessels to be constructed or converted in the future; expansion of public and private plants, including land necessary therefor, without regard to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s259/267">40 USC 259, 267</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended, and such land, and interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title by the Attorney General as required by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s733">33 USC 733 and note</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 355, Revised Statutes, as amended; and departmental salaries necessary for the purposes of this appropriation; $1,387,634,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That, exclusive of electronic equipment and material, the total of obligations incurred under the heads “Shipbuilding and Conversion” and “Ordnance for Ship-building and Conversion”, including those incurred against reimbursements credited to these appropriations pursuant to section 403<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/717">63 Stat. 717</ref>.</p></sidenote> (b) of the Mutual Assistance. Act of 1949, as amended (22 U. S. C. 1574 (b)), and section 522 of the Mutual Security Act of 1954 (68<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1782">22 USC 1782</ref>.</p></sidenote> Stat. 855), shall not exceed $5,709,690,000:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the unexpended balances of funds appropriated for communication, navigation, and detection equipment for ships under the head “Ships and Facilities” which, as originally passed by the Congress, were available for expenditure on June 30, 1955, are hereby transferred to and merged with this appropriation.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Ships and Facilities</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for design, maintenance, operation, and alteration of vessels; maintenance and operation of facilities; procurement of plant equipment, appliances, and machine tools, and installation thereof in public or private plants; procurement of equipment, supplies, special clothing and services; installation, maintenance, and removal of ships’ ordnance; lease of facilities and docks; charter and hire of vessels; relief of vessels in distress; maritime salvage services; industrial mobilization; and departmental salaries; $779,685,000, of which $16,240,000 shall be transferred to the appropriation “Coast Guard Operating Expenses, 1956” for the operation of ocean stations.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Construction of Ships</heading> <content>The limit on the total of obligations which may be incurred under this head for construction, conversion, or replacement, approved after July 17, 1947, is reduced from “$1,251,861,000” to “$1,243,289,000”,<page identifier="/us/stat/69/309">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 309</page> and the authority to enter into contracts heretofore granted under this head is reduced by the sum of $8,572,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Procurement of Ordnance and Ammunition</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the production and procurement of Navy ordnance and ammunition (except ordnance for new aircraft, new ships, and ships authorized for conversion); expansion of public and private plants, including land necessary therefor, without regard to section 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended, and such land, and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s259/267">40 USC 259, 267</ref>.</p></sidenote> interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title by the Attorney General us required by section 355, Revised Statutes, as amended; and procurement of plant<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s733">33 USC 733 and note</ref>.</p></sidenote> equipment, appliances, and machine tools, and installation thereof in public or private plants; $185,842,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such sums as may be determined by the Secretary of the Navy, with the approval of the Secretary of Defense and the Bureau of the Budget, of the unexpended balances of funds appropriated for the foregoing purposes under the head “Ordnance and Facilities” which, as originally passed by the Congress, were available for expenditure on June 30, 1955, are hereby transferred to and merged with this appropriation.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Ordnance and Facilities</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for inspection, testing, modification, alteration, preservation, and handling of ordnance and ammunition; maintenance of ordnance (except installation, maintenance, and removal of ships’ ordnance, and line maintenance of ordnance installed in aircraft); maintenance and operation of ordnance facilities; procurement of equipment, supplies, special clothing and services; procurement of plant equipment, appliances, and machine tools, and installation thereof in naval plants; lease of facilities; industrial mobilization; and departmental salaries; $182,889,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Ordnance for New Construction (Liquidation of Contract Authorization)</heading> <content>For liquidation of obligations incurred pursuant to authority heretofore granted under this head, $28,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this amount may be disbursed through the appropriation “Ordnance for New Construction, Navy”.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Medical Care</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for maintenance and operation of naval hospitals, medical centers, clinics, schools, and other medical activities; technical medical support of the supply system and other naval activities; procurement of ambulances, medical and dental supplies, equipment and services; rent; instruction of medical personnel in naval hospitals, naval schools, and civilian schools; industrial mobilization; care of the dead; and departmental salaries; $62,494,556.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Civil Engineering</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for maintenance and operation of district public works offices, public works centers, construction battalion centers, defense housing projects, other civil engineering facilities, and shore activities not otherwise provided for; procurement of services,<page identifier="/us/stat/69/310">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 310</page>supplies, and equipment for the foregoing activities; purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; engineering services; industrial mobilization; and departmental salaries; $120,069,700.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Military Construction, Naval Reserve Forces</heading> <content>For construction, acquisition, expansion, rehabilitation and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the reserve components of the Navy and Marine Corps, including contributions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s881">50 USC 881 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s259/257">40 USC 259, 267</ref>.</p></sidenote> therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 829), without regard to section 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended, and land and interests therein may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to the approval of title by the Attorney General<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s733">33 USC 733 and note</ref>.</p></sidenote> as required by section 355, Revised Statutes;, as amended; $28,061,400, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Research and Development</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research and development, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation or facilities and equipment, as authorized by law, $431,933,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Service-Wide Supply and Finance</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for maintenance and operation of service-wide supply and finance activities, including supply depots and centers, area provision supply and purchasing offices, supply demand control points, fleet fueling facilities, overseas air cargo terminals, regional accounting and disbursing offices, the material catalog office, and other service-wide supply and finance facilities, as designated by the Secretary; procurement of supplies, services, special clothing, and equipment; rent; transportation of household effects of civilian employees; industrial mobilization; losses in exchange and in the accounts of disbursing officers, as authorized by law; and departmental salaries; $295,600,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Service-Wide Operations</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for maintenance and operation of the Naval Observatory, the Hydrographic Office, Service-wide Communications, Naval Records Centers, Naval District Headquarters (except training officers), River Commands, the cost inspection service, and other service-wide operations and functions not otherwise provided for; procurement of supplies, services and equipment for activities financed hereunder; cryptographic equipment; Latin-American cooperation;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/853">60 Stat. 853</ref>.</p></sidenote> not to exceed $9,177,000 for emergencies and extraordinary expenses as authorized by section 6 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 419c), to be expended on the approval and authority of the Secretary, and his determination shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the Government; and departmental salaries; $94,320,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Naval Petroleum Reserves</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for exploration, prospecting, conservation, development, use, and operation of the naval petroleum reserves, as authorized by law, $2,851,000.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/311">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 311</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reductions in Appropriations</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The amounts available in the several funds named below are hereby reduced by the respective sums indicated, such sums to be covered into the Treasury immediately upon approval of this Act:</p> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Navy Stock Fund, $429,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps Stock Fund, $25,000,000;</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent0 fontsize10 depth0">Navy Industrial Fund, $40,000,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <num value="V">TITLE V</num> <heading class="centered">DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Aircraft and Related Procurement</heading> <content>For construction, procurement, and modification of aircraft and equipment, armor and armament, spare parts and accessories therefor; specialized equipment; expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land without regard to section 1136, Revised Statutes, as amended, for the foregoing and other<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1339">10 USC 1339</ref>.</p></sidenote> purposes, and such land, and interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to the approval of title by the Attorney General as required by section 355, Revised Statutes, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s733">33 USC 733 and note</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended; industrial mobilization, including maintenance of reserve plants and equipment and procurement planning; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, including rents and transportation of things; $6,306,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Major Procurement Other Than Aircraft</heading> <content>For procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment, and spare parts therefor, not otherwise provided for; electronic and communication equipment; and the purchase of passenger motor vehicles; $349,862,600, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Research and Development</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research and development, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease and operation of facilities and equipment, as authorized by law, $570,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Maintenance and Operations</heading> <content>For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for the maintenance, operation, and administration of the activities of the Air Force, including the Air Force Reserve and the Air Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; maintenance, operation, and modification of aircraft; transportation of things; rents at the seat of government and elsewhere, and in administering the provisions of 43 U. S. C. 315q<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/56/654">56 Stat. 654</ref>.</p></sidenote> payments of rents may be made in advance; repair of facilities; field printing plants; procurement of ambulances; hire of passenger motor vehicles; recruiting advertising expenses; training and instruction of military personnel of the Air Force, including tuition and related expenses; pay, allowances, and travel expenses of contract surgeons; utility services for buildings erected at private cost as authorized by law (10 U. S. C. 1346), and buildings on military<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/32/282">32 Stat. 282</ref>.</p></sidenote> reservations authorized by Air Force regulations to be used for<page identifier="/us/stat/69/312">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 312</page> welfare and recreational purposes; rental of land or purchase of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/31/529">31 USC 529</ref>.</p></sidenote> options to rent land without reference to section 3648, Revised Statutes, as amended, use or repair of private property, and other necessary expenses of combat maneuvers; organizational clothing and equipage; civilian clothing not to exceed $30 in cost for each person upon each release from a military prison, each enlisted man discharged other than honorably, each enlisted man sentenced by a civil court to confinement in a civil prison, and each enlisted man interned, or discharged without internment as an alien enemy; authorized issues of articles for use of applicants for enlistment and persons in military custody; payment of exchange fees and exchange losses incurred by Air Force disbursing officers or their agents; losses in the accounts of Air Force disbursing officers as authorized by law<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/800/921">58 Stat. 800, 921</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/app1705–1707">50 USC app. 1705–1707</ref>.</p></sidenote> (31 U. S. C. 95a; 50 U. S. C. 1705–1707); care of the dead; chaplain and other welfare and morale supplies and equipment; conduct of schoolrooms, service clubs, chapels, and other instructional, entertainment, and welfare expenses for enlisted men and patients not otherwise provided for; awards and decorations: expenses of courts, boards and commissions; expenses for inter-American cooperation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">60 Stat. 858.</p></sidenote> as authorized for the Navy by the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 421f) for Latin-American cooperation; and special services by contract or otherwise; not to exceed $8,000,000 for emergencies and extraordinary expenses, to be expended on the approval or authority of the Secretary of the Air Force, and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes, and his determination shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the Government; $3,597,496,570: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not to exceed $55,000,000 of the appropriation “Maintenance and operations, Air Force, 1953” shall remain available until expended solely for the liquidation of obligations heretofore incurred against such appropriation for assist take-off units and armaments.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Military Personnel</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, transportation, interest on deposits of enlisted personnel, and travel in kind for cadets and permanent change of station travel for all other personnel of the Air Force of the United States on active duty including duty under<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/167">39 Stat. 167</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s38">10 USC 38</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/496">66 Stat. 496</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 5, National Defense Act, as amended, or section 252 of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952 (50 U. S. C. 1003) (other than personnel of the reserve components, including the Air National Guard, on active duty while undergoing Reserve training), including commutation of quarters, subsistence supplies for issue as rations to enlisted personnel, and clothing allowances, as authorized by law; and, in connection with personnel paid from this appropriation, for rental of camp sites and local procurement of utility services and other necessary expenses incident to individual or troop movements (including packing and unpacking and transportation of organizational equipment); ice, meals for recruiting parties, monetary allowances for liquid coffee for troops when supplied cooked or travel rations, and commutation of rations, as authorized by law, to enlisted personnel, including those sick in hospitals; transportation, as authorized by law, of dependents, baggage, and household effects of personnel paid from this appropriation; rations for applicants for enlistment, prisoners of war, and general prisoners; subsistence supplies for resale, as authorized by law; commutation of rations, as authorized by regulations, to applicants for enlistment and general prisoners while sick in hospitals; subsistence of supernumeraries necessitated by emergent military circumstances; expenses of apprehension and delivery of<page identifier="/us/stat/69/313">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 313</page> deserters, prisoners, and members of the Air Force absent without leave, including payment of rewards (not to exceed $25 in any one case); confinement of military prisoners in nonmilitary facilities; and donations of not to exceed $25 to each civilian prisoner upon each release from a military prison, to each enlisted man discharged otherwise than honorably upon each release from confinement under court-martial sentence, and to each person discharged for fraudulent enlistment; $3,680,650,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reserve Personnel</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, and travel for personnel of the Air Force Reserve and the Air Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, while on active duty undergoing Reserve training or while performing drills or equivalent duty, as authorized by law; and the procurement and issue of uniforms to institutions necessary for the training of the Air Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, as authorized by law; $43,563,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Air National Guard</heading> <content>For pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, transportation (including mileage, actual and necessary expenses, or per diem in lieu thereof), medical and hospital treatment and related expenses, for members of the Air National Guard while undergoing Reserve training or while performing drills or equivalent duty, including officers on duty under sections 5 and 81, National Defense Act, as amended, and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/167/203">39 Stat. 167, 203</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s38">10 USC 38</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t32/66/171–176">32 USC 66, 171–176</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/496">66 Stat. 496</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1003">50 USC 1003</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 252 of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952 (50 U. S. C. 1003), as authorized by law; travel expenses (other than mileage) on the same basis as authorized by law for Air National Guard personnel on active Federal duty, of Air National Guard commanders while inspecting units in compliance with National Guard regulations when specifically authorized by the Chief, National Guard Bureau; establishment, maintenance, operation, repair, and other necessary expenses of facilities for the training and administration of the Air National Guard, including construction of facilities, and additions, extensions, alterations, improvements, and rehabilitation of existing facilities, as authorized by the Act of September 11, 1950 (Public Law 783);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/829">64 Stat. 829</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s881">50 USC 881 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> maintenance, operation, and modification of aircraft; transportation of things; purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles; procurement and issue to the Air National Guard of the several States, Territories, and the District of Columbia of supplies, materials, and equipment, as authorized by law; and expenses incident to the maintenance and use of supplies, materials, and equipment, including such as may be furnished from stocks under the control of agencies of the Department of Defense; $192, 191,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the number of caretakers authorized to be employed under the provisions of law (32 U. S. C. 42) may be such as is deemed necessary by the Secretary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/205">39 Stat. 205</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/54/1134">54 Stat. 1134</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Air Force.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Reductions in Appropriations</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>air force stock fund</heading> <content>The amount available in the Air Force Stock Fund is hereby reduced by $300,000,000, such sum to be covered into the Treasury immediately upon approval of this Act.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/314">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 314</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>air force industrial fund</heading> <content>The amount available in the Air Force Industrial Fund is hereby reduced by $155,000,000, such sum to be covered into the Treasury immediately upon approval of this Act.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <num value="VI">TITLE VI</num> <heading class="centered">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="601"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 601. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Exports, or consultants.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the Air Force, Army, and Navy, respectively, if they should deem it advantageous to the national defense, and if in their opinions, the existing facilities of the Department of Defense are inadequate, are authorized to procure services in accordance with<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), but at rates for individuals not in excess of $50 per day, and to pay in connection therewith travel expenses of individuals, including actual transportation and per diem in lieu of subsistence while traveling from their homes or places of business to official duty station and return as may be authorized by law: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such contracts may be renewed annually.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="602"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 602. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Advance of public money.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s529">31 USC 529</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Hereafter, section 3648, Revised Statutes, shall not apply in the case of payments made from appropriations to the Department of Defense, (1) to payments made in compliance with the laws of foreign countries or their ministerial regulations, (2) to payments for rent in such countries for such periods as may be necessary to accord with local custom, or (3) to payments made for tuition.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="603"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 603. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Noncitizens.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, provisions of law prohibiting the payment of compensation to, or employment of, any person not a citizen of the United States shall not apply to personnel of the Department of Defense.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="604"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 604. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Detailed personnel.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Hereafter, such military and naval personnel as may be detailed for duty with agencies not a part of the Department of Defense on a reimbursement basis may be employed in addition to the numbers otherwise authorized and appropriated for.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="605"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 605. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Availability of appropriations.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Appropriations contained in this Act shall be available for insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries, when required by laws of such countries; payments in advance of expenses determined by the investigating officer to be necessary and in accord with local custom for conducting investigations in foreign countries incident to matters relating to the activities of the department concerned; reimbursement of General Services Administration for security guard services for protection of confidential files; and all necessary expenses, at the seat of government of the United States of America or elsewhere, in connection with (1) instruction and training, including tuition, specifically approved by the Secretary of the Department concerned and not otherwise provided for, of civilian employees, and (2) communication and other services and supplies as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Tuition payments, etc., restriction.</p></sidenote> may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no appropriation contained in this Act, and no funds available from prior appropriations to component departments and agencies of the Department of Defense, shall be used to pay tuition or to make other payments to educational institutions in connection with the instruction or training of file clerks, stenographers, and typists receiving, or prospective file clerks, stenographers, and typists who will receive compensation at a rate below the minimum rate of pay for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/954">63 Stat. 954</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 U3C 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> positions allocated to grade GS–5 under the Classification Act of 1949, as amended.</proviso></content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/315">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 315</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="606"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 606. </num> <content class="inline">Any appropriation available to the Air Force, Army, or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Prisoners of war, etc.</p></sidenote> the Navy may, under such regulations as the Secretary concerned may prescribe, be used for expenses incident to the maintenance, pay, and allowances of prisoners of war, other persons in Air Force, Army, or Navy custody whose status is determined by the Secretary concerned to be similar to prisoners of war, and persons detained in such custody pursuant to Presidential proclamation.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="607"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 607. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations available to the Department of Defense<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Minor construction.</p></sidenote> for the current fiscal year for construction or maintenance shall be available for minor construction (except family quarters), conversion of and extensions to existing structures, and improvement, at facilities of the Department concerned, but the cost of any project<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Cost limitation.</p></sidenote> authorized under this section which is not otherwise authorized shall not exceed the following cost limitations, but only one allotment shall be made for any one project or unit: (a) any such project determined by the Secretary of Defense to be urgently required in the interests of national defense, $200,000; (b) any such project determined by the Secretary of the Department concerned to be urgently required in the interests of national defense, $50,000; and (c) any other such project, $25,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the cost limitations of this section shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Emergency expenses.</p></sidenote> not apply to amounts authorized to be expended for emergency expenses on the approval of the Secretary concerned:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the cost of converting existing structures to family quarters pursuant to the authority contained in this section shall not exceed $50,000 during the current fiscal year at any single facility of the Department concerned.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="608"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 608. </num> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, appropriations otherwise<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Family quarters.</p></sidenote> available for construction of family quarters for personnel shall not be obligated for such construction at a cost per family unit in excess of $20,000 on housing units for generals or equivalent; $18,000 on housing units for colonels or equivalent; $16,000 on housing units for majors and lieutenant colonels, or equivalent; $14,000 on housing units for second lieutenants, lieutenants, captains, and warrant officers, or equivalent; or $12,000 on housing units for enlisted personnel, except that when such units are constructed outside the continental United States or in Alaska, the average cost per unit of all such units shall not exceed $25,850 and in no event shall the individual cost exceed $35,000, except units for the Alaska Communication System the individual cost of which shall not exceed $40,000.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="609"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 609. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations for the Department of Defense for the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Schooling for dependents.</p></sidenote> current fiscal year shall be available, (a) except as authorized by the Act of September 30, 1950 (20 U. S. C. 236–244), for primary and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1100">64 Stat. 1100</ref>.</p></sidenote> secondary schooling for dependents of military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense residing on military or naval installations or stationed in foreign countries, as authorized for the Navy by section 13 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 421 d) in amounts<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/854">60 Stat. 854</ref>.</p></sidenote> not exceeding an average of $240 per student, when the Secretary of the Department concerned finds that schools, if any, available in the locality, are unable to provide adequately for the education of such dependents; (b) for expenses in connection with administration of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Occupied areas.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rewards. Navy.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/858">60 Stat. 858</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s421f">5 USC 421f</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payment of judgments.</p></sidenote> occupied areas; (c) for payment of rewards as authorized for the Navy by the Act of August 2, 1946, for information leading to the discovery of missing naval property or the recovery thereof; (d) for payment of deficiency judgments and interest thereon arising out of condemnation proceedings.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="610"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 610. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Canal Zone.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Citizenship requirements.</p></sidenote> be used directly or indirectly except for temporary employment in case of emergency, for the payment of any civilian for services rendered by him on the Canal Zone while occupying a skilled, technical,<page identifier="/us/stat/69/316">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 316</page> clerical, administrative, executive, or supervisory position unless such person is a citizen of the United States of America or the Republic of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Panamanian citizens.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t48/1307">48 USC 1307 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> Panama: <proviso><i>Provided, hoover</i>, (1) That, notwithstanding the provision in the Act approved August 11, 1939 (53 Stat.</proviso> 1409), limiting employment in the above-mentioned positions to citizens of the United States from and after the date of approval of said Act, citizens of Panama may be employed in such positions; (2) that at no time shall the number of Panamanian citizens employed in the above-mentioned positions exceed the number of citizens of the United States so employed, if United States citizens are available in continental United<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Employee with 15 or more years of service.</p></sidenote> States or on the Canal Zone; (3) that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the continued employment of any person who shall have rendered fifteen or more years of faithful and honorable service on the Canal Zone; (4) that in the selection of personnel for skilled, technical, administrative, clerical, supervisory, or executive positions the controlling factors in filling these positions shall be efficiency, experience, training,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Hours of employment; pay rate.</p></sidenote> and education; (5) that all citizens of Panama and the United States rendering skilled, technical, clerical, administrative, executive, or supervisory service on the Canal Zone under the terms of this Act (a) shall normally be employed not more than forty hours per week, (b) may receive as compensation equal rates of pay based upon rates paid for similar employment in continental United States plus 25 per centum: (6) this entire section shall apply only to persons employed in skilled, technical, clerical, administrative, executive, or supervisory positions on the Canal Zone directly or indirectly by any branch of the United States Government or by any corporation or company whose stock is owned wholly or in part by the United States<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Suspension of compliance.</p></sidenote> Government: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the President may suspend from time to time in whole or in part compliance with this section if he should deem such course to be in the public interest.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="611"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 611. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Assistance to American small business.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Insofar as practicable, the Secretary of Defense shall assist American small business to participate equitably in the furnishing of commodities and services financed with funds appropriated under this Act by making available or causing to be made available to suppliers in the United States, and particularly to small independent enterprises, information, as far in advance as possible, with respect to purchases proposed to be financed with funds appropriated under this Act, and by making available or causing to be made available to purchasing and contracting agencies of the Department of Defense information as to commodities and services produced and furnished by small independent enterprises in the United States, and by otherwise helping to give small business an opportunity to participate in the furnishing of commodities and services financed with funds appropriated by this Act.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="612"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 612. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Mass operations.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No appropriation contained in this Act shall be available for expenses of operation of messes (other than organized messes the operating expenses of which are financed principally from nonappropriated funds) at which meals are sold to officers or civilians except under regulations approved by the Secretary of Defense, which shall (except under unusual or extraordinary circumstances) establish rates for such meals sufficient to provide reimbursement of operating expenses and food costs to the appropriations concerned: <proviso><i>Provided</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Travel-status rate.</p></sidenote> That officers and civilians in a travel status receiving a per diem allowance in lieu of subsistence shall be charged at the rate of not less than $2.</proviso>25 per day: <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That for the purposes of this section payments for meals at the rates established hereunder may be made in cash or by deductions from the pay of civilian employees.</proviso></content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/317">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 317</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="613"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 613. </num> <content>No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Availability of appropriations.</p></sidenote> be available until expended unless expressly so provided elsewhere in this or some other appropriation Act.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="614"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 614. </num> <content class="inline">Hereafter, no part of any appropriation to the Department<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Tableware, etc., in officers’ quarters.</p></sidenote> of Defense shall be available for or on account of the supply or replacement of table linen, dishes, glassware, silver, and kitchen utensils for use in the residences or quarters of officers on shore (other than for field messes, messes temporarily set up on shore for bachelor officers and officers attached to seagoing or district defense vessels, to aviation units based on seagoing vessels, to the fleet air bases, to the submarine bases, or to landing forces and expeditions), except in accordance with regulations approved by the Secretary of Defense, which shall provide for uniform practices among all of the services.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="615"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 615. </num> <content class="inline">Not more than $31,000,000 of the amounts received during<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Proceeds from sale of scrap.</p></sidenote> the current fiscal year by the Department of Defense as proceeds from the sale of scrap or salvage materials, shall be available during the current fiscal year for expenses of transportation, demilitarization, and other preparation for sale or salvage of military supplies, equipment, and materiel: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That a report of receipts and disbursements<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Report.</p></sidenote> under this limitation shall be made quarterly to the Committees on Appropriations of the Congress:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no funds<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Metal scrap baling, etc.</p></sidenote> available to agencies of the Department of Defense shall be used for the operation, acquisition or construction of new facilities or equipment for new facilities in the continental limits of the United States for metal scrap baling or shearing or for melting or sweating aluminum scrap unless the Secretary of Defense or an Assistant Secretary of Defense designated by him determines, with respect to each facility involved, that the operation of such facility is in the national interest.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="616"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 616. </num> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, the President may exempt<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Exemption from apportionment.</p></sidenote> appropriations, funds, and contract authorizations, available for military functions under the Department of Defense, from the provisions of subsection (c) of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s665">31 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote> whenever he deems such action to be necessary in the interest of national defense.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="617"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 617. </num> <content class="inline">No appropriation contained in this Act shall be available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Commissary stores.</p></sidenote> in connection with the operation of commissary stores of the agencies of the Department of Defense for the cost of purchase (including commercial transportation in the United States to the place of sale but excluding all transportation outside the United States) and maintenance of operating equipment and supplies, and for the actual or estimated cost of utilities as may be furnished by the Government and of shrinkage, spoilage, and pilferage of merchandise under the control of such commissary stores, except as authorized under regulations promulgated by the Secretaries of the military departments concerned, with the approval of the Secretary of Defense, which regulations shall provide for reimbursement therefor to the appropriations concerned and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall provide for the adjustment of the sales prices in such commissary stores to the extent necessary to furnish sufficient gross revenue from sales of commissary stores to make such reimbursement: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That under such regulations as may be issued pursuant to this section all utilities may be furnished without cost to the commissary stores outside the continental United States and in Alaska:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restriction.</p></sidenote> contained in this Act shall be available in connection with the operation of commissary stores within the continental United States unless the Secretary of Defense has certified that items normally procured from commissary stores are not otherwise available at a reasonable distance and a reasonable price in satisfactory quality and quantity to the military and civilian employees of the Department of Defense.</proviso></content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/318">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 318</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="618"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 618. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strike or overthrow of Government.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote> the Government of the United States by force or violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote> the Government of the United States by force or violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government or the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow, of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="619"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 619. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Civilian employee ceiling.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No funds appropriated in title I, III, IV, and V of this Act shall be used for the payment in excess of 475,000 full-time graded civilian employees (including (a) the full-time equivalent of part-time employment, (b) persons who are described as “consultants” or who are compensated on a “when actually employed” basis if such persons are employed on a contract basis or are paid on a per diem basis, and (c) persons employed without compensation if they are reimbursed for expenses) at any one time during the current fiscal<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Exception.</p></sidenote> year: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That whenever, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Military Department concerned, the direct substitution of civilian personnel for an equivalent or greater number of military personnel will result in economy without adverse effect upon national defense, such substitution may be accomplished without regard to the foregoing limitation, and such funds as may be required to accomplish the substitution may be transferred from the appropriate military personnel appropriation to, and merged with, the appropriation charged with compensation of such civilian personnel.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="620"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 620. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Proficiency flying.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, executive order, or regulation, no part of the appropriations in this Act shall be available for any expenses of operating aircraft under the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces for the purpose of proficiency flying except in accordance with the regulations issued by the Secretaries of the Departments concerned and approved by the Secretary of Defense which shall establish proficiency standards and maximum and minimum<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Flight pay for certain officers.</p></sidenote> flying hours for this purpose: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That during the fiscal year, without regard to any provision of law or executive order prescribing minimum flight requirements, such regulations may provide for the payment of flight pay at the rates prescribed in section 204 (b)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/810">63 Stat. 810</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/37/235">37 USC 235</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 802) to certain officers of the Armed Forces otherwise entitled to receive flight pay (1) who have held aeronautical ratings or designations for not less<page identifier="/us/stat/69/319">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 319</page> than twenty years, or (2) whose particular assignment outside the United States makes it impractical to participate in regular aerial flights.</proviso> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="621"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 621. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Household goods.</p></sidenote> be available for expense, of transportation, packing, crating, temporary storage, dray age, and unpacking of household goods and personal effects in excess of eleven thousand pounds net in any one shipment: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the limitations imposed herein shall not be applicable<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Nonapplicability.</p></sidenote> in the case of members transferred to or serving in stations outside the continental United States or in Alaska under orders relieving them from a duty station within the United States prior to July 10, 1952, and who are returned to the United States under orders relieving them from a duty station beyond the United States or in Alaska on or after July 1, 1953.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="622"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 622. </num> <content class="inline">Vessels under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Transfer of vessels.</p></sidenote> the Department of the Army, the Department of the Air Force, or the Department of the Navy may be transferred or otherwise made available without reimbursement to any such agencies upon the request of the head of one agency and the approval of the agency having jurisdiction of the vessels concerned.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="623"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 623. </num> <content class="inline">None of the funds provided in this Act shall be available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Legal training.</p></sidenote> for training in any legal profession nor for the payment of tuition for training in such profession: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That nothing contained in this Act shall prohibit persons now attending law courses from completing same:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That this limitation shall not apply to the off-duty training of military personnel as prescribed by section 628 of this Act.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="624"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 624. </num> <content class="inline">Funds provided in this Act for public information and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Public information, etc.</p></sidenote> public relations shall not exceed $3,270,000.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="625"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 625. </num> <content class="inline">Not more than 20 per centum of the appropriations in this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Obligated funds, 1956.</p></sidenote> Act which are limited for obligation during fiscal year 1956 shall be obligated during the last two months of the fiscal year: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this section shall not apply to obligations for support, of active duty training of civilian components or summer camp training of the Reserve Officers Training Corps.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="626"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 626. </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">During the fiscal year 1956, the agencies of the Department<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Acceptance of property, etc,, from foreign countries.</p></sidenote> of Defense may accept the use of real property from foreign countries for the United States in accordance with mutual defense agreements or occupational arrangements and may accept services furnished by foreign countries as reciprocal international courtesies or as services customarily made available without charge; and such agencies may use the same for the support of the United States forces in such areas without specific appropriation therefor.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">In addition to the foregoing, agencies of the Department of Defense may accept real property, services, and commodities from foreign countries for the use of the United States in accordance with mutual defense agreements or occupational arrangements and such agencies may use the same for the support of the United States forces in such areas without specific appropriation therefor: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That within<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports to Congress and Budget Bureau.</p></sidenote> thirty days after the end of each quarter the Secretary of Defense shall render to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives and to the Bureau of the Budget a full report of such property, supplies, and commodities received durin” such quarter.</proviso></p> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="627"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 627. </num> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, appropriations available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Research and development.</p></sidenote> to the Department of Defense for research and development may be used for the purposes of section 4 of the Act of July 16, 1952 (66 Stat.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s235e/475j/628e">5 USC 235e, 475j, 628e</ref>.</p></sidenote> 725), and for purposes related to research and development for which<page identifier="/us/stat/69/320">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 320</page> expenditures are specifically authorized in other appropriations of the service concerned.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="628"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 628. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Tuition payments, etc.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No appropriation contained in this Act shall be available for the payment of more than 75 per centum of charges of educational institutions for tuition or expenses for off-duty training of military personnel, nor for the payment of any part of tuition or expenses for such training for commissioned personnel who do not agree to remain on active duty for two years after completion of such training.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="629"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 629. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">ROTC.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Loyalty requirement.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of the funds appropriated herein shall be expended for the support of any formally enrolled student in basic courses of the senior division, Reserve Officers Training Corps, who has not executed a certificate of loyalty or loyalty oath in such form as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="630"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 630. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Procurement of U. S. products.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be available for the procurement of any article of food, clothing, cotton, spun silk yarn for cartridge cloth (subject to the same conditions as apply to other commodities in this paragraph) or wool (whether in the form of fiber or yarn or contained in fabrics, materials, or manufactured articles) not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States or its possessions, except to the extent that the Secretary of the Department concerned shall determine that a satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of any articles of food or clothing or any form of cotton or wool grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States or its possessions cannot be procured as and when needed at United States market prices and except procurements outside the United States in support of combat operations, procurements by vessels in foreign waters and emergency procurements or procurements of perishable foods by establishments located outside the continental United States, except the Territories of Hawaii and Alaska, for the personnel attached thereto: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That nothing herein shall preclude the procurement of foods manufactured or processed in the United States or its possessions:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no funds herein appropriated shall be used for the payment of a price differential on contracts hereafter made for the purpose of relieving economic dislocations.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="631"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 631. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Passenger automobiles.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated in this Act shall be used for the purchase of passenger automobiles except for replacement: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the foregoing limitation shall not apply to the Army for sixteen vehicles, the Navy and Marine Corps for two hundred and fifty vehicles, and to the Air Force for seven hundred and fifty vehicles.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="632"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 632. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Bakeries, laundries. etc.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated in this Act shall be used for the construction, replacement, or reactivation of any bakery, laundry, or dry-cleaning facility in the United States, its Territories or possessions, as to which the Secretary of Defense does not certify in writing, giving his reasons therefor, that the services to be furnished by such facilities are not obtainable from commercial sources at reasonable rates.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="633"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 633. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Grades 16–18.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Temporary positions.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">In order more effectively to administer the funds appropriated to the Department of Defense, the President, to the extent he deems it necessary and appropriate in the interest of national defense, may authorize positions in the Department of Defense to be placed temporarily in grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/963">63 Stat. 963</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1112">5 USC 1112</ref>.</p></sidenote> Classification Act of 1949 in accordance with the procedures and standards of that Act, and such positions shall be additional to the number<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 179.</p></sidenote> authorized by section 505 of that Act. Under authority herein, grades 16, 17, and 18 in the Department of Defense may be increased only to the extent that the total of such grades in the Department of Defense shall not exceed two hundred.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/321">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 321</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="634"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 634. </num> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, appropriations of the Department<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Military mail coats.</p></sidenote> of Defense shall be available for reimbursement to the Post Office Department for payment of costs of commercial air transportation of military mail between the United States and foreign countries.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="635"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 635. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations of the Department of Defense available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Foreign quarters.</p></sidenote> for the payment of rental allowances shall be available for the leasing of quarters in foreign countries constructed under the authority of section 302 of Public Law 534, approved July 14, 1952, for assignment<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/622">66 Stat. 622</ref>.</p></sidenote> as public quarters to military personnel of the Department of Defense.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="636"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 636. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations contained in this Act shall be available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Furnishings,</p></sidenote> for providing furnishings, without charge, in other than public quarters occupied by military or civilian personnel of the Department of Defense on duty outside the continental United States or in Alaska, upon a determination, under regulations approved by the Secretary of Defense, that such action is advantageous to the Government.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="637"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 637. </num> <content class="inline">During the current fiscal year, appropriations available<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Uniforms.</p></sidenote> to the Department of Defense for pay of civilian employees shall be available for uniforms, or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114). <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contract restriction.</p></sidenote></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="638"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 638. </num> <content class="inline">No part of the funds appropriated in this Act may be used for the disposal or transfer by contract or otherwise of work that has been for a period of three years or more performed by civilian personnel of the Department of Defense unless justified to the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, at least ninety days in advance of such disposal or transfer, that its discontinuance is economically sound and the work is capable of performance by a contractor without danger to the national security: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no such disposal or transfer shall be made if disapproved by either committee within the ninety-day period by written notice to the Secretary of Defense.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="639"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 639. </num> <content class="inline">This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Department of Defense<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> Approved July 13, 1955.
Public Law 158: To amend section 2 of the Act of January 27, 1905 (33 Stat. 616), as amended (48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 322). Public Law 158 Public Law 158 69 Stat. 321 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 158

chapter 359
AN ACT To amend section 2 of the Act of January 27, 1905 (33 Stat. 616), as amended (48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 322).

July 14, 1955

[H. R. 245]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the third sentence

Alaska.

Roads and trails.

 of section 2 of the Act of January 27, 1905 (33 Stat. 616). as amended (48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 322), is further amended to read as follows: “The Secretary of the Interior, or such officer, or officers as may be designated by him, shall, upon his own motion or upon petition, locate, lay out, construct, and maintain roads, trails, and bridges from any point on the navigable waters of Alaska to and through any town, mining or other industrial camp or settlement, or between and through any such town, camps, or settlements therein, if in his judgment such roads, trails, or bridges are needed and will be of permanent value for the development of Alaska: Provided, That within incorporated towns only roads and bridges which are designated by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the through highway system of the Territory of Alaska may be constructed under this section: Provided farther, That no roads or bridges within incorporated towns shall be maintained under this section.”
Approved July 14, 1955.
Public Law 159: To provide research and technical assistance relating to air pollution control. Public Law 159 Public Law 159 69 Stat. 322 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 322 Public Law 159

chapter 360
AN ACT To provide research and technical assistance relating to air pollution control.

July 14, 1955

[S. 928]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Air pollution control.
That in recognition of the dangers to the public health and welfare, injury to agricultural crops and livestock, damage to and deterioration of property, and hazards to air and ground transportation, from air pollution, it is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to preserve and protect the primary responsibilities and rights of the States and local governments in controlling air pollution, to support and aid technical research to devise and develop methods of abating such pollution, and to provide Federal technical services and financial aid to State and local government, air pollution control agencies and other public or private agencies and institutions in the formulation and execution of their

Authority.

 air pollution abatement research programs. To this end, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service (under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare) shall have the authority relating to air pollution control vested in them respectively by this Act.
Sec. 2. (a) The Surgeon General is authorized, after careful investigation and in cooperation with other Federal agencies, with State and local government air pollution control agencies, with other public and private agencies and institutions, and with the industries involved, to prepare or recommend research programs for devising and developing methods for eliminating or reducing air pollution. For the purpose of this subsection the Surgeon General is authorized to make joint investigations with any such agencies or institutions. (b) The Surgeon General may (1) encourage cooperative activities by State and local governments for the prevention and abatement of air pollution; (2) collect and disseminate information relating to air pollution and the prevention and abatement thereof; (3) conduct in the Public Health Service, and support and aid the conduct by State and local government air pollution control agencies, and other public and private agencies and institutions of, technical research to devise and develop methods of preventing and abating air pollution; and (4) make available to State and local government air pollution control agencies, other public and private agencies and institutions, and industries, the results of surveys, studies, investigations, research, and experiments relating to air pollution and the prevention and abatement thereof.
Sec. 3.

Surveys upon local request.

 The Surgeon General may, upon request of any State or local government air pollution control agency, conduct investigations and research and make surveys concerning any specific problem of air pollution confronting such State or local government air pollution control agency with a view to recommending a solution of such problem.
Sec. 4.

Reports.

 The Surgeon General shall prepare and publish from time to time reports of such surveys, studies, investigations, research, and experiments made under the authority of this Act as he may consider desirable, together with appropriate recommendations with regard to the control of air pollution.
Sec. 5.

Appropriation.

 (a) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for each of the five fiscal years during the period beginning July 1, 1955, and ending June 30, 1960, not to exceed $5,000,000 to enable it to carry out its functions under this Act and, in furtherance of the policy declared in the first69 Stat. 323 section of this Act, to (1) make grants-in-aid to State and local government

Grants-in-aid and contracts.

 air pollution control agencies, and other public and private agencies and institutions, and to individuals, for research, training, and demonstration projects, and (2) enter into contracts with public and private agencies and institutions and individuals for research, training, and demonstration projects. Such grants-in-aid and contracts may be made without regard to sections 3648 and 3709 of the

60 Stat. 809.

31 U3C 529; 41 USC 5.

 Revised Statutes. Sums appropriated for such grants-in-aid and contracts shall remain available until expended, and shall be allotted by the Surgeon General in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.
Sec. 6. When used in this Act—

Definitions.

 (a) The term “State air pollution control agency” means the State health authority, except that in the case of any State in which there is a single State agency other than the State health authority charged with responsibility for enforcing State laws relating to the abatement of air pollution, it means such other State agency; (b) The term “local government air pollution control agency” means a city, county, or other local government health authority, except that in the case of any city, county, or other local government in which there is a single agency other than the health authority charged with responsibility for enforcing ordinances or laws relating to the abatement of air pollution, it means such other agency; and (c) The term “State” means a State or the District of Columbia.
Sec. 7. Nothing contained in this Act shall limit the authority of any department or agency of the United States to conduct or make grants-in-aid or contracts for research and experiments relating to air pollution under the authority of any other law.
Approved July 14, 1955.
Public Law 160: To modify the authorized project for Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, Texas, and to provide for the local cash contribution for the water supply feature of that reservoir. Public Law 160 Public Law 160 69 Stat. 323 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 160

chapter 367
JOINT RESOLUTION To modify the authorized project for Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, Texas, and to provide for the local cash contribution for the water supply feature of that reservoir.

July 15, 1955

[S. J. Res. 77]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the general plan for

Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, Tex.

60 Stat. 647.

 flood control on Red River below Denison Dam, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946 (Public Law 526, Seventy-ninth Congress) is hereby modified to include in Ferrells Bridge Reservoir approximately two hundred and fifty thousand acre-feet of increased storage for water supply: Provided, That local interests shall contribute the

Local contribution.

 increased cost, including appropriate interest charges, of planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining such added storage as determined by the Chief of Engineers: Provided further, That this contribution may be made on a percentage basis as construction of the project progresses or in a lump sum as soon as a reasonably certain date of completion can be given: And provided further, That payment of such contribution, irrespective of the method selected, shall be made no later than at such time as may be determined by the Chief of Engineers that will assure orderly construction to proceed to completion without interruption or delay.
Approved July 15, 1955.
Public Law 161: To authorize certain construction at military, naval, anti Air Force installations, and for other purposes. Public Law 161 Public Law 161 69 Stat. 324 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 161

chapter 368
AN ACT To authorize certain construction at military, naval, anti Air Force installations, and for other purposes.

July 15, 1955

[H. R. 6829]

 69 Stat. 324 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Military, naval, and Air Force construction.

 <num value="I">TITLE I</num> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 101. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Secretary of the Army is authorized to establish or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Army.</p></sidenote> develop military installations and facilities by the acquisition, construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works in respect of the following projects, which include site preparation, appurtenances, and related utilities and equipment:</chapeau> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Continental United States</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>technical services facilities</heading> <level> <heading class="centered">(Ordnance Corps)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland: Troop housing, community facilities, utilities, and family housing, $1,736,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Black Hills Ordnance Depot, South Dakota: Family housing, $1,428,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Blue Grass Ordnance Depot, Kentucky: Operational and maintenance facilities, $509,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Erie Ordnance Depot, Ohio: Operational and maintenance facilities and utilities, $1,933,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Frankford Arsenal, Pennsylvania: Utilities, $855,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Lordstown Ordnance Depot, Ohio: Operational and maintenance facilities, $875,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Pueblo Ordnance Depot, Colorado: Operational and maintenance facilities, $1,843,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Red River Arsenal, Texas: Operational and maintenance facilities, $140,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Redstone Arsenal, Alabama: Research and development facilities and community facilities, $2,865,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois: Operational and maintenance facilities, $347,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Rossford Ordnance Depot, Ohio: Utilities, $400,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Savanna Ordnance Depot, Illinois: Operational and maintenance facilities, $342,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Seneca Ordnance Depot, New York: Community facilities, $129,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Sierra Ordnance Depot, California: Operational and maintenance facilities, $1,075,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">White Sands Proving Ground, New Mexico: Troop supporting facility, and research and development facilities, $1,247,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Wingate Ordnance Depot, New Mexico: Operational and maintenance facilities, $632,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Quartermaster Corps)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Atlanta General Depot, Georgia: Storage facilities, $84,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Belle Meade General Depot, New Jersey: Operational and maintenance facilities, $174,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort, Lee, Virginia: Troop housing, community facilities, medical facility, storage facilities, training facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $8,589,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/325">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 325</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Memphis General Depot, Tennessee: Family housing, $99,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">New Cumberland General Depot, Pennsylvania: Family housing, $568,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Sharpe General Depot, California: Utilities and family housing, $337,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Chemical Corps)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Army Chemical Center, Maryland: Troop housing, storage facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and utilities, $1,248,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Deseret Chemical Depot, Utah: Maintenance facilities, $92,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp Detrick, Maryland: Utilities, $452,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Dugway Proving Ground, Utah: Troop housing, hospital and medical facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $1,129,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Pine Bluff Arsenal (including Midwest Chemical Depot), Arkansas: Land acquisition, $3,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Colorado: Operational and maintenance facilities and utilities, $773,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Signal Corps)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Decatur Signal Depot, Illinois: Operational and maintenance facilities, $303,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Huachuca, Arizona: Airfield pavements, community facilities, storage facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, utilities, troop housing, and family housing, $5,913,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Lexington Signal Depot, Kentucky: Maintenance facility, and family housing, $538,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Monmouth, New Jersey: Community facilities, $615,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Sacramento Signal Depot, California: Troop housing, maintenance facility, and family housing, $715,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Tobyhanna Signal Depot, Pennsylvania: Troop housing, $649,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Two Rock Ranch Station, California: Community facilities, and family housing, $1,298,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia: Community facilities, storage facility, and operational and maintenance facility, $695,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Corps of Engineers)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Army Map Service, Maryland: Operational and maintenance facility, $62,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Belvoir, Virginia: Troop housing, community facilities, research and development facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, utilities, and family housing, $4,608,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Granite City Engineer Depot, Illinois: Operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $1,822,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marion Engineer Depot, Ohio: Storage facilities and utilities, $1,146,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Transportation Corps)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Brooklyn Army Base, New York: Utilities, $1,055,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Charleston Transportation Depot, South Carolina: Storage facilities and utilities, $329,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Eustis, Virginia: Troop housing, community facilities, training facilities, medical facility, and operational and maintenance facilities, $6,597,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/326">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 326</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">New Orleans Army Base, Louisiana: Storage facility, $117,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Oakland Army Base, California: Community facilities, storage facilities, and operational and maintenance facilities, $1,923,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Story, Virginia: Utilities, $41,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">West Coast Ammunition Terminal, California: Land acquisition, $3,209,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Medical Corps)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">William Beaumont Army Hospital, Texas: Hospital and medical facilities, $586,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Brooke Army Medical Center, Texas: Hospital and medical facilities, $549,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Madigan Army Hospital, Washington: Hospital and medical facilities, $333,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Walter Reed Army Medical Center, District of Columbia: Hospital facilities, and research and development facilities, $3,557,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>field forces facilities</heading> <level> <heading class="centered">(First Army Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Devens, Massachusetts: Troop housing, administrative facilities, and family housing, $7,275,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Dix, New Jersey: Community facilities, medical facilities, administrative facilities, and family housing, $6,698,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Jay, New York: Waterfront facilities, $731,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Niagara, New York: Storage facilities, $209,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Totten, New York: Utilities, $170,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Second Army Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Holabird, Maryland: Troop housing, $612,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Knox, Kentucky: Troop housing, training and administrative facilities, community facilities, medical facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $8,990,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort George G. Meade, Maryland: Community facilities, training and medical facilities, and operational and maintenance facilities, $923,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Third Army Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Benning, Georgia: Troop housing, community facilities, training and administrative facilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $10,392,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Bragg, North Carolina: Troop housing, community facilities, training and administrative facilities, medical facilities, airfield pavements, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $15,659,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Campbell, Kentucky: Troop housing, community facilities, training and administrative facilities, medical facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $12,377,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp Gordon, Georgia: Community facilities, $261,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp Jackson, South Carolina: Medical facilities, $5,000,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort McClellan, Alabama: Community facilities, storage facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $2,611,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp Rucker, Alabama: Airfield pavements, and operational and maintenance facilities, $2,070,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp Stewart, Georgia: Troop housing, storage facilities, and operational and maintenance facilities, $967,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/327">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 327</page> <level> <heading class="centered">(Fourth Army Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Bliss, Texas: Troop housing, community facilities, training and administrative facilities, and operational and maintenance facilities, $4,645,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Hood, Texas: Troop housing, community facilities, training and administrative facilities, medical facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $12,922,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Sam Houston, Texas: Troop housing and operational facilities, $805,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Sill, Oklahoma: Community facilities, medical facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and land acquisition, $3,053,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Fifth Army Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Carson, Colorado: Troop housing, community facilities, training and administrative facilities, medical facilities, airfield pavements, storage facilities, and operational and maintenance facilities, $7,487,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Leavenworth, Kansas: Hospital and medical facilities, training facilities, and operational facilities, $8,615,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp Lucas, Michigan: Community facilities, $145,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Riley, Kansas: Troop housing, community facilities, training and administrative facilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $8,657,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Sheridan, Illinois: Storage facilities, and family housing, $1,528,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Sixth Army Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp Hanford, Washington: Waterfront facilities, $167,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Lewis, Washington: Troop housing, community facilities, training facilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and family housing, $15,275,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Presidio of Monterey, California: Troop housing and training facilities, $1,878,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Ord, California: Community facilities, medical facilities, and utilities, $1,407,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Presidio of San Francisco, California: Liquid fuel dispensing facilities, $144,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">United States Disciplinary Barracks, California: Community facilities, $184,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Yuma Test Station, Arizona: Family housing, $709,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Military Academy)</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">United States Military Academy, New York: Community facilities and utilities, $756,000.</content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Armed Forces Special Weapons Project)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Sandia Base, New Mexico: Family housing, $1,231,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Various installations: Maintenance facilities, community facilities, and utilities, $3,014,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Tactical Installations)</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Family housing, $8,135,000.</content> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/328">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 328</page> <level> <heading class="centered">(Rehabilitation)</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Rehabilitation of facilities for family housing, $2,661,000.</content> </level> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>outside continental united states</heading> <level> <heading class="centered">(Alaskan Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Big Delta: Troop housing and community facilities, and family housing, $3,638,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Eielson Air Force Base: Maintenance and storage facility, $1,047,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Ladd Air Force Base: Storage facilities and liquid fuel dispensing facilities, $266,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fort Richardson: Troop housing, community facilities, storage facilities, operational and maintenance facilities, and utilities, $9,079,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Whittier: Community facilities, and operational and maintenance facilities, $1,183,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Wildwood Station (Kenai): Troop housing and community facilities, $469,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Various locations: Rehabilitation of facilities for family housing, $1,656,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Far East Command Area)</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Okinawa: Community, troop supporting, and medical facilities, operational, maintenance, and administrative facilities, utilities, family housing, and land acquisition and resettlement, $42,983,000 of which sum the total amount available for resettlement may be paid in advance to the Government of the Ryukyu Islands.</content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Pacific Command Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Ilelemano, Hawaii: Family housing, $714,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Camp O’Donnel, Philippine Islands: Utilities, $832,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Schofield Barracks, Hawaii: Storage and community facilities, $3,162,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Waiawa (Waipio) Radio Transmitting Station, Hawaii: Community facilities, and family housing, $363,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Icelandic Command Area)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Keflavik Airport: Operational and training facilities, and family housing, $3,793,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Classified installations: Family housing, $5,799,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> </appropriations> </appropriations> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary of the Army is authorized to establish or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Classified installations and facilities.</p></sidenote> develop classified military installations and facilities by the acquisition of land and the construction, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works, including site preparation, appurtenances, and related utilities and equipment, in a total amount of $223,993,000.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary of the Army is authorized through the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Replacement of damaged facilities.</p></sidenote> construction, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works, including site preparation, appurtenances, and related utilities and equipment, to restore or replace facilities damaged or destroyed in a total amount of $10,000,000.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Public Law 534, Eighty-second Congress, is hereby amended as follows:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Strike so much thereof under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Field Forces Facilities</quotedText>” (Second Army <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/606">66 Stat. 606</ref>.</p></sidenote>Area) in section 101 as follows: <page identifier="/us/stat/69/329">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 329</page> <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Fort Knox, Kentucky: Training buildings and facilities, research and development facilities, maintenance facilities, land acquisition, and utilities. $11,411,000.”</p> </quotedContent> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">and insert in lieu thereof the following:</p> <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Fort Knox, Kentucky; Training buildings and facilities, maintenance facilities, land acquisition, and utilities, $9,411,000.”</p> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Strike so much thereof under the heading “<quotedText>Continental United States</quotedText>” and subheading “<quotedText>Technical Service Facilities</quotedText>” (Army Medical Service) in section 101 as follows:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/608">66 Stat. 608</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia: Operational facilities and research and development facilities, $731,000.”</p> </quotedContent> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">and insert in lieu thereof the following:</p> <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, and Forest Glen, Maryland: Operational facilities, and research and development facilities, $2,731,000.”</p> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 105. </num> <content class="inline">Public Law 534, Eighty-third Congress, is hereby amended by striking so much thereof under the heading “<quotedText>Continental United States</quotedText>” and subheading “<quotedText>(Signal Corps)</quotedText>” in section 101 as follows:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/535">68 Stat. 535</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Department of the Army transmitting station, vicinity of Woodbridge, Virginia:”</p> </quotedContent> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">and inserting in lieu thereof the following:</p> <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Department of the Army transmitting station, vicinity of Camp Detrick, Maryland:”</p> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II</num> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to establish or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Navy.</p></sidenote> develop naval installations and facilities by the acquisition, construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works in respect of the following projects, which include site preparation, appurtenances, and related utilities and equipment:</chapeau> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Continental United States</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>shipyard facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval shipyard, Boston, Massachusetts: Utilities and replacement of piers, $8,441,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval shipyard, Puget Sound, Bremerton, Washington: Dry dock facilities, including plans and specifications, $2,200,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">David Taylor Model Basin, Carderock, Maryland: Research and development facilities, $14,302,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval industrial reserve shipyard, Charleston, South Carolina: Land acquisition, $427,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval minecraft base, Charleston, South Carolina: Site preparation, waterfront facilities, administrative facilities, training facilities, utilities, and land acquisition, $5,800,030.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval shipyard, Mare Island, Vallejo, California: Waterfront facilities and sandblasting facilities, $4,553,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval shipyard, Norfolk, Virginia: Replacement of wharf, $308,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval underwater sound laboratory, New London, Connecticut: Family housing, $66,600.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval mine countermeasures station, Panama City, Florida: Administrative facilities, community facilities, training facilities, helicopter facilities, ammunition storage facilities, waterfront facilities, research and development facilities, and land acquisition, $3,379,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval shipyard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Utilities, and dry-dock facilities, $946,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/330">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 330</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval electronics laboratory, San Diego, California: Land acquisition, $143,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval repair facility, San Diego, California: Utilities, $629,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval shipyard, San Francisco, California: Water front facilities, steam test facilities, and land acquisition, $4,369,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>fleet base facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Navy Department, District of Columbia: Family housing, $81,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Green Cove Springs, Florida: Utilities, $72,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Newport, Rhode Island: Personnel facilities, $1,583,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval base, Norfolk, Virginia: Waterfront facilities, pavements, utilities, and land acquisition, $9,972,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Orange, Texas: Personnel facilities, $399,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, San Diego, California: Utilities, $57,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California: Personnel facilities, and utilities, $3,147,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Tacoma, Washington: Waterfront facilities, $3,024,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Tongue Point, Astoria, Oregon: Personnel facilities, $92,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>aviation facilities</heading> <level> <heading class="centered">(Naval Air Training Stations)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary landing Held, Alice-Orange Grove Area, Texas: Airfield pavements, and land acquisition, $1,487,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Barin Field, Foley, Alabama: Airfield lighting facilities, $151,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Chase Field, Texas: Storage facilities, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, land acquisition, and family housing, $1,953,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Corpus Christi, Texas: Navigational aids, training facilities, and land acquisition, $664,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Glynco, Georgia: Aircraft, station and equipment maintenance facilities, administrative facilities, and utilities, $1,886,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Hutchinson, Kansas: Utilities, $81,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Kingsville, Texas: Aircraft maintenance facilities, operational facilities, navigational aids, storage facilities, maintenance facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, and land acquisition, $3,686,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Memphis, Tennessee: Utilities, $759,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Pensacola, Florida; Airfield pavements, navigational aids, personnel facilities, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, research and development facilities, ammunition storage facilities, land acquisition, and plans and specifications for aircraft overhaul and repair facilities, $3,453,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Port Isabel, Texas: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, operational facilities, administrative facilities, community facilities, fuel storage facilities, ammunition storage and ordnance facilities, security facilities, utilities, and land acquisition, $5,544,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, New Iberia, Louisiana: Aircraft maintenance facilities, airfield pavements, operational facilities, navigational aids, maintenance facilities, communication facilities, training facilities, administrative facilities, fuel storage and dispensing facilities, covered and cold storage facilities, ammunition storage facilities, personnel facilities, medical facilities, community facilities, utilities, and land acquisition, $24,361,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/331">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 331</page> <level> <heading class="centered">(Fleet Support Air Stations)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Alameda, California: Aircraft maintenance facilities, seadrome lighting facilities, seawall, dredging, and land acquisition, $3,729,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Atlantic City, New Jersey: Storage facilities, and utilities, $233,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Brown Field, California: Family housing, $214,600.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Brunswick, Maine: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, communication facilities, storage facilities, ammunition storage facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, utilities, and land acquisition, $3,200,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Cecil Field, Florida: Aircraft maintenance facilities, airfield pavements, operational facilities, covered storage facilities, ammunition storage and ordnance facilities, fuel dispensing facilities, security facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, and utilities, $7,400,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, El Centro, California: Ordnance facilities, and land acquisition, $366,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Fallon, Nevada: Operational facilities, community facilities, and personnel facilities, $1,041,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Jacksonville, Florida: Airfield pavements, communication facilities, operational facilities, and land acquisition, $2,224,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Key West, Florida: Fuel storage facilities, and Im at house, $211,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary landing field, Mayport, Florida: Waterfront facilities, communication facilities, and security facilities, $738,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Miramar, California: Storage facilities, training facilities, personnel facilities, fuel dispensing facilities, community facilities, and utilities, $4,370,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Moffett Field, California: Fuel pipeline facilities, airfield pavements, and operational facilities, $2,581,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Norfolk, Virginia: Aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, communication facilities, operational facilities, $4,660,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Oceana, Virginia: Airfield pavements, storage facilities, personnel facilities, maintenance facilities, community facilities, and fuel dispensing facilities, $5,281,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Quonset Point, Rhode Island: Airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, and utilities, $1,062,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, San Diego, California: Training facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, fuel dispensing facilities, and utilities, $2,748,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Sanford, Florida: Family housing, $188,900.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air facility, Weeksville, North Carolina: Cold storage facilities, and maintenance facilities, $342,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Whidbey Island, Washington: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, training facilities, and land acquisition, $1,958,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Outlying field, Whitehouse Field, Duval County, Florida: Airfield pavements, and land acquisition, $1,087,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/332">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 332</page> <level> <heading class="centered">(Marine Corps Air Stations)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps auxiliary air station, Beaufort, South Carolina: Airfield pavements, communications facilities, navigational aids, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, and land acquisition, $4,649,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps air station, Cherry Point, North Carolina: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, waterfront facilities, navigational aids, airfield lighting facilities, ammunition storage and ordnance facilities, operational facilities, and land acquisition, $1,762,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps air station, El Toro, California: Airfield pavements, training facilities, communication facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, and land acquisition, $2,492,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps auxiliary air station, Edenton, North Carolina: Family housing, $1,421,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps air station, Miami, Florida: Land acquisition, $1,223,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps auxiliary air station, Mojave, California: maintenance facilities, land acquisition, and family housing, $2,305,400.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps air facility, New River, North Carolina: Airfield pavements, medical facilities, administrative facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, operational facilities, training facilities, and utilities, $2,762,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> <level> <heading class="centered">(Special Purpose Air Stations)</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval auxiliary air station, Chincoteague, Virginia: Aircraft maintenance facilities, medical facilities, and operational facilities, $2,858,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ordnance test, station, Inyokern, California: Research and development facilities, $2,615,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Lakehurst, New Jersey: Research and development facilities, storage facilities, navigational aids, and aircraft maintenance facilities, $16,311,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air test center, Patuxent River, Maryland: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, oil storage facilities, and utilities, $8,677,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air missile test center, Point Mugu, California: Aircraft maintenance facilities, communication facilities, and research and development facilities, $926,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, South Weymouth, Massachusetts: Testing facilities, $270,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval photographic interpretation center, Suitland, Maryland: Operational and photographic preservation facilities, $2,345,(MM).</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Various locations: Land acquisition, and obstruction removal, for flight clearance, $23,000,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </level> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>supply facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval fuel depot, Jacksonville, Florida: Family housing, $15,200.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval supply depot, Newport, Rhode Island: Waterfront facilities, administrative facilities, and utilities, $1,041,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval supply center, Norfolk, Virginia: Cold storage facilities, and warehouse freight elevators, $399,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval supply center, Oakland, California: Utilities, and easement. $62,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/333">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 333</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>marine corps facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps supply center, Albany, Georgia: Storage facilities, community facilities, cold-storage facilities, personnel facilities, and utilities, $3,157,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps supply center, Barstow, California: Storage facilities, community facilities, cold-storage facilities, personnel facilities, security facilities, and land acquisition, $501,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina: Personnel facilities, security facilities, and utilities, $1,059,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps recruit depot, Parris Island, South Carolina: training facilities, maintenance facilities, and utilities, $1,654,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps base. Camp Pendleton, (California: Utilities, $648,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps clothing depot, Annex Numbered 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Utilities, $30,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps schools, Quantico, Virginia: Covered and ammunition-storage facilities, medical facilities, training and personnel facilities, utilities, and land acquisition, $8,857,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps recruit depot, San Diego, California: Pavements, and personnel facilities, $120,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps training center, Twenty-nine Palms, California: Family housing, $47,300.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>ordnance facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition depot, Charleston, South Carolina: Ordnance facilities, $193,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval aviation ordnance test station, Chincoteague, Virginia: Research and development facilities, $644,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval proving ground, Dahlgren, Virginia: Land acquisition, $200,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ordnance aerophysics laboratory, Daingerfield, Texas: Research and development facilities, $1,111,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition depot, Earle, New Jersey: Refrigerated storage facilities, $59,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition depot, Fallbrook, California: Ordnance and ammunition storage facilities, $514,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition depot, Hawthorne, Nevada: Barricaded sidings, and utilities, $1,424,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval powder factory, Indian Head, Maryland: Research and development facilities, and utilities, $1,107,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ordnance test station, Inyokern, California: Community facilities, $375,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval torpedo station, Keyport, Washington: Ordnance facilities, $376,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ordnance plant, Louisville, Kentucky: Ordnance drawings storage facilities,$027,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ordnance plant, Macon, Georgia: Ordnance manufacturing facilities, $3,800,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval underwater ordnance station, Newport, Rhode Island: Testing facilities, $370,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval magazine, Port Chicago, California: Ordnance facilities, $241,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition depot, Saint Juliens Creek, Virginia: Utilities, $420,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition and net depot, Seal Beach, California: Waterfront facilities, $1,029,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/334">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 334</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition depot, Shumaker, Arkansas: Barricaded transfer depot facilities, $765,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ordnance laboratory, White Oak, Maryland: Research and development facilities, $1,976,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval mine depot, Yorktown, Virginia: Ammunition storage and testing facilities, $113,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>service school facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland: Utilities, $182,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Annapolis, Maryland: Personnel facilities, $307,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval receiving station, Charleston, South Carolina: Community facilities, $553,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval amphibious base, Coronado, California: Personnel facilities, $1,402,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fleet air defense training center, Dam Neck, Virginia: Training facilities, and personnel facilities, $1,942,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval training center, Great Lakes, Illinois: Training facilities, and personnel facilities, $4,338,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval powder factory, Indian Head, Maryland: Personnel facilities, $780,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval postgraduate school, Monterey, California: Personnel facilities, $119,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval receiving station, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Personnel facilities, $1,428,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval retraining command, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Security facilities, $42,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fleet sonar school, San Diego, California: Training facilities, $2,753,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>medical facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">National naval medical center, Bethesda, Maryland: Plans and specifications for the Armed Forces Medical Library, $350,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval hospital, Chelsea, Massachusetts: Family housing, $192,800.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval hospital, Corona, California: Family housing, and conversion of existing structures to family housing, $256,800.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval hospital, Great Lakes, Illinois: Plans and specifications for certain medical facilities, $750,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval hospital, Jacksonville, Florida: Retaining wall, $46,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval submarine base, New London, Connecticut: Medical research facilities, $755,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Utilities, $60,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>communications facilities</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Naval radio station, Northwest, Virginia: Communication facilities, $436,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of naval research facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval research laboratory, Washington, District of Columbia: Research facilities, and utilities, $163,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval research laboratory, Chesapeake Bay Annex, Randle Cliffs, Maryland: Research facilities, and land acquisition, $52,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>yards and docks facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval construction battalion center, Davisville, Rhode Island: Waterfront facilities, and storage facilities, $5,397,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Public works center, Norfolk, Virginia: Utilities, $2,510,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/335">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 335</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval construction battalion center, Port Hueneme, California: Maintenance facilities, $1,225,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Various locations; Facilities for abatement of water pollution, including the acquisition of land, $15,149,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Outside Continental United States</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>shipyard facilities</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Fleet activities, Sasebo, Japan: Personnel facilities, $57,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>fleet base facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Adak, Alaska: Family housing, $2,485,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval base, Guam, Mariana Islands: Administrative facilities, $1,835,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Utilities, $56,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval base, Subic Bay, Philippine Islands: Personnel facilities, medical facilities, utilities, and family housing, $15,253,700.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fleet activities, Yokosuka, Japan: Family housing, $6,540,800.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>aviation facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Agana, Guam, Mariana Islands: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, personnel facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, and utilities, $6,525,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Argentia, Newfoundland: Operational facilities, and family housing, $8,589,800.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Atsugi, Japan: Personnel facilities, and family housing, $1,978,800.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Bermuda, British West Indies: Aircraft maintenance facilities, $91,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air facility, Cubi Point, Philippine Islands: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, earthwork, personnel facilities, communication facilities, ordnance facilities, fuel-dispensing facilities, and utilities, $8,260,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Fuel pipeline facilities, community facilities, utilities, and family housing, $2,977,300.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air facility, Iwakuni, Japan: Personnel facilities, $975,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Marine Corps air station, Kaneohe Bay, Territory of Hawaii: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, and family housing, $3,227,600.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Kodiak, Alaska: Family housing, $2,613,100.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands: Communication facilities, ammunition storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $4,411,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Midway Islands, Territory of Hawaii: Communication facilities and operational facilities, $1,518,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naples, Italy: Operational facilities and storage facilities, $155,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval air facility, Port Lyautey, French Morocco: Cold-storage facilities, and family housing, $1,958,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico: Operational facilities and airfield pavements, $3,721,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval station, Sangley Point, Philippine Islands: Family housing, $522,900.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/336">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 336</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>supply facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval supply depot, Guam, Mariana Islands: Waterfront facilities and storage facilities, $5,427,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval supply depot, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Cold-storage facilities, $1,318,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval supply center, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii: operational facilities, utilities, and land acquisition, $270,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>ordnance facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ammunition depot, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii: Testing facilities, and railroad facilities and barricades, $1,132,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval ordnance facility, Sasebo, Japan: Personnel facilities, $66,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>service school facilities</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Fleet training center, Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii: training facilities, $44,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>medical facilities</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Naval hospital, Guam, Mariana Islands: Community facilities, $269,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>communication facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval communication station, Adak, Alaska: Communication facilities, $439,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval radio facility, KamiSeya, Japan: Communication facilities, and family housing, $2,564,700.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval communication station, Kodiak, Alaska: Site preparation, communication facilities, maintenance facilities, personnel facilities, and utilities, $6,991,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval communication facility, Philippine Islands: Communication facilities, community facilities, utilities, and family housing, $8,061,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naval communication facility, Port Lyautey, French Morocco: Storage facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, utilities, and family housing, $2,848,600.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>yards and docks facilities</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fifteenth Naval District, Canal Zone: Utilities, and acquisition of family housing, $3,069,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Guam, Mariana Islands; Utilities, $940,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to establish or<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Classified Installations and facilities.</p></sidenote> develop classified naval installations and facilities by the acquisition of land, and the construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works, including site preparation, appurtenances, utilities, equipment and family housing, in the total amount of $151,342,400.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary of the Navy is authorized through the construction,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Replacement of damaged facilities.</p></sidenote> rehabilitation or installation of permanent or temporary public works, including site preparation, appurtenances, and related utilities and equipment, to restore or replace facilities damaged or destroyed in a total amount of $6,000,000.</content> </section> 69 Stat. 337 <num value="III">TITLE III</num> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="301"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 301. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Secretary of the Air Force is hereby authorized to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Air Force.</p></sidenote> establish or develop Air Force installations and facilities by the acquisition, construction, conversion, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works in respect of the following projects, which include site preparation, appurtenances and related utilities, equipment and facilities:</chapeau> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Continental United States</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>air defense command</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Buckingham Weapons Center, Fort Myers, Florida: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications and navigational aids, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $11,577,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Duluth Municipal Airport, Duluth, Minnesota: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and shop facilities, $1,200,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Ent Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado: Utilities, Personnel facilities, and family housing. $1,808,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Ethan Allen Air Force Base, Winooski, Vermont: Fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting, and utilities, $213,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Geiger Field, Spokane, Washington: Airfield pavements, troop housing, storage facilities, and family housing, $1,716,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Glasgow site, Montana: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $4,706,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grand Forks site, North Dakota: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $5,822,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grandview Air Force Base, Kansas City, Missouri: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $3,402,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Greater Milwaukee area, Wisconsin, air base to be known as “Richard Bong Air Force Base”: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications and navigational aids, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $16,608,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania: Training facilities, utilities, medical facilities, and personnel facilities. $404,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Hamilton Air Force Base, San Rafael, California: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, troop housing, land acquisition, and personnel facilities, $1,501,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Kinross Air Force Base, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $2,029,000.</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/338">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 338</page> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">K. I. Sawyer Municipal Airport, Marquette, Michigan: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, utilities, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, relocation of facilities, and family housing, $3,943,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Klamath Falls Municipal Airport, Klamath Falls, Oregon: Airfield pavements, relocation of facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, and family housing, $2,042,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">McChord Air Force Hase, Tacoma, Washington: Airfield pavements, training facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, Community facilities, and family housing, $2,959,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">McGlieeTyson Airport, Knoxville, Tennessee: Airfield pavements, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and shop facilities, $582,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Airheld pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and community facilities, $1,423,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Minot site, North Dakota: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $5,339,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">New Castle County Municipal Airport, Wilmington, Delaware: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, land acquisition, and storage facilities, $504,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Niagara Falls Municipal Airport, Niagara Falls, New York: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $1,748,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Otis Air Force Base, Falmouth, Massachusetts: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, training facilities, messing facilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $6,076,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Oxnard Air Force Base, Oxnard, California: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and administrative facilities, $2,445,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Paine Air Force Base, Everett, Washington: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $1,039,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon: Airfield pavements, utilities, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $554,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Presque Isle Air Force Base, Presque Isle, Maine: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, and family housing, $2,056,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Selfridge Air Force Base, Mount Clemens, Michigan: Airfield pavements, communications and airfield lighting facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, and personnel facilities, $5,526,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Sioux City Municipal Airport, Sioux City, Iowa: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, and messing facilities, $343,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Stewart Air Force Base, Newburgh, New York: Navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, storage facilities, and community facilities, $112,000.</p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/339">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 339</page> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Suffolk County Air Force Base, Westhampton, New York: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $2,207,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Traverse City area, Michigan: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, training facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $1,881,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, troop housing, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and shop facilities, $1.263,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Oscoda, Michigan: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, storage facilities, administrative facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $2,511.000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Youngstown Municipal Airport, Youngstown, Ohio: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, utilities, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $742,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Yuma County Airport, Yuma, Arizona: Airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, personnel facilities, and administrative facilities, $2,107,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Various locations: Utilities, land acquisitions, storage facilities, and administrative facilities, $14,196.000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>air materiel command</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Brookley Air Force Base, Mobile, Alabama: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, and storage facilities, $4,170,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, New York: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, and family housing, $15,803,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah: Airfield pavements, and airfield lighting facilities, $2,386,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Kelly Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas: Airfield pavements, Airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, and land acquisition, $1,945,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento, California: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, and administrative facilities, $9,522,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino, California: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, and storage facilities, $3,205,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Olmstead Air Force Base, Middletown, Pennsylvania: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, and storage facilities, $21,264,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Robins Air Force Base, Macon, Georgia: Airfield pavements, communications and airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, and land acquisition, $3,375,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Searsport Air Force Tank Farm, Searsport, Maine: Fuel storage facilities, $133,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Storage facilities, $205,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Wilkins Air Force Station, Shelby, Ohio: Utilities, $305,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0"><page identifier="/us/stat/69/340">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 340</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio: Airfield pavements, training facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, and administrative facilities, $12,001,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Various locations; Storage facilities, $170,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>air proving ground command</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Eglin Air Force Base, Valparaiso, Florida: Airfield pavements, communications and navigational aids, troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, research, development and test facilities, and storage facilities, $7,966,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>air training command</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Amarillo Air Force Base, Amarillo, Texas: Training facilities, $98,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Bryan Air Force Base, Bryan, Texas: Troop housing and messing facilities, and utilities, $914,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Illinois: Land acquisition, $3,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Craig Air Force Base, Selma, Alabama: Airfield pavements, troop housing, and land acquisition, $1,650,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Ellington Air Force Base, Houston, Texas: Troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, and medical facilities, $2,816,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming: Troop housing and messing facilities, $1,403,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, and land acquisition, $4,081,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Greenville Air Force Base, Greenville, Mississippi: Aircraft maintenance facilities, land acquisition, and personnel facilities, $349,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Headquarters technical training, Air Force, Gulfport, Mississippi: Acquisition of land and facilities, $313,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Harlingen Air Force Base, Harlingen, Texas: Communications and navigational aids and troop housing, $446,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">James Connally Air Force Base, Waco, Texas: Troop housing and messing facilities, $883,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Laredo Air Force Base, Laredo, Texas: Aircraft maintenance facilities, and family housing, $1,525,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, training facilities, land acquisition, and family liousing, $3,695,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Lowiy Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado; Troop housing and messing facilities, $1,217,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Luke Air Force Base, Phoenix, Arizona: Training facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, and land acquisition, $1,557,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mather Air Force Base, Sacramento, California: Communications and navigational aids, troop housing and messing facilities, and personnel facilities, $1,516,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas: Operational facilities, and land acquisition, $104,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta, Georgia: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, and family housing, $4,322,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, and troop housing and messing facilities, $1,153,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Perrin Air Force Base, Sherman, Texas: Troop housing and messing facilities, and land acquisition, $956,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/341">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 341</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas: Troop housing, $549,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Reese Air Force Base, Lubbock, Texas: Troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, and personnel facilities, $1,076,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois: Troop housing and messing facilities, $1,247,000,</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas: Messing facilities, $80,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Stead Air Force Base, Reno, Nevada: Aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, personnel facilities, and family housing, $4,187,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, Florida: Airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, and land acquisition, $478,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Vance Air Force Base, Enid, Oklahoma: Troop housing and messing facilities, and land acquisition, $871,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Webb Air Force Base, Big Spring, Texas: Shop facilities, and family housing, $2,410,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Williams Air Force Base, Chandler, Arizona: Operational facilities, and troop housing and messing facilities, $1,045,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>air university</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Gunter Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama: Troop housing, $275,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama: Troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, and medical facilities, $2,661,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>continental air command</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, California: Land acquisition, personnel facilities, and family housing, $2,125,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas: Troop housing, $590,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Dobbins Air Force Base, Marietta, Georgia: Airfield pavements, and personnel facilities, $758,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mitchel Air Force Base, Hempstead, New York: Airfield pavements, $1,891,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Wolters Air Force Base, Mineral Wells, Texas: Operational facilities, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $331,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>headquarters command</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D. C.: Personnel facilities, $520,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>military air transport service</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Maryland: Medical facilities, and personnel facilities, $1,098,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston, South Carolina: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and land acquisition, $4,032,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, land acquisition, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, and family housing, $7,073,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">McGuire Air Force Base, Wrightstown, New Jersey: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $5,564,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/342">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 342</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Palm Beach Air Force Base, Palm Beach, Florida; Operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, and personnel facilities, $818,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Saint Louis Aeronautical Chart Information Center, Saint Louis, Missouri: Administrative facilities, $861,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>research and development command</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Location to be determined: Headquarters building, $6,000,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Cara belle Test Site, Carabelle, Florida: Land acquisition, $1,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Edwards Air Force Base, Muroc, California: Airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, research, development and test facilities, personnel facilities, and community facilities, $12,429,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Hartford Research Facility, Hartford, Connecticut: Research and development facilities, $22,375,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, utilities, research and development facilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and community facilities, $4,965,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Indian Springs Air Force Base (Kirtland Auxiliary Numbered 1), Clark, Nevada: Operational facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $555,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, and shop facilities, $905,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford,. Massachusetts: Airfield pavements, communications and airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, research, and development facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $3,705,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mount Washington Climatic Projects Laboratory, Mount Washington, New Hampshire: Research and development facilities, $588,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa, Florida: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, research and development facilities, and shop facilities, $7,600,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Various locations: Research, development, and operational facilities, $20,000,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>strategic air command</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Abilene Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and administrative and community facilities, $4,214,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Altus Air Force Base, Altus, Oklahoma: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, training facilities, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, and family housing, $3,758,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, Louisiana: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, communications and airfield lighting facilities, training facilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $7,379,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, utilities, land acquisition, personnel facilities, administrative facilities, and shop facilities, $1,770,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Biggs Air Force Base, El Paso, Texas: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $5,063,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/343">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 343</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Campbell Air Force Base, Hopkinsville, Kentucky: Airfield pavements, communications, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, and shop facilities, $1,975,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, medical facilities, personnel facilities, and land acquisition, $5,929,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Castle Air Force Base, Merced, California: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, and administrative facilities, $5,550,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base, Clinton, Oklahoma: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $10,208,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, Mississippi: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, administrative facilities, shop facilities, and family housing. $6,029,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Davis-Mon than Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona: Airfield pavements, training facilities, troop housing, medical facilities, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $7,803,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Dow Air Force Base, Bangor, Maine: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, rehabilitation, land acquisition, personnel facilities, community facilities, and shop facilities, $11,155,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, South Dakota: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and shop facilities, $12,380,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Fairchild Air Force Base? Spokane, Washington: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $2,187,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Forbes Air Force Base, Topeka, Kansas: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and shop facilities, $4,753,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Gray Air Force Base, Killeen, Texas: Troop housing, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and community facilities, $482,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Great Falls Air Force Base, Great Falls, Montana: Airfield pavements, communications, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities. $5,435,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Homestead Air Force Base, Homestead, Florida: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities,operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $4,428,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Hunter Air Force Base, Savannah, Georgia: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, medical facilities, and Personnel facilities, $4,115,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/344">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 344</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Lake Charles Air Force Base,, Lake Charles, Louisiana: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, and personnel facilities, $2,396,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Lincoln Air Force Base, Lincoln, Nebraska: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and administrative facilities, $6,595,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Little Rock Air Force Base, Little Rock, Arkansas: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and family housing, $5,317,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Lockbourne Air Force Base, Columbus, Ohio: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and shop facilities, $8,571,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Loring Air Force Base, Limestone, Maine: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, navigational aids, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $3,542,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida: Airfield pavements, Airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, land acquisition, and personnel facilities, $5,251,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">March Air Force Base, Riverside, California: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, land acquisition, and personnel facilities, $3,741,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Mountain Home Air Force Base, Mountain Home, Idaho: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, and family housing, $5,961,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska; Utilities, and land acquisition, $128,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Pinecastle Air Force Base, Orlando, Florida: Airfield pavements, communications and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and community facilities, $4,118,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Plattsburg Air Force Base, Plattsburg, New York: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and family housing, $21,988,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Portsmouth Air Force Base, Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, Personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and family housing, $24,850,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Sedalia Air Force Base, Knobnoster, Missouri: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, community facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $9,646,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Smoky Hill Air Force Base, Salina, Kansas: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, aircraft, maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, Personnel facilities, administrative facilities, shop facilities, and family housing, $8,773,500.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/345">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 345</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, navigational aids, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $9,769,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Turner Air Force Base, Albany, Georgia: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, and land acquisition, $3,744,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Walker Air Force Base, Roswell, New Mexico: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, and personnel facilities, $6,657,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications and navigational aids, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and community facilities, $7,951,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>tactical air command</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Alexandria Air Force Base, Alexandria, Louisiana: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, utilities, and personnel facilities, $2,684,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Ardmore Air Force Base, Ardmore, Oklahoma: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $6,800,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Blytheville Air Force Base, Blytheville, Arkansas: Airfield lighting facilities, training facilities, utilities, storage facilities, and Community facilities, $208,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Bunker Hill Air Force Base, Peru, Indiana: Airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, training facilities, and administrative facilities, $559,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Clovis Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico: Training facilities, and family housing, $2,570,500.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Donaldson Air Force Base, Greenville, South Carolina: Airfield pavements, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, and medical facilities, $2,403,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Foster Air Force Base, Victoria, Texas: Airfield pavements, training facilities, troop housing, and family housing, $4,624,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">George Air Force Base, Victorville, California: Airfield pavements, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, training facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, and storage facilities, $1,598,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia: Airfield pavements, training facilities, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and administrative facilities, $3,384,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington: Airfield pavements, utilities, medical facilities, and personnel facilities, $3,574,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Myrtle Beach Municipal Airport, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications and navigational aids, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $6,303,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina: Airfield pavements, communications and navigational aids, troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, and storage facilities, $2,548,000.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/346">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 346</page></listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Sewart Air Force Base, Smyrna, Tennessee: Airfield pavements, communications and navigational aids, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, land acquisition, personnel facilities, and administrative facilities, $3.589,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, North Carolina: Airfield pavements, fuel-dispensing facilities, communications and navigational aids, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $7,429,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina: Airfield pavements, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $7,035,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>special facilities</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Operational facilities, and utilities, $387,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>aircraft control and warning system</heading> <content>Various locations: Fuel-dispensing facilities, communications and navigational aids, operational facilities, training facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $100,382,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Outside Continental United States</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>alaskan air command</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Eielson Air Force Base: Medical facilities, storage facilities, and community facilities, $1,307,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Elmendorf Air Force Base: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, land acquisition, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and shop facilities, $2075,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Galena Airfield: Airfield lighting facilities, and storage facilities, $518,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Kenai Airfield: Airfield pavements, $356,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Ladd Air Force Base: Training facilities, land acquisition, and storage facilities, $1,510,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Naknek Airfield: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, utilities, and storage facilities, $1,863,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>caribbean air command</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone: Communication facilities, $163,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>far east air forces</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Airfield pavements? fuel dispensing facilities, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, utilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and community facilities, $42,017,000.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/347">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 347</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>military air transport service</heading> <content> <list> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii: Airfield pavements, airfield lighting facilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, and harbor facilities, $4,978,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Johnston Island Air Force Base, Johnston Island: Communication facilities, $182,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Midway Island: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, and airfield lighting facilities, $303,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Wake Island: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, and navigational aids, $2,991,000.</listContent></listItem> <listItem><listContent class="indent1 fontsize10 depth0">Various locations: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, troop housing, utilities, personnel facilities, and family housing, $11,393,000.</listContent></listItem> </list> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>northeast air command</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing, utilities, storage facilities, and shop facilities, $23,601,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>strategic air command</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, operational facilities, utilities, land acquisition, storage facilities, personnel facilities, and harbor facilities, $9,739,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>united states air forces in europe</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, training facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, and shop facilities, $234,996,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>area control navigational aids</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Communications and navigational aids, $526,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>special facilities</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Various locations: Operational facilities, and utilities, $293,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>aircraft control and warning system</heading> <content>Various locations: Airfield pavements, fuel dispensing facilities, communications, navigational aids and airfield lighting facilities, operational facilities, troop housing and messing facilities, utilities, medical facilities, storage facilities, personnel facilities, administrative and community facilities, shop facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities, harbor facilities, and land acquisition, $98,552,000.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="302"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary of the Air Force is authorized through the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Replacement of damaged facilities.</p></sidenote> construction, rehabilitation, or installation of permanent or temporary public works, including site preparation, appurtenances, and related utilities and equipment, to restore or replace facilities damaged or destroyed in a total amount of $5,000,000.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary of the Air Force is authorized to provide an off-base roadway approximately two miles in length in the vicinity <page identifier="/us/stat/69/348">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 348</page> of the south boundary of Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, by the acquisition of land and the construction of permanent and related facilities and appurtenances at a cost not to exceed $350,000.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="304"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 304. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Public Law 534, Eighty-third Congress, is hereby amended as follows:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>With respect to Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/544">68 Stat. 544</ref>.</p></sidenote> “<quotedText>Strategic Air Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>$248,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$2,750,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>With respect to Matagorda Island Air Force Range, Texas, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/546">68 Stat. 546</ref>.</p></sidenote>“<quotedText>Strategic Air Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>$607,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$847,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>With respect to Bismarck-Minot area, North Dakota, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/548">68 Stat. 548</ref>.</p></sidenote>Defense Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>Bismarck-Minot area, North Dakota</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$6,494,000</quotedText>” and insert, in lieu thereof “<quotedText>Minot Site, North Dakota</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$12,124,000</quotedText>”, respectively.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>With respect to Fargo area, North Dakota, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air Defense <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/548">68 Stat. 548</ref>.</p></sidenote>Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>Fargo area, North Dakota.</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$7,055,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>Grand Forks Site, North Dakota</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$10,903,000</quotedText>”, respectively.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num> <content>With respect to Glasgow-Miles City area, Montana, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air Defense <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/548">68 Stat. 548</ref>.</p></sidenote>Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>Glasgow-Miles City area, Montana</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$8,391,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>Glasgow Site, Montana</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$10,660,000</quotedText>”, respectively.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num> <content>With respect to K. I. Sawyer Airport, Marquette, Michigan, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/549">68 Stat. 549</ref>.</p></sidenote>Defense Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>$8,556,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$9,949,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">(g) </num> <content>With respect to Traverse City area, Michigan, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air Defense <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/550">68 Stat. 550</ref>.</p></sidenote>Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>$8,635,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$10,267,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">(h) </num> <content>With respect to Ellington Air Force Base, Houston, Texas, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/553">68 Stat. 553</ref>.</p></sidenote>Training Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>$1,073,000</quotedText>” anti insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$2,478,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">(i) </num> <content>With respect to Webb Air Force Base, Big Spring, Texas, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/554">68 Stat. 554</ref>.</p></sidenote> “<quotedText>Air training Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>$100,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$135,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">(j) </num> <content>With respect to Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino, California, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/555">68 Stat. 555</ref>.</p></sidenote> “<quotedText>Air Materiel Command</quotedText>” in section 301 strike “<quotedText>$4,303,000</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$2,183,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$4,735,000</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$2,615,000</quotedText>”, respectively. _</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num> <content>With respect to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/556">68 Stat. 556</ref>.</p></sidenote>“<quotedText>Air Materiel Command</quotedText>” hi section 301 strike “<quotedText>$5,847,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$6,849,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="l">(l) </num> <content>With respect to Atlantic City Consolan Station, Atlantic City, New Jersey, under the heading “Continental United States” and <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/548">68 Stat. 548</ref>.</p></sidenote>subheading “<quotedText>Air Defense Command</quotedText>” in section 301, strike “<quotedText>$72,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$285,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="m">(m) </num> <content>With respect to Nantucket Consolan Station. Nantucket, Massachusetts, under the heading “Continental United States” and <page identifier="/us/stat/69/349">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 349</page> subheading “Air Defense Command” in section 301, strike “<quotedText>$107,000</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/549">68 Stat. 549</ref>.</p></sidenote> and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$224,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="n">(n) </num> <content>With respect to Pescadero Consolan Station, Pescadero, California, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air Defense Command</quotedText>” in section 301, strike “<quotedText>$107,000</quotedText>” and insert<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/550">68 Stat. 550</ref>.</p></sidenote> in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$224,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="o">(o) </num> <content>With respect to Point Conception Consolan Station, Point Conception, California, under the heading “Continental United States” and subheading “<quotedText>Air Defense Command</quotedText>” in section 301, strike<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/550">68 Stat. 550</ref>.</p></sidenote> “<quotedText>$72,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$232,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="p">(p) </num> <content>In clause (3) of section 502 thereof delete the amounts<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/561">60 Stat. 561</ref>.</p></sidenote> “$389,125,000” and “<quotedText>$398,954,000</quotedText>” and insert in lieu thereof the amounts “<quotedText>$405,176,000</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>$415,005,000</quotedText>”, respectively.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="305"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 305. </num> <content class="inline">Classified location: The authority granted by section 302, of the Act of July 14, 1952, may be utilized to the extent of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/622">66 Stat. 622</ref>.</p></sidenote> $8,127,400 for the direct construction of family housing.</content> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV</num> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num> <content class="inline">The Director of Central Intelligence is authorized to provide<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Central Intelligence Agency.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Headquarters installation.</p></sidenote> for a headquarters installation for the Central Intelligence Agency, in the District of Columbia or elsewhere, by the acquisition of hind at a cost of not to exceed $1,000,000, and construction of buildings, facilities, appurtenances, utilities, and access roads at a cost of not to exceed $04,500,000, of which not more than $8,500,000 shall be available for transfer to the National Capital Planning Commission and the Department of the Interior for acquisition of hind for and construction to extend the George Washington Memorial Parkway to the present site of the research station of the Bureau of Public Roads at Langley, Fairfax County, Virginia: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That at such time as it is determined that construction of such headquarters installation at said research station will not be commenced or continued, said amount of $8,500,000, or the remainder thereof, shall no longer be available for obligation:</proviso> <proviso> <i>Provided further</i>, That at such time as the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Demolition of temporary space.</p></sidenote> Central Intelligence Agency occupies the headquarters installation authorized by this title, the Administrator of General Services is authorized and directed to accomplish the demolition and removal of temporary Government building space in the District of Columbia of equivalent occupancy to that relinquished by the Central Intelligence Agency.</proviso></content> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V</num> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="501"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 501. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force are<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Acquisition of land, etc.</p></sidenote> respectively authorized to proceed with the establishment or development of military and naval installations and facilities as authorized by titles I, II, and III of this Act, and the Director of Central Intelligence is authorized to proceed with the establishment of a Central Intelligence Agency Headquarters Installation as authorized by title IV of this Act, without regard to the provisions of sections 1136, 3648, and 3734, as respectively amended, of the Revised Statutes, and prior<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1339">10 USC 1339</ref>;</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s529">31 USC 529</ref>;</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s259/267">40 USC 259, 267</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s733">33 USC 733 and note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to approval of title to underlying land, as provided by section 355, as amended, of the Revised Statutes. The authority under this Act of the Secretary of a military department to provide family housing includes authority to acquire such land as the Secretary concerned determines, with the approval of (he Secretary of Defense, to be necessary in connection therewith. The authority to establish or <page identifier="/us/stat/69/350">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 350</page> develop such installations and facilities shall include, in respect of those installations and facilities as to which family housing or the acquisition of land is specified in titles I, II, III, and IV of this Act, authority to make surveys and to acquire lands and rights and interests thereto or therein, including the temporary use thereof, by donation, purchase, exchange of Government-owned lands, or otherwise, and to place permanent or temporary improvements thereon whether such lands are held in fee or under lease or under other temporary tenure.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="502"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 502. </num> <chapeau class="inline">There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriations authorized.</p></sidenote> of money as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act, but not to exceed—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>for public works authorized by title I: Inside continental<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p. 453.</p></sidenote> United States, $224,927,000; outside continental United States, $74,984,000; section 102, $223,993,000; section 103, $10,000,000; or a total of $533,904,000;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>for public works authorized by title II: Inside continental<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p. 453.</p></sidenote> United States, $299,690,600; outside continental United States, $107,191,300; section 202, $151,342,400; section 203, $6,000,000; or a total of $564,224,300;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>for public works authorized by title III: Inside continental<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p. 454.</p></sidenote> United States, $743,989,000; outside continental United States, $458,563,000; section 302, $5,000,000; section 303, $350,000; or a total of $1,207,902,000; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>for public works authorized by title IV: $54,500,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p. 453.</p></sidenote></content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="503"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 503. </num> <content class="inline">Any of the approximate costs enumerated in titles I, II,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Cost variations.</p></sidenote> and III of this Act may, in the discretion of the Secretary concerned, be varied upward by 5 per centum in the case of projects within the continental United States, and 10 per centum in the case of projects outside the continental United States, but the total cost of all projects so enumerated under each of such titles shall not exceed the total of all amounts specified in respect of projects in such title.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="504"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 504. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations made to carry out the purposes of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Incidental expenses.</p></sidenote> Act shall be available for expenses incident to construction, including surveys, administration, overhead, planning, and supervision.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="505"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 505. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Whenever—<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Contracts.</p></sidenote></chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>the President determines that compliance with the requirements<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/700">65 Stat. 700</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s254">41 USC 153, 254</ref>.</p></sidenote> of Public Law 245, Eighty-second Congress, in the case of contracts made pursuant to this Act with respect to the establishment or development of military installations and facilities in foreign countries would interfere with the carrying out of the provisions of this Act; and</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>the Secretary of Defense and the Comptroller General have agreed upon alternative methods for conducting an adequate audit of such contracts, the President is authorized to exempt such contracts from the requirements of Public Law 245, Eighty-second Congress.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="506"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 506. </num> <content class="inline">All contracts entered into by the United States pursuant to the authorization contained in this Act shall be awarded, so far us practicable, if the interest of the national security shall not be impaired thereby and if such award is consistent with the provision <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/21">62 Stat. 21</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s151">41 USC 151 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947, on a competitive basis to the lowest responsible bidder.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="507"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 507. </num> <content class="inline">Section 407 of Public Law 765, Eighty-third Congress, is amended to read as follows:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Family housing.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Use of foreign currencies.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/1125">68 Stat. 1125</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s171z–1">5 USC 171z–1</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="407">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 407. </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">In addition to family housing otherwise authorized to be constructed or acquired by the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense is authorized, subject to the approval of the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, to construct, or acquire by lease or otherwise, family housing for occupancy as public quarters in foreign countries <page identifier="/us/stat/69/351">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 351</page> through housing projects which utilize foreign currencies to a value not in excess of $100,000,000 acquired, pursuant to the provisions of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (Public Law 480, Eighty-third Congress) or through other commodity<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/454">68 Stat. 454</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1691">7 USC 1691 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> transactions of the Commodity Credit Corporation.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“The Department of Defense shall pay the Commodity Credit Corporation,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payment to CCC.</p></sidenote> from appropriations otherwise available for the payment of quarters allowances for military personnel for the fiscal year 1956 and each succeeding fiscal year, amounts equal to the quarters allowances otherwise payable to personnel occupying any housing constructed or acquired under authority of this section after deducting amounts chargeable for the maintenance and operation of such housing: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such payments shall not exceed the dollar equivalent of the value of the foreign currencies used for all such construction or acquisition.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“The Secretary of Defense shall furnish to the Committees on Armed<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports to Congressional Committees.</p></sidenote> Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives quarterly reports, the first of which shall be submitted three months subsequent to the date of enactment of this Act, setting forth the cost, number, and location of housing units constructed or acquired pursuant to the authority contained in this section during the three-month period preceding the date of such report, and setting forth the cost, number, and location of the housing units intended to be constructed or acquired pursuant to such authority during the next, succeeding quarter.”</p> </content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="508"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 508. </num> <content class="inline">Al] housing units constructed under the authority of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Floor area.</p></sidenote> Act shall be subject to the net floor area permanent limitations prescribed in the second, third, and fourth provisos of section 3 of the Act of June<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62379/379">62 Stat. 379</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t10/s1337b">10 USC 1337b and note</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/462">62 Stat. 462</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t34/s911b–911d">34 USC 911b–911d</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Housing units.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Acquisition.</p></sidenote> 12, 1948 (62 Stat. 375), or in section 3 of the Act of June 16, 1948 (62 Stat. 459), other than the first, second, and third provisos thereof.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="509"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 509. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force are respectively authorized to acquire by purchase housing units which are located near military installations, which are adequate and suitable for housing military personnel and their dependents, and as to which a mortgage is insured by the Federal Housing Commissioner pursuant to title VI or title IX of the National Housing Act, subject<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/55/55">55 Stat. 55</ref>;</p></sidenote> to the outstanding mortgage thereon, and to assume I lie payments<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/295">65 Stat. 295</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1736/1750">12 USC 1736 <i>et seq</i>.; 1750 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> thereafter becoming due on such mortgage. The Secretary of the military department concerned may utilize appropriations available, for the construction of military public works for the liquidation of any outstanding mortgage assumed by the Government.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="510"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 510. </num> <chapeau class="inline">None of the authority contained in titles I, II, and III<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Unit cost.</p></sidenote> of this Act shall be deemed to authorize any building construction project within the continental United States at a unit cost in excess of—</chapeau> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>$20 per square foot for cold-storage warehousing;</content> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>$6 per square foot for regular warehousing;</content> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>$1,700 per man for permanent barracks;</content> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>$1,400 per man for ten-year-life barracks; or</content> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num> <content>$5,000 per man for bachelor officer quarters,</content> </subsection> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">unless the Secretary of Defense determines that, because of special circumstances, application to such project of the limitation on unit costs contained in this section is impracticable.</continuation> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="511"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 511. </num> <content class="inline">As of July 1, 1956, all authorizations for military public<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Repeal of prior authorizations.</p></sidenote> works projects to be accomplished by the Secretary of a military department in connection with the establishment or development of military, naval, or Air Force installations and facilities, and all authorizations for appropriations therefor, that are contained in Acts <page identifier="/us/stat/69/352">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 352</page> approved prior to October 1, 1951, and not superseded or otherwise modified<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Exceptions.</p></sidenote> by a later authorization are repealed, except (1) authorizations for public works and for appropriations therefor that are set forth in such Acts in the titles that contain the general provisions, (2) authorizations for military public works projects as to which appropriated funds shall have been obligated in whole or in part prior to July 1, 1956, and authorizations for <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s881">50 USC 881 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>appropriations therefor, and (3) the authorizations with respect to military public works and the appropriation of funds that are contained in the National Defense Facilities Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 829).</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="512"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 512. </num> <content class="inline">Section 504 of Public Law 155, Eighty-second Congress,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Funds for advance planning.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/364">65 Stat. 364</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s723">31 USC 723</ref>.</p></sidenote> is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="504">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 504. </num> <content class="inline">There are hereby authorized to be appropriated without fiscal year limitation, funds for advance planning, construction design, and architectural services in connection with public works projects which are not otherwise authorized by law.”</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="513"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 513. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">The first sentence of section 501 (b) of the Act entitled<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reimbursement of owners and tenants.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/562">68 Stat. 562</ref>.</p></sidenote> “An Act to authorize certain construction at military and naval installations, and for other purposes”, approved September 28, 1951 (65 Stat. 36), is amended by striking out “<quotedText>used by such owners and tenants for residential or agricultural purposes,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>The first sentence of section 401 (b) of the Act entitled “Au Act to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/562">68 Stat. 562</ref>.</p></sidenote> authorize certain construction at military and naval installations, and for other purposes”, approved July 14, 1952 (66 Stat. 606), is amended by striking out “<quotedText>used by such owner mid tenants for residential or agricultural purposes,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="514"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 514. </num> <content class="inline">None of the authorization contained in section 101 of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Mess facilities for barracks.</p></sidenote> Act for the construction of three-hundred-and-twenty-six-man barracks with mess shall be used to provide, with respect to any such barracks, for mess facilities other than a single, consolidated mess.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="515"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 515, </num> <content class="inline">During the fiscal years 1956 and 1957 the Secretaries of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Leasing of housing facilities.</p></sidenote> Army, Navy, and Air Force, respectively, are authorized to lease housing facilities at or near military tactical installations for assignment as public quarters to military personnel and their dependents without rental charge upon a determination by the Secretary of Defense or his designee that there is a lack of adequate housing facilities at or near such military tactical installations: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not more than one thousand housing units may be so leased and the rental cost to the Government for any housing unit may not exceed $150 per month.</proviso></content> </section> Approved July 15, 1955.
Public Law 162: To provide for the conservation of anthracite coal resources through measures of flood control and anthracite mine drainage, and for other purposes. Public Law 162 Public Law 162 69 Stat. 352 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 162

chapter 369
AN ACT To provide for the conservation of anthracite coal resources through measures of flood control and anthracite mine drainage, and for other purposes.

July 15, 1955

[H. R. 7066]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anthracite mine drainage.
That it is hereby recognized that the presence of large volumes of water in anthracite coal formations involves serious wastage of the fuel resources of the Nation, and constitutes a menace to health and safety and national security. It is therefore declared to be the policy of the Congress to 69 Stat. 353 provide for the control and drainage of water in the anthracite coal formations and thereby conserve natural resources, promote national security, prevent injuries and loss of life, and preserve public and private property.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in order to carry

U. S. contributions to Pennsylvania.

out the above-mentioned purposes, to make financial contributions on the basis of programs or projects approved by the Secretary, to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (hereinafter designated as the “Commonwealth”) for control and drainage of water which, if not so controlled or drained, will cause the flooding of anthracite coal formations, said contributions to be applied to the cost of drainage works, pumping plants, and related facilities but subject, however, to the following conditions and limitations: (a) The amounts authorized to be contributed by the Secretary of

Matching amounts.

 the Interior to the Commonwealth shall be equally matched by the Commonwealth; (b) The total amount of contributions by the Secretary of the Interior under the authority of this Act shall not exceed $8,50(1,000; (c) The amounts contributed by the Secretary of the Interior under the authority of this Act and the equally matched amounts contributed by the Commonwealth shall not be used for operating and maintaining projects constructed pursuant to this Act; (d) The Commonwealth shall have full responsibility for installing,

Installations, etc.

 operating, and maintaining projects constructed pursuant to this Act, and shall give evidence, satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior, that it will enforce effective installation, operation, and maintenance safeguards; and (e) Projects constructed pursuant to this Act shall be so located, operated, and maintained as to provide the maximum conservation of anthracite coal resources and, where possible, to avoid creating inequities among those mines which may be affected by the waters to be controlled thereby.
Sec. 3. The Commonwealth shall furnish to the Secretary of the

Statement.

 Interior a statement with respect to the project showing work done, the status of the project, expenditures and amounts obligated, at such times and in such detail as the Secretary of the Interior shall require for the purposes of this Act.
Sec. 4. Whenever the Secretary of the Interior, after reasonable

Withholding of payments.

 notice and opportunity for hearing, finds that there is a failure to expend funds in accordance with the terms and conditions governing the Federal contribution for such approved projects, he shall notify the Commonwealth that further payments will not be made to the Commonwealth from appropriations under this Act until he is satisfied that there will no longer be any such failure. Until he is so satisfied the Secretary of the Interior shall withhold the payment of any financial contributions to the Commonwealth.
Sec. 5. The Secretary of the Interior shall render to Congress on

Report to Congress.

 or before the first day of February of each year for four consecutive years, commencing on or before February 1, 1957, a report of the progress and accomplishments of the program provided for by this Act.
Sec. 6. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such amounts

Appropriation.

 as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Post, p. 460.
Approved July 15, 1955.
Public Law 163: Making appropriations for the Atomic Energy Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, certain agencies of the Department of the Interior, and civil functions administered by the Department of the Army, for the Usual year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 163 Public Law 163 69 Stat. 354 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 354 Public Law 163

chapter 370
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Atomic Energy Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, certain agencies of the Department of the Interior, and civil functions administered by the Department of the Army, for the Usual year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

July 15, 1955

[H. R. 6756]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public Works Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, for the Atomic Energy Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, certain agencies of the Department of the Interior, and civil functions administered by the Department of the Army, and for other purposes, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">INDEPENDENT OFFICES</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Atomic Energy Commission</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operating expenses</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">For necessary operating expenses of the Commission in carrying out<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/919">68 Stat. 919</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2011">42 USC 2011 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> the purposes of (he Atomic Energy Act of 1954, including the employment of aliens; rental in or near the District of Columbia only if no suitable Government-owned space is available in such area as determined by the General Services Administration; services authorized <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); maintenance. and operation of aircraft; publication and dissemination of atomic information; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms; purchase of newspapers and periodicals (not to exceed $5,000); official entertainment expenses (not to exceed $5,000); not to exceed $3,070,000 for expenses of travel, including expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the function or activity for which this appropriation is made; reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services; not to exceed $38,202,000 for personal services; and hire of passenger motor vehicles; $57 5,000,000, together with $481.400,000 to be transferred from prior year appropriations under the head “Plant and equipment,” and the unexpended balances, as of June 30, 1955, of prior year appropriations made available under this head to the Atomic Energy Commission: <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Confidential expenditures.</p></sidenote><proviso><i>Provided</i>, That of such amounts $100,000 may be expended for objects of a confidential nature and in any such case the certificate of the Commission as to the amount of the expenditure and that it is deemed inadvisable to specify the nature thereof shall be deemed a sufficient <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Transfer of funds.</p></sidenote>voucher for the sum therein expressed to have been expended:</proviso> <proviso><i>provided further</i>, That from this appropriation transfers of sums may be made to other agencies of the Government for the performance of the work for which this appropriation is made, and in such cases the sums so transferred may be merged with the appropriation to which <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Community management and transportation fees.</p></sidenote>transferred:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used in connection with the payment of a fixed fee to any contractor or firm of contractors engaged under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract or contracts at any installation of the Commission, where that fee for community management is at a rate in excess of $90,000 per annum, or for the operation of a transportation system where, that fee is at a rate in excess of $45,000 per annum.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Any appropriation available under this Act or heretofore made to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Procurement financing.</p></sidenote> the Atomic Energy Commission may initially be used subject to limitations in this Act during the fiscal year 1956 to finance the pro- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/355">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 355</page> curement of materials, services, or other costs which are a part of work or activities for which funds have been provided in any other appropriation available to the Commission: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That appropriate<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Transfer of funds.</p></sidenote> transfers or adjustments between such appropriations shall subsequently be made for such costs on the basis of actual application determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Not to exceed 5 per centum of any appropriation under this head may be transferred to any other such appropriation, but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than 5 per centum by any such transfers, and any such transfers shall be reported promptly to the Appropriations Committees of the House and Senate.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">No part of any appropriation herein made to the Atomic Energy<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Fellowships.</p></sidenote> Commission shall be used to confer a fellowship on any person<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Disloyalty restrictions.</p></sidenote> who advocates or who is a member of an organization or party that advocates the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence or with respect to whom the Commission finds, upon investigation and report by the Civil Service Commission on the character, associations, and loyalty of whom, that reasonable grounds exist for belief that such person is disloyal to the Government of the United States: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any person who advocates or who is member of an organization or party that advocates the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment or a fellowship the salary, wages, stipend, grant, or expenses for which are paid from any appropriation contained herein shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided, further</i>, That the above penal clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></p> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Tennessee Valley Authority</heading> <content>For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended (16 U. S. C., ch. 12A),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/58">48 Stat. 58</ref>.</p></sidenote> including hire, maintenance, and operation of aircraft, and purchase<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t16/s831">16 USC 831</ref>.</p></sidenote> (not to exceed two hundred and eleven, for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles, $27,053,000, to remain available until expended, and to be available for the payment of obligations chargeable against prior appropriations: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no funds<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restrictions.</p></sidenote> appropriated for the Tennessee Valley Authority by this paragraph shall be used for the maintenance or operation of any aircraft for passenger service that is not specifically confined to the active operation of the official business of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and not to exceed $673,000 (exclusive of travel for work in connection with the construction of transmission lines, dams, and steam plants) of funds available to the Tennessee Valley Authority shall lie used for expenses of travel:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of funds available for expenditure by this agency shall be used, directly or indirectly, to acquire a building for use as an administrative office of the Tennessee Valley Authority unless and until the Director of the Bureau of the Budget, following a study of the advisability of the proposed acquisition, shall advise the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the Tennessee Valley Authority that the acquisition has his approval:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That there<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Resource development.</p></sidenote> shall be available for resource development activities pursuant to the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, as amended, not to exceed $1,000,000, of which $400,000 shall be derived from this appropriation and $600,000 shall be derived from proceeds of operations of the Tennessee Valley Authority.</proviso></content> </appropriations> 69 Stat. 356 <num value="II">TITLE II</num> <heading class="centered">DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Office of the Secretary</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operation and maintenance, southeastern power administration</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and of marketing electric power and energy pursuant to (lie provisions of section 5 of the Flood Control Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/890">58 Stat. 890</ref>.</p></sidenote>1944 (16 U. S. C. 825s), as applied to the southeastern power area, $1,160,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operation and maintenance, southwestern power administration</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and of marketing electric power and energy pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of the Flood Control Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/890">58 Stat. 890</ref>.</p></sidenote>1944 (16 U. S. C. 825s), as applied to the southwestern power area, including purchase of not to exceed four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, $1,250,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>continuing fund, southwestern power administration</heading> <content>Not to exceed $6,000,000 shall be available during the current fiscal year from the continuing fund for all costs in connection with the purchase of electric power and energy, and rentals for the use of transmission facilities.</content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bonneville Power Administration</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction</heading> <content>For construction and acquisition of transmission lines, substations, and appurtenant facilities, as authorized by law, to remain available until expended, $14,600,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operation and maintenance</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of the Bonneville transmission system and of marketing electric power and energy, $6,600,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>administrative provisions</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Appropriations of the Bonneville Power Administration shall be available to carry out all the duties imposed upon the Administrator pursuant to law, including purchase of not to exceed ten passenger motor vehicles for replacement only. Appropriations made herein to the Bonneville Power Administration shall be available in one fund, except that the appropriation herein made for operation and maintenance shall be available only for the service of the current fiscal year.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Other than as may be necessary to meet local emergencies, not to exceed 12 per centum of the appropriation for construction herein made for the Bonneville Power Administration shall be available for construction work by force account or on a hired-labor basis.</p> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Bureau of Reclamation</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">For carrying out the functions of the Bureau of Reclamation as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t43/s371">43 USC 371</ref>.</p></sidenote>provided in the Federal reclamation laws (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 <page identifier="/us/stat/69/357">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 357</page> .Stat. 388, and Acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto) and other Acts applicable to that Bureau, as follows:</chapeau> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general investigations</heading> <content>For engineering and economic investigations of proposed Federal reclamation projects and studies of water conservation and development plans in each of the seventeen reclamation States and the Territory of Hawaii in their entirety; engineering and economic investigations, as a basis for legislation, and for reports thereon to Congress,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports.</p></sidenote> relating to projects for the development and utilization of the water resources of Alaska; formulating plans and preparing designs and specifications for authorized Federal reclamation projects or parts thereof prior to initial allocation of appropriations for construction of such projects or parts; and activities preliminary to the reconstruction, rehabilitation and betterment, financial adjustment, or extension of existing projects; to remain available until expended, $5,11)4,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this amount shall be used on investigation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Blue South Platte project.</p></sidenote> of the Blue South Platte project, of which $4,421,812 shall be derived from the reclamation fund and $532,188 shall fie derived from the Colorado River development fund:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That, none of this appropriation shall be used for more than one-half of the cost of an investigation requested by a State, municipality, or other interest:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That, except as herein expressly provided with respect to investigations in Alaska, no part of this appropriation shall be expended in the conduct of activities which are not authorized by law.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction and rehabilitation</heading> <content>For construction and rehabilitation of authorized reclamation projects or parts thereof (including power transmission facilities) and for other related activities, as authorized by law, to remain available until expended, $146,041,000, of which $69,287,000 shall be derived from the reclamation fund: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That sums made available for increasing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Alamogordo Dam.</p></sidenote> spillway capacity at Alamogordo Dam, Carlsbad project, New Mexico, for the purpose of removing the existing flood hazard, be non reimbursable and nonreturnable:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restrictions.</p></sidenote> appropriation shall be available for other than the completion of field engineering, survey work, and preliminary designs of the Southwest Contra Costa County Water District System and no repayment contract shall be executed or construction begun until plans have been submitted to and approved by the Congress through its legislative and appropriation procedures, after submission of a report to the Congress by the Secretary of the Interior (1) on the cost and feasibility of said project, including the necessary distribution system and (2) on the rates required to be charged to the ultimate consumers:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall be used to initiate the construction of transmission facilities within those areas covered by power wheeling service contracts which include provision for service to Federal establishments and preferred customers, except those transmission facilities for which construction funds have been heretofore appropriated, those facilities which are necessary to carry out the terms of such contracts or those facilities for which the Secretary of the Interior finds the wheeling agency is unable or unwilling to provide for the integration of Federal projects or for service to a Federal establishment or preferred customer:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That no part of this or prior appropriations shall be used for construct ion, nor for further commitments to construction of Moorhead Dam and Reservoir, Montana, or any feature thereof until a definite plan <page identifier="/us/stat/69/358">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 358</page> report thereon has been completed, reviewed, by the States of Wyoming and Montana, and approved by the Congress.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operation and maintenance</heading> <content>For operation and maintenance of reclamation projects or parts thereof and of other facilities, as authorized by law; and for a soil and moisture conservation program on lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation, pursuant to law, $24,750,000, of which $20,223,638 shall be derived from the reclamation fund and $1,607,000 shall be derived from the Colorado River dam fund, including (notwithstanding the provisions of the First Deficiency Appropriation <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/157">58 Stat. 157</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act, 1944, relating thereto) operation and maintenance of Palo Verde Weir: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds advanced for operation and maintenance of reclamation projects or parts thereof shall be deposited to the credit of this appropriation and may be expended for the same objects and in the same manner as sums appropriated herein may be expended, and the unexpended balances of such advances shall be credited to the appropriation for the next succeeding fiscal year.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general administrative expenses</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of general administration and related functions in the offices of the Commissioner of Reclamation and in the regional offices of the Bureau of Reclamation, $3,600,000, to be derived from the reclamation fund and to be nonreimbursable pursuant to the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/54">59 Stat. 54</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act of April 19, 1945 (43 U, S. C, 377): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of any other appropriation in this Act shall be available for activities or functions budgeted for the current fiscal year as general administrative expenses.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>emergency fund</heading> <content>For an additional amount for the emergency fund as authorized <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1052">62 Stat. 1052</ref>.</p></sidenote>by the Act of June 26, 1948 (43 U. S. C. 502), $500,000, to be derived from the reclamation fund, special fund, and to remain available until expended for the purposes specified in said Act.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>special funds</heading> <content>Sums herein referred to as being derived from the reclamation fund, the Colorado River dam fund, or the Colorado River development fund, are appropriated from the special funds in the Treasury created <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/32/388">32 Stat. 388</ref>.</p></sidenote>by the Act of June 17,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/45/1057">45 Stat. 1057</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1902 (43 U. S. C. 391),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/774">54 Stat. 774</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Act of December 21, 1928 (43 U. S. C. 617a), and the Act of July 19, 1940 (43 U. S. C. 618a), respectively. Such sums shall be transferred, upon request of the Secretary, to be merged with and expended under the heads herein specified; and the unexpended balances of sums transferred for expenditure under the heads “<quotedText>Operation and Maintenance</quotedText>” and “<quotedText>General Administrative Expenses</quotedText>” shall revert and be credited to the special fund from which derived.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>administrative provisions</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Appropriations to the Bureau of Reclamation shall be available for purchase of not to exceed two hundred forty-five passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; payment of claims for damage to or loss of property, personal injury, or death arising out of activities of the Bureau of Reclamation; uniforms or allowances therefor, as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); payment, except as otherwise provided for, of compensation and expense of persons <page identifier="/us/stat/69/359">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 359</page> on the rolls of the Bureau of Reclamation appointed as authorized by law to represent the United States in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts without reimbursement or return under the reclamation laws; rewards for information or evidence concerning violations of law involving property under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Reclamation; performance of the functions specified under the head “Operation and Maintenance Administration”, Bureau of Reclamation, in the Interior Department Appropriation Act, 1945;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/486">58 Stat. 486</ref>.</p></sidenote> preparation and dissemination of useful information including recordings, photographs, and photographic prints; and studies of recreational uses of reservoir areas, and investigation and recovery of archeological and paleontological remains in such areas in the same manner as provided for in the Act of August 21, 1935 (16 U. S. C. 461–467):<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/666">49 Stat. 666</ref>.</p></sidenote> <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of any appropriation made herein shall be available pursuant to the Act of April 19, 1945 (43 U. S. C. 377), for<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/54">59 Stat. 54</ref>.</p></sidenote> expenses other than those incurred on behalf of specific reclamation projects except “General Administrative Expenses” and amounts provided for reconnaissance, basin surveys, and general engineering and research under the head “<quotedText>General Investigations</quotedText>”.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Allotments to the Missouri River Basin project from the appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Missouri River Basin project.</p></sidenote> under the head “Construction and Rehabilitation” shall be available additionally for said project for those functions of the Bureau of Reclamation provided for under the head “General Investigations” (but this authorization shall not preclude use of the appropriation under said head within that area), and for the continuation of investigations by agencies of the Department on a general plan for the development of the Missouri River Basin. Such allotments may be expended through or in cooperation with State and other Federal agencies, and advances to such agencies are hereby authorized.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Sums appropriated herein which are expended in the performance of reimbursable functions of the Bureau of Reclamation shall be returnable to the extent and in the manner provided by law.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">No part of any appropriation for the Bureau of Reclamation, contained<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Restrictions.</p></sidenote> in this Act or in any prior Act, which represents amounts earned under the terms of a contract but remaining unpaid, shall be obligated for any other purpose, regardless of when such amounts are to be paid: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the incurring of any obligation prohibited by this paragraph shall be deemed a violation of section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U. S. C. 665).</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">No funds appropriated to the Bureau of Reclamation for operation and maintenance, except those derived from advances by water users, shall be used for the particular benefit of lands (a) within the boundaries of an irrigation district, (b) of any member of a water users’ organization, or (c) of any individual, when such district, organization, or individual is in arrears for more than twelve mouths in the payment of charges due under a contract entered into with the United States pursuant to law’s administered by the Bureau of Reclamation.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Not to exceed $225,000 may be expended from the appropriation “Construction and Rehabilitation” for work by force account on any one project or Missouri Basin unit and then only when such work is unsuitable for contract or no acceptable bid has been received and, other than otherwise provided in this paragraph or as may be necessary to meet local emergencies, not to exceed 12 per centum of the construction allotment for any project from the appropriation “Construction and Rehabilitation” contained in this Act shall be available for construction work by force account.</p> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/360">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 360</page> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">General Provisions</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <content class="inline">Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Employment of aliens.</p></sidenote> aliens may be employed during the current fiscal year in the field service of the Department, for periods of not more than thirty days in cases of emergency caused by fire, flood, storm, act of God, or sabotage.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations in this title available for travel expenses<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Attend anee at meetings.</p></sidenote> shall be available for expenses of attendance of officers and employees at meetings or conventions of members of societies or associations concerned with the work of the bureau or office for which the appropriation concerned is made.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations in this title shall be available for expenditure<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Emergency reconstruction.</p></sidenote> or transfer (within each bureau or office), with the approval of the Secretary, for the emergency reconstruction, replacement or repair of buildings, utilities, or other facilities or equipment damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, storm, or other unavoidable causes; <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no funds shall be made available under this authority until funds specifically made available to the Department of the Interior for emergencies shall have been exhausted.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary may authorize the expenditure or transfer<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Fire prevention.</p></sidenote> (within each bureau or office) of any appropriation in this title, in addition to the amounts included in the budget programs of the several agencies, for the suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range fires on or threatening lands under jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations in this title shall be available for operation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Operation of warehouses, etc.</p></sidenote> of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities, wherever consolidation of activities will contribute to efficiency or economy, and said appropriations shall be reimbursed for services rendered to any other activity in the same manner as authorized by the Act of June 30, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/47/417">47 Stat. 417</ref>.</p></sidenote>1932 (31 U. S. C. 686): <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That reimbursements for cost of supplies, materials and equipment, and for services rendered may be Credited to the appropriation current at the time such reimbursements are received.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="206"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 206. </num> <content class="inline">The Secretary hereafter is authorized without regard to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Budget and Finance Division.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Director.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 179.</p></sidenote> section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, to place the position of Director. Division of Budget and Finance, in grade GS–17 established by the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, so long as the position is held by the present incumbent.</content> </section> </level> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">CIVIL FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY</heading> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Cemeterial Expenses</heading> <content>For necessary cemeterial expenses as authorized by law, including maintenance, operation and improvement of national cemeteries, and purchase of headstones and markers for unmarked graves; purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for replacement only; maintenance of that portion of Congressional Cemetery to which the United States has title, Confederate burial places under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army, The Surrender Tree Site in Cuba, and graves used by the Army in commercial cemeteries; $6,000,060: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation shall not be used to repair more than a single approach road to any national cemetery:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That this Appropriation shall not be obligated for construction of a superintendent’s lodge or family quarters at a cost per unit in excess of $14,000, but such limitation may be increased by such additional amounts as may be required to provide office space, public comfort rooms, or space for the Storage of Government property within the same structure.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/361">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 361</page> <appropriations level="intermediate"><heading>Rivers and Harbors and Flood Control</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">The following appropriations shall be expended under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for authorized civil functions of the Department of the Army pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood control, beach erosion, and related purposes:</chapeau> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general investigations</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the collection mid study of basic information pertaining to river and harbor, flood control, shore protect ion, and related projects,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/918">46 Stat. 918</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s426/465/569a/607a">33 USC 426, 465, 569a, 607a</ref>;</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1399">48 USC 1399</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Hurricane survey.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 132.</p></sidenote> and when authorized by law, preliminary examinations, surveys and studies (including cooperative beach erosion studies as authorized in Public Law Numbered 520, Seventy-first Congress, approved July 3, 1930, as amended and supplemented), of projects prior to authorization for construction, to remain available until expended, $5,940,000, of which $1,000,000 shall be available for the study authorized by P. L. 71, Eighty-fourth Congress: <proviso> <i>Provided</i>, That of said total sum $180,000 shall be used for a comprehensive investigation of the entire Alabama-Coosa River and a report of said survey.</proviso> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>construction, general</heading> <content>For the prosecution of river and harbor, flood control, shore protection, and related projects authorized by law: detailed studies, and plans and specifications, of projects (including those for development with participation or under consideration for participation by States, local governments, or private groups) authorized or made eligible, for selection by law (but such studies shall not constitute a commitment of the Government to construction); and not to exceed $900,000 for transfer to the Secretary of the Interior for conservation of fish and wildlife as authorized by law; to remain available until expended, $401,173,000, of which $25,000 shall be available for the project at Playa del Key Inlet and Harbor, Venice, California, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1954, and $68,000 shall be available for The<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/1242">68 Stat. 1242</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">The Dalles Dam, Columbia River.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payment to Indians.</p></sidenote> Upper Iowa River Project: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That funds appropriated herein may at the discretion and under the direction of the Chief of Engineers be used in payment to the accounts of the Confederated Tribes of the Yakima Reservation; the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation; the Con federated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation; or other recognized Indian tribes, and those individual Indians not enrolled in any recognized tribe, but who through domicile at or in the immediate vicinity of the reservoir and through custom and usage are found to have an equitable interest in the fishery, all of whose fishing rights and interests will be impaired by the Government incident to the construction, operation, or maintenance of The Dalles Dam, Columbia River, Washington and Oregon, and must he subordinated thereto by agreement or litigation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Relocation funds.</p></sidenote> exceed $210,000 of funds appropriated herein may be transferred to the Secretary of the Interior for relocation of those permanent, resident Indian families in The Dalles project who were domiciled within the project area on May 17, 1950, and to acquire such lands as may be necessary therefor on the condition that the Secretary of the Interior transfer to the control of the Secretary of the Army for use in connection with The Dalles Dam project, Oregon, an irregular shaped parcel of land containing in the aggregate approximately five and five-tenths acres located in lot 1 of section 17 and in lots 1 and 2 of section 20, township 2 north, range 15 east, Willamette meridian, Oregon, being a portion of the land previously transferred to the <page identifier="/us/stat/69/362">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 362</page> Secretary of the Interior by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to the Act approved February 9, 1929 (45 Stat. 1158). Title to the lands acquired by the Secretary of the Interior for the above stated purpose shall be taken in the name of the United States in trust for the individual Indian for whose benefit it is acquired; any such trust may be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior by conveyance of a fee simple title to the Indian or his heirs or devisees, without application therefor, when in the judgment of the Secretary of the Interior the Indian or his heirs or devisees are capable of managing their own affairs. In carrying out such relocations, the Secretary of the Interior may enter into a contract or contracts with any State <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Small projects.</p></sidenote>or political subdivision thereof:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not to exceed $4,500,000 of the funds provided herein shall be available for the construction of small authorized projects selected by the Secretary of the Army the cost of which is not in excess of $150,000 and any such project, shall be completed within the funds herein <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Lewis end Clark Irrigation District.</p></sidenote>appropriated:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That in lieu of protecting the Lewis and Clark Irrigation District, not to exceed $2,050,000 of the funds herein or hereafter appropriated for the Garrison Dam and Reservoir project on the Missouri River shall be available for the purchase of lands and improvements in the Lewis and Clark Irrigation District, and not to exceed $1,196,000 shall be available for the relocation of highways and utilities therein:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided, however</i>, That the substitution of land acquisition for protection shall not be made unless two-thirds of the landowners, on or before December 31, 1955, have offered to sell their property on agreeable terms, and which are within the proportion of the total amount provided for such land <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Buford-Trenton Irrigation District.</p></sidenote>acquisition:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That in lieu of protecting the East Bottom of the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District, not to exceed $1,750,000 of the funds herein or hereafter appropriated for the Garrison Dam and Reservoir project on the Missouri River shall be available for the purchase of lands and improvements in and contiguous to the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District, and not to exceed $2,000,000 shall be available to the Corps of Engineers for protection of the intake structure of the pumping plant in Zero Bottom and for the construction of bank protection to prevent erosion in the Missouri River adjacent to the Buford-Trenton irrigation project:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided, however</i>, That the substitution of land acquisition for protection shall not be made unless two-thirds of the landowners on or before December 31, 1955, have offered to sell their property on agreeable terms, and which are within the proportion of the total amount provided for such land acquisition:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That in the event land acquisition is undertaken in lieu of protection of the East Bottom, that in recognition of the increased per acre annual operation and maintenance cost of the remaining lands in the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District the construction charge obligation as set forth in a proposed contract between the United States and Buford-Trenton Irrigation District, approved as to form February 23, 1955, assignable to such remaining lands shall be nonreimbursable, and the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to transfer operation and maintenance responsibility for project works constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation for the benefit of the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District to such <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Port of Tacoma.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reimbursement.</p></sidenote>district:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds herein appropriated shall be available to the Secretary of the Army to reimburse the port of Tacoma for such work as they may have done within the limits of the Federal portion of the Tacoma Harbor project, over and above the work required as a part of the local cooperation for the project, insofar as the same shall be approved by the Chief of Engineers and found to have been done in accordance with the authorized modification <page identifier="/us/stat/69/363">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 363</page> adopted in the 1954 River mid Harbor Act:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/1283">68 Stat. 1283</ref>.</p></sidenote> such payment shall not exceed the sum of $373,116:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Corps of Engineers may accept not to exceed $3,000,000 from<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Brays Bayou, Tex.</p></sidenote> local interests for prosecution of construction of the authorized project at Brays Bayou, Harris County, Texas, mid not to exceed $190,000<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Green Bay Harbor, Wis.</p></sidenote> for construction of the authorized project at Green Bay Harbor, Wisconsin:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That funds herein appropriated shall be available for expenditure, in addition to funds heretofore made<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">McCook Lake, S. Dak.</p></sidenote> available for the Oahe, Gavins Point, and Fort Randall Dams and Reservoir projects on the Missouri River, shall be available to cooperate with the State of South Dakota in restoring a reasonable water level to a portion of McCook Lake, Union County, South Dakota, which water level has been impaired and surrounding residential properties damaged by the reduced flow of the Missouri River due to the construction of the Oahe, Fort Randall, and Gavins Point Dam projects:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the cost to the United States shall not exceed $150,000:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the State or local agencies shall contribute an equal amount to the cost of the restoration works which restoration shall be accomplished by agreement between the Game, Fish, and Parks Commission of the State of South Dakota and the Secretary of the Army acting through the Corps of Engineers.</proviso> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>operation and maintenance, general</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for the preservation, operation, maintenance, and care of existing river and harbor, flood control, and related works, including such sums as may be necessary for the maintenance of harbor channels provided by a State, municipality, or other public agency, outside of harbor lines, and serving essential needs of general commerce and navigation: surveys and charting of northern and northwestern lakes and connecting waters; clearing and straightening channels; removal of obstructions to navigation; rescue work, and repair, restoration, or maintenance of flood control projects threatened or destroyed by flood; and not to exceed $1,000,000 for transfer to the Secretary of the Interior for conservation of fish and wildlife as authorized by law; to remain available until expended, $83,030,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>general expenses</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for general administration and related functions in the Office of the Chief of Engineers and offices of the Division Engineers; activities of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, the Beach Erosion Board, and the California Debris Commission; administration of laws pertaining to preservation of navigable waters; commercial statistics; and miscellaneous investigations; $9,300,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>flood control, mississippi river and tributaries</heading> <content>For expenses necessary for prosecuting work of flood control, and rescue work, repair, restoration or maintenance of flood control projects threatened or destroyed by flood, as authorized by law (33 U. S. C. 702a, 702g-1), to remain available until expended, $51,962,500.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/45/534">45 Stat. 534</ref>;</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1511">49 Stat. 1511</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>niagara remedial works</heading> <content>For financing a part of the United States share of the cost of remedial works in the Niagara River, to be undertaken in accordance with article II of the treaty between the United States of America<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/ust/t1/s696">1 UST 696</ref>.</p></sidenote> and Canada, ratified by the United States Senate on August 9, 1950, to remain available until expended, $2,400,000.</content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/364">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 364</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>united states section, saint lawrence river joint board of engineers</heading> <content>For necessary expenses of the United States section of the Saint Lawrence River Joint Board of Engineers, established by Executive <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/cfr/t3/s1953/114">3 CFR 1953 Supp., p. 114</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>Order 10500, dated November 4, 1953, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August. 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed $100 per day for individuals; $150,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of these funds shall be obligated until agreement has been entered into, by the United States Government and the United States entity authorized to construct the power works in the International Rapids section of the Saint Lawrence River, providing for the reimbursement of the expenditures of the United States section of this Board by the construction entity.</proviso></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>administrative provisions</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Appropriations in this title shall be available for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the work for which the appropriation is made, for uniforms, or allowances therefor, as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by the Act. of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114), as amended, and for printing, either during a recess or session of Congress, of survey reports authorized by law, and such survey reports as may be printed during a recess of Congress shall be printed, with illustrations, as documents of the next succeeding session of Congress; and during the current fiscal year the revolving fund, Corps of Engineers, shall lie available for purchase (not to exceed two hundred and fifty for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The Chief of Engineers hereafter is authorized without regard to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Chief of Programs Branch.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 179.</p></sidenote> section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, to place the position of Chief of the Programs Branch, Office of the Assistant Chief of Engineers for Civil Works, in the grade GS–17 established by the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, so long as the position is held by the present incumbent.</p> </content> </appropriations> </appropriations> <num value="IV">TITLE IV</num> <heading class="centered">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of Government.</p></sidenote> the funds made available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote><proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that, the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote>violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or <page identifier="/us/stat/69/365">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 365</page> who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="402"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 402. </num> <content class="inline">This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Public Works Appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> Approved July 15, 1955.
Public Law 164: To modify the project for the Denison Reservoir on Red River in Texas and Oklahoma in order to provide for a highway bridge across Luke Texoma. Public Law 164 Public Law 164 69 Stat. 365 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 164

chapter 371
AN ACT To modify the project for the Denison Reservoir on Red River in Texas and Oklahoma in order to provide for a highway bridge across Luke Texoma.

July 15, 1955

[S. 1318]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridge.

Lake Texoma, Tex.-Okla.
That the project for the Denison Reservoir on Red River in Texas and Oklahoma, as authorized in the Act of June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1215), is hereby modified in order to provide for a highway bridge across Lake Texoma, at or near the Willis site, to replace the crossing of Texas State Highway Numbered 91 and Oklahoma State Highway Numbered 99. Such bridge shall be constructed under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, in accordance with such plans as may be recommended by the Chief of Engineers.
Sec. 2. The construction of such bridge shall be subject to the condition that the States of Texas and Oklahoma shall each contribute the sum of $606,000 toward the cost of such bridge.
Approved July 15, 1955.
Public Law 165: To provide rewards for information concerning the illegal introduction Into the United States, or the Illegal manufacture or acquisition in the United States, of special nuclear material and atomic weapons. Public Law 165 Public Law 165 69 Stat. 365 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 165

chapter 372
AN ACT To provide rewards for information concerning the illegal introduction Into the United States, or the Illegal manufacture or acquisition in the United States, of special nuclear material and atomic weapons.

July 15, 1955

[S. 609]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955.
That this Act may be cited as the “Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955”.
Sec. 2. Any person who furnishes original information to the. United States— (a) leading to the finding or other acquisition by the United States of any special nuclear material or atomic weapon which has been introduced into the United States, or which has been manufactured or acquired therein contrary to the laws of the United States, or (b) with respect to an attempted introduction into the United States or an attempted manufacture or acquisition therein of any special nuclear material or atomic weapon, contrary to the laws of the United States, shall be rewarded by the payment of an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Sec. 3. An Awards Board consisting of the Secretary of the Treasury

Awards Board. Establishment.

 (who shall be the Chairman), the Secretary of Defense, the Attorney 69 Stat. 366 General, the Director of Central Intelligence, and of one member of the Atomic Energy Commission designated by that Commission, shall determine whether any person furnishing information to the United States is entitled to any award and the amount thereof to be paid pursuant to section 2. In determining whether any person furnishing information to the United States is entitled to an award and the amount of such award, the Board shall take into consideration— (a) whether or not the information is of the type specified in section 2, and (b) whether the person furnishing the information was the officer or employee of the United States and, if so, whether the furnishing of such information was in the line of duty of that person. Any reward of $50,000 or more shall be approved by the President.
Sec. 4. If the information leading to an award under section 3 is furnished by an alien, the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the Director of Central Intelligence, acting jointly, may determine that the entry of such alien into the United States is in the public interest and, in that event, such alien and the members of his immediate family may receive immigrant visas and may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence, notwithstanding the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Sec. 5. The Board established under section 3 is authorized to hold such hearings and make, promulgate, issue, rescind, and amend such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Sec. 6. Any awards granted under section 3 of this Act shall be certified by the Awards Board and, together with the approval of the President in those cases where such approval is required, transmitted to the Director of Central Intelligence for payment out of

61 Stat. 495.

5 USC 171 note.

funds appropriated or available for the administration of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended.
Sec. 7. As used in this Act— (a) The term “atomic energy” means all forms of energy released in the course of nuclear fission or nuclear transformation. (b) The term “atomic weapon” means any device utilizing atomic energy, exclusive of the means for transporting or propelling the device (where such means is a separable and divisible part of the device), the principal purpose of which is for use as, or for development of, a weapon, a weapon prototype, or a weapon test device. (c) The term “special nuclear material” means plutonium, or uranium enriched in the isotope 233 or in the isotope 235, or any other material which is found to be special nuclear material pursuant to the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. (d) The term “United States,” when used in a geographical sense, includes Puerto Rico, all Territories and possessions of the United States and the Canal Zone; except that in section 4, the term “United States” when so used shall have the meaning given to it in the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Approved July 15, 1955.
Public Law 166: To amend the Act of April 6, 1949, to extend the period for emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen. Public Law 166 Public Law 166 69 Stat. 366 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 166

chapter 373
AN ACT To amend the Act of April 6, 1949, to extend the period for emergency assistance to farmers and stockmen.

July 15, 1955

[H. R. 4915]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Farmers and stockmen.
That section 2 (e) 69 Stat. 367 of the Act of April 6, 1949, as amended, is further amended by striking

Loans.

67 Stat. 149.

12 USC 1148a–2.

 the word “two” from the first sentence of said subsection and inserting the word “four” and by adding after the first sentence of the said subsection the following new sentence: “After the expiration of the period specified herein, such loans may be made only for supplementary advances to producers indebted for loans made under this subsection, but no such loan shall lie made in any event after July 14, 1959.”.
Approved July 15, 1955.
Public Law 167: To amend the Act of July 31, 1947 ((31 Stat. 0S1) and the mining laws to provide for multiple use of the surface of the same tracts of the public lands, and for other purposes. Public Law 167 Public Law 167 69 Stat. 367 1955-07-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 167

chapter 375
AN ACT To amend the Act of July 31, 1947 ((31 Stat. 0S1) and the mining laws to provide for multiple use of the surface of the same tracts of the public lands, and for other purposes.

July 23, 1955

[H. R. 5891]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Public lands.

43 USC 1185.
That section 1 of the Act of July 31, 1947 (61 Stat. 681), is amended to read as follows:
“Section1. The Secretary, under such rules and regulations as he

Materials disposal.

 may prescribe, may dispose of mineral materials (including but not limited to common varieties of the following: sand, stone, gravel, pumice, pumicite,cinders, and clay) and vegetative materials (including but not limited to yucca, manzanita, mesquite, cactus, and timber or other forest products) on public lands of the United States, including, for the purposes of this Act, land described in the Acts of August 18, 1937 (51 Stat. 874). and of June 24, 1954 (68 Stat. 270), if the disposal

43 USC 1181a–1181j.

 of such mineral or vegetative materials (1) is not otherwise expressly authorized by law. including, but not limited to, the Act of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1269), as amended, and the United States

43 USC 315 et seq., 1171.

 mining laws, and (2) is not expressly prohibited by laws of the United States, and (3) would not be detrimental to the public interest. Such materials may lie disposed of only in accordance with the provisions of this Act and upon the payment of adequate compensation therefor, to be determined by the Secretary: Provided, however, That, to the extent not otherwise authorized by law, the Secretary is authorized in his discretion to permit any Federal, State, or Territorial agency, unit or subdivision, including municipalities, or any association or corporation not organized for profit, to take and remove, without charge, materials and resources subject to this Act, for use other than for commercial or industrial purposes or resale. Where the lands have been withdrawn in aid of a function of a Federal department or agency other than the department headed by the Secretary or of a. State, Territory, county, municipality, water district or other local Governmental subdivision or agency, the Secretary may make disposals under this Act only with the consent of such other Federal department or agency or of such State, Territory, or local governmental unit. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to apply to lands in any national park, or national monument or to any Indian lands, or lands set aside or held for the use or benefit of Indians, including lands over which jurisdiction has been transferred to the Department of the Interior by Executive order for the use of Indians. As used in this Act. the word “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior except that it means the Secretary of Agriculture where the lands involved are administered by him for national forest purposes or for the purposes of title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act or where withdrawn

50 Stat. 525.

7 USC 1010 et seq.

 for the purpose of any other function of the Department of Agriculture.”
69 Stat. 368
Sec. 2. That section 3 of the Act of July 31, 1947 (61 Stat. 681),

43 USC 1187.

as amended by the Act of August 31, 1950 (64 Stat. 571), is amended to read as follows:

“All moneys received from the disposal of materials under this Act

Moneys received.

shall he disposed of in the same manner us moneys received from the sale of public lands, except that moneys received from the disposal of materials by the Secretary of Agriculture shall be disposed of in the same manner as other moneys received by the Department of Agriculture from the administration of the lands from which the disposal of materials is made, and except that revenues from the lands described

43 USC 1181a–1181j.

in the Act of August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 874), and the Act of June 24, 1954 (68 Stat. 270), shall be disposed of in accordance with said Acts and except that moneys received from the disposal of materials from school section lands in Alaska, reserved under section 1 of the Act of

48 USC 353.

March 4, 1915 (38 Stat. 1214), shall be set apart as separate and permanent funds in the Territorial Treasury, as provided for income derived from said school section lands pursuant to said Act.”
Sec. 3. A deposit of common varieties of sand, stone, gravel, pumice,

Common varieties.

 pumicite, or cinders shall not be deemed a valuable mineral deposit within the meaning of the mining laws of the United States so as to give effective validity to any mining claim hereafter located under such mining laws: Provided, however, That nothing herein shall affect the validity of any mining location based upon discovery of some other mineral occurring in or in association with such a deposit. “Common varieties” as used in this Act does not include deposits of such materials which are valuable because the deposit has some property giving it distinct and special value and does not include so-called “block pumice” which occurs in nature in pieces having one dimension of two inches or more.
Sec. 4 (a) Any mining claim hereafter located under the mining

Unpatented mining claims.

Restrictions.

 laws of the United States shall not be used, prior to issuance of patent therefor, for any purposes other than prospecting, mining or processing operations and uses reasonably incident thereto. (b) Rights under any mining claim hereafter located under the mining laws of the United States shall be subject, prior to issuance of patent therefor, to the right of the United States to manage and dispose of the vegetative surface resources thereof and to manage other surface resources thereof (except mineral deposits subject to location under the mining laws of the United States). Any such mining claim shall also be subject, prior to issuance of patent therefor, to the right of the United States, its permittees, and licensees, to use so much of the surface thereof as may be necessary for such purposes or for access to adjacent land: Provided, however, That, any use of the surface of any such mining claim by the United States, its permittees or licensees, shall be such as not to endanger or materially interfere with prospecting, mining or processing operations or uses

Timber.

reasonably incident thereto: Provided further, That if at any time the locator requires more timber for his mining operations than is available to him from the claim after disposition of timber therefrom by the United States, subsequent to the location of the claim, he shall be entitled, free of charge, to be supplied with timber for such requirements from the nearest timber administered by the disposing agency which is ready for harvesting under the rules and regulations of that agency and which is substantially equivalent in kind and quantity to the timber estimated by the disposing agency to have been disposed of from the claim: Provided further, That nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting or intended to affect or in any way interfere with or modify the laws of the States which lie wholly or 69 Stat. 369 in part westward of the ninety-eighth meridian relating to the ownership, control, appropriation, use, and distribution of ground or surface waters within any unpatented mining claim. (c) Except to the extent required for the mining claimant’s prospecting, mining or processing operations and uses reasonably incident thereto, or for the construction of buildings or structures in connection therewith, or to provide clearance for such operations or uses, or to the extent authorized by the United States, no claimant of any mining claim hereafter located under the mining laws of the United States shall, prior to issuance of patent therefor, sever, remove, or use any vegetative or other surface resources thereof which are subject to management or disposition by the United States under the preceding subsection (b). Any severance or removal of timber which is permitted under the exceptions of the preceding sentence, other than severance or removal to provide clearance, shall be in accordance with sound principles of forest management.
Sec. 5. (a)

The head of a Federal department or agency which

Notices to mining claimants.

Publication.

has the responsibility for administering surface resources of any lands belonging to the United States may file as to such lands in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, or in such office as the Secretary of the Interior may designate, a request for publication of notice to mining claimants, for determination of surface rights, which request shall contain a description of the lands covered thereby, showing the section or sections of the public land surveys which embrace the lands covered by such request, or if such lands are unsurveyed, either the section or sections which would probably embrace such lands when the public land surveys are extended to such lands or a tie by courses and distances to an approved United States mineral monument.

The filing of such request for publication shall be accompanied by an affidavit or affidavits of a person or persons over twenty-one years of age setting forth that the affiant or affiants have examined the lands involved in a reasonable effort to ascertain whether any person or persons were in actual possession of or engaged in the working of such lands or any part thereof, and, if no person or persons were found to be in actual possession of or engaged in the working of said lands or any part thereof on the date of such examination, setting forth such fact, or, if any person or persons were so found to be in actual possession or engaged in such working on the date of such examination, sidling forth the name and address of each such person, unless affiant shall have been unable through reasonable inquiry to obtain in format ion as to the name and address of any such person, in which event the affidavit shall set forth fully the nature and results of such inquiry.

The filing of such request for publication shall also be accompanied by the certificate of a title or abstract company, or of a title abstractor, or of an attorney, based upon such company’s abstractor’s, or attorney’s examination of those instruments which are shown by the tract indexes in the county office of record as affecting the lands described in said request, setting forth the name of any person disclosed by said instruments to have an interest in said lands under any unpatented mining claim heretofore located, together with the address of such person if such address is disclosed by such instruments of record. “Tract indexes” as used herein shall mean those indexes, if any, as to surveyed lands identifying instruments as affecting a particular legal subdivision of the public land surveys, and as to unsnrveyed lands identifying instruments as affecting a particular probable legal subdivision according to a projected extension of the public land surveys.

69 Stat. 370

Thereupon the Secretary of the Interior, at the expense of the requesting department or agency, shall cause notice to mining claimants to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in which the lands involved are situate.

Such notice shall describe the lands covered by such request, as provided heretofore, and shall notify whomever it may concern that if any person claiming or asserting under, or by virtue of, any unpatented mining claim heretofore located, rights as to such lands or any part thereof, shall fail to file in the office where such request for publication was filed (which office shall be specified in such notice) and within one hundred and fifty days from the date of the first publication of such notice (which date shall be specified in such notice), a verified statement which shall set forth, as to such unpatented mining claim—

 (1) the date of location; (2) the book and page of recordation of the notice or certificate of location; (3) the section or sections of the public land surveys which embrace such mining claims; or if such lands are unsurveyed, either the section or sections which would probably embrace such mining claim when the public land surveys are extended to such lands or a tie by courses and distances to an approved United States mineral monument; (4) whether such claimant is a locator or purchaser under such location; and (5) the name and address of such claimant and names and addresses so far as known to the claimant of any other person or persons claiming any interest or interests in or under such unpatented mining claim;

such failure shall be conclusively deemed (i) to constitute a waiver and relinquishment by such mining claimant of any right, title, or interest under such mining claim contrary to or in conflict with the limitations or restrictions specified in section 4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims, and (ii) to constitute a consent by such mining claimant that such mining claim, prior to issuance of patent therefor, shall be subject to the limitations and restrictions specified in section 4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims, and (iii) to preclude thereafter, prior to issuance of patent, any assertion by such mining claimant of any right or title to or interest in or under such mining claim contrary to or in conflict with the limitations or restrictions specified in section 4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims.

If such notice is published in a daily paper, it shall be published in the Wednesday issue for nine consecutive weeks, or, if in a weekly paper, in nine consecutive issues, or if in a semiweekly or triweekly paper, in the issue of the same day of each week for nine consecutive weeks.

Within fifteen days after the date of first publication of such notice, the department or agency requesting such publication (1) shall cause a copy of such notice to be personally delivered to or to be mailed by registered mail addressed to each person in possession or engaged in the working of the land whose name and address is shown by an affidavit filed as aforesaid, and to each person who may have filed, as to any lands described in said notice, a request for notices, as provided in subsection (d) of this section 5, and shall cause a copy of such notice to be mailed by registered mail to each person whose name and address is set forth in the title or abstract company’s or title abstractor’s or attorney’s certificate filed as aforesaid, as having an interest in the 69 Stat. 371lands described in said notice under any unpatented mining claim heretofore located, such notice to be directed to such person’s address as set forth in such certificate; and (2) shall file in the office where said request, for publication was filed an affidavit showing that copies have been so delivered or mailed.

 (b) If any claimant under any unpatented mining claim heretofore

Failure to fill verified statement.

 located which embraces any of the lands described in any notice published in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section 5, shall fail to file a verified statement, as above provided, within one hundred and fifty days from the date of the first publication of such notice, such failure shall be conclusively deemed, except as otherwise provided in subsection (e) of this section 5, (i) to constitute a waiver and relinquishment by such mining claimant of any right, title, or interest under such mining claim contrary to or in conflict with the limitations or restrictions specified in section –4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims, and (ii) to constitute a consent by such mining claimant that such mining claim, prior to issuance of patent therefor, shall be subject to the limitations and restrictions specified in section 4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims, and (iii) to preclude thereafter, prior to issuance of patent, any assertion by such mining claimant of any right or title to or interest in or under such mining claim contrary to or in conflict with the limitations or restrictions specified in section 4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims. (c) If any verified statement shall be filed by a mining claimant as

Hearings.

 provided in subsection (a) of this section 5, then the Secretary of Interior shall fix a time and place for a hearing to determine the validity and effectiveness of any right or title to, or interest in or under such mining claim, which the mining claimant may assert contrary to or in conflict with the limitations and restrictions specified in section 4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims, which place of hearing shall be in the county where the lands in question or parts thereof are located, unless the mining claimant agrees otherwise. Where verified statements are filed asserting rights to an aggregate of more than twenty mining claims, any single hearing shall be limited to a maximum of twenty mining claims unless the parties affected shall otherwise stipulate and as many separate hearing shall be set as shall be necessary to comply with this provision. The procedures with respect to notice of such a hearing and the conduct thereof, and in respect to appeals shall follow the then established general procedures and rules of practice of the Department of the Interior in respect to contests or protests affecting public lands of the United States. If, pursuant to such a hearing the final decision rendered in the matter shall affirm the validity and effectiveness of any mining claimant’s so asserted right or interest under the mining claim, then no subsequent proceedings under this section 5 of this Act shall have any force or effect upon the so-affirmed right or interest-of such mining claimant under such mining claim. If at any time prior to a hearing the department or agency requesting publication of notice and any person filing a verified statement pursuant to such notice shall so stipulate, then to the extent so stipulated, but only to such extent, no hearing shall be held with respect, to rights asserted under that verified statement, and to the extent defined by the stipulation the rights asserted under that verified statement shall be deemed to be unaffected by that particular published notice. (d) Any person claiming any right under or by virtue of any

Requests for copies of notices

 unpatented mining claim heretofore located and desiring to receive a copy of any notice to mining claimants which may be published 69 Stat. 372 as above provided in subsection (a) of this section 5, and which may affect lands embraced in such mining claim, may cause to be filed for record in the county office of record where the notice or certificates of location of such mining claim shall have been recorded, a duly acknowledged request for a copy of any such notice. Such request for copies shall set forth the name and address of the person requesting copies and shall also set forth, as to each heretofore located unpatented mining claim under which such person asserts rights— (1) the date of location; (2) the book and page of the recordation of the notice or certificate of location; and (3) the section or sections of the public land surveys which embrace such mining claim; or if such lands are unsurveyed, either the section or sections which would probably embrace such mining claim when the public hind surveys are extended to such lands or a tie by courses and distances to an approved United States mineral monument. Other than in respect to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section 5 as to personal delivery or mailing of copies of notices and in respect to the provisions of subsection (e) of this section 5, no such request for copies of published notices and no statement or allegation in such request and no recordation thereof shall affect title to any mining claim or to any land or be deemed to constitute constructive notice to any person that the person requesting copies has, or claims, any right, title, or interest in or under any mining claim referred to in such request. (e) If any department or agency requesting publication shall fail

Failure to meet notice requirements.

 to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section 5 as to the personal delivery or mailing of a copy of notice to any person, the publication of such notice shall be deemed wholly ineffectual as to that person or as to the rights asserted by that person and the failure of that person to file a verified statement, as provided in such notice, shall in no manner affect, diminish, prejudice or bar any rights of that person.
Sec. 6. The owner or owners of any unpatented mining claim heretofore

Waiver of rights.

 located may waive and relinquish all rights thereunder which are contrary to or in conflict with the limitations or restrictions specified in section 4 of this Act as to hereafter located unpatented mining claims. The execution and acknowledgment of such a waiver and relinquishment by such owner or owners and the recordation thereof in the office where the notice or certificate of location of such mining claim is of record shall render such mining claim thereafter and prior to issuance of patent subject to the limitations and restrictions in section 4 of this Act in all respects as if said mining claim had been located after enactment of this Act, but no such waiver or relinquishment shall be deemed in any manner to constitute any concession as to the date of priority of rights under said mining claim or as to the validity thereof.
Sec. 7. Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any manner to

Limitation of existing rights, etc.

 limit or restrict or to authorize the limitation or restriction of any existing rights of any claimant under any valid mining claim heretofore located, except as such rights may be limited or restricted as a result of a proceeding pursuant to section 5 of this Act, or as a result of a waiver and relinquishment pursuant to section 6 of this Act; and nothing in this Act shall be construed in any manner to authorize inclusion in any patent hereafter issued under the mining laws of the United States for any mining claim heretofore or hereafter located, of any reservation, limitation, or restriction not other- 69 Stat. 373 wise authorized by law, or to limit or repeal any existing authority to include any reservation, limitation, or restriction in any such patent, or to limit or restrict any use of the. lands covered by any patented or unpatented mining claim by the United States, its lessees, permittees, and licensees which is otherwise authorized by law.
Approved July 23, 1955.
Public Law 168: To extend the existing authority for the loan of a small aircraft carrier to the Government of France. Public Law 168 Public Law 168 69 Stat. 373 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 168

chapter 376
AN ACT To extend the existing authority for the loan of a small aircraft carrier to the Government of France.

July 26, 1955

[S. 1139]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 2 of the Act of August 5, 1953 (67 Stat. 363) is hereby amended by striking out the remainder of the sentence after the word “until” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1958”.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 169: To declare Pike Creek above the easterly side of the highway bridge at Sixth Avenue in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, a nonnavigable stream. Public Law 169 Public Law 169 69 Stat. 373 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 169

chapter 377
AN ACT To declare Pike Creek above the easterly side of the highway bridge at Sixth Avenue in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, a nonnavigable stream.

July 26, 1955

[S. 1250]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pike Creek, Wis.
That Pike Creek, in the State of Wisconsin, above the easterly side of the highway bridge at Sixth Avenue in the city of Kenosha is hereby declared to be a nonnavigable stream within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 170: To amend the Act of August 24, 1912, to simplify the procedures governing the mailings of certain publications of churches and church organizations. Public Law 170 Public Law 170 69 Stat. 373 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 170

chapter 378
AN ACT To amend the Act of August 24, 1912, to simplify the procedures governing the mailings of certain publications of churches and church organizations.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 4583]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mailing of church publications.
That the ninth paragraph under the heading “office of the third assistant postmaster general” contained in the first section of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations for the service of the Post Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and thirteen, and for other purposes”, approved August 24, 1912 (39 U. S. C., sec. 229), is amended—

37 Stat. 550.

 (1) by inserting “or by a church or church organization,” immediately after “or by a regularly established State institution of learning supported in whole or in part by public taxation,”; (2) by inserting “or by churches and church organizations,” immediately after “and such periodical publications, issued by 69 Stat. 374 or under the auspices of benevolent or fraternal societies or orders or trades unions, or by strictly professional, literary, historical, or scientific societies,”; (3) by inserting “churches and church organizations,” immediately after “whether such matter pertains to such benevolent or fraternal societies or orders, trades unions, strictly professional, literary, historical, or scientific societies,”; (4) by inserting “churches and church organizations,” immediately after “to further the objects and purposes of such benevolent or fraternal societies or orders, trades unions,”; and (5) by inserting “or by churches and church organizations” immediately after “circulation through the mails of periodical publications issued by, or under the auspices of, benevolent or fraternal societies or orders, or trades unions, or by strictly professional, literary, historical, or scientific societies,”.
Sec. 2, The amendments made by the first section of this Act shall

Effective date.

 take effect on the first day of the second calendar month following the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 171: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain rights-of-way and timber access roads. Public Law 171 Public Law 171 69 Stat. 374 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 171

chapter 379
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain rights-of-way and timber access roads.

July 26, 1955

[S. 1464]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Secretary of the Interior may acquire rights-of-way and existing connecting roads adjacent to public lands whenever he determines that such acquisition is needed to provide a suitable and adequate system of timber access roads to public lands under his jurisdiction.
Sec. 2. For the purpose of this Act, the term “public lands” includes the Revested Oregon and California Railroad and the Reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands in Oregon.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 172: To redefine the terms “stepchild” and “stepparent” for the purposes Of the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951, as amended. Public Law 172 Public Law 172 69 Stat. 374 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 172

chapter 380
AN ACT To redefine the terms “stepchild” and “stepparent” for the purposes Of the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951, as amended.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 6419]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Servicemen’s indemnity.

65 Stat. 34.
That the first sentence of section 3 of the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951 (38 U. S. C. 852) is hereby amended (1) by deleting therefrom the words “including a stepchild, adopted child, or an illegitimate child if the latter was designated as beneficiary by the insured” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “including a stepchild if designated as beneficiary by the insured or if a member of the insured’s household, adopted child, or an illegitimate child if the latter was designated as beneficiary by the insured”, and (2) by deleting therefrom the words “including a stepparent, parent by adoption, or person who stood in loco parentis 69 Stat. 375 to the insured at any time prior to entry into the active service for a period of not less than one year” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “including a parent by adoption, or person who stood in loco parentis to the insured prior to attainment of twenty-one years of age and for a period of not less than one year prior to entry into the active service, or a stepparent who does not. meet the loco parentis requirement if designated as beneficiary”.
Sec. 2. The amendment made by .section 1 of this Act shall be effective

Effective date.

 April 25, 1951, but shall not be construed (1) to require the discontinuance, for any period prior to the first day of the third calendar month following approval of this enactment, of any servicemen’s indemnity award made prior to the date of this Act, or (2) Io require duplicate payments of benefits in any case.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 173: To amend subsection (e) (1) of section 13A of the Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 to change from two years to three years the standard contained therein with rest sect to the past affiliations of individuals conducting the management of certain organizations. Public Law 173 Public Law 173 69 Stat. 375 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 173

chapter 381
AN ACT To amend subsection (e) (1) of section 13A of the Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 to change from two years to three years the standard contained therein with rest sect to the past affiliations of individuals conducting the management of certain organizations.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 4753]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of section 13A of the Subversive Activities Control

68 Stat. 778.

50 USC 792a.

 Act of 1950 is amended by striking out “two years” and inserting “three years” in lieu thereof.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 174: To amend the Community Exchange Act. Public Law 174 Public Law 174 69 Stat. 375 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 174

chapter 382
AN ACT To amend the Community Exchange Act.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 122]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commodity exchanges.
That section 2 (a) of the Commodity Exchange Act,

Onions.

 as amended

42 Stat. 998.

 (7 U. S. C. 2), is amended by inserting “onions,” after the word “eggs,” in the third sentence thereof, so that onions are added to the definition of the word “commodity” for the purposes of said Act.
Sec. 2. This Act shall take effect sixty days after the date of its enactment.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 175: To redefine eligibility for membership in AM VETS (American Veterans of World War II). Public Law 175 Public Law 175 69 Stat. 375 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 175

chapter 383
AN ACT To redefine eligibility for membership in AM VETS (American Veterans of World War II).

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 4754]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

AMVETS.

Membership eligibility.
That section 6 of Act approved July 23, 1947, Public Law 216, Eightieth Congress (61 Stat. 407: 36 U. S. C, 67e), as amended, is further amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 6. Any person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America or any American citizen who served in the armed forces of the allied nation of the United States on or after September 69 Stat. 376 16, 1940, and on or before January 31, 1955, is eligible for regular membership in AMVETS, provided such service when terminated by discharge or release from active duty be by honorable discharge or separation. No person who is a member of, or who advocates the principles of, any organization believing in, or working for, the overthrow of the United States (Government by force, and no person who refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, shall be privileged to become, or continue to be, a member of this organization.”
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 176: To amend title IV of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Public Law 176 Public Law 176 69 Stat. 376 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 176

chapter 384
AN ACT To amend title IV of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 4946]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veterans.

Unemployment compensation.

66 Stat. 688.

38 USC 999.
That section 409 of title IV of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952 is amended to read us follows:
“Sec. 409. (a) No compensation shall be paid under this title for any week commencing more than three years after the effective date of this amendment to this section or the effective date of the discharge

38 USC 997.

or release prescribed in section 407 (a), whichever is the later date. “(b) In no event shall compensation be paid under this title for any period after January 31, 1960.”
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 177: To authorize the establishment of the City of Refuge National Historical Park, in the Territory of Hawaii, anti for other purposes. Public Law 177 Public Law 177 69 Stat. 376 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 177

chapter 385
AN ACT To authorize the establishment of the City of Refuge National Historical Park, in the Territory of Hawaii, anti for other purposes.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 5300]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

City of Refuge National Historical Park, Hawaii.
That, when title to such lands located on the island of Hawaii, within the following-described area, as shall be designated by the Secretary of the Interior, in the exercise of his judgment and discretion as necessary and suitable for the purpose, shall have been vested in the United States, said lands shall be set apart as the City of Refuge National Historical Park, in the Territory of Hawaii, for the benefit and inspiration of the people: parcel 1

Being all of R. P. 3306, L. C. Aw. 7219, Apuna 2 to Kaliae, all of L. C. Aw. 9470 to Muki, and portions of R. P. 7874, U. C. Aw. 11216 Apana 34 to M. Kekauonohi (Ahupuaa of Honaunau), and R. P. 6852, L. C. Aw. 7712 Apana 1 to M. Kekuanaoa (Ahupuaa of Keokea).

Beginning at a one and one-half-inch pipe in concrete monument called “Kalani”, at the southeast corner of this parcel, the northeast corner of parcel 3, and on the common boundary of the lands of Keokea and Kiilae, the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station “LaeO-Kanoni” being seven thousand four hundred forty-four and eight-tenths feet south and five thousand three and two-tenths feet east, and running by azimuths measured clockwise from true south:

 69 Stat. 377 1. Seventy-nine degrees thirty-three minutes fifteen seconds six hundred and eighty feet along the land of Kiilae, L. C. Aw. 8521-B to G. D. Hueu and passing over n rock called “Kawais”, marked K + K at six hundred seventy-three and two-tenths feet to high-water mark; thence along high-water mark, along seacoast for the next three courses, the direct azimuths and distances between points at seacoast being: 2. One hundred and thirty-five degrees fifty-one minutes three thousand nine hundred seventy-six and one-tenth feet; 3. One hundred and fifty-two degrees twenty-five minutes one thousand and seventy-eight, feet; 4. Two hundred and forty degrees fifty-five minutes one thousand two hundred four and four-tenths feet; 5. Three hundred and fifty-four degrees nine minutes two hundred twenty-four and one-tenth feet along the remainder of L. C. Aw. 11216: 34 to M. Kekauonohi, along stone wall and old trail; 6. Two hundred and sixty degrees fifty-four minutes one hundred seventyfive and nine-tenths feet across old trail along stone wall to a “ + ” on rock; 7. One hundred and fifty-eight degrees six minutes seventy-two feet along L. C. Aw. 7296 to Puhi, along stone wall; 8. Two hundred and sixty degrees thirty-six minutes ninety and seven-tenths feet along stone wall; 9. One hundred and ninety-four degrees ten minutes sixty-two and nine-tenths feet along stone wall along L. C. Aw. 7295 and 6979-B:2 to Keolewa; 10. One hundred and seventy-five degrees fifty-four minutes twenty-six and nine-tenths feet along stone wall; 11. Two hundred and fifteen degrees thirty-seven minutes forty-seven and four-tenths feet along stone wall along remainder of L. C. Aw. 11216: 34 to M. Kekauonohi; 12. One hundred and seventy-two degrees twenty-eight minutes forty-eight and one-tenth feet along same; 13. Two hundred and twenty-six degrees twenty-three minutes two hundred twenty-eight and eight-tenths feet along remainder of L. C. Aw. 11216: 34 to M. Kekauonohi to the south side of fifty-foot road; 14. Two hundred and sixty-four degrees fifty-one minutes one hundred fifteen and two-tenths feet along the south side of fifty-foot road; 15. Two hundred and fifty-two degrees thirteen minutes two hundred and two-tenths feet along same; 16. Two hundred and eighty-six degrees thirty minutes one hundred seventy and nine-tenths feet along same; 17. Two hundred and thirty-eight degrees twenty-five minutes ninety-two and eight-tenths feet along same; 18. Two hundred and twenty-three degrees one minute one. hundred fourteen and four-tenths feet along same; 19. Three hundred and thirty-eight degrees forty-nine minutes thirty seconds four thousand nine hundred eighty and three-tenths feet along the remainder of L. C. Aw. 11216:34 to M. Kekauonohi and L. C. Aw. 7712:1 to M. Kekuannoa and passing over a one and one-fourth-inch pipe in concrete monument at one thousand four hundred eighty-one and six-tenths feet to the point of beginning. Area, one hundred sixty-six and ninety one-hundredths acres. parcel 2

Being portions of L. C. Aw, 11216 Apana 34 to M. Kekauonohi, R. P. 7874 (Ahupuaa of Honaunau).

69 Stat. 378

Beginning at a pipe in concrete at the northeast corner of this parcel, the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station “Lae-O-Kanoni” being two thousand one hundred thirty-nine feet south and eleven thousand six hundred seventeen and nine-tenths feet east and running by azimuths measured clockwise from true south:

 1. Three hundred fifty-eight degrees twenty-three minutes two hundred sixty and four-tenths feet along the remainder of L. C. Aw. 11216:34 to M. Kekauonohi; 2. Ninety-three degrees thirty minutes two hundred and sixty-nine feet along (he same, along stone wall, along lot 2 of the subdivision by B. P. Bishop estate; 3. Eighty-two degrees no minutes three hundred and eighteen feet along same to the east side of fifty-foot road; 4. Thence along the east side of fifty-foot road, the direct azimuth and distance being: one hundred seventy-one degrees twenty minutes two hundred ninety-one and five-tenths feet; 5. Two hundred and seventy degrees no minutes six hundred and twenty feet along the remainder of L. C. Aw. 11216:34 to M. Kekauonohi to the point of beginning.

Area, three and seventy one-hundredths acres.

Together with an easement six feet wide for a pipeline right-of-way extending from the Government road to parcel 1, the south side of said right-of-way being described as follows:

Beginning at the east end of this right-of-way on the common boundary of the lands of Honaunau and Keokea, the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station “Lae-O-Kanoni” being three thousand one hundred ninety and eight-tenths feet south and eleven thousand seventy-eight and eight-tenths feet east, and running by azimuths measured clockwise from true south:

 1. Eighty degrees thirty-six minutes five seconds one hundred and seventeen feet along L. C. Aw. 7712:1 to M. Kekuanaoa, to the Triangulation Station “Ahupuaa”of the B. P. Bishop estate; 2. Eighty-two degrees twenty minutes seven thousand two hundred eighty-nine and one-tenth feet along same to a one and one-fourth-inch pipe in concrete monument on the east boundary of parcel 1 the coordinates of said point of the end of this six-foot right-of-way referred to Government Triangulation Station “LaeO-Kanoni” being four thousand one hundred eighty-two and four-tenths feet south and three thousand seven hundred thirty-nine and four-tenths feet east. Area, one and two one-hundredths acres. parcel 3

Being portion of L. C. Aw. 8521-B to G. D. Hueu, being portion of the Ahupuaa of Kiilae.

Beginning at a one and one-half-inch pipe in concrete monument called “Kalani” at the northeast corner of this parcel, the southeast comer of parcel 1, on the common boundary of the land of Keokea and Kiilae, the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station “LaeO-Kanoni” being seven thousand four hundred forty-four and eight-tenths feet south and five thousand three and two-tenths feet east and running by azimuths measured clockwise from true south:

 1. Three hundred thirty-eight degrees forty-nine minutes thirty seconds five hundred ninety-five and four-tenths feet along the remainder of L. C. Aw. 8521–B to G. D. Hueu to the eight thousand foot south coordinates line referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station “LaeO-Kanoni”; 69 Stat. 379 2. Ninety degrees no minutes one thousand ninety-nine and seven-tenths feet along same and along said eight thousand foot south coordinates line and across school grant 7 Apana 6 to high-water mark; 3. Thence along high-water mark, along sea, the direct azimuth and distance being: two hundred six degrees thirty-three minutes thirty seconds four hundred eighty-two and nine-tenths feet; 4. Two hundred fifty-nine degrees thirty-three minutes fifteen seconds six hundred eighty feet along L. C. Aw. 7712:1 to M. Kekuanaoa and passing over a rock called Kuwaia, marked K+K at six and eight-tenths feet to the point of beginning. Area, ten and twenty-five one-hundredths acres.
Sec. 2. Upon the vesting of title in the United States to such lands

Establishment.

 as may be designated by the Secretary of the Interior as necessary and suitable for historical park purposes in accordance with the provisions of section 1 of this Act, the City of Refuge National Historical Park shall be established by order of the said Secretary, which shall be

Publication in FR.

 published in the Federal Register. Any other lands within the area described above shall become a part of the national historical park upon the vesting of title thereto in the United States and upon publication of an appropriate supplemental order by the said Secretary in the Federal Register.
Sec. 3. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to procure, by

Procurement of lands.

 donation or purchase, with any funds that may be available for that purpose, lands and interests in lands which may be needed for the City of Refuge National Historical Park within the area described in section 1 hereof.
Sec. 4. In order to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior in consolidating in Federal ownership lands within the area described above, and to facilitate acquisition of the lands needed for the national historical park, the Governor of the Territory of Hawaii is also authorized to acquire lands for said park, at the expense of the Territory of Hawaii by exchange or otherwise, in accordance with procedure prescribed by the Act of February 27, 1920 (41 stat. 452).

16 USC 392.
Sec. 5. The City of Refuge National Historical Park shall be

Administration.

 administered by the Secretary of the Interior subject to the provisions of the Act. of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535: 16 U. S. C., 1946 edition, secs. 1–4), as amended and supplemented, and such additional authority compatible therewith as is contained in the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666: 16 U. S. C., 1946 edition, secs. 461–467), with regard to preservation of historic sites and objects of national significance.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 178: To amend the Act incorporating The American Legion so as to redefine eligibility for membership therein. Public Law 178 Public Law 178 69 Stat. 379 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 178

chapter 386
AN ACT To amend the Act incorporating The American Legion so as to redefine eligibility for membership therein.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 3813]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

The Amer lean Legion.
That section 3 of the Act entitled “An Act to incorporate The American Legion”, approved September 16, 1919 (41 Stat. 285, title 36, U. S. C. 1940 edition, sec. 43), as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 3. That the purpose of this corporation shall be: To uphold

Purpose.

 and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to promote peace and good will among the peoples of the United States and all the nations of the earth; to preserve the memories and incidents of 69 Stat. 380 the two World Wars and the Korean hostilities fought to uphold democracy; to cement the ties and comradeship born of service; and to consecrate the efforts of its member’s to mutual helpfulness and service to their country.”
Sec. 2. That section 5 of such Act of September 16 1919 (41 Stat. 285, title 36, U. S. C., 1940 edition, sec. 45), as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 5. That no person shall be a member of this corporation unless

Membership requirements.

 he has served in the naval or military services of the United States at some .time during any of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; December 7, 1941, to September 2, 1945; June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953; all dates inclusive, or who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of entry therein, served in the military or naval service of any of the governments associated with the United States during said wars or hostilities: Provided, however, That such person shall have an honorable discharge or separation from such service or continues to serve honorably after any of the aforesaid terminal dates.”
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 179: To abolish the Old Kasaan National Monument, Alaska, and for other purposes. Public Law 179 Public Law 179 69 Stat. 380 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 179

chapter 387
AN ACT To abolish the Old Kasaan National Monument, Alaska, and for other purposes.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 4046]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Old Kasaan National Monument, in Alaska, is hereby abolished, and the lands thereof shall hereafter be administered as a part of the Tongass National Forest.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 180: To amend the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, to extend the time for filing claims for mustering-out payments. Public Law 180 Public Law 180 69 Stat. 380 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 180

chapter 388
AN ACT To amend the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, to extend the time for filing claims for mustering-out payments.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 5792]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 690.

38 USC 1013.
That section 503 of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952 is amended by striking out “within two years after the date of enactment of this title” and inserting in lieu thereof “on or before July 16, 1956”
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 181: To provide for payment of a reasonable attorney’s fee by the insured in a suit brought by him or on his behalf during his lifetime for waiver of premiums on account of total disability. Public Law 181 Public Law 181 69 Stat. 380 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 181

chapter 389
AN ACT To provide for payment of a reasonable attorney’s fee by the insured in a suit brought by him or on his behalf during his lifetime for waiver of premiums on account of total disability.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 6832]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

43 Stat. 1311.

38 USC 551.
That section 500 of the World War Veterans’ Act, 1924, as amended, is hereby amended by substituting a semicolon for the period at the end of the first sentence thereof and adding the following: “except that in a suit brought 69 Stat. 381 by or on behalf of an insured during his lifetime, for waiver of premiums on account of total disability, the court, as part of its judgment or decree, shall determine and allow a reasonable fee to be paid by the insured to his attorney.”
Approved July 26, 1955.
Public Law 182: Providing for on objective, thorough, and nationwide analysis and reevaluation of the human and economic problems of mental Illness, and for other purposes. Public Law 182 Public Law 182 69 Stat. 381 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 182

chapter 417
JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for on objective, thorough, and nationwide analysis and reevaluation of the human and economic problems of mental Illness, and for other purposes.

July 28, 1955

[S. J. Res. 256]

 Whereas some seven hundred and fifty thousand mentally ill and retarded patients are now being hospitalized on any given day;

Mental Health Study Act of 1955.

 and Whereas 47 per centum of the hospital beds in the Nation are occupied by mental patients; and Whereas the direct economic cost of mental illness to the. taxpayers of the Nation, including pensions to veterans with psychiatric disabilities, is over $1,000,000,000 a year and has been increasing at a rate of $100,000,000 a year; and Whereas the emotional impact and distress suffered by millions of our people anxiously and justifiably concerned about the welfare, treatment, and prospects of mentally afflicted relatives is incalculable and is one of the most urgent concerns of our people; and Whereas the Governors of the several States, through national and regional Governors Conferences and through the publications of the Council of State Governments, have-shown great initiative in their cooperative attempts to develop better methods of meeting the challenge of mental illness in their States; and Whereas there is strong justification for believing that this constantly growing burden may well be due primarily to an outmoded reliance on simple custodial care in mental hospitals as the chief method of dealing with mental illness; and Whereas there is strong reason to believe that lack of early intensive treatment facilities has created such a backlog of mentally deteriorated patients that it has become virtually impossible for the States to meet the need for mental hospital facilities; and Whereas there is strong reason to believe that one of the greatest impediments to more rapid progress in the. field of mental health is a definite shortage of professional personnel in all categories; and Whereas there seems to be a discouraging lag between the discovery of new knowledge and skills in treating mental illness and their widespread application, as is evidenced by the fact that whereas only about one-third of newly admitted mental patients are discharged from State hospitals in the course of a year, in a few outstanding institutions the recovery rate is 75 per centum or more; and Whereas experience with certain community outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centers would seem to indicate that many mental patients could be better treated on an outpatient basis at much lower cost than by a hospital; and Whereas there is strong reason to believe that a substantial proportion of public mental hospital facilities are being utilized for the care of elderly persons who could be better cared for and receive better treatment in modified facilities at lower cost; and Whereas there is reason to believe that, many emotionally disturbed children are being placed in mental hospitals, which have no proper facilities to administer to their needs; and 69 Stat. 382 Whereas mental illness is frequently a component of such nationwide problems as alcoholism, drug addiction juvenile delinquency, broken homes, school failures, absenteeism, and job maladjustment in industry, suicide, and similar problems; and Whereas there seems to be no overall integrated body of knowledge concerning all aspects of the present status of our resources, met Plods,and practices for diagnosing, treating, caring for, and rehabilitating the mentally ill, although only through the development of such a body of knowledge can the people of the United States ascertain the true nature of this staggering problem and develop more effective plans to meet it: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled

Short title.

,
That this joint resolution may be cited as the “Mental Health Study Act of 1955”.
statement of purposes and policy Sec. 2. (a) It is the sense of the Congress that there exists a critical need for such.an objective, thorough, and nationwide analysis and reevaluation of the human and economic problems of mental illness and of the resources, methods, and practices currently utilized in diagnosing, treating, caring for, and rehabilitating the mentally ill, both within and outside of institutions, as may lead to the development of comprehensive and realistic recommendations for such better utilization of those resources or such improvements on and new developments in methods of diagnosis, treatment, care, and rehabilitation as give promise of resulting in a marked reduction in the incidence or duration of mental illness and, in consequence, a lessening of the appalling emotional and financial drain on the families of those afflicted or on the economic resources of the States and of the Nation. (b) it is declared to be the policy of the Congress to promote mental health and to help solve the complex and the interrelated problems posed by mental illness by encouraging the undertaking of nongovernmental, multidisciplinary research into and reevaluation of all aspects of our resources, methods, and practices for diagnosing, treating, caring for, and rehabilitating the mentally ill, including research aimed at the prevention of mental illness. It is the purpose of this joint resolution to implement that policy.
special project grants for comprehensive mental health study Sec. 3. Part A of title III of the Public Health Service Act is

60 Stat. 423.

42 USC 242a.

 amended by adding after section 303 the following new section:
“grant’s for special projects in mental health “Sec. 304. (a) (1) The Surgeon General is authorized, upon the recommendation of the National Advisory Mental Health Council, to make grants for the carrying out of a program of research into and study of our resources, methods, and practices for diagnosing, treating, caring for, and rehabilitating the mentally ill, such program to be on a scale commensurate with the problem. “(2) Such grants may be made to one or more organizations, but only on condition that the organization will undertake and conduct, or if more than one organization is to receive such grants, only on condition that such organizations have agreed among themselves to undertake and conduct, a coordinated program of research into and study of all aspects of the resources, methods, and practices referred to in paragraph (1). 69 Stat. 383 “(3) As used in paragraph (2), the term ‘organization’ means a nongovernmental agency, organization, or commission, composed of representatives of leading national medical and other professional associations, organizations, or agencies active in the field of mental health. “(b) For such purpose there is hereby authorized to be appropriated

Appropriations.

 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, the sum of $250,000 to be used for a grant or grants to help initiate the research and study provided for in this section; and the sum of $500,000 for each of the two succeeding fiscal years for the making of such grants as may be needed to carry the research and study to completion. The terms of any such grant shall provide that the research and study shall be completed not later than three years from the date it is inaugurated; that the grantee shall file annual reports with the Congress, the Surgeon General, and the Governors of the several States, among others that the grantee may select; and that the final report shall be similarly filed. “(c) Nothing in this section shall in any way affect the availability of amounts otherwise appropriated for work in the field of mental health; nor be construed to interfere with or diminish the more limited and specific programs of research and study being carried on through or under the auspices of the National Institute of Mental Health. “(d) Any grantee agency, organization, or commission is authorized to accept additional financial support from private or other public sources to assist in carrying on the project authorized by this section.”
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 183: To establish a com mi salon for the celebration of the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt. Public Law 183 Public Law 183 69 Stat. 383 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 183

chapter 418
JOINT RESOLUTION To establish a com mi salon for the celebration of the one-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt.

July 28, 1955

[H. J. Res. 273]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission.

Establishment.
That there is hereby established a commission to be known as the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”) which shall be composed of fifteen Commissioners as follows: The President, of the United States, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, all ex officio, and eight persons to be appointed by the President of the United States, two Senators to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and two Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the Commission, after announcement to the American people of its creation and purpose, to prepare plans and a program for signalizing the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Theodore Roosevelt in the year 1958, including plans for the completion of the development of Theodore Roosevelt Island in the Potomac River in accordance with the Act entitled “An Act to establish a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt in the National Capital”, approved May 21, 1932 (47 Stat. 163) as amended by the Act approved

40 USC 124–126.

 February 11, 1933 (47 Stat. 799), and including the completion of the development of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park in North Dakota, created by the Act of April 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 52), us amended.

16 USC 241–247.

 In preparing such plans and program, the Commission shall give due consideration to any plan which may be submitted to it,, and shall take 69 Stat. 384 such steps as may be necesary to coordinate and correlate its plans with those prepared by State or civic bodies. If the participation of other nations in the commemoration is deemed advisable, the Commission may communicate to that end with the governments of such nations through the State Department.
Sec. 3. (a) The Commission shall select a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among its members, and may employ, without regard

63 Stat. 954.

5 USC 1071 note.

to the civil-service laws or the Classification Act of 1949, such employees as may be necessary in carrying out its functions. “(b) Service of an individual as a member of the Commission shall not be considered as service or employment bringing such individual within the provisions of section 216, 281, 283, 284, 434, or 1914 of title

62 Stat. 694.

18 of the United States Code, or section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99) or section 412 of the Mutual Defense Assistance Act

63 Stat. 721.

of 1949 (22 U. S. C. 1584); nor shall any member of the Commission by reason of his status as such be deemed to be an “officer of the

39 Stat. 54.

Government” within the meaning of the Act of April 27, 1916 (5 U.S. 0.101).
Sec. 4. The Commissioners shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in carrying out the duties of the Commission.
Sec. 5. When the Commission has approved a plan of celebration, it shall submit it, insofar as it relates to the fine arts, to the Commission of Fine Arts for its approval.
Sec. 6. The Commission shall, on or before March 1, 1956, make

Report to Congress.

 a report to the Congress in order that further enabling legislation may be enacted.
Sec. 7. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums

Appropriation.

Post, p. 519.

 as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution, but in no event shall the sums hereby authorized to be appropriated exceed a total of $10,000.
Sec. 8. The Commission shall expire upon the completion of its

Expiration date.

 duties, but in no event later than October 27, 1959.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 184: Authorizing the State Highway Commission of the State of Maine to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge across the Saint Croix River between Calais, Maine, and Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. Public Law 184 Public Law 184 69 Stat. 384 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 184

chapter 419
AN ACT Authorizing the State Highway Commission of the State of Maine to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge across the Saint Croix River between Calais, Maine, and Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.

July 28, 1955

[S. 1550]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bridge.

Saint Croix River Maine.
That the State Highway Commission of the State of Maine is authorized to construct, maintain, and operate a free highway bridge and approaches thereto across the Saint Croix River, so far as the United States has jurisdiction over the waters of such river, at a point suitable to the interests of navigation, between Calais, Maine, and Saint Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, in accordance with the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to regulate the construction of bridges over

34 Stat. 84.

33 USC 491–498.

navigable waters”, approved March 23, 1906, subject to the conditions and limitations contained in this Act, and subject to the approval of the proper authorities of the Government of Canada.
Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 185: Consenting to an interstate compact to conserve oil and gas. Public Law 185 Public Law 185 69 Stat. 385 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 385 Public Law 185

chapter 420
JOINT RESOLUTION Consenting to an interstate compact to conserve oil and gas.

July 28, 1955

[S. J. Res. 38]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oil and gas conservation.

Consent of Congress to extension of compact.
That the consent of Congress is hereby given to an extension and renewal for a period of four years from September 1, 1955, of the interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, which was signed in the city of Dallas, Texas, the 16th day of February 1935 by the representatives of Oklahoma, Texas, California, and New Mexico, and at the same time and place was signed by the representatives, as a recommendation for approval to the Governors and Legislatures of the States of Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, and Michigan, and prior to August 27, 1935, said compact was presented to and approved by the Legislatures and Governors of the States of New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Colorado, and Texas, which said compact so approved by the six States last above named was deposited in the Department of State of the United States, and thereafter such compact was, by the President, presented to the Congress, and the Congress gave consent to such compact by H. J, Res. 407, approved August 27, 1935 (Public Resolution Numbered 64, Seventy-fourth Congress), and which said compact was thereafter extended

49 Stat. 939.

 and renewed for a period of two years from September 1, 1937, by an agreement executed as of the 10th day of May 1937 by the representatives of the States of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Illinois, and Colorado, and was deposited in the Department of State of the United States, and thereafter such extended and renewed compact was, by the President, presented to the Congress and the Congress gave consent to such extended and renewed compact by S. J. Res. 183, approved August 10, 1937 (Public Resolution Numbered 57, Seventy-fifth

50 Stat. 617.

 Congress), and which said compact was thereafter extended and renewed for a period of two years from September 1, 1939, by an agreement duly executed and ratified by the States of Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Michigan, and was deposited in the Department of State of the United States, and thereafter such extended and renewed compact was, by the President, presented to the Congress and the Congress gave consent to such extended and renewed compact by H. J. Res. 329, approved July 20, 1939 (Public Resolution Numbered 31, Seventy-sixth Congress), and which said

53 Stat. 1071.

 compact was thereafter extended and renewed for a period of two years from September 1, 1941, by an agreement duly executed and ratified by the States of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Louisiana, New York, and Pennsylvania, and was deposited in the Department of State of the United States, and thereafter such extended and renewed compact was, by the President, presented to Congress and the Congress gave consent to such extended and renewed compact by II. J. Res. 228, approved August 21, 1941 (Public Law 246. Seventy-seventh Congress), and which compact

55 Stat. 666.

 was thereafter extended and renewed for a period of four years from September 1, 1943, by an agreement executed and ratified by Representatives of the States of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kentucky, and was deposited in the Department of State of the United States, and thereafter such extended and renewed compact was, by the President of the United States, presented to Congress and the Congress gave consent to such extended and renewed compact by H. J. Res. 139, approved July 7, 1943 (Public Law 117, Seventy-eighth Congress) and thereafter the representatives

57 Stat. 383.

 of the States of Montana, West Virginia, Alabama, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, and Indiana 69 Stat. 386 executed counterparts of said agreement, and said counterparts so executed were deposited in the Department of State of the United States; and which compact was thereafter extended and renewed for a period of four year’s from the 1st day of September 1947 by an agreement executed and ratified by the representatives of the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, New Fork, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, West. Virginia, and Indiana, which was deposited in the Department of State of the United States, and such extended and renewed

61 Stat. 316.

compact was, by the President of the United States, presented to Congress, and Congress gave its consent to such extended and renewed compact by S. J. Res. 122 (Public Law 184, Eightieth Congress); and thereafter the representatives of the States of Kentucky, Illinois, Mississippi, and Michigan executed counterparts of said agreement, which executed counterparts were deposited in the Department of State of the United States; and which compact was thereafter extended and renewed for a period of four years from the 1st day of September 1951, by an agreement executed and ratified by the Representatives of the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi. Montana, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia, which was deposited in the Department of State of the United States and such extended and renewed compact was, by the President of the United States, presented to Congress and Congress gave its consent to such extended and renewed compact by S. J. Res. 42

65 Stat. 199.

(Eighty-second Congress, first session); and thereafter the representatives of the states of Illinois, Kansas, North Dakota, and Nebraska executed counterparts of said agreement which executed counterparts were deposited in the Department, of State of the United States. The agreement to extend and renew Said compact for a period of four years from September 1, 1955, to September 1, 1959, duly executed by the representatives of the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi. Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia, has been deposited in the Department of State of the United States, and reads as follows: AN AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE INTERSTATE COMPACT TO CONSERVE OIL AND GAS Whereas, on the 16th day of February, 1935, in the City of Dallas, Texas, there was executed “An Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas” which was thereafter formally ratified-and approved by the States of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, Colorado, and Kansas, the original of which is now on deposit with the Department of State

Text of compact.

of the United States, a true copy of which follows: “An Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas
“article i “This agreement may become effective within any compacting state at any time as prescribed by that state, and shall become effective within those states ratifying it whenever any three of the states of Texas, Oklahoma, California, Kansas, and New Mexico have ratified and Congress has given its consent. Any oil-producing state may become a party hereto as hereinafter provided.
69 Stat. 387
“article ii “The purpose of this compact is to conserve oil and gas by the prevention of physical waste thereof from any cause.
“article iii “Each state bound hereby agrees that within a reasonable time it will enact laws, or if laws have been enacted, then it agrees to continue the same in force, to accomplish within reasonable limits the prevention of: “(a) The operation of any oil well with an inefficient gas-oil ratio. “(b) The drowning with water of any stratum capable of producing oil or gas, or both oil and gas, in paying quantities. “(c) The avoidable escape into the open air or the wasteful burning of gas from a natural gas well. “(d) The creation of unnecessary fire hazards. “(e) The drilling, equipping, locating, spacing or operating of a well or wells so as to bring about physical waste of oil or gas or loss in the ultimate recovery thereof. “(f) The inefficient, excessive or improper use of the reservoir energy in producing any well. “The enumeration of the foregoing subjects shall not limit the scope of the authority of any state.
“article iv “Each state bound hereby agrees that it will, within a reasonable time, enact statutes, or if such statutes have been enacted then that it will continue the same in force, providing in effect that oil produced in violation of its valid oil and/or gas conservation statutes or any valid rule, order or regulation promulgated thereunder, shall be denied access to commerce; and providing for stringent penalties for the waste of either oil or gas.
“article v “It is not the purpose of this compact to authorize the states joining herein to limit the production of oil or gas for the purpose of stabilizing or fixing the price thereof, or create or perpetuate monopoly, or to promote regimentation, but is limited to the purpose of conserving oil and gas and preventing the avoidable waste thereof within reasonable limitations.
“article vi

“Each State joining herein shall appoint one representative to a commission hereby constituted and designated as the Interstate Oil Compact Commission, the duty of which said commission shall be to make inquiry and ascertain from time to time such methods, practices, circumstances and conditions as may he disclosed for bringing about conservation and the prevention of physical waste of oil and gas, and at such intervals as said commission deems beneficial it shall report its findings and recommendations to the several States for adoption or rejection.

“The Commission shall have power to recommend the coordination of the exercise of the police powers of the several states within their several jurisdictions to promote the maximum ultimate recovery from the petroleum reserves of said states, and to recommend measures for the. maximum ultimate recovery of oil and gas. Said Commission shall organize and adopt suitable rules and regulations for the conduct of its business.

69 Stat. 388

“No action shall be taken by the Commission except: (1) by the affirmative votes of the majority of the whole number of the compacting States represented at any meeting, and (2) by a concurring vote of a majority in interest of the compacting States at said meeting, such interest to be determined as follows: such vote of each State shall be in the decimal proportion fixed by the ratio of its daily average production during the preceding calendar half-year to the daily average production of the compacting States during said period.
“article vii “No State by joining herein shall become financially obligated to any other State, nor shall the breach of the terms hereof by any State subject such State to financial responsibility to the other States joining herein.
“article viii

“This compact shall expire September 1, 1937. Hut any State joining herein, may upon sixty (60) days notice, withdraw herefrom.

“The representatives of the signatory States have signed this agreement in a single original which shall he deposited in the archives of the Department of State of the United States, and a duly certified copy shall be forwarded to the Governor of each of the signatory States.

“This compact shall become effective when ratified and approved as provided in Article I. Any oil-producing State may become a party hereto by affixing its signature to a counterpart to be similarly deposited, certified, and ratified.”

Whereas, the said Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas has heretofore been duly renewed and extended with the consent of the Congress to September 1, 1955; and,

Whereas, it is desired to renew and extend the said Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas for a period of four (4) years from September 1, 1955, to September 1, 1959; Now, Therefore, This Writing Witnesseth:

It is hereby agreed that the Compact entitled “An Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas” executed in the City of Dallas, Texas, on the 16th day of February, 1935, and now on deposit with the Department of State of the United States, a correct copy of which appears above, be, and the same hereby is, extended for a period of four (4) years from September 1, 1955, its present date of expiration. This agreement shall become effective when executed, ratified, and approved as provided in Article I of the original Compact.

The signatory states have executed this agreement in a single original which is deposited in the archives of the Department of State of the United States and a duly certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Governor of each of the signatory states. Any oil-producing state may become a party hereto by executing a counterpart of this agreement to be similarly deposited, certified, and ratified.

Executed by the several undersigned states, at their several state capitols, through their proper officials on the dates as shown, as duly authorized by statutes and resolutions, subject to the limitations and qualifications of the acts of the respective State Legislatures.

THE STATE OF ALABAMA By Gordon Persons, Governor Dated: 6–29–54 Attest: Mrs. Agnes Baggett Secretary of State (seal) 69 Stat. 389 THE STATE OF ARKANSAS By Francis Cherry,Governor Dated: 6–14–54 Attest: C. G. Hall Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF COLORADO By Dan Thornton,Governor Dated: 5–3–54 Attest: Homer M. Bruce Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF FLORIDA By Charley E. Johns,Governor Dated: 9–13–54 Attest: R. A, Gray Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF ILLINOIS By —————,Governor Dated: ——— Attest: ————— Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF INDIANA By George N. Craig,Governor Dated: 5–21–54 Attest: Crawford F. Parker Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF KANSAS By Edward F. Arn,Governor Dated: 11–18–54 Attest: Paul R. Shanahan Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF KENTUCKY By Lawrence W. Wetherby,Governor Dated: 10–19–54 Attest: Charles K. O’Connell Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF LOUISIANA By Robert F. Kennon,Governor Dated: 7–5–54 Attest: J. R. Nelson Assistant Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF MICHIGAN By G. Mennen Williams,Governor Dated: 12–14–54 Attest: Owen J. Cleary Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI By Hugh L. White,Governor Dated: 8–19–54 Attest: Heber Ladner Secretary of State (seal) 69 Stat. 390 THE STATE OF MONTANA By J. Hugo Aronson, Governor Dated: 5–26–54 Attest: Sam W. Mitchell Secretary of State By: Clifford L. Walker Deputy (seal) THE STATE OF NEBRASKA By Robert B. Crosby, Governor Dated: 6–22–54 Attest: Frank Marsh Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO By Edwin D. Mechem, Governor Dated: 5–12–54 Attest: Beatrice B. Roach Secretary of State THE STATE OF NEW YORK By Thomas E. Dewey, Governor Dated: 10–7–54 Attest: Ruth M. Miner Executive Deputy (For Secretary of State) (seal) THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA By C. Norman Brunsdale, Governor Dated: 8–16–54 Attest: Thomas Hall Secretary of State By: Frank Diettman Deputy (seal) THE STATE OF OHIO By Frank J. Lausche, Governor Dated: 7–26–54 Attest: Ted W. Brown Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA By Johnston Murray, Governor Dated: 4–1–54 Attest: John D. Conner Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA By John S. Fine, Governor Dated: 8–27–54 Attest: Gene D. Smith Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF TENNESSEE By Frank G. Clement, Governor Dated: 8–10–54 Attest: G. Edward Friar Secretary of State (seal) 69 Stat. 391 THE STATE OF TEXAS By Allan Shivers, Governor Dated: 4–27–54 Attest: Howard Carney Secretary of State (seal) THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA By William C. Marland, Governor Dated: 11–1–54 Attest: D. Pitt O’Brien Secretary of State (seal)
Sec. 2. The Attorney General of the United States shall make an

Report to Congress.

 annual report to the Congress for the duration of the Interstate Compact to Conserve Oil and Gas as to whether or not the activities of the States under the provisions of such compact have been consistent with the purpose as set out in article V of such compact.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 186: To authorize the transfer to the Department of Agriculture, for agricultural purposes, of certain real property in Saint Croix, Virgin Islands. Public Law 186 Public Law 186 69 Stat. 391 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 186

chapter 421
AN ACT To authorize the transfer to the Department of Agriculture, for agricultural purposes, of certain real property in Saint Croix, Virgin Islands.

July 28, 1955

[S. 2097]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Virgin

Saint Croix, V.I.

Property transfer to U. S.

 Islands Corporation is authorized and directed to transfer and convey to the United States of America upon request of the Secretary of Agriculture, without cost, the real property comprising sixty acres more or less, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, occupied and in use by the Department of Agriculture, which property is adjacent to the southwest corner of the intersection of Centerline Road and Airport Road on the Island of St. Croix, Virgin Islands: Provided, Upon the transfer and conveyance of such property by the Virgin Islands Corporation to the United States, the interest-bearing investment of the United States in the Corporation shall be reduced by the net book value of such property.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 187: To authorize the leasing of certain lands of the Yakima Tribe to the State of Washington for historical and for park purposes. Public Law 187 Public Law 187 69 Stat. 391 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 187

chapter 422
AN ACT To authorize the leasing of certain lands of the Yakima Tribe to the State of Washington for historical and for park purposes.

July 28, 1955

[H. R. 1802]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ft. Simcoe,Wash.

Indian land lease.

60 Stat. 962.
That, notwithstanding the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the leasing of Indian lands situated within the State of Washington for business and other purposes”, approved August 9, 1946 (25 U. S. C., secs. 403b and 403c), or any other provision of law, the Yakima Tribe acting through its tribal council may lease to the State of Washington that land more particularly described in section 4 for the purpose of developing, maintaining, and preserving Fort Simcoe (Mool-Mool) for historical and for park purposes.
69 Stat. 392
Sec. 2. The lease entered into under authority of the first section of this Act— (1) shall be null and void and the Yakima Tribe shall have the right of immediate possession if the State of Washington ever ceases to maintain Fort Simcoe (Mool-Mool) for historical and for park purposes; (2) shall be entered into for a period of ninety-nine years; (3) shall not contain any provision permitting the exploitation of any natural resource; (4) shall specifically reserve to the Yakima Tribe all mineral and other subsurface rights in such lands which such tribe possesses on the date of enactment of this Act; and (5) shall be entered into under such rules and regulations, and contain such other provisions, as the Secretary of the Interior shall prescribe.
Sec. 3. The existing agreement between the Yakima Tribe and the State of Washington may be amended to comply with this Act.
Sec. 4. (a)

The land on the Yakima Indian Reservation, Washington, which may be leased pursuant to this Act, is more particularly described as follows:

The east half of the northeast quarter of section 20, and the west half of the northwest quarter of section 21, and the west half of the east half of the northwest quarter of section 21, all in township 10 north, range 16 east, Willamette meridian, containing two hundred acres more or less.

 (b) Such additional tribal lands of the. Yakima Tribe as adjoin the land described in subsection (a) may, pursuant to all of the terms and conditions of this Act, be leased by such tribe, acting through its tribal council, to the State of Washington.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 188: To authorize the purchase, sale, and exchange of certain Indian lands on the Yakima Indian Reservation, and for other purposes. Public Law 188 Public Law 188 69 Stat. 392 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 188

chapter 423
AN ACT To authorize the purchase, sale, and exchange of certain Indian lands on the Yakima Indian Reservation, and for other purposes.

July 28, 1955

[H. R. 1801]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Yakima Indian Reservation.

Consolidation of lands.
That (a) for the purpose of effecting consolidations of land, situated within the Yakima Indian Reservation in the State of Washington, between the Yakima Tribes of Indians and individual members of the tribes and other Indians, for the mutual benefit of the tribes and the individual members thereof, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized in his discretion to— (1) purchase for the Yakima Tribes, with tribal funds of such tribes on deposit in the United States Treasury, or otherwise, any lands held by individual members of the Yakuma Tribes and other Indian under trust patent or other restrictions against alienation including lands in heirship status, within the Yakima Indian Reservation, including interests therein or improvements thereon, water rights, and surface rights; (2) sell to individual members of the Yakima Tribes any tribal trust lands within such reservation, including lands, interests, improvements, and rights acquired for the tribes under this Act; and 69 Stat. 393 (3) exchange any tribal trust lands within such reservation, including lands, interests, improvements, and rights acquired for the tribes under this Act, for lands situated within such reservation which are held by individual members of the tribes and other Indians under trust patent or other restrictions against alienation including lands in heirship status. (b) The Secretary shall obtain the advice and consent of the Yakima Tribal Council before entering into any such transaction. Tire terms and conditions of any such transaction, including the price at which any land is so purchased or sold and the valuation of any lands so exchanged, shall be mutually agreed upon by the Secretary, the Yakima Tribal Council, and the individual Indian or Indians concerned. Any such exchange of tribal lands for lands held by individual members of the Yakima Tribes or other Indians, and for lands in heirship status, shall be effected on the basis of approximately equal consideration with due allowance for the value of improvements in determining the value of such lands.
Sec. 2. (a) Title to lands, interests, improvements, or rights so acquired by the Secretary for the Yakima Tribes through purchase or exchange shall be held by the United States in trust for the Yakima Tribes. Title to tribal trust lands, interests, improvements, or rights sold by the Secretary to individual members of the Yakima Tribes or exchanged by the Secretary for lands held under trust patent or other restrictions against alienation by individual members of the tribes and other Indians or for lands in heirship status shall be held by the United States in trust for the individual Indian or Indians concerned. (b) Sums derived from the sale of tribal trust lands, interests, improvements, and rights shall be credited to the tribal funds of the Yakima Tribes.
Sec. 3. (a) No transaction entered into under this Act shall affect, without the consent of the lessee, any lease of lands, interests, improvements, or rights involved in such transaction, or any right of the lessee with respect to extension or renewal of such lease, which is in existence at the time such transaction is entered into. (b) Nothing in this Act shall affect the existing status of any lands, interests, improvements, or rights with respect to taxation.
Sec. 4. The Secretary is authorized to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 189: To amend section 3 of the Travel Expense Act of 1940, as amended, to provide the increased maximum per diem allowance for subsistence and travel expenses, and for other purposes. Public Law 189 Public Law 189 69 Stat. 393 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 189

chapter 424
AN ACT To amend section 3 of the Travel Expense Act of 1940, as amended, to provide the increased maximum per diem allowance for subsistence and travel expenses, and for other purposes.

July 28, 1955

[H. R. 6295]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Travel expenses.

Increase.
That section 3 of the Travel Expense Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 166, as amended; 5 U. S. C. 836) is further amended by striking “$9” and inserting in lieu thereof “$12”; and by striking the period at the end thereof and adding the following additional proviso: “: And provided further, That where due to the unusual circumstances of a travel assignment within the limits of the continental United States such maximum per diem 69 Stat. 394 allowance would be much less than the amount required to meet the actual and necessary expenses of the trip, the heads of departments and establishments may, in accordance with regulations promulgated

5 USC 840.

by the Director, Bureau of the Budget, pursuant to section 7, prescribe conditions under which reimbursement for such expenses may be authorized on an actual expense basis not to exceed a maximum amount to be specified in the travel authorization, but in any event not to exceed $25 for each day in travel status.”
Sec. 2. Section 5 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 808; 5 U. S. C. 73b–2) is amended by striking “$10 per diem” and inserting in lieu thereof “$15 per diem within the limits of the continental United States and beyond such limits, not to exceed the rates of per diem established by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget pursuant to section 3 of the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended (5 U. S. C. 836)”; and by striking the period at the end thereof and adding the following additional proviso: “: And provided further, That where due to the unusual circumstances of a travel assignment within the limits of the continental United States such maximum per diem allowance would be much less than the amount required to meet the actual and necessary expenses of the trip, the heads of departments and establishments may, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Director, Bureau of the Budget, pursuant to section 7 of the Travel Expense Act of 1949 as amended (5 U. S. C. 840) prescribe conditions under which reimbursement for such expenses may be authorized on an actual expense basis not to exceed a maximum amount to be specified in the travel authorization, but in any event not to exceed $25 for each day in travel status.”.
Sec. 3. The first sentence of section 1823 (a) of title 28, United

62 Stat. 950.

 States Code, is amended by striking the portion “and if travel is made by privately owned automobile mileage at a rate not to exceed 7 cents per mile, together with a per diem allowance not to exceed $9 in lieu of subsistence” and inserting in lieu thereof “or, if travel is made by privately owned automobile, at a rate not to exceed that prescribed in

5 USC 837.

section 4 of the Travel Expense Act of 1949, together with a per diem allowance in lieu of subsistence not to exceed the rates of per diem as described in, or established pursuant to, section 3 thereof”.
Sec. 4. Section 4 of the Travel Expense Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 166: 5 U. S. C. 837) is amended by striking out “4 cents” and “7 cents” and inserting “6 cents” and “10 cents”, respectively, in lieu thereof.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 190: To extend for a period of two years the privilege of free importation of gifts from members of the Armed Forces of the United States on duty abroad. Public Law 190 Public Law 190 69 Stat. 394 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 190

chapter 425
AN ACT To extend for a period of two years the privilege of free importation of gifts from members of the Armed Forces of the United States on duty abroad.

July 28, 1955

[H. R. 5559]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 2 of the Act of December 5, 1942, entitled “An Act to accord free entry to bona fide gifts from members of the armed forces of the United

67 Stat. 22.

States on duty abroad”, as amended (U. S. C., title 50 App., sec. 847), is hereby amended by striking out “July 1, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “July 1, 1957”.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Public Law 191: To amend the Act authorizing the conveyance of certain lands to Miles City, Montana, in order to extend for five years the authority tinder such Act. Public Law 191 Public Law 191 69 Stat. 395 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 395 Public Law 191

chapter 429
AN ACT To amend the Act authorizing the conveyance of certain lands to Miles City, Montana, in order to extend for five years the authority tinder such Act.

July 29, 1955

[S. 1878]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mlles City, Mont.
That section 6 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the conveyance to the city of Miles City, State of Montana, certain lands in Custer County, Montana, and for other purposes”, approved June 16, 1950 (64 Stat. 233), is

64 Stat. 235.

 amended by striking out “five years” and inserting in lieu thereof “ten years”.
Approved July 29, 1955.
Public Law 192: To amend the joint resolution approved August 30, 1954, relating to the establishment of the Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission, and for other purposes. Public Law 192 Public Law 192 69 Stat. 395 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 192

chapter 430
AN ACT To amend the joint resolution approved August 30, 1954, relating to the establishment of the Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission, and for other purposes.

July 29, 1955

[H. R. 6454]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission.
That section 5 of the joint resolution approved August 30, 1954, entitled “To establish the Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission, and for other purposes” (68 Stat. 964), is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 5. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as

Appropriation.

Post, p. 519.

 may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this joint resolution but in no event shall the sums hereby authorized exceed a total of $41,500 in addition to the sum of $10,000 originally authorized by this resolution.”
Approved July 29, 1955.
Public Law 193: To amend section 622 of the National Service Life Insula lice Act of 1940. Public Law 193 Public Law 193 69 Stat. 395 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 193

chapter 431
AN ACT To amend section 622 of the National Service Life Insula lice Act of 1940.

July 29, 1955

[H. R. 1617]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Service Life Insurance.

38 USC 823.

Premium waiver.
That the first proviso of section 622 of the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1008), as added by section 10 of the Insurance Act of 1951 (65 Stat. 36), is amended to read as follows: “Provided, That no premium shall be waived under this section for any period before the date of application therefor, except that if the insured is determined, us provided in the Missing Persons Act (56 Stat. 143), as amended, to have

50 USC app. 1001 note.

 been in a status of missing, missing in action, interned, captured, beleaguered, or besieged, at any time after April 25, 1951, and before April 26, 1952, (A) all premiums due or paid after June 1, 1951, on live-year level premium term insurance shall, during the period of such status and during the remainder of his continuous active service and one hundred and twenty days thereafter, be waived unless the insured requests in writing that this waiver be terminated; and (B) that portion of any permanent insurance premiums due or paid after June 1, 1951, which represents the cost of the pure insurance risk shall, during the period of such status and during the remainder of his continuous 69 Stat. 396 active service and one hundred and twenty days thereafter, be waived if the insured applies therefor within one hundred and twenty days after the date of enactment of this clause or the date of his return to military jurisdiction, whichever is later, or if the insured dies or is declared dead while in such missing status or if the insured dies on or prior to the last day upon which he may apply for such waiver under this clause, except that premiums shall not be automatically waived with respect to any policy where the amount of the dividend earned would exceed the amount of the premium waived:”.
Sec. 2. The third proviso of section 622 of the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940 (54 Stat. 1008), as added by section 10 of the Insurance Act of 1951 (65 Stat. 36) is amended to read as follows: “Provided further, That premium waiver benefits under this section render the contract of insurance nonparticipating during the period a premium waiver is in effect:”.
Approved July 29, 1955.
Public Law 194: To amend certain provisions of the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. Public Law 194 Public Law 194 69 Stat. 396 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 194

chapter 432
AN ACT To amend certain provisions of the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951.

July 29, 1955

[H. R. 1619]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Servicemen’s indemnity.

65 Stat. 34.
That the fourth sentence of section 5 of the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951 (38 U. S. C. 854), is amended to read as follows: “Any person having United States Government life insurance or national service life insurance on the five-year level premium term plan, the term of which expires while such person is in active service after April 25, 1951, or within one hundred and twenty days after separation from such active service, shall, upon application made within one hundred and twenty days after separation from service or the enactment of this amendment, whichever be the later, payment of premiums and evidence of good health satisfactory to the Administrator, be granted an equivalent amount of insurance on the five-year level premium term plan at the premium rate for his then attained age.”.
Sec. 2. The last sentence of section 5 of the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951 (part I, Public Law 23, Eighty-second Congress), is amended, effective April 25, 1951, to read as follows: “Waiver of premiums and total disability income benefits otherwise authorized

54 Stat. 1008.

38 USC 818.

43 Stat. 607.

38 USC 421.

under the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as amended, or the World War Veterans’ Act, 1924, as amended, shall not be denied in any case of issue or reinstatement of insurance on a permanent plan under this section in which it is shown to the satisfaction of the Administrator that total disability of the applicant commenced prior to the date of his application. The cost of premiums waived and total disability income benefits paid by virtue of the preceding sentence and the excess mortality cost in any case where the insurance matures by death from such total disability shall be borne by the United States and the Administrator is authorized and directed to transfer from time to time from the national service life insurance appropriation to the National Service Life Insurance fund and from the military and naval insurance appropriation to the United States Government Life insurance Fund such sums as may be necessary to reimburse the funds for such costs.”
Approved July 29, 1955.
Public Law 195: Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 195 Public Law 195 69 Stat. 397 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 397 Public Law 195

chapter 437
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 5046]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies Appropriation Act.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely:
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">DEPARTMENT OF LABOR</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of the secretary</heading> <content>Salaries and excuses: For expenses necessary for the Office of the Secretary of Labor (hereafter in this title referred to as the Secretary), including the conduct of a program of promoting employment of the older worker, and including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); teletype news service;<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> and payment in advance when authorized by the Secretary for dues or fees for library membership in organizations whose publications are available to members only or to members at a price lower than to the general public; $1,587,000, of which not more than $145,000 shall be for international labor affairs.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of the solicitor</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the Office of the Solicitor, $1,482,900.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>bureau of labor standards</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the promotion of industrial safety, employment stabilization, and amicable industrial relations for labor and industry; performance of safety functions of the Secretary under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, as amended (5 U. S. C. 784 (c)); performance of the functions vested in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/865">63 Stat. 865</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Secretary by title I of the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U. S. C. 159 (f) and (g)); not to exceed $50,000 for improving<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/136">61 Stat. 136</ref>.</p></sidenote> the conditions of migratory labor; and not less than $130,000 for the work of the President’s Committee on National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, as authorized by the Act of July 11, 1949 (63 Stat. 409), and provided further that no part, of the appropriation for the President’s Committee shall be subject to reduction or transfer to any other department or agency under the provisions of any existing law; including purchase of reports and of material for informational exhibits and expenses of attendance of cooperating officials and consultants at conferences concerned with the work of the Bureau of Labor Standards; $817,500.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>bureau of veterans’ reemployment rights</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to render assistance in connection with the exercise of reemployment rights under section 8 of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, as amended (50<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/890">54 Stat. 890</ref>.</p></sidenote> U. S. C. App. 308), the Service Extension Act of 1941, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/55/626">55 Stat. 626</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s351">50 USC app. 351</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Army Reserve and Retired Personnel Service Law of 1940, as <page identifier="/us/stat/69/398">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 398</page> amended, and section 9 of the Universal Military Training and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/858">54 Stat. 858</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s401">50 USC app. 401</ref>.</p></sidenote> Service Act,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/614">62 Stat. 614</ref>;</p></sidenote> and, under the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/86">65 Stat. 86</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of June 23, 1943<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s459">50 USC app. 459</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/57/162">57 Stat. 162</ref>.</p></sidenote>, as amended (50 U. SC. App. 1472), of persons who have performed service in the Merchant Marine, $360,500.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>bureau of apprenticeship</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to enable the Secretary to conduct a program of encouraging apprentice training as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/664">50 Stat. 664</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by the Act of August 16, 1937 (29 U. S. C. 50), $3,150,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>bureau of employment security</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the general administration of the employment service and unemployment compensation programs, including temporary employment of persons, without regard to the civil-service laws, for the farm placement migratory labor program; and not to exceed $10,000 for services as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $5,021,250, of which $900,000 shall be for carrying into effect the provisions of title IV (except section 602) of the Servicemen’s Readjustment <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/293">58 Stat. 293</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act of 1944.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants to States for unemployment compensation and employment service administration:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s95–695f">38 USC 695–695f</ref>.</p></sidenote> For grants in accordance with the provisions <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/113">48 Stat. 113</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Act of June 6, 1933, as amended (29 U. S. C. 49–49n), for carrying into effect section 602 of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s695b">38 USC 695b</ref>.</p></sidenote>of 1944, for grants to the States as authorized in title III of the Social <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/626">49 Stat. 626</ref>.</p></sidenote>Security Act, as amended (42 U. S. C. 501–503), including, upon the request of any State, the purchase of equipment, and the payment of rental for space made available to such State in lieu of grants for such purpose, for necessary expenses in connection with the operation of employment office facilities and services in the District of Columbia, and for expenses not otherwise provided for, necessary for carrying out title IV of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s991–999">38 USC 991–999</ref>.</p></sidenote>(66 Stat. 684) and title XV of the Social Security Act, as amended <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1361–1370">42 USC 1361–1370</ref>.</p></sidenote>(68 Stat. 1130), $250,000,000, of which $20,000,000 shall be available only to the extent that the Secretary finds necessary to meet increased costs of administration resulting from changes in a State law or increases in the numbers of claims filed and claims paid or increased salary costs resulting from changes in State salary compensation plans embracing employees of the State generally over those upon which the State’s basic grant (or the allocation for the District of Columbia) was based, which increased costs of administration cannot be provided for by normal budgetary adjustments: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in section 302 (a) of the Social <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s502">42 USC 502</ref>.</p></sidenote>security Act, as amended, the Secretary of Labor shall from time to time certify to the Secretary to the Treasury for payment to each State found to be in compliance with the requirements of the Act of June 6, 1933, and, except in the case of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s503">42 USC 503</ref>.</p></sidenote>with the provisions of section 303 of the Social Security Act, as amended, such amounts as he determines to be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of its unemployment compensation law and of its public employment offices:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That such amounts as may be agreed upon by the Department of Labor and the Post Office Department shall be used for the payment, in such manner as said parties may jointly determine, of postage for the transmission of official mail matter in connection with the administration of unemployment compensation systems and employment services by States receiving grants herefrom.</proviso></p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/399">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 399</page> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">In carrying out the provisions of said Act of June 6, 1933, the provisions of section 303 (a) (1) of the Social Security Act, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s503">42 USC 503</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, relating to the establishment and maintenance of personnel standards on a merit basis, shall apply.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">None of the funds appropriated by this title to the Bureau of Employment Security for grants-in-aid of State agencies to cover, in whole or in part, the cost of operation of said agencies including the salaries and expenses of officers and employees of said agencies, shall be withheld from the said agencies of any States which have established by legislative enactment, and have in operation a merit system and classification and compensation plan covering the selection, tenure in office, and compensation of their employees, because of any disapproval of their personnel or the manner of their selection by the agencies of the said States, or the rates of pay of said officers or employees.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants to States, next succeeding fiscal year: For making, after May 31 of the current fiscal year, payments to States under title III of the Social Security Act, as amended, and under the Act of June<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/626">49 Stat. 626</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s501–503">42 USC 501–503</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/113">48 Stat. 113</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s49–49n">29 USC 49–49n</ref>.</p></sidenote> 6, 1933, as amended, for the first quarter of the next succeeding fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary, the obligations incurred and the expenditures made thereunder for payments under such title and under such Act of June 6, 1933, to be charged to the appropriation therefor for that fiscal year.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Unemployment compensation for veterans: For payments to unemployed veterans as authorized by title IV of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, $120,000,000<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/684">66 Stat. 684</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t38/s991–999">38 USC 991–999</ref>.</p></sidenote>.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Unemployment compensation for veterans, next succeeding fiscal year: For making, after May 31 of the current fiscal year, payments to States, as authorized by title IV of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, such sums as may be necessary to pay benefits for the first quarter of the next succeeding fiscal year, and the obligations and expenditures thereunder shall be charged to the appropriation therefor for that fiscal year.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Unemployment compensation for Federal employees: For payments to unemployed Federal employees, either directly or through payments to States, as authorized by title XV of the Social Security Act.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/1130">68 Stat. 1130</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1361–1370">42 USC 1361–1370</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended, $20,000,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Unemployment compensation for Federal employees, next succeeding fiscal year: For making, after May 31 of the current fiscal year, payments to States, as authorized by title XV of the Social Security Act, as amended, such amounts as may be required for payment to unemployed Federal employees for the first quarter of the next succeeding fiscal year, and the obligations and expenditures thereunder shall be charged to the appropriation therefor for that fiscal year.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Mexican farm labor program: For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to carry out the functions of the Department of Labor under the Act of July 12, 1951 (Public Law 78), as amended, including temporary employment of persons without<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/65/119">65 Stat. 119</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t7/s1461–1468">7 USC 1461–1468</ref>.</p></sidenote> regard to the civil service laws, $1,135,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>bureau of employees’ compensation</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For necessary administrative expenses and not to exceed $112,000 for the Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board, $2,174,500, together with not to exceed $100,000 to be derived from the War Claims Fund created by section 13 (a) of the War Claims Act of 1948 (50 U. S. C. 2012).<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1247">62 Stat. 1247</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2012">50 USC app. 2012</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Employees’ compensation fund: For the payment of compensation and other benefits and expenses (except administrative expenses) <page identifier="/us/stat/69/400">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 400</page> authorized by law and accruing during the current or any prior fiscal year, including payments to other Federal agencies for medical and hospital services pursuant to agreement approved by the Bureau of Employees’ (Compensation; continuation of payment of benefits as provided for under the head “Civilian War Benefits” in the Federal <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/696">60 Stat. 696</ref>.</p></sidenote>Security Agency Appropriation Act, 1947; the advancement of costs for enforcement of recoveries in third-party cases; the furnishing of medical and hospital services and supplies, treatment, and funeral and burial expenses, including transportation and other expenses incidental to such services, treatment, and burial, for such enrollees of the Civilian Conservation Corps as were certified by the Director of such Corps as receiving hospital services and treatment at Government expense on June 30, 1943, and who are not otherwise entitled thereto as civilian employees of the United States, and the limitations and authority of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/742">39 Stat. 742</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act of September 7, 1916, as amended (5 U. S. C. 796), shall apply in providing such services, treatment, and expenses in such cases; such amount as may be required during the current fiscal year: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation shall be available for payments pursuant to <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2003/2004">50 USC app. 2003, 2004</ref>.</p></sidenote>sections 4 (c) and 5 (f) of the War Claims Act of 1948 (50 U. S. C. 2012) and shall be credited with advances or reimbursements therefor from the War Claims Fund created by section 13 (a) of said War <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s2012">50 USC app. 2012</ref>.</p></sidenote>Claims Act of 1948.</proviso> </p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>bureau of labor statistics</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the work of the Bureau, including advances or reimbursement to State, Federal, and local agencies and their employees for services rendered, and not to exceed $15,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $6,065,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>women’s bureau</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the work of the Women’s Bureau, as authorized by the Act of June 5, 1920 (29 U. S. C. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/41/987">41 Stat. 987</ref>.</p></sidenote>11–16), including purchase of reports and material for informational exhibits, $348,000.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>wage and hour division</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for performing the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/1060">52 Stat. 1060</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s201">29 USC 201</ref>.</p></sidenote> duties imposed by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and the Act to provide conditions for the purchase of supplies and the making of contracts by the United States, approved June 30, 1936, as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/2036">49 Stat. 2036</ref>.</p></sidenote>amended (41 U. S. C. 35–45), including reimbursement to State, Federal, and local agencies and their employees for inspection services rendered, and not to exceed $3,000 for expenses of attendance of cooperating officials and consultants at conferences concerned with the work of the Division, $6,162,000.</content> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">general provisions</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <content class="inline"> <p>Appropriations under this title available for salaries and expenses shall be available for stenographic reporting services as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), and for expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the function or activity for which any such appropriation is made.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Department of Labor Appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Citation of title.</p></sidenote> Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</p> </content> </section> </level> 69 Stat. 401 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE</heading> <appropriations level="small"><heading>american printing house for the blind</heading> <content>Education of the blind: For carrying out the Act of August 4, 1919, as amended (20 U. S. C. 101), $224,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/41/272">41 Stat. 272</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>food and drug administration</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses for carrying out the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (21 U. S. C. 301–392); the Tea Importation Act, as amended (21 U. S. C. 41–50);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/1040">52 Stat. 1040</ref>;</p></sidenote> the Import<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/29/604">29 Stat. 604</ref>;</p></sidenote> Milk Act<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/44/1101/1406">44 Stat. 1101, 1406</ref>;</p></sidenote> (21 U. S. C. 141–149);<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/42/1486">42 Stat. 1486</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Federal Caustic Poison Act (15 U. S. C. 401–411); and the Filled Milk Act, as amended (21 U. S. C. 61–64); including purchase of not to exceed forty-three passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; reporting and illustrating the results of investigations; purchase of chemicals, apparatus, and scientific equipment; not to exceed $2,000 for payment in advance for special tests and analyses by contract; and payment of fees, travel, and per diem in connection with studies of new developments pertinent to food and drug enforcement operations; $5,484,000. Salaries and expenses, certification, inspection, and other services: For expenses necessary for the certification or inspection of certain products, and for the establishment of tolerances for pesticides, in accordance with sections 406, 408, 504, 506, 507, 604, 702A, and 706 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended (21 U. S. C. 346,348,354,356,357,364,372a, and 376), the aggregate of the advance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/52/1049">52 Stat. 1049</ref>;</p></sidenote> deposits during the current fiscal year to cover payments of fees for services in connection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/55/851">55 Stat. 851</ref>;</p></sidenote> with<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/463">59 Stat. 463</ref>.</p></sidenote> such certifications, inspections, or establishment of tolerances, to remain available until expended. The total amount herein appropriated shall be available for personal services; purchase of chemicals, apparatus, and scientific equipment; purchase of not to exceed four passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; expenses of advisory committees; and the refund of advance deposits for which no service has been rendered.</content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>freedmen’s hospital</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for operation and maintenance, including repairs; furnishing, repairing, and cleaning of wearing apparel used by employees in the performance of their official duties; transfer of funds to the appropriation “Salaries and expenses, Howard University” for salaries of technical and professional personnel detailed to the hospital: payments to the appropriation of Howard University for actual cost of heat, light, and power furnished by such university; $2,880,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no intern or resident <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Salary restriction.</p></sidenote>physician receiving compensation from this appropriation on a full-time basis shall receive compensation in the form of wages or salary from any other appropriation in this title:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payments by District of Columbia.</p></sidenote> That the District of Columbia shall pay by check to Freedmen’s Hospital, upon the Surgeon General’s request, in advance at the beginning of each quarter, such amount as the Surgeon General calculates will be earned on the basis of rates approved by the Bureau of the Budget for the care of patients certified by the District of Columbia. Bills rendered by the Surgeon General on the basis of such calculations shall not be subject to audit or certification in advance of payment; but proper adjustment of amounts which have been paid in advance on the basis of such calculations shall be made at the end of each quarter:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided</i> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/402">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 402</page> <i>further</i>, That the Surgeon General may delegate the responsibilities imposed upon him by the foregoing proviso.</proviso> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>gallaudet college</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For the partial support of Gallaudet College, including personal services and miscellaneous expenses, and repairs and improvements, as authorized by the Act of June 18, 1954 (Public Law 420), $539,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That Gallaudet College shall be paid by the District of Columbia, in advance at the beginning of each quarter, at the rate of $1,295 per school year for each student attending and receiving instruction in elementary or secondary education pursuant to <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/31/844">31 Stat. 844</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act of March 1, 1901 (31 D. C. Code 1008).</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction: For the construction and equipment of buildings and facilities on the grounds of Gallaudet College, as authorized by <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/265">68 Stat. 265</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act of June 18,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31–1025/31–1032">D. C. Code 31–1025 to 31–1032</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1954 (Public Law 420), under the supervision of the General Services Administration, including planning, architectural, and engineering services, $2,225,000, to remain available until expended, as follows: For a physical education and activities building, heating plant, laundry, and shop, together with alterations and installations in connection with such construction. For a girls’ dormitory, together with alterations and installations in connection with such construction.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>howard university</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For the partial support of Howard University, including personal services and miscellaneous expenses and repairs to buildings and grounds, $2,875,400.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction of buildings: For alterations, revision, extension, and installation of underground telephone conduit for telephone distribution system, under the supervision of General Services Administration, on the grounds of Howard University, including engineering services, $122,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction of law building (liquidation of contract authorization): For payment of obligations incurred under authority previously provided, to enter into contracts for the construction of the law building, $457,100.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction of administration building (liquidation of contract authorization): For payment of obligations incurred under authority previously provided, to enter into contracts for the construction of the administration building, $405,500.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction of men’s dormitory (liquidation of contract authorization): For payment of obligations incurred under authority previously provided, to enter into contracts for the construction of the men’s dormitory, $1,146,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of education</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Promotion and further development of vocational education: For carrying out the provisions of section 3 of the Vocational Education Act of 1946 (20 U. S. C. 15h), section 4 of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/775">60 Stat. 775</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s15j">20 USC 15j</ref>.</p></sidenote> of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/43/18">43 Stat. 18</ref>;</p></sidenote> March<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/1489">46 Stat. 1489</ref>;</p></sidenote> 10, 1924<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/27">64 Stat. 27</ref>.</p></sidenote> (20 U. S. C. 29), section 1 of the Act of March 3, 1931 (20 U. S. C. 30), and the Act of March 18, 1950 (20 U. S. G 31), $26,500,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the apportionment to the States under the Vocational Education Act of 1946 shall be computed on the basis of not to exceed $26,325,000 for the current fiscal year:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That not more than $1,500,000 of this appropriation shall be available for vocational education in distributive occupations.</proviso></p> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/403">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 403</page> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Further endowment of colleges of agriculture and the mechanic arts: For carrying out the provisions of section 22 of the Act of June 29, 1935, as amended (7 U. S. C. 329). $2,501,500.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/439">49 Stat. 439</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the Office of Education, including surveys, studies, investigations, and reports regarding libraries; fostering coordination of public and school library service; coordination of library service on the national level with other forms of adult education; developing library participation in Federal projects; fostering Nationwide coordination of research materials among libraries, interstate library coordination and the development of library service throughout the country; purchase, distribution, and exchange of educational documents, motion-picture films, and lantern slides; collection, exchange, and cataloging of educational apparatus and appliances, articles of school furniture and models of school buildings illustrative of foreign and domestic systems and methods of Education, and repairing the same: $3,050,000, of which not less than $480,000 shall be available for the Division of Vocational Education as authorized: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That all receipts from non-Federal agencies representing reimbursement for expenses of travel of employees of the Office of Education performing advisory functions to the said agencies shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of this appropriation.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Payments to school districts: For payments to local educational agencies for the maintenance and operation of schools as authorized by the Act of September 30, 1950, as amended (20 U. S. C. 236–244),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1100">64 Stat. 1100</ref>.</p></sidenote> $65,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation shall also be available for carrying out the provisions of section 6 of such Act.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Assistance for school construction: For an additional amount for providing school facilities and for grants to local educational agencies in federally affected areas, as authorized by title III of the Act of September 23, 1950, as amended by the Act of August 8, 1953, and the Act of August 31, 1954 (20 U. S. C. 391–301), including<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/522">67 Stat. 522</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/1005">68 Stat. 1005</ref>.</p></sidenote> not to exceed $750,000 for necessary expenses of technical services rendered by other agencies, $24,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of this appropriation shall lie available for salaries or other direct expenses of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, White House Conference on Education: For carrying out the Act of July 26, 1954 (68 Stat. 532), including<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t20/s331">20 USC 331 note</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> Services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $200,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of vocational rehabilitation</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants to States and other agencies: For grants to States and other agencies in accordance with the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/652">68 Stat. 652</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s31–42">29 USC 31–42</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended. $33,750,000, of which $30,000,000 is for vocational rehabilitation services under section 2 of said Act; $1,500,000 is for extension and improvement projects under section 3 of said Act; and $2,250,000 is for special projects under section 4 of said Act: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That not more than $2 of the funds made available for special projects under section 4 (a) (2) of said Act shall lie expended for any project for each $1 that the grantee, or the grantee and the State, expends for the same purpose:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That allotments under section 2 of said Act to the States for the current fiscal year shall be made on the basis of $36,000,000, and this amount shall be considered the sum available for allotments under such section for such fiscal year.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants to States, next succeeding fiscal year: For making, after May 31, of the current fiscal year, grants to States under sections 2 and 3 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, as amended, for the first<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s32/33">29 USC 32, 33</ref>.</p></sidenote> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/404">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 404</page> quarter of the next succeeding fiscal year such sums as may be necessary, the obligations incurred and the expenditures made thereunder to be charged to the appropriation therefor for that fiscal year: <proviso> <i>Provided</i>, That the payments made pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed the amount paid to the States for the first quarter of the current fiscal year.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Training and traineeships: For training and traineeships pursuant to section 4 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s34/37">29 USC 34, 37</ref>.</p></sidenote>for carrying out the training functions provided for in section 7 of said Act, $2,075,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary in carrying out the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s31–42">29 USC 31–42</ref>.</p></sidenote>provisions of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/1559">49 Stat. 1559</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Act approved June 20, 1936 (20 U. S. C., ch. 6A), as amended, including not to exceed $3,000 for production, purchase, and distribution of educational films; $1,000,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>public health service</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">For necessary expenses in carrying out the Public Health Service <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/682">58 Stat. 682</ref>.</p></sidenote>Act, as amended (42 U. S. C., ch, 6A) (hereinafter referred to as the Act), and other Acts, including expenses for active commissioned officers in the Reserve Corps and for not to exceed one thousand five hundred commissioned officers in the Regular Corps, as follows:</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Assistance to States, general: To carry out the purposes, not otherwise specifically provided for, of section 314 (c) of the Act; to provide consultative services to States pursuant to section 311 of the Act; to make field investigations and demonstrations pursuant to section <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s246/243/241">42 USC 246, 243, 241</ref>.</p></sidenote>301 of the Act; to provide for collecting and compiling mortality, morbidity, and vital statistics; and not to exceed $1,000 for entertainment of officials of other countries when specifically authorized by the Surgeon General; $13,660,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Venereal diseases: To carry out the purposes of sections 314 (a) and <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s246/266">42 USC 246, 266</ref>.</p></sidenote>363 of the Act with respect to venereal diseases including the operation and maintenance of centers for the diagnosis and treatment of persons afflicted with venereal diseases; and for grants of money, services, supplies, equipment, and use of facilities to States, as defined in the Act, and with the approval of the respective State health authorities, to counties, health districts, and other political subdivisions of the States, for the foregoing purposes, in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as the Surgeon General may determine; $3,500,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Tuberculosis: To carry out the purposes of section 314 (b) of the Act, $6,000,000,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s246">42 USC 246</ref>.</p></sidenote> of which not less than $4,500,000 shall be available only for grants to States, to be matched by an equal amount of State and local funds expended for the same purpose, for direct expenses of prevention and case-finding projects including salaries, fees, and travel of personnel directly engaged in prevention and case-finding and the necessary equipment and supplies used directly in prevention and case-finding operations, but excluding the purchase of care in hospitals and sanatoria.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Communicable diseases: To carry out, except as otherwise provided<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s241/243/264">42 USC 241, 243, 264</ref>.</p></sidenote> for, those provisions of sections 301, 311, and 361 of the Act relating to the prevention and suppression of communicable and preventable diseases, and the interstate transmission and spread thereof, including the purchase, erection, and maintenance of portable buildings; and hire, maintenance, and operation of aircraft; $5,250,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Sanitary engineering activities: For expenses, not otherwise provided, necessary to carry out those provisions of sections 301, 311, 314<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s241/243/246/264">42 USC 241, 243, 246, 264</ref>.</p></sidenote> (c), and 361 of the Act relating to sanitation and other aspects <page identifier="/us/stat/69/405">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 405</page> of environmental health, including enforcement of applicable quarantine laws and interstate quarantine regulations, and for carrying out the purposes of the Water Pollution Control Act (33 U. S. C. 466–466 (j));<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/1155">62 Stat. 1155</ref>.</p></sidenote> $3,500,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Buildings and facilities, Cincinnati, Ohio: For purchase and installation of additional equipment and supplies for the building and facilities at the Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, $415,000, to remain available until expended.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Disease and sanitation investigations and control. Territory of Alaska: To enable the Surgeon General to conduct, in the Service, and to cooperate with and assist the Territory of Alaska in the conduct of, activities necessary in the investigation, prevention, treatment, and control of diseases, and the establishment and maintenance of health and sanitation services pursuant to and for the purposes specified in sections 301, 311, 314 (without regard to the provisions of subsections (d), (f), (h), and (j) and the limitations set forth in subsection (c) of such section), 361 and 363 of the Act, including the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s241/243/264/266">42 USC 241, 243, 246, 264, 266</ref>.</p></sidenote> hire, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, and the purchase, erection, and maintenance of portable buildings, $1,125,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Surveys and planning for hospital construction: The funds appropriated under this head in The Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955, shall not remain available for expenditure after June 30, 1957.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/810">68 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants for hospital construction: For payments under parts C and G, title VI, of the Act, as amended, to remain available until expended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/1042">60 Stat. 1042</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s291d–291h">42 USC 291d–291h</ref>.</p></sidenote> $111,000,000, of which $90,000,000 shall be for payments for hospitals and related facilities pursuant to part C, the remainder to be for payments for facilities pursuant to part G, us follows: $6,500,000 for diagnostic or treatment centers, $6,500,000 for hospitals for the chronically ill and impaired, $4,000,000 for rehabilitation facilities, and $4,000,000 for nursing homes: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That allotments under such parts C and G to the several States for the current fiscal year shall be made on the basis of amounts equal to the limitations specified herein:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Surgeon General may allocate from the above sums not to exceed $1,200,000 for the purposes authorized in section 636 of the Act.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, hospital construction services: For salaries and expenses incident to carrying out title VI of the Act, as amended, $1,250,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Hospitals and medical cure: For carrying out the functions of the Public Health Service under the Act of August 8, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 150),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/903">60 Stat. 903</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s248/249/251/253/255–257/259/260/220/222/249">42 USC 248, 249, 251, 253, 255–257, 259, 260, 220, 222, 249 note</ref>;</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s763c">33 USC 763c</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/A74">68 Stat. A74</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/cfr/t3/s1943/1101">3 CFR 1943 Cum. Supp. p. 1101</ref>.</p></sidenote> and under sections 321, 322, 324, 326, 331, 332, 341, 343, 344, 502, 504, and 710 of the Public Health Service Act, Private Law 419 of the Eighty-third Congress, us amended, and Executive Order 9079 of February 26, 1942, including purchase and exchange of farm products and livestock; conducting research on technical nursing standards and furnishing consultative nursing services; purchase of not to exceed one ambulance, for replacement only; and purchase of firearms and ammunition; $34,326,000, of which $1,000,000 shall be exclusively available for payments to the Territory of Hawaii for care and treatment of persons afflicted with leprosy: <proviso> <i>Provided</i>, That when the Public Health Service establishes or operates a health service program for any department or agency, payment for the estimated cost shall be made in advance for deposit to the credit of this appropriation.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Foreign quarantine service: For carrying out the purposes of sections 361 to 369 of the Act, relating to preventing the introduction of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s264–272">42 USC 264–272</ref>.</p></sidenote>communicable diseases from foreign countries, the medical examination of aliens in accordance with section 325 of the Act, and the care and treatment of quarantine detainees pursuant to section 322 (e) of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s252/249">42 USC 252, 249</ref>.</p></sidenote> the Act in private or other public hospitals when facilities of the <page identifier="/us/stat/69/406">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 406</page> Public Health Service are not available, including insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries when required by law of such countries; purchase of not to exceed thirteen passenger motor vehicles for replacement only; $3,000,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Indian health activities: For expenses necessary to enable the Surgeon General to carry out the purposes of the Act of August 5, 1954 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/674">68 Stat. 674</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s2001–2004">42 USC 2001–2004</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>(Public Law 568), including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S. C. 55a) (including not to exceed $10,000 for such services at rates not to exceed $100 per diem for individuals, when authorized by the Surgeon General); purchase of not to exceed seventy-two passenger motor vehicles, of which forty-seven shall be for replacement only; hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; purchase of reprints: payment for telephone service in private residences in the field, when authorized under regulations approved by the Secretary; and the purposes set forth in sections 321 and 509 of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s248/227">42 USC 248, 227</ref>.</p></sidenote>Public Health Service Act; $33,840,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Surgeon General is authorized to transfer from this appropriation to other appropriations of the Public Health Service such amounts as he may determine are required in such appropriations for Indian health activities.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction of Indian health facilities: For construction, major repair, improvement, and equipment of health and related auxiliary facilities, including quarters for personnel; preparation of plans, specifications, and drawings; acquisition of sites; purchase and erection of portable buildings; and purchase of trailers; $5,000,000, to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such expenditures may be made through the Department of the Interior.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">National Institutes of Health, operating expenses: For the activities of the National Institutes of Health, not otherwise provided for, including research fellowships and grants for research projects pursuant <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s241">42 USC 241</ref>.</p></sidenote>to section 301 of the Act; not to exceed $1,000 for entertainment of visiting scientists when specifically approved by the Surgeon General; erection of temporary structures; and grants of therapeutic and chemical substances for demonstrations and research; $5,899,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Surgeon General is authorized to advance to this appropriation from other appropriations to the Public Health Service such amounts as are determined to be necessary for the foregoing purposes and for activities performed on a centralized basis:</proviso> <proviso><i>provided further</i>, That the Surgeon General is authorized to operate facilities at the National Institutes of Health for the sale of meals to employees and others at rates determined by him to be sufficient to recover the cost of such operation and the proceeds thereof shall be <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Release of certain research equipment.</p></sidenote>credited to this appropriation:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the Surgeon General is authorized, upon recommendation of the National Advisory Health Council, to donate or release to a university, hospital, or other nonprofit organization any right, title, claim, or interest of the United States with respect to research and related equipment and other tangible property under the jurisdiction of the Service and acquired by such institutions prior to December 1946 pursuant to its contract with the United States through the Office of Scientific Research and Development.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">National Cancer Institute: To enable the Surgeon General, upon the recommendations of the National Advisory Cancer Council, to make grants-in-aid for research and training projects relating to cancer; to cooperate with State health agencies, and other public and private nonprofit institutions, in the prevention, control, and eradication of cancer by providing consultative services, demonstrations, and grants-in-aid; and to contract for supplies and services by negotiation, <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t41/s5">41 USC 5</ref>.</p></sidenote>without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, in connection <page identifier="/us/stat/69/407">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 407</page> with the chemotherapy program; and to otherwise carry out the provisions of title IV, part A, of the Act; $24,828,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s281–286">42 USC 281–286</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Mental health activities: For expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of sections 301, 302, 303, 311, 312, and 314 (c) of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s241–244/246">42 USC 241–244, 246</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act with respect to mental diseases, and including erection or temporary structures, $17,751,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">National Heart Institute: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the National Heart Act, $18,778,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/464">62 Stat. 464</ref>.</p></sidenote><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s287">42 USC 287 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Dental health activities: For expenses not otherwise provided for, necessary to enable the Surgeon General to carry out the purposes or the Act with respect to dental diseases and conditions, $2,136,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Arthritis and metabolic disease activities: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act relating to arthritis, rheumatism, and metabolic diseases, $10,740,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Microbiology activities: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act relating to microbiology, including the regulation and preparation of biologic products, $7,580,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Neurology and blindness activities: For expenses necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act relating to neurology and blindness, $9,861,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Gorgas Memorial Laboratory: For payment to the Gorgas Memorial Institute for maintenance and operation of the Gorgas Memorial Laboratory, $147,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Retired pay of commissioned officers: For retired pay of Commissioned officers, as authorized by law, and payments under the Uniformed Services Contingency Option Act of 1953, $1,225,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/501">67 Stat. 501</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and excuses: For the divisions and offices<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s371">37 USC 371 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> of the Office of the Surgeon General and for miscellaneous expenses of the Public Health Service not appropriated for elsewhere, including preparing information, articles, and publications related to public health; and conducting studies and demonstrations in public health methods; $2,762,0(10: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That there may be transferred from any appropriation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Poliomyelitis.</p></sidenote> to the Public Health Service in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1955, to any<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/440">68 Stat. 440</ref>.</p></sidenote> other such appropriation such amounts as the Surgeon General may determine for the cost of activities relating to poliomyelitis during the fiscal year 1955:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That subsection (g) of section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Professional and scientific positions.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/447">64 Stat. 447</ref>.</p></sidenote> 208 of the Public Health Service Act (42 IT. S. C. 210 (g)) is amended by striking out the word “<quotedText>thirty</quotedText>” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “<quotedText>sixty</quotedText>”.</proviso></p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>saint elizabeths hospital</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the maintenance and operation of the hospital, including purchase of clothing for patients and cooperation with organizations or individuals in the scientific research into the nature, causes, prevention and treatment of mental illness, $2,527,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Major repairs and preservation of buildings and grounds: For miscellaneous construction, alterations, repairs, and equipment, on the grounds of the hospital, including preparation of plans and specifications, advertising, and supervision of construction, $690,909, to remain available until June 30, 1957: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any part of this amount may be transferred to the General Services Administration.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction, maximum security building: For expenses necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications for a maximum security building at Saint Elizabeths Hospital, $269,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/408">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 408</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>social security administration</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance: For necessary expenses, including furnishing, repairing, and cleaning of wearing apparel and equipment used by building guards; not more than $86,000,000 may be expended from the Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such amounts as are required shall be available to pay the cost, of necessary travel incident to medical examinations for verifying disabilities of individuals who file applications for disability determinations under title II of the Social <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/622">49 Stat. 622</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s401–422">42 USC 401–422</ref>.</p></sidenote>Security Act, as amended.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Advances to States, next succeeding fiscal year: For making, after May 31 of the current fiscal year, advances to States under section 221 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/772">66 Stat. 772</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s421">42 USC 421</ref>.</p></sidenote>(e) of the Social Security Act, as amended, for the first quarter of the next succeeding fiscal year, such sums as may lie necessary from the above authorization may be expended from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Construction, Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance: For construction of an office building and appurtenant facilities for the Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, including equipment, acquisition of hind (including donations thereof), and preparation of plans and specifications, $3,870,000, to be derived from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund which, together with sums heretofore appropriated for these purposes, shall establish a limit of cost of $25,370,000, such sums to be consolidated and accounted for as one fund and to remain available until expended: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any funds derived from the default of the bond for construction of access roads in connection with the acquisition of such land shall be available for expenditure to construct such access roads.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants to States for public assistance: For grants to States for old-age. assistance, aid to dependent children, aid to the blind, and aid to the permanently and totally disabled, as authorized in titles I, IV, X, and XIV of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U. S. C., ch. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/620">49 Stat. 620</ref>;</p></sidenote>7, subchs. I, IV, X, and XIV), $1,400,(M10,000, of which such amount as may be necessary shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/555">64 Stat. 555</ref>.</p></sidenote> be available for grants for any period in the prior fiscal year subsequent to March 31 of that year.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Public Assistance: For expenses necessary for the Bureau of Public Assistance, $1,541,250.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Children’s Bureau: For necessary expenses in carrying out the Act of April 9, 1912, as amended (42 U. S. C., <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/37/79">37 Stat. 79</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/629">49 Stat. 629</ref>.</p></sidenote>ch. 6), and title V of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U. S. C., ch. 7, subch. V), including purchase of reports and material for the publications of the Children’s Bureau and of reprints for distribution, $1,640,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no part of any appropriation contained in this title shall be used to promulgate or carry out any instructions, order, or regulation relating to the care of obstetrical eases which discriminate between persons licensed under State law to practice obstetrics:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the foregoing proviso shall not be so construed as to prevent any patient from having the services of any practitioner of her own choice, paid for out of this fund, so long as State laws are complied with:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any State plan which provides standards for professional obstetrical services in accordance with the laws of the State shall be approved.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants to States for maternal and child welfare: For grants to States for maternal and child-health services, services for crippled children, and child-welfare services as authorized in title V, parts 1, 2, and 3, of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U. S. C., ch. <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/629">49 Stat. 629</ref>.</p></sidenote>7, subch. V), $34,156,600, of which $15,000,000 shall be available <page identifier="/us/stat/69/409">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 409</page> only for grants to States for services for crippled children: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any allotment to a State pursuant to section 502 (b) or 512 (b) of such Act shall not be included in computing for the purposes of subsections (a) and (b) of sections 504 and 514 of such Act an amount<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s702/712/704/714">42 USC 702, 712, 704, 714</ref>.</p></sidenote> expended or estimated to be expended by the State.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Office of the Commissioner: For expenses necessary for the Office of the Commissioner of Social Security, $173,000, together with not to exceed $130,000 to be transferred from the Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Grants to States, next succeeding fiscal year: For making, after May 31 of the current fiscal year, payments to States under titles I, IV, V, X, and XIV, respectively, of the Social Security Act, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s7">42 USC ch. 7</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, for the first quarter of the next succeeding fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary, the obligations incurred and the expenditures made thereunder for payments under each of such titles to be charged to the appropriation therefor for that fiscal year.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">In the administration of titles I, IV, V, X, and XIV, respectively, of the Social Security Act, as amended, payments to a State under<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s7">42 USC ch. 7</ref>.</p></sidenote> any of such titles for any quarter in the period beginning April 1 of the prior year, and ending June 30 of the current year, may be made with respect to a State plan approved under such title prior to or during such period, but no such payment shall be made with respect to any plan for any quarter prior to the quarter in which such plan was submitted for approval.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>office of the secretary</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Office of the Secretary: For expenses necessary for the Office of the Secretary, $1,400,000, together with not to exceed $200,000 to be transferred from the Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Office of Field Administration: For expenses necessary for the Office of Field Administration, $1,800,000, together with not to exceed $400,000 to be transferred from the Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Office of the General Counsel: For expenses necessary for the Office of the General Counsel, $372,500, together with not to exceed $22,500 to be transferred from the appropriation “Salaries and expenses, certification and inspection services”, and not to exceed $370,000 to be transferred from the Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Surplus property utilization: For expenses necessary for carrying out the provisions of subsections 203 (j) and (k) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/386">63 Stat. 386</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s484">40 USC 484</ref>.</p></sidenote> relating to disposal of real and personal excess property for educational purposes and protection of public health, $400,000.</p> </content> </appropriations> <appropriations level="small"><heading>reduction in contract authorization</heading> <content>Howard University: The contract authorization heretofore granted under the head “Construction, Howard University”, for the women’s dormitory units is reduced in the amount of $179,200.</content> </appropriations> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">general provisions</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations under this title available for salaries and expenses shall be available for payment in advance for dues or fees for library membership in organizations whose publications are available to members only or to members at a price lower than to the General public.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/410">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 410</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations under this title available for salaries and expenses shall he available for services as authorized by section 15 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a).</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <content class="inline">Appropriations under this title available for salaries and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Travel, etc., expenses.</p></sidenote> expenses shall be available for travel expenses and for expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the functions or activities for which such appropriations are made.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">None of the funds appropriated by this title to the Social <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">State agencies for grants in aid.</p></sidenote>Security Administration for grants in aid of State agencies to cover, in whole or in part, the cost of operation of said agencies including the salaries and expenses of officers and employees of said agencies, shall be withheld from the said agencies of any States which have established by legislative enactment and have m operation a merit system and classification and compensation plan covering the selection, tenure in office, and compensation of their employees, because of any disapproval of their personnel or the manner of their selection by the agencies of the said States, or the rates of pay of said officers or employees.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="206"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 206. </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">The Secretary is authorized to make such transfers of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Transfers of motor vehicles.</p></sidenote> motor vehicles, between bureaus and offices, without transfer of funds, as may be required in carrying out the operations of the Department.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Department of Health, Education,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Citation of title.</p></sidenote> and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1956</shortTitle>”.</p> </content> </section> </level> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD</heading> <content class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the National Labor Relations Board to carry out the functions vested in it by the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/136">61 Stat. 136</ref>.</p></sidenote>Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U. S. C. 141–167), and other laws, including expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the work of the Board when specifically authorized by the Chairman or the General Counsel; and services as authorized by section 15 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); $8,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That, no part of this appropriation shall be available to organize or assist in organizing agricultural laborers or used in connection with investigations, hearings, directives, or orders concerning bargaining units composed of agricultural laborers as referred to in section 2 (3) of the Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s152">29 USC 152</ref>.</p></sidenote>of July 5, 1935 (49 Stat. 450), and as amended by the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/137">61 Stat. 137</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t29/s203">29 USC 203</ref>.</p></sidenote>Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947, and as defined in section 3 (f) of the Act of June 25, 1938 (52 Stat. 1060), and including in said definition employees engaged in the maintenance and operation of ditches, canals, reservoirs, and waterways when maintained or operated on a mutual, nonprofit basis and at least 95 per centum of the water stored or supplied thereby is used for farming purposes.</proviso></content> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD</heading> <chapeau> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the National Mediation Board, including stenographic reporting services as <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $435,000.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Arbitration and emergency boards: For expenses necessary for arbitration boards established under section 7 of the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U. S. C. 157), and emergency boards appointed <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/44/582/586">44 Stat. 582, 586</ref>.</p></sidenote>by the President pursuant to section 10 of said Act (45 U. S. C. 160), including stenographic reporting services as authorized by section 15 <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote>of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $250,000.</p> </chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/411">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 411</page> <appropriations level="small"><heading>national railroad adjustment board</heading> <content>Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the National Railroad Adjustment Board, including stenographic reporting services as authorized by section 1ft of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> $502,000, of which not less than $175,000 shall be available for compensation (at rates not in excess of $75 per diem) and expenses of referees appointed pursuant to section 3 of the Hail way Labor Act, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/44/578">44 Stat. 578</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t45/s153">45 USC 153</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended.</content> </appropriations> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num> <heading class="inline">RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses, Railroad Retirement Board (trust fund); For expenses necessary for the Railroad Retirement Board, including not to exceed $1,000 for expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the work of the Board, when specifically authorized by the Board; stenographic reporting services as authorized by section 1ft of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a); and uniforms or allowances<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> therefor, as authorized by the Act of September 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 1114); $6,100,000 to be derived from the railroad retirement account:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s2131">5 USC 2131 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That whenever there is duly tendered to the Board, by any person, any claim for unemployment compensation pursuant to the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, such claim shall be accepted by the Board without delay and appropriate administrative action for the allowance or disallowance of such claim shall be taken by the Board at the earliest practicable time.</proviso></p> </content> <num value="VI">TITLE VI—</num> <heading class="inline">FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the Service to carry out the functions vested in it by the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U. S. C. 171–181), 182), including expenses of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/152">61 Stat. 152</ref>.</p></sidenote> Labor-Management Panel as provided in section 2()5 of said Act; temporary employment of arbitrators, conciliators, and mediators on labor relations at rates not in excess of $75 per diem; expenses of attendance at meeting concerned with labor and industrial relations; and services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (ft IT. S. C. 55a); $3,124,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Boards of inquiry: To enable the Service to pay necessary expenses of boards of inquiry appointed by the President pursuant to section 206 of the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947 (29 U. S. C. 176–180, 182),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/155">61 Stat. 155</ref>.</p></sidenote> including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), and rent in the District of Columbia,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/810">60 Stat. 810</ref>.</p></sidenote> $10,000.</p> </content> <num value="VII">TITLE VII—</num> <heading class="inline">INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN</heading> <content> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">Contribution to Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin: To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay in advance to the 1 liter-state Commission on the Potomac River Basin the Federal contribution toward the expenses of the Commission during the current fiscal year in the administration of its business in the conservancy district established pursuant to the Act of July 11, 1940 (64 Stat. 748), $5,000.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s567b">33 USC 567b</ref>.</p></sidenote></p> </content> 69 Stat. 412 <num value="VIII">TITLE VIII—</num> <heading class="inline">UNITED STATES SOLDIERS’ HOME</heading> <content>For maintenance and operation of the United States Soldiers’ Home, to be paid from the Soldiers’ Home permanent fund, $4,400,000, of which $265,200 shall remain available until expended for plans and construction of buildings and facilities: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That this appropriation shall not be available for the payment of hospitalization of members of the Home in United States Army hospitals at rates in excess of those prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, upon the recommendation of the Board of Commissioners of the Home and the Surgeon General of the Army.</proviso></content> <num value="IX">TITLE IX—</num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="901"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 901. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Strikes or overthrow of Government.</p></sidenote> used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Affidavit.</p></sidenote>Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote>the United States by force or violence:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States, or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which hit paid from any appropriation contained in this Act shall be, guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall lie lined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="902"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 902. </num> <content class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publicity or propaganda.</p></sidenote> be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the Congress.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="903"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 903. </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Personnel work.</p></sidenote> used to pay compensation of any employee engaged in personnel work in excess of the number that would be provided by a ratio of one such employee to one hundred and five, or a part thereof, full-time, part-time, and intermittent employees of the agency concerned: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That for purposes of this section employees shall be considered as engaged in personnel work if they spend half time or more in personnel administration consisting of direction and administration of the personnel program; employment, placement, and separation; job evaluation and classification; employee relations and services; training; committees of expert examiners and boards of civil-service examiners; wage administration; and processing, recording, and reporting.</proviso></p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Departments of Labor, and Health,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Education, and Welfare, and related agencies Appropriation Act, 1956.</shortTitle>”</p> </content> </section> Approved August 1, 1955.
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chapter 438
AN ACT Relating to revisions of the executive agreement concerning trade and related matters entered into by the President of the United States and the President of the Philippines on July 4, 1940.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 6059]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955.

 <num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">SHORT TITLE AND DEFINITION</heading> <section> <num value="1">SECTION 1. </num> <heading class="inline">SHORT TITLE.</heading><content>This Act may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="act">Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section> <num value="2">SEC. 2. </num> <heading class="inline">REVISED AGREEMENT DEFINED.</heading><content>For purposes of this Act, the term “revised agreement” means the executive agreement concerning trade and related matters entered into by the President of the United States and the President of the Philippines on July 4, 1946, as such executive agreement is revised<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/3/2611">61 Stat. pt. 3, p. 2611</ref>.</p></sidenote> pursuant to the authority contained in section 201 of this Act.</content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">REVISION OF TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES</heading> <section> <num value="201">SEC. 201. </num> <heading class="inline">AUTHORITY TO REVISE THE 1946 AGREEMENT.</heading> <content>In order to make revisions proposed by the delegations of the Governments of the. United States of America and of the Republic of the. Philippines in the “<quotedText>Final Act of Negotiations Relative to Revision of the 1946 Trade Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines</quotedText>” signed at Washington, December 15, 1954, as corrected, the President of the United States is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the President of the Philippines revising the executive agreement concerning trade and related matters entered into by the President of the United States and the President of the Philippines on July 4, 1946, so that such executive agreement, as so revised, will read as follows: <quotedContent> <block role="agreement"> <heading class="firstIndent-1 fontsize10">“AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES CONCERNING TRADE AND RELATED MATTERS DURING A TRANSITIONAL PERIOD FOLLOWING THE INSTITUTION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE, SIGNED AT MANILA ON JULY 4, 1946, AS REVISED</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">“The President of the United States of America and the President of the Republic of the Philippines, mindful of the close economic ties between the people of the United States and the people of the Philippines during many years of intimate political relations, and desiring to enter into an agreement in keeping with their long friendship, which will be mutually beneficial to the two peoples and will strengthen the economy of the Philippines so as to enable that Republic to contribute more effectively to the peace and prosperity of the free world, have agreed to the following Articles:</chapeau> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/414">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 414</page> <article> <num value="I"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article I</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The ordinary customs duty to be collected on United States articles as defined in Subparagraph (e) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol, which during the following portions of the period from January 1, 1956, to July 3, 1974, both dates inclusive, are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, in the Philippines for consumption, shall be determined by applying the following percentages of the Philippine duty as defined in Subparagraph (h) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1956, to December 31, 1958, both dates inclusive, twenty-five per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1959, to December 31, 1961, both dates inclusive, fifty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1962, to December 31, 1964, both dates inclusive, seventy-five per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1965, to December 31, 1973, both dates inclusive, ninety per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1974, to July 3, 1974, both dates inclusive, one hundred per centum.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <chapeau>The ordinary customs duty to be collected on Philippine articles as defined in Subparagraph (f) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol, other than those specified in the Schedule to Paragraph 2 of Article II, which during such portions of such period are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, in the United States for consumption, shall be determined by applying the following percentages of the United States duty as defined in Subparagraph (g) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1956, to December 31, 1958, both dates inclusive, five per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1959, to December 31, 1961, both dates inclusive, ten per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="c">‘(c) </num> <content class="inline">During the period from January 1, 1962, to December 31, 1964, both dates inclusive, twenty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1965, to December 31, 1967, both dates inclusive, forty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1968, to December 31, 1970, both dates inclusive, sixty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1971, to December 31, 1973, both dates inclusive, eighty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1974, to July 3, 1974, both dates inclusive, one hundred per centum.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“3. </num> <content>Customs duties on United States articles, and on Philippine articles, other than ordinary customs duties, shall be determined without regard to the provisions of Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, but shall be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 4 of this Article.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“4. </num> <content>With respect to United States articles imported into the Philippines, and with respect to Philippine articles imported into the United States, no duty on or in connection with importation shall be collected or paid in an amount in excess of the duty imposed with respect to like articles which are the product of any other foreign country, or collected or paid in any amount if the duty is not imposed with respect to such like articles. As used in this Paragraph, the term ‘duty’ includes taxes, fees, charges, or exactions, imposed on or in connection with importation, but does not include internal taxes or ordinary customs duties.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">“5. </num> <content>With respect to products of the United States which do not come within the definition of United States articles, imported into the Philippines, no duty on or in connection with importation shall be collected or paid in an amount in excess of the duty imposed with respect to like articles which are the product of any other foreign <page identifier="/us/stat/69/415">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 415</page>country, or collected or paid in any amount if the duty is not imposed with respect to such like articles which are the product of any other foreign country. As used in this Paragraph the term ‘duty’ includes taxes, fees, charges, or exactions, imposed on or in connection with importation, but does not include internal taxes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="6">“6. </num> <content>With respect to products of the Philippines, which do not come within the definition of Philippine articles, imported into the United States, no duty on or in connection with importation shall be collected or paid in an amount in excess of the duty imposed with respect to like articles which are the product of any other foreign country (except Cuba), or collected or paid in any amount if the duty is not, imposed with respect to such like articles which are the product of any other foreign country (except Cuba). As used in this Paragraph the term ‘duty’ includes taxes, fees, charges, or exactions, imposed on or in connection with importation, but does not include internal taxes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="7">“7. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1 of this Article, the Philippines shall impose a temporary special import tax, in lieu of the present tax on the sale of foreign exchange, on any article or product imported or brought into the Philippines, irrespective of source; provided that such special levy is applied in a nondiscriminatory manner pursuant to Paragraphs 4 and 5 of this Article, that the initial tax is at a rate no higher than the present rate of the foreign exchange tax, and that the tax shall be progressively reduced at a rate no less rapid than that specified in the following Schedule. If, as a result of applying this Schedule, the total revenue from Philippine customs duties and from the special import tax on goods coming from the United States is less in any calendar year than the proceeds from the exchange tax on such goods during the calendar year 1955, no reduction need be made in the special import tax for the next succeeding calendar year, and, if necessary to restore revenues collected on the importation of United States goods to the level of the exchange tax on such goods in calendar year 1955, the Philippines may increase the rate for such succeeding calendar year to any previous level provided for in this Schedule which is considered to be necessary to restore such revenues to the amount collected from the exchange tax on United States goods in calendar year 1955. Rates for the special import levy in subsequent years shall be fixed in accordance with the schedules specified in this Article, except as the Philippine Government may determine that higher rates are necessary to maintain the above-mentioned level of revenues from the importation of United States goods. In this event, such rate shall be determined by the Philippine Government, after consultation with the United States Government, at. a level of the Schedule calculated to cover any anticipated deficiency arising from the operation of this provision.</chapeau> <level> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“schedule for reducing special import tax</heading> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>After December 31, 1956, ninety per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>After December 31, 1957, eighty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>After December 31, 1958, seventy per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>After December 31, 1959, sixty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>After December 31, 1960, fifty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>After December 31, 1961, forty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num> <content>After December 31, 1962, thirty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="n">“(n) </num> <content>After December 31, 1963, twenty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num> <content>After December 31, 1964, ten per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num> <content>On and after January 1, 1966, nil.</content> </subparagraph> </level> </paragraph> </article> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/416">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 416</page> <article> <num value="II"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article II</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <content>During the period from January 1, 1956, to December 31, 1973, both dates inclusive, the total amount of the articles falling within one of the classes specified in Items A and Al of the Schedule to this Paragraph, which are Philippine articles as defined in Subparagraph (f) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol, and which, in any calendar year, may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, in the United States for consumption, shall not exceed the amounts specified in such Schedule as to each class of articles. During the period from January 1, 1956, to December 31, 1973, both dates inclusive, the total amount of the articles falling within the class specified in Item B of the Schedule to this Paragraph which are the product of the Philippines, and which, in any calendar year, may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, in the United States for consumption, shall not exceed the amount specified in such Schedule as to such class of articles. During the period from January 1, 1974, to July 3, 1974, both dates inclusive, the total amounts referred to in the preceding sentences of this Paragraph shall not exceed one-half of the amount specified in such Schedule with respect to each class of articles, respectively. The establishment herein of the limitations on the amounts of Philippine raw and refined sugar that may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, in the United States for consumption, shall be without prejudice to any increases which the Congress of the United States might allocate to the Philippines in the future. The following Schedule to Paragraph 1 shall constitute an integral part thereof: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:top">“SCHEDULE OF ABSOLUTE QUOTAS</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:top"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:10%; text-align:center; vertical-align:top">“Item</td> <td style="width:70%; text-align:center; vertical-align:top">Classes of Articles</td> <td style="width:20%; text-align:center; vertical-align:top">Amounts</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:3em">A</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:5em">Sugars</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">952,000 short tons</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">A–1 of which not to exceed</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"> 56,000 short tons</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:0em; padding-left:3em">may be refined sugars, meaning ‘direct-consumption sugar’ as defined in Section 101 of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended, of the United States which is set forth in part as Annex I to this Agreement.</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">B</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:1em; padding-left:2em">Cordage, including yarns, twines (including binding twine described in Paragraph 1622 of the Tariff Act of 1930 of the United States, as amended, which is set forth as Annex II to this Agreement), cords, cordage, rope, and cable, tarred or untarred, wholly or in chief value of manila (abaca) or other hard fiber.</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">6,000,000 lbs.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Philippine articles as defined in Subparagraph (f) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol falling within one of the classes specified in the items included in the Schedule to this Paragraph, which, during the following portions of the period from January 1, 1956, to December 31, 1973, both dates inclusive, are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, in the United States for consumption, shall be free of ordinary customs duty, in quantities determined by applying the following percentages to the amounts specified in such Schedule as to each such class of articles:</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>During each of the calendar years 1956 to 1958, inclusive, ninety-five per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>During each of the calendar years 1959 to 1961, inclusive, ninety per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>During each of the calendar years 1962 to 1964, inclusive, eighty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>During each of the calendar years 1965 to 1967, inclusive, sixty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>During each of the calendar years 1968 to 1970, inclusive, forty per centum.</content> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/417">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 417</page> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>During each of the calendar years 1971 to 1973, inclusive, twenty per centum.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">On and after January 1, 1974, nil.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The following Schedule to Paragraph 2 shall constitute an integral part thereof:</p> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:top">“SCHEDULE OF TARIFF QUOTAS</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:top"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:10%; text-align:center; vertical-align:top">“Item</td> <td style="width:70%; text-align:center; vertical-align:top">Classes of Articles</td> <td style="width:20%; text-align:center; vertical-align:top">Amounts</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:top">A</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:1em; padding-left:3em">Cigars (exclusive of cigarettes, cheroots of all kinds, and paper cigars and cigarettes, including wrappers).</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">900,000,000 cigars</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:top">B</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:1em; padding-left:3em">Scrap tobacco, and stemmed and unstemmed filler tobacco described in Paragraph 602 of the Tariff Act of 1930 of the United States, as amended, which is set forth as Annex III to this Agreement.</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">8,500,000 lbs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:top">C</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:1em; padding-left:3em">Coconut oil</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">200,000 long tons</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:top">D</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:1em; padding-left:3em">Buttons of pearl or shell</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:–1em; padding-left:2em">850,000 gross</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The quantities shown in the Schedule to this Paragraph represent base quantities for the purposes of computing the tariff-free quota and are not absolute quotas. Any such Philippine article so entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, in excess of the duty-free quota provided in this Paragraph shall be subject to one hundred per centum of the United States duty as defined in Subparagraph (g) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol.</p> </content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </article> <article> <num value="III"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article III</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <content>Except as otherwise provided in Article II or in Paragraph 2 of this Article, neither country shall impose restrictions or prohibitions on the importation of any article of the other country, or on the exportation of any article to the territories of the other country, unless the importation of the like article, of, or the exportation of the like article to, all third countries is similarly restricted or prohibited. If either country imposes quantitative restrictions on the importation or exportation of any article in which the other country has an important interest and if it makes allotments to any third country, it shall afford such other country a share proportionate to the amount of the article, by quantity or value, supplied by or to it during a previous representative period, due consideration being given to any special factors affecting the trade in such article.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <subparagraph class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau class="inline">Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph 1 of this Article, with respect to quotas on United States articles as defined in Subparagraph (e) of Paragraph I of the Protocol or with respect to quotas on Philippine articles as defined in Subparagraph (f) of Paragraph 1 of the Protocol (other than the articles for which quotas are provided in Paragraph 1 of Article II) a quota may be established only if—</chapeau> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>The President of the country desiring to impose the quota, after investigation, finds and proclaims that, as the result of preferential treatment accorded pursuant to this Agreement, any article of the other country is being imported in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to cause or threaten serious injury to domestic producers of like or directly competitive articles; or</content> </clause> <clause class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>The President of the country desiring to impose the quota finds that such action is necessary to forestall the imminent threat of, or to stop, a serious decline in its monetary reserves, or, in the event its monetary reserves are very low, to achieve a reasonable rate of increase in its reserves.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>Any quota imposed for any twelvemonth period under (a) (1) above for the purpose of protecting domestic industry shall not be less than the amount determined by the President of the importing country as the total amount of the articles of such class which, during <page identifier="/us/stat/69/418">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 418</page>the twelve months preceding entry into effect of the quota, was entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption, after deduction of the amount by which he finds domestic production can be increased during the twelvemonth period of the quota; or if the quota is established for any period other than a twelvemonth period, it shall not be less than a proportionate amount.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>Each Party agrees not to apply restrictions so as to prevent unreasonably the importation of any descript ion of goods in minimum commercial quantities, the exclusion of which would seriously impair regular channels of trade, or restrictions which would prevent the importation of commercial samples, or prevent compliance with patent, trademark, copyright, or similar procedures.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>Any quota established pursuant to this Paragraph shall not continue in effect longer than necessary to achieve the purposes for its imposition, at which time the President of the country imposing the quota, following investigation, shall find and proclaim that the conditions which gave rise to the establishment of such quota no longer exist.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“3. </num> <content>Either country taking action pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall give notice to the other country as far in advance as may be practicable, and shall afford it an opportunity to consult in respect of the proposed action. It is understood that this right of consultation does not imply that the consent of the other country to the establishment of the quota is needed in order for the quota to be put into effect.</content> </paragraph> </article> <article> <num value="IV"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article IV</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <chapeau class="inline">With respect to articles which are products of the United States coming into the Philippines, or with respect to articles manufactured in the Philippines wholly or in part from such articles, no internal tax shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>Collected or paid in an amount in excess of the internal tax imposed with respect to like articles which are the product of the Philippines, or collected or paid in any amount if the internal tax is not imposed with respect to such like articles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>Collected or paid in an amount, in excess of the internal tax imposed with respect to like articles which are the product of any other foreign country, or collected or paid in any amount if the internal tax is not imposed with respect to such like articles.</content> </subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Where an internal tax is imposed with respect to an article which is the product of a foreign country to compensate for an internal tax imposed (1) with respect to a like article which is the product of the Philippines, or (2) with respect to materials used in the production of a like article which is the product of the Philippines, if the amount of the internal tax which is collected and paid with respect to the article which is the product of the United States is not in excess of that permitted by Paragraph 1 (b) of Article IV such collection and payment shall not be regarded as in violation of the first sentence of this Paragraph.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <chapeau class="inline">With respect to articles which are products of the Philippines coming into the United States, or with respect to articles manufactured in the United States wholly or in part from such articles, no internal tux shall be—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>Collected or paid in an amount in excess of the internal tax imposed with respect to like articles which are the product of the United States, or collected or paid in any amount if the internal tax is not imposed with respect to such like articles;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>Collected or paid in an amount in excess of the internal tax imposed with respect to like articles which are the product of <page identifier="/us/stat/69/419">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 419</page>any other foreign country, or collected or paid in any amount if the internal tax is not imposed with respect to such like articles. Where an internal tax is imposed with respect to an article which is the product of a foreign country to compensate for an internal tax imposed (1) with respect to a like article which is the product of the United States, or (2) with respect to materials used in the production of a like article which is the product of the United States, if the amount of the internal tax which is collected and paid with respect to the article which is the product of the Philippines is not in excess of that permitted by Paragraph 2 (b) of Article IV such collection and payment shall not lie regarded as in violation of the first sentence of this Paragraph. This Paragraph shall not apply to the taxes imposed under Sections 4591, 4812, or 4831 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States which are set forth in part as Annexes IV, V, and VI of this Agreement.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“3. </num> <content>No processing tax or other internal tax shall be imposed or collected in the United States or in the Philippines with respect to articles coming into such country for the official use of the Government of the Philippines or of the United States, respectively, or any department or agency thereof.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“4. </num> <content>No processing tax or other internal tax shall be imposed or collected in the United States with respect to manila (abaca) fiber not dressed or manufactured in any manner.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">“5. </num> <content>The United States will not reduce the preference of two cents per pound provided in Section 4513 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States (relating to processing taxes on coconut oil, etc.), which is set forth as Annex VII to this Agreement, with respect to articles ‘wholly the production of the Philippine Islands’ or articles ‘produced wholly from materials the growth or production of the Philippine Islands’; except that it may suspend the provisions of section 4511 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States DURING any period as to which the President of the United States, after consultation with the President of the Philippines, finds that adequate supplies of neither copra nor coconut oil, the product of the Philippines, are readily available for processing in the United States.</content> </paragraph> </article> <article> <num value="V"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article V</inline></num> <content>“The Republic of the Philippines will take the necessary legislative and executive actions, prior to or at the time of the entry into force of the revisions of this Agreement authorized by the Congress of the United States and the Congress of the Philippines in 1955, to enact and implement legislation similar to that already enacted by the Congress of the United States as Public Law 419, 83rd Congress, Chapter 323, 2d Session, to facilitate the entry of Philippine traders.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/264">68 Stat. 264</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t8/s1184a">8 USC 1184a</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </article> <article> <num value="VI"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article VI</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <content>The disposition, exploitation, development, and utilization of all agricultural, timber, and mineral lands of the public domain, waters, minerals, coal, petroleum and other mineral oils, all forces and sources of potential energy, and other natural resources of either Party, and the operation of public utilities, shall, if open to any person, be open to citizens of the other Party and to all forms of business enterprise owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by citizens of such other Party in the same manner as to and under the same conditions imposed upon citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of the Party granting the right.</content> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/420">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 420</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <content>The rights provided for in Paragraph 1 may be exercised, in the case of citizens of the Philippines with respect to natural resources in the United States which are subject to Federal control or regulations, only through the medium of a corporation organized under the laws of the United States or one of the States thereof and likewise, in the case of citizens of the United States with respect to natural resources in the public domain in the Philippines, only through the medium of a corporation organized under the laws of the Philippines and at least 60% of the capital stock of which is owned or controlled by citizens of the United States. This provision, however, does not affect the right of citizens of the United States to acquire or own private agricultural lands in the Philippines or citizens of the Philippines to acquire or own land in the United States which is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and not within the jurisdiction of any State and which is not within the public domain. The Philippines reserves the right to dispose of its public lands in small quantities on especially favorable terms exclusively to actual settlers or other users who are its own citizens. The United States reserves the right to dispose of its public lands in small quantities on especially favorable terms exclusively to actual settlers or other users who are its own citizens or aliens who have declared their intention to become citizens. Each Party reserves the right to limit the extent to which aliens may engage in fishing or engage in enterprises which furnish communications services and air or water transport. The United States also reserves the right to limit the extent to which aliens may own land in its outlying territories and possessions, but the Philippines will extend to American nationals who are residents of any of those outlying territories and possessions only the same rights, with respect to ownership of lands, which are granted therein to citizens of the Philippines. The rights provided for in this Paragraph shall not, however, be exercised by either Party so as to derogate from the rights previously acquired by citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of the other Party.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“3. </num> <content>The United States of America reserves the rights of the several States of the United States to limit the extent to which citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of the Philippines may engage in the activities specified tn this Article. The Republic of the Philippines reserves the power to deny any of the rights specified in this Article to citizens of the United States who are citizens of States, or to corporations or associations at least 60% of whose capital stock or capital is owned or controlled by citizens of States, which deny like rights to citizens of the Philippines, or to corporations or associations which are owned or controlled by citizens of the Philippines. The exercise of this reservation on the part of the Philippines shall not affect previously acquired rights, provided that in the event that any State of the United States of America should in the future impose restrictions which would deny to citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of the Philippines the right to continue to engage in activities in which they were engaged therein at the time of the imposition of such restrictions, the Republic of the Philippines shall be free to apply like limitations to the citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of such States.</content> </paragraph> </article> <article> <num value="VII"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article VII</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <content>The Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America each agrees not to discriminate in any manner, with respect to their engaging in business activities, against the citizens or any form of business enterprise owned or controlled by citizens of the <page identifier="/us/stat/69/421">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 421</page>other and that new limitations imposed by either Party upon the extent to which aliens are accorded national treatment with respect to carrying on business activities within its territories, shall not be applied as against enterprises owned or controlled by citizens of the other Party which are engaged in such activities therein at the time such new limitations are adopted, nor shall such new limitations be applied to American citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by American citizens whose States do not impose like limitations on citizens or corporations or associations owned or Controlled by citizens of the Republic of the Philippines.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <content>The United States of America reserves the rights of the several States of the United States to limit the extent to which citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of the Philippines may engage in any business activities. The Republic of the Philippines reserves the power to deny any rights to engage in business activities to citizens of the United States who are citizens of States, or to corporations or associations at least 60% of the capital stock or capital of which is owned or controlled by citizens of States, which deny like rights to citizens of the Philippines or to corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of the Philippines. The exercise of this reservation on the part of the Philippines shall not affect previously acquired rights, provided that in the event that any State of the United States of America should in the future impose restrictions which would deny to citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of the Philippines the right to continue to engage in business activities in which they were engaged therein at the time of (he imposition of such restrictions, the Republic of the Philippines shall lie free to apply like limitations to the citizens or corporations or associations owned or controlled by citizens of such States.</content> </paragraph> </article> <article> <num value="VIII"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article VIII</inline></num> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">“Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>to require either Party to furnish any information the disclosure of which it considers contrary to its essential security interests; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <chapeau>to prevent either Party from taking any action which it considers necessary for the protection of its essential security interests—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>relating to fissionable materials or the materials from which they are derived;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>relating to the traffic in arms, ammunition and implements of war and to such traffic in other goods and materials as is carried on directly or indirectly for the purpose of supplying a military establishment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>taken in time of war or other emergency in international relations; or</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>to prevent either Party from taking any action in pursuance of its obligations under the United Nations Charter for the maintenance of international peace and security.</content> </paragraph> </article> <article> <num value="IX"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article IX</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <content>Upon the taking effect of this Agreement, and upon the taking effect of the revisions thereof authorized by the Congress of the United States and the Congress of the Philippines in 1955, the provisions placing obligations on the United States: (a) if in effect as laws of the United States at the time of such taking effect, shall continue in effect as laws of the United States during the effectiveness of the Agreement; <page identifier="/us/stat/69/422">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 422</page>or (b) if not so in effect, shall take effect and continue in effect as laws of the United States during the effectiveness of the Agreement. The Philippines will continue in effect as laws of the Philippines, during the effectiveness of this Agreement, the provisions thereof placing obligations on the Philippines;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <content>The United States and the Philippines will promptly enact, and shall keep in effect during the effectiveness of this Agreement, such legislation as may be necessary to supplement the laws of the United States and the Philippines, respectively, referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Article, and to implement the provisions of such laws and the provisions of this Agreement placing obligations on the United States and the Philippines, respectively.</content> </paragraph> </article> <article> <num value="X"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article X</inline></num> <content>“The United States and the Philippines agree to consult with each other with respect to any questions as to the interpretation or the application of this Agreement, concerning which either Government may make representations to the other. Not later than July 1, 1971, the United States and the Philippines agree to consult with each other as to joint problems which may arise as a result or in anticipation of the termination of this Agreement.</content> </article> <article> <num value="XI"><inline class="smallCaps centered">“Article XI</inline></num> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <content class="inline">This Agreement shall have no effect after July 3, 1974. It may be terminated by either the United States or the Philippines at any time, upon not less than five years’ written notice. If the President of the United States or the President of the Philippines determines and proclaims that the other country has adopted or applied measures or practices which would operate to nullify or impair any right or obligation provided for in this Agreement, then the Agreement may be terminated upon not less than six months’ written notice.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <content class="inline">The revisions of this Agreement authorized by the Congress of the United States and the Congress of the Philippines in 1955 shall enter into force on January 1, 1956.</content> </paragraph> </article> </block> <block role="protocol"> <heading class="firstIndent-1 fontsize10">“PROTOCOL TO ACCOMPANY THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES CONCERNING TRADE AND RELATED MATTERS DURING A TRANSITIONAL PERIOD FOLLOWING THE INSTITUTION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE, SIGNED AT MANILA ON JULY 4, 1946, AS REVISED</heading> <chapeau class="firstIndent1 fontsize10">“The undersigned duly empowered Plenipotentiaries have agreed to the following Protocol to the Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines concerning trade and related matters during a transitional period following the institution of Philippine Independence, signed at Manila on July 4, 1946, as revised, which shall constitute an integral part of the Agreement:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“1. </num> <chapeau class="inline">For the purpose of the Agreement—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>The term ‘person’ includes partnerships, corporations, and associations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>The term ‘United States’ means the United States of America and, when used in a geographical sense, means the States, the District of Columbia, the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.</content> </subparagraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/423">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 423</page> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>The term ‘Philippines’ means the Republic of the Philippines and, when used in a geographical sense, means the territories of the Republic of the Philippines, whether a particular act in question took place, or a particular situation in question existed, within such territories before or after the institution of the Republic of the Philippines. As used herein the territories of the Republic of the Philippines comprise all the territories specified in Section 1 of Article I of the Constitution of the Philippines which is set forth as Annex X to this Agreement.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <chapeau>The term ‘ordinary customs duty’ means a customs duty based on the article as such (whether or not such duty is also based in any manner on the use, value, or method of production of the article, or on the amount of like articles imported, or on any other factor); but does not include—</chapeau> <clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>A customs duty based on an act or omission of any person with respect to the importation of the article, or of the country from which the article is exported, or from which it comes; or</content> </clause> <clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>A countervailing duty imposed to offset a subsidy, bounty, or grant; or</content> </clause> <clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>An antidumping duty imposed to offset the selling of merchandise for exportation at a price less than the prevailing price in the country of export; or</content> </clause> <clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“(4) </num> <content>Any tax. fee, charge, or exaction, imposed on or in connection with importation unless the law of the country imposing it designates or imposes it as a customs duty or contains a provision to the effect that it shall be treated as a duty imposed under the customs laws; or</content> </clause> <clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">“(5) </num> <content>The tax imposed by Section 4581 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, which is set forth as Annex VIII to this Agreement, with respect to an article, merchandise, or combination, ten per centum or more of the quantity by weight of which consists of, or is derived directly or indirectly from, one or more of the oils, fatty, acids, or salts specified in Section 4511 of such Code which is set forth as Annex VII to this Agreement; or the tax imposed by Section 4501 (b) of such Code which is set forth as Annex IX to this Agreement.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>The term ‘United States article’ means an article which is the product of the United States, unless, in the case of an article produced with the use of materials imported into the United States from any foreign country, (except the Philippines) the aggregate value of such imported materials at the time of importation into the United States was more than twenty per centum of the value of the article imported into the Philippines, the value of. such article to be determined in accordance with, and as of the time provided by, the customs Jaws of the Philippines in effect at the time of importation of such article. As used in this Subparagraph the term ‘value’, when used in reference to a material imported into the United States, includes the value of the material ascertained under the customs laws of the United States in effect at the time of importation into <page identifier="/us/stat/69/424">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 424</page>the United States, and, if not included in such value, the cost of bringing the material to the United States, but does not include the cost of landing it at the port of import at ion, or customs duties collected in the United States. For the purposes of this Subparagraph any imported material, used in the production of an article in the United States, shall be considered as having been used in the production of an article subsequently produced in the United States, which is the product of a chain of production in the United States in the course of which an article, which is the product of one stage of the chain, is used by its producer or another person, in a subsequent stage of the chain, as a material in the production of another article. It is understood that ‘United States articles’ do not lose their status as such, for the purpose of Philippine tariff preference, by reason of being imported into the Philippines from a country other than the United States or from an insular possession of the United States or by way of or via such a country or insular possession.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>The term ‘Philippine article’ means an article which is the product of the Philippines, unless, in the case of an article produced with the use of materials imported into the Philippines from any foreign country (except the United States) the aggregate value of such imported materials at the time of importation into the Philippines was more than twenty per centum of the value of the article imported into the United States, the value of such article to be determined in accordance with, and as of the time provided by, the customs laws of the United States in effect at the time of importation of such article. As used in this Subparagraph the term ‘value’, when used in reference to a material imported into the Philippines, includes the value of the material ascertained under the customs laws of the Philippines in effect at the time of importation into the Philippines, and, if not included in such value, the cost of bringing the material to the Philippines, but does not include the cost of landing it at the port of importation, or customs duties collected in the Philippines. For the purposes of this Subparagraph any imported material, used in the production of an article in the Philippines, shall be considered as having been used in the production of an article subsequently produced in the Philippines, which is the product of a chain of production in the Philippines in the course of which an article, which is the product of one stage of the chain, is used by its producer or another person, in a subsequent stage of the chain, as a material in the production of another article. It is understood that ‘Philippine articles’ do not lose their status as such, for the purpose of United States tariff preferences, by reason of being imported into the United States from a country other than the Philippines or from an insular possession of the United States or by way of or via such a country or insular possession.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num> <content>The term ‘United States duty’ means the rate or rates of ordinary customs duty which (at the time and place of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, in the United States for consumption, of the Philippine article) would <page identifier="/us/stat/69/425">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 425</page>be applicable to a like article if imported from that foreign country which is entitled to the lowest rate, or the lowest aggregate of rates, of ordinary customs duty with respect to such like article.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num> <content>The term ‘Philippine duty’ means the rate or rates of ordinary customs duty which (at the time and place of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, in the Philippines for consumption, of the United States article) would be applicable to a like article if imported from that foreign country which is entitled to the lowest rate, or the lowest aggregate of rates, of ordinary customs duty with respect to such like article.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num> <chapeau>The term ‘internal tax’ includes an internal fee, charge, or exaction, and includes—</chapeau> <clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>The tax imposed by Section 4581 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States which is set forth as Annex VIII to this Agreement, with respect to an article, merchandise, or combination, ten per centum or more of the quantity by weight of which consists of, or is derived directly or indirectly from, one or more of the oils, fatty acids, or salts specified in Section 4511 of such Code which is set forth as Annex VII to this Agreement: and the tax imposed by Section 4501 (b) of such Code which is set forth as Annex IX to this agreement; and</content> </clause> <clause class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>Any other tax, fee, charge, or exaction, imposed on or in connection with importation unless the law of the country imposing it designates or imposes it as a customs duty or contains a provision to the effect that it shall be treated as a duty imposed under the customs laws.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“2. </num> <chapeau class="inline">For the purposes of Subparagraphs (g) and (h) of Paragraph 1 of this Protocol—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>If an article is entitled to be imported from a foreign country free of ordinary customs duty, that country shall be considered as the country entitled to the lowest rate of ordinary customs duty with respect to such article; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp2 firstIndent-1 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>A reduction in ordinary customs duty granted any country, by law. treaty, trade agreement, or otherwise, with respect to any article, shall be converted into the equivalent reduction in the rate of ordinary customs duty otherwise applicable to such article.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“3. </num> <content>For the purposes of Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article IV, any material, used in the production of an article, shall be considered as having been used in the production of an article subsequently produced, which is the product of a chain of production in the course of which an article, which is the product of one stage of the chain, is used by its producer or another person, in a subsequent stage of the chain, as a material in the production of another article.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“4. </num> <content>The terms ‘includes’ and ‘including’ when used in a definition contained in this Agreement shall not be deemed to exclude other things otherwise within the meaning of the term defined.”</content> </paragraph> </block> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <num value="202">SEC. 202. </num> <heading class="inline">MODIFICATION OF TEXT OF REVISED AGREEMENT.</heading><chapeau>The text of the revised agreement which is set forth in section 201 may be modified before the agreement authorized by such section is signed, but only—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>to the extent necessary (A) to correct errors, (B) to correct <page identifier="/us/stat/69/426">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 426</page>references to laws, or (C) to reflect action taken by the Republic of the Philippines with respect to article V of such agreement; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content class="inline">If such modifications are merely changes of style.</content> </paragraph> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">MISCELLANEOUS</heading> <section> <num value="301">SEC. 301. </num> <heading class="inline">PROCLAMATION; EFFECTIVE DATE OF TITLE.</heading> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <heading class="inline">Proclamation.—</heading><content>If the agreement authorized by section 201 has been entered into before January 1, 1956, the President of the United States shall so proclaim, and the revised agreement shall be effective in the United States in accordance with its terms.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <heading class="inline">Effective Date of Title.—</heading><content>The provisions of this title (other than this section) shall take effect on January 1, 1956, but only if the President of the United States has made the proclamation referred to in subsection (a).</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <num value="302">SEC. 302. </num> <heading class="inline">PHILIPPINE TRADE ACT OF 3 946.</heading><content>The Philippine Trade Act of 1946 (except section 506 (a) relating<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/141">60 Stat. 141</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1231">22 USC 1231 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to termination of payments into Philippine Treasury, and except amendments and repeals made by such Act) shall not apply during such time as the revised agreement is in effect.</content> </section> <section> <num value="303">SEC. 303. </num> <heading class="inline">QUOTAS ON PHILIPPINE ARTICLES.</heading><content>The rights reserved to the United States by paragraph 2 of article HI of the revised agreement shall be exercised by the President, subject to the terms and conditions contained in such article. The President is authorized to prescribe such procedures and regulations for carrying out his functions as he may deem appropriate. Quotas shall be established pursuant to such article III by proclamation of the President, shall be effective for such period or periods as the President shall specify in his proclamation, and shall terminate upon finding and proclamation of the President in accordance with Paragraph (2) (d) of such article. III.</content> </section> <section> <num value="304">SEC. 304. </num> <heading class="inline">SUSPENSION OF 2 CENTS PER POUND ADDITIONAL processing TAX ON COCONUT OIL.</heading><content>The authority contained in paragraph 5 of article IV of the revised agreement to suspend the provisions of section 4511 (b) of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68A/536">68A Stat. 536</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t26/s4511b">26 USC 4511(b)</ref>.</p></sidenote>internal Revenue Code of 1954 may be exercised by the President by proclamation.</content> </section> <section> <num value="305">SEC. 305. </num> <heading class="inline">TRADE AGREEMENTS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF THE Philippines.</heading><content>Until July 4, 1974, no trade agreement shall be entered into with the Republic of the Philippines under section 350, as amended, of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/943">48 Stat. 943</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t19/s1351">19 USC 1351</ref>.</p></sidenote>the Tariff Act of 1930, which is inconsistent with this Act or with the revised agreement, unless, prior to such time, the revised agreement has been terminated.</content> </section> <section> <num value="306">SEC. 306. </num> <heading class="inline">RIGHTS OF THIRD COUNTRIES.</heading><content>The benefits granted by this Act, and by the revised agreement, to the Republic of the Philippines, Philippine articles or products, and Philippine citizens, shall not, by reason of any provision of any treaty or agreement existing on the date of the enactment of this Act with any third country, be extended to such country or its products, citizens, or subjects.</content> </section> <section> <num value="307">SEC. 307. </num> <heading class="inline">ADMINISTRATION OF REVISED AGREEMENT.</heading><content>The provisions of articles I, II, III, and IV of the revised agreement which are in effect in the United States which relate to customs or internal revenue matters shall be administered as parts of the customs and internal revenue laws of the United States.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/427">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 427</page> <section> <num value="308">SEC. 308. </num> <heading class="inline">TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.</heading> <content>Section 9 of the Act of March 2, 1917, as amended (48 U. S. C., sec. 734), is hereby amended by inserting after “<quotedText>the Philippine Trade<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/158">60 Stat. 158</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1946</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>or the Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955</quotedText>”.</content> </section> Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 197: To provide for the relief of certain members of the Army, Navy, and Air Free, and for other purposes. Public Law 197 Public Law 197 69 Stat. 427 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 197

chapter 439
AN ACT To provide for the relief of certain members of the Army, Navy, and Air Free, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 3560]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Armed Forces.

Validation of certain station-allowance paymentes.
That all payments of station per diem allowances heretofore made to commissioned officers and warrant officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force permanently stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska, or Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, after January 31, 1949, and before October 13, 1950, for service at Fort Richardson, Alaska, or Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, are validated to the extent that those station per diem allowances were paid, because the military department concerned determined that no Government mess was available to those Commissioned officers and warrant officers under regulations promulgated pursuant to section 12 of the Act of June 16, 1942 (ch. 413, 56 Stat. 364), as amended by section 203 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (ch. 756, 60 Stat. 859). Any commissioned officer or warrant officer who

37 USC 112 note.

 has made a repayment to the United States of the amount so paid to him as station per diem allowances is entitled to be paid the amount involved, if otherwise proper.
Sec. 2. The Comptroller General of the United States, or his designee, shall relieve disbursing officers, including special disbursing agents, of the Army, Navy, and Air Force from accountability or responsibility for any payments described in section 1 of this Act, and shall allow credits in the settlement of the accounts of those officers or agents for payments which are found to be free from fraud and collusion.
Sec. 3. Appropriations available to the military department concerned for the pay and allowances of military personnel are available for payments under this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 198: To amend subsection (e) of section 1 of title 5 of the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, as amended. Public Law 198 Public Law 198 69 Stat. 427 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 198

chapter 440
AN ACT To amend subsection (e) of section 1 of title 5 of the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, as amended.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2406]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C. taxes.
That subsection (e) of section 1 of title 5 of the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, as amended (47 D. C. Code, sec. 1601), is amended to read as follows:

50 Stat. 683.

 “(e) Property transferred exclusively for public or municipal purposes,

Exemption.

 to the United States or the District of Columbia, or exclusively for charitable, educational, or religious purposes, shall be exempt from any and all taxation under the provisions of this section.”
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 199: Authorizing the Territory of Hawaii, through its duly designated officers and boards, to negotiate a compromise agreement, exchange with, sell or lease to the owners of certain shorelands, certain tidelands, both in the Territory of Hawaii, and to make covenants with such owners, in settlement of certain damage claims and for a conveyance of littoral rights. Public Law 199 Public Law 199 69 Stat. 428 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 428 Public Law 199

chapter 441
AN ACT Authorizing the Territory of Hawaii, through its duly designated officers and boards, to negotiate a compromise agreement, exchange with, sell or lease to the owners of certain shorelands, certain tidelands, both in the Territory of Hawaii, and to make covenants with such owners, in settlement of certain damage claims and for a conveyance of littoral rights.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 6331]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hawaiian tide lands.

Sale or exchange etc., agreement.
That the Commissioner of Public Lands of the Territory of Hawaii, with the concurrence of the Board of Harbor Commissioners and the approval of two-thirds of the Board of Public Lands and of the Governor of the Territory of Hawaii, is hereby authorized and empowered, any provision of the Hawaiian Organic Act or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, to enter into a compromise agreement with the owners of certain shorelands in

31 Stat. 141.

48 USC 491.

the Territory of Hawaii covered by land court applications numbered 314, 1549, 1653, and 852 and 1092 (land court consolidation 32), and with any other owner or owners of lands abutting any part of the tidelands described in section 2 hereof, involving the conveyance by the Territory to said owners, or some of them, of all or any part of the tidelands described in section 2 of this Act, or to make a sale of all or any part of said lands described in section 2, to said owners, or some of them, or to exchange all or a part, of said lands described in section 2, with said owners, or some of them, provided that said owners, who may have littoral rights appurtenant to said shorelands, affecting the tidelands described in section 2, convey to the Territory such littoral rights, agree to the construction of a public beach and groin along the seaward side of the lands described in section 2 of this Act, and release all claims for compensation, damages or otherwise which they have or might have against the Territory of Hawaii by reason of acts or omissions of the Territory, or for which the Territory is claimed to be responsible, done or omitted in connection with the development of the shoreline, yacht, harbor and beaches in and adjoining said area. The Commissioner of Public Lands, with the concurrence of the Board of Harbor Commissioners, is hereby authorized and empowered, any provision of the Hawaiian Organic Act or any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, to lease for a period of fifty-five years all or any part of said lands described in section 2, to said owners, or some of them.
Sec. 2.

The tidelands authorized to be conveyed or leased by the Commissioner of Public Lands by this Act are described as follows: Land at Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii: Being a portion of area transferred to the Territory of Hawaii by Presidential Proclamation Numbered 1856, dated October 27, 1928. Situated off Kalia, Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii.

Beginning at an ↗ cut in face of seawall on the easterly boundary of this parcel of land, being also the west corner of land court application 1653, the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government survey triangulation station “PUNCHBOWL” being 10,981.46 feet south and 3,555.61 feet east and running by azimuths measured clockwise from true south:

Along face of seawall, along high water mark of land court application 1653 for the next three courses, the direct azimuths and distances between points along said face of seawall being:

 1. 310 degrees, 12 minutes, 46.20 feet to an ↗ cut in face of seawall; 2. 297 degrees, 18 minutes, 23.90 feet to a † cut in face of seawall; 3.

296 degrees, 10 minutes, 24.62 feet to a ♀ cut in face of seawall;

69 Stat. 429

Thence along face of seawall along high-water mark of hind court applications 624 and 264 for the next eleven courses, the direct azimuths and distances between points along said face of seawall being—4. 296 degrees, 06 minutes, 27.85 feet to an ↗ cut in face of seawall;

 5. 293 degrees, 08 minutes, 22.85 feet to a + cut in face of seawall; 6. 298 degrees, 14 minutes, 44.75 feet to a spike in face of seawall; 7. 248 degrees, 12 minutes, 0.97 foot to an ↗ cut in top edge of seawall; 8. 269 degrees, 48 minutes, 55.85 feet to an ↗ cut in top edge of seawall; 9. 270 degrees, 42 minutes, 37.45 feet to an ↗ cut in top edge of seawall; 10. 274 degrees, 46 minutes, 16.35 feet to an ↗ cut in top edge of seawall I; 11. 277 degrees, 33 minutes, 16.65 feet to an ↗ cut in top edge of seawall 12. 281 degrees, 22 minutes, 32.66 feet to an ↗ cut in top edge of seawall; 13. 282 degrees, 58 minutes, 32 feet to a pipe; 14. 234 degrees, 59 minutes, 0.27 foot; thence 15. 319 degrees, 19 minutes, 154.69 feet to a † cut in concrete tile walk; 16. 239 degrees, 30 minutes, 36.95 feet; 17. 329 degrees, 30 minutes, 34.37 feet along end of Dewey Way, the true azimuth and distance from U. S. M. R. Monument 32 being: 58 degrees, 03 minutes, 82.92 feet; 18. 58 degrees, 03 minutes, 90.96 feet along United States Military Reservation (Fort DeRussy) and passing over U. S. M. R. Monument 31 at 30.93 feet; 19. 139 degrees, 19 minutes, 157.27 feet; 20. 96 degrees, 18 minutes, 45 seconds, 190.64 feet; 21. 120 degrees, 05 minutes, 25 seconds, 208.60 feet; 22. 149 degrees, 25 minutes, 115 feet; 23. 157 degrees, 41 minutes, 29 seconds, 427.19 feet; 24.

239 degrees, 58 minutes, 406 feet to the west corner of land court application 1549;

Thence along highwater mark of land court application 1549 for the next five courses, the direct azimuths and distances between points along said highwater mark being—

 25. 320 degrees, 22 minutes, 18.48 feet; 26. 291 degrees, 45 minutes, 15.75 feet; 27. 297 degrees, 01 mi mite, 22.75 feet; 28. 318 degrees, 42 minutes, 32.70 feet; 29.

326 degrees, 46 minutes, 15.03 feet;

Thence along highwater mark of land court application 314 for the next four courses, the direct azimuths and distances between points along said highwater mark being:

 30. 325 degrees, 00 minutes, 35 feet; 31. 334 degrees, 10 minutes, 125 feet; 32. 336 degrees, 15 minutes, 189 feet; 33. 334 degrees, 00 minutes, 93.42 feet to a † cut in top of stonewall; 34. 61 degrees, 39 minutes, 60 feet along land court application 1653 to a 2½-inch pipe in concrete; 35. 61 degrees, 46 minutes, 67.74 feet along land court application 1653 to a spike in face of seawall; 36. 61 degrees, 56 minutes, 273.88 feet along face of seawall along highwater mark of land court application 1653 to the point of beginning and containing an area of 6.39 acres.
69 Stat. 430
Sec. 3. The Commissioner of Public Lands, with the concurrence

Public beach and groin.

 of the Board of Harbor Commissioners and the approval of two-thirds of the Board of Public Lands and of the Governor is also authorized and empowered in the making of any such compromise agreement, exchange, sale or lease to covenant with such owners to create and maintain a public beach and groin on the seaward side of the lands described in section 2 of this Act, so long as and to the extent that appropriations are and may from time to time be available therefor, and to permit access to and from said beach across courses nineteen to twenty-three inclusive of the land described in section 2 of this Act.
Sec. 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Effective date.

Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 200: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, to authorize the Administrator of General Services to donate certain property to the American National Red Cross. Public Law 200 Public Law 200 69 Stat. 430 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 200

chapter 442
AN ACT To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended, to authorize the Administrator of General Services to donate certain property to the American National Red Cross.

August 1, 1955

[S. 614]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Surplus property.

Ante, p. 84.

40 USC 484.
That the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 377), as amended, is amended by renumbering subsections (1), (m), and (n) of section 203 as subsections “(m)”, “(n)”, and “(o)”, respectively, and adding subsection (l) as follows: “(l) Under such regulations as he may prescribe, the Administrator

Red Cross.

 is authorized in Iris discretion to donate to the American National Red Cross, for charitable purposes, such property, which was processed, produced, or donated by the American National Red Cross, as shall have been determined to be surplus property.”
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 201: To revise the boundary between the second and fourth judicial divisions of Alaska. Public Law 201 Public Law 201 69 Stat. 430 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 201

chapter 443
AN ACT To revise the boundary between the second and fourth judicial divisions of Alaska.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 65]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alaska.

Judicial division boundaries.

That the third paragraph of section 4, chapter 1, title I, of the Act entitled “An Act making further provision for a civil government for Alaska, and for other purposes”, approved June 6, 1900 (31 Stat. 322; 48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 101), as amended by section 1 of the Act of August 23, 1954 (68 Stat. 772), is further amended to read as follows:

“Division numbered 2 shall consist of all territory and islands lying north and west of a line beginning at a point in the Beaufort Sea latitude 70 degrees 30 minutes north, longitude 147 degrees 30 minutes west; thence in a southwesterly direction to triangulation station ‘Delta’ latitude 70 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds north, longitude 147 degrees 43 minutes 18 seconds west on the north shore of the mainland about 5½ miles south southeast of the north tip of Foggy Island; thence due west about 5 miles to the east edge of the delta of the Sagavanirktok River, at approximate latitude 70 degrees 12 minutes 50 seconds north, longitude 147 degrees 56 minutes west; thence southwest-69 Stat. 431erly along the southern and southeastern edge of the delta of the Sagavanirktok River to a point on the east bank of the river at approximate latitude 69 degrees 57 minutes north, longitude 148 degrees 39 minutes west; thence in a meandering line in a generally southerly direction along the eastern main bank of the flood plain of the Sagavanirktok River to the junction with the Ivishak River, approximate latitude 69 degrees 32 minutes north, longitude 148 degrees 29 minutes west; thence due west approximately 2 miles to the divide between the waters of the Sagavanirktok and the Tooliok Rivers approximate latitude 69 degrees 32 minutes north, longitude 148 degrees 35 minutes west; thence in a generally southwesterly direction following the height of land dividing the waters of the Tooliok, Kuparuk, and Itkillik Rivers from those of the Sagavanirktok River to a point on the Brooks Range Divide between the headwaters of the Colville River on the north and west and the waters of the Yukon River on the south at approximate latitude 68 degrees 9 minutes north, longitude 149 degrees 51 minutes west; thence southwesterly along the divide between the waters of the Colville River, Kotzebue Sound, and the east end of Norton Sound on the north and west and the waters of the Yukon on the south to the one hundred and sixty-first meridian of west longitude, thence along said meridian to latitude 61 degrees 30 minutes; thence southwesterly to latitude 61 degrees, longitude 165 degrees 30 minutes; thence south along the meridian of 165 degrees 30 minutes to latitude 58 degrees; thence west to the international boundary.”
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 202: To provide for the distribution of funds belonging to the members of the Creek Nation of Indians, and for other purposes. Public Law 202 Public Law 202 69 Stat. 431 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 202

chapter 444
AN ACT To provide for the distribution of funds belonging to the members of the Creek Nation of Indians, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 4367]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indians.

Distribution of Creek Nation funds.
That the provisions of section 1 of the Deficiency Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1934 (48 Stat. 1021, 1033), under the heading “Bureau of Indian Affairs” directing the Secretary of the Interior to make a per capita payment to the members of the Creek Tribe of Indians on the basis of a roll to be made as of December 4, 1933, are repealed.
Sec. 2. (a) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to use any funds on deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Creek Nation to complete allotment equalization payments to persons with claims thereto that were filed and adjudicated in accordance with the provisions of section 18 in the Act of June 30, 1919 (41 Stat. 3, 24). (b) The Secretary’ of the Interior is authorized to distribute per capita to the members of the Creek Nation whose names appear on the final rolls approved under the Act of April 26, 1906 (34 Stat. 137),

25 USC 355 note.

 or to their heirs or legatees, any funds heretofore or hereafter deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Creek Nation that are not used for the purposes of subsection (a) of this section and that are not needed, in the judgment of the Secretary, for other tribal purposes except the proceeds of any final judgment entered in Docket No. 21, pending before the Indian Claims Commission, in which the Creek Nation (Oklahoma) is plaintiff, and McGhee et ah, on behalf of the Creek Nation East of the Mississippi are intervenors, and the United States is defendant. 69 Stat. 432 (c) The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to distribute among the persons entitled thereto the funds appropriated by chapter XII of the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1952 (66 Stat. 101, 121), in payment of the judgment entered by the Indian Claims Commission in favor of the Loyal Creek Band or Group of Creek Indians et al., Docket No. 1. Such funds shall be paid to those persons whose names appear on the payroll prepared pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1903 (32 Stat. 982, 994), by J. Blair Schoenfelt, United States Indian Agent, or to their heirs or legatees, on a pro rata basis in proportion to the amounts appearing opposite their names on such payroll.
Sec. 3. (a) If a person entitled to a payment authorized by this

Payment to heirs, etc.

 Act is deceased, such payment shall be made to his heirs or legatees determined in accordance with the laws, relating to the distribution of personal property, of the Creek Nation if the decedent died before January 1, 1898, or of the State of Arkansas in effect at the time of death if the decedent died before November 16, 1907, or of the State of Oklahoma in effect at the time of death if the decedent died on or after November 16, 1907. For the purposes of this section the decedent shall be regarded as an owner in possession of the payment at the time of his death. (b) Before a payment authorized by this Act is made to an heir or legatee of a deceased person, proof of death and heirship or bequest satisfactory to the Secretary of the Interior shall be submitted to him, and his findings with respect thereto shall be final and conclusive. Where satisfactory proof of death and heirship or bequest is already available to the Secretary, no additional submission shall be required.
Sec. 4. Funds payable under this Act to minors or to persons under legal disability shall be paid to such representatives and under such

Liens and taxes.

 conditions as the Secretary of the Interior may direct. The distribution of funds under this “Act shall not be subject to any lien, except for debts owed to the United States or to Indian organizations indebted to the United States, and shall not be taxable.
Sec. 5. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any

Appropriation.

 money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of $200,000 to remain available until expended, for necessary expenses incident to the distribution of funds authorized by this Act.
Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to issue rules and regulations necessary for the purposes of this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 203: To modify the Acts of August 12, 1935 (49 Stat. 571, 584), May 15, 1936 (49 Stat. 1274), July 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 357), August 8, 1946 (60 Stat. 923), and June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 211), with respect to the recoupment of certain public school construction costs, and to amend the Act of August 17, 1950 (64 Stat. 459), relating to the expenditure of funds for cooperating with the public school board of Walker, Minnesota. Public Law 203 Public Law 203 69 Stat. 432 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 203

chapter 445
AN ACT To modify the Acts of August 12, 1935 (49 Stat. 571, 584), May 15, 1936 (49 Stat. 1274), July 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 357), August 8, 1946 (60 Stat. 923), and June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 211), with respect to the recoupment of certain public school construction costs, and to amend the Act of August 17, 1950 (64 Stat. 459), relating to the expenditure of funds for cooperating with the public school board of Walker, Minnesota.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 3123]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indians.

School costs.
Effective on July 1, 1955, the recoupment requirements of the Acts of August 12, 1935 (49 Stat. 571, 584), May 15, 1936 (49 Stat. 1274), July 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 357), August 8, 1946 (60 Stat. 923), and June 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 211), shall become inapplicable to the unrecouped balances of funds expended pursuant to such Acts.
69 Stat. 433
Sec. 2. In order to permit the granting of privileges to the public

Walker, Minn.

 school board at Walker, Minnesota, that are consistent with those granted other public school boards pursuant to the Act of August 31, 1954 (68 Stat. 999), the Act of August 17, 1950 (64 Stat. 459), is hereby amended by striking out the following: “Provided, That in consideration of the amount heretofore appropriated and the amount which may be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section, all Indian children residing in such district shall be admitted to the schools of the district without further cost to the United States for instructional, operation, and maintenance purposes”.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 204: To amend section 6 of Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress, so as to provide for the continued operation of certain schools on military installations. Public Law 204 Public Law 204 69 Stat. 433 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 204

chapter 446
AN ACT To amend section 6 of Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress, so as to provide for the continued operation of certain schools on military installations.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 3253]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 6 (a)

Schools on military installations.

64 Stat. 1107.

20 USC 241.

 of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress) , as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “In any case where education was being provided on January 1, 1955, or thereafter under an arrangement made under this subsection for children residing on an Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps), or Air Force installation, it shall be presumed, for the purposes of this subsection, that no local educational agency is able to provide suitable free public education for the children residing on such installation, until the Commissioner and the Secretary of the military department concerned jointly determine, after consultation with the appropriate State educational agency, that a local educational agency is able to do so.”
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 205: To provide for the conveyance to the city of Clarksburg, West Virginia, of certain property which was donated for use in connection with a veterans’ hospital, and which is not being so used. Public Law 205 Public Law 205 69 Stat. 433 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 205

chapter 447
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance to the city of Clarksburg, West Virginia, of certain property which was donated for use in connection with a veterans’ hospital, and which is not being so used.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 6796]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clarksburg, W. Va.

Conveyance.
That the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs is authorized and directed to convey, without monetary consideration and subject to the conditions in section 2 of this Act, to the city of Clarksburg, West Virginia, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a tract of land currently leased to the city of Clarksburg, situated on the western end of the Veterans’ Administration hospital reservation, near the city of Clarksburg, in Clark District Harrison County, West Virginia, the exact legal description of which shall be determined by the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.
Sec. 2. The deed of conveyance authorized by this Act shall provide that— (1) such tract shall be used only for park and recreational purposes; and 69 Stat. 434 (2) if such tract is used in any manner that, in the judgment of the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs or his designate, interferes with the care and treatment of patients in the Veterans’ Administration hospital located on land contiguous to such tract, such interference shall cease immediately upon notice thereof to the city of Clarksburg by the Administrator or his designate; and (3) if either of the conditions prescribed in paragraphs (1) and (2) is violated, title to such tract shall revert to the United States; (4) all mineral rights, including oil and gas, in such tract of land shall be reserved to the United States.
Sec. 3. Clause (2) of the Act of July 30, 1947 (61 Stat. 677), is hereby repealed, and clauses (3) and (4) of that Act are renumbered (0) and (3), respectively.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 206: To repeal certain laws relating to timber and stone on the public domain. Public Law 206 Public Law 206 69 Stat. 434 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 206

chapter 448
AN ACT To repeal certain laws relating to timber and stone on the public domain.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 4894]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, subject to valid existing rights and claims, sections 1 to 3, inclusive, of the Act of June 3, 1878 (20 Stat. 89), as amended (43 U. S. C., secs. 311, 312, and 313), are hereby repealed.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 207: Authorizing the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to convey certain property of the United States to the city of North Little Rock, Arkansas. Public Law 207 Public Law 207 69 Stat. 434 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 207

chapter 449
AN ACT Authorizing the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to convey certain property of the United States to the city of North Little Rock, Arkansas.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 4225]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

North Little Rock, Ark.

Conveyance.
That, subject to section 2 of this Act, the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs is authorized and directed to quitclaim to the city of North Little Rock, Arkansas, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a tract of land containing six hundred and fifty-six acres, more or less, situated in the Veterans’ Administration hospital reservation in that city, the exact legal description of which shall be determined by the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs.
Sec. 2. The conveyance authorized by this Act (1) shall provide that the tract of land so conveyed shall be used for park purposes, and if it shall ever cease to be used for such park purposes the title to such property shall revert to the United States, which shall have the immediate right of reentry thereon, (2) shall reserve to the United States all mineral rights, including gas and oil, in the land so conveyed, and (3) may contain such additional terms, conditions, reservations, and restrictions as may be determined by the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to be necessary to protect the interests of the United States.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Public Law 208: Making appropriations for Mutual Security for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 208 Public Law 208 69 Stat. 435 1955-08-02 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 435 Public Law 208

chapter 491
AN ACT Making appropriations for Mutual Security for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

August 2, 1955

[H. R. 7224]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mutual Security Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely: MUTUAL SECURITY For expenses necessary to enable the President to carry out the provisions of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended (Public

68 Stat. 832.

22 USC 1751 note.

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 Law 665, approved August 26, 1954, as amended by Public Law 138, Eighty-fourth Congress), as follows: Military assistance: For assistance authorized by section 103 (a) (2), including not to exceed $23,250,000 for administrative expenses

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 to carry out the purposes of title I, chapter 1, and section 124, $705,000,000, of which $122,000,000 shall be available for infrastructure as authorized by section 104 (a); and in addition not to exceed

22 USC 1814.

 $33,900,000 of unobligated and unreserved funds heretofore appropriated under authority of section 103 (a) (1) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, are continued available until June 30, 1956, for the purposes of section 103 (a) (2); Direct forces support: For assistance authorized by section 124,

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 $305,000,000 and in addition $12,200,000 for additional assistance to Formosa and Thailand; Defense support, Europe: For assistance authorized by section 131

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 (c) (1), $85,500,000: Provided, That at least $50,000,000, on a grant basis, shall be made available for assistance to Spain exclusive of Technical Exchange: Provided further, That not less than $22,000,000 of the amount available for Spain shall be used for agricultural commodities; Defense support, Near East and Africa: For assistance authorized by section 131 (c) (2), $113,700,000 including not less than $26,200,000

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 for assistance to Greece; Defense support, Asia: For assistance authorized by section 131 (c) (3), $800,000,000; and in addition not to exceed $25,000,000 of

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 unobligated balances of funds heretofore appropriated under authority of section 121 of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, are

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 hereby continued available through June 30, 1956; Development assistance, Near East and Africa: For assistance authorized by section 201 (c) for purposes of section 201 (a) (1),

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 $73,000,000; Development assistance, Asia: For assistance authorized by section 201 (c) for purposes of section 201 (a) (2), $51,000,000;

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 Development assistance, American Republics and non-self-governing territories of the Western Hemisphere: For assistance authorized by section 201 (c) for purposes of section 201 (a) (3), $38,000,000;

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 Technical cooperation, general authorization: For assistance authorized by section 304 (b), $127,500,000;

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 United Nations expanded program of technical assistance: For contributions authorized by section 306 (a), $24,000,000, which shall constitute

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 the total United States contribution through December 31, 1956; Technical cooperation programs of the Organization of American States: For contributions authorized by section 306 (b), $1,500,000;

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69 Stat. 436 Special Presidential Fund: For assistance authorized by section 401

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 (b), $100,006,000; Special assistance in joint control areas in Europe: For assistance

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authorized by section 403 (b), $21,000,000; Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration: For

22 USC 1925.

contributions authorized by section 405 (a), $12,500,000: Provided, That no funds appropriated in this Act shall be used to assist directly in the migration to any nation in the Western Hemisphere of any person not having a security clearance based on reasonable standards to insure against Communist infiltration in the Western Hemisphere; United Nations Refugee Fund: For contributions authorized by

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 section 405 (c), $1,200,000; Escapee program: For assistance authorized by section 405 (d), $6,000,000; United Nations Children’s Fund: For contributions authorized by

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section 406 (b), $14,500,000, which shall constitute the total United States contribution through December 31, 1956; United Nations Relief and Works Agency: For contributions

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authorized by section 407 (b), $58,366,750; and in addition not to exceed $3,633,250 of the unobligated balances of funds appropriated under the head “Palestine Refugee Program” in the Mutual Security Appropriation Act, 1954, are continued available through June 30, 1956, for the purposes authorized by section 407; North Atlantic Treaty Organization: For payments authorized by

22 USC 1928.

section 408, $3,700,000; Ocean freight charges, United States voluntary relief agencies: For

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payments authorized by section 409 (c), $2,000,000: Ocean freight charges, surplus agricultural commodities: For

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payments authorized by section 409 (d), $13,000,000; Control Act expenses: For carrying out the purposes of the Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951, as authorized by section

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410, $1,175,000; Administrative expenses: For expenses authorized by section 411, $33,500,000;

President’s Fund for Asian Economic Development: For the President’s Fund for Asian Economic Development as authorized by

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section 418 (b), $100,000,000 to remain available until June 30, 1958.

Funds appropriated under each paragraph of this Act (other than appropriations under the head of military assistance), including specified amounts of unobligated balances, and amounts certified pursuant to

63 Stat. 830.

31 USC 200.

section 1311 of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955, as having been obligated against appropriations heretofore made for the same general purpose as such paragraph, which amounts are hereby continued available during the fiscal year 1956, may be consolidated in one account for each paragraph.

 General Provisions
Sec. 102. Appropriations in this Act for the purposes of chapters 2 (except for section 124) and 3 of title I and titles II, III, and IV of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, and allocations to the Department of State, from any other appropriations, for functions directly related to the purposes of the

22 USC 1831–1937.

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Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, or for use by the International Cooperation Administration for other purposes authorized by law shall be available for rents in the District of Columbia; expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of such appropriations, including (notwithstanding the provision of section 9 of the Act of March 4, 1909

35 Stat. 1027.

(31 U. S. C. 673)), expenses in connection with meetings of persons 69 Stat. 437whose employment is authorized by section 530 of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended; employment of aliens, by contract, for

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 services abroad; maintenance, operation, and hire of aircraft; purchase (not to exceed two for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles and, in addition, passenger motor vehicles abroad may be exchanged or sold and replaced by an equal number of such vehicles and the cost, including the exchange allowance, of each such replacement shall not exceed $3,000 in the case of an automobile for the chief of any special mission or staff abroad established under section 526 of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended; entertainment

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 within the United States (not to exceed $15,000); exchange of funds without regard to section 3651 of the Revised Statutes (31 U. S. C. 543); loss by exchange; expenditures (not to exceed $50,000) of a confidential character other than entertainment, provided that a certificate of the amount of each such expenditure, the nature of which it is considered inadvisable to specify, shall be made by the Secretary of State, or such person as he may designate, and every such certificate shall be deemed a sufficient voucher for the amount therein specified; insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries; rental of quarters outside the continental limits of the United States to house employees of the United States Government (without regard to section 322 of the Act of June 30, 1932, as amended (40 U. S. C. 278a)), lease, necessary repairs and alterations to quarters;

47 Stat. 412.

 actual expenses of preparing and transporting to their former homes in the United States or elsewhere the remains of persons or members of the families of persons who may die while such persons are away from their homes participating in activities under the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended, or other Act directly related to the purposes of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended; purchase of uniforms;

22 USC 1751 note.

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 employment of chauffeurs for passenger carrying vehicles abroad notwithstanding the provisions of any other law; medical examinations of dependents of overseas personnel or candidates for overseas positions on the same basis as for employees or candidates; payment of per diem in lieu of subsistence to persons participating in any program of furnishing technical information and assistance, while in countries other than their own and other than the continental United States, at rates not in excess of those prescribed by the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, notwithstanding section 107 of the Department of State Appropriation Act, 1956; expenses authorized

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 by the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended (22 U. S. C. 801–1158), not otherwise provided for; ice and drinking water for

60 Stat. 999.

 use abroad; and services of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and for the purposes of providing such services the Public Health Service may appoint not to exceed twenty officers in the Regular Corps to grades above that of senior assistant, but not above that of director, as otherwise authorized in accordance with section 711 of the Act of July 1, 1944, as amended (42 U. S. C. 211a), and the Coast and Geodetic Survey

62 Stat. 47.

 may appoint for such purposes not to exceed twenty commissioned officers in addition to those otherwise authorized: Provided, That

Salary restriction.

 no part of the administrative expenses shall be used to pay the salary of any civilian employee at a rate greater than that paid by the State Department for comparable work or services in the same area: Provided further,

Travel expenses.

That appropriations made under this Act shall be available for expenses in connection with travel of personnel outside the continental United States, including travel of dependents and transportation of personal effects, household goods, or automobiles of such personnel when any part of such travel or transportation begins in the current fiscal year pursuant to travel orders issued in that fiscal 69 Stat. 438year, notwithstanding the fact that such travel or transportation may not be completed during the current fiscal year, and cost of transporting to and from a place of storage, and the cost of storing, the furniture and household and personal effects of any employee who is assigned to a post at which he is unable to use his furniture and effects, under such regulations as the Secretary of State, or such person as he may designate, may prescribe: Provided further, That no part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be available for expense of transportation, packing, crating, temporary storage, drayage, and unpacking of household goods and personal effects in excess of an average of five thousand pounds net but not exceeding nine thousand pounds net in any one shipment, but the limitations imposed herein shall not be applicable in the case of employees transferred to or serving in stations outside the continental United States under orders relieving them from a duty station within the United States prior to August 1, 1953.
Sec. 103. Payments made from funds appropriated herein for engineering

Engineering fees; report to Congress.

 fees and services to any individual engineering firm on any one project in excess of $25,000 shall be reported to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives at least twice annually.
Sec. 104. Pursuant to section 1415 of the Supplemental Appropriation

66 Stat. 662.

31 USC 724.

 Act, 1953, and in addition to other amounts made available pursuant to said section, not to exceed the equivalent of $25,000,000 of foreign currencies or credits owed to or owned by the United States shall remain available until June 30, 1956, without reimbursement to the Treasury, for liquidation of obligations incurred against such currencies or credits prior to July 1, 1953, pursuant to authority contained

65 Stat. 373.

22 USC 1651 note.

in the Mutual Security Act of 1951, as amended, and Acts for which funds were authorized by that Act and hereafter, foreign currencies generated under the provisions of this Act shall be utilized only for the purposes for which the funds providing the commodities which generated the currency were appropriated.
Sec. 105. None of the funds provided by this Act nor any of the

Foreign debts, restriction.

 counterpart funds generated as a result of assistance under this or any other Act shall be used to make payments on account of the principal or interest on any debt of any foreign government or on any loan made to such government by any other foreign government; nor shall any of these funds be expended for any purpose for which funds have been withdrawn by any recipient country to make payment on such debts.
Sec. 106. Not more than 20 per centum of any funds made available

Restriction obligations.

 by this Act shall be obligated and/or reserved during the last two months of the fiscal year.
Sec. 107. The appropriations, authorizations, and authority with

Availability of funds, etc.

 respect, thereto in this Act shall be available from July 1, 1955, for the purposes provided in such appropriations, authorizations, and authority. All obligations incurred during the period between June 30, 1955, and the date of enactment of this Act in anticipation of such appropriations, authorizations, and authority are hereby ratified and confirmed if in accordance with the terms hereof.
Sec. 108.

Funds heretofore or hereafter allocated to the Department

Funds allocated to Defense Department.

Accounting, etc.

of Defense from any appropriation for military assistance (including funds consolidated with any such appropriation but excepting funds obligated directly against any such appropriation for offshore procurement or other purposes) shall be accounted for by geographic area and by country solely on the basis of the value of materials delivered and services performed (such value to be determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of law governing the administration of military assistance). Within the limits of amounts available from 69 Stat. 439funds so allocated, the Department of Defense is authorized to incur, in applicable appropriations, obligations in anticipation of reimbursement from such allocations, and no funds so allocated and available shall be withdrawn by administrative action until the Secretary of Defense shall certify that they are not required for liquidation of obligations so incurred. Unobligated amounts of such allocations equal to the value of orders placed with the military departments against such allocations shall be reserved and shall remain available until June 30, 1958, for making such reimbursements (except in case of funds obligated directly against such allocations) only upon the basis of materials delivered and services rendered: Provided, That reports

Reports to Congress.

 of items to be delivered against funds reserved as provided herein shall be furnished quarterly by the Secretary of Defense to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives and, not less often than once each quarter, said Secretary shall make a detailed report to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, on a deliver}’ or service-rendered basis,

Restriction on reimbursements.

 on all military assistance funds allocated and available to the Department of Defense as of the end of the preceding quarter: Provided further, That no reimbursements for materials or services shall be made after June 30, 1955, until the value of materials delivered and services performed shall equal the amount of expenditures made from all appropriations herein and heretofore made for military assistance as of said date: Provided, however, That not to exceed $302,000,000 of any reimbursement heretofore made by the Air Force to military assistance appropriations as of June 30, 1955, pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be considered null and void and materials and services of an equivalent amount shall be delivered or performed by the Air Force for military assistance purposes without reimbursement: Provided further, That in the event the President shall determine that supplies and equipment ordered against funds so allocated are required for the defense of the United States, the amount allocated for supplies and materials required for such purpose shall be returned to the appropriation from which allocated: Provided further, That funds appropriated in this Act for military assistance (including specified amounts of unobligated balances and funds consolidated with any such appropriation), amounts certified pursuant to section 1311 of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955, and where authorized by

68 Stat. 830.

31 USC 200.

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 the President, funds made available to the Department of Defense under section 401 of the Mutual Security Act of 1951, as amended, shall be maintained in one account which shall be used for all transactions involving military assistance during the current fiscal year and no expenditure shall be made from such account except as may be within the limits of the sum of the amounts mentioned in this proviso: provided further, That nothing in this Act shall be construed as making any appropriation or fund available for obligation after the end of the current, fiscal year except as may be necessary for reimbursements authorized herein.

Section 110 of the Act of September 3, 1954 (Public Law 778), is

22 USC 1819.

hereby repealed.
Sec. 109. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall

Strikes or overthrow of Government.

 be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be

Affidavit.

 considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit 69 Stat. 440has not contrary to the provisions of this paragraph engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States

Penalty.

by force or violence: Provided further, That any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this or any other Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: Provided further, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.
Sec. 110. This Act may be cited as the “Mutual Security Appropriation

Short title.

 Act, 1956”.
Approved August 2, 1955.
Public Law 209: To extend the provisions of title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, relating to war risk insurance, for an additional five years. Public Law 209 Public Law 209 69 Stat. 440 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 209

chapter 492
AN ACT To extend the provisions of title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, relating to war risk insurance, for an additional five years.

August 3, 1955

[S. 741]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

64 Stat. 777.

46 USC 1294.
That section 1214 of title XII of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, is amended by striking out “5” and inserting in lieu thereof “10”.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 210: To permit the issuance of a flag to a friend or associate of the deceased veteran where it is not claimed by the next of kin. Public Law 210 Public Law 210 69 Stat. 440 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 210

chapter 493
AN ACT To permit the issuance of a flag to a friend or associate of the deceased veteran where it is not claimed by the next of kin.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 4727]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

49 Stat. 2034.

38 USC ch. 12A.
That paragraph I of Veterans Regulation Numbered 9 (n), as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: “I. Where an honorably discharged veteran of any war, or a person

Issuance of flag to friend of deceased veteran.

 honorably discharged from the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard after serving at least one enlistment or for disability incurred in line of duty, dies after discharge, a flag to drape the casket shall be furnished in all cases; such flag to be given to the next of kin after burial of the veteran: Provided, That in the event no claim is made for the flag by the next of kin, it may be given, upon request, to a close friend or an associate of the deceased veteran: provided further, That the furnishing of a flag to any person under this proviso will constitute final and conclusive determination of rights under this Veterans Regulation.”
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 211: To amend the Federal Airport Act, as amended. Public Law 211 Public Law 211 69 Stat. 441 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 441 Public Law 211

chapter 494
AN ACT To amend the Federal Airport Act, as amended.

August 3, 1955

[S. 1855]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Federal Airport Act, amendment.

60 Stat. 170.
That paragraph (3) of section 2 (a) of the Federal Airport Act (49 U. S. C. 1101–1119) is amended to read as follows: “(3) ‘Airport development’ means (A) any work involved in

“Airport development ”.

 constructing, improving, or repairing a public airport or portion thereof, including the construction, alteration, and repair of airport passenger or freight terminal buildings and other airport administrative buildings and the removal, lowering, relocation, and marking and lighting of airport hazards, and (B) any acquisition of land or of any interest therein, or of any easement through or other interest in air space, which is necessary to permit any such work or to remove or mitigate or prevent or limit the establishment of, airport hazards; but such term does not include the construction, alteration, or repair of airport hangars.”
Sec. 2. The first two sentences of subsection (a) of section 3 of such

49 USC 1102.

 Act are amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 3. (a) The Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to

National airport plan.

 prepare, and thereafter, at least three months prior to the close of each fiscal year, to revise, a national plan for the development of public airports in the United States, including the Territory of Alaska, the Territory of Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Such plan shall specify, in terms of general location and type of development, the projects considered by the Secretary to be necessary to provide a system of public airports adequate to anticipate and meet the needs of civil aeronautics, which projects shall include all types of airport development eligible for Federal aid under this Act and shall not be limited to any classes or categories of public airports.”
Sec. 3. Section 4 of such Act is amended to read as follows:

49 USC 1103.

Development grants.
“Sec. 4. In order to bring about, in conformity with the national airport plan prepared and from time to time revised as provided in this Act, the establishment of a nationwide system of public airports adequate to meet the present and future needs of civil aeronautics, the Secretary of (Commerce is authorized, within the limits of the obligation authority provided in section 5, to make grants of funds to sponsors for airport development as hereinafter provided.”
Sec. 4. Section 5 of such Act is amended to read as follows:

49 USC 1104.

Appropriations.
“Sec. 5. (a) For the purpose of carrying out this Act with respect to projects in the several States, there are hereby authorized to be obligated by the execution of grant agreements pursuant to section 12 the sum of $40,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and

49 USC 1111.

 the sum of $60,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1957, June 30, 1958, and June 30, 1959. Each such authorized amount shall become available for obligation beginning July 1 of the fiscal year for which it is authorized, and shall continue to be so available until so obligated. “(b) For the purpose of carrying out this Act with respect to projects in the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii, and in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, there are hereby authorized to be obligated by the execution of grant agreements pursuant to section 12 the sum of $2,500,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and the sum

49 USC 1111.

 of $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending June 30, 1957, June 30, 1958, and June 30, 1959. Each such authorized amount shall become available for obligation beginning July 1 of the fiscal year for 69 Stat. 442which it is authorized, and shall continue to be so available until so obligated. Of each of the amounts authorized by this subsection, 45 per centum shall be available for projects in the Territory of Alaska, 25 per centum for projects in the Territory of Hawaii, 20 per centum for projects in Puerto Rico, and 10 per centum for projects in the Virgin Islands. “(c) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such amounts of money as may be necessary to liquidate obligations incurred as authorized by subsections (a) and (b). “(d) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such amounts of money as may be necessary for planning and research and for administrative expenses incident to the administration of this Act. As used in this section, the term ‘administrative expenses’ includes expenses under this Act of the character specified in section 204 of the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938 (49 U. S. C. 424).”
Sec. 5. Section 6 of such Act is amended to read as follows:

52 Stat. 983.

49 USC 1105.
“Sec. 6. (a) As soon as possible after July 1 of each fiscal year for

Apportionment among States.

 which an amount is authorized to be obligated by section 5 (a), 75 per centum of the amount made available for that year shall Ire apportioned by the Secretary of Commerce among the several States, one-half in the proportion which the population of each State bears to the total population of all the States, and one-half in the proportion which the area of each State bears to the total area of all the States. Each amount so apportioned for a State shall, during the fiscal year for which it was first authorized to be obligated and the fiscal year immediately following, be available only for grants for approved projects located in that State, or sponsored by that State or some public agency thereof but located in an adjoining State, and thereafter any portion of such amount which remains unobligated shall be redistributed and reapportioned as provided in subsection (c) of this section. Upon making an apportionment as provided in this subsection, the Secretary shall inform the executive head of each State, and any public agency which has requested such information, as

“Popu1ation”, “area”.

to the amounts apportioned for each State. As used in this subsection the term ‘population’ means the population according to the latest decennial census of the United States and the term ‘area’ includes both land and water. “(b) (1) Twenty-five per centum of all amounts authorized to be

Discretionary fund.

 obligated by section 5 (a) shall, as such amounts become available, constitute a discretionary fund. “(2) Such discretionary fund shall be available for such approved projects in the several States as the Secretary may deem most appropriate for carrying out the national airport plan, regardless of the States in which they are located. The Secretary shall give consideration, in determining the projects for which such fund is to be so used, to the existing airport facilities in the several States and to the need for or lack of development of airport facilities in the several States. “(3) Such discretionary fund shall also be available for such approved projects in national parks and national recreation areas, national monuments, and national forests, sponsored by the United States or any agency thereof, as the Secretary may deem appropriate for carrying out the national airport plan; but no other funds authorized under authority of this Act shall be available for such purpose. The sponsor’s share of the project costs of any such approved project shall be paid only out of funds contributed to the sponsor for the purpose of paying such costs (receipt of which funds and their use for this purpose is hereby authorized) or appropriations specifically authorized therefor. 69 Stat. 443 “(c) Seventy-five per centum of any amount apportioned for projects

Reapportionment.

 in a State pursuant to subsection (a) of this section which has not been obligated by grant agreement at the expiration of the two fiscal years for which such amount was so apportioned shall be reapportioned among the respective States in the manner of apportionment of the original authorization under subsection (a) and the remaining 25 per centum of such amount shall be added to the discretionary fund established by subsection (b), and at the expiration of each succeeding fiscal year any of the amount so reapportioned for a State that still remains unobligated shall again be reapportioned and redistributed in the same manner.”
Sec. 6. Section 8 of such Act is repealed.

49 USC 1107.

49 USC 1108.

Project approval.
Sec. 7. The first sentence of subsection (d) of section 9 of such Act is amended to read as follows: “All such projects shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, which approval shall be given only if he is satisfied that the project will contribute to the accomplishment of the purposes of this Act, that, sufficient funds are available for that portion of the project costs which is not to be paid by the United States under this Act, that the project will be completed without undue delay, that the public agency or public agencies which submitted the project application have legal authority to engage in the airport development as proposed, and that all project sponsorship requirements prescribed by or under the authority of this Act have been or will be met.”.
Sec. 8. The third sentence of section 12 of such Act is amended to

49 USC 1111.

Grant agreements.

 read as follows: “Each such offer shall state a definite amount as the maximum obligation of the United States payable from funds authorized by this Act, and shall stipulate the obligations to be assumed by the sponsor or sponsors of the project.”.
Sec. 9. All amounts authorized by section 4 of this Act to be obligated

Appropriations available.

 for grants under the Federal Airport Act shall be additional to all amounts previously appropriated or authorized to be obligated for such purposes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the balances of such previously appropriated or authorized funds which are unexpended and unobligated on the effective date of this Act shall remain available for obligation and expenditure as originally appropriated or authorized.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 212: To declare a certain portion of the waterway (a section of the Acushnet River) in the city of New Bedford and the towns of Fairhaven and Acushnet, Massachusetts, a nonnavigable stream. Public Law 212 Public Law 212 69 Stat. 443 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 212

chapter 495
AN ACT To declare a certain portion of the waterway (a section of the Acushnet River) in the city of New Bedford and the towns of Fairhaven and Acushnet, Massachusetts, a nonnavigable stream.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2866]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Acushnet River, Mass.

Nonnavigable stream.
That the portion of the waterway in the city of New Redford and the towns of Fairhaven and Acushnet lying north of the Coggeshall Street Bridge (north 41 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds), is hereby declared to be a nonnavigable water of the United States within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the United States. Any project heretofore authorized by any Act of Congress, insofar as such project relates to the above-described portions of the Acushnet River section of New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbor, is hereby abandoned. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 213: To provide for tile abolition of the eighty-rod reserved spaces between claims on shore waters in Alaska, and for other purposes. Public Law 213 Public Law 213 69 Stat. 444 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 444 Public Law 213

chapter 496
AN ACT To provide for tile abolition of the eighty-rod reserved spaces between claims on shore waters in Alaska, and for other purposes.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 605]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alaska.

Shore-water claims.
That section 1 of the Act of May 14, 1898 (30 Stat. 409), as amended by the Act of March 3, 1903 (32 Stat. 1028; 48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 371), is amended by striking out the following language: “And provided further, That no location of scrip, selection, or right along any navigable or other waters shall be made within the distance of eighty rods of any lands, along such waters, theretofore located by means of any such scrip or otherwise;”, and “and along such shore a space of at least eighty rods shall be reserved from entry between all such claims;”.
Sec. 2. Section 10 of the Act of May 14, 1898 (30 Stat. 413; 48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 462), is amended by striking out the following language: “Provided further, That there shall be reserved by the United States a space of eighty rods in width between tracts sold or entered under the provisions of this Act on lauds abutting on any navigable stream, inlet, gulf, bay, or seashore, and that the Secretary of the Interior may grant the use of such reserve lands abutting on the waterfront to any citizen or association of citizens, or to any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States or under the laws of any State or Territory, for landings, and wharves, with the provision that the public shall have access to and proper use of such wharves, and landings, at reasonable rates of toll to be prescribed by said Secretary, and a roadway sixty feet in width, parallel to the shore line as near as may be practicable, shall be reserved for the use of the public as a highway:”.
Sec. 3. The Act of June 5, 1920 (41 Stat. 1059; 48 U. S. C,, 1952 edition, sec, 372), is amended by striking out the following language: “reserve from sale and entry a space of at least eighty rods in width between tracts sold or entered under the provisions thereof along the shore of any navigable water, and”, and by also striking out the following language: “restore to entry and disposition such reserved spaces and may”.
Sec. 4. All lands restored from reservation by this Act shall be

Restoration of lands from reservation.

 restored to all forms of appropriation under the public land laws applicable to the Territory of Alaska, but a restoration from reservation by this Act shall not be construed as a revocation of an order of withdrawal within the meaning of section 4 of the Act of September 27, 1944 (58 Stat. 748), as amended (43 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 282).
Sec. 5. All conveyances of lands opened for sale, entry, or settlement

Conveyances.

under this Act shall be subject to (a) grants heretofore made by the Secretary of the Interior for the use of reserved lands abutting on the waterfront to any citizen or association of citizens, or to any corporation incorporated under the laws of the United States or under the laws of any State or Territory, for landings, and wharves, as provided by section 10 of the Act of May 14, 1898 (30 Stat. 409; 48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec. 462), with an easement for not more than a one hundred-foot right-of-way for an access road to such wharves and landings, and (b) reservations made by the Secretary of the Interior for the use of the natives of Alaska of tracts of land along the waterfront of any stream, inlet, bay, or seashore for landing places for canoes and other craft used by the natives, as provided by said section 10 (30 Stat. 409: 48 U. S. C., 1952 edition, sec, 464), together 69 Stat. 445with necessary right-of-way for access to such natives to such landing places: Provided, That any such reserve or grant for use for landings, wharves, or landing places which are no longer being used may upon proper evidence of nonuse be revoked and abrogated and conveyances under this Act made free and clear thereof.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 214: To authorize an investigation and report on the advisability of a national monument in Brooklyn, New York. Public Law 214 Public Law 214 69 Stat. 445 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 214

chapter 497
AN ACT To authorize an investigation and report on the advisability of a national monument in Brooklyn, New York.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 473]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Brooklyn, N. Y. monument.

Report, etc., to Congress.
That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to make an investigation and report thereon to the Congress within one year following the appropriation of funds to the Department of the Interior for the purposes of this Act, with respect to the advisability of establishing a national monument in Brooklyn, New York, in honor of two hundred and fifty-six Maryland heroes who fell in combat during the Battle of Brooklyn On the 27th day of August 1776. The report to the Congress shall include information regarding the following: (1) National historical importance of such a memorial; (2) Nature of burial site, identity of exact site of burial, size and present-day conditions of site, including improvements thereon; (3) Complete cost for the establishment of such memorial; (4) Cost of maintenance of such a memorial and amount thereof that will be paid for by the city of New York and/or the State of New York; and (5) Recommendations.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 215: To provide for the management and disposition of certain public domain lands in the State of Oklahoma. Public Law 215 Public Law 215 69 Stat. 445 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 215

chapter 498
AN ACT To provide for the management and disposition of certain public domain lands in the State of Oklahoma.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 4001]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oklahoma.

Management and disposition of Indian lands.
That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to provide, in accordance with the terms of this Act, for the management and disposition of any interest of the United States in those lands which were reconveyed to the United States by deeds of conveyance executed on November 29, 1950, by the principal chief of the Choctaw Nation and the governor of the Chickasaw Nation, or which have been, or may be, reconveyed to the United States by any further and supplemental conveyances made under the authority of the Interior Department Appropriation Act of June 28, 1944 (58 Stat. 463, 483), the joint resolution of June 24, 1948 (62 Stat. 596), and the First Deficiency Appropriation Act of May 24, 1949 (63 Stat. 76, 84). .
Sec. 2. (a) The Secretary of the Interior, in order to facilitate the administration and management of the lands, to remove any clouds on the titles of any persons to interests in such lands, or to establish definite boundaries for such lands, may (1) sell any tract of the lands at public sale to the highest responsible bidder, or at private sale; or 69 Stat. 446(2) relinquish any tract of such lands, with or without compensation, to any person having a legal or equitable interest therein. In passing upon a proposed disposition of any tract of land under this subsection, the Secretary shall take into account the uses to which the tract involved is most suited and whether it may be better utilized in private ownership. (b) In selling any tract under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall make such provision as he may deem appropriate to give a preference right to any occupant of the tract who has, or whose predecessors in interest have, lawfully and continuously occupied the tract for home, business, or school purposes since April 30, 1949, or earlier. The Secretary shall give any occupant who is lawfully in possession of a tract at the time of its offer for sale, an appropriate period within which such occupant may remove improvements constructed by him or by his predecessors in interest, or may elect to receive compensation for such improvements from the successful purchaser of the tract in an amount equal to the appraised value of the improvements as determined by the Secretary. (c) In disposing of an interest in any tract under this Act, the Secretary may also give a preference right, when he deems it appropriate, to any owner of an interest in any land adjoining the tract to be disposed.
Sec. 3. (a) The Secretary may sell or lease any tract under the provisions of the Act of June 4, 1954 (68 Stat. 173; 43 U. S. C., sec. 869, and the following), to the State of Oklahoma or any other agency or organization qualified under that Act. (b) Upon the filing of an application by an appropriate local governing body within two years after the first issuance of regulations under this Act, the Secretary of the Interior may relinquish or convey to such body, without compensation, the surface rights to any tract of the lands which, prior to the transfer of title to the United States, was set apart for streets, alleys, or other public purposes, even though not legally dedicated to such purposes.
Sec. 4. (a) The Secretary of the Interior shall issue quitclaim

Quitclaim deeds.

 deeds for any lands disposed of under section 2 or section 3 (b) of this Act. The Secretary shall fix through appraisal the minimum price to be paid for lands that are offered for sale under subsection (a) (1) of section 2. If any lands are relinquished under subsection (a) (2) of section 2, without compensation, the Secretary shall require the grantee to pay a service charge of not less than $10. (b) Any deed for lands disposed of under section 2 of this Act

Reservation to U. S.

 shall contain a reservation to the United States of all mineral deposits, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the same under applicable provisions of law. Any deed for lands disposed of under this Act shall contain any provision which the Secretary determines is necessary in order to protect the rights of the holders of existing interests in the lands, or to permit access to any of the lands in which the Federal Government retains an interest. (c) If a survey is necessary to describe properly any lands that are

Surveys.

 to be disposed of under this Act, the Secretary shall require the proposed grantee to pay the proportionate cost of such survey.
Sec. 5. The Secretary of the Interior may issue easements, leases, or

Easements, etc.

 permits for the development, and use of nonmineral resources of the lands or may sell such resources.
Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Interior may accept contributions or

Contributions.

 donations of money, services, and property to further the provisions of this Act. Moneys received under this section shall be covered into the Treasury and are hereby appropriated and made available until 69 Stat. 447expended, as the Secretary may direct, for payment of expenses incident to the function toward the administration of which the contributions were made and for refunds to contributors of amounts contributed by them in excess of their appropriate share of such expenses, as determined by the Secretary.
Sec. 7. The Secretary of the Interior may issue such regulations as

Regulations.

 may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Act, including regulations providing for the protection of the surface and other nonmineral values of lands disposed of under this Act whenever any mineral rights reserved to the United States are exercised by it or under its authority.
Sec. 8. All moneys realized under the provisions of this Act, except moneys received under the provisions of section 6, shall be deposited in the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 216: To extend the Renegotiation Act of 1951 for two years. Public Law 216 Public Law 216 69 Stat. 447 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 216

chapter 499
AN ACT To extend the Renegotiation Act of 1951 for two years.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 4904]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Renegotiation Act of 1951, extension.

68 Stat. 1116.
That subsection (a) of section 102 of the Renegotiation Act of 1951 (50 U. S. C., App., sec. 1212 (a)) is hereby amended by striking out “December 31, 1954” and inserting in lieu thereof “December 31, 1956”.
Sec. 2. (a) Subsection (d) of section 102 of the Renegotiation Act of 1951 (50 U. S. C., App., sec. 1212 (d)) is hereby amended by

65 Stat 8.

 inserting after “title” each place it appears “or would be subject to this title except for the provisions of section 106 (a) (8)”. (b) The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to contracts with the Departments and subcontracts only to the extent of the amounts received or accrued by a contractor or subcontractor after December 31, 1953.
Sec. 3. (a) Section 106 (a) (8) of such Act (50 U. S. C., App., sec. 1216 (a) (8)) is hereby amended as follows:

68 Stat. 1117.

 (1) By inserting after “a standard commercial article” in the first sentence thereof “or a standard commercial service”; (2) By inserting after “such article” each place it appeal’s in the first and second sentences thereof “or such service”; (3) By striking out “and” at the end of subparagraph (C); (4) By redesignating subparagraph (D) to be subparagraph (G); and (5) By inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: “(D) the term ‘service’ means any processing or other operation performed by chemical, electrical, physical, or mechanical methods directly on materials owned by another person; “(E) the term ‘standard commercial service’ means a service which is customarily performed by more than two persons for general civilian industrial or commercial requirements, or is reasonably comparable with a service so performed; “(F) the term ‘reasonably comparable’ means of the same or a similar kind, performed with the same or similar materials, and having the same or a similar result, without necessarily involving identical operations; and”. (b) The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to contracts with the Departments and subcontracts only to the extent of 69 Stat. 448the amounts received or accrued by a contractor or subcontractor after December 31, 1953.
Sec. 4. (a) Section 106 (a) of such Act (50 U. S. C., App., sec. 1216 (a)) is hereby amended— (1) by striking out the period at the end of paragraph (8) and inserting in lieu thereof “; or”; and (2) by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph as follows: “(9) any contract, awarded as a result of competitive bidding, for the construction of any building, structure, improvement, or facility, other than a contract for the construction of housing financed with a mortgage or mortgages insured under the

63 Stat. 570.

12 USC 1748 et seq.

provisions of title VIII of the National Housing Act, as now or hereafter amended.” (b) The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply only to contracts with the Departments made after December 31, 1954.
Sec. 5. (a) Section 106 (c) (2) of such Act (50 U. S. C., App., sec. 1216 (c) (2)) is hereby amended to read as follows: “(2) Definitions.—For the purpose of this subsection, the term ‘durable productive equipment; means machinery, tools, or other productive equipment, which has an average useful life of more than five years.” (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to fiscal years (as defined in section 103 (h) of the

65 Stat. 10.

50 USC app. 1213.

Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation.

Study.

Renegotiation Act of 1951) ending on or after June 30, 1953.
Sec. 6. (a) The Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is hereby authorized and directed to make a complete study in order to determine— (1) whether there is any necessity of extending the Renegotiation Act of 1951 beyond December 31, 1956; and (2) if any such further extension is found necessary, the extent, to which renegotiation of Government contracts should apply after such date. (b) The Joint Committee shall, not later than May 31, 1956, report

Report.

 to the Senate and the House of Representatives the results of the study conducted pursuant to this section, together with such recommendations as it deems necessary or desirable. (c) For the purpose of making the study and report required by this section, the Joint Committee, and the Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee, may exercise any of the powers conferred upon the Joint Committee and the Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee by sections

68A Stat. 927, 928.

26 USC 8021, 8023.

8021 and 8023 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The provisions of section 8023 (b) of such Code shall apply to requests made under the authority of this subsection to the same extent as in the case of other requests made under the authority of section 8023 (a) of such Code.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 217: Providing for the conveyance of the Old Colony project to the Boston Housing Authority. Public Law 217 Public Law 217 69 Stat. 448 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 217

chapter 500
AN ACT Providing for the conveyance of the Old Colony project to the Boston Housing Authority.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 6980]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Old Colony project, Boston, Mass.

Conveyance.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized and directed to sell and convey all right, title, and interest of the United States (including any offsite 69 Stat. 449easements) at fair market value, as determined by him on the basis of an appraisal made by an independent real estate expert selected by him, in and to War Housing Project MASS–19051, known as Old Colony project, containing eight hundred and seventy-three dwelling units and nondwelling facilities, on approximately eighteen acres of land in Boston, Massachusetts, to the Boston Housing authority, for use as a relocation project under applicable local law. The sale pursuant to this Act shall be on such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine, and the amount received for each project shall be reported by the Administrator to the Banking and Currency Committee of the Senate and the Banking and Currency Committee of the House of Representatives: Provided, That full payment to the United States shall be required within a period of not to exceed thirty years with interest on the unpaid balance not to exceed 5 per centum per annum: Provided further, That the provisions of this Act shall be effective only if the sale is consummated within six months after the time of approval of this Act: And provided further, That the Administrator may extend the time for the consummation of the sale for such additional period or periods of time as he may deem advisable.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 218: To amend the Act entitled “An Act authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes”, approved September 3, 1954. Public Law 218 Public Law 218 69 Stat. 449 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 218

chapter 501
AN ACT To amend the Act entitled “An Act authorizing the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and for other purposes”, approved September 3, 1954.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 4362]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Red River Basin.

68 Stat. 1256.
That section 203, title II, of Public Law 780, Eighty-third Congress, be amended by adding thereto the subtitle, “bed river basin”

and the following wording under that subtitle:

“That the existing flood-control project for Red River below Denison

F1ood-control project, modification.

 Dam be modified to provide for improvements substantially in accordance with the construction plans recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers in House Document Numbered 488, Eighty-third Congress: Provided, That local interests shall contribute toward the costs of construction, maintenance, and operation of Cooper Reservoir the amounts allocated to water supply; and shall, with respect to other features of the modified project, give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that they will— “(a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way, and make alterations and relocations of highways and related facilities, and utilities except railroads, necessary for the construction; “(b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction; and “(c) maintain and operate all works after completion, and preserve channel capacities by preventing encroachment, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.”
Sec. 2. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated Such sums

Appropriation.

 as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Public Law 219: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 219 Public Law 219 69 Stat. 450 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 450 Public Law 219

chapter 541
AN ACT Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 7278]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of tiny money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to supply supplemental appropriations (this Act may be cited as the “Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1956”) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes, namely: CHAPTER I DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service salaries and expenses Not to exceed $25,000 of funds appropriated under this head in the Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration

Ante, p. 51.

Appropriation Act, 1956, for research, shall Lie available for construction of a building at the United States Range Livestock Experiment Station, Miles City, Montana. animal disease laboratory facilities For preparation of plans and specifications for construction of facilities for animal disease research and control, and for surveys to determine the cost of acquiring and altering facilities which may be made suitable for such work, including employment pursuant to the

58 Stat. 742.

60 Stat. 810.

second sentence of section 7(16 (a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (5 U. S. C. 574), as amended by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $250,000, to remain available until expended. Commodity Exchange Authority For an additional amount for “Commodity Exchange Authority”, $33,000. Farmers’ Home Administration loan authorizations For an additional amount for “Loan authorizations”, for loans under

50 Stat. 524.

7 USC 1007–1009.

title II of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, $15,000,000: Provided, That not to exceed the foregoing amount shall be borrowed in one account from the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with the provisions set forth under this head in the

65 Stat. 240.

Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1952. salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $350,000. Office of the General Counsel For an additional amount for “Office of the General Counsel”, $40,000. 69 Stat. 451 Agricultural Conservation Program Service Not to exceed $5,000,000 of the appropriation under the head “Agricultural Conservation Program Service”, in the Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Administration Appropriation Act, 1955, shall be available for the purposes specified under the head

68 Stat. 311.

 “Agricultural conservation program”, in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955, and shall be merged with the amount provided

Ante, p. 29.

 therein. Commodity Credit Corporation For the purpose of assisting the Commodity Credit Corporation in selling its agricultural commodities, the position of sales manager is hereby authorized in grade 17 of the General Schedule of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, in accordance with the standards and

Ante, p. 172.

 procedures of that Act. CHAPTER II DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Civil Aeronautics Administration operation and regulation For an additional amount for “Operation and regulation”, $600,000. construction, washington national airport For an additional amount for “Construction, Washington National Airport”, including construction, alterations, and repairs, $2,600,000, to remain available until expended. Coast and Geodetic Survey salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $159,000. Maritime Activities maritime training For an additional amount for “Maritime training”, $100,000; and the limitation under this head in the Department of Commerce Appropriation Act, 1956, on the amount available for transfer to applicable

Ante, p. 230.

 appropriations of the Public Health Service for services rendered to the Maritime Administration is increased by $5,000. repair of reserve fleet vessels (liquidation of contract authorization) The limitation under this head in the Department of Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956, on the amount which may

Ante, p. 230.

 be advanced to the appropriation, “Salaries and expenses, maritime activities,” for administrative expenses is increased from “$150,000” to “$225,000”. 69 Stat. 452 Bureau of Public Roads inter-american highway For an additional amount for “Inter-American Highway”, as

Ante, p. 244.

authorized by the Act of July 1, 1955 (Public Law 129), $37,730,000, to remain available until expended. Weather Bureau salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $500,000; and the limitation under this head in the Department of Commerce

Ante, p. 234.

and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1956, on the amount available for improvement and operation of hurricane, severe storm, and tornado warning services, including research and construction of related facilities, is increased from “$4,250,001)” to “$4,750,000”. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION salaries and expenses For necessary expenses, not otherwise provided for, of the Small Business Administration, including expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation and hire of passenger motor vehicles, $2,000,000; and in addition there may be transferred to this appropriation not to exceed $2,865,000 from the Revolving Fund, Small Business Administration, and not to exceed $535,000 from the fund for Liquidation of Reconstruction Finance Corporation Disaster Loans, Small Business Administration, for administrative expenses in connection with activities financed under said funds: Provided, That the amount authorized for transfer from the Revolving Fund, Small Business Administration, may be increased, with the approval of the Bureau of the Budget, by such amount as may be required to finance administrative expenses incurred in the making of disaster loans. revolving fund For additional capital for the Revolving Fund authorized by the

67 Stat. 232.

15 USC 631 note.

Small Business Act of 1953, as amended, to be available without fiscal year limitation, $25,000,000: Provided, That this appropriation and the appropriation to the Small Business Administration for “Salaries and expenses”, for the fiscal year 1956, shall be available only upon the

Post, p. 547.

enactment into law of S. 2127, Eighty-fourth Congress, first session, or similar legislation, continuing the Small Business Administration during the fiscal year 1956. UNITED STATES TARIFF COMMISSION That part of title III of Public Law 121, Eighty-fourth Congress, approved June 30, 1955, which pertains to the appropriation for the

Ante, p. 237.

Tariff Commission for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, is hereby amended by changing the period at the end thereof to a colon and adding the following additional proviso: “And provided further, That that part of the foregoing appropriation which is for expenses of travel shall be available, when specifically authorized by the Chairman of the Tariff Commission, for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the functions and activities of the said Commission”. 69 Stat. 453 CHAPTER III CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY construction For the preparation of detail plans and specifications of a Central Intelligence Agency headquarters installation and for other purposes as authorized by title IV of the Act of July 15, 1955 (Public Law

Ante, p. 349.

 161), to remain available until expended, $5,500,000. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—MILITARY FUNCTIONS Interservice Activities access roads For advances to the Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce, for the purposes of section 6 of the Defense Highway Act of 1941 (55 Stat. 765), as amended, and section 12 of the Federal-Aid

23 USC 106 and note.

 Highway Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 785), as amended, when projects authorized therein are certified as important to the national defense by the Secretary of Defense, $2,250,000, to remain available until expended. loran stations For construction of additional Loran Stations by the Coast Guard, to remain available until expended, $4,200,000, which shall be transferred to the appropriation, “Acquisition, construction, and improvements”, Coast Guard.

Ante, p. 74.

 Department of the Army military construction, army For acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, military installations, and facilities, for the Army, as authorized by the Act of September 28, 1951 (Public Law 155), the Act of July 14, 1952 (Public Law 534), the Act of

65 Stat. 336.

66 Stat. 606.

67 Stat. 440.

68 Stat. 537, 1119.

Ante, p. 324.

10 USC 1339; 40 USC 259, 267.

 August 7, 1953 (Public Law 209), the Act of July 27, 1954 (Public I jaw 534), the Act of September 1, 1954 (Public Law 765), and the Act of July 15, 1955 (Public Law 161), without regard to sections 1136 and 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended, including hire of passenger motor vehicles; to remain available until expended, $485,077,000, to be derived by transfer from the appropriation for “Procurement and production, Army”. Department of the Navy military construction, navy For an additional amount for acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, naval installations, and facilities for the Navy, as authorized by the Act of September 28, 1951 (Public

65 Stat. 343.

66 Stat. 609.

67 Stat. 441.

68 Stat. 539, 1120.

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10 USC 1339; 40 USC 259, 267.

 Law 155), the Act of July 14, 1952 (Public Law 534), the Act of August 7, 1953 (Public Law 209), the Act of July 27, 1954 (Public Law 534), the Act of September 1, 1954 (Public Law 765), and the Act of July 15, 1955 (Public Law 161), without regard to sections 1136 and 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended; including hire of passenger motor vehicles; furniture for public quarters; and 69 Stat. 454personnel in the Bureau of Yards and Docks and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation; $442,628,300, to remain available until expended. audited claims Applicable current appropriations of the Department of the Navy shall be available for the payment of claims certified by the Comptroller General to be otherwise due, in the amounts stated below, from the following appropriations: “Maintenance, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts”, fiscal year 1943, $171.48; “Pay, subsistence, and transportation, Navy”, fiscal year 1943, $3,344.24; “Maintenance, Bureau of Ships”, fiscal year 1946, $5,838.42; and “Transportation of things, Navy”, fiscal year 1948, $1,359.86. Department of the Air Force military construction, air force For an additional amount for acquisition, construction, installation, and equipment of temporary or permanent public works, military installations, and facilities for the Air Force as authorized by the Act

64 Stat. 829.

50 USC 881 note.

65 Stat. 350.

66 Stat. 613.

67 Stat. 444.

68 Stat. 47, 543.

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10 USC 1339; 40 USC 259, 267.

of September 11, 1950 (Public Law 783), the Act of September 28, 1951 (Public Law 155), the Act of July 14, 1952 (Public Law 534), the Act of August 7, 1953 (Public Law 209), the Act of April 1, 1954 (Public Law 325), the Act of July 27, 1954 (Public Law 534), the Act of September 1, 1954 (Public Law 765), and of the Act of July 15, 1955 (Public Law 161), without regard to sections 1136 and 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended; including hire of passenger motor vehicles, including research and development facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Day ton, Ohio; to remain available until expended, $994,291,000 of which $255,000,000 shall be derived by transfer from the appropriation “Procurement and production, Army”: Provided, That not to exceed $350,000 of this appropriation

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shall” be used for the purposes authorized by section 303 of the Act of July 15, 1955 (Public Law 161). General Provisions
Sec. 302. Funds appropriated to the military departments for military public works in prior years are hereby made available for military public works authorized for each such’ department by the Act of

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Cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contracts.

July 15, 1955 (Public Law 161).
Sec. 303. None of the funds appropriated in this chapter shall be expended for payments under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for work where cost estimates exceed $25.000 to be performed within the continental United States without the specific approval in writing of the Secretary of Defense setting forth the reasons therefor.
Sec. 304. None of the funds appropriated in this chapter shall be

Expediting construction.

 expended for additional costs involved in expediting construction, unless the Secretary of Defense certifies such costs to be necessary to protect the national interest and establishes a reasonable completion date for each such project, taking into consideration the urgency of the requirement, the type and location of the project, the climatic and seasonal conditions affecting the construction and the application of economical construction practices.
Sec. 305. None of the funds appropriated in this chapter shall be

Bakeries, laundries, etc.

 used for the construction, replacement, or reactivation of any bakery, 69 Stat. 455laundry, or dry-cleaning facility in the United States, its Territories or possessions, as to which the Secretary of Defense does not certify, in writing, giving his reasons therefor, that the services to be furnished by such facilities are not obtainable from commercial sources at reasonable rates.
Sec. 306. Funds appropriated to the military departments for construction are hereby made available for advance planning, construction design and architectural services, as authorized by section 504 of the Act of September 28, 1951 (Public Law 155).

65 Stat. 364.
CHAPTER IV DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL FUNCTIONS Department of the Army government and relief in occupied areas For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary to meet the responsibilities and obligations of the United States in connection with the government or occupation of the Ryukyu Islands, including, subject to such authorizations and limitations as may be prescribed by the head of the department or agency concerned, tuition, travel expenses, and fees incident to instruction in the United States or elsewhere of such persons as may be required to carry out the provisions of this appropriation; travel expenses and transportation; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not in excess of $50 per diem for individuals not

60 Stat. 810.

 to exceed ten in number; translation rights, photographic work, education exhibits, and dissemination of information, including preview and review expenses incident thereto; hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft; repair and maintenance of buildings, utilities, facilities, and appurtenances; and such supplies, commodities, and equipment as may be essential to carry out the purposes of this appropriation; $3,000,000, of which not to exceed $1,210,000 shall be available for administrative and information and education expenses: Provided, That the general provisions of the Appropriation Act for the current fiscal year for the military functions of the Department of the Army shall apply to expenditures made by that Department from this Appropriation: Provided further, That expenditures from this Appropriation may be made outside continental United States, when necessary to carry out its purposes, without regard to sections 355,1136,3648, and33 USC 733 and note; 10 USC 1339; 31 USC 529; 40 USC 259, 267. 3734, Revised Statutes, as amended, civil service or classification laws, or provisions of law prohibiting payment of any person not a citizen of the United States: Provided further, That expenditures from this appropriation may be made, when necessary to carry out its purposes, without regard to section 3709, Revised Statutes, as amended, and

41 USC 5.

62 Stat. 21.

 the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947 (41 U. S. C. 151–161): Provided further, That expenditures may be made hereunder for the purposes of economic rehabilitation in the Ryukyu Islands in such manner as to be consistent with the general objectives of titles II and III of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, and in the manner authorized by sections 505 (a) and 522 (e) thereof: Provided further, That

68 Stat. 840, 841, 851, 855.

22 USC 1871, 1872, 1891–1898, 1757, 1782.

 funds appropriated hereunder and unexpended at the time of the termination of occupation by the United States, of any area for which such funds are made available, may be expended by the President for the procurement of such commodities and technical services, and commodities procured from funds herein or heretofore appropriated for government and relief in occupied areas and not delivered to such an area prior to the time of the termination of occupation, may be 69 Stat. 456utilized by the President, as may be necessary to assist in the maintenance of the political and economic stability of such areas: Provided further, That before any such assistance is made available, an agreement shall be entered into between the United States and the recognized government or authority with respect to such area containing such undertakings by such government or authority as the President may determine to be necessary in order to assure the efficient use of such assistance in furtherance of such purposes: Provided further, That such agreement shall, when applicable, include requirements and undertakings corresponding to the requirements and undertakings

22 USC 1893.

specified in section 303 of the Mutual Security Act of 1954: Provided further, That funds appropriated hereunder may be used, insofar as practicable, and under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the head of the department or agency concerned to pay ocean transportation charges from United States ports, including territorial ports, to ports in the Ryukyus for the movement of supplies donated to, or purchased by, United States voluntary nonprofit relief agencies registered with and recommended by the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid or of relief packages consigned to individuals residing in such areas: Provided further, That under the rules and regulations to be prescribed, the head of the department or agency concerned shall fix and pay a uniform rate per pound for the ocean transportation of all relief packages of food or other general Classification of commodities shipped to the Ryukyus regardless of methods of shipment and higher rates charged by particular agencies of transportation, but this proviso shall not apply to shipments made by

Transfer of functions.

individuals to individuals: Provided further, That the President may transfer to any other department or agency any function or functions provided for under this appropriation, and there shall be transferred to any such department or agency without reimbursement and without regard to the appropriation from which procured, such property as the Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall determine to relate primarily to any function or functions so transferred. CORPORATION The following corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to such corporation, and in accord with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control

61 Stat. 584.

31 USC 849.

Act, as amended, as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the fiscal year 1956 for such corporation, except as hereinafter provided: Export-Import Bank of Washington administrative expense limitation Not to exceed $1,500,000 (to be computed on an accrual basis) of the funds of the Export-Import Bank of Washington shall be available during the current fiscal year for all administrative expenses of the bank, including services as authorized by section 15 of the

60 Stat. 810.

Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a) at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals: Provided, That necessary expenses (including special services performed on a contract or fee basis, but not including other personal services, and fees or dues to international organizations of credit institutions engaged in financing foreign trade) in connection with the acquisition, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of any real or personal property belonging to the bank 69 Stat. 457or in which it has an interest, including expenses of collections of pledged collateral, or the investigation or appraisal of any property in respect to which an application for a loan has been made, shall be considered as nonadministrative expenses for the purposes hereof. CHAPTER V GENERAL GOVERNMENT MATTERS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Office of Defense Mobilization salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for carrying out the provisions of section 7 of the Act of June 21, 1955 (Public Law 86), $50,000.

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 FOREIGN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT COMMISSION International Claims For expenses necessary to enable the Commission to settle certain claims as authorized by the Act of March 10, 1950, as amended (22 U. S. C. 1621–1627), including expenses of attendance at meetings of

64 Stat. 12.

 organizations concerned with the purpose of this appropriation; services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C.

60 Stat. 810.

 55a), at rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals; and employment of aliens; $400,000: Provided, That this paragraph shall be effective only upon enactment into law of H. R. 6382, Eighty-fourth

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 Congress, find session. PRESIDENT’S COMMISSION ON VETERANS’ PENSIONS For expenses necessary for a special study of the veterans’ compensation and pensions program, to be expended as the President may direct, $300,000.
Sec. 502. Appropriations contained in title I of the General Government Matters Appropriation Act, 1956, available for expenses of travel

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 shall be available, when specifically authorized by the head of the activity or establishment concerned, for expenses of attendance at meetings of organizations concerned with the function or activity for which the appropriation concerned is made.
CHAPTER VI INDEPENDENT OFFICES Federal Civil Defense Administration operations For an additional amount for “Operations”, $825,000. surveys, plans, and research For expenses, not otherwise provided for, necessary for studies and research to develop measures and plans for evacuation, shelter, and the protection of life and property, as authorized by section 201 (d) 69 Stat. 458of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, including

64 Stat. 1248.

50 USC app. 2281.

60 Stat. 810.

 services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. salaries and expenses, civil defense functions of federal agencies For necessary expenses to enable departments and agencies to discharge civil defense responsibilities delegated under the authority of

50 USC app. 2281.

section 201 (b) of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, including expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation, and the purchase of materials and supplies necessary thereto, $1,500,000. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Sites and Planning, Purchase Contract, and Public Buildings Projects For expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the Public

40 USC 356 note.

 Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 518), $15,000,000, to remain available until expended and to be in addition to and available for the same purposes as any unobligated balances which have been or may be made available, by any law enacted during the first session of the Eighty-fourth Congress, for carrying out the purposes of said Act: Provided, That any such unobligated balances may be consolidated with this appropriation. Repair, Improvement, and Equipment of Federally Owned Buildings Outside the District of Columbia For an additional amount for “Repair, improvement, and equipment of federally owned buildings outside the District of Columbia”, $1,150,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the limitation under this head in the Independent Offices Appropriation

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Act, 1956, on the amount available for expenses of travel, is increased from “$145,000” to “$155,000”. Operating Expenses, Federal Supply Service For an additional amount for “Operating expenses, Federal Supply

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Service”, $200,000; and the limitation under this head in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1956, on the amount available for travel expenses is increased by $1,000. Expenses, General Supply Fund For an additional amount for “Expenses, general supply fund”, $1,000,000, of which $300,000 shall be for nonrecurring moving and space costs in connection with the relocation of warehouse management and other employees into office space in regional warehouses; and the limitation under this head in the Independent Offices Appropriation

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Act, 1956, on the amount available for expenses of travel is increased by $22,500. Operating Expenses, National Archives and Records Service For an additional amount for “Operating expenses, National

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 Archives and Records Service”, $122,500. 69 Stat. 459 Strategic and Critical Materials The appropriation granted under this head in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1956, shall be available for necessary expenses

Ante, p. 204.

 for transportation and handling, within the United States (including charges at United States ports) storage, security, and maintenance of strategic and critical materials acquired for the supplemental stockpile pursuant to section 104 (b) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 (7 U. S. C. 1704 (b)).

68 Stat. 456.

 HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE AGENCY Public Housing Administration annual contributions For an additional amount, fiscal year 1955, for “Annual contributions”,

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 $4,100,000. NATIONAL SECURITY TRAINING COMMISSION salaries and expenses For necessary expenses of the National Security Training Commission, including services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates for individuals not in excess

60 Stat. 810.

 of $50 per diem, and contracts with temporary or part-time employees may be renewed annually; and expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation; $40,000. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM salaries and expenses Not to exceed $180,000 of the amount made available under this head in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1956, for

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 registration, classification, and induction activities of local boards, shall be available during the current fiscal year for expenses of the National Advisory Committee on the Selection of Physicians, Dentists, and Allied Specialists, including not to exceed $30,000 for expenses of travel. CHAPTER VII DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management management of lands and resources For an additional amount for “Management of lands and resources”, $250,000. Bureau of Indian Affairs payment to cheyenne river sioux tribe of indians For deposit in the United States Treasury to the credit of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of Indians for rehabilitation and relocation in accordance with the provisions of section V of the Act of September 3, 1954 (Public Law 776), $5,160,000.

68 Stat. 1192.

 69 Stat. 460 tribal funds For an additional amount for “Tribal funds”, $200,000, from funds to the credit of the Indians of California as defined and enrolled

25 USC 651–657.

under the Act of May 18, 1928 (45 Stat. 602), as amended, the successors in interest to claims against the United States as therein provided, for payment of expenses, other than attorney fees, heretofore or hereafter incurred by attorneys prosecuting the claims of the Indians of California before the Indian Claims Commission under contracts approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Bureau of Mines conservation and development of mineral resources For an additional amount for “Conservation and development of mineral resources”, $1,200,000. drainage of anthracite mines For contributions as authorized by the Act “To provide for the conservation of anthracite coal resources through measures of flood control and anthracite mine drainage, and for other purposes” (Public

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Law 162, approved July 15, 1955), $8,500,000, to remain available until expended. Fish and Wildlife Service investigations of resources For an additional amount for “Investigations of resources”, $730,000. construction For an additional amount for “Construction”, $750,000, of which $455,000 shall be available for the construction of fish-cultural facilities below Norfork Dam, Arkansas, to remain available until expended. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service—Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, for national forest protection and management, $300,000: Provided, That this appropriation shall be effective only upon enactment into law of

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H. R. 5891, Eighty-fourth Congress. ALEXANDER HAMILTON BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION For an additional amount for “Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial Commission”, $120,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this appropriation shall become effective only upon the

Post, p. 681.

enactment into law of S. 1395. BOSTON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES COMMISSION For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of June 16, 1955 (69 Stat. 136, 137, 138), $40,000, to remain available until June 30, 1957. 69 Stat. 461 JOHN MARSHALL BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION For an additional amount for “John Marshall Bicentennial Celebration Commission” for carrying out the provisions of the Act of August 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 702), including entertainment, $82,500, to remain available until December 31, 1955. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Museum of History and Technology For necessary expenses of construction of a building for the Museum of History and Technology, as authorized by the Act of June 28, 1955 (Public Law 106), including the preparation of plans and specifications,

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 not to exceed $75,000 for services as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), at rates not to exceed

60 Stat. 810.

 $100 per diem for individuals, and incidental expenses of the Regents of the Smithsonian Institution and of the Joint Congressional Committee established by said Act, $2,288,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the expenses of the Joint Congressional Committee shall be paid upon certification of the Chairman of said Committee. SOO LOCKS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION Funds appropriated for the Soo Locks Centennial Celebration Commission in the Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955 (Public Law 24, Eighty-fourth Congress), shall be available for expenses

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 of official entertainment. CHAPTER VIII DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Solicitor salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $250,000. Bureau of Employment Security salaries and expenses, mexican farm labor program For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, Mexican farm labor program”, $650,000: Provided, That this amount shall be available only upon enactment into law of H. R. 3822, Eighty-fourth Congress,

Post, p. 615.

 or similar legislation, extending authority for the importation of Mexican agricultural workers. Wage and Hour Division salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $1,500,000: Provided, That this amount and the amount appropriated in this Act for “Salaries and expenses. Office of the Solicitor”, shall be available only upon enactment into law of S. 2168, Eighty-fourth Congress, or

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 similar legislation, increasing the minimum wage. 69 Stat. 462 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Food and Drug Administration salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, including hire of motor vehicles, $300,000, to be available for enforcement of food and drug laws relating to poliomyelitis vaccine. Gallaudet College salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, fiscal year 1955, for payment of retroactive pay increases granted by administrative action, comparable to those authorized by the Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955 (69 Stat. 172), $5,400, to be derived by transfer from the appropriation “Grants to States for public assistance”, Social Security Administration, fiscal year 1955. Howard University salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, fiscal year 1955, for payment of retroactive pay increases granted by administrative action, comparable to those authorized by the Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955 (69 Stat. 172), $76,000, to be derived by transfer from the appropriation “Grants to States for public assistance”, Social Security Administration, fiscal year 1955. Office of Education salaries and expenses, white house conference on education For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, White House Conference on Education”, $220,000. Public Health Service assistance to states, general For an additional amount for “Assistance to States, general”, $4,500,000, to be available only for grants to States for planning and operating a program for distribution and use of poliomyelitis vaccine. sanitary engineering activities For an additional amount for “Sanitary engineering activities”, $1,190,000, to remain available only until June 30, 1956, for the

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purposes of the Act of July 14, 1955 (Public Law 159). mental health activities For an additional amount for “Mental health activities”, $250,000. grants to states for poliomyelitis vaccination For grants to States for carrying out the purposes of the Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955, $30,000,000: Provided, 69 Stat. 463That this appropriation shall become effective only upon the enactment into law of H. R. 7126 or S. 2501, Eighty-fourth Congress.

Post, p. 704.

 construction of housing facilities for animals For construction of facilities for housing animals for the National Institutes of Health, including equipment and preparation of plans and specifications, $600,000. CHAPTER IX PUBLIC WORKS Atomic Energy Commission plant and equipment For expenses of the Commission in connection with the purchase and construction of plant and the acquisition of equipment and other expenses incidental thereto necessary in carrying out. the purposes of the Atomic Energy’ Act of 1954, including the acquisition or condemnation

68 Stat. 919.

42 USC 2011 note.

 of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion; purchase of aircraft; purchase (not to exceed four hundred and seventy-nine for replacement only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; $256,327,000, to remain available until expended and $2,900,000 which shall be available for the construction of a community hospital at Oak Ridge, Tennessee: Provided, That, in addition to transfers otherwise authorized by law, $90,000,000 of unexpended balances available under this head shall be transferred to the appropriation “Operating Expenses, Atomic Energy Commission.” DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE—CIVIL FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Rivers and Harbors and Flood Control construction, general For an additional amount for “Construction, general”, $5,551,014. CHAPTER X DEPARTMENT OF STATE Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $1,970,000, of which $233,000 shall be available for rents in the District of Columbia. International Contingencies For an additional amount for “International contingencies”, $1,000,000. Extension and Remodeling, State Department Building For expenses necessary for planning the extension and remodeling, under the supervision of the General Services Administration, of the 69 Stat. 464State Department Building, Washington, District of Columbia, to remain available until expended, $1,000,000, to be transferred to the General Services Administration. Payment to the Republic of Panama After the exchange of ratifications of the Treaty of Mutual Understanding and Cooperation, signed January 25, 1955, by the United States of America and the Republic of Panama (Senate Executive F, Eighty-fourth Congress, first, session; ratification advised by the Senate), the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause to be paid annually (in lieu of the annual payment provided under this head in the

67 Stat. 368.

Department of State Appropriation Act, 1954), out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $1,930,000 as a payment to the Republic of Panama in accordance with article I thereof. International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $75,000. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Legal Activities and General Administration salaries and expenses, united states attorneys and marshals For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses, United States attorneys and marshals”, $1,160,000. salaries and expenses, claims of persons of japanese ancestry For an additional amount, fiscal year 1955, for “Salaries and expenses, claims of persons of Japanese ancestry”, $275,000, for the

62 Stat. 1231.

50 USC app. 1981–1987.

payment of claims authorized by the Act of July 2, 1948 (50 U. S. C. 1981–7). THE JUDICIARY Supreme Court of the United States salaries For an additional amount for “Salaries”, $90,000. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $40,000. Customs Court salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $67,500. 69 Stat. 465 Court of Claims salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $40,000. Courts of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judicial Services salaries of judges For an additional amount for “Salaries of judges”, $2,678,000. salaries of referees For an additional amount for “Salaries of referees”, $70,000, to be derived from the referees’ salary fund established in pursuance to the Act of June 28, 1946, as amended (11U. S. C. 68).

60 Stat. 326.

 UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY Salaries and Expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $336,630. FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT emergency fund for international affairs For expenses necessary to enable the President to take such measures as he deems appropriate to meet extraordinary or unusual circumstances arising in the international affairs of the Government, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended, for use in the President’s discretion and without regard to such provisions of law as he may specify: Provided, That the President shall transmit to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, not less often than quarterly, a full report of expenditures under this appropriation. CHAPTER XI TREASURY DEPARTMENT Bureau of Accounts salaries and expenses For an additional amount for “Salaries and expenses”, $185,000. Coast Guard operating expenses For an additional amount for “Operating expenses”, $7,000,000. retired pay For an additional amount for “Retired pay”, $2,600,000. reserve training For an additional amount for “Reserve training”, $228,000. 69 Stat. 466 POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT Office of First Assistant Postmaster General city delivery carriers For an additional amount, fiscal year 1947, for “City delivery carriers”,

60 Stat. 582.

 $10,000, to be derived by transfer from the appropriation “Railway Mail Service”, fiscal year 1947. CORPORATION federal facilities corporation The amount of the Corporation’s funds made available under this

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head in title I of the Treasury-Post Office Appropriation Act, 1956, for administrative expenses of the Corporation, is increased from $800,000 to $975,000. CHAPTER XII DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Operating Expenses department of general administration For an additional amount for “Department of General Administration”, $190,000: Provided, That for the purpose of assessing and reassessing real property in the District of Columbia $35,000 of this appropriation shall be available for services as authorized by section

60 Stat. 810.

15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a), but at rates for individuals not in excess of $100 per diem. courts For an additional amount, fiscal year 1954, for “United States

67 Stat. 283.

 courts”, $132,812. health department For an additional amount, fiscal year 1954, for “Medical charities”,

67 Stat. 284.

 $43,120. public welfare For an additional amount, fiscal year 1954, for “Operating expenses,

67 Stat. 286.

 protective institutions”, $137,936. personal services, wage-scale employees For pay increases for wage-scale employees, to be transferred by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to the appropriations and funds of said District for the fiscal year 1956 from which said employees are properly payable, $448,047, of which $65,645 shall be payable from the highway fund, $75,108 from the water fund, and $38,945 from the sanitary sewage works fund; said increases in compensation to be effective on the first day of the first pay period beginning after June 30, 1955: Provided, That no retroactive compensation or salary shall be payable in the case of any individual not in the service of the municipal government of the District of Columbia on the date of approval of this Act, except that such retroactive com-69 Stat. 467pensation or salary shall be paid in the case of a deceased officer or employee, or of a retired officer or employee, for services rendered after the effective date of the increase. salary increases, policemen and firemen The provisions of title II of Public Law 123, approved June 30, 1955, shall apply also to costs in the fiscal year 1955 of pay increases

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 granted by or pursuant to Public Law , Eighty-fourth Congress: Provided, That this paragraph shall be effective only upon enactment into law of either S. 2428 or H. R. 7159, or similar legislation.

Post, p. 530.

 Capital Outlay public building construction The appropriation for “Capital outlay, public building construction”, contained in the District of Columbia Appropriation Act, 1956,

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 shall be available for preparation of plans and specifications for a warehouse at the Children’s Center and the erection of the following structures, including the treatment of grounds: Branch library building in Woodridge, new Metropolitan Police Women’s Bureau Building (including the installation of telephones, telephone switchboard, and teletypewriter system), and new fire engine house in the vicinity of Twenty-fourth and Irving Streets Southeast (including instruments for receiving alarms and connecting said house to the fire alarm system). Audited Claims For an additional amount for the payment of claims, certified to be due by the accounting officers of the District of Columbia, under appropriations the balances of which have been exhausted or credited to the general fund of the District of Columbia as provided by law (D. C. Code, title 47, sec. 130a), being for the service of the fiscal year 1953 and prior fiscal years,

58 Stat. 533.

 as set forth in House Document Numbered 199 (Eighty-fourth Congress), $252,036, together with such further sums as may be necessary to pay the interest on audited claims for refunds at not exceeding 4 per centum per annum as provided by law (D. C. Code, title 47, sec. 2413d).

66 Stat. 546.

 Division of Expenses The sums appropriated in this Act for the District of Columbia shall, unless otherwise specifically provided for, be paid out of the general fund of the District of Columbia, as defined in the District of Columbia Appropriation Acts for the fiscal years involved. CHAPTER XIII LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Senate contingent expenses of the senate Miscellaneous items: For an additional amount for Miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, fiscal year 1955, $185,835. 69 Stat. 468 CHAPTER XIV CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, AUDITED CLAIMS, AND JUDGMENTS For payment of claims for damages as settled and determined by departments and agencies in accord with law, audited claims certified to be due by the General Accounting Office, and judgments rendered against the United States by United States district courts and the United States Court of Claims, as set forth in Senate Document Numbered 75 and House Document Numbered 184, Eighty-fourth Congress, $8,117,523, together with such amounts as may be necessary to pay interest (as and when specified in such judgments or in certain of the settlements of the General Accounting Office or provided by law) and such additional sums due to increases in rates of exchange as may be necessary to pay claims in foreign currency: Provided, That no judgment herein appropriated for shall be paid until it shall have become final and conclusive against the United States by failure of the parties to appeal or otherwise: Provided further, That, unless otherwise specifically required by law or by the judgment, payment of interest wherever appropriated for herein shall not continue for more than thirty days after the date of approval of this Act. CHAPTER XV GENERAL PROVISIONS
Uniform Allowances Sec. 1501. The following appropriations and funds available to the departments and agencies, for the fiscal year 1956, shall be available for uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by the Act of

5 USC 2131 note.

September 1, 1954, as amended (68 Stat. 1114 and 69 Stat. 49): Legislative branch: Architect of the Capitol: “Capitol Buildings”; “Senate Office Buildings”; “House Office Buildings”; Independent offices: Civil Service Commission. “Salaries and expenses”; Federal Trade Commission: “Salaries and expenses”; General Accounting Office: “Salaries and expenses”; Interstate Commerce Commission: The appropriation available for the pay of employees entitled to uniforms or allowances therefor under said Act; National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics: “Salaries and expenses”; National Labor Relations Board: “Salaries and expenses”; Securities and Exchange Commission: “Salaries and expenses”; Smithsonian Institution: “Salaries and expenses, National Gallery of Art”; Veterans’ Administration; “General operating expenses”; “Medical administration and miscellaneous operating expenses”; “Maintenance and operation of supply depots”; Department of Agriculture: “Office of the Secretary”:69 Stat. 469 Commodity Credit Corporation: “Limitation on administrative expenses”; Department of Commerce: Office of the Secretary: “Salaries and expenses”; “Working capital fund”; Bureau of the Census: “Salaries and expenses”; Civil Aeronautics Administration: “Operation and regulations”; Maritime activities: “Salaries and expenses”; National Bureau of Standards: “Working capital fund”; Department of Health, Education, and Welfare: Freedmen’s Hospital: “Salaries and expenses”; Public Health Service: “Assistance to States, general”; “Venereal diseases”; “Tuberculosis”; “Communicable diseases”; “Sanitary engineering activities”; “Disease and sanitation investigations and control, Territory of Alaska”; “Hospitals and medical care”; “Foreign quarantine service”; “Indian health activities”; “National Institutes of Health, operating expenses”; “National Cancer Institute”; “Mental health activities”: “National Heart Institute”; “Dental health activities”; “Arthritis and metabolic disease activities”; “Microbiology activities”; “Neurology and blindness activities”; Saint Elizabeths Hospital: “Salaries and expenses”; Social Security Administration: “Salaries and expenses, Bureau of Old Age and Survivors Insurance”; Department of the Interior: Office of the Secretary: “Salaries and expenses”; “Working capital fund”; Bureau of Indian Affairs: “Education and welfare services”; and Department of Labor: Office of the Secretary: “Salaries and expenses”.
Sec. 1502. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or

Strikes or overthrow of Government.

 of the funds available for expenditure by any corporation included in this Act, shall be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit

Affidavit.

 shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force, or violence: Provided further, That any person who engages in a strike

Penalty.

 against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an 69 Stat. 470organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any Appropriation or fund contained in this or any other Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be lined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: Provided further, That the above penalty clause shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 220: To authorize the designation of October 22, 1955, as National Olympic Day. Public Law 220 Public Law 220 69 Stat. 470 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 220

chapter 542
JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the designation of October 22, 1955, as National Olympic Day.

August 4, 1955

[H.J. Res. 359]

 Whereas the XVIth Olympic Games of the modern era will be held in Melbourne, Australia, November 22 to December 8, 1956, with Winter Games to be held at. Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, January 26 to February 5, 1956; and Whereas these games will afford an opportunity of bringing together young men and women representing more than seventy nations, of many races, creeds, and stations in life and possessing various habits and customs, all bound by the universal appeal of friendly athletic competition, governed by rules of sportsmanship and dedicated to the principle that the important thing is for each and every participant to do his very best to win in a manner that will reflect credit upon himself or herself, and the country represented; and Whereas the peoples of the world in these trying times require above all else occasions for friendship and understanding, and among the most telling things which influence people of other countries are the acts of individuals and not those of governments; and Whereas experiences afforded by the Olympic Games make a unique contribution to common understanding and mutual respect among all peoples; and Whereas previous Olympic Games have proved that competitors and spectators alike have been imbued with ideals of friendship, chivalry, and comradeship and impressed with the fact that accomplishment is reward in itself; and Whereas the United States Olympic Association is presently engaged in assuring maximum support for the teams representing the United States at Melbourne and Cortina d’Ampezzo; and Whereas a day set aside by this Nation for a rededication to the amateur ideal could accomplish great good in encouraging good will for these games: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Olympic Day.
That the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the 22d of October 1955 as National Olympic Day and urging all citizens of our county to do all in their power to support the XVIth Olympic Games and the Winter Games to be held in 1956, and to insure that the United States will be fully and adequately represented in these games.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 221: To facilitate the establishment of local self-government at the communities of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Richland, Washington, and to provide for the disposal of federally owned properties of such communities. Public Law 221 Public Law 221 69 Stat. 471 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 471 Public Law 221

chapter 543
AN ACT To facilitate the establishment of local self-government at the communities of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Richland, Washington, and to provide for the disposal of federally owned properties of such communities.

August 4, 1955

[S. 2630]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955.

Post, p. 472.
That this Act may be cited as the “Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955”.
Chapter 1. Sec. 11. Sec. 12. Sec. 13. Chapter 2.

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 Sec. 21. Chapter 3.

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 Sec. 31. Sec. 32. Sec. 33. Sec. 34. Sec. 35. Sec. 36. Chapter 4.

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 Sec. 41. Sec. 42. Sec. 43. Chapter 5.

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 Sec. 51. Sec. 52. Sec. 53. Sec. 54. Sec. 55. Sec. 56. Sec. 57. Chapter 6.

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 Sec. 61. Sec. 62. Sec. 63. Sec. 64. Sec. 65. Sec. 66. Chapter 7.

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 Sec. 71. Sec. 72. Sec. 73. Sec. 74. Sec. 75. Chapter 8.

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 Sec. 81. Sec. 82. Sec. 83. Sec. 84. Sec. 85. Sec. 86. Chapter 9.

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 Sec. 91. Sec. 92. Sec. 93. Sec. 94. 69 Stat. 472 Chapter 10.

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 Sec. 101. Sec. 102. Sec. 103. Chapter 11.

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 Sec. 111. Sec. 112. Sec. 113. Sec. 114. Sec. 115. Sec. 116. Sec. 117. Sec. 118. Sec. 119. Sec. 201. Sec. 202. CHAPTER 1. DECLARATION, FINDINGS, AND PURPOSE
Sec. 11. Declaration of Policy.—It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States of America that Government ownership and management of the communities owned by the Atomic Energy Commission shall be terminated in an expeditious manner which is consistent with and will not impede the accomplishment of the

68 Stat. 919.

42 USC 2011 note.

purposes and programs established by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. To that end, it is desired at each community to— a. facilitate the establishment of local self-government; b. provide for the orderly transfer to local entities of municipal functions, municipal installations, and utilities; and c. provide for the orderly sale to private purchasers of property within those communities with a minimum of dislocation.
Sec. 12. Findings.—The Congress of the United States hereby makes the following findings concerning the communities owned by the Atomic Energy Commission: a. The continued morale of project-connected persons is essential to the common defense and security of the United States. b. In issuing rules and regulations required or permitted under this Act for the disposal of the communities and in disposing of the communities in accordance with the provisions of this Act and in accordance with the rules and regulations required or permitted by this Act, the Commission is acting under authority delegated to it by the Congress. c. Funds of the United States may be provided for the disposal of the communities and for assistance in the operation of the communities thereafter under conditions which will provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare.
Sec. 13. Purpose.—It is the purpose of this Act to effectuate the policies set forth above by providing for— a. the maintenance of conditions which will not impede the recruitment and retention of personnel essential to the atomic energy program; b. the obligation of the United States to contribute to the support of municipal functions in a manner commensurate with— (1) the fiscal problems peculiar to the communities by reason of their construction as national defense installations, and (2) the municipal and other burdens imposed on the governmental or other entities at the communities by the United States in its operations at or near the communities; 69 Stat. 473 c. the opportunity for the residents of the communities to assume the obligations and privileges of local self-government; and d. the encouragement of the construction of new homes at the communities.
CHAPTER 2. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 21. Definitions.—The intent of Congress in the definitions as given in this section should be construed from the words or phrases used in the definitions. As used in this Act— a. The term “Commission” means the Atomic Energy Commission. b. The term “community” means that area at— (1) Oak Ridge, Tennessee, designated on a map on file at the principal office of the Commission, entitled “Minimum Geographic Area, Oak Ridge, Tennessee”, bearing the legend “Boundary Line, Minimum Geographic Area, Oak Ridge, Tennessee” and marked “Approved, 21 April 1955, K. D. Nichols, General Manager”; or (2) Richland, Washington, designated on a map on file at the principal office of the Commission, entitled “Minimum Geographic Area, Richland, Washington”, bearing the legend “Boundary Line, Minimum Geographic Area, Richland, Washington” and marked “Approved, 21 April 1955, K. D. Nichols, General Manager.” c. The term “house” includes the lot on which the house, stands. d. The term “member of a family” means any person who, on the first offering date, resides in the same dwelling unit with one or more of the following relatives (including those having the same relationship through marriage or legal adoption): spouse, father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, son, daughter, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, or first cousin. e. The term “mortgage” shall include deeds of trust and such other classes of lien as are given to secure advances on, or the unpaid purchase price of real estate under the laws of the State in which the real estate is located. f. The term “municipal installation” includes, without limitation, schools, hospitals, police and fire protection systems, sewerage and refuse disposal plants, water supply and distribution installations, streets and roads, libraries, parks, playgrounds and recreational means, municipal government, buildings, other properties suitable for municipal or comparable local public service purposes, and any fixtures, equipment, or other property appropriate to the operation, maintenance or repair of the foregoing. g. The term “occupant” means a person who, on the date on which the property in question is first offered for sale, is entitled to residential occupancy of the Government-owned house in question, or of a family dwelling unit in such house, in accordance with a lease or license agreement with the Commission or its property-management contractor. h. The term “offering date” means the date the property in question is offered for sale. i. The term “project area” means that area which on the effective date of this Act constitutes the Federal area at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, or Hanford, Washington. j. The term “project-connected person” means any person who, on the first offering date, is regularly employed at the project area in one of the following capacities: (1) An officer or employee of the Commission or any of its contractors or subcontractors, or of the United States or any 69 Stat. 474agency thereof (including members of the Armed Forces), or of a State or political subdivision or agency thereof; (2) An officer or employee employed at a school or hospital located in the project area; (3) A person engaged in or employed in the project area by any professional, commercial, or industrial enterprise occupying premises located in the project urea; or (4) An officer or employee of any church or nonprofit organization occupying premises located in the project area. k. The term “resident” means any person who, on the date on which the property in question is first offered for sale is either— (1) an occupant in a residential unit designated for sale at the community, or (2) a project-connected person who is entitled, in accordance with a lease or similar agreement, to residential occupancy of privately owned rental housing in the community. l. The term “utility” means any electrical distribution system, any public transportation system, or any public communication system, and any fixtures, equipment, or other property appropriate to the operation, maintenance or repair of the foregoing.
CHAPTER 3. LOTS, APPRAISALS, AND PRICES
Sec. 31. Lots.—The Commission is authorized to plat each community immediately upon passage of this Act, or immediately upon the inclusion of the community within the provisions of this Act. The Commission may establish lot boundaries, and realine, divide, or enlarge existing tracts as it deems appropriate.
Sec. 32. Appraisals.—The Commission shall proceed to secure appraisals of all property at the community which is to be sold pursuant to this Act. The appraisals shall be made by the Federal Housing Commissioner or his designee. The Commission shall reimburse the Federal Housing Commissioner for the cost of such appraisals. Appraisals made under this section shall be the appraisals on which the Federal Housing Commissioner may insure any mortgage or loan under the National Housing Act until such time as he finds that the appraisal values generally in the community no longer represent the fair market values of the properties.
Sec. 33. Basis of Appraisal.—Except for lots sold pursuant to the provisions of section 57a., the appraised value shall be the current fair market value of the Government’s interest in the property.
Sec. 34. Posting.—Lists showing the appraised value of each parcel of property to be offered for sale to priority purchasers shall, prior to the offering of such property for sale, be made available for public inspection, at reasonable times, at the offices of the Commission at the community.
Sec. 35. Sales Prices.— a. In the sale to priority purchasers of properties on which are located Government-owned single or duplex houses, the sales price shall be the appraised value less a deduction of 15 per centum of the appraised value and less the deductions provided by section 36. b. In all other cases the sales price to priority purchasers shall be the appraised value less the deductions provided by section 36, except, that sales made under sections 53 b. and c. shall be made at the prices set forth therein.
Sec. 36. Improvements.— a. In addition to any other deduction which may be permitted from the sales price for residential property, there shall, upon 69 Stat. 475application by the prospective purchaser, be deducted the amount by which the current fair market value of the Government’s interest in the premises is enhanced as a result of improvements to the premises made by, or at the expense of, the prospective purchaser. b. A junior occupant of a duplex house, which was purchased by the senior occupant, shall, upon application therefor, be entitled to a credit, against the purchase price of any residential property purchased through the exercise of a priority right established under the provisions of section 42, for the amount by which the current fair market value of the Government’s interest in the duplex house of which he was an occupant is enhanced as a result of improvements to the premises of such duplex house made by, or at the expense of. the junior occupant. c. The value of the improvements as specified in subsections 36 a. and b. shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of section 32. d. Persons purchasing property pursuant to the provisions of section 52, who do not desire to avail themselves of the indemnity provisions contained in sections 63 through 66, shall be entitled to an additional deduction of 10 per centum of the appraised value of the property in addition to any other deduction set forth in this section.
CHAPTER 4. CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND PRIORITIES
Sec. 41. Classification of Property.— a. Immediately upon passage of this Act, the Commission shall classify all real property (including such improvements and such fixtures, equipment and other personal property incident thereto as it may deem appropriate) within each community in accordance with such classifications as shall insure reasonably similar treatment for reasonably similar property. The Classification shall be made by such procedures, consistent with this chapter, as it shall determine. b. The commission may, but shall not be required to, classify any other real property at or in the vicinity of the community, whether within or outside of that community.
Sec. 42. Priorities.—The Commission shall establish, by rule or regulation, a detailed system of reasonable and fair priority rights applicable to the sale of Government-owned property to private purchasers at each community. The priorities shall— a. be uniform in each class or subclass of property; b. give such preference to occupants and project-connected persons and to incoming employees of the Commission, of a contractor, or of a licensee as the Commission finds necessary or desirable, giving due consideration to the following factors: (1) The retention and recruitment of personnel essential to the atomic energy program; (2) The minimization of dislocations within the community; (3) The expeditious accomplishment of the disposal program; and (4) The desirability of encouraging private firms to locate or remain in the community; c. give the occupant of a Government-owned single family house, and the senior occupant of a duplex house, at least ninety days in which to exercise the first right of priority; 69 Stat. 476 d. permit persons who have formerly been occupants, project-connected persons, or inhabitants of the community, upon application therefor, to have such priority as the Commission finds to be fair and equitable; and e. not impair any rights, including purchase rights, conferred by existing leases and covenants;
Sec. 43. Transferability.—No priority shall be transferable, except— a. a husband and wife may exercise a priority in their joint names; b. a religious organization may exercise the priority which would otherwise belong to its priest, minister, or rabbi, regardless of whether that position happens to be filled at the time of the exercise of the priority; c. two or more priority holders having a common interest in a building or location may assign their interests to a single assignee; and d. the Commission may permit such other transfers as it finds to be fair and equitable.
CHAPTER 5. SALES OF PROPERTY FOR PRIVATE USE
Sec. 51. Application.—The provisions of this chapter shall be made applicable at each community as soon as the Commission makes a finding in writing that there is a reasonable possibility that the Government-owned real property at such community can be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Sec. 52. Disposal of Property.— a. The Commission shall offer for disposal all real property (including such improvements thereon and such fixtures, equipment, and other personal property incident thereto as it may deem appropriate) within the community which is presently under lease or license agreement with the Commission or its community management contractor for residential, commercial or industrial, agricultural, church or other nonprofit use, or which, in the opinion of the Commission, is appropriate for such use, other than— (1) structures which in the opinion of the Commission should be removed from the community because of their unsatisfactory type of construction, condition, or location; or (2) property which in the opinion of the Commission should be transferred pursuant to chapter 7 or chapter 8. b. The Commission may, but shall not be required to, dispose of any other real property at the community, whether within or outside of that community. c. Such property shall be disposed of on such terms and conditions, consistent with this chapter, as the Commission shall prescribe in the national interest, and without regard to any preferences or priorities whatever except those provided for pursuant to this Act. Transfers by the Commission of such property shall not impair rights under existing leases and covenants, including any purchase rights therein conferred.
Sec. 53. Sales.— a. Where rights of priority have been granted pursuant to the provisions of this Act to Government-owned property, it shall be offered for sale to priority purchaser by giving notice to those eligible for such priority. Such notice shall (1) be in such manner as the Commission shall prescribe, (2) identify the property to be sold, and (3) state the terms and conditions of sale and the date of the offer which, in the case of occupants of single 69 Stat. 477family or duplex houses, shall expire not less than ninety days after the date of the offer. b. Any property (other than church property) classified for sale under section 41 and offered for sale under section 52, as to which no priority right has been conferred, or as to which all priority rights have expired, shall be advertised for sale to the highest bidder, subject to the right of the Commission to reject any or all bids, and also subject to the right of an occupant of a Government-owned single family or duplex house to buy such house by paying an amount equal to the highest bid. No bid shall be accepted which is below the appraised value or, in the case of Government-owned single and duplex houses is below 85 per centum of the appraised value. c. As to any property which has not been sold under subsection 53 b. within one year after the first advertisement for sale under subsection 53 b. the Commission may make such disposition, on such terms and conditions, as it may deem appropriate, but. the Commission shall give an occupant of a Government-owned single family or duplex house such further opportunity to purchase such house as shall be fair and equitable. d. Property for use of churches, in respect of which all priority rights have expired, may be disposed of by advertising and competitive bid, or by negotiated sale or other transfer at such prices, terms, and conditions as the Commission shall determine to be fair and equitable.
Sec. 54. Cash Sales.—All sales shall be for cash, and the buyer shall arrange for the necessary financing, except as provided in chapter 6 of this Act.
Sec. 55. Form and Provisions of Instruments.—Deeds executed in connection with the disposal of property pursuant to the provisions of this Act— a. shall be as simple as the Commission shall find to be appropriate, and may contain such warranties or covenants of title and other provisions (including any indemnity) as the Commission may deem appropriate; b. with respect to any dormitories or apartment houses and any property used or to be used for construction of housing developments for rental purposes, may retain or acquire such rights to the Commission to designate the future occupants of part or all of such properties as it may deem appropriate to insure the availability of housing for employees of the Commission and its contractors; c. may require that the transferee, his heirs, successors, and assigns shall compensate the Commission for any municipal services provided by the Commission at rates which will not be in excess of the average tax for such services in the immediate vicinity of the community; and any amounts due and unpaid for such compensation (together with interest and costs thereon) shall, as of the date on which such amounts become delinquent, be a lien in favor of the United States upon the premises soul by the Commission, though not valid as against any mortgagee, pledgee, purchaser, or judgment creditor until notice thereof has been filed in accordance with the laws of the State in which the property is situated or in the office of the clerk of the United States district court for the judicial district in which the property subject to the lien is situated, if such State has not by law provided for the filing of such notice; d. in transferring any property pursuant to sections 31 and 52, may impose such restrictions and requirements relating to the 69 Stat. 478use of the premises and to public health and safety, as the Commission may deem appropriate, which restrictions and requirements shall not be valid beyond one year after the incorporation of the city at the community; and e. may require that any payments in lieu of property taxes or assessments for local improvements made by the Commission with respect to the property shall be equitably prorated.
Sec. 56. Occupancy by Existing Tenants.—Upon application by any occupant of a single or duplex house made within the period of the first priority when such house is first offered for sale under this Act, the Commission shall execute a lease to such occupant for a period not to exceed one year from the date on which such property is first offered for sale, or for such period as he remains a project-connected person, whichever is shorter. In selling any house with respect to which a lease executed under this section is in effect, the Commission may provide that the purchaser shall assume any or all obligations of the lessor, but the Commission shall guarantee the lessee’s performance under the terms of the lease.
Sec. 57. Lots.— a. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Commission is authorized, immediately upon passage of this Act, or immediately upon the inclusion of the community within the provisions of this Act, to offer for sale to the lessees single residential lots, which, were leased by competitive bid and which do not have a Government-owned building thereon, at a price equal to the initial valuation of the lot as stated in the lease. b. The Commission is authorized to offer for sale, as soon as possible, other lots, to individual owners, upon which single family or duplex houses may be erected, taking into consideration the zoning restrictions the new city is likely to enact with respect to those lots.
CHAPTER 6. FINANCING
Sec. 61. Contract Purchase.—The Commission may, in the sale of any single-family or duplex house to a priority purchaser, enter into a contract to purchase which provides that the purchaser shall conclude his purchase within not more than three years after the date the contract is entered into. Such contracts to purchase shall provide for such periodic payments, including payments on account of principal, interest, or tax equivalents, as the Commission shall prescribe.
Sec. 62. Commission Financing.— a. In the event that the Commission finds that financing on reasonable terms is not available from other sources, the Commission may, in order to facilitate the sale of residential property under chapter 5 of this Act, accept, in partial payment of the purchase price of any house, apartment building, or dormitory notes secured by first mortgages on such terms and conditions as the Commission shall deem appropriate. In the case of houses and apartment buildings, the maturity and percentage of appraised value in connection with such notes and mortgages

68 Stat. 605.

12 USC 1715n.

shall not exceed those prescribed under section 223 (a) of the National Housing Act, as amended, and the interest rate shall equal the interest rate plus the premium being charged (and any periodic service charge being authorized by the Federal Housing Commissioner for properties of similar character) under section 223 (a) of the National Housing Act, as amended, at the effective date of such notes and mortgages. 69 Stat. 479 b. The Commission may sell any such notes and mortgages on terms set by the Commission.
Sec. 63. Commission Indemnity.—For a period of not. more than fifteen years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall indemnify the purchaser (except, a purchaser taking advantage of the provisions of subsection 36 (d)), and any successor in title, of any such single family or duplex house as set forth in this chapter. This indemnity shall be deemed to be incorporated in the deeds given on the sale of Government-owned houses. One person may not invoke the indemnity in respect of more than one house.
Sec. 64. Community Employment and Population.—The indemnity obligation specified in section 63 shall arise only if, for the six months just preceding the date on which it is invoked— (a) the total number of operating, maintenance, and administrative employees in the project area, as determined by the Commission, has been less than fourteen thousand three hundred and thirty-seven in the case of Oak Ridge or seven thousand six hundred and twenty-two in the case of Richland; and (b) the population in the community has been less than twenty-nine thousand two hundred and fifty in the case of Oak Ridge or twenty-five thousand two hundred in the case of Richland. For purposes of this section employment shall be determined on the basis of the pay period or periods ending nearest the 15th of each month.
Sec. 65. Amount of Indemnity.—The indemnity obligation of the Commission specified in section 63 shall be for such amount, less the sales price of the property, as would have remained unpaid under a loan entered into on the date of the execution of the original deed by the Commission— (1) which was in the amount of the purchase price from the Commission and provided for equal monthly payments of principal and interest over a period of twenty years computed on the basis of the average interest and other charges recorded for property of the same class at the community; and (2) on which all payments due to the date when notice was received by the Commission had been made.
Sec. 66. Conditions of Indemnity.—The Commission shall make the indemnity payment specified by section 65 only if the Commission receives a notice from the then owner of the property that he is about to sell the property for a sum less than the unpaid balance of the real or hypothetical loan calculated pursuant to section 65. Such payment shall be made only if— a. notice is given to the Commission at a time when the conditions of section 64 are satisfied; b. the sale is made within such time as the Commission may prescribe and in a manner which the Commission determined to afford adequate assurance of a fair price without excessive costs; and c. the Commission is given such prior notice of the sale and such opportunity to become a purchaser as it shall prescribe. In such circumstances the Commission is hereby authorized to purchase the property. Sales pursuant to this section and payment by the Commission of such amount, if any, as is owing pursuant to sections 63 through 66 shall end the obligation of the Commission under sections 63 through 66 with respect to that property.
69 Stat. 480 CHAPTER 7. UTILITIES
Sec. 71. Authorization To Transfer Utilities.—The Commission is authorized to transfer to one or more of the entities specified in this chapter such utilities as in the judgment of the Commission will be appropriate to enable the transferee to meet the needs of the residents of the community for adequate utility services of the kind to be transferred.
Sec. 72. Date of Transfer.—Transfers of utilities shall be made as soon as possible, but in any event, not later than five years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 73. Entity Receiving Transfer.— a. Transfer may be made to one or more of the following, if the transferee has the legal authority to receive and operate the utility. (1) the city at the community; (2) the State in which the community is located; (3) any political subdivision or agency of that State; or (4) any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity. b. In determining the transferee for any utility, the Commission may consider the following: (1) the pattern of ownership of the comparable utilities in the State in which the community is located; (2) the ability of the transferee to operate the utility; (3) the probable price of the sale of the utility, the ability of the transferee to pay that price, and any probable expense; (4) the desires of the eligible voters of the community as directly expressed in any vote in any officially recognized procedure or m any procedure established by the Commission; and (5) the benefit to the United States in reducing possible requirements for local assistance as authorized in chapters 8 and 9 of this Act.
Sec. 74. Utilities Transferable.—All utilities are authorized to be transferred under this chapter, but shall not include property which the Commission determines to be needed for its own use.
Sec. 75. Charges for Utilities Transferred.—The Commission may give the utility to the city incorporated at the community; and must charge in selling the utility to any other transferee. The charges and terms for the transfer of any utility may be established by advertising and competitive bid, or by negotiated sale or other transfer at such prices, terms, and conditions as the Commission shall determine to be fair and equitable.
CHAPTER 8. MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 81. Assistance in Organization.—The Commission is authorized, for a period not to extend beyond five years after the date of enactment of this Act to cooperate with and assist the residents of the community in preparation for and establishment of local self-government and in the transfer of municipal installations and responsibilities to local entities. Such assistance may include payment of any amounts reasonably necessary to meet expenses incident to the establishment and organization of a city government and other local entities at the community, until such time as the municipal installations are transferred in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Sec. 82. Authorization To Transfer Municipal Installations.—The Commission is authorized to transfer to one or more of the entities specified in this chapter such municipal installations as in the judg-69 Stat. 481ment of the Commission, will be appropriate to enable the transferees to meet the needs of the residents of the community for adequate school, hospital, and other municipal services.
Sec. 83. Date of Transfer.—Transfers of municipal installations may be. made at any time, not later than five years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 84. Entity Receiving Transfer.— a. Transfers may be made to one or more of the following, if the entity has the legal authority to receive the installation: (1) the city at the community; (2) the State in which the community is located; (3) any political subdivision or agency of that State; or (4) a private nonprofit organization in the case of the hospital installation or cemetery at the community. b. In determining the entity to which school, hospital, and other municipal installations, respectively, shall be transferred, the Commission shall be governed, in order, by (1) the results of n vote in which the eligible voters in the community expressed themselves directly on the transfer in the vote on the incorporation of the city; (2) the results of a vote in which the eligible voters have directly expressed themselves on the proposed transfer in a referendum or other officially recognized procedure; (3) there being only one entity which is legally authorized to receive the municipal installation; or (4) in the absence of the other alternatives, the Commission has conducted a vote of the eligible voters of the community on the proposed transfer under such procedures as it may establish.
Sec. 85. Installations Transferable.—All municipal installations are authorized to be. transferred under this chapter, but shall not include property which the Commission determines to be needed for its own use.
Sec. 86. Charges for Municipal Installations Transferred.—The transfer of any municipal installation authorized to be made under the provisions of this chapter may be made without charge to the entity receiving the installation.
CHAPTER 9. LOCAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 91. Basis of Assistance to Cities and Other State and local Entities.— a. From the date of transfer of any municipal installations to a governmental or other entity at or for the community, the Commission shall, for a period of ten years, make annual assistance payments of just and reasonable sums to the State, county, or local entity having jurisdiction to collect property taxes or to the entity receiving the installation transferred hereunder. In determining the amount and recipient of such payments, the Commission shall consider— (1) the approximate real property taxes and assessments for local improvements which would be paid to the Governmental entity upon property within the community if such property were not exempt from taxation by reason of Federal ownership; (2) the maintaining of municipal services at a level which will not impede the recruitment or retention of personnel essential to the atomic energy program; 69 Stat. 482 (3) the fiscal problems peculiar to the governmental entity by reason of the construction at the community as a single purpose national defense installation under emergency conditions; and (4) the municipal services and other burdens imposed on the governmental or other entities at the community by the United States in its operations in the project area. b. Special interim payments may be made under the provisions of this section to any governmental entity which— (1) has a special burden due to the requirements under law imposed upon it in assisting in effectuating I he purposes of this Act for which it will not otherwise receive adequate compensation or revenues; or (2) will suffer a tax loss or lapse in place of which it will not receive any other adequate revenues until the new governmental entities contemplated by this chapter are receiving their normal taxes and performing their normal functions, c. Payments made under this section shall be payments made for special burdens imposed on the local governmental entities in accordance with the second sentence of section 168 of the Atomic

68 Stat. 952.

42 USC 2208.

Energy Act of 15)54. Payments may be made under this section notwithstanding the provisions of the Act of September 30, 1950

64 Stat. 1100.

20 USC 236 et seq.

(Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress), as amended. d. With respect to any entity not less than six months prior to the expiration of the ten-year period inferred to in subsection a, the Commission shall present to the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy its recommendation as to the need for any further contribution payments to such entity. If it recommends further contribution payments, it shall propose a definite schedule of such contribution payments which will provide for an orderly and reasonably prompt withdrawal of the Atomic Energy Commission from participation in and contribution toward local government.
Sec. 92. Commission Reductions.—Any payment which becomes due under section 91 prior to the transfer of all municipal installations at the community may be reduced by such amount as the Commission determines to be equitable based on the municipal services then being performed by the Commission, and the municipal services then being performed by such governmental entity.
Sec. 93. Area of Service.—The payments made pursuant to section 91 to transferees of municipal installations are in anticipation that the respective recipients of those payments furnish, or have furnished, for the community, the school, hospital, or other municipal services in respect of which the payments are made. Any such payment may be withheld, in whole or in part, if the Commission finds that the recipient, is not furnishing such services for any part of the area so designated.
Sec. 94. Commission Contracts.—The Commission is authorized,

64 Stat. 765.

31 USC 665.

without regard to section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, to enter into a contract with any governmental or other entity to which payments are required to be made pursuant to section 91. obligating the Commission to make to such entity the payments as directed to be made by section 91.
CHAPTER 10. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS, AND REVIEW
Sec. 101. Transfer of Functions.—The President is authorized to delegate the duties and responsibilities placed on the Commission by this Act to such other agencies of the United States Government as are reasonably qualified to perform those duties and responsibilities. The President may delegate any or all of the duties and responsibilities of 69 Stat. 483the Commission in the operation of the communities to such other agencies of the United States Government that are reasonably qualified to perform those duties and responsibilities. The Commission shall retain no financing duties and responsibilities.
Sec. 102. Review.—The Commission shall present to the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy of the Congress a full review of its activities under this Act every three years in addition to any other presentation which may be required or requested by the Joint Committee.
Sec. 103. Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.—The provisions of chapter 17 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 shall be applicable to all matters under this Act.
CHAPTER 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 111. Powers of the Commission.—The Commission shall have all powers conferred by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, including the

68 Stat. 919.

42 USC 2011 note.

 power to make, promulgate, issue, rescind, and amend such rules, regulations, and delegations as may be appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Act and shall be subject to the limitations contained in chapter 14 of that Act. Nothing contained in this Act shall impair

68 Stat 948.

42 USC 2201–2209.

 the powers vested in the Commission by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, or any other law.
Sec. 112. Qualification To Purchase.—No officer or employee of the Commission or of any other Federal agency (including officers and members of the Armed Forces) shall be disqualified from purchasing any property or exercising any right or privilege under this Act, but no such officer or employee shall make any determination as to his own eligibility or priority, or as to valuation, price, or terms of sale and financing of property sold to him.
Sec. 113. Contract Forms.—Contracts entered into pursuant to this Act and other instruments executed pursuant to this Act shall be in such form and contain such provisions, consistent with this Act, as the Commission shall prescribe; and shall be as simple and concise as possible. Any mortgage shall contain terms which will place the United States in the same position, with respect to any mortgages it may hold under the provisions of chapter 6, as that occupied by a private lender under the applicable State laws for the relief of mortgagors with respect to deficiency judgments.
Sec. 114. Evidence.—A deed, lease, contract, or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the Commission purporting to transfer title or any other interest in property disposed of pursuant to this Act shall be conclusive evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Act and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, insofar as concerns title or other interest of any bona fide grantee or transferee for value without notice of lack of such compliance, and his successors in title.
Sec. 115. Administrative Review.—Determinations authorized by this Act to be made by the Commission as to classification, priorities, prices, and terms and conditions of sale of property disposed under this Act shall be subject to review only in accordance with such provisions for administrative review or reconsideration as the Commission may prescribe.
Sec. 116. Repossession.—The Commission is authorized to repossess any property sold by it in accordance with the terms of any contract to purchase, mortgage or other instrument, and to sell or make any other disposition of any property so repossessed and any property purchased by it pursuant to section 66.
Sec. 117. Net Proceeds.—The net proceeds derived by the. Commission from the disposal of property pursuant to this Act, after defray-69 Stat. 484ing expenses incident to appraisal, sale or other transfer and any financing under section 62, shall be covered into the Treasury. Annually, upon advice of the Commission, there shall be transferred to miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury such portion of such net proceeds as may no longer be needed to meet the contingent obligations provided for in subsection 118 c.
Sec. 118. Appropriations.— a. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Act. b. There are authorized to’ be appropriated the sum of $518,000 at Oak Ridge and the sum of $2,165,000 at Richland for construction, modification, or expansion of municipal installations authorized to be transferred pursuant to chapter 8 of this Act. c. As much as may be necessary of net proceeds from section 117 are hereby appropriated and made available for use by the Commission (without fiscal year limitations) to pay any costs, losses, expenses, or obligations incurred by the Commission in connection with obligations entered into pursuant to section 37 or section 63, with repossession or repurchase, rehabilitation, and further disposition pursuant to sections 63 through 66 and section 116, and with the defense and payment of any claims for breaches of warranties and covenants of title of any property disposed of pursuant to this Act.
Sec. 119. Separability of Provisions.—If any provisions of this Act, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of this Act or the application of such prevision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.
amendment to national housing actSec. 201. Section 223 (a) of the National Housing Act, as amended,

68 Stat 605.

12 USC 1715n.

 is further amended as follows: (a) After paragraph (3) thereof there is added the following new paragraph: “(4) executed in connection with the sale by the Government, or any agency or official thereof, of any housing (including any property acquired, held, or constructed in connection therewith or to serve the inhabitants thereof) pursuant to the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, as amended: Provided, That such insurance shall be issued without regard to any preferences or priorities except those prescribed by the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, as amended; or”. (b) The paragraph numbered (4) is renumbered (5). (c) The paragraph numbered (5) is renumbered (6) and is revised to read as follows: “(6) executed in connection with the first resale, within two years from the date of its acquisition from the Government, of any portion of a project or property of the character described in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) above; or”. (d) The paragraph numbered (6) is renumbered (7) and the last proviso therein is amended by striking “(4) or (5)” and inserting “(4), (5), or (6)” and by striking “(3), or (5)” and inserting “(3), (4), or (6)”.
69 Stat. 485
amendment to public law numbered 874, eighty-first congress Sec. 202. Section 8 (d) of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law Numbered 874, Eighty-first Congress), as amended, is further

67 Stat. 536.

20 USC 243 (d).

 amended by adding, after the words “Indian Affairs”, the following: “, or the availability of appropriations for the making of payments directed to be made by section 91 of the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, as amended.”
 Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 222: To exempt meetings of associations of professional hairdressers or cosmetologists from certain provisions of the Acts of June 7, 1938 152 Stat. 611), and July 1, 1902 (32 Stat. 622), as amended. Public Law 222 Public Law 222 69 Stat. 485 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 222

chapter 544
AN ACT To exempt meetings of associations of professional hairdressers or cosmetologists from certain provisions of the Acts of June 7, 1938 152 Stat. 611), and July 1, 1902 (32 Stat. 622), as amended.

August 4, 1955

[S. 667]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C., cosmetologists.
That the provisions of the Act of June 7, 1938 (52 Stat. 611; title 2, ch. 13, D. C. Code, 1951 edition), and of paragraph 10 of section 7 of the Act approved July 1, 1902 (32 Stat. 622), as amended (sec. 47–2310, D. C. Code, 1951 edition), shall not be applicable to activities conducted in connection with any bona fide regularly scheduled national annual convention of any national association of professional hairdressers or cosmetologists, from which the general public is excluded.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 223: To repeal the prohibition against the declaration of stock dividends by public utilities operating in the District of Columbia. Public Law 223 Public Law 223 69 Stat. 485 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 223

chapter 545
AN ACT To repeal the prohibition against the declaration of stock dividends by public utilities operating in the District of Columbia.

August 4, 1955

[S. 2177]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C., stock dividends.
That paragraph 75 of section 8 of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fourteen, and for other purposes”, approved March 4, 1913 (D. C. Code, sec. 43–804), which provides that no public utility shall declare any stock, bond, or scrip dividend or divide the proceeds of the sale of any stock, bond, or scrip among its stockholders, is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. Paragraph 73 of section 8 of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fourteen, and for other purposes” approved March 4, 1913 (sec. 43–802, D. C. Code; 37 Stat. 99(1), be amended to read as follows: “That no public utility shall hereafter issue any stocks, stock certificates, bonds, mortgages, or any other evidences of indebtedness payable in more than one year from date, or pay any stock, bond or scrip dividend, until it shall have first obtained the certificate of the commission showing authority for such issue from the commission.”
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 224: To incorporate the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America. Public Law 224 Public Law 224 69 Stat. 486 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 486 Public Law 224

chapter 546
AN ACT To incorporate the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 3786]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the U.S. A. Incorporation.
That the following persons, to wit: James G. Walsh, Distinguished Service Cross, 50 Patten Street, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts; Robert G. Woodside, Distinguished Service Cross, 3858 First Avenue, South, Saint Petersburg, Florida; Deming Bronson, Congressional Medal of Honor, route 2, box 322, Roseburg, Oregon; George E. Parker, Junior, Distinguished Service Cross, Lutherville, Maryland; Leo L. Zingale, Distinguished Service Cross, 3612 East One Hundred and Seventeenth Street, Cleveland, Ohio; John Davis, Congressional Medal of Honor, 800 North Shore Drive, Saint Petersburg, Florida; Glen O. McEwen, Distinguished Service Cross, box 737, Spokane 3, Washington; Ben, Prager, Distinguished Service Cross, 316 Court House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Earle D. Norton, Distinguished Service Cross, 29 Broadway, New York, New York; Ray Eastman, Navy Cross, 396 La Salle Avenue, Buffalo 15, New York; Ben Neff, Distinguished Service Cross, 208 Evanston Building, Minneapolis, Minnesota: Warren L. Granger, Navy Cross, 703 Sixteenth Street, Alexandria, Virginia; William Oliver Smith, Distinguished Service Cross, 917 Holt Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina; Robert M. Gaynor, Distinguished Service Cross, 621 South Taylor Street, Arlington, Virginia; Leon M. Hanna, Distinguished Service Cross, box 217, McHenry, Illinois; Bruno O. Forsterer, Congressional Medal of Honor, Walker Street, Oakland, California; Elmer R. Hangartner, Distinguished Service Cross, 2103 Lynn Avenue, Altoona, Wisconsin; Thomas Eadie, Congressional Medal of Honor, 120 Gibbs Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island; John D. Hawk, Congressional Medal of Honor, 3243 Solie, Bremerton, Washington; Leon A. Dombrowski, Distinguished Service Cross, 137 Highland Drive, Williamsville, New York; William C. Hardie, Distinguished Service Cross, post-office box 1396, Billings, Montana; E. Lee Henderson, Navy Cross, 10948 Fruitland Drive, North Hollywood, California; Othel J. Gee, Distinguished Service Cross, 416 Medical Arts Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Leslie Hardy, Distinguished Service Cross, 1021 East Sierra Vista, Phoenix, Arizona; A. Allen Johnson, Distinguished Service Cross, 953 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut; Dennis C. Turner, Distinguished Service Cross, 1008 Missouri Avenue, Houston, Texas; Columbus Whipple, Distinguished Service Cross, 2704 Brinker Avenue, Ogden, Utah; John D. Licklider, Distinguished Service Cross, 229 Woodrow Avenue, Martinsburg, West Virginia; Murry Wolffe, Navy Cross, 240 Gregory Avenue, Passaic, New Jersey; Willard H. Marshall, Distinguished Service Cross, 31 West Whitney Street, Sheridan, Wyoming; Peter Paul Martinek, Navy Cross, 1731 South Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California; Lucian Adams, Congressional Medal of Honor, 213 Santa Clara Street, San Antonio, Texas; and Edgar H. Bain, post-office box 2, Goldsboro, North Carolina, and their successors, are hereby created and declared to be a body corporate of the District of Columbia, where its legal domicile shall be, by the name of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America. Incorporated (Hereinafter referred to as the “corporation”), and by such name shall be known and have perpetual succession and the powers, limitations, and restrictions herein contained.
69 Stat. 487
completion of organizationSec. 2. The persons named in the first section of this Act are authorized to complete the organization of the corporation by the selection of officers and employees, the adoption of a constitution and bylaws, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, and the doing of such other acts as may be necessary for such purpose. Five of such persons shall constitute a quorum for the purposes enumerated in this section.
principles and objects of corporationSec. 3. (a) The principles underlying the corporation are patriotic allegiance to the United States of America, fidelity to its Constitution and laws, the security of civil liberty, and the permanence of free institutions. (b) The objects of the corporation are to cherish the memories of the valiant deeds in arms for which the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Navy Cross are the insignia; to promote true fellowship among its members; to advance the best interests of members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America; to extend all possible relief to needy members of the corporation, their widows, and children; and to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth by encouraging the study of the patriotic, military, and naval history of our Nation.
corporate powersSec. 4. The corporation shall have power— (1) to have succession by its corporate name; (2) to sue and be sued, complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction; (3) to adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal; (4) to charge and collect membership dues; (5) to adopt, amend, and alter a constitution and bylaws, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate, for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs; (6) to contract and be contracted with; (7) to take by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest from any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation, subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State; (8) to transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and otherwise alienate real, personal or mixed property; and (9) to borrow money for the purposes of the corporation, issue bonds therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, or otherwise, subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal and State laws.
principal office; scope of activities; district of columbia agentSec. 5. (a) The principal office of the corporation shall be located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or in such other place as may later be determined by the board of directors, but the activities of the corpora-69 Stat. 488tion shall not be confined to that place and may be conducted throughout the various States, Territories, and possessions of the United States. (b) The corporation shall have in the District of Columbia at all times a designated agent authorized to accept service of process for the corporation; and notice to or service upon such agent, or mailed to the business address of such agent, shall be deemed notice to or service upon the corporation.
membership; voting rightsSec. 6. (a) All persons of good moral character who are, have been, or may become members of the Armed Forces of the United States or any foreign country of whatever rank, who have received or who may hereafter receive a Congressional Medal of Honor, a Distinguished Service Cross, or a Navy Cross awarded for acts of extraordinary heroism in connection with military or naval operations against an armed enemy, or for heroism of a specially distinguished character, shall be eligible for active membership in the corporation. (b) The corporation shall have the power, moreover, to extend eligibility for membership, either active or associate, to parents and lineal descendants of the persons described in subsection (a) of this section under such conditions and upon such terms as the corporation may specify in its constitution and bylaws. (c) Each member of the corporation, other than associate members, shall have the right to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at all meetings of the members of the corporation. (d) Notwithstanding the limitations set out in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, any member in good standing of the corporate body referred to in section 16 of this Act shall be admitted on request to comparable membership in the corporation created by this Act.
board of directors: composition; responsibilitiesSec. 7. (a) Upon the enactment of this Act the membership of the initial board of directors of the corporation shall consist of the present officers of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor, referred to in section 16 of this Act, or such of them as may then be living and are qualified officers of that corporation, to wit: William Oliver Smith, of Raleigh, North Carolina; Peter Paul Martinet, of Glendale, California; Lucian Adams, of San Antonio, Texas; Edgar H. Bain, of Goldsboro, North Carolina; and Ben Prager, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who are respectively, the commander, the senior vice commander, the junior vice commander, the chaplain, and the adjutant and quartermaster. (b) Thereafter, the board of directors of the corporation shall consist of such number (not less than ten), shall be selected in such manner (including the filling of vacancies), and shall serve for such terms as may be prescribed in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. (c) The board of directors shall be the governing board of the corporation and shall, during the intervals between corporation meetings, be responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The board shall be responsible for all finances of the corporation.
69 Stat. 489
officer; election of officersSec. 8. (a) The officers of the corporation shall be a commander, a senior vice commander, a junior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant and quartermaster, a judge advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, a historian, and such aides-de-camp as may be provided in the constitution and bylaws. (b) The officers of the corporation shall be elected in such manner and for such terms and with such duties as may be prescribed in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
use of income; loans to officers, directors, or employeesSec. 9. (a) No part of the income or assets of the corporation shall inure to any member, officer, or director, or be distributable to any such person otherwise than upon dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation as provided in section 15 of this Act. Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent the payment of compensation to officers of the corporation in amounts approved by the executive committee of the corporation. (b) The corporation shall not make loans to its officers, directors, or employees. Any director who votes for or assents to the making of a loan to an officer, director, or employee of the corporation, and any officer who participates in the making of such loan, shall be jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of such loan until the repayment thereof.
nonpolitical nature of corporationSec. 10. The corporation, and its officers and directors as such, shall not contribute to or otherwise support or assist any political party or candidate for public office.
liability for acts of officers and agentsSec. 11. The corporation shall be liable for the acts of its officers and agents when acting within the scope of their authority.
prohibition against issuance of stock or payment of dividendsSec. 12. The corporation shall have no power to issue any shares of stock or to declare or pay any dividends.
books and records; inspectionSec. 13. The corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any authority under the board of directors; and it shall also keep at its principal office a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote. All books and records of the corporation may be inspected by any member entitled to vote, or Ills agent or attorney, for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.
audit of financial transactionsSec. 14. (a) The financial transactions shall be audited annually, at the end of the fiscal year established by the corporation, by an Independent certified public accountant in accordance with the principles and procedures applicable to commercial corporate transactions. The 69 Stat. 490audit shall be conducted at the place or places where the accounts of the corporation are normally kept. All books, accounts, financial records, reports, files, and all other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by the corporation and necessary to facilitate the audit shall be made available to the person or persons conducting the audit; and full facilities for verifying transactions with the balances or securities held by depositors, fiscal agents, and custodians shall be afforded to such person or persons. (b) A report of such audit shall be made by the corporation to the Congress not later than six months following the close of such fiscal year for which the audit is made. The report shall set forth the scope of the audit and shall include verification by the person or persons conducting the audit of statements of (1) assets and liabilities, (2) capital and surplus or deficit, (3) surplus or deficit analysis, (4) income and expense, and (5) sources and application of funds. Such report shall not be printed as a public document.
use of assets on dissolution or liquidationSec. 15. Upon final dissolution or liquidation of the corporation, and after discharge or satisfaction of all outstanding obligations and liabilities, the remaining assets of the corporation may be distributed in accordance with the determination of the board of directors of the corporation and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation and all Federal and State laws applicable thereto.
transfer of assetsSec. 16. The corporation may acquire the assets of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated, a body corporate organized under the laws of the State of New York, upon discharging or satisfactorily providing for the payment and discharge of all of the liabilities of such State corporation and upon complying with all the laws of the State of New York applicable thereto.
reservation of right to amend or repeal charterSec. 17. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is expressly reserved.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 225: To repeal the requirement that public utilities engaged in the manufacture and sale of electricity in the District of Columbia must submit annual reports to Congress. Public Law 225 Public Law 225 69 Stat. 490 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 225

chapter 547
AN ACT To repeal the requirement that public utilities engaged in the manufacture and sale of electricity in the District of Columbia must submit annual reports to Congress.

August 4, 1955

[S. 2176]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C., electric light end power companies.
That the last paragraph under the center heading “electrical department” of the Act entitled “An Act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and eight, and for other

34 Stat. 1134.

purposes”, approved March 2, 1907 (D, C. Code, sec. 43–1109), is amended by striking out “; Provided, That any company,” and all that follows down through “December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and six”.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 226: For the relief of desert land entrymen whose entries are dependent upon percolating waters for reclamation. Public Law 226 Public Law 226 69 Stat. 491 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 491 Public Law 226

chapter 548
AN ACT For the relief of desert land entrymen whose entries are dependent upon percolating waters for reclamation.

August 4, 1955

[S. 1177]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Desert land entrymen.

Relief.

43 USC 321.
That the requirement of section 1 of the Desert Land Act of March 3, 1877 (19 Stat. 377), that the right to the use of water by a desert land entryman “shall depend upon bona tide prior appropriation” shall be waived in the case of all desert land entries which have heretofore been allowed and are subsisting on the effective date of this Act, which are dependent upon percolating waters for their reclamation, and which are situated in the State of Arizona under the laws of which the percolating waters upon which the entries are dependent are not subject to the doctrine of prior appropriation but are usable under State law for irrigation and reclamation purposes.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 227: To provide for the payment of compensation to officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, the United States Park Police force, the White House Police force, and the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, for duty performed on their days off, when such days off are suspended during an emergency. Public Law 227 Public Law 227 69 Stat. 491 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 227

chapter 549
AN ACT To provide for the payment of compensation to officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, the United States Park Police force, the White House Police force, and the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, for duty performed on their days off, when such days off are suspended during an emergency.

August 4, 1955

[S. 2427]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C. police and firemen.

Compensatory pay.
That the first section of the Act entitled “An Act to provide a five-day week for officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, the United States Park Police force, and the White House Police force”, approved August 15, 1950. as amended (D. C. Code, sec. 4–904), is amended by adding

65 Stat. 27.

 at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(f) Whenever the granting of days off has been suspended and discontinued pursuant to this Section, each officer and member shall be entitled to receive, in addition to his annual basic salary, compensation at the basic daily rate for each day of duty which he performs by reason of the suspension and discontinuance of his days off under this section. Any officer or member so performing duty shall be entitled to all rights, benefits, and privileges, and shall be subject to all obligations and duties to which he is entitled or to which he is subject on any regular workday. Such compensation shall be treated for the purpose of computing retirement compensation or relief payments, or for deduction, in the same manner as is compensation for duty voluntarily performed under subsection (e) of this section.”
Sec. 2. Subsection (b) of section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to amend the Act entitled ‘An Act to classify the officers and members of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes’, approved June 20, 1906, and for other purposes”, approved June 19, 1948 (62 Stat. 499), is amended by adding at the end thereof

D. C. Code 4–404a.

 the following: “Whenever the granting of days off has been suspended and discontinued pursuant to this subsection, each officer and member shall be entitled to receive, in addition to his annual basic salary, compensation at the basic daily rate for each day of duty which he performs by reason of the suspension and discontinuance of his days off under this subsection. Any officer or member so performing duty 69 Stat. 492shall be entitled to all rights, benefits, and privileges, and shall be subject to all obligations and duties, to which he is entitled or to which he is subject on any regular workday. Additional compensation paid under this subsection shall not be considered as salary for the purpose of computing retirement compensation or relief payments under section 12 of the Act entitled ‘An Act making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and seventeen, and for other purposes’, approved September 1, 1916,

39 Stat. 718.

D. C. Code 4–501 to 4–517, passim.

as amended, nor shall such additional compensation be subject to deduction as provided in section 5 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to

46 Stat. 840; 63 Stat. 566.

D.C. Code 4–503, 4–504.

fix the salaries of officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force and the Eire Department of the District of Columbia’, approved July 1, 1930, as amended.”
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 1955.

Effective date.

Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 228: To increase the mileage allowance of United States marshals and their deputies from 7 cents per mile to 10 cents per mile. Public Law 228 Public Law 228 69 Stat. 492 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 228

chapter 550
AN ACT To increase the mileage allowance of United States marshals and their deputies from 7 cents per mile to 10 cents per mile.

August 4, 1955

[S. 2592]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

63 Stat. 100.
That paragraph (3) of section 553 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking out “7 cents” and inserting in lieu thereof “10 cents”.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 229: To further amend section 106 of the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947 so as to provide for certain adjustments in the dates of rank of nurses and women medical specialists of the Regular Army and Regular Air Force in the permanent grade of captain, and for other purposes. Public Law 229 Public Law 229 69 Stat. 492 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 229

chapter 551
AN ACT To further amend section 106 of the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947 so as to provide for certain adjustments in the dates of rank of nurses and women medical specialists of the Regular Army and Regular Air Force in the permanent grade of captain, and for other purposes.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 2150]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Army-Navy nurses.

Promotion lists.

10 USC 166e.
That section 106 of the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 44, ch. 38), as amended, is further amended by inserting the letter “(a)” immediately following the words “Sec. 106.” and by adding the following subsections at the end thereof. “(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of the Army shall, before January 1, 1956, adjust the dates of rank of all Commissioned officers of the Army Nurse Corps and Women’s Medical Specialist Corps of the Regular Army in the permanent grade of captain to reflect the total amount of service creditable to each such officer for promotion purposes under existing law. When that adjustment is made, such officer shall be given precedence for promotion purposes in accordance with their adjusted dates of rank. If two or more officers have the same date of rank, rank shall be determined— “(1) by length of continuous active commissioned service in the regular components of the Armed Forces; “(2) if the length of continuous active commissioned service in the regular components of the Armed Forces is the same, by rank established at the time of original appointment in the regular component of an armed force; and 69 Stat. 493 “(3) in other cases, by the Secretary of the Army. “(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of the Air Force shall, before January 1, 1956, adjust the dates of rank of all commissioned officers of the Regular Air Force in the permanent grade of captain who are designated as nurses and women medical specialists to reflect the total amount of service creditable to each such officer for promotion purposes under existing law. When that adjustment is made, the names of the officers concerned shall be arranged on the promotion lists concerned in order of data of rank. If two or more officers have the same date of rank, rank shall be determined— “(1) by length of continuous active commissioned service in the regular components of the Armed Forces; “(2) if the length of continuous active commissioned service in the regular components of the Armed Forces is the same, by rank established at the time of her earliest appointment in the regular component of an armed force; and “(3) in other cases, by the Secretary of the Air Force.”
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 230: Authorizing the printing and binding of a revised edition of Cannon’s Procedure in the House of Representatives and providing that the same shall be subject to copyright by the author. Public Law 230 Public Law 230 69 Stat. 493 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 230

chapter 552
JOINT RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing and binding of a revised edition of Cannon’s Procedure in the House of Representatives and providing that the same shall be subject to copyright by the author.

August 4, 1955

[H.J. Res. 385]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cannon’s Procedure.
That there shall be printed and bound for the use of the House one thousand five hundred copies of Cannon’s Procedure in the House of Representatives, by Clarence Cannon, to be printed under the supervision of the author and to be distributed to Members by the Speaker.
Sec. 2. That, notwithstanding any provision of the copyright laws and regulations with respect to publications in the public domain, Cannon’s Procedure in the House of Representatives shall be subject to copyright by the author thereof.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 231: To provide that active service In the Army and Air Force shall be Included In determining the eligibility for retirement of certain commissioned officers Of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Public Law 231 Public Law 231 69 Stat. 493 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 231

chapter 553
AN ACT To provide that active service In the Army and Air Force shall be Included In determining the eligibility for retirement of certain commissioned officers Of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4886]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Service credits.

60 Stat. 27.
That section 6 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the President to retire certain officers and enlisted men of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, and for other purposes”, approved February 21, 1946 (34 U. S. C., sec. 410b), is hereby amended by inserting immediately after “Navy, Marine Corps,” the following: “Army, Air Force,”.
Sec. 2. Section 232 of title 14 of the United States Code is hereby

63 Stat. 514.

 amended by inserting immediately after “Navy,” the following: “Army, Air Force,”.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 232: To amend section 1 of the Act of March 12, 1914. Public Law 232 Public Law 232 69 Stat. 494 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 494 Public Law 232

chapter 554
AN ACT To amend section 1 of the Act of March 12, 1914.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 3338]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alaska.

Railroad lease extension.
That the first sentence of section 1 of the Act of March 12, 1914 (38 Stat. 305), as amended (48 U. S. C., sec. 301), is amended by striking out “but no lease shall be for a longer period than twenty years”, and inserting in lieu thereof “but no lease of such railroad or railroads shall be for a longer period than twenty years and no other lease authorized in this Act shall be for a longer period than fifty-five years”.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 233: To authorize the crediting, for certain purposes, of prior active Federal Commissioned service performed by a person appointed as a commissioned officer under section 101 or 102 of the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947, as amended, and for other purposes. Public Law 233 Public Law 233 69 Stat. 494 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 233

chapter 555
AN ACT To authorize the crediting, for certain purposes, of prior active Federal Commissioned service performed by a person appointed as a commissioned officer under section 101 or 102 of the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947, as amended, and for other purposes.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4106]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Army-Navy nurses and medical specialists.

Service credits.
That sections 101 and 102 of the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947 (61 Stat. 41, 42), as amended (10 U. S. C. 166, 166a), are each further amended by adding the following new subsection at the end thereof: “(d) In determining position on a promotion list, seniority in her grade in the Regular Army or the Regular Air Force, as the case may be, and eligibility for promotion, a person originally appointed as a commissioned officer under subsection (c), shall be credited, at the time of her appointment, with the active Federal commissioned service, after December 31, 1947, which she performed after becoming twenty-one years of age and before her appointment. However, not more than five years of service may be so credited. A person originally appointed as a first lieutenant who has not performed at least three years of such active Federal commissioned service after December 31, 1947, shall, for the same purposes, be credited with that amount of service. Service credited pursuant to this subsection shall be in lieu of and not in addition to service credited under section 105 of this Act.”
Sec. 2. The effective date of the amendments made by section 1

Effective date.

Restriction.

 of this Act is January 1, 1948. No person is entitled to any back pay or allowances because of those amendments.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 234: To provide for the release of the express condition and limitation on certain land heretofore conveyed to the trustees of the village of Sag Harbor, New York. Public Law 234 Public Law 234 69 Stat. 494 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 234

chapter 556
AN ACT To provide for the release of the express condition and limitation on certain land heretofore conveyed to the trustees of the village of Sag Harbor, New York.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4717]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled,

Sag Harbor, N. Y.

Conveyance of land.
That the Secretary of the Army, with respect to the land described in section 2 of this Act, is authorized and directed to release by quitclaim deed to the village of Sag Harbor, New York, the express condition and limitation 69 Stat. 495provided in section 3 of the Act of Congress approved June 4, 1924 (43 Stat. 382), and set forth in the deed dated February 3, 1926, by which the Secretary of War conveyed said land and other land comprising that portion of the Sag Harbor Military Reservation known as the “Arsenal Lot”, situate in the port of Sag Harbor, Southampton Township, Suffolk County, New York, to the trustees of the village of Sag Harbor.
Sec. 2.

All that piece or parcel of land situate in the incorporated village of Sag Harbor, town of Southampton, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, being more particularly bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a drill hole placed in the southerly line of Union Street and the northwest corner of the premises herein described, said drill hole being south 78 degrees 30 minutes 30 seconds east a distance of 84.03 feet as measured along the southerly line of Union Street from a drill hole set at the point of tangency on the southerly line of Union Street near its intersection with the easterly line of Madison Street; running thence south 78 degrees 30 minutes 30 seconds east a distance of 15.50 feet as measured along the southerly line of Union Street to a point; running thence south 01 degree 31 minutes 20 seconds west along an existing fence a distance of 45.94 feet along land of the incorporated village of Sag Harbor through premises known as “Arsenal Lot” to a point; running thence south 80 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds west a distance of 13.00 feet along the Old Burying Ground to a point; running thence north 01 degree 16 minutes 30 seconds west a distance of 51.12 feet along land of Leonard M. Berrara, and through an existing structure, to the point or place of beginning.

Said description being in accordance with the survey of Edward T. Archibald, licensed land surveyor numbered 23420, of Sag Harbor, New York, which survey was made November 1953, and said premises contain an area of 0.0156 acre, as shown by said survey.

Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 235: To provide for the conveyance of certain property under the jurisdiction of the Housing and Home Finance Administrator to the State of Louisiana. Public Law 235 Public Law 235 69 Stat. 495 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 235

chapter 557
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of certain property under the jurisdiction of the Housing and Home Finance Administrator to the State of Louisiana.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 5512]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louisiana.

Conveyance.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator shall convey to the State of Louisiana all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the projects identified as LA–16011 and LA–16012, constructed under the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to expedite the provision of housing in connection with national defense, and for other purposes”, approved October 14, 1940, as amended (42 U. S. C., sec. 1521, and the following), on real

54 Stat. 1125.

 property constituting a part of the grounds of the Central Louisiana Hospital for the Insane leased from the State of Louisiana. Such conveyance is to be made in consideration of the payment of $300,000 by the State of Louisiana in three equal annual installments.
Sec. 2. The provisions of this Act shall be effective only if the first

Effectivity.

 installment is paid within six months after the date of approval of this Act.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 236: To authorize the Secretary of Defense to lend certain Army, Navy, and Air Force equipment, and to provide certain services to tile Girl Scouts of the United States of America for use at the Girl Scout Senior Roundup Encampment, and for other purposes. Public Law 236 Public Law 236 69 Stat. 496 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 496 Public Law 236

chapter 558
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Defense to lend certain Army, Navy, and Air Force equipment, and to provide certain services to tile Girl Scouts of the United States of America for use at the Girl Scout Senior Roundup Encampment, and for other purposes.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4218]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Girl Scouts of America.
That (a) the Secretary of Defense is hereby authorized, under such regulations as he may prescribe, to lend to the Girl Scouts of the United States of

64 Stat. 22.

36 USC 31–39.

America, a corporation created under the Act of March 16, 1950, for the use and accommodation of the approximately five thousand Girl Scouts and officials who are to attend the Girl Scout Senior Roundup Encampment to be held during the period beginning in June 1956 and ending in July 1956, at the Highland State Recreation Area in the State of Michigan, such tents, cots, blankets, commissary equipment, flags, refrigerators, and other equipment and services as may be necessary or useful. (b) Such equipment is authorized to be delivered at such time

Equipment.

 prior to the holding of such encampment and to be returned at such time after the close of such encampment as may be agreed upon by the Secretary of Defense and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. No expense shall be incurred by the United States Government for the delivery, return, rehabilitation, or replacement of such equipment. (c) The Secretary of Defense, before delivering such property, shall

Bond.

 take from the Girl Scouts of the United States of America a good and sufficient bond for the safe return of such property in good order and condition, and the whole without expense to the United States.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 237: To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States conditions in two deeds conveying certain submarginal lands to Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina so as to permit such college, subject to Certain conditions, to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of such lands. Public Law 237 Public Law 237 69 Stat. 496 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 237

chapter 559
AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States conditions in two deeds conveying certain submarginal lands to Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina so as to permit such college, subject to Certain conditions, to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of such lands.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4280]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Clemson Agricultural College, S. C.

Conveyance.

50 Stat. 526.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of section 32 of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1011 (c)), the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to release on behalf of the United States with respect to lands designated pursuant to section 2 hereof, the conditions, contained in two deeds, both dated December 22, 1954, conveying certain submarginal lands in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties, South Carolina, to Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina, which require that the lands conveyed be used for public purposes and provide for a reversion of such lands to the United States if at any time they cease to be so used.
Sec. 2. The Secretary shall release the conditions referred to in section 1 only with respect to lands covered by and described in an agreement or agreements entered into between the Secretary and the college in which the college, in consideration of the release of said conditions as to such lands, agrees— 69 Stat. 497 (1) that all proceeds from the sale or exchange of such lands shall he used by the college for the acquisition of lands within the exterior boundaries of the project or for the development or improvement of lands within the project; (2) that any lands acquired by the sale or exchange of the lands covered by such agreement shall become a part of the project established on the lands conveyed by the two deeds referred to in section 1 and shall be subject to the conditions with respect to the use of such lands for public purposes contained in such deeds: and (3) that all proceeds from the sale, lease, or other disposition of the lands covered by such agreement shall be maintained by the college in a separate fund and that the record of all transactions involving such fund shall be open to inspection by the Secretary.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 238: To authorize the transmission through the mails of certain keys, identification devices, and small articles, and for other purposes. Public Law 238 Public Law 238 69 Stat. 497 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 238

chapter 560
AN ACT To authorize the transmission through the mails of certain keys, identification devices, and small articles, and for other purposes.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4808]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Postal Service.

Rate for keys and identification cards.
That any key, any identification card, identification tag, or similar identification device, and any other small article which the Postmaster General by regulation may designate, which bear’s, contains, or has attached securely thereto— (1) a complete, definite, and legible post office address, including (if such exists) the street address or box or route number, and (2) a notice directing that such key, card, tag, device, or small article be returned to such address, and guaranteeing the payment, on delivery, of the postage due thereon, may be transmitted through the mails to such address at a rate of postage of 5 cents for each two ounces or fraction thereof.
Sec. 2. The Act entitled “An Act fixing postage rates on hotel

Repeal.

 and steamship room keys and tags”, approved July 3, 1926 (44 Stat. 890; 39 U. S. C., sec. 302), is hereby repealed.
Sec. 3. This Act shall take effect on the sixtieth day following

Effective date.

 the date of its enactment.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 239: To amend paragraph I (a), part I of Veterans Regulation Numbered 1 (a), as amended, to make its provisions applicable to active service on and after June 27, 1950, and prior to February 1, 1955, and for other purposes. Public Law 239 Public Law 239 69 Stat. 497 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 239

chapter 561
AN ACT To amend paragraph I (a), part I of Veterans Regulation Numbered 1 (a), as amended, to make its provisions applicable to active service on and after June 27, 1950, and prior to February 1, 1955, and for other purposes.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 5893]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veterans.

38 USC ch. 12A.
That paragraph 1 (a), part I of Veterans Regulation Numbered 1 (a), as amended, is hereby amended by inserting a semicolon after the words “in the World War or in World War II chi ring the dates specified” and adding immediately after said semicolon the words “or where such disability was incurred in or aggravated in active service in the Armed Forces on or after June 27, 1950, and prior to February 1, 1955”. 69 Stat. 498
“Sec. 2. Section 212 of Public Law Numbered 212, Seventy-second

47 Stat. 406.

Congress, approved June 30, 1932, as amended (5 U. S. C. 59a), is hereby amended by striking out ‘$3,000’ each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof ‘$10,000’.”
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 240: To amend section 8 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a District of Columbia Armory Board and for other purposes”, approved June 4, 1948. Public Law 240 Public Law 240 69 Stat. 498 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 240

chapter 562
AN ACT To amend section 8 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a District of Columbia Armory Board and for other purposes”, approved June 4, 1948.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 6259]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C. Armory Board.
That section 8 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a District of Columbia Armory Board and for other purposes”, approved June 4, 1948 (sec. 2–1708,

62 Stat. 341.

D. C. Code, 1951 edition), is amended by striking the proviso in the fifth sentence thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

Advance of funds.

“Provided, That the Disbursing Officer of the District of Columbia is authorized to advance to the Armory Board, upon requisitions previously approved by the Accounting Officer of the District of Columbia, sums of money not to exceed $11,000 at any one time to be used for office and sundry expenses of the Armory Board, including use for change-making purposes: Provided further, That, an amount not to exceed $3,000 in any fiscal year shall be available for promotional expenses in the furtherance of the secondary purposes of this Act, and the certificate of the Armory Board shall be sufficient voucher for such expenditure.”.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 241: To provide that reversionary interests of the United States in certain lands formerly conveyed to the city of Chandler, Oklahoma, shall be quitclaimed to such city. Public Law 241 Public Law 241 69 Stat. 498 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 241

chapter 563
AN ACT To provide that reversionary interests of the United States in certain lands formerly conveyed to the city of Chandler, Oklahoma, shall be quitclaimed to such city.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4747]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chandler, Okla.

Quitclaim.
That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to quitclaim to the city of Chandler, Oklahoma, in consideration of the payment of $8,000, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to those lands otherwise conveyed by the United States to such city by the Act entitled “An Act to grant a military target range of Lincoln County, Oklahoma, to the city of Chandler, Oklahoma, and reserving the right to use for military and aviation purposes”, approved February 15,

42 Stat. 1255.

1923. Such sum of $3,000 shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Public Law 242: Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes. Public Law 242 Public Law 242 69 Stat. 499 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 499 Public Law 242

chapter 568
AN ACT Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, and for other purposes.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 7117]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Legislative Appropriation Act, 1956.
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1956, namely: SENATE salaries of senators, mileage of the president of the senate and of senators, expense allowance of the majority and minority leaders of the senate, and salary and expense allowance of the vice president

For compensation of Senators, including agency contribution for Federal employees group life insurance, as authorized by Public Law 598, Eighty-third Congress, $2,166,240.

68 Stat. 736.

5 USC 2091 note.

For mileage of the President of the Senate and of Senators, $51,000.

For expense allowance of the majority leader and the minority leader of the Senate, $2,000 each, in all, $4,000.

For the compensation of the Vice President of the United States, including agency contributions for Federal employees group life insurance, as authorized by Public Law 598, Eighty-third Congress, $35.070.

For expense allowance of the Vice President, $10,000.

 salaries, officers and employees For compensation of officers, employees, clerks to Senators, and others as authorized by law, as follows: office of the vice president For clerical assistance to the Vice President, at rates of compensation to be fixed by him in multiples of $5 per month, $64,745. chaplain Chaplain of the Senate, $5,000: Provided, That effective August 1, 1955, the gross compensation of the chaplain of the Senate shall be $5,000 per annum. office of the secretary For Office of the Secretary, $521,345: Provided, That effective August 1, 1955, the gross annual compensation of the Secretary of the Senate shall be $17,500; and the basic annual compensation of the following positions shall be: chief clerk $8,820 in lieu of $7,500; parliamentarian $8,820 in lieu of $14,297.50 and Public Law 253, Eighty-second Congress is hereby amended insofar as it applies to

65 Stat. 737.

 the compensation of the parliamentarian of the Senate by deleting “so long as the position is held by the present incumbent”.; assistant parliamentarian $7,260 in lieu of $7,000 and Public Law 470, Eighty-third Congress is hereby amended insofar as it applies to the compensation

68 Stat. 397.

 of the assistant parliamentarian by deleting “so long as the position is held by the present incumbent.”; legislative clerk $7,260 69 Stat. 500in lieu of $7,000; journal clerk $7,260 in lieu of $7,000; financial clerk $8,820 in lieu of $7,320; executive clerk $4,500 in lieu of $4,380; secretary $4,500 in lieu of $4,100; assistant secretary $3,420 in lieu of $3,380; clerk of enrolled bills $4,500 in lieu of $3,900; secretary to parliamentarian $3,000 in lieu of $3,180; custodian of records $3,000 in lieu of $3,180; assistant bill clerk $3,000 in lieu of journal index clerk $2,460; bookkeeper $3,960 in lieu of clerk $3,960; retirement clerk $3,420 in lieu of clerk $3,420; clerk $2,520 in lieu of stockroom clerk $2,460; assistant chief messenger $2,220 in lieu of clerk $2,220: reference assistant $2,520 in lieu of clerk $2,040; two assistants in document room at $2,520 each in lieu of two clerks at $1,980 each; superintendent, document room, $5,580 in lieu of $5,500; assistant superintendent, document room $4,380 in lieu of $4,000; first assistant, document room, $3,180 in lieu of $3,420; second assistant, document room, $3,060 in lieu of $2,460; four assistants in document room at $2,520 each in lieu of $2,220 each; chief messenger in document. room $2,280 in lieu of $1,980; librarian $5,580 in lieu of $4,000: assistant librarian $4,380 in lieu of $3,120; secretary in library $3,060 in lieu of $2,220; legislative analyst $3,840 in lieu of $2,220; five reference assistants at $2,520 each in lieu of one reference assistant at $2,700, one reference assistant at $2,640, one reference assistant at $2,460, one reference assistant at $1,980, and one reference assistant at $1,800; messenger $2,040 in lieu of chief of library stacks $1,860; chief messenger in library $2,280 in lieu of $1,740; keeper of stationery $5,580 in lieu of $4,000; assistant keeper of stationery $4,380 in lieu of $2,880: two clerks at $2,520 each in lieu of one clerk at $2,700 and one clerk at $2,040; special officer in disbursing office $2,700 in lieu of special officer $2,520; messenger $2,040 in lien of special officer $2,520; chief clerk, stationery room, $3,180 in lieu of press liaison $2,880; bookkeeper, stationery room, $3,060 in lieu of assistant at the press door $2,160; chief messenger in secretary’s office $2,460 in lieu of $2,400; chief messenger in disbursing office $2,280 in lieu of $1,920; assistant chief messenger $2,100 in lieu of aide to the Vice President $2,460; eight messengers at. $2,040 each in lieu of five messengers at $1,980 each, one messenger at $1,800, and two messengers at $1,620 each; clerk $2,340; clerk $2,460; assistant to the majority $7,320 in lieu of $8,000; assistant to the minority $7,320 in lieu of $8,000; assistant journal clerk $3,060; messenger, disbursing office, $2,040; reference assistant $2,520; three messengers at $2,040 each; and the basic amount available for clerical assistance and readjustment of salaries in the disbursing office is increased by $5,220. joint recording facility For compensation of employees of the joint recording facility appointed by the Secretary of the Senate and heretofore appropriated for under the heading “Office of the Secretary”, $47,430: Provided, That effective August 1, 1955, the basic annual compensation of the coordinator, joint recording facility, shall be $7,020 per annum in lieu of $6,660 per annum. committee employees For professional and clerical assistance to standing committees, and the Select Committee on Small Business, $1,767,045. conference committees

For clerical assistance to the Conference of the Majority, at rates of compensation to be fixed by the chairman of said committee, $40,000;

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For clerical assistance to the Conference of the Minority, at rates of compensation to be fixed by the chairman of said committee, $40,000;

 administrative and clerical assistants to senators For administrative and clerical assistants and messenger service for Senators, including additional clerical assistants for each Senator from the State of Kentucky, as authorized by Public Law 3, Eighty-fourth Congress, and providing for additional clerical assistants for each Senator from the State of Massachusetts, so that the allowance for administrative and clerical assistance for

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 such Senators will be equal to that allowed other Senators from States having a population of over five million but less than ten million, the population of said State having exceeded five million inhabitants, $6,247,555. office of sergeant at arms and doorkeeper For Office of Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, $1,436,230: provided, That, effective August 1, 1955, the gross annual compensation of the Sergeant at Arms shall be $17,500, and the basic annual compensation of the following positions shall be: secretary $2.520 in lieu of clerk $2,400: secretary $2,460 in lieu of clerk $2,160; three cabinetmakers at $2,640 each in lieu of $2,520 each; finisher $2,640 in lieu of $2,520; upholsterer $2,640 in lieu of $2,520; laborer in charge of private passage $2,460 in lieu of $2,400; two female attendants, ladies retiring room at $1,860 each in lieu of $1,800 each; three laborers at $1,980 each in lieu of $1,920 each; three skilled laborers at $1,920 each and one skilled laborer at $1,980 in lien of four skilled laborers at $1,920 each; one laborer at $1,740, twenty-seven laborers at $1,680 each, and three laborers at $1,620 each in lieu of twenty-nine laborers at $1,620 each; assistant chief janitor $2,460 in lieu of $2,400; night foreman $1,980 in lieu of $1,920; superintendent, press gallery $4,860 in lieu of $4,800; first assistant superintendent, press gallery $4,200 in lieu of assistant superintendent, press gallery $4,100; second assistant superintendent, press gallery $2,880 in lieu of assistant superintendent, press gallery $2,800; third assistant superintendent, press gallery $2,880 in lieu of assistant superintendent, press gallery $2,800; fourth assistant superintendent. press gallery $2,280 in lieu of assistant superintendent, press gallery $2,200; secretary, press gallery $1,860 in lien of clerk, press gallery $1,800; superintendent, radio press gallery $4,800 in lieu of $4,700; first assistant superintendent, radio press gallery $3,060 in lien of assistant in radio press gallery $3,000; second assistant superintendent, radio press gallery $2,940 in lieu of assistant in radio press gallery $2,850: third assistant superintendent, radio press gallery $2,580 in lieu of assistant in radio press gallery $2,500; superintendent, periodical press gallery $4,200 in lieu of $4,100; superintendent, service department $4,800 in lieu of $4,380; assistant superintendent, service department $3,960 in lieu of $2,760; foreman of duplicating department $2,880 in lieu of $2,520; chief machine operator $2,760 in lieu of $2,700; foreman, repairman $2,760 in lieu of clerk $2,460: three offset press operators at $2,340 each in lieu of $2,220 each; three mimeograph operators at $1,920 each in lieu of two mimeograph operators at $1,800 each: clerk typist $1,920, photostat operator $2,400, photostat helper $1,920, four addressograph operators at $2,160 each, machine operator $1,860, file clerk $1,920, two messengers at $1,740 each, and a technical clerk $2,160 in lieu of twelve machine operators at $1,740 each; chief clerk, deputy sergeant at arms $3,240: assistant chief clerk, deputy sergeant at arms $2,220; two mail carriers at $2,100 each; secretary to superintendent, service depart-69 Stat. 502ment $2,760; supervisor, addressograph section $2,700; two offset press operators at $2,160 each; assistant chief machine operator $2,520; four messengers at $1,740 each; supervisor, supply section $2,700; repairman $2,580; repairman $2,520; file clerk $1,980; five warehousemen at $1,800 each; stockroom clerk $2,460; special officer $2,520; press liaison $2,880; assistant at the press door $2,160; messenger at card door $3,060; messenger $2,160; wagonmaster $2,580 in lieu of $2,520; assistant wagonmaster $2,160 in lieu of $2,100, and the positions wagonmaster and assistant wagonmaster are hereby transferred to the jurisdiction of the service department; postmaster $5,580 in lieu of $5,000; procurement officer, auditor, and deputy sergeant at arms $7,320 in lieu of $6,480; foreman of warehouse, service Department $2,640 in lieu of $2,580; three clerks at $2,220 each in lieu of $2,160 each; file clerk $2,040 in lieu of $1,980; clerk in service Department $2.040 in lieu of $1,980; and twenty-four pages at $1,800 each in lieu of twenty-eight pages at $1,800 each; clerk $4,440 in lieu of $4,260; offices of the secretaries for the majority and the minority For the offices of the Secretary for the. Majority and the Secretary for the Minority, $87,100: Provided, That effective August 1, 1955, the gross annual compensation of the Secretary for the Majority and the Secretary for the Minority shall be $14,800 per annum each; the basic annual compensation of the assistant Secretary for the Majority and the assistant Secretary for the Minority shall be $5,580 per annum each in lieu of $5,300 per annum each, and including two telephone pages for the majority and two telephone pages for the minority at $2,220 basic per annum each; offices of the majority and minority whips

For two clerical assistants, one for the majority whip and one for the minority whip, at $4,440 basic each, $16,405;

In all $10,272,855, and the agency contribution for Federal Employees Group Insurance authorized to be paid from this appropriation

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by Public Law 598, Eighty-third Congress, shall be paid without regard to the above limitations.

 contingent expenses of the senate

Legislative reorganization: For salaries and expenses, legislative reorganization, including the objects specified in Public Law 663,

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2 USC 60a.

Seventy-ninth Congress, $100,000.

Senate policy committees: For salaries and expenses of the Majority Policy Committee and the Minority Policy Committee, $95,000 for each such committee; in all, $190,000;

Joint Committee on the Economic Report: For salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on the Economic Report, $124,575.

Joint Committee on Atomic Energy: For salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, including the objects specified

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in Public Law 20, Eightieth Congress, $258,060.

Joint Committee on Printing: For salaries for the Joint Committee on Printing at rates to be fixed by the committee, $49,585; for expenses of compiling, preparing, and indexing the Congressional Directory, $1,600; for compiling, preparing, and indexing material for the biographical directory, $1,910, said sum, or any part thereof, in the discretion of the chairman or vice chairman of the Joint Committee on Printing, may be paid as additional compensation to any employee 69 Stat. 503of the United States; and for travel and subsistence expenses at rates provided by law for Senate committees, $4,500; in all, $57,595.

Vice President’s automobile: For purchase, exchange, driving, maintenance, and operation of an automobile for the Vice President, $8,460.

Automobile for the President pro tempore: For purchase, exchange, driving, maintenance, and operation of an automobile for the President pro tempore of the Senate, $8,460.

Automobiles for majority and minority leaders: For purchase, exchange, driving, maintenance, and operation of two automobiles, one for the majority leader of the Senate, and one for the minority leader of the Senate, $16,920.

Reporting Senate proceedings: For reporting the debates and proceedings of the Senate, payable in equal monthly installments, $146,210.

Furniture: For services in cleaning, repairing, and varnishing furniture, $3,190.

Furniture: For materials for furniture and repairs of same, and for the purchase of furniture, $19,000: Provided, That the furniture is not available from other agencies of the Government.

Inquiries and investigations: For expenses of inquiries and investigations ordered by the Senate or conducted pursuant to section 134 (a) of Public Law 601, Seventy-ninth Congress, including $400,000

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for the Committee on Appropriations, to be available, also for the purposes mentioned in Senate Resolution Numbered 193, agreed to October 14, 1943, and Public Law 20, Eightieth Congress, $1,224,120.

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Folding documents: For the employment of personnel for folding speeches and pamphlets at a gross rate of not exceeding $1.61 per hour per person, $27,000.

Materials for folding: For materials for folding, $1,500.

Fuel and so forth: For fuel, oil, cotton waste, and advertising, exclusive of labor, $2,000.

Senate restaurants: For repairs, improvements, equipment, and supplies for Senate kitchens and restaurants, Capitol Building and Senate Office Building, including personal and other services, to be expended under the Supervision of the Committee on Rules and Administration, United States Senate, $55,000.

Motor vehicles: For maintaining, exchanging, and equipping motor vehicles for carrying the mails and for official use of the offices of the Secretary and Sergeant at Arms, $9,560.

Miscellaneous Items: For miscellaneous items, exclusive of labor, including $1,600 for the Committee on Rules and Administration to be available for expenses of compiling, preparing, and indexing material for the Senate Manual, and including $16,104 to be available for reimbursement to General Services Administration for space furnished the United States Senate as approved by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Senate Resolution 230, agreed to March 16, 1942 and Senate Resolution 175, agreed to July 7, 1943 are repealed effective August 1, 1955, $1,290,680.

Packing boxes: For packing boxes, $4,000.

Postage stamps: For office of the Secretary, $650; office of the Sergeant at Arms, $1,225; offices of the secretaries for the majority and the minority, $100; in all $1,975.

Airmail and special-delivery stamps: For airmail and special-delivery stamps for Senators and the President of the Senate, as authorized by law, $29,100, and the maximum allowance per capita of $200 is increased to $300 for the fiscal year 1956 and thereafter.

Stationery: For stationery for Senators and for the President of the Senate, including $10,000 for stationery for committees and officers 69 Stat. 504of the Senate, $184,600: Provided, That commencing with the fiscal year 1056 and thereafter the allowance for stationery for each Senator and for the President of the Senate shall be at the rate of $1,800 per annum.

Communications: For an amount for communications which may be expended interchangeably for payment, in accordance with such limitations and restrictions as may be prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration, of charges on official telegrams and long-distance telephone calls made by or on behalf of Senators or the President of the Senate, such telephone calls to be in addition to those authorized by the provisions of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1947 (60 Stat. 392; 2 U. S. C. 46c, 46d, 46e), the First Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1949 (63 Stat. 77; 2 U. S. C. 46d–1),

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Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1952, Public Law 254, Eighty-second Congress,

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Office space in Federal buildings.

Public Law 178, Eighty-third Congress, and Public Law 470, Eighty-third Congress, $14,550.

The Sergeant at Arms is authorized and directed to secure suitable office space in post office or other Federal buildings in the State of each Senator for the use of such Senator and in the city to be designated by him: Provided, That in the event suitable space is not available in such buildings and a Senator leases or rents office space elsewhere, the Sergeant at Arms is authorized to approve for payment, from the contingent fund of the Senate, vouchers covering bona fide statements of rentals due in an amount not exceeding $900 per annum for each Senator.

The Sergeant at Arms of the Senate is authorized and directed to

Office expenses.

approve for payment from the contingent fund of the Senate to each Senator an amount not to exceed $150 quarterly, upon certification of each such Senator, for official office expenses incurred in his State.

The Secretary of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms are authorized and directed to

Insurance to protect funds.

protect the funds of their respective offices by purchasing insurance in an amount necessary to protect said funds against loss. Premiums on such insurance shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the Senate, upon vouchers approved by the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Salaries or wages paid out of the foregoing items under “Contingent expenses of the Senate” shall be computed at basic rates, phis increased and additional compensation, as authorized and provided by law.

No part of the foregoing appropriations made under the heading “Contingent expenses of the Senate” may be expended for per diem and subsistence expenses (as defined in the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended) at rates in excess of $12 per day; except that (1)

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higher rates may be established by the Committee on Rules and Administration for travel beyond the limits of the continental United States, and (2) in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, reimbursement for such expenses may be made on an actual expense basis of not to exceed $25 per day in the case of travel within the continental limits of the United States.

Compensation for stenographic assistance of committees paid out of the foregoing items under “Contingent expenses of the Senate” shall be computed at such rates and in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration, notwithstanding, and without regard to, any other provision of law.

The contingent fund of the Senate is hereby made available for

Reimbursement for mileage.

reimbursement for mileage, at the rate of 10 cents per mile, for one round trip in each fiscal year by the nearest route usually traveled 69 Stat. 505between Washington, District of Columbia, and a Senator’s residence in his home State, to not to exceed two employees in each Senator’s office, such reimbursement to be made upon vouchers approved by the Senator and containing a certification by him that such travel was performed in line of official duty.

The basic compensation of any employee of any joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives whose basic compensation is paid from the contingent fund of the Senate, of any select committee of the Senate (including the conference majority and conference minority of the Senate), or of any subcommittee of a standing or select committee of the Senate, shall not exceed $8,000 per annum. notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this paragraph and the provisions of section 202 (e) of the Legislative Reorganization Act

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of 1946, as amended (2 U. S. C. 72a (e)), the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution providing for a more effective staff organization for standing committees of the Senate”, approved February 19, 1947, as amended (2 U. S. C. 72a–1), and the paragraph under the heading

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“Senate Policy Committee” in the First Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1947, the basic compensation of one employee of each standing

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 or select committee of the Senate (including the majority and minority policy committees and the majority conference of the Senate and the minority conference of the Senate), and each joint committee of the two Houses, the expenses of which are paid from the contingent fund of the Senate, whoso basic compensation may be fixed under such provisions at a rate of $8,000 per annum, may be fixed at any rate not in excess of $8,820 per annum and, the basic compensation of one employee of each such committee may be fixed at any rate not in excess of $8,460 per annum. For the purpose of this paragraph, an employee of a subcommittee shall be considered to be an employee of the full committee.

 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The following changes are made with respect to positions under the Clerk of the House of Representatives:
(1) The title of each position shown below in the first column shall be that shown in the second column and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic per annum salary of such position shall be the amount shown in the third column. 69 Stat. 506
   Former title   Title Basic salary
Assistant reading clerk Reading clerk No. 3 $6,000
Stenographer to the Clerk Secretary to the Clerk 3,000
Chief bill clerk Bill clerk 5,000
1 Assistant to chief bill clerk Assistant to bill clerk 2,100
2 Assistant to chief bill clerk Assistant to enrolling clerk 2,500
3 Assistant to chief bill clerk Assistant to bill clerk 2,100
Retirement expert House disbursing office. Assistant in disbursing office (retirement) 5,000
1 Administrative assistant to Clerk Administrative assistant to Clerk (retirement) 5,000
1 Assistant to disbursing clerk Personnel clerk 3,600
Bookkeeper in disbursing office Assistant in disbursing office 3,000
Bookkeeper and cashier Bookkeeper and billing clerk (stationery room) 3,000
Bookkeeper and voucher clerk Bookkeeper and voucher clerk (stationery room) 2,300
2 Assistant property custodian Assistant to property custodian (electrical and mechanical office equipment) 3,360
3 Assistant property custodian Assistant to property custodian (manual typewriter equipment) 2,800
Locksmith and typewriter repairer Assistant to property custodian (manual typewriter equipment) 2,700
Messenger and clock repairer Assistant to property custodian (electrical and mechanical office equipment) 2,700
Assistant in stationery room Clerk-typist 2,160
Messenger in stationery room Clerk (stationery room) 2,160
4 Laborer Clerk (stationery room) 2,160
7 Laborer Clerk (stationery room) 2,160
Assistant, property custodian Administrative assistant 3,800
(2) The position of “reading clerk No. 3” set forth in the table in paragraph (1) of this section shall terminate whenever a vacancy occurs in a position of “reading clerk”. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary for the position shown below in the first column shall be the amount shown in the second column.
      Title Basic salary
1 clerk $3,000
2 clerk 3,200
File clerk 4,000
Assistant file clerk 3,000
Librarian 3,000
2 Assistant in disbursing office 3,000
3 Assistant in disbursing office 3,000
Stationery clerk 4,000
Assistant stationery clerk 3,000
Secretary (Joint Recording Facility) 2,250
Messenger (payroll numbers 1, 2, and 3) 1,740
Laborer (payroll numbers 1, 2, 3, and 1 through 10) 1,650
(4) The title of one position of “assistant clerk, house Administration” is changed to “assistant in disbursing office” and the basic salary for such position shall be $3,000 per annum. Such position shall be under the Clerk of the House of Representatives on and after the effective date of this section. (5) The position of “administrative assistant (Joint Recording Facility)” is created at the basic salary of $4,800 per annum.
Sec. 2. The following changes are made with respect to positions

Positions under Sergeant at Arms.

 under the Sergeant at Arms: (1) The title of each position shown below in the first column shall be that shown in the second column and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the. basic per annum salary of such position shall be the amount shown in the third column. 69 Stat. 507
   Former title   Title Basic salary
Pair clerk and messenger Stenographer $2,820
1 Bookkeeper Assistant bookkeeper 3,480
2 Bookkeeper Assistant bookkeeper 3,480
Stenographer Bookkeeper 4,000
Skilled laborer Clerk-messenger 2,160
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary for tile position shown below in the first column shall be the amount shown in the second column.
     Title Basic salary
Deputy Sergeant at Arms in charge of pairs $5,000
Deputy Sergeant at Arms (charge of mace) 4,000
Special assistant Sergeant at Arms 3,500
1 Assistant cashier 5,000
2 Assistant cashier 5,000
Sec. 3. The following changes are made with respect to positions under the Doorkeeper: (1) The title of each position shown below in the first column shall be that shown in the second column and, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic per annum salary of such position shall Be the amount shown in the third column.
   Former title   Title Basic salary
Stenographer Secretary to Doorkeeper $3,000
Chief messenger Chief doorman, House gallery 2,500
Messenger (payroll numbers 1 through 5 and 7 through 5 and 7 through 16). Doorman 1,900
Messenger (soldiers’ roll) (payroll numbers 1 through 14). Doorman 1,900
Chief clerk (folding room) Assistant superintendent, folding room 3,500
2 Laborer (folding room) Baling machine operator, folding room 1,650
20 Folder Janitor-Messenger 1,650
6 Messenger Chief doorman, House floor 2,500
12 Folder Checkroom attendant, House gallery 1,850
15 Folder Supervisor, speech section, folding room 2,460
27 Folder Speech clerk, folding room 2,460
Shipping clerk Supervisor of mail, folding room 2,160
11 Folder Secretary, folding room 1,800
7 Folder Maintenance mechanic (folding room) 2,160
22 Folder Messenger, folding room 1,740
(2) The title of four positions of “laborer (cloakroom)” (payroll numbers 1 through 4), at the basic per annum salary for each such position of $1,380, is changed to “cloakroom attendant”. The title of the position of “1 laborer” is changed to “chief barber, Capitol” and the basic salary of such position shall be $1,500 per annum. The title of the position of “laborer (cloakroom)” is changed to “chief barber, Old House Office Building” and the basic salary of such position shall be $1,500 per annum. The title of six positions of “laborer (cloakroom)” (payroll numbers 1 through 6) is changed to “barber” and the basic salary for each such position shall be $1,400 per annum. The title of three positions of “clerk” (folding room) (payroll numbers 1 through 3) is changed to “ledger clerk, folding room” and the basic salary for each such position shall be $2,460 per annum. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary for the position shown below in the first column shall be the amount shown in the second column. 69 Stat. 508
     Title Basic salary
1 Floor manager of telephones, majority $5,500
2 Floor manager of telephones, minority 5,500
1 Chief page (majority) 5,000
2 Chief page (minority) 5,000
Assistant superintendent (document room) 3,700
Clerk (document room) 3,100
Assistant clerk (document room) 2,660
Assistant (document room) (payroll numbers 1 through 7) 2,200
Janitor (document room) 1,650
Chief janitor 4,000
Foreman of laborers 2,000
Laborer (janitor’s force) (payroll numbers 1 through 24) 1,850
Superintendent (folding room) 4,000
Foreman 1 folding room) 3,100
Assistant foreman (folding room) 2,600
Folder (24 positions) 1,740
Driver (folding room) (payroll numbers 1 and 2) 1,650
1 Laborer (folding room) 1,650
Janitor (folding room) 1,650
(4) The title of the position of “8 assistant” (document room) under the Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, is changed to “clerk, clerk’s document room” and the basic salary of such position shall be $2,400 per annum. Such position shall be under the Clerk of the House of Representatives, on and after the effective date of this section.
Sec. 4. The following changes are made with respect to positions under the Postmaster: (1) The title of the position of “clerk in charge (b. p. o. C.) is changed to “registry and money order clerk (Capitol)” and the basic salary of such position shall be $2,300 per annum. The title of one Position of “messenger” is changed to “registry and money order clerk Library of Congress)” and the basic salary of such position shall be $2,300 per annum. The title of one position of “messenger” is changed to “superintendent of day mail” and the basic salary of such position shall be $2,200 per annum. The title of one position of “messenger” is changed to “superintendent of night mail” and the basic salary of such position shall be $2,200 per annum. The title of forty-one positions of “messenger” is changed to “mail clerk” and the basic salary for each such position shall be $2,100 per annum. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary for the position shown below in the first column shall be the amount shown in the second column.
     Title Basic salary
Assistant postmaster $3,380
Laborer 1,650
Secretary to postmaster 2,300
Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the annual rate of compensation of the Postmaster of the House of Representatives shall be $12,150.
Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary for the position shown below in the first column shall be the amount shown in the second column.
     Title Basic Salary
Chaplain $4,000
Technical assistant (attending physician) 4,200
Expert transcriber (official committee reporters) (Payroll number 1 through 8) 2,000
Expert transcriber (official reporters of debates) (Payroll number 1 through 7) 2,000
Clerk (official committee reporters) 4,500
Printing clerk (majority) 2,500
Printing clerk (minority) 2,500
5 Minority employee (pair clerk) 5,000
6 Minority employee 4,500
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Sec. 7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the monthly allowance for each enlisted man of the United States Navy assigned to the attending physician shall be $75.
Sec. 8. The following changes are made with respect to positions in the House Press, Radio Press, and Periodical Press Galleries: (1) House Press Gallery: (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary for the position shown below in the first column shall be the amount shown in the second column.
    Title Basic salary
Superintendent $5,300
First assistant superintendent 4,700
Second assistant superintendent 3,800
Third assistant superintendent 3,300
Fourth assistant superintendent 2,580
(2) Radio Press Gallery: (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary for the position shown below’ in the first column shall be the amount shown in the second column.
    Title Basic salary
Superintendent $5,200
First assistant superintendent 4,000
Second assistant superintendent 3,500
(3) Periodical Press Gallery: (A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the basic salary of the position of “Superintendent of the Periodical Press Gallery” shall be $4,300 per annum.
Sec. 9. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the annual rate of compensation of the legislative Counsel of the House of Representatives and of the Chief of Staff of the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation shall be an amount which is equal to $15,000, increased by an amount which is the same percentage of $15,000 as the percentage set forth in section 4 (c.) of the Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955.

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Sec. 10. Whenever a section under this heading refers to a position by its existing title (for example, stenographer to the clerk), or by its existing title and a number (for example, 1 assistant to chief hill clerk), the reference is to the position having that title, or that title and that number, on the payroll in the various offices of the House of Representatives, as prepared by the Clerk of the House of Representatives for the month of June 1955.
Sec. 11. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the clerk

Clerk hire.

hire of each Member of the House of Representatives, Delegate from a Territory, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico shall be at the basic rate of $17,500 per annum. No person shall be paid from such clerk hire at a basic rate in excess of $7,000 per annum, and not more than one person shall be paid at a basic rate of $7,000 per annum from such clerk hire at any one time. (b) The joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution providing for pay to clerks to Members of Congress and Delegates” approved January 25, 1923, as amended (2 U. S. C., sec. 92), is amended by striking

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 out “to one, two, or three persons” and inserting in lieu thereof “to those persons, not to exceed eight in number”.
Sec. 12. Subsection (e) of section 202 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended (2 U. S. C., sec. 72a (e)), is

60 Stat. 835.

 amended (1) by striking out “$8,000” where it first appears in such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof “$8,820”, and (2) by striking out “$8,000” at the second place where it appears in such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof “$8,820”.
69 Stat. 510
Sec. 13. (a) This section is enacted as an exercise of the rule-making power of the House of Representatives with full recognition of the constitutional right of the House of Representatives to change the rule amended by this section at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of the House of Representatives. (b) Clause 27 (c) of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended (1) by striking out “$8,000” where it first appears in such clause and inserting in lieu thereof “$8,820”, and (2) by striking out “$8,000” at the second place where it appears in such clause and inserting in lieu thereof “$8,820”.
Sec. 14. The foregoing provisions under “House of Representatives”

Effective date.

 shall take effect August 1, 1955.
 GENERAL PROVISIONS The appropriations, authorizations, and authority with respect

Availability of appropriations, etc.

 thereto in this Act shall be available from July 1, 1955, unless otherwise provided, for the purposes provided in such appropriations, authorizations, and authority. All obligations incurred during the period between June 30, 1955, and the date of enactment of this Act in anticipation of such appropriations, authorizations, and authority are hereby ratified and confirmed if in accordance with the terms hereof. SENATE No officer or employee, whose compensation is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate shall be paid basic compensation at a rate in excess of $8,820 per annum, or gross compensation at a rate in excess of $14,800 per annum, unless otherwise expressly authorized by this Act. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Salaries, Mileage, and Expenses of Members

For compensation of Members (wherever used herein the term “Member” shall include Members of the House of Representatives, Delegates from Territories, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico), $9,896,000.

For mileage of Members and expense allowance of the Speaker, as authorized by law, $200,000.

 Salaries, Officers and Employees For compensation of officers and employees, as authorized by law, as follows: office of the speaker For the Office of the Speaker, $47,285. office of the parliamentarian For the Office of the Parliamentarian, including $2,000 for preparing the Digest of the Rules, $44,920. office of the chaplain For the Office of the Chaplain, $4,200. 69 Stat. 511 office of the clerk For the Office of the Clerk, $767,500. committee employees For committee employees, including not to exceed $375,000 for the Committee on Appropriations; $1,950,510. office of the sergeant at arms For the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, $384,045. office of the doorkeeper For the Office of the Doorkeeper, $704,275. special and minority employees

For six minority employees, $54,685.

For the office of the majority floor leader, including $2,000 for official expenses of the majority leader, $48,000.

For the office of the minority floor leader, $36,000.

For the office of the majority whip, $21,150.

For the office of the minority whip, $21,150.

For two printing clerks, one for the majority caucus room and one for the minority caucus room, to be appointed by the majority and minority leaders, respectively, $7,485.

For a technical assistant in the office of the attending physician, to be appointed by the attending physician, subject to the approval of the Speaker, $6,295.

 office of the postmaster For the Office of the Postmaster, including employment of substitute messengers, and extra services of regular employees when required at the basic salary rate of not to exceed $1,940, per annum each, $198,775. official reporters of debates For official reporters of debates, $124,435. official reporters to committees For official reporters to committees, $133,855. appropriations committee For salaries and expenses, studies and examinations of executive agencies, by the Committee on Appropriations, and temporary personal services for such committee, to be expended in accordance with section 202 (b) of the Legislative Reorganization Act, 1946, and to be

60 Stat. 834.

2 USC 72a.

 available for reimbursement to agencies for services performed, $500,000. Members’ Clerk Hire For clerk hire, necessarily employed by each Member in the discharge of his official and representative duties, which shall be at the basic rate of $15,000 per annum; Provided, That no salary shall be fixed hereunder at a basic rate in excess of $6,000 per annum: $11,500,000. 69 Stat. 512 Contingent Expenses of the House

Furniture: For furniture and materials for repairs of the same, including labor, tools, and machinery for furniture repair shops, and for the purchase of packing boxes, $245,000.

Miscellaneous items: For miscellaneous items, exclusive of salaries unless specifically ordered by the House of Representatives, including the sum of $30,000 for payment to the Architect of the Capitol in accordance with section 208 of the Act, approved October 9, 1940

54 Stat. 1056.

40 USC 174k.

(Public Law 812); the exchange, operation, maintenance, and repair of the Clerk’s motor vehicles; the exchange, operation, maintenance, and repair of the folding room motortruck; the exchange, maintenance, operation, and repair of the postoffice motor vehicles for carrying the mails; the sum of $600 for hire of automobile for the Sergeant at Arms; materials for folding; and for stationery for the use of committees, departments, and officers of the House; $865,000.

Reporting hearings: For stenographic reports of hearings of Committees other than special and select committees, $125,000.

Special and select committees: For salaries and expenses of special and select committees authorized by the House, $1,250,000.

Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation: For the payment of the salaries and other expenses of the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation, $200,000.

Joint Committee on Immigration and Nationality Policy: For salaries and expenses of the joint Committee on Immigration and Nationality Policy, $20,000.

Office of the Coordinator of Information: For salaries and other expenses of the Office of the Coordinator of Information, $82,825.

Telegraph and telephone: For telegraph and telephone service, exclusive of personal services, $800,000.

Stationery (revolving fund): For a stationery allowance for each Member, for the second session of the Eighty-fourth Congress, $525,600, to remain available until expended.

Attending physician’s office: For medical supplies, equipment, and contingent expenses of the emergency room and for the attending physician and his assistants, including an allowance of $1,500 to be paid to the attending physician in equal monthly installments as authorized by the Act approved June 27, 1940 (54 Stat. 629), and including an allowance of not to exceed $30 per month each to four assistants as provided by the House resolutions adopted July 1, 1930, January 20, 1932, and November 18, 1940, $8,985.

Postage stamps: Postmaster, $320; Clerk, $640; Sergeant at Arms, $480; Doorkeeper, $400; United States airmail and special-delivery postage stamps for each Member, the Speaker, the majority and minority leaders, the majority and minority whips, and to each standing committee, as authorized by law; $92,760.

Folding documents: For folding speeches and pamphlets, at a gross rate not exceeding $2 per thousand or for the employment of personnel at a gross rate not exceeding $1.50 per hour per person, $125,000.

Revision of laws: For preparation and editing of the laws as

45 Stat. 1008.

authorized by the Act approved May 29, 1928 (1 U. S. C. 59), $13,700, to be expended under the direction of the Committee on the judiciary.

Speaker’s automobile: For purchase, exchange, driving, maintenance, repair, and operation of an automobile for the Speaker, $7,200.

Automobile for the majority leader: For purchase, exchange, driving, maintenance, repair; and operation of an automobile for the majority leader of the House, $5,835.

69 Stat. 513

Automobile for the minority leader: For purchase, exchange, driving, maintenance, repair, and operation of an automobile for the minority leader of the House, $5,835.

Preparation of the new edition of U. S. Code, $100,000, to remain available until expended.

 Administrative Provisions

Salaries or wages paid out of the items herein for the House of Representatives shall hereafter be computed at basic rates, plus increased and additional compensation, as authorized and provided by law.

The Clerk of the House is hereafter authorized and directed to

Office expenses.

reimburse each Member from the contingent fund in an amount not to exceed $150 quarterly, upon certification of the Member, for official office expenses incurred in his congressional district.

The Sergeant at Arms of the House is hereafter authorized

Funeral expenses.

and directed to make such arrangements as may be necessary for any Committee appointed to attend the funeral of a deceased Member, and there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House, under such rules and regulations as the Committee on House Administration may prescribe, such sums as may be necessary toward defraying the funeral expenses of the deceased; and to defray the expenses of any such committee consisting of not more than six members (not more than four from the House and two from the Senate), the Sergeant at Arms of the House or a representative of his office, the widow or widower and/or minor children of the deceased, incurred in attending the funeral rites and burial of such Member.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5 (b) of the Federal employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954, the Clerk of the House is

68 Stat. 738.

5 USC 2094.

hereafter authorized to pay, from the contingent fund of the House, with respect to all House employees who are insured under such Act, the amounts which, under the terms of such section 5 (b), otherwise would be contributed from the appropriations or funds specified therein. As used in this paragraph the term “House employees” means employees in the Legislative Branch whose salaries, wages, or other compensation are disbursed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

 CAPITOL POLICE

General expenses: For purchasing and supplying uniforms; the purchase, maintenance, and repair of police motor vehicles, including two-way police radio equipment; contingent expenses, including $25 per month for extra services performed for the Capitol Police Board by such member of the staff of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate or the House, as may be designated by the Chairman of the Board; $17,900.

Capitol Police Board: To enable the Capitol Police Board to provide additional protection for the Capitol Buildings and Grounds, including the Senate and House Office Buildings and the Capitol Power Plant, $76,940. Such sum shall be expended only for payment for salaries and other expenses of personnel detailed from the Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia, and the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are authorized and directed to make such details upon the request of the Board. Personnel so detailed shall, during the period of such detail, serve under the direction and instructions of the Board and is authorized to exercise the same authority as members of such Metropolitan Police and members of the Capitol Police and to perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board. Reimbursement for salaries and other expenses of such detail 69 Stat. 514personnel shall be made to the government of the District of Columbia, and any sums so reimbursed shall be credited to the appropriation or appropriations from which such salaries and expenses are payable and shall be available for all the purposes thereof: Provided, That any person detailed under the authority of this paragraph or under

55 Stat. 456.

54 Stat. 629.

similar authority in the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1942, and the Second Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1940, from the Metropolitan Police of the District of Columbia shall be deemed a member of such Metropolitan Police during the period or periods of any such detail for all purposes of rank, pay, allowances, privileges, and benefits to the same extent as though such detail had not been made, and at the termination thereof any such person who was a member of such police on July 1, 1940, shall have a status with respect to rank, pay, allowances, privileges, and benefits which is not less than the status of such person in such police at the end of such detail: Provided further, That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are directed to pay the lieutenants detailed under the authority of this paragraph the same salary as that paid in fiscal year 1955 plus $625 each and such increases in basic compensation as may be subsequently provided by law so long as these positions are held by the present, incumbents.

The foregoing amounts under “Capitol Police” shall be disbursed

Disbursement.

by the Clerk of the House.

 OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL For salaries and expenses of maintenance of the Office of the Legislative Counsel, as authorized by law, including increased and additional compensation as provided by law, $290,000, of which $153,000 shall be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate and $137,000 shall be disbursed by the Clerk of the House: Provided, That effective August 1, 1955, the gross annual compensation of the legislative Counsel of the Senate shall be $15,500 per annum. joint committee on reduction of nonessential federal expenditures For an amount to enable the Joint Committee on Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures to carry out the duties imposed upon it by section 601 of the Revenue Act of 1941 (5 5 Stat. 726), to remain available during the existence of the committee, $22,500, to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate. EDUCATION OF SENATE AND HOUSE PAGES For education of congressional pages and pages of the Supreme Court, pursuant to section 243 of the Legislative Reorganization Act,

60 Stat. 839.

2 USC 88a.

1946, $47,280, which amount shall be advanced and credited to the applicable appropriation of the District of Columbia, and the Board of Education of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to employ such personnel for the education of pages as may be required and to pay compensation for such services in accordance with such rates of compensation as the Board of Education may prescribe. PENALTY MAIL COSTS For expenses necessary under section 2 of Public Law 286,

67 Stat. 614.

39 USC 321c.

Eighty-third Congress, $1,978,000, to be available immediately. 69 Stat. 515 STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS For the preparation, under the direction of the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives, of the statements for the first session of the Eighty-fourth Congress, showing appropriations made, indefinite appropriations, and contracts authorized, together with a chronological history of the regular Appropriation bills as required by law, $8,000, to be paid to the persons designated by the chairmen of such committees to supervise the work. ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Office of the Architect of the Capitol

Salaries: For the Architect of the Capitol, Assistant Architect of the Capitol, and Second Assistant Architect of the Capitol, at salary rates of $17,500, $14,800, and $2,500 additional so long as the position is held by the present incumbent, and $14,300 per annum, respectively, and other personal services at rates of pay provided by law; and the Assistant Architect of the Capitol shall act as Architect of the Capitol during the absence or disability of that official or whenever there is no Architect, and, in case of the absence or disability of the Assistant Architect, the Second Assistant Architect of the Capitol shall so act; and the Architect of the Capitol is authorized hereafter to delegate to the Assistant Architect and other assistants such authority of the Architect as he may deem proper; $186,200.

Appropriations under the control of the Architect of the Capitol shall be available for expenses of travel on official business not to exceed in the aggregate under all funds the sum of $3,000.

Contingent expenses: To enable the Architect of the Capitol to make surveys and studies and to meet unforeseen expenses in connection with activities under his care, $50,000.

 Capitol Buildings and Grounds

Capitol Buildings: For necessary expenditures for the Capitol Building and electrical substations of the Senate and House Office Buildings, under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, including minor improvements, maintenance, repair, equipment, supplies, material, fuel, oil, waste, and appurtenances; furnishings and office equipment; special and protective clothing for workmen; personal and other services; cleaning and repairing works of art. without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended; purchase

41 USC 5.

or exchange, maintenance and operation of passenger motor vehicle; not to exceed $300 for the purchase of necessary reference books and periodicals; not to exceed $150 for expenses of attendance, when specifically authorized by the Architect or the Capitol, at meetings or conventions in connection with subjects related to work under the Architect of the Capitol; $1,140,000 of which $285,000 shall be available for

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 the installation of two additional elevators in the Senate wing of the Capitol, to be located adjacent to and east of the existing elevators at the main east front entrance to the Senate wing.

Extension of the Capitol; The Architect of the Capitol is hereby authorized, under the direction of a Commission for Extension of the United States Capitol, to be composed of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leader of the Senate, the minority leader of the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, to provide for the extension, reconstruction, and replacement of the central portion of the United 69 Stat. 516States Capitol in substantial accordance with scheme B of the Architectural plan submitted by a joint commission of Congress and reported to Congress on March 3, 1905 (House Document numbered 385, Fifty-eighth Congress), but with such modifications and additions, including provisions for restaurant, facilities, and such other facilities in the Capitol Grounds, together with utilities, equipment, approaches, and other appurtenant or necessary items, as may be approved by said Commission, and for such purposes there is hereby appropriated $5,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the Architect of the Capitol under the direction of said Commission and without regard to the provisions of section 3709 of

41 USC 5.

the Revised Statutes, as amended, is authorized to enter into contracts and to make such other expenditures, including expenditures for personal and other services, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act and to obligate the additional sums herein authorized prior to the actual appropriation thereof.

Capitol Grounds: For care and improvement of grounds surrounding the Capitol, Senate and House Office Buildings; Capitol Power Plant; personal and other services; care of trees; planting; fertilizers; repairs to pavements, walks, and roadways; waterproof wearing apparel; maintenance of signal lights; and for snow removal by hire of men and equipment or under contract without compliance with

41 USC 5.

section 3709 of the Revised Statutes, as amended; $280,000.

Subway transportation, Capitol and Senate Office Buildings; For maintenance repairs, and rebuilding of the subway transportation system connecting the Senate Office Building with the Capitol, including personal and other services, $3,500.

Senate Office Building: For maintenance, miscellaneous items and supplies, including furniture, furnishings, and equipment, and for labor and material incident thereto, and repairs thereof; for purchase of waterproof wearing apparel and for personal and other services; including five female attendants in charge of ladies’ retiring rooms at $1,800 each, for the care and operation of the Senate Office Building; to be expended under the control and supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, in all, $960,690.

 additional office building foe the united states senate

Construction and equipment of additional Senate Office Building: To enable the Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Senate Office Building Commission, to continue to provide for the construction and equipment of a fireproof office building for the use of the United States Senate, in accordance with the provisions of the Second Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1948 (62 Stat. 1029), $8,500,000: Provided, That no part of the funds herein appropriated shall be obligated or expended for construction of the rear center wing of said building, from the ground floor up, provided for under the building plans heretofore approved by such Commission.

Legislative garage: For maintenance, repairs, alterations, personal and other services, and all other necessary expenses, $38,500.

House Office Buildings: For maintenance, including equipment, waterproof wearing apparel, miscellaneous items, and for all necessary services, $1,125,000.

Capitol Tower Plant: For lighting, heating, and power (including the purchase of electrical energy), for the Capitol, Senate and House Office Buildings, Supreme Court Building, Congressional Library Buildings, and the grounds about the same, Botanic Garden, Legislative garage, and for air-conditioning refrigeration not supplied from 69 Stat. 517plants in any of such buildings; for heating the Government Printing Office, Washington City Post Office and Folger Shakespeare Library, reimbursement for which shall be made and covered into the Treasury; personal and other services, fuel, oil, materials, waterproof wearing apparel, and all other necessary expenses in connection with the maintenance and operation of the plant, $1,279,500.

Changes and improvements, Capitol Power Plant: Toward carrying out the changes and improvements authorized by the Act of October 26, 1919 (Public Law 413, Eighty-first Congress), $1,800,000,

63 Stat. 933.

to be expended by the Architect of the Capitol under the direction of the House Office Building Commission.

 Library Buildings and Grounds

Structural and mechanical care: For the necessary expenditures for mechanical and structural maintenance, including minor improvements, equipment, supplies, waterproof wearing apparel, and personal and other services, $732,500.

Furniture and furnishings: For furniture, partitions, screens, shelving, and electrical work pertaining thereto and repairs thereof, office and library equipment, apparatus, and laborsaving devices, $68,000.

 BOTANIC GARDEN Salaries and expenses: For all necessary expenses incident to maintaining, operating, repairing, and improving the Botanic Garden and the nurseries, buildings, grounds, collections, and equipment pertaining thereto, including personal services (including not to exceed $3,000 for temporary labor without regard to the Classification Act. of 1949,

63 Stat. 954.

5 USC 1071 note.

 as amended); waterproof wearing apparel; not to exceed $25 for emergency medical supplies; traveling expenses including streetcar fares, not to exceed $275; the prevention and eradication of insect and other pests and plant diseases by purchase of materials and procurement of personal services by contract without regard to the provisions of any other Act; purchase and exchange of motor trucks; purchase and exchange, maintenance, repair, and operation of a passenger motor vehicle; purchase of botanical books, periodicals, and books of reference, not to exceed $100; repairs and improvements to Director’s residence; all under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library; $246,000: Provided, That no part of this appropriation shall be used for the distribution, by congressional allotment, of trees, plants, shrubs, or other nursery stock. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Library of Congress not otherwise provided for, including compensation of the Librarian Emeritus, as authorized by law; development and maintenance of the Union Catalogs; custody, care, and maintenance of the Library Buildings; special clothing; and expenses of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board not properly chargeable to the income of any trust fund held by the Board; $4,860,000. Copyright Office Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Copyright Office, including publication of the decisions of the United States courts involving copyrights, $1,158,060. 69 Stat. 518 Legislative Reference Service Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of section 203 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946

60 Stat. 836.

2 USC 166 and note.

(2 U. S. C. 166), $984,877: Provided, That no part of this Appropriation may be used to pay any salary or expense in connection with any publication, or preparation of material therefor (except the Digest of Public General Bills), to be issued by the Library of Congress unless such publication has obtained prior approval of either the Committee on House Administration or the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. Distribution of Catalog Cards Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the preparation and distribution of catalog cards and other publications of the Library, $1,350,000. Increase of the Library of Congress

General increase of the Library: For expenses (except personal services) necessary for acquisition of books, periodicals and newspapers, and all other material for the increase of the Library, $300,000, to continue available during the next succeeding fiscal year.

Increase of the law library: For expenses (except personal services) necessary for acquisition of books, legal periodicals, and all other material for the increase of the law library, $90,000, to continue available during the next succeeding fiscal year.

Books for the Supreme Court: For the purchase of books and periodicals for the Supreme Court, to be a part of the Library of Congress, and purchased by the Librarian of the Supreme Court, under the direction of the Chief Justice, $25,000.

 Books for the Blind For salaries and other expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to provide books for the blind”,

46 Stat. 1487.

approved March 3, 1931 (2 U. S. C. 135a), as amended, $1,000,000. Administrative Provisions

Appropriations in this Act available to the Library of Congress for salaries shall be available for expenses of investigating the loyalty of Library employees; special and temporary services (including Employees engaged by the day or hour or in piecework); and services as

60 Stat. 810.

authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U. S. C. 55a).

Not to exceed ten positions in the Library of Congress may be exempt from the provisions of appropriation Acts concerning the employment of aliens during the current fiscal year, but the Librarian shall not make any appointment to any such position until he has ascertained that he cannot secure for such appointments a person in any of the categories specified in such provisions who possesses the special qualifications for the particular position and also otherwise meets the general requirements for employment in the Library of Congress.

Appropriations in this Act available to the Library of Congress shall be available, in an amount not to exceed $10,000, when specifically authorized by the Librarian, for expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the function or activity for which the Appropriation is made.

 69 Stat. 519 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Printing and Binding For authorized printing and binding for the Congress; not to exceed $7,500 for printing and binding for the Architect of the Capitol; expenses necessary for preparing the semimonthly and session index to the Congressional Record, as authorized by law (44 U. S. C. 182); printing, binding, and distribution of the Federal

28 Stat. 603.

 Register (including the Code of Federal Regulations), as authorized by law (44 U. S. C. 309, 311, 311a); and printing and binding

49 Stat. 502; 63 Stat. 381; 56 Stat. 1045.

 of Government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipients; $8,800,000: Provided, That this Appropriation shall not be available for printing and binding part 2 of the annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture (known as the Yearbook of Agriculture). revolving fund The paragraph in the Legislative Appropriation Act, 1954 (67 Stat. 330), establishing the Government Printing Office Revolving Fund is hereby amended by striking out the words “expenses of attendance at meetings, when authorized by the Joint Committee on Printing” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “expenses of attendance at meetings not to exceed $3,000 in any fiscal year”. Office of Superintendent of Documents Salaries and expenses: For necessary expenses of the Office of Superintendent of Documents, including personal services in accordance with the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, and compensation

63 Stat. 954.

5 USC 1071 note.

 of employees who shall be subject to the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to regulate and fix rates of pay for employees and officers of the Government Printing Office”, approved June 7, 1924 (44 U. S. C. 40); traveling expenses (not to exceed $1,500); price

43 Stat. 658.

 lists and bibliographies; repairs to buildings, elevators, and machinery; and supplying books to depository libraries; $2,850,000: Provided, That no part of this sum shall be used to supply to depository libraries any documents, books, or other printed matter not requested by such libraries, and the requests therefor shall be subject to approval by the Superintendent of Documents. THEODORE ROOSEVELT CENTENNIAL COMMISSION For necessary expenses of the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, $10,000, to remain available until October 27, 1959: Provided, That this paragraph shall be effective only upon enactment into law of H. J. Res. 273, Eighty-fourth Congress, first session.

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 COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENT SECURITY Salaries and expenses: For expenses necessary for the Commission

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 on Government Security, including expenses of attendance at meetings concerned with the purposes of this appropriation, $50,000. WOODROW WILSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION For an additional amount for “Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration

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 Commission”, $41,500, to remain available until June 30, 1957. 69 Stat. 520 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 102. No part of the funds appropriated in this Act shall be

Private vehicles.

 used for the maintenance or care of private vehicles.
Sec. 103. Whenever any office or position not specifically established by

46 Stat. 32.

2 USC 60a.

 the Legislative Pay Act of 1929 is appropriated for herein or whenever the rate of compensation or designation of any position appropriated for herein is different from that specifically established for such position by such Act, the rate of compensation and the designation of the position, or either, appropriated for or provided herein, shall be the permanent law with respect thereto: Provided, That the provisions herein for the various items of official expenses of Members, Officers, and Committees of the House, and Clerk Hire for Members shall be the permanent law with respect thereto: Provided further, That the provisions relating to positions and salaries thereof carried in H. Res. 714 of the Eighty-third Congress and H. Res. 73, 74, 75, 81, 82, 140, 163, and 195 of the Eighty-fourth Congress shall be the permanent law with respect thereto.
Sec. 104. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall

Capitol police.

 be paid as compensation to any person appointed after June 3(1, 1935, as an officer or member of the Capitol Police who does not meet the standards to be prescribed for such appointees by the Capitol Police Board: Provided, That the Capitol Police Board is hereby authorized to detail police from the House Office, Senate Office, and Capitol Buildings for police duty on the Capitol Grounds.
Sec. 105.

No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall

Strikes or overthrow of Government.

be used to pay the salary or wages of any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the

Affidavit.

Government of the United States by force or violence: Provided, That for the purposes hereof an affidavit shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person making the affidavit has not contrary to the provisions of this section, engaged in a strike against the Government of the United States, is not a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or that such person does not advocate, and is not a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence:

Penalty.

 Provided further, That, any person who engages in a strike against the Government of the United States or who is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States, or who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that advocates, the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force or violence, and accepts employment the salary or wages for which are paid from any appropriation or fund contained in this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both: Provided further, That the above penalty clause, shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other provisions of existing law.

This Act may be cited as the “Legislative Appropriation Act, 1956”.

Short title.

Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 243: To fix and regulate the salaries of teachers, school officers, and other employees of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. Public Law 243 Public Law 243 69 Stat. 521 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 521 Public Law 243

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AN ACT To fix and regulate the salaries of teachers, school officers, and other employees of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

August 5, 1955

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 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the, United States of America in Congress assembled,

District of Columbia Teachers’ Salary Act of 1955.

 <num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading class="inline">SALARY SCHEDULES</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1"><inline class="smallCaps">Section</inline> 1. </num> <content class="inline">That the following are the salary schedules for teachers, school officers, and certain other employees of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia whose positions are included therein: <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th style="width:30%; height:4em; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Salary class and position</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 1 minimum</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 2</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 3</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 4</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 5</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 6</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 7</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 1: Superintendent of schools:</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$14,000 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">16,000 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Doctor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">18,000 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 2: Deputy superintendent</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">11,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$12,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$12,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$12,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$12,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$13,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">$13,500 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Classic 3: Assistant superintendent; president, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">11,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">11,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">11,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">11,900 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 4</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">10,700 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 5:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">9,800 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">10,000 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 6:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,900 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">9,400 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">11,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">9,600 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Director, Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 7:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,900 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">9,100 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Chief Examiner</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Director</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; ; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 8: Professor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,900 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 9:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,400 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,600 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, Americanization school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 10:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,000 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,200 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Director, Department of School Attendance and Work Permits</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Supervising Director</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, laboratory school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; ; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 11: Associate professsor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,000 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 12:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">7,500 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,000 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">8,200 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant Director, Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 13:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,100 </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">7,500 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant Director</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, Capitol Page School</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant principal, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; ; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 14: Assistant professor, teachers college; chief librarian, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">7,300 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 15:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">7,100 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">7,300 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant principal, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant principal, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"></td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/522">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 522</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th style="width:30%; height:3em; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Salary class and position</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 1 minimum</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 2</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 3</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 4</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 5</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 6</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 7</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 16:</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$5,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$5,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$6,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$6,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">$6,000 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">7,100 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 17:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">6,600 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">6,800 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Chief attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 18:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">3,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,060 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,220 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,380 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,540 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">4,860 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,560 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,720 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,880 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,040 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">5,360 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,760 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,920 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,080 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,240 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">5,560 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Instructor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Librarian, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">School librarian</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Counselor</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Research assistant</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 19:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">3,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,220 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,380 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,540 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">1,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">4,860 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,560 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,720 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">4,880 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,040 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">5,360 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Child labor inspector</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Census supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-bottom:1px solid black"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th style="width:40%; height:3em; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Salary class and position</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 8</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 9</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 10</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 11</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 12</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 13</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 1: Superintendent of schools</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 2: Deputy superintendent</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 3: Assistant superintendent; president, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 4</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$10,900 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$11,100 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 5:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,200 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10400 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 6:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,300 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,800 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">10,000 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Director, Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 7:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,300 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,500 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Chief Examiner</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Director</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 8: Professor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,300 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 9:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,600 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,800 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">9,000 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, Americanization school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 10:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8400 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,600 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Director, Department of School Attendance and Work Permits</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Supervising Director</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, laboratory school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 11; Associate professor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,400 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 12:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,900 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,400 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,400 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">8,600 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant Director, Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 13:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,900 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant Director</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Principal, Capitol Page School</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant principal, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Class 14: Assistant professor, teachers college; chief librarian, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 15:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,500 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,700 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant principal, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant principal, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/523">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 523</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th style="width:40%; height:3em; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Salary class and position</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 8</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 9</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 10</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 11</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 12</th> <th style="width:10%; text-align:center; border-top:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black">Service step 13</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 16:</td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$7,100 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">17,300 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,300 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,500 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 17:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,800 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">7,200 </td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">--------</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">--------</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Assistant</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Chief attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 18:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,020 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,180 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$5,340 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$5,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">$5,660 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">$5,800 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,520 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,680 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,840 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,160 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">6,300 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group C, master’s degree, plus 30 credit hours</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,720 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,880 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,040 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,200 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,360 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">6,500 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Instructor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Librarian, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Teacher, elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">School librarian</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Counselor</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Research assistant</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em">Class 19:</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group A, bachelor’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,020 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,180 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,340 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,500 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,660 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">5,800 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:3em" leaders="yes">Group B, master’s degree</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,520 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,680 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">5,840 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,000 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black">6,160 </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom">6,300 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Child labor inspector</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; border-right:1px solid black; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:5em">Census supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:right; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-right:1px solid black; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:bottom; border-bottom:1px solid black"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading class="inline">CLASSIFICATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="2"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 2. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>The Board of Education on written recommendation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Eligibility requirements; appointment; promotion.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Classification and assignment.</p></sidenote> of the Superintendent of Schools is authorized to establish the eligibility requirements and prescribe methods of appointment and promotion for teachers, school officers, and other employees. The Board of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Teachers, etc., in positions on June 30, 1955.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Continuance of employment.</p></sidenote> Education is authorized and directed, on written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to classify and assign all teachers, school officers, and other employees to the salary classes and groups in section 1 of this Act. Teachers, school officers, and other employees<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Master’s degree; requirement.</p></sidenote> on probationary or permanent status shall not be required to take any examinations, either mental or physical, to be continued in the positions in which they are employed on June 30, 1955, or to which they may be transferred and assigned under the provisions of section 4 and section 5 of this Act. No teacher, school officer, or other employee shall be appointed or promoted to any position in section 1 of this Act on probationary or permanent status unless he possesses a master’s degree, except that a person possessing a bachelor’s degree may be appointed on probationary or permanent status as Director of Food Services. Assistant Director of Food Services, Supervising Director of the Department of Military Science and Tactics, teacher of military science and tactics, teacher of driver training, shop teacher in the vocational high schools, teacher in the junior high schools, counselor in the vocational high schools, counselor in the junior high schools, teacher in the elementary schools, research assistant, attendance officer, child labor inspector, or census supervisor. No teacher, school officer,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Minimum compensation.</p></sidenote> or other employee shall receive compensation at a rate less than his annual compensation as of June 30, 1955.</content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/524">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 524</page> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Notwithstanding any provision of this Act the Board is authorized <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Vocational high school shop teachers.</p></sidenote>on a written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, to appoint or promote vocational high school shop teachers to salary class 18, group B, without, a master’s degree if they submit evidence of equivalent training and experience in accordance with the rules of the Board. A vocational high school shop teacher may not be appointed, assigned, or promoted to salary class 18, group C, who does not possess a master’s degree granted in course plus thirty credit hours.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><chapeau>When used in this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>The term “master’s degree” and “doctor’s degree” mean,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">“Master’s” and “doctor’s” degrees.</p></sidenote> respectively, a master’s degree and a doctor’s degree granted in course by an accredited higher educational institution.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>The term “plus thirty credit hours” means the equivalent of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">“Plus thirty credit hours”.</p></sidenote>not less than thirty graduate credit hours in academic, vocational, or professional courses beyond a master’s degree, representing a definite educational program satisfactory to the Board. Graduate credit hours beyond thirty which were earned prior to obtaining a master’s degree may be applied in computing such thirty credit hours.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>The terms “Board” and “Board of Education” mean the Board of Education of the District of Columbia.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>The term “Salary Act of 1947” means the District of Columbia Teachers’ Salary Act of 1947, as amended.</content> </paragraph></subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 3. </num> <content class="inline">For other than temporary employees and the Superintendent<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Probationary service.</p></sidenote> of Schools, the first two years of service in each position covered by section 1 of this Act shall be probationary regardless of any change in title or numbers used in classifying the position. Teachers, school officers, and other employees who have satisfactorily completed the probationary period in any position covered by section 1 of this Act and whose permanent appointments have been approved by the Board shall be considered employees of the Board on permanent tenure.</content> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading class="inline">METHOD OF ASSIGNMENT OF EMPLOYEES TO SALARY SCHEDULES</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 4. </num> <content class="inline">Each teacher, school officer, and other employee in the service of the Board on July 1, 1955, who occupies a position formerly assigned in accordance with the provisions of title I of the Salary Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/248">61 Stat. 248</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/659">D. C. Code 31–659</ref>.</p></sidenote>of 1947 shall be placed in a salary class covered by section 1 of this Act as indicated at the end of this section. Any employee in group A of his salary class on June 30, 1955, shall be assigned to group A of the class to which he is transferred on July 1, 1955. Any employee in group C of his salary class on June 30, 1955, shall be assigned to group B of the class to which he is transferred on July 1, 1955, except that an employee possessing a master’s degree plus thirty credit hours shall be transferred to group C. Any employee not in a group A or a group C on June 30, 1955, shall be assigned to group A on July 1, 1955, if his new salary class contains such a group, except that an employee possessing a master’s degree or an employee in salary classes 7, 9,’10, 13, 15, and 17 on July 1, 1955, who does not possess a master’s degree shall be assigned to group B if his new salary class contains such a group and an employee possessing a master’s degree plus thirty credit hours shall be assigned to group C if his new salary class contains such a group. <page identifier="/us/stat/69/525">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 525</page> <table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" width="100%" style="border-collapse:collapse"> <thead> <tr class="header" style="font-size:8pt"> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">TITLE AND CLASS OF POSITION IN TEACHERS’ SALARY ACT OF 1947</th> <th colspan="2" style="text-align:center">TITLE AND CLASS OF POSITION IN TEACHERS’ SALARY ACT OF 1955</th> </tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></th> <th style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></th> <th style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></th> <th style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"></th> </tr> <tr> <th style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top">   Title</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:top">Class</th> <th style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top">   Title</th> <th style="text-align:center; vertical-align:top">Class</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Superintendent of Schools</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">29</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Superintendent of Schools</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 1</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">First Assistant Superintendent</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">28</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Deputy Superintendent</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant to the Superintendent (in charge of business administration)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">27</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Deputy Superintendent</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 2</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Associate Superintendent</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">26</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant Superintendent</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 3</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Chief Examiner</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">24</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Chief Examiner</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Director</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">22</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Director</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Divisional Director</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">23</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Director</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Director, Department of School Attendance and Work Permits</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">30</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Director, Department of School Attendance and Work Permits</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Director of Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">35</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Director, Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 6</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant Director of Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">36</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant Director, Department of Food Services</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">12</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Head of department</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">17</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Supervising director</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant Director</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">21</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant director</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">13</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 13A</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">17</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 13A</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">17</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">President of teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">25</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">President, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 3</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal of senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">20</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 7</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal of vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">19</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal of junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal in Americanization school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">13</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal, Americanization school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 9</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal in elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">13</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal, elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Associate professor in teachers college (in charge of laboratory school)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">11</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal, laboratory school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant Director (in charge of Capitol Page School)</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">21</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Principal, Capitol Page School</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">13</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant principal in senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">16</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant principal, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">13</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant principal in vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">15</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant principal, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">15</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant principal in junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">14</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant principal, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">15</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Professor in teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">12</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Professor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 8</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Associate professor in teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">11</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Associate professor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">11</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant professor in teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">10</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Assistant professor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">14</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Instructor in teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 7</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Instructor, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Chief librarian in teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 9</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Chief librarian, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">14</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Librarian in teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 8</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Librarian, teachers college</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher in senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 3</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher, senior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher in vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 5</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher, vocational high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher in junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 2</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher, junior high school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher in elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 1</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Teacher, elementary school</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">School librarian</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 4</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">School librarian</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Counselor</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Counselor</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Research assistant</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom"> 6</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Research assistant</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">18</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Chief attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">31</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Chief attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">17</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">32</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Attendance officer</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">19</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Child-labor inspector</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">34</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Child-labor inspector</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">19</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Census supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">33</td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top; text-indent:-1em; padding-left:1em" leaders="yes">Census supervisor</td> <td style="text-align:center; vertical-align:bottom">19</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="5"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 5. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><chapeau>This Act applies to all positions under the Board which require at least a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, and in addition—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>involve classroom or other instruction or the supervision and direction of classroom and other instructional activities; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>involve activities, other than teaching, which require the incumbents to possess academic credits in educational theory and <page identifier="/us/stat/69/526">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 526</page>practice at least equivalent to those required of a teacher with a bachelor’s degree; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>involve activities which are so directly related to the educational process that the positions have characteristics of the educational field to a marked degree, even though academic credits in educational theory and practice are not required; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>involve the management or direction or organizational units or school services which, though not directly involved in the educational process, require the incumbent to deal so extensively with employees who are directly involved in the educational process on problems that require an understanding of the aims, methods and points of view of educators and educational philosophy, that it becomes impractical, insofar as salary treatment is concerned, to attempt to distinguish between them and positions covered under paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection. This paragraph (4) shall apply only to such positions as are necessary to coordinate such noneducational units or services with the educational activities of the school system.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>The Board, with the concurrence of the Board of Commissioners<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Authority of Board to determine positions, etc.</p></sidenote> of the District of Columbia, is authorized to determine which positions meet the criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section and to establish or transfer positions covered under other wage or salary fixing acts or authorities to the coverage of this Act. Similarly, the Board, with the concurrence of the said Board of Commissioners, is authorized to determine that positions covered under this Act do not meet the criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section and to remove any such position from the coverage of this Act: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any employee occupying any position covered by this Act on the effective date of this Act, but which is later determined not to meet the criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section, shall continue to be entitled to the salary and other benefits of this Act as long as he remains in such position.</proviso> The Board, subject to the concurrence of the said Board of Commissioners, is authorized to specify for any position to be brought under this Act, the class and group as established in this Act which shall apply to such position: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such class shall be selected on the basis of the difficulty, responsibility, and qualification requirements of such position. Positions brought under this Act in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of this Act to the same degree and in all respects as if such positions were specifically named in this Act. The Board is authorized to conduct such studies as are required to apply the criteria specified in subsection (a) of this section.</proviso></content></subsection> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading class="inline">METHOD OF ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTION OF EMPLOYEES</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="6"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 6. </num><content class="inline">On July 1, 1955, each permanent employee assigned to a<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Assignment to numerical service step.</p></sidenote> salary class in accordance with section 4 and section 5 of this Act shall be assigned to the numerical service step on the schedule for his class, or class and group, under this Act next above the numerical service step occupied by him on June 30, 1955, under the provisions of the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/659">D. C. Code 31–659 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>Salary Act of 1947 and each such employee shall advance one numerical service step each year thereafter until he reaches the highest step provided on the schedule for his class, or class and group, except that each employee under this Act who was on a service step under the Salary Act of 1947 which was numerically as high or higher than the top step provided for the salary class, or class and group, to which he is assigned under section 1 of this Act shall be assigned on July 1, 1955, to the highest step provided for his salary class, or class <page identifier="/us/stat/69/527">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 527</page>and group, under section 1 of this Act. The Superintendent of Schools, salary class 1, shall be assigned on July 1, 1955, to the salary provided for that position in section 1 of this Act. Any permanent employee serving in a position not covered by the Salary Act of 1947 but which may be later established under section 5 of this Act shall be given service credit for the purpose of salary placement under this Act equivalent to the number of years of satisfactory service rendered within the school system in the position then occupied by such employee and shall be assigned to the numerical service step on the schedule for his class, or class and group, under this Act next above the numerical service step corresponding to his years of service under his previous classification. If such employee is on a service step in his previous classification which is numerically as high or higher than the top service step provided for his salary class, or class and group, under this Act, he shall be assigned to the highest service step provided for his salary class, or class and group, under this Act. Each employee transferred and assigned to salary class 18 under this Act, and on permanent tenure on July 1, 1955, who on June 30, 1947, was a permanent employee of the Board of Education in either group B or group D of salary classes 1–8, inclusive, in the District of Columbia Teachers’ Salary Act of 1945, as amended, shall be placed one service<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/59/488">59 Stat. 488</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/61/260">61 Stat. 260</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/638/31/658">D. C. Code 31–638 to 31–658</ref>.</p></sidenote> step higher than he would otherwise be entitled to under the provisions of this section except that in no case shall his salary be higher than the maximum salary provided for his class and group.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="7"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 7. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Each employee appointed under this Act who has not<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">New appointees, etc.</p></sidenote> had prior service under the Board or who may be reappointed or reinstated, shall be assigned to the service step numbered next above the number of years of service with which he is credited for the purpose of salary placement. The Board, on the written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, is authorized to evaluate the previous experience of each new appointee to determine the number of years with which he may be credited for the purpose of salary placement. Credit for service rendered either inside or outside of public schools<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Service credit.</p></sidenote> of the District of Columbia shall be effective on the date of the regular Board meeting immediately preceding the date of approval by the Board or on the date of appointment, whichever is later. Such credit shall apply to all positions in salary classes 18 and 19, and to the positions of chief librarian and assistant professor, salary class 14; and to the position of associate professor, salary class 11; and to the position of professor, salary class 8. Such placement credit shall not be granted in excess of five years.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>In crediting previous experience of any teacher who has been absent from his duties because of naval or military service in the armed forces of the United States or its allies, the Board is hereby authorized to include such naval or military service as the equivalent of approved experience.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>No provision in this Act shall be interpreted as preventing any<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Leave to enter armed forces.</p></sidenote> teacher, school officer, or other employee of the Board who has been granted leave to enter the armed forces of the United States or its allies from receiving any annual service increment or increments to which he would have been entitled had he remained continuously in the service of the public schools.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="8"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 8. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>Each teacher, school officer, and other employee<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Probationary salary increase.</p></sidenote> appointed or promoted on probationary tenure to a position covered by section 1 of this Act shall receive his first increase in salary in that, position on the beginning day of his second year of probationary service in the position; he shall receive his second increase in salary in that position on the date when his appointment or promotion to the position is made permanent; and he shall receive all subsequent <page identifier="/us/stat/69/528">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 528</page>increases in salary to which he is entitled in that position on July 1 of each year, beginning with the July 1 next after the date of his permanent appointment or promotion to the position in accordance with section 6 and section 7 of this Act.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Any employee in the service of the Board on the effective date of this Act appointed or promoted on probationary tenure during the period from July 1, 1952, to .June 30, 1955, inclusive, to a position covered by section 4 of this Act shall be compensated for salary increases in accordance with the subsection (a) of this section and shall receive his first increase effective as of the first date of his second year of probationary service based upon the rates of pay currently in effect on that date and such employee shall be assigned on July 1, 1955, to the numerical service step in the salary schedule for his class, or class and group, in section 1 of this Act corresponding to his number of years of creditable service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><content>The Board is authorized to terminate the services of any probationary<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Termination of probation by Board.</p></sidenote> employee in the class to which appointed, upon the written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, at any time during the two year probationary period: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That if an employee so terminated has permanent status within the school system he shall be returned to the salary class he last occupied on permanent status, and placed on the step which would have been occupied by him.</proviso></content></subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="9"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 9. </num> <content class="inline">The Board is hereby authorized to appoint and assign temporary <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Temporary employees.</p></sidenote>employees within the salary structure of section 1 of this Act, whenever’ such action is necessary and recommended in writing by the Superintendent of Schools. Such appointments shall be for periods not to extend beyond June 30 of the fiscal year in which the appointments are made and the Board is authorized to terminate the appointment of any temporary employee at any time upon the written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. Each temporary employee shall be assigned to a numerical service step and receive an annual rate of compensation in accordance with section 7, but he shall receive, no annual service increments and may be credited with not more than five years of service either inside or outside the public schools of the District of Columbia for the purpose of salary placement.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 10. </num><subsection class="inline"><num value="a">(a) </num><content>On and after July 1, 1955, each promotion to group B,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Group B or C promotions.</p></sidenote> or group C, within a salary class shall become effective on the date of the regular Board meeting immediately preceding the date of approval by the Board or on the effective date of the master’s degree or the completion of thirty credit hours beyond the master’s degree, whichever is later.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><content>Any employee in a position covered by section 1 of this Act who is promoted to group B or group C of the same salary class shall be assigned to the same numerical service step on the schedule for his new group as he would have occupied on the schedule from which promoted.</content></subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="11"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 11. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Any employee in a salary class covered by section 1 of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Promotion to higher salary class.</p></sidenote> this Act, when promoted to a higher-paid salary class, shall be assigned to the lowest numerical service step on the schedule for his new class, or class and groups which will give him an immediate increase in annual salary rate at least equal to the sum of the following:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>Any annual service increment to which the employee would have been entitled in his former salary class at the time of his promotion; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>The annual service increment scheduled for his new class and group: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no such employee shall be assigned to a higher numerical service step on the schedule for his new class, or class and group, than he would have occupied on the schedule from which promoted.</proviso></content></paragraph> </section> 69 Stat. 529 <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading class="inline">ACCOMPANYING LEGISLATION</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="12"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 12. </num> <content class="inline">Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Employment of retired members of armed services.</p></sidenote> the Board, on the written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, may employ not more than fifteen retired members of the armed services of the United States as teachers of military science and tactics in the public high schools of the District of Columbia, and such teachers so employed shall be entitled to compensation in accordance with the salary schedules in section 1 of this Act, in addition to their retired pay and allowances.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="13"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 13. </num> <content class="inline">The Board is hereby authorized to conduct as parts of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Evening schools, etc.</p></sidenote> public school system, evening schools, summer schools, and Americanization School, under and within appropriations made by Congress, and on the written recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools to fix and prescribe the salaries of teachers in the evening and summer schools.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="14"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 14. </num> <content class="inline">Each employee assigned to salary class 18 in the foregoing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Classification of certain employees as teachers.</p></sidenote> schedules, and to the position of attendance officer, salary class 19; each chief librarian and each assistant professor in class 14; each associate professor in class 11; and each professor in class 8 shall be classified as a teacher for payroll purposes and his annual salary shall be paid in ten monthly installments in accordance with existing law.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="15"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 15. </num> <content class="inline">On and after the effective date of this Act, the Act entitled <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Leave.</p></sidenote>“An Act to provide that the Board of Education of the District of Columbia shall have sole authority to regulate the vacation periods and annual leave of absence of certain school officers and employees of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia”, approved March 5, 1952, as amended, shall apply to employees of the Board of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/66/14">66 Stat. 14</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/698">D. C. Code 31–698</ref>.</p></sidenote> Education whose salaries are fixed in salary classes 7–17, inclusive, under this Act. However, such Act shall not apply to the following employees: Chief examiner, class 7; and professor, class 8; associate professor, class 11; Assistant Director. Department of Food Services, class 12; assistant professor and chief librarian, class 14.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="16"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 16. </num> <content class="inline">On and after the effective date of this Act, the Act entitled “An Act to provide cumulative sick and emergency leave with pay for teachers and attendance officers in the employ of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes’”, approved October 13, 1949. as amended, shall apply to employees of the Board<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/842">63 Stat. 842</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/691/etseq">D. C. Code 31–691 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> whose salaries are fixed in salary class 18, and the position of attendance officer, salary class 19; and to the following employees in the salary classes indicated: Professor, class 8: associate professor, class 11; chief librarian and assistant professor, class 14, under this Act.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="17"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 17. </num> <content class="inline">On and after the effective date of this Act, the Act entitled “An Act to provide educational employees of the public schools of the District of Columbia with leave of absence, with paid pay, for the purposes of educational improvement, and for other purposes”,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/54/349">54 Stat. 349</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/632/31/637">D. C. Code 31–632 to 31–637</ref>.</p></sidenote> approved June 12, 1940, shall apply to employees of the Board whose, salaries are fixed under section 1 of this Act.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="18"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 18. </num> <content class="inline">On and after the effective date of this Act, the Act entitled<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Teacher exchange program.</p></sidenote> “An Act to permit the Board of Education of the District of Columbia to participate in the foreign teacher exchange program in cooperation with the United States Office of Education”, approved September 28,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/1076">64 Stat. 1076</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/699/31/699b">D. C. Code 31–699 to 31–699b</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1950, shall apply to employees of the Board whose salaries are fixed under section 1 of this Act.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="19"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 19. </num> <content class="inline">On and after the effective date of this Act, the Act entitled “An Act for the retirement of public school teachers in the District of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/60/875">60 Stat. 875</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/721/31/739">D. C. 31–721 to 31–739</ref>.</p></sidenote> Columbia”, approved August 7, 1946, as amended, shall apply to probationary and permanent employees of the Board whose salaries are fixed under section 1 of this Act, and all references in the said Act of <page identifier="/us/stat/69/530">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 530</page>August 7, 1946. to the Salary Act of 1947 shall be interpreted to apply<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/659">D. C. Code 31–659 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> to this Act. Nothing in this section shall require the recomputation of the annuity of any person retired under the Act of August 7, 1946, as amended, prior to the effective date of this Act, or of any person retired prior to the effective date of the Act of August 7, 1946, as amended, whose annuity is computed in accordance with the provisions of that Act.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="20"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 20. </num> <content class="inline">The District of Columbia Teachers’ Salary Act of 1947,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Repeal.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/659">D. C. Code 31–659 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> approved July 7, 1947, as amended, is hereby repealed.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="21"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 21. </num> <content class="inline">Section 1 of the Act for the Retirement of Public School<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/721">D. C. Code 31–721</ref>.</p></sidenote> Teachers, approved August 7, 1946, as amended, is amended by striking out “<quotedText>June 30</quotedText>” wherever it appeal’s in such section and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>December 31</quotedText>”, provided that interest shall not be compounded as of December 31, 1955.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="22"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 22. </num> <content class="inline">Section 6 of the District of Columbia Teachers’ Leave Act of 1949,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/696">D. C. Code 31–696</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended, is amended by adding thereto the following new sentence: “<quotedText>Service rendered by such substitutes shall not be regarded as service within the meaning of the Civil Service Retirement Act of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/468">46 Stat. 468</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s691">5 USC 691 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>May 29, 1930, as amended.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="23"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 23. </num> <content class="inline">The proviso in section 5 of the Act of August 7, 1946, entitled<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Repeal.</p></sidenote> “An Act for the retirement of public school teachers in the <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/dcc/31/725">D. C. Code 31–725</ref>.</p></sidenote>District of Columbia”, as amended by the Act approved March 6, 1952 (66 Stat. 17), is hereby repealed.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="24"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 24. </num> <content class="inline">This Act may be cited as “<shortTitle role="act">District of Columbia Teachers’<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Short title.</p></sidenote> Salary Act of 1955</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="25"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 25. </num> <content class="inline">This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1955.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote></content></section> Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 244: To increase the salaries of officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, and the Fire department of the District of Columbia, the United States Park Police, and the White House Police, and for other purposes. Public Law 244 Public Law 244 69 Stat. 530 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 244

chapter 570
AN ACT To increase the salaries of officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, and the Fire department of the District of Columbia, the United States Park Police, and the White House Police, and for other purposes.

August 5, 1955

[S. 2428]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C. police and firemen.

Salary increase.

67 Stat. 72.

D. C. Code 4–813.
That section 101 of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1953 (Public Law 74, Eighty-third Congress), as amended, is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 101. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), the annual basic salaries of the officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force shall be at the rates set forth in the following table:
“Chief of police $13,438
Deputy Chiefs 9,094
Inspectors 8,335
Captains 7,085
Lieutenants 6,460
Sergeants 5,936
Corporals 5,472
Private, class 4 (three or more years’ service) 4,990
Private, class 3 (two or more but less than three years’ service) 4,707
Private, class 2 (one or more but less than two years’ service) 4,424
Private, class 1 (less than one year’s service) 4,193

All original appointments of privates shall be made at the annual basic salary of $4,193 and the first year of service shall be probationary.

 “(b) The annual basic salary of a private of any class of the Metropolitan Police force shall be increased by— 69 Stat. 531 “(1) $1,290, while he is assigned to duty as a detective sergeant; “(2) $500, while he is assigned to duty as a precinct detective; “(3) $323, while he is assigned to duty as a station clerk; “(4) $291, while he is assigned to duty as a probational detective; or “(5) $420. while he is assigned to duty as a motorcycle officer. Paragraph (5) of this subsection shall apply to any officer below the grade of lieutenant. “(c) Subject to the approval of the Commissioners, the annual basic salary of a private of the Metropolitan Police force shall be increased by an amount not to exceed $420 while he is assigned to duty as a technician.”
Sec. 2. Section 102 (a) of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s

D. C. Code 4–814.

 Salary Act of 1953 is amended by striking out “$120” and “$200” and inserting in lieu thereof “$129” and “$215”, respectively.
Sec. 3. Section 201 of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s

D. C. Code 4–815.

 Salary Act of 1953 is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 201. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), the annual basic salaries of the officers and members of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia shall be at the rates set forth in the following table:
Fire Chief $13,488
Deputy fire chiefs 9,094
Superintendent of machinery 9,094
Fire marshal 9,094
Battalion fire chiefs 8,335
Assistant superintendent of machinery 8,335
Deputy fire marshal 8,335
Captains 7,085
Pilots 6,803
Marine engineers 6,803
Lieutenants 6,400
Sergeants 5,936
Assistant pilots 5,416
Assistant marine engineers 5,416
Inspectors 5,174
Private, class 4 (three or more years’ service) 4,990
Private, class 3 (two or more hot less than three years’ service) 4,707
Private, class 2 (one or more but less than two years’ service) 4,424
Private, class 1 (less than one year’s service) 4,193

All original appointments of privates shall be made at the annual basic salary of $4,193 and the first year of service shall be probationary.

 “(b) The annual basic salary of a private of any class of the Fire Department of the District of “Columbia shall be increased by— “(1) $420, while he is assigned to duty as an aide to the Fire Chief or to a deputy or battalion fire chief; “(2) $224, while he is assigned to duty as a regular first driver-operator of a fire department hose wagon, aerial ladder truck, rescue squad, or fire department ambulance; “(3) $420, while he is assigned to duty as a chief radio technician; and “(4) $224, while he is assigned to duty as a chief photographer. “(c) Subject to the approval of the Commissioners, the annual basic salary of a private or an inspector of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia shall be increased by an amount not to exceed $420 while he is assigned to duty as a technician.”
Sec. 4. Section 202 (a) of the District of Columbia Police and Firemen’s

D. C. Code 4–816.

 Salary Act of 1953 is amended by striking out “$120” and “$200” and inserting in lieu thereof “$129” and “$215”, respectively.
Sec. 5. (a) Retroactive salary shall be paid by reason of this Act

Retroactive salary.

 only in the case of an individual in the service of the United States 69 Stat. 532(inducting service in the Armed Forces of the United States) or the municipal government of the District of Columbia on the date of enactment of this Act, except that retroactive salary shall be paid (1) to an officer or member of the Metropolitan Police force, the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, the United States Park Police force, or the White House Police force, who retired during the period beginning on the first day of the first pay period which began after February 28, 1955, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act for services rendered during such period, and (2) in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 3, 1950 (Public Law 636, Eighty-

64 Stat. 395.

first Congress), as amended (5 U. S. C., secs. 61f–61k), for services rendered during the period beginning on the first day of the first pay period which began after February 28, 1955, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act by an officer or member who dies during such period. (b) For the purposes of this section, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, in the case of an individual relieved from training and service in the. Armed Forces of the United States or discharged from hospitalization following such training and service, shall include the period provided by law for the mandatory restoration of such individual to a position in or under the Federal Government or the municipal government of the District of Columbia.
Sec. 6. (a) This Act shall take effect as of the first

Effective date.

 day of the first pay period which began after February 28, 1955. (b) For the purpose of determining the amount of insurance for which an individual is eligible under the Federal Employees’ Group

68 Stat. 736.

5 USC 2091 note.

Life Insurance Act of 1954, all changes in annual basic salary which result from the enactment of this Act shall be held and considered to be effective as of the first day of the first pay period which begins on or after the date of such enactment.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 245: To amend subsection 303 (e) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 relating to transportation and storage of household goods of military personnel on permanent change of station. Public Law 245 Public Law 245 69 Stat. 532 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 245

chapter 571
AN ACT To amend subsection 303 (e) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 relating to transportation and storage of household goods of military personnel on permanent change of station.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 6277]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Armed Forces.

Storage of household effects.

37 USC 253.
That section 303 (c) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 802) is amended by inserting the following at the end of the first sentence thereof: “Nontemporary storage of baggage and household effects may be authorized in Government facilities, or in commercial facilities whenever such storage is considered to be more economical to the Government: Provided, however, That in no instance shall the weight stored plus the weight transported in connection with a change of station exceed the maximum weight limitation fixed by regulations promulgated by the respective Secretaries where not otherwise fixed by law: And provided further, That nontemporary storage of baggage and household effects shall not be authorized for a period longer than one year from the date members are separated from the service, except that a longer period may be authorized by regulations promulgated by the respective Secretaries where a member is confined in a hospital or in its vicinity undergoing medical treatment on date of separation.”
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 246: To establish a Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, and for other purposes. Public Law 246 Public Law 246 69 Stat. 533 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 533 Public Law 246

chapter 572
AN ACT To establish a Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, and for other purposes.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 7029]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise Fund.
That there is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the “Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise Fund” (hereinafter referred to as the fund). There is hereby appropriated to the fund out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated: (1) an amount equal to the sum credited to the account in the Treasury entitled, “Donations to the United States, Bequest of Oliver “Wendell Holmes”; (2) an amount equal to interest on the amount referred to in (1) from the date of deposit in the Treasury to the end of the fiscal year prior to the date of the enactment of this Act, compounded semiannually, calculated at a rate to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury by estimating the average yield to maturity, on the oasis of daily closing market bid quotations or prices during the month preceding the deposit on all outstanding marketable obligations of the United States having a maturity date of fifteen or more years from the first day of such month; and (3) an amount, at the end of each fiscal year after the date of the enactment of this Act, equal to the interest calculated on the average daily balances in the fund during the fiscal year at a rate of 3½ per centum per annum.
Sec. 2. There is hereby established the Permanent Committee for

Permanent Committee.

 the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise (hereinafter referred to as the Committee), to be composed of five members, one of whom shall be the Librarian of Congress, ex officio, who shall act as Chairman. The other four members shall be appointed by the President from four panels of three names each, one such panel to be submitted to him by each of the following: The Association of American Law Schools, The American Philosophical Society, The American Historical Association, and The Association of American Universities. The members shall serve eight-year terms, except that the initial appointees shall have terms of eight, six, four, and two years, respectively. Every appointment to fill a vacancy occurring whether by death, resignation, or expiration of a term shall be made in the same manner as the original appointments from such four panels submitted on each such occasion. No appointee may serve more than one term.
Sec. 3, The members of the Committee shall serve without compensation,

Compensation and expenses.

 but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in carrying out the duties of the Committee or in the alternative they may receive their transportation and not to exceed $20 per diem in lieu of subsistence.
Sec. 4. The Committee shall devote the income and, to the extent

Use of moneys.

 the Committee deems it necessary and desirable, the principal of the fund to the first, and, in the discretion of the Committee, to the second and third, of the following objects: (a) To employ one or more scholars of distinction (with any appropriate

History of Supreme Court.

 assistants) to prepare a history of the Supreme Court of the United States, to defray the appropriate expenses of such scholars and assistants, and to finance the publication of such history. The Committee may select a single scholar to carry the work to completion, or a number or succession of scholars to complete it; may make any necessary employment contracts with such scholars and assistants of such terms and length as it determines; and shall have general supervision of the preparation of the history of the Supreme Court, including discretion to adopt from time to time such arrangements as 69 Stat. 534 lend themselves best to the advancement of the preparation of such history and to the employment of distinguished scholars qualified to achieve the desired standards and independence in the work which they undertake. (b) To finance an annual lecture or series of lectures, at times and

Lectures.

 places determined by the Committee, to be given each year at a different institution of higher learning in various parts of the country by a lecturer of distinction engaged by the Committee on a subject of his choice. The lectures shall be known as the Oliver Wendell Holmes Lectures. (c) To finance the preparation and publication of the memorial

Memorial volume.

 volume contemplated by section 2 of the Act of October 22, 1940 (54 Stat.

54 Stat. 1207.

1206) containing Justice Holmes’ writings and other material.
Sec. 5. The Committee is authorized to accept, receive,

Gifts, etc.

 hold, and administer such gifts or bequests of money, securities, or other personal property as may be approved by the Committee, and it may sell or otherwise dispose of such securities or other personal property. All moneys received shall be paid into, administered, and expended as a part of the fund.
Sec. 6. The Committee may employ, without regard to the civil-service

Employees.

 laws or the Classification Act of 1949,

63 Stat. 954.

5 USC 1071 note.

 such employees as may be necessary in carrying out its functions.
Sec. 7. The Committee may accept and utilize services of

Voluntary and cooperative services.

voluntary and uncompensated personnel and pay any such personnel when engaged in the work of the Committee necessary travel and subsistence expenses or in the alternative, transportation and not to exceed $20 per diem in lieu of subsistence; cooperate with legal, philosophical, and historical societies and institutions of learning; and call upon Federal agencies for their advice and assistance in carrying out its functions. Any Federal agency furnishing advice or assistance to the Committee may expend its own funds for this purpose, with or without reimbursement from the Committee as may be agreed upon by the Committee and the agency. The Committee, to such extent as it finds to be necessary, may, without regard to the laws or procedures applicable to Federal agencies, procure transportation, supplies, services and property, and make contracts, and may exercise those powers that are necessary to enable it to carry out efficiently and in the public interest the purposes of this Act.
Sec. 8. The Chairman, with the approval of the Committee,

Expenditure s and disbursements.

 is authorized to determine the character and necessity of expenditures from the fund and the manner in which such expenditures are incurred, allowed and paid. Disbursements from the fund shall be made through the disbursing facilities of the Treasury Department.
Sec. 9. All Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 247: To require the recordation of scrip, lien selection, and similar rights. Public Law 247 Public Law 247 69 Stat. 534 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 247

chapter 573
AN ACT To require the recordation of scrip, lien selection, and similar rights.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 2972]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Land scrips.

Recordation.
That any owner of, and any person claiming rights to, Valentine scrip, issued under the Act of April 5, 1872 (17 Stat. 649); Sioux Half-Breed scrip, issued under the Act of July 17, 1854 (10 Stat. 304); Supreme Court scrip, issued under the Acts of June 22, 1860 (12 Stat. 85), March 2, 1867 69 Stat. 535 (14 Stat. 544), and June 10, 1872 (17 Stat. 378); Surveyor-General scrip, issued under the Act of June 2, 1858 (11 Stat. 294); a soldier’s additional homestead right, grunted by sections 2306 and 2307 of the Revised

43 USC 274, 278.

 Statutes; a forest lieu selection right, assert able under the Act of March 3, 1905 (33 Stat. 1264); a lieu selection right conferred by the Act of July 1, 1898 (30 Stat. 597); a bounty land warrant issued under the Act of March 3, 1855 (10 Stat. 701); or any lieu selection or scrip right or bounty land warrant, or right in the nature of scrip issued under any Act of Congress not enumerated herein (except the indemnity selection rights of any State, or the Territory of Alaska), shall, within two years from the effective date of this Act, present his holdings or claim for recordation by the Department of the Interior.
Sec. 2. In the case of a transfer after the effective date of this Act, by assignment, inheritance, operation of law, or otherwise of a holding or claim of any right recorded under this Act, the holding or claim or right so transferred shall be presented to the Department of the Interior within six months after such transfer, for recordation by it; except that where such transfer occurs within the period of two years from the effective date of this Act and the prior owner has not complied with provisions of this Act, the owner or claimant by transfer shall have the remainder of such period or a period of six months, whichever is the longer, within which to present his claims or holdings for recordation.
Sec. 3. There shall be endorsed on the evidence of the right or warrant each recordation thereof.
Sec. 4. Claims or holdings not presented for recordation, as prescribed herein, shall not thereafter be accepted by the Secretary of the Interior for recordation or as a basis for the acquisition of lands.
Sec. 5. Within thirty days after the effective date of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall cause to be published in the Federal

Publication in FR.

 Register a notice setting forth the recordation requirements of this Act. Within one year after the effective date of this Act the Secretary shall also cause notices of the recordation requirements of this Act to be published in such newspapers, posted in such public offices, and given publicity by such other means as he deems feasible and appropriate for the dissemination of information concerning the recordation requirements of this Act to persons who may have holdings or claims that are subject to such requirements.
Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to make rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 248: To amend section 8a (4) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended. Public Law 248 Public Law 248 69 Stat. 535 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 248

chapter 574
AN ACT To amend section 8a (4) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended.

August 5, 1955

[S. 1051]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commodity exchanges.

Registration fees.

49 Stat. 1500.
That section 8a (4) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 12a (4)), is amended to read as follows: “(4) to fix and establish from time to time reasonable fees and charges for registrations and renewals thereof and for copies of registration certificates; and”.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 249: To revive section 3 of the District of Columbia Public School Food Services Act. Public Law 249 Public Law 249 69 Stat. 536 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 536 Public Law 249

chapter 575
AN ACT To revive section 3 of the District of Columbia Public School Food Services Act.

August 5, 1955

[S. 665]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D.C., school cafeteria employees.

Retirement.
That, elective October 8, 1951, section 3 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a Department of Food Services in the Public Schools of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.’, approved October 8, 1951

65 Stat. 368.

D. C. Code 31–1403 note.

(Public Law 159, Eighty-second Congress), is hereby revived and section 3 of the Act entitled “An Act to increase the salaries of the Metropolitan Police, the United States Park Police, the White House Police, members of the Fire Department of the District of Columbia and employees of the Board of Education of the District of Columbia”, approved October 25, 1951 (Public Law 207, Eighty-second Congress),

65 Stat. 637.

 is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. The second sentence of section 8 of the Act entitled “An Act for the retirement of public-school teachers in the District of

60 Stat. 879;

Columbia.’,

66 Stat. 19.

D. C. Code 31–728.

 approved August 7, 1946, as amended, is amended by inserting immediately before the colon immediately preceding the first proviso thereof the following: “; and (f) continuous temporary service as an employee of any cafeteria or lunchroom operated in the public school buildings of the District of Columbia during any period prior to the date on which such cafeteria or lunchroom is placed under the Office of Central Management, Department of Food services, District of Columbia, and immediately prior to probationary appointment as a teacher in the public schools of the District of Columbia”.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 250: To amend the Act of May 20, 1949, to strengthen and improve the organization of the Department of State, and for other purposes. Public Law 250 Public Law 250 69 Stat. 536 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 250

chapter 576
AN ACT To amend the Act of May 20, 1949, to strengthen and improve the organization of the Department of State, and for other purposes.

August 5, 1955

[S. 2237]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Department of State.

5 USC 151a.
That section 1 of the Act of May 26, 1949 (63 Stat. Ill; 5 U. S. C. 151 (a)), is hereby amended to read as follows:

“There shall be in the Department of State in addition

Under Secretaries and assistant Secretaries.

to the Secretary of State an Under Secretary of State, three Deputy Under Secretaries of State, and ten Assistant Secretaries of State.”
Sec. 2. Section 2 of said Act is hereby amended to read as follows:

“The Secretary of State and the officers referred to in section 1 of this Act, as amended, shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Counselor of the Department

Counselor and Legal Adviser.

of State and the Legal Adviser who are required to lie appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall rank equally with and shall receive the same salary as the Assistant Secretaries of State. Any such officer holding office at the time the provisions of this Act, as amended, become effective shall not be required to be reappointed by reason of the enactment of this Act, as amended. Unless otherwise provided for by law, the rate of basic compensation of the Deputy finder Secretaries of State shall be the same as that of Assistant Secretaries of State.”
69 Stat. 537
Sec. 3. The President may initially fill two of the Deputy Under Secretary positions established in section 1 of this Act by appointing, without further advice and consent of the Senate, the two Deputy Under Secretaries of State who, on the date of the enactment of this Act, held that designation pursuant to authority contained in section 2 of the Act of May 26, 1949 (63 Stat. 111).

5 USC 151b.
Sec. 4. Section 412 of the Foreign Service Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 999), as amended

22 USC 867.

 (hereinafter referred to as “such Act”), is amended by striking the first sentence of said section and by inserting in lieu thereof the following: “There shall be eight classes of Foreign Service officers, including the classes of career ambassador and of career minister. The per annum salary of a career ambassador shall be the same as that for an Assistant Secretary of State.”.
Sec. 5. Section 501 (a) of such Act is amended by adding the phrase

22 USC 901.

 “career ambassadors and” immediately following the word “including”.
Sec. 6. Section 502 (a) of such Act is amended by inserting

22 USC 902.

 the phrase “class of career ambassador and” immediately following the phrase “qualified for appointment to the”, and by adding the following sentence at the end of said subsection: “No person shall be appointed into the class of career ambassador who has not (1) served for at least fifteen years in a position of responsibility in a Government agency, or agencies, including at least three years as a career minister; (2) rendered exceptionally distinguished service to the Government; and (3) met such other requirements as the Secretary shall prescribe.”,
Sec. 7. Section 518 of such Act is amended by inserting the words

22 USC 913.

 “career ambassador or” immediately following the phrase “to the class of”.
Sec. 8. Section 631 of such Act is amended by inserting the words

22 USC 1001.

 “a career ambassador or” immediately after the words “who is”.
Sec. 9. Section 632 of such Act is amended by inserting the words

22 USC 1002.

 “a career ambassador or” immediately following the words “who is not”.
Sec. 10. (a) Section 811 (a) of such Act is amended by striking

22 USC 1071.

 out “811. (a)” and inserting “811.” in lieu thereof and by striking out the phrase “of all participants“ and inserting in lieu thereof the words “received by each participant”. (b) Section 811 (b) of such Act is hereby repealed.

Repeal.
Sec. 11. Section 821 (a) of such Act is amended by striking

22 USC 1076.

 the phrase “, not exceeding $13,500 per annum.” and “five years next preceding the date of his retirement” and inserting the phrase “highest five consecutive years of service, for which full contributions have been made to the fund,” immediately preceding the phrase “multiplied by”.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 251: To authorize the construction of two surveying ships for the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Department of Commerce, and for other purposes. Public Law 251 Public Law 251 69 Stat. 537 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 251

chapter 577
AN ACT To authorize the construction of two surveying ships for the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Department of Commerce, and for other purposes.

August 5, 1955

[S. 847]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Ships.
That there is hereby authorized to be constructed for the Department of Commerce two surveying ships of not over two thousand five hundred displacement 69 Stat. 538 tons each, under a limit of cost of $3,700.000 each, including costs of preparation of plans and specifications, cost of inspection during construction, and purchase or construction of complete equipment and outfit: Provided, That such limit of cost may be exceeded or shall be reduced by an amount equal to the percentage increase or decrease, if any, in ship construction cost generally dating from January 1, 1955, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce.
Sec. 2. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary

Appropriation.

 of Commerce, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 252: To authorize the conveyance of certain land to the Pecwan Union School District for use as the site of a school. Public Law 252 Public Law 252 69 Stat. 538 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 252

chapter 578
AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of certain land to the Pecwan Union School District for use as the site of a school.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 727]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pecwan Union School District, Calif.

Conveyance.
That, in order to provide a site for a school, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to convey to the Pecwan Union School District of the State of California, all of the right, title, and interest (other than mineral rights) of the United States and of the Indians who have an interest therein, in and to that tract of land containing fifteen acres and more particularly described as follows: The southeast quarter northeast quarter southeast quarter southeast quarter and northeast quarter southeast quarter southeast quarter southeast quarter, section 7, containing five acres, and the south half northwest quarter southwest quarter southwest quarter and the north half southwest quarter southwest quarter southwest quarter, section 8, containing ten acres, township 11 north, range 3 east, Humboldt meridian, California.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 253: To authorize subsistence allowances to enlisted personnel. Public Law 253 Public Law 253 69 Stat. 538 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 253

chapter 579
AN ACT To authorize subsistence allowances to enlisted personnel.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 7194]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Career (Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, is further amended by adding

63 Stat. 812.

37 USC 251.

at the end of subsection 301 (e) the following: “(f) Effective April 15, 1955, under such regulations and in such localities as may be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, enlisted members granted permission to mess separately whose duties require them to purchase one or more meals from other than Government messes shall be entitled to not to exceed the pro rata allowance authorized for each such meal for enlisted members when rations in kind are not available.”
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 254: To provide for five-year terms of office for members of the Subversive Activities Control Board with one of such terms expiring in each calendar year. Public Law 254 Public Law 254 69 Stat. 539 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 539 Public Law 254

chapter 580
AN ACT To provide for five-year terms of office for members of the Subversive Activities Control Board with one of such terms expiring in each calendar year.

August 5, 1955

[S. 2375]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Subversive Activities Control Board Tenure Act.

64 Stat. 997.

50 USC 791.
That section 12 (a) of the Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950 is amended by striking out the third sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “The terms of office of the members of the Board in office on the date of enactment of the Subversive Activities Control Board Tenure Act shall expire at the time they would have expired if such Act had not been enacted. The term of office of each member of the Board appointed after the date of enactment of the Subversive Activities Control Board Tenure Act shall be for five years from the date of expiration of the term of his predecessor, except that (1) the term of office of that member of the Board who is designated by the President and is appointed to succeed one of the two members of the Board whose terms expire on August 9, 1955, shall be for four years from the date of expiration of the term of his predecessor, and (2) the term of office of any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be for the remainder of the term of his predecessor. Upon the expiration of his term of office a member of the Board shall continue to serve until his successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified.”
Sec. 2. This Act may be cited as the “Subversive Activities Control Board Tenure Act”.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Public Law 255: To authorize the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, and other purposes requiring the grant of long-term leases. Public Law 255 Public Law 255 69 Stat. 539 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 255

chapter 615
AN ACT To authorize the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, business, and other purposes requiring the grant of long-term leases.

August 9, 1955

[S. 34]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Indians.

Leasing of restricted lands.
That any restricted Indian lands, whether tribally or individually owned, may be leased by the Indian owners, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes, including the development or utilization of natural resources in connection with operations under such leases, for grazing purposes, and for those farming purposes which require the making of a substantial investment in the improvement of the land for the production of specialized crops as determined by said Secretary. AH leases so granted shall be for a term of not to exceed twenty-five years, excepting leases for grazing purposes, which shall be for a term of not to exceed ten years. Leases for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes with the consent of both parties may include provisions authorizing their renewal for one additional term of not to exceed twenty-five years, and all leases and renewals shall be made under such terms and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Sec. 2. Restricted lands of deceased Indians may be leased under this Act, for the benefit of their heirs or devisees, in the circumstances 69 Stat. 540 and by the persons prescribed in the Act of July 8, 1940 (54 Stat. 745; 25 U. S. C., 1946 edition, sec. 380, as amended): Provided, That if the authority of the Secretary under this section is delegated to any subordinate official, then any heir or devisee shall have the right to appeal the action of any such official to the Secretary under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe.
Sec. 3. The Act of March 3, 1909 (35 Stat. 783; 25 U. S. C. 396) is amended by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following proviso: “: Provided, That if the said allottee is deceased and the heirs to or devisees of any interest in the allotment have not been determined, or, if determined, some or all of them cannot be located, the Secretary of the Interior may offer for sale leases for mining purposes to the highest responsible qualified bidder, at public auction, or on sealed bids, after notice and advertisement, upon such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe. The Secretary of the Interior shall have the right to reject all bids whenever in his judgment the interests of the Indians will be served by so doing, and to readvertise such lease for sale”.
Sec. 4. No rent or other consideration for the use of land leased under this Act shall be paid or collected more than one year in advance, unless so provided in the. lease.
Sec. 5. The Secretary of the Interior shall approve no lease pursuant to this Act that contains any provision that will prevent or delay a termination of Federal trust responsibilities with respect to the land during the term of the lease.
Sec. 6. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to repeal any authority to lease restricted Indian lands conferred by or pursuant to any other provision of law.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 256: Authorizing construction of certain public works on the Mississippi River for the protection of Saint Louis, Missouri. Public Law 256 Public Law 256 69 Stat. 540 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 256

chapter 616
AN ACT Authorizing construction of certain public works on the Mississippi River for the protection of Saint Louis, Missouri.

August 9, 1955

[S. 56]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Flood protection.

St. Louis, Mo.
That the project for flood protection at Saint Louis, Missouri, is hereby authorized substantially as recommended by the Chief of Engineers in Senate Document Numbered 57, Eighty-fourth Congress, at an estimated cost of $123,020,000.
Sec. 2. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such

Appropriation.

sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 257: To provide that certain lands acquired by the United States shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as national forest lands. Public Law 257 Public Law 257 69 Stat. 540 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 257

chapter 617
AN ACT To provide that certain lands acquired by the United States shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as national forest lands.

August 9, 1955

[S. 72]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lincoln National Forest, N. Mex.
That those certain lands situated within the boundaries of the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, which were conveyed to the United States by the State 69 Stat. 541 of New Mexico by deeds dated Decembers, 1951, and recorded in book 142 at pages 547 to 556, inclusive, records of Otero County, New Mexico, in exchange for lands of the United States pursuant to the Act of June 28, 1934 (48 Stat. 1269: 43 U. S. C. 315g), as amended, are hereby made parts of said Lincoln National Forest and hereafter shall be subject to all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to that national forest.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 258: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue patents for certain lands in Florida bordering upon Indian River. Public Law 258 Public Law 258 69 Stat. 541 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 258

chapter 618
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue patents for certain lands in Florida bordering upon Indian River.

August 9, 1955

[S. 464]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Florida.

Land patents.
That the Secretary of the Interior shall issue patents for the public lands erroneously omitted from the survey which are situated between the position of the record meander line represented on the plat approved March 10, 1845, and the actual shoreline of the Indian River in sections 11, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, and 36, township 27 south, range 3 7 east, Tallahassee Meridian, Florida, to persons who hold such public lands in good faith and in peaceful adverse possession, if they or their predecessors in interest have been issued patents, prior to January 1, 1954, for the upland tracts adjoining such erroneously omitted lands. Payment to the Ignited States shall be made for lands so patented at the same price per acre as that at which the hind included in the original patent was purchased, but in no case less than $1.25 per acre. No patent shall issue for any tract unless application for the tract is made by a qualified person within one year from the date of enactment of this Act. The Secretary shall issue no patents until the condition of such period. The Secretary may, by public sale at not less than the appraised value or under any appropriate public land law, dispose of any tract of public land subject to this Act which is not applied for by a qualified person within the one-year period.
Sec. 2. Upon the filing of a plat of resurvey under section 1 of this Act, the Secretary shall give such notice as he finds appropriate by newspaper publication or otherwise of the opening of the lands to purchase under this Act.
Sec. 3. Nothing in this Act shall affect valid existing rights.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 259: To authorize the issuance of commemorative medals to certain societies of which Benjamin Franklin was a member, founder, or sponsor in observance of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of his birth. Public Law 259 Public Law 259 69 Stat. 541 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 259

chapter 619
AN ACT To authorize the issuance of commemorative medals to certain societies of which Benjamin Franklin was a member, founder, or sponsor in observance of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of his birth.

August 9, 1955

[S. 463]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Benjamin Franklin societies.

Commemorative medals.
That, in commemoration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin occurring on January 17, 1956, and in connection with the observance and celebration of that event, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to have struck seventy-one bronze medals of an appropriate design and inscription and to provide for 69 Stat. 542 the presentation of twenty-one such medals to the following-named scientific, educational and welfare societies of which Benjamin Franklin was a member: The American Philosophical Society (Philadelphia), Philadelphia Society of the Sons of St, George, Accademia di Scienze, Lettre et Arti in Padors (formerly Reale Accademia), (Italy), L’Academie des Sciences, L’Institute de France (formerly Academie Royale), the Royal Society (England), Königliche Gesellschaft der Wissenschafter, Gottingen (Germany), the Royal Society of Arts (England), Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Netherlands), The Academie de Medicine (France), The Medical Society of London, The American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Boston), the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Real Academia de la Historia (Spain), Academie Nationale des Sciences, BelleLettres et Arts de Lyon (France), Real Accademia delle Science di Torino (Italy), the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society (England), the Societa Patrioca diretta all’avanzamento dell’Agricultura delle Arti e delle Manifatture, Milano (Italy), the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture, the Society of Antiquaries of London, the Societe d’Agriculture, Sciences, Belle Lettres et Arts, Orleans (formerly Societie Royale) France, and The Library Company of Philadelphia, and for the presentation of fifty medals in cooperation with the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary committee of the Franklin Institute to other enterprises, institutions and societies founded or helped in their early development by Benjamin Franklin.
Sec. 2. Such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes

Appropriation.

 of this Act are hereby authorized to be appropriated.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 260: To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell the steamship Monterey. Public Law 260 Public Law 260 69 Stat. 542 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 260

chapter 620
JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell the steamship Monterey.

August 9, 1955

[S. J. Res. 92]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Steamship Monterey.

Sale.
That (a) the Secretary of Commerce is hereby authorized, during a period of six months after the enactment of this joint resolution, to sell the steamship Monterey and the uninstalled materials heretofore acquired by the United States with said vessel, which are held in storage by the Maritime Administration, Department of Commerce, to a citizen of the United States at competitive bidding, subject to the provisions of this joint resolution, and such terms and conditions not contrary hereto as the Secretary may prescribe. The vessel with such materials shall be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, at an aggregate minimum sales price of $3,081,665,72, depreciated on the basis of a twenty-year life from August 6, 1952, to the date of the award of the contract of sale. Such sale shall be made upon a condition and agreement that the purchaser expend at least $10,000,000 to recondition the vessel satisfactory to the Secretary of Commerce in a domestic shipyard for passenger service, with Documentation under the laws of the United States. Such sale shall be on the basis of the payment of not less than 25 per centum of the sale price of the vessel and materials at the time of the execution of such sales contract, with balance payable in approximately equal annual installments over the life expectancy of the vessel after reconditioning by the purchaser which life expectancy shall be determined jointly by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Commerce, with interest on the portion of the sales price remaining unpaid at the rate 69 Stat. 543 of 3^2 per centum per annum; with right of prepayment from time to time of any or all of the sales price remaining unpaid. The obligation of the purchaser with respect to payment of such unpaid balance, with interest, shall be secured by a first preferred mortgage on the vessel sold, which mortgage may provide that the sole recourse against the purchaser under such mortgage, and any of the notes secured thereby, shall be limited to repossession of the vessel by the United States and the assignment of insurance claims, if the purchaser shall have complied with all provisions of the mortgage other than those relating to the payment of principal and interest when due, and the obligation of the purchaser shall be satisfied and discharged by the surrender of the vessel, and all right, title, and interest therein to the United States. Such vessel upon surrender shall be (1) free and clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except the lien of the above-mentioned preferred mortgage and any other mortgage held by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to an assignment under title XI of the Merchant

52 Stat. 969.

46 USC 1271–1279.

 Marine Act, 1936, as amended, (2) in class, and (3) equipped and in as good order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, as when reconditioned as a passenger vessel by the purchaser except that any deficiencies with respect to freedom from encumbrances, condition, and class, may, to the extent covered by valid policies of insurance, be satisfied by the assignment to the United States of claims of the purchaser under such policies of insurance. (b) Any contract of sale executed under authority of this joint resolution shall provide that in the event the United States shall, through purchase or requisition, acquire ownership of such vessel, the owner shall be paid therefor the value thereof, but in no event shall such payment exceed the actual depreciated sales price under such contract (together with the actual depreciated cost of capital improvements thereon), or the fair and reasonable scrap value of such vessel, as determined by the Maritime Administrator, whichever is the greater; that such determination shall be final; that in computing the depreciated acquisition cost of such vessel, the depreciation shall be computed on the vessel on the schedule adopted or accepted by the Secretary of the Treasury for Federal income tax purposes as applicable to such vessel; that such vessel shall remain documented under the laws of the United States for a period of at least ten years after completion as a passenger vessel or as long as there remains due the United States any principal or interest on account of the sales price, whichever is the longer period; and that the foregoing provisions respecting the requisition or the acquisition of ownership by the United States and documentation shall run with the title to such vessel and be binding on all owners thereof.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 261: To provide for the conveyance to tile State of North Dakota, for use as a State historic site, of the land where Chief Sitting Bull was originally buried. Public Law 261 Public Law 261 69 Stat. 543 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 261

chapter 621
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance to tile State of North Dakota, for use as a State historic site, of the land where Chief Sitting Bull was originally buried.

August 9, 1955

[S. 535]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

North Dakota.

Sitting Bull burial site.
That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to convey to the State of North Dakota for use as a State historic site all right, title, and interest, except as provided in section 2, of the United States and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe of Indians to that parcel of land within the Standing Rock Reservation. North Dakota, which is the site where Chief Sitting Bull was originally buried and is more 69 Stat. 544 particularly described as follows: The southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter, and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 12, township 130 north, range 80 west, fifth principal meridian, consisting of five acres more or less.
Sec. 2. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall— (a) exclude conveyance of any rights to oil, gas, or other mineral deposits in the land conveyed, but the development of any such mineral deposits, which would in any manner interfere with the use of such land as a State historic site, shall not be permitted so long as such land is so used; and (b) be subject to the condition that in the event the land conveyed should cease to be used as a State historic site title to such land shall revert to the United States to be held in the same manner it was held prior to such conveyance.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 262: To continue the effectiveness of the Act of July 17, 1953 (67 Stat. 177), as amended, providing certain construction and other authority. Public Law 262 Public Law 262 69 Stat. 544 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 262

chapter 622
AN ACT To continue the effectiveness of the Act of July 17, 1953 (67 Stat. 177), as amended, providing certain construction and other authority.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1138]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Armed Forces.

Construction authority.

50 USC app. 1173.
That the provisions of the Act of duly 17, 1953 (67 Stat. 177), as amended and extended by the Act of July 26, 1954 (68 Stat. 5 31), shall remain in full force and effect until six months after the termination of the national emergency proclaimed by the President on December 16, 1950, or until such date as may be specified by a concurrent resolution of the Congress, or until July 1, 1956, whichever is earliest.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 263: To amend the Act extending the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah so as to authorize such State to exchange certain mineral lands for other lands mineral in character. Public Law 263 Public Law 263 69 Stat. 544 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 263

chapter 623
AN ACT To amend the Act extending the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah so as to authorize such State to exchange certain mineral lands for other lands mineral in character.

August 9, 1955

[S. 878]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, Utah.

Mineral land exchange.
That section 3 of the Act entitled “An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in the State of Utah, and for other purposes”, approved March 11, 1948 (62 Stat. 72), is amended by striking out the first sentence of such section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “The State of Utah may relinquish to the United States for the benefit of the Indians of the said Ute Reservation such tracts of school or other State-owned lands, surveyed or unsurveyed, within the said reserved area, as it may see fit (reserving to said State, if it so desires, such rights as it may possess to any minerals underlying such State lands as may be relinquished), and said State shall have the right to make selections, including mineral lands and the minerals therein (including oil and gas) if the lands relinquished are mineral in character and rights to the minerals in such lands are relinquished along with the lands, in lieu thereof 69 Stat. 545 outside of the area hereby withdrawn, equal in value, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, to the lands relinquished, from the vacant, unappropriated public lands, within the State of Utah, such lieu selections to be made in the manner provided in the enabling Act pertaining to said State, except, as to the payment of fees or commissions. which are hereby waived. Valid rights and claims of individuals initiated under Federal law with respect to any lands so selected and prior to such selection shall not be affected by such selection.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 264: To amend the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act. Public Law 264 Public Law 264 69 Stat. 545 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 264

chapter 624
AN ACT To amend the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1167]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Soil conservation of Federal lands.

52 Stat. 34.
That subsection (e) of section 8 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended (16 U. S. C. 590h (e)), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “Persons who carry out conservation practices on federally owned noncropland which directly conserve or benefit nearby or adjoining privately owned lands of such persons and who maintain and use such Federal land under agreement with the Federal agency having jurisdiction thereof and who comply with the terms and conditions of the agricultural conservation program formulated pursuant to sections 7 to 17 of this Act, as amended, shall be entitled to apply for and receive payments under such program to the same extent as other producers.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 265: To authorize the conveyance by quitclaim deed of certain land in the Brownsville Navigation District of Cameron County, Texas. Public Law 265 Public Law 265 69 Stat. 545 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 265

chapter 625
AN ACT To authorize the conveyance by quitclaim deed of certain land in the Brownsville Navigation District of Cameron County, Texas.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1340]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Brownsville Navigation District, Tex.

Conveyance.
That the Secretary of the Army is hereby authorized and directed to reconvey, by quitclaim deed, to the Brownsville Navigation District of Cameron County, Texas, for a monetary consideration equal to that paid by the United States to such district therefor, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to those lands located on Brazos and Padre Island, Cameron County. Texas, including accretions thereto, which were conveyed to the United States by the Brownsville Navigation District by two deeds, both dated October 25, 1932, and recorded in volume 243. pages 266–262, and volume 244, pages 101–103 of the deed records of Cameron Comity, Texas, except for such portions of the lands or interests therein as the Secretary of the Army may determine are needed in connection with river and harbor improvement works at the location.
Sec. 2. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall contain such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Army, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury, determines advisable to assure that the use of the land by the Brownsville Navigation District or its transferees will be compatible with the operations of the 69 Stat. 546 United States Coast Guard. Such conveyance shall also contain such terms and conditions as the Secretary of the Army determines advisable in the public interest, and particularly such terms and conditions as he determines advisable— (a) to assure that the use of the Lind by the Brownsville Navigation District or its transferees will be compatible with the construction, maintenance, and operation of the river and harbor project at the location; and (b) to assure that the United States, and its employees, agents, and contractors shall have the right to utilize the existing causeway, constructed by Cameron County, Texas, for access to Padre Island, Texas, in connection with governmental activities, without charge.
Sec. 3. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall reserve to the United States all right, title, and interest in source material (as defined

68 Stat. 919.

 in the

42 USC 2011 note.

 Atomic Energy Act of 1954) in the lands conveyed.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 266: To amend section 3221 of the Revised Statutes, relating to voluntary liquidation of national banks. Public Law 266 Public Law 266 69 Stat. 546 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 266

chapter 626
AN ACT To amend section 3221 of the Revised Statutes, relating to voluntary liquidation of national banks.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1187]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National banks.

Liquidation notice.
That section 5221 of the Revised Statutes (U. S. C., 1952 edition, title 12, sec. 182) is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 5221. Whenever a vote is taken to go into liquidation it shall be. the duty of the board of directors to cause notice of this fact to be certified, under the seal of the association, by its president or cashier, to the Comptroller of the Currency, and publication thereof to be made for a period of two months in every issue of a newspaper published in the city or town in which the association is located, or if no newspaper is there published, then in the newspaper published nearest thereto, that the association is closing up its affairs, and notifying its creditors to present their claims against the association for payment.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 267: To amend section 107 of title 28 of the United States Code so as to eliminate separate divisions and reduce the number of places of holding regular terms of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. Public Law 267 Public Law 267 69 Stat. 546 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 267

chapter 627
AN ACT To amend section 107 of title 28 of the United States Code so as to eliminate separate divisions and reduce the number of places of holding regular terms of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1512]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nebraska.

District Court.

62 Stat. 884.
That section 107 of title 28 of the United States Code is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ 107. Nebraska

“Nebraska constitutes one judicial district.

“Court shall be held at Lincoln, North Platte, and Omaha.”
Sec. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall take effect on September 1, 1955.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 268: To amend the Small Business Act of 1953. Public Law 268 Public Law 268 69 Stat. 547 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 547 Public Law 268

chapter 628
AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act of 1953.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2127]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Small business.

67 Stat. 233.

15 USC 633.
That section 204 (a) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is hereby amended by inserting after the word “branch” the following: “and regional”.
Sec. 2. Section 207 of such Act is further amended

15 USC 636.

 by inserting after subsection (e) a new subsection as follows: “(f) To further extend the maturity of or renew any loan

Loans.

 made, pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section, beyond the periods stated therein, or any loan transferred to the Administration pursuant to Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 of 1954, for additional periods not

68 Stat. 1280.

15 USC 609 note.

 to exceed ten veal’, if such extension or renewal will aid in the orderly liquidation of such loan.”.
Sec. 3. (a) The last sentence of section 204 (b) of the Small Business

15 USC 633.

 Act of 1953 is amended to read as follows: “The Administration shall pay into miscellaneous receipts of the Treasury at the close of each fiscal year, interest on the net. amount of the cash disbursements from such advances at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the current average rate on outstanding interest-bearing marketable public debt obligations of the United States of comparable maturities.”. (b) Section 204 of the Small Business Act of 1953 is further amended by inserting the following new subsections (e) and (f), as follows: “(e) As used in this Act, the term ‘United States’ includes the several States, the Territories and possessions of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. “(f) The Administrator may establish regional offices of the Administration

Alaska. Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

 in the Territories of Alaska, Hawaii, and in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.”
Sec. 4. (a) Section 205 (a) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is

15 USC 634.

 amended (1) by striking out “require bonds of them, and fix the penalties thereof” and inserting in lieu thereof “to provide bonds for them in such amounts as the Administrator shall determine, and to pay the costs of qualification of certain of them as notaries public”, and (2) by inserting at the end thereof the following new sentence: “Subject to the standards and procedures under section 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, not to exceed fifteen positions

Ante, p. 179.

 in the Small Business Administration may be placed in grades 16, 17, and 18 of the General Schedule established by that Act, and any such positions shall be additional to the number authorized by such section.” (b) Section 205 (b) (7) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is

15 USC 634.

 amended (1) by inserting immediately following “all actions” the following: “, including the procurement of the services of attorneys by contract,” and (2) by changing the period at the end thereof to a colon and adding the following: “Provided, That, no attorneys’ services shall be procured by contract in any office where an attorney or attorneys are or can be economically employed full time to render such services.” (c) Section 205 (c) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “Any individual so employed may be compensated at a rate not in excess of $50 per diem, and, while such individual is away from his home or regular place of business, he may lie allowed transportation and not to exceed $15 per diem in lieu of subsistence and other expenses.”
Sec. 5. Section 207 of the Small Business Act of 1953 is amended

15 USC 636.

 to read as follows: 69 Stat. 548
“Sec. 207. (a) The Administration is empowered to make loans to

Loans for plant construction.

 enable small-business concerns to finance plant construction, conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of land; or to finance the acquisition of equipment, facilities, machinery, supplies, or materials; or to supply such concerns with working capital to be used in the manufacture of articles, equipment, supplies, or materials for war, defense, or essential civilian production or as may be necessary to insure a well-balanced national economy; and such loans may be made or effected either directly or in cooperation with banks or other lending institutions through agreements to participate on an immediate or deferred basis: Provided, however, That the foregoing powers shall be subject to the following

Restrictions and limitations.

 restrictions and limitations: “(1) No financial assistance shall be extended pursuant to (a) above unless the financial assistance applied for is not otherwise available on reasonable terms and all loans made shall be of such sound value or so secured as reasonably to assure repayment; no immediate participation may be purchased unless it is shown that a deferred participation is not available; and no loan may be made unless it is shown that a participation is not available. “(2) No loan shall be extended pursuant to (a) above if the total amount outstanding and committed (by participation or otherwise) to the borrower from the revolving fund established by this title would exceed $250,000, and no loan, including renewals or extensions thereof, may be made for a period or periods exceeding ten years, except that any loan made for the purpose of constructing industrial facilities may have a maturity of ten years plus such additional period as is estimated may be required to complete such construction, and any such loan shall bear interest at the rate prevailing in the area where the money loaned is to be used but shall not exceed 6 per centum per annum: Provided, That the foregoing limitation of $250,000 shall not apply to any loan extended to any corporation formed and capitalized by a group of small business concerns with resources provided by them for the purpose of establishing facilities in and through such corporation to produce or secure raw materials or supplies: Provided further, That for any such corporation the limit of any loan extended or made as provided for in this section shall be $250,000 multiplied by the number of separate small businesses which have formed and capitalized a corporation as hereinbefore provided for in this section, and if a loan to such corporation is for the purpose of constructing facilities, then the loan may have a maturity not to exceed twenty years plus such additional time as is required to complete such construction and at an interest rate of not less than 3 nor more than 5 per centum per annum: And provided further, That no act or omission to act pursuant to this section, if found and approved by the Small Business Administration as contributing to the needs of small business, shall be construed to be within the prohibitions of the antitrust laws or the Federal Trade Commission Act of the United States,

38 Stat. 717.

15 USC 58.

A copy of the statement of any such finding and approval intended to be within the coverage of this section, and any modification or withdrawal thereof, shall be furnished to the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission when made, and

Publication in FR.

it shall be published in the Federal Register. The authority granted in the last preceding proviso shall be delegated only (1) to an official who shall for the purpose of such delegation be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, unless otherwise required to be appointed, (2) upon the condition that such official consult with the Attorney General 69 Stat. 549 and with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission not less than ten days before making and stating any such finding and approval as is authorized in this subsection (a), and (3) upon the condition that such official obtain a statement in writing from the Attorney General that he, mindful of the antitrust laws and the public interest, concurs in the finding and approval made and granted by the Small Business Administration. Upon withdrawal of any finding or approval made hereunder the provisions of this section shall not apply to any subsequent act or omission to act by reason of such finding or approval. The Attorney Genera] is directed to make, or request, the Federal

Surveys by FTC.

 Trade Commission to make for him, surveys for the purpose of determining any factors which may tend to eliminate competition, create or strengthen monopolies, injure small business, or otherwise promote undue concentration of economic power in the course of the administration of this Act. The Attorney Genera! shall submit to the Congress and the President within ninety days after approval of this Act, and at such times thereafter as he deems desirable, reports setting forth the results of such surveys and including such recommendations as he may deem desirable. “(3) In agreements to participate in loans on a deferred basis under this subsection or under subsection (b) (1) of this section, such participation by the Administration shall not be in excess of 90 per centum of the balance of the loan outstanding at the time of disbursement. ‘(b) The Administration also is empowered— “(1) to make such loans (either directly or in cooperation with banks or other lending institutions through agreements to participate on an immediate or deferred basis) as the Administration may determine to be necessary or appropriate because of floods or other catastrophes, including necessary or appropriate loans to any small-business concern located in an area where a drought is occurring, if the Administration determines that the small-business concern has suffered a substantial economic injury as a result of such drought, and the President has determined under the Act entitled ‘An Act to authorize Federal assistance to States and local governments in major disasters, and for other purposes’, approved September 30, 1950,

64 Stat. 1109.

 as amended (42 U. S. C., secs. 1855–1855g), that such drought is a major disaster, or the Secretary of Agriculture has found under the Act entitled ‘An Act to abolish the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of Washington, District of (Columbia, and transfer its functions to the Secretary of Agriculture, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make disaster loans, and for other purposes’, approved April 6, 1949, as amended (12 U. S. C., sees. 1148a-l–1148a–3), that such drought constitutes a production or economic disaster in such area: Provided, That no such loan

63 Stat. 43.

 including renewals and extensions thereof may be made for a period or periods exceeding ten years except that where such loan is for acquisition or construction (including acquisition of site therefor) of housing for the personal occupancy of the borrower, it may be made for a period not to exceed twenty years and at an interest rate not to exceed 3 per centum per annum; “(2) to enter into contracts with United States Government and any department, agency, or officer thereof having procurement powers obligating the Administration to furnish articles, equipment, supplies, or materials to the Government; 69 Stat. 550 “(3) to arrange for the performance of such contracts by negotiating or otherwise letting subcontracts to small-business concerns or others for the manufacture, supply, or assembly of such articles, equipment, supplies, or materials, or parts thereof, or servicing or processing in connection therewith, or such management services as may be necessary to enable the Administration to perform such contracts; and “(4) to provide technical and managerial aids to small-business concerns, by advising and counseling on matters in connection with Government procurement and on policies, principles, and practices of good management, including but not limited to cost accounting, methods of financing, business insurance, accident Control, wage incentives and methods engineering, by cooperating and advising with voluntary business, professional, educational, and other nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions and with other Federal and State agencies, by maintaining a clearinghouse for information concerning the managing, financing, and operation of small-business enterprises, by disseminating such information, and by such other activities as are deemed appropriate by the Administration.”
Sec. 6. Section 211 of the Small Business Act of 1953 is amended to read as

15 USC 640.

 follows:
“Sec. 211. When directed by the President, it shall be the duty of the Administration to consult and cooperate with governmental departments and agencies in the issuance of all order’s or in the formulation of policy or policies in any way affecting small-business concerns. When directed by the President all such governmental departments or agencies are required, before issuing such orders or announcing such policy or policies, to consult and cooperate with the Administration in order that the interests of small-business enterprises may be recognized,

Defense Department reports.

protected, and preserved: Provided further, That, for the purposes of aiding in carrying out the national policy to insure that a fair proportion of the total purchases and contracts for supplies and services for the Government be placed with small-business enterprises, and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of the Nation, the Department of Defense shall make a monthly report to the President, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representative not less than forty-five days after the close of the month, showing the amount of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense which have been expended, obligated, or contracted to be spent with small-business concerns and the amount of such funds expended, obligated, or contracted to be spent with firms other than small business in the same fields of operation; and such monthly reports shall show separately the funds expended, obligated, or contracted to be spent for basic and applied scientific research and development.”
Sec. 7. (a) Section 212 (c) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is

15 USC 641.

 amended by adding immediately before the semicolon at the end thereof the following language: “and to carry out this purpose the Administrator, when requested to do so, shall issue in response to each such request an appropriate certificate certifying an individual concern as a ‘small-business concern’ in accordance with the criteria expressed in this Act. Any such certificate shall be subject to revocation when the concern covered thereby ceases to be a ‘small-business concern’ ”. (b) Section 212 (g) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is amended by inserting after the words “to insure” the following language: “that a fair proportion of the total purchases and contracts for supplies and services for the Government be placed with small-business enter- 69 Stat. 551 prises, to insure that a fair proportion of Government contracts for research and development be placed with small-business concerns, and to insure”.
Sec. 8. Section 213 of the Small Business Act of 1953 is amended by

15 USC 642.

 adding “(a)” immediately following “Sec. 213.” and by inserting an additional subsection, ns follows: “(b) Offices of the Government having procurement or lending powers, or engaging in the disposal of Federal property or allocating materials or supplies, or promulgating regulations affecting the distribution of materials or supplies shall accept as conclusive the Administration’s determination as to which enterprises are to be designated ‘small-business concerns’, as authorized and directed under section 212 (c) of this title.”
Sec. 9. Section 214 of the Small Business Act of 1953 is amended

15 USC 643.

 (1) by inserting before “mobilizing” the words “maintaining or”.
Sec. 10. Section 215 of the Small Business Act of 1953 is amended

Reports.

15 USC 644.

 by inserting at the end thereof the following new sentence: “The Administration shall make a report to the President, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Senate Select Committee on Small Business and to the House Select Committee l.o Conduct a Study and Investigation of the Problems of Small Business on December 31, 1955, and at the end of each six months thereafter, showing as accurately as possible for each such period the amount of funds appropriated to it that it has expended in the conduct of each of its principal activities such as lending, procurement, contracting, and providing technical and managerial aids.”
Sec. 11. Section 215 of the Small Business Act of 1953 is further

Retention of records.

 amended by adding at the end thereof the following sentence: “The Administration shall retain all correspondence, records of inquiries, memoranda, reports, books, and records, including memoranda as to all investigations conducted by or for the Administration, for a period of at least one year from the date of each thereof, and shall at all times keep the same available for inspection and examination by the Senate Select Committee on Small Business, and the House Select Committee To Conduct a Study and Investigation of the Problems of Small Business, or their duly authorized representatives.”.
Sec. 12. (a) Section 218 (a) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is

15 USC 647.

 amended by striking out “(a)” immediately following “Sec. 218”. (b) Section 218 (b) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is hereby repealed.
Sec. 13. Section 221 (a) of the Small Business Act of 1953 is

15 USC 650.

 amended by striking out the figures “1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “1957”.
Sec. 14. The Small Business Act of 1953 is amended by adding at the end thereof two new sections which shall read as follows:
“Sec. 224. All laws and parts of laws inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
“Sec. 225. The Administration shall not duplicate the work or activity of any other department or agency of the Federal Government and nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to authorize any such duplication unless such work or activity is expressly provided for in this Act.”
Sec. 15. Section 3 of the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947

62 Stat. 22.

41 USC 152.

 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(c) All bids or invitations for bids shall contain in their specifications all the necessary language and material required and shall be so 69 Stat. 552 descriptive both in its language and attachments thereto in order to permit full and free competition. Any bid or invitation to bid which shall not carry the necessary descriptive language and attachments thereto, or if such attachments are not available or accessible to all competent, reliable bidders, such bid or invitation to bid shall be invalid and any award or awards made to any bidder in such case shall be invalidated and rejected.”
Sec. 16. This Act shall take effect as of the close of July 31, 1955.

Effective date.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 269: To amend the Public Buildings Act of 1949 to provide a five-year limitation on the period of leases of space for Federal agencies in the District of Columbia. Public Law 269 Public Law 269 69 Stat. 552 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 269

chapter 629
AN ACT To amend the Public Buildings Act of 1949 to provide a five-year limitation on the period of leases of space for Federal agencies in the District of Columbia.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1210]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

63 Stat. 199.

40 USC 37a.
That section 407 of the Public, Buildings Act of 1949 is amended by striking out “, not in excess of one year,” and by inserting in lieu thereof “not in excess of five years,”.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 270: To authorize adjustment by the Secretary of Agriculture of certain obligations of settlers on projects developed or subject to the Act of August 11, 1939, as amended, and for other purposes. Public Law 270 Public Law 270 69 Stat. 552 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 270

chapter 630
AN ACT To authorize adjustment by the Secretary of Agriculture of certain obligations of settlers on projects developed or subject to the Act of August 11, 1939, as amended, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1621]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

60 Stat. 1065, 1067, 1070.
That the provisions of sections 41 (g), 43, and 51 of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1015 (g), 1017, and 1025), are hereby extended to apply on the obligations of settlers on the Angostura

53 Stat. 1418.

project in South Dakota developed under the Act of August 11, 1939, as amended (1617. S. C. 590y-z).
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 271: To amend the Acts granting the consent of Congress to the State of Connecticut, acting by and through any agency or commission thereof, to construct, maintain, and operate toll bridges across the Connecticut River. Public Law 271 Public Law 271 69 Stat. 552 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 271

chapter 631
AN ACT To amend the Acts granting the consent of Congress to the State of Connecticut, acting by and through any agency or commission thereof, to construct, maintain, and operate toll bridges across the Connecticut River.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1577]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Connecticut River.

Toll bridges.
That section 2 of the Act approved August 7, 1939 (53 Stat. 1234), entitled “An Act granting the consent of Congress to the State of Connecticut, acting by and through any agency or commission thereof, to construct, maintain, and operate a toll bridge across the Connecticut River at or near Hartford, onnecticut”, and section 2 of the Act approved April 24, 1946 (60 Stat. 122), entitled “An Act granting the consent of Congress to the State of Connecticut, acting by and through any agency or commission 69 Stat. 553 thereof, to construct, maintain, and operate a toil bridge across the Connecticut River at or near Old Saybrook, Connecticut”, are each amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 2. The last sentence of section 4 of such Act of March 23, 1906,

34 Stat. 85.

33 USC 494.

 shall not be applicable to the bridge constructed pursuant to the provisions of this Act.”
Sec. 2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as amending any provision of existing Federal law relating to the expenditure of Federal-aid highway funds.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 272: To amend the Act known as the “Agricultural Marketing Act of 1940”, approved August 14, 1940. Public Law 272 Public Law 272 69 Stat. 553 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 272

chapter 632
AN ACT To amend the Act known as the “Agricultural Marketing Act of 1940”, approved August 14, 1940.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1757]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inspection certifications.

60 Stat. 1088.
That subsection (h) of section 203 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U. S. C. 1622 (h)) is hereby amended by adding tit the end thereof the following new sentence: “Whoever knowingly shall falsely make, issue, alter, forge, or counterfeit any official certificate, memorandum, mark, or other identification, or device for making such mark or identification, with respect to inspection, class, grade, quality, size, quantity, or condition, issued or authorized under this section or knowingly cause or procure, or aid, assist in, or be a party to, such false making, issuing, altering, forging, or counterfeiting, or whoever knowingly shall possess, without promptly notifying the Secretary of Agriculture or his representative, utter, publish, or use as true, or cause to be uttered, published, or used us true, any such falsely made, altered, forged, or counterfeited official certificate, memorandum, mark, identification, or device, or whoever knowingly represents that an agricultural product has been officially inspected or graded (by an authorized inspector or grader) under the authority of this section when such commodity has in fact not been so graded or inspected shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.”.
Sec. 2. The farm produce, inspection clause contained in various

Repeals.

 appropriation Acts (7 U. S. C. 414) and the second, third, and fourth sentences of section 1 of the Produce Agency Act of March 3, 1927 (7

44 Stat. 1355.

U. S. C. 492) are hereby repealed.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 273: To amend the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, to modify, clarify, and provide additional authority for insurance of loans. Public Law 273 Public Law 273 69 Stat. 553 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 273

chapter 633
AN ACT To amend the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, to modify, clarify, and provide additional authority for insurance of loans.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1758]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Farm tenant loans.

Insurance authority.

60 Stat. 1072.
That the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1000 and the following), is further amended as follows: Title I of the Act is amended by the addition of the following new section 16:
“Sec. 16. (a) The Secretary is authorized to insure and to make commitments for the insurance of loans made for the purposes spec- 69 Stat. 554 ified in this title (including those made in accordance with the Act

63 Stat. 883.

7 USC 1006a, 1006b.

of October 19, 1949) and to take as security for the obligations entered into in connection with such loans first mortgages on the farms with respect to which such loans are made and such other security as may be required by the Secretary. Such mortgages shall create a lien running to the United States for the benefit of the fund, notwithstanding the fact that the note may be held by the lender or his assignee. “(b) Loans insured under this section shall be subject to all the provisions of this title, except as otherwise provided in this section, and with respect to such loans, the terms used in this Act shall have the following meanings as the context requires: “(1) ‘Mortgage’ shall mean ‘loan’ or ‘the instruments relating to a loan’; “(2) ‘Insured mortgage’ shall mean ‘note endorsed for insurance’; “(3) ‘Mortgagor’ shall mean ‘borrower’ or ‘obligor on the note’; “(4) ‘Mortgagee’ shall mean ‘lender’ or ‘holder of insured note.. “(c) Any mortgage insured or any loan made under this Act may be converted to an insured loan under this section at the discretion of the Secretary, and any expenses in connection with such conversion may be paid out of appropriations for administrative expenses. “(d) In connection with loans insured or converted under this section (1) the holder of the insured note shall be entitled to receive the

7 USC 1005c.

benefits of the insurance as provided in section 13 (a) only in accordance

7 USC 1005b.

 with an agreement pursuant to section 12 (j) or when the assignment of the note is required by the Secretary, and (2) notice of default to the lender under section 12 (f) shall not be required”.
Sec. 2. Section 12 (f) (1) is amended by striking the word

60 Stat. 1077.

7 USC 1005b.

 “promptly” in both the first and second sentences, by inserting after the word “default” in the second sentence the words “in the payment of principal or interest.” and by striking the word “it” in the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the word “him”.
Sec. 3. Section 12 (f) (2) is amended by striking the word

62 Stat. 535.

7 USC 1005b.

 “promptly”.
Sec. 4. Section 13 (a) is amended by striking the words

7 USC 1005c.

 “section 12” in the first sentence, inserting in lieu thereof the words “tins title”, and by inserting the words “in the payment of principal or interest” after the word “default” where it first appears in the first sentence.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 274: To authorize the improvement of the Amite River and its tributaries. Public Law 274 Public Law 274 69 Stat. 554 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 274

chapter 634
AN ACT To authorize the improvement of the Amite River and its tributaries.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1899]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Flood control.

Amite River, La.
That improvements in the interest of flood control and drainage be undertaken in the Amite River, Bayou Manchac, and the Comite River, such work to be prosecuted under the direction of the Secretary of the Army and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, substantially in accordance with a survey report, entitled “Survey Report of Amite River and Tributaries La.”, of the district engineer, Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, dated June 8, 1955, approved by the division engi- 69 Stat. 555 neer, Corps of Engineers, Lower Mississippi Valley Division, and submitted to the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors on July 5, 1955, at an estimated first cost to the United States of $3,008,000: Provided, That local interests comply with the provisions in the district engineer’s recommendations, including contribution of 24.7 per centum of actual construction cost in cash or equivalent work as approved by the Chief of Engineers, for Amite River and Bayou Manchac, presently estimated at $892,000, mid 18.6 per centum of actual construction cost in cash or equivalent work, as approved by the Chief of Engineers, for Comite River, presently estimated at $67,000.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 275: To authorize the construction within Grand Teton National Park of an alternate route to U. S. Highway 89, also numbered U. S. 187 and U. S. 26, and the conveyance thereof to the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes. Public Law 275 Public Law 275 69 Stat. 555 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 275

chapter 635
AN ACT To authorize the construction within Grand Teton National Park of an alternate route to U. S. Highway 89, also numbered U. S. 187 and U. S. 26, and the conveyance thereof to the State of Wyoming, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1917]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Grand Teton National Park.

Highway.
That in order to facilitate public use and enjoyment of the Grand Teton National Park and to make possible an appropriate relocation and use of highways through the park, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to construct. within the park, upon a location to be agreed upon between the Secretary and the Governor of Wyoming, a highway which shall replace the present U. S. Highway 89, also numbered U. S. 187 and U. S. 26. Upon completion of the said highway, the Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement with the State of Wyoming, upon such terms and conditions as he deems in the interest of the United States, for the conveyance of the highway to the State in exchange for State and county roads in the park area.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 276: To authorize the Pueblos of San Lorenzo and Pojoaque in New Mexico to sell certain lands to the Navaho Tribe, and for other purposes. Public Law 276 Public Law 276 69 Stat. 555 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 276

chapter 636
AN ACT To authorize the Pueblos of San Lorenzo and Pojoaque in New Mexico to sell certain lands to the Navaho Tribe, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1906]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pueblo Indians.

Sale of land to Navaho Tribe.
That the Pueblo of San Lorenzo, sometimes known as the Pueblo of Picuris, and the Pueblo of Pojoaque in New Mexico are hereby severally authorized io sell to the Navaho Tribe of Indians all of the right, title, and interest of each of said Pueblos in and to any of the lands situated in townships, 6, 7, and 8 north, range 15 west, and township 7 north, range 16 west, New Mexico principal meridian, in Valencia County, New Mexico, the title to which is now held by the United States in trust for either of said Pueblos; and the Navaho Tribe is hereby authorized to purchase all of the right, title, and interest of said Pueblos in and to any of the above-described lands, whereupon the title to the lands so purchased shall be held by the United States in trust, for the Navaho Tribe. All sales under this section shall be for such prices and on such terms as may be agreed upon by the governing bodies of the Pueblo making the sale and of the Navaho Tribe, mid as may 69 Stat. 556 be approved by the Secretary of the Interior. The consideration for each sale, when so agreed upon and approved, shall be paid out of such funds of the Navaho Tribe as maybe designated for this purpose by its governing body. The Secretary of the Interior and the appropriate officers of said Pueblos are authorized to execute such instruments of conveyance as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the transfer of title to any lands purchased by the Navaho Tribe under this section.
Sec. 2. All proceeds received from each of the sales authorized by section 1 of this Act shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Pueblo making the sale in the account established for such Pueblo pursuant to section 19 of the Act of June 7, 1924 (43 Stat. 636, 642), and, together with any other funds heretofore or hereafter deposited in the same account, shall be available for expenditure or advance for such purposes, except per capita payments, as may be designated by the governing body of such Pueblo and approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
Sec. 3. For the purpose of consolidating the lands of the Navaho Tribe, the Secretary of the Interior, with the consent of the governing body of said tribe, may exchange any lands purchased under section 1 of this Act for any other lands situated in McKinley or Valencia Counties, New Mexico, that are owned by the United States, by the State of New Mexico, or a political subdivision thereof, or by any person; and, for the same purpose, the head of any department or agency having administrative jurisdiction over lands situated in said counties that are owned by the United States may exchange any such lands for lands purchased under section 1 of this Act,
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 277: To repeal a particular contractual requirement with respect to the Arch Hurley Conservancy District hi New Mexico. Public Law 277 Public Law 277 69 Stat. 556 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 277

chapter 637
AN ACT To repeal a particular contractual requirement with respect to the Arch Hurley Conservancy District hi New Mexico.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1965]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arch Hurley Conservancy District, N. Mex.
That the proviso in the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the construction of a Federal reclamation project to furnish a water supply for the lands of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico”, approved August 2, 1937,

52 Stat. 211.

 as amended (43 U. S. C., sec. 600a), is amended by striking out the semicolon and the word “and” at the end of clause (c) and by striking out all of clause (d) to the period. No provision with respect to the matters covered in said clause (d) which is contained in any contract entered into prior to the date of enactment of this Act shall, except as is otherwise provided by this Act, be enforced by the United States. Nothing contained in this section shall affect (1) the retention and application by the United States of any payments which have been made prior to the date of enactment of this Act in accordance with any such provision of a contract, (2) the obligation of any party to the United States with respect to any payment which is due to the United States under any such provision but not paid upon the date of enactment of this Act, and the application by the United States of any such payment in accordance with the terms of such contract, or (3) the enforcement of any such obligation by refusal to deliver water to lands covered by contractual provisions executed in accordance with said clause (d), except in those cases, if any, in which a sale or transfer consummated between December 27, 1938, and the date of enact- 69 Stat. 557 ment of this Act is only discovered after such date of enactment to have been made contrary to such contractual provisions or to said clause (d).
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to amend any contract, which has been entered into prior to the date of enactment of this Act, to conform with the provisions of the first section of this Act. The consent of the United States is hereby given to the recording, at the expense, of the party benefited thereby, of any such amended contract and to the simultaneous discharge of record of the original contract. The consent of the United States is likewise given to the discharge of record, at the expense of the party benefited thereby, of any contract which the Secretary of the Interior or his duly authorized agent finds is rendered nugatory by the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 278: To amend the Act of May 19, 1947 (ch. 80, 61 Stat. 102), as amended, so as to permit per capita payments to the Individual members of the Shoshone Tribe and the Arapahoe Tribe of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, to be made quarterly. Public Law 278 Public Law 278 69 Stat. 557 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 278

chapter 638
AN ACT To amend the Act of May 19, 1947 (ch. 80, 61 Stat. 102), as amended, so as to permit per capita payments to the Individual members of the Shoshone Tribe and the Arapahoe Tribe of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, to be made quarterly.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2087]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribes.

Per capita payments.

25 USC 613.
That section 3 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize the segregation and expenditure of trust funds held in joint ownership by the Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribes of the Wind River Reservation” approved May 19, 1947 (ch. 80, 61 Stat. 102), as amended, is hereby amended by striking the words “and the first day of March” wherever it appears therein, and inserting in lieu thereof “the first day of December, the first day of March, and the first day of June”.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 279: To further amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, and for other purposes. Public Law 279 Public Law 279 69 Stat. 557 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 279

chapter 639
AN ACT To further amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2297]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tobacco marketing quotas.

52 Stat. 46.
That section 312 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1312), is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 312. (a) The Secretary shall, not later than December 1 of any marketing year, proclaim a national marketing quota for any kind of tobacco for each of the next three succeeding marketing years whenever he determines with respect to such kind of tobacco— (1) that a national marketing quota has not previously been proclaimed and the total supply as of the beginning of such marketing year exceeds the reserve supply level therefor; (2) that such marketing year is the last year of three consecutive years for which marketing quotas previously proclaimed will be in effect; (3) that amendments have been made in provisions for establishing farm acreage allotments which will cause material revision of such allotments before the end of the period for which quotas are in effect; or 69 Stat. 558 (4) that a marketing quota previously proclaimed for such marketing year is not in effect because of disapproval by producers in a referendum held pursuant to subsection (c): Provided, That if such producers have disapproved national marketing quotas in referenda held in three successive years subsequent to 1952, thereafter a national marketing quota shall not be proclaimed hereunder which would be in effect for any marketing year within the three-year period for which national marketing quotas previously proclaimed were disapproved by producers in a referendum, unless prior to November 10 of the marketing year one-fourth or more of the farmers engaged in the production of the crop of tobacco harvested in the calendar year in which such marketing year begins petition the Secretary, in accordance with such regulations as he may prescribe, to proclaim a national marketing quota for each of the next three succeeding marketing years. (b) The Secretary shall also determine and announce, prior to the first day of December, the amount of the national marketing quota proclaimed pursuant to subsection (a) which is in effect for the next marketing year in terms of the total quantity of tobacco which may be marketed which will make available during such marketing year a supply of tobacco equal to the reserve supply level. The amount of the national marketing quota so announced may, not later than the following March 1, Ire increased by not more than 20 per centum if the Secretary determines that such increase is necessary in order to meet market demands or to avoid undue restrictions of marketings in adjusting the total supply to the reserve supply level. (c) Within thirty days after the proclamation of national marketing

Referendum.

 quotas under subsection (a), (he Secretary shall conduct a referendum of farmers engaged in the production of the crop of tobacco harvested immediately prior to the holding of the referendum to determine whether such farmers are in favor of or opposed to such quotas for the next three succeeding marketing years. If more than one-third of the farmers voting oppose the national marketing quotas, such results-hall be proclaimed by the Secretary and the national marketing quotas so proclaimed shall not be in effect but such results shall in no wise affect or limit the subsequent proclamation and submission to a referendum, as otherwise provided in this section, of a national marketing quota.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 280: To amend the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952 to provide that education and training allowances paid to veterans pursuing institutional on-farm training shall not be reduced for twelve months after they have begun their training. Public Law 280 Public Law 280 69 Stat. 558 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 280

chapter 640
AN ACT To amend the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952 to provide that education and training allowances paid to veterans pursuing institutional on-farm training shall not be reduced for twelve months after they have begun their training.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2081]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veterans.

Institutional on-farm training.

66 Stat. 668.
That the first sentence of subsection (d) of section 232 of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952 (381’. S. C., sec. 942) is hereby amended to read as follows: “The education and training allowance of an eligible veteran pursuing institutional on-farm training shall lie computed at the rate of (1) $95 per month, if be has no dependent, or (2) $110 per month, if he has one dependent, or (3) $130 per month, if he has more than one dependent; except that his education and training allowance shall 69 Stat. 559 be reduced sit the end of the third, and each subsequent, four-month period as his program progresses by an amount which bears the same ratio to $65 per month, if the veteran has no dependent, or $80 per month, if he has one dependent, or $100 per month, if he has more than one dependent, as four months bears to the total duration of such veteran’s institutional on-farm training reduced by eight months.”
Sec. 2. The amendment made by this Act shall take effect as of the

Effective date.

 first day of the second calendar month which begins after the date of its enactment, but for the purposes of computing education and training allowances to be paid after such first day, such amendment shall be deemed to have been in effect since July 16, 1952.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 281: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to distribute equally to members of the Kaw Tribe of Indians certain moneys to the credit of the tribe in the United States Treasury. Public Law 281 Public Law 281 69 Stat. 559 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 281

chapter 641
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to distribute equally to members of the Kaw Tribe of Indians certain moneys to the credit of the tribe in the United States Treasury.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2197]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kaw Tribe.

Distribution of funds.
That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to distribute equally among the members of the Kaw Tribe of Indians whose names appear on the roll prepared pursuant to the Act of July 1, 1902 (32 Stat. 636), and the persons who were allotted under the Act of April 29, 1922 (42 Stat. 1589), all funds on deposit in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Kansas or Kaw Tribe of Indians, including funds appropriated by the Act of April 22, 1955 (69 Stat. 28), for the payment of a judgment against the United States. The share of any deceased member shall be distributed among his heirs or devisees.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 282: Authorizing the Administrator of General Services to convey certain land to the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for park and recreational purposes, for an amount equal to the cost to the United States of acquiring such lands from the city. Public Law 282 Public Law 282 69 Stat. 559 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 282

chapter 642
AN ACT Authorizing the Administrator of General Services to convey certain land to the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for park and recreational purposes, for an amount equal to the cost to the United States of acquiring such lands from the city.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2277]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sioux Falls, S. Dak.

Conveyance.
That the Administrator of General Services is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed to the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, all right, title, and interest, except mineral rights (including oil and gas), of the United States in and to the following-described land located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, consisting of approximately twenty acres: The east half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 19 in township 101, range 49 west, fifth principal meridian. As inside rat ion for such conveyance the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shall pay an amount, determined by the Administrator of General Services, equal to the cost to the United States of acquiring such land from the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Sec. 2. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall contain the express provisions that the land conveyed shall be used for park and recreational purposes in a manner which, in the judgment of the 69 Stat. 560 Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs or his designate, will not interfere with the care and treatment of patients in the Veterans’ Administration hospital, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and that, in the event the land conveyed ceases to be so used, all right, title, and interest therein shall immediately revert to and revest in the United States. Ln the event of a reversion of such land to the United States, the fair market rental value of such land for the period it is held by the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shall lie deducted from the purchase price paid by such city and the balance, if any, shall be repaid to such city.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 283: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to include capacity to serve the town of Glen do, Wyoming, in a sewerage system to be installed in connection with the construction of Glendo Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes. Public Law 283 Public Law 283 69 Stat. 560 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 283

chapter 283
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to include capacity to serve the town of Glen do, Wyoming, in a sewerage system to be installed in connection with the construction of Glendo Dam and Reservoir, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2339]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Glendo. Wyo.

Sewerage system.
That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in connection with the installation of a sewerage system to serve the Government construction camp and housing facilities

33 USC 701–1.

 at Glendo Dam and Reservoir (68 Stat. 486) and upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, to install sufficient capacity to serve also the town of Glendo, a municipal corporation of the State of Wyoming, and to transfer all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to said system (including necessary rights-of-way) to said town. The total capacity of said system shall not exceed that, requited to serve live hundred persons and no commitment between the United States and the town with respect to the construction thereof shall require the expenditure of more than $75,000. The terms and conditions of this authorization are that the town shall have— (a) transferred or agreed to transfer to the United States, without cost to the United States, such interest in land required for construction of the sewerage system as is satisfactory to the Secretary; (b) transferred or agreed to transfer to the United States, without cost to the United States, fee title to ten acres of land for the construction of said camp and housing facilities or such other interest in said land as is satisfactory to the Secretary for that purpose. In the event said land is not located within the then corporate limits of the town, the town shall take sill necessary and proper steps under the laws of the State of Wyoming to extend its limits to include said land; (c) connected and run or agreed to connect and run a water main or mains to such locations on the property line of said land as are agreed upon by the town and the Secretary and agreed to furnish water for the use in said camp and housing facilities and by the residents therein on the same terms and considerations on which it furnishes water to other properties and residents in the town of Glendo, Necessary water meters will be furnished by the United States; (d) agreed to furnish, without cost to the United States, fire and police protection service to the camp and housing facilities on said land on the same basis and under the same conditions 69 Stat. 561 as it furnishes such services to other properties and to inhabitants of the town of Glendo; (e) agreed to accept such streets and alleys (including rights-of-way therefor) as are constructed by the United States on said land and dedicated by the United States to public purposes and to maintain and keep said streets and alleys in good and serviceable condition without cost to the United States. Necessary streets and alleys constructed by the United States on said land will be of type and quality comparable to existing streets and alleys within the present limits of the town of Glendo; (f) installed or agreed to install street lights on the streets and alleys constructed by the United States on said land and agreed to maintain said lights and to furnish the electricity necessary for their operation, such installation, maintenance, and electric service to be furnished to the same extent and in like manner as is afforded on other streets within the limits of the town of Glendo and without cost to the United States; (g) arranged or agreed to arrange for electric and natural-gas service to said camp and housing facilities and to the residents therein on the same terms and conditions as such service is furnished to other properties and residents in the town of Glendo; (h) agreed to the United States use of the sewerage system throughout its useful life to the extent of that, capacity which is required to serve one hundred and fifty persons and agreed furthermore, that it will operate and maintain said system in conformity with standards agreed upon by the town and the Secretary (which standards shall be those generally employed for the maintenance of similar facilities) and in a manner permitting the satisfactory use of said capacity by the United States, all without cost to the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 284: To authorize the conveyance of certain war housing projects to the city of Norfolk, Virginia. Public Law 284 Public Law 284 69 Stat. 561 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 284

chapter 644
AN ACT To authorize the conveyance of certain war housing projects to the city of Norfolk, Virginia.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2351]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Norfolk, Va.

Conveyance.
That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized to sell and convey at fair market value as determined by him on the basis of an appraisal made by an independent real estate expert to the city of Norfolk, Virginia, or to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, or to any agency or corporation established or sponsored in the public interest by such city, all of the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to War Housing Project VA–44075 and War Housing Project VA–44184, or either of them. Any sale pursuant to this authorization shall be on such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine, and the amount received for each project shall be reported by the Administrator to the Committee on Banking and Currency of the Senate and the Committee on Banking and Currency of the House of Representatives.
Sec. 2. The authority conferred by this Act shall terminate six

Termination.

 months after the date of its enactment.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 285: To amend the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended, and for other purposes. Public Law 285 Public Law 285 69 Stat. 562 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 562 Public Law 285

chapter 645
AN ACT To amend the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6382]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, amendments.

64 Stat. 12.

22 USC 1621 note.
That the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended, is further amended by inserting after the first section thereof the following: “TITLE I”.
Sec. 2. The word “Act”, wherever it appears in title I in reference to the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, is amended to read “title”.
Sec. 3. The International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, as amended, is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following: <num value="II">“TITLE II</num> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“vesting and liquidation of bulgarian, hungarian, and rumanian property</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="201">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <chapeau class="inline">As used in this title the term—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>‘Person’ means a natural person, partnership, association, other unincorporated body, corporation, or body politic.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>‘Property ’ means any property, right, or interest.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>‘Treaty of peace’, with respect to a country, means the treaty of peace<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/2">61 Stat., pt. 2</ref>.</p></sidenote> with that country signed at Paris, France, February 10, 1947, which came into force between that country and the United States on September 15, 1947.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">In accordance with article 25 of the treaty of peace with Bulgaria, article 29 of the treaty of peace with Hungary, and article 27 of the treaty of peace with Rumania, any property which was <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/fr/5/1400">5 FR 1400</ref>;</p></sidenote>blocked in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/cfr/3/645">3 CFR Cum. Supp., p. 645</ref>.</p></sidenote> accordance with Executive Order 8389 of April 10, 1940, as amended, and remains blocked on the effective date of this title, and which, as of September 15, 1947, was owned directly or indirectly by Bulgaria, Hungary, and Rumania or by any national thereof as defined in such Executive order, shall vest in such officer or agency as the President may from time to time designate and shall vest when, as, and upon such terms as the President or his designee shall direct. Such property shall be sold or otherwise liquidated as expeditiously as possible after vesting under such rules and regulations as the President or his designee may prescribe. The net proceeds remaining upon completion of the administration and liquidation thereof, including the adjudication of any suits or claims with respect thereto under sections 207 and 208, shall be covered into the Treasury. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this subsection, any such property determined by the President or his designee to be owned directly by a natural person shall not be vested under this subsection but shall remain blocked subject to release when, as, and upon such terms as the President or his designee may prescribe. If, at any time within one year from the date of the vesting of any property under this subsection, the President or his designee shall determine that it was directly owned at the date of vesting by a natural person, then the President or his designee shall divest, such property and restore it to its blocked status prior to vesting, subject to release when, as, and upon such terms as the President or his designee may prescribe, or if such property has been liquidated, shall divest the net proceeds thereof and carry them in blocked accounts with the Treasury, bearing no interest, in the name of the owner thereof at the date of vesting, <page identifier="/us/stat/69/563">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 563</page> subject to release when, as, and upon such terms as the President or his designee may prescribe.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>The net proceeds of any property which was vested in the Alien Property Custodian or the Attorney General after December IT, 1941 j pursuant to the Trading With the Enemy Act, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/411">40 Stat. 411</ref>.</p></sidenote> and which<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s1">50 USC app. 1</ref>.</p></sidenote> at the date of vesting was owned directly or indirectly by Bulgaria, Hungary, or Rumania, or any national thereof, shall after completion of the administration, liquidation, and disposition of such property pursuant to such Act, including the adjudication of any suits or claims with respect thereto under such Act, be covered into the Treasury, except that the net proceeds of any such property which the President or his designee shall determine was directly owned by a natural person at the date of vesting shall be divested by the President or such officer or agency as he may designate and carried in blocked accounts with the Treasury, bearing no interest, in the name of the owner thereof at the date of vesting, subject to release when, as, and upon such terms as the President or his designee may prescribe.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>The determination under this section that any vested property was not directly owned by a natural person at the date of vesting shall be within the sole discretion of the President or his designee and shall not be subject to review by any court.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>The President or his designee may require any person to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Information.</p></sidenote> furnish, in the form of reports or otherwise, complete information, including information with regard to past transactions, relative to any property blocked under Executive Order 8389 of April 10, 1940,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/fr/5/1400">5 FR 1400</ref>;</p></sidenote> as amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/cfr/3/645">3 CFR. Cum. Supp., p. 645</ref>.</p></sidenote>, or as may be otherwise necessary to enforce the provisions of this section; and the President or his designee may require of any person the production of any books of account, records, contracts, letters, memoranda, or other papers relative to such property or as may be otherwise necessary to enforce the provisions of this section.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content class="inline">Whenever shares of stock or other beneficial interest<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Stock shares, etc.</p></sidenote> in any corporation, association, or company or trust are vested in any officer or agency designated by the President under this title, it shall be the duty of the corporation, association, or company or trustee or trustees issuing such shares or any certificates or other instruments representing the same or any other beneficial interest to cancel such shares of stock or other beneficial interest upon its, his, or their books and in lieu thereof to issue certificates or other instruments for such shares or other beneficial interest to the designee of the President, or otherwise as such designee shall require.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <content class="inline">Any vesting order, or other order or requirement<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Filing of order of conveyance, etc.</p></sidenote> issued pursuant to this title, or a duly certified copy thereof, may be filed, registered, or recorded in any office for the filing, registering, or recording of conveyances, transfers, or assignments of such property as may be covered by such order or requirement; and if so filed, registered, or recorded shall impart the same notice and have the same force and effect as a duly executed conveyance, transfer, or assignment so filed, registered, or recorded.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">Any payment, conveyance, transfer, assignment, or <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Acquittance and discharge of obligation.</p></sidenote>delivery of property made to the President or his designee pursuant to this title, or any rule, regulation, instruction, or direction issued under this title, shall to the extent thereof be a full acquittance and discharge for all purposes of the obligation of the person making the same; and no person shall be held liable in any court for or in respect of any such payment, conveyance, transfer, assignment, or delivery made in good faith in pursuance of and in reliance on the provisions of this title, or of any rule, regulation, instruction, or direction issued thereunder.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="206">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 206. </num> <content class="inline">The district courts of the United States are given<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Jurisdiction of district courts.</p></sidenote> jurisdiction to make and enter all such rules as to notice and otherwise, <page identifier="/us/stat/69/564">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 564</page> and all such orders and decrees, and to issue such process as may be necessary and proper in the premises to enforce the provisions of this title, with a right of appeal from the final order or decree of such court<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/928/929">62 Stat. 928, 929</ref>.</p></sidenote> as provided in sections 1252, 1254, 1291, and 1292 of title 28, United States Code.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="207">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 207. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau class="inline">Any person who has not filed a notice of cl aim under<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Suit for return of property.</p></sidenote> subsection (b) of this section may institute a suit in equity for the return of any property, or the net proceeds thereof, vested in a designee of the President pursuant to section 202 (a) and held by such designee. Such suit, to which said designee shall be made a party defendant, shall be instituted in the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia or in the district court of the United States for the district in which the claimant resides, or, if a corporation, where it has its principal place of business, by the filing of a complaint which alleges—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>that the claimant is a person other than Bulgaria, Hungary, or Rumania, or a national thereof as defined in Executive Order 8389<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/fr/5/1400">5 FR 1400</ref>;</p></sidenote> of April<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/cfr/3/645">3 CFR. Cum. Supp., p. 645</ref>.</p></sidenote> 10, 1940, as amended; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>that the claimant was the owner of such property immediately prior to its vesting, or is the successor in interest of such owner by inheritance, devise, or bequest.</content> </paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">If the court finds in favor of the claimant, it shall order the payment, conveyance, transfer, assignment, or delivery to said claimant of such property, or the net proceeds thereof, held by said designee or the portion thereof to which the court shall determine said claimant is entitled. If suit shall be so instituted, then such property, or, if liquidated, the net proceeds thereof, shall be retained in the custody or said designee until any final judgment or decree which shall be entered in favor of the claimant shall be fully satisfied, or until final judgment or decree shall be entered against the claimant or suit otherwise terminated.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <chapeau>Any person who has not instituted a suit under the provisions<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notice of claim.</p></sidenote> of subsection (a) of this section may file a notice of claim under oath for the return of any property, or the net proceeds thereof, vested in a designee of the President pursuant to section 202 (a) and held by such designee. Such notice of claim shall be filed with said designee and in such form and containing such particulars as said designee shall require. Said designee may return any property so claimed, or the net proceeds thereof, whenever he shall determine—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>that the claimant is a person other than Bulgaria, Hungary, or Rumania, or a national thereof as defined in Executive I refer 8389<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/fr/5/1400">5 FR 1400</ref>;</p></sidenote> of April<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/cfr/3/645">3 CFR. Cum. Supp., p. 645</ref>.</p></sidenote> 10, 1940, as amended; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>that the claimant was the owner of such property immediately prior to its vesting, or is the successor in interest of such owner by inheritance, devise, or bequest.</content> </paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Any person whose claim is finally denied in whole or in part by said<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Review of denial.</p></sidenote> designee may obtain review of such denial by filing a petition therefor in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Such petition for review must be filed within sixty days after the date of mailing of the final order of denial by said designee and a copy must be served on the said designee. Within forty-five days after service of such petition for review, or within such further time as the court may grant for good cause shown, said designee shall file an answer thereto, and shall certify and file with the court a transcript of the entire record of the proceedings with respect to such claim. The court may enter judgment affirming the order of the designee; or, upon finding that such order is not in accordance with law or that any material findings upon which such order is based are unsupported by substantial evidence, may enter judgment modifying or setting <page identifier="/us/stat/69/565">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 565</page> aside the order in whole or in part, and (1) directing a return of all or part of the property claimed, or (2) remanding the claim for further administrative proceedings thereon. If a notice of claim is filed under this subsection, the property which is the subject of such claim, or, if liquidated, the net proceeds thereof, shall be retained in the custody of said designee until any final order of said designee or any final judgment or decree which shall be entered in favor of the claimant shall be fully satisfied, or until a final order of said designee or a final judgment or decree shall be entered against the claimant, or the claim or suit otherwise terminated.</continuation> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>The sole relief and remedy of any person having any claim to any property vested pursuant to section 202 (a) shall be that Provided by the terms of subsection (a) or (b) of this section, and in the event of the liquidation by sale or otherwise of such property, shall be limited to and enforced against the net proceeds received therefrom and held by the designee of the President. The claim of any person based on his ownership of shares of stock or other proprietary interest in a corporation which was the owner of property at the date of vesting thereof under section 202 (a) shall be allowable under subsection (a) or (b) of this section if 25 per centum or more of the outstanding capital stock or other proprietary interest in the corporation was owned at such date by nationals of countries other than Bulgaria, Hungary, Rumania, Germany, or Japan. But no such claim of a national of a foreign country shall be satisfied except after certification by the Department of State that the country of the national accords protection to nationals of the United States in similar types of cases.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>The designee of the President may retain or recover from <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Recovery for maintenance, etc.</p></sidenote>any property, or the net proceeds thereof, returned pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section an amount not exceeding that expended or incurred by him for the conservation, preservation, or maintenance of such property or proceeds.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="208">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 208. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau class="inline">Any property vested in the designee of the President<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payment of debt claim..</p></sidenote> pursuant to section 202 (a), or the net proceeds thereof, shall be equitably applied by such designee in accordance with this section to the payment of debts owed by the person who owned such property immediately prior to its vesting in such designee. No debt claim shall be allowed under this section—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>if it is asserted against Bulgaria, Hungary, or Rumania (including the government or any political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities thereof); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>if it is based upon an obligation expressed or payable in any currency other than the currency of the United States; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <chapeau>if it was not due and owing—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">“(A) </num> <content>on October 9, 1940, in the event the property in respect of which such debt claim is filed was owned immediately prior to vesting by a national of Rumania;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">“(B) </num> <content>on March 4, 1941, in the event the property in respect of which such debt claim is filed was owned immediately prior to vesting by a national of Bulgaria; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">“(C) </num> <content>on March 13, 1941, in the event that the property in respect of which such debt claim is filed was owned immediately prior to vesting by a national of Hungary.</content> </subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">Any defense to the payment of such claim which would have been available to the debtor shall be available to the designee, except that the period from and after December 7, 1941, shall not be included for the purpose of determining the applicability of any statute of limitations. Debt claims allowable under this section shall include only those of natural persons who were citizens of the United States at <page identifier="/us/stat/69/566">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 566</page> the dates their debtors became obligated to them; those of other natural persons who are and have been continuously since December 7, 1941, residents of the United States; those of corporations organized under the laws of the United States or any State, Territory, or possession thereof, or the District of Columbia; and those acquired by the designee of the President under this title. Successors in interest by inheritance, devise, bequest, or operation of law of debt claimants, other than persons who would themselves lie disqualified hereunder from allowance of a debt claim, shall be eligible for payment to the same extent as their principals or predecessors would have been.</continuation> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>The designee of the President under this title shall fix a date<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notice in FR.</p></sidenote> or dates after which the filing of debt claims in respect of any or all debtor’s shall be barred, and may extend the time so fixed, and shall give at least sixty days’ notice thereof by publication in the Federal Register. In no event shall the time extend beyond the expiration of one year from the date of the last vesting in the designee of the President of any property of a debtor in respect to whose debts the date is fixed. No debt shall be paid prior to the expiration of one hundred and twenty days after publication of the first such notice in respect of the debtor, nor in any event shall any payment of a debt claim be made out of any property or proceeds in respect of which a suit or proceeding for return pursuant to this title is pending.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>The designee shall examine the claims, and such evidence<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Determination of designee.</p></sidenote> in respect thereof as may be presented to him or as he may introduce into the record, and shall make a determination, with respect to each claim, of allowance or disallowance, in whole or in part. The determination of the designee that a claim is within either paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of this section shall be final and shall not be subject to judicial review, and such claim shall not be considered a debt claim for any purpose under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>Payment of debt claims shall be made only out of such money<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Money available.</p></sidenote> included in, or received as net proceeds from the sale, use, or other disposition of, any property owned by the debtor immediately prior to its vesting in the designee of the President, as shall remain after deduction of (1) the amount of the expenses of the designee (including both expenses in connection with Such property or proceeds thereof, and such portion as the designee shall fix of his other expenses), and of taxes, as defined in section 212, paid by the designee in respect of such property or proceeds; and (2) such amount, if any, as the designee may establish as a cash reserve for the future payment of such expenses and taxes. If the money available hereunder for the payment of debt claims against the debtor is insufficient for the satisfaction of all claims allowed by the designee, ratable payments shall be made in accordance with subsection (g) of this section to the extent permitted by the money available and additional payments shall be made whenever the designee shall determine that substantial further money has become available, through liquidation of any such property or otherwise. The designee shall not be required, through any judgment of any court, levy of execution, or otherwise, to sell or liquidate any property vested in him, for the purpose of paying or satisfying any debt claim,</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>If the aggregate of debt claims filed as prescribed does not exceed the money from which, in accordance with subsection (d) of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Notice of disallowance.</p></sidenote> section, payment may be made, the designee shall pay each claim to the extent allowed, and shall serve by registered mail, on each claimant whose claim is disallowed in whole or in part, a notice of such disallowance. Within sixty days after the date of mailing of the designee’s determination, any debt claimant whose claim has <page identifier="/us/stat/69/567">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 567</page> been disallowed in whole or in part may file in the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia a complaint for review of such disallowance naming the designee as defendant. Such complaint shall be served on the designee. The designee, within forty-five days after service on him, shall certify and file in said court a transcript of the record of proceedings with respect to the claim in question. Upon good cause shown such time may be extended by the court. Such record shall include the claim as filed, such evidence with respect thereto as may have been presented to the designee or introduced into the record by him, and the determination of the designee with respect thereto, including any findings made by him. The court may, in its discretion, take additional evidence, upon a showing that such evidence was offered to and excluded by the designee, or could not reasonably have been adduced before him or was not available to him. The court shall enter judgment affirming, modifying, or reversing the designee’s determination, and directing payment in the amount, if any, which it finds due.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>If the aggregate of debt claims filed as prescribed exceeds<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Schedule of debt claims allowed, etc.</p></sidenote> the money from which, in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, payment may be made, the designee shall prepare and serve by registered mail on all claimants a schedule of all debt claims allowed and the proposed payment to each claimant. In preparing such schedule, the designee shall assign priorities in accordance with subsection (g) of this section. Within sixty days after the date of mailing of such schedule, any claimant considering himself aggrieved may file in the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia a complaint for review of such schedule, naming the designee as defendant. A copy of such complaint shall be served upon the designee and on each claimant named in the schedule. The designee, within forty-five days after service on him, shall certify and file in said court a transcript of the record of proceedings with respect to such schedule. Upon good cause shown such time may be extended by the court. Such record shall include the claims in question as filed, such evidence with respect thereto as may have been !presented to the designee or introduced into the record by him, any findings or other determinations made by the designee with respect thereto, and the schedule prepared by the designee. The court may, in its discretion, take additional evidence, upon a showing that such evidence was offered to and excluded by the designee or could not reasonably have been adduced before, him or was not available to him. Any interested debt claimant who has filed a claim with the designee pursuant to this section, upon timely application to the court, shall be permitted to intervene in such review proceedings. The court shall enter judgment affirming or modifying the schedule as prepared by the designee and directing payment, if any be found due, pursuant to the schedule as affirmed or modified and to the extent of the money from which, in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, payment may be made. Pending the decision of the court on such complaint for review, and pending final determination of any appeal from such decision, payment may be made only to an extent, if any, consistent with the contentions of all claimants for review.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num> <content>Debt claims shall be paid in the following order of priority:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Order of priority.</p></sidenote> (1) Wage and salary claims, not to exceed $600; (2) claims entitled to priority under sections 3466 and 3468 of the Revised Statutes (31 U. S. C., secs. 191 and 193), except, as provided in subsection (h) of this section; (3) all other claims for services rendered; for expenses incurred in connection with such services, for rent, for goods and materials delivered to the debtor, and for payments made to the debtor for goods or services not received by the claimant; (4) all other debt <page identifier="/us/stat/69/568">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 568</page> claims. No payment shall be made to claimants within a subordinate class unless the money from which, in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, payment may be made permits payment in full of all allowed claims in every prior class.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num> <content>No debt of any kind shall be entitled to priority under any law of the United States or any State, Territory, or possession thereof, or the District of Columbia, solely by reason of becoming a debt due or owing to the United States as a result of its acquisition by the designee of the President under this title.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num> <content>The sole relief and remedy available to any person seeking satisfaction of a debt claim out of any property vested in the designee under section 202 (a), or the proceeds thereof, shall be the relief and remedy provided in this section, and suits for the satisfaction of debt claims shall not be instituted, prosecuted, or further maintained except in conformity with this section. No person asserting any interest, right, or title in any property or proceeds acquired by the designee shall be barred from proceeding pursuant to this title for the return thereof, by reason of any proceeding which he may have brought pursuant to this section; nor shall any security interest asserted by the creditor in any such property or proceeds be deemed to have been waived solely by reason of such proceeding. Nothing contained in this section shall bar any person from the prosecution of any suit at law or in equity against the original debtor or against any other person who may be liable for the payment of any debt for which a claim might have been filed hereunder. No purchaser, lessee, licensee., or other transferee of any property from the designee shall, solely by reason of such purchase, lease, license, or transfer, become liable for the payment of any debt owed by the person who owned such property or to its vesting in the designee. Payment by the designee to any claimant shall constitute, to the extent of payment, a discharge of the indebtedness represented by the claim.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="209">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 209. </num> <content class="inline">The officer or agency designated by the President <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Hearings; etc.</p></sidenote>under this title to entertain claims under section 207 (b) and section 208 shall have power to hold such hearings as may be deemed necessary; to prescribe rules and regulations governing the form and contents of claims, the proof thereof, and all other matters related to proceedings on such claims; and in connection with such proceedings to issue subpenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses. Such powers, and any other powers conferred upon such officer or agency by section 207 (b) and section 208 may be exercised through subordinate officers designated by such officer or agency.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="210">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 210. </num> <content class="inline">No suit may be instituted pursuant to section 207 (a)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Time limitations.</p></sidenote> after the expiration of one year from the date of vesting of the property in respect of which relief is sought. No return may be made pursuant to section 207 (b) unless notice of claim has been filed within one year from the date of vesting of the property in respect of which the claim is filed.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="211">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 211. </num> <content class="inline">No property or proceeds shall be returned under this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Service fees.</p></sidenote> title, nor shall any payment be made or judgment awarded in respect of any property vested in any officer or agency designated by the President under this title unless satisfactory evidence is furnished to said designee, or the court, as the case may be, that the aggregate of the fees to be paid to all agents, attorneys at law or in fact, or representatives, for services rendered in connection with such return or payment or judgment does not exceed 10 per centum of the value of such property or proceeds or of such payment. Any agent, attorney at law or in fact, or representative, believing that the aggregate of the fees should be in excess of such 10 per centum may, in the case of any return of, or the making of any payment in respect of, <page identifier="/us/stat/69/569">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 569</page> such property or proceeds by the President or such officer or agency as he may designate, petition the district court of the United States for the district in which he resides for an order authorizing fees in excess of 10 per centum and shall name such officer or agency as respondent. The court hearing such petition or a court awarding any judgment in respect of any such property or proceeds, as the case may be, shall approve an aggregate of fees in excess of 10 per centum of the value of such property or proceeds only upon a finding that there exist special circumstances of unusual hardship which require the payment of such excess. Any person accepting any fee in excess of an amount approved under this section, or retaining for more than thirty days any portion of a fee, accepted prior to such approval, in excess of the fee as approved, shall be guilty of a violation of this title.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="212">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 212. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">The vesting in any officer or agency designated<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Taxes.</p></sidenote> by the President under this title of any property or the receipt by such designee of any earnings, increment, or proceeds thereof shall not render inapplicable any Federal, State, Territorial, or local tax for any period before or after such vesting.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>The officer or agency designated by the President under this title shall, notwithstanding the filing of any claim or the institution of any suit under this title, pay any tax incident-to any such property, or the earnings, increment, or proceeds thereof, at the earliest time appearing to him to be not contrary to the interest of the United States. The former owner shall not be liable for any such tax accruing while such property, earnings, increment, or proceeds are held by such designee, unless they are returned pursuant to this title without payment of such tax by the designee. Every such tax shall be paid by the designee to the same extent, as nearly as may be deemed practicable, as though the property had not been vested, and shall be paid only out of the property, or earnings, increment, or proceeds thereof, to which they are incident or out of other property acquired from the same former owner, or earnings, increment, or proceeds thereof. No tax liability may be enforced from any property or the earnings, increment, or proceeds thereof while held by the designee except with his consent. Where any property is transferred, otherwise than pursuant to section 207 (a) or 207 (b) hereof, the designee may transfer the property free and clear of any tax, except to the extent of any lien for a tax existing and perfected at the date of vesting, and the proceeds of such transfer shall, for tax purposes, replace the property in the hands of the designee.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, the manner of computing any Federal taxes, including without limitation by reason of this enumeration, the applicability in such computation of credits, deductions, and exemptions to which the former owner is or would be entitled, and the time and manner of any payment of such taxes and the extent of any compliance by the designee with provisions of Federal law and regulations applicable with respect to Federal taxes, shall be in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury to effectuate this section. Statutes of limitations on assessments, collection, refund, or credit of Federal taxes shall be suspended with respect to any vested property or the earnings, increment, or proceeds thereof, while vested and for six months thereafter; but no interest shall be paid upon any refund with respect to any period during which the statute of limitations is so suspended.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>The word ‘tax’ as used in this section shall include, without limitation by reason of this enumeration, any property, income, excess-profits, war-profits, excise, estate, and employment tax, import duty, <page identifier="/us/stat/69/570">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 570</page> and special assessment; and also any interest, penalty, additional amount, or addition thereto not arising from any act, omission, neglect, failure, or delay on the part of the designee.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="213">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 213. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Prior to covering the net proceeds of liquidation of any<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Determination of expenses, etc.</p></sidenote> property into the Treasury pursuant to section 202 (a), the designee of the President under this title shall determine—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>the amount of his administrative expenses attributable to the performance of his functions under this title with respect to such property and the proceeds thereof. The amount so determined, together with an amount not exceeding that expended or incurred for the conservation, preservation, or maintenance of such property and the proceeds thereof, and for taxes in respect of same, shall be deducted and retained by the designee from the proceeds otherwise covered into the Treasury; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>that the time for the institution of a suit under section 207 (a), for the filing of a notice of claim under section 207 (b), and for the filing of debt claims under section 208 has elapsed.</content> </paragraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10">The determinations of the designee under this section shall be final and conclusive.</continuation> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="214">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 214. </num> <content class="inline">No property conveyed, transferred, assigned, delivered,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Liens. etc.</p></sidenote> or paid to the designee of the President under this title, or the net proceeds thereof, shall be liable to lien, attachment, garnishment, trustee process, or execution, or subject to any order or decree of any court, except as provided in this title.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="215">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 215. </num> <content class="inline">Whoever shall willfully violate any provision of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalties.</p></sidenote> title or any rule or regulation issued hereunder, and whoever shall willfully violate, neglect, or refuse to comply with any order of the President or of a designee of the President under this title, issued in compliance with the provisions of this title shall be fined not more than $5,000, or, if a natural person, imprisoned for not more than five years, or both; and the officer, director, or agent of any corporation who knowingly participates in such violation shall be punished by a like fine, imprisonment, or both.</content> </section> <num value="III">“TITLE III</num> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“claims against bulgaria, hungary, rumania, italy, and the soviet union</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="301">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 301. </num> <chapeau class="inline">As used in this title the term—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>‘Person’ means a natural person, partnership, association, other unincorporated body, corporation, or body politic.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>‘National of the United States’ means (A) a natural person who is a citizen of the United States, or who owes permanent allegiance to the United States, and (B) a corporation or other legal entity which is organized under the laws of the United States, any State or Territory thereof, or the District of Columbia, if natural persons who are nationals of the United States own, directly or indirectly, more than 50 per centum of the outstanding capital stock or other beneficial interest in such legal entity. It does not include aliens.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>‘Treaty of peace’, with respect to a country, means the treaty of peace<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/2">61 Stat. pt. 2</ref>.</p></sidenote> with that country signed at Paris, France, February 10, 1947, which came into force between that country and the United States on September 15, 1947.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“(4) </num> <content>‘Memorandum of Understanding’ means the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Italy regarding Italian assets in the United States and certain claims of nationals of the United States, signed at Washington, District of Columbia, August 14, 1947 (61 Stat. 3962).</content> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/571">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 571</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">“(5) </num> <content>‘Soviet, Government’ means the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, including any of its present or former constituent republics, other political subdivisions, and any territories thereof, as constituted on or prior to November 16, 1933.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="6">“(6) </num> <content>‘Litvinov Assignment’ means (A) the communication dated November 16, 1933, from Maxim Litvinov to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, wherein the Soviet Government assigned to the Government of the United States amounts admitted or found to be due it as the successor of prior governments of Russia, or otherwise, preparatory to a final settlement of the claims outstanding between the two Governments and the claims of their nationals; (B) the communication dated November 16, 1933, from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Maxim Litvinov, accepting such assignment; and (C) the assignments executed by Serge Ughet on August 25, 1933, and November 15, 1933, assigning certain assets to the Government of the United States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="7">“(7) </num> <content>‘Russian national’ includes any corporation or business Association organized under the laws, decrees, ordinances, or acts of the former Empire of Russia or of any government successor thereto, and subsequently nationalized or dissolved or whose assets were taken over by the Soviet Government or which was merged with any other corporation or organization by the Soviet Government.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="8">“(8) </num> <content>‘Commission’ means the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States, established pursuant to Reorganization Plan Numbered 1 of 1954 (68 Stat. 1279).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="9">“(9) </num> <content>‘Property’ means any property, right, or interest.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t22/s1621">22 USC 1621 note</ref>.</p></sidenote></content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="302">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num> <content class="inline">There are hereby created in the Treasury of the United<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Claims Funds.</p></sidenote> States five funds to be known as the Bulgarian Claims Fund, the Hungarian Claims Fund, the Rumanian Claims Fund, the Italian Claims Fund, and the Soviet Claims Fund. The Secretary of the Treasury shall cover into each of the Hungarian, Rumanian, and Bulgarian Claims Funds, the funds attributable to the respective country or its nationals covered into the Treasury pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section 202 of this Act. The Secretary of the Treasury<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/3962">61 Stat. 3962</ref>.</p></sidenote> shall cover into the Italian Claims Fund the sum of $5,000,000 paid to the United States by the Government of Italy pursuant to article II of the Memorandum of Understanding. The Secretary shall cover into the Treasury the funds collected by the United States pursuant to the Litvinov Assignment (including postal funds due prior to November 16, 1933, to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics because of money orders certified to that country for payment) and shall cover into the Soviet Claims Fund the funds so covered into the Treasury. The Secretary shall deduct from each claims fund 5 per centum thereof as reimbursement to the Government of the United States for the expenses incurred by the Commission and by the Treasury Department in the administration of this title. Such deduction shall be made before any payment is made out of such fund under section 310. All amounts so deducted shall be covered into the Treasury to the credit of miscellaneous receipts.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="303">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Commission shall receive and determine in accordance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Claims of U.S. nationals.</p></sidenote> with applicable substantive law, including international law, the validity and amounts of claims of nationals of the United States against the Governments of Bulgaria, Hungary, and Rumania, or any of them, arising out of the failure to—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content class="inline">restore or pay compensation for property of nationals of the United States as required by article 23 of the treaty of peace with Bulgaria, articles 26 and 27 of the treaty of peace with Hungary, and articles 24 and 25 of the treaty of peace <page identifier="/us/stat/69/572">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 572</page> with Rumania. Awards under this paragraph shall be in<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/2">61 Stat., pt. 2</ref>.</p></sidenote> amounts not to exceed two-thirds of the loss or damage actually sustained;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>pay effective compensation for the nationalization, compulsory liquidation, or other taking, prior to the effective date of this title, of property of nationals of the United States in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Rumania; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>meet obligations expressed in currency of the United States arising out of contractual or other rights acquired by nationals of the United States prior to April 24, 1941, in the case of Bulgaria, and prior to September 1, 1939, in the case of Hungary and Rumania, and which became payable prior to September 15, 1947.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="304">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 304. </num> <content class="inline">The Commission shall receive and determine, in accordance<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/3962">61 Stat. 3962</ref>.</p></sidenote> with the Memorandum of Understanding and applicable substantive law, including international law, the validity and amount of claims of nationals of the United States against the government of Italy arising out of the war in which Italy was engaged from June 10, 1940, to September 15, 1947, and with respect to which provision was not made in the treaty of peace with Italy.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="305">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 305. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Commission shall receive and determine in accordance with applicable substantive law, including international law, the validity and amounts of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>claims of nationals of the United States against a Russian national originally accruing in favor of a national of the United States with respect to which a judgment was entered in, or a warrant of attachment issued from, any court of the United States or of a State of the United States in favor of a national of the United States, with which judgment or warrant of attachment a lien was obtained by a national of the United States, prior to November 16, 1933, upon any property in the United States which has been taken, collected, recovered, or liquidated by the Government of the United States pursuant to the Litvinov Assignment. Awards under this paragraph shall not exceed the proceeds of such property as may have been subject to the lien of the judgment or attachment; nor, in the event that such proceeds are less than the aggregate amount of all valid claims so related to the same property, exceed an amount equal to the proportion which each such claim bears to the total amount of such proceeds; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>claims, arising prior to November 16, 1933, of nationals of the United States against the Soviet Government.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>Any judgment entered in any court of the United States or of a State of the United States<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Court judgments.</p></sidenote> shall be binding upon the Commission in its determination, under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section, of any issue which was determined by the court, in which the judgment was entered.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>The Commission shall give preference to the disposition of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Preferential claims</p></sidenote> claims referred to in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section, over all other claims presented to it under this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="306">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 306. </num> <content class="inline">Within sixty days after the date of enactment of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Publication in FR of time limits.</p></sidenote> title, or within sixty days after the date of enactment of legislation making appropriations to the Commission for payment of administrative expenses incurred in carrying out its functions under this title, whichever date is later, the Commission shall publish in the Federal Register the time when and the limit, of time within which claims may be filed under this title, which limit shall not be more than one year after such publication, except that with respect to claims under section 305 this limit, shall not exceed six months.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/573">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 573</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="307">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 307. </num> <content class="inline">The amount of any award made pursuant to this title<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Award amount</p></sidenote> based on a claim of a national of the United States other than the national of the United States to whom the claim originally accrued shall not exceed the amount of the actual consideration last paid therefor either prior to January 1, 1953, or between that date and the filing of the claim, whichever is less.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="308">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 308. </num> <content class="inline">The Commission shall as soon as possible, and in the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Certification to Treasury.</p></sidenote> order of the making of such awards, certify to the Secretary of the Treasury, in terms of United States currency, each award made pursuant to this title.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="309">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 309. </num> <content class="inline">All payments authorized under this title shall be disbursed exclusively from the claims fund attributable to the country with respect, to which the claims are allowed pursuant to this title. All amounts covered into the Treasury to the credit of the claims funds created by section 302 are hereby permanently appropriated for the making of the payments authorized under this title.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="310">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 310. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Secretary of the Treasury shall make payments<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payments by Treasury.</p></sidenote> on account of awards certified by the Commission pursuant to this title as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>Payment in full of the principal amount of each award made pursuant to section 305 (a) (1) and each award of $1,000 or less made pursuant to section 303 or 304;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>Payment in full of the principal amount of each award of $1,000 or less made pursuant to section 305 (a) (2);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>Payment in the amount of $1,000 on account of the principal of each award of more than $1,000 in amount made pursuant to section 303, 304, or 305 (a) (2);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“(4) </num> <content>After completing the payments under the preceding paragraphs of this subsection from any one fund, payments from time to time, in ratable proportions, on account of the then impaid principal of all awards in the principal amount of more than $1,000, according to the proportions which the unpaid principal of such awards bear to the total amount in the fund available for distribution on account of such awards at the time such payments are. made;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">“(5) </num> <content>After payment has been made in full of the principal amounts of all awards from any one fund, pro rata payments from the remainder of such fund then available for distribution on account of accrued interest on such awards as bear interest.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>Such payments, and applications for such payments, shall be made in accordance with such regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>For the purposes of making any such payments, an ‘award’ shall be deemed to mean the aggregate of all awards<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">“Award”.</p></sidenote> certified in favor of the same claimant and payable from the same fund.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>With respect, to any claim which, at the time of the award, is vested in persons other than the person to whom the claim originally accrued, the Commission may issue a consolidated award in favor of all claimants then entitled thereto, which award shall indicate the respective interests of such claimants therein; and all such claimants shall participate, in proportion to their indicated interests, in the payments provided by this section in all respects as if the award had been in favor of a single person.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="311">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 311. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">If a corporation or other legal entity has a claim on which an award may be made under this title, no award may be made to any other person under this title with respect, to such claim.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>A claim based upon an interest, direct or indirect, in a corporation<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Interest in corporation.</p></sidenote> or other legal entity which directly suffered the loss with respect to which the claim is asserted, but which was not a national of the United States at the time of the loss, shall beaded upon without regard <page identifier="/us/stat/69/574">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 574</page> to the nationality of such legal entity if at the time of the loss at least 25 per centum of the outstanding capital stock or other beneficial interest in such entity was owned, directly or indirectly, by natural persons who were nationals of the United States.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="312">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 312. </num> <content class="inline">No award shall be made under this title to or for the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Collaborators with hostile countries.</p></sidenote> benefit of any person who voluntarily, knowingly, and without duress, gave aid to or collaborated with or in any manner served any Government hostile to the United States during World War II, or who has been convicted of a violation of any provision of chapter 115, of <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/62/807">62 Stat. 807</ref>.</p></sidenote>title 18, of the United States Code, or of any other crime involving disloyalty to the United States.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="313">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 313. </num> <content class="inline">Payment of any award made pursuant to section 303<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Unpaid balance of claim, etc.</p></sidenote> or 305 shall not, unless such payment is for the full amount of the claim, as determined by the Commission to be valid, with respect to which the award is made, extinguish such claim, or be construed to have divested any claimant, or the United States on his behalf, of any rights against the appropriate foreign government or national for the unpaid balance of his claim or for restitution of his property. All awards or payments made pursuant to this title shall be without prejudice to the claims of the United States against any foreign government.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="314">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 314. </num> <content class="inline">The action of the Commission in allowing or denying any<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Finality of Commission’s action.</p></sidenote> claim under this title shall be final and conclusive on all questions of law and fact and not subject to review by any other official of the United States or by any court by mandamus or otherwise, and the Comptroller General shall allow credit in the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer for payments in accordance with such action.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="315">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 315. </num> <content class="inline">There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriations.</p></sidenote> sums<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 457.</p></sidenote> as may be necessary to enable the Commission and the Treasury Department to pay their administrative expenses incurred in carrying out their functions under this title.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="316">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 316. </num> <content class="inline">The Commission shall complete its affairs in connection<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Completion of Commission’s affairs.</p></sidenote> with the settlement of claims pursuant to section 305 (a) (1) not later than two years, and all other claims pursuant to this title not later than four years, following the date of enactment of this title, or following the date of enactment of legislation making appropriations to the Commission for the payment of administrative expenses incurred in carrying out its functions under this title, whichever date is later.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="317">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 317. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content class="inline">The total remuneration paid to all agents, attorneys-at-law<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Payment for services.</p></sidenote> or in fact, or representatives, for services rendered on behalf of any claimant in connection with any claim filed with the Commission shall not exceed 10 per centum of the total amount paid under this title on account of such claim, or such greater amount as may be determined pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. Any <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Penalty.</p></sidenote>agreement to the contrary shall be unlawful and void. Whoever, in the United States or elsewhere, demands or receives, on account of services so rendered, any remuneration which, together with all remuneration paid to other persons on account of such services and of which he has notice, is in excess of the maximum permitted by this section, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than twelve months, or both.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>Not later than three months after the Commission has completed its affairs in connection with the settlement of all claims payable from the fund from which an award is payable, any agent, attorney-at-law or in fact, or representative who believes that the total remuneration for services rendered in connection with the claim upon which such award is made should exceed the maximum otherwise permitted by this section may, pursuant to such procedure as the Com- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/575">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 575</page> mission shall prescribe by regulation, petition the Commission for an order authorizing the payment of remuneration in excess of such maximum. The Commission shall issue such an order only upon a finding that there exist special circumstances of unusual hardship which require the payment of such excess; and such order shall state the amount of the excess which may so be paid. The determination of the Commission in ruling upon such petition shall be within the sole discretion of the Commission and shall not be subject to review by any court.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="318">“<inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 318. </num> <content class="inline">The following provisions of title I shall be applicable<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 562.</p></sidenote> to this title: Subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), (h), and (j) of section 4; and subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of section 7.”</content> </section>
Sec. 4. Public Resolution Numbered 36, Seventy-sixth Congress,

Repeal.

 approved August 4, 1939 (53 Stat. 1199), entitled “Resolution to provide for the adjudication by a Commissioner of Claims of American nationals against the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics”, is hereby repealed.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 286: To authorize the dual employment of custodial employees in post office buildings operated by the General Services Administration, and for other purposes. Public Law 286 Public Law 286 69 Stat. 575 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 286

chapter 646
AN ACT To authorize the dual employment of custodial employees in post office buildings operated by the General Services Administration, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2403]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Custodial employees, GSA.

Dual employment.
That the Postmaster General, with the consent of the Administrator of General Services, may appoint custodial employees working under the jurisdiction of the General Services Administration at Federal buildings occupied in any part by the postal service to positions in the postal service to perform postal duties in addition to their regular duties as such custodial employees, without regard to section 2 of the Act of July 31, 1894, as amended (U. S. C., title 5, sec. 62). Such employees

28 Stat. 205.

 shall be paid compensation at the rate provided by law for each position, without regard to the provisions of sections 1763, 1764, and 1765 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (U. S. C., title 5, secs. 58, 69, and 70).
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 287: To provide recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, the first national monument, established by the President of the United States pursuant to the Antiquities Act of 1906; to authorize the addition of certain land to the monument, to permit land exchanges, and for other purposes. Public Law 287 Public Law 287 69 Stat. 575 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 287

chapter 647
AN ACT To provide recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, the first national monument, established by the President of the United States pursuant to the Antiquities Act of 1906; to authorize the addition of certain land to the monument, to permit land exchanges, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2049]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Devils Tower National Monument.
That, in recognition of the fiftieth anniversary of the Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming, the first national monument, established on September 24, 1906, by the President of the United States pursuant to the Antiquities Act of 1906, and in order to provide suitable public campground

34 Stat. 225.

16 USC 431–433.

 facilities and other developments for the public benefit and to facilitate administration thereof, the Devils Tower National Monument here- 69 Stat. 576 after shall include the following described land comprising approximately one hundred and fifty-five acres, which the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to procure in such manner as he shall find to be in the public interest: sixth principal meridian

Township 53 north, range 65 west, section 18, south half northeast quarter, southeast quarter northwest quarter, north half southeast quarter, those parts lying north of and within a loop of the left bank of the Belle Fourche River: southwest quarter northwest quarter, that part lying west of the left bank of the Belle Fourche River;

Township 53 north, range 66 west, section 13, south half northeast quarter.
Sec. 2. For land exchange purposes, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept title to any land or interests therein situated within the area added to the national monument by this Act, and, in exchange for land or interests therein so accepted, to convey any national monument land or interests therein of approximately equal value situated in the northeast quarter of section 18, township 53 north, range 65 west, and lying east of the Belle Fourche River. National monument lands so conveyed for exchange purposes shall be excluded from the national monument.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 288: To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 as amended. Public Law 288 Public Law 288 69 Stat. 576 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 288

chapter 648
AN ACT To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 as amended.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2511]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rice.

52 Stat. 60.

7 USC 1352.
That section 352 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by striking out the period at the end of the first sentence thereof and inserting: “: Provided, however, That for 1956 no national acreage allotment shall be established which is less than 85 per centum of the final allotment established for the immediately preceding year.”.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 289: To declare the portion of the waterway of West Haven and New Haven, Connecticut, known as the West River, northerly of a line running north 85 degrees 31 minutes 43.5 seconds east from a point whose coordinates in the Corps of Engineers Harbor Line System are north 4,616.76 and west 9.450.80, a non-navigable stream. Public Law 289 Public Law 289 69 Stat. 576 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 289

chapter 649
AN ACT To declare the portion of the waterway of West Haven and New Haven, Connecticut, known as the West River, northerly of a line running north 85 degrees 31 minutes 43.5 seconds east from a point whose coordinates in the Corps of Engineers Harbor Line System are north 4,616.76 and west 9.450.80, a non-navigable stream.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2514]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

West River.

Nonnavigable stream.
That the portion of the waterway in which is located the West River in the town of West Haven, Connecticut, and the city of New Haven, Connecticut, lying northerly of a line extending north 85 degrees 54 minutes 43.5 seconds east, from a point (1,158.535 feet from the most westerly corner of the existing bulkhead and pier line) whose coordinates in the Corps of Engineers Harbor Line System are north 4,616.76 and west 9,450.80, is hereby declared to be a uonnavigable water of the United States 69 Stat. 577 within the meaning of the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Sec. 2. The line hereinbefore described shall be established as a combined pierhead and bulkhead line of the West River.
Sec. 3. Any project heretofore authorized by an Act of Congress, insofar as such project relates to the above-described portion of the West River, is hereby abandoned.
Sec. 4. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 290: To amend title 14, United States Code, so as to provide for compensatory absence of Coast Guard military personnel serving at isolated aids to navigation, and for other purposes. Public Law 290 Public Law 290 69 Stat. 577 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 290

chapter 650
AN ACT To amend title 14, United States Code, so as to provide for compensatory absence of Coast Guard military personnel serving at isolated aids to navigation, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2566]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coast Guard.

63 Stat. 526.
That section 432 (f) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting the words “as amended” following the words “Federal Employees Pay Act of 1945”.
Sec. 2. Section 432 (g) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by amending the first sentence thereof to read as follows: “The head of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, under regulations prescribed by him, may regulate the hours of duty and the pay of civilian keepers of lighthouses and civilians employed’ on lightships and other vessels of the Coast Guard, but such personnel may be called upon for duty in emergency circumstances or otherwise at any time or all times”.
Sec. 3. The analysis of chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code,

63 Stat. 529.

 is amended by inserting in such analysis the. following item: “511.
Sec. 4. Chapter 13 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting a new section as follows:
“§ 511. Compensatory absence of military personnel at isolated aids to navigation. “The head of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, under regulations prescribed by him, may grant compensatory absence from duty to military personnel of the Coast Guard serving in lightships and at lighthouses and other isolated aids to navigation of the Coast Guard when conditions of duty result in confinement because of isolation or in long periods of continuous duty.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 291: To authorize the Texas Hill Country Development Foundation to convey certain land to Kerr County, Texas. Public Law 291 Public Law 291 69 Stat. 577 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 291

chapter 651
JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the Texas Hill Country Development Foundation to convey certain land to Kerr County, Texas.

August 9, 1955

[H. J. Res. 276]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Texas Hill Country Development Foundation.

Conveyance.

68 Stat. A98.
That, notwithstanding the second paragraph of the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to provide for the conveyance to the Texas Hill Country Development Foundation of certain surplus hind situated in Kerr County, Texas”, approved June 28, 1954 (Private Law 4 80, Eighty-third Congress), or 69 Stat. 578 any term, reservation, restriction, or condition placed in the deed of conveyance (dated February 1, 1955) granted by the Administrator of General Services under authority of such joint resolution, the Texas Hill Country Development Foundation is hereby authorized to convey to Kerr County, Texas, all of the land described in such deed of February 1, 1955.
Sec. 2. Any deed of conveyance granted under authority of this Act shall be subject to the same terms and conditions, and the land conveyed thereby shall be used for the same purposes, as required by such joint resolution of June 28, 1954, and the deed granted under authority thereof.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 292: To amend the rice marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended. Public Law 292 Public Law 292 69 Stat. 578 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 292

chapter 652
AN ACT To amend the rice marketing quota provisions of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2573]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rice.

52 Stat. 61.

7 USC 1353.
That section 353 (b) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by inserting in the first sentence thereof tire words “in the State” immediately following the words “on the basis of past production of rice” and immediately following the words “taking into consideration the acreage allotments previously established”.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 293: To authorize the conveyance to the city of Anniston, Alabama, of certain real property within Fort McClellan, Alabama. Public Law 293 Public Law 293 69 Stat. 578 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 293

chapter 653
AN ACT To authorize the conveyance to the city of Anniston, Alabama, of certain real property within Fort McClellan, Alabama.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 46]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anniston, Ala.

Conveyance.
That the Secretary of the Army is authorized, if he determines that the real property described in section 2 of this Act is excess to the requirements of the Department of Defense, to convey to the city of Anniston, Alabama, at the then fail’ market value thereof, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to such real property subject to (1) the condition that if the real property conveyed under authority or this Act shall not be utilized for municipal purposes prior to the expiration of a period of two years from the date of the conveyance made pursuant to this Act, all the right, title, and interest, in and to such property, shall revert to and become the property of the United States who shall have the immediate right of entry thereon, and (2) subject to such other terms and conditions as he may prescribe.
Sec. 2.

The real property referred to in the first section is a parcel of land in the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 32, township 15 south, range 8 east, and a parcel of land in the southwest quarter of section 29, township 15 south, range 8 east, and lying west of the Anniston-Fort McClellan Highway, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the point of intersection of the Anniston city limits line and the west right-of-way line of Anniston-Fort McClellan Highway, said point being 740 feet east of and 253 feet south of the south- 69 Stat. 579 west corner of the southeast quarter of southwest quarter of section 29, township 15 south, range 8 east, thence northerly along said west right-of-way line of said Anniston-Fort McClellan Highway, 2,715 feet, more or less, to a point on the south boundary line of the Old Anniston-Jacksonville Road, thence southwesterly along the meanderings of the south boundary of the Old Anniston-Jacksonville Road to the point of intersection with the south boundary line of the northwest quarter of southwest quarter section 29, township 15 south, range 8 east, thence east along aforesaid south boundary line of said northwest quarter of southwest quarter section 29, township 15 south, range 8 east, 455 feet more or less, to the southeast corner of said northwest quarter of southwest quarter of said section 29, township 15 south, range 8 east, thence south along the west boundary fine of the southeast quarter of southwest quarter of section 29, township 15 south, range 8 east, and the northeast quarter of northwest quarter section 32, township 15 south, range 8 east, 1,428 feet more or less to the intersection of the Anniston city limits line, thence easterly along the Anniston city limits line 765 feet more or.less, to the point of beginning, containing 38.5 acres, more or less, in Calhoun County, Alabama.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 294: To authorize male nurses mid medical specialists to lie appointed as Reserve officers. Public Law 294 Public Law 294 69 Stat. 579 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 294

chapter 654
AN ACT To authorize male nurses mid medical specialists to lie appointed as Reserve officers.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2559]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Armed Forces reserves.

Male nurses, etc.
That men may be appointed as Reserve commissioned officers in the Nurse Corps or the Naval Reserve and as Reserve officers of the Air Force designated to perform nursing or medical specialist duties, under the same provisions of law as are applicable to women, except as may be necessary to adapt such provisions to male persons.
Sec. 2. The Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947 is hereby amended as

61 Stat. 41.

 follows: (1) In title 1, by striking out “Women’s” each time it occurs and

10 USC 166–166l, 374–376.

 inserting in lieu thereof “Army”: and (2) In section 116 (10 U. S. C., sec. 376), by striking out “female citizens” and inserting in lieu thereof “male or female citizens, or male or female persons who have made a declaration of intent to become citizens,”.
Sec. 3. (a) Subsection (a) of section 307 of the Army Organization Act of 1950 (10 U. S. C., sec. 81–1) is hereby amended by striking

64 Stat. 270.

 out “Women’s” and inserting in lieu thereof “Army”. (b) Section 307 of the Air Force

65 Stat. 330.

 Organization Act of 1951 (10 U. S. C., sec. 1837) is hereby amended by striking out “women’s”. (c) Subsection (d) of section 303 of the Army and Air Force Vitalization and Retirement Equalization Act of 1948 (10 U. S. C., sec. 1003) is hereby amended by striking out “Women’s” and inserting

62 Stat. 1085.

 in lieu thereof “Army”.
Sec. 4. In the computation of the pay, or retired or

Service credit.

 retirement pay, of any person appointed under the first section of this Act. or of any person appoints under section 116 of the Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947, as amended, credit, shall be given for all military and naval service rendered by such person with any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, including active and inactive service with the reserve components thereof.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 295: To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and for other purposes. Public Law 295 Public Law 295 69 Stat. 580 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 580 Public Law 295

chapter 655
AN ACT To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2391]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Defense production Act amendments of 1955.

64 Stat. 798.

50 USC app. 2062.
That this Act may be cited as the “Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955”.
Sec. 2. Section 2 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, is amended to read as follows:
“declaration of policy “Sec. 2. In view of the present international situation and in order to provide for the national defense and national security, our mobilization effort continues to require some diversion of certain materials and facilities from civilian use to military and related purposes. It also requires the development of preparedness programs and the expansion of productive capacity and supply beyond the levels needed to meet the civilian demand, in order to reduce the time required for full mobilization in the event of an attack on the United States.”
Sec. 3. Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as

50 USC app. 2093.

 amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection as follows: “(g) When in his judgment it will aid the national defense, and upon a cert i Heat ion by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary or the Interior that a particular strategic and critical material is likely to be in short supply in time of war or other national emergency, the President may make provision for the development of substitutes for such strategic and critical materials.”
Sec. 4. Subsection (c) of section 701 of the Defense Production

50 USC app. 2151.

 Act of 1950, as amended, is amended to read as follows: “(c) “Whenever the President invokes the powers given him in this Act to allocate any material in the civilian market, lie shall do so in such a manner as to make available, so far as practicable, for business and various segments thereof in the normal channel of distribution of such material, a fair share of the available civilian supply based, so far as practicable, on the share received by such business under normal conditions during a representative period preceding any future allocation of materials: Provided, That the President shall, in the allocation of materials in the civilian market, give due consideration to the needs of new concerns and newly acquired operations, undue hardships of individual businesses, and the needs of smaller concerns in an industry.”
Sec. 5. Section 701 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, is amended by adding after subsection (c) a new subsection as follows: “(d) In order to further the objectives and purposes of this section,

Distribution of defense contracts

 the Office of Defense Mobilization is directed to investigate the distribution of defense contracts with particular reference to the share of such contracts which has gone and is now going to small business, either directly or by subcontract; to review the policies, procedures, and administrative arrangements now being followed in order to increase participation by small business in the mobilization program; to explore all practical ways, whether by amendments to laws, policies, regulations, or administrative arrangements, or otherwise, to increase the share of defense procurement going to small business; to get from the departments and agencies engaged in procurement, and from other appropriate agencies including the Small Business Administration, their views and recommendations on ways to increase the share of Distributton of defense contracts. 69 Stat. 581 procurement going to small business; and to make a report to the President

Reports to President and Congress.

 and the Congress, not later than six months after the enactment of the Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955, which report shall contain the following: (i) a full statement of the steps taken by the Office of Defense Mobilization in making investigations required by this subsection; (ii) the findings of the Office of Defense mobilization with respect to the share of procurement which has gone and is now going to small business; (iii) a full and complete statement of the actions taken by the Office of Defense Mobilization and other agencies to increase such small business share; (iv) a full and complete statement of the recommendations made by the procurement agencies and other agencies consulted by the Office of Defense-Mobilization; and (v) specific recommendations by the Office of Defense Mobilization for further action to increase the share of procurement going to small business.”
Sec. 6. Section 708 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as

50 USC app. 2158.

 amended, is amended— (1) by inserting before the period at the end of the first sentence

Voluntary agreements and programs.

 of subsection (b) a colon and the following: “Provided, however, That after the enactment of the Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955, the exemption from the prohibitions of the antitrust laws and the Federal Trade Commission Act of the United States shall apply only (1) to acts and omissions to act

52 Stat. 117.

15 USC 58.

 requested by the President or his duly authorized delegate pursuant to duly approved voluntary agreements or programs relating solely to the exchange between actual or prospective contractors of technical or other information, production techniques, and patents or patent rights, relating to equipment used primarily by or for the military which is being procured by the Department of Defense or any department thereof, and the exchange of materials, equipment, and personnel to be used in the production of such equipment; and (2) to acts and omissions to act requested by the President or his duly authorized delegate pursuant to voluntary agreements or programs which were duly approved under this section before the enactment of the Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955. The Attorney General shall review

Review by attorney General.

 each of the voluntary agreements and programs covered by this section, and the activities being carried on thereunder, and, if he finds, after such review and after consultation with the Director of the Office of Defense Mobilization and other interested agencies, that the adverse effects of any such agreement or program on the competitive free enterprise system outweigh the benefits of the agreement or program to the national defense, he shall withdraw his approval in accordance with subsection (d) of this section. This review and determination shall be made within ninety days after the enactment of the Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955.”; (2) by inserting in subsection (d) thereof after the word “hereunder” the following: “, or upon withdrawal by the Attorney General of his approval of the voluntary agreement or program on which the request or finding is based,” (3) by inserting after the first sentence of subsection (e) thereof the following new sentence: “Such surveys, and the reports hereafter required, shall include studies of the voluntary agreements and programs authorized by this section.”; (4) by striking out from the last sentence of subsection Ce) thereof the words “at such times thereafter as he deems desirable” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “at least once every three months”.
69 Stat. 582
Sec. 7. Section 710 (b) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as

50 USC app. 2160.

 amended, is amended to read as follows: “(b) (1) The President, is further authorized, to the extent he deems

Employment of persons without compensation.

 it necessary and appropriate in order to carry out the provisions of this Act, and subject to such regulations as he may issue, to employ persons of outstanding experience and ability without compensation; “(2) The President shall .be guided in the exercise of the authority

Appointment policies, etc.

 provided in tills subsection by the following policies: “(i) So far us possible, operations under the Act shall be carried on by full-time, salaried employees of the Government, and appointments under this authority shall be to advisory or consultative positions only. “(ii) Appointments to positions other than advisory or consultative may he made under this authority only when the requirements of the position are such that the incumbent must personally possess outstanding experience and ability not obtainable on a full-time, salaried basis. “(iii) In the appointment of personnel and in assignment of their duties, the head of the department or agency involved shall take steps to avoid, to as great an extent as possible, any conflict between the governmental duties and the private interests of such personnel. “(3) Appointees under this subsection (b) shall, when policy matters are involved, be limited to advising appropriate full-time salaried Government officials who are responsible for making policy decisions. “(4) Any person employed under this subsection (b) is hereby

Exemptions.

 exempted, with respect to such employment, from the operation of

62 Stat. 697.

sections 281, 283, 284, 434, and 1914 of title 18, United States Code, and section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99), except that— “(i) exemption hereunder shall not extend to the negotiation or execution, by such appointee, of Government contracts with the private employer of such appointee or with any corporation, joint stock company, association, firm, partnership, or other entity in the pecuniary profits or contracts of which the appointee has any direct or indirect interest; “(ii) exemption hereunder shall not extend to making any recommendation or taking any action with respect to individual applications to the Government for relief or assistance, on appeal or otherwise, made by the private employer of the appointee or by any corporation, joint stock company, association, firm, partnership, or other entity in the pecuniary profits or contracts of which the appointee has any direct or indirect interest; “(iii) exemption hereunder shall not extend to the prosecution by the appointee, or participation by the appointee in any fashion in the prosecution, of any claims against the Government involving any matter concerning which the appointee had any responsibility during his employment under this subsection, during the period of such employment and the further period of two years after the termination of such employment; and “(iv) exemption hereunder shall not extend to the receipt or payment of salary in connection with the appointee’s Government service hereunder from any source other than the private employer of the appointee at the time of his appointment hereunder. “(5) Appointments under this subsection (b) shall be supported by

Written certification.

 written certification by the head of the employing department or agency— “(i) that the appointment is necessary and appropriate in order to carry out the provisions of the Act; “(ii) that the duties of the position to which the appointment is being made require outstanding experience and ability; 69 Stat. 583 “(iii) that the appointee has the outstanding experience and ability required by the position: and “(iv) that the department or agency head has been unable to obtain a person with the qualifications necessary for the position on a full-time, salaried basis. “(6) The heads of the departments or agencies making appointments

Publication of statements in FR.

 under this subsection (b) shall file with the Division of the Federal Register for publication in the Federal Register a statement including the name of the appointee, the employing department or agency, the title of his position, and the name of his private employer, and the appointee shall file with such Division for publication in the Federal Register a statement listing the names of any corporations of which he is an officer or director or within sixty days preceding his appointment has been an officer or director, or in which he owns, or within sixty days preceding his appointment has owned, any stocks, bonds, or other financial interests, and the names of any partnerships in which he is, or was within sixty days preceding his appointment, a partner, and the names of any other businesses in which he owns, or within such sixty-day period has owned, any similar interest. At the end of each succeeding six-month period, the appointee shall file with such Division for publication in the Federal Register a statement showing any changes in such interests during such period. “(7) At least once every three months the Chairman of the United

Survey of appointments; report.

 States Civil Service Commission shall survey appointments made under this subsection and shall report his findings to the President and the Joint Committee on Defense Production and make such recommendations as he may deem proper. “(8) Persons appointed under the authority of this subsection may

Transportation; per diems.

 be allowed transportation and not to exceed $15 per diem in lieu of subsistence while away from their homes or regular places of Business pursuant to such appointment.”
Sec. 8. Section 710 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as

50 USC app. 2160.

 amended, is further amended by redesignating subsections “(e)” and “(f)” as subsections “(f)” and “(g)”, respectively, and by inserting after subsection “(d)” a new subsection as follows: “(e) The President is further authorized to provide for the establishment

Nucleus executive reserve.

 and training of a nucleus executive reserve for employment in executive positions in Government during periods of emergency. Members of this executive reserve who are not full-time Government employees may be allowed transportation and not to exceed $15 per diem in lien of subsistence while away from their homes or regular places of business for the purpose of participating in the executive reserve training program. The President is authorized to provide by regulation for the exemption of such persons who are not. full-time Government employees from the operation of sections 281, 283, 284, 434,

62 Stat. 697.

 and 1914 of title 18 of the United States Code and section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99).”
Sec. 9. Section 712 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as

50 USC app 2162.

 amended, is amended— (1) by striking out “25” from the second sentence of subsection (c) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof “40”; and (2) by striking out “$50,000” in the first sentence of subsection (e) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof “$65,000”.
Sec. 10. Section 717 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as

Ante, p. 225.

 amended, is amended by striking out “July 31, 1955” from the first sentence of subsection (a) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1956”.
Sec. 11. The provisions of this Act shall take effect as of the close

Effective date.

 of July 31, 1955.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 296: Making recommendations to the States for the enactment of legislation to permit and assist Federal personnel, including members of the Armed Forces, and their families, to exercise their voting franchise, and for other purposes. Public Law 296 Public Law 296 69 Stat. 584 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 584 Public Law 296

chapter 656
AN ACT Making recommendations to the States for the enactment of legislation to permit and assist Federal personnel, including members of the Armed Forces, and their families, to exercise their voting franchise, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4048]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

The Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955.
That this Act may be cited as “The Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955”.
<num value="I">TITLE I</num> <heading class="smallCaps centered">recommendations of the congress to the several states</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 101. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Congress hereby expresses itself as favoring, and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Absentee ballot.</p></sidenote> recommends that the several States take, immediate legislative or administrative action to enable every person in any of the following categories who is absent from the place of his voting residence to vote by absentee ballot in any primary, special, or general election held in his election district or precinct, if he is otherwise eligible to vote in that election:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>Members of the Armed Forces while in the active service, and their spouses and dependents.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>Members of the merchant marine of the United States, and their spouses and dependents.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>Civilian employees of the United States in all categories serving outside the territorial limits of the several States of the United States and the District of Columbia and their spouses and dependents when residing with or accompanying them, whether or not the employee is subject to the civil-service laws and the Classification Act <sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/954">63 Stat. 954</ref>.</p> <p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t5/s1071">5 USC 1071 note</ref>.</p></sidenote>of 1949, and whether or not paid from funds appropriated by the Congress.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>Members of religious groups or welfare agencies assisting members of the Armed Forces, who are officially attached to and serving with the Armed Forces, and their spouses and dependents.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <chapeau class="inline">To afford ample opportunity for persons covered by section<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Procedures.</p></sidenote> 101 of this Act to vote for Federal, State, and local officials and to use the absentee balloting procedures to the greatest extent possible, it is recommended that each of the several States—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>accept as applications for absentee ballots under such States. absentee balloting laws, as applications for registration under such States’ election laws, and as sources of information to implement State absentee balloting laws, the form of post card (when duly executed by a person covered by section 101 of this Act) provided pursuant to this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>waive registration of persons covered by section 101 of this Act, who, by reason of their service, have been deprived of an opportunity to register;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>accept, the post card application provided pursuant to this Act. as a simultaneous application for registration and for ballot;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>if a special application is required for registration by mail, provide that the necessary forms will be sent with the absentee ballot and may be returned with it;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">(5) </num> <content>make provision for persons eligible to register and qualified to vote, who have been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces, or have terminated their service or employment, too late to register at the time when, and at the place where, registration is required, to vote at the election next ensuing after such discharge or termination.</content> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/585">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 585</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="6">(6) </num> <content>authorize and instruct the State or local election officials, upon receipt of the post card application provided pursuant to this Act, to mail immediately to the applicant a ballot, instructions for voting and returning the ballot, and a self-addressed envelope;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="7">(7) </num> <content>provide that there be printed across the face of each envelope in which a ballot is sent two parallel horizontal red bars, each one-quarter inch wide, extending from one side of the envelope to the other side, with an intervening space of one-quarter inch, the top bar to be one and one-quarter inches from the top of the envelope, and with the words “<quotedText>Official Election Balloting Material—via Air Mail</quotedText>”, or similar language, between the bars: that there be printed in the upper right corner of each such envelope, in a box, the words “<quotedText>Free of U. S. Postage, Including Air Mail</quotedText>”; that all printing on the face of each such envelope be in red; and that there be printed in red in the upper left corner of each State ballot envelope an appropriate inscription or blanks for return address of sender;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="8">(8) </num> <content>provide that the gummed flap of the State envelope supplied for the return of the ballot be separated by a wax paper or other appropriate protective insert from the remaining balloting material and that there be included in,State voting instructions a procedure to be followed by absentee voters, such as notation of the facts on the back of the envelope duly signed by the voter and witnessing officer, in instances of adhesion of the balloting material;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="9">(9) </num> <content>reduce in size and weight of paper, as much as possible, envelopes, ballots, and instructions for voting procedure;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="10">(10) </num> <content>for the purposes of this Act, authorized oaths required by State law to be administered and attested by any commissioned officer in the active service of the Armed Forces, or any member of the merchant marine of the United States designated for this purpose by the Secretary of Commerce, or any civilian official empowered by State or Federal law to administer oaths;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="11">(11) </num> <content>include in State voting instructions express information concerning the type or types of writing instruments which may be used to mark the absentee ballot, preferably pen or indelible pencil; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="12">(12) </num> <content>provide that absentee ballots will be available for mailing to the applicant as soon as practicable before the last date on which such ballot will he counted.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num> <content class="inline">It is recommended that each of the several States make<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Statistical data.</p></sidenote> available to the officer designated by the President under section 201 of this Act appropriate statistical data to assist him in compiling comprehensive information of operations under this Act.</content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II</num> <heading class="smallCaps centered">federal responsibilities</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <content class="inline">The President is hereby authorized to designate, with<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Presidential designee.</p></sidenote> provision for redelegation, the head (hereinafter referred to as the Presidential designee) of any executive department or agency to coordinate and facilitate such actions as may be required to discharge Federal responsibilities under this Act. The Presidential designee is authorized to request from other executive departments and agencies such assistance as he deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Act, and shall submit a report to the President and to the Congress<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Report.</p></sidenote> in odd-numbered years. Such report shall cover the administration of Federal responsibilities authorized under this title, the progress of the States in carrying out the recommendations contained in title I, sta- <page identifier="/us/stat/69/586">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 586</page> tistical data relating to absentee voting, and such other information as the Presidential designee may consider appropriate.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <content class="inline">The Presidential designee shall request, annually or more<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Current information for States.</p></sidenote> often when appropriate, each State to furnish him with current absentee voting information for such State. Such information shall include election dates, officers to be elected, constitutional amendments, and other proposals to be voted on, absentee registration and voting procedures, and other relevant data. As soon as possible after receipt of such information, he shall furnish it to the departments and agencies of the executive branch affected by this Act. Such departments and agencies are authorized to reprint and distribute such information to the extent necessary.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <chapeau class="inline">All Government officials shall, to the extent practicable<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Cooperation of Gov’t, officials.</p></sidenote> and compatible with their primary responsibilities, cooperate with the Presidential designee in carrying out the purposes of this Act. All such officials shall, as far as practicable, take all reasonable measures to expedite, transmit, deliver, and return post cards, ballots, envelopes, and instructions for voting procedures mailed to or by persons to whom this Act is applicable. In addition, and as requested by the Presidential designee, it shall be the duty of—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>the Attorney General to cooperate and advise with the Council of State Governments in the formulation of drafts of State legislation designed to implement the recommendations for State action contained in this Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>the Administrator of General Services to cause to be printed and distributed post cards for use in accordance with the provisions of this Act, Such post cards shall, wherever practicable and compatible with other operations, be made available by the department or agency concerned to persons to whom this Act is applicable for use at any general election at which electors for President and Vice President or Senators and Representatives are to be voted for. For use in such elections post cards shall be made available outside the territorial limits of the United States not later than August 15 prior to the election and within the territorial limits of the United States not later than September 15 prior to the election. To the extent practicable and compatible with other operations, post cards shall also be made available at appropriate times to such persons for use in other general, primary, and special elections; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>the Postmaster General and the heads of the departments and agencies concerned, where practicable and compatible with their operations, to facilitate the transmission of balloting material to and from persons to whom this Act is applicable. Ballots executed outside the United States by persons to whom this Act is applicable shall be returned by priority airmail wherever practicable, and such mail may be segregated from other forms of mail and placed in special bags marked with special tags printed and distributed by the Postmaster General for this purpose.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The form of the Federal post card application shall be as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal post card application.</p></sidenote> follows:</chapeau> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>The cards shall be approximately nine and one-half by four and one-eighth inches in size.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Upon one side., perpendicular to the long dimension of the card, there shall be printed in black type the following: <page identifier="/us/stat/69/587">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 587</page> <figure><img src="STATUTE-069-1-533-634-0001.jpg"/></figure> </content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/588">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 588</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>Upon the other side of the card there shall be printed in red type the following: <figure><img src="STATUTE-069-1-533-634-0002.jpg"/></figure> </content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">The previously authorized Federal post card form shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Election for Members of Congress.</p></sidenote> utilized prior to and in connection with the election for Members of Congress next ensuing after the date of enactment of this Act, and the Presidential designee shall initiate action to make such forms available to departments and agencies having a need therefor. Thereafter only the post card form authorized in this Act shall be utilized.</content> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III</num> <heading class="smallCaps centered">definitions and miscellaneous provisions</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="301"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 301. </num> <chapeau class="inline">As used in this Act—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>The term “Armed Forces” means the uniformed services as defined in section 102 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t37/s231">37 USC 231</ref>.</p></sidenote> (63 Stat. 804), as amended.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>The term “members of the merchant marine of the United States” means persons (other than members of the Armed Forces) employed as officers or members of crews of vessels documented under the laws of the United States, or of vessels owned by the United States, or of vessels of foreign-flag registry under charter to or control of the United States, and persons (other than members of the Armed Forces) enrolled with the United States for employment, or for training for employment, or maintained by the United States for emergency relief service, as officers or members of crews of any such vessels; but does not include persons so employed, or enrolled for such employment or for training for such employment, or maintained for such emergency relief service, on the Great Lakes or the Inland waterways.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>The term “dependent” means any person who is in fact a dependent.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="302"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num> <content class="inline">Official post cards, ballots, voting instructions, and envelopes referred to in this Act, whether transmitted individually or in bulk, shall be free of postage, including airmail postage, in the United States mails.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num> <content class="inline">Every individual concerned with the administration of this Act shall take all necessary steps to prevent fraud, to protect voters against coercion of any sort, and to safeguard the integrity and secrecy of ballots cast.</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/589">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 589</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="304"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 304. </num> <content class="inline">No act done hi good faith under this Act by a person serving<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Acts in good faith, etc.</p></sidenote> in or with the Federal or military service of the United States in the exercise of his judgment as to what was practicable and compatible with military, merchant marine, or other Federal Governmental operations, shall constitute a violation of any provision of law relating to the elective franchise.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="305"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 305. </num> <content class="inline">It shall be unlawful for any commissioned, noncommissioned, warrant, or petty officer in the Armed Forces (1) to attempt to influence any member of the Armed Forces to vote or not to vote for any particular candidate, or (2) to require any member of the Armed Forces to march to any polling place or place of voting, but nothing in this Act shall be deemed to prohibit free discussion regarding political issues or candidates for public office.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="306"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 306. </num> <content class="inline">If any provision of this Act or the application of such<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Separability.</p></sidenote> provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the Act and the applicability of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="307"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 307. </num> <content class="inline">The Act entitled “An Act to provide for a method of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Repeal.</p></sidenote> voting, in time of war. by members of the land and naval forces absent from the place of their residence”, approved September 16, 1942 (56<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t50/s301–355">50 USC 301–355</ref>.</p></sidenote> Stat. 753), as amended, is repealed.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="308"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 308. </num> <content class="inline">There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriation.</p></sidenote> funds as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.</content> </section> Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 297: To provide that a gold medal be coined and presented to Doctor Jonas E. Salk !n honor of his achievements in the field of medicine. Public Law 297 Public Law 297 69 Stat. 589 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 297

chapter 657
JOINT RESOLUTION To provide that a gold medal be coined and presented to Doctor Jonas E. Salk !n honor of his achievements in the field of medicine.

August 9, 1955

[H. J. Res. 278]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dr. Jonas E. Salk..

Gold medal.
That in recognition of the great achievement of Doctor Jonas E. Salk in the field of medicine by his discovery of a serum for the prevention of poliomyelitis, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to cause to be struck and presented to Doctor Jonas E. Salk a gold medal with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be determined by the Secretary. For such purpose there is authorized to be appropriated the sum

Appropriation.

 of $2,500.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury shall cause duplicates in

Sale of duplicates.

 bronze of such medal to be coined and sold, under such regulations as he may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof (including labor), and the appropriations used for carrying out the provisions of this section shall be reimbursed out of the proceeds of such sale.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 298: To extend the authority of the Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission, anti for other purposes. Public Law 298 Public Law 298 69 Stat. 589 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 298

chapter 658
AN ACT To extend the authority of the Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission, anti for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 5469]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission.
That the Act 69 Stat. 590 entitled “An Act to create a Commission to be known as the Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission”, approved August 5, 1953 (67 Stat. 366; 36 U. S. C. 426), is amended as follows: (1) By inserting immediately after the word “salary” at the end of the first sentence of the first paragraph a comma and the. following: “except that the members of such Commission shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties vested in the Commission. Service of an individual as a member of the-Commission shall not be considered as service or employment bringing such individual within the provisions of section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99) or section 283 or 284

62 Stat. 697.

18 USC 283, 284.

 of the United States Code”. (2) By inserting, in the second sentence of the first paragraph, immediately after the words “erection on Corregidor Island of” the following: “a building and other structures, including”. (3) By striking out, in the second paragraph, the words “a replica of the Statue of Liberty on Corregidor Island” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “a suitable memorial on Corregidor Island, which may include buildings, tunnels, roads, and a replica of the Statue of Liberty”. (4) By inserting immediately after the second paragraph the following new paragraph: “(a) To accept, in its discretion, from any source, public or private, money or other gifts to be used for the purpose of making surveys and investigations, formulating, preparing and considering plans and estimates for the construction of as well as for the actual construction of such memorial or other expenses of such memorial. “(b) To secure directly from any executive department or independent establishment information, suggestions, estimates, and assistance, and each such department or independent agency is authorized to furnish such help as may be requested by the Commission. “(c) To decide, after consultation with a similar commission in the Philippines, as to the type of memorial, including all structures, repairs, roads, and improvements on Corregidor Island; and to decide as to the manner in which any money shall be raised in gifts public subscriptions, or otherwise, and to decide how any and all funds received by the Commission shall be expended for the development and completion of a memorial on Corregidor Island. “(d) To establish offices in the District of Columbia or elsewhere in or outside of the United States, and procure the necessary supplies and equipment for the operation of any such office. “(e) To contract for work, supplies, materials, and equipment inside and outside of the United States and engage, by contract or otherwise, the services of architects and other technical and professional personnel . “(f) To adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed.” (5) By striking out, in the last paragraph, the words “a replica of the+ Statue of Liberty” and inserting in hen thereof the following: “a memorial”. (6) By inserting at the end of the last paragraph the following:

Report to President.

 “Thereafter the Commission shall annually submit to the President a report of the progress of the work of the Commission and a statement of its financial transactions during the preceding year, and the President shall transmit such report to the Congress of the United States.

Report to Congress.

 Before the conclusion of its work, the Commission shall promptly submit a final report, and the Commission shall cease to exist

Deposit of records in National Archives.

ninety days after such submission of such final report. The records and archives of the Commission shall, when no longer required by the Commission, be deposited with the National Archives.”. 69 Stat. 591 (7) By inserting at the end of such Act the following new paragraph:

“There are authorized to be appropriated such sums of money not

Appropriation.

to exceed $100,000 as may be necessary for the expenses of the Com. mission.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 299: To extend the retirement. Income tax credit to members of the Armed Forces. Public Law 299 Public Law 299 69 Stat. 591 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 299

chapter 659
AN ACT To extend the retirement. Income tax credit to members of the Armed Forces.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 291]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

68A Stat. 16.

26 USC 37.
That section 37 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is hereby amended by striking out the following: “: except that such term does not include a fund or system established by the United States for members of the Armed Forces of the United States”.
Sec. 2. The amendment made by this Act shall be applicable to taxable

Applicability.

 years beginning after December 31, 1954.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 300: To provide for adjustments in the lands or interests therein acquired for the .Jim Woodruff Reservoir, Florida and Georgia, by the reconveyance of certain lands or interests therein to the former owners thereof. Public Law 300 Public Law 300 69 Stat. 591 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 300

chapter 660
AN ACT To provide for adjustments in the lands or interests therein acquired for the .Jim Woodruff Reservoir, Florida and Georgia, by the reconveyance of certain lands or interests therein to the former owners thereof.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1599]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jim Woodruff Reservoir.

Reconveyance.
That (a) in order to provide for adjustments in the lands or interests in hind heretofore acquired for the Jim Woodruff Reservoir, Florida and Georgia, to conform such acquisition to a lesser estate in lands now being acquired to complete the real estate requirements of the project, the Secretary of the Army is authorized to reconvey any such land or interests in land heretofore acquired to the former owners of such hind whenever (1) he shall determine that such land or interest is not required for public purposes, and (2) he shall have received an application for reconveyance as hereinafter provided. (b) Any such reconveyance of any such land or interest shall be made only after the Secretary (1) has given notice, in such manner (including publication) its he shall by regulation prescribe, to the former owner of such hind or interest, and (2) has received an application for the reconveyance of such land or interest from such former owner, in such form as he shall by regulation prescribe, within a period of ninety days following the date of issuance of such notice. (c) Any reconveyance of land or interest therein made under this Act shall be subject to such exceptions, restrictions, and reservations (including a reservation to the United States of flowage rights) as the Secretary may determine are in the public interest. (d) Any land or interest therein reconveyed under this Act shall be sold for an amount determined by the Secretary to be equal to the price for which the hind was acquired by the United States, adjusted to reflect (1) any increase in the value thereof resulting from improvements to the hind made by the United States, or (2) any decrease in the value thereof resulting from (A) any reservation, exception, 69 Stat. 592 restriction, or condition to which the reconveyance is made subject, and (B) any damage to the hind or interest therein caused by the United States. In addition, the cost of any surveys necessary as an incident of such reconveyance shall be borne by the grantee. (e) The requirements of this section shall not be applicable with respect to the disposition of any land, or interest therein, described in subsection (a) if the Secretary shall certify (1) that notice has been given to the former owner of such land or interest as provided in subsection (b) and that no qualified applicant has made timely application for the reconveyance of such land or interest, or (2) that within a reasonable time after receipt of a proper application for any reconveyance of such land or interest the parties have been unable to reach a satisfactory agreement with respect to the reconveyance of such Land or interest.. (f) As used in this section, the term “former owner” means the person from whom any land, or interest therein, was acquired by the United States, or if such person is deceased, his spouse, or if such spouse is deceased, his children..
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Army may delegate any authority conferred

Delegation of authority.

 upon him by this Act to any officer or employee of the Department of the Army. Any such officer or employee shall exercise the authority so delegated under rules and regulations approved by the Secretary.
Sec. 3. Any proceeds from sales made under this Act shall be

Proceeds.

 covered into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
Sec. 4. This Act shall terminate three years after the date of its

Termination date.

 enactment.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 301: To provide for the conveyance of a portion of the former O’Reilly General Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, to the State of Missouri, and for other purposes. Public Law 301 Public Law 301 69 Stat. 592 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 301

chapter 661
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of a portion of the former O’Reilly General Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, to the State of Missouri, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 482]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

O’Reilly General Hospital. Mo.

Conveyance.
That the Administrator of General Services is authorized and directed, upon certification to him by the Secretary of Defense and the Governor of Missouri that the property described in section 2 of this Act is needed for the training or support of the National Guard of Missouri, to convey the property to the State of Missouri, by quitclaim deed, without monetary consideration therefor, upon such terms and conditions as the Administrator determines to be necessary to properly protect the interest of the United States: Provided, however, That such deed of conveyance by express terms shall— a. reserve to the United States all mineral rights including gas and oil; b. reserve to the United States right of exclusive use without charge therefor of such property together with any improvements thereon during any period of national emergency, c. specify that said property shall be used for the training of the National Guard or for other military purposes, and in the event of non-use for such purpose within a reasonable time as determined by the Secretary of Defense or of discontinuance of use for such purpose, shall, in its then existing condition together 69 Stat. 593 with any improvements thereon, at the option of the United States as determined and exercised by the Secretary of Defense, revert to the United States.
Sec. 2.

The real property to be conveyed to the State of Missouri is described as follows:

A parcel of land in the city of Springfield, Green County, Missouri, being a portion of the former O’Reilly General Hospital, and beginning at a point 31 poles and 20 links south of the northwest, corner of northeast quarter of section 18, township 29, range 21, for a point, of true, beginning; running thence south 661.3 feet to a woven wire fence; running thence east along said fence 66 poles and 18 links; running thence north 661.3 feet to a point 31 poles and 20 links south of the north line of the northeast quarter of section 18, township 29, range 21; running thence west 66 poles and 18 links to the point of true beginning, being 16.5 acres, more or less.
Sec. 3. The cost of any surveys necessary as an incident of the conveyance authorized herein shall be borne by the State of Missouri.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 302: To amend the National Defense Facilities Act of 1950 to provide for additional facilities necessary for the admin 1st ration and training of units of The Reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States, and for other purposes. Public Law 302 Public Law 302 69 Stat. 593 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 302

chapter 662
AN ACT To amend the National Defense Facilities Act of 1950 to provide for additional facilities necessary for the admin 1st ration and training of units of The Reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2107]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, amendments.
That the National Defense Facilities Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 829; 50 U. S. C. 881–886) is amended as follows: (a) Section 3 is amended by deleting the phrase “in an amount not

50 USC 882.

 to exceed $250,000,000 over a period of the next five fiscal years” and by inserting in lieu thereof “in an amount not to exceed $500,000,(100 over a period of the next eight fiscal years commencing with fiscal year 1951”. (b) Subsection 3 (b) is amended to read as follows: “(b) (1) contribute to any State such funds as he shall determine to be necessary to expand, rehabilitate or convert facilities owned by such State to the extent required for the joint utilization of such facilities; and “(2) contribute to any State such funds as he shall determine to be necessary to expand, rehabilitate or convert facilities owned by such State to the extent made necessary, or to acquire, construct, expand, rehabilitate or convert such additional facilities as he shall determine to have been made essential, by any conversion, redesignation or reorganization of a unit or units of the National Guard of the United States or the Air National Guard of the United States requested or authorized by the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, respectively.” (c) Subsection 4 (b) is amended by deleting the words “with regard”

50 USC 883.

 and substituting therefor the words “and shall have consented”. (d) Subsection 4 (c) is amended by inserting after the word “acquired” in line 7 thereof the words “by the United States”. (e) Subsection 4 (d) is amended to read as follows: “(d) Each contribution made pursuant to section 3 (b) or 3 (c) of this Act shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary of Defense, after consultation with the Armed Services Committees 69 Stat. 594 of the Congress, shall deem necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Act: Provided, That except as agreed at the time the contribution is made the facilities provided through contributions made pursuant to section 3 (b) (2) or 3 (c) of this Act shall be subject to joint utilization only to the extent deemed practicable by the State concerned. No contribution shall be made under section 3 (c) for any armory in an amount exceeding 75 per centum of the cost of the additional or improved armories to be constructed: And provided further, That for the purpose of such computation the amount to be contributed by any State shall be exclusive of the cost or market value of any real estate which may be contributed by the State concerned for the purposes of section 3(c) of this Act.” (f) Section 6 is amended by (1) inserting immediately after “Sec.

50 USC 885.

6.” the following: “(a)”, and (2) adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(b) All construction, expansion, rehabilitation, or conversion of

Supervision and inspection.

facilities in each State pursuant to section 3 (b) or 3 (c) of this Act shall be done in accordance with the laws of such State and under the supervision of officials of such State, subject to the inspection and approval of the Secretary of Defense.” (g) Subsections 7 (b), (c), and (d) are redesignated subsections 7 (c), (d), and (e), respectively, and subsection 7 (b) is inserted to read as follows: “(b) ‘Armory’ means a structure which houses a unit or units of a

“Armory”.

 reserve component and is used for the training and administration thereof, including such appurtenant structures as may house equipment used in the training and administration of such unit or units. All other facilities shall be considered nonarmory for the purposes of this Act.” (h) Subsection 7 (d) as redesignated is amended to read as follows:

“Reserve component”.

 “(d) ‘Reserve component’ shall include: “(1) The National Guard of the United States; “(2) The Army Reserve; “(3) The Naval Reserve; “(4) The Marine Corps Reserve; “(5) The Air National Guard of the United States; “(6) The Air Force Reserve; and “(7) The Coast Guard Reserve; and”.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 303: To extend the period during which claims for floor stocks refunds may be filed with respect to certain manufacturers’ excise taxes which were reduced by the Excise Tux Reduction Act of 1951. Public Law 303 Public Law 303 69 Stat. 594 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 303

chapter 663
AN ACT To extend the period during which claims for floor stocks refunds may be filed with respect to certain manufacturers’ excise taxes which were reduced by the Excise Tux Reduction Act of 1951.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3712]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

68 Stat. 40.

26 USC app, 3416.
That section 3416 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 (relating to period for tiling claims for certain floor stocks refunds) is hereby amended by striking out “before August 1, 1954” and inserting in lieu thereof “on or before the sixtieth day after the date of the enactment of H. R. 3712, Eighty-fourth Congress”.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 304: To establish a Commission on Government Security. Public Law 304 Public Law 304 69 Stat. 595 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 595 Public Law 304

chapter 664
JOINT RESOLUTION To establish a Commission on Government Security.

August 9, 1955

[H. J. Res. 157]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Commission on Government Security.
declaration or policy Section 1.

It is vital to the welfare and safety of the United States that there be adequate protection of the national security, including the safeguarding of all national defense secrets and public and private defense installations, against loss or compromise arising from espionage, sabotage, disloyalty, subversive activities, or unauthorized disclosures.

It is, therefore, the policy of the Congress that there shall exist a sound Government program—

 (a) establishing procedures for security investigation, evaluation, and, where necessary, adjudication of Government employees, and also appropriate security requirements with respect to persons privately employed or occupied on work requiring access to national defense secrets or work affording significant opportunity for injury to the national security; (b) for vigorous enforcement of effective and realistic security laws and regulations; and (c) for a careful, consistent, and efficient administration of this policy in a manner which will protect the national security and preserve basic American rights.
establishment of the commission on government security Sec. 2. (a) For the purpose of carrying out the policy set forth in the first section of this joint resolution, there is hereby established a commission to be known as the Commission on Government Security (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”), (b) The Commission shall be composed of twelve members as follows: (1) Four appointed by the President of the United States, two from the executive branch of the Government and two from private life; (2) Four appointed by the President of the Senate, two from the Senate and two from private life; and (3) Four appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two from the House of Representatives and two from private life. (c) Of the members appointed to the Commission not more than two shall be appointed by the President of the United States, or the President of the Senate, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives from the same political party. (d) Any vacancy in the Commission shall not affect its powers, but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. (e) Service of an individual as a member of the Commission or employment of an individual by the Commission as an attorney or expert in any business or professional field, on a part-time or full-time basis, with or without compensation, shall not be considered as service or employment, bringing such individual within the provisions of section 281, 283, 284, 434, or 1914 of title 18 of the United States Code, or

62 Stat. 697.

 section 190 of the Revised Statutes (5 U. S. C. 99). 69 Stat. 596 (f) The Commission shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among its members. (g) Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. Each subcommittee of the Commission shall consist of at least three members of the Commission.
compensation of members of the commission Sec. 3. (a) Members of the Congress who are members of the Commission shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as Members of Congress; but they shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties vested in the Commission. (b) The members of the Commission who are in the executive branch of the Government shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services in the executive branch, but they shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties vested in the Commission. (c) The members of the Commission from private life shall each receive $50 per diem when engaged in the actual performance of duties vested in the Commission, plus reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of such duties.
staff of the commission Sec. 4. (a) (1) The Commission shall have power to appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as it deems advisable, without regard to the provisions of the civil-service laws and the Classification Act of 1949, as amended. (2) The Commission may procure, without regard to the civil-service laws and the Classification Act of 1949, as amended, temporary and intermittent services to the same extent as is authorized tor the departments by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (60 Stat. 810), but at. rates not to exceed $50 per diem for individuals. (b) All employees of the Commission shall be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as to character, associations, and loyalty and a report of each such investigation shall be furnished to the Commission.
expenses of the commission Sec. 5. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any

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 money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution.
duties of the commission Sec. 6. The Commission shall study and investigate the entire Government security program, including the various statutes, Presidential orders, and administrative regulations and directives under which the Government seeks to protect the national security, national defense secrets, and public and private defense installations, against loss or injury arising from espionage, disloyalty, subversive activity, sabotage, or unauthorized disclosures, together with the actual manner in which such statutes, Presidential orders, administrative regulations, and directives have been and are being administered and implemented, with a view to determining whether existing requirements, practices, 69 Stat. 597 and procedures are in accordance with the policies set forth in the first section of this joint resolution, and to recommending such changes as it may determine are necessary or desirable. The Commission shall also consider and submit reports and recommendations on the adequacy or deficiencies of existing statutes, Presidential orders, administrative regulations, and directives, and the administration of such statutes, orders, regulations, and directives, from the standpoints of internal consistency of the overall security program and effective protection and maintenance of the national security.
powers of the commission Sec. 7. (a) The Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this joint resolution, hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, administer such oaths, and require, by subpena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents as the Commission or such subcommittee may deem advisable. Subpenas may be issued under the signature of the Chairman of the Commission, or the Chairman of any subcommittee with the approval of a majority of the members of such subcommittee and may be served by any person designated by such Chairman. The provisions of sections 102 to 104. inclusive, of the Revised Statutes (U. S. C., title 2, secs. 192–194), shall apply in the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section. (b) The Commission is authorized to secure directly from any executive department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, independent establishment, or instrumentality information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purposes of this joint resolution, and each such department, bureau, agency, board, commission, office, establishment, or instrumentality is authorized and directed to furnish such information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics directly to the Commission, upon request made by the Chairman or Vice Chairman.
interference with criminal prosecutions and investigative and intelligence functions Sec. 8. Nothing contained in this joint resolution shall be construed to require any agency of the United States to release any information possessed by it when, in the opinion of the President, the disclosure of such information would jeopardize or interfere with a pending or prospective criminal prosecution, or with the carrying out of the intelligence or investigative responsibilities of such agency, or would jeopardize or interfere with the interests of national security.
reports Sec. 9. The Commission may submit interim reports to the Congress and the President at such time or times as it deems advisable, and shall submit its final report to the Congress and the President not later than December 31, 1956. The final report of the Commission may propose such legislative enactments and administrative actions as in its judgment are necessary to carry out its recommendations. The

Termination.

 Commission shall cease to exist ninety days after submission of its final report.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 305: Ta provide for strengthening of the Reserve Forces, and for other purposes. Public Law 305 Public Law 305 69 Stat. 598 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 598 Public Law 305

chapter 665
AN ACT Ta provide for strengthening of the Reserve Forces, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 7000]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Reserve Forces Act of 1955.
That this Act may be cited as the “Reserve Forces Act of 1955”.
amendments to the armed forces reserve act of 1952 Sec. 2. (a) Section 205 (b) of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of

66 Stat. 483.

 1952 (50 U. S. C. 925 (b)) is amended by striking out the words “one million live hundred thousand” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “two million nine hundred thousand. Until July 1, 1957, this total shall not include any person who has a reserve obligation on the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955 whenever such person is not participating satisfactorily in an accredited training program in the Ready Reserve, as prescribed by the appropriate Secretary”. (b) Section 208 of such Act is amended by (1) redesignating subsections

50 USC 928.

 (f), (g), (h),and (i) thereof as subsections (g), (h), (i), and (j), respectively, and (2) inserting, immediately after subsection (e) thereof, the following new subsection: “(f) Except as specifically provided by regulations prescribed by

Ready Reserve members.

Training duty.

 the Secretary of Defense (or the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the United States Coast Guard), (1) each person inducted, enlisted, or appointed in any armed force of the United States or any component thereof under any provision of law after the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955 who becomes a member of the Ready Reserve by reason of any provision of Jaw other than section 298 (c) of this Act, and (2) each person who after the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955 becomes a member of the Ready Reserve under section 263 of this Act, shall be required, while a member of the Ready Reserve, to (A) participate in not less than forty-eight scheduled drills or training periods, and to perform not more than seventeen days of active duty for training, during each year, or (B) perform annually not more than thirty days of active duty for training. Any such member of the Ready Reserve (except any member enlisted therein under section 6 (c) (2) (C) of the

Post, p. 603.

Universal Military Training and Service Act) who in any year fails to perform such training duty satisfactorily, as determined by the appropriate Secretary pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, may be ordered, without his consent, to perform additional active duty for training for not more than forty-live days. If such failure occurs during the final year of any period of obligatory membership in the Ready Reserve, such membership shall be extended for such time, not exceeding six months, as may be required for the performance by such member of such additional active duty for training.” (c) Section 208 (g) of such Act, as amended by the preceding subsection of this Act, is amended by— (1) redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) thereof as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and (2) inserting, immediately after paragraph (1) thereof, the following new paragraph: “(2) if he (A) has served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than twelve months, and has served satisfactorily as a member of a unit of the Ready Reserve

Post, p. 602.

pursuant to a transfer made under section 263 (a) of this Act for 69 Stat. 599 a period which, when added to the period of his active duty, totals four years, or (B) has satisfactorily completed an enlistment under section 263 (b) of this Act;”. (d) Section 208 of such Act (50 U. S. C. 928) is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsections: “(k) Under regulations prescribed by the President, each Armed

Screening of units and members.

 Force of the United States shall provide a system of continuous screening of units and members of the Ready Reserve to insure that— “(1) no significant attrition will occur to those members or units during a mobilization; “(2) there will be a proper balance of military skills; “(3) members of the Reserve Forces possessing critical civilian skills will not be retained in numbers beyond the requirements for those skills except for persons who have military skills for which there is an overriding requirement; “(4) with due respect to national security and military requirements, recognition is given to participation in combat; and “(5) members of the Reserve Forces whose mobilization in an emergency would result in extreme personal or community hardship are not retained in the Ready Reserve. “(l) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense (or

Transfer from Standby Reserve to Ready Reserve.

 the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the United States Coast Guard), any member of the Standby Reserve who has not completed his obligated period of military service in the Ready Reserve may be transferred to the Ready Reserve whenever the reason for his transfer to the Standby Reserve no longer exists.” (e) Section 233 (a) of such Act (50 U. S. C. 961 (a)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “No member

Selective recall.

 of the Standby Reserve may be ordered to active duty under this subsection until the Director of Selective Service has determined that such member is available for active duty.” (f) The proviso contained in section 233 (b) (1) of such Act (50 U. S. C. 961 (b) (1)) is amended to read as follows: “Provided, That not more than one million members of the Ready Reserve of all reserve components may be required to perform active duty involuntarily at any time unless the Congress shall have authorized the exercise of the authority contained in this subsection with respect to a larger number”. (g) Section 233 of such Act (50 U. S. C. 961) is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(h) Under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe

Ministers of religion.

 any person who, while a member of a reserve component, becomes a regular or duly ordained minister of religion shall be entitled upon his request to a discharge from the reserve component of which he is a member. No member of any reserve component shall be required to serve on active duty, or to participate in active training and service, active duty for training, or inactive duty training, while preparing for the ministry in a recognized theological or divinity school.” (h) Chapter 7 of part II of such Act is amended by inserting,

50 USC 1001–1010.

 immediately after section 259 thereof, the following new section:
“Sec. 260. (a) Under such regulations as the Secretary of Defense

Records.

 shall prescribe, each military department of the Department of Defense shall cause to be prepared and maintained an accurate record of the number of members of each class of each reserve component who during each fiscal year have satisfactorily participated in (1) active duty for training, and (2) inactive duty training with pay. “(b) In January of each year the Secretary of Defense shall transmit

Report of Secretary of Defense.

 to the President and to the Congress a report which shall contain 69 Stat. 600 an account of the status of training of each reserve component of the Armed Forces, and the progress made in the strengthening of the reserve components, during the preceding fiscal year.”
(i) Part II of such Act, as amended by preceding subsections of this section, is amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new chapter: “Chapter 8— Special Enlistment Programs
“Sec. 261. (a) Under such regulations as the appropriate Secretary shall prescribe, any person who is qualified for enlistment for active duty in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard, and who has not been ordered to report for induction into the Armed

62 Stat. 604;

Forces

65 Stat. 75.

 under the

50 USC app. 451.

 Universal Military Training and Service Act, may he enlisted in the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve, respectively, pursuant to the provisions of this section. “(b) Each enlistment under this section shall be for a period of six

Enlistment period; service.

 years. Each person so enlisted shall be required during such enlistment to perform— “(1) active duty for a period of two years: “(2) satisfactory service as a member of the Ready Reserve for a period which, when added to service rendered under paragraph fl) of this subsection, will total five years; and “(3) the remainder of such period of enlistment as a member of the Standby Reserve.
“Sec. 262. (a) Until August 1, 1959, whenever the President determines

Acceptance of enlistments.

 that the enlisted strength of the Ready Reserve of the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve cannot be maintained at the level which he determines to be necessary in the interest of national defense, he may authorize the acceptance of enlistments in units of such Ready Reserve pursuant to the provisions of this section under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. Enlistments under this section may be accepted only within quotas (which quotas shall not exceed a total of 250,000 persons annually) prescribed by the appropriate Secretary with the approval of the Secretary of Defense. No enlistment shall be accepted under this section in the Ready Reserve of any reserve component if such enlistment would cause the strength of such Ready Reserve to exceed the authorized strength of such Ready Reserve. “(b) Enlistments under this section may be accepted from persons who— “(1) are physically and mentally qualified for service in the Armed Forces; “(2) have not been ordered to report for induction into the Armed Forces under the Universal Military Training and Service Act; and “(3) have not attained the age of eighteen years and six months. In addition, the President, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, may authorize the enlistment under this section, without regard to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3), of persons who fulfill the requirements of paragraph (1) and who have critical skills and are engaged in civilian occupations in any critical defense-supporting industry or in any research activity affecting national defense. “(c) Each enlistment under this section shall be for a period of

Enlistment period; service.

 eight years. Each person so enlisted shall be required during such enlistment (1) to perform an initial period of active duty for training of not less than three months or more than six months, and (2) there. after to perform satisfactorily all training duty prescribed by section 69 Stat. 601 208 (f) of this Act, except that (A) performance of such initial period of active duty for training by any person enlisted under this section while satisfactorily pursuing a course of instruction in a high school shall be deferred until such person ceases to pursue such course satisfactorily, graduates from such course, or attains the age of twenty years, whichever first occurs, and (B) persons specially enlisted because of their possession of critical skills may be relieved of any obligation to perform the training duty prescribed by section 208 (f). Each such person shall be deferred from training and service under the Universal Military Training and Service Act, as amended,

62 Stat. 604;

 so

65 Stat. 75.

50 USC app. 451.

 long as he continues to serve satisfactorily, as determined under regulations prescribed by the appropriate Secretary, and upon the completion of eight years of such satisfactory service pursuant to such enlistment shall be exempt from further liability for induction for training and service under such Act, except after a declaration of war or national emergency made by the Congress after the date of enactment, of this subsection. “(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person performing

Pay, allowances, and benefits.

 the period of active duty for training required by clause (1) of subsection (c) of this section shall— “(1) during such period, and during any period of hospitalization incident to the performance of such duty, receive pay at the rate of $50 per month; “(2) be deemed to be serving in pay grade E-1 (under four months) for the purpose of determining his eligibility to receive allowances for subsistence or for travel and transportation, or to receive any benefit under title IV of the Career Compensation Act

63 Stat. 816.

37 USC 271–285.

 of 1949, as amended; and “(3) be deemed to lie a member of a reserve component called or ordered into active service for extended service in excess of thirty days for the purpose of determining eligibility for any benefit made available to members of reserve components by the Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who suffer disability or death from injuries incurred while engaged in active duty training for periods-of less than thirty days or while engaged in active duty training, approved June 20, 1949 (63 Stat. 201), except that (A) no such person shall be entitled to any benefit under section 621 of the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as amended,

65 Stat. 36.

38 USC 822.

 and (B) the indemnity accorded to such person under the Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951, as amended, shall terminate thirty

65 Stat. 33.

38 USC 851 note.

 days after the release of such person from such period of active duty for training. Except as specifically provided by this subsection, no person shall become entitled, by reason of his performance of a period of active duty for training required by clause (1) of subsection (c) of this section, to any right, benefit, or privilege provided by law for persons who have performed active duty in the Armed Forces. “(e) The National Security Training Commission shall advise the

National Security Training Commission.

Advice and report.

 President and the Secretary of Defense, and shall report annually to the Congress, with respect to the welfare of persons performing periods of active duty for training under clause (1) of subsection (c) of this section, but shall have no authority with respect to the military training of such persons during such periods. Within sixty days after the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955, the National Security Training Commission shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a program containing recommendations for the personal safety, health, welfare, and morals of the members of the Ready 69 Stat. 602 Reserve while performing such active duty for training, including regulations concerning the dispensing of alcoholic beverages on training establishments, in conformity with the laws of the several States. “(f) Any person who completes satisfactorily the period of active

Reemployment rights and benefits.

 duty for training required of him by clause (1) of subsection (c) of this section during any enlistment pursuant to this section shall be entitled, upon application for reemployment within sixty days after (A) Ids release from such required period of active duty for training after satisfactory completion thereof, or (B) his discharge from hospitalization incident to such duty continuing after such release for a period of not more than six months, to all reemployment rights and benefits provided by section 9 of the Universal Military

62 Stat. 614.

50 USC app. 459.

Training and Service Act for individuals inducted under the provisions of such Act, except that (1) any person so restored to a position in accordance with the provisions of this section shall not be discharged from such position without cause within six months after such restoration, and (2) no reemployment rights granted by this subsection shall entitle any person to retention, preference, or displacement

58 Stat. 387.

5 USC 851 note.

 rights over a veteran with a superior claim under the Veterans Preference Act of 1944, as amended.
“Sec. 263. (a) Until July 1, 1957, the Secretaries of the Army, Navy,

Release from active duty.

 and Air Force with the approval of the Secretary of Defense (and the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the United States Coast Guard) may provide by regulations, which shall be as nearly uniform as practicable, for the release from active duty in the Armed Forces prior to serving the periods for which inducted or enlisted, but in no case before serving a minimum of twelve months, of individuals who were on active duty in the Armed Forces on the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955 and who volunteer for transfer to units of the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve. Each such individual shall be required to participate in the Ready Reserve under the provisions of section 208 (f) of this Act for a period which, when added to

Annual total.

the period of his active duty, totals four years. The total number of individuals released from active duty under this subsection shall not exceed one hundred and fifty thousand annually. “(b) Until July 1, 1957, the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air

Enlistments.

 Force, with the approval of the Secretary of Defense (and the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the United States Coast Guard) may accept enlistments in units of the Army Reserve, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, and Coast Guard Reserve for a period of one year from individuals released from active duty after the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955. Persons so enlisting shall be required during such enlistments to participate in the Ready Reserve under the previsions of section 208 (f) of this Act.”
universal military training and service act amendments Sec. 3. (a) Section 4 (d) (3) of the Universal Military Training

Eight-year obligation.

50 USC app. 454.

 and Service Act, as amended, is amended by striking out the first sentence thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “Each person who, subsequent to the date of enactment of this paragraph and on or before the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955, is inducted, enlisted, or appointed, under any provision of law, in the Armed Forces, including the reserve components thereof, or in the National Security Training Corps prior to attaining the twenty-sixth anniversary of his birth, shall be required to serve on active training and service in the Armed Forces or in training in the National Security 69 Stat. 603 Training Corps, and in a reserve component, for a total period of eight years, unless sooner discharged on the grounds of personal hardship, in accordance with regulations and standards prescribed by the Secretary of Defense (or the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the United States Coast Guard), Each person who, subsequent to the date

Six-year obligation.

 of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955, is inducted, enlisted, or appointed, under any provision of law, in tire Armed Forces, including the reserve components thereof, except a person enlisting pursuant to the provisions of section 262 of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, or a person deferred under the next to (he last sentence of section

Ante, p. 600.

Post, p. 604.

 6 (d) (1) of this Act, as amended, prior to attaining the twenty-sixth anniversary of his birth, shall Ire required to serve on active training and service in the Armed Forces and in a reserve component, for a total period of six years, unless sooner discharged on the grounds of personal hardship, in accordance with regulations and standards prescribed by the Secretary of Defense (or the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the United States Coast Guard),” (b) Section 6 (c) (2) of such Act, as amended (50 U. S. C. App. 456 (c) (2)), is amended by— (1) adding at the end of clause (A) thereof the following new

National Guard service.

 sentence: “No such person who has completed eight years of satisfactory service as a member of an organized unit of the National Guard, and who during such service has performed active duty for training with an armed force for not less than three consecutive months, shall be liable for induction for training and service under this Act, except after a declaration of war or national emergency made by the Congress after the date of enactment of the Reserve Forces Act of 1955.”; (2) striking out in clause (B) thereof the words “or clause (A)” and inserting in lieu thereof a comma and the words “or clause (A), clause (C), or clause (D)”; and (3) adding at the end thereof the following new clauses: “(C) Whenever the President determines that the enlisted

Acceptance of enlistments.

 strength of the Ready Reserve of the Army Reserve, Naval reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve cannot be maintained at the level which he determines to be necessary in the interest of national defense, he may authorize the acceptance of enlistments in organized units of such Ready Reserve under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. Enlistments authorized by this clause may be accepted only (i) within quotas prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, and (ii) from persons who have not been ordered to report for induction under this Act and who have not attained the age of eighteen years and six months. Any person so enlisted shall be deferred from training and service under this Act so long as he continues to serve satisfactorily as a member of an organized unit of such Ready Reserve. No person deferred under the provisions of this clause shall by reason of such deferment be liable for training and service in the Armed Forces by reason of subsection (h) of this section after he has attained the twenty-eighth anniversary of the date of his birth. “(D) Within the quotas prescribed pursuant to section 262 of

Ante, p. 600.

 the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, as amended, each person deferred pursuant to the provisions of clause (C) hereof may volunteer to perform a period of active duty for training pursuant to clause (1) of subsection (c) thereof subject, to the provisions of subsection (d) of such section. No such person who has completed eight years of satisfactory service as a member of an organized unit of the Ready Reserve, and who during such service 69 Stat. 604 has performed such period of active duty for training, shall be liable for induction for training and service under this Act, except after a declaration of war or national emergency made by the Congress after the date of enactment of tins clause. “(E) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the

Unsatisfactory service in Ready Reserve.

 President, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, may provide that any person enlisted or appointed in the Ready Reserve of any reserve component of the Armed Forces pursuant to authority conferred by this subsection or under section 262

Ante, p. 600.

of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, as amended, who fails to serve satisfactorily as a member of such Ready Reserve may be selected for training and service and inducted into the armed force of which such reserve component is a part, prior to the selection and induction of other persons liable therefor.”. (c) Section 6 (d) (1) of such Act (50 U. S. C., App. 456 (d) (1)) is amended by— (1) striking out in clause (C) of the first sentence thereof the words “subsection (d) of section 4 of this title.”, and inserting in lieu thereof the words “the first sentence of section 4 (d) (3) of this Act, or until the sixth anniversary of the receipt of a Commission in accordance with his obligation under the second sentence of section 4 (d) (3) of this Act”: and (2) inserting at the end thereof the following: “Upon the successful

Commissions.

 completion by any person of the required course of instruction under any program listed in clause (A) of the first sentence of this paragraph, such person shall be tendered a commission in the appropriate reserve component of the Armed Forces if he is otherwise qualified for such appointment. If, at the time of such appointment, the armed force in which such person is Commissioned does not require his service on active duty in fulfillment of the obligation undertaken by him in compliance with clause (B) of the first sentence of this paragraph, such person shall be ordered to active duty for training with such armed force in the grade in which he was commissioned for a period of six months. Upon completion of such period of active duty for training, such person shall be returned to inactive duty and shall be assigned to an appropriate reserve unit until the eighth anniversary of the receipt of a commission pursuant to the provisions of this section. So long as such person performs satisfactory service in such unit, as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, he shall be deferred from training and service under the

Revocation.

provisions of this Act. If such person fails to perform satisfactory service in such unit, and such failure is not excused under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, his commission may be revoked by the Secretary of the military department concerned.” (d) Section 6 (d) (2) of such Act is amended by adding at the end

Deferment.

 thereof the following: “Any person heretofore or hereafter enlisted in the Army Reserve, the Naval Reserve, the Marine Corps Reserve, the Air Force Reserve, or the Coast Guard Reserve who thereafter has been or may be commissioned therein upon graduation from an Officers’ Candidate School of such Armed Force shall, if not ordered to active duty as a commissioned officer, be deferred from training and service under the provisions of this Act so long as he performs satisfactory service as a commissioned officer in an appropriate unit of the Ready Reserve, as determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the department concerned. If such person fails 69 Stat. 605 to perform satisfactory service in such unit, and such failure is not excused under such regulations, his commission may be revoked by such Secretary.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 306: To amend the Internal Revenue Code. Public Law 306 Public Law 306 69 Stat. 605 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 306

chapter 666
AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 542]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, the terms used in this Act shall have the same meaning as when used in the Internal Revenue Code.
SEC. 2. COLLECTION OF INCOME TAX AT SOURCE ON WAGES. Section 3402 of the Internal Revenue Code is hereby amended as

68A Stat. 457.

26 USC 3402.

follows: (a) By inserting “(except as provided in subsection (j))” immediately after the words “shall deduct and withhold upon such wages” in subsection (a) thereof; and (b) By adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(j) Noncash Remuneration to Retail Commission Salesman.— In the case of remuneration paid in any medium other than cash for services performed by an individual as a retail salesman for a person, where the service performed by such individual for such person is ordinarily performed for remuneration solely by way of cash commission an employer shall not be required to deduct or withhold any tax under this subchapter with respect to such remuneration, provided that such employer Hies with the Secretary or his delegate such information with respect to such remuneration as the Secretary or his delegate may by regulation prescribe.”
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.The amendment, made by section 2 shall be applicable only with respect to remuneration paid after the date of enactment of this
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 307: To convey by Quitclaim deed certain laud to the State of Texas. Public Law 307 Public Law 307 69 Stat. 605 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 307

chapter 667
AN ACT To convey by Quitclaim deed certain laud to the State of Texas.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 593]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lake Whitney State Park, Tex.

Conveyance.

That the Secretary of the Army is hereby authorized to convey by quitclaim deed to the State of Texas, for public park and recreational purposes only, such areas within the portion of Whitney Dam and Reservoir project, Texas, designated by the Corps of Engineers as To wash Park and designated by the State of Texas Parks Board as Lake Whitney State Park, as he shall deem essential to provide building sites for permanent buildings and other improvements for public park and recreational purposes, but not to exceed one hundred acres, at fair market value as determined by him, which in no event shall be less than the cost to the Government of acquiring such areas, and under such terms and conditions as he shall deem advisable to assure that the use of 69 Stat. 606 said areas by the State will not interfere with the operation of said dam and reservoir project and such additional terms and conditions as he shall deem to be advisable in the public interest.

The conveyance authorized by this Act shall not pass any right, title, or interest in oil, gas, fissionable materials, or other minerals.

In the event actual construction of said buildings and improvements has not commenced within five years from the effective date of this Act, or in the event said property shall cease to be used for public park and recreation purposes for a period of two successive years, then title thereto shall immediately revert to the United States.

Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 308: To authorize permanent appointments in the United States Navy and in the United States Marine Corps. Public Law 308 Public Law 308 69 Stat. 606 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 308

chapter 668
AN ACT To authorize permanent appointments in the United States Navy and in the United States Marine Corps.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2109]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Navy and Marine Corps Officer Augmentation Act of 1955.

Appointments.
That this Act may be cited as the “Navy and Marine Corps Officer Augmentation Act of 1955”.
Sec. 2. (a) The President may appoint to permanent commissioned grades, not above lieutenant in the Regular Navy and captain in the Regular Marine Corps, officers of the Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve, and officers of the Regular Navy and Regular Marine Corps who do not hold permanent commissioned appointments therein, subject to the conditions and limitations in the following subsections of this section. (b) Appointments made under this section shall be made pursuant to regulations prescribed by the President for the administration of this section, which regulations shall include, among other provisions, the following: (1) Provisions establishing standards and qualifications for appointments to the grades specified herein; (2) Provisions for the determination of the lineal position and precedence of appointees; and (3) Provisions for the assignment of running mates to officers appointed to the Staff Corps of the Regular Navy notwithstanding the provisions of other laws. (c) Persons appointed under this section shall be citizens of the United States, and have such other qualifications as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy. (d) No person may be permanently appointed in the Regular Navy or Regular Marine Corps under the authority of this Act to a grade higher than that in which he is serving at the time of such permanent appointment. (e) A person permanently appointed in the Regular Navy or Regular Marine Corps, under the authority of this Act, may also lie temporarily appointed to a higher grade appropriate to the lineal position assigned, and such temporary appointment shall be regarded as having been effected pursuant to the law under which officers of the Regular Navy and Regular Marine Corps having comparable lineal position were temporarily appointed to such higher grade. (f) Persons permanently appointed to the Regular Navy or Regular Marine Corps pursuant to this Act who at the time of such appointment had to their credit leave accrued hut not taken, shall not, by reason of such appointment, lose such accrued leave.
69 Stat. 607
Sec. 3. (a) The commission of any person appointed under the provisions

Commission revocation.

 of section 2 may be revoked by the Secretary of the Navy until the third anniversary of such appointment in the Regular Navy or Regular Marine Corps. (b) Each officer whose commission is so revoked shall thereupon be discharged from the Navy’ or Marine Corps without advanced pay or allowances.
Sec. 4. The Secretary of the Navy may provide by regulations for

Readjustment of lineal position, etc.

 appropriate readjustment of lineal position and precedence of former commissioned officers of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve who were appointed to the permanent commissioned grades of ensign and second lieutenant in the Regular Navy and Regular Marine Corps, respectively, subsequent to December 7, 1941, and prior to the effective date of this Act.
Sec. 5. The authority contained in this Act shall expire two years

Expiration.

 from and after the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 309: To increase the annual compensation of the Academic Dean of the United States Naval Postgraduate School. Public Law 309 Public Law 309 69 Stat. 607 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 309

chapter 669
AN ACT To increase the annual compensation of the Academic Dean of the United States Naval Postgraduate School.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2149]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Naval Postgraduate School Academic Dean

34 USC 1076c.
That section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1947 (61 Stat. 706). is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 4. There shall be at the United States Naval Postgraduate School the civilian position of Academic Dean. An Academic Dean shall be appointed, to serve for periods of not in excess of five years, by the Secretary of the Navy upon the recommendation of the Postgraduate School Council, which shall consist of the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, mid the Directors of the Technical, administrative, and Professional Divisions of the United States Naval Postgraduate School. The Academic Dean shall receive such compensation for his services as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy, which compensation shall not exceed $13,500 per year. The Academic Dean shall be considered as a member of the civilian teaching staff of the United States Naval Postgraduate School insofar as provisions of law regarding retirement are concerned.”
Sec. 2. The Act of June 10, 1946 (60 Stat. 236, eh. 298), is hereby

34 USC 1074.

 repealed.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 310: To amend section 346 of the Revenue Act of 1951. Public Law 310 Public Law 310 69 Stat. 607 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 310

chapter 670
AN ACT To amend section 346 of the Revenue Act of 1951.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2619]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That if refund or credit of an overpayment resulting from the application of section 345 of the Revenue Act of 1951 (relating to abatement of tax on certain

65 Stat. 517.

26 USC 1952 ed 162 note.

 trusts for members of Armed Forces dying in service) is prevented on the date of the enactment of this Act by the, operation of any law or rule of law (other than section 3760 of the Internal Revenue Code 69 Stat. 608 of 1939 or section 7121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, relating to closing agreements, and other than section 3761 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 or section 7122 of the Internal

68A Stat. 849.

26 USC 7121, 7122.

Revenue Code of 1954, relating to compromises), refund or credit of such overpayment may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. No interest shall be allowed or paid on any overpayment if refund or credit of such overpayment would not be allowable but for this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 311: To make corn meal aim Wheat flour available to needy persons. Public Law 311 Public Law 311 69 Stat. 608 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 311

chapter 671
AN ACT To make corn meal aim Wheat flour available to needy persons.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2851]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Agriculture.

Corn meal and wheat flour for relief.
That the Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized upon specific request of the Governor of any State during the period commencing with the date of this Act and ending June 30, 1957, to make available, pursuant to clause (2) of section 32 of the Act approved August 24, 1935 (7

49 Stat. 774.

U. S. C. 612c) for distribution by State agencies, other than institutions and schools, directly to families and persons determined by appropriate State or local public welfare agencies to be in need, wheat flour and corn meal in such quantities as the Secretary of Agriculture determines can be effectively distributed and utilized within such period without regard to the requirement contained in said section 32, that such funds be devoted principally to perishable nonbasic agricultural commodities and their products, but not more than $15,000,000 of such funds shall be devoted in any fiscal year to carrying out this Act. Such flour and meal shall lie made available by the Secretary upon such conditions as he deems to be in the public interest, to such State agency or agencies as may be designated by the proper State authority and approved by the Secretary, and at one or more central locations in such State.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 312: To provide for adjustments in the lands or interests therein acquired for the Demopolis Lock and Dam, Alabama, by the reconveyance of certain lands or interests therein to the former owners thereof. Public Law 312 Public Law 312 69 Stat. 608 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 312

chapter 672
AN ACT To provide for adjustments in the lands or interests therein acquired for the Demopolis Lock and Dam, Alabama, by the reconveyance of certain lands or interests therein to the former owners thereof.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3235]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Demopolis Lock and Dam, Ala.

Reconveyance.
That (a) in order to provide for adjustments in the lands or interests in land heretofore acquired for the Demopolis Lock and Dam project to conform such acquisition to a lesser estate in lands now being acquired to complete the real estate requirement of the project, the Secretary of the Army is authorized to reconvey any such land or interests in hind heretofore acquired to the former owners of such land whenever (1) he shall determine that such land or interest, is not required for public purposes, and (2) he shall have received an application for reconveyance as hereinafter provided. (b) The Secretary shall give notice, in such manner (including publication) as he shall by regulation prescribe, to the former owner 69 Stat. 609 of such land or interest, and any such sale of any such land or interest shall be made, only after the Secretary has received an application for the reconveyance of such land or interest from such former owner, in such form as he shall by regulation prescribe. Such application shall be made within a period of ninety days following the date of issuance of such notice, but on good cause the Secretary may waive this requirement. (c) Any reconveyance of land or interest therein made under this Act shall be subject to such exceptions, restrictions, and reservations (including a reservation to the United States of flowage rights) us the Secretary may determine are in the public interest. (d) Any land or interest therein reconveyed under this Act shall be sold for an amount determined by the Secretary to be equal to the price for which the land was acquired by the United States, adjusted to reflect (1) any increase in the value thereof resulting from improvements made thereon by the United States (the Government shall receive no payment as a result of any enhancement of values resulting from the construction of the Demopolis Lock and Dam project), or (2) any decrease in the value thereof resulting from (A) any reservation, exception, restriction, and condition to which the reconveyance is made subject, and (B) any damage to the land or interest therein caused by the United States. In addition, the cost of any surveys necessary as an incident of such reconveyance shall be borne by the grantee. (e) The requirements of this section shall not be applicable with respect to the disposition of any land, or interest therein, described in subsection (a) if the Secretary shall certify that notice has been given to the former owner of such land or interest as provided in subsection (b) and that no qualified applicant has made timely application for the reconveyance of such land or interest. (f) As used in this section, the term “former owner” means the person from whom any land, or interest therein, was acquired by the United States, or if such person is deceased, his spouse, or if such spouse is deceased, his children.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Army may delegate any authority conferred upon him by this Act to any officer or employee of the Department of the Army. Any such officer or employee shall exercise the authority so delegated under rules and regulations approved by the Secretary.
Sec. 3. Any proceeds from sales made under this Act shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
Sec. 4. This Act shall terminate three years after the date of its

Termination date.

 enactment.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 313: To amend the Act entitled “An Act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia”, approved March 3, 1901, and for other purposes. Public Law 313 Public Law 313 69 Stat. 609 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 313

chapter 673
AN ACT To amend the Act entitled “An Act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia”, approved March 3, 1901, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6585]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C. insane criminals.

59 Stat. 311.
That section 927 of the Act entitled “An Act to establish a code of law for the District of Columbia”, approved March 3, 1901, as amended (sec. 24–301, D. C. Code, 1951 edition), is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 927. (a) Whenever a person is arrested, indicted, charged by information, or is charged in the juvenile court of the District of 69 Stat. 610 Columbia, for or with an offense and, prior to the imposition of sentence or prior to the expiration of any period of probation, it shall appear to the court from the court’s own observations, or from prima facie evidence submitted to the court, that the accused is of unsound mind or is mentally incompetent so as to be unable to understand the proceedings against him or properly to assist in his own defense, the court may order the accused committed to the District of Columbia General Hospital or other mental hospital designated by the court, for such reasonable period as the court may determine for examination and observation and for care and treatment, if such is necessary by the psychiatric stall of said hospital. If, after such examination and observation, the superintendent of the hospital, in the case of a mental hospital, or the chief psychiatrist of the District of Columbia General Hospital, in the case of District of Columbia General Hospital, shall report that in his opinion the accused is of unsound mind or mentally incompetent, such report shall be sufficient to authorize the court to commit, by order the accused to a hospital for the mentally ill unless the accused or the Government objects, in which event, the court, after hearing without a jury, shall make a judicial determination of the competency of the accused to stand trial. If the court shall find the accused to be then of unsound mind or mentally incompetent to stand trial, the court shall order the accused confined to a hospital for the mentally ill. “(b) Whenever an accused person confined to a hospital for the mentally ill is restored to mental competency in the opinion of the superintendent of said hospital, the superintendent shall certify such fact to the clerk of the court in which the indictment, information, or charge against the accused is pending and such certification shall be sufficient to authorize the court to enter an order thereon adjudicating him to be competent to stand trial, unless the accused or the Government objects, in which event, the court, after hearing without a jury, shall make a judicial determination of the competency of the accused to stand trial. “(c) When any person tried upon an indictment or information for an offense, or tried in the juvenile court of the District of Columbia for an offense, is acquitted solely on the ground that he was insane at the time of its commission, that fact shall be set forth by the jury in their verdict. “(d) If any person tried upon an indictment or information for an offense, or tried in the juvenile court of the District of Columbia for an offense, is acquitted solely on the ground that he was insane at the time of its commission, the court shall order such person to be confined in a hospital for the mentally ill. “(e) Where any person has been confined in a hospital for the mentally ill pursuant to subsection (d) of this section, and the superintendent of such hospital certifies (1) that such person has recovered his sanity, (2) that, in the opinion of the superintendent, such person will not in the reasonable future be dangerous to himself or others, and (3) in the opinion of the superintendent, the person is entitled to his unconditional release from the hospital, and such certificate is filed with the clerk of the court in which the person was tried, and a copy thereof served on the United States Attorney or the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia, whichever office prosecuted the accused, such certificate shall be sufficient, to authorize the court to order the unconditional release of the person so confined from further hospitalization at the expiration of fifteen days from the time said certificate was filed and served us above; but the court in its discretion may, or upon objection of the United States or the District of Colum-69 Stat. 611bia shall, after due notice, hold it hearing at which evidence as to the mental condition of the person so confined may be submitted, including the testimony of one or more psychiatrists from said hospital. The court shall weigh the evidence and, if the court finds that such person has recovered his sanity and will not in the reasonable future be dangerous to himself or others, the court shah order such person unconditionally released from further confinement in said hospital. If the court does not so find, the court shall order such person returned to said hospital. Where, in the judgment of the superintendent of such hospital, a person confined under subsection (d) above is not in such condition as to warrant his unconditional release, but is in a condition to be conditionally released under supervision, and such certificate is filed and served as above provided, such certificate shall be sufficient to authorize the court to order the release of such person under such conditions as the court shall see fit at the expiration of fifteen days from the time such certificate is filed and served pursuant to this section: Provided, That the provisions as to hearing prior to unconditional release shall also apply to conditional releases, and, if, after a hearing and weighing the evidence, the court shall find that the condition of such person warrants his conditional release, the court, shall order his release under such conditions as the court shall see fit, or, if the court does not so find, the court shall order such person returned to such hospital. “(f) When an accused person shall lie acquitted solely on the ground of insanity and ordered confined in a hospital for the mentally ill, such person and his estate shall be charged with the expense of his support in such hospital. “(g) Nothing herein contained shall preclude a person confined under the authority of this section from establishing his eligibility for release under the provisions of this section by a writ of habeas corpus. “(h) The provisions of this section shall supersede in the District of Columbia the provisions of any Federal statutes or parts thereof inconsistent with this section.”
Sec. 2. Section 928 of such Act approved March 3, 1901, as amended, is amended

31 Stat. 1340.

D. C. Code 24–302.

 to read as follows:
“Sec. 928. Any person while serving sentence of any court of the District of Columbia for crime, in a District of Columbia penal institution, and who, in the opinion of the Director of the Department of Corrections of the District of Columbia, is mentally ill, shall be referred by such Director to the psychiatrist functioning under section 405 of title IV of the Act approved June 29, 1953 (67 Stat. 105; sec. 24–106, Supp. Ill, D. C. Code, 1951 edition), and if such psychiatrist certifies that the person is mentally ill, this shall be sufficient to authorize the Director to transfer such person to a hospital for the mentally ill to receive care and treatment during the continuance of his mental illness.”.
Sec. 3. Section 929 of such Act approved March 3, 1901, as amended,

31 Stat. 1340.

D. C. Code 24–303.

 is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 929. (a) When any person confined in a hospital for the mentally ill, charged with crime and subject to be tried therefor, shall be found competent to stand trial in the opinion of the superintendent of such hospital, the superintendent shall certify such fact to the clerk of the court in which the indictment, information, or charge is pending, in accordance with the procedure specified in section 927 of this Act, and deliver such person to the court according to its proper precept. “(b) When any person confined in a hospital for the mentally ill while serving sentence shall be restored to mental health within 69 Stat. 612 the opinion of the superintendent of the hospital, the superintendent shall certify such fact to the Director of the Department of Corrections of the District of Columbia and such certification shall be sufficient to deliver such person to such Director according to his request.”
Sec. 4. The Act entitled “An Act relating to the testimony of physicians

Testimony of physicians.

 in the courts of the District of Columbia”, received by the President May 13, 1896 (29 Stat. 138; sec. 14–308, D. C. Code, 1951 edition), is amended to read as follows:

“That in the courts of the District of Columbia no physician or surgeon shall be permitted, without the consent of the person afflicted, or of his legal representative, to disclose any information, confidential in its nature, which he shall have acquired in attending a patient in a professional capacity and which was necessary to enable him to act in that capacity, whether such information shall have been obtained from the patient or from his family or from the person or persons in charge of him: Provided, That this section shall not apply to evidence in criminal cases where the accused is charged with causing the death of, or inflicting injuries upon a human being, and the disclosure shall be required in the interests of public justice: Provided further, That this section shall not apply to evidence relating to the mental competency or sanity of an accused in criminal trials where the accused raises the defense of insanity, or in the pretrial or post-trial proceedings involving any criminal ease where a question arises concerning the mental condition of an accused or convicted person.”.

Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 314: To amend the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of 1954 which authorize the Secretary of the Army to reimburse local interests for work done on a dredging project at Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, California, during a period ending oh July 1, 1953, by extending that period to November 7, 1953. Public Law 314 Public Law 314 69 Stat. 612 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 314

chapter 674
AN ACT To amend the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of 1954 which authorize the Secretary of the Army to reimburse local interests for work done on a dredging project at Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, California, during a period ending oh July 1, 1953, by extending that period to November 7, 1953.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4734]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

68 Stat. 1252.
That the paragraph of section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1954 which begins “Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, California:” is amended by striking out “July 1, 1953” and inserting in lieu thereof “November 7, 1953”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 315: To authorize the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to convey certain land to the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Public Law 315 Public Law 315 69 Stat. 612 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 315

chapter 675
AN ACT To authorize the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs to convey certain land to the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6727]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Milwaukee. Wis.

Conveyance.
That the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed a parcel of land containing approximately four acres, which is presently under lease to the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the Milwaukee Water Works Menominee Valley booster station, to the city of .Milwaukee, a municipal subdivision of the State of Wisconsin: Provided, That the city of Milwaukee pay the fair market value of the said parcel of land, without improvements, as determined 69 Stat. 613 by tin independent appraiser selected by such city and the Veterans’ Administration and paid jointly by such city and the Veterans’ Administration.
Sec. 2. The exact legal description of (he land to be conveyed under this Act is to be determined by a survey to be made under the supervision of the Veterans’ Administration.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 316: Granting the consent of rile Congress to the negotiation of a compact relating to the waters of the Klamath River by the States of Oregon and California. Public Law 316 Public Law 316 69 Stat. 613 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 316

chapter 676
AN ACT Granting the consent of rile Congress to the negotiation of a compact relating to the waters of the Klamath River by the States of Oregon and California.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3587]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Klamath River.

Consent of Congress to interstate compact.
That the consent of the Congress is hereby given to the States of Oregon and California to negotiate and enter into a compact, providing for an equitable apportionment between the said States of the waters of the Klamath River and its tributaries, including Lost River which is not naturally tributary to the Klamath River but which is an interstate strain within the Klamath Basin which has become tributary to Klamath River by virtue of a diversion canal constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation, United States Department of the Interior, and for matters incidental thereto, upon the condition that one qualified person, not a resident of either Oregon or California, who shall be appointed by the President of the United States, shall participate in said negotiations as a representative of the United States and shall make a report to the President and the Congress of (lie proceedings and of any compact so negotiated. Said compact shall not be binding or obligatory upon any of the parties thereto unless and until the same shall have been ratified by the legislature of each of the States aforesaid and consented to by the Congress of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 317: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for a maximum manufacturers’ excise tax on the leases of certain automobile utility trailers. Public Law 317 Public Law 317 69 Stat. 613 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 317

chapter 677
AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for a maximum manufacturers’ excise tax on the leases of certain automobile utility trailers.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3437]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leases of certain trailers.

68A Stat. 493.

26 USC 4216.
That section 4216 (c) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by inserting after “lease” the following: “(other than a lease to which subsection (d) applies)”.
Sec. 2. Section 4216 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “(d) Leases of Certain Trailers.—In the case of any lease of a trailer or semitrailer taxable under section 4061 (a) and suitable for

26 USC 4061.

 use in connection with passenger automobiles, there shall be paid, at the election of the taxpayer— “(1) upon the initial lease a tax at the applicable rate specified in section 4061 (a) based upon the fair market value on the date of such lease, or “(2) upon each lease payment with respect to such trailer or semitrailer, a percentage of such payment equal to the rate of tax 69 Stat. 614 which would be imposed upon the sale of such trailer or semitrailer, until the total of the tax payments under such lease and any prior lease equals the total tax. In any case where a trailer or semitrailer which has been leased is sold before the total tax has been paid, the tax payable on such sale shall be the difference between the tax paid on the lease payments and the total tax. For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘total tax’ means the tax computed, at the rate in effect on the date of the initial lease, on the fair market value on the date of such lease. However, in the case where a trailer or semitrailer which has been leased is sold before the total tax has been paid, the total tax shall not exceed a tax computed, at the rate in effect on the date of the initial lease, on the amount received on such sale (determined without regard to section 4216 (b)) plus the total of the payments received by the lessor under any lease of such trailer or semitrailer.”
Sec. 3. Section 4217 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended

26 USC 4217.

 by adding at the end thereof a new sentence as follows: “This section shall not apply to the lease of an article upon which the tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216 (d) (1) or the total tax has been paid in the manner provided in section 4216 (d) (2).”
Sec. 4. The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect

Effective date.

 on the first day of the first month which begins more than TO days after the date of the enactment of this Act. In the application of section 4216 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (as added by this Act) to any article which has been leased before the effective date specified in the preceding sentence, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate— (1) the fair market value of such article shall be the fair market value determined as of such effective date; (2) only payments under a lease received on or after such effective date shall be considered in determining when the total tax (as defined in such section 4216 (d)) has been paid; (3) any lease existing on such effective date, or if there is none, the first lease entered into after such effective date, shall be considered an initial lease (except that fair market value shall be determined as provided in paragraph (1) of this sentence); and (4) any lease existing on such effective date shall be considered as having been entered into on such date.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 318: To amend the Act of February 21, 1940 (60 Stat. 26), to permit the retirement nt temporary officers of the naval service after completion of more than twenty years of active service. Public Law 318 Public Law 318 69 Stat. 614 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 318

chapter 678
AN ACT To amend the Act of February 21, 1940 (60 Stat. 26), to permit the retirement nt temporary officers of the naval service after completion of more than twenty years of active service.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2112]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Navy and Marine Corps.

Retirement of temporary officers.

34 USC 410b.
That the Act of February 21, 1946 (60 Stat. 26), as amended, is further amended by— (a) inserting in section 6 after the word “thereof” where it first occurs a comma and the phrase “including any member of the naval service temporarily appointed to commissioned grade whose permanent status is enlisted,”; (b) adding at the end of section 6 the following new sentence: “As used in this section ‘active commissioned service’ includes all active service performed under a temporary appointment to a 69 Stat. 615 commissioned grade, including a commissioned warrant grade, by an officer whose permanent status is enlisted.”; and (c) deleting section 7 (c).

34 USC 410c.
Sec. 2. (a) Any person who, on the date of enactment of this Act,

Fleet Reserve transferees.

Rank.

 is a member of the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve and who prior to his transfer thereto— (1) was serving under a temporary appointment in a Commissioned grade, and (2) had completed more than twenty years of active service in the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, or Coast Guard, or the reserve components thereof, including active duty for training. at least ten years of which was active commissioned service, may, in the discretion of the President, he placed on the retired list with the highest rank in which he served satisfactorily before his transfer to the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, if application therefor is made within ninety days after the enactment of this Act. (b) Any person transferred to the retired list under subsection (a)

Pay.

 is entitled to retired pay at the rate of 2½ per centum of the active duty pay, with longevity credit, of the grade in which he is placed on the retired list, multiplied by the number of years of service for which entitled to credit in the computation of his active duty pay at the time of transfer to the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, not to exceed a total of 75 per centum of the active duty pay of that rank. A fractional year of six months or more shall be considered a full year in computing the number of years of service by which the rate of 2% per centum is multiplied.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 319: To amend title V of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended. Public Law 319 Public Law 319 69 Stat. 615 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 319

chapter 679
AN ACT To amend title V of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3822]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mexican labor.

Extension, etc.

67 Stat. 500.

7 USC 1461 note.

65 Stat. 119.

7 USC 1462.
That section 509 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, is amended by striking out “December 31, 1955” and inserting “June 30, 1959”.
Sec. 2. Subsection 3 of section 502 of such Act, as amended, is amended by inserting before the period at the end thereof the following: “: Provided, however, That if the employer can establish to the satisfaction of the Secretary of Labor that the employer has provided or paid to the worker the cost of return transportation and subsistence from the place of employment to the appropriate reception center, the Secretary under such regulations as he may prescribe may relieve the employer of his obligation to the United States under this subsection.”
Sec. 3. Section 503 of such Act, as amended, is amended by adding

7 USC 1463.

 at the end thereof the following:

“In carrying out the provisions of (1) and (2) of this section, provision shall be made for consultation with agricultural employers and workers for the purpose of obtaining facts relevant to the supply o domestic farm workers and the wages paid such workers engaged in similar employment. Information with respect to certifications under (1) and (2) shall be posted in the appropriate local public employment offices and such other public places as the Secretary may require.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 320: To provide for the regulation of tares for the transportation of schoolchildren in the District of Columbia. Public Law 320 Public Law 320 69 Stat. 616 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 616 Public Law 320

chapter 680
AN ACT To provide for the regulation of tares for the transportation of schoolchildren in the District of Columbia.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3908]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

D. C. transportation

Fares for schoolchildren.
That not withstanding provisions of the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to authorize the merger of street-railway corporations operating in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes”, approved January 14,

47 Stat. 759.

D. C. Code 44–214 note.

1933, and the provisions of the unification agreement incorporated therein, and notwithstanding the provisions of the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the transportation of schoolchildren in the District of

46 Stat. 1419.

D. C. Code 44–214.

Columbia at a reduced fare”, approved February 25, 1931, the Public Utilities Commission of the District of Columbia shall fix the rate of fare for transportation by street railway and bus of schoolchildren going to and from public, parochial, or like schools in the District of Columbia at not more than one-half the cash fare established from time to tune by the Public Utilities Commission for Regular route transportation within the District of Columbia, and shall establish rules and regulations governing the use thereof. No fares for schoolchildren shall be. available to persons over eighteen years of age.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 321: To amend section 3401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Public Law 321 Public Law 321 69 Stat. 616 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 321

chapter 681
AN ACT To amend section 3401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4394]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Income tax.

Collection at source on wages.

68A Stat. 455.

26 USC 3401.
That subdivision (a) of section 3401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 3401. DEFINITIONS. “(a) Wages.— For purposes of this chapter, the term ‘wages’ means all remuneration (other than fees paid to a public official) for services performed by an employee for his employer, including the cash value of all remuneration paid in any medium other than cash; except that such term shall not include remuneration paid— “(1) for active service as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States performed in a month for which such member is entitled to the benefits of section 112; or “(2) for agricultural labor (as defined in section 3121 (g)); or “(3) for domestic service in a private home, local college club, or local chapter of a college fraternity or sorority; or “(4) for service not in the course of the employer’s trade or business performed in any calendar quarter by an employee, unless the cash remuneration paid for such service is $50 or more and such service is performed by an individual who is regularly employed by such employer to perform such service. For purposes of this paragraph, an individual shall be deemed to be regularly employed by an employer during a calendar quarter only if— “(A) on each of some 24 days during such quarter such individual performs for such employer for some portion of the day service not in the course of the employer’s trade or business; or 69 Stat. 617 “(B) such individual was regularly employed (as determined under subparagraph (A)) by such employer in the performance of such service during the preceding calendar quarter; or “(5) for services by a citizen or resident of the United States for a foreign government or an international organization; or “(6) for services performed by a nonresident alien individual, other than— “(A) a resident of a contiguous country who enters and leaves the United States at frequent intervals; or “(B) a resident of Puerto Rico if such services are performed as an employee of the United States or any agency thereof; or “(7) for such services, performed by a nonresident alien individual who is a resident of a contiguous country and who enters and leaves the United States at frequent intervals, as may be designated by regulations prescribed by the Secretary or his delegate; or “(8) (A) for services for an employer (other than the United States or any agency thereof)— “(i) performed by a citizen of the United States if. at the time of the payment of such remuneration, it is reasonable to believe that such remuneration will be excluded from gross income under section 911; or “(ii) performed in a foreign country or in a possession of the United States by such a citizen if, at the time of the payment of such remuneration, the employer is required by the law of any foreign country or possession of the United States to withhold income tax upon such remuneration; or “(B) for services for an employer (other than the United States or any agency thereof) performed by a citizen of the United States within a possession of the United States (other than Puerto Rico), if it is reasonable to believe that at least 80 percent of the remuneration to Ire paid to the employee by such employer during the calendar year will be for such services; or “(C) for services for an employer (other than the United States or any agency thereof) performed by a citizen of the United States within Puerto Rico, if it is reasonable to believe that during the entire calendar year the employee will be a bona fide resident of Puerto Rico; or “(9) for services performed by a duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of a church in the exercise of his ministry or by a member of a religious order in the exercise of duties required by such order; or “(10) (A) for services performed by an individual under the age of 18 in the delivery or distribution of newspapers or shopping news, not including delivery or distribution to any point for subsequent delivery or distribution; or “(B) for services performed by an individual in. and at the time of, the sale of newspapers or magazines to ultimate consumers, under an arrangement under which the newspapers or magazines are to be sold by him at a fixed price, his compensation being based on the retention of the excess of such price over the amount at which the newspapers or magazines arc charged to him, whether or not he is guaranteed a minimum amount of compensation for such services, or is entitled to be credited with the unsold newspapers or magazines turned back; or “(11) for services not in the course of the employer’s trade or 69 Stat. 618business, to the extent paid in any medium other than cash; or “(12) to, or on behalf of, an employee or his beneficiary— “(A) from or to a trust described in section 401 (a) which is exempt from tax under section 501 (a) at the time of such payment unless such payment is made to an employee of the trust as remuneration for services rendered as such employee and not as a beneficiary of the trust; or “(B) under or to an annuity plan which, at the time of such payment, meets the requirements of section 401 (a) (3), (4), (5), and (6).”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 322: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to Investigate and report to the Congress on projects for the conservation, development, and utilization of the water resources of Alaska. Public Law 322 Public Law 322 69 Stat. 618 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 322

chapter 682
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to Investigate and report to the Congress on projects for the conservation, development, and utilization of the water resources of Alaska.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3990]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alaska.

Water resources.
That, for the purpose of encouraging and promoting the development of Alaska, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) is authorized to make investigations of projects for the conservation, development, and utilization of the water resources of Alaska and

Reports.

to report thereon, with appropriate recommendations, from time to time, to the President and to the Congress.
Sec. 2. Prior to the transmission of any such report to the Congress, the Secretary shall transmit copies thereof for information and comment to the Governor of Alaska, or to such representative as may be named by him, and to the heads of interested Federal departments and agencies. The written views and recommendations of the aforementioned officials may be submitted to the Secretary within ninety days from the day of receipt of said proposed report. The Secretary shall immediately thereafter transmit to the Congress, with such comments and recommendations as he deems appropriate, his report, together with copies of the views and recommendations received from the aforementioned officials. The letter of transmittal and its attachments shall be printed as a House or Senate document.
Sec. 3. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated not more than

Appropriation.

 $250,000 in any one fiscal year.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 323: To provide for the purchase of bonds to cover civilian officers and employees and military personnel of the Federal Government. Public Law 323 Public Law 323 69 Stat. 618 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 323

chapter 683
AN ACT To provide for the purchase of bonds to cover civilian officers and employees and military personnel of the Federal Government.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4778]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

61 Stat. 650.
That section 14 of title 6 of the United States Code is amended to read as follows:
“§ 14. Purchase of Bonds to Cover Officers and Employees of the Federal Government “(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the head of each department and independent establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government shall obtain, under regulations which shall be 69 Stat. 619 promulgated by the Secretary of the Treasury, blanket, position schedule, or other types of surety bonds covering the civilian officers and employees and military personnel of such department or independent establishment who are required by law or administrative ruling to be bonded. The appropriate officials of the legislative and judicial branches of the Federal Government may obtain any or all of such types of surety bonds covering such officers and employees under their respective jurisdictions as such officials may deem appropriate to be bonded. Each bond obtained under this section shall be of the most economical type available for the number and type of personnel to be bonded and shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the individual or individuals so bonded. The bond premium may cover a period not exceeding two years and shall be paid from any funds available for the payment of administrative expenses at the time such premium becomes payable. Whenever any civilian officers or employees or military personnel are covered by a bond under authority of this section, the surety or sureties on any existing bond of any such civilian officers or employees or military personnel shall not be liable for any defaults occurring subsequent to the date of the new coverage. For purposes of this section, the term ‘faithful performance of the duties’ shall include the proper accounting for all funds or property received by reason of the position or employment of the individual or individuals so bonded and all duties and responsibilities imposed upon such individual or individuals by law or by regulation issued pursuant to law. “(b) If, in the opinion of the head of the department or independent

Advertising for proposals.

 establishment concerned, the premium cost for any bond procured under this section covering officers or employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government will exceed the rate of $150 per annum, the procurement of such bond shall be made by the head of such Department or independent establishment only after advertising a sufficient time previously for proposals for the furnishing of such bond, except that such advertising for proposals shall not be required when the public exigencies require the immediate procurement of such bond. “(c) The Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit to the Congress, on or before June 30, 1956, a comprehensive report of the operations of the departments and independent establishments under this section. Thereafter, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transmit to the Congress

Reports to Congress.

 on or before October 1 of each year, beginning with the year 1957, a comprehensive report of such operations during the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall include, among other matters, information, in summary and in detail, with respect to operations under this section, setting forth— “(1) the number of officers and employees covered by bonds procured under this section, “(2) the number and types of bonds procured under this section and the individual penal sums thereof, “(3) the amounts of the premiums paid for bonds procured under this section, and “(4) such other information as may be necessary to enable the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the Senate and the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House of Representatives to determine the results of operations under this section. The reports submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury under this section shall be delivered to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives (or to the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate, respectively, if the Congress is not in session) on the same day, and shall be referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of each House.”
69 Stat. 620
Sec. 2. The last sentence of section 6 of title 6 of the United States Code

61 Stat. 640.

 is amended to read as follows: “Except with respect to bonds obtained under section 14 of this title, no officer or person having the approval of any bond shall require that such bond shall be furnished by a guaranty company or by any particular guaranty company.”
Sec. 3. The analysis of title 6 of the United States Code, immediately preceding section 1 of such title, is amended by striking out the item “14.

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“14.
Sec. 4. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on January

Effective date.

 1, 1956.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 324: To amend title 14, United States Code, entitled “Coast Guard”, for the purpose of providing Involuntary retirement of certain officers, and for other purposes. Public Law 324 Public Law 324 69 Stat. 620 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 324

chapter 684
AN ACT To amend title 14, United States Code, entitled “Coast Guard”, for the purpose of providing Involuntary retirement of certain officers, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 5875]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coast Guard.

Involuntary retirement.

63 Stat. 510;

64 Stat. 978.
That chapter 11 of title 14 of the United States Code is amended by— (1) inserting, in the analysis thereto after item 244 the following: “245. “246. “247. “248.

and

 (2) inserting, immediately after section 244 thereof, the following new sections:
“§ 247. Rear admirals; involuntary retirement; retention on the active list “(a) Any rear admiral, unless retired under some other provision of law or retained on the active list under subsection (b) of this section, shall be retired on June 30 of the fiscal year in which he completes a total of seven years of service in the permanent grade of rear admiral or a total of thirty-five years of active commissioned service, including service creditable for retirement purposes under sections 432, 433, and 434 of this title. “(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Commandant, with the approval of the Secretary, may by annual action retain on the active list from fiscal year to fiscal year any rear admiral who would otherwise be retired under subsection (a). A rear admiral so retained, unless retired under some other provision of law, shall be retired on June 30 of that fiscal year in which no action is taken to further retain him under this subsection. “(c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not apply to any officer serving as Commandant, Assistant Commandant, or Engineer-in-Chief. However, time served in any of those offices shall be included in any computation made under subsection (a) after the officer has vacated the office.
“§ 248. Captains; retention on the active list: involuntary retirement “(a) The Secretary shall convene annually during January a board 69 Stat. 621 consisting of not less than five commissioned officers of the grade of rear admiral. The board shall consider for retention on the active list, and shall select, for retention on the active list 75 per centum of, all captains who have completed or who during the fiscal year in which the board meets will complete, a total of eight or more years of service, whether permanent or temporary, in the grade of captain, and a total of thirty or more years of active commissioned service, including service creditable for retirement purposes under sections 432.433, and 434 of this title. When a final fraction occurs in any computation made of the number of captains to lie retained under this section, the nearest whole number shall be taken, and if the fraction be one-half, the next highest whole number shall be taken. “(b) Any captain who is considered by the board and is not selected for retention under subsection (a) of this section, unless retired under some other provision of law or retained on the active list under subsection (c) of this section, shall be retired on June 30 of the fiscal year in which considered by the board. “(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Com mandant, with the approval of the Secretary, may by annual action retain on the active list from fiscal year to fiscal year any captain who would other wise be retired under subsection (b). A captain so returned shall not be considered for retention on the active list by an;, subsequent board convened under subsection (a) of this section, and, unless retired under some other provision of law, shall be retired on June 30 of that fiscal year in which no action is taken to further retain him under this subsection.”
Sec. 2. This Act shall become effective on July J, 1955.

Effective date.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 325: To provide wage credits under title II of the Social Secure Act for Military service before April 1956, and to permit application for lump-sum benefits under such title to be made within two years after interment or reinterment in the ease of servicemen dying overseas before April 1956. Public Law 325 Public Law 325 69 Stat. 621 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 325

chapter 685
AN ACT To provide wage credits under title II of the Social Secure Act for Military service before April 1956, and to permit application for lump-sum benefits under such title to be made within two years after interment or reinterment in the ease of servicemen dying overseas before April 1956.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 5936]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Veterans’ death payments.

67 Stat. 580.

42 USC 417.
That section 217 (e) as the Social Security Act (relating to benefits in case of veterans) inserting in lieu thereof “April 1, 1956”
Sec. 2. The last sentence section 2020 (l) of the Social Security

67 Stat. 580.

 Act

42 USC 402.

 (relating to lump-sum death payments) is amended by striking out “July 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “April 1956”.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 326: To provide for the sale of certain war housing projects to the Housing Authority of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, for use in providing rental housing for persons of limited income. Public Law 326 Public Law 326 69 Stat. 621 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 326

chapter 686
AN ACT To provide for the sale of certain war housing projects to the Housing Authority of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, for use in providing rental housing for persons of limited income.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6198]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Housing Authority of Beaver County, Pa.

Sale of war housing projects.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law (but subject to sections 2 69 Stat. 622 and 4 of this Act), the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized and directed to sell and convey to the Housing authority of the County of Beaver, Borough Township, Pennsylvania, at fair market value as determined by him, on the basis of an appraisal by an independent real estate expert, for use in providing rental housing for persons of limited income, all right, title, and interest of the United States (including, in addition to dwellings, any off-site easements and any structures, appurtenances, and other property, real or personal, acquired for such dwellings or held in connection therewith) in and to the following war housing projects: (1) PA–36053, known as Tamaqui Village, containing one hundred and twenty-five dwelling units on approximately nine and seventeen one-hundredths acres of land in Borough Township, Pennsylvania; (2) PA–36055, known as Pulaski Homes, containing one hundred dwelling units on approximately twenty-two and thirty-seven one-hundredths acres of land in Pulaski Township, Pennsylvania; (3) PA–36057, known as Lacock Dwellings, containing seventy-five dwelling units on approximately twelve and twenty-six one-hundredths acres of land in East Rochester, Pennsylvania; (4) PA–36058, known as Mount Vernon Homes, containing fifty dwelling units on approximately seven acres of land in Aliquippa, and Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania; (5) PA–36059, known as Stephen Phillips Homes, containing one hundred dwelling units on approximately thirteen and seven one-hundredths acres of land in Monaca, Pennsylvania; (6) PA–36301, known as Van Buren Homes, containing four hundred dwelling units on approximately fifty-seven and eighty-five one-hundredths acres of land in Borough Township, Pennsylvania; and (7) PA–36449 (PA–36052–60), known as Midland Heights, containing two hundred eighty dwellings on approximately one hundred sixteen and twenty-eight one-hundredths acres of land in Midland, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the first section of this Act, no war housing project shall be sold as provided in such section until it has been offered by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator to a duly organized mutual ownership or cooperative organization, in the manner and under the terms and conditions customarily provided for in the case of offers of war housing projects for sale to such organizations, and such offer has not been accepted within a reasonable period as determined by the Administrator (but not exceeding one hundred and twenty days).
Sec. 3. Any sale of a war housing project by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator under the first section of this Act shall be made on such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine; except that full payment to the United States shall be required within a period of not more than thirty years, with interest on the unpaid balance at a rate not exceeding 5 per centum per annum.
Sec. 4. The Housing and Home Finance Administrator shall not sell any war housing project under the first section of this Act until he has received from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania an opinion to the effect that the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver has legal authority to acquire, pay for, and operate such project as a rental housing project fur persons of limited income.
Sec. 5. On the first day of the sixth month following the month in which this Act is enacted, or on December 1, 1955, whichever is later, this Act shall cease to apply to any war housing project listed in the 69 Stat. 623 first section of this Act which has not theretofore been sold under such section or wit?: respect to which a commitment to sell under such section has not been made, and provided that the amount obtained for such

Report to Congress.

 project shall be reported to the Banking and Currency Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 327: Authorizing modification of the project for flood protection on the San Joaquin River and tributaries, California. Public Law 327 Public Law 327 69 Stat. 623 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 327

chapter 687
AN ACT Authorizing modification of the project for flood protection on the San Joaquin River and tributaries, California.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6066]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

San Joaquin River project, Calif.

58 Stat. 901.
That the project for construction of channel improvement works and levee construction and reconstruction on the San Joaquin River and tributary channels, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, is hereby modified to provide that, in lieu of furnishing flowage easements along the San Joaquin River upstream of the mouth of the Merced River as set forth in the report of the Chief of Engineers, published as Flood Control Committee Document Numbered 2, Seventy-eighth Congress, responsible local interests may construct levees and channel improvements, as required, to protect such lands against floods, subject to approval by the Chief of Engineers, United States Army: Provided, That the flood hazard to downstream areas is not materially increased thereby, and that due consideration be given to the timing and sequence of construction of the parts of the project to be accomplished by local interests in proper relation to the development of flood control storage on the tributaries of the San Joaquin River: And provided further, That construction and maintenance of such levees and channel improvements be undertaken at no cost to the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 328: To revive and reenact the Act “Authorizing the Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Friar Point, Mississippi., and Helena. Arkansas”, approved May 17, 1939. Public Law 328 Public Law 328 69 Stat. 623 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 328

chapter 688
AN ACT To revive and reenact the Act “Authorizing the Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Friar Point, Mississippi., and Helena. Arkansas”, approved May 17, 1939.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6417]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission.

53 Stat. 747.
That the Act approved May 17, 1939, authorizing the Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission, its public successors or public assigns, to construct, maintain, and operate a bridge across the Mississippi River at or near Friar Point, Mississippi, and Helena, Arkansas, as amended, be and is hereby revived and reenacted: Provided, That this Act shall be null and void unless the actual construction of the bridge herein referred to be commenced within two years and completed within four years from the date of approval hereof.
Sec. 2. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 329: To change the name of Garza-Little Elm Dam, located in Denton County, Texas, to Lewisville Dam. Public Law 329 Public Law 329 69 Stat. 624 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 624 Public Law 329

chapter 689
AN ACT To change the name of Garza-Little Elm Dam, located in Denton County, Texas, to Lewisville Dam.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6102]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lewisville Dam Tex.
That the dam, known as Garza-Little Elm Dam, in Denton County, Texas, shall hereafter be known as Lewisville Dam and any law, regulation, document, or record of the United States in winch such dam is designated or referred to under the name Garza-Little Elm Dam shall beheld to refer to such dam under and by the name of Lewisville Dam.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 331: To remit the duty on certain bells to be imported for addition to the carillons of The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. Public Law 331 Public Law 331 69 Stat. 624 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 331

chapter 691
AN ACT To remit the duty on certain bells to be imported for addition to the carillons of The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6122]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

The Citadel, S.C.

Carillon bells.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to admit free of duty twelve bells imported for addition to the carillons possessed by The Citadel, an educational institution situated in Charleston, South Carolina.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 330: To prohibit the employment by the Government of the United States of persons who are disloyal or who participate in or assert the right to strike against the Government of the United States, and for other purposes. Public Law 330 Public Law 330 69 Stat. 624 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 330

chapter 690
AN ACT To prohibit the employment by the Government of the United States of persons who are disloyal or who participate in or assert the right to strike against the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6590]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Government employment.

Disloyalty prohibition, etc.
That no person shall accept or hold office or employment in the Government of the United States or any agency thereof, including wholly owned Government corporations, who— (1) advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government in the United States; (2) is a member of an organization that advocates the overthrow of our constitutional form of government in the United States, knowing that such organization so advocates; (3) participates in any strike or asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States or such agency; or (4) is a member of an organization of Government employees that asserts the right to strike against the Government of the United States or such agencies, knowing that such organization asserts such right.
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), every person who

Affidavit.

 accepts office or employment in the Government of the United States after the date of enactment of this Act, shall, not later than sixty days after he accepts such office or employment, execute an affidavit that his acceptance and holding of such office or employment does not or (if the affidavit is executed prior to acceptance of such office or employment) 69 Stat. 625 will not constitute a violation of the first section of this Act. Such affidavit shall lie considered prima facie evidence that the acceptance and holding of office or employment by the person executing the affidavit does not or will not constitute a violation of such section. (b) An affidavit shall not be required from a person employed by

Emergency work.

 the Government of the United States for less than sixty days for sudden emergency work involving the loss of human life or the destruction of property. This subsection shall not relieve any person from liability for violation of the first section of this Act.
Sec. 3. Any person who violates section 1 of this Act shall be guilty

Penalty.

 of a felony, and snail be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year and a day, or both.
Sec. 4. The following parts of Acts are hereby repealed:

Repeals.

63 Stat. 444.

 (1) Section 612 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U. S. C., sec. 1445); (2) Section 9A of the Act entitled “An Act to prevent pernicious political activities”, approved August 2, 1939 (5 U. S. C., sec. 118j);

53 Stat. 1148.

 and (3) Section 305 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, as

61 Stat. 160.

 amended (29 U. S. C., sec. 188).
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 332: To provide for the conveyance of one and eight-tenths acres of land, more or less, within the Grapevine Dam and Reservoir project to the city of Grapevine, Texas, for sewage disposal purposes. Public Law 332 Public Law 332 69 Stat. 625 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 332

chapter 692
AN ACT To provide for the conveyance of one and eight-tenths acres of land, more or less, within the Grapevine Dam and Reservoir project to the city of Grapevine, Texas, for sewage disposal purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6634]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Grapevine, Tex.

Conveyance.
That the Secretary of the Army is authorized and directed to convey to the city of Grapevine, Texas, a portion of tract A—28 within the Grapevine Dam and Reservoir project, not to exceed two acres, required by the city for the expansion of its sewage treatment plant located on adjoining land belonging to the city, the conveyance to be by quitclaim deed upon payment of 50 per centum of the fair appraised market value thereof, but on condition that in the event the property so conveyed shall fail or cease to be used for disposal purposes, the title thereto shall revert to and revest in the United States; and subject to such reservations, including flowage easements, restrictions, terms, and conditions, as the Secretary of the Army determines to be necessary in the interest of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 333: To amend the Internal Revenue Codes so as to provide a personal exemption with respect to certain dependents in the Republic of the Philippines. Public Law 333 Public Law 333 69 Stat. 625 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 333

chapter 693
AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Codes so as to provide a personal exemption with respect to certain dependents in the Republic of the Philippines.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 7148]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Philippines.

Income tax exemptions.

67 Stat. 471.

26 USC 25.
That section 25 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 (defining the term “dependent”) is hereby amended by inserting after the fourth sentence thereof the following new sentence: “For taxable years beginning after December 31, 1946, the preceding sentence shall not exclude from the definition of ‘dependent’ any child of the taxpayer born to him, or 69 Stat. 626 legally adopted by him, in the Philippine Islands, if (i) the child is a resident of the Republic of the Philippines, and (ii) the taxpayer was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States at the time the child was born to him or legally adopted by him.”
Sec. 2. Section 152 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954

68A Stat. 44.

26 USC 152.

 (defining the term “dependent”) is hereby amended by striking out “July 5, 1946” and inserting in lieu thereof “January 1, 1956”.
Sec. 3. (a) The amendment made by the first section of this Act

Applicability.

 shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1946, to which the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 applies. (b) The amendment made by section 2 of this Act shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1953, and ending after August 16, 1954.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 334: To amend section 1 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize relief of accountable officers of the Government, and for other purposes”, approved August 1, 1947 (61 Stat. 720). Public Law 334 Public Law 334 69 Stat. 626 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 334

chapter 694
AN ACT To amend section 1 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize relief of accountable officers of the Government, and for other purposes”, approved August 1, 1947 (61 Stat. 720).

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 7035]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Disbursing officers, etc.

Relief.
That section 1 of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize relief of accountable officers of the Government, and for other purposes”, approved August 1, 1947 (61 Stat. 720, 31 U. S. C. 82a-1), is hereby amended to read as follows:

“The General Accounting Office is authorized, after consideration of the pertinent findings and if in concurrence with the determinations and recommendations of the head of the department or independent establishment concerned, to relieve any disbursing or other accountable officer or agent or former disbursing or other accountable officer or agent of any such department or independent establishment of the Government changed with responsibility on account of physical loss or deficiency of Government funds, vouchers, records, checks, securities, or papers in his charge, or to authorize the reimbursement, from any appropriation or fund available for purposes of the activity in which the loss or deficiency occurred, of amounts paid subsequent to August 1, 1947, by or on behalf of the officer or agent in restitution of the loss or deficiency, if the head of the department or independent establishment determines (1) that such loss or deficiency occurred while such officer or agent was acting in the discharge of his official duties, or that such loss or deficiency occurred by reason of the act or omission of a subordinate of such officer or agent; and (2) that such loss or deficiency occurred without fault or negligence on the part of such officer or agent. This Act shall be applicable only to the actual physical loss or deficiency of Government funds, vouchers, records, checks, securities, or papers, and shall not include deficiencies in the accounts of such officers or agents resulting from illegal or erroneous payments. Whenever it is necessary in the opinion of the Comptroller General to restore or otherwise adjust the account of any disbursing or accountable officer or agent or former disbursing or other accountable officer for relief heretofore or hereafter granted under this Act, the amount of such relief shall, unless another appropriation is specifically provided therefor, lie charged to the appropriation or fund available for the expense of the disbursing or other accountable function at the time the adjustment is effected.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 335: To amend the Act of October 19, 1949, entitled “An Act to assist States in collecting sales and use taxes on cigarettes”. Public Law 335 Public Law 335 69 Stat. 627 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 627 Public Law 335

chapter 695
AN ACT To amend the Act of October 19, 1949, entitled “An Act to assist States in collecting sales and use taxes on cigarettes”.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6886]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Collection of State cigarette taxes

63 Stat. 884.
That the Act of October 19, 1949, entitled “An Act to assist States in collecting sales and use taxes on cigarettes”, as amended (15 U. S. C., sees. 375–377), is hereby amended to read as follows:
“That for the purposes of this Act— “(1) The term ‘person’ includes corporations, companies, associations,

Definitions.

 firms, partnerships, societies, and joint stock companies, as well as individuals. “(2) The term ‘cigarette’ means any roll for smoking made wholly or in part of tobacco, irrespective of size or shape and whether or not such tobacco is flavored, adulterated, or mixed with any other ingredient, the wrapper or cover of which is made of paper or any other substance or material except tobacco. “(3) The term ‘distributor licensed by or located in such State’ means— “(A) in the case of any State which by State statute or regulation authorizes the distribution of cigarettes at wholesale or retail, any person so authorized, or “(B) in the case of any other State, any person located in such State who distributes cigarettes at wholesale or retail; but such term in no case includes a person who acquires cigarettes for purposes other than resale. “(4) The term ‘use’, in addition to its ordinary meaning, means the consumption, storage, handling, or disposal of cigarettes. “(5) The term ‘tobacco tax administrator’ means the State official duly authorized to administer the cigarette tax law of a State. “(6) The term ‘State’ includes the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. “(7) The term ‘transfers for profit’ means any transfer for profit or other disposition for profit, including any transfer or disposition by an agent to his principal in connection with which the agent receives anything of value.
“Sec. 2. (a) Any person who sells or transfers for profit cigarettes

Statements to State tobacco tax administrator.

 in interstate commerce, whereby such cigarettes are shipped into a State taxing the sale or use of cigarettes, to other than a distributor licensed by or located in such State, or who advertises or offers cigarettes for such a sale or transfer and shipment, shall— “(1) first file with the tobacco tax administrator of the State into which such shipment is made or in which such advertisement or offer is disseminated a statement setting forth his name and trade name (if any), and the address of his principal place of business and of any other place of business; and “(2) not later than the 10th day of each calendar month, file with the tobacco tax administrator of the State into which such shipment is made, a memorandum or a copy of the invoice covering each and every shipment of cigarettes made during the previous calendar month into such State; the memorandum or invoice in each case to include the name and address of the person to whom the shipment was made, the brand, and the quantity thereof. “(b) The fact that any person ships or delivers for shipment any cigarettes shall, if such shipment is into a State in which such person 69 Stat. 628 has filed a statement with the tobacco tax administrator under subsection (a) (1) of this section, be presumptive evidence (1) that such cigarettes were sold, or transferred for profit, by such person, and (2) that such sale or transfer was to other than a distributor licensed by or located in such State.
“Sec. 3. Whoever violates any provision of this Act shall be guilty

Penalty.

 of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.
“Sec. 4. The United States district courts shall have jurisdiction

Court jurisdiction.

 to prevent and restrain violations of this Act.”
Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the amendments

Effective dates.

 made by this Act shall take effect thirty days after the date of its enactment. (b) The provisions of section 2 (a) of the Act of October 19, 1949, as intended by this Act, insofar as it requires the filing of memoranda or copies of invoices with the appropriate tax administrator for shipments of cigarettes into the District of Columbia, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, shall apply in respect of memoranda or copies of invoices covering shipments made during calendar months beginning after the month in which this Act is enacted.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 336: To amend the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, as heretofore amended, so as to permit the disposal thereunder of Plancor Numbered 980 at Institute, West Virginia. Public Law 336 Public Law 336 69 Stat. 628 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 336

chapter 696
AN ACT To amend the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, as heretofore amended, so as to permit the disposal thereunder of Plancor Numbered 980 at Institute, West Virginia.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 7301]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rubber facility.

67 Stat. 408.

50 USC app. 1941 note.
That the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, as heretofore amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section:
“Sec. 26. (a) Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 7 (a),

Plancor 980. institute, W. Va.

50 USC app. 1941e.

 the period for receipt of proposals for the purchase of the Government-owned rubber-producing facility at Institute, West Virginia, known as Plancor Numbered 980, shall not expire until the end of the sixty-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this section. “(b) If one or more proposals are received for the purchase of

Negotiation period.

 Plancor Numbered 980 within the time period specified in subsection (a), the Commission, notwithstanding the expiration of the period for negotiation specified in section 7 (f), shall negotiate with those submitting the proposals for a period of not to exceed seventy-five days for the purpose of entering into a definite contract of sale. “(c) Within ten days after the termination of the actual negotiation

Report to Congress.

 period referred to in subsection (b), or, if Congress is not then in session, within ten days after Congress next convenes, the Commission shall prepare and submit to the Congress a report containing, with respect to the disposal under this section of Plancor Numbered 980, the information described in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive,

50 USC app. 1941g.

Transfer period.

and paragraph (8) of section 9 (a). Unless the contract is disapproved by either House of the Congress by a resolution prior to the expiration of thirty days of continuous session (as defined in section 9 (c)) of the Congress following the date upon which the report is submitted to it, upon the expiration of such thirty-day period the contract shall become fully effective and the Commission shall 69 Stat. 629 proceed to carry it out, and transfer of possession of the facility sold shall be made as soon as practicable but in any event within thirty days after the expiration of such thirty-day period. The failure to complete transfer of possession within thirty days after the expiration of the period for congressional review shall not give rise to or be the basis of rescission of the contract of sale. “(d) If, upon termination of the transfer period provided for in

Standby condition.

 subsection (c), no contract for the sale of Plancor Numbered 980 has become effective, the operating agency lust designated by the President shall continue to maintain said Plancor in adequate standby condition under the provisions of section 8 of the Rubber Producing

50 USC app. 1941f.

 Facilities Disposal Act of 1953.”
Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3 (d) of the

Transmittal of report to Attorney General.

50 USC app. 1941a.

 Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”) before submission to the Congress of its report relative to Plancor Numbered 980, shall submit it to the Attorney General, who shall, within seven days after receiving the report, advise the Commission whether, in his opinion, the proposed disposition, if carried out, will violate the antitrust laws.
Sec. 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 14 and 22 of

50 USC app. 1941l, 1941t.

62 Stat. 101.

50 USC app. 1921 note.

 the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, the Rubber Act of 1948, as amended, is hereby extended with respect to the rubber-producing facilities covered by this Act, to the close of the day of transfer of possession of Plancor Numbered 980 to a purchaser in accordance with the provisions of section 26 of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act.
Sec. 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4 of Public Law

Termination of Commission.

Ante, p. 16.

50 USC app. 1941r.

 19, approved March 31, 1955, and notwithstanding the provisions of section 20 of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, the Commission established by the latter Act shall cease to exist at the close of the thirtieth day following the termination of the transfer period provided foe in section 26 (c) of that Act, unless no sale of Plancor Numbered 980 is recommended by the Commission pursuant to section 26 (c) of that Act, in which event the Commission shall cease to exist at the close of the one hundred and thirtieth day following the date of the enactment of this Act.
Sec. 5. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, disposal of Plancor

Disposal criteria.

50 USC app. 1941 note.

 Numbered 980 shall be fully subject to all the provisions of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953 and such criteria as have been established by the Commission in handling disposal of other Government-owned rubber producing facilities under that Act: Provided, That the provisions of sections 7 (j), 7 (k), 9 (d), 9 (f), 10,11,

End products and feedstocks.

 15, and 24 of that Act shall not apply to the disposal of Plancor Numbered 980. As promptly as practicable following the date of transfer of possession of Plancor Numbered 980 to a purchaser under this Act, the operating agency last designated by the President shall offer for sale to such purchaser the end products at such plant and held in inventory for Government account on the day of such transfer of possession, together with the feedstocks then located at such plant or purchased by the operating agency for use at such plant. Sale of such end products shall be made at the Government sales price prevailing on the business day next preceding the date of transfer of possession of such plant. Sale of such feedstocks shall be made at not less than their cost to the Government. In the event the purchaser declines to purchase such end products or feedstocks when first offered to it by the operating agency, they may be thereafter disposed of in such manner as the operating agency deems advisable. In the event Plancor 69 Stat. 630 Numbered 980 is not sold under the provisions of this Act, any end products at such plant and held in inventory for Government account and any feedstocks located at such plant or purchased by the operating agency for use at such plant shall be disposed of in such manner as the operating agency deems advisable, at the prevailing market price for such end products and feedstocks.
Sec. 6. The provisions of this Act shall not be applicable to the disposal

Limitation.

 of any Government-owned rubber-producing facilities other than Plancor Numbered 980; and all action taken pursuant to the

50 USC app. 1941 note; ante, p. 15.

provisions of the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, or the amendment thereto known as Public Law 19, enacted March 31, 1955, prior to the enactment of this Act shall be governed by the provisions of that Act as it existed prior to the enactment of this Act and shall have the same force and effect as if this Act had not been enacted.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 337: To authorize the Atomic Energy Commission to pay the salary of a Commissioner during the recess of the Senate, and for other purposes. Public Law 337 Public Law 337 69 Stat. 630 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 337

chapter 697
AN ACT To authorize the Atomic Energy Commission to pay the salary of a Commissioner during the recess of the Senate, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 7684]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Atomic Energy Commissioner.

Salary during Senate recess.
authorization Section 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Act of June 7, 1924 (43 Stat. 669: 5 U. S. C. 56), the United States Atomic Energy Commission is authorized to pay the salary of any person appointed by the President during the recess of the Senate to fill the presently existing vacancy on the Atomic Energy Commission: Provided, That a nomination to fill such vacancy shall be submitted to the Senate not later than forty days after the commencement of the next succeeding session of the Senate.
limitation
Sec. 2. The authority granted in section 1 hereof shall not extend beyond the recess of the Senate next following the session of Congress during which this Act is enacted.
Sec. 3. The fifth sentence of section 21 of the Atomic Energy Act

68 Stat. 924.

42 USC 2031.

 of 1954 is amended to read as follows: “Each member of the Commission, including the Chairman, shall have equal responsibility and authority in all decisions and actions of the Commission, shall have bill access to all information relating to the performance of his duties or responsibilities, and shall have one vote.”
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 338: To provide for the striking of medals in commemoration of the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Battles of the Alamo, Goliad, and Sail Jacinto tn the year 1830. Public Law 338 Public Law 338 69 Stat. 630 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 338

chapter 698
AN ACT To provide for the striking of medals in commemoration of the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Battles of the Alamo, Goliad, and Sail Jacinto tn the year 1830.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 7244]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Texas Heritage Foundation, Inc.

Commemorative medals.
That in commemoration of the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of the signing 69 Stat. 631 of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Battles of the Alamo, Goliad, and San Jacinto in the year 1836 the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to strike and furnish to the Texas Heritage Foundation, Incorporated, two thousand medals one and five-sixteenths inches in diameter, with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions to be determined by the Secretary. The medals shall be considered to be national medals within the meaning of section 3551 of the Revised Statutes.

31 USC 363.

Sec. 2. (a) The Secretary of the Treasury shall cause such medals to be struck and furnished at not less than the estimated cost of manufacture, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses; and security satisfactory to the Director of the Mint shall be furnished to indemnify the United States for the full payment of such cost. (b) Upon authorization from the Texas Heritage Foundation,

Sale of duplicates.

 Incorporated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall cause duplicates in bronze of such medal to be coined and sold, under such regulations as he may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof (including labor).
Approved August 9, 1955.
Public Law 339: For the relief of the State of Illinois. Public Law 339 Public Law 339 69 Stat. 631 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 339

chapter 777
AN ACT For the relief of the State of Illinois.

August 11, 1955

[S. 125]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Illinois.

Use of Lincoln emblem.
That the State of Illinois shall have the exclusive right in interstate commerce to use, manufacture, and to control the right to manufacture the emblematic design heretofore published by the secretary of state of the State of Illinois consisting of a profile of the head of Abraham Lincoln superimposed upon an outline map of the State of Illinois which is surmounted by the name “Illinois” and overlaid by the caption “Land of Lincoln”.
Sec. 2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to confer any right to recover damages for violation of this exclusive right, by any act performed before the date of enactment of this Act, or to prevent the use of any matter utilized before that date.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 340: Granting the consent of Congress to the States of Kansas and Oklahoma to negotiate and enter into a compact relating to their interests in, and the apportionment of the waters of the Arkansas River and its tributaries as they affect such States. Public Law 340 Public Law 340 69 Stat. 631 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 340

chapter 778
AN ACT Granting the consent of Congress to the States of Kansas and Oklahoma to negotiate and enter into a compact relating to their interests in, and the apportionment of the waters of the Arkansas River and its tributaries as they affect such States.

August 11, 1955

[S. 730]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Arkansas River.

Consent of Congress to interstate compact.
That the consent of Congress is hereby given to the States of Kansas and Oklahoma to negotiate and enter into a compact relating to The interests of such States in the development and protection from pollution of the water resources of the Arkansas River and its tributaries, and providing for an equitable apportionment among them of the waters of the Arkansas River and its tributaries flowing between such States, and for matters 69 Stat. 632 incident thereto, upon the condition that one qualified person appointed by the President of the United States shall participate in such negotiations as chairman, representing the United States, and shall make a report to the President and to the Congress of the proceedings and of any compact entered into. Such compact shall not be binding or obligatory upon any of the parties thereto until it shall have been ratified by the legislatures of each of the respective States, and consented to by the Congress of the United States: Provided, That any compact negotiated under the authority of this Act shall recognize the respective rights of the States of Kansas and Colorado in the waters of the Arkansas River, us established by the Arkansas River Compact consented to by Public Law 82, Eighty-first Congress, first session.
Sec. 2. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated a sufficient

63 Stat. 145.

Appropriation.

 sum to pay the salary and expenses of the representative of the United States appointed hereunder: Provided, That such representative, if otherwise employed by the United States while so employed, shall not receive additional salary in the appointment hereunder.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 341: To promote public cooperation in the rehabilitation and preservation of the Nation’s important historic properties in the New York City area, and for other purposes. Public Law 341 Public Law 341 69 Stat. 632 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 341

chapter 779
AN ACT To promote public cooperation in the rehabilitation and preservation of the Nation’s important historic properties in the New York City area, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[S. 132]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

New York City National Shrine a Advisory Board.

That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to appoint an advisory board, to be known as the New York City National Shrines Advisory Board. The membership of the Board may not exceed eleven persons. The Secretary shall appoint one member to represent the city of New York, one member to represent the State of New York, and one member to represent the Borough of Manhattan, after consideration of such recommendations as may be made by the mayor of New York City, the Governor of New York State, and the President of the Borough of Manhattan for the appointment of the representatives of their respective jurisdictions. The remaining membership of the Board shall be appointed from the various historical and civic organizations interested in effectuating the purposes of this Act. The Secretary shall, at the time of appointment, designate one of the members to serve as Chairman. Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be paid any necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties, when authorized by the Secretary of the Interior.

The functions of the Board shall be to render advice to the Secretary

Preservation of historic properties.

of the Interior and to further public participation in the rehabilitation and the preservation of those historic properties in the New York City area that are of great national significance, identified as the Federal Hall National Memorial, Castle Clinton National Monument, and the Statue of Liberty National Monument. The Board shall conduct a study of these, historic properties and submit recommendations concerning their preservation and administration to the Secretary of the Interior, such report and recommendations of the Board to be transmitted to the Congress by the Secretary

Report to Congress.

 of the Interior, together with his recommendations thereon, within one year following the date of the establishment of the Board. The Board shall cease to exist when the Secretary of the Interior shall find that its purposes have been accomplished.
69 Stat. 633
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to accept donations of funds for rehabilitation and preservation of the historic properties including any made upon condition that such funds are to be expended only if Federal funds in an amount equal to the donated funds are appropriated for such purposes. There are authorized to

Appropriation.

 be appropriated such funds as may be necessary to match funds that may be donated for purposes of this Act.
Sec. 3. The Federal Hall Memorial National Historic Site, established pursuant to the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat.

16 USC 461–467.

 666), shall hereafter be known as the “Federal Hall National Memorial”.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 342: To authorize the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Coast and Geodetic Survey, to assist the States of Maryland and Delaware to reestablish their common boundary. Public Law 342 Public Law 342 69 Stat. 633 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 342

chapter 780
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Coast and Geodetic Survey, to assist the States of Maryland and Delaware to reestablish their common boundary.

August 11, 1955

[S. 987]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Md.-Del. boundary t resurvey.
That the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Coast and Geodetic Survey, is authorized and directed, upon the joint request of (1) the Board of Natural Resources of the State of Maryland, and (2) the State Archivist and the Chief Engineer of the Highway Department of the State of Delaware, to resurvey that part of the common boundary running generally north and south between the States of Maryland and Delaware which was originally surveyed and marked by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon in the years 1763–1767 with a view to assisting such States to remark or otherwise delineate such boundary.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 343: To permit national banks to make twenty-year real estate loans, and nine-month residential construction loans. Public Law 343 Public Law 343 69 Stat. 633 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 343

chapter 781
AN ACT To permit national banks to make twenty-year real estate loans, and nine-month residential construction loans.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1189]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

National banks.

Real estate and residential construction loans.

38 Stat. 273.
That the first paragraph of section 24 of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended (U. S. C., 1952 edition, title 12, sec. 371), is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 24. Any national banking association may make real estate loans secured by first liens upon improved real estate, including improved farmland and improved business and residential properties. A loan secured by real estate within the meaning of this section shall be in the form of an obligation or obligations secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other instrument upon real estate, which shall constitute a first lien on real estate in fee simple or, under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Comptroller of the Currency, on a leasehold (1) under a lease for not less than ninety-nine years which is renewable or (2) under a lease having a period of not less than fifty years to run from the date the loan is made or acquired by the national banking association, and any national banking association may purchase any obligation so secured when the 69 Stat. 634 entire amount of such obligation is sold to the association. The amount of any such loan hereafter made shall not exceed 50 per centum of the appraised value of the real estate offered as security and no such loan shall he made for a longer term than five years; except that (1) any such loan may be made in an amount not to exceed 6(1% per centum of the appraised value of the real estate offered as security and for a term not longer than ten years if the loan is secured by an amortized mortgage, deed of trust, or other such instrument under the terms of which the installment payments are sufficient to amortize 40 per centum or more of the principal of the loan within a period of not more than ten years, (2) any such loan may be made in an amount not to exceed 66% per centum of the appraised value of the real estate offered as security and for a term not longer than twenty years if the loan is secured by an amortized mortgage, deed of trust, or other such instrument under the terms of which the installment payments are sufficient to amortize the entire principal of the loan within a period of not more than twenty years, and (3) the foregoing limitations and restrictions shall not prevent the renewal or extension of loans heretofore made and shall not apply to real estate loans which are insured under the provisions of title II, title VI, title VIII,

48 Stat. 1247;

55 Stat. 55;

63 Stat. 571;

64 Stat. 48;

65 Stat. 295.

12 USC 1701.

50 Stat. 522.

7 USC 1001–1005d.

section 8 of title I, or title IX of the National Housing Act or which are insured by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to title I of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, or the Act entitled ‘An Act to promote conservation in the arid and semiarid areas of the United States by aiding in the development, of facilities for water storage and

50 Stat. 869.

16 USC 590r–590x–3.

utilization, and for other purposes’, approved August 28, 193T, us amended. No such association shall make such loans in an aggregate sum in excess of the amount of the capital stock of such association paid in and unimpaired plus the amount of its unimpaired surplus fund, or in excess of 60 per centum of the amount of its time and savings deposits, whichever is the greater. Any such association may continue hereafter as heretofore to receive time and savings deposits and to pay interest on the same, but the rate of interest which such association may pay upon such time deposits or upon savings or other deposits shall not exceed the maximum rate authorized by law to be paid upon such deposits by State banks or trust companies organized under the laws of the State in which such association is located.”
Sec. 2. The first sentence of the third paragraph of section 24 of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended (U. S. C., 1952 edition, title 12,

48 Stat. 1263.

sec. 371), is amended by striking “six” and inserting in lieu thereof “nine”.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 344: To increase the borrowing power of Commodity Credit Corporation. Public Law 344 Public Law 344 69 Stat. 634 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 344

chapter 782
AN ACT To increase the borrowing power of Commodity Credit Corporation.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2604]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

68 Stat. 1047.

15 USC 713a–4.
That section 4 of the Act approved March 8, 1938 (52 Stat. 108), as amended, is amended by striking out “$10,000,000,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$12,000,000,000”
Sec. 2. Section 4 (i) of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter

15 USC 714b (i).

 Act (62 Stat. 1070), as amended, is amended by striking out “$10,000,000,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$12,000,000,000”.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 345: To extend and clarify laws relating to the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of shuns, the conservation and development of urban communities, the financing of vitally needed public works, and for other purposes. Public Law 345 Public Law 345 69 Stat. 635 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 635 Public Law 345

chapter 783
AN ACT To extend and clarify laws relating to the provision and improvement of housing, the elimination and prevention of shuns, the conservation and development of urban communities, the financing of vitally needed public works, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2126]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That this Act may

Housing Amendments of 1955.

 be cited as the “Housing Amendments of 1955”.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">GENERAL HOUSING AMENDMENTS</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">home improvement loans</heading> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 101. </num> <content class="inline">Section 2 (a) of the National Housing Act, as amended,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 225.</p></sidenote> is hereby amended by striking “<quotedText>August 1, 1955</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>September 30, 1956</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">mortgage insurance</heading> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Section 204 (f) of said Act, as amended, is hereby<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/1250">48 Stat. 1250</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1710">12 USC 1710</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended by adding the following paragraph at the end thereof: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the Commissioner is authorized, with respect to mortgages insured pursuant to commitments for insurance issued after the date of enactment of the Housing Amendments of 1955, and, with the consent of the mortgagee or mortgagor, as the case may be, with respect to mortgages insured pursuant to commitments issued prior to such date, to effect the settlement of certificates of claim and refunds to mortgagors at any time after the sale or transfer of title, to the property conveyed to the Commissioner under this section and without awaiting the final liquidation of such property for the purpose of determining the net amount to be realized therefrom.”</p> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <chapeau>Section 207 of said Act, as amended, is hereby amended as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1713">12 USC 1713</ref>.</p></sidenote> follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>In subsection (a) (1) (B), after the words “residential use”, insert “<quotedText>or upon which there is located or to be constructed facilities for trailer coach mobile dwellings</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>In subsection (a) (6), before the period, insert the following: “<quotedText>or space in a trailer court or park properly arranged and equipped to accommodate trailer coach mobile dwellings</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>In the first proviso of subsection (c) (2), after the words <quotedContent>“of this section”</quotedContent>, insert “<quotedText>or a mortgage on a trailer court or park</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>Before the colon immediately preceding the proviso in subsection (c) (3), insert “<quotedText>or not to exceed $1,000 per space or $300,000 per mortgage for trailer courts or parks</quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">(5) </num> <content>In the last sentence of subsection (c), after the word “<quotedText>project</quotedText>”, insert “<quotedText>may include eight or more family units and</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>Sections 207 (c) (1), 213 (b) (1), 213 (c), 220 (d) (3) (B),<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/596/599">68 Stat. 596, 599</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715e/1715k/1715l">12 USC 1715e, 1715k, 1715<i>l</i></ref></p></sidenote> and 221 (d) (3) of said Act, as amended, are hereby amended by striking out “<quotedText>$5,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>$12,500,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>Section 213 (b) (2) of said Act, as amended, is amended by striking out “<quotedText>the estimated value</quotedText>” both times it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>the amount which the Commissioner estimates will be the replacement cost</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">(e) </num> <content>Section 213 of said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by adding, in the last sentence of subsection (d), after the words “subsection (a) of this section”, the words “may include eight or more family units and”.</content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/636">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 636</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">(f) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 11.</p></sidenote> <content>Section 217 of said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by striking “<quotedText>July 1, 1954</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>July 1, 1955</quotedText>”, and by striking “<quotedText>$3,500,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$4,000,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="g">(g) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715k">12 USC 1715k</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Section 220 (d) (3) of such Act, as amended, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>In subparagraph (A) by striking out “<quotedText>the appraised value</quotedText>” and inserting in lien thereof “<quotedText>the amount which the Commissioner estimates will be the replacement cost</quotedText>”, and by striking out “<quotedText>such value</quotedText>” and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>such cost</quotedText>”, and by adding the following proviso before the last semicolon of said subparagraph (A): “<quotedText>: <proviso><i>And provided further</i>, That in the case of properties other than new construction, the foregoing limitations upon the amount of the mortgage shall be based upon appraised value rather than upon the Commissioner’s estimate of the replacement cost</proviso></quotedText>”; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>In subparagraph (B) (ii) by striking out “<quotedText>the estimated value</quotedText>” and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>the amount which the Commissioner estimates will be the replacement cost</quotedText>”, and by striking out “<quotedText>value</quotedText>” and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>replacement cost</quotedText>”, and by adding the following proviso before the semicolon in said subparagraph (B) (ii): “<quotedText>: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That in the case of properties other than new construction, the foregoing limitation upon the amount of the mortgage shall be based upon appraised value rather than upon the Commissioner’s estimate of the replacement cost</proviso></quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">(h) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715e">12 USC 1715e</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In the performance of, and with respect to, the functions, powers, and duties vested in him by section 213 of the National Housing Act, as amended, the Commissioner, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, shall appoint a Special Assistant for Cooperative Housing, and provide the Special Assistant with adequate staff, whose sole responsibility will be to expedite operations under such section and to eliminate obstacles to the full utilization of such section under the direction and supervision of the Commissioner. The person so appointed shall be fully sympathetic with the purposes of such section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/607">68 Stat. 607</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715r">12 USC 1715r</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Clause (a) of the second sentence of section 227 of said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by striking “<quotedText>under section 221</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>under section 221 if the mortgage meets the requirements of paragraph (3) of subsection (d) thereof</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="j">(j) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715l">12 USC 1715<i>l</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Section 221 (a) of said Act, as amended, is amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>By inserting after the words “<quotedText>in order to assist, in relocating families</quotedText>” the following: “from urban renewal areas and in relocating families”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>By striking out the words “<quotedText>to be so displaced</quotedText>” in the first proviso of the second sentence;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>By striking out the words “<quotedText>to be so displaced and</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>referred to above</quotedText>” in the second proviso of the second sentence.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="k">(k) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/605">68 Stat. 605</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715n">12 USC 1715n</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Section 223 (a) of said Act, as amended, is amended by striking out “<quotedText>section 203 or section 207</quotedText>” each time it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “<quotedText>section 203,207, or 213</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">federal national mortgage association</heading> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/616">68 Stat. 616</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1720">12 USC 1720</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Section 305 of said Act, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="e">“(e) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Advance commitment contracts.</p></sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Association is authorized to enter into advance commitment contracts which do not exceed $50,000,000 outstanding at any one time, if such commitments relate to mortgages with respect to which the Federal Housing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715e">12 USC 1715e</ref>.</p></sidenote> Commissioner shall have issued pursuant to section 213 either a commitment to insure or a statement of eligibility; but not more than<page identifier="/us/stat/69/637">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 637</page> $5,000,000 of such authorization shall be available for such commitments in any one State.”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">certificates of claim</heading> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <content class="inline">Section 604 (f) of said Act, as amended, is hereby amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/55/60">55 Stat. 60</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/1739">12 USC 1739</ref>.</p></sidenote> by adding the following paragraph at the end thereof: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, the Commissioner is authorized, with the consent of the mortgagee or mortgagor, as the case may be, to effect the settlement of certificates of claim and refunds at any time after the sale or transfer of title to the property conveyed to the Commissioner under this section and without awaiting the final liquidation of such property for the purpose of determining the net amount to be realized therefrom.”</p> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">termination of title ix of the national housing act</heading> <num value="105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 105. </num> <content class="inline">The second sentence of section 104 of the Defense Housing and Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951, as amended, is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/609">68 Stat. 609</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1591c">42 USC 1591c</ref>.</p></sidenote> hereby amended by striking in clause (a) thereof “<quotedText>designate hereunder</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>designate hereunder or (iii) pursuant to a Commitment to insure issued pursuant to the preceding clause (ii)</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">slum clearance and urban renewal</heading> <num value="106"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 106. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Section 103 (b) of the Housing Act of 1949, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/416">63 Stat. 416</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1453">42 USC 1453</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended, is hereby amended by striking “<quotedText>$100,000,000, which limit shall be increased by further amounts of $100,000,000 on July 1 in each of the years 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1953, respectively: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That (subject to the total authorization of not to exceed $500,000,000)</proviso></quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$500,000,000, which limit shall be increased by further amounts of $200,000,000 on July 1 in each of the years 1955 and 1956, respectively: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That</proviso></quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Section 106 (e) of said Act, as amended, is hereby amended by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/127">67 Stat. 127</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1456">42 USC 1456</ref>.</p></sidenote> striking “<quotedText>$35,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText>$70,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>Section 110 (c) of said Act, as amended, is hereby amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/420">63 Stat. 420</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1460">42 USC 1460</ref>.</p></sidenote> by inserting between the first and second sentences thereof the following sentence: “<quotedText>Where land within the purview of subparagraph (1) (n) or (1) (iii) hereof (whether it be predominantly residential or nonresidential in character) is to be redeveloped for predominantly nonresidential uses, loans and advances under this title may be extended therefor if the governing body of the local public agency determines that such redevelopment for predominantly nonresidential uses is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community in accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives and to afford maximum opportunity for the redevelopment of the project area by private enterprise: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That loans and outstanding advances to any local public agency pursuant to the authorization of this sentence shall not exceed 2½ per centum of the estimated gross project costs of the projects undertaken under other contracts with such local public agency pursuant to this title.</proviso></quotedText>”</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="107"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 107. </num> <chapeau class="inline">The Territorial Enabling Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 344)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t48/s480">48 USC 480 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> is hereby amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>urban renewal,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>urban redevelopment,</quotedText>” in the title;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>, AND URBAN RENEWAL</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>REDEVELOPMENT</quotedText>” in the heading of title I;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>and urban renewal projects</quotedText>” after the term “<quotedText>urban redevelopment projects</quotedText>” in each place where that term appears in title I;</content> </paragraph> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/638">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 638</page> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">(4) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>URBAN RENEWAL,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>REDEVELOPMENT,</quotedText>” in the heading of title III;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="5">(5) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>urban renewal,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>urban redevelopment,</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1408/1408b">48 USC 1408, 1408b</ref>.</p></sidenote> in sections 301 and 303;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="6">(6) </num> <content>by inserting ’“or urban renewal” after “<quotedText>urban redevelopment</quotedText>”<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t48/s1408c">48 USC 1408c</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t48/s480/721/910">48 USC 480, 721, 910</ref>.</p></sidenote> in section 304;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="7">(7) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>as amended,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>(Public Law 171, Eighty-first Congress),</quotedText>” in sections 101, 301, and 304;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="8">(8) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>as amended,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Housing Act of 1949,</quotedText>” in the clause numbered “<quotedText>(1)</quotedText>” in section 304; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="9">(9) </num> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>, as amended,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>this Act</quotedText>” in sections 101, 301, and 304.</content> </paragraph> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">public housing</heading> <num value="108"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 108. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Section 101 (e) of title I of the Housing Act of<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/623">68 Stat. 623</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1451">42 USC 1451</ref>.</p></sidenote> 1949, as amended, is amended by striking out “<quotedText>or for annual contributions or capital grants pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, for any project or projects not constructed or covered by a contract for annual contributions prior to the effective date of the Housing Act of 1954,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Subsection (i) of section 10 of the United States Housing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/630">68 Stat. 630</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1410">42 USC 1410</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1937, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num> <content>Notwithstanding any other provisions of law the Authority may enter into new contracts for loans and annual contributions for not more than forty-five thousand additional dwelling units during the period from the date of enactment of the Housing Amendments of 1955 through July 31, 1956, and may enter into only such new contracts for preliminary loans in respect thereto as are consistent with the number of dwelling units for which contracts for annual contributions may be entered into hereunder: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no new contracts for loans and annual contributions for additional dwelling units in excess of the number authorized in this sentence shall be entered into unless authorized by the Congress.</proviso>”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Glastonbury, Conn.</p></sidenote> <content>Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Housing and Home Finance Administrator is authorized to sell and convey all right, title, and interest of the United States (including any off-site easements) at fair market value as determined by him, in and to war housing project CONN–6028, known as Welles Village, containing one hundred and ninety-nine dwelling units on approximately thirty-four and one-half acres of land in Glastonbury, Connecticut, to the Housing Authority of the town of Glastonbury, Connecticut, subject to the approval of the legislative body of the town of Glastonbury, for use in providing moderate rental housing. Any sale pursuant to this section shall be on such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall determine: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That full payment to the United States shall be required within a period of not to exceed thirty years with interest on the unpaid balance at not to exceed 5 per centum per annum:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the provisions of this subsection shall be effective only during the period ending 12 months after the date of approval of this Act.</proviso></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>The Act entitled “An Act to expedite the provision of housing in connection with national defense, and for other purposes”, approved October 14, 1940, as amended, is hereby amended by amending the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/644">68 Stat. 644</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1585">42 USC 1585</ref>.</p></sidenote> last paragraph of section 605 (a) to read as follows: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“In any city in which, on March 1, 1953, there were more than ten thousand temporary housing units held by the United States of America, or any two contiguous cities in one of which there were on such date more than ten thousand temporary housing units so held, the Administrator may acquire, by purchase or condemnation,<page identifier="/us/stat/69/639">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 639</page> a fee simple title to any or all lands in which the Administrator holds a leasehold interest, or other interest less than a fee simple, acquired by the Federal Government for national defense or war housing or for veteran’s housing where (1) the Administrator finds that the acquisition by him of a fee simple title in the land will tend to expedite the orderly disposal or removal of temporary housing under his jurisdiction by facilitating the availability of improved sites for privately owned housing needed to replace such temporary housing, and will tend to expedite the transition of the city from a war-affected community containing, as of said date, a large number of temporary houses to a community having additional permanent, well-planned, residential neighborhoods, (2) the local governing body of the city makes a like finding and requests the Administrator to acquire such title to the land, and (3) the city has furnished assurances satisfactory to the Administrator that no individual who is employed by, or is an official of, the government of the city in which the land is located, or any agency thereof, shall be permitted, directly or indirectly, to have any financial interest in the purchase or redevelopment of such land: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such acquisitions by the Administrator pursuant to this sentence shall be limited to not exceeding four hundred and twenty-five acres of land in the general area in which approximately one thousand five him died units of temporary housing held by the United States of America were unoccupied on said date:</proviso> <proviso><i>And provided further</i>, That funds for such acquisition by the Administrator, which are authorized, pursuant to subsection (c) of this section and title II of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955, to be expended from the revolving fund established by that title under the heading “Housing and Home Finance Agency Office of the Administrator, revolving fund”, shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/295">68 Stat. 295</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s17018–5">12 USC 17018–5</ref>.</p></sidenote> be taken into consideration, to the extent that they are needed, in making any determination pursuant to the second proviso under that heading. All or any part of any land so acquired by the Administrator may, during the five year period following the date of its acquisition, be sold by the Administrator, through negotiated sale, to such city or any local public agency where (1) the city or local public agency has represented to the Administrator that it is duly authorized under State law to purchase and resell such land, that such land will be made available to private enterprise for development in accordance with local zoning and other laws, and that the aggregate of such land and any other land in the same city previously sold under the authority of this paragraph to the city or a local public agency will be developed for predominantly residential use, and (2) the city or local public agency has agreed to pay the fair market value of the land as determined by the Administrator, after giving consideration, among other relevant information, to the cost to the Federal Government of acquiring the fee simple title and of holding the land pending sale (including estimated amounts to cover legal and overhead expenses of such acquisition and to cover interest costs to the Federal Government of monies invested in the land pending sale). Any such negotiated sale of land to the city or a local public agency shall be made upon terms which require (1) that the city or public agency shall pay in cash at least one third of the price of the land upon its conveyance and the entire price within one year after its conveyance and (2) that any portion of the entire price not paid upon such conveyance shall be represented by an indebtedness which shall bear interest on outstanding balances at a rate of 4 per centum per annum and which shall be secured by a first mortgage lien upon the land or such portion of<page identifier="/us/stat/69/640">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 640</page> the land as the Administrator deems adequate to protect the financial interest of the Federal Government. The Administrator may, at any time that lie deems it to be in the public interest to do so, dispose, under authority of other provisions of this Act, of any land acquired by bun pursuant to this paragraph. Any land acquired by the Administrator pursuant to this paragraph which has not been disposed of within five years after its acquisition shall be disposed of by him as expeditiously as possible in the public interest in accordance with other authority contained in this Act. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 306 of this Act or any other provisions of law, no payments in lieu of taxes shall be made for any tax year beginning subsequent to the date of the acquisition of title to the property by the Administrator.”</proviso></p> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">home loan bank board</heading> <num value="109"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 109. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau>The Federal Home Loan Bank Act, as amended, is hereby amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/47/729">47 Stat. 729</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1426/i">12 USC 1426(i)</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>by striking the first sentence of section 6 (i) and inserting: “<quotedText>Any member other than a Federal savings and loan association may withdraw from membership in a Federal Home Loan Bank six months after filing with the board written notice of intention so to do, and the board may, after hearing, remove any member from membership, or deprive any nonmember borrower of the privilege of obtaining further advances, if, in the opinion of the board, such member or nonmember borrower (i) has failed to comply with any provision of this Act or regulation of the board made pursuant thereto; (ii) is insolvent: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any member of a bank which is a building and loan association, savings and loan association, cooperative bank, or homestead association shall be deemed insolvent if the assets of such member are less than its obligations to its creditors and others, including the holders of its withdrawable accounts; or (iii) has a management or home-financing policy of a character inconsistent with sound and economical home financing or with the purposes of this Act.</proviso></quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/t49/294">49 Stat. 294</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1427/a">12 USC 1427(a)</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>by striking the period at the end of section 7 (a) and inserting a colon and the following: “<quotedText><proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the board may by regulation increase the number of elective directors of any Federal Home Loan Bank having a district which includes five or more States to a number not exceeding twice the number of States comprising such district, but such additional elective directors shall be apportioned as nearly as may be practicable in the same manner and order as is provided for the apportionment of elective directors under subsections (c) and (d) hereof:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That there shall be not less than one elective director from any of the States nor more than three elective directors from any of the States in any district referred to in the preceding proviso and in no event shall the total number of elective directors in any one district exceed eleven.</proviso> The term ‘States’ as used in the preceding provisos shall mean the States of the Union and the District of Columbia.</quotedText>”;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/47/736">47 Stat. 736</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1437">12 USC 1437</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>by inserting “<quotedText>(a)</quotedText>” after the section number in section 17 and adding at the end thereof a new subsection (b) as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Federal Home Loan Bank Board.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/61/954">61 Stat. 954</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1437">12 USC 1437 note</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The Home Loan Bank Board which was, pursuant to Reorganization Plan Numbered 3 of 1947, established and made a constituent agency of the Housing and Home Finance Agency shall, from the effective date of the Housing Amendments of 1955, cease to be such a constituent agency and shall be an independent agency (including the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation) in the exec-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/641">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 641</page>utive branch of the Government: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the functions vested in the Chairman of said board under clause (2) of the last sentence of subsection (b) of section 2 of said reorganization plan are hereby transferred to said board. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, said board, the Chairman thereof except as herein otherwise provided, and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, respectively, shall have and may exercise all functions which they respectively had or could exercise, immediately prior to the effective date of the Housing Amendments of 1955 or immediately prior to the effective dale of the Independent Offices Appropriation Act, 1955.<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/272">68 Stat. 272</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Report to Congress.</p></sidenote> Said board shall annually make a report of its operations (including those of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation) to (he Congress as soon as practicable after the first, day of January in each year. The name of the Home Loan Bank Board is hereby changed to ‘Federal Home Loan Bank Board’.”</proviso></content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Subsection (e) of section 406 of the National Housing Act, as<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Report to Congress.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/643">68 Stat. 643</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended (12 U. S. C. 1729 (e)), is hereby amended by striking the words “<quotedText>Housing and Home Finance Administrator</quotedText>” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “<quotedText>Congress</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="110"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 110. </num> <content class="inline">The Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933, as amended, is hereby amended by striking the proviso at the end of the second paragraph of section 5 (c) and inserting: “<quotedText><proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no such loan,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/636">68 Stat. 636</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1464/c">12 USC 1464(c)</ref>.</p></sidenote> unless so insured or guaranteed, shall be made in excess of $2,500.</proviso></quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">federal savings and loan insurance corporation admission fees</heading> <num value="111"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 111. </num> <content class="inline">The National Housing Act. as amended, is hereby amended by striking section 403 (d) and inserting:<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/49/298">49 Stat. 298</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/1726/d">12 USC 1726(d)</ref>.</p></sidenote> <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>Any institution which applies after the effective date of the Housing Amendments of 1955 for insurance under this title shall pay, in the event its application is approved, an admission fee in such amount as the Corporation shall determine, taking into consideration the total cost of processing all insurance applications.”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">community facilities administration</heading> <num value="112"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 112. </num> <content class="inline">Section 702 of the Housing Act of 1954 is hereby amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/641">68 Stat. 641</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s462">40 USC 462</ref>.</p></sidenote> to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="702"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 702. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>In order (1) to encourage municipalities and other public agencies to maintain at all times a current and adequate reserve of planned public works the construction of which can rapidly be commenced, particularly when the national or local economic situation makes such action desirable, and (2) to help attain maximum economy and efficiency in the planning and construction of public works, the Administrator is hereby authorized to make advances to public agencies (notwithstanding the provisions of section 3648 of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s529">31 USC 529</ref>.</p></sidenote> Revised Statutes, as amended) to aid in financing the cost of engineering and architectural surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, or other action preliminary to and in preparation for the construction of public works: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the making of advances hereunder shall not in any way commit the Congress to appropriate funds to assist in financing the construction of any public works so planned:</proviso> <i>And. provided further</i>, That advances outstanding to public agencies in any one State shall at no time exceed 10 per centum of the aggregate then authorized to be appropriated to the revolving fund established pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>No advance shall be made hereunder with respect to any individual protect unless it is planned to be constructed within a reasonable period of time, unless it conforms to an overall State, local, or<page identifier="/us/stat/69/642">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 642</page> regional plan approved by a competent State, local, or regional authority, and unless the public agency formally contracts with the Federal Government to complete the plan preparation promptly and to repay such advance or part thereof when due. Subsequent to approval and prior to disbursement of any Federal funds for the purpose of advance planning the applicant shall establish a separate planning account into which all Federal and applicant funds estimated to be required for plan preparation shah be placed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>Advances under this section to any public agency shall be repaid without interest by such agency when the construction of the public works is undertaken or started: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That if the public agency undertakes to construct only a portion of a planned public work it shall repay such proportionate amount of the advances relating to the public work as the Administrator determines to be equitable:</proviso> <proviso><i>And provided further</i>, That in the event repayment is not made promptly such unpaid sum shall bear interest at the rate of 4 per centum per annum from the date of the Government’s demand for repayment to the date of payment thereof by the public agency.</proviso></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>The Administrator is authorized to prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>In order to provide moneys for advances in accordance with this section, the Administrator is hereby authorized to establish a revolving fund which shall comprise all moneys heretofore or hereafter appropriated pursuant to this section, together with all repayments and other receipts in connection with advances made under this section. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to such revolving fund, in addition to the amount authorized by this section as originally enacted, the further amounts of $12,000,000 which may be made available to the revolving fund on or after July 1, 1956; $12,000,000 which may be made available, to such fund on or after July 1, 1957; $14,000,000 which may be made available to such fund on or after July 1, 1958; and such additional sums which may be made available from year to year thereafter as may be estimated to be necessary to maintain not to exceed a total of $48,000,000 in undisbursed balances in the revolving fund and in advances outstanding for plans in preparation or for completed plans with respect to projects which, in the determination of the Administrator, can be expected to be undertaken within a reasonable period of time.”</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="113"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 113. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Community Facilities Commissioner.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Compensation,</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Elective upon the date of enactment of this Act the basic rate of compensation of the Community Facilities Commissioner of the Housing and Home Finance Agency shall be the same as the basic rate of compensation established for the heads of the constituent agencies of the Housing and Home Finance Agency.</content> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">PUBLIC FACILITY LOANS</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">declaration of policy</heading> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <content class="inline"> <p class="inline">It has been the policy of the Congress to assist wherever possible the States and their political subdivisions to provide the services and facilities essential to the health and welfare of the people of the United States.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">The Congress finds that in many instances municipalities, or other political subdivisions of States, which seek to provide essential public works or facilities, are unable to raise the necessary funds at reasonable interest rates.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">It is the purpose of this title to authorize the extension of credit to assist in the provision of certain essential public works or facilities by States, municipalities, or other political subdivisions of States, where<page identifier="/us/stat/69/643">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 643</page> such credit is not otherwise available on reasonable terms and conditions.</p> </content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">federal loans</heading> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>The Housing and Home Finance Administrator, acting through the Community Facilities Administration, is authorized to purchase the securities and obligations of, or make loans to. States, municipalities and other political subdivisions of States, public agencies, and instrumentalities of one or more States, municipalities and political subdivisions of States, and public corporations, boards, and commissions established under the laws of any State, to finance specific public projects under State or municipal law. No such purchase or loan shall be made for payment of ordinary governmental or non-project opera ting expenses.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <chapeau>The powers granted in subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the following restrictions and limitât ions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>No financial assistance shall be extended under this section unless the financial assistance applied for is not otherwise available on reasonable terms, and all securities and obligations purchased and all loans made under this section shall be of such sound value or so secured as reasonably to assure retirement or repayment, and such loans may be made either directly or in cooperation with banks or other lending institutions through agreements to participate or by the purchase of participations or otherwise.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>No securities or obligations shall be purchased, and no loans shall be made, including renewals or extensions thereof, which have maturity dates in excess of forty years.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>In the processing of applications for financial assistance under this section the Administrator shall give priority to applications of smaller municipalities for assistance in the construction of basic public works (including works for the storage, treatment, purification, or distribution of water; sewage, sewage treatment, and sewer facilities; and gas distribution systems) for which there is an urgent and vital public need. As used in this section, a “smaller municipality” means an incorporated or unincorporated town, or other political subdivision of a State, which had a population of less than ten thousand inhabitants at the time of the last Federal census.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">financing</heading> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>In order to finance activities under this title, the Administrator is authorized and empowered to issue to the Secretary of the Treasury, from time to time and to have outstanding at any one time, in an amount not exceeding $100,000,000, notes and other obligations. Such obligations shall be in such forms and denominations, have such maturities and be subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Such notes or other obligations shall bear interest at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, taking into consideration the current average rate on outstanding marketable obligations of the United States of comparable maturities as of the last day of the month preceding the issuance of such notes or other obligations. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to purchase any notes and other obligations of the Administrator to be issued hereunder and for such purpose the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to use as a public debt transaction the proceeds from the sale of any securities issued under the Second Liberty<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/288">40 Stat. 288</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s774/2">31 USC 774(2)</ref>.</p></sidenote> Bond Act, as amended, and the purposes for which securities may<page identifier="/us/stat/69/644">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 644</page> be issued under such Act, as amended, are extended to include any purchases of such notes and obligations. The Secretary of the Treasury may at any time sell any of the notes or other obligations acquired by him under this section. All redemptions, purchases, and sales by the Secretary of the Treasury of such notes or other obligations shall be treated as public debt transactions of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>Funds borrowed under this section and any proceeds shall constitute a revolving fund which may used by the Administrator in the exercise of Ins functions under this title.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">general provisions</heading> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <content class="inline">In the performance of, and with respect to, the functions, powers, and duties vested in him by this title the Administrator shall (in addition to any authority otherwise vested in him) have the functions,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/78">64 Stat. 78</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1749a">12 USC 1749a</ref>.</p></sidenote> powers, and duties set forth in section 402, except subsection (c) (2), of the Housing Act of 1950. Funds obtained or held by the Administrator in connection with the performance of his functions under this title shall be available for the administrative expenses of the Administrator in connection with the performance of such functions.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">No loans shall be made under section 108 of the Reconstruction<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t40/s459">40 USC 459</ref>.</p></sidenote> Finance Corporation Liquidation Act (67 Stat. 230), as amended, after the date of enactment of this Act, except pursuant to an application for such loan filed prior to such date.</content> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">College Housing Amendments of 1955.</p></sidenote> <heading class="inline">COLLEGE HOUSING</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="301"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 301. </num> <content class="inline">Section 401 of title IV of the Housing Act of 1950,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/77">64 Stat. 77</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1749">12 USC 1749</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 401. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>To assist educational institutions in providing housing and other educational facilities for students and faculties, the Administrator may make loans of funds to such institutions for the construction of such facilities: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That (1) no such loan shall be made unless the educational institution shows that it is unable to secure the necessary funds for such construction from other sources upon terms and conditions equally as favorable as the terms and conditions applicable to loans under this title, and (2) no such loan shall be made unless the Administrator finds that the construction will be undertaken in an economical manner, and that it will not be of elaborate or extravagant design or materials.</proviso></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>Any educational institution which, prior to the date of enactment of this Act, has contracted for housing or other educational facilities may, in connection therewith, receive loans authorized under this title, as the Administrator may determine: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That no such loan shall be made for any housing or other educational facilities, the construction of which was begun prior to the effective date of this Act, or completed prior to the filing of an application under this title.</proviso> ... .</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>A loan to an educational institution may be. in an amount not exceeding the total development cost of the facility, as determined by the. Administrator; shall be secured in such manner and be repaid within such period, not exceeding fifty years, as may be determined by him; and with respect to loan contracts under which loan funds have not been fully disbursed prior to the date of enactment of the College Housing Amendments of 1955 shall bear interest at a rate determined by the. Administrator which shall lie not more than the higher of (1) 2¾ per centum per annum, or (2) the total of one-quarter of 1 per centum per annum added to the rate of interest<page identifier="/us/stat/69/645">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 645</page> paid by the Administrator on funds obtained from the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in subsection (e) of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>To obtain funds for loans under this title, the Administrator may issue and have outstanding at any one time notes and obligations for purchase by the Secretary of the Treasury in an amount not to exceed $500,000,000: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the amount outstanding for other educational facilities, as defined herein, shall not exceed $100,000,000.</proviso></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>Notes or other obligations issued by the Administrator under this title shall be in such forms and denominations, have such maturities, and be subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Administrator, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury. Such notes or other obligations issued to obtain funds for loan contracts entered into after the effective date of the College Housing Amendments of 1955 shall bear interest at a rate determined by the Secretary of the Treasury which shall be not more than the higher of (1) 2¾ per centum per annum, or (2) the average annual interest rate on all interest-bearing obligations of the United States then forming a part of the public debt as computed at the end of the fiscal year next preceding the issuance by the Administrator and adjusted to the nearest one-eighth of 1 per centum. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to purchase any notes and other obligations of the Administrator issued under this title and for such purpose is authorized to use as a public-debt transaction the proceeds from the sale of any securities issued under the Second liberty Bond Act, as amended, and the purposes for which securities<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/40/288">40 Stat. 288</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s774/2">31 USC 774(2)</ref>.</p></sidenote> may be issued under such Act, as amended, are extended to include any purchases of such notes and other obligations. The Secretary of the Treasury may at any time sell any of the notes or other obligations acquired by him under this section. All redemptions, purchases, and sales by the Secretary of the Treasury of such notes or other obligations shall be treated as public-debt transactions of the United States.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Appropriation.</p></sidenote> such sums as may be necessary, together with loan principal and interest payments made by educational institutions assisted hereunder, for payments on notes or other obligations issued by the Administrator under this section.”</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="302"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num> <content class="inline">That subsection (c) of section 404 of title IV of the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/64/80">64 Stat. 80</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1749c">12 USC 1749c</ref>.</p></sidenote> Housing Act of 1950, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>‘Development cost’ means costs of the construction of the housing or other educational facilities and the land on which it is located, including necessary site improvements to permit its use for housing or other educational facilities.”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num> <chapeau class="inline">Section 404 of title IV of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended, is amended by—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>striking out subsection (b) and inserting in lieu thereof the following: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>‘Educational institution’ means (1) any educational institution offering at least a two-year program acceptable for full credit toward a baccalaureate degree, including any public educational institution, or any private educational institution no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual, and (2) any corporation (no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual) (A) established by any institution included in clause (1) of this subsection for the sole purpose of providing housing or other educational facilities for students or students and faculty of such institution without regard to their membership in or affiliation with any social,<page identifier="/us/stat/69/646">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 646</page> fraternal, or honorary society or organization, and (B) upon dissolution of which all title to any property purchased or built from the proceeds of any loan secured under this title will pass to such institution.”; and</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="h">“(h) </num> <content>‘Other educational facilities’ means (1) new structures suitable for use as cafeterias or dining halls, student centers or student unions, infirmaries or other inpatient or outpatient health facilities, and for other essential service facilities, and (2) structures suitable for the above uses provided by rehabilitation, alteration, conversion, or improvement of existing structures which are otherwise inadequate for such uses.”.</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="304"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 304. </num> <content class="inline">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">College Housing Amendments of 1955</shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">ARMED SERVICES HOUSING MORTGAGE INSURANCE</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/63/571">63 Stat. 571</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1748">12 USC 1748 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Title VIII of the National Housing Act, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <title> <num value="VIII">“TITLE VIII—</num> <heading class="inline">ARMED SERVICES HOUSING MORTGAGE INSURANCE</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="801"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 801. </num> <chapeau class="inline">As used in this title—</chapeau> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>The term ‘mortgage’ means a first mortgage on real estate, in fee simple, or on a leasehold (1) under a lease for not less than ninety-nine years which is renewable; or (2) under a lease for a period of not less than fifty years to run from the date the mortgage was executed; and the term ‘first mortgage’ means such classes of first liens as are commonly given to secure advances on, or the unpaid purchase price of, real estate, under the laws of the State in which the real estate is located, together with the credit instruments, if any, secured thereby.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>The term ‘mortgagee’ includes the original lender under a mortgage, and his successors and assigns approved by the Commissioner; and the term ‘mortgagor’ includes the original borrower under a mortgage, his successors and assigns.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>The term ‘maturity date’ means the date on which the mortgage indebtedness would be extinguished if paid in accordance with periodic payments provided for in the mortgage.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>The term “housing accommodations’ means housing designed for occupancy by military personnel and their dependents, assigned to duty at or near the military installation where such housing units are constructed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>Tire term ‘personnel’ shall include military and civilian personnel approved by the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, and the dependents of ail such personnel.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>The term ‘military’ includes Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num> <content>The term ‘State’ includes the several States and Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="802"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 802. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Armed Services Housings Mortgage Insurance Fund.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">The Military Housing Insurance Fund created by this section prior to amendment thereto shall hereafter be known as the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund. General expenses of operation of the Federal Housing Administration under this title (including operations with respect, to mortgages insured or<page identifier="/us/stat/69/647">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 647</page> to be insured pursuant to this title prior to enactment of the Housing Amendments of 1955) may be charged to the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="803"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 803. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>In order to assist in relieving the acute shortage and urgent need for family housing which now exists at. or in areas adjacent to military installations because of uncertainty as to the permanency of such installations and to increase the supply of necessary family housing accommodations for personnel at such installations, the Commissioner is authorized, upon application of the mortgagee, to insure mortgages (including advances on such mortgages during construction) which are eligible for insurance as hereinafter provided, and, upon such terms as the Commissioner may prescribe, to make commitments for so insuring such mortgages prior to the date of their execution or disbursement thereon: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the aggregate amount of principal obligations of all mortgages insured under this title shall not exceed $1,363,500,000:</proviso> <proviso><i>And provided further</i>, That the [imitation in section 217 of this Act shall not apply to this title:</proviso> <proviso><i>And provided further</i>,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Ante</i>, p. 636.</p></sidenote> That no mortgage shall be insured under this title after September 30, 1956, except pursuant to a commitment to insure issued before such date.</proviso></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <chapeau>To be eligible for insurance under this title a mortgage shall meet the following conditions:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>The mortgaged property shall be held by a mortgagor approved by the Commissioner. The Commissioner may, in his discretion, require such mortgagor to be regulated or restricted as to capital structure, and methods of operation. The Commissioner may make such contracts with, and acquire for not to exceed $100 stock or interest in. any such mortgagor, as the Commissioner may deem necessary to render effective such restriction or regulation. Such stock or interest shall be paid for out of the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund, and shall be redeemed by the mortgagor at par upon the termination of all obligations of the Commissioner under the insurance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>The mortgaged property shall be designed for use for residential purposes by personnel of the armed services and situated at or near a military’ installation, and the Secretary or his designee shall have certified that there is no intention, so far as can reasonably be foreseen, to substantially curtail the personnel assigned or to be assigned to such installation, and (i) shall have determined that for reasons of safety, security, or other essential military requirements, it is necessary that the personnel involved reside in public quarters (<proviso><i>Provided, however</i>, That for the purposes of this subsection housing covered by a mortgage insured, or for which a commitment to insure has been issued, under section 803 prior to the enactment of the ‘Housing Amendments of 1955’ may be considered the same as available quarters</proviso>), or (ii) after consultation with the Commissioner, shall have determined that adequate housing is not available for such personnel at reasonable rentals within reasonable commuting distance of the installation. The housing accommodations shall comply with such standards and conditions as the Commissioner may prescribe to establish the acceptability of such property for mortgage insurance, except that the certification of the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, shall (for purposes of mortgage insurance under this title) be conclusive evidence to the Commissioner of the existence of the need for such housing. However, if the Commissioner does not concur in the housing needs as certified by the Secretary, the Commissioner may require the Secretary to guarantee the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund from loss with respect to the mortgage covering such housing. There are hereby author-<page identifier="/us/stat/69/648">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 648</page>ized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to provide for payment to meet losses arising from such guarantee.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Amount of principal obligation.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>The mortgage shall involve a principal obligation in an amount—</chapeau> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="A">“(A) </num> <content>not to exceed the amount which the Commissioner estimates will be the replacement cost of the property or project when the proposed improvements are completed (the cost of the property or project as such term is used in this paragraph may include the cost of the land, the physical improvements, and utilities within the boundaries of the property or project);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="B">“(B) </num> <content>not to exceed an average of $13,500 per family unit for such part of such property or project as may be attributable to dwelling use: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the replacement cost of the property or project as determined by the Commissioner, including the estimated value of any usable utilities within the boundaries of the property or project where owned by the United States and not provided for out of the proceeds of the mortgage, shall not exceed an average of $13,500 per family unit; and</proviso></content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="C">“(C) </num> <content>not to exceed the bid of the eligible builder of the property or project under section 403 of the Housing Amendments of 1955.</content> </subparagraph> <continuation class="indent0 firstIndent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Amortization; interest.</p></sidenote>The mortgage shall provide for complete amortization by periodic payments within such terms as the Commissioner shall prescribe, nave a maturity not to exceed twenty-five years, and shall bear interest (exclusive of premium charges for insurance) at not to exceed 4 per centum per annum of the amount of the principal obligation outstanding at any time. The Commissioner may consent to the release of a part or parts of the mortgaged property from the lien of the mortgage upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe and the mortgage may provide for such release.</continuation> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Premium charge.</p></sidenote> <content>The Commissioner is authorized to fix a premium charge for the insurance of mortgages under this title but in the case of any mortgage such charge shall not be less than an amount equivalent to one-half of 1 per centum per annum nor more than an amount equivalent to 1½ per centum per annum of the amount of the principal obligation of the mortgage outstanding at any time, without taking into account delinquent payments or prepayments. Such premium charges shall be payable by the mortgagee, either in cash, or in debentures issued by the Commissioner under this title at par plus accrued interest, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Commissioner: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the Commissioner may require the payment of one or more such premium charges at the time the mortgage is insured, at such discount rate as he may prescribe not in excess of the interest rate specified in the mortgage.</proviso> If the Commissioner finds, upon the presentation of a mortgage for insurance and the tender of the initial premium charge and such other charges as the Commissioner may require, that the mortgage complies with the provisions of this title, such mortgage may be accepted for insurance by endorsement or otherwise as the Commissioner may prescribe. In the event that the principal obligation of any mortgage, accepted for insurance under this title is paid in full prior to the maturity date, the Commissioner is authorized to refund to the mortgagee for the account of the mortgagor all, or such portion as he shall determine to be equitable, of the current unearned premium charges theretofore paid. The Commissioner may reduce the payment of premiums provided for herein.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Failure of mortgagor to pay.</p></sidenote> <content>The failure of the mortgagor to make any payment due under or provided to be paid by the terms of a mortgage insured under this title shall be considered a default under such mortgage, and, if<page identifier="/us/stat/69/649">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 649</page> such default continues for a period of thirty days, the mortgagee shall be entitled to receive the benefits of the insurance as hereinafter provided, upon assignment, transfer, and delivery to the Commissioner, within a period and in accordance with rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Commissioner of (1) all rights and interest arising under the mortgage so in default; (2) all claims of the mortgagee against the mortgagor or others, arising out of the mortgage transactions; (3) all policies of title or other insurance or surety bonds or other guaranties and any and all claims thereunder; (4) any balance of the mortgage loan not advanced to the mortgagor: (5) any cash or property held by the mortgagee, or to which it is entitled, as deposits made for the account of the mortgagor and which have not been applied in reduction of the principal of the. mortgage indebtedness; and (6) all records, documents, books, papers, and accounts relating to the mortgage transaction. Upon such assignment, transfer, and delivery, the obligation of the mortgagee to pay the premium charges for mortgage insurance shall cease, and the Commissioner shall, subject to the each adjustment provided for in subsection (e) of this section, issue to the mortgagee debentures having a total face value equal to the value of the mortgage, and a certificate of claim as hereinafter provided. For the purposes of this subsection, the value of the mortgage shall be determined in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Commissioner, by adding to the amount of the original principal obligation of the mortgage which was unpaid on the date of default, the amount the mortgagee may have paid for (A) taxes, special assessments, and water rates, which are liens prior to the mortgage; (B) insurance on the property; and (C) reasonable expenses for the completion and preservation of the property and any mortgage insurance premiums paid after default: less the sum of (i) any amount received on account of the mortgage after such date; and (ii) any net income received by the mortgagee from the property after such date.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>Debentures issued under this title shall be in such form and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Debentures.</p></sidenote> denominations in multiples of $50. shall be subject to such terms and conditions, anti shall include such provisions for redemption, if any, as may be prescribed by the Commissioner with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, and may be in coupon or registered form. Any difference between the value of the mortgage determined as herein provided and the aggregate face value of the debentures issued, not to exceed $50, shall be adjusted by the payment of cash by the Commissioner to the mortgagee from the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <content>Debentures issued under this title shall be executed in the name of the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund as obligor, shall be signed by the Commissioner, by either his written or engraved signature, and shall be negotiable. All such debentures shall be dated as of the date of default as determined in accordance with subsection (d) of this section, and shall bear interest from such date at a rate determined by the Commissioner with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, at the time the mortgage was accepted for insurance, but not to exceed 3 per centum per annum, payable semiannually on the 1st day of January and the 1st day of July of each year, and shall mature twenty years after the date thereof. Such debentures shall be exempt, both as to principal and<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Tax exemption.</p></sidenote> interest, from all taxation (except surtaxes, estate, inheritance, and gift taxes) now or hereafter imposed by any Territory, dependency, or possession of the United States or by the District of Columbia, or by any State, county, municipality, or local taxing authority. They<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Guaranty.</p></sidenote> shall be paid out of the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance<page identifier="/us/stat/69/650">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 650</page> Fund, which shall be primarily liable therefor, and they shall be fully and conditionally guaranteed as to principal and interest by the United States, and such guaranty shall be expressed on the face of the debentures. In the event the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund fails to pay upon demand, when due, the principal of or interest, on any debentures so guaranteed, the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to the holders the amount thereof which is hereby authorized to be appropriated, and thereupon to the extent of the amount so paid the Secretary of the Treasury shall succeed to all the rights of the holders of such debentures.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Certificate of claim.</p></sidenote> <content>The certificate of claim issued by the Commissioner to any mortgagee in connection with the insurance of mortgages under this title shall be for an amount determined in accordance with subsections<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/t55/s60">55 Stat. 60</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1739">12 USC 1739</ref>.</p></sidenote> (e) and (f) of section 604 of this Act, except that any amount remaining after the payment of the full amount under the certificate of claim shall be retained by the Commissioner and credited to the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="h">“(h) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1713">12 USC 1713</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The provisions of section 207 (k) and section 207 (1) of tills Act shall be applicable to mortgages insured under this title and to property acquired by the Commissioner hereunder, except that as applied to such mortgages and property (1) all references in such sections to the ‘Housing Fund’ shall be construed to refer to the ‘Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund’, and (2) the reference in section 207 (k) to ‘subsection (g)’ shall be construed to refer to ‘subsection (d)’ of this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="i">“(i) </num> <content>The Commissioner shall also have power to insure under this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1707">12 USC 1707 <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> title or title II any mortgage executed in connection with the sale by him of any property acquired under this title without regard to any limit as to eligibility, time or aggregate amount contained in this title or title II.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="j">“(j) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Validity of insurance contract.</p></sidenote> <content>Any contract of insurance executed by the Commissioner under this title shall be conclusive evidence of the eligibility of the mortgage for insurance and the validity of any contract of insurance so executed shall be incontestable in the hands of an approved mortgagee from the date of the execution of such contract, except for fraud or misrepresentation on the part of such approved mortgagee.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="804"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 804. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Moneys not needed for current operations.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Moneys in the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund not needed for current operations under this title shall be deposited with the Treasurer of the United States to the credit of the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund, or invested in bonds or other obligations of, or in bonds or other obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the United States. The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury, purchase in the open market debentures issued under the provisions of this title. Such purchases shall be made at a price which will provide an investment yield of not less than the yield obtainable from other investments authorized by this section. Debentures so purchased shall be canceled and not reissued.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Fees, receipts, etc.</p></sidenote> <content>Premium charges, adjusted premium charges, and appraisal and other fees, received on account of the insurance of any mortgage insured under this title, the receipts derived from any such mortgage or claim assigned to the Commissioner and from any property acquired by the Commissioner, and all earnings on the assets of the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund, shall be credited to the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund. The principal of and interest paid and to be paid on debentures issued in exchange for any mortgage or property insured under this title, cash adjustments, and expenses incurred in the handling of such mortgages or property anti in the foreclosure and collection of mortgages and<page identifier="/us/stat/69/651">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 651</page> chums assigned to the Commissioner under this title, shall be charged to the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="805"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 805. </num> <content class="inline">Whenever the Secretary of the Army, Navy, or Air Force<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Land leases on or near military installations.</p></sidenote> determines that it is necessary to lease any land held by the United States on or near a military installation to effectuate the purposes of this title, he may lease such land upon such terms and conditions as will, in his opinion, best, serve the national interest. The authority conferred by this section shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any other power or authority of the Secretary of the Army, Navy, or Air Force.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="806"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 806. </num> <content class="inline">The second sentence of section 214 of the National Housing<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Alaska.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715d">12 USC 1715d</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act, as amended, relating to housing in the Territory of Alaska, shall not apply to mortgages insured under this title on property in said Territory.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="807"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 807. </num> <content class="inline">The Commissioner is authorized and directed to make<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rules and regulations.</p></sidenote> such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. In the performance of, and with respect to, the functions, powers, and duties vested in him by this title, the Commissioner, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, shall appoint a Special Assistant for Armed Services 1 lousing for Mortgage Insurance, and provide the Special Assistant with adequate staff, whose whole responsibility will be to expedite operations under this title and to eliminate administrative obstacles to the full utilization of this title under the direction and supervision of the Commissioner.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="808"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 808. </num> <content class="inline">The cost certification required under section 227 of this<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1715r">12 USC 1715r</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act shall not be required with respect to mortgages insured under the provisions of this title as amended by the Housing Amendments of 1955.”</content> </section>
Sec. 402. Section 305 of the National Housing Act, as amended, is

Ante, p. 636.

 amended by adding the following at the end thereof: “(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Association is authorized to make commitments to purchase and to purchase, service, or sell, any mortgage (or participation therein) which is insured under title VIII of this Act, as amended by the Housing Amendments of 1955: Provided, That the total amount of purchases and commitments authorized by this subsection shall not exceed $200,000,000 outstanding at any one time.”
Sec. 403. (a) The Secretary of Defense or his designee is hereby

Construction on U. S. lands for military personnel.

 authorized to enter into contracts with any eligible builder to provide for the construction of urgently needed housing on lands owned or leased by the United States and situated on or near a military reservation or installation for the purpose of providing suitable living accommodations for military personnel of the armed services assigned to duty at the military installation at or in the area where the housing is situated. Any such contract shall provide that each housing unit in the project, shall be placed under the control of the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, as soon as the unit, is available for occupancy as determined by the Commissioner. Any such contract shall also provide that, except for stock held by the Commissioner, the capital stock of the builder (where the builder is a corporation) be transferred to the Secretary of Defense, or his designee, when the housing has been completed as determined by the Commissioner. Any such contract shall contain such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine to be necessary to protect the interests of the United States. Before the Secretary shall enter into any contract with any builder as authorized by this section for the construction of housing, he shall invite the submission of competitive bids after advertising in the manner prescribed in section 3 of the Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947.

62 Stat. 22.

41 USC 152.

 (b) For the purposes of this title, the term “eligible builder” means69 Stat. 652 a person, partnership, firm, or corporation determined by the Secretary after consultation with the Commissioner (1) to be qualified by experience and financial responsibility to construct housing of the type described hi subsection (a) of this section, and (2) to have submitted the. lowest acceptable bid. (c)

Acquisition of capital stock.

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Defense or his designee is authorized to acquire the capital stock of mortgagors holding property covered by a mortgage, insured under title VI11 of the National Housing Act, as amended by the Housing Amendments of 1955, and to exercise the rights as holder of such capital stock during the life of such mortgage and, upon the termination of the mortgage, to dissolve the corporation; to guarantee the payment of notes or other legal instruments required by the Commissioner of such mortgagors; to make payments thereon; and to guarantee and indemnify the Armed Services Housing Mortgage Insurance Fund against loss in cases where so required. All housing facilities placed under the control of the Secretary of Defense pursuant to the provisions of this title shall be deemed to be housing facilities under the jurisdiction of the military department to which they are assigned.
Sec. 404.

Acquisition of unimproved land, etc.

 Whenever the Secretary of Defense or his designee shall deem it necessary for the purposes of this title, he may acquire by purchase, donation, or other means of transfer, or may cause proceedings to be instituted in any court having jurisdiction of such proceedings to acquire by condemnation, any unimproved land, or (with the approval of the Federal Housing Commissioner) any housing financed with mortgages insured under the provisions of title VIII of the National Housing Act as in effect prior to the enactment of the Housing Amendments of 1955. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the price paid for any such unimproved land or housing purchased by the Secretary under this or any other law shall be the fair market value of such land or housing as determined by the Secretary on the basis of an independent appraisal, and, in connection with any agreements to purchase such housing, the Secretary of Defense or his designee may assume, or purchase subject to, any such mortgage. Any such condemnation proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 1, 1888

40 USC 257.

 (25 Stat. 357), as amended, or any other applicable Federal statute. Before condemnation proceedings are instituted pursuant to this section, an effort shall be made to acquire the property involved by negotiation unless, because of reasonable doubt as to the identity of the owner or owners, because of the large number of persons with whom it would be necessary to negotiate, or for other reasons, the effort to acquire by negotiation would involve, in the judgment of the Secretary, such delay in acquiring the property as to be contrary to the interest of national defense. In any condemnation proceeding instituted pursuant to this section, the court shall not order the party in possession to surrender possession in advance of final judgment unless a declaration of taking has been filed, and a deposit of the amount estimated to be just compensation has been made, under

40 USC 258a.

 the first section of the Act of February 26, 1931 (46 Stat. 1421), providing for such declarations. Unless title is in dispute, the courts, upon application, shall promptly pay to the owner at least 75 per centum of the amount so deposited, but such payment shall be made without prejudice to any party to the proceeding. Property acquired under this section may be occupied, used, and improved for the purposes of this section prior to the approval of title by the Attorney

40 USC 255.

 General as required by section 355 of the Revised Statutes, as amended.
Sec. 405. The Secretary of Defense or his designee is authorized to maintain and operate any housing acquired under this title and69 Stat. 653 assign quarters therein to military and civilian personnel and their dependents. Appropriations for quarters allowances or appropriate

Use of quarters allowances, etc.

 allotments, and rental charges to civilian personnel, may be utilized by the military department concerned for the payment of principal, interest., and other obligations, except those of maintenance and operation, of the mortgagor corporation with respect to such housing projects. Such payments shall not exceed an average of $90 a month per housing unit and total payments for all housing so acquired shall not exceed $9,000,000 per month: Provided, That, in case of the United

Coast Guard.

 States Coast Guard, total payments for all housing so acquired shall not exceed $90,000 per month.
Sec. 406. Whenever the Secretary of Defense or his designee determines

Services of architects and engineers.

 that it is desirable in order to effectuate the purposes of this title, the Secretary is authorized, without regard to the civil service and classification laws, to procure, by negotiation or otherwise, the services of architects and engineers, or organizations thereof, under such arrangements as he deems desirable, but at an expense not in excess of that permissible under the schedule of fees allowed from time to time by the Public Housing Administration in connection with projects assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended.

50 Stat. 888.

42 USC 1401–1430.

 Such services may include the development of plans, drawings, and specifications for family housing under this title and other services in connection therewith: Provided, That such plans, drawings, and specifications may include the use on any project to be constructed under this title of alternate materials or alternate types of construction, including prefabrication, that provide substantially equal value and conform to standards established by the Federal Housing Commissioner: Provided further, That the Secretary may designate certain sites or parts thereof for family housing to be furnished from prefabricated houses or housing components. Such arrangements may include provision for advance or progress payments, for payment by third parties, for payment by the Government of any such compensation as is not paid for by third parties, and shall include provision for reimbursement by third parties to the Government of any compensation or other expenses paid by the Government pursuant to this section, and may include other provisions for compensation. Any public works appropriations now or hereafter available to the Departments of the Army, Navy, or Air Force or the Coast Guard may be obligated by the respective departments or the Coast Guard for these purposes. Reimbursements to the Government on account of payments made pursuant to this section shall be made to appropriations against which such payments were charged. The Secretary is further authorized to advance or pay to the Federal Housing Administration its “Appraisal and Eligibility Statement” fees in connection with such family housing. The Secretary is further authorized to enter into arrangements by contract or otherwise for eventual acquisition by the Government, without cost to the Government of all right, title, and interest in sites on which housing is constructed pursuant to this title and improvements thereon.
Sec. 407. (a) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such

Appropriations.

 sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 403 through 406 of this Act. (b) Any funds heretofore or hereafter authorized to lie expended by any of the military departments or the Coast Guard for the payment of allowances for quarters for military personnel may be used for the purposes specified in subsection (a) above.
Sec. 408. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 401 of this Act,

Prior commitments.

 the provisions of title VIII of the National Housing Act in effect prior to the enactment of the Housing Amendments of 1955 shall69 Stat. 654 continue in full force and effect with respect to all mortgages insured pursuant to a certification by the Secretary of Defense or his designee made on or before June 30, 1955,. and a commitment to insure issued on or before June 30, 1956 or pursuant to a certification by the Atomic Energy Commission or its designee made on or before June 30, 1956, except that the maximum dollar amount for each such mortgage shall be $12,500,000.
Sec. 409. (a) Wherever the terms “Secretary of Defense” or “Secretary” or “Secretary of the Army, Navy, or Air Force” appear in this title or in title VIII of the National Housing Act, as amended by the Housing Amendments of 1955, they shall be deemed to mean the Secretary of the Treasury in the case of the application of the provisions of this title or of title VIII of the National Housing Act, as amended by the Housing Amendments of 1955, for the benefit of the United States Coast Guard. (b) Wherever the term “armed services” appears in this title it shall be deemed to include the United States Coast Guard.
<num value="V">TITLE V—</num> <heading class="inline">FARM HOUSING</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="501"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 501. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/68/320">68 Stat. 320</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau class="inline">Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows:</chapeau> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>In the first sentence of section 511 immediately following the<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1481">42 USC 1481</ref>.</p></sidenote> phrase “July 1, 1953” strike out the word “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” and insert at the end of the sentence immediately before the period a comma and the following: “<quotedText>and an additional $100,000,000 on and after July 1, 1955</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1482">42 USC 1482</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In section 512, (A) strike out “<quotedText>and 1954</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText>1954, and 1955</quotedText>”, and (B) strike out “<quotedText>and $2,000,000</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText>$2,000,000 and $2,000,000</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s1483">42 USC 1483</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>In section 513, strike out “<quotedText>and $10,000,000 on July 1 of each of the years 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, and 1954</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText>$10,000,000, and $10,000,000 on July 1 of each of the years 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, and 1955</quotedText>”.</content> </paragraph> </section> Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 346: Granting the consent of Congress to the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to negotiate and enter into a compact providing for the apportionment of the waters of the Red River and its tributaries. Public Law 346 Public Law 346 69 Stat. 654 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 346

chapter 784
AN ACT Granting the consent of Congress to the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to negotiate and enter into a compact providing for the apportionment of the waters of the Red River and its tributaries.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2260]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Red River.

Consent of Congress to interstate compact.
That the consent of Congress is hereby given to the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas to negotiate and enter into a compact providing for an equitable apportionment among them of the waters of the Red River and its tributaries, upon the condition that one qualified person appointed by the President of the United States shall participate in such negotiations as chairman, without vote, representing

Reports.

 the United States, and shall make a report to the President of the United States and the Congress of the proceedings and of any compact entered into. Such compact shall not be binding or obligatory upon any of the parties thereto until it shall have been ratified by the legislatures of each of the respective States, and approved by the Congress of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 347: To provide for retirement of the Government capital to certain institutions operating under the supervision of the Farm Credit Administration; to increase borrower participation in the management and control of the Federal Farm Credit System; and for other purposes. Public Law 347 Public Law 347 69 Stat. 655 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 655 Public Law 347

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AN ACT To provide for retirement of the Government capital to certain institutions operating under the supervision of the Farm Credit Administration; to increase borrower participation in the management and control of the Federal Farm Credit System; and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 5168]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That this Act may

Farm Credit Act of 1955.

 be cited as the “Farm Credit Act of 1955”.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num> <heading class="inline">BANKS FOR COOPERATIVES</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="101"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 101. </num> <content class="inline">Section 42 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933, as amended, is<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/48/264">48 Stat. 264</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s11344">12 USC 11344</ref>.</p></sidenote> amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="42"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 42. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Classes of Stock; Ownership; Voting Rights; Dividends; and Retirement of Stock</inline>.—</heading> <chapeau>Except as provided in section 111 of the Farm Credit Act of 1955, each regional bank for cooperatives shall have the following classes of stock, all of which shall have a par value of $190 per share:</chapeau> <paragraph class="inline"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>Class A stock shall be issued to and held by the Governor<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Class A stock.</p></sidenote> of the Farm Credit Administration on behalf of the United States, and stock of such banks held by the Governor on the effective date of title I of the Farm Credit Act of 1955 shall be exchanged, share for share, for class A stock of the respective banks. Class A stock<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s11341/11414/1134b">12 USC 11341, 11414, 1134b</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p, 662.</p></sidenote> shall be nonvoting and no dividends shall be paid thereon. At the end of each fiscal year, each of such banks, subject to the provisions of sections 33 and 40, shall determine the amount of class A stock that shall be retired at par by that bank. The minimum amount of class A stock that shall be retired shall be the equivalent in dollar value of the amount of class C stock issued for that year, except that class C stock issued by a regional bank on account of class C stock issued to it by the central bank, class C stock issued by a regional bank in exchange for class B stock the proceeds of which were used to retire an equivalent amount of class A stock, and class C stock issued by a regional bank in exchange for capital stock of the bank outstanding on the effective date of title I of the Farm Credit Act of 1955, shall not be included in such bank’s calculation. Any amount of class A stock retired in excess of such minimum amount in one year may be used to reduce to that extent the amount of such stock required to be retired in any subsequent year. Funds from the retirement of class A stock shall be paid into the revolving fund authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Act, as amended, and shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/46/11">46 Stat. 11</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1141j/f">12 USC 1141j(f)</ref>.</p></sidenote> continue to be available for the purchase of class A stock in the banks in accordance with sections 33 and 40.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>Class B stock may be issued in series and amounts approved<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Class B stock.</p></sidenote> by the Farm Credit Administration, and may be sold or transferred to any person subject to the approval of the issuing bank. Such stock shall be issued only at par and shall be nonvoting. Any bank may pay dividends of not to exceed 4 per centum per annum on class B stock if declared by the board of directors and approved by the Farm Credit Administration and if the surplus account of the bank, after payment of such dividends, will not be less than 25 per centum of the sum of all its outstanding capital stock. Dividends on class B stock shall not be cumulative, but no bank shall distribute in any year any of its net savings as patronage refunds as provided in section 36 (a) unless for that year a dividend of at least 2 per centum is declared and paid upon outstanding class B stock of the bank. Each series of class B stock shall be issued only with the approval of the<page identifier="/us/stat/69/656">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 656</page> Farm Credit Administration and shall carry on the face of each certificate a statement of the maximum dividend which may be declared and paid thereon and of the minimum dividend winch shall be declared and paid thereon before the bank may distribute any of its net savings as patronage refunds: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That such maximum and minimum dividends may be the same amount.</proviso> After all class A stock has been retired, class B stock may be called for retirement at par with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration and shall be called in such manner that the oldest outstanding stock at any given time will be retired first. Any holder of class B stock whose stock has been called for retirement may elect, with the approval of the issuing bank, to leave his stock in the bank subject to its being included in the next call for retirement.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Class C stock.</p></sidenote> <content>Class C stock, except as approved by the F arm Credit Administration and consented to by the issuing bank, may be issued only to banks for cooperatives and farmers’ cooperative associations as defined<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1141j">12 USC 1141j</ref>.</p></sidenote> in section 15 (a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act, as amended. Such stock may be issued in fractional shares, shall be issued at its fair book value not. exceeding par, as determined by the bank, and no dividends shall be paid on it. Each holder of one or more shares of class C stock which is eligible to borrow from a bank for cooperatives shall be entitled to one vote only: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any such holder which within the period of two years next preceding a date, fixed by the Farm Credit Administration, prior to commencement of the voting has not been a borrower from a bank of which it holds class C stock shall not be entitled to vote. From time to time each bank for cooperatives shall obtain information concerning its class C stockholders to determine whether they continue to be eligible to borrow from the bank and to vote. Any class C stockholder found by the bank to be ineligible to borrow shall not be entitled to vote until its eligibility is reestablished to the satisfaction of the bank. Whenever in section 5 of the Farm<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/50/704">50 Stat. 704</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s640a">12 USC 640a <i>et seq</i></ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/67/390">67 Stat. 390</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s636c">12 USC 636c</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><i>Post</i>, p. 666.</p></sidenote> Credit Act of 1937, as amended, and section 4 (a) of the Farm Credit Act of 1953, provision is made for a nomination or election by cooperatives which are stockholders or subscribers to the guaranty fund of any bank for cooperatives the term ‘cooperatives which are stock-holders or subscribers to the guaranty fund’ or the equivalent of that term, shall mean such cooperatives which are eligible to vote. Each borrower from a bank for cooperatives shall be required to own at the time the loan is made at least one share of class C stock. The purchase price of such stock may be retained out of the loan. In addition, each borrower as defined by the Farm Credit Administration for purposes of this sentence, shall be required to invest quarterly in class C stock an amount equal to not less than 10 nor more than 25 per centum, as prescribed by the board of directors of the bunk with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration, of the amount of interest payable by it to the bank during the calendar quarter. Payments for such stock shall be made quarterly Or when the regular interest payments of the borrower are payable, but the stock shall be issued to the borrower as of the end of each fiscal year in the amount of the payments for stock made by it during the year. Each regional bank shall purchase at least one share of class C stock of the central bank. In addition, the regional bank shall be required to invest quarterly in class C stock of the. central bank an amount equal to not less than 10 nor more than 25 per centum, as prescribed by the board of directors of the central bank with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration, of the amount of interest payable by the regional bank to the central bank during the calendar quarter by reason of any interest purchased by the central bank in a loan made by the regional bank. Payments for such stock shall be made to the central bank and the stock snail be issued to<page identifier="/us/stat/69/657">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 657</page> the regional bank in the same manner, insofar as practicable, as is provided in this section for payments for and issuance of stock on account of loans by the regional bank in which the central bank does not purchase any interest. Subject to rules prescribed by the board of directors of the lending bank with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration a borrower may convert class B stock into class C stock for the purpose of making the investment in class C stock required by this paragraph. After retirement of all class A stock, class C stock also may be retired at par by calling the oldest outstanding class C stock, but class C stock that was issued for a fiscal year period shall not be called for retirement until all class B stock that was issued during or prior to that fiscal year has been called for retirement.</proviso></content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Guaranty Fund Subscriptions in Lift, of Stock</inline>.—</heading><content>If a cooperative association is not authorized under the laws of (he State in which it is organized to take stock in the bank, the bank shall, in lieu thereof, require the association to pay into or have on deposit in a guaranty fund of the bunk, or the bank may retain out of the amount of the loan and credit to the guaranty fund, a sum equal to the amount of class C stock which the association would otherwise be required by subsection (a) (3) of this section to own at the time the loan is made and to purchase thereafter. Any such association may make additional payments into the guaranty fund from time to time in lieu of the purchase of class B stock, and shall receive credits to such fund in lieu of patronage refunds payable in class C stock. Each reference in this Act to capital stock or class B or class C stock shall include also the guaranty fund equivalents of such stock, and; to the extent permitted under the laws of a State in which a cooperative association is organized, a holder of guaranty fund equivalents of either class B or class C stock shall have the same rights and status as a holder of class B or class C stock, respectively. The rights and obligations of the bank as respects such guaranty fund equivalents shall be identical to its rights and obligations as respects class B or class C stock, respectively.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Lien on Stock</inline>.—</heading><content>Except, as hereinafter provided in the case of an association which is a direct borrower from the central bank, each bank for cooperatives shall have a first lien on all stock in the bank owned by each cooperative association as additional collateral for any indebtedness of such association to the bank. In the ease of an association which is a direct borrower from the central bank, the central bank shall have a first lien on any amount of class C stock which the borrowing association owns in any regional bank on account of direct loans of such association from the central bank; amt the regional bank shall have a lien on such stock junior only to the lien of the central bank. In any case where the debt, of a borrower is in default, the bank may, in accordance with regulations of the Farm Credit Administration, retire and cancel all or a part of the stock of the defaulting borrower at the fair book value thereof, not exceeding par, in total or partial liquidation of the debt, as the ease may be, and, to the extent required, corresponding shares held by a regional bank in the central bank shall be retired.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Calculation of Proportionate Interests in Banks</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purpose of determining pursuant to section 5 (d) (2) (C) of the Farm Credit Act of 1937, as amended, the amount of the capital<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/540d">12 USC 540d</ref>.</p></sidenote> stock and subscriptions to the guaranty fund of a regional bank for cooperatives held by cooperatives the term ‘capital stock and subscriptions to the guaranty fund held by cooperatives’ or the equivalent of that term shall also mean all outstanding class B and class C stock and the guaranty fund equivalents thereof.”</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/658">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 658</page> <section> <num value="102"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 102. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1134k">12 USC 1134k</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Section 35 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933, as amended, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="35"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 35. </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Regional Bank Stock Provisions to Central Bank</inline>.—</heading> <content class="inline">All provisions of law with respect to class A, class B, and class C stock in the regional banks for cooperatives shall apply to the Central Bank for Cooperatives except as they may be inconsistent with the provisions of this section. Each borrower from the central bank shall be required to own at. the time the loan is made at least one share of class C stock in such regional bank as the Farm Credit Administration shall designate and shall be required to invest quarterly in class C stock in such regional bank or banks as the Farm Credit Administration shall designate an amount equal to not less than 10 nor more than 25 per centum, as prescribed by the board of directors of the central bank with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration, of the amount of interest payable by such borrower to the central bank during the calendar quarter. Payments for such stock shall be made quarterly or when the regular interest payments of such borrower are payable; but the stock shall be issued to the borrower as of the end of each fiscal year in the amount of the payments for stock made by it during such year. The regional bank whose stock is so issued to such borrower shall purchase a corresponding amount of class C stock in the central bank.”</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="103"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 103. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1134l">12 USC 1134<i>l</i></ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Section 36 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933, as amended, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="36"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 36. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Savings</inline>.—</heading> <content>Each bank for cooperatives, at the end of each fiscal year, shall determine the amount of its net savings after paying or providing for all operating expenses (including reasonable valuation reserves and losses in excess of any such applicable reserves) and shall apply such savings as follows: (1) To the restoration of the amount of the impairment, if any, of capital stock, as determined by its board of directors; (2) 25 per centum of any remaining savings shall be used to create and maintain a surplus account; (3) if said bank shall have outstanding capital stock held by the United States during the whole or any part of the fiscal year, it shall next pay to the United States as a franchise tax, a sum equal to 25 per centum of its net savings then remaining, not exceeding, however, a rate of return on such Government capital calculated at a rate equal to the computed average annual rate of interest, on all public issues of public debt obligations of the United States issued during the fiscal year ending next before such tax is due, as certified to the Farm Credit Administration by the Secretary of the Treasury; (4) reasonable contingency reserves may be established; (5) dividends on class B stock may be declared as provided in section 42 (a) (2); and (6) any remaining net savings shall be distributed as patronage refunds as provided in subsection (b) of this section: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any patronage refunds received by a regional bank from the central bank shall be excluded from net savings of the regional bank for the purpose of computing such franchise tax. Amounts applied as provided in (2) and (4) above after the effective date of title I of the Farm Credit Act of 1955 shall be allocated on a patronage basis approved by the Farm Credit Administration. At the end of any fiscal year, any portion of the reserve established under (4) above which is no longer deemed necessary shall be transferred to the surplus account and, if the surplus account of any such bank for cooperatives exceeds 25 per centum of the sum of all its outstanding capital stock, the bank may distribute in the same manner as a patronage refund any part or all of such excess which has been allocated:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any surplus and contingency reserves shown on the books of the banks as of the effective date of title I of the Farm Credit Act of 1955 shall not be distributed as patronage refunds.<page identifier="/us/stat/69/659">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 659</page> In making such distributions, the oldest outstanding allocations shall be distributed first. Wherever used in this Act, the words ‘surplus<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">“Surplus account”.</p></sidenote> account’ as applied to any bank for cooperatives shall mean any surpluses and contingency reserves shown on the books of the banks as of the effective date of title 1 of the Farm Credit Act of 1955 and any amounts applied as provided in (2) above after the effective date of said title I. Said surplus account shall be divided to show the amounts thereof subject to allocation as provided in this section and may be further subdivided as prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration. In the event of a net loss in any fiscal year after providing for ail operating expenses (including reasonable valuation reserves and losses in excess of any such applicable reserves), such loss shall be absorbed by; first, charges to allocated contingency reserves; second, charges to allocated surplus; third, charges to other contingency reserves and surplus; fourth, the impairment of class C stock; and fifth, the impairment of all other stock.</proviso></content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Patronage Refunds</inline>.—</heading><content>The patronage refunds of each regional bank for cooperatives shall he paid in class C stock to borrowers, as defined by the Farm Credit Administration for the purposes of this subsection, during the fiscal year for which the refunds are declared. Patronage refunds of the Central Bank for Cooperatives shall be paid in class C stock to the regional banks for cooperatives upon the basis of interests held by the central bank in loans made by the regional banks and upon direct loans made by the central bank to cooperative associations; and any part of such refunds derived from such direct. loans of the central bank shall be paid in class C stock issued to the regional bank or banks which issued to the borrower the stock incident to the loans, or to a regional bank or banks designated by the Farm Credit Administration, and such bank or banks shall issue a like amount of class C stock to the borrowers. All patronage refunds shall be paid in the proportion that the amount of interest earned on the loans of each borrower bears to the total interest earned on the loans of all borrowers during the fiscal year.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Application of Assets on Liquidation on Dissolution</inline>.—</heading><content>In the case of liquidation or dissolution of any bank for cooperatives, after the payment or retirement, as the case may be, first, of all liabilities; second, of all capital stock issued before the effective date of title I of the Farm Credit Act of 1955 held by cooperative associations at par, all class A stock at par, and all class B stock at par; and third, of all class C stock at. par; any surpluses and contingency reserves existing on the effective date of said title I shall be paid to the holders of outstanding capital stock issued before the effective date of said title I, class A stock and class C stock pro rata, and any remaining surplus and contingency reserves shall be distributed to those entities to which they are allocated on the books of the bank. If it should become necessary to use any surplus or contingency reserves to pay any liabilities or to retire any capital stock, allocated contingency reserves and surplus shall be exhausted first in accordance with rules prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration.”</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>For purposes of applying the amendment in subsection (a)<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Separation of fiscal years.</p></sidenote> of this section, that part of the fiscal year 1956 preceding the effective date of title I of this Act and that part of such year following said effective date, shall be deemed to be separate fiscal years.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="104"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 104. </num> <content class="inline">Section 31 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1134g">12 USC 1134g</ref>.</p></sidenote> to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="31"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 31. </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Board of Directors of Central Bank</inline>.—</heading> <content class="inline">The Central Bank for Cooperatives shall have seven directors. Of this number four shall be appointed by the Governor of the Farm Credit Administration, by and with the advice and consent of the Federal Farm<page identifier="/us/stat/69/660">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 660</page> Credit Board, and three shall be elected by the regional banks for cooperatives and cooperative associations: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That the terms of office of directors established prior to the effective date of title 1 of the Farm Credit Act of 1955 shall continue through the thirty-first day of December next following the effective date of said title I and shall expire at the end of that day. Three of the directors appointed by the Farm Credit Administration shall be appointed for terms of one year, two years, and three years, respectively, as designated at the time of appointment and the fourth appointed director shall be appointed for a term of three years and thereafter each appointed<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Removal.</p></sidenote> director shall be appointed for a term of three years. Any appointed director may be removed at pleasure at any time by the Farm Credit<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Rules for nominations, etc.</p></sidenote> Administration. The Farm Credit Administration shall prescribe rules and regulations for the nominations and elections required by this section. ’ Sufficiently in advance of the first day of January next following the effective date of title I of the Farm Credit Act of 1955, and at any time subsequent to the enactment thereof, the Farm Credit Administration shall take all action necessary in order to permit the elections hereby provided and shall group the several farm credit districts into three areas, each of which shall be comprised of four contiguous farm credit districts, and a director shall be elected from nominees from each of such areas by regional banks for cooperatives of the area and cooperative associations of the area eligible to vote. The three elected directors shall be elected for terms of one year, two years, and three years, respectively, as shall be designated by the Farm Credit Administration and thereafter elected directors shall be elected for terms of three years:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That whenever, as determined by the Farm Credit Administration, the sum of the capital stock and subscriptions to the guaranty fund of the central bank held by persons other than the Governor of the Farm Credit Administration on behalf of the United States and surplus and reserve accounts of said bank shall equal or exceed 66% per centum of the total capital stork, subscriptions to the guaranty fund and surplus and reserve accounts of said bank as of the dare six months before the expiration of the term of office of any appointed director, except the fourth appointed director, whose term next expires, the successor to such director shall be elected from nominees for a term of three years by regional banks for cooperatives of the area and cooperative associations of the area eligible to vote on a basis of areas comprised of two contiguous farm credit districts as designated by the Farm Credit Administration. Appointed directors except the fourth appointed director shall continue to be replaced by elected directors in accordance with the foregoing provisions until the total number of elected directors shall be six, elected one from each of six such areas comprised of two contiguous farm credit districts. Whenever, as determined by the Farm Credit Administration, the sum of the capital stock and subscriptions to the guaranty fund of the central bank held by persons other than the Governor of the Farm Credit Administration on behalf of the United States and surplus and reserve accounts of said bank shall not equal or exceed 66⅔ per centum of the total capital stock, subscriptions to the guaranty fund and surplus and reserve accounts of the banks as of the date six months before the. expiration of the term of office of any elected director whose term next expires, the successor to such elected director shall, if the number of elected directors then exceeds three, be appointed by the Governor of the Farm Credit Administration by and with the advice and consent of the Federal Farm Credit Board for a term of three years. In any such case where only one additional appointed director is needed in order to increase<page identifier="/us/stat/69/661">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 661</page> the total number of appointed directors to four, and the terms of office of more than one elected director next expire, the Farm Credit Administration shall designate the one of such next expiring terms of office which shall be replaced by the additional appointed director. Any vacancy in the Board whether tilled by appointment or by election<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Vacancies.</p></sidenote> shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner in which the vacant office was filled. Each regional bank for cooperatives, each cooperative association which is a direct borrower from the central bank, each holder of one or more shares of class C stock in a regional bank for cooperatives which is eligible to vote under section 42 (a) (3), and each holder of one or more shares of stock in the central bank or any regional bank for cooperatives issued before the effective date of title I of the Farm credit Act of 1955 which is eligible to vote shall be eligible to vote for directors of the central bank and each such holder shall be entitled to one vote only without regard to the number of shares held in any one or more of said banks, and the vote of any such holder of stock in more than one bank shall be cast only with respect to elections in the area in which is located the main office of such holder. Elected directors shall have been, for at least two years, residents of the area for which they are elected. No person shall be eligible for nomination, election, or appointment as a director if such person has within one year next preceding the commencement of the term been a salaried officer or employee of the Farm Credit Administration or of any corporation operating under its supervision. Any person who is a member of the Federal Farm Credit Board or a district farm credit board when appointed or elected as director shall resign as a member of the Federal Farm Credit Board or the district board before assuming his duties as director of the central bank. No person who becomes such director shall be eligible to continue to serve if he becomes a member of the Federal Farm Credit Board or any district farm credit board or an officer or employee of the Farm Credit Administration or an officer or employee of any corporation operating under the supervision of the Farm Credit Administration.”</proviso></content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="105"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 105. </num> <content class="inline">Section 32 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1134h">12 USC 1134h</ref>.</p></sidenote> to read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="32"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 32. </num> <heading><inline class="smallCaps">Powers of Board of Directors of Central Bank</inline>.—</heading> <content class="inline">The<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Chairman and Vice Chairman.</p></sidenote> Board of Directors of the Central Bank for Cooperatives shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among its members. The powers of the Board of Directors shall be such powers as may be prescribed in the charter and bylaws with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That said Board without limitation of powers conferred by section 60 shall have power, subject to approval of the Farm Credit Administration, to appoint and fix the compensation of the chief executive officer and such other officers and employees, experts, and consultants as may be necessary for the efficient conduct of the bank’s business:</proviso> <proviso><i>Provided further</i>, That the chief executive officer of the bank shall not be an officer or employee of the Farm Credit Administration.”</proviso></content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="106"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 106. </num> <content class="inline">Section 38 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1134j">12 USC 1134j</ref>.</p></sidenote> by adding at the end of said section the following new sentence: “<quotedText>After the effective date of title I of the Farm Credit Act of 1955<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Charter amendments, etc.</p></sidenote> any amendment in the terms of the charter issued to any bank for cooperatives and any regulation issued under authority of this section or otherwise affecting lending operations of any such bank shall be consistent with the principle that the central bank shall make loans only in cases where it is not practicable for the loan to be made by a regional bank.</quotedText>”</content> </section> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/662">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 662</page> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="107"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 107. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1134c/1141d">12 USC 1134c, 1141d</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Section 41 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933, as amended, is amended by adding a new paragraph as follows: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any officer or employee of the Farm Credit Administration or of any bank for cooperatives designated to act as custodian of collateral securing loans made by any such bank to any cooperative association eligible to borrow therefrom may, in accordance with regulations of the Farm Credit Administration, act at the same time as custodian of collateral securing loans made by any other lenders to any cooperative association eligible to borrow from any such bank.s”</p> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="108"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 108. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1134i/1141d">12 USC 1134i, 1141d</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Section 33 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended by striking the words “<quotedText>Chairman of the Board</quotedText>” in the last sentence of said section and substituting in lieu thereof the words “<quotedText>Board of Directors</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/sll34j/1141d">12 USC ll34j, 1141d</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Section 34 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933, as amended, is amended by striking the words “<quotedText>Chairman of its Board of Directors</quotedText>” in the first paragraph of said section and substituting in lieu thereof the words “<quotedText>Farm Credit Administration</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="109"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 109. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1141f">12 USC 1141f</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Subsection (a) of section 8 of the Agricultural Marketing Act, as amended, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>Loans to cooperative associations made by any bank for cooperatives shall bear such rates of interest as the board of directors of the bank shall from time to time determine with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration, but in no case shall the rate of interest exceed 6 per centum per annum on the unpaid principal of a loan.”</content> </subsection> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="110"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 110. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1138e">12 USC 1138e</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Section 65 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended by striking the word “<quotedText>regional</quotedText>” in the first sentence of said section.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1138f">12 USC 1138f</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Section 66 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933, as amended, is hereby repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s636f">12 USC 636f</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>The second sentence of section 7 (a) of the Farm Credit Act. of 1953 is hereby repealed.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s665">12 USC 665</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content>Section 6 of the Act approved January 23, 1932 (47 Stat. 14), is amended by adding immediately following the comma after the word “<quotedText>Act</quotedText>” where it first appears the following: “<quotedText>the Farm Credit Act of 1933</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="111"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 111. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Prior loans, applicability of title, etc.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">This title shall be applicable to loans made before its effective date from the date on which they may be changed by agreement to conform hereto, otherwise, except as provided in this title, such loans shall be treated as though this title had not been enacted. Any cooperative association owning capital stock or guaranty fund credits in any bank for cooperatives issued before the effective date of this title which is eligible to vote shall, as long as such eligibility continues, be entitled to vote to the same extent as a holder of class C stock which is eligible to vote; any cooperative association owning such stock or guaranty fund credits shall be entitled to have such stock or credits retired as though this title had not been enacted; and any such association may with the consent of the bank have such stock or “credits, if it is found eligible to own class B or class C stock, converted in whole or in part into class B or class C stock or equivalent guaranty fund credits: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That any bank for cooperatives with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration may retire at any time capital stock or guaranty fund credits issued before the effective date of this title held by” any cooperative association and may hold the proceeds of such retired stock or guaranty fund credits as security for any indebtedness of the association to the bank.</proviso></content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="112"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 112. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">This title shall take effect on the first day of the month next following one hundred and twenty days after its enactment.</content> </section> 69 Stat. 663 <num value="II">TITLE II—</num> <heading class="inline">PRODUCTION CREDIT SYSTEM</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="201"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 201. </num> <content class="inline">Section 21 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended by<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1131e">12 USC 1131e</ref>.</p></sidenote> striking out of the fifth sentence the words “<quotedText>ail stock shall share in dividend distributions without preference</quotedText>” and substituting therefor the words “<quotedText>Dividends may be paid on class A and class B stock without preference or on class A stock alone, as the board of directors of the association may determine</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="202"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 202, </num> <content class="inline">Section 22 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1131f">12 USC 1131f</ref>.</p></sidenote> read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="22"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 22. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Each production credit association shall, at. the end of each fiscal year, apply the amount of its earnings in excess of operating expenses (including provision for reasonable valuation reserves) during such fiscal year, first, to the restoration of the impairment, if any, of capital; and, second, to the establishment and maintenance of a surplus account, the minimum amount of which shall be prescribed by the production credit corporation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>A production credit association may pay dividends of not to exceed 7 per centum per annum when such payments are approved by the production credit corporation of the district and are consistent with policies established under regulations issued by the Farm Credit Administration.”</content> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="203"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 203. </num> <content class="inline">The amounts in the guaranty fund reserve and the reserve account for bad and doubtful debts of each production credit association shall, as of the effective date of this title, be transferred to the surplus account of such association established pursuant to the provisions of section 22 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 as amended by section 202 of this title.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="204"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 204. </num> <content class="inline">Section 23 of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 is amended to<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1131g">12 USC 1131g</ref>.</p></sidenote> read as follows: <quotedContent> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="23"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 23. </num> <content class="inline">Each production credit association shall, under such rules<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Investments and loans to farmers.</p></sidenote> and regulations as may be prescribed by the production credit corporation of the district with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration, invest its funds and make loans to farmers for general agricultural purposes. Such loans shall be made on such terms and conditions, at such rates of interest, and with such security as may be prescribed by the corporation. No borrower shall be indebted to the association at any one time in an amount in excess of 15 per centum of the capital and surplus of the association unless the loan has the prior approval of the corporation, or in excess of 35 per centum of the capital and surplus of the association unless the loan also has the prior approval of the Farm Credit Administration, Borrowers shall be required to own. at the time the loan is made, class B stock of the association in an amount equal in fair book value (not to exceed par), as determined by the association, to $5 per $100 or fraction thereof of the amount of the loan. Such stock shall not be canceled or retired upon payment of the loan but may be transferred or exchanged as provided in section 21 of this Act,”</content> </section> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="205"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 205. </num> <content class="inline">The last sentence of section 63 of the Farm Credit Act<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s1138c">12 USC 1138c</ref>.</p></sidenote> of 1933 is hereby amended to read as follows: “<quotedText>The exemption provided herein shall not apply with respect to any production credit association or its property or income after the class A stock held in it by the production credit corporation has been retired, or with respect to the Central Bank for Cooperatives, or any production credit corporation or bank for cooperatives, or its property or income after the stock held in it by the United States has been retired.</quotedText>”</content> </section> 69 Stat. 664 <num value="III">TITLE III—</num> <heading class="inline">FEDERAL LAND BANK SYSTEM</heading> <section> <num value="301"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 301. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/39/360">39 Stat. 360</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s651–656/585/659–664/711–723/731–734">12 USC 651–656, 585, 659–664, 711–723, 731–734</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau class="inline">Sections 3, 7, and 8 of the Federal Farm Loan Act. as amended, are amended—</chapeau> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>by changing next to the last paragraph of section 3 to read as follows: “The Farm Credit Administration shall prescribe a form for the statement of condition of national farm loan associations and land banks under its supervision, which shall be filled out by each such association or bank and transmitted to said administration as required by it.”;</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>by changing the fifth sentence of the fourth paragraph of section 7 to read as follows: “He shall make a report to the Farm Credit Administration as required by it upon forms to be provided for that purpose.”; and</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>by deleting the last sentence of section 8.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="302"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 302. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s691–698">12 USC 691–698</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">The last paragraph of section 5 of the Federal Farm Loan Act, as amended, is repealed.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="303"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 303. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s751–756">12 USC 751–756</ref>.</p></sidenote> <content class="inline">Section 10 of the Federal Farm Loan Act, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph as follows: <quotedContent> <p class="indent0 fontsize10"><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Reports on value of security, etc.</p></sidenote>“Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act to the contrary, subject to the approval of the Farm Credit Administration, the investigation and the written report or reports on the value of the security offered for a Federal land bank loan, which otherwise are required by this section to be made by land bank appraisers appointed under the authority of section 3 of this Act, may be made, in accordance with appraisal standards prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration, by any person (including a person who is secretary-treasurer of a national farm loan association) designated so to do by the Federal land bank of the district; a Federal land bank is authorized to make a loan, if otherwise authorized, on the basis of such an investigation and report by a person so designated; and a loan so made shall be<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s857">12 USC 857</ref>.</p></sidenote> eligible as collateral for farm loan bonds under section 19 of this Act, if otherwise qualified thereunder: <proviso><i>Provided</i>, That, within one year, the land bank shall obtain a written report on the security for the loan by a land bank appraiser appointed under section 3 of this Act, in terms and form prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration, and such a loan shall be eligible as collateral for farm loan bonds thereafter only if such report by a land bank appraiser establishes that the security meets the standards prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration for a land bank loan, and in no event shall any such loan thereafter be carried as such collateral for bonds at more than 65 per centum of the normal value of the security as determined by such land bank appraiser. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this paragraph, all provisions of this Act relating to loans made through national farm loan associations shall, insofar as applicable, apply with respect to loans made on such investigations and written reports by such designated persons.”</proviso></p> </quotedContent> </content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="304"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 304. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s771/772">12 USC 771, 772</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau class="inline">Section 12 of the Federal Farm Loan Act, as amended, is amended—</chapeau> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>by changing paragraph “<quotedText>Fourth</quotedText>” to read as follows: “<quotedText>Such loans may be made for general agricultural purposes and other requirements of the owner of the land mortgaged, under rules and regulations of the Farm Credit Administration.</quotedText>”;</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>by striking out the period at the end of the second sentence of paragraph “<quotedText>Fifth</quotedText>” and adding the following: “<quotedText>; and, consistent with community standards/ the appraisal may also reflect home advantages, and the availability to a typical operator of the property of earnings from other dependable sources to supplement the normal earning power of the farm.</quotedText>”;</content> </subsection> <page identifier="/us/stat/69/665">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 665</page> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>by striking out “<quotedText>the raising of livestock</quotedText>” wherever it appears in next to the hist sentence of paragraph “Sixth” and substituting therefor “<quotedText>farming operations</quotedText>” and by striking out of such sentence “<quotedText>Land Bank Commissioner</quotedText>” and substituting therefor “<quotedText>Farm Credit Administration</quotedText>”; and</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">(d) </num> <content>by striking out “<quotedText>$100,000</quotedText>” from paragraph “<quotedText>Seventh</quotedText>” and substituting therefor “<quotedText>$200,000</quotedText>” and by striking out of such sentence “<quotedText>but loans to any one borrower shall not exceed $25,000 unless approved by the Land Bank Commissioner,</quotedText>” and substituting “<quotedText>but loans to any one borrower shall not exceed $100,000 unless approved by the Farm Credit Administration,</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="305"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 305. </num> <content class="inline">Paragraph “Nineteenth” of section 13 of the Federal Farm<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s781">12 USC 781</ref>.</p></sidenote> Loan Act, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new sentence as follows: “<quotedText>Such a deferment may lie permitted for other purposes for a period not exceeding five years under regulations prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="306"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 306. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>That part of section 23 of the Federal Farm Loan Act,<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s901–902">12 USC 901–902</ref>.</p></sidenote> as amended, which precedes the last paragraph, is amended to read as follows: <quotedContent><p class="inline">“Every Federal land bank shall semiannually carry to reserve account a sum not less than 50 per centum of its net earnings until said reserve account shall show a credit balance equal to the outstanding capital stock of said land bank. After said reserve is equal to the outstanding capital stock 10 per centum of the net earnings shall be added thereto semiannually until said reserve account shall show a credit balance equal to 150 per centum of the outstanding capital stock of said land bank, and any land bank having a credit balance in said reserve account in excess of 150 per centum of its outstanding capital stock may withdraw such excess from said reserve account with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration. Whenever said reserve shall have been impaired it shall be fully restored before any dividends are paid.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“After deducting the 50 per centum or the 10 per centum hereinbefore directed to be deducted for credit to reserve account, any Federal land bank may declare a dividend or dividends to shareholders of the whole or any part of the balance of its net earnings, but only with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration.</p> <p class="indent0 fontsize10">“The reserves of land banks shall be invested in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the Farm Credit Administration.”</p> </quotedContent> </content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>The second sentence of section 24 of the Federal Farm Loan<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s911–915">12 USC 911–915</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act, as amended, is amended by striking out the period at the end thereof and adding the following: “<quotedText>until said reserve account shall show a credit balance equal to 50 per centum of the outstanding capital stock of said association, and any association having a credit balance in said reserve account in excess of 50 per centum of its outstanding capital stock may withdraw such excess from said reserve account with the approval of the Farm Credit Administration.</quotedText>”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>The amendments made by (a) and (b) of this section shall<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Effective date.</p></sidenote> become effective on the next January 1, or July 1 whichever first succeeds enactment hereof.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="307"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 307. </num> <content class="inline">Section 601 (a) of the Department of Agriculture Organic<sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/stat/58/740">58 Stat. 740</ref>.</p><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s832">12 USC 832</ref>.</p></sidenote> Act of 1944 is amended by inserting after “<quotedText>Federal land banks,</quotedText>”, the second time it appears therein, “national farm loan associations,”; by striking out “<quotedText>joint-stock land banks,</quotedText>” wherever it appears therein; and by striking out the period at the end thereof and inserting “<quotedText>, except that the amounts apportioned to national farm loan associations shall be assessed against and collected from the Federal land bank of the district which may in turn collect such amounts from the associations in a manner approved by the Farm Credit Administration.</quotedText>”.</content> </section> 69 Stat. 666 <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num> <heading class="inline">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS</heading> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="401"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 401. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s640b">12 USC 640b</ref>.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>Section 5 (b) of the Farm Credit Act of 1937, as amended, is amended by changing the sixth sentence thereof to read as follows: “After the date of enactment of the Farm Credit Act of 1955, no person shall be eligible for election or appointment to membership on said Board if such person has within one year next preceding the commencement of the term been a salaried officer or employee of the Farm Credit Administration, or a salaried officer or employee of any corporation operating under the supervision of the Farm Credit Administration,”.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"> <num value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s640d">12 USC 640d</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau>Section 5 (d) of the Farm Credit Act of 1937, as amended, is amended—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">(1) </num> <content>by substituting “<quotedText>six months</quotedText>” for “<quotedText>three months</quotedText>” wherever it occurs in paragraph (2) thereof; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">(2) </num> <content>by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph as follows: <quotedContent> <paragraph class="indent0 firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“(4) </num> <content>As directed by the Farm Credit Administration, the election of a director under section 5 (d) (2) by any group may be begun any time within six months before the expiration of the term of office to which the director is to succeed, subject to the required determination being made as of the date six months before the expiration of such term of office that a director so elected by such group is to serve in lieu of a district director (or third district director).”</content> </paragraph> </quotedContent> </content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="402"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 402. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8"><ref href="/us/usc/t12/s636c">12 USC 636c</ref>.</p></sidenote> <chapeau class="inline">Section 4 of the Farm Credit Act of 1953 is amended—</chapeau> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="a">(a) </num> <content>by inserting in the first proviso in subsection (a) “<quotedText>all persons so tied shall be considered designated as nominees</quotedText>” in lieu of “the procedure prescribed therein shall be followed again until the tie is broken”;</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>by inserting before the period at the end of the second sentence of subsection (b) “<quotedText>, except that one full term of six years shall be considered to include an additional four months if the particular term is one which was legally extended for an additional four ninths</quotedText>”; and</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent1 fontsize10"><num value="c">(c) </num> <content>by adding the following additional sentence at the end of subsection (c): “All terms of office which otherwise would expire on November 30 of any year following enactment of the Farm Credit Act of 1955 are extended four months to expire on the following March 31 so that the term of office of all successors to the terms so extended shall begin with the first day of April.”.</content> </subsection> </section> <section class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="403"><inline class="smallCaps">Sec</inline>. 403. </num><sidenote><p class="firstIndent1 fontsize8">Separability.</p></sidenote> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <content>If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Act, and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">(b) </num> <content>The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.</content> </subsection> </section> Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 348: To extend the period of restrictions on lands belonging to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma, and for other purposes. Public Law 348 Public Law 348 69 Stat. 666 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 348

chapter 786
AN ACT To extend the period of restrictions on lands belonging to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2198]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Five Civilized Tribes, Okla.

Land restrictions.
That subject to the provisions of section 2 of this Act, the period of restrictions against alienation, lease, mortgage, or other encumbrance of lands69 Stat. 667 belonging to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma of one-half degree or more Indian blood, which period was extended to April 26, 1956, by the Act of May 10, 1928 (45 Stat. 495), is hereby extended for the lives of the Indians who own such lands subject to such restrictions on the date of this Act.
Sec. 2. (a) Any Indian of the Five Civilized Tribes may apply

Removal.

 to the Secretary of the Interior for an order removing restrictions. Within ninety days from the date of the application, the Secretary shall either issue the order or disapprove the application. The order shall be issued if in the judgment of the Secretary the applicant has sufficient ability, knowledge, experience, and judgment to enable him, or her, to manage his, or her, business affairs, including the administration, use, investment, and disposition of any property turned over to such person and the income or proceeds therefrom, with such reasonable degree of prudence and wisdom as will be apt to prevent him, or her, from losing such property or the benefits thereof. (b) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to issue, without application, to any Indian of the Five Civilized Tribes, who in the judgment of the Secretary is able to manage his, or her, own affairs, in accordance with the standard specified in subsection (a) of this section, an order removing restrictions that will become effective six months after notice of the order is given to such Indian, unless it is set aside by a county court in accordance with proceedings initiated prior to such time pursuant to subsection (c) of this section. The timely initiation of such proceedings shall stay the effective date of an order until the proceedings are concluded. When the Secretary issues an order pursuant to this subsection, he shall notify the board of county commissioners for the county in which the Indian resides. (c) If the Secretary of the Interior disapproves, or fails either to approve or disapprove, an application within the ninety-day period prescribed in subsection (a) of this section, the Indian affected may apply to the county court for the county in which he, or she, resides for an order removing restrictions. If the Secretary issues an order removing restrictions without application therefor in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, either the Indian affected or the board of county commissioners may apply to the county court for the county in which the Indian resides for an order setting aside such order. The court shall set a hearing date not less than

Hearings.

 thirty days from the day it receives the application, and under rules adopted by the court, notify the board of county commissioners, the welfare departments of the State and county governments, the local representative of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and any other persons the court considers appropriate At the hearing the court shall examine the Indian and may require the persons who appear before the court to give testimony in the matter of the ability of the Indian to manage his, or her, own affairs. The Secretary of the Interior, and the attorney for the county in which such court is located, shall be given an opportunity to appear at such hearings and to participate in the examination of the Indian and other witnesses. The evidence taken at the hearing shall be transcribed and filed of record in the case. In determining capability, the court shall apply the standard specified in subsection (a) of this section with respect to determinations by the Secretary. If the court finds that the Indian is able to manage his, or her, own affairs, it shall issue an order removing restrictions or deny the application for an order to set aside an order of the Secretary issued without application therefor, as the case69 Stat. 668 may be. If the court does not find that the Indian is able to manage his, or her, own affairs, it shall deny the application for an order removing restrictions, or set aside an order of the Secretary issued without application therefor, as the case may be. The court, shall furnish to the Secretary and to the applicant one certified copy of any final order issued by it. Any final order of the court shall be, subject to appeal by the applicant, by the Secretary, or by the board of county commissioners in accordance with the probate laws of the State of Oklahoma, except that no appeal bond shall be required in an appeal by the Secretary. (d) When an order removing restrictions becomes effective, the Secretary shall cause to be turned over to the applicant full ownership and control of any money and property that is held in trust for him or that is held subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States, issuing, in the case of land, such title document as may be appropriate: Provided, That the Secretary may make such provisions as he deems necessary to insure payment of money loaned to any such Indian by the Federal Government or by an Indian tribe: Provided further, That nothing herein contained shall abrogate the interest of any lessee or permittee in any lease, contract, or permit that is outstanding when an order removing restrictions becomes effective.
Sec. 3. Section 23 of the Act of April 26, 1906 (34 Stat. 137), as

25 USC 355 note.

 amended by section 8 of the Act of May 27, 1908 (35 Stat. 312), which expires on April 26, 1956, is continued in force with respect to the restricted properties of Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes as long as such properties remain restricted.
Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 2 of this Act, nothing in this Act shall be construed to repeal or to limit the application of the Act

25 USC 355 note 502.

 of August 4, 1947 (61 Stat. 731), the provisions of which shall continue in effect until otherwise provided by Congress.
Sec. 5.

Tax exemptions

 Any existing exemption from taxation that constitutes a vested property right shall continue hi force and effect until it terminates by virtue of its own limitations.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 349: To amend the Act of October 14, 1940, to authorize the sale of personal property held in connection with housing under such Act. Public Law 349 Public Law 349 69 Stat. 668 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 349

chapter 787
AN ACT To amend the Act of October 14, 1940, to authorize the sale of personal property held in connection with housing under such Act.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 6199]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Housing.

Sale of personal property.

64 Stat. 71.

42 USC 1588.
That section 608 of the Act entitled “An Act to expedite the provision of housing in connection with national defense, and for other purposes”, approved October 14, 1940, as amended, is amended by inserting “(a)” immediately after “Sec. 608.” and by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any personal property held under this Act, and not sold with a project or building, may be sold at fair value, as determined by the Administrator, to any agency organized for slum clearance or to provide subsidized housing for persons of low income. Any sale of personal property under this subsection shall be made on a cash basis, payable at the time of settlement.”
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 350: To provide for the participation of the United States in the International Finance Corporation. Public Law 350 Public Law 350 69 Stat. 669 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 669 Public Law 350

chapter 788
AN ACT To provide for the participation of the United States in the International Finance Corporation.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1894]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

International Finance Corporation Act.
short title Section 1. This Act may be cited as the “International Finance Corporation Act”.
acceptance of membership Sec. 2. The President is hereby authorized to accept membership for the United States in the International Finance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”), provided for by the Articles of Agreement of the Corporation deposited in the archives of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
governor, executive director, and alternates Sec. 3. The governor and executive director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the alternate for each of them, appointed under section 3 of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act, as amended (22 U. S. C. 286a), shall serve as governor, director

59 Stat. 512.

 and alternates, respectively, of the Corporation.
national advisory council on international monetary and financial problems Sec. 4. The provisions of section 4 of the Bretton Woods Agreements Act, as amended (22 U. S. C. 286b), shall apply with respect to the Corporation to the same extent as with respect to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Reports with respect to

Reports.

 the Corporation under paragraphs 5 and 6 of subsection (b) of section 4 of said Act, as amended, shall be included in the first report made thereunder after the establishment of the Corporation and in each succeeding report.
certain acts not to be taken without authorization Sec. 5. Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall on behalf of the United States (a) subscribe to additional shares of stock under article II, section 3, of the Articles of Agreement of the Corporation; (b) accept any amendment under article VII of the Articles of Agreement of the Corporation; (c) make any loan to the Corporation. Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, no governor or alternate representing the United States shall vote for an increase of capital stock of the Corporation under article II, section 2 (c) (ii), of the Articles of Agreement of the Corporation.
depositories Sec. 6. Any Federal Reserve bank which is requested to do so by the Corporation shall act as its depository or as its fiscal agent, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall supervise and direct the carrying out of these functions by the Federal Reserve banks.
69 Stat. 670
payment of subscriptions Sec. 7. (a) The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to pay the subscription of the United States to the Corporation and for this purpose is authorized to use as a public-debt transaction not to exceed $35,168,000 of the proceeds of any securities hereafter issued under the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended, and the purposes for which securities may be issued under that Act are extended to include such purpose. Payment under this subsection of the subscription of the United States to the Corporation and any repayment thereof shall be treated as public-debt transactions of the United States. (b) Any payment of dividends made to the United States by the Corporation shall be covered into the Treasury as a miscellaneous receipt.
jurisdiction and venue of actions Sec. 8. For the purpose of any action which may be brought within the United States or its Territories or possessions by or against the Corporation in accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the Corporation, the Corporation shall be deemed to be an inhabitant of the Federal judicial district in which its principal office in the United States is located, and any such action at law or in equity to which the. Corporation shall be a party shall be deemed to arise under the laws of the United States, and the district courts of the United States shall have original jurisdiction of any such action. When the Corporation is a defendant in any such action, it may, at any time before the trial thereof, remove such action from a State court into the district court of the United States for the proper district by following the procedure for removal of causes otherwise provided by law.
status, immunities and privileges Sec. 9. The provisions of article V, section 5 (d), and article VI, sections 2 to 9, both inclusive, of the Articles of Agreement of the Corporation shall have full force and effect in the United States and its Territories and possessions upon acceptance of membership by the United States in, and the establishment of, the Corporation.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 351: To amend section 313 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, with respect to tobacco allotments. Public Law 351 Public Law 351 69 Stat. 670 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 351

chapter 789
AN ACT To amend section 313 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, with respect to tobacco allotments.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2295]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Burley tobacco.

65 Stat. 422.

7 USC 1313.
That section 313 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(j) In establishing farm acreage allotments for burley tobacco crops for the years 1956, 1957, and 1958 the acreage allotment for any farm which has not been retired from agricultural production shall not be reduced below the acreage allotment which would otherwise be established because the harvested acreage was less than the allotted acreage unless the acreage harvested was less than 50 per centum of the allotted acreage in each of the preceding five years, in which event it shall not be reduced for such reason to less than the largest acreage harvested in any year in such five-year period.”
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 352: To consolidate the Hatch Act of 1837 and laws supplementary thereto relating to the appropriation of Federal funds for the support of agricultural experiment stations in the States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Public Law 352 Public Law 352 69 Stat. 671 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 671 Public Law 352

chapter 790
AN ACT To consolidate the Hatch Act of 1837 and laws supplementary thereto relating to the appropriation of Federal funds for the support of agricultural experiment stations in the States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1759]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Hatch

Agricultural experiment stations.

24 Stat. 440.

7 USC 361 et seq.

 Act of March 2, 1887, relating to the appropriation of Federal funds for the support of State agricultural experiment stations, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Section 1. It is the policy of Congress to continue the agricultural research at State agricultural experiment stations which has been encouraged and supported by the Hatch Act of 1887, the Adams Act

34 Stat. 63; 43 Stat. 970; 49 Stat. 436; 60 Stat. 1083.

7 USC ch. 14.

 of 1906, the Purnell Act of 1925, the Bankhead-Jones Act of 1935, and title I, section 9, of that Act as added by the Act of August 14, 1946, and Acts amendatory and supplementary thereto, and to promote the efficiency of such research by a codification and simplification of such laws. As used in this Act, the terms ‘State’ or ‘States’ are defined to include the several States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. As used in this Act, the term ‘State agricultural experiment station’ means a department which shall have been established, under direction of the college or university or agricultural departments of the college or university in each State in accordance with an Act approved July 2, 1862 (12 Stat. 503), entitled ‘An Act donating public

7 USC 301–308.

 lands to the several States and Territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts’; or such other substantially equivalent arrangements as any State shall determine.
“Sec. 2. It is further the policy of the Congress to promote the

Research and investigations.

 efficient production, marketing, distribution, and utilization of products of the farm as essential to the health and welfare of our peoples and to promote a sound and prosperous agriculture and rural life as indispensable to the maintenance of maximum employment and national prosperity and security. It is also the intent of Congress to assure agriculture a position in research equal to that of industry, which will aid in maintaining an equitable balance between agriculture and other segments of our economy. It shall be the object and duty of the State agricultural experiment stations through the expenditure of the appropriations hereinafter authorized to conduct original and other researches, investigations, and experiments bearing directly on and contributing to the establishment, and maintenance of a permanent mid effective agricultural industry of the United States, including researches basic to the problems of agriculture in its broadest aspects, and such investigations as have for their purpose the development and improvement of the rural home and rural life and the maximum contribution by agriculture to the welfare of the consumer, as may be deemed advisable, having due regard to the varying conditions and needs of the respective States.
“Sec. 3. (a) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated for

Appropriations.

 the purposes of this Act such sums as Congress may from time to time determine to be necessary. “(b) Out of such sums each Slate shall be entitled to receive annually a sum of money equal to and subject to the same requirement as to use for marketing research projects as the sums received from Federal appropriations for State agricultural experiment stations for the fiscal year 1955, except that amounts heretofore made available from the fund known as the ‘Regional research fund, Office of Experiment Stations’ shall continue to be available for the support of cooperative regional projects as defined in subsection 3 (c) (3), and the said fund shall be designated ‘Regional research fund, State agricul-69 Stat. 672tural experiment stations’, and the Secretary of Agriculture shall be entitled to receive annually for the administration of this Act, a sum not less than that available for this purpose for the fiscal year ending June .30, 1955: Provided, That if the appropriations hereunder available for distribution in any fiscal year are less than those for the fiscal year 1955 the allotment to each State and the amounts for Federal administration and the regional research fund shall be reduced in proportion to the amount of such reduction. “(c) Any sums made available by the Congress in addition to those provided for in subsection (b) hereof for State agricultural experiment station work shall be distributed as follows: “1. Twenty per centum shall be allotted equally to each State; “2. Not less than 52 per centum of such sums shall be allotted to each State, as follows: One-half in an amount which bears the same ratio to the total amount to be allotted as the rural population of the State bears to the total rural population of all the States as determined by the last preceding decennial census current at the time each such additional sum is first appropriated; and one-half in an amount which bears the same ratio to the total amount to be allotted as the farm population of the State bears to the total farm population of all the States as determined by the last preceding decennial census current at the time such additional sum is first appropriated; “3. Not more than 25 per centum shall be allotted to the States for cooperative research in which two or more State agricultural experiment stations are cooperating to solve problems that concern the agriculture of more than one State. The funds available for such purposes, together with funds available pursuant to subsection (b) hereof for like purpose shall be designated as the ‘Regional research fund, State agricultural experiment stations’, and shall be used only for such cooperative regional projects as are recommended by a committee of nine persons elected by and representing the directors of the State agricultural experiment stations, and approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. The necessary travel expenses of the committee of nine persons in performance of their duties may be paid from the fund established by this paragraph. “4. Not less than 20 per centum of any sums appropriated pursuant to this subsection for distribution to States shall be used by State agricultural experiment stations for conducting marketing research projects approved by the Department of Agriculture. “5. Three per centum shall be available to the Secretary of Agriculture for administration of this Act. “(d) Of any amount in excess of $90,000 available under this Act for allotment to any State, exclusive of the regional research fund, State agricultural experiment stations, no allotment and no payments thereof shall be made in excess of the amount which the State makes available out of its own funds for research and for the establishment and maintenance of facilities necessary for the prosecution of such research: And provided further, That if any State fails to make available for such research purposes for any fiscal year a sum equal to the amount in excess of $90,000 to which it may be entitled for such year, the remainder of such amount shall be withheld by the Secretary of Agriculture. “(e)

“Administration”.

 ‘Administration’ as used in this section shall include participation in planning and coordinating cooperative regional research as defined in subsection 3 (c) 3. “(f) In making payments to States, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to adjust any such payment to the nearest dollar.
“Sec. 4.

Use of moneys.

 Moneys appropriated pursuant to this Act shall also be available, in addition to meeting expenses for research and investiga-69 Stat. 673tions conducted under authority of section 2, for printing and disseminating the results of such research, retirement of employees subject to the provisions of an Act approved March 4, 1940 (54 Stat. 39), administrative

7 USC 331.

 planning and direction, and for the purchase and rental of land and the construction, acquisition, alteration, or repair of buildings necessary for conducting research. The State agricultural experiment stations are authorized to plan and conduct any research authorized under section 2 of this Act in cooperation with each other and such other agencies and individuals as may contribute to the solution of the agricultural problems involved, and moneys appropriated pursuant to this Act shall be available for paying the necessary expenses of planning, coordinating, and conducting such cooperative research.
“Sec. 5. Sums available for allotment to the States under the terms

State allotments.

 of this Act, excluding the regional research fund authorized by subsection 3 (c) 3, shall be paid to each State agricultural experiment station in equal quarterly payments beginning on the first day of July of each fiscal year upon vouchers approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. Each such station authorized to receive allotted funds shall have a chief administrative officer known as a director, and a treasurer or other officer appointed by the governing board of the station. Such treasurer or other officer shall receive and account for all funds allotted to the State under the provisions of this Act and shall report, with the approval of the director, to the Secretary of Agriculture on or before the first day of September of each year a detailed statement of the amount received under provisions of this Act during the preceding fiscal year, and of its disbursement on schedules prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. If any portion of the allotted moneys received by the authorized receiving officer of any State agricultural experiment station shall by any action or contingency be diminished, lost, or misapplied, it shall be replaced by the State concerned and until so replaced no subsequent appropriation shall be allotted or paid to such State.
“Sec. 6. Bulletins, reports, periodicals, reprints of articles, and

Bulletins, reports, etc.

Free mailing.

 other publications necessary for the dissemination of results of the researches and experiments, including lists of publications available for distribution by the experiment stations, shall be transmitted in the mails of the United States under penalty indicia: Provided, however, That each publication shall bear such indicia as are prescribed by the Postmaster General and shall be mailed under such regulations as the Postmaster General may from time to time prescribe. Such publications may be mailed from the principal place of business of the station or from an established subunit of said station,
“Sec. 7.

The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby charged with

Functions of Secretary of Agriculture.

the responsibility for the proper administration of this Act, and is authorized and directed to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be, necessary to carry out its provisions. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to furnish such advice and assistance as will best promote the purposes of this Act, including participation in coordination of research initiated under this Act by the State agricultural experiment stations, from time to time to indicate such lines of inquiry as to him seem most important, and to encourage and assist in the establishment and maintenance of cooperation by and between the several State agricultural experiment stations, and between the stations and the United States Department of Agriculture.

“On or before the first day of July in each year after the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall ascertain as to each State whether it is entitled to receive its share of the annual appro-69 Stat. 674 priations for agricultural experiment stations under this Act and the amount which thereupon each is entitled, respectively, to receive.

“Whenever it shall appear to the Secretary of Agriculture from I he annual statement of receipts and expenditures of funds by any State agricultural experiment station that any portion of the preceding annual appropriation allotted to that station under this Act remains unexpended, such amount shall be deducted from the next succeeding annual allotment to the State concerned.

Report to President.

“If the Secretary of Agriculture shall withhold from any Stale any portion of the appropriations available for allotment, the facts and reasons therefor shall be reported to the President and the amount involved shall be kept separate in the Treasury until the close of the next Congress. If the next Congress shall not direct such sum to be paid, it shall be carried to surplus.

Report to Congress.

“The Secretary of Agriculture shall make an annual report to the Congress during the first regular session of each year of the receipts and expenditures and work of the agricultural experiment stations in all the States under the provisions of this Act and also whether any portion of the appropriation available for allotment to any State has been withheld and if so the reasons therefor.
“Sec. 8. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to impair or modify the legal relation existing between any of the colleges or universities under whose direction State agricultural experiment stations have been established and the government of the States in which they are respectively located. States having agricultural experiment stations separate from such colleges or universities and established by law, shall be authorized to apply such benefits to research at stations so established by such States: Provided, That in any State in which more than one such college, university, or agricultural experiment station has been established the appropriations made pursuant to this Act for such State shall be divided between such institutions as the legislature of such State shall direct.
“Sec. 9. The Congress may at any time, amend, suspend, or repeal any or all of the provisions of this Act.”
Sec. 2.

Repeals.

The following listed sections or parts of sections of the Statutes at Large heretofore covering the provisions consolidated in this Act are hereby repealed: Provided, however, That any rights or liabilities existing under such repealed sections or parts of sections shall not be affected by their repeal:

Bankhead-Jones Act, title I, sections 2 to 8, June 29, 1935 (49 Stat. 436;7U. S. C.427a–g).

Section 9, and related provisions of section 11 of the Bankhead-Jones Act, title I, as added by title I of the Research and Marketing Act (60 Stat. 1082; 7 U. S. C. 427h, 427j).

Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944, title I, section 105, amending the Bankhead-Jones Act, title I, section 5, by adding subsection (c) (58 Stat. 735; 7 U. S. C. 427d).

Act approved June 7, 1888, amending the Hatch Act (25 Stat. 176; 7 U. S. C. 372).

Adams Act approved March 16, 1906 (34 Stat. 63; 7 U. S. C. 369, 371, 373, 366, 374, 375, 361, 376, 380, 382).

Purnell Act approved February 24, 1925 (43 Stat. 970; 7 U. S. C. 370, 371, 373, 374, 375, 376, 366, 361, 380, 382).

The Acts extending the benefits of the foregoing Acts to the Territory of Hawaii, the Territory of Alaska, and Puerto Rico: Hawaii, Act of May 16, 1928 (45 Stat. 571; 7 U. S. C. 386, 386a, 386b); Alaska. Act of June 20, 1936 (49 Stat. 1553), as amended by Public Law 739, approved August 29, 1950 (7 U. S. C. 369a); Alaska, Act of February 23, 1929 (45 Stat. 1256; 7 U. S. C. 386c); Puerto Rico, Act of March 4, 1931 (46 Stat. 1520; 7 U. S. C. 386d, e, f).

69 Stat. 675

Such portion of the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act of 1890, approved March 2, 1889, as related to examination of soils by experimental stations (25 Stat. 841; 7 U. S. C. 364).

That part of the Act of October 1, 1918, relating to the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station (40 Stat. 998; 7 U. S. C. 383).
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 353: Granting the consent of Congress to the States of California and Nevada to negotiate and enter into a compact with respect to the distribution and use of the waters of the Truckee. Carson, and Walker Rivers, Lake Tahoe, and the tributaries of such rivers and lake in such States. Public Law 353 Public Law 353 69 Stat. 675 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 353

chapter 791
AN ACT Granting the consent of Congress to the States of California and Nevada to negotiate and enter into a compact with respect to the distribution and use of the waters of the Truckee. Carson, and Walker Rivers, Lake Tahoe, and the tributaries of such rivers and lake in such States.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1391]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the consent

California and Nevada.

Water compact.

 of Congress is hereby given to the States of California and Nevada to negotiate and enter into a compact with respect to the distribution and use of the waters of the Truckee, Carson, and Walker Rivers, Like Tahoe, and the tributaries of such rivers and lake in such States.
Sec. 2. Such consent is given upon the following conditions: (1) A representative of the United States, who shall be appointed by the President of the United States, shall participate in such negotiations and shall make a report to the President and to the Congress

Reports.

 of the proceedings and of any compact entered into; and (2) Such compact shall not be binding or obligatory upon either of such States unless and until it has been ratified by the legislature of each of such States and consented to by the. Congress of the United States.
Sec. 3. The right to alter, amend, or repeal this Act is hereby expressly reserved.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 354: To provide that the tax on admissions shall not apply to certain athletic events held for the benefit of the United States Olympic Association. Public Law 354 Public Law 354 69 Stat. 675 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 354

chapter 792
AN ACT To provide that the tax on admissions shall not apply to certain athletic events held for the benefit of the United States Olympic Association.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 7095]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 4233 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to exemptions

68A Stat. 498.

26 USC 4233(a).

 from the admissions tax) is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: “(10) Athletic events for benefit of united states Olympic association.— Any admissions to an athletic event, if (A) such event is conducted by the United States Olympic Association, or the conduct of such event for the benefit of such association is authorized in advance by such association, and (B) all the proceeds of the admissions inure exclusively to the benefit of such association.”
Sec. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall apply only with respect to amounts paid on or after the first day of the first month which begins more than 10 days after the date of the enactment of this Act for admission on or after such first day.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 355: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the tax on cutting oils. Public Law 355 Public Law 355 69 Stat. 676 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 676 Public Law 355

chapter 793
AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the tax on cutting oils.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 4581]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

IRC 1954 amendments.

68A Stat. 483.

26 USC 4091.
That (a) section 4091 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended to read as follows:
“SEC. 4091. IMPOSITION OF TAX. “There is hereby imposed upon the following articles sold in the United States by the manufacturer or producer a tax at the following rates, to be paid by the manufacturer or producer: “(1) cutting oils, 3 cents a gallon; and “(2) other lubricating oils, 6 cents a gallon.”
(b)

26 USC 4092.

 Section 4092 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended to read as follows:
‘SEC. 4092. DEFINITIONS. “(a) Certain Vendees Considered as Manufacturers.—For purposes of this subpart, a vendee who has purchased lubricating oils

26 USC 4093.

 free of tax under section 4093 shall be considered the manufacturer or producer of such lubricating oils. “(b) Cutting Oils.—For purposes of this subpart, the term ‘cutting oils’ means oils sold for use in cutting and machining operation (including forging, drawing, rolling, shearing, punching, and stamping) on metals.”
(c) The table of sections to subpart B of part III of subchapter A

26 USC, prec. 4091.

 of chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by striking out “Definition of certain vendees as a manufacturer” and inserting in lieu thereof “Definitions”.
Sec. 2.

26 USC 6416.

 Section 6416 (b) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (H) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon, and by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following new subparagraph: “(I) In the case of lubricating oils in respect of which tax was paid at the rate of 6 cents a gallon, used or resold for use on or after the effective date of this subparagraph as cutting oils (within the meaning of section 4092 (b)); except that the amount of such overpayment shall not exceed an amount computed at the rate of 3 cents a gallon.”
Sec. 3.

Effective date.

 The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter which begins more than ten days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 356: To amend the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954. Public Law 356 Public Law 356 69 Stat. 676 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 356

chapter 794
AN ACT To amend the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1792]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Government employees insurance.

68 Stat. 738.

5 USC 2094.

Use of insurance fund.
That (a) section 5 (c) of the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954 is amended to read as follows: “(c) The sums withheld from employees under subsection (a) and the sums contributed from appropriations and funds under subsection (b) shall be deposited in the Treasury of the United States to the credit of a fund which is hereby created. Said fund is hereby69 Stat. 677 made available without fiscal year limitation for premium payments under any insurance policy or policies purchased as authorized in sections 7 and 10 of this Act, for the payment of any obligations under agreements assumed pursuant to section 10 of this Act, and for any expenses incurred by the Commission in the administration of this Act within such limitations as may be specified annually in appropriation acts: Provided, That appropriations available to the Commission for salaries and expenses for the fiscal year 1955 shall be available on a reimbursable basis for necessary administrative expenses of carrying out the purposes of this Act until said fund shall be sufficient to provide therefor. The income derived from any dividends or premium rate adjustments received from insurers shall constitute a part of said fund.” (b) Section 5 of said Act is amended by adding the following subsection at the end thereof: “(d) The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to invest and

Investment of fund.

 reinvest the moneys in the fund created by section 5 (c), or any part thereof, in interest-bearing obligations of the United States and to sell such obligations of the United States for the purposes of the fund. The interest on and the proceeds from the sale of any such obligations shall become a part of the fund.”
Sec. 2. (a) Section 6 of said Act is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 6. Each policy purchased under this Act shall contain a provision,

Disability retirees.

 in terms approved by the Commission, to the effect that any insurance thereunder on any employee shall cease upon his separation from the service or twelve months after discontinuance of his salary payments, whichever first occurs, subject to a provision which shall be contained in the policy for temporary extension of coverage and for conversion to an individual policy of life insurance under conditions approved by the Commission, except that if upon such date as the insurance would otherwise cease the employee retires on an immediate annuity and (a) his retirement is for disability or (b) he has completed fifteen years of creditable service, as determined by the Commission, his life insurance only may, under conditions determined by the Commission, be continued without cost to him in the amounts for which he would have been insured from time to time had his salary payments continued at the same rate as on the date of cessation” Periods of honorable active service in the Army, Navy,

Armed Forces service.

 Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States shall be credited toward the required fifteen years provided the employee has completed at least five years of civilian service.”
(b) The amendments made by subsection (a) shall be effective as

Effective date.

 of August 17, 1954.
Sec. 3. (a) The third proviso of section 7 (d) of said Act is hereby

5 USC 2096.

Repeal.

 repealed. (b) Section 7 (e) of said Act is amended to read as follows: “(e) The companies eligible to participate as reinsurers, and the

Reallocation of reinsurance.

 amount of insurance under the policy or policies to be allocated to each issuing company or reinsurer, may be redetermined by the Commission for and in advance of any policy year after the first, on a basis consistent with subsections (c) and (d) of this section, with any modifications thereof it deems appropriate to carry out the intent of such subsections, and based on each participating company’s group life insurance in force, in the United States on the most recent December 31 for which information is available to it, excluding that under any policy or policies purchased under this Act, and shall be so redetermined in a similar manner not less often than every three years or at any time that any participating company withdraws from participation: Provided, That if, upon any such redetermination, in the case69 Stat. 678 of any issuing company or reinsurer which insured employees of the Federal Government on December 31, 1953, under policies issued to an association of Federal employees, the amount which results from the application of the formula referred to in subsection (d) of this section is less than the total decrease, if any, since December 31, 1953, in the amount of such company’s insurance under such policies, the amount allocated to such company shall be increased to the amount of such decrease: Provided further, That any increase in the amount allocated to such company by application of the preceding proviso shall be reduced by the amount or amounts of any policy or policies purchased from such company under the authorization of section 10 of this Act, and in force on the date of such re determination.”
Sec. 4.

5 USC 2099.

 Section 10 of said Act is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 10.

Retired employees insurance agreements.

 (a) The Commission is authorized to arrange with any nonprofit association of Federal or District of Columbia employees for the assumption by the fund created by section 5 (c) of all life insurance agreements, including all benefits contained therein, obtained or provided by such association for its members. “(b) The Commission is authorized, without regard to other sections

41 USC 5.

 of this Act and without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes as amended, to purchase from one or more life insurance companies, as determined by the Commission, a policy or policies of group life insurance to insure all or any portion of the life insurance agreements obtained or provided by an association for its members and assumed under this section: Provided, That any such company must be either (1) the company then insuring such members under a policy or policies issued to such association; or (2) a company which is an insurer or a reinsurer under section 7 of this Act. The Commission may at any time discontinue any policy or policies it has purchased from any insurance company. “(c) Any association accepting such arrangement shall, in consideration therefor, pay over and transfer to the Commission (I) an amount equal to the actuarial value, as determined by the Commission, of the insurance obligations assumed by the fund created by section 5 (c), or (2) the total assets of the life insurance fund of such association, whichever is the lesser. Such payment and transfer shall be a premium for the purchase of the Government insurance arrangement, shall be deposited in the fund created by section 5 (c), and shall be accomplished in accordance with the procedures and conditions prescribed by the Commission, and in accordance with the requirements of applicable law. “(d) The arrangements authorized by this section shall be made within six calendar months following the date of enactment of this amending Act, or such later date as the Commission may agree when there are extenuating circumstances, but not later than August 17, 1957, and such arrangements shall apply only to life insurance agreements existing on both the date of the approval of this amendment and on the date of the respective arrangement. “(e) Any such arrangement shall provide that the continuation of the insurance coverage of such members shall be conditioned upon their payment to the fund created by section 5 (c), in such manner and under such conditions as the Commission may prescribe, of premium payments equal to the premiums or dues previously payable by them for such insurance coverage. “(f) The members of such associations shall not by reason of any such arrangements be disqualified from any other insurance benefits provided by this Act if otherwise eligible therefor.”
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 357: To provide for entry and location, on discovery of a valuable source material, upon public lands of the United States classified as or known to be valuable for coal, and for other purposes. Public Law 357 Public Law 357 69 Stat. 679 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 679 Public Law 357

chapter 795
AN ACT To provide for entry and location, on discovery of a valuable source material, upon public lands of the United States classified as or known to be valuable for coal, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 6994]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, subject to the

Public lands.

Valuable source materials.

 conditions and provisions of this Act and to any valid intervening rights acquired under the laws of the United States, public lands of the United States classified as or known to be valuable for coal subject to disposition under the mineral leasing laws and which are open to location and entry subject to the conditions and provisions of the Act of August 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 708), unless embraced within a coal prospecting

30 USC 521–531.

 permit or lease, shall also be open to location and entry under the mining laws of the United States upon the discovery of a valuable source material occurring within any seam, bed, or deposit of lignite in such lands: Provided, That a copy of the notice of any mining location made for source material occurring in any such bed, seam, or deposit, shall be filed for record in the hind office of the Bureau of Land Management for the State in which the claim is situated within ninety days after the date of its location: Provided further, That the

Report and payment for lignite mined.

 claimant to any such mining location shall report annually to the Mining Supervisor of the Geological Survey the amount of lignite mined or stripped in the recovery of such valuable source material during each calendar year and tender payment to him of 111 cents per ton thereon. Any mineral patents issued hereunder shall be made subject to the recording end payment requirements of this section and shall contain a reservation to the United States of all Leasing Act minerals owned by the United States other than lignite containing valuable source material and lignite necessary to be stripped or mined in the recovery of such material. Mining claims located and mineral patents issued under the provisions of this Act shall not include rights to lignite not containing valuable source material except to the extent it may be necessary to mine or strip such lignite in order to mine the source material and, with respect to lode claims, shall not include extra lateral rights. For all purposes of this Act “source material” and “lignite” shall have the meanings given in section 6 of this Act.
Sec. 2. Any mining claim located in a manner prescribed by the

Claims located prior to May 25, 1955.

 mining laws of the United States upon lands of the character described in section 1 of this Act, prior to May 25, 1955, if based upon a. discovery of valuable source material contained in lignite shall be effective to the same extent as if such lands at the time of location, and at all times thereafter, had not been classified as or known to be valuable for coal subject to disposition under the mineral leasing laws, subject, however, to the provisions of section 1 hereof: Provided, That no extralateral rights shall attach to any mining location validated under this section: And provided further, That the locator or locators of such a mining claim shall, not later than one hundred and eighty days from and after the date of this Act, post on the claim and file for record in the office where the notice or certificate of location is of record, an amended notice of the mining location stating that such amended notice is filed pursuant to the provisions of this Act and for the purpose of obtaining the benefits thereof: and that a copy of said amended notice is, within the said one-hundred-and-eighty-day period, filed in the land office of the Bureau of Land Management for the State in which the mining location is situated, and the mining locator thereafter complies with the requirements of this Act.
69 Stat. 680
Sec. 3. Subject to the provisos of section 2 of this Act, any mining location made under the mining laws of the United States, including

68 Stat. 708.

30 USC 521–531.

 the Act of August 13, 1954, on lands of the character described in section 1 of this Act, except locations made for lands within the exterior boundaries of a prior coal prospecting permit or lease, if based upon a discovery of valuable source material in deposits other than deposits of Leasing Act minerals, shall include the right to mine, remove, and dispose of lignite containing valuable source material and lignite necessary to be stripped or mined in the recovery of source material contained in lignite, subject to the reporting and payment requirements of section 1 of this Act, and subject to the provisions of

42 USC 2011 note.

 the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 919), and upon filing in the land office designated in section 1 hereof, an adequate description of his claim or claims containing such lignite: Provided, That nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or restrict the rights acquired by virtue of a mining claim heretofore or hereafter located, under the

17 Stat. 91.

30 USC 22 et seq.

 1872 Mining Act, as amended, or to impose any additional obligation with respect to the mining and removal of source material which does not occur within any seam, bed, or deposit of lignite.
Sec. 4. The entryman or owner of any land or the assignee of rights therein, including lands granted to States, with respect to which the coal deposits have been reserved to the United States pursuant to the

30 USC 81.

30 USC 83–85.

 provisions of the Act of March 3, 1909 (35 Stat. 844), or the Act of June 22, 1910 (36 Stat. 583), excepting lands embraced within a coal prospecting permit or lease, upon the discovery of valuable source material in lignite situated within such entered, granted, or patented lands, who, except for the reservation of coal to the United States would have the right to mine and remove such source material, shall have the exclusive right to mine, remove, and dispose of lignite containing such source material and lignite necessary to be stripped or mined in the recovery of such material, subject to the reporting and payment requirements of section 1 of this Act, and subject to the

42 USC 2011 note.

 provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, upon filing in the land office designated in section 1 hereof, an adequate description sufficient to identify the land containing such lignite.
Sec. 5. The holders of coal leases issued under the provision of the mineral leasing laws, including the Act of August 7, 1947 (61 Stat.

30 USC 351 note.

 913), prior to the date of this Act, or thereafter if based upon a prospecting permit issued prior to that date, upon the discovery during the term of such lease of valuable source material in any bed or deposit of lignite situated within the leased lands, shall have the exclusive right to locate such source material under the provisions of this Act but the mining and disposal of such source material shall be subject to the operating provisions of the lease and to the provisions of the

42 USC 2011 note.

 Atomic Energy Act of 1954: Provided, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to coal prospecting, permits or leases on lands embraced within entered, granted or patented hinds described in section 4 of this Act.
Sec. 6.

Definitions.

48 USC 432–452.

30 USC 22–287, passim.

 As used in this Act “mineral leasing laws” shall mean the Act of October 20, 1914 (38 Stat. 741); the Act of February 25, 1920 (41 Stat. 437); the Act of April 17, 1926 (44 Stat. 301); the Act of February 7, 1927 (44 Stat. 1057); and all Acts heretofore or hereafter enacted which are amendatory of or supplementary to any of the foregoing Acts; “Leasing Act minerals” shall mean all minerals which, upon the effective date of this Act, are provided in the mineral leasing laws to be disposed of thereunder; “lignite” shall mean coal classified as ASTM designation: D388–38, according to the standards established in the American Society for Testing Materials on Coal and Coke under standard specifications for Classification of Coals by Rank,69 Stat. 681 contained in public-land deposits considered as valuable under Use coal-loud classification standards established by the Secretary of the Interior and prescribed in section 30, (’ode of Federal Regulations,

30 CFR Part 201.

 part 201; and “source material” shall mean uranium, thorium, or any other material which is determined by the Atomic Energy Commission pursuant to the provisions of section 61 of the Atomic Energy Act of

68 Stat. 932.

42 USC 2091.

 1054 to be source material.
Sec. 7. All moneys received under the provisions of this Act shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States and distributed in the same manner as provided in section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act of

41 Stat. 450.

30 USC 191.

 1920, as amended, and section 9 of the Alaska Coal Leasing Act of October 20, 1914 (38 Stat. 741).

48 USC 437–439.
Sec. 8. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the purposes of this Act.
Sec. 9. Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to amend or repeal any provisions of the Act of August 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 708), or any right

30 USC 521–531.

 granted thereunder.
Sec. 10. Twenty years after the effective date of this Act, all lands subject to the provisions of section 1 shall be withdrawn from all forms of entry under this Act. All claims made pursuant to the provisions of this Act shall expire at that time, except for (1) claims for which patent has already been issued, and (2) claims on which application for patent has already been made and on which patent is subsequently issued: Provided, That, if the President shall so provide by Executive order, the provisions of this section shall not Become effective until thirty years after the effective date of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 358: To amend the Joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to establish a commission for the celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton”, approved August 20, 1954. Public Law 358 Public Law 358 69 Stat. 681 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 358

chapter 796
AN ACT To amend the Joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to establish a commission for the celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton”, approved August 20, 1954.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1395]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 7 of

Alexander Hamilton.

Bicentennial Commission.

68 Stat. 747.

 the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to establish a commission for the celebration of the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton”, approved August 20, 1954, is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 7. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums,

Appropriation.

Ante, p. 460.

 not to exceed $150,000 in addition to the sum of $25,000 heretofore appropriated, as the Congress may determine to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution.”
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 359: To permit the mining, development, and utilization of the mineral resources of all public lands withdrawn or reserved for power development, and for other purposes. Public Law 359 Public Law 359 69 Stat. 681 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 359

chapter 797
AN ACT To permit the mining, development, and utilization of the mineral resources of all public lands withdrawn or reserved for power development, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 100]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That this Act may

Mining Claims Rights Restoration Act of 1955.

 be cited as the “Mining Claims Rights Restoration Act of 1955”.
69 Stat. 682
Sec. 2. All public lands belonging to the United States heretofore, now or hereafter withdrawn or reserved for power development or power sites shall be open to entry for location and patent of mining claims and for mining, development, beneficiation, removal, and utilization of the mineral resources of such lands under applicable Federal statutes: Provided, That all power rights to such lands shall be retained by the United States: Provided further, That locations made under this Act within the revested Oregon and California Railroad and reconveyed Coos Bay Wagon grant lands shall also be subject to the provisions of the Act of April 8, 1948, Public Law 477

62 Stat. 162.

 (Eightieth Congress, second session): And provided further, That nothing contained herein shall be construed to open for the purposes described in this section any lands (1) which are included in any project operating or being constructed under a license or permit issued

41 Stat, 1063; 49 Stat. 863.

16 USC 791a.

 under the Federal Power Act or other Act of (Congress, or (2) which are under examination and survey by a prospective licensee of the Federal Power Commission, if such prospective licensee holds an uncanceled preliminary permit issued under the Federal Power Act authorizing him to conduct such examination and survey with respect to such lands and such permit has not been renewed in the case of such prospective licensee more than once. (b)

The locator of a placer claim under this Act, however, shall conduct no mining operations for a period of sixty days after the filing of a notice of location pursuant to section 4 of this Act. If the Secretary of the Interior, within sixty days from the filing of the notice of location, notifies the locator by registered mail of the Secretary’s intention to hold a public hearing to determine whether placer mining operations would substantially interfere with other uses of the land included within the placer claim, mining operations on that claim shall be further suspended until the Secretary has held the hearing and has issued an appropriate order. The order issued by the Secretary of the Interior shall provide, for one of the following: (1) a complete prohibition of placer mining; (2) a permission to engage in placer mining upon the condition that the locator shall, following placer operations, restore the surface of the claim to the condition in which it was immediately prior to those operations; or (3) a general permission to engage in placer mining. No order by the Secretary with respect to such operations shall be valid unless a certified copy “is filed in the same State or county office in which the locator’s notice of location has been filed in compliance with the United States mining laws.

The Secretary shall establish such rules and regulations as he deems desirable concerning bonds and deposits with respect to the restoration of lands to their condition prior to placer mining operations. Moneys received from any bond or deposit shall be used for the restoration of the surface of the claim involved, and any money received in excess of the amount needed for the restoration of the surface of that claim shall be refunded.

 (c) Nothing in this Act shall affect the validity of withdrawals or reservations for purposes other than power development.
Sec. 3. Prospecting and exploration for and the development and utilization of mineral resources authorized in this Act shall be entered into or continued at the financial risk of the individual party or parties undertaking such work: Provided, That the United States, its permittees and licensees shall not be responsible or held liable or incur any liability’ for the damage, destruction, or loss of any mining claim, mill site, facility installed or erected, income, or other property or investments resulting from the actual use of such lands or portions thereof for power development at any time where such power develop-69 Stat. 683ment is made by or under the authority of the United States, except where such damage, destruction, or loss results from the negligence of the United States, its permittees and licensees.
Sec. 4. The owner of any unpatented mining claim located on land described in section 2 of this Act shall file for record in the United States district land office of the land district in which the claim is situated (1) within one year after the effective date of this Act, as to any or all locations heretofore made, or within sixty days of location as to locations hereafter made, a copy of the notice of location of the claim; (2) within sixty days after the expiration of any annual assessment year, a statement as to the assessment work done or improvements made during the previous assessment year.
Sec. 5. Nothing in this Act contained shall be construed to limit or restrict the rights of the owner or owners of any valid mining claim located prior to the date of withdrawal or reservation: Provided, That nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit or restrict, the rights of the owner or owners of any mining claim who are diligently working to make a discovery of valuable minerals at the time any future withdrawal or reservation for power development is made.
Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, all mining claims and mill sites or mineral rights located under the terms of this Act or otherwise contained on the public lands as described in section 2 shall be used only for the purposes specified in section 2 and no facility or activity shall be erected or conducted thereon for other purposes.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 360: To amend Public Law 83, Eighty-third Congress. Public Law 360 Public Law 360 69 Stat. 683 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 360

chapter 798
AN ACT To amend Public Law 83, Eighty-third Congress.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2098]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Smith-Lever

Smith-Lever Act amendments

38 Stat. 372.

7 USC 341–343, 344–348.

Disadvantaged farms.

 Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 341 and the following, supp. 1), is further amended as follows: (a) By adding a new section, following section 7, to read as follows:
“Sec. 8. (a) The Congress finds that there exists special circumstances in certain agricultural areas which cause such areas to be at a disadvantage insofar as agricultural development is concerned, which circumstances include the following: (1) There is concentration of farm families on farms either too small or too unproductive or both; (2) such farm operators because of limited productivity are unable to make adjustments and investments required to establish profitable operations; (3) the productive capacity of the existing farm unit does not permit profitable employment of available labor; (4) because of limited resources, many of these farm families are not able to make full use of current, extension programs designed for families operating economic units nor are extension facilities adequate to provide the assistance needed to produce desirable results. “(b) In order to further the purposes of section 2 in such areas

Appropriation.

 and to encourage complementary development essential to the welfare of such areas, there are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as the Congress from time to time shall determine to be necessary for payments to the States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico on the basis of special needs in such areas as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. “(c) In determining that the area has such special need, the Secretary

Assistance.

 shall find that it has a substantial number of disadvantaged farms69 Stat. 684 or farm families for one or more of the reasons heretofore enumerated. The Secretary shall make provisions for the assistance to be extended to include one or more of the following: (1) Intensive on-the-farm educational assistance to the farm family in appraising and resolving its problems; (2) assistance and counseling to local groups in appraising resources for capability of improvement in agriculture or introduction of industry designed to supplement farm income; (3) cooperation with other agencies and groups in furnishing all possible information as to existing employment opportunities, particularly to farm families having underemployed workers; and (4) in cases where the farm family, after analysis of its opportunities and existing resources, finds it advisable to seek a new farming venture, the providing of information, advice, and counsel in connection with making such change. “(d)

Allocation of funds.

 No more than 10 per centum of the sums available under this section shall be allotted to any one State. The Secretary shall use project proposals and plans or work submitted by the State Extension directors as a basis for determining the allocation of funds appropriated pursuant to this section. “(e) Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, appropriations otherwise available under this Act. The amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to this section shall not exceed it sum in any year equal to 10 per centum of sums otherwise appropriated pursuant to this Act.”
(b) By renumbering section 8 to read section 9.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 361: To amend section 313 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, with respect to tobacco allotments. Public Law 361 Public Law 361 69 Stat. 684 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 361

chapter 799
AN ACT To amend section 313 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, with respect to tobacco allotments.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2296]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tobacco.

65 Stat. 422.

7 USC 1313.
That section 313 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(j) The production of tobacco on a farm in 1955 or any subsequent year for which no farm acreage allotment was established shall not make the farm eligible for an allotment as an old farm under subsections (b) and (g) hereof: Provided, however, That by reason of such production the farm need not lie considered as ineligible for a new farm allotment tinder subsections (c) and (g) hereof, but such production shall not be deemed past tobacco experience for any producer on the farm.”
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 362: To authorize subpenas in connection with the enforcement of the narcotic laws, and for other purposes. Public Law 362 Public Law 362 69 Stat. 684 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 362

chapter 800
AN ACT To authorize subpenas in connection with the enforcement of the narcotic laws, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 7018]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Narcotic laws.

Subpenas.
That, for the purpose of any investigation which, in the opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, is necessary and proper to the enforcement of the laws of the69 Stat. 685 United States relating to narcotic drugs and marihuana, the. Secretary of the Treasury is empowered to administer oaths and affirmations, sub pen a witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any records (including books, papers, documents, and tangible things which constitute or contain evidence) which the Secretary of the Treasury finds relevant or material to the investigation. The attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be required from any place in any State or in any Territory or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States at any designated place of hearing: Provided, That a witness shall not fie required to appear at any hearing distant more than one hundred miles from the place where lie was served with subpena. Witnesses

Witness fees.

 summoned by the Secretary of the Treasury shall be paid the same fees and mileage that are paid witnesses in the courts of the United States.
Sec. 2. A subpena of the Secretary of the Treasury may be served by any person designated in the subpena to serve it. Service upon a natural person may be made by personal delivery of the subpena to him. Service may be made upon a domestic or foreign corporation or upon a partnership or other unincorporated association which is subject to suit under a common name, by delivering the subpena to an officer, a managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. The affidavit of the person serving the subpena entered on a true copy thereof by the person serving it shall be proof of service.
Sec. 3. In ease of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpena issued to, any person, the Secretary of the Treasury may invoke the aid of any court of the United States within the jurisdiction of which the investigation is carried on or of which the subpenaed person is an inhabitant, carries on business or may be found, to compel compliance with the subpena of the Secretary of the Treasury. The court may issue an order requiring the subpenaed person to appear before the Secretary of the Treasury there to produce records, if so ordered, or to give testimony touching the matter under investigation. Any failure to obey the order of the court may lie punished by the court as a contempt thereof. All process in any such case may be served in the judicial district whereof the subpenaed person is an inhabitant or wherever he may be found.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 363: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for refund or credit of internal revenue taxes and customs duties paid on distilled spirits and wines lost, rendered unmarketable, or condemned by health authorities as a result of the hurricanes of 1954. Public Law 363 Public Law 363 69 Stat. 685 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 363

chapter 801
AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for refund or credit of internal revenue taxes and customs duties paid on distilled spirits and wines lost, rendered unmarketable, or condemned by health authorities as a result of the hurricanes of 1954.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 5249]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Secretary

Spirits and wines, lost in 1954 hurricanes.

Tex refunds.

 of the Treasury is authorized and directed to make refund, or allow credit in the case of a distiller, winemaker, or rectifier if he so elects, in the amount of the internal revenue tax and customs duties paid on distilled spirits and wines previously withdrawn, and lost or rendered unmarketable or condemned by a duly authorized health official of the United States or of a State by reason of the hurricanes of 1954 while such spirits or wines were in the possession of (1) the person originally paying such tax, or such tax and duty, on such spirits or69 Stat. 686 wines, (2) rectifier for rectifient ion. or for bottling, or which have been used in the process of rectification, under Government supervision as provided by law and regulations, or (3) a wholesale or retail liquor dealer, all hereinafter referred to as the possessor or possessors. The refunds and credits authorized by this Act may be made to (1) any of the possessors, except a retail liquor dealer, or (2) to any distiller, winemaker, rectifier, importer, or wholesale liquor dealer who replaced for the possessor the full equivalent of the distilled spirits or wines so lost or rendered unmarketable or condemned, without compensation, remuneration, payment, or credit of any kind in respect of the tax, or tax and duty, on such spirits or wines. A claim for the amount of such tax, or such tax and duty, shall be filed with the Secretary of the Treasury within ninety days from the date of enactment of this Act. The claimant shall furnish proof to the Secretary’s satisfaction that (1) the internal revenue tax on such spirits or wines, or tire tax and duty if imported, was fully paid, (2) such spirits or wines were lost or rendered unmarketable or condemned by a duly authorized health official of the United States or of a State, (3) the claimant was not indemnified by any valid claim of insurance or otherwise against loss of the tax, or tax and duty, paid on tire spirits or wines, and (4) in those cases where applicable, that the claimant has had replaced for the possessor the full equivalent of the spirits or wines so lost or rendered unmarketable or condemned, without compensation, remuneration, payment, or credit of any kind in respect of the tax, or tax and duty, on such spirits or wines. (b)

Destruction after refund or credit.

 When the. Secretary, pursuant to this Act, makes refund, or allows credit, in the amount of the tax, or tax and duty, on spirits or wines rendered unmarketable or condemned by a duly authorized health official, such spirits or wines shall be destroyed under the supervision of the Secretary or his delegate, unless such spirits or wines were, prior to the enactment of this Act, destroyed under the supervision or observation of the Secretary or his delegate. (c)

Issuance of stamps.

 Where credit is allowed to a distiller, winemaker, or rectifier for the internal revenue tax previously paid as aforesaid, the Secretary is authorized and directed to provide for the issuance of stamps to cover the tax on distilled spirits or wines subsequently withdrawn or rectified to the extent of the credit so allowed. (d)

Rules and regulations.

 The Secretary is authorized to prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 364: To authorize the States to organize and maintain State Defense Forces, and for other purposes. Public Law 364 Public Law 364 69 Stat. 687 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 364

chapter 802
AN ACT To authorize the States to organize and maintain State Defense Forces, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 7289]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

State defense forces.

64 Stat. 1072.

32 USC 194.
That section 61 of the National Defense Act, as amended (39 Stat. 198), is amended by adding the following subsection: “(b) In addition to the Army National Guard and Air National Guard heretofore authorized by this Act, the States may, as provided by the laws of such State, organize and maintain State defense forces. State defense forces established under this section may not be called, ordered, or in any manner drafted, as such, into the Armed Forces of the United States. State defense forces may be used within their respective State borders as deemed necessary by the chief executive69 Stat. 687 thereof. A member of a State defense force established under this section is not exempt from military service in the Armed Forces of the United States under any Federal law by reason of membership therein, and further, such member is not entitled to pay, allowances, subsistence, transportation, or medical care or treatment from Federal funds. No person may become a member of the organized militia established under this section if he is a member of the Reserve Forces as defined in section 101 of the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952.”

56 Stat. 481.

50 USC 901.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 365: To provide permanent authority for the relief of certain disbursing officers, and for other purposes. Public Law 365 Public Law 365 69 Stat. 687 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 365

chapter 803
AN ACT To provide permanent authority for the relief of certain disbursing officers, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 7034]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That (a) whenever

Disbursing officers.

Relief.

 (1) any deficiency exists or occurs in the official disbursing accounts of any disbursing officer or former disbursing officer of any department, agency, or independent establishment of the Government in consequence of the making of any illegal, improper, or incorrect payment, and (2) the Comptroller General or any officer of the General Accounting Office designated by the Comptroller General determines, upon his own motion or upon written findings and recommendations made by the head of the department, agency, or independent establishment concerned, or his designees for that purpose, that such payment was not the result of bad faith or lack of due care on the part of such disbursing officer, the Comptroller General or his designee is authorized in his discretion to relieve such disbursing officer of accountability and responsibility, and allow credit in bis official disbursing accounts, for such deficiency. Such relief may be denied in any case in which the Comptroller General or his designee determines that the department, agency, or independent establishment concerned has not diligently pursued collection action in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Comptroller General. (b) Nothing contained in this section shall (1) affect the liability, or authorize the relief, of any payee, beneficiary, or recipient of any illegal, improper, or incorrect payment, or (2) relieve any such disbursing officer, the head of any department, agency, or establishment, or the Comptroller General of responsibility to pursue collection action against any such payee, beneficiary, or recipient. This section shall not deprive any such disbursing officer of any right which he otherwise may have to obtain relief by any other means with respect to any illegal, improper, or incorrect payment. (c) Whenever it is necessary in the opinion of the Comptroller General to restore or otherwise adjust in the account of any disbursing officer any amount as to which relief is granted under this section, such amount, unless another appropriation is specifically provided therefor, shall be charged to the appropriation or fund available for the expense of the disbursing function at the time the adjustment is effected.
Sec. 2. (a) The Act entitled “An Act to authorize relief of disbursing officers of the Army on account of loss or deficiency of Government funds, vouchers, records, or papers in their charge”, approved December 13, 1944 (58 Stat. 800 as amended; 31 U. S. C. 95a), is amended to read as follows: 69 Stat. 688

“That whenever (1) any disbursing officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps incurs or has incurred a physical loss or deficiency of any Government funds, vouchers, records, or papers in his charge and (2) the Secretary of the department concerned determines that, such loss or deficiency occurred while the officer was in line of his duty and that such loss or deficiency occurred without fault or negligence on his part, the General Accounting Office shall relieve such officer of the liability for such loss or deficiency, or authorize the reimbursement, from any appropriation or fund made available for that purpose, of amounts paid by or on behalf of such officer in restitution of such loss or deficiency. Any determination made by the Secretary of the department concerned under this Act shall be conclusive upon the General Accounting Office. No relief may be granted under this Act with respect to any deficiency in the accounts of any disbursing officer which results from any illegal or erroneous payment. This Act shall not deprive any disbursing officer of any right which he otherwise may have to obtain relief by any other means with respect to any loss or deficiency covered by this Act.”

 (b) No reimbursement shall be made under the amendment made by subsection (a) for any loss or deficiency occurring before the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 3.

Repeal.

 The second paragraph under the heading “Pay miscellaneous”, of the first section of the Act of July H, 1919 (41 Stat. 132, as amended; 31 U. S. C. 105) is hereby repealed.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 366: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the tax treatment of income received from patent infringement suits. Public Law 366 Public Law 366 69 Stat. 689 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 366

chapter 804
AN ACT To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the tax treatment of income received from patent infringement suits.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 7300]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That (a) part I of subchapter Q of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is

68A Stat. 336.

26 USC 1304.

 hereby amended by renumbering section 1304 as section 1305, and by inserting after section 1303 the following new section:
“SEC. 1304. COMPENSATORY DAMAGES FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT. “If an amount representing compensatory damages is received or accrued by a taxpayer during a taxable year as the result of an award in a civil action for infringement of a patent issued by the United States, then the tax attributable to the inclusion of such amount in gross income for the taxable year shall not be greater than the aggregate of the increases in taxes which would have resulted if such amount had been included in gross income in equal installments for each month during which such infringement occurred.”
(b) The table of sections for such part I is hereby amended by striking out “Sec. 1304.

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“Sec. 1304. “Sec. 1305.
Sec. 2. The amendments made by the first section of this Act shall apply with respect to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act, but only with respect to amounts received or accrued after such date as the result of awards made after such date.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 367: To remove the manufacturers’ excise tax from the sales of certain component parts for use ta other manufactured articles, to confine to entertainment-type equipment the tax on radio and television apparatus, and for other purposes. Public Law 367 Public Law 367 69 Stat. 689 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 689 Public Law 367

chapter 805
AN ACT To remove the manufacturers’ excise tax from the sales of certain component parts for use ta other manufactured articles, to confine to entertainment-type equipment the tax on radio and television apparatus, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 7024]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That chapters 32

Manufacturers’ excise taxes.

68A Stat. 493, 791.

26 USC 4218.

 and 65 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 are amended as follows: (a) Section 4218 (a) (1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by inserting after “section 4141” the following: “and other than an automobile part or accessory taxable under section 4061 (b), a refrigerator component taxable under section 4111, a radio or television component taxable under section 4141, or a camera lens taxable under section 4171)”. (b) Section 4218 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended to read as follows: “(b) Exception.—This section shall not apply with respect to the use by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of an automobile part or accessory taxable under section 4061 (b), a refrigerator component taxable under section 4111, a radio or television component taxable under section 4141, or a camera lens taxable under section 4171, if such part, accessory, component, or lens is used by him as material in the manufacture or production of, or as a component part of, any article.” (c) The first two sentences of section 4220 of the Internal Revenue

26 USC 4220.

 Code of 1954 are amended to read as follows: “Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary or his delegate, no tax tinder this chapter shall be imposed with respect to the sale of— “(1) any article (other than an automobile part or accessory taxable under section 4061 (b), a refrigerator component taxable under section 4111, a radio or television component taxable under section 4141, or a camera lens taxable under section 4171)— “(A) for use by the vendee as material in the manufacture or production of, or as a component part of, an article enumerated in this chapter; or “(B) for resale by the vendee for such use by his vendee, if such article is in due course so resold; or “(2) an automobile part or accessory taxable under section 4061 (b), a refrigerator component taxable under section 4111, a radio or television component taxable under section 4141, or a camera lens taxable under section 4171— “(A) for use by the vendee as material in the manufacture or production of, or as a component part of, any article: or “(B) for resale by the vendee for such use by his vendee, if such article is in due course so resold. For purposes of this chapter, the manufacturer or producer to whom an article is sold under paragraph (1) (A) or (2) (A) or resold under paragraph (1) (B) or (2) (B) shall be considered the manufacturer or producer of such article.” (d) Section 4113 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is hereby

Repeal.

26 USC 4113.

 repealed. (e) Section 4112 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended—

26 USC 4112.

 (A) by striking out the heading to such section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
“SEC. 4112. DEFINITION OF REFRIGERATOR COMPONENTS.”;
(B) by striking out “(a) Refrigerator Components.—”; and (C) by striking out subsection (b) thereof. 69 Stat. 690 (f) The table of sections to part I of subchapter B of chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended— (A) by striking out “Definitions” and inserting in lieu thereof “Definition of refrigerator components” and (B) by striking out “Sec. 4113. Exemptions for manufacturers.”. (g)

26 USC 4063.

 Section 4063 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended— (A) by striking out “or parts or accessories” in the first sentence thereof; and (B) by striking out “, or parts or accessories” in the second sentence thereof (h)

26 USC 6416.

 Section 6416 (b) (3) (A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by inserting after “section 4141” the following: “and other than an automobile part or accessory taxable under section 4061 (b), a refrigerator component taxable under section 4111, a radio or television component taxable under section 4141, or a camera lens taxable under section 4171”. (i) Section 6416 (b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by changing subparagraph (B) thereof to read as follows: “(B) An automobile part or accessory taxable under section 4061 (b), a refrigerator component taxable under section 4111, a radio or television component taxable under section 4141, or a camera lens taxable under section 4171. purchased by a manufacturer or producer and used by him as material in the manufacture, of, production of, or as a component part of, any article.”
Sec. 2. Radio and Television Receiving Sets and Component Parts.—

26 USC 4141.

 (a) Section 4141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by inserting at the end thereof a new sentence as follows: “Except in the case of radio and television components and phonograph records, the tax imposed by this section shall apply only to articles of the entertainment type.”. (b)

Repeal.

26 USC 4143, 6416.

 Sections 4143 and 6416 (b) (2) (G) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 are hereby repealed. (c) The table of sections to part I of subchapter C of chapter 32 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by striking out “Sec. 4143.
Sec. 3. Effective Date.— The amendments made by the first section and section 2 of this Act shall take effect on the first day of the first month which begins more than ten days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence— (1) the repeal of section 6416 (b) (2) (G) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 shall apply only with respect to articles sold by the manufacturer, producer, or importer on or after the first day of the first month which begins more than 10 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and (2) section 6416 (b) (3) (B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended by subsection (i) of the first Section of this Act, shall apply with respect to articles used on or after such first day by the manufacturer or producer as material in the manufacture of, production of, or as a component part of, another article.
Sec. 4.

26 USC 534.

 Subsection (e) of section 534 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to burden of proof in certain proceedings relating to imposition of accumulated earnings tax) is hereby amended to read as follows: “(e) Application of Section.— “(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this section shall apply with respect to taxable years to which this subchapter applies and (except as provided in paragraph (2)) to taxable69 Stat. 691 years to which the corresponding provisions of prior revenue laws apply. “(2) In the case of a notice of deficiency for a taxable year to which this subchapter does not apply, tins section shall apply only in the case of proceedings tried on the merits after the date of the enactment of this paragraph.”
Sec. 5. Subsection (b) of section 534 of such Code (relating to notification by Secretary) is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “In the case of a notice of deficiency to which subsection (e) (2) applies and which is mailed on or before the 30th day after the date of the enactment of this sentence, the notification referred to in the preceding sentence may be mailed at any time on or before such 30th day.”
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 368: To amend section 303 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, to authorize travel and transportation allowances, and transportation of dependents and of baggage and household effects to the homes of their selection fur certain members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Public Law 368 Public Law 368 69 Stat. 691 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 368

chapter 806
AN ACT To amend section 303 of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, to authorize travel and transportation allowances, and transportation of dependents and of baggage and household effects to the homes of their selection fur certain members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

August 11, 1955

[H.R. 6600]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 303

Uniformed services.

Travel and transportation.

37 USC 253.

 (a) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 813) is amended by inserting the following sentence immediately after the first sentence thereof: “Under uniform regulations prescribed by the Secretaries concerned, a member of the uniformed services who— “(1) is retired for physical disability or placed upon the temporary disability retired list; or “(2) is retired with pay for any other reason, or is discharged with severance pay, immediately following at least eight years of continuous active duty (no single break therein of more than ninety days); may select his home for the purposes of the travel and transportation allowances payable under this subsection.”
Sec. 2. Section 303 (e) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949 (63 Stat. 814) is amended by inserting the following sentences at the end thereof: “Under uniform regulations prescribed by the Secretaries concerned, a member of the uniformed services who— “(1) is retired for physical disability or placed on the temporary disability retired list; or “(2) is retired with pay for any other reason, or is discharged with severance pay, immediately following at least eight years of continuous active duty (no single break therein of more than ninety days); is entitled to transportation for bis dependents and for his baggage and household effects to the borne selected for allowance purposes under subsection (a) of this section.”
Sec. 3. This Act shall be effective from April 1, 1951. No additional

Effective date.

 amount may be paid to members of the uniformed services as a result of enactment of this amendatory Act unless travel to such selected home be performed on or prior to April 28, 1953, or within one year after such retirement, placement upon the temporary disability retired list, or discharge, whichever is later.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 369: To amend section 8 of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended. Public Law 369 Public Law 369 69 Stat. 692 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 692 Public Law 369

chapter 807
AN ACT To amend section 8 of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 7618]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Civil Service retirement annuities.

46 Stat. 475.

5 USC 736c.
That section 8 of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “(d) (1) The annuity of any person who now or hereafter is receiving or entitled to receive an annuity from the civil-service

Effective date of increase.

 retirement and disability fund shall be increased, effective on the first day of the second month following enactment of this amendment or on the commencing date of annuity, whichever is later, in accordance with the following schedule:
“If annuity commences between— Annuity not in excess of $1,500 shall be increased by— Annuity in excess of $1,500 shall be in­creased by—
     
August 20, 1920, and June 30, 1955  12 per centum  8 per centum.
July 1, 1955, and December 31, 1955  10 per centum  7 per centum.
January 1, 1966, and June 30, 1956  8 per centum  6 per centum.
July 1, 1956, and December 31, 1956  6 per centum  4 per centum.
January 1, 1957, and June 30, 1957  4 per centum  2 per centum.
July 1, 1957, and December 31, 1957  2 per centum  1 per centum.
     

Such increase in annuity shall not exceed the sum necessary to increase such annuity, exclusive of annuity purchased by voluntary contributions

5 USC 719, 721, 722.

under the second paragraph of section 10 of this Act, to $4,104. The monthly installment of each annuity so increased shall be fixed at the nearest dollar.

 “(2)

Annuities of survivors.

 The increases provided by this subsection, when added to the annuities of retired employees, shall not operate to increase the annuities of their survivors, except that the annuity of any such survivor who becomes entitled to annuity shall be increased by the per centum provided in subsection (d) (1) of this section appropriate to the commencing date of such survivor’s annuity.”
Sec. 2

5 USC 693–1.

 (a) Paragraph (5) of section 3A of the Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, as amended, is amended to read as follows: “(5)

Member of Congress.

5 USC 736b, 698.

 Subject to the provisions of section 9 and of subsections (b) and (c) of section 4, the annuity of a Member of Congress shall be an amount equal to— “(A) two and one-half per centum of the average annual basic salary, pay, or compensation received by him subsequent to the date

60 Stat. 812.

2 USC 72a note.

 of the enactment of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, for civilian service used in the computation of an annuity under this paragraph, multiplied by the sum of his years of service as a Member of Congress and his years of active service performed as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States prior to his separation from service as a Member of Congress; “(B) two and one-half per centum of such average annual basic salary, pay, or compensation multiplied by the sum of the years, not exceeding fifteen, of his service performed as an employee described

5 USC 698.

 in section 4 (g) prior to his separation from service as a Member of Congress, other than any such service which he may elect to exclude; and 69 Stat. 693 “(C) one and one-half per centum of such average annual basic salary, pay, or compensation multiplied by the years of his allowable service, other than service used in computing annuity under clauses (A) and (B), performed prior to his separation from service as a Member of Congress, and other than any such service which he may elect to exclude. In no case shall an annuity computed under this paragraph exceed an amount equal to three-fourths of the basic salary, pay, or compensation that he is receiving at the time of his separation from service as a Member of Congress.” (b) Paragraph (8) of such section is amended by striking out “service as a Member of Congress shall not be credited”, and inserting in lieu thereof “service used in the computation of an annuity under this section shall not be credited”. (c) The amendments made by this section shall be effective only

Applicability of section.

 in the case of a person separated from service as a Member of Congress on or after July 1, 1955.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 370: To amend section 223 of the Revenue Act of 1950, relating to the use of corporation property by a shareholder. Public Law 370 Public Law 370 69 Stat. 693 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 370

chapter 808
AN ACT To amend section 223 of the Revenue Act of 1950, relating to the use of corporation property by a shareholder.

August 11, 1955

[H.R. 2553]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 223 of the Revenue Act of 1950 (relating to use of corporation property

64 Stat. 947.

26 USC, 195 ed., 502 note.

 by a shareholder) is hereby amended by striking out “January 1, 1950” and inserting in lieu thereof “January 1, 1954”.
Sec. 2. No interest shall be allowed or paid on any overpayment resulting from the amendment made by the first section of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 371: To increase the annuities of certain retired civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School. Public Law 371 Public Law 371 69 Stat. 693 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 371

chapter 809
AN ACT To increase the annuities of certain retired civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School.

August 11, 1955

[H.R. 4672]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Act of

Naval Academy and Post-graduate School.

34 USC 1073–1073c.

Civilian teachers annuities.

 January 16, 1936 (49 Stat. 1092), as amended, is further amended by adding thereto the following new section:
“Sec. 7. (a) The annuities payable under this Act to civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School retired before April 1, 1948, are hereby increased by $300 a year. “(b) In addition to the increase in annuities authorized by subsection (a), the annuities payable under this Act to all civilian members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School retired before the date of enactment of this amendment shall be increased by $300 a year. No such annuity, however, shall thereby be increased to an amount in excess of $2,160. 69 Stat. 694 “(c) The increase in the annuities of retired members of the teaching staffs of the United States Naval Academy and the United States Naval Postgraduate School authorized by subsection (b) shall not operate to increase the annuities of their survivors.”
Sec. 2. Applicable current appropriations shall be available to carry out the provisions of section 1 of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 372: To establish a commission to formulate plans for a memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Public Law 372 Public Law 372 69 Stat. 694 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 372

chapter 833
JOINT RESOLUTION To establish a commission to formulate plans for a memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

August 11, 1955

[S.J. Res. 372]

 Whereas the American people feel a deep debt of gratitude to Franklin Delano Roosevelt for his leadership in America‘s struggle for peace, well-being, and human dignity: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission.

Establishment.
That there is hereby established a commission, to be known as the “Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission” (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”), for the purpose of considering and formulating plans for the design, construction, and location of a permanent memorial to Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, or in its immediate environs. The Commission shall be composed of twelve Commissioners appointed as follows: Four persons to be appointed by the President of the United States, four Senators by the President of the Senate, and four Members of the House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Commissioners shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in carrying out the duties of the Commission. The Commission shall report such plans, together with its recommendations, to the President and Congress at the earliest, practicable date, and in the interim shall make annual reports of its progress to the President and Congress.
Sec. 2. The Commission is authorized to— (a) make such expendetures for personal services and otherwise for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this joint resolution as it may deem advisable from funds appropriated or received as gifts for such purpose; (b) accept gifts to be used in carrying out the provisions of this joint resolution or to be used in connection with the construction or other expenses of such Memorial; (c) hold hearings, organize contests, enter into contracts for personal services and otherwise, and do such other things as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution; and (d) avail itself of the assistance and advice of the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the National Capital Regional Planning Council, and such Commissions and Council shall, upon request, render such assistance and advice.
Sec. 3.

Appropriation.

 There is authorized to be appropriated not more than $10,000 to carry out the provisions of this joint resolution.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Public Law 373: To provide for the acceptance and maintenance of Presidential libraries, and for other purposes. Public Law 373 Public Law 373 69 Stat. 695 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 695 Public Law 373

chapter 859
JOINT RESOLUTION To provide for the acceptance and maintenance of Presidential libraries, and for other purposes.

August 12, 1955

[H. J. Res. 330]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 507 of the

Presidential libraries.

Acceptance and maintenance.

64 Stat. 587.

 Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended (44 U. S. C., sec. 397), is hereby amended as follows: (1) By amending subsection (e) to read as follows: “(e) The Administrator is authorized, whenever he deems it to be in the public interest, to accept for deposit— “(1) the papers and other historical materials of any President or former President of the United States, or of any other official or former official of the Government, and other papers relating to and contemporary with any President or former President of the United States, subject to restrictions agreeable to the Administrator as to their use; and “(2) documents, including motion-picture films, still pictures, and sound recordings, from private sources that are appropriate for preservation by the Government as evidence of its organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and transactions.” (2) By redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (h), and by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection: “(f) The Administrator is authorized, whenever he deems it to be

Gifts of lands, buildings, and equipment.

 in the public interest— “(1) to accept, for and in the name of the United States, any land, buildings, and equipment offered as a gift to the United States for the purposes of creating a Presidential archival depository, and to take title to such land, buildings, and equipment on behalf of the United States, and to maintain, operate, and protect them as a Presidential archival depository, and as part of the national archives system; and to enter into agreements, upon such terms and conditions as he deems proper, with any State, political subdivision, university, institution of higher learning, institute, or foundation to utilize as a. Presidential archival depository land, buildings, and equipment, of such State, subdivision, university, or other organization, to be made available by it without transfer of title to the United States, and to maintain, operate, and protect such depository as a part of the national archives system: Provided, That the Administrator shall submit a report in writing

Report to Congress.

 on any such proposed Presidential archival depository to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which report shall include a description of the land, buildings, and equipment offered as a gift or to be made available without transfer of title as aforesaid, a statement of the terms of the proposed agreement, if any, a general description of the types of papers, documents, or other historical materials which it is proposed to deposit in the Presidential archival depository so to be created, and of the terms of such proposed deposit, a statement of the additional improvements and equipment, if any, necessary to the satisfactory operation of such depository, together with an estimate of the cost thereof, and an estimate of the annual cost to the United States of maintaining, operating, and protecting such depository: Provided further, That the Administrator shall not take title to any such land, buildings, and equipment or enter into any such agreement, until the expiration of the first period of sixty calendar days of continuous session of the Congress following the date on which such report is trans-69 Stat. 696mitted, which sixty-day period shall be computed as follows: Continuity of session shall be considered as broken only by an adjournment sine die, but the days on which either House is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain shall be excluded from the computation; “(2)

Deposit of materials.

 to deposit in any such Presidential archival depository any papers, documents, or other historical materials accepted under subsection (e), or any Federal records appropriate for preservation-therein; “(3)

Exercise of functions.

 to exercise, with respect to any papers, documents, or other historical materials deposited under this subsection or otherwise in any Presidential archival depository, all the functions and responsibilities otherwise vested in him pertaining to Federal records or other documentary materials in his custody

Right of possession.

 or under his control: Provided, That the Administrator, in negotiating for the deposit of Presidential historical materials, shall take steps to secure to the Government, so far as possible, the right to have continuous and permanent possession of such materials:

Restrictions on availability and use.

 Provided further, That papers, documents, or other historical materials accepted and deposited under subsection (e) and this subsection shall be held subject to such restrictions respecting their availability and use as may be specified in writing by the donors or depositor, including the restriction that they shall be kept in a Presidential archival depository, and such restrictions shall be respected for so long a period as shall have been specified, or until they are revoked or terminated by the donors or depositors or by persons legally qualified to act on their behalf with

Disposal.

 respect thereto: Provided further, That subject to such restrictions, the Administrator may dispose by sale, exchange, or otherwise, of any papers, documents, or other materials which the Archivist may determine to have no permanent value or historical interest or to be surplus to the needs of any Presidential archival depository; “(4)

Study and research.

 to cooperate with and to assist any university, institution of higher learning, institute, foundation, or other organization or qualified individual to further or to conduct study or research in any historical materials deposited in any Presidential archival depository; “(5)

Fees.

 to charge and collect reasonable fees for the privilege of visiting and viewing any exhibit rooms or museum space in any such Presidential archival depository; “(6)

Office space for former Presidents.

 to provide reasonable office space in any Presidential archival depository for the personal use of any former President of the United States; and “(7)

Money gifts, etc.

 to accept gifts or bequests of money or other property for the purpose of maintaining, operating, protecting, or improving any Presidential archival depository: Provided, That the proceeds of any such gifts or bequests, together with the proceeds from any fees or from any sales of historical materials, copies or reproductions thereof, catalogs, or other items, having to do with any Presidential archival depository, shall be paid into the National Archives Trust Fund provided for in section 5

55 Stat. 581.

44 USC 300ee.

 of the Act of July 9, 1941, to be held, administered, and expended under the provisions of such section for the benefit and in the interest of the Presidential archival depository in connection with which they were received, including such administrative and custodial expenses thereof as the Administrator may determine. 69 Stat. 697 (3) By adding at the end thereof the following new subsection:

Definitions.

 “(h) When used in this section— “(1) The term ‘Presidential archival depository’ means an institution operated by the United States to house and preserve the papers and books of a President or former President of the United States, together with other historical materials belonging to a President or former President, of the United States, or related to his papers or to the events of his official or personal life. “(2) The term ‘historical materials’ includes books, correspondence, documents, papers, pamphlets, works of art, models, pictures, photographs, plats, maps, films, motion pictures, sound recordings, and other objects or materials having historical or commemorative value.”
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 374: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to execute a certain contract with the Toston Irrigation District. Montana. Public Law 374 Public Law 374 69 Stat. 697 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 374

chapter 860
JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to execute a certain contract with the Toston Irrigation District. Montana.

August 12, 1955

[S. J. Res. 82]

 Whereas there have been constructed certain irrigation distribution and pumping works for the Crow Creek pumping unit, Montana, as a part of the Missouri River Basin project (58 Stat. 887,891); and Whereas said works were constructed, pursuant to special provisions contained in the Interior Department Appropriation Acts, 1949 and

62 Stat. 1129; 63 Stat. 783.

 1950, to furnish new lands with irrigation water in substitution for irrigated lands in Broadwater County, Montana, inundated by the operation of the Canyon Ferry Reservoir at a maximum normal pool elevation above three thousand seven hundred and sixty-six feet: and Whereas the Toston Irrigation District has been organized under the laws of the State of Montana for the purpose of entering into contractual arrangements with the United States; and Whereas the said district will probably be unable for some time to pay to the United States more than the cost of operating and maintaining said works, exclusive of charges for electrical pumping energy; and Whereas the Congress expects said district to make every reasonable effort to expand its boundaries and otherwise to put itself in such financial shape that, upon the expiration of not more than ten years, it can assume its proper obligations under the Federal reclamation laws (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388, and Acts amendatory

43 USC 371 note.

 (hereof or supplementary thereto): Now, therefore,be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Secretary of the

Toston Irrigation District, Mont.

 Interior is authorized to execute a contract with Toston Irrigation District which provides, among other things, that— (a) the district will pay to the United States each year the

Contract with United States.

 full cost to the Government of operating and maintaining the works of the Crow Creek pumping unit during that year, exclusive of the cost of electrical pumping energy, said payment to be made, as far as the cost can be forecast by the Secretary or his duly authorized delegate, in advance and in not more than two installments; (b) the United States will deliver to the district, as far as conditions permit, water in sufficient, quantity to furnish two acre-feet per irrigated acre, measured at the farm turnouts, for use on the irrigable lands of the district; 69 Stat. 698 (c) the district will, in addition to the amounts specified under (a) above, pay to the United States such sums as may be required to cover the cost, including the cost of electrical pumping energy, of furnishing more than two acre-feet per irrigated acre as hereinbefore provided; (d) the district acknowledges and will cause each landowner to whom water is delivered to acknowledge that the contract confers upon it and them no right to the continued operation and maintenance of said works beyond the period during which it is in force unless, prior to the expiration thereof, the district shall have entered into a long-term contract conforming to the provisions of the Federal reclamation laws and that no permanent right to the use of water arises, attaches to their lands, or is claimed to arise or attach to their lands by virtue of the delivery of water through said works or the application to their lands of such water; (e) the district will comply fully with all provisions of the Federal reclamation laws which are not inconsistent with this Act and the contract executed pursuant to the authority contained herein; and (f) the contract shall, subject to the district’s compliance with all of its terms and conditions, continue in force until December 31, 1955, and shall be renewed automatically for each of the nine succeeding calendar years unless either of the parties shall, on or before November 1 of any year, serve written notice of its intention that the contract shall not be renewed.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 375: To authorize the appropriation of accumulated receipts in the Federal aid to wildlife-restoration fund established by the Pittman-Robertson Act and to authorize the expenditure of funds apportioned to a State under such Act for the management of wildlife areas and resources. Public Law 375 Public Law 375 69 Stat. 698 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 375

chapter 861
AN ACT To authorize the appropriation of accumulated receipts in the Federal aid to wildlife-restoration fund established by the Pittman-Robertson Act and to authorize the expenditure of funds apportioned to a State under such Act for the management of wildlife areas and resources.

August 12, 1955

[S. 756]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wildlife restoration.

Appropriation.
That there is hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund established by the Act entitled “An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in wildlife-restoration projects,

50 Stat. 917.

 and for other purposes”, approved September 2, 1937, as amended (16 U. S. C., secs. 669–669i), for the 1956 fiscal year and for each fiscal year thereafter, an amount equal to 20 per centum of the accumulated unappropriated receipts in such fund on the date of enactment of this Act. until the accumulated unappropriated receipts in such fund on such date have been appropriated and expended. Funds appropriated under the authority of this section shall be made available to the States in accordance with the provisions of, and under the apportionment formula set forth in, such Act of September 2, 1937, and shall be in addition to the funds appropriated under section 3 of such Act.
Sec. 2.

16 USC 669g.

 Section 8 of such Act of September 2, 1937, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, funds apportioned to a State under this Act may be expended by the State for management (exclusive of law enforcement and public relations) of wildlife areas and resources, but not more than 30 per centum of the total amount apportioned to a State for any fiscal year may be expended for such purpose.”
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 376: To regulate the election of delegates representing the District of Columbia to national political conventions, and for other purposes. Public Law 376 Public Law 376 69 Stat. 699 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 699 Public Law 376

chapter 862
AN ACT To regulate the election of delegates representing the District of Columbia to national political conventions, and for other purposes.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 191]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following

D. C. officials of political parties.

Election.

 officials of political parties in the District of Columbia shall be elected as provided in this Act: (1) National committeemen and national committee-women; (2) Delegates to conventions of political parties nominating candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States; (3) Alternates to the officials referred to in clauses (1) and (2) above, where permitted by political party rules; and (4) Such members and officials of local committees of political parties as may be designated by the duly authorized local committees of such parties for election at large in the District of Columbia.
definitions Sec. 2. For the purposes of this Act— (1) The term “District” means the District of Columbia. (2) The term “qualified elector” means a citizen of the United States (A) who does not claim voting residence or right to vote in any State or Territory, and who has resided in the District continuously since the beginning of the one-year period ending on the day of the next election, or, if such period has not begun, resides in the District; (B) who is, or will be on the day of the next election, twenty-one years old; (C) who has never been convicted of a felony in the United States, or if he has been so convicted, has been pardoned; and (D) who is not mentally incompetent as adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction. (3) The term “Board” means the Board of Elections for the District of Columbia provided for by section 3.
creation of board of elections Sec. 3. There is hereby created a Board of Elections for the District of Columbia, to be composed of three members appointed by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. The first terms of offices on the Board shall expire, as designated by the Commissioners, one at the close of December 31 of each of the first three years which begin after the date of enactment of this Act. Subsequent terms of each such office shall be three years beginning .January 1 following the expiration of the preceding term of such office. Any person appointed to fill a vacant office shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of such office. Until his successor is appointed and has qualified, a member may continue to serve even though the term of the office to which he was appointed has expired.
qualifications and compensation of members Sec. 4. (a) No person shall be a member of the Board unless lie qualifies as an elector and resides in the District. No person may be appointed to the Board unless he has resided in the District continuously since the beginning of the three-year period ending on the day he is appointed. Members of the Board shall hold no other paid office or employment in the District government and shall hold no active office, position or employment in the Federal Government. Not more than two members shall be members of the same political party. 69 Stat. 700 (b) Each member of the Board shall be paid compensation of $25 per day while performing duties under this Act. Except as provided in subsection (a) no person shall be ineligible to serve or to receive compensation as a member of the Board because he occupies another office or position or because he receives compensation (including retirement compensation) from another source. The right to compensation from another source otherwise secured to such a person under the laws of the United States shall not be abridged by the fact of his service or receipt of compensation as a member of the Board, or as an employee of the Board.
functions of board Sec. 5. (a) The Board shall— (1) maintain a permanent registry, keeping it accurate and current; (2) conduct registrations and elections; (3) print, distribute, and count ballots, or provide and operate suitable voting machines; (4) divide the District into appropriate voting precincts, each of which shall contain at least three hundred and fifty registered persons; (5) operate polling places; (6) certify nominees and the results of elections; and (7) perform such other duties as are imposed upon it by this Act. (b) The Board, and persons authorized by it, may administer oaths to persons executing affidavits pursuant to sections 7 and 8. It may provide for the administering of such other oaths as it considers appropriate to require in the performance of its functions. (c) The Board may prescribe such regulations as it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. (d) The Board may employ necessary personnel, at such rates of compensation as may be fixed by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, without reference to the provisions of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended.
board to be independent agency Sec. 6. (a) In the performance of its duties, the Board shall not be subject to the direction of any nonjudicial officer of the District. (b) The District government shall furnish to the Board, upon request of the Board, such space and facilities as are available in public buildings in the District to be used as registration or polling places, and such records, information, services, personnel, offices, and equipment, and such other assistance and facilities, as may be necessary to enable the Board properly to perform its functions. Subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, privately owned space, facilities and equipment may be rented for the registration, polling, and other functions of the Board.
registration Sec. 7. (a) No person shall vote in any election in the District unless he is a qualified elector and, except as provided in subsection (e), is registered in the District. (b) No person shall be registered unless— (1) he is a qualified elector; 69 Stat. 701 (2) he has resided in the Distinct continuously since the beginning of the nine-month period ending on the day he offers to register; and (3) he executes a registration affidavit by signature or mark (unless prevented by physical disability) on the form prescribed by the Board pursuant to subsection (c), showing his political affiliation, and that he meets each of the requirements specified in section 2 (2) for a qualified elector as well as the requirement of paragraph (2) of this subsection. (c) In administering the provisions of subsection (b) (3), the

Registration affidavit form.

 Board shall prepare and use a registration affidavit form in which each request for information is readily understandable and can be satisfied by a concise answer or mark. The Board may request additional information required to determine whether the registrant meets the requirements imposed by or referred to in subsection (b). (d) The registry shall be kept open except during the fifteen-day period ending on the first Tuesday in May of each presidential election year, and except as provided by the Board in the case of a special election. While the registry is open, any person may apply for registration or change his registration. (e) If a person is not permitted to register, such person, or any qualified candidate, may appeal to the Board, but not later than three days after the registry is closed for the next election. The Board shall decide within five days after the appeal is perfected whether the challenged elector is entitled to register. If the appeal is denied, the appellant may, within three days after such denial, appeal to the municipal court for the District of Columbia. The decision of such court snail be final and not appealable. If the appeal is upheld by either the Board or the court, the challenged elector shall be allowed to register immediately. If the appeal is pending on election day, the challenged elector may cast a ballot marked “challenged”, as provided in section 9 (d).
nominations: contents of ballots Sec. 8. (a) Candidates for office participating in an election held pursuant to this Act shall be the persons registered under section 7 who have been nominated for such office by a petition— (1) prepared and presented to the Board in accordance with rules prescribed by the Board, but not later than thirty days before the date of the election; and (2) signed by not less than one hundred voters, registered under section 7, and of the same political party as the nominee, (b) No person shall hold elected office pursuant to this Act unless he has been a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia continuously since the beginning of the three-year period ending on the date of the next election, and is a qualified elector registered under section 7. (b) The Board shall arrange the ballot of each political party so as to enable the voters of such party— (1) to vote for the candidates duly qualified and nominated for election by such party under this Act; and (2) to answer in the affirmative or negative such questions relating to the conduct of the affairs of such party as the duly authorized local committee of such party may file with the Board in writing: Provided, however, That the questions shall be so filed not later than thirty days before the date of the election.
69 Stat. 702
method of voting Sec. 9. (a) Voting in all elections shall be secret. Voting may be by paper ballot or voting machine. (b) The ballot of a person who is registered as a resident of the District shall be valid only if cast in the voting precinct where the residence shown on his registration is located. (c) Each qualified candidate may have a watcher at each polling place, provided the watcher presents proper credentials signed by the candidate. No one shall interfere with the opportunity of a watcher to observe the conduct of the election at that polling place and the counting of votes. Watchers may challenge prospective voters who are believed to be unqualified to vote. (d)

Challenged ballots.

 If the official in charge of the polling place, after hearing both parties to any such challenge or acting on his own initiative with respect to a prospective voter, reasonably believes the prospective voter is unqualified to vote, he shall allow the voter to cast a paper ballot marked “challenged”. Ballots so cast shall be segregated, and no such ballot shall be counted until the challenge has been removed as provided in subsection (e). (e) If a person has been permitted to vote only by challenged ballot, such person, or any qualified candidate, may appeal to the Board within three days after election day. The Board shall decide within seven days after the appeal is perfected whether the voter was qualified to vote. If the appeal is denied, the appellant may within three days of such denial appeal to the municipal court of the District of Columbia. The decision of such court shall be final and not appealable. If the Board decides that the voter was qualified to vote, the word “challenged” shall be stricken from the voter’s ballot and the ballot shall be treated as if it had not been challenged. (f) If the official in charge of the polling place is satisfied that a qualified elector is unable to record his vote by marking the ballot or operating the voting machine, two officials of the polling place shall on the request of the vote’ enter the voting booth and vote as directed. The officials shall tell no one how the voter voted. The official in charge of the voting place shall make a return of all such voters, giving their names and disabilities. (g) No person shall vote more than once in any election nor in an election held by a political party other than that to which he has declared himself to be a member. (h)

Availability of regulations.

 Copies of the regulations of the Board with respect to voting shall be made available to prospective voters at each polling place.
elections Sec. 10. (a) The elections of the officials referred to in clauses (1), (2), and (3) of the first section and of officials designated pursuant to clause (4) of such section shall be held on the first. Tuesday in May of each presidential election year. Any such election shall be conducted by the Board in conformity with the provisions of this Act. Polls shall be open from 8 o’clock antemeridian to 8 o’clock postmeridian on election days. (b) Candidates receiving the highest number of votes in said election shall be declared the winners. (c) In the case of a tie, the candidates receiving the tie vote shall cast lots before the Board, at 12 o’clock noon on a date to be set by the Board, but not sooner than ten days following the election, and the one to whom the lot shall fall shall be declared the winner. If any candidate or candidates, receiving a tie vote, fail to appear before69 Stat. 703 12 o’clock noon on said day, the Board shall cast, lots for him or them. For the purpose of casting lots any candidate may appear in person, or by proxy appointed in writing. (d) In the event that any official elected pursuant to this Act dies

Death of elected official.

 during his or her term of office leaving no person elected pursuant to this Act to serve the remainder of the unexpired term of office, the successor or successors to serve the remainder of such term shall be chosen pursuant to the rules of the duly authorized local committee.
recounts and contests Sec. 11. (a) If, within seven days after the Board certifies the results of an election, any qualified candidate at such election petitions the Board to have the votes cast at such election recounted in one or more voting precincts, the Board shall order such recount. In each such case, the petitioner shall deposit a fee of $20 for each precinct petitioned to be recounted. If the cost, of the recount is less than $20 per precinct, the difference shall be refunded. If the result of the election is changed as a result of the recount, the entire amount deposited by the petitioner shall be refunded. Such recounts shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by the Board by regulation. (b) Within seven days after the Board certifies the results of an election, any person who voted in the election may petition the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to review such election. In response to such a petition, the court may set aside the results so certified and declare the true results of the election, or void the election in whole or in part. To determine the true results of an election the court may order a recount or take other appropriate action, whether or not a recount has been conducted or requested pursuant to subsection (a). The court shall void an election only for fraud, mistake, the making of expenditures by a candidate in violation of this Act, or other defect, serious enough to vitiate the election as a fair expression of the will of the registered qualified electors voting therein. If the court voids an election it may order a special election, which shall be conducted in such manner (comparable to that prescribed for regular elections), and at such time, as the Board shall prescribe. The decision of such court shall be final and not appealable.
interference with registration or voting Sec. 12. No one shall interfere with the registration or voting of another person, except as it may be reasonably necessary in the performance of a duty imposed by law.
expenditures Sec. 13. (a) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of

Appropriation.

 any money in the Treasury to the credit of the District of Columbia not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. (b) Subject to the penalties provided in this Act. a candidate for national committeeman, national committeewoman, delegate, or alternate, in his campaign for election, shall not make expenditures hi excess of $2,500. (c) No independent committee or party committee shall receive contributions aggregating more than $100,000, or make expenditures aggregating more than $100,000 for any campaign covered by this Act. (d) No person shall, directly or indirectly, make contribution in an aggregate amount in excess of $5,000 in connection with any campaign69 Stat. 704 forelection of any national committeeman, national committee woman, delegate, or alternate. (e) Every candidate and independent committee or party committee shall, within ten days after the election, file with the Board of Elections an itemized statement, subscribed and sworn to, by the candidate or committee treasurer, as the case may be, setting forth all moneys received and expended in connection with said election, the names of persons from whom received and to whom paid, and the purpose for which it was expended. Such statement shall set forth any unpaid debts and obligations incurred by the candidate or independent committee or party committee with regard to such election, and specify the balance, if any, of such election funds remaining in his or their hands.
penalties Sec. 14. Any person who shall register, or attempt to register, under the provisions of this Act and make any false representations as to his place of residence or his voting privilege in any other part of the United States, or be guilty of bribery or intimidation of any voter at the elections herein provided for, or, being registered, shall vote or attempt to vote more than once in any election so held, or shall purloin or secrete any of the votes cast in such elections, or attempt to vote in an election held by a political party other than that to which he has declared himself to be affiliated, or, if employed in the counting of votes in such elections, make a false report in regard thereto, and every candidate, person, or official of any political committee who shall make any expenditure or contribution in violation of this Act, shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $500 or be imprisoned not more than ninety days, or both. The provisions of this section shall be supplemental to and not in derogation of any penalties under other laws of the District of Columbia.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 377: To provide grants to assist States to meet the cost of poliomyelitis vaccination programs, and for other purposes. Public Law 377 Public Law 377 69 Stat. 704 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 377

chapter 863
AN ACT To provide grants to assist States to meet the cost of poliomyelitis vaccination programs, and for other purposes.

August 12, 1955

[S. 2501]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955.
That this Act may be cited as the “Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955”.
authorization of appropriations Sec. 2. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated, to remain available until February 15, 1956, such sums as may be necessary for making payments to States which have submitted, and had approved by the Surgeon General, applications for grants under this Act.
allotments to states Sec. 3. (a) From the sums appropriated pursuant to section 2, the Surgeon General shall allot to each State which has an application approved pursuant to section 4— (1) an amount equal to 33⅓ per centum of the number of unvaccinated eligible persons in such State multiplied by the product of (A) the cost of the poliomyelitis vaccine per eligible person, and (B) the States allotment percentage; and 69 Stat. 705 (2) an additional amount equal to 20 per centum of allotments available to the State under paragraph (1) of this subsection, such additional amount to be available for expenditure only in accordance with the provisions of section 6 (b) of this Act. (b) A State’s allotment percentage shall be equal to the per capita income of the United States divided by the per capita income of the State. Such percentage shall be determined by the Surgeon General on the basis of information furnished by the Department of Commerce; except that the allotment percentage for Hawaii shall be 100 per centum and for Alaska. Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Canal Zone shall be equal to the allotment percentage determined above for the one of the forty-eight States which has the lowest per capita income.
state applications for funds Sec. 4. The Surgeon General shall approve the application of any State for payments under this Act if such application— (a) provides that all poliomyelitis vaccine purchased with funds paid to the State under this Act shall be used for the vaccination of eligible persons pursuant to a plan which sets forth the method or methods by which vaccinations will be made available within the State (through public agencies, approved non-profit organizations, private physicians, or otherwise): Provided, That the Surgeon General may, for the purpose of assuring the most effective and equitable distribution and use of available supplies of poliomyelitis vaccine, establish categories of eligible persons to be accorded priority in receiving an opportunity for vaccination against poliomyelitis; and, except to the extent that the Surgeon General authorizes deviations from such categories, during any period in which any categories have been so established, all vaccine acquired by any State through assistance provided pursuant to this Act shall be made available only to persons within any such category; (b) provides that in poliomyelitis vaccination programs conducted by public agencies in the State no means test or other discrimination based on financial ability of individuals will be imposed to limit the eligibility of persons to receive vaccination against poliomyelitis; (c) provides for administration or supervision of administration of the plan included in the application by a single State agency; _ _ (d) provides that the State agency will make such reports, in such form and containing such information, as the Surgeon General may from time to time reasonably require to carry out his functions under this Act, and comply with such provisions as he may from time to time find necessary to assure the correctness and verification of such reports; and (e) provides such accounting, budgeting, and other fiscal methods and procedures as are necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the plan.
payments to states Sec. 5. The Surgeon General shall from time to time estimate the amount to be paid to each State under the provisions of this Act for any period, and shall pay such amount to such State, from the allotment available therefor, reduced or increased, as the case may be, by any sum (not previously adjusted under this section) by which69 Stat. 706 he finds that his estimate of the amount to be paid to the State for any prior period under this Act was greater or less than the amount which should have been paid to the State for such prior period under this Act. Such payments shall be made in such installments as the Surgeon General may determine.
use of funds paid to states Sec. 6. (a) Funds paid to a State from that part, of its allotment computed in accordance with section 3 (a) (1) of this Act may be used solely for the purchase, prior to February 15, 1956, of the polio-myelitis vaccine for use. in carrying out the plan set forth in the application of such State approved pursuant to section 4. (b) Funds paid to a State from that part of its allotment computed in accordance with section 3 (a) (2) of this Act may be used prior to February 15, 1956, only for planning poliomyelitis vaccination programs within the State and for conducting such programs through public agencies in the State in accordance with the plan set forth in the application of such State approved pursuant to section 4; except that any part of such funds determined by the State to be in excess of the amount, necessary for such purposes may be used for the purposes specified in subsection (a) of this section. (e) Nothing in this Act shall limit funds granted to a State under other provisions of Federal legislation from being available to purchase poliomyelitis vaccine or to plan and conduct poliomyelitis vaccination programs in accordance with approved State plans applicable to such grants.
furnishing of vaccine by surgeon general Sec. 7. At the request of any State the Surgeon General may use all or any portion of the allotment of such State under this Act for the purchase, in accordance with State specifications, of the poliomyelitis vaccine, to be furnished to the State in lieu of such State’s allotment (or such portion thereof). Vaccine so furnished shall be subject to the same requirements as to use as vaccine purchased from payments to States pursuant to this Act.
diversion of federal funds Sec. 8. Whenever the Surgeon General, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the State agency administering or supervising the administration of the plan included in the application of such State approved under section 4, finds that— (a) such State agency is not complying substantially with the provisions of this Act or the terms and conditions of its approved application; or (b) any funds paid to such State or supplies of vaccine furnished to it under this Act have been diverted from the purposes for which paid or furnished; the Surgeon General shall notify such State agency that no further payments will be made (or no further supplies of vaccine will be furnished) to the State under this Act until he is satisfied that there is no longer any failure to comply or the diversion has been corrected or, if compliance or correction is impossible, until such State agency repays or arranges for the repayment of Federal funds which have been diverted or improperly expended (or for repayment of the cost of the vaccine which has been diverted).
69 Stat. 707
exercise of functions Sec. 9. The functions granted to the Surgeon General under this Act shall be exercised under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.
definitions Sec. 10. For purposes of this Act— (a) The term “Surgeon General” means the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service. (b) (1) The term “eligible person” means any individual who has not attained the age of twenty years and any expectant, mother. (2) The number of eligible persons shall be determined by the Surgeon General, as of June 30, 1955, on the basis of estimates developed after consideration of the latest information furnished by the Department of Commerce or any other department or agency of the United States. (3) The number of unvaccinated eligible persons means the number of eligible persons, reduced by (A) the number who were vaccinated against poliomyelitis during 1954, and (B) two-thirds of the number who the Surgeon General estimates will receive vaccination under the current program of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. (c) The term “State” includes Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Canal Zone, and the District of Columbia. (d) The cost of the poliomyelitis vaccine shall be determined by the Surgeon General on the basis of information available to him: and such cost may be determined from t ime to time or as of a specified date and may be determined to be a single figure for all States or varied in accordance with actual cost. (e) The term “approved nonprofit organization” means, in the case of any State, a nonprofit organization approved by the State agency responsible for administration or supervision of administration of the State plan.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 378: To provide for settlement of claims resulting from the disaster which occurred at Texas City, Texas, on April 16 and 17, 1947. Public Law 378 Public Law 378 69 Stat. 707 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 378

chapter 864
AN ACT To provide for settlement of claims resulting from the disaster which occurred at Texas City, Texas, on April 16 and 17, 1947.

August 12, 1955

[S. 1077]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
The Congress recognizes

Texas City disaster.

Claims settlement.

 and assumes the compassionate responsibility of the United States for the losses sustained by reason of the explosions and tires at Texas City, Texas, and hereby provides the procedure by which the amounts shall be determined and paid.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Army or such persons as he may designate shall investigate and settle claims against the United States for death, personal injury, and property losses proximately resulting from the disaster at Texas City, Texas, on April 16 and 17, 1947, commonly referred to us the Texas City disaster.
Sec. 3. (a)

Claimants shall submit their claims in writing to the Secretary of the Army, under such rules as he prescribes, within one hundred eighty days after the enactment of this Act.

69 Stat. 708

No claim shall be entertained by the Secretary of the Army unless it shall appear to his satisfaction that such claim was a part of a civil action filed against the United States in a United States district court prior to April 25, 1950, except that, for good cause, the Secretary may waive, the limitation date of April 25, 1950, where it is shown that claimant, by reason of infancy, insanity, or other legal reason, was unable to bring such civil action.

 (b)

The Secretary of the Army shall promulgate and publish rules of procedure for handling the claims referred to in section 2 within sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act.

He shall determine and fix the amount of awards, if any, in each claim within twelve months from the date on which the claim was submitted.

Except as otherwise provided herein, the law of the State of Texas shall apply.
Sec. 4. Since it is the intention and purpose of this Act, and of the Congress, to relieve the claimants hereunder, the Secretary of the Army shall limit himself to the determination of— (1) whether the losses sustained resulted from the explosions and fires at Texas City on April 16 and 17, 1947; (2) the amounts to be allowed and paid pursuant to this Act; and (3) the persons entitled to receive the same.
Sec. 5.

Limitations on amounts.

 (a) Claims for awards based on death shall be submitted only by duly authorized legal representatives. No claim under this subsection shall be approved by the Secretary of the Army in amount in excess of $25,000. (b) No claims for personal injuries may be approved by the Secretary of the Army in amount in excess of $25,000. (c) No claim for property losses may be approved by the Secretary of the Army in amount in excess of $25,000.
Sec. 6. (a) In determining the amounts to be awarded for death, personal injury, or property losses, the Secretary of the Army shall reduce any such amount by an amount equal to the total of insurance benefits (except life insurance benefits), or other payments or settlements of any nature, previously paid with respect to such death claims, personal injury, or property loss. (b) Payments approved by the Secretary of the Army on death, personal injury, and property loss claims, shall not be subject to insurance subrogation claims in any respect. (c) The Secretary of the Army shall not include in an award any amount for reimbursement to any insurance company or compensation insurance fund for loss payments made by such company or fund. (d) Except as to the United States, no claim cognizable under this Act shall be assigned or transferred.
Sec. 7. The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the claims referred to in this Act in the amounts approved for payment by the Secretary of the Army.
Sec. 8. A payment made under the provisions of section 7 shall be in full settlement and discharge of all claims against the Government of the United States.
Sec. 9. The Secretary of the Army shall require assignment to the United States of any right of action against a third party arising from the death, personal injury, or property loss claim with respect to which settlement is made.
Sec. 10.

Reports to Congress.

 The Secretary of the Army shall, twenty-four months after the date of enactment of this Act transmit to the Congress— 69 Stat. 709 (a) a statement of each claim submitted to the Secretary of the Army in accordance with this Act which has not been settled by him, with supporting papers and a report of his findings of facts and recommendations; and (b) a report of each claim settled by him and paid pursuant to this Act. The reports shall contain a brief statement concerning the character and justice of each claim, the amount claimed, and the amount approved and paid.
Sec. 11.

Attorney and agent fees shall be paid out of the awards

Attorney and agent fees.

hereunder. No attorney or agent, on account of services rendered in connection with each claim shall receive in excess of 10 per centum of the amount paid, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding.

Whoever violates the provisions of this Act shall be fined a sum

Penalty for violations.

not to exceed $5,000.
Sec. 12. If any particular provision of this Act or the application

Separability.

 thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Act shall not be affected thereby.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 379: To repeal the manufacturers excise tax on motorcycles. Public Law 379 Public Law 379 69 Stat. 709 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 379

chapter 865
AN ACT To repeal the manufacturers excise tax on motorcycles.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 5647]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 4061

68A Stat. 481.

26 USC 4061.

 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to tax on certain motor vehicles) is hereby amended by striking out “Motor-cycles.”.
Sec. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall apply only with respect to articles sold on or after the first day of the first month which begins more than ten days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 380: To provide for the granting of career-conditional and career appointments to certain qualified employees. Public Law 380 Public Law 380 69 Stat. 709 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 380

chapter 866
AN ACT To provide for the granting of career-conditional and career appointments to certain qualified employees.

August 12, 1955

[S. 1849]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the appointment

Government employees.

Careeer-conditional and career appointments.

 of each employee of the Federal Government or the municipal government of the District of Columbia who— (1) 1) on the effective date of this Act is serving under an indefinite or temporary appointment in a position in the competitive civil service other than a position for which the salary is fixed by the Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955 (Public Law

Ante, p. 88.

 68, Eighty-fourth Congress); (2) on January 23, 1955, was serving in a position in the competitive civil service; (3) from January 23, 1955, to the effective date of this Act, served in a position or positions in the competitive civil service without break in service; (4) (A) during the period beginning June 3, 1950, and ending January 23, 1955, passed a qualifying examination for a position69 Stat. 710 in the competitive civil service in which he served during such period, or (B) within one year after the effective date of this Act meets such noncompetitive examination standards as the United States Civil Service Commission shall prescribe with respect to the position which he holds at the time lie makes the application prescribed by this section; and (5) has completed, prior to making such application, a total of continuous or intermittent satisfactory service aggregating not less than three years on the rolls in a position or positions in the competitive civil service; shall, upon application by such employee made within one year after the effective date of this Act to the appropriate department, agency, or establishment concerned, and upon recommendation by such department, agency, or establishment, be converted to a career-conditional appointment or a career appointment determined by the appropriate United States Civil Service Commission regulations governing conversions to career-conditional or career appointments in accordance

3 CFR, 1954 Supp., p. 84.

D. C. Corrections Department employees.

 with Executive Order Numbered 10377, dated November 22, 1954.
Sec. 2. The appointment in the competitive civil service of each employee who— (1) (A) was appointed on or after December 20, 1941, to a position in the Workhouse at Occoquan in the State of Virginia, the Reformatory at Lorton in the State of Virginia, or the Washington Asylum and Jail, (B) was appointed to a position in the Department of Corrections of the District of Columbia (as constituted on and after June 27, 1946) with a war service indefinite appointment, or (C) was appointed on or after June 27, 1946, and prior to January 1, 1955, to a position in such Department of Corrections, without regard to the civil-service laws, rules, and regulations; (2) is in a position in the Department of Corrections of the District of Columbia on the effective date of this Act; (3) has completed, prior to making the application prescribed by this section, a total of continuous or intermittent satisfactory service aggregating not less than three years in a position or positions in the municipal government of the District of Columbia; and (4) within one year after the effective date of this Act meets such noncompetitive examination standards as the United Stales Civil Service Commission shall prescribe with respect to the position which he holds at the time he makes the application prescribed by this section; shall, upon application by such employee made within one year after the effective date of this Act to the appropriate department, agency, or establishment concerned, and upon recommendation by such department, agency, or establishment, be converted to a career-conditional appointment or a career appointment determined by the appropriate United States Civil Service Commission regulations governing conversions to career-conditional or career appointments

3 CFR 1954 Supp., p. 84.

 in accordance with Executive Order Numbered 10577, dated November 22, 1954.
Sec. 3.

Persons separated without cause after Jan. 23, 1955.

 Each individual who— (1) was serving in a position in the competitive civil service under an indefinite appointment on January 23, 1955; (2) between January 23, 1955, and the effective date of this Act, was involuntarily separated from the competitive civil service for any reason other than for cause; (3) (A) during the period beginning June 3, 1950, and ending January 23, 1955, passed a qualifying examination for a69 Stat. 711 position in which he served during such period, or (B) within one year after the effective date of this Act, meets such non-competitive examination standards as the United States Civil Service Commission shall prescribe; and (4) has completed, prior to reappointment under this section, a total of continuous or intermittent satisfactory service aggregating not less than three years on the rolls in a position or positions in the competitive civil service; may, during the period ending two years after the effective date of this Act, be reappointed without competitive examination to a position in the competitive civil service for which he is qualified and such reappointment (except reappointment to a position involving temporary job employment) shall be a career-conditional appointment or a career appointment determined by the appropriate United States Civil Service Commission regulations governing conversions to career-conditional or career appointments in accordance with Executive Order Numbered 10577, dated November 22, 1954.

3 CFR. 1954 Supp., p. 84.

Rules and regulations.
Sec. 4. The United States Civil Service Commission is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate such rules and regulations as it determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 5. Nothing in this Act shall affect, or be construed to affect, the application of section 1310 of the Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1952 (Public Law 253, Eighty-second Congress), as amended.
Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect on the ninetieth day following the

Effective date.

 date of its enactment.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 381: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Art of 1938 in order to increase the national mini tn um wage, and for other purposes. Public Law 381 Public Law 381 69 Stat. 711 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 381

chapter 867
AN ACT To amend the Fair Labor Standards Art of 1938 in order to increase the national mini tn um wage, and for other purposes.

August 12, 1955

[S. 2168]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That this Act may

Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1955.

Report to Congress.

52 Stat. 1062.

29 USC 204(d).

 be cited as the “Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1955”.
Sec. 2. Subsection (d) of section 4 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “Such report shall contain an evaluation and appraisal by the Secretary of the minimum wages established by this Act, together with his recommendations to the Congress. In making such evaluation and appraisal, the Secretary shall take into consideration any changes which may have occurred in the cost of living and in productivity and the level of wages in manufacturing, the ability of employers to absorb wage increases, and such other factors as he may deem pertinent.”
Sec. 3. Effective March 1, 1956, paragraph (1) of subsection (a)

Minimum wage.

63 Stat. 912.

29 USC 206(a).

 of section 6 of such Act is amen tied by striking out “75 cents” and in selling in lieu thereof “$1”.
Sec. 4. Effective July 1, 1956. subsection (a) of section 8 of such

Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.

63 Stat. 915.

29 USC 208(a).

 Act is amended by inserting at the end thereof the following: “Minimum rates of wages established in accordance with this section shall be reviewed by such a committee at least once each fiscal year.”
Sec. 5. (a) Subsection (a) of section 5 of such Act is amended

63 Stat. 911.

29 USC 205(a).

 by striking out “and the administrator” in the last sentence. (b) Subsection (b) of section 8 of such Act is amended by striking

29 USC 208.

 out the second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “The industry committee shall investigate conditions in the69 Stat. 712 industry and the committee, or any authorized subcommittee thereof, shall after due notice hear such witnesses and receive such evidence as may be necessary or appropriate to enable the committee to perform its duties and functions under this Act.” (c) Subsection (c) of section 8 is amended by striking out “and the Administrator” in the second sentence. (d) Subsection (d) of section 8 of such Act is amended to read as follows: “(d) The industry committee shall file with the Secretary a report containing its findings of fact and recommendations with respect to the matters referred to it. Upon the filing of such report, the Secretary

Publication in FR.

 shall publish such recommendations in the Federal Register and shall provide by order that the recommendations contained in such report shall take effect upon the expiration of 15 days after the date of such publication.” (e) Subsection (e) of section 8 of such Act is amended by striking out the last sentence. (f)

52 Stat. 1065.

29 USC 210(a).

 Subsection (a) of section 10 of such Act is amended to read as follows:
“Sec. 10.

Court review.

 (a) Any person aggrieved by an order of the Secretary issued under section 8 may obtain a review of such order in the United States Court of Appeals for any circuit wherein such person resides or has his principal place of business, or in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, by filing in such court, within 60 days after the entry of such order a written petition praying that the order of the Secretary be modified or set aside in whole or in part. A copy of such petition shall forthwith be served upon the Secretary, and thereupon the Secretary shall certify and file in the court a transcript of the record of the industry committee upon which the order complained of was entered. Upon the filing of such transcript such court shall have exclusive jurisdiction to affirm, modify, or set aside such order in whole or in part, so far as it is applicable to the petitioner. The review by the court shall be limited to questions of law, and findings of fact by such industry committee when supported by substantial evidence shall be conclusive. No objection to the order of the Secretary shall be considered by the court unless such objection shall have been urged before such industry committee or unless there were reasonable grounds for failure so to do. If application is made to the court for leave to adduce additional evidence, and it is shown to the satisfaction of the court, that such additional evidence may materially affect the result of the proceeding and that there were reasonable grounds for failure to adduce such evidence in the proceedings before such industry committee, the court may order such additional evidence to be taken before an industry committee and to be adduced upon the hearing in such manner and upon such terms and conditions as to the court may seem proper. Such industry committee may modify the initial findings by reason of the additional evidence so taken, and shall file with the court such modified or new findings which if supported by substantial evidence shall be conclusive, and shall also file its recommendation, if any, for the modification or setting aside of the original order. The judgment, and decree of the court shall be final, subject to review by the Supreme Court of the United States upon certiorari or certification as provided in section

62 Stat. 928.

“Secretary”.

 1254 of title 28 of the United States Code.
Sec. 6. The term “Secretary” as used in this Act and in amendments made by this Act means the Secretary of Labor.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 382: To amend Public Laws 815 and 874, Eighty-first Congress, which provide for assistance to local educational agencies in areas affected by Federal activities, and for other purposes. Public Law 382 Public Law 382 69 Stat. 713 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 713 Public Law 382

chapter 858
AN ACT To amend Public Laws 815 and 874, Eighty-first Congress, which provide for assistance to local educational agencies in areas affected by Federal activities, and for other purposes.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 7245]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Educational agencies In Federally affected areas.
extension of public law 874 Section 1. The first sentence of section 2 (a) of the Act of September 30, 1950 (Public Law 874, Eighty-first Congress), as amended,

67 Stat. 530.

20 USC 237.

 is amended by striking out “five succeeding fiscal years” and inserting “six succeeding fiscal years”. Sections 3 (a), 3 (c), 4 (a), and 8 (d)

67 Stat. 530, 531, 532, 536.

20 USC 238, 239, 243.

 of such Act are amended by striking out “1956” wherever appearing therein and inserting “1957”. Section 3 (c) (2) (D) of such Act is amended by inserting after “July 1, 1955,” the following; “and the succeeding fiscal year,”. Section 10 (a) of such Act is amended by

67 Stat. 536.

20 USC 245.

 striking out “or the succeeding fiscal year” in the first sentence and inserting “or either of the two succeeding fiscal years”, and by striking out the second sentence and inserting the following: “Notice of such an election shall be filed with the Secretary of the Interior and with the Commissioner of Education before January 1 of the calendar year in which the fiscal year in question begins.”.
payments under public law 874 for current increases in federally connected children Sec. 2. Section 4 (a) (1) of such Act is amended by striking out

20 USC 239.

 “at least 5 per centum of the number of all children in average daily attendance at the schools of such agency during the preceding fiscal year” and inserting “at least 5 per centum of the difference between the number of children in average daily attendance at the schools of such agency during the preceding fiscal year and the number of such children whose attendance during such year resulted from activities of the United States (including children who resided on Federal property or with a parent employed, on Federal property)”.
postponement of 3 per centum “absorption” requirement under public law 874 Sec. 3. The Act of August 31, 1954 (Public Law 732, Eighty-third Congress), is amended by inserting after “June 30, 1955,” the

68 Stat. 1006.

20 USC 238 note.

 following: “and the succeeding fiscal year”.
transfer of temporary school facilities made available under public law 815 Sec. 4. Sections 203 and 309 of the Act of September 23, 1950 (Public

64 Stat. 971; 67 Stat. 525.

20 USC 273, 299.

 Law 815, Eighty-first Congress), as amended, are each amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new sentence: “The Commissioner may transfer to such agency or its successor all the right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any temporary facilities made available to such agency under this section; any such transfer shall be without charge, but may be made on such other terms and conditions, and at such time, as the Commissioner deems appropriate to carry out the purposes of this title.” The amendments made by this section shall apply to any facility made available69 Stat. 714 to a local educational agency either before or after the enactment of this Act.
date for determining “unhoused” children Sec. 5.

67 Stat. 522.

20 USC 294.

 (a) Section 304 of such Act is amended, effective December 1, 1954, by striking out “the number of such children who will otherwise be without such facilities at such time shall be determined by reference to those facilities which (A) are built or under contract as

20 USC 293.

 of the date set by the Commissioner under section 303 for filing applications for payments from the funds out of which such Federal share is to be paid” and inserting the following: “the number of such children who will otherwise be without such facilities at such time shall be determined by reference to those facilities which (A) are built or under contract as of the earliest date set by the Commissioner under section 303, on or before which the application for such project is filed”. (b)

20 USC 294.

 Such section is further amended by inserting “(a) ” after “Sec. 304.” and by adding at the end of section the following new subsection: “(b) (1) Where a local educational agency filed an application for payments under this title on or before November 24, 1953, and after that date entered into any construction contract which had the effect of diminishing or eliminating payments to such agency on the basis of the application, the Commissioner shall pay to such agency, out, of funds appropriated pursuant to this subsection, an amount equal to the difference between the amount, if any, reserved on the basis of the application and the amount which would have been reserved on the basis of the application out of funds appropriated by the Supplemental

67 Stat. 424.

 Appropriation Act, 1954, if such funds had been sufficient to permit payments without establishing priorities under section 303. “(2) Payments under this subsection shall be made upon request of the local educational agency involved, filed with the Commissioner within ninety days after the date on which funds are appropriated to make such payments. Except as provided in paragraph (3), such payments shall be made in a lump sum, and shall be made upon condition that the funds paid shall be used solely to finance the construction of school facilities for such agency (including the payment of obligations incurred with respect to school facilities constructed before the enactment of this subsection). “(3) If, as of the date on which funds are appropriated to make payments under this subsection, any agency to which this subsection applies has not provided minimum school facilities (determined by reference to those facilities which, as of such date, are built or under contract, or are included in a project the application for which has been approved under this title) for the estimated number of children who will be in the membership of its schools at the close of the regular school year 1955–1956, its request shall set forth one or more projects for the construction of minimum school facilities for such children, and with respect to such projects shall meet the requirements of section

20 USC 275.

 205 (b) (1). If, and only if, the projects included in its request and approved for payment will provide minimum school facilities for the number of children for whom such facilities have not been provided, as determined under the preceding sentence, the balance, if any, of the amount payable to such agency under this subsection shall be paid to it in accordance with paragraph (2). Upon approval of the request, payments with respect to each project included in the

20 USC 297, 296.

 request shall be made under section 307 as if an application for such project had been approved under section 306.”
69 Stat. 715
assistance under public law 815 for children residing on Indian land outside school districts Sec. 6. (a) Paragraph (1) of section 401 (a) of such Act is

67 Stat. 526.

20 USC 311.

 amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: “or that the total number of such children who reside on Indian lands located outside the school district of such agency equals or exceeds 100”. (b) Such section 401 (a) is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following: “Assistance may be furnished under this subsection without regard to paragraph (2) (but subject to the other provisions of this subsection and subsection (c)) to any local educational agency which provides free public education for children who reside on Indian lands located outside its school district. For purposes of this subsection ‘Indian lands’ means Indian reservations or other real property referred to in the third sentence of section 210 (1).”. (c) Section 401 (b) of such Act is amended (1) by striking out “the succeeding fiscal year” and inserting in lieu thereof “the two succeeding fiscal years”, and (2) by striking out “June 30, 1955” and inserting in lieu thereof “June 30, 1956”.
payments under public law 815 to districts unable to finance non-federal share of projects Sec. 7. Section 308 of such Act is amended by inserting “(a)” after

67 Stat. 525.

20 USC 298.

 “Sec. 308.” and by adding at the end of the section the following new subsection: “(b) Where a local educational agency filed an application for payments under this section before June 30, 1954, and such agency met all the requirements established for approval of such application except the 20 per centum requirement as to children countable for payments under this title (45 C. F. R., 1954 Supp., 107.8 (b) (2)), and the number of children countable for the purposes of such requirement was equal to 10 per centum or more of the average daily membership of such agency for the school year 1953–1954, the Commissioner shall pay to such agency, out of funds appropriated pursuant to this subsection, an amount equal to the amount which would have been reserved on the basis of such application if such requirement had been met. Payments under this subsection shall be made upon application by the local educational agency involved, filed with the Commissioner on or before November 1, 1955, which shall set forth one or more projects for the construction of minimum school facilities for such agency, and shall meet the requirements of section 205 (b) (1) with respect

20 USC 275.

 to such projects. Upon approval of an application under this subsection, payments with respect to each project included in the application shall be made under section 307 as if an application for such

20 USC 297, 296.

 project had been approved under section 306.”
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 383: To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, as amended, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Public Law 383 Public Law 383 69 Stat. 715 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 383

chapter 869
AN ACT To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, as amended, and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 4744]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, effective with

Railroad retirement and unemployment Insurance.

65 Stat. 683.

45 USC 228b(e).

 respect to annuities accruing in months following the month of enactment hereof, section 2 (e) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937. as69 Stat. 716 amended, is amended by striking out “than $40” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “, with respect to any month, than an amount equal to the maximum amount which could be paid to anyone, with respect to such month, as a wife’s insurance benefit under section 202 (b) of the Social Security Act as amended from time to time”.
Sec. 2. Effective with respect to annuities accruing in months following the month of enactment hereof, section 5 (g) (2) of the Railroad

65 Stat. 686.

45 USC 228e (g) (2).

 Retirement Act of 1937, as amended, is amended by striking out the second sentence thereof.
Sec. 3. Effective as of January 1, 1955, section 5 (1) (9) of the Railroad

65 Stat. 689.

45 USC 228e (l)

 Retirement Act of 1937, as amended, is amended by striking out the language between “(ii)” and “(B)” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “if such compensation for any calendar year before 1955 is less than $3,600 or for any calendar year after 1954 is less than $4,200 and the average monthly remuneration computed on compensation alone is less than $350 and the employee has earned in such calendar year ‘wages’ as defined in paragraph (6) hereof, such wages, in an amount not to exceed the difference between the compensation for such year and $3,600 for years before 1955 and $4,200 for years after 1954, by”.
Sec. 4. Effective as of the dates of their original enactment, section

50 Stat. 316.

45 USC 2281.

52 Stat. 1097; 53 Stat. 845.

45 USC 352 (e).

 12 of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, as amended, and section 2 (e) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, are each amended by striking out “No” and inserting in lieu thereof “Notwithstanding any other law of the United States, or of any State, Territory, or the District of Columbia, no”.
Sec. 5.

50 Stat. 315.

45 USC 228j (b).

 Section 10 (b) 4 of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, as amended, is amended by inserting immediately after the first sentence thereof the following sentence: “All positions to which such individuals are appointed, except one administrative assistant to each member of the Board, shall be in and under the competitive civil service and shall not be removed or excepted therefrom.”
Sec. 6.

52 Stat. 1110.

45 USC 362 (l).

 The second paragraph of section 12 (1) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act is amended by inserting immediately before the first colon therein the following: “: Provided, That all positions to which such persons are appointed, except one administrative assistant to each member of the Board, shall be in and under the competitive civil service and shall not be removed or excepted therefrom”.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 384: To amend section 112 (n) (8) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939, relating to the suspension of certain periods of limitation while the taxpayer is on extended active duty with the Armed Forces, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to tax treatment where the taxpayer recovers amounts held by another under claim of right. Public Law 384 Public Law 384 69 Stat. 716 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 384

chapter 870
AN ACT To amend section 112 (n) (8) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939, relating to the suspension of certain periods of limitation while the taxpayer is on extended active duty with the Armed Forces, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to tax treatment where the taxpayer recovers amounts held by another under claim of right.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 257]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 735.

26 USC, 1952 ed., 112.
That section 112 (n) (8) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 (relating to the suspension of certain periods of limitation while the taxpayer is on extended active duty with the Armed Forces) is hereby amended by striking out “and before January 1, 1954, except that any such period” and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “and during an

68A Stat. 35.

26 USC 112.

 induction period (as defined in section 112 (c) (5) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954), except that any such period of time”.
Sec. 2.

Effective date.

 The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall take effect as of December 31, 1953.
69 Stat. 717
Sec. 3. The Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by adding a new section to chapter 1 of subtitle A immediately following section 1341 to read as follows:
“SEC. 1342. COMPUTATION OF TAX WHERE TAXPAYER RECOVERS SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT HELD BY ANOTHER UNDER CLAIM OF RIGHT. “(a) General Rule.— If— “(1) an item was deducted from gross income for a prior taxable year (or years) because it appeared that another person held an unrestricted right to such item as a result of a court decision in a patent infringement suit (whether or not the taxpayer is a party to such suit); and “(2) gross income is increased for the taxable year because it was established after the close of such prior taxable year (or years) that such other person did not have an unrestricted right to such item or to a portion of such item because of the subsequent reversal of such court decision on the ground that such decision was induced by fraud or undue influence; and “(3) the amount of such increase in gross income exceeds $3,000, then the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year shall be the lesser of the following: “(4) the tax for the taxable year computed with the gross income so increased; or “(5) an amount equal to— “(A) the tax for the taxable year computed without such increase in gross income, plus “(B) the increase in tax (including interest) under this chapter (or the corresponding provisions of prior revenue laws) for the prior taxable year (or years) which would result solely from the elimination of such item (or portion thereof) as a deduction from gross income for such prior taxable year (or years). “(b) Special Rule.— For purposes of subsection (a) (5) (B) interest shall be computed from the due date of the return for such prior taxable year to the due date of the return for the taxable year.”
Sec. 4. The amendment made by section 3 of this Act shall apply

Applicability.

 with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1954.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 385: To amend section 1233 and section 542 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Public Law 385 Public Law 385 69 Stat. 717 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 385

chapter 871
AN ACT To amend section 1233 and section 542 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 6263]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 1233

Income taxes.

68A Stat. 327.

26 USC 1233.

 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection as follows: “(f) Arbitrage Operations in Securities.— Tn the case of a short

Capital gains and losses.

Short sales.

 sale which had been entered into as an arbitrage operation, to which sale the rule of subsection (b) (2) would apply except as otherwise provided in this subsection— “(1) subsection (b) (2) shall apply first to substantially identical assets acquired for arbitrage operations held at the close69 Stat. 718 of business on the day such sale is made, and only to the extent that the quantity sold short exceeds the substantially identical assets acquired for arbitrage operations held at the close of business on the day such’sale is made, shall the holding period of any other such identical assets held by the taxpayer be affected; “(2) in the event that assets acquired for arbitrage operations are disposed of in such manner as to create a net short position in assets acquired for arbitrage operations, such net short position shall be deemed to constitute a short sale made on that day; “(3) for the purpose of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection the taxpayer will be deemed as of the close of any business day to hold property which he is or will be entitled “to receive or acquire by virtue of any other asset acquired for arbitrage operations or by virtue of any contract he has entered into in an arbitrage operation; and “(4) for the purpose of this subsection arbitrage operations are transactions involving the purchase and sale of assets for the purpose of profiting from a current difference between the price of the asset purchased and the price of the asset sold, and in which the asset purchased, if not identical to the asset sold, is such that by virtue thereof the taxpayer is, or will be, entitled to acquire assets identical to the assets sold. Such operations must be clearly identified by the taxpayer in his records as arbitrage operations on the day of the transaction or as soon thereafter as may be practicable. Assets acquired for arbitrage operations will include stocks and securities and the right to acquire stocks and securities.”
Sec. 2.

Applicability.

 The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall apply only with respect to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act and only in the case of a short sale, of property made by the taxpayer after such date.
Sec. 3.

Personal holding company.

Stock ownership re quire meat.

68A Stat. 182.

26 USC 542 (a) (2).

 Section 452 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (defining the term “personal holding company”) is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “The preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of an organization or trust organized or created before July 1, 1950, if at all times on or after July 1, 1950, and before the close of the taxable year such organization or trust, has owned all of the common stock and at least 80 percent of the total number of shares of ail other classes of stock of the corporation, but only if such organization or trust is not denied

68A Stat. 168.

26 USC 504.

68A Stat. 233.

26 USC 681 (c).

 exemption under section 504 or an unlimited charitable deduction is not denied under section 681 (c) and, for this purpose— “(A) all income of the corporation which is available for distribution as dividends to its shareholder’s at the close of any taxable year shall be deemed to have been distributed at the close of such year whether or not any portion of such income was in fact distributed; and “(B)

68A Stat. 168, 233.

26 USC 504 (a) (1), 681 (c)(1).

 section 504 (a) (1) and section 681 (c) (1) shall also not apply to income attributable to property of a decedent dying before January 1, 1951, which was transferred during his lifetime to a trust or property that was transferred under his will to such trust.”
Sec. 4.

Applicability.

 The amendment made by section 3 of this Act shall apply only with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1954.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 386: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Trinity River division, Central Valley project, California, under Federal reclamation laws. Public Law 386 Public Law 386 69 Stat. 719 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 719 Public Law 386

chapter 872
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct, operate, and maintain the Trinity River division, Central Valley project, California, under Federal reclamation laws.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 4663]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the principal

Central Valley project, Calif.

Trinity River division.

 purpose of increasing the supply of water available for irrigation and other beneficial uses in the Central Valley of California, the Secretary of the Interior, acting pursuant to the Federal reclamation laws (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388, and Acts amendatory

43 USC 371 note.

 thereof or supplementary thereto), is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain, as an addition to and an integral part of the Central Valley project, California, the Trinity River division consisting of a major storage reservoir on the Trinity River with a capacity of two million five hundred thousand acre-feet, a conveyance system consisting of tunnels, dams, and appurtenant works to transport Trinity River water to the Sacramento River and provide, by means of storage as necessary, such control and conservation of Clear Creek flows as the Secretary determines proper to carry out the purposes of this Act, hydroelectric powerplants with a total generating capacity of approximately two hundred thirty-three thousand kilowatts, and such electric transmission facilities as may be required to deliver the output of said powerplants to other facilities of the Central Valley project and to furnish energy in Trinity County: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized and directed to continue to a conclusion the engineering studies and negotiations with any non-Federal agency with respect to proposals to purchase falling water and, not later than eighteen months from the date of enactment of this Act, report the results of such negotiations, including the terms of a proposed agreement, if any, that may be reached, together with his recommendations thereon, which agreement, if any, shall not become effective until approved by Congress. The works authorized to be constructed shall also include a conduit or canal extending from the most practicable point on the Sacramento River near Redding in an easterly direction to intersect with Cow Creek, with such pumping plants, regulatory reservoirs, and other appurtenant works as may be necessary to bring about maximum beneficial use of project water supplies in the area.
Sec. 2. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the operation of the Trinity River division shall lie integrated and coordinated, from both a financial and an operational standpoint, with the operation of other features of the Central Valley project, as presently authorized and as may in the future be authorized by Act of Congress, in such manner as will effectuate the fullest, most beneficial, and most economic utilization of the water resources hereby made available: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized and directed to adopt appropriate measures to insure the preservation and propagation of fish and wildlife, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of the flow of the Trinity River below the diversion point at not less than one hundred and fifty cubic feet per second for the months July through November and the flow of Clear Creek below the diversion point at not less than fifteen cubic feet per second unless the Secretary and the California Fish and Game Commission determine and agree that lesser flows would be adequate for maintenance of fish life and propagation thereof; the Secretary shall also allocate to the preservation and propagation of fish and wildlife, as provided in the Act of August 14, 1946 (60 Stat. 1080), an appropriate share of the

16 USC 661–6660.

69 Stat. 720 costs of constructing the Trinity River development and of operating and maintaining the same, such costs to be non-reimbursable: Provided further, That not less than 50,000 acre-feet shall be released annually from the Trinity Reservoir and made available to Humboldt County and downstream water users.
Sec. 3. The Secretary is authorized to investigate, plan, construct, operate, and maintain minimum basic facilities for access to, and for the maintenance of public health and safety and the protection of public property on, lands withdrawn or acquired for the development. of the Trinity River division, to conserve the scenery and the natural, historic, and archeologic objects, and to provide for public use anti enjoyment of the same and of the water areas created by these developments by such means as are consistent with their primary purposes. The Secretary is authorized to withdraw from entry or other disposition under the public land laws such public hinds as are necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of said minimum basic facilities and for the other purposes specified in this section and to dispose of such lands to Federal, State, and local governmental agencies by lease, transfer, exchange, or conveyance upon such terms and conditions as will best promote their development and operation in the public interest. The Secretary is further authorized to investigate the need for acquiring other lands for saidReport to Congress. purposes and to report thereon to the Committees on Interior and Insular Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives, but no lands shall be acquired solely for any of these purposes other than access to project lands and the maintenance of public health and safety and the protection of public property thereon without further authorization by the Congress. All costs incurred pursuant to this section shall Ere nonreimbursable and non returnable.
Sec. 4. Contracts for the sale and delivery of the additional electric energy available from the Central Valley project power system as a result of the construction of the plants herein authorized and their integration with that system shall Ire made in accordance with preferences expressed in the Federal reclamation laws: Provided, That a first preference, to the extent of 25 per centum of such additional energy, shall be given, under reclamation law, to preference customers in Trinity County, California, for use in that county, who are ready, able and willing, within twelve months after notice of availability by the Secretary, to enter into contracts for the energy: Provided further, That Trinity County preference customers may exercise their option on the same date in each successive fifth year providing written notice of their intention to use the energy is given to the Secretary not less than eighteen months prior to said date.
Sec. 5.

Payments to Trinity County, Calif.

 The Secretary is authorized to make payments, from construction appropriations, to Trinity County, California, of such additional costs of repairing, maintaining, and constructing county roads as are incurred by it during the period of actual construction of the Trinity River division and as are found by the Secretary to be properly attributable to and occasioned by said construction. The Secretary is further authorized and directed to pay to Trinity County annually an in lieu tax payment out of the appropriations during construction and from the gross revenues of the project during operation an amount equal to the annual tax rate of the county applied to the value of the real property and improvements taken for project purposes in Trinity County, said value being determined as of the date such property and improvements are taken off the tax rolls.

Payments to public-school districts.

 Payments to the public-school districts in the project area affected by construction activities shall be made pursuant to existing law.
69 Stat. 721
Sec. 6. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated for construction

Appropriation.

 of the Trinity River division $225,000,000, plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indexes applicable to the type of construction involved herein, and, in addition thereto, such sums as may be required to carry out the provisions of section 5 of this Act and to operate and maintain the said development.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 387: To reemphasize trade development as the primary purpose of title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. Public Law 387 Public Law 387 69 Stat. 721 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 387

chapter 873
AN ACT To reemphasize trade development as the primary purpose of title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.

August 12, 1955

[S. 2253]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 103 (b)

Agricultural trade development.

68 Stat. 456.

7 USC 1703 (b).

 of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 is amended by striking out “$700,000,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$1,500,000,000. This limitation shall not lie apportioned by year or by country, but shall be considered as tin objective as well as a limitation, to be reached as rapidly as possible so long as the purposes of this Act can lie achieved within the safeguards established.”
Sec. 2. Section 106 of such Act is amended by adding the following:

68 Stat. 457.

7 USC 1706.

 “The Secretary of Agriculture is also authorized to determine the nations with whom agreements shall be negotiated, and to determine the commodities and quantities thereof which may be included in the negotiations with each country after advising with other agencies of Government affected and within broad policies laid down by the President for implementing this Act.”
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 388: To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to make temporary provision for making payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain real property transferred by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and its subsidiaries to other Government departments. Public Law 388 Public Law 388 69 Stat. 721 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 388

chapter 874
AN ACT To amend the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to make temporary provision for making payments in lieu of taxes with respect to certain real property transferred by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and its subsidiaries to other Government departments.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 6182]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

That the table of

Federal property transfer red from RFC.

63 Stat. 377; 64 Stat. 583.

40 USC 471 note.

contents contained in the first section of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 is hereby amended by inserting immediately below “Sec. 605. Effective date.”

the following:

“Title VII— “Sec. 701. “Sec. 702. “Sec. 703. “Sec. 704. “Sec. 705.
69 Stat. 722
Sec. 2.

40 USC 472.

 Section 3 of such Act is hereby amended by inserting immediately after “As used in” the following: “titles I through VI of”
Sec. 3. Such Act is hereby further amended by adding at the end I hereof the following: <num value="VII">“TITLE VII—</num> <heading class="inline">PROPERTY TRANSFERRED FROM THE RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPORATION</heading> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“deciaration of policy</heading> <num value="701"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 701. </num> <content class="inline">The Congress recognizes that the transfer of real property having a taxable status from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation or any of its subsidiaries to another Government department has often operated to remove such property from the tax rolls of States and local taxing authorities, thereby creating an undue and unexpected burden upon such States and local taxing authorities, and causing disruption of their operations. It is the purpose of this title to furnish temporary measures of relief for such States and local taxing authorities by providing that payments in lieu of taxes shall be made with respect to real property so transferred on or after January 1, 1946.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“definitions</heading> <num value="702"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 702. </num> <chapeau class="inline">As used in this title—</chapeau> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">“(a) </num> <content>The term ‘State’ means each of the several States of the United States and the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <content>The term ‘real property’ means (1) any interest in land, and (2) any improvement made thereon prior to any transfer thereof occurring on or after January 1, 1946, from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to any other Government department, if for the purpose of taxation such interest or improvement is characterized as real property under the applicable law of the State in which such land is located.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>The term ‘local taxing authority’ means any county or municipality, and any subdivision of any State, county, or municipality, which is authorized by law to levy and collect taxes upon real property.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="d">“(d) </num> <content>The terms ‘real property tax’ and ‘real property taxes’ do not include any special assessment levied upon real property after the date of a transfer of such real property occurring on or after January 1, 1946, from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to any other Government department.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="e">“(e) </num> <content>The term ‘Government department’ means any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States, except the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.</content> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="f">“(f) </num> <chapeau>The term ‘transfer’ means—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>a transfer of custody and control of, or accountability for the care and handling of, any real property, or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>a transfer of legal title to any real property.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="g">“(g) </num> <content>The term ‘Reconstruction Finance Corporation’ includes all subsidiaries of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“property transferred by the reconstruction finance corporation</heading> <num value="703"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 703. </num> <content class="inline">Where real property has been transferred on or after January 1, 1946, from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to any<page identifier="/us/stat/69/723">69 <inline class="smallCaps">Stat</inline>. 723</page> Government department, and the title to such real property has been held by the United States continuously since such transfer, then on each date occurring on or after January 1, 1955, and prior to January 1, 1959, on which real property taxes levied by any State or local taxing authority with respect to any period become due, the Government department which has custody and control of such real property shall pay to the appropriate State and local taxing authorities an amount equal to the amount of the real property tax which would be payable to each such State or local taxing authority on such date if legal title to such real property had been held by a private citizen on such date and during all periods to which such date relates.</content> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“limitations</heading> <num value="704"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 704. </num> <subsection class="inline"> <num value="a">(a) </num> <chapeau>The failure of any Government department to make, or to make timely payment of, any payment authorized by section 703 shall not subject—</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>any Government department, or any person who is a subsequent purchaser of any real property from any Government department, to the payment of any penalty or penalty interest, or to any payment in lieu of any penalty or penalty interest; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>any real estate or other property or property right to any lien, attachment, foreclosure, garnishment, or other legal proceeding.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="b">“(b) </num> <chapeau>No payment shall be made under section 703 with respect to any real property of any of the following categories:</chapeau> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="1">“(1) </num> <content>Real property taxable by any State or local taxing authority under any provision of law, or with respect to which any payment in lieu of taxes is payable under any other provision of law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="2">“(2) </num> <content>Real property used or held primarily for any purpose for which real property owned by any private citizen would be exempt from real property tax under the constitution or laws of the State in which the property is situated.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="3">“(3) </num> <content>Real property used or held primarily for the rendition of service to or on behalf of the local public, including (but not limited to) the following categories of real property: courthouses; post offices and other property used for purposes incidental to postal operations: and federally owned airports maintained and operated by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph class="firstIndent1 fontsize10"> <num value="4">“(4) </num> <content>Office buildings and facilities which are an integral part of, or are used for purposes incidental to the use made of, any properties described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this subsection,</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indent0 fontsize10"><num value="c">“(c) </num> <content>Nothing contained in this title shall establish any liability of any Government department for the payment of any payment in lieu of taxes with respect to any real property for any period before January 1, 1955, or after December 31, 1958.</content> </subsection> </section> <section> <heading class="smallCaps centered">“effective date</heading> <num value="705"><inline class="smallCaps">“Sec</inline>. 705. </num> <content class="inline">This title shall take effect as of January 1, 1955.”</content> </section>
Approved August 12, 1955.
Public Law 389: To amend the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to authorize the merger of street-railway corporations operating in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes”, approved January 14, 1933, and for other purposes. Public Law 389 Public Law 389 69 Stat. 724 1955-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public 69 Stat. 724 Public Law 389

chapter 879
AN ACT To amend the joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to authorize the merger of street-railway corporations operating in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes”, approved January 14, 1933, and for other purposes.

August 14, 1955

[S. 2576]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Capital Transit Company.
That it is hereby declared that the business of mass transportation of persons for hire in the District of Columbia is clothed with a public interest and is essential to the proper functioning of the Government of the United States and the government of the District of Columbia. The continuous, uninterrupted, and proper functioning of such business in the District of Columbia is hereby declared to be essential to the welfare, health, and safety of the public, including the civilian and military personnel of the Government of the United States located in the District of Columbia and the metropolitan area of Washington. It is declared to be necessary in the public interest to repeal the franchise of the Capital Transit Company and grant the Commissioners of the District of Columbia the authority hereinafter set forth.
Sec. 2.

D. C. Code 4–1135 7–131 note, 503, 504, 507, 604, 611, 612; 44–201, 214 note.

 The joint resolution entitled “Joint resolution to authorize the merger of street-railway corporations operating in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes”, approved January 14, 1933 (47 Stat. 752), as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following section:
“Sec. 14.

Repeal of franchise.

47 Stat. 761.

 The charter and all rights of franchise of the Capital Transit Company created by this resolution are hereby repealed in accordance with the terms of section 13 hereof.”
Sec. 3.

Authority of Commissioners.

 (a) The Commissioners of the District of Columbia may authorize (including authorization under such contractual agreements as may be necessary) such public transportation, during the year following the date of enactment of this Act, within the District of Columbia as may be necessary for the convenience of the public. Such transportation shall be furnished to the public at such rates and under such terms and regulations as may be recommended by the Public Utilities Commission, and approved by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, for the purpose of providing a satisfactory system of public transportation within the District of Columbia during the year following the date of the enactment of this Act. (b)

Contract provisions.

 Any contract entered into under the authority of subsection (a) of this section with the Capital Transit Company shall provide— (1) that salaries of officers of the Capital Transit Company in effect on July 1, 1955, will be continued in effect during the term of said contract; (2) that in the event increased wages and benefits are accorded employees under such contract, appropriate increases may also be granted salaried employees other than company officers, subject to the approval of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia; and (3) that if, at the end of the period of said contract, the operating revenues derived by such company from the operation of its properties in utility service for the convenience of the public have not been sufficient to meet the cost of operation during the period of such contract, including but not limited to depreciation and all taxes, but not including any return on investment, the District of Columbia shall pay Capital Transit Company the amount of such deficiency: Provided, That such deficiency during said69 Stat. 725 period shall be determined in accordance with the accounting practices now prescribed by the Public Utilities Commission, but the said deficiency shall not include any allowance for amortization of such company’s property for obsolescence or loss to such company by reason of the termination of its franchise: Provided further, That such deficiency shall not exceed the increased labor costs approved by the Commissioners for the contract period and that this deficiency shall be further reduced by the increased income derived by such company from any fare increase which may be granted by the Public Utilities Commission as a direct offset to the increased labor costs.
Sec. 4. The Commissioners of the District of Columbia may, with

Maryland.

 the approval of the Public Service Commission of the State of Maryland, exercise any of the powers granted in this Act within the portion of the State of Maryland which is provided with public transportation by the Capital Transit Company (including subsidiaries).
Sec. 5. Nothing in this Act shall affect the right of Capital Transit

Potomac Electric Co.

 Company or its successors in interest to continue railroad service to the Potomac Electric Power Company as currently performed by the East Washington Railway Company, nor shall it affect its present rights with relation thereto.
Sec. 6. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated, out of any

Appropriation.

 money in the Treasury to the credit of the District of Columbia not otherwise appropriated, such amounts as may be necessary, if any, over and above the revenues received from operations herein provided for, to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 7. Effective as of the date of the termination of the charter and

Removal of properties and facilities.

 all rights of franchise of the Capital Transit Company as provided for in section 2 of this Act, such company shall, upon the order of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, remove from the streets and highways at its own expense all of its properties and facilities and shall thereupon restore such streets and highways in accordance with the provisions of the Act of July 1, 1941 (55 Stat. 499).
Sec. 8. If any provision contained in this Act be declared invalid,

Separability.

 such invalidity shall not be deemed to affect or impair the validity of the remainder or of any other part of this Act.
Approved August 14, 1955.
Public Law 390: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease any unassigned lands on the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona, and for other purposes. Public Law 390 Public Law 390 69 Stat. 725 1955-08-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 public Public Law 390

chapter 880
AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease any unassigned lands on the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona, and for other purposes.

August 14, 1955

[S. 2039]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for a period of

Colorado River Indian Reservation.

 two years after the date of this Act the Secretary’ of the Interior is authorized to lease any unassigned lands on the Colorado River Indian Reservation, Arizona, that were set apart by the United States for the Indians of the Colorado River and its tributaries, for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes, including the development or utilization of natural resources in connection with operations under such leases, for grazing purposes, and for those farming purposes which require the making of a substantial investment in the improvement of the land for the production of specialized crops as determined by said Secretary. All lenses so granted shall be for a

Term of leases.

 term of not to exceed twenty-five years, excepting leases for grazing purposes, which shall be for a, term of not to exceed ten years. Leases69 Stat. 726 for public, religious, educational, recreational, residential, or business purposes with the consent of both parties may include provisions authorizing their renewal for an additional term of not to exceed twenty-five years, and all leases and renewals shall be made under such terms and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the

Income from leases.

 Interior. Income from lenses on land in the southern reserve, as defined in ordinance numbered 5 of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, dated February 3, 1945, shall be segregated from income, from leases on land in the northern reserve, as defined by such ordinance, and from leases on land on the California side of the Colorado River. All income received within two years after the date of this Act and prior to determination of the beneficial ownership of the lands, from leases on land in the northern reserve and land on the California side of the Colorado River may be expended by the Secretary for the benefit of the Colorado River Indian Tribes and their members. All income received within two years after the date of this Act and prior to determination of the beneficial ownership of the lands, from leases on land in the southern reserve may be expended by the Secretary for the development or improvement of any hind in the southern reserve. All income received more than two years after the date of this act shall be held in a special account until the beneficial ownership of the land on the reservation has been determined. All income received after beneficial ownership has been determined shall be held in trust for the beneficial owners of the land from which the income was derived and shall be expended as otherwise authorized by law.
Sec. 2. Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed as recognizing any ownership in the Colorado River Indian Tribes or any other Indians or group of Indians, nor shall this Act be taken as creating any inference of liability or as impairing or affecting any of the defenses of the United States in any litigation now pending before the Court of Claims or the Indian Claims Commission.
Approved August 14, 1955.
PRIVATE LAWS

PRIVATE LAWS

 

FIRST SESSION, EIGHTY-FOURTH CONGRESS

 Private Law 1: For the relief of Jan R. Cwiklinski. Private Law 1 Private Law 1 69 Stat. A3 1955-03-31 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 1

chapter 22
AN ACT For the relief of Jan R. Cwiklinski.

March 31, 1955

[S. 632]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Jan R. Cwiklinski shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved March 31, 1955.
Private Law 2: For the relief of Ernest Ludwig Bamford and Mrs. Nadine Bamford. Private Law 2 Private Law 2 69 Stat. A3 1955-04-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 2

chapter 24
AN ACT For the relief of Ernest Ludwig Bamford and Mrs. Nadine Bamford.

April 5, 1955

[S. 465]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ernest Ludwig Bamford and Mrs. Nadine Bamford

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as

Quota deductions.

 provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer or officers to make appropriate deductions of two numbers from the first available immigration quota or quotas.
Approved April 5, 1955.
Private Law 3: For the relief of Olivia Mary Orciuch. Private Law 3 Private Law 3 69 Stat. A3 1955-05-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 3

chapter 33
AN ACT For the relief of Olivia Mary Orciuch.

May 5, 1955

[H. R. 1252]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Olivia Mary Orciuch

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 a369 Stat. a4shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved May 5, 1955.
Private Law 4: For the relief of Mrs. Concetta Saccatti Salliani. Private Law 4 Private Law 4 69 Stat. A4 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 4

chapter 48
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Concetta Saccatti Salliani.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 872]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the time limitation of one year contained in the second proviso

66 Stat. 267.

8 USC 1481.

of section 349 (a) (1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Mrs. Concetta Saccatti Salliani may, within six months after the date of enactment of this Act, apply for a visa and be admitted to the United States in accordance with the provisions of sections 349 (a) (1) and

8 USC 1101.

(101) (a) (27) (E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (other than such one-year time limitation), if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 5: For the relief of Mrs. Elsa Danes. Private Law 5 Private Law 5 69 Stat. A4 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 5

chapter 49
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Elsa Danes.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 888]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Elsa Danes shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 6: For the relief of Gloria Minoza Medellin. Private Law 6 Private Law 6 69 Stat. A4 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 6

chapter 50
AN ACT For the relief of Gloria Minoza Medellin.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 911]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gloria Minoza Medellin shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 7: For the relief of Hildegard Noble. Private Law 7 Private Law 7 69 Stat. A5 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a5 Private Law 7

chapter 51
AN ACT For the relief of Hildegard Noble.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 913]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Hildegard Noble, who lost United States citizenship under the provisions of section 404 (b) of the Nationality Act of 1940, may be naturalized by

54 Stat. 1170.

8 USC 801 note.

 taking, prior to one year after the date of enactment of this Act, before any court referred to in subsection (a) of section 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, or before any diplomatic or consular

66 Stat. 239, 258.

8 USC 1421, 1448.

 officer of the United States abroad, an oath as prescribed by section 337 of such Act. From and after naturalization under this Act the said Hildegard Noble shall have the same citizenship status as that which existed immediately prior to its loss.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 8: For the relief of Mrs. Franciska Mihalka. Private Law 8 Private Law 8 69 Stat. A5 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 8

chapter 52
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Franciska Mihalka.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 976]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Franciska Mihalka

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 9: For the relief of Alexander Turchaninova. Private Law 9 Private Law 9 69 Stat. A5 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 9

chapter 53
AN ACT For the relief of Alexander Turchaninova.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1008]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alexander Turchaninova

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 10: For the relief of Boris Ivanovitch Oblesow. Private Law 10 Private Law 10 69 Stat. A6 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a6 Private Law 10

chapter 54
AN ACT For the relief of Boris Ivanovitch Oblesow.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1020]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Boris Ivanovitch Oblesow

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act. upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 11: For the relief of Christine Susan Caiado. Private Law 11 Private Law 11 69 Stat. A6 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 11

chapter 55
AN ACT For the relief of Christine Susan Caiado.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1048]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (4) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182, 188.

8 USC 1182, 1183.

Nationality Act, Christine Susan Caiado may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 12: For the relief of Florence Meister. Private Law 12 Private Law 12 69 Stat. A6 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 12

chapter 56
AN ACT For the relief of Florence Meister.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1166]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Florence Meister, who lost United States citizenship under the provisions of

54 Stat. 1168.

8 USC 801 note.

section 401 (c) of the Nationality Act of 1940, may be naturalized by taking prior to one year after the effective date of this Act, before any court referred to in subsection (a) of section 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or before any diplomatic or consular officer of

66 Stat. 239, 258.

8 USC 1421, 1448.

the United States abroad, the oaths prescribed by section 337 of the said Act. From and after naturalization under this Act, the said Florence Meister shall have the same citizenship status as that which existed immediately prior to its loss.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 13: For the relief of Angelita Haberer. Private Law 13 Private Law 13 69 Stat. A6 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 13

chapter 57
AN ACT For the relief of Angelita Haberer.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1192]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a7poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Angelita Haberer

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 14: For the relief of Li Chiu Fu and wife, Leung Sue Wa. Private Law 14 Private Law 14 69 Stat. A7 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 14

chapter 58
AN ACT For the relief of Li Chiu Fu and wife, Leung Sue Wa.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1196]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Li Chiu Fu and

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 wife, Leung Sue Wa, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as

Quota deductions.

 provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 15: For the relief of Ivan Bruno Lomm, also known as Ivan B. Johnson. Private Law 15 Private Law 15 69 Stat. A7 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 15

chapter 59
AN ACT For the relief of Ivan Bruno Lomm, also known as Ivan B. Johnson.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1203]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ivan Bruno Lomm,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 also known as Ivan B. Johnson, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 16: For the relief of Kleoniki Argendeli. Private Law 16 Private Law 16 69 Stat. A7 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 16

chapter 60
AN ACT For the relief of Kleoniki Argendeli.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1220]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kleoniki Argendeli

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the 69 Stat. a8Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 17: For the relief of Mrs. Anatoly Batenko and Vladimir Batenko. Private Law 17 Private Law 17 69 Stat. A8 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 17

chapter 61
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Anatoly Batenko and Vladimir Batenko.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1346]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Anatoly Batenko and Vladimir Batenko shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited with respect to the

66 Stat. 188.

8 USC 1183.

said Vladimir Batenko as prescribed by section 213 of such Act.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 18: For the relief of David Manuel Porter. Private Law 18 Private Law 18 69 Stat. A8 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 18

chapter 62
AN ACT For the relief of David Manuel Porter.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1665]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

Nationality Act, the minor child, David Manuel Porter (Manuel Pacheco), shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Warren R. Porter and Mrs. Betty O’Brian Porter, citizens of the United States.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 19: For the relief of Marek S. Korowicz. Private Law 19 Private Law 19 69 Stat. A8 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 19

chapter 63
AN ACT For the relief of Marek S. Korowicz.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1679]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Marek S. Korowicz shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 20: For the relief of Orlando Lucarini. Private Law 20 Private Law 20 69 Stat. A9 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a9 Private Law 20

chapter 64
AN ACT For the relief of Orlando Lucarini.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1885]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Orlando Lucarini shall

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 21: For the relief of Fay Jennette Lee. Private Law 21 Private Law 21 69 Stat. A9 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 21

chapter 65
AN ACT For the relief of Fay Jennette Lee.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 1906]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of section 101 (a) (27) (A) and section 205 of the Immigration

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 and Nationality Act, the alien, Fay Jeanette Lee, shall be held and considered to be the minor natural-born alien child of Samuel Thorn, a citizen of the United States.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 22: For the relief of Giuseppe Carollo. Private Law 22 Private Law 22 69 Stat. A9 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 22

chapter 66
AN ACT For the relief of Giuseppe Carollo.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2261]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Giuseppe Carollo may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 23: For the relief of Vida Kosnik. Private Law 23 Private Law 23 69 Stat. A9 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 23

chapter 67
AN ACT For the relief of Vida Kosnik.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2276]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of section 101 (a) (27) (A) and section 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Vida Kosnik shall be held and considered to be the minor alien child of Martin Kosnik, a citizen of the United States.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 24: For the relief of Sister Mary Berarda. Private Law 24 Private Law 24 69 Stat. A10 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a10 Private Law 24

chapter 68
AN ACT For the relief of Sister Mary Berarda.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2279]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sister Mary Berarda shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 25: For the relief of Mrs. Marjorie Fligor (nee Sproul). Private Law 25 Private Law 25 69 Stat. A10 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 25

chapter 69
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Marjorie Fligor (nee Sproul).

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2289]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Marjorie Fligor (nee Sproul) may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice have knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 26: For the relief of Theodora Sammartino. Private Law 26 Private Law 26 69 Stat. A10 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 26

chapter 70
AN ACT For the relief of Theodora Sammartino.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2348]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That for the purposes of sections 101 (a) 27 (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Theodora Sammartino, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Vincent and Theodora Sammartino, citizens of the United States.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 27: For the relief of Basil Theodossiou. Private Law 27 Private Law 27 69 Stat. A10 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 27

chapter 71
AN ACT For the relief of Basil Theodossiou.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2354]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

67 Stat. 400.

50 USC app. 1971–1971q.
That in the administration of Public Law 203, Eighty-third Congress, chapter 336, first session, Basil Theodossiou shall be held to be eligible to apply in Egypt 69 Stat. a11for a visa as a refugee under the provisions of section 4 (a) (7) of that Act, notwithstanding his inability to meet the residential requirments set forth therein; and that section 7 (d) (2) of the said Act shall not be held to apply in the case of Basil Theodossiou.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 28: For the relief of Elizabeth Ann Giampietro. Private Law 28 Private Law 28 69 Stat. A11 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 28

chapter 72
AN ACT For the relief of Elizabeth Ann Giampietro.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2361]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. the minor child, Elizabeth Ann Giampietro, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Master Sergeant John Giampietro and his wife, citizens of the United States.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 29: For the relief of Bent Petersen. Private Law 29 Private Law 29 69 Stat. A11 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 29

chapter 73
AN ACT For the relief of Bent Petersen.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2762]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Bent Petersen shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 30: For the relief of Victor and Irene-Wanda Goldstein. Private Law 30 Private Law 30 69 Stat. A11 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 30

chapter 74
AN ACT For the relief of Victor and Irene-Wanda Goldstein.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 2764]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Victor and Irene-Wanda Goldstein shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided

Quota deductions.

 for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 31: For the relief of Rene Rachell Luyse Kubicek. Private Law 31 Private Law 31 69 Stat. A12 1955-05-23 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a12 Private Law 31

chapter 75
AN ACT For the relief of Rene Rachell Luyse Kubicek.

May 23, 1955

[H. R. 4043]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rene Rachell Luyse Kubicek may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 23, 1955.
Private Law 32: For the relief of Philopimin Michalacopoulos (Mihalakopoulos). Private Law 32 Private Law 32 69 Stat. A12 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 32

chapter 77
AN ACT For the relief of Philopimin Michalacopoulos (Mihalakopoulos).

May 25, 1955

[S. 163]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Philopimin Michalacopoulos (Mihalakopoulos) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required

Quota deduction.

visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 33: For the relief of June Rose McHenry. Private Law 33 Private Law 33 69 Stat. A12 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 33

chapter 78
AN ACT For the relief of June Rose McHenry.

May 25, 1955

[S. 271]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, June Rose McHenry shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 34: For the relief of Alberto Dal Bello and Mrs. Dina Bristot Dal Bello. Private Law 34 Private Law 34 69 Stat. A12 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 34

chapter 79
AN ACT For the relief of Alberto Dal Bello and Mrs. Dina Bristot Dal Bello.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 876]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a13poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alberto Dal Bello

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 and Mrs. Dina Bristot Dal Bello shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act. upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens

Quota deductions.

 as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 35: For the relief of Gabriella Sardo. Private Law 35 Private Law 35 69 Stat. A13 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 35

chapter 80
AN ACT For the relief of Gabriella Sardo.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 881]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Gabriella Sardo, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of William Sardo, a citizen of the United States.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 36: For the relief of Mrs. Mounira E. Medlej. Private Law 36 Private Law 36 69 Stat. A13 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 36

chapter 81
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Mounira E. Medlej.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 886]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Mounira E. Medlej shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 37: For the relief of Eliseo Felix Hernandez. Private Law 37 Private Law 37 69 Stat. A13 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 37

chapter 82
AN ACT For the relief of Eliseo Felix Hernandez.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 890]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eliseo Felix Hernandez may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice have knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 38: For the relief of Chia-Tseng Chen. Private Law 38 Private Law 38 69 Stat. A14 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a14 Private Law 38

chapter 83
AN ACT For the relief of Chia-Tseng Chen.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 921]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Chia-Tseng Chen shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 39: For the relief of Joseph Marralli. Private Law 39 Private Law 39 69 Stat. A14 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 39

chapter 84
AN ACT For the relief of Joseph Marralli.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 924]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Joseph Marrali shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 40: For the relief of Mrs. Erato Aranopoulou. Private Law 40 Private Law 40 69 Stat. A14 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 40

chapter 85
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Erato Aranopoulou.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 971]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Erato Aranopoulou shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 41: For the relief of William Ligh. Private Law 41 Private Law 41 69 Stat. A14 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 41

chapter 86
AN ACT For the relief of William Ligh.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1009]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, William Ligh shall 69 Stat. a15be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 42: For the relief of Mrs. Anita Scavone. Private Law 42 Private Law 42 69 Stat. A15 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 42

chapter 87
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Anita Scavone.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1130]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Anita Scavone may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice have knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 43: For the relief of Zbigniew Wolynski. Private Law 43 Private Law 43 69 Stat. A15 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 43

chapter 88
AN ACT For the relief of Zbigniew Wolynski.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1177]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Zbigniew Wolynski

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 44: For the relief of Mrs. Lottie Longo (formerly Lottie Guetler). Private Law 44 Private Law 44 69 Stat. A15 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 44

chapter 89
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Lottie Longo (formerly Lottie Guetler).

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1351]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Lottie Longo (formerly Lottie Guetler) may

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 45: For the relief of Stylianos Haralambidis. Private Law 45 Private Law 45 69 Stat. A16 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a16 Private Law 45

chapter 90
AN ACT For the relief of Stylianos Haralambidis.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1490]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Stylianos Haralambidis shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 46: For the relief of Andrea Hernandes Montes Rocha. Private Law 46 Private Law 46 69 Stat. A16 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 46

chapter 91
AN ACT For the relief of Andrea Hernandes Montes Rocha.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1501]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9), (16), and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Andrea Hernandes Montes Rocha may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 47: For the relief of Elisabeth Thalhammer and her child, Harold William Bushman III. Private Law 47 Private Law 47 69 Stat. A16 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 47

chapter 92
AN ACT For the relief of Elisabeth Thalhammer and her child, Harold William Bushman III.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1502]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Elisabeth Thalhammer, the fiancée of Harold William Bushman, Junior, a citizen of the United States, and her child, Harold William Bushman III, shall be eligible for a visa as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Elisabeth Thalhammer is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Harold William Bushman, Junior, and that she is found admissible under all of the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act other than

8 USC 1182.

section 212 (a) (9): Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Elisabeth Thalhammer and her child, Harold William Bushman III, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections

8 USC 1252, 1253.

242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Elisabeth Thalhammer and 69 Stat. a17her child, Harold William Bushman III, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Elisabeth Thalhammer and her child, Harold William Bushman III, as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 48: For the relief of Robert George Bulldeath and Lenora Patricia Bulldeath. Private Law 48 Private Law 48 69 Stat. A17 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 48

chapter 93
AN ACT For the relief of Robert George Bulldeath and Lenora Patricia Bulldeath.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1511]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Robert George Bulldeath and Lenora Patricia Bulldeath shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon the payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence

Quota deductions.

 to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 49: For the relief of Janis Arvids Reinfelds. Private Law 49 Private Law 49 69 Stat. A17 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 49

chapter 94
AN ACT For the relief of Janis Arvids Reinfelds.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1638]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182, 188.

8 USC 1182, 1183.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of sections 212 (a) (1) and 212 (a) (4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Janis Arvids Reinfelds may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking approved by the Attorney General be given as prescribed by section 213 of that Act.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 50: For the relief of Regina Berg Vomberg and her children, Wilma and Helga Vomberg. Private Law 50 Private Law 50 69 Stat. A18 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 50

chapter 95
AN ACT For the relief of Regina Berg Vomberg and her children, Wilma and Helga Vomberg.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1645]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Regina Berg Vomberg, the fiancée of John C. Fenerty, a citizen of the United States, and her children, Wilma and Helga Vomberg, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Regina Berg Vomberg is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said John C. Fenerty and that she is found admissible under all of the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, other than section 212 (a) (9): Provided

8 USC 1182.

69 Stat. a18further, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.

In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Regina Berg Vomberg and her children, Wilma and Helga Vomberg, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242

8 USC 1252, 1253.

and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Regina Berg Vomberg and her children, Wilma and Helga Vomberg, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Regina Berg Vomberg and her children, Wilma and Helga Vomberg, as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.

Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 51: For the relief of Namiko Nitoh and her child, George F. X. Nitoh. Private Law 51 Private Law 51 69 Stat. A18 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 51

chapter 96
AN ACT For the relief of Namiko Nitoh and her child, George F. X. Nitoh.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 1957]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Namiko Nitoh, the fiancée of Edward S. Phelan, a citizen of the United States, and her child, George F. X. Nitoh, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Namiko Nitoh is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Edward S. Phelan and that she is found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Namiko Nitoh and her child, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the

8 USC 1252, 1253.

Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Namiko Nitoh and her child, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Namiko Nitoh and her child as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 52: For the relief of Erika Rambauske. Private Law 52 Private Law 52 69 Stat. A18 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 52

chapter 97
AN ACT For the relief of Erika Rambauske.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 2087]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding section 212 (a) (3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and for the purposes of that Act, Erika Rambauske, the dependent sister of Werner R. E. Rambauske, who is a German scientist lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence for utilization 69 Stat. a19in the national defense effort, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act. Upon the granting of permanent residence

8 USC 1183.

Quota deduction.

 to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 53: For the relief of Sing Fong York. Private Law 53 Private Law 53 69 Stat. A19 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 53

chapter 98
AN ACT For the relief of Sing Fong York.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 2731]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sing Fong York shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instinct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 54: For the relief of Mrs. Elfriede Majka Grifasi. Private Law 54 Private Law 54 69 Stat. A19 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 54

chapter 99
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Elfriede Majka Grifasi.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 2941]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Elfriede Majka Grifasi may be admitted to the

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice have knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 55: For the relief of Mrs. Irene Emma Anderson. Private Law 55 Private Law 55 69 Stat. A19 1955-05-25 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 55

chapter 100
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Irene Emma Anderson.

May 25, 1955

[H. R. 2954]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Irene Emma Anderson may be admitted to the

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise 69 Stat. a20admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved May 25, 1955.
Private Law 56: For the relief of Doctor Danuta Oktawiec. Private Law 56 Private Law 56 69 Stat. A20 1955-05-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 56

chapter 101
AN ACT For the relief of Doctor Danuta Oktawiec.

May 26, 1955

[H. R. 923]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Doctor Danuta Oktawiec shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 26, 1955.
Private Law 57: For the relief of Howard Carl Kaiser. Private Law 57 Private Law 57 69 Stat. A20 1955-05-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 57

chapter 102
AN ACT For the relief of Howard Carl Kaiser.

May 26, 1955

[H. R. 958]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Howard Carl Kaiser shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved May 26, 1955.
Private Law 58: For the relief of Doctor Lycourgos E. Papadakis. Private Law 58 Private Law 58 69 Stat. A20 1955-05-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 58

chapter 103
AN ACT For the relief of Doctor Lycourgos E. Papadakis.

May 26, 1955

[H. R. 984]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Doctor Lycourgos E. Papadakis shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.

Quota deduction.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 26, 1955.
Private Law 59: For the relief of John P. Farrar. Private Law 59 Private Law 59 69 Stat. A21 1955-05-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a21 Private Law 59

chapter 104
AN ACT For the relief of John P. Farrar.

May 26, 1955

[H. R. 2346]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John P. Farrar.
That the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceeding and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, any warrant of arrest and bond which may have been issued in the case of John P. Farrar, and the said John P. Farrar shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which any such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants of arrest have issued.
Approved May 26, 1955.
Private Law 60: For the relief of Doctor Cristjo Cristofv, his wife Jordana Dilova Cristofv, and his children George and Daphne-Kremena Cristofv. Private Law 60 Private Law 60 69 Stat. A21 1955-05-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 60

chapter 108
AN ACT For the relief of Doctor Cristjo Cristofv, his wife Jordana Dilova Cristofv, and his children George and Daphne-Kremena Cristofv.

May 27, 1955

[H. R. 957]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Cristjo Cristofv, his

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 wife, Jordana Dilova Cristofv. and his children George and Daphne-Kremena Cristofv, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided

Quota deductions.

 for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved May 27, 1955.
Private Law 61: For the relief of Federico Ungar Finaly. Private Law 61 Private Law 61 69 Stat. A21 1955-05-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 61

chapter 109
AN ACT For the relief of Federico Ungar Finaly.

May 27, 1955

[H. R. 1012]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Federico Ungar Finaly

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved May 27, 1955.
Private Law 62: For the relief of Nicholas John Manticas, Anne Francis Manticas, Mary Manticas, and John Manticas. Private Law 62 Private Law 62 69 Stat. A21 1955-05-27 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 62

chapter 110
AN ACT For the relief of Nicholas John Manticas, Anne Francis Manticas, Mary Manticas, and John Manticas.

May 27, 1955

[H. R. 1328]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a22poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Nicholas John Manticas,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Anne Francis Manticas, Mary Manticas, and John Manticas shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deductions.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct four numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved May 27, 1955.
Private Law 63: For the relief of Francis Bertram Brennan. Private Law 63 Private Law 63 69 Stat. A22 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 63

chapter 121
AN ACT For the relief of Francis Bertram Brennan.

June 1, 1955

[S. 128]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Francis Bertram Brennan, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of William F. Brennan, a citizen of the United States.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Private Law 64: For the relief of Sandra Lea MacMullin. Private Law 64 Private Law 64 69 Stat. A22 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 64

chapter 122
AN ACT For the relief of Sandra Lea MacMullin.

June 1, 1955

[S. 386]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sandra Lea MacMullin shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the

8 USC 1183.

Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the Act.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Private Law 65: For the relief of Inge Krarup. Private Law 65 Private Law 65 69 Stat. A22 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 65

chapter 123
AN ACT For the relief of Inge Krarup.

June 1, 1955

[S. 409]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Inge Krarup shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of

Quota deduction.

this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Private Law 66: For the relief of Anastasia Alexiadou. Private Law 66 Private Law 66 69 Stat. A23 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a23 Private Law 66

chapter 124
AN ACT For the relief of Anastasia Alexiadou.

June 1, 1955

[S. 416]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anastasia Alexiadou shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Private Law 67: For the relief of Chokichi Iraha. Private Law 67 Private Law 67 69 Stat. A23 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 67

chapter 125
AN ACT For the relief of Chokichi Iraha.

June 1, 1955

[S. 891]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Chokichi Iraha shall

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Private Law 68: For the relief of George Paul Khouri. Private Law 68 Private Law 68 69 Stat. A23 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 68

chapter 126
AN ACT For the relief of George Paul Khouri.

June 1, 1955

[S. 1705]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, George Paul Khouri

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 1, 1955.
Private Law 69: To confer jurisdiction on the Attorney General to determine the eligibility of certain aliens to benefit under section 6 of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953, as amended. Private Law 69 Private Law 69 69 Stat. A24 1955-06-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a24 Private Law 69

chapter 127
JOINT RESOLUTION To confer jurisdiction on the Attorney General to determine the eligibility of certain aliens to benefit under section 6 of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953, as amended.

June 1, 1955

[H. J. Res. 211]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Refugee relief.

Application for status adjustment.

That each of the following-named aliens may file, within six months immediately following the effective date of this Act, application for adjustment of their Immigration status under the provisions of section 6 of the Refugee Relief

50 USC app. 1971d.

Act of 1953, as amended (67 Stat. 403; 68 Stat. 1045), notwithstanding their status at the time of entry:

Antonio Joseph Aikler, Emilio Federico Aikler, Juliana Altenbrun, Maia Andre, Kazmierz Andrzejewski, Wladyslaw Augustynowicz, Adam Andrzej Bacal, Jozef Bak, Wieslaw Bartnicki, Marian Jan Bialy, Anna Bielska, Jozef Dryja Vel Bienkowski, Pawel Bonk, Stanley Brodzinski, Jerzy Brozozowski, Jozef Brzezinski, Frank Cecco, Roman Aleksander Choma, Pai Shiu Chuan, Bogdan Chylinski, Ryszard Cielankiewicz, Jerzy Cyrkler. Roman Englert, Edward Henry Erbes, Erwin Gozdek, Kunibert Franciszek Grabe, Zbigniew Henryk Galecki, Leon Glowacki, Jozef Grabowski, Stanislaw Gregorczyk, Szczepan Grunwald, Ryszard Grzegorzewicz, Tadeusz Hudzicki, Aliide Ilves, Eduard Ilves, Elvi Ilves, Eve Ilves, Helgi Ilves, Villem Ilves, Francesco Iurman, Zbigniew Jankowski, Roberts Gustav Javalds, Jerzy Jurkiewicz, Jan Kaczmarek, Arvids Bruno Kalnins, Ascold Kalre, Henryk Kaminski, Sime Ivan Karlick (Sam Karlich), Zofja Kasphzyhowska, Emiljan Kasprzyk, Helena Kobielska, William Kobielski, Kresimir Kolumbic, Stanislav Kolumbic, Vjekoslav Kolumbic, Lech Korgol, Roman Kotlarz, Bronislaw Kowalek, Frank Kreft, Kazimierz Krol, Aleksander Kupiszewski, Stanislaw Kuty, Mieczyslaw Labocha, Amis Lamberts, Harold Lamberts, Janis Lamberts, Pauline Leontine Lamberts, Wladyslaw Lewandowski, Czeslaw Lojewski, Marian Lorent, Leon Lukaszwicz, Czeslaw Luniecki, Jerzy Luzny, Marjan Lysakowski, Bogdan Maciag, Tadeusz Majewski, Wladyslaw or Walter Majkowski, Kazimierz Malina, Zbigniew Malski, Jan Marciniak, Bronislaw Marek, Roman Massalski, Edmund Matuszak, Jozef Maz, Edward Lis Michonski, Edward Miechowicz, Anna Mucha, Bronislaw Sep Nadolny, Alojzy Nieckarz, Marjan Nowakowski, Paul Okon, Tadeusz Opalinski, Stanislawa Ottowicz, Agnes Palango, Viktor Palango, Leszek Panelvzyk, Leokadja Paszkiewicz, Gonez Leon Pawel, Roman Pawlomski, Edmund Pazdej, Jerzy Pietron, Tadeusz Jerzy Pietrzak, Janusz Plucinski, Jozef Podlacki, Leonard Polowczyk, Mierczyslaw Popiolek, Jan Prusisz, Olgierd Hieronim Pszczolinski, Henryk Ptak, Kazimierz Ptaszynski, Boleslaw Pustulka, Jan Puszka, Alojzy Pytel, Stanislaw Pytlik, Andrew Radlicz, August Raudsepp, Jakob Raudsepp, Sofia Raudsepp, Voldemar Raudsepp, Stefan Reichel, Jan Rogalewski, Kazimierz Rogalewski, Zdzislaw Rogula, Jozef Rojowski, Robert J. Saar, Roman Semkow, Roman Skoczyles. Stanislaw Skrzypczak. Tadeusz Sluzewski, Edward Smiley (formerly Eddie Nichichuk), Pauls Smits ( Paulis Smits), Stanislaw Smykala, Witold Sokolowski, Hela Soooar, Wladyslaw Sowinski, Franciszek Splawinski, Jan Srodulski, Leon Sroka, Jozef Zelman Stankiewicz, Tomasz Stubynski. Silvio Svagno, Jozef Szawejko, Kazimierz Szloszowski, Henryk Sztam, Franciszek Terenowicz, Jan Trykowski, Czeslaw Trzcinski, Ignancy Urbanek, Jan Walczak, Piotr 69 Stat. a25Wedrogowski, Zygmunt Wilk, Stanislaw M. Wisniewski, Stanislaw Witokski, Kazimierz Wojcik, Mairan Wojcik Wojnowski, Stanislaw Wojtal, Leopold Woloszyn, Jozef Woszczak, Alberto Yunnan, Henryk Zalewski, Ryszard Zawadski, Zdzislaw Zdrzalik, Stanislaw Zgrzebnicki, and Helena Zukowska.

Approved June 1, 1955.
Private Law 70: For the relief of Stanislavas Racinskas (Stacys Racinskas). Private Law 70 Private Law 70 69 Stat. A25 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 70

chapter 155
AN ACT For the relief of Stanislavas Racinskas (Stacys Racinskas).

June 16, 1955

[S. 39]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Acts, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceedings and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, warrant of arrest, and bond, which may have been issued in the case of Stanislavas Racinskas (Stacys Racinskas). From and after the date of enactment of this Act. the said Stanislavas Racinskas (Stacys Racinskas) shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants and order have issued.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 71: For the relief of Evantiyi Yorgiyadis. Private Law 71 Private Law 71 69 Stat. A25 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 71

chapter 156
AN ACT For the relief of Evantiyi Yorgiyadis.

June 16, 1955

[S. 68]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Evantiyi Yorgiyadis

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 72: For the relief of Ahti Johannes Ruuskanen. Private Law 72 Private Law 72 69 Stat. A25 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 72

chapter 157
AN ACT For the relief of Ahti Johannes Ruuskanen.

June 16, 1955

[S. 93]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ahti Johannes Ruuskanen

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. 69 Stat. a26Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided

Quota deduction.

 for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 73: For the relief of Sultana Coka Pavlovitch. Private Law 73 Private Law 73 69 Stat. A26 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 73

chapter 158
AN ACT For the relief of Sultana Coka Pavlovitch.

June 16, 1955

[S. 121]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sultana Coka Pavlovitch shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 74: For the relief of Miroslav Slovak. Private Law 74 Private Law 74 69 Stat. A26 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 74

chapter 159
AN ACT For the relief of Miroslav Slovak.

June 16, 1955

[S. 129]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Miroslav Slovak small be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available: Provided, That the past membership of Miroslav Slovak in the classes defined in section 212 (a) (28) of the

8 USC 1182.

Immigration and Nationality Act shall not hereafter be a cause for his exclusion from the United States.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 75: For the relief of Louise Russu Sozanski. Private Law 75 Private Law 75 69 Stat. A26 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 75

chapter 160
AN ACT For the relief of Louise Russu Sozanski.

June 16, 1955

[S. 193]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Louise Russu Sozanski shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of

Quota deduction.

this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting 69 Stat. a27of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 76: For the relief of Johanna Schmid. Private Law 76 Private Law 76 69 Stat. A27 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 76

chapter 161
AN ACT For the relief of Johanna Schmid.

June 16, 1955

[S. 236]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Johanna Schmid,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 the fiancée of Edmond J. Bolz, Junior, a citizen of the United States shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Johanna Schmid is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Edmond J. Bolz, Junior, and that she is found otherwise admissible under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act other than the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of that Act: Provided further, That

8 USC 1182.

 this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Johanna Schmid, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Johanna Schmid, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Johanna Schmid as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 77: For the relief of Mrs. Diana Cohen and Jacqueline Patricia Cohen. Private Law 77 Private Law 77 69 Stat. A27 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 77

chapter 162
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Diana Cohen and Jacqueline Patricia Cohen.

June 16, 1955

[S. 320]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembed,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Diana Cohen and Jacqueline Patricia Cohen shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens

Quota deductions.

 as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 78: For the relief of Anni Marjatta Makela and son, Markku Paivio Makela. Private Law 78 Private Law 78 69 Stat. A28 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a28 Private Law 78

chapter 163
AN ACT For the relief of Anni Marjatta Makela and son, Markku Paivio Makela.

June 16, 1955

[S. 321]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anni Marjatta Makela and son, Markku Paivio Makela, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the

Quota deductions.

required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 79: For the relief of Ellen Henriette Buch. Private Law 79 Private Law 79 69 Stat. A28 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 79

chapter 164
AN ACT For the relief of Ellen Henriette Buch.

June 16, 1955

[S. 351]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ellen Henriette Buch shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as

8 USC 1183.

prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 80: For the relief of Helen Zafred Urbanic. Private Law 80 Private Law 80 69 Stat. A28 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 80

chapter 165
AN ACT For the relief of Helen Zafred Urbanic.

June 16, 1955

[S. 407]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child. Helen Zafred Urbanic, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Urbanic, citizens of the United States.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 81: For the relief of Lucy Personius. Private Law 81 Private Law 81 69 Stat. A28 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 81

chapter 166
AN ACT For the relief of Lucy Personius.

June 16, 1955

[S. 439]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That for the pur-69 Stat. a29poses of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, the minor child, Lucy Personius, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Glen C. Personius, citizens of the United States.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 82: For the relief of Priska Anne Kary. Private Law 82 Private Law 82 69 Stat. A29 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 82

chapter 167
AN ACT For the relief of Priska Anne Kary.

June 16, 1955

[S. 504]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Priska Anne Kary may be admitted to the United

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 83: For the relief of Zev Cohen (Zev Machtani). Private Law 83 Private Law 83 69 Stat. A29 1955-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 83

chapter 168
AN ACT For the relief of Zev Cohen (Zev Machtani).

June 16, 1955

[S. 844]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Zev Cohen (Zev

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

Machtani) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved June 16, 1955.
Private Law 84: For the relief of Margaret Isabel Byers. Private Law 84 Private Law 84 69 Stat. A29 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 84

chapter 176
AN ACT For the relief of Margaret Isabel Byers.

June 21, 1955

[S. 89]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Margaret Isabel Byers

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 85: For the relief of Alberto Cortez Cortez. Private Law 85 Private Law 85 69 Stat. A29 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 85

chapter 177
AN ACT For the relief of Alberto Cortez Cortez.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 891]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
notwithstand-69 Stat. a30ing the provisions of section 212 (a) (17) and (19) of the Immigration

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

and Nationality Act, Alberto Cortez Cortez may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 86: For the relief of Kyung Ho Park (Syung Sil Park) and his wife, Mrs. Young Sil Lee. Private Law 86 Private Law 86 69 Stat. A30 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 86

chapter 178
AN ACT For the relief of Kyung Ho Park (Syung Sil Park) and his wife, Mrs. Young Sil Lee.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 970]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kyung Ho Park (Syung Sil Park) and his wife, Mrs. Young Sil Lee, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act,

Quota deductions.

upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 87: For the relief of L. S. Goedeke. Private Law 87 Private Law 87 69 Stat. A30 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 87

chapter 179
AN ACT For the relief of L. S. Goedeke.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 1002]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

L. S. Goedeke.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,000 to L. S. Goedeke, of Roswell, New Mexico, in full settlement of all claims against the United States. Such payment represents the cost of one hangar which was destroyed by the Army Air Force at Fort Sumner, New Mexico, in late 1942: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 88: For the relief of Ewing Choat. Private Law 88 Private Law 88 69 Stat. A30 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 88

chapter 180
AN ACT For the relief of Ewing Choat.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 1401]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ewing Choat.
That the Secretary 69 Stat. a31of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Ewing Choat, Guntersville, Alabama, the sum of $5,000. The payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims of the said Ewing Choat against the United States on account of personal injuries (resulting in permanent partial disability) sustained by him on October 27, 1945, while he was working on an honor prison farm as an inmate of the United States Penitentiary, Atlanta, Georgia: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 89: For the relief of Rosa Maria Phillips. Private Law 89 Private Law 89 69 Stat. A31 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 89

chapter 181
AN ACT For the relief of Rosa Maria Phillips.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 1487]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rosa Maria Phillips (nee Vollmer) may be

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 admitted to the United States fox permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge of prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 90: For the relief of Chen Chih-Keui. Private Law 90 Private Law 90 69 Stat. A31 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 90

chapter 182
AN ACT For the relief of Chen Chih-Keui.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 1656]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Chen Chih-Keui shall

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 91: For the relief of Shirley W. Rothra. Private Law 91 Private Law 91 69 Stat. A32 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a32 Private Law 91

chapter 183
AN ACT For the relief of Shirley W. Rothra.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 1974]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Shirley W. Rothra.
That Shirley W. Rothra (Army Service Number 42109864), Mayville, New York, is hereby relieved of all liability to refund to the United States the sum of $150, representing overpayments made to him by the War Department as the result of its failure to make appropriate deductions from his pay for class E allotments during the period beginning October 1, 1944, and ending December 31, 1945. In the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, full credit shall be given for any amount for which liability is relieved by this Act.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 92: For the relief of Mary Rose and Mrs. Alice Rose Spittler. Private Law 92 Private Law 92 69 Stat. A32 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 92

chapter 184
AN ACT For the relief of Mary Rose and Mrs. Alice Rose Spittler.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 2236]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mary Rose and Mrs. Alice Spittler.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Mary Rose, McAlester, Oklahoma, the sum of $4,000, and to pay the sum of $6,000 to Mrs. Alice Rose Spittler, of San Bernardino, California. The payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims against the United States for payment of the proceeds of the United States Government insurance (K–662766) issued to the late Donald Little Rose (Veterans’ Administration claim numbered XC–880119): Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 93: For the relief of Buonaventura Giannone. Private Law 93 Private Law 93 69 Stat. A32 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 93

chapter 185
AN ACT For the relief of Buonaventura Giannone.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 3020]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Buonaventura Giannone may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 94: For the relief of Albert Woolson. Private Law 94 Private Law 94 69 Stat. A33 1955-06-21 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a33 Private Law 94

chapter 186
AN ACT For the relief of Albert Woolson.

June 21, 1955

[H. R. 5907]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albert Woolson.
That the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs is authorized and directed to pay to the proper person or persons an amount equal to the total expenses incurred by Albert Woolson, of Duluth, Minnesota, the last surviving member of the Union Army, for medical treatment and care required as the result of his recent illness, and for any medical treatment and care required by the said Albert Woolson after the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 2. Payments shall be made by the Administrator after presentation to him, by the proper person or persons as determined by the Administrator, of an itemized account of the treatment and care supplied the said Albert Woolson.
Approved June 21, 1955.
Private Law 95: To authorize the President to promote Paul A. Smith, a commissioned officer of the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the retired list, to the grade of rear admiral (lower half) in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, with entitlement to all benefits pertaining to any officer retired in such grade. Private Law 95 Private Law 95 69 Stat. A33 1955-06-22 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 95

chapter 188
AN ACT To authorize the President to promote Paul A. Smith, a commissioned officer of the Coast and Geodetic Survey on the retired list, to the grade of rear admiral (lower half) in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, with entitlement to all benefits pertaining to any officer retired in such grade.

June 22, 1955

[H. R. 5146]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Capt. Paul A. Smith.
That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to promote Paul A. Smith, captain, Coast and Geodetic Survey (retired), to the rank of rear admiral (lower half), on the retired list of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and that such grade will entitle him to all the benefits and privileges commensurate with that grade.
Approved June 22, 1955.
Private Law 96: For the relief of Vasilios Demetriou Kretsos and his wife, Chryssa Thomaidou Kretsos. Private Law 96 Private Law 96 69 Stat. A33 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 96

chapter 202
AN ACT For the relief of Vasilios Demetriou Kretsos and his wife, Chryssa Thomaidou Kretsos.

June 28, 1955

[S. 120]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Vasilios Demetriou

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

Kretsos and his wife, Chryssa Thomaidou Kretsos, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent

Quota deductions.

 residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the opropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 97: For the relief of Margarita Oy Wan Chan. Private Law 97 Private Law 97 69 Stat. A34 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a34 Private Law 97

chapter 203
AN ACT For the relief of Margarita Oy Wan Chan.

June 28, 1955

[S. 284]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Margarita Oy Wan Chan (Oy Wan Leung) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 98: For the relief of Aina Brizga. Private Law 98 Private Law 98 69 Stat. A34 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 98

chapter 204
AN ACT For the relief of Aina Brizga.

June 28, 1955

[S. 471]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Aina Brizga shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General,

8 USC 1183.

be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 99: For the relief of Martin P. Pavlov. Private Law 99 Private Law 99 69 Stat. A34 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 99

chapter 205
AN ACT For the relief of Martin P. Pavlov.

June 28, 1955

[S. 574]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Martin P. Pavlov shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 100: For the relief of Alick Bhark. Private Law 100 Private Law 100 69 Stat. A34 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 100

chapter 206
AN ACT For the relief of Alick Bhark.

June 28, 1955

[S. 604]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alick Bhark shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this 69 Stat. a35Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 101: For the relief of Roger Ouellette. Private Law 101 Private Law 101 69 Stat. A35 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 101

chapter 207
AN ACT For the relief of Roger Ouellette.

June 28, 1955

[S. 640]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Roger Ouellette may be admitted to the United States

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 102: For the relief of Antonios Vasillos Zarkadis. Private Law 102 Private Law 102 69 Stat. A35 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 102

chapter 208
AN ACT For the relief of Antonios Vasillos Zarkadis.

June 28, 1955

[S. 650]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Antonios Vasillos

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Zarkadis shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 103: For the relief of Robert A. Borromeo. Private Law 103 Private Law 103 69 Stat. A35 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 103

chapter 209
AN ACT For the relief of Robert A. Borromeo.

June 28, 1955

[S. 676]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Robert A. Borromeo

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 104: For the relief of Harold C. Nelson and Dewey L. Young Private Law 104 Private Law 104 69 Stat. A36 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a36 Private Law 104

chapter 210
AN ACT For the relief of Harold C. Nelson and Dewey L. Young

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 903]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harold Nelson and Dewey Young.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Harold C. Nelson of Fairbanks, Alaska, the sum of $77.28, and to Dewey L. Young of Fairbanks, Alaska, the sum of $84.90, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States, as reimbursement for handtools destroyed as the result of a fire which occurred on December 22, 1953, at the Alaska Road Commission’s Gardiner Creek construction camp, Alaska: Provided, That no part of the amounts appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with these claims, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 105: For the relief of Luigi Cianci. Private Law 105 Private Law 105 69 Stat. A36 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 105

chapter 211
AN ACT For the relief of Luigi Cianci.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1062]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Luigi Cianci may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 106: For the relief of Hussein Kamel Moustafa. Private Law 106 Private Law 106 69 Stat. A36 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 106

chapter 212
AN ACT For the relief of Hussein Kamel Moustafa.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1069]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hussein Moustafa.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $500 to Hussein Kamel Moustafa, in full settlement of all claims against the United States as reimbursement for bonds posted for himself on October 4, 1948: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 107: For the relief of Anna Tokatlian Gulezian. Private Law 107 Private Law 107 69 Stat. A37 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a37 Private Law 107

chapter 213
AN ACT For the relief of Anna Tokatlian Gulezian.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1081]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anna Tokatlian

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Gulezian shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 108: For the relief of Moses Aaron Butterman. Private Law 108 Private Law 108 69 Stat. A37 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 108

chapter 214
AN ACT For the relief of Moses Aaron Butterman.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1085]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Moses Aaron Butterman may be admitted to

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act:

8 USC 1183.

 And provided further, That the exemption granted herein shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 109: For the relief of Mayer Rothbaum. Private Law 109 Private Law 109 69 Stat. A37 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 109

chapter 215
AN ACT For the relief of Mayer Rothbaum.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1086]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mayer Rothbaum may be admitted to the United

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 110: For the relief of Rose Mazur. Private Law 110 Private Law 110 69 Stat. A38 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a38 Private Law 110

chapter 216
AN ACT For the relief of Rose Mazur.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1108]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rose Mazur shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 111: For the relief of Maria Theresia Reinhardt and her child Maria Anastasia Reinhardt. Private Law 111 Private Law 111 69 Stat. A38 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 111

chapter 217
AN ACT For the relief of Maria Theresia Reinhardt and her child Maria Anastasia Reinhardt.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1165]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Theresia Reinhardt, the fiancée of Edward Joseph Ray, Junior, a citizen of the United States, and her minor child, Maria Anastasia Reinhardt, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Maria Theresia Reinhardt is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Edward Joseph Ray, Junior, and that they are found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws, except that the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of

8 USC 1182.

the Immigration and Nationality Act shall not be applicable to the said Maria Theresia Reinhardt: Provided further, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Maria Theresia Reinhardt, and her child, Maria Anastasia Reinhardt, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the

8 USC 1252, 1253.

provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Maria Theresia Reinhardt and her child, Maria Anastasia Reinhardt, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Maria Theresia Reinhardt and her child, Maria Anastasia Reinhardt, as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 112: For the relief of J. B. Phipps. Private Law 112 Private Law 112 69 Stat. A38 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 112

chapter 218
AN ACT For the relief of J. B. Phipps.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1416]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

J. B. Phipps.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, 69 Stat. a39out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $10,000, to J. B. Phipps, of Columbia, South Carolina, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for personal injuries, together with all expenses incident thereto sustained as a result of an accident involving a United States Air Force plane at Woodward Field, Camden, South Carolina, on February 18, 1944: Provided, That no part of the amount provided for in this Act shall be subject to any claim or reimbursement to any insurance company, or compensation insurance fund, which may have paid any amount to the claimant herein, by reason of the injuries incurred: And provided further, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 113: For the relief of Constantine Nitsas. Private Law 113 Private Law 113 69 Stat. A39 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 113

chapter 219
AN ACT For the relief of Constantine Nitsas.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1640]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Constantine Nitsas.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $500 to Constantine Nitsas, 1121 Fifth Street Northeast, Canton, Ohio, in full settlement of all claims against the United States as reimbursement for bond posted for Anastasia Korinis (nee Xanthaki) in November or December 1947: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 114: For the relief of the estate of James F. Casey. Private Law 114 Private Law 114 69 Stat. A39 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 114

chapter 220
AN ACT For the relief of the estate of James F. Casey.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 1643]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

James F. Casey, estate.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the estate of James F. Casey, service number 33317739, private, first class, deceased, late of 2603 Memphis Street, Philadelphia 25, Pennsylvania, the sum of $881, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for the amount of the check dated September 4, 1953, which was made payable to James F. Casey on account of war claim due but which, because of illness, was not cashed by him before his death and was returned to the Treasury for cancellation: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or 69 Stat. a40received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 115: For the relief of Mrs. Sally Rice. Private Law 115 Private Law 115 69 Stat. A40 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 115

chapter 221
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Sally Rice.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 2760]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Sally Rice.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Mrs. Sally Rice, of Rockaway Beach, New York, the sum of $2,000 in full settlement of all her claims against the United States arising out of the failure of the Department of the Army, Class E Allotment section, to forward premiums to the Pioneer American Insurance Company, Houston, Texas, on a life-insurance policy issued by that company to her son, William B. Rice, RA–12296456 (George Rice, Junior), deceased, prior to the last day of grace as authorized to do so under the law: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 116: For the relief of Theodore J. Harris. Private Law 116 Private Law 116 69 Stat. A40 1955-06-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 116

chapter 222
AN ACT For the relief of Theodore J. Harris.

June 28, 1955

[H. R. 4714]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Theodore J. Harris.
That Theodore J. Harris, Rockville, Maryland, is hereby relieved of all liability to refund to the United States the sum of $257.01. Such sum represents the compensation received by the said Theodore J. Harris for Saturday and Sunday overtime service performed during the period from February to April 1951, at the Rockville, Maryland, post office. In the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, full credit shall be given for the amount for which liability is relieved by this Act.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay. out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the said Theodore J. Harris, an amount equal to the aggregate or the amounts paid by him, or withheld from sums otherwise due him, in complete or partial satisfaction of the claim of the United States for such refund: Provided, however, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received 69 Stat. a41by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 28, 1955.
Private Law 117: For the relief of Rica, Lucy, and Salomon Breger. Private Law 117 Private Law 117 69 Stat. A41 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 117

chapter 228
AN ACT For the relief of Rica, Lucy, and Salomon Breger.

June 29, 1955

[S. 29]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rica Breger and others.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rica, Lucy, and Salomon Breger shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for

Quota deduction.

 in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct three numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 118: For the relief of Antonin Volejnicek. Private Law 118 Private Law 118 69 Stat. A41 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 118

chapter 229
AN ACT For the relief of Antonin Volejnicek.

June 29, 1955

[S. 130]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Antonin Volejnicek.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Antonin Volejnicek shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 119: For the relief of Bohumil Suran. Private Law 119 Private Law 119 69 Stat. A41 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 119

chapter 230
AN ACT For the relief of Bohumil Suran.

June 29, 1955

[S. 131]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bohumil Suran.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Bohumil Suran shal

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

l be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the 69 Stat. a42Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate, quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 120: For the relief of Thomas Kunhyuk Kim. Private Law 120 Private Law 120 69 Stat. A42 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 120

chapter 231
AN ACT For the relief of Thomas Kunhyuk Kim.

June 29, 1955

[S. 142]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas K. Kim.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Thomas Kunhyuk

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Kim shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 121: For the relief of Jan Hajdukiewicz. Private Law 121 Private Law 121 69 Stat. A42 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 121

chapter 232
AN ACT For the relief of Jan Hajdukiewicz.

June 29, 1955

[S. 412]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Jan Hajdukiewicz shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 122: For the relief of Hildegarde Hiller. Private Law 122 Private Law 122 69 Stat. A42 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 122

chapter 233
AN ACT For the relief of Hildegarde Hiller.

June 29, 1955

[S. 587]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Hildegarde Hiller shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 123: For the relief of Sandy Michael John Philp. Private Law 123 Private Law 123 69 Stat. A43 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a43 Private Law 123

chapter 234
AN ACT For the relief of Sandy Michael John Philp.

June 29, 1955

[S. 644]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sandy Michael John

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Philp shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

8 USC 1183.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 124: For the relief of Jose Perez Gomez. Private Law 124 Private Law 124 69 Stat. A43 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 124

chapter 235
AN ACT For the relief of Jose Perez Gomez.

June 29, 1955

[S. 892]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jose P. Gomez.
That the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceedings and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, warrant of arrest, and bond, which may have been issued in the case of Jose Perez Gomez. From and after the date of enactment of this Act, the said Jose Perez Gomez shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants and order have issued.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 125: For the relief of Slavoljub Djurovic and Goran Djurovic. Private Law 125 Private Law 125 69 Stat. A43 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 125

chapter 236
AN ACT For the relief of Slavoljub Djurovic and Goran Djurovic.

June 29, 1955

[S. 1197]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Slavoljub Djurovic

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 and Goran Djurovic shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided

Quota deductions.

 for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 126: To permit a retired officer of the Navy to be employed in a command status in connection with Antarctic expeditions. Private Law 126 Private Law 126 69 Stat. A44 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a44 Private Law 126

chapter 237
AN ACT To permit a retired officer of the Navy to be employed in a command status in connection with Antarctic expeditions.

June 29, 1955

[S. 2078]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rear Adm. G. J. Dufek.
That, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Secretary of the Navy is authorized to employ Rear Admiral George John Dufek, United States Navy, retired, in a command status in connection with Antarctic expeditions.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 127: For the relief of David R. Click. Private Law 127 Private Law 127 69 Stat. A44 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 127

chapter 238
AN ACT For the relief of David R. Click.

June 29, 1955

[H.R. 1400]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David R. Click.
That sections 15 to

39 Stat. 746.

5 USC 765–770.

20 of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act are hereby waived in favor of David R. Click, of Woodville, Alabama, and his claim for compensation for disability caused by an injury alleged to have been sustained while in the performance of his duties on October 23, 1943, us an employee of the War Department at Huntsville, Alabama, shall be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act in the same manner as if such claim had been timely filed, if such claim is filed within six months after the date of the enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to its enactment, except in the case of such medical or hospitalization expenditures which may be deemed reimbursable.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 128: For the relief of H. W. Robinson and Company. Private Law 128 Private Law 128 69 Stat. A44 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 128

chapter 239
AN ACT For the relief of H. W. Robinson and Company.

June 29, 1955

[H.R. 1409]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

H. W. Robinson and Company, Inc.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to H. W. Robinson and Company, Incorporated, of New York, New York, the sum of $823.13. The payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims of such company against the United States for reimbursement of excessive duties (representing estimated duties deposited with the Collector of Customs on or about July 14, 1949, in connection with New York Customs entry numbered 703501) paid by such company as a result of a clerical error in failing to note that certain woven fabrics imported by such company had been immediately exported: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall 69 Stat. a45be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 129: For the relief of Wencenty Peter Winiarski. Private Law 129 Private Law 129 69 Stat. A45 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 129

chapter 240
AN ACT For the relief of Wencenty Peter Winiarski.

June 29, 1955

[H.R. 1660]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Wencenty Peter

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Winiarski shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 130: For the relief of Charles Chan. Private Law 130 Private Law 130 69 Stat. A45 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 130

chapter 241
AN ACT For the relief of Charles Chan.

June 29, 1955

[H.R. 1664]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlee Chan.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Charles Chan shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 131: For the relief of Mrs. Diana P. Kittrell. Private Law 131 Private Law 131 69 Stat. A45 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 131

chapter 242
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Diana P. Kittrell.

June 29, 1955

[H.R. 2456]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Diana P. Kittrell.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $500 to Mrs. Diana P. Kittrell of 1434 Wieland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, in full settlement of all claims against the United States as reimbursement for bond posted for her natural niece and adopted daughter, Denesse Jennifer Brown: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 132: For the relief of Louis Elterman. Private Law 132 Private Law 132 69 Stat. A46 1955-06-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a46 Private Law 132

chapter 243
AN ACT For the relief of Louis Elterman.

June 29, 1955

[H.R. 3958]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Louis Elterman.
That the Secretary of the Treasury he, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Louis Elterman, of Boston, Massachusetts, the sum of $179.17, in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States for reimbursement of expenses incident to the transfer and storage of his personal effects, from Eatontown, New Jersey, to Boston (West Roxbury), Massachusetts: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be lined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved June 29, 1955.
Private Law 133: For the relief of Szjena Peison and David Peison. Private Law 133 Private Law 133 69 Stat. A46 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 133

chapter 262
AN ACT For the relief of Szjena Peison and David Peison.

July 1, 1955

[S. 243]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Szjena Peison and David Peison shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting

Quota deductions.

 of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 134: For the relief of Alexy W. Katyll and Ioanna Katyll. Private Law 134 69 Stat. A46 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 134

chapter 263
AN ACT For the relief of Alexy W. Katyll and Ioanna Katyll.

July 1, 1955

[S. 375]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alexy W. Katyll and Ioanna Katyll shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.

Quota deductions.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 135: For the relief of Sarah Kabacznik. Private Law 135 Private Law 135 69 Stat. A47 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a47 Private Law 135

chapter 264
AN ACT For the relief of Sarah Kabacznik.

July 1, 1955

[S. 735]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sarah Kabacznik

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 136: For the relief of Carl E. Edwards. Private Law 136 Private Law 136 69 Stat. A47 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 136

chapter 265
AN ACT For the relief of Carl E. Edwards.

July 1, 1955

[H.R. 947]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carl E. Edwards.
That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Act entitled “An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes”, approved September 7, 1916, as amended (5 U. S. C. 765–770), are hereby waived

39 Stat. 746.

 in favor of Carl E. Edwards, 3515 Twelfth Street, Des Moines, Iowa, for compensation for a disability allegedly incurred while in the employ of the National Military Establishment, United States naval yard, Brooklyn, New York, and his claim is authorized and directed to be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, as amended, if he files such claim with the Department of Labor (Bureau of Employees’ Compensation) not later than six months after the enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits other than hospital and medical expense actually incurred shall accrue prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 137: For the relief of Captain Moses M. Rudy. Private Law 137 Private Law 137 69 Stat. A47 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 137

chapter 266
AN ACT For the relief of Captain Moses M. Rudy.

July 1, 1955

[H.R. 1142]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Capt. M. M. Rudy.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $2,435.73 to Captain Moses M. Rudy, United States Air Force, of San Antonio, Texas, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for losses sustained by him on account of the destruction by fire of his household goods and personal effects at Whittier, Alaska, on June 17, 1953, for which he has not heretofore been compensated: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account 69 Stat. a48of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 138: For the relief of Robert H. Merritt. Private Law 138 Private Law 138 69 Stat. A48 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 138

chapter 267
AN ACT For the relief of Robert H. Merritt.

July 1, 1955

[H.R. 1202]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert H. Merritt.
That sections 15 to

39 Stat. 746.

5 USC 765–770.

20, inclusive, of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act are hereby waived in favor of Robert H. Merritt, Los Angeles, California, and his claim for compensation for disability resulting from appendicitis occurring in September 1943, with resulting thrombophlebitis, is hereby authorized and directed to be acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, if he files such claim with the Bureau of Employees’ Compensation, Department of Labor, within sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits except hospital and medical expenses actually incurred shall accrue for any period of time prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 139: For the relief of Albert Vincent, Senior. Private Law 139 Private Law 139 69 Stat. A48 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 139

chapter 268
AN ACT For the relief of Albert Vincent, Senior.

July 1, 1955

[H.R. 2529]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Albert Vincent, Sr.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Albert Vincent, Senior, Route 1, Box 337, Saint Martinville, Louisiana, the sum of $336, in full settlement of all claims of said Albert Vincent, Senior, against the United States for regular subsistence pay for the period September 26, 1949, through January 17, 1950, in the adult academic education program through the Iberia Parish School Board in Louisiana: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be. fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 140: For the relief of George L. F. Allen. Private Law 140 Private Law 140 69 Stat. A48 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 140

chapter 269
AN ACT For the relief of George L. F. Allen.

July 1, 1955

[H.R. 3045]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George L. F. Allen.
That the two pro-69 Stat. a49visos of paragraph 1 of part VIII of Veterans Regulation Numbered

38 USC ch 12A.

 1 (a) setting time limits for the initiation and termination of education or training under such part VIII shall not apply to George L. F. Allen, of McAllen, Texas, if he initiates his education or training under such part VIII within one hundred and twenty days after the date of enactment of this Act. Upon the said George L. F. Allen so initiating his education or training under such part VIII, he shall be held and considered to have been eligible for education or training under such part beginning October 17, 1951, the date on which he actually commenced his education or training. The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay the said George L. F. Allen for tuition, subsistence allowances, and other expenses related to his education or training allowable under paragraphs 5 (a) and 6 (a) of such part VIII if he had been eligible on and after October 17, 1951, and shall make the appropriate deduction of time from the period of eligibility of the said George L. F. Allen: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 141: For the relief of the Overseas Navigation Corporation. Private Law 141 Private Law 141 69 Stat. A49 1955-07-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 141

chapter 270
AN ACT For the relief of the Overseas Navigation Corporation.

July 1, 1955

[H. R. 5196]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Overseas Navigation Corp.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $10,000 to the Overseas Navigation Corporation, of New York, New York, in full settlement of all claims against the United States, based on the fact that a deposit of $12,500 made by such corporation in connection with a bid which it submitted to the United States Maritime Commission in 1946 for the purchase of the coastal tanker Blue Sunoco, was declared forfeit on March 17, 1947, after such corporation failed to take delivery: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 1, 1955.
Private Law 142: For the relief of Luzie Biondo (Luzie M. Schmidt). Private Law 142 Private Law 142 69 Stat. A49 1955-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 142

chapter 273
AN ACT For the relief of Luzie Biondo (Luzie M. Schmidt).

July 5, 1955

[H. R. 943]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and 69 Stat. a50Nationality Act, Luzie Biondo (Luzie M. Schmidt) may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 5, 1955.
Private Law 143: For the relief of Melina Bonton. Private Law 143 Private Law 143 69 Stat. A50 1955-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 143

chapter 274
AN ACT For the relief of Melina Bonton.

July 5, 1955

[H.R. 1028]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Melina Bonton shall he held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 5, 1955.
Private Law 144: For the relief of Armenouhi Assadour Artinian. Private Law 144 Private Law 144 69 Stat. A50 1955-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 144

chapter 275
AN ACT For the relief of Armenouhi Assadour Artinian.

July 5, 1955

[H.R. 1047]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Armenouhi Assadour Artinian

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 5, 1955.
Private Law 145: For the relief of Luther Rose. Private Law 145 Private Law 145 69 Stat. A50 1955-07-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 145

chapter 276
AN ACT For the relief of Luther Rose.

July 5, 1955

[H.R. 1300]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Luther Rose shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this 69 Stat. a51Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.

Quota deduction.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 5, 1955.
Private Law 146: For the relief of Aniceto Sparagna. Private Law 146 Private Law 146 69 Stat. A51 1955-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 146

chapter 277
AN ACT For the relief of Aniceto Sparagna.

July 6, 1955

[S. 432]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Aniceto Sparagna

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.

[Note by the Federal Register Division.—The foregoing Act, having been presented to the President of the United States on Thursday, June 23, 1955, for his approval and not having been returned by him to the House of Congress in which it originated within the time prescribed by the Constitution of the United States, has become a law without his approval on July 6, 1955.]
Private Law 147: For the relief of Paul Y. Loong. Private Law 147 Private Law 147 69 Stat. A51 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 147

chapter 284
AN ACT For the relief of Paul Y. Loong.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 880]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Paul Y. Loong

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 148: For the relief of Mrs. Marion Josephine Monnell. Private Law 148 Private Law 148 69 Stat. A51 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 148

chapter 285
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Marion Josephine Monnell.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 935]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Marion Josephine

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Monnell shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 149: For the relief of Max Kozlowski. Private Law 149 Private Law 149 69 Stat. A52 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a52 Private Law 149

chapter 286
AN ACT For the relief of Max Kozlowski.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 968]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Max Kozlowski.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (9), (19), and (28) of section 212

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Max Kozlowski may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 150: For the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth Dowds. Private Law 150 Private Law 150 69 Stat. A52 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 150

chapter 287
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth Dowds.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 973]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Elizabeth Dowds.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Elizabeth Dowds shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 151: For the relief of Mrs. Ellen Hillier. Private Law 151 Private Law 151 69 Stat. A52 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 151

chapter 288
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Ellen Hillier.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 977]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Ellen Hillier.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Ellen Hillier shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this

Quota deduction.

Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 152: For the relief of Susanne Fellner. Private Law 152 Private Law 152 69 Stat. A53 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a53 Private Law 152

chapter 289
AN ACT For the relief of Susanne Fellner.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 988]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Susanne Fellner.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Susanne Fellner small be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 153: For the relief of Frieda Quiring and Tina Quiring. Private Law 153 Private Law 153 69 Stat. A53 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 153

chapter 290
AN ACT For the relief of Frieda Quiring and Tina Quiring.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 995]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and (205) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, the minor children, Frieda Quiring and Tina Quiring, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien children of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius N. Neufeld, citizens of the United States.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 154: For the relief of Irmgard Emilie Krepps. Private Law 154 Private Law 154 69 Stat. A53 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 154

chapter 291
AN ACT For the relief of Irmgard Emilie Krepps.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 997]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Irmgard E. Krepps.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1153.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Irmgard Emilie Krepps may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 155: For the relief of Meiko Shikibu. Private Law 155 Private Law 155 69 Stat. A53 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 155

chapter 292
AN ACT For the relief of Meiko Shikibu.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 998]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Meiko Shikibu.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Meiko Shikibu, the fiancée of Earl A. Beach, a citizen of the United States, shall be 69 Stat. a54eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Meiko Shikibu is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Earl A. Beach and that she is found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Meiko Shikibu, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions

8 USC 1252, 1253.

of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Meiko Shikibu, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Meiko Shikibu as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 156: For the relief of Robert Shenyen Houming Lieu. Private Law 156 Private Law 156 69 Stat. A54 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 156

chapter 293
AN ACT For the relief of Robert Shenyen Houming Lieu.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 1083]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert Lieu.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Robert Shenyen Houming Lieu shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.

Quota deduction.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota or the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 157: For the relief of Milad S. Isaac. Private Law 157 Private Law 157 69 Stat. A54 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 157

chapter 294
AN ACT For the relief of Milad S. Isaac.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 1157]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Milad S. Isaac.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Milad S. Isaac shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 158: For the relief of Emanuel Frangeskos. Private Law 158 Private Law 158 69 Stat. A55 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a55 Private Law 158

chapter 295
AN ACT For the relief of Emanuel Frangeskos.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 1158]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emanuel Frangeskos.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Emanuel Frangeskos shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 159: For the relief of Cynthia Jacob. Private Law 159 Private Law 159 69 Stat. A55 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 159

chapter 296
AN ACT For the relief of Cynthia Jacob.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 1205]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cynthia Jacob.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Cynthia Jacob shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instinct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 160: For the relief of Miss Toshiko Hozaka and her child, Roger. Private Law 160 Private Law 160 69 Stat. A55 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 160

chapter 297
AN ACT For the relief of Miss Toshiko Hozaka and her child, Roger.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 1299]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Toshiko Hozaka and child.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Miss Toshiko Hozaka, the fiancée of Normand Bessette, a citizen of the United States, and her child, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Toshiko Hozaka is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Normand Bessette and that they are found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Toshiko Hozaka and her child, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 69 Stat. a56the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Toshiko Hozaka and her child, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Toshiko Hozaka and her child as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 161: For the relief of Victorine May Donaldson. Private Law 161 Private Law 161 69 Stat. A56 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 161

chapter 298
AN ACT For the relief of Victorine May Donaldson.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 1337]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Victorine Donaldson.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Victorine May Donaldson shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 162: For the relief of John J. Braund. Private Law 162 Private Law 162 69 Stat. A56 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 162

chapter 299
AN ACT For the relief of John J. Braund.

July 7, 1955

[H.R. 4549]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John J. Braund.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to John J. Braund, Washington, District of Columbia, the sum of $15,000, representing the amount reported by the Court of Claims to the Congress in response to H. Res. 700, Eighty-second Congress (Congressional Numbered 9–52, order entered February 8, 1955), to be the amount agreed to by the United States and the said John J. Braund as constituting a full settlement of all past and future claims of the said John J. Braund against the United States with respect to patent numbered 2,493,439, issued January 3, 1950, as well as to any inventions disclosed thereunder, and all other claims within the scope of H. R. 4507, Eighty-second Congress: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 163: To authorize the sale of certain land in Alaska to the Pacific Northern Timber Company. Private Law 163 Private Law 163 69 Stat. A57 1955-07-07 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a57 Private Law 163

chapter 300
AN ACT To authorize the sale of certain land in Alaska to the Pacific Northern Timber Company.

July 7, 1955

[H. R. 4853]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pacific Northern Timber Company.

Conveyance.

That the Pacific Northern Timber Company, an Alaska corporation, is hereby authorized for a period of one year from and after the effective date of this Act to apply for the purchase of, and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to convey to the said Pacific Northern Timber Company, the following described land situated in Alaska: That strip of tidelands in Zimovia Strait approximately six miles south of Wrangell, Territory of Alaska, containing approximately forty-five acres more or less and lying between mean high water and mean low water and abutting upon the land included in United States survey 3000. and lot 10, public service site, lot 11, lot 12, lot 13, and lot 14 of United States survey 2589, and more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at meander corner numbered 1 of lot 14 of United States survey 258!) and extending along a line south 86 degrees 30 minutes west approximately 8 chains to the mean low water line of Zimovia Strait; thence following the mean low water line in a southerly direction to a point where it intersects with a line extending north 72 degrees 10 minutes west from meander corner numbered 1 of United States survey 3000; thence south 72 degrees 10 minutes east along such line approximately 9.1 chains to said meander corner numbered 1 of United States survey 3000; thence northerly along the mean high water mark or the Zimovia Strait boundary of the property shown on the plats of United States survey 3000 and United States survey 2589 to the point of beginning: Provided, That the Secretary of the Interior shall convey only that portion of the above-described property which is abutting upland property owned by the purchaser.

Sec. 2. That the land shall be sold to the said Pacific Northern Timber Company at a reasonable appraised price to be fixed by the Secretary of the Interior, plus the cost of survey and preparation of a plat of survey. Conveyance shall be made only if the said Pacific Northern Timber Company makes the total payment due within one year after notification by the Secretary of the Interior of the amount due: Provided, That the coal, oil, and other mineral deposits in the

Mineral rights.

 land shall be reserved to the United States, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove the same under applicable laws and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Approved July 7, 1955.
Private Law 164: For the relief of Eugenio Maida Private Law 164 Private Law 164 69 Stat. A57 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 164

chapter 307
AN ACT For the relief of Eugenio Maida

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 928]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eugenio Maida may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under 69 Stat. a58the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 165: For the relief of Doctor Louis J. Sebille. Private Law 165 69 Stat. A58 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 165

chapter 308
AN ACT For the relief of Doctor Louis J. Sebille.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 989]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dr. L. J. Sebille.
That Doctor Louis J. Sebille (lieutenant, United States Naval Reserve, retired, 426735), Pontiac, Michigan, is hereby relieved of all liability to refund to the United States the sum of $470.10, representing alleged net overpayments in active-duty pay and allowances made to him by the Department of the Navy for the period beginning January 2ft, 1945, and ending October 31, 1946. In the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, full credit shall be given for any amount for which liability is relieved by this Act.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 166: For the relief of Takako Riu Reich. Private Law 166 Private Law 166 69 Stat. A58 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 166

chapter 309
AN ACT For the relief of Takako Riu Reich.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 990]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Immigration and Nationality Act. Takako Riu Reich may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 167: For the relief of Lee Houn and Lily Ho Lee Houn. Private Law 167 Private Law 167 69 Stat. A58 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 167

chapter 310
AN ACT For the relief of Lee Houn and Lily Ho Lee Houn.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 1163]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Lee Houn and Lily Ho Lee Houn shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act upon payment of the required visa fees.

Quota deductions.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 168: For the relief of Carol Brandon (Valtrude Probst). Private Law 168 Private Law 168 69 Stat. A59 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a59 Private Law 168

chapter 311
AN ACT For the relief of Carol Brandon (Valtrude Probst).

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 1247]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carol Brandon.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Carol Brandon (Valtrude Probst) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided

Quota deduction.

 for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 169: For the relief of Ferenc Babothy. Private Law 169 Private Law 169 69 Stat. A59 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 169

chapter 312
AN ACT For the relief of Ferenc Babothy.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 1255]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ferenc Babothy.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ferenc Babothy shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon the payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 170: For the relief of Olga Joannou Georgulea. Private Law 170 Private Law 170 69 Stat. A59 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 170

chapter 313
AN ACT For the relief of Olga Joannou Georgulea.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 1283]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Olga Georgulea.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Olga Joannou Georgulea shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

 granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 171: For the relief of Chin York Gay. Private Law 171 Private Law 171 69 Stat. A60 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a60 Private Law 171

chapter 314
AN ACT For the relief of Chin York Gay.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 1357]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Chin York Gay, shall be held and considered to he the natural-born alien child of Sam Chin, a citizen of the United States.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 172: For the relief of Charles (Carlos) Gerlicz. Private Law 172 Private Law 172 69 Stat. A60 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 172

chapter 315
AN ACT For the relief of Charles (Carlos) Gerlicz.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 1417]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charles Gerlicz.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (1), (4), and (7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Charles (Carlos) Gerlicz may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the

8 USC 1183.

Attorney General, be deposited as required by section 213 of that Act.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 173: For the relief of Stijepo Butch. Private Law 173 Private Law 173 69 Stat. A60 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 173

chapter 316
AN ACT For the relief of Stijepo Butch.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 1467]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Stijepo Buich, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Tom and Anfisa Buich, citizens of the United States.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 174: For the relief of Victor Manuel Soares De Mendonca. Private Law 174 Private Law 174 69 Stat. A60 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 174

chapter 317
AN ACT For the relief of Victor Manuel Soares De Mendonca.

July 11, 1955

[H.R. 1472]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Victor Manuel Soares

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

De Mendonca shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.

Quota deduction.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 175: For the relief of Eleanore Hauser. Private Law 175 Private Law 175 69 Stat. A61 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a61 Private Law 175

chapter 318
AN ACT For the relief of Eleanore Hauser.

July 11, 1955

[H.R. 1473]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eleanore Hauser.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eleanore Hauser shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act. the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 176: For the relief of Wing Chong Chan. Private Law 176 Private Law 176 69 Stat. A61 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 176

chapter 319
AN ACT For the relief of Wing Chong Chan.

July 11, 1955

[H.R. 1475]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wing Chong Chan.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Wing Chong Chan shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

 granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 177: For the relief of T. C. Elliott. Private Law 177 Private Law 177 69 Stat. A61 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 177

chapter 320
AN ACT For the relief of T. C. Elliott.

July 11, 1955

[H.R. 2470]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

T. C. Elliott.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to T. C. Elliott, of Daytona Beach, Florida, the sum of $15,000, as an extraordinary monetary award for special services rendered to the United States prior to 1944, in addition to his official duties as a Federal employee, in preparing and furnishing rate and transportation information for the use of Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Committees on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the Senate and House of Representatives and various other officials and agencies of the Government, as a result of which the said T. C. Elliott helped to save to the United States approximately $15,000,000: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be 69 Stat. a62unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 178: For the relief of Mrs. Berta Mansergh. Private Law 178 Private Law 178 69 Stat. A62 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 178

chapter 321
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Berta Mansergh.

July 11, 1955

[H.R. 2933]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Berta Mansergh.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Berta Mansergh may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 179: For the relief of Eufronio D. Espina. Private Law 179 Private Law 179 69 Stat. A62 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 179

chapter 322
AN ACT For the relief of Eufronio D. Espina.

July 11, 1955

[H.R. 3069]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eufronio Espina.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eufronio D. Espina shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 180: For the relief of E. S. Berney. Private Law 180 Private Law 180 69 Stat. A62 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 180

chapter 323
AN ACT For the relief of E. S. Berney.

July 11, 1955

[H. R. 3194]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

E. S. Berney.
That jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the United States District Court for the District of Nevada to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claim of E. S. Berney, of Fallon, Nevada, against the United States for damages sustained as the result of any representations made to him by responsible officers of the Department of the Navy that the Navy would take over his ranches to be used as part of a bombing range on or before October 1, 1943.
Sec. 2. In the determination of such claim, the United States shall be held liable for such damages, and for any acts committed by any of its officers or employees, to the same extent as if the United States were a private person.
69 Stat. a63
Sec. 3. Suit upon such claim may be instituted at any time within one year after the enactment of this Act, notwithstanding the lapse of time or any statute of limitation. Proceedings for the determination of such claim, and appeals from and payment of any judgment thereon, shall be in the same manner as in the cases of claims over which such court has jurisdiction under the provisions of section 1346 of title 28, United States Code, as amended. Enactment of this Act shall

62 Stat. 933.

 not be construed as an implication of liability on the part of the United States.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 181: For the relief of John Lloyd Smelcer. Private Law 181 Private Law 181 69 Stat. A63 1955-07-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 181

chapter 324
AN ACT For the relief of John Lloyd Smelcer.

July 11, 1955

[H.R. 3271]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John L. Smelcer.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $29,537.75 to John Lloyd Smelcer, of Midway, Tennessee, in full settlement of all claims against the United States, arising by reason of losses sustained by him, when, at the insistence of contract representatives of the Government and officials of the Small War Plants Corporation, and upon their assurance that he would be reimbursed for any loss occasioned thereby he entered into the production of base closing plugs for fragmentation bombs. Such amount is the decision of the United States Court of Claims in its findings of fact decided January 11, 1955: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 11, 1955.
Private Law 182: For the relief of Selma Rivlin. Private Law 182 Private Law 182 69 Stat. A63 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 182

chapter 338
AN ACT For the relief of Selma Rivlin.

July 12, 1955

[S. 42]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Selma Rivlin.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Selma Rivlin shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act. the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 183: For the relief of Maximilian Karl Manjura. Private Law 183 Private Law 183 69 Stat. A64 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a64 Private Law 183

chapter 339
AN ACT For the relief of Maximilian Karl Manjura.

July 12, 1955

[S. 88]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maximilian Karl Manjura may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 184: For the relief of Nejibe El-Sousse Slyman. Private Law 184 Private Law 184 69 Stat. A64 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 184

chapter 340
AN ACT For the relief of Nejibe El-Sousse Slyman.

July 12, 1955

[S. 90]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Nejibe El-Sousse Slyman shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 185: For the relief of Esther Cornelius, Arthur Alexander Cornelius, and Frank Thomas Cornelius. Private Law 185 Private Law 185 69 Stat. A64 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 185

chapter 341
AN ACT For the relief of Esther Cornelius, Arthur Alexander Cornelius, and Frank Thomas Cornelius.

July 12, 1955

[S. 94]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Esther Cornelius, Arthur Alexander Cornelius, and Frank Thomas Cornelius shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this

Quota deductions.

Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 186: For the relief of Peter Charles Bethel (Peter Charles Peters). Private Law 186 Private Law 186 69 Stat. A65 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a65 Private Law 186

chapter 342
AN ACT For the relief of Peter Charles Bethel (Peter Charles Peters).

July 12, 1955

[S. 95]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Peter C. Bethel.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Peter Charles Bethel (Peter Charles Peters) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien

Quota deduction.

 as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 187: For the relief of Xanthi Georges Komporozou. Private Law 187 Private Law 187 69 Stat. A65 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 187

chapter 343
AN ACT For the relief of Xanthi Georges Komporozou.

July 12, 1955

[S. 99]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Xanthi Georges Komporozou

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 188: For the relief of Leon J. de Szethofer and Blanche Hrdinova de Szethofer. Private Law 188 Private Law 188 69 Stat. A65 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 188

chapter 344
AN ACT For the relief of Leon J. de Szethofer and Blanche Hrdinova de Szethofer.

July 12, 1955

[S. 118]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Leon J. de Szethofer and Blanche Hrdinova de Szethofer

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to

Quota deduction.

 such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 189: For the relief of Giuseppe Minardi. Private Law 189 Private Law 189 69 Stat. A66 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a66 Private Law 189

chapter 345
AN ACT For the relief of Giuseppe Minardi.

July 12, 1955

[S. 195]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Giuseppe Minardi.
That Giuseppe Minardi, who lost United States citizenship under the provisions of

34 Stat. 1228.

the second paragraph of section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1907, may be naturalized by taking prior to one year after the effective date of this Act, before any court referred to in subsection (a) of section 310

66 Stat. 239, 258.

8 USC 1421, 1448.

of the Immigration and Nationality Act or before any diplomatic or consular officer of the United States abroad, the oaths prescribed by section 337 of the said Act. From and after naturalization under this Act, the said Giuseppe Minardi shall have the same citizenship status as that which existed immediately prior to its loss.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 190: For the relief of Luigi Orlando. Private Law 190 Private Law 190 69 Stat. A66 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 190

chapter 346
AN ACT For the relief of Luigi Orlando.

July 12, 1955

[S. 323]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Luigi Orlando, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien minor child of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ricci, citizens of the United States.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 191: for the Relief of Franciszek Janicki and His Wife Stefania Janicki. Private Law 191 Private Law 191 69 Stat. A66 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 191

chapter 347
AN ACT for the Relief of Franciszek Janicki and His Wife Stefania Janicki.

July 12, 1955

[S. 429]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Franciszek Janicki and his wife Stefania Janicki shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 192: For the relief of Gerard Lucien Dandurand. Private Law 192 Private Law 192 69 Stat. A66 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 192

chapter 348
AN ACT For the relief of Gerard Lucien Dandurand.

July 12, 1955

[S. 481]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gerard L. Dandurand.
That the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceedings and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, warrant of arrest, and bond, which may have been issued in the 69 Stat. a67case of Gerard Lucien Dandurand. From and after the date of enactment of this Act, the said Gerard Lucien Dandurand shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants and order have issued.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 193: For the relief of Elsa Lederer. Private Law 193 Private Law 193 69 Stat. A67 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 193

chapter 349
AN ACT For the relief of Elsa Lederer.

July 12, 1955

[S. 502]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 Nationality Act, Elsa Lederer may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 194: For the relief of Carlo Nonvenuto. Private Law 194 69 Stat. A67 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 194

chapter 350
AN ACT For the relief of Carlo Nonvenuto.

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 1281]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carlo Nonvenuto.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Carlo Nonvenuto shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 195: For the relief of David Monika Borenstajn, Itta Borenstajn nee Schipper, and Fella Borenstajn Reichlinger. Private Law 195 Private Law 195 69 Stat. A67 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 195

chapter 351
AN ACT For the relief of David Monika Borenstajn, Itta Borenstajn nee Schipper, and Fella Borenstajn Reichlinger.

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 1287]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David Borenstajn and others.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, David Mordka Borenstajn, Itta Borenstajn nee Schipper, and Fella Borenstajn Reichlinger shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment 69 Stat. a68of this Act, upon payment of required visa fees. Upon the granting

Quota deductions.

 of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct three numbers from the appropriate quotas for the first year that such quotas are available.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 196: For the relief of Ross Sherman Trigg. Private Law 196 Private Law 196 69 Stat. A68 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 196

chapter 352
AN ACT For the relief of Ross Sherman Trigg.

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 1474]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ross S. Trigg.
That notwithstanding

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ross Sherman Trigg may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 197: For the relief of Ardes Albacete Yanez. Private Law 197 Private Law 197 69 Stat. A68 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 197

chapter 353
AN ACT For the relief of Ardes Albacete Yanez.

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 1525]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ardes A. Yanez.
That the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceeding and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, any warrant of arrest and bond which may have been issued in the case of Ardes Albacete Yanez, and the said Ardes Albacete Yanez shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which any such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants of arrest have issued.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 198: For the relief of Tennessee C. Batts. Private Law 198 69 Stat. A68 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 198

chapter 354
AN ACT For the relief of Tennessee C. Batts.

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 2769]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Tennessee C. Batts.
That Tennessee C. Batts, Waco, Texas, is hereby relieved of all liability to refund to the United States the sum of $647.50. Such sum represents compensation received by said Tennessee C. Batts as an employee of the Post Office Department during the period April 1, 1952 to include October 15, 1953, while he was also employed at the Veterans’ Administration, and was receiving dual compensation from the United States at a combined annual rate in excess of $2,000. In the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, full credit shall be given for the amount for which liability is relieved by this Act.
69 Stat. a69
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the said Tennessee C. Batts, an amount equal to the aggregate of the amounts paid by him or withheld from the sums due him in the complete or partial satisfaction of the claim of the United States for such refund: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 199: For the relief of Mrs. Lee Tai Hung Quan and Quan Ah Sang. Private Law 199 Private Law 199 69 Stat. A69 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 199

chapter 355
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Lee Tai Hung Quan and Quan Ah Sang.

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 3070]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Lee Tai Hung

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Quan and Quan Ah Sang, wife and minor child of Lloyd Quan, deceased citizen of the United States and World War II veteran, shall be held and considered to be nonquota immigrants.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 200: For the relief of Virgil Won (also known as Virgilio Jackson). Private Law 200 Private Law 200 69 Stat. A69 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 200

chapter 356
AN ACT For the relief of Virgil Won (also known as Virgilio Jackson).

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 3075]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives or the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 202 (b)

66 Stat. 177.

8 USC 1152.

 shall be held not to apply to the ease of Virgil Won (also known as Virgilio Jackson), who was born in Nicaragua.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 201: To authorize the issuance of a land patent to certain lands situate in the city and county of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Hawaiian Islands. Private Law 201 Private Law 201 69 Stat. A69 1955-07-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 201

chapter 357
AN ACT To authorize the issuance of a land patent to certain lands situate in the city and county of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Hawaiian Islands.

July 12, 1955

[H. R. 3636]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

The Protestant Episcopal Church, Hawaii.

Land patent.
That the Commissioner of Public Lands of the Territory of Hawaii, with the consent of the Governor of said Territory, be authorized to issue a land patent to The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Hawaiian Islands, a religious corporation, covering the following described land: Lot numbered 186, of the Waimanalo Beach lots, containing an area of approxi-69 Stat. a70mately fourteen thousand three hundred and fifty-one square feet. Said patent to be subject to such conditions as the said Commissioner of Public Lands, with the approval of the said Governor, shall prescribe.
Approved July 12, 1955.
Private Law 202: For the relief of Giuseppina Latina Mozzicato and Giovanni Mozzicato (John Mozzicato). Private Law 202 Private Law 202 69 Stat. A70 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 202

chapter 361
AN ACT For the relief of Giuseppina Latina Mozzicato and Giovanni Mozzicato (John Mozzicato).

July 14, 1955

[S. 378]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Giuseppina Latina Mozzicato and Giovanni Mozzicato (John Mozzicato) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon

Quota deductions.

payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved July 14, 1955.
Private Law 203: For the relief of Philip Mack. Private Law 203 Private Law 203 69 Stat. A70 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 203

chapter 362
AN ACT For the relief of Philip Mack.

July 14, 1955

[H. R. 1111]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Philip Mack.
That, notwithstanding the provisions

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 of section 212 (a) (9) and (17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Philip Mack may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 14, 1955.
Private Law 204: For the relief of Frederick F. Gaskin. Private Law 204 Private Law 204 69 Stat. A70 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 204

chapter 363
AN ACT For the relief of Frederick F. Gaskin.

July 14, 1955

[H.R. 1692]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frederick F. Gaskin.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $500 to Frederick F. Gaskin, route 88, Rodgers Avenue (Alexton), Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in full settlement of all claims against the United States as reimbursement for bond posted for Maria Grazia Stoudt (nee Russo) on October 6, 1947: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any 69 Stat. a71contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 14, 1955.
Private Law 205: For the relief of Paul E. Milward. Private Law 205 Private Law 205 69 Stat. A71 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 205

chapter 364
AN ACT For the relief of Paul E. Milward.

July 14, 1955

[H.R. 1745]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Paul E. Milward.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,000 to Paul E. Mil ward, of Braintree, Massachusetts, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for personal injuries and expenses incident thereto as a result of an accident involving a United States Army truck which occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 22, 1941: Provided, That Paul E. Milward executes a

Release of judgment.

Peter C. Penta.

 release of the judgment entered in the case of Paul Milward against Peter C. Penta, No. 175385, in the Municipal Court of the City of Boston, on or about January 6, 1953: And provided further, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any persons violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 14, 1955.
Private Law 206: For the relief of the Utica Brewing Company. Private Law 206 Private Law 206 69 Stat. A71 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 206

chapter 365
AN ACT For the relief of the Utica Brewing Company.

July 14, 1955

[H.R. 1747]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Utica Brewing Co.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay to the Utica Brewing Company, of Utica, New York, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $900, representing the amount paid by said company to the Internal Revenue Service for four fermented malt liquor stamps of the twenty-five barrel denomination at $225 each, which stamps were rendered useless and unfit for the purpose intended, having become lost between the Office of the District Director of Internal Revenue and the office of said brewing company and remain unfound: Provided, That the Utica Brewing Company, of Utica, New York, shall first file in the Treasury Department a sufficient bond in the penal sum of $900 paid for such stamps, in such form and with such surety or sureties as may be acceptable to the Secretary of the Treasury, to indemnify and save harmless the United States from any loss on account of the stamps herein described: Provided further, That no part of the amount appropriated in the Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of the services rendered in connection with this claim, and 69 Stat. a72the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be termed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 14, 1955.
Private Law 207: For the relief of Rodolfo C. Delgado, Jesus M. Lagua, and Vicente D. Reynante. Private Law 207 Private Law 207 69 Stat. A72 1955-07-14 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 207

chapter 366
AN ACT For the relief of Rodolfo C. Delgado, Jesus M. Lagua, and Vicente D. Reynante.

July 14, 1955

[H.R. 3363]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rodolfo C. Delgado and others.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Rodolfo C. Delgado, 183–C Camarines Street, Santa Cruz, Manila, Republic of the Philippines. $8,000; to Jesus M. Lagua, 16–B Perla Extension, Tondo, Manila, Republic of the Philippines, $2,000; and to Vicente D. Reynante, Kawit, Cavite, Republic of the Philippines, $500. The payment of said sums shall be in full settlement of all claims of the above-named claimants against the United States for personal injuries, loss of wages, pain and suffering sustained by them as the result of a traffic accident which occurred in Okinawa, Ryukyus, on May 5, 1950, involving a United States Army vehicle operated by an enlisted man in the scope of his employment: Provided, That no part of the amounts appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with such claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved July 14, 1955.
Private Law 208: For the relief of the Highway Construction Company of Ohio, Incorporated. Private Law 208 Private Law 208 69 Stat. A72 1955-07-15 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 208

chapter 374
AN ACT For the relief of the Highway Construction Company of Ohio, Incorporated.

July 15, 1955

[H.R. 4182]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Highway Construction Company of Ohio, Inc.
That jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the Tax Court of the United States to finally determine the amount, if any, of excessive profits received or accrued by the Highway Construction Company of Ohio, Incorporated, in an amount either less than, equal to, or greater than that determined by the War Department Price Adjustment Board for the calendar year

65 Stat. 7.

50 USC app. 1211 note.

1942, under the applicable provisions of the Renegotiation Act, as amended: Provided, That in making such determination of the excessive profits of the Highway Construction Company, the Tax Court of the United States may take into consideration the affiliation of that company with any other company, but the findings of such court shall be limited to determining only the amount, if any, of the excessive profits of the Highway Construction Company and such court shall have no authority under this Act to determine the amount, if any, of the excessive profits of any company affiliated with such Highway Construction Company: Provided further, That the Tax Court shall have jurisdiction to determine the excessive profits of the Highway 69 Stat. a73Construction Company under this Act only if such company files a petition with such court for redetermination within ninety days (not counting Sunday or a legal holiday in the District of Columbia as the last day) after the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved July 15, 1955.
Private Law 209: For the relief of Donald Hector Taylor. Private Law 209 Private Law 209 69 Stat. A73 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 209

chapter 390
AN ACT For the relief of Donald Hector Taylor.

July 26, 1955

[S. 26]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Donald H. Taylor.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Donald Hector Taylor shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the

8 USC 1183.

 said Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 210: For the relief of Lupe M. Gonzalez. Private Law 210 Private Law 210 69 Stat. A73 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 210

chapter 391
AN ACT For the relief of Lupe M. Gonzalez.

July 26, 1955

[S. 36]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lupe M. Gonzalez.
That the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceeding and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, any warrant of arrest and bond which may have been issued in the case of Lupe M. Gonzalez, and the said Lupe M. Gonzalez shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which any such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants of arrest have issued.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 211: For the relief of Anna C. Giese. Private Law 211 Private Law 211 69 Stat. A73 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 211

chapter 392
AN ACT For the relief of Anna C. Giese.

July 26, 1955

[S. 244]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna C. Giese.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anna C. Giese shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section

8 USC 1183.

 213 of the said Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 212: For the relief of Doctor Luciano A. Legiardi-Laura. Private Law 212 Private Law 212 69 Stat. A74 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a74 Private Law 212

chapter 393
AN ACT For the relief of Doctor Luciano A. Legiardi-Laura.

July 26, 1955

[S. 467]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Doctor Luciano A.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

Legiardi-Laura shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.

Quota deduction.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 213: For the relief of Marion S. Quirk. Private Law 213 Private Law 213 69 Stat. A74 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 213

chapter 394
AN ACT For the relief of Marion S. Quirk.

July 26, 1955

[S. 758]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Marion S. Quirk.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Marion S. Quirk shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to

Quota deduction.

impose. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the

8 USC 1183.

Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 214: To authorize and direct the sale of certain laud in Alaska to Oscar H. Vogel, of Anchorage, Alaska. Private Law 214 Private Law 214 69 Stat. A74 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 214

chapter 395
AN ACT To authorize and direct the sale of certain laud in Alaska to Oscar H. Vogel, of Anchorage, Alaska.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 899]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Oscar H. Vogel.
That Oscar H. Vogel, of Anchorage, Alaska, is hereby authorized, for a period of one year from and after the effective date of this Act, to apply for the purchase of. and the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to convey to Oscar H. Vogel, for homestead purposes, the following-described land situated in Alaska: 69 Stat. a75 Lot 3, section 25, township 11 north, range 7 west, Seward meridian, Alaska, containing twenty-five and twenty-two one-hundredths acres: Provided, That the purchase price for the land shall be the reasonable value thereof without improvements, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior but not less than $1.25 per acre.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 215: For the relief of Bruno Michael Kiuru. Private Law 215 Private Law 215 69 Stat. A75 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 215

chapter 396
AN ACT For the relief of Bruno Michael Kiuru.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 926]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bruno M. Kiuru.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Bruno Michael Kiuru shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

 granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 216: For the relief of Evagelos B. Tzarimas. Private Law 216 Private Law 216 69 Stat. A75 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 216

chapter 397
AN ACT For the relief of Evagelos B. Tzarimas.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1217]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Evagelos B. Tzarimas, shall be held

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Enggill A. Zayemopoulos.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 217: For the relief of Mira Domenika Grgurinovich Private Law 217 Private Law 217 69 Stat. A75 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 217

chapter 398
AN ACT For the relief of Mira Domenika Grgurinovich

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1218]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Mira Domenika Grgurinovich, shall

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nickolich.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 218: For the relief of Erich Wolf, also known as Ladislov Wolfenstein. Private Law 218 Private Law 218 69 Stat. A76 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a76 Private Law 218

chapter 399
AN ACT For the relief of Erich Wolf, also known as Ladislov Wolfenstein.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1338]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Erich Wolf.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Erich Woif, also known as Ladislov Wolfenstein, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 219: For the relief of Vassiliki D. Papadakou. Private Law 219 Private Law 219 69 Stat. A76 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 219

chapter 400
AN ACT For the relief of Vassiliki D. Papadakou.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1405]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Vassiliki D. Papadakou shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.

Quota deduction.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 220: For the relief of Sister Antonina Zattolo and Sister Antonina Cali. Private Law 220 Private Law 220 69 Stat. A76 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 220

chapter 401
AN ACT For the relief of Sister Antonina Zattolo and Sister Antonina Cali.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1406]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sister Antonina Zattolo and Sister Antonina Cali shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to United States for permanent residence as of the date of enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa

Quota deductions.

 fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 221: For the relief of Helga Kutschka. Private Law 221 Private Law 221 69 Stat. A76 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 221

chapter 402
AN ACT For the relief of Helga Kutschka.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1503]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Helga Kutschka.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the admin-69 Stat. a77istration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Helen Kutschka, the fiancée of Vic M. Schreiner, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Helga Kutschka is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Vic M. Schreiner and that she is found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Helga Kutschka, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event

66 Stat. 208, 212.

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Helga Kutschka, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Helga Kutschka as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 222: For the relief of Andreas Kafarakis. Private Law 222 Private Law 222 69 Stat. A77 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 222

chapter 403
AN ACT For the relief of Andreas Kafarakis.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1504]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andreas Kafarakis.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Andreas Kafarakis, shall be held

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Sergeant Peter G. Kiryakakis, a citizen of the United States.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 223: For the relief of Lucette Helene Adams. Private Law 223 Private Law 223 69 Stat. A77 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 223

chapter 404
AN ACT For the relief of Lucette Helene Adams.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1651]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lucette H. Adams.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Lucette Helene Adams may be admitted

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice have knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 224: For the relief of the Wojcik family. Private Law 224 Private Law 224 69 Stat. A77 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 224

chapter 405
AN ACT For the relief of the Wojcik family.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1655]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wojcik family.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a78poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Stanislaw, Janina, and Andrzej Wojcik shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required

Quota deductions.

visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct three numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 225: For the relief of Reverend Zdzislaw Aleksander Peszkowski. Private Law 225 Private Law 225 69 Stat. A78 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 225

chapter 406
AN ACT For the relief of Reverend Zdzislaw Aleksander Peszkowski.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1684]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Reverend Zdzislaw Aleksander Peszkowski shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa

Quota deduction.

fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 226: For the relief of Luis Deriberprey. Private Law 226 Private Law 226 69 Stat. A78 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 226

chapter 407
AN ACT For the relief of Luis Deriberprey.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1869]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Luis Deriberprey.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Luis Deriberprey shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 227: For the relief of Luisa Gemma Toffani, Rosa Sometti, Bianca Carpanese, and Margherita Bruni. Private Law 227 Private Law 227 69 Stat. A78 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 227

chapter 408
AN ACT For the relief of Luisa Gemma Toffani, Rosa Sometti, Bianca Carpanese, and Margherita Bruni.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1879]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Luisa Gemma Toffani, Rosa Sometti, Bianca Carpanese, and Margherita Bruni shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States 69 Stat. a79for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent

Quota deductions.

 residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct four numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 228: For the relief of Giuseppe Tumbarello Private Law 228 Private Law 228 69 Stat. A79 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 228

chapter 409
AN ACT For the relief of Giuseppe Tumbarello

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1897]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Giuseppe Tumbarello.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Giuseppe Tumbarello may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 229: For the relief of Giuseppa Curro Tati. Private Law 229 Private Law 229 69 Stat. A79 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 229

chapter 410
AN ACT For the relief of Giuseppa Curro Tati.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1935]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Giuseppa C. Tati.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Giuseppa Curro Tati may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 230: For the relief of Miss Athena Kitsopoulou. Private Law 230 Private Law 230 69 Stat. A79 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 230

chapter 411
AN ACT For the relief of Miss Athena Kitsopoulou.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1962]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Athena Kitsopoulou shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

 granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 231: For the relief of Mrs. Hildegard Herrmann Costa. Private Law 231 Private Law 231 69 Stat. A80 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a80 Private Law 231

chapter 412
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Hildegard Herrmann Costa.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 1964]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Hildegard Herrmann Costa may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 232: For the relief of Pietro Murgia. Private Law 232 Private Law 232 69 Stat. A80 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 232

chapter 413
AN ACT For the relief of Pietro Murgia.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 2358]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pietro Murgia.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Pietro Murgia may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of the immigration laws: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 233: For the relief of Gloria Fan. Private Law 233 Private Law 233 69 Stat. A80 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 233

chapter 414
AN ACT For the relief of Gloria Fan.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 2360]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gloria Fan.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gloria Fan shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this

Quota deduction.

Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 234: For the relief of Robert V. Blednyh. Private Law 234 Private Law 234 69 Stat. A80 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 234

chapter 415
AN ACT For the relief of Robert V. Blednyh.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 3066]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert V. Blednyh.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a81poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Robert V. Blednyh shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent

Quota deduction.

 residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 235: For the relief of Emil Arens. Private Law 235 Private Law 235 69 Stat. A81 1955-07-26 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 235

chapter 416
AN ACT For the relief of Emil Arens.

July 26, 1955

[H. R. 5456]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Emil Arena.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Emil Arens may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 26, 1955.
Private Law 236: For the relief of certain alien sheepherders. Private Law 236 Private Law 236 69 Stat. A81 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 236

chapter 426
AN ACT For the relief of certain alien sheepherders.

July 28, 1955

[S. 633]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alien sheepherders.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Santiago Hormaechea, Jose Lecanda, Fernando Macuaga Madariaga, Manuel Lopez Trabazo, Luis Uriarte Otaolea, and Antonio Yrigoyen Arrachea shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent

Quota deductions.

 residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Private Law 237: For the relief of Eliseu Joaquim Boa. Private Law 237 Private Law 237 69 Stat. A81 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 237

chapter 427
AN ACT For the relief of Eliseu Joaquim Boa.

July 28, 1955

[S. 1654]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eliseu J. Boa.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, nothwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eliseu Joaquim Boa may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise 69 Stat. a82admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Private Law 238: For the relief of Henry Kraemer. Private Law 238 Private Law 238 69 Stat. A82 1955-07-28 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 238

chapter 428
AN ACT For the relief of Henry Kraemer.

July 28, 1955

[H. R. 1407]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Kraemer.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Henry Kraemer shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of enactment of this Act,

Quota deduction.

upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 28, 1955.
Private Law 239: For the relief of Siegfried Rosenzweig. Private Law 239 Private Law 239 69 Stat. A82 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 239

chapter 433
AN ACT For the relief of Siegfried Rosenzweig.

July 29, 1955

[S. 350]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Siegfried Rosenzweig shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved July 29, 1955.
Private Law 240: For the relief of Angel Medina Cardenas. Private Law 240 Private Law 240 69 Stat. A82 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 240

chapter 434
AN ACT For the relief of Angel Medina Cardenas.

July 29, 1955

[H. R. 3852]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Angel M. Cardenas.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (17) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Angel Medina Cardenas may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved July 29, 1955.
Private Law 241: For the relief of Iwan Bonk and Tacianna Bonk. Private Law 241 Private Law 241 69 Stat. A83 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a83 Private Law 241

chapter 435
AN ACT For the relief of Iwan Bonk and Tacianna Bonk.

July 29, 1955

[H. R. 3867]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Iwan Bonk and Tacianna

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Bonk shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided

Quota deductions.

 for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved July 29, 1955.
Private Law 242: For the relief of certain relatives of United States citizens or lawfully resident aliens. Private Law 242 Private Law 242 69 Stat. A83 1955-07-29 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 242

chapter 436
AN ACT For the relief of certain relatives of United States citizens or lawfully resident aliens.

July 29, 1955

[H. R. 6086]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Relatives of certain U. S. citizens, etc.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the aliens hereinafter named may be granted visas and be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if they are found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act: Maria Alexandrina Martins

66 Stat. 188.

8 USC 1183.

Almeida, Theresa Andriopoulos, Rosemarie E. Anstett, Anita S. Armstrong, Maria Bagley, Selma H. Bakmazian, Josef G. Balzina, Anna V. Barbour, Olga Bartley, Lucia P. Boscarino, Athanasia Bratsis, Helen Nazareno Brewbaker, Johanna I. H. Brink, Colette M. Brown, Eva Burlew, Mrs. Ellen Byrne, Viviane Lucienne Therese Felice Renee Vennin Carter (Mrs. Billy Ray Carter), Hildegard Case, Anastasio Cauchon, Clara B. Cheas, Rosa M. Cheney, Elsa Schott Cicca, Antonio Ciccone, Joan K. Cooper, Erika J. S. Culbertson, Antonio Da Prato, Marianne Schuster Dawes, Pietro Degnitti, Elisabeth Van V. De Mik, Vasiliki Demos, Tilde Di Pietro, Sylvia T. East, Elsa Wahl Enlow, Ines Lenzi Erickson, Mrs. Marielise Fallotico, Regine M. G. Freund, Mrs. Isolde Frohne, Mrs. Margarete Schober Frugia, Mrs. Emma Gafner, Michael Gerdelan, Felice Ghersi, Salvatore Gineo, Renata C. E. M. Gould, Antonios Gounaris, Willemina K. Haaijer, Rosie Ln Hall, Helen K. Hart, Brunhilde Walburga Golomb Hartsworm, Joan Hawkins, Rose K. Hedrick, Charles M. Hendrix, Elfriede A. C. Higgins, Margarete Wanda Hockenberry, Margit Hood, Antonio Imbruglia, Beryl R. Irrer, Juliana P. Jones, Gerhard Kamp, Sofia B. P. Kanell, Kathleen B. Kircher, Erma Marie Yasuko Kuzina, Fotini Lambridis, Brigite Seydl Lattig, Regina Chan Lee, Yvette M. Levin, Sin Hey Louie, Mrs. Young See Louis, Giacomo Marzi, Margaret A. J. H. Mayberry, Mrs. Maria J. 69 Stat. a84McPherson, Margot Mentick, Elvira P. Mostenbocker, Margers Nulle-Siecenieks, Monique A. G. Owens, Mr. Giovanni Pane, Mavis C. Paxton, Loretta Verdi (nee Pereira), Martha Petersen, Barbara B. Pleskow, Maria da Conceicao Prentice, Helene Ramo, Henriette R. Rawlins, Patricia R. Redding, Frieda Richardson, Joseph Ritchie, Sylvia H. K. Roberts, Ursula Ross, Enrico Salvo, Hermine M. Sarkissian, Irene Schaetzel, Bernd Schmidt, Shelia M. Skipp, Dora C. Sorre, Julius Gyula Steinberger, Mrs. Rosa Pfiffner Stout, Alzbeta Katerina Szwabe, Mary T. Toner, Skevos N. Tsoukalas, Elise M. G. Van Bergen, Mrs. Jean Barbara Laing Vance, Demetra S. Victor, Mrs. Theresa Vlassopoulos, Maria K. A. I. Walther, Patricia A. M. West, Stephan J. P. Wieandt, Mrs. Kazuko (Takeda) Williams, Dung Kwai Wong (also known as Dung Wong Kwai), Yue-Pin Yee.
Approved July 29, 1955.
Private Law 243: To authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands erroneously conveyed to the United States. Private Law 243 Private Law 243 69 Stat. A84 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 243

chapter 450
AN ACT To authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands erroneously conveyed to the United States.

August 1, 1955

[S. 824]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Walter McAviney and others.

Conveyances, etc.
That (a) the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed in accordance with the following sections of this Act all of the right, title, and interest of the United States, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, in and to the lands described in such sections, which were erroneously conveyed to the United States. (b) Such conveyances shall be subject to the following donation easements and releases: (1) Donation easement and release from Walter McAviney and Gertrude H. McAviney, his wife, to the United States of America, dated March 2, 1954, and recorded in book 151 of deeds, pages 130 and 133, records of Stevens County, Washington; (2) Donation easement and release from Walter Thomas McAviney and Winifred Joyce McAviney, his wife, to the United States of America, dated March 2, 1954, and recorded in book 151 of deeds, page 131, records of Stevens County, Washington; and (3) Donation easement and release from Cull A. White and Katherine M. White, his wife, to the United States of America, dated March 1, 1954, but not recorded in the Ferry County records.
Sec. 2. The following-described lands shall be conveyed to Walter McAviney and Gertrude H. McAviney, husband and wife, of Gifford, Washington: (a) A parcel of land containing 11.81 acres, more or less, being all that portion of the following-described tract of land lying in lot 3 less the northerly 375.0 feet thereof, of section 4, township 32 north, range 37 east, Willamette meridian: Beginning at the southeast corner of said lot 3 (which corner is identical to the quarter section corner on the east line of said section 4) and running thence north 89 degrees 52 minutes 8 seconds west along the south line of said lot 3 for a distance of 582.52 feet; thence north 8 degrees 52 minutes 00 seconds west 337.28 feet; thence north 16 degrees 53 minutes 00 seconds east 175.0 feet; thence south 64 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds east 70.03 feet; thence north 13 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds east 63.79 feet; thence north 33 degrees 32 minutes 30 seconds west 85.18 feet; thence north 20 degrees 29 minutes 40 seconds east 491.71 feet; thence north 55 degrees 10 minutes 20 seconds east 239.34 feet; thence north 17 69 Stat. a85degrees 21 minutes 50 seconds east 122.85 feet to a point on the north line of said lot 3; thence south 89 degrees 52 minutes 11 seconds east 114.43 feet along the north line of said lot 3 to the northeast corner thereof; thence south 1 degree 24 minutes 52 seconds east along the east line of said lot 3 for a distance of 1,320.07 feet to the point of beginning; said parcel of land also being described as all that portion of lot 3 of said section 4, less the northerly 375.0 feet thereof, lying easterly of the boundary traverse of Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (formerly known as the Columbia River Reservoir); and (b) A tract of land containing 0.36 of an acre, more or less, being that portion of lot 1, section 4, township 32 north, range 37 east, Willamette meridian, described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of lot 1 of said section 4 and running thence north 89 degrees 52 minutes 11 seconds west along the south line of said lot 1 a distance of 114.43 feet; thence north 17 degrees 21 minutes 50 seconds east 156.08 feet; thence north 38 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds east 100.59 feet to a point on the east line of said lot 1; thence south 1 degree 24 minutes 52 seconds east along the east line of said lot 1 a distance of 228.35 feet to the point of beginning; said tract of land also being described as that portion of lot 1 of said section 4 lying easterly of the boundary traverses of Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (formerly known as the Columbia River Reservoir).
Sec. 3. The following-described land shall be conveyed to Walter T. McAviney and Winifred McAviney, husband and wife, of Gifford, Washington: A tract of land containing 2.20 acres, more or less, being all that portion of the north 375.0 feet of lot 3 of section 4, township 32 north, range 37 east, Willamette meridian, lying easterly of the easterly line of the right-of-way for abandoned Primary State Highway Numbered 22, excepting therefrom that portion heretofore conveyed to the United States of America by warranty deed from Ollie Winings (sometimes known as Ollie Winnings), as guardian of the estate of Verva Yeager (nee Gifford) and Roland Gifford, minors, dated November 21, 1938, and recorded in book 103 of deeds, at page 619 under auditor’s file numbered 170217, records of Stevens County, Washington, and by warranty deed from Elmer J. Gifford, and others, dated August 1, 1938, and recorded in book 103 of deeds, at page 435 under auditor’s file numbered 168052, records of Stevens County, Washington; said tract of land also being described as that portion of the north 375.0 feet of lot 3 of said section 4 lying easterly of the boundary of Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake (formerly known as the Columbia River Reservoir).
Sec. 4. The following-described land shall be conveyed to Cull A. White and Katherine M. White, husband and wife, of Quincy, Washington: The east half of the west half of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter, section 9, township 28 north, range 32 east, Willamette meridian.
Sec. 5. The following-described land containing 39.84 acres, more or less, shall be conveyed to Harvey F. Jones and Joan E. Jones, husband and wife, of Wilbur, Washington: All that portion of the southwest quarter southeast quarter section 14, township 28 north, range 33 east, Willamette meridian, lying southerly of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point on the west line of the southwest quarter southeast quarter section 14 which bears north 00 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds west 1,268.17 feet from the quarter section corner on the south line of said section 14 and running thence north 75 degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds east 180.91 feet, thence north 69 Stat. a8689 degrees 49 minutes 15 seconds east 1,214.93 feet; thence north 85 degrees 49 minutes 39 seconds east 1,240.11 feet to a point on the east line of said section 14 which bears north 00 degrees 13 minutes 58 seconds west 1,404.31 feet from the southeast corner of said section 14.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 244: To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Joseph Booth of Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes. Private Law 244 Private Law 244 69 Stat. A86 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 244

chapter 451
AN ACT To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Joseph Booth of Anchorage, Alaska, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 896]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Booth.
That the south half northwest quarter, south half northeast quarter of section 36, township 3 south, range 15 west, Seward meridian shall be open to homestead entry under the appropriate public land laws but all entries and patents hereunder shall be subject to a reservation to the Territory of Alaska of all minerals in the lands so entered and patented, and all minerals so reserved shall be subject to disposition under the same laws as other minerals reserved to the Territory: Provided, That Joseph Booth of Anchorage, Alaska, shall be given preference right of entry on the land released to be considered as part of his homestead application, Anchorage serial 023958: Provided further, That the Territory of Alaska shall be allowed to make in lieu selection for the land released.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 245: To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Robert Henry Soyk of Kenai, Alaska, and for other purposes. Private Law 245 Private Law 245 69 Stat. A86 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 245

chapter 452
AN ACT To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Robert Henry Soyk of Kenai, Alaska, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 897]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert H. Soyk.
That the east half southeast quarter of section 36, township 3 south, range 15 west, Seward meridian shall be open to homestead entry under the appropriate public land laws but all entries and patents hereunder shall be subject to the reservation to the Territory of Alaska of all minerals in the lands so entered and patented, and all minerals so reserved shall be subject to disposition under the same laws as other minerals reserved to the Territory: Provided, That Robert Henry Soyk of Kenai, Alaska, shall be given preference right of entry on the land released to be considered as part of his homestead application, Anchorage serial 022329: Provided further, That the Territory of Alaska shall be allowed to make in lieu selection for the land released.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 246: To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Patrick Harold Johnson of Anchor Point, Alaska, and for other purposes. Private Law 246 Private Law 246 69 Stat. A86 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 246

chapter 453
AN ACT To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Patrick Harold Johnson of Anchor Point, Alaska, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 902]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Patrick H. Johnson.
That the west 69 Stat. a87half northwest quarter of section 36, township 4 south, range 15 west, Seward meridian shall be open to homestead entry under the appropriate public land laws but all entries and patents hereunder shall be subject to a reservation to the Territory of Alaska of all minerals in the lands so entered and patented, and all minerals so reserved shall be subject to disposition under the same laws as other minerals reserved to the Territory: Provided, That Patrick Harold Johnson of Anchor Point, Alaska, shall be given preference right of entry on the land released to be considered as part of his homestead application, Anchorage serial 021580: Provided further, That the Territory of Alaska shall be allowed to make in lieu selection for the land released.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 247: To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Bert Arthur Paraday of Anchor Point, Alaska, and for other purposes. Private Law 247 Private Law 247 69 Stat. A87 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 247

chapter 454
AN ACT To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Bert Arthur Paraday of Anchor Point, Alaska, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 904]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bert A. Paraday.
That the north half southwest quarter of section 36, township 4 south, range 15 west, Seward meridian, shall be open to homestead entry under the appropriate public land laws but all entries and patents hereunder shall be subject to a reservation to the Territory of Alaska of all minerals in the lands so entered and patented, and all minerals so reserved shall be subject to disposition under the same laws as other minerals reserved to the Territory: Provided, That Bert Arthur Paraday of Anchor Point, Alaska, shall be given preference right of entry on the land released to be considered as part of his homestead application, Anchorage serial 02560: Provided further, That the Territory of Alaska shall be allowed to make in lieu selection for the land released.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 248: To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Carl E. Robinson of Anchor Point, Alaska, and for other purposes. Private Law 248 Private Law 248 69 Stat. A87 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 248

chapter 455
AN ACT To provide preference right to certain land in Alaska to Carl E. Robinson of Anchor Point, Alaska, and for other purposes.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 905]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Carl E. Robinson.
That the north half north half of section 36, township 3 south, range 15 west, Seward meridian shall be open to homestead entry under the appropriate public land laws but all entries and patents hereunder shall be subject to a reservation to the Territory of Alaska of all minerals in the lands so entered and patented, and all minerals so reserved shall be subject to disposition under the same laws as other minerals reserved to the Territory: Provided, That Carl E. Robinson of Anchor Point, Alaska, shall be given preference right of entry on the land released to be considered as part of his homestead implication, Anchorage serial 023957: Provided further, That the Territory of Alaska shall be allowed to make in lieu selection for the land released.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 249: For the relief of Maria Louise Andreis. Private Law 249 Private Law 249 69 Stat. A88 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a88 Private Law 249

chapter 456
AN ACT For the relief of Maria Louise Andreis.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 962]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 203 (a) (3) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 178, 180.

8 USC 1153, 1155.

Nationality Act, Maria Louise Andreis shall be held and considered to be the minor alien child of Egidia Bonessi Schaetzler, a lawfully resident alien of the United States.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 250: For the relief of Teresa Alice Townsend. Private Law 250 Private Law 250 69 Stat. A88 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 250

chapter 457
AN ACT For the relief of Teresa Alice Townsend.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1044]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Teresa Alice Townsend shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 251: For the relief of Solomon Wiesel. Private Law 251 Private Law 251 69 Stat. A88 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 251

chapter 458
AN ACT For the relief of Solomon Wiesel.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1155]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Solomon Wiesel shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 252: For relief of Marianne Anita Zelinka. Private Law 252 Private Law 252 69 Stat. A88 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 252

chapter 459
AN ACT For relief of Marianne Anita Zelinka.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1245]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Act, the minor child, Marianne Anita Zelinka, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Raymond G. Grogg, citizen of the United States.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 253: For the relief of Gennaro Savarese. Private Law 253 Private Law 253 69 Stat. A89 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a89 Private Law 253

chapter 460
AN ACT For the relief of Gennaro Savarese.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1275]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gennaro Savarese.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gennaro Savarese shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

 granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 254: For the relief of Ebolya Wolf. Private Law 254 Private Law 254 69 Stat. A89 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 254

chapter 461
AN ACT For the relief of Ebolya Wolf.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1333]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ebolya Wolf shall

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 255: For the relief of Rudolfo M. Gomez (Capaz). Private Law 255 Private Law 255 69 Stat. A89 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 255

chapter 462
AN ACT For the relief of Rudolfo M. Gomez (Capaz).

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1463]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rudolfo M. Gomez (Capaz), may be admitted to the

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice have knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 256: For the relief of Jean Isabel Hay Watts. Private Law 256 Private Law 256 69 Stat. A89 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 256

chapter 463
AN ACT For the relief of Jean Isabel Hay Watts.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1538]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Jean Isabel Hay Watts 69 Stat. a90shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 257: For the relief of Mrs. Joan Craig Newell. Private Law 257 Private Law 257 69 Stat. A90 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 257

chapter 464
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Joan Craig Newell.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1540]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Joan C. Newell.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Joan Craig Newell shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 258: For the relief of Mrs. Maria Dicran Simon. Private Law 258 Private Law 258 69 Stat. A90 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 258

chapter 465
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Maria Dicran Simon.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1541]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Maria Simon.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Maria Dicran Simon shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 259: For the relief of Salvacion Carbon. Private Law 259 Private Law 259 69 Stat. A90 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 259

chapter 466
AN ACT For the relief of Salvacion Carbon.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1549]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Salvacion Carbon.

63 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Salvacion Carbon shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney

8 USC 1183.

General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

Quota deduction.

Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 260: For the relief of Gualberto Estralla Alabastro, Pura Zarco Alabastro, and Arlene Alabastro. Private Law 260 Private Law 260 69 Stat. A91 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a91 Private Law 260

chapter 467
AN ACT For the relief of Gualberto Estralla Alabastro, Pura Zarco Alabastro, and Arlene Alabastro.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1551]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gualberto Estralla

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Alabastro, Pura Zarco Alabastro, and Arlene Alabastro shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent

Quota deductions.

 residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct three numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 261: For the relief of Sister Luigia Pellegrino, Sister Angelina Nicastro, and Sister Luigina Di Martino. Private Law 261 Private Law 261 69 Stat. A91 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 261

chapter 468
AN ACT For the relief of Sister Luigia Pellegrino, Sister Angelina Nicastro, and Sister Luigina Di Martino.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1648]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sister Luigia Pellegrino,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 Sister Angelina Nicastro, and Sister Luigina Di Martino shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of

Quota deductions.

 permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct three numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 262: For the relief of Kim Dong Su. Private Law 262 Private Law 262 69 Stat. A91 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 262

chapter 469
AN ACT For the relief of Kim Dong Su.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1661]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kim Dong Su.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kim Dong Su shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

8 USC 1183.

Quota deduction.

 Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 263: For the relief of Barbara Knape. Private Law 263 Private Law 263 69 Stat. A92 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a92 Private Law 263

chapter 470
AN ACT For the relief of Barbara Knape.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1693]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Barbara Knape.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Barbara Knape may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground ‘for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 264: For the relief of Elena Gigliotti. Private Law 264 Private Law 264 69 Stat. A92 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 264

chapter 471
AN ACT For the relief of Elena Gigliotti.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1750]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elena Gigliotti.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Elena Gigliotti shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of

Quota deduction.

this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 265: For the relief of Ernest Tomassich and Yoko Matsuo Tomassich. Private Law 265 Private Law 265 69 Stat. A92 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 265

chapter 472
AN ACT For the relief of Ernest Tomassich and Yoko Matsuo Tomassich.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1868]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ernest and Yoko M. Tomassich.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ernest Tomassich and Yoko Matsuo Tomassich shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the

Quota deductions.

required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quotas for the first year that such quotas are available: Provided, That in the case of Yoko Matsuo Tomassich, a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney

8 USC 1183.

General be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 266: For the relief of Margarete Gartner. Private Law 266 Private Law 266 69 Stat. A93 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a93 Private Law 266

chapter 473
AN ACT For the relief of Margarete Gartner.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1883]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margarete Gartner.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Margarete Gartner, the fiancée of Sergeant First Class William M. Thompson, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Margarete Gartner is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Sergeant First Class William M. Thompson and that she is found admissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act, other than the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) thereof: Provided further,

8 USC 1182.

 That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Margarete Gartner, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Margarete Gartner, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Margarete Gartner as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 267: For the relief of Eufemia Bencich. Private Law 267 Private Law 267 69 Stat. A93 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 267

chapter 474
AN ACT For the relief of Eufemia Bencich.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1929]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eufemia Bencich.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eufemia Bencich shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

 granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 268: For the relief of Ingrid Samson. Private Law 268 Private Law 268 69 Stat. A93 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 268

chapter 475
AN ACT For the relief of Ingrid Samson.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 1954]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a94poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ingrid Samson shall

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 269: For the relief of Bengt Wikstam. Private Law 269 Private Law 269 69 Stat. A94 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 269

chapter 476
AN ACT For the relief of Bengt Wikstam.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2073]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bengt Wikstam.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Bengt Wikstam may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 270: For the relief of Alejandro Florentino Munoz. Private Law 270 Private Law 270 69 Stat. A94 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 270

chapter 477
AN ACT For the relief of Alejandro Florentino Munoz.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2274]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alejandro Florentino Munoz

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 271: For the relief of John Odabashian, doctor of medicine. Private Law 271 Private Law 271 69 Stat. A94 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 271

chapter 478
AN ACT For the relief of John Odabashian, doctor of medicine.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2353]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, John Odabashian, doctor of medicine, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 272: For the relief of Antoni Rajkowski. Private Law 272 Private Law 272 69 Stat. A95 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a95 Private Law 272

chapter 479
AN ACT For the relief of Antoni Rajkowski.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2495]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Antoni Rajkowski.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Antoni Rajkowski shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

 granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 273: For the relief of Mihai Indig. Private Law 273 Private Law 273 69 Stat. A95 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 273

chapter 480
AN ACT For the relief of Mihai Indig.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2721]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mihai Indig shall be

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 274: For the relief of Miss Elvira Bortolin. Private Law 274 Private Law 274 69 Stat. A95 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 274

chapter 481
AN ACT For the relief of Miss Elvira Bortolin.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2724]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elvira Bortolin.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Miss Elvira Bortolin shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 275: For the relief of Frank Scriver. Private Law 275 Private Law 275 69 Stat. A95 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 275

chapter 482
AN ACT For the relief of Frank Scriver.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2756]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a96poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Frank Scriver shall be

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 276: For the relief of Max Steinsapir. Private Law 276 Private Law 276 69 Stat. A96 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 276

chapter 483
AN ACT For the relief of Max Steinsapir.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2911]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Max Steinsapir.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) ( 9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Max Steinsapir may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 277: For the relief of Carmelo Rodriguez Perez, also known as Carmelo Rodriguez Fenald. Private Law 277 Private Law 277 69 Stat. A96 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 277

chapter 484
AN ACT For the relief of Carmelo Rodriguez Perez, also known as Carmelo Rodriguez Fenald.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2925]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Carmelo Rodriguez Perez, also known as Carmelo Rodriguez Fenald, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Sydney Fenald, citizen of the United States.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 278: For the relief of Lazara Camargo Bernoudy. Private Law 278 Private Law 278 69 Stat. A96 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 278

chapter 485
AN ACT For the relief of Lazara Camargo Bernoudy.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 2929]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lazara C. Bernoudy.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Lazara Camargo Bernoudy shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by

8 USC 1183.

the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 279: For the relief of Eleanor Ramos. Private Law 279 Private Law 279 69 Stat. A97 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a97 Private Law 279

chapter 486
AN ACT For the relief of Eleanor Ramos.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 3071]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Eleanor Ramos shall

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 280: For the relief of Evelyn Hardy Waters. Private Law 280 Private Law 280 69 Stat. A97 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 280

chapter 487
AN ACT For the relief of Evelyn Hardy Waters.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 3193]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Evelyn H. Waters.
That, notwithstanding any statute of limitation or lapse of time or any provision of law to the contrary, suit may be instituted within one year after the date of enactment of this Act by Evelyn Hardy Waters, of Pensacola, Florida, upon her claim against the United States for personal injuries sustained by her as a result of the alleged improper administering of an anesthetic in the course of an operation performed on her August 12, 1948, by the personnel of the naval hospital at Pensacola, Florida. In any such suit brought pursuant to this Act proceedings shall be had and the liability, if any, of the United States shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of law applicable in the case of tort claims against the United States: Provided, That nothing in this Act shall be construed as an inference of liability on the part of the United States.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 281: For the relief of Guadalupe Zuniga (also known as Benita Chaparrao-Venegas or Guadalupe Acosta). Private Law 281 Private Law 281 69 Stat. A97 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 281

chapter 488
AN ACT For the relief of Guadalupe Zuniga (also known as Benita Chaparrao-Venegas or Guadalupe Acosta).

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 3853]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Guadalupe Zuniga.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (17) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Guadalupe Zuniga (also known as Benita Chaparrao-Venegas or Guadalupe Acosta) may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 282: For the relief of Anthonius Marinus Kronenburg. Private Law 282 Private Law 282 69 Stat. A98 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a98 Private Law 282

chapter 489
AN ACT For the relief of Anthonius Marinus Kronenburg.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 3972]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anthonius Marinus

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

Kronenburg shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 283: For the relief of Mrs. Esther Rodriguez de Uribe. Private Law 283 Private Law 283 69 Stat. A98 1955-08-01 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 283

chapter 490
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Esther Rodriguez de Uribe.

August 1, 1955

[H. R. 4245]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Esther R. de Uribe.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9), (17), and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Esther Rodriguez de Uribe may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion or which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 1, 1955.
Private Law 284: For the relief of Erika Marie Dietl and her two children, Caroline Dietl and Robert Dietl. Private Law 284 Private Law 284 69 Stat. A98 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 284

chapter 502
AN ACT For the relief of Erika Marie Dietl and her two children, Caroline Dietl and Robert Dietl.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 914]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Erika M. Dietl and children.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Erika Marie Dietl, the fiancée of Joseph A. Dombroski, a citizen of the United States, and her two children, Caroline Dietl and Robert Dietl, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Erika Marie Dietl is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Joseph A. Dombroski and that Erika Marie Dietl is found otherwise admissible under the Immigration and

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act other than the provisions of section 212 (a) (6) of that Act under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided further, That a suitable and proper bond of undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be

8 USC 1183.

deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Erika Marie Dietl and her two 69 Stat. a99children, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Erika Marie Dietl, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Erika Marie Dietl and her two children, Caroline Dietl and Robert Dietl, as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 285: For the relief of Ludwika Hedy Hancock (nee Nikolajewicz). Private Law 285 Private Law 285 69 Stat. A99 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 285

chapter 503
AN ACT For the relief of Ludwika Hedy Hancock (nee Nikolajewicz).

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 932]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ludwika H. Hancock.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9), (12) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ludwika Hedy Hancock (nee Nikolajewicz)

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 286: For the relief of Kimiko Sueta Thompson. Private Law 286 Private Law 286 69 Stat. A99 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 286

chapter 504
AN ACT For the relief of Kimiko Sueta Thompson.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1180]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kimiko S. Thompson.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kimiko Sueta Thompson shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department, of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

8 USC 1183.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 287: For the relief of Jose Domingo Quintanar. Private Law 287 Private Law 287 69 Stat. A99 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 287

chapter 505
AN ACT For the relief of Jose Domingo Quintanar.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1185]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jose D. Quintanar.
That, notwithstand-69 Stat. a100ing the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (19) of the Immigration

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

and Nationality Act, Jose Domingo Quintanar may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 288: For the relief of Adelheid Walla Spring. Private Law 288 Private Law 288 69 Stat. A100 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 288

chapter 506
AN ACT For the relief of Adelheid Walla Spring.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1302]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Adelheid W. Spring.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

and Nationality Act, Adelheid Walla Spring may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 289: For the relief of Mother Amata (Maria Cartiglia), Sister Ottavia (Concetta Zisa), Sister Giovina (Rosina Vitale), and Sister Olga (Calogera Zeffiro). Private Law 289 Private Law 289 69 Stat. A100 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 289

chapter 507
AN ACT For the relief of Mother Amata (Maria Cartiglia), Sister Ottavia (Concetta Zisa), Sister Giovina (Rosina Vitale), and Sister Olga (Calogera Zeffiro).

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1304]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mother Amata and others.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mother Amata (Maria Cartiglia), Sister Ottavia (Concetta Zisa), Sister Giovina (Rosina Vitale), and Sister Olga (Calogera Zeffiro) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon

Quota deductions.

payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct four numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 290: For the relief of Paul Compagnino. Private Law 290 Private Law 290 69 Stat. A100 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 290

chapter 508
AN ACT For the relief of Paul Compagnino.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1435]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Paul Compagnino shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment 69 Stat. a101of this Act: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

8 USC 1183.

Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 291: For the relief of Ervin Benedikt. Private Law 291 Private Law 291 69 Stat. A101 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 291

chapter 509
AN ACT For the relief of Ervin Benedikt.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1436]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ervin Benedikt.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ervin Benedikt shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 292: For the relief of Menachem Hersz Kalisz. Private Law 292 Private Law 292 69 Stat. A101 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 292

chapter 510
AN ACT For the relief of Menachem Hersz Kalisz.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1439]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

M. H. Kalisz.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Menachem Hersz Kalisz shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of

8 USC 1183.

Quota deduction.

 the said Act. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 293: For the relief of Rosa Edith Manns Monroe. Private Law 293 Private Law 293 69 Stat. A101 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 293

chapter 511
AN ACT For the relief of Rosa Edith Manns Monroe.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1458]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rosa Monroe.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rosa Edith Manns Monroe may be admitted to

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 294: For the relief of Anna Anita Hildegard Sparwasser. Private Law 294 Private Law 294 69 Stat. A102 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a102 Private Law 294

chapter 512
AN ACT For the relief of Anna Anita Hildegard Sparwasser.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1486]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna Sparwasser.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anna Anita Hildegard Sparwasser, the fiancée of Thomas Roy Tallant, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Anna Anita Hildegard Sparwasser is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Thomas Roy Tallant and that she is found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws, except the provision

8 USC 1182.

of section 212 (a) (9) of the said Act: Provided further, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Anna Anita Hildegard Sparwasser, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and

8 USC 1252, 1253.

243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Anna Anita Hildegard Sparwasser, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Anna Anita Hildegard Sparwasser as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 295: For the relief of Mrs. Mary Perouz Derderian Donaldson. Private Law 295 Private Law 295 69 Stat. A102 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 295

chapter 513
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Mary Perouz Derderian Donaldson.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1508]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Mary Perouz Derderian Donaldson shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 296: For the relief of Rogerio Santana de Franca. Private Law 296 Private Law 296 69 Stat. A102 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 296

chapter 514
AN ACT For the relief of Rogerio Santana de Franca.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1537]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rogerio Santana de Franca shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 297: For the relief of Frank Budman. Private Law 297 Private Law 297 69 Stat. A103 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a103 Private Law 297

chapter 515
AN ACT For the relief of Frank Budman.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1668]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Frank Budman.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Frank Budman may be admitted to the United States

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 298: For the relief of Anne Cheng. Private Law 298 Private Law 298 69 Stat. A103 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 298

chapter 516
AN ACT For the relief of Anne Cheng.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1698]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anne Cheng.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anne Cheng shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 299: For the relief of Charlotte Schwalm. Private Law 299 Private Law 299 69 Stat. A103 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 299

chapter 517
AN ACT For the relief of Charlotte Schwalm.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1911]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Charlotte Schwalm.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Charlotte Schwalm shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

8 USC 1183.

Quota deduction.

 Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 300: For the relief of Ralph Michael Owens. Private Law 300 Private Law 300 69 Stat. A104 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a104 Private Law 300

chapter 518
AN ACT For the relief of Ralph Michael Owens.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1927]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ralph Michael Owens shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 301: For the relief of Kimie Hayashi Crandall. Private Law 301 Private Law 301 69 Stat. A104 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 301

chapter 519
AN ACT For the relief of Kimie Hayashi Crandall.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1987]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Kimie H. Crandall.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kimie Hayashi Crandall shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by

8 USC 1183.

section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 302: For the relief of Linda Beryl San Filippo. Private Law 302 Private Law 302 69 Stat. A104 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 302

chapter 520
AN ACT For the relief of Linda Beryl San Filippo.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 1997]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Linda Beryl San Filippo may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 303: For the relief of Edward Patrick Cloonan. Private Law 303 Private Law 303 69 Stat. A104 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 303

chapter 521
AN ACT For the relief of Edward Patrick Cloonan.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2059]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Edward P. Cloonan.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Edward Patrick Cloonan shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted 69 Stat. a105to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the

8 USC 1183.

 said Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 304: For the relief of Doctor Carlos Recio and his wife, Francisca Marco Palomero de Recio. Private Law 304 Private Law 304 69 Stat. A105 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 304

chapter 522
AN ACT For the relief of Doctor Carlos Recio and his wife, Francisca Marco Palomero de Recio.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2070]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dr. Carlos Recio and wife.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Doctor Carlos Recio and his wife, Francisca Marco Palomero de Recio, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent

Quota deductions.

 residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 305: For the relief of Salvatore Cannizzo. Private Law 305 Private Law 305 69 Stat. A105 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 305

chapter 523
AN ACT For the relief of Salvatore Cannizzo.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2078]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Salvatore Cannizzo may be admitted to the United

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 306: For the relief of Amalia Bertolino Querio. Private Law 306 Private Law 306 69 Stat. A105 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 306

chapter 524
AN ACT For the relief of Amalia Bertolino Querio.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2241]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Amalia Bertolino Querio shall be

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Raymond D. Querio and Comenica Querio, citizens of the United States. Upon the issuance of a visa to the alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to deduct one number from the allocation of visas provided for issuance under section 5 (a)

67 Stat. 402.

50 USC app. 1971c.

 of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953, as amended.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 307: For the relief of Kim Joong Yoon. Private Law 307 Private Law 307 69 Stat. A106 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a106 Private Law 307

chapter 525
AN ACT For the relief of Kim Joong Yoon.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2242]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kim Joong Yoon shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of

Quota deduction.

this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 308: For the relief of Alessandra Barile Altobelli. Private Law 308 Private Law 308 69 Stat. A106 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 308

chapter 526
AN ACT For the relief of Alessandra Barile Altobelli.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2259]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

Nationality Act, the minor child, Alessandra Barile Altobelli, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Ettore Altobelli, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 309: For the relief of Maria de Rehbinder. Private Law 309 Private Law 309 69 Stat. A106 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 309

chapter 527
AN ACT For the relief of Maria de Rehbinder.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2306]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria de Rehbinder.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria de Rehbinder shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to the alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 310: For the relief of Julius, Ilona, and Henry Flehner. Private Law 310 Private Law 310 69 Stat. A106 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 310

chapter 528
AN ACT For the relief of Julius, Ilona, and Henry Flehner.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2307]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julius Flehner and others.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Julius, Ilona, and Henry Flehner shall be held and considered to have been lawfully 69 Stat. a107admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon the payment of the required visa fees

Quota deductions.

. Upon the granting of permanent residence to the aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct three numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 311: For the relief of Mrs. Agnethe Gundhil Sundby. Private Law 311 Private Law 311 69 Stat. A107 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 311

chapter 529
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Agnethe Gundhil Sundby.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2313]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Agnethe Gundhil Sundby shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 312: For the relief of Antonio (Orejel) Cardenas. Private Law 312 Private Law 312 69 Stat. A107 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 312

chapter 530
AN ACT For the relief of Antonio (Orejel) Cardenas.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2315]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Antonio (Orejel) Cardenas may be

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 313: For the relief of Inako Yokoo and her minor child. Private Law 313 Private Law 313 69 Stat. A107 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 313

chapter 531
AN ACT For the relief of Inako Yokoo and her minor child.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2735]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the, United States of America in Congress assembled,

Inako Yokoo and child.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Inako Yokoo, the fiancée, of Roland K. Johnson, a citizen of the United States, and her minor child, Emiko Yokoo, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Inako Yokoo is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Roland K. Johnson and that they are found otherwise admissible 69 Stat. a108under the immigration laws. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Inako Yokoo and Emiko Yokoo, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242

8 USC 1252, 1253.

and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Inako Yokoo and Emiko Yokoo, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Inako Yokoo and Emiko Yokoo as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 314: For the relief of Teresa Jurjevic. Private Law 314 Private Law 314 69 Stat. A108 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 314

chapter 532
AN ACT For the relief of Teresa Jurjevic.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2738]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

Nationality Act, the minor child, Teresa Jurjevic, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jurjevic, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 315: For the relief of George Risto Divitkos. Private Law 315 Private Law 315 69 Stat. A108 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 315

chapter 533
AN ACT For the relief of George Risto Divitkos.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2749]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George R. Divitkos.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, George Risto Divitkos shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 316: For the relief of Benjamin Johnson. Private Law 316 Private Law 316 69 Stat. A108 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 316

chapter 534
AN ACT For the relief of Benjamin Johnson.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2755]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

69 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Benjamin Johnson, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Johnson, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 317: For the relief of Emelda Ann Schallmo. Private Law 317 Private Law 317 69 Stat. A109 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a109 Private Law 317

chapter 535
AN ACT For the relief of Emelda Ann Schallmo.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 2947]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Emelda Ann Schallmo

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 318: For the relief of Herbert Roscoe Martin. Private Law 318 Private Law 318 69 Stat. A109 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 318

chapter 536
AN ACT For the relief of Herbert Roscoe Martin.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 3281]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Herbert R. Martin.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Herbert Roscoe Martin, of Los Angeles, California, the sum of $560.64. The payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims of the said Herbert Roscoe Martin against the United States for reimbursement of hospital and medical expenses paid by him as a result of an accident, while engaged in working on the post rock crusher at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on July 1, 1940: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 319: For the relief of Raymond George Palmer. Private Law 319 Private Law 319 69 Stat. A109 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 319

chapter 537
AN ACT For the relief of Raymond George Palmer.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 3359]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Raymond G. Palmer.
That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Act entitled “An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes”, approved September 7, 1916, as amended (5 U. S. C. 765–770), and hereby waived in

39 Stat. 746.

 favor of Raymond George Palmer, of 2020 Marshall Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, for compensation for disability allegedly caused by his employment as a member of the Officers Reserve Corps at Centaur, Missouri, during 1936, and his claim is authorized and directed to be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, as amended, if he files such claim with the Department of Labor (Bureau of Employees’ Compensation) not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits except hospital and medical expense actually incurred shall accrue prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 320: For the relief of Mrs. Uto Ginoza. Private Law 320 Private Law 320 69 Stat. A110 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a110 Private Law 320

chapter 538
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Uto Ginoza.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 3630]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 169.

8 USC 1101.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Uto Ginoza shall be held to be classifiable as a nonquota immigrant as defined in section 101 (a) (27) (B) of that Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 321: For the relief of Mr. Gino Evangelista. Private Law 321 Private Law 321 69 Stat. A110 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 321

chapter 539
AN ACT For the relief of Mr. Gino Evangelista.

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 3726]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gino Evangelista.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Mr. Gino Evangelista may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 322: For the relief of Adelheid (Heidi) Glessner (nee Schega). Private Law 322 Private Law 322 69 Stat. A110 1955-08-03 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 322

chapter 540
AN ACT For the relief of Adelheid (Heidi) Glessner (nee Schega).

August 3, 1955

[H. R. 4146]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Adelheid Glessner.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Adelheid (Heidi) Glessner (nee Schega) may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 3, 1955.
Private Law 323: To exempt from taxation certain property of the Jewish War Veterans, U. S. A. National Memorial, Incorporated, in the District of Columbia. Private Law 323 Private Law 323 69 Stat. A110 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 323

chapter 564
AN ACT To exempt from taxation certain property of the Jewish War Veterans, U. S. A. National Memorial, Incorporated, in the District of Columbia.

August 4, 1955

[S. 1741]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jewish War Veterans, U.S.A. National Memorial, Inc.
That the property situated in lot numbered 131 in Elizabeth S. Moore’s subdivision of lots in square numbered 153, as per plat recorded in liber 28 at folio 107 of the record of the Office of the Surveyor for the District of Columbia; and part of lot numbered 73 in Fisher and Sharon’s sub-69 Stat. a111division of square numbered 153, as per plat recorded in liber 12 at folio 171 of the records of the Office of the Surveyor for the District of Columbia, owned by the Jewish War Veterans, U. S. A. National Memorial, Incorporated, is hereby exempt from all taxation so long as the same is owned and occupied by the Jewish War Veterans, U. S. A. National Memorial, Incorporated, and is not used for commercial purposes, subject to the provisions of sections 2, 3, and 5 of the Act entitled “An Act to define the real property exempt from taxation in the District of Columbia”, approved December 24, 1942 (56 Stat. 1091; D. C. Code, secs. 47–801b, 47–801c, and 47–801e).
Approved August 4, 1955.
Private Law 324: To provide for the approval of deeds executed by the heirs of Anna Hollywood Fickz. Private Law 324 Private Law 324 69 Stat. A111 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 324

chapter 565
AN ACT To provide for the approval of deeds executed by the heirs of Anna Hollywood Fickz.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 898]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna H. Fickz, heirs.
That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby directed to approve deeds executed by the heirs of Anna Hollywood Fickz conveying to Mrs. Edith Hollywood or to Mr. John Hollywood, of Sitka, Alaska, an interest in the land embraced in the certificate of allotment issued to Anna Hollywood Fickz and approved by the Department of the Interior on June 3, 1935, under the provisions of the Act of May 17, 1906 (34 Stat. 197),

48 USC 357.

 Anchorage serial 08054, containing four and ninety-seven one-hundredths acres, subject to the right-of-way covered by the quitclaim deed dated October 29, 1951, executed by John and Edith Hollywood conveying to the Territory of Alaska a right-of-way across such land, which quitclaim deed is hereby approved, ratified, and confirmed.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Private Law 325: To authorize and direct the sale of certain land in Alaska to John Ekonomos, of the Fairbanks Precinct, Alaska. Private Law 325 Private Law 325 69 Stat. A111 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 325

chapter 566
AN ACT To authorize and direct the sale of certain land in Alaska to John Ekonomos, of the Fairbanks Precinct, Alaska.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 910]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

John Ekonomos.
That John Ekonomos, of the Fairbanks Precinct, Alaska, is hereby authorized, for a period of one year from and after the effective date of this Act, to apply for the purchase of all or any part of the unsurveyed public lands in Alaska described in this section, and the Secretary of the Interior is directed to convey the lands applied for. The area subject to application and sale under this Act is that public land which when surveyed will constitute the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter, section 28, township 2 south, range 3 east, Fairbanks meridian, Alaska, containing forty acres: Provided, That the purchase price for the land shall be the reasonable value thereof without improvements, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, but not less than $1.25 per acre: Provided further, That in the deed conveying said lands, there shall be reserved to the United States and/or the Territory of Alaska the right to flood such lands intermittently in connection with the operation and maintenance of the Tanana River and Chena Slough flood control project.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Private Law 326: To authorize and direct the issuance of patent to Robert W. Retherford of Anchorage, Alaska, to certain land in Alaska. Private Law 326 Private Law 326 69 Stat. A112 1955-08-04 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a112 Private Law 326

chapter 567
AN ACT To authorize and direct the issuance of patent to Robert W. Retherford of Anchorage, Alaska, to certain land in Alaska.

August 4, 1955

[H. R. 4718]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Robert W. Retherford.
That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to issue a patent to Robert W. Retherford of Anchorage, Alaska, to the northwest quarter of section 35, township 19 north, range 1 east, Seward meridian, Alaska, in connection with homestead entry Anchorage serial 021660: Provided, That within one year after the effective date of this Act, satisfactory final proof is filed as required by law and regulations in effect on August 21, 1952.
Approved August 4, 1955.
Private Law 327: For the relief of Laura Safir. Private Law 327 Private Law 327 69 Stat. A112 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 327

chapter 581
AN ACT For the relief of Laura Safir.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 939]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Laura Safir.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Laura Safir shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien, as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 328: For the relief of Nurith Spier. Private Law 328 Private Law 328 69 Stat. A112 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 328

chapter 582
AN ACT For the relief of Nurith Spier.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 999]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the

66 Stat. 178, 180.

8 USC 1153, 1155.

purposes of sections 203 (a) (3), and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Nurith Spier, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Walter and Edith Spier, lawfully resident aliens of the United States.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 329: For the relief of Anna Histed (nee Wiesneth). Private Law 329 Private Law 329 69 Stat. A112 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 329

chapter 583
AN ACT For the relief of Anna Histed (nee Wiesneth).

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 1159]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna Histed.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and 69 Stat. a113Nationality Act, Anna Histed (nee Wiesneth), may be admitted to

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 330: For the relief of Vittorio Capano. Private Law 330 Private Law 330 69 Stat. A113 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 330

chapter 584
AN ACT For the relief of Vittorio Capano.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 1160]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Vittorio Capano, shall be held and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Capano, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 331: For the relief of Caterina Ruello. Private Law 331 Private Law 331 69 Stat. A113 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 331

chapter 585
AN ACT For the relief of Caterina Ruello.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 1408]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Caterina Ruello.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Caterina Ruello shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

8 USC 1183.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 332: For the relief of Luigi Tomasella. Private Law 332 Private Law 332 69 Stat. A113 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 332

chapter 586
AN ACT For the relief of Luigi Tomasella.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 1976]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Luigi Tomasella.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Luigi Tomasella may be admitted to the United

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 333: For the relief of Andrew Wing-Huen Tsang. Private Law 333 Private Law 333 69 Stat. A114 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a114 Private Law 333

chapter 587
AN ACT For the relief of Andrew Wing-Huen Tsang.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 2783]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andrew W. Tsang.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Andrew Wing-Huen Tsang shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 334: For the relief of Franziska Lindauer Ball. Private Law 334 Private Law 334 69 Stat. A114 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 334

chapter 588
AN ACT For the relief of Franziska Lindauer Ball.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 2944]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Franziska Ball.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Franziska Lindauer Ball shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by

8 USC 1183.

section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 335: For the relief of Jose Armando Quaresma. Private Law 335 Private Law 335 69 Stat. A114 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 335

chapter 589
AN ACT For the relief of Jose Armando Quaresma.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 2949]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jose A. Quaresma.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Jose Armando Quaresma shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by

8 USC 1183.

Quota deduction.

section 213 of the said Act. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 336: For the relief of Assuntino Del Gobbo. Private Law 336 Private Law 336 69 Stat. A115 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a115 Private Law 336

chapter 590
AN ACT For the relief of Assuntino Del Gobbo.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3048]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Assuntino Del Gobbo.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Assuntino Del Gobbo may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 337: For the relief of Giuseppa Arsena. Private Law 337 Private Law 337 69 Stat. A115 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 337

chapter 591
AN ACT For the relief of Giuseppa Arsena.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3270]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Giuseppa Arsena.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Giuseppa Arsena shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of

Quota deduction.

 permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 338: For the relief of Julius G. Watson. Private Law 338 Private Law 338 69 Stat. A115 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 338

chapter 592
AN ACT For the relief of Julius G. Watson.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3354]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Julius G. Watson.
That the one-year limitation of time contained in the first proviso of section 303 (d) (1) of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act Amendments of 1949 (63 Stat. 867) is hereby waived in favor of Julius G. Watson, Key

5 USC 755 note.

 West, Florida, with respect to his claim for compensation under the provisions of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act for injuries

39 Stat. 742.

 sustained on March 4, 1949, while in the performance

5 USC 751 note.

 of his duties as engineman at the naval air station, Boca Chica Field, Key West, Florida, if he files a claim for such compensation with the Bureau of Employees’ Compensation, Department of Labor, within sixty days after the date of the enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits except medical expenses shall accrue prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 339: For the relief of Eveline Wenk Neal. Private Law 339 Private Law 339 69 Stat. A116 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a116 Private Law 339

chapter 593
AN ACT For the relief of Eveline Wenk Neal.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3504]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Eveline W. Neal.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Eveline Wenk Neal may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 340: For the relief of Olga I. Papadopoulou. Private Law 340 Private Law 340 69 Stat. A116 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 340

chapter 594
AN ACT For the relief of Olga I. Papadopoulou.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3624]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

Nationality Act, the minor child, Olga I. Papadopoulou, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. Adamos Pashoukos, citizen of the United States.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 341: For the relief of George Vourderis. Private Law 341 Private Law 341 69 Stat. A116 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 341

chapter 595
AN ACT For the relief of George Vourderis.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3625]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

George Vourderis.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, George Vourderis shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year such quota is available.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 342: For the relief of Use Werner. Private Law 342 Private Law 342 69 Stat. A116 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 342

chapter 596
AN ACT For the relief of Use Werner.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3626]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ilse Werner.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Use Werner, 69 Stat. a117the fiancée of Vytautas Osteika, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Use Werner is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Vytautas Osteika and that if she is found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws, except that the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of

8 USC 1182.

 the said Act shall not be applicable to the said Use Werner: Provided further, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice have knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Use Werner, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 248 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Use Werner, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Use Werner as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 343: For the relief of Mrs. Nika Kirihara. Private Law 343 Private Law 343 69 Stat. A117 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 343

chapter 597
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Nika Kirihara.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3629]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nika Kirihara.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Nika Kirihara shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 344: For the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Traufield. Private Law 344 Private Law 344 69 Stat. A117 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 344

chapter 598
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Traufield.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3864]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Traufield shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 345: For the relief of Orville Ennis. Private Law 345 Private Law 345 69 Stat. A118 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a118 Private Law 345

chapter 599
AN ACT For the relief of Orville Ennis.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3871]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note, 1153.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Orville Ennis, shall be held to be eligible for a preferential status under the provisions of section 203 (a) (3) of that Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 346: For the relief of Elizabeth Rotics Whitney. Private Law 346 Private Law 346 69 Stat. A118 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 346

chapter 600
AN ACT For the relief of Elizabeth Rotics Whitney.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 3956]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Immigration and Nationality Act, Elizabeth Rotics Whitney may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 347: For the relief of Burgal Lyden and others. Private Law 347 Private Law 347 69 Stat. A118 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 347

chapter 601
AN ACT For the relief of Burgal Lyden and others.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4044]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Burgal Lyden and others.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to: Burgal Lyden, the sum of $750; Joseph J. Schimmels, the sum of $1,000; Mrs. Elizabeth McCready, the sum of $500; and Albert C. Lyden, the sum of $300 (all of Naponee, Franklin County, Nebraska). The payment of said sums shall be in full satisfaction and final settlement of all claims of the above-named claimants against the United States for damage to their real properties caused as a result of the construction of the Harlan County Dam and Reservoir project, and for which compensation may not be made under existing law: Provided, That no part of the amounts appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum of any claim shall be paid to or received by any agent or agents, or attorney or attorneys, on account of services rendered in connection with suck claim, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 348: For the relief of Angelo DeVito. Private Law 348 69 Stat. A119 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a119 Private Law 348

chapter 602
AN ACT For the relief of Angelo DeVito.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4147]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Angelo De Vito.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Angelo DeVito may be admitted to the United States

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 349: For the relief of Howard L. Gray. Private Law 349 Private Law 349 69 Stat. A119 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 349

chapter 603
AN ACT For the relief of Howard L. Gray.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4198]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Howard L. Gray.
That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, as amended, are hereby waived in favor of Howard L. Gray, of Fayetteville,

39 Stat. 746.

5 USC 765–770.

 Arkansas, and his claim for compensation for disability resulting from Encephalitis Lethargica alleged to have been contracted while in the performance of his duty as a hospital attendant at the Veterans’ Administration hospital at Fayetteville, Arkansas, between the years 1938 and 1941 shall be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act in the same manner as if such claim had been timely filed, if such claim is filed within one year after the effective date of this Act: Provided, That no benefits shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to its enactment.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 350: For the relief of Mrs. Mariannina Monaco. Private Law 350 Private Law 350 69 Stat. A119 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 350

chapter 604
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Mariannina Monaco.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4284]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Mariannina Monaco shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 351: For the relief of Vladislav Bevc. Private Law 351 Private Law 351 69 Stat. A120 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a120 Private Law 351

chapter 605
AN ACT For the relief of Vladislav Bevc.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4289]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of section 203 (a) (3) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 178, 180.

8 USC 1153, 1155.

Nationality Act, Vladislav Bevc shall be held and considered to be the minor child of his parents, Ladislav Bevc and Ivanka Sket Bevc, lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 352: For the relief of Christa Harkrader. Private Law 352 Private Law 352 69 Stat. A120 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 352

chapter 606
AN ACT For the relief of Christa Harkrader.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4455]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Christa Harkrader.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Christa Harkrader shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as

8 USC 1183.

prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 353: For the relief of Duncan McQuagge. Private Law 353 Private Law 353 69 Stat. A120 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 353

chapter 607
AN ACT For the relief of Duncan McQuagge.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4707]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Duncan McQuagge.
That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Act entitled “An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes”, approved

39 Stat. 746.

September 7, 1916, as amended (5 U. S. C. 765–770), are hereby waived in favor of Duncan McQuagge, for compensation for disability allegedly caused by his employment as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, in February 1937, and his claim is authorized and directed to be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act. as amended, and as made applicable to enrollees in the Civilian Conservation Corps, if he files such claim with the Department of Labor (Bureau of Employees’ Compensation) not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 354: For the relief of Edeltraudt Margot Gallagher, nee Hackelberg. Private Law 354 Private Law 354 69 Stat. A121 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a121 Private Law 354

chapter 608
AN ACT For the relief of Edeltraudt Margot Gallagher, nee Hackelberg.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 4970]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Edeltraudt Margot Gallagher (nee Hackelberg), may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 355: For the relief of Florence E. McConnell. Private Law 355 Private Law 355 69 Stat. A121 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 355

chapter 609
AN ACT For the relief of Florence E. McConnell.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 5080]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Florence E. McConnell.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Florence E. McConnell, widow of P. H. McConnell, Box 1336, Fort Peck, Montana, the sum of $4,370.76, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for work performed by P. H. McConnell under contract numbered W–631–eng–2373, dated May 14, 1940: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 356: For the relief of Artur Swislocki or Arthur Svislotzki. Private Law 356 Private Law 356 69 Stat. A121 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 356

chapter 610
AN ACT For the relief of Artur Swislocki or Arthur Svislotzki.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 5283]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Artur Swislocki.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Artur Swislocki or Arthur Svislotzki may be admitted

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 357: For the relief of Sally S. Shulman or Zeli Sholman. Private Law 357 Private Law 357 69 Stat. A122 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a122 Private Law 357

chapter 611
AN ACT For the relief of Sally S. Shulman or Zeli Sholman.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 5767]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Sally S. Shulman.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

and Nationality Act, Sally S. Shulman or Zeli Sholman may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 358: For the relief of Mrs. Florentine Kintzel. Private Law 358 Private Law 358 69 Stat. A122 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 358

chapter 612
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Florentine Kintzel.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 6036]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Mrs. Florentine Kintzel may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 359: For the relief of Valerie Anne Peterson. Private Law 359 Private Law 359 69 Stat. A122 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 359

chapter 613
AN ACT For the relief of Valerie Anne Peterson.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 6396]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

Nationality Act, the minor child, Valerie Anne Peterson, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Doctor Freddie N. Peterson, citizen of the United States.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 360: For the relief of Yuji Doi and Mrs. Matsuyo Yamaoka Doi. Private Law 360 Private Law 360 69 Stat. A122 1955-08-05 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 360

chapter 614
AN ACT For the relief of Yuji Doi and Mrs. Matsuyo Yamaoka Doi.

August 5, 1955

[H. R. 6613]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182, 169.

8 USC 1182, 1101.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Yuji Doi and Mrs. Matsuyo Doi may be classified as nonquota aliens under the provisions of section 101 (a) (27) (B) 69 Stat. a123of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 5, 1955.
Private Law 361: To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell the steamship La Guardia. Private Law 361 Private Law 361 69 Stat. A123 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 361

chapter 699
JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the Secretary of Commerce to sell the steamship La Guardia.

August 9, 1955

[S. J. Res. 91]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hawaiian Steamship Company, Ltd.

Purchase of steamship, La Guardia.
That (a) the Secretary of Commerce is hereby authorized during a period of six months after the enactment of this Act, to sell the steamship La Guardia and the materials and equipment heretofore removed from the vessel and held in storage by the Maritime Administration, on an “as is, where is” basis to the Hawaiian Steamship Company, Limited, subject to the provisions of this Act and such terms and conditions not contrary hereto as the Secretary may prescribe. The sales price of the vessel (including all its furnishings, furniture, equipment, and spare parts whether held aboard or on shore), shall be $3,950,000. The sales price shall be subject to depreciation computed at. the rate of 5 per centum per annum for the period commencing with the date of enactment of this Act and ending with the date of execution of the contract of sale of the steamship La Guardia hereunder. Such sale shall be made upon a condition and agreement that the purchaser recondition the vessel satisfactory to the Secretary of Commerce in a domestic shipyard for passenger service. (b) The Secretary of Commerce, upon application by the Hawaiian Steamship Company, Limited, purchaser of the steamship La Guardia hereunder, upon determination that such action may be taken without prejudice to the Department of Commerce, Maritime Administration operations, is authorized to release to such purchaser such additional furnishings, furniture, and equipment now held by the Maritime Administration, as he may determine are necessary to equip the steamship La Guardia for the. passenger trade, with payment by the purchaser of an amount equal to 25 per centum of the estimated original acquisition cost of such furnishings, furniture, and equipment as determined by the Secretary of Commerce. (c) The, purchaser hereunder may be permitted, entirely at his own expense and risk, to inspect the steamship La Guardia and to move such vessel, upon conditions approved by the Secretary of Commerce, to drydock and inspect the underwater surfaces. (d) Such sale shall be on the basis of the payment of not less than 25 per centum of the sales price of the vessel at the date of the execution of such sales contract, with balance payable in approximately equal annual installments, the first of which shall be due and payable one year from the date of execution of the contract, over the remainder of the twenty-year economic life of the vessel, with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 3½ per centum per annum; with right of prepayment from time to time of any or all of the sales price remaining unpaid. The obligation of the purchaser with respect to payment of such unpaid balance, with interest, shall be secured by a first preferred mortgage on the vessel sold, which mortgage may provide that the sole recourse against the purchaser of the vessel under such mortgage, and any of the notes secured thereby shall be limited to repossession of the vessel by the United States, and the assignment of insurance claims, if the purchaser shall have complied with all provisions of the mortgage 69 Stat. a124other than those relating to the payment of principal and interest when due, and the obligation of the purchaser shall be satisfied and discharged by the surrender of the vessel, and all right, title, and interest therein to the United States. Such vessel upon surrender shall be (1) free and clear of all liens and encumbrances whatsoever, except the lien of the above-mentioned preferred mortgage and any other mortgage held by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to an assignment under title XI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, (2) in class, and (3) equipped and in as good order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, as when reconditioned as a passenger vessel by the purchaser except that any deficiencies with respect to freedom from encumbrances, condition, and class, may, to the extent covered by valid policies of insurance, be satisfied by the assignment to the United States of claims of the purchaser under such policies of insurance. (e) Any contract of sale executed under authority of this Act shall provide that in the event the United States shall, through purchase or requisition, acquire ownership of such vessel, the owner shall be paid therefor the value thereof, but in no event shall such payment exceed the actual depreciated sales price under such contract (together with the actual depreciated cost of capital improvements thereon), or the fair and reasonable scrap value of such vessel, as determined by the Maritime Administrator, whichever is the greater; that such determination shall be final; that in computing the depreciated acquisition cost of such vessel, the depreciation shall be computed on the vessel on the schedule adopted or accepted by the Internal Revenue Service for income tax purposes as applicable to such vessel; that such vessel shall remain documented under the laws of the United States for a period of ten years after completion as a passenger vessel or as long as there remains due the United States any principal or interest on account of the sales price, whichever is the longer period; and that the foregoing provisions respecting the requisition or the acquisition of ownership by the United States and documentation shall run with the title to such vessel and be binding on all owners thereof.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 362: For the relief of Joseph Jerry Earl Sirois (also known as Jeremie Earl Sirois). Private Law 362 Private Law 362 69 Stat. A124 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 362

chapter 700
AN ACT For the relief of Joseph Jerry Earl Sirois (also known as Jeremie Earl Sirois).

August 9, 1955

[S. 38]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Sirois.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceedings and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, warrant of arrest, and bond, which may have been issued in the case of Joseph Jerry Earl Sirois (also known as Jeremie Earl Sirois). From and after the date of enactment of this Act, the said Joseph Jerry Earl Sirois (also known as Jeremie Earl Sirois) shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants and order have issued.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 363: For the relief of Ursula Else Boysen. Private Law 363 Private Law 363 69 Stat. A125 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a125 Private Law 363

chapter 701
AN ACT For the relief of Ursula Else Boysen.

August 9, 1955

[S. 71]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ursula Boysen.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ursula Else Boysen shall he held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 364: For the relief of Rosetta Ittner. Private Law 364 Private Law 364 69 Stat. A125 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 364

chapter 702
AN ACT For the relief of Rosetta Ittner.

August 9, 1955

[S. 85]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rosetta Ittner.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rosetta Ittner may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 365: For the relief of Wilhelmine Schelter. Private Law 365 Private Law 365 69 Stat. A125 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 365

chapter 703
AN ACT For the relief of Wilhelmine Schelter.

August 9, 1955

[S. 86]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wilhelmine Schelter.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Wilhelmine Schelter may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 366: For the relief of Luzia Cox. Private Law 366 Private Law 366 69 Stat. A125 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 366

chapter 704
AN ACT For the relief of Luzia Cox.

August 9, 1955

[S. 91]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Luzia Cox.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstand-69 Stat. a126ing the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Luzia Cox may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 367: For the relief of Hermine Lorenz. Private Law 367 Private Law 367 69 Stat. A126 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 367

chapter 705
AN ACT For the relief of Hermine Lorenz.

August 9, 1955

[S. 100]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hermine Lorenz.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Hermine Lorenz shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 368: For the relief of David Wei-Dao Lea and Julia An-Fong Wang Lea. Private Law 368 Private Law 368 69 Stat. A126 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 368

chapter 706
AN ACT For the relief of David Wei-Dao Lea and Julia An-Fong Wang Lea.

August 9, 1955

[S. 119]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

David and Julia Lea.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, David Wei-Dao Lea and Julia An-Fong Wang Lea shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the

Quota deductions.

required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 369: For the relief of the Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Illinois. Private Law 369 Private Law 369 69 Stat. A126 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 369

chapter 707
AN ACT For the relief of the Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Illinois.

August 9, 1955

[S. 135]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elkay Manufacturing Co.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Elkay Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Illinois, the sum of $5,190.15. The payment of such sum shall be in full satisfaction of all claims of the 69 Stat. a127said Elkay Manufacturing Company against the United States for additional compensation under the contract numbered SAPH 55725 (NIH), between such company and the National Institutes of Health, for the construction of certain stainless steel dog and monkey cages. Such sums plus the amount of compensation heretofore received by the Elkay Manufacturing Company represents the actual costs incurred by it in manufacturing such cages, it having submitted its bid under the erroneous impression that each unit to be manufactured was to consist of only one cage, whereas in fact each unit was to consist of two cages: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 370: For the relief of Pauline Ellen Redmond. Private Law 370 Private Law 370 69 Stat. A127 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 370

chapter 708
AN ACT For the relief of Pauline Ellen Redmond.

August 9, 1955

[S. 141]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Pauline E. Redmond.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Pauline Ellen Redmond shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 371: For the relief of Ernesto DeLeon. Private Law 371 Private Law 371 69 Stat. A127 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 371

chapter 709
AN ACT For the relief of Ernesto DeLeon.

August 9, 1955

[S. 167]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ernesto DeLeon shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 372: For the relief of Gerda Irmgard Kurella. Private Law 372 Private Law 372 69 Stat. A127 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 372

chapter 710
AN ACT For the relief of Gerda Irmgard Kurella.

August 9, 1955

[S. 176]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gerda I. Kurella.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gerda Irmgard 69 Stat. a128Kurella, the fiance of Sergeant James D. Ritz, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Gerda Irmgard Kurella is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Sergeant James D. Ritz and that she is found otherwise admissible under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act other

8 USC 1182.

than the provision of section 212 (a.) (9) of that Act: Provided further, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Gerda Irmgard Kurella, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Gerda Irmgard Kurella, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Gerda Irmgard Kurella as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 373: For the relief of Manhay Wong. Private Law 373 Private Law 373 69 Stat. A128 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 373

chapter 711
AN ACT For the relief of Manhay Wong.

August 9, 1955

[S. 181]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Manhay Wong.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Manhay Wong shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 374: For the relief of Liselotte Warmbrand. Private Law 374 Private Law 374 69 Stat. A128 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 374

chapter 712
AN ACT For the relief of Liselotte Warmbrand.

August 9, 1955

[S. 191]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Liselotte Warmbrand may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 375: For the relief of Vincenzo Santagata. Private Law 375 Private Law 375 69 Stat. A129 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a129 Private Law 375

chapter 713
AN ACT For the relief of Vincenzo Santagata.

August 9, 1955

[S. 197]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Vincenzo Santagata

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 376: For the relief of Melanie Schaffner Baker. Private Law 376 Private Law 376 69 Stat. A129 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 376

chapter 714
AN ACT For the relief of Melanie Schaffner Baker.

August 9, 1955

[S. 235]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Melanie Baker.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Melanie Schaffner Baker may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

8 USC 1183.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 377: For the relief of Andreas Georges Vlastos (Andreas Georges Vlasto). Private Law 377 Private Law 377 69 Stat. A129 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 377

chapter 715
AN ACT For the relief of Andreas Georges Vlastos (Andreas Georges Vlasto).

August 9, 1955

[S. 238]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Andreas Vlastos.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Andreas Georges Vlastos (Andreas Georges Vlasto) shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence

Quota deduction.

 to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 378: For the relief of Mrs. Helena Planinsek. Private Law 378 Private Law 378 69 Stat. A129 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 378

chapter 716
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Helena Planinsek.

August 9, 1955

[S. 240]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Helena Planinsek.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstand-69 Stat. a130ing the provisions of section 212 (a) (6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Helena Planinsek may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by

8 USC 1183.

section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 379: For the relief of Giussepina Cervi. Private Law 379 Private Law 379 69 Stat. A130 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 379

chapter 717
AN ACT For the relief of Giussepina Cervi.

August 9, 1955

[S. 254]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Giussepina Cervi, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Sergeant John Louis Troiano, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 380: For the relief of Miss Cecile Patricia Chapman. Private Law 380 Private Law 380 69 Stat. A130 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 380

chapter 718
AN ACT For the relief of Miss Cecile Patricia Chapman.

August 9, 1955

[S. 293]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169.

8 USC 1101.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 101 (b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Miss Cecile Patricia Chapman shall be held and considered to be within the purview of section 101 (a) (27) (A) of the said Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 381: For the relief of Leopoldine Maria Lofblad. Private Law 381 Private Law 381 69 Stat. A130 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 381

chapter 719
AN ACT For the relief of Leopoldine Maria Lofblad.

August 9, 1955

[S. 326]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Leopoldine Maria Lofblad may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General,

8 USC 1183.

be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 382: For the relief of Klara Anna Maria Fleischer. Private Law 382 Private Law 382 69 Stat. A131 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a131 Private Law 382

chapter 720
AN ACT For the relief of Klara Anna Maria Fleischer.

August 9, 1955

[S. 346]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Klara Fleischer.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Klara Anna Maria Fleischer, the fiancée of Corporal Richard Peter Maille, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Klara Anna Maria Fleischer is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Corporal Richard Peter Maille and that she is found otherwise admissible under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act other than the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of that Act: Provided further, That this exemption shall apply only to a

8 USC 1182.

 ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Klara Anna Maria Fleischer, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Klara Anna Maria Fleischer, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record this lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Klara Anna Maria Fleischer as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 383: For the relief of All Hassan Waffa. Private Law 383 Private Law 383 69 Stat. A131 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 383

chapter 721
AN ACT For the relief of All Hassan Waffa.

August 9, 1955

[S. 394]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ali Hassan Waffa.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ali Hassan Waffa shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 384: For the relief of Maria Bertagnolli Pancheri. Private Law 384 Private Law 384 69 Stat. A131 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 384

chapter 722
AN ACT For the relief of Maria Bertagnolli Pancheri.

August 9, 1955

[S. 397]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria Pancheri.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a132poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Bertagnolli Pancheri shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 385: For the relief of Hedwig Marie Zaunmuller. Private Law 385 Private Law 385 69 Stat. A132 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 385

chapter 723
AN ACT For the relief of Hedwig Marie Zaunmuller.

August 9, 1955

[S. 430]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Hedwig Zaunmuller.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Hedwig Marie Zaunmuller shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 386: For the relief of Captain George Gafos, Eugenia Gafos, and Adamantios George Gafos. Private Law 386 Private Law 386 69 Stat. A132 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 386

chapter 724
AN ACT For the relief of Captain George Gafos, Eugenia Gafos, and Adamantios George Gafos.

August 9, 1955

[S. 466]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Capt. George Gafos and others.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Captain George Gafos, Eugenia Gafos, and Adamantios George Gafos shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon

Quota deductions.

payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 387: For the relief of Edith Winifred Loch. Private Law 387 Private Law 387 69 Stat. A132 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 387

chapter 725
AN ACT For the relief of Edith Winifred Loch.

August 9, 1955

[S. 470]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Edith Winifred Loch, a British subject who was born in India of British parents, shall be deemed to have been born in Great Britain.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 388: For the relief of Maria Elena Venegas and Sarah Lucia Venegas. Private Law 388 Private Law 388 69 Stat. A133 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a133 Private Law 388

chapter 726
AN ACT For the relief of Maria Elena Venegas and Sarah Lucia Venegas.

August 9, 1955

[S. 474]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Elena Venegas

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 and Sarah Lucia Venegas shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 389: For the relief of Harold Swarthout and L. R. Swarthout. Private Law 389 Private Law 389 69 Stat. A133 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 389

chapter 727
AN ACT For the relief of Harold Swarthout and L. R. Swarthout.

August 9, 1955

[S. 476]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Harold Swarthout and father.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, (1) to Harold Swarthout the sum of $10,000, in full satisfaction of the claim of the said Harold Swarthout against the United States for compensation for permanent injuries sustained as a result of the severe burns he received when an Army practice bomb that he was examining, while playing in the yard of a neighbor on April 3, 1943, exploded when accidentally dropped, and (2) to L. R. Swarthout, of Burns. Oregon, father of the said Harold Swarthout, the sum of $4,625.20, in full satisfaction of his claim against the United States for reimbursement of medical, nursing, hospital, and other expenses incurred by him on account of the injuries so sustained by the said Harold Swarthout: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 390: For the relief of Cirino Lanzafame. Private Law 390 Private Law 390 69 Stat. A133 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 390

chapter 728
AN ACT For the relief of Cirino Lanzafame.

August 9, 1955

[S. 503]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cirino Lanzafame.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Cirino Lanzafame may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 391: For the relief of Elsa Alwine Larsen. Private Law 391 Private Law 391 69 Stat. A134 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a134 Private Law 391

chapter 729
AN ACT For the relief of Elsa Alwine Larsen.

August 9, 1955

[S. 518]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elsa Larsen.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (9) of section 212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Elsa Alwine Larsen may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 392: For the relief of Gisela Hofmeier. Private Law 392 Private Law 392 69 Stat. A134 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 392

chapter 730
AN ACT For the relief of Gisela Hofmeier.

August 9, 1955

[S. 606]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gisela Hofmeier.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gisela Hofmeier, the fiancée of Robert E. Leonard, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Gisela Hofmeier is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Sergeant Robert E. Leonard and that she is found otherwise admissible under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act other than the provision

8 USC 1182.

of section 212 (a) (9) of that Act: Provided further, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Gisela Hofmeier, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the

8 USC 1252, 1253.

Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Gisela Hofmeier the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Gisela Hofmeier as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 393: For the relief of Christos Paul Zolotas. Private Law 393 Private Law 393 69 Stat. A134 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 393

chapter 731
AN ACT For the relief of Christos Paul Zolotas.

August 9, 1955

[S. 707]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Christos Zolotas.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Christos Paul Zolotas shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment 69 Stat. a135of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 394: For the relief of Alfio Ferrara. Private Law 394 Private Law 394 69 Stat. A135 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 394

chapter 732
AN ACT For the relief of Alfio Ferrara.

August 9, 1955

[S. 714]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Alfio Ferrara.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Alfio Ferrara may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 395: For the relief of Gerda Graupner. Private Law 395 Private Law 395 69 Stat. A135 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 395

chapter 733
AN ACT For the relief of Gerda Graupner.

August 9, 1955

[S. 143]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gerda Graupner.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gerda Graupner. the fiancée of Sergeant Haden Wilson Pierce, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Gerda Graupner is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Sergeant Haden Wilson Pierce and that she is found otherwise admissible under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act other than the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of that Act: Provided further,

8 USC 1182.

 That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Gerda Graupner, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Gerda Graupner, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Gerda Graupner as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 396: For the relief of Gabor Lanyi. Private Law 396 Private Law 396 69 Stat. A136 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a136 Private Law 396

chapter 734
AN ACT For the relief of Gabor Lanyi.

August 9, 1955

[S. 884]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gabor Lanyi.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (4) of section 212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Gabor Lanyi may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act. The provisions of this Act shall apply only to grounds for exclusion under such paragraphs known to the Secretary of State or the Attorney General prior to the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the

8 USC 1183.

Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 397: For the relief of Henry Duncan Private Law 397 Private Law 397 69 Stat. A136 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 397

chapter 735
AN ACT For the relief of Henry Duncan

August 9, 1955

[S. 1014]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry Duncan.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Henry Duncan may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 398: For the relief of Ann Arbor Construction Company. Private Law 398 Private Law 398 69 Stat. A136 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 398

chapter 736
AN ACT For the relief of Ann Arbor Construction Company.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1033]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ann Arbor Construction Co.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the Ann Arbor Construction Company, a construction supplies corporation, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the sum of $8,953.73 in accordance with the opinion and the findings of fact certified by the Court of Claims to the Congress pursuant to Senate Resolution 224, Eighty-second Congress, first session: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act not in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 399: For the relief of Ambrose Anthony Fox. Private Law 399 Private Law 399 69 Stat. A137 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a137 Private Law 399

chapter 737
AN ACT For the relief of Ambrose Anthony Fox.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1035]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ambrose A. Fox.
That the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceedings and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, warrant of arrest, and bond, which may have been issued in the case of Ambrose Anthony Fox. From and after the date of enactment of this Act. the said Ambrose Anthony Fox shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants and order have issued.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 400: For the relief of Mrs. Lieselotte Emilie Dailey. Private Law 400 Private Law 400 69 Stat. A137 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 400

chapter 738
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Lieselotte Emilie Dailey.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1105]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lieselotte Dailey.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Lieselotte Emilie Dailey may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 401: For the relief of Dimitrios Antoniou Kostalas. Private Law 401 Private Law 401 69 Stat. A137 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 401

chapter 739
AN ACT For the relief of Dimitrios Antoniou Kostalas.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1126]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Dimitrios Kostalas.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Dimitrios Antoniou Kostalas shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon

Quota deduction.

 the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 402: For the relief of Iva Druzianich (Iva Druzianic). Private Law 402 Private Law 402 69 Stat. A137 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 402

chapter 740
AN ACT For the relief of Iva Druzianich (Iva Druzianic).

August 9, 1955

[S. 1155]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a138poses

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Iva Druzianich (Iva Druzianic) shall be deemed to be the natural-born minor alien child of John Druzianich, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 403: For the relief of Wilma Ann Schilling and her daughter, Ingertraud Rosalita Schilling. Private Law 403 Private Law 403 69 Stat. A138 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 403

chapter 741
AN ACT For the relief of Wilma Ann Schilling and her daughter, Ingertraud Rosalita Schilling.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1159]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Wilma A. Schilling and child.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Wilma Ann Schilling, the fiancée of Everett B. Felton, a citizen of the United States, and her minor child, Ingertraud Rosalita Schilling, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Wilma Aim Schilling is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Everett B. Felton, and that she is found otherwise admissible under all of the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, other than

8 USC 1182.

section 212 (a) (9) of the said Act: Provided further, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.

In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Wilma Ann Schilling and her daughter, Ingertraud Rosalita Schilling, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242

8 USC 1252, 1253.

and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Wilma Ann Schilling and her daughter, Ingertraud Rosalita Schilling, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Wilma Ann Schilling and her daughter, Ingertraud Rosalita Schilling, as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.

Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 404: For the relief of Helene Margareta Jobst. Private Law 404 Private Law 404 69 Stat. A138 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 404

chapter 742
AN ACT For the relief of Helene Margareta Jobst.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1266]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (6) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Helene Margareta Jobst may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such act, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to 69 Stat. a139impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.

8 USC 1183.

Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 405: For the relief of Maria Anna Coone. Private Law 405 Private Law 405 69 Stat. A139 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 405

chapter 743
AN ACT For the relief of Maria Anna Coone.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1296]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maria Coone.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (9) of section 212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Maria Anna Coone may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence, if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act. The provisions of this Act shall apply only to grounds for exclusion under such paragraph known to the Secretary of State or the Attorney General prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 406: For the relief of Ruriko Hara. Private Law 406 Private Law 406 69 Stat. A139 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 406

chapter 744
AN ACT For the relief of Ruriko Hara.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1496]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of section 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Ruriko Hara,

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Masaki Toshi, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 407: For the relief of Garabed Papazian. Private Law 407 Private Law 407 69 Stat. A139 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 407

chapter 745
AN ACT For the relief of Garabed Papazian.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1521]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Garabed Papazian.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Garabed Papazian shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 408: For the relief of Spyridon Saintoufis and his wife Efrossini Saintoufis. Private Law 408 Private Law 408 69 Stat. A140 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a140 Private Law 408

chapter 746
AN ACT For the relief of Spyridon Saintoufis and his wife Efrossini Saintoufis.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1706]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Spyridon Saintoufis and wife.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Spyridon Saintoufis and his wife Efrossini Saintoufis shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the

Quota deductions.

required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 409: For the relief of Anna Marie Hitzelberger Scheidt, and her minor child, Rosanne Hitzelberger. Private Law 409 Private Law 409 69 Stat. A140 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 409

chapter 747
AN ACT For the relief of Anna Marie Hitzelberger Scheidt, and her minor child, Rosanne Hitzelberger.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1730]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Anna M. Scheidt.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (9) and (12) of section 212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Anna Marie Hitzelberger Scheidt may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Sec. 2. For the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of

Rosanne Hitzelberger.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Rosanne Hitzelberger, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Peter J. Scheidt, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 410: For the relief of Rosa Birger. Private Law 410 Private Law 410 69 Stat. A140 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 410

chapter 748
AN ACT For the relief of Rosa Birger.

August 9, 1955

[S. 1974]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rosa Birger.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (6) and (19) of section 212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rosa Birger may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence, if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act, under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General, after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or 69 Stat. a141undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act. The provisions of this Act

8 USC 1183.

 shall apply only to grounds for exclusion under such paragraphs known to the Secretary of State or the Attorney General prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 411: For the relief of Mualla S. Holloway. Private Law 411 Private Law 411 69 Stat. A141 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 411

chapter 749
AN ACT For the relief of Mualla S. Holloway.

August 9, 1955

[S. 2269]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mualla S. Holloway.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (12) of section 212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mualla S. Holloway may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence, if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act. The provisions of this Act shall apply only to grounds for exclusion under such paragraph known to the Secretary of State or the Attorney General prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 412: To authorize the President to issue posthumously to the late Seymour Richard Belinky, a flight officer in the United States Army, a commission as second lieutenant, United States Army, and for other purposes. Private Law 412 Private Law 412 69 Stat. A141 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 412

chapter 750
JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize the President to issue posthumously to the late Seymour Richard Belinky, a flight officer in the United States Army, a commission as second lieutenant, United States Army, and for other purposes.

August 9, 1955

[H. J. Res. 251]

 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Seymour Richard Belinky.
That the President is authorized to issue posthumously to the late Seymour Richard Belinky, late a flight officer, United States Army, a commission as second lieutenant, United States Army, as of December 27, 1944.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Army is authorized and directed to amend the records of the Department of the Army so as to carry the said Seymour Richard Belinky as a second lieutenant, United States Army, to rank from December 27, 1944.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 413: For the relief of Erwin S. de Mocskonyi. Private Law 413 Private Law 413 69 Stat. A141 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 413

chapter 751
AN ACT For the relief of Erwin S. de Mocskonyi.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1034]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Erwin S. de Mocskonyi

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 414: For the relief of Grace Casquite Hwang. Private Law 414 Private Law 414 69 Stat. A142 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a142 Private Law 414

chapter 752
AN ACT For the relief of Grace Casquite Hwang.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1060]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Grace Casquite Hwang shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 415: For the relief of Karlis Abele. Private Law 415 Private Law 415 69 Stat. A142 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 415

chapter 753
AN ACT For the relief of Karlis Abele.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1301]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Karlis Abele.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Karlis Abele shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be

8 USC 1183.

deposited as prescribed by section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 416: For the relief of Raymonde Rouxel Williams. Private Law 416 Private Law 416 69 Stat. A142 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 416

chapter 754
AN ACT For the relief of Raymonde Rouxel Williams.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1423]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and, House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Raymonde R. Williams.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Raymonde Rouxel Williams may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 417: For the relief of Mrs. Ruthe Graves Messer. Private Law 417 Private Law 417 69 Stat. A142 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 417

chapter 755
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Ruthe Graves Messer.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1539]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Ruthe G. Messer.
That the national service life insurance in the amount of $10,000 (N–602 7561) granted to the late Alexander C. Johnson III, who died on January 2, 1943, shall be held and considered to have been in effect at the time of his 69 Stat. a143death. The Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs shall pay such insurance in accordance with the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as amended, except that any payments made as a result of enactment

54 Stat. 1008.

38 USC 818.

 of this Act shall he made directly from the national service life insurance appropriation.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 418: For the relief of Dalisay Lourdes Cruz. Private Law 418 Private Law 418 69 Stat. A143 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 418

chapter 756
AN ACT For the relief of Dalisay Lourdes Cruz.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1552]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Dalisay Lourdes Cruz shall be held and considered

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 to be the minor alien child of Mr. Antonio Cruz, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 419: For the relief of Mary Mancuso. Private Law 419 Private Law 419 69 Stat. A143 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 419

chapter 757
AN ACT For the relief of Mary Mancuso.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1641]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Mary Mancuso, shall be held and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Torcasio, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 420: For the relief of Priscilla Louise Davis. Private Law 420 Private Law 420 69 Stat. A143 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 420

chapter 758
AN ACT For the relief of Priscilla Louise Davis.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1751]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Priscilla L. Davis.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Priscilla Louise Davis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the amount which the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs certifies to him would have been payable to the said Priscilla Louise Davis under laws administered by the Veterans’ Administration for the period beginning November 14, 1942, and ending March 31, 1946, both dates inclusive, as death compensation benefits arising out of the death of her former husband, John Crockett Ravin (Veterans’ Administration claim numbered XC–3114411), if she had made application for death compensation within one year after the date of the death of the said John Crockett Ravin: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be 69 Stat. a144unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 421: For the relief of Ingeborg Luise Walling. Private Law 421 Private Law 421 69 Stat. A144 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 421

chapter 759
AN ACT For the relief of Ingeborg Luise Walling.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 1958]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

Nationality Act, the minor child, Ingeborg Luise Walling, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Sergeant First Class and Mrs. Henry Joseph Walling, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 422: For the relief of Sada Zarikian. Private Law 422 Private Law 422 69 Stat. A144 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 422

chapter 760
AN ACT For the relief of Sada Zarikian.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2065]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note, 1486.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sada Zarikian shall be held and considered to be within the purview of section 354 (5) of that Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 423: For the relief of Colonel McFarland Cockrill. Private Law 423 Private Law 423 69 Stat. A144 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 423

chapter 761
AN ACT For the relief of Colonel McFarland Cockrill.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2747]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Col. McFarland Cockrill.
That, except as hereinafter provided, McFarland Cockrill, colonel, United States Army, retired, 04938, be, and he is hereby, relieved of any and all liability to the United States for any amounts paid to him as salary by the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club, a nonappropriated fund activity of the Army, and any amounts paid to him as retired pay from the United States Army, during the period beginning November 1, 1946, and ending December 15, 1951, both dates inclusive: Provided, however, That any sums heretofore withheld from the retired pay of Colonel Cockrill shall be retained by the United States.
Sec. 2. In the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, full credit shall be given for all payments of salary from the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club and retired pay made to the said McFarland Cockrill during the period beginning November 1, 1946, and ending December 15, 1951, both dates inclusive.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 424: For the relief of Geraldine Gean Hunt and Linda Marie Hunt. Private Law 424 Private Law 424 69 Stat. A145 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a145 Private Law 424

chapter 762
AN ACT For the relief of Geraldine Gean Hunt and Linda Marie Hunt.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2753]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Geraldine Gean Hunt

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 and Linda Marie Hunt shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 425: For the relief of Miguel Sandoval-Michel (also known as Arturo Rodriguez-Gomez). Private Law 425 Private Law 425 69 Stat. A145 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 425

chapter 763
AN ACT For the relief of Miguel Sandoval-Michel (also known as Arturo Rodriguez-Gomez).

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2788]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Miguel Sandoval-Michel.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (17) and (19) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Miguel Sandoval-Michel (also known as Arturo Rodriguez-Gomez) may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 426: For the relief of Ofelia Martin. Private Law 426 Private Law 426 69 Stat. A145 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 426

chapter 764
AN ACT For the relief of Ofelia Martin.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 2791]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Ofelia Martin shall be held and considered

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 to be the natural-born alien child of Sergeant Gentry Martin, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 427: For the relief of Margaret Mary Hammond. Private Law 427 Private Law 427 69 Stat. A145 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 427

chapter 765
AN ACT For the relief of Margaret Mary Hammond.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3024]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margaret M. Hammond.
That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Act entitled “An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties, and for other purposes”, approved September 7, 1916, as amended (U. S. C., 1940 edition, title 5, secs. 765–769; Supp. V, title 5, sec. 770), are hereby waived in favor of Margaret

39 Stat. 746.

69 Stat. a146Mary Hammond, of Columbus, Ohio, and her claim for compensation for the death of her husband, William Corbett Hammond, allegedly due to an injury sustained on April 26, 1938, while in the performance of his duties as a laborer with the Works Progress Administration, New Philadelphia, Ohio, is authorized and directed to be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, as amended, if she files such claim with the Bureau of Employees’ Compensation. Department of Labor, not later than sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to its enactment, except in case of such medical or hospital expenditures as may be deemed reimbursable.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 428: For the relief of Dorothy Claire Maurice. Private Law 428 Private Law 428 69 Stat. A146 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 428

chapter 766
AN ACT For the relief of Dorothy Claire Maurice.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3189]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Dorothy Claire

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

Maurice shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 429: For the relief of Richard Raffo Hanson. Private Law 429 Private Law 429 69 Stat. A146 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 429

chapter 767
AN ACT For the relief of Richard Raffo Hanson.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3275]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Richard Raffo Hanson, who lost United States citizenship under the provisions of

66 Stat. 267.

8 USC 1481.

section 349 (a) (3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 may be naturalized by taking prior to one year after the effective date of this Act, before any court referred to in subsection (a) of section 310 of the Immigration and Nationality Act or before any diplomatic or consular officer of the United States abroad, the oaths prescribed

8 USC 1448.

by section 337 of the said Act. From and after naturalization under this Act, the said Richard Raffo Hanson shall have the same citizenship status as that which existed immediately prior to its loss.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 430: For the relief of Leopoldine Simonetti. Private Law 430 Private Law 430 69 Stat. A146 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 430

chapter 768
AN ACT For the relief of Leopoldine Simonetti.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 3856]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Leopoldine Simonetti.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Leopoldine Simonetti may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admis-69 Stat. a147sible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 431: For the relief of Orrin J. Bishop. Private Law 431 Private Law 431 69 Stat. A147 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 431

chapter 769
AN ACT For the relief of Orrin J. Bishop.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4249]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Orrin J. Bishop.
That Orrin J. Bishop, Presque Isle, Maine, is hereby relieved of all liability to refund to the United States the sum of $858.82. Such sum represents the amount of certain overtime payments which the said Orrin J. Bishop (as postmaster in Presque Isle, Maine) made without legal authority to one of his employees for certain services performed during the June, September, and December quarters, 1951, and for which the said Orrin J. Bishop has been held personally liable.
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the said Orrin J. Bishop, an amount equal to the sum of all amounts which he has repaid to the United States, or which have been withheld by the United States from amounts otherwise due him, by reason of the liability of which he is relieved by the first section of this Act: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 432: For the relief of William E. Ryan. Private Law 432 Private Law 432 69 Stat. A147 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 432

chapter 770
AN ACT For the relief of William E. Ryan.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4410]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

William E. Ryan.
That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Act entitled “An Act to provide compensation for employees of the United States suffering injuries while in the performance of their duties and for other purposes”, approved September 7, 1916, as amended (5 U. S. C. 765–770), are hereby waived in favor

39 Stat. 746.

 of William E. Ryan, for compensation for disability allegedly caused by his employment as an employee of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, District of Columbia, in September 1935. and his claim is authorized and directed to be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, as amended, if he files such claim with the Department of Labor (Bureau of Employees’ Compensation) not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits except medical expenses shall accrue prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 433: For the relief of Margarethe Bock and her son, Robert Harald Bock. Private Law 433 Private Law 433 69 Stat. A148 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a148 Private Law 433

chapter 771
AN ACT For the relief of Margarethe Bock and her son, Robert Harald Bock.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4468]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Margarethe Bock and son.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Margarethe Bock, the fiancée of Harry J. Trahan, a citizen of the United States, and her minor child, Robert Harald Bock, shall be eligible for visas as non-immigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Margarethe Bock is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Harry J. Trahan and that she is found admissible under all the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality

8 USC 1182.

Act other than section 212 (a) (9) of that Act: Provided further, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.

In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Margarethe Bock and Robert Harald Bock, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the

8 USC 1252, 1253.

Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Margarethe Bock and Robert Harald Bock, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Margarethe Bock and Robert Harald Bock as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.

Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 434: For the relief of Mrs. Lee Shee Yee (also known as Lee Lai Koon). Private Law 434 Private Law 434 69 Stat. A148 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 434

chapter 772
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Lee Shee Yee (also known as Lee Lai Koon).

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4643]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in the administration

66 Stat. 163, 169.

8 USC 1101 and note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Lee Shee Yee (also known as Lee Lai Koon) shall be held to be classifiable as a nonquota returning resident under the provisions of section 101 (a) (27) (B) of that Act.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 435: For the relief of Elzie C. Brown. Private Law 435 Private Law 435 69 Stat. A148 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 435

chapter 773
AN ACT For the relief of Elzie C. Brown.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 4763]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Elzie C. Brown.
That notwithstanding the provisions of sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Federal Employees

39 Stat. 746.

 Compensation Act, as amended (5 U. S. C., secs. 765–770), the Secretary of Labor is authorized (1) to consider any claim filed under such Act within one year after the date of enactment of this Act by Elzie C. Brown of Mountainair, New Mexico, for compensation for 69 Stat. a149disability resulting from injuries alleged to have been received on or about Thanksgiving of 1945 while performing services as an employee of the War Relocation Authority in Amache, Colorado, and (2) to award to the said Elzie C. Brown any compensation to which he would have been entitled under such Act had such claim been filed within the time and in the manner provided by such sections. No benefits except hospital and medical expenses shall accrue under this Act for any period prior to the date of its enactment.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 436: For the relief of the estate of Victor Helfenbein. Private Law 436 Private Law 436 69 Stat. A149 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 436

chapter 774
AN ACT For the relief of the estate of Victor Helfenbein.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 5078]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Victor Helfenbein, estate.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the estate of Victor Helfenbein, the sum of $5,000, in full settlement of all claims against the Government of the United States for fatal injuries sustained by him in a collision involving a United States Army ambulance from Fort Hamilton on August 12, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 437: For the relief of Helene Rapp. Private Law 437 Private Law 437 69 Stat. A149 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 437

chapter 775
AN ACT For the relief of Helene Rapp.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6002]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 353 (5) (B)

66 Stat. 270.

8 USC 1485.

 shall be held to have been and to be applicable to Helene Rapp.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 438: For the relief of Luisa Guidi Miller. Private Law 438 Private Law 438 69 Stat. A149 1955-08-09 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 438

chapter 776
AN ACT For the relief of Luisa Guidi Miller.

August 9, 1955

[H. R. 6896]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, the minor child, Luisa Guidi Miller, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Charles Carroll Miller, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 9, 1955.
Private Law 439: For the relief of Fillipo Mastroianni. Private Law 439 Private Law 439 69 Stat. A150 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a150 Private Law 439

chapter 810
AN ACT For the relief of Fillipo Mastroianni.

August 11, 1955

[S. 198]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Fillipo Mastroianni.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Fillipo Mastroianni shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment

Quota deduction.

of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 440: For the relief of Mecys Jauniskis. Private Law 440 Private Law 440 69 Stat. A150 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 440

chapter 811
AN ACT For the relief of Mecys Jauniskis.

August 11, 1955

[S. 664]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mecys Jauniskis.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (6) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Mecys Jauniskis may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: under such conditions and controls which the Attorney General after consultation with the Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, may deem necessary to impose: Provided, That a suitable and proper bond or undertaking, approved by the Attorney General, be deposited as prescribed by

8 USC 1183.

section 213 of the said Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 441: For the relief of Joseph Vyskocil. Private Law 441 Private Law 441 69 Stat. A150 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 441

chapter 812
AN ACT For the relief of Joseph Vyskocil.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1337]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Joseph Vyskocil.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Joseph Vyskocil shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this

Quota deduction.

Act upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 442: Providing for the conveyance of certain lands to Saint Louis Church of Dunseith, Dunseith, North Dakota. Private Law 442 Private Law 442 69 Stat. A151 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a151 Private Law 442

chapter 813
AN ACT Providing for the conveyance of certain lands to Saint Louis Church of Dunseith, Dunseith, North Dakota.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1397]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

St. Louis Church of Dunseith, N. Dak.
That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to transfer, with the consent of the Turtle Mountain Advisory Committee, to Saint Louis Church of Dunseith, Dunseith, North Dakota, all right, title, and interest of the United States and of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in and to the following-described lands: The east half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, and the west half of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter, of section 18, township 162 north, range 72 west, fifth principal meridian, excepting and reserving therefrom one hundred feet along the section line for highway purposes.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 443: For the relief of Anna Mertikas. Private Law 443 Private Law 443 69 Stat. A151 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 443

chapter 814
AN ACT For the relief of Anna Mertikas.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1415]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, the minor child, Anna Mertikas, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. D. Jim Mertikas, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 444: For the relief of Ernst Fraenkel and his wife, Hanna Fraenkel. Private Law 444 Private Law 444 69 Stat. A151 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 444

chapter 815
AN ACT For the relief of Ernst Fraenkel and his wife, Hanna Fraenkel.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1541]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ernst Fraenkel

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 and his wife, Hanna Fraenkel, naturalized citizens of the United States, shall be permitted to reside in Germany until three years following the date of the enactment of this Act without losing their United States citizenship under section 352 (a) of such Act.

8 USC 1485.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 445: For the relief of Cecile Doriac and her minor child. Private Law 445 Private Law 445 69 Stat. A151 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 445

chapter 816
AN ACT For the relief of Cecile Doriac and her minor child.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1681]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cecile Doriac and child.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Cecile Doriac, the fiancée of Dean E. Ballard, a citizen of the United States, and her 69 Stat. a152minor child shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months, if the administrative authorities find (1) that the said Cecile Doriac is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Dean E. Ballard, and (2) that she and her child are otherwise admissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Cecile Doriac, she and her child shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Cecile Doriac, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Cecile Doriac and her child as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fees.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 446: For the relief of Ladislav Mencl. Private Law 446 Private Law 446 69 Stat. A152 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 446

chapter 817
AN ACT For the relief of Ladislav Mencl.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2088]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ladislav Mencl.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ladislav Mencl shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of

Quota deduction.

this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 447: For the relief of Vasilios Liakopoulos. Private Law 447 Private Law 447 69 Stat. A152 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 447

chapter 818
AN ACT For the relief of Vasilios Liakopoulos.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 1319]

 Be it enacted by the. Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Vasilios Liakopoulos, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Gregory and Anna Liakopoulos, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 448: For the relief of Ingrid Liselotte Poch. Private Law 448 Private Law 448 69 Stat. A152 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 448

chapter 819
AN ACT For the relief of Ingrid Liselotte Poch.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 2079]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a153poses of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Ingrid Liselotte Poch, shall be held

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Corporal George Thomas Murphy, citizen of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 449: For the relief of Monika Schefbanker. Private Law 449 Private Law 449 69 Stat. A153 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 449

chapter 820
AN ACT For the relief of Monika Schefbanker.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 2339]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, the minor child, Monika Schefbanker, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Dragoslav Novakovic, citizen of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 450: For the relief of Chung Poik Cha and her child, Myra Poik Cha. Private Law 450 Private Law 450 69 Stat. A153 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 450

chapter 821
AN ACT For the relief of Chung Poik Cha and her child, Myra Poik Cha.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 2897]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chung Poik Cha and child.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Chung Poik Cha, the fiancée of Angelo Sacchetti, a citizen of the United States, and her minor child, Myra Poik Cha, shall be eligible for visas as nonimmigrant temporary visitors for a period of three months: Provided, That the administrative authorities find that the said Chung Poik Cha is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Angelo Sacchetti and that they are found otherwise admissible under the immigration laws. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Chung Poik Cha and Myra Poik Cha, they shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of sections 242 and 243 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons

8 USC 1252, 1253.

 shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Chung Poik Cha and Myra Poik Cha, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Chung Poik Cha and Myra Poik Cha as of the date of the payment by them of the required visa fees.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 451: For the relief of Thomas F. Harney, Junior, doing business as the Harney Engineering Company. Private Law 451 Private Law 451 69 Stat. A153 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 451

chapter 822
AN ACT For the relief of Thomas F. Harney, Junior, doing business as the Harney Engineering Company.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 2907]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Thomas F. Harney, Jr.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, 69 Stat. a154out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Thomas F. Harney, Junior, doing business as the Harney Engineering Company, the sum of $13,439.84. The payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims of said Thomas F. Harney, Junior, for alleged losses suffered by him as the plumbing and heating subcontractor under two lump-sum contracts between the United States, acting through the Army Quartermaster Corps, and D. A. Sullivan and Sons, Incorporated, which provided for the construction of building installations including thirty barracks at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, during the fall and winter of 1940–1941, the United States Court of Claims (congressional numbers 17860 and 17861, decided July 13, 1954, pursuant to S. Res. 152 and 165, Eighty-first Congress, first session) having found that the United States received substantial benefits from the work and efforts of claimant: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 452: To confer jurisdiction upon the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claims of the Bartlett Springs Company and certain others. Private Law 452 Private Law 452 69 Stat. A154 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 452

chapter 823
AN ACT To confer jurisdiction upon the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claims of the Bartlett Springs Company and certain others.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 3063]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Bartlett Springs Co. and others.
That jurisdiction is hereby conferred upon the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Northern Division, to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claims of the Bartlett Springs Company, a corporation, C. A. Kuenzell, G. Elizabeth Kuenzell, and H. C. Nead, individually or doing business under the firm name and style of Nead Lumber Company against the United States, arising out of the controversy concerning certain lands in sections 32 and 33, township 16 north, range 8 west, Mount Diablo meridian, in Lake County, California.
Sec. 2. Suit upon such claims may be instituted at any time within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, notwithstanding the lapse of time or any statute of limitations. Proceedings for the determination of such claims, appeals therefrom, and payment of any judgment thereon shall be in the same manner as in the case of claims over which such court has jurisdiction under the provisions of section

62 Stat. 933.

1346 of title 28 of the United States Code. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as an implication of liability on the part of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 453: For the relief of Luise Pempfer (now Mrs. William L. Adams). Private Law 453 Private Law 453 69 Stat. A155 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a155 Private Law 453

chapter 824
AN ACT For the relief of Luise Pempfer (now Mrs. William L. Adams).

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 3507]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Luise Pempfer (now Mrs. William L. Adams) may

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 lie admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 454: For the relief of Luise Isabella Chu, also known as Luise Schneider. Private Law 454 Private Law 454 69 Stat. A155 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 454

chapter 825
AN ACT For the relief of Luise Isabella Chu, also known as Luise Schneider.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 3628]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Luise Isabella Chu,

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 also known as Luise Schneider, shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 455: For the relief of Birgit Camara, also known as Birgit Heinemann. Private Law 455 Private Law 455 69 Stat. A155 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 455

chapter 826
AN ACT For the relief of Birgit Camara, also known as Birgit Heinemann.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 3635]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Birgit Camara, also

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

mown as Birgit Heinemann, shall be held and considered to have been awfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 456: For the relief of Andrew Carrigan. Private Law 456 Private Law 456 69 Stat. A155 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 456

chapter 827
AN ACT For the relief of Andrew Carrigan.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 4544]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That a reentry permit issued pursuant to section 223 of the Immigration and Nationality

66 Stat. 194.

8 USC 1203.

 Act for Andrew Carrigan, born on May 4, 1952, who is the adopted 69 Stat. a156minor child of Mr. and Mrs. James Carrigan, shall be valid until such time as Andrew Carrigan becomes ten years of age, or until such time as his adoptive father, James Carrigan, resumes permanent residence in the United States, whichever date occurs earlier.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 457: For the relief of Miss Blanca Lina Rionegro. Private Law 457 Private Law 457 69 Stat. A156 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 457

chapter 828
AN ACT For the relief of Miss Blanca Lina Rionegro.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 5074]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Blanca Rionegro.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Miss Blanca Lina Rionegro shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 458: For the relief of Mrs. Koto Nakagawa. Private Law 458 Private Law 458 69 Stat. A156 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 458

chapter 829
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Koto Nakagawa.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 5082]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

66 Stat. 169.

8 USC 1101.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Koto Nakagawa shall be held to be classifiable as a nonquota returning resident under the provisions of section 101 (a) (27) (B) of that Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 459: For the relief of Mrs. Johanna Eckles. Private Law 459 Private Law 459 69 Stat. A156 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 459

chapter 830
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Johanna Eckles.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 5908]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Mrs. Johanna Eckles may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 460: For the relief of Mock Jung Shee (Mock Jung Liu). Private Law 460 Private Law 460 69 Stat. A157 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 460

chapter 831
AN ACT For the relief of Mock Jung Shee (Mock Jung Liu).

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 5913]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a157poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mock Jung Shee (Mock

66 Stat. 169.

8 USC 1101.

 Jung Liu) shall be held and considered to be classifiable as a returning resident as defined by section 101 (a) (27) (B) of that Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 461: For the relief of Elfriede Rosa (Kup) Kraft. Private Law 461 Private Law 461 69 Stat. A157 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 461

chapter 832
AN ACT For the relief of Elfriede Rosa (Kup) Kraft.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 6741]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) and (12) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Elfriede Rosa (Kup) Kraft may be admitted

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 462: For the relief of Irene C. (Karl) Behrman. Private Law 462 Private Law 462 69 Stat. A157 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 462

chapter 834
AN ACT For the relief of Irene C. (Karl) Behrman.

August 11, 1955

[S. 92]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Irene C. Behrman.
That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Irene C. (Karl) Behrman, the sum of $3,194.39, in full satisfaction of her claim against the United States for compensation for loss of certain personal property resulting from her forced evacuation, on or about June 26, 1950, from Seoul, Korea, where she was serving as a service club director with the Special Services Section, United States Army Forces: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 463: For the relief of Ahmet Suat Maykut. Private Law 463 Private Law 463 69 Stat. A157 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 463

chapter 835
AN ACT For the relief of Ahmet Suat Maykut.

August 11, 1955

[S. 214]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Ahmet Suat Maykut.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ahmet Suat Maykut shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment 69 Stat. a158of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting

Quota deduction.

 of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 464: For the relief of Mary Freida Poeltl Smith. Private Law 464 Private Law 464 69 Stat. A158 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 464

chapter 836
AN ACT For the relief of Mary Freida Poeltl Smith.

August 11, 1955

[S. 223]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (9) and (12) of section 212

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mary Freida Poeltl Smith may be admitted for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 465: For the relief of Apostolos Vasili Pereas. Private Law 465 Private Law 465 69 Stat. A158 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 465

chapter 837
AN ACT For the relief of Apostolos Vasili Pereas.

August 11, 1955

[S. 239]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Apostolos Percas.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Apostolos Vasili Pereas shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the

Quota deduction.

enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act. the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 466: For the relief of Isaac Glickman, Reghina Glickman, Alfred Cismaru, and Anna Cismaru. Private Law 466 Private Law 466 69 Stat. A158 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 466

chapter 838
AN ACT For the relief of Isaac Glickman, Reghina Glickman, Alfred Cismaru, and Anna Cismaru.

August 11, 1955

[S. 352]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Isaac Glickman and others.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Isaac Glickman, Reghina Glickman, Alfred Cismaru, and Anna Cismaru shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of

Quota deductions.

this Act, upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, 69 Stat. a159the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct the required numbers from the appropriate quota or quotas for the first year that such quota or quotas are available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 467: For the relief of Petre and Liubitza Ionescu. Private Law 467 Private Law 467 69 Stat. A159 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 467

chapter 839
AN ACT For the relief of Petre and Liubitza Ionescu.

August 11, 1955

[S. 388]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Petre and Liubitza Ionescu.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Petre and Liubitza Ionescu shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act upon payment of the required visa fees. Upon the

Quota deductions.

 granting of permanent residence to such aliens as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct two numbers from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 468: For the relief of Chieko Suzuki. Private Law 468 Private Law 468 69 Stat. A159 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 468

chapter 840
AN ACT For the relief of Chieko Suzuki.

August 11, 1955

[S. 393]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Chieko Suzuki.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, in the administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Chieko Suzuki, the fiancée of Captain Jack L. Wulff, a citizen of the United States, shall be eligible for a visa as a nonimmigrant temporary visitor for a period or three months, if the administrative authorities find (1) that the said Chieko Suzuki is coming to the United States with a bona fide intention of being married to the said Captain Jack L. Wulff and (2) that she is found otherwise admissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event the marriage between the above-named persons does not occur within three months after the entry of the said Chieko Suzuki, she shall be required to depart from the United States and upon failure to do so shall be deported in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the event that the marriage between the above-named persons shall occur within three months after the entry of the said Chieko Suzuki, the Attorney General is authorized and directed to record the lawful admission for permanent residence of the said Chieko Suzuki as of the date of the payment by her of the required visa fee.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 469: For the relief of Edward Naarits. Private Law 469 Private Law 469 69 Stat. A159 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 469

chapter 841
AN ACT For the relief of Edward Naarits.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1044]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwith-69 Stat. a160standing the time limitation provided for in section 330 (a) (2) of the Immigration

66 Stat. 251.

8 USC 1441.

 and Nationality Act, Edward Naarits shall be deemed to be within the purview of the said section provided his petition for naturalization is filed within one year from the effective date of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 470: For the relief of Mrs. Jeannette S. Hamilton. Private Law 470 Private Law 470 69 Stat. A160 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 470

chapter 842
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Jeannette S. Hamilton.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1353]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Jeannette S. Hamilton.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (3) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Mrs. Jeannette S. Hamilton may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 471: For the relief of Antonio Jacoe. Private Law 471 Private Law 471 69 Stat. A160 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 471

chapter 843
AN ACT For the relief of Antonio Jacoe.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1367]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Antonio Jacoe.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (9), (17), and (19) of section

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Antonio Jacoe may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That the exemption granted herein shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice has knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 472: For the relief of Lieselotte Brodzinski Gettman. Private Law 472 Private Law 472 69 Stat. A160 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 472

chapter 844
AN ACT For the relief of Lieselotte Brodzinski Gettman.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1522]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Lieselotte B. Gettman.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (9) and (12) of section 212 (a) of the

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Immigration and Nationality Act, Lieselotte Brodzinski Gettman may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act: Provided, That these exemptions shall apply only to grounds for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 473: For the relief of Constantinos Pantermalis. Private Law 473 Private Law 473 69 Stat. A161 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a161 Private Law 473

chapter 845
AN ACT For the relief of Constantinos Pantermalis.

August 11, 1955

[S. 1581]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Constantinos Pantermalis.

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Constantinos Pantermalis shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee. Upon the

Quota deduction.

granting of permanent residence to such alien as provided for in this Act, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper quota-control officer to deduct one number from the appropriate quota for the first year that such quota is available.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 474: For the relief of Nadia Noland and Samia Ouafa Noland. Private Law 474 Private Law 474 69 Stat. A161 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 474

chapter 846
AN ACT For the relief of Nadia Noland and Samia Ouafa Noland.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2270]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Nadia Noland and child.

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (9) and (12) of section 212 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Nadia Noland may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence, if she is found to be. otherwise admissible under the provisions of such Act. The provisions of this Act shall apply only to grounds for exclusion under such paragraphs known to the Secretary of State or the Attorney General prior to the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 2. For the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the minor child, Samia Ouafa

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Noland, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of KMC Paul F. Noland, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 475: For the relief of certain Korean war orphans. Private Law 475 Private Law 475 69 Stat. A161 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 475

chapter 847
AN ACT For the relief of certain Korean war orphans.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2312]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, Joseph Han Holt, Mary Chae Holt, Helen Chan Holt, Paul Kim Holt, Betty Rhee Holt, and Nathanial Chae Holt shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien children of Harry and Bertha Holt, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 476: For the relief of Mrs. Gertrud Hildegard Nichols. Private Law 476 Private Law 476 69 Stat. A162 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a162 Private Law 476

chapter 848
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Gertrud Hildegard Nichols.

August 11, 1955

[S. 2575]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Gertrud Nichols.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Mrs. Gertrud Hildegard Nichols may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 477: For the relief of Mrs. Maria Del Mul. Private Law 477 Private Law 477 69 Stat. A162 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 477

chapter 849
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Maria Del Mul.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 929]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Maria Del Mul shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act, upon payment of the required visa fee.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 478: For the relief of Mrs. Lorenza O’Malley (de Amusategui), Jose Maria de Amusategui O’Malley, and the legal guardian of Ramon de Amusategui O’Malley. Private Law 478 Private Law 478 69 Stat. A162 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 478

chapter 850
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Lorenza O’Malley (de Amusategui), Jose Maria de Amusategui O’Malley, and the legal guardian of Ramon de Amusategui O’Malley.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 1003]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Mrs. Lorenzs O’Malley and others.
That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any amount in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Mrs. Lorenza O’Malley (de Amusategui) the sum of $20,000, to Jose Maria Gerardo de Amusategui O’Malley the sum of $5,000, and to the legal guardian of Ramon de Amusategui O’Malley the sum of $5,000, all of Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. Such sums shall be in full settlement of all claims against the United States for money and supplies furnished and distributed by Mrs. O’Malley and her former husband, Ramon de Amusategui (now deceased), to American prisoners of war in the Philippines during World War II: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 479: For the relief of Vera Gregovich Kenter. Private Law 479 Private Law 479 69 Stat. A163 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a163 Private Law 479

chapter 851
AN ACT For the relief of Vera Gregovich Kenter.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 1235]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, the minor child, Vera Gregovich Kenter, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kenter, citizens of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 480: For the relief of Rodolfo Pugeda de la Cerna. Private Law 480 Private Law 480 69 Stat. A163 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 480

chapter 852
AN ACT For the relief of Rodolfo Pugeda de la Cerna.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 1909]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of sections 101 (a) (27) (A) and 205 of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 169, 180.

8 USC 1101, 1155.

 Nationality Act, the minor child, Rodolfo Pugeda de la Cerna, shall be held and considered to be the natural-born alien child of James F. de la Cerna, a citizen of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 481: For the relief of Mrs. Margarete Gick Scordas. Private Law 481 Private Law 481 69 Stat. A163 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 481

chapter 853
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Margarete Gick Scordas.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 2235]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Margarete Gick Scordas may be admitted

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 to the United States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 482: For the relief of Kazuko Iwata Rausch. Private Law 482 Private Law 482 69 Stat. A163 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 482

chapter 854
AN ACT For the relief of Kazuko Iwata Rausch.

August 11, 1955

[H.R. 2704]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Kazuko Iwata Rausch may be admitted to the United

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

 States for permanent residence if she is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exception shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 483: For the relief of Mrs. Elfrieda Schoeppe. Private Law 483 Private Law 483 69 Stat. A164 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private 69 Stat. a164 Private Law 483

chapter 855
AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Elfrieda Schoeppe.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 2916]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in the

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

administration of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mrs. Elfrieda Schoeppe, widow of Sergeant William E. Schoeppe, a deceased former United States citizen who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States, shall be deemed to be a nonquota immigrant.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 484: For the relief of Rolf Hugo Neuman. Private Law 484 Private Law 484 69 Stat. A164 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 484

chapter 856
AN ACT For the relief of Rolf Hugo Neuman.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 3195]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Rolf H. Neuman.
That, notwithstanding the provision of section 212 (a) (9) of the Immigration and

66 Stat. 182.

8 USC 1182.

Nationality Act, Rolf Hugo Neuman may be admitted to the United States for permanent residence if he is found to be otherwise admissible under the provisions of that Act: Provided, That this exemption shall apply only to a ground for exclusion of which the Department of State or the Department of Justice had knowledge prior to the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 485: For the relief of Henry T. Quisenberry. Private Law 485 Private Law 485 69 Stat. A164 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 485

chapter 857
AN ACT For the relief of Henry T. Quisenberry.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 4508]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Henry T. Quisenberry.

39 Stat. 746.

5 USC 765–770.
That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act are hereby waived in favor of Henry T. Quisenberry, Oxnard, California, and his claim for compensation for disability from an injury to his spine and head allegedly incurred on December 8, 1943, while in the performance of duty as a security guard at the United States naval base at Port Hueneme, California, is hereby authorized and directed to be acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act, if he files such claim with the Bureau of Employees’ Compensation, Department of Labor, within sixty days after the date of enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits except medical expenses shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to its enactment.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 486: For the relief of Francisca Alemany. Private Law 486 Private Law 486 69 Stat. A164 1955-08-11 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 486

chapter 858
AN ACT For the relief of Francisca Alemany.

August 11, 1955

[H. R. 5546]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the pur-69 Stat. a165poses of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Francisca Alemany

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to be the minor child of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Alemany, lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Approved August 11, 1955.
Private Law 487: For the relief of Martin Aloysius Madden. Private Law 487 Private Law 487 69 Stat. A165 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 487

chapter 875
AN ACT For the relief of Martin Aloysius Madden.

August 12, 1955

[S. 541]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Martin A. Madden.
That the Attorney General is authorized and directed to discontinue any deportation proceedings and to cancel any outstanding order and warrant of deportation, warrant of arrest, and bond, which may have been issued in the case of Martin Aloysius Madden. From and after the date of enactment of this Act, the said Martin Aloysius Madden shall not again be subject to deportation by reason of the same facts upon which such deportation proceedings were commenced or any such warrants and order have issued.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Private Law 488: For the relief of John Axel Arvidson. Private Law 488 Private Law 488 69 Stat. A165 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 488

chapter 876
AN ACT For the relief of John Axel Arvidson.

August 12, 1955

[S. 550]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, for the purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act, John Axel Arvidson

66 Stat. 163.

8 USC 1101 note.

 shall be held and considered to have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Private Law 489: To authorize the appointment in a civilian position in the White House office of Major General John Stewart Bragdon, United States Army, retired, and for other purposes. Private Law 489 Private Law 489 69 Stat. A165 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 489

chapter 877
AN ACT To authorize the appointment in a civilian position in the White House office of Major General John Stewart Bragdon, United States Army, retired, and for other purposes.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 7628]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Maj. Gen. John S. Bragdon.
That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of the Act of July 31, 1894 (28 Stat. 205), as amended (5 U. S. C. 62), or any other provision of law, Major General John Stewart Bragdon, United States Army, retired, may be appointed to and accept and hold a civilian position in the White House office.
Sec. 2. Major General Bragdon’s appointment to, and acceptance and holding of, a civilian position in the White House office shall in no way affect any status, office, rank, or grade he may occupy or hold as a retired officer in the United States Army, or any emolument, perquisite, right, privilege, or benefit incident to or arising out of any such status, office, rank, or grade: Provided, however, That during 69 Stat. a166his incumbency in a civilian position in the White House office he shall receive the compensation appertaining to such position in lieu of the retired pay to which he is entitled as a retired officer of the Army: Provided further, That upon the termination of such civilian employment the payment of his retired pay shall be resumed.
Approved August 12, 1955.
Private Law 490: To provide tax relief to a charitable foundation and the contributors thereto. Private Law 490 Private Law 490 69 Stat. A166 1955-08-12 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2026-01-02 84 1 private Private Law 490

chapter 878
AN ACT To provide tax relief to a charitable foundation and the contributors thereto.

August 12, 1955

[H. R. 7746]

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Cannon Foundation, Elsberry, Mo.
That the Cannon Foundation which was created on November 17, 1950, by a trust instrument executed by Clarence Cannon and Ida W. Cannon, of Elsberry, Missouri, the principal office of which is at Elsberry, Missouri, and the management and property of which is vested in and under the direction and control of a board of trustees consisting of the mayor of said city, the superintendent of schools, and others, and the beneficiaries of which consist of five churches situated in said city, and other beneficiaries, shall be deemed to be an organization (a) exempt

68A Stat. 163, 166.

26 USC 501, 503.

from tax under section 101 (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 and section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and (b) to which section 3813 (a) of the 1939 code and section 503 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 is inapplicable.
Sec. 2. Contributions to the Cannon Foundation, referred to in section 1, shall be considered charitable contributions for purposes

68A Stat. 58.

26 USC 170.

of section 23 (o) and (q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1939 and section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Sec. 3. Sections 1 and 2 shall be effective for the taxable years beginning after December 31, 1949, and prior to January 1, 1956.
Approved August 12, 1955.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

FIRST SESSION, EIGHTY-FOURTH CONGRESS

 H. Con. Res. 1: JOINT MEETING House Concurrent Resolution 1 January 6, 1955
JOINT MEETING

January 6, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 1]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Communications from the President.
That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Thursday, January 6, 1955, at 1’2: 30 o’clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving such communications as the President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them.
Passed January 6, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 3: PARKING ON CAPITOL GROUNDS Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 January 25, 1955
PARKING ON CAPITOL GROUNDS

January 25, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 3]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that the Architect of the Capitol should permit the parking, under the control of the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, of passenger motor vehicles on that part of the United States Capitol Grounds described as square 723, for such time as the said Architect determines that such square is needed for parking purposes.
Agreed to January 25, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 61: ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF MICHIGAN STATE COLLEGE House Concurrent Resolution 61 February 4, 1955
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF MICHIGAN STATE COLLEGE

February 4, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 61]

 Whereas February 12, 1955, marks the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of Michigan State College, the first agricultural college in the United States and the model for the land-grant college system; and Whereas Michigan State College and other land-grant colleges subsequently established have improved the American standard of living, helped bring real economic prosperity to the American people, and played an important role in the evolution and development of the American way of life to its present position of world leadership: Therefore be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress hereby extends its greetings and felicitations to Michigan State College on the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary of its founding, and joins with the people of the United States in expressing its recognition and appreciation of the role which Michiganb3 69 Stat. b4 State College has played in the establishment of a democratic type of education under which the benefits of higher education and related services have been made available to Americans in every walk of life.
Passed February 4, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 83: TRADE AGREEMENTS EXTENSION ACT OF 1955 House Concurrent Resolution 83 February 15, 1955
TRADE AGREEMENTS EXTENSION ACT OF 1955

February 15, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 83]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Printing of additional couple of hearings.
That there be printed two thousand five hundred additional copies of the hearings on H. R. 1, the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955, held by the Committee on Ways and Means for the use of the said Committee.
Passed February 15, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 9: “INTERLOCKING SUBVERSION IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS” Senate Concurrent Resolution 9 March 16, 1955
“INTERLOCKING SUBVERSION IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS”

March 16, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 9]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Printing of additional parts of hearings.
That there be printed for the use of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary not to exceed twenty thousand additional copies of parts 21,22,24,25, and 26 of the hearings entitled “Interlocking Subversion in Government Departments”, held before a subcommittee of the above committee during the Eighty-third Congress.
Agreed to March 16, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 93: MILITARY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS House Concurrent Resolution 93 March 18, 1955
MILITARY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

March 18, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 93]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Printing of additional copies of hearings.
That there be printed for the use of the Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives, two thousand additional copies of the hearings held by the said committee during the Eighty-third Congress, second session, on the organization and administration of the military research and development programs.
Passed March 18, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 93: “HOW OUR LAWS ARE MADE” House Concurrent Resolution 93 March 18, 1955
“HOW OUR LAWS ARE MADE”

March 18, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 93]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Printing of additional copies of H. Doc. 210.
That there is ordered to be reprinted one hundred thousand copies of House Document 210 of the Eighty-third Congress, entitled “How Our Laws Are Made”, by Charles J. Zinn, law revision counsel of the Committee on the Judiciary, to be prorated to the Members of the House of Representatives for a period of ninety days after which time the unused balance shall revert to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Passed March 18, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 93: OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT FUNCTION? House Concurrent Resolution 93 March 30, 1955
OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT: WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT FUNCTION?

March 30, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 85]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Revision and printing as House document.
That the author of the pamphlet entitled “Our American Government, What Is It ? How Does It Function ?”, as set out in House Document Numbered 465, Seventy-ninth Congress, and subsequent editions thereof, revise the same, bring it up to date, and that it be printed as a public document.
69 Stat. b5
Sec. 2. Such revised pamphlet shall be printed as a House document, and there shall be printed three hundred five thousand two hundred and fifty additional copies, of which thirty thousand copies shall be for the use of the Senate; two hundred sixty-six thousand one hundred and fifty for the use of the House of Representatives; three thousand and one hundred for the Senate Document Room; and six thousand for the House Document Room.
Passed March 30, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 103: ADJOURNMENT House Concurrent Resolution 103 March 30, 1955
ADJOURNMENT

March 30, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 103]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That when the two Houses adjourn on Monday, April 4, 1955, they stand adjourned until 12 o’clock meridian, Wednesday, April 13, 1955.
Passed March 30, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 24: STATUE OF EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 May 25, 1955
STATUE OF EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE

May 25, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 24]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Placement in Capitol rotunda.
That the Edward Douglass White Memorial Commission of Louisiana is hereby authorized to place temporarily in the rotunda of the Capitol a statue of the late Edward Douglass White, of Louisiana, and to hold ceremonies in the rotunda on said occasion; and the Architect of the Capitol is hereby authorized to make the necessary arrangements therefor.
Agreed to May 25, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 24: DEPORTATION SUSPENSIONS Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 May 27, 1955
DEPORTATION SUSPENSIONS

May 27, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 17]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That the Congress favors the suspension of deportation in the case of each alien hereinafter named, in which case the Attorney General has suspended deportation for more than six months: T-2672008, Alcala-Jimenez, David. A-8258497, Bernhus, Christopher Olsen. A-8258490, Bernhus, Ellen Olea, A-8258491, Bernhus, Anne Mathilde. A-8258492, Bernhus, Nils Christian. A-8031685, Brown, Frank Naaman. 0300-201464, Cernilogar, Mario or Mario Merkle. A-3442862, Dapello, Giuseppe or Joseph. A-9746898, De Roche, Lawrence Henry. 0300-405108, Kronen, Tynne Katariina or Tynne Katerina Koski (nee Talvite). A-7712697, Forbes, Reginald. A-8078862, Juarez-Chavez, Evaristo Jose. A-6435718, Koslevsky, David or David Coster. 0300-351695, Lemos, Christos Panelis. A-5801906, Molnar, Louis. A 6153079. Mukoyama, Chiyoka K. A-6153075, Mukoyama. Luis Reiichiro. A-6153076, Mukoyama, Jorge Shojiro. A-6153077, Mukoyama, Teresa Misuzu. A-6153078, Mukoyama, Federico Takumi. T-2760652, Naka, Hajime. A-6154907, Noguni, Kamata. A-6154905, Noguni, Nobuko.69 Stat. b6 A-6154904, Noguni, Hiroshi. A-6154903, Noguni, Sadao. A-6154906. Noguni, Yoshiko (Victoria). A-7115197, Peri des, Emanuel E. A-387461, Persoelis, Costas. A-5401551, Popetz, Traian or Thomas Popetz. 0900-55372, Quilici, Cesare Ermanno. T-1496855, Rodriguez-Unciano, Alicia. A-5333372, Kniffs, Albert Richardt Cornelns. A-5284140, Shimotsu, Teru. A-2658933, Tomaszek, Hugo Nicolas. A-6777797, Tsu, Wan-P’ei Chang or Wan-Pei Pauline Chang or Un Pui Cheung. A-7130708, Urias, Josefa Carrasco Vda De. A-5609541. Valadez, Pedro. A-3781283, Yamauchi, Kiyoko or Kiyoko Takemori. 0402/13555, Benedikty, .1 ohn. A-3485407, Chang, Pear] Chin-Ju. A-6045012, Chauvet, Norma or Marie Raymonde Norma Chauvet. A-4957901, Choy, Ming Chow or Wing Chow or George Choy. A-5950851, Connelly, Richard or Connolly or Connely. A-6849528, Douglas, Frederick Charles or Frederick Douglas. A-4037689, Fernandes, Caetano or Cyril Fernandez. A-9550591, Fraga-Rev, Juan. A-5656987, Grisiuk, John or Jan Grisiuk or Ignat Sliva or Jen at Sliva. A-7439189, Laca, Fernando Ignacio. E-093560,Metti, Philip Jacob. A-5919881, Piiparinen, Mauri. A-5570728,Rai, Lal Singh. A-3247861, Retter, Friederich. E-078907, Rodriguez, Leopoldo Cantu. E-086948, Salgado, Mario. A-6922766, Stagner, Rose Louise Pearson. A-9727441, Tin, Chin or Lee San or Lee San. 0900-64111, Velasquez-Es trad a, Celestino. E-061647, Wilman, Rosa Salazar de. 1409-10532, Aguirre-Gomez, Pedro. 1409-10531, Aguirre, Catarina Ramirez De. V-172461, Andreoli, Carlo. A-1613805, Bieh, 'William or Wilhelm Herman. A-1010587, Brown, John or Charles Brown. A-6165969, Carter, Martha Antonia (nee Tablas Landa). T-2760659, Cervantes-Diaz, Jose Luis. A-8031923, Chiara, Gian Paolo. A-7601311, Das, Abinash Chandra. A-9511929, Fredriksen, Erik Emanuel. A-6531519, Garcia-Orozco, Daniel. A-6944242, Grossman, Chaskiel. V-556765, Grossman, Fanni. A-8196295, Gutierrez-Carlos, Federico. A-8088726, Hansen, William Leonard. T-303640, Isomoto, Masanao or Masanao Nojima. 030(1-302349, Kui, Fung Ming or Harris Fung. A-7961879, Kynard, Edna Sonia or Edna Sonia Artemenko. A-2191134, Martin, Juan Rodrigues or Juan Rodrigues or John Martin. A-632828, Merom Joseph. A-2244858, Nitta, Sadakazu or Kazushige Yoshida. 0900/64623, Orozco-Torres, Jose.69 Stat. b7 A-7203339, Partridge, Josephine (nee Godinez) formerly Laborra. A-3580428, Ratal, Pedro Corpos. A-l 171058, Suliman, Vait. T-2671954, Villalobos-Ruiz, Eustaquio. T-1496942, Villalobos, Ramona. T-l496943, Villalobos, Sacarias. T-J 496944, Villalobos, Maria Felis or Felix. T-l496945, Villalobos, Marina. A-6357958, Voikos, Sophia Arthur. A-5993267, Wong, Jimmie Justo formerly Justo De Jesus. A-5541529, Chung, Raymond or Kuang Wu or Raymond K. Wu or Chung Kwong Wu or Kuang Chung Wu. E-084932, Cohnelo, Antonio Dominguez or Antonio Emilio Rivero. A-3112391, Drayer, Hyman. T-2671873, Froberg, Wilhelmina formerly Kollmann. T-2671874, Froberg, Maria formerly Kollmann. A-1740189, Gutierrez, Demetrio or Demetrio Machado Gutierrez. 0900-39076, Juarez, Pedro Alonzo or Manuel Alonzo or Manuel Moreno or Tomas Pizano. 0900-39376, Alonzo, Antonia A imaguer de. A-5581921, Shimotsu, I taro. A-4496136, Trotta, Michele or Mike. E-057313, Cameron, Elsie. A-6028662, Contreras-Chavarria, Jose Angel. A-6027750, Contreras, Esperanza De La Rosa De. A-6162249, Eto, Some. A-6162248, Eto, Yoshimitsu. A-6162246, Eto, Nobuko. A-9635249, Foo, Kut Chong. 1500/45912, Garcia, Margarita. 1500/47966, Garcia, Luis. A-4885164, Glatter, George. E-6167, Gum, Ho. 0300-376815, Ho, Zee Kwei or How or Zee Swei Young. A-6421265, Lewis, Norbert a Oquias. 0300-308151, Liu, Hsing Hui. A-3559629,Magallanes, Josefina Aquiniga (nee Vasquez). A-5328243, Pina, Jose. . A-6075197, Rose, Senior, George Edward. A-6075199, Rose (nee Switzer), Ada Phyllis. A-3793462. Schroeder, Alfons. A-5265690, Schroeder, Cl ara Ceceli a (nee Hoed t). A-6345970, Si mot as, Rose. 0300-9214, Spinozzi, Umberto. A-6585178, Squeglia, Carmela or Carmela Volpe formerly Saggesse. E-8309, Squires, Lionel Allen or Kenneth Inness. 0300-400807, Ten, Yuen or Yung Ten Yueh or Youen Loung. A-2722769, Tsang, Fan F. or Tom Qui Tsang or Sam S. Tsang or Am-Ton. A-6839003, Williams, Carolyn Elizabeth Waldron. A-4477561, Wilson, Mary formerly Solomon (nee Grossman). A-5031118, Zentack, Michael (Mike). A-5311563, Zentack, Sophie. A-2900415, Vartanian, Mary. A-4878124, Ball, Marjorie Isabel, also known as Marjorie Hurley, Marjorie Flores, and Marjorie Barclay. E-095789, Bobek, Giuseppe or Joseph. A-6799994, Caffrey, Lena Serafina or L. Serafini Perchiazzi, also known as Serafina Perchiazzi Johnson. 0901/20233, Escobedo-Her er a, Salvador.69 Stat. b8 A- 7138225, Fischer-Stern, Andrea. E-061661, Gonzalez-Castillo, Guillermo. A-1384235, Hui, William Lien-Chia. A-6855176, Jack, Yee Monor Yee Jack, also known as Charley Leung Yee. E-082880, Trema tore, Anthony Frank. A-7197918, Vieyra-Mondragon, J ose. A-7138224, Fischer-Stern, Janos.
Agreed to May 27, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 26: TIN SMELTER, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS Senate Concurrent Resolution 26 June 7, 1955
TIN SMELTER, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS

June 7, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 26]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

61 Stat. 190.

50 USC 98 note.
That it is the sense of Congress that, pursuant to the provisions and authority of Public Law 125, Eightieth Congress, as amended, the Government tin smelter at Texas City, Texas, shall be continued in operation until June 30, 1956, and so long thereafter as may be here-after authorized by the Congress.
Sec. 2. The President is hereby requested to have conducted a study

Study and investigation.

 and investigation for the purpose of recommending the most feasible methods of maintaining a permanent domestic fin-smelting industry in the United States; and, in connection with such study and investigation, the Federal Facilities Corporation, or any other designee of the President, is requested to show the plant and facilities to any interested persons and to provide them with all necessary and appropriate information within the limits of security considerations upon which to base appraisals and to formulate proposals to the Government for the future operation of the smelter by the Government or under private lease or ownership arrangements.
Sec. 3. The President is requested to report to the Congress prior to

Report to Congress.

 March 31, 1956, the findings of this study and his recommendations with respect to the future operation of the tin smelter.
Agreed to June 7, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 31: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Senate Concurrent Resolution 31 June 14, 1955
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY

June 14, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 31]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Printing of additional copies of reports.
That there be printed for the use of the Committee on the Judiciary not more than three thousand additional copies each of three reports of the Committee on the Judiciary to the Senate on its study of juvenile delinquency in the United States.
Agreed to June 14, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 31: REENROLLMENT OF S. J. RES. 60 Senate Concurrent Resolution 31 June 14, 1955
REENROLLMENT OF S. J. RES. 60

June 14, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 37]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Ante, p. 184.
That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, requested to return to the Senate the enrolled joint resolution (S. J. Res. 6(1) directing a study and report by the Secretary of Agriculture on burley tobacco marketing controls; that if and when returned the action of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate in signing the said joint resolution be, and the same is hereby, rescinded; and that the Secretary of the Senate be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to reenroll the said joint resolution with the following change, namely: In lieu of the date “July 1, 1955” insert “November 1, 1955”.
Agreed to June 14, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 157: TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF UNITED NATIONS House Concurrent Resolution 157 June 17, 1955
69 Stat. b9 TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF UNITED NATIONS

June 17, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 157]

 Whereas it is the hope and prayer of the American people that peace will be established among ail the nations of the world, thus avoiding the carnage and destruction of war, making possible the lifting of the burden of arms and thereby freeing the energies of mankind to work more effectively to overcome the ravages of hunger, disease, illiteracy, and poverty: Therefore be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Reaffirmation of hope for peace.
That the Congress reaffirms the deep desire of the people of the United States for an honorable and lasting peace, and expresses the hope that the people of all the nations of the world join with the people of the United States in a renewed effort for peace.
Sec. 2. The President is requested to convey an expression of such reaffirmation and such hope to the representatives of the nations gathered in San Francisco to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
Agreed to June 17, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 41: CUSTIS-LEE MANSION Senate Concurrent Resolution 41 June 20, 1955
CUSTIS-LEE MANSION

June 20, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 41]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Correction of S. J. Res. 62.

Ante, p. 190.
That the Secretary of the Senate be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, in the enrollment of the joint resolution (S. J. Res. 62) dedicating the Lee Mansion in Arlington National Cemetery as a permanent memorial to Robert E. Lee, to make the following changes, namely: On page 2, line numbered 1, of the engrossed joint resolution, strike out the word “Resolved” and in lieu thereof insert “Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled”; on page 2. line 8, strike out “; and be it further” and insert a period; on page 2, line 9, strike out “Resolved” and insert “Sec. 2.”; on page 3, line 2, strike out“; and be it further” and insert a period; and on line 1 of the House engrossed amendment strike out “Resolved” and insert “Sec. 3.”
Agreed to June 20, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 33: WITHDRAWAL OF DEPORTATION SUSPENSION Senate Concurrent Resolution 33 June 21, 1955
WITHDRAWAL OF DEPORTATION SUSPENSION

June 21, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 33]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That the Congress, in accordance with section 246 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U. S. C. A. 1256 (a)), withdraws

66 Stat. 217.

 the suspension of deportation in the case of Bernardino Canares Saclo (A-9799304) which was previously granted by the Attorney General and approved by the Congress under date of July 29, 1953, by Senate

67 Stat. B117.

 Concurrent Resolution 34, Eighty-third Congress, second session.
Agreed to June 21, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 45: REENROLLMENT OF S. 195 Senate Concurrent Resolution 45 June 29, 1955
REENROLLMENT OF S. 195

June 29, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 45]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That the President of the United States be, and he is hereby, requested to return to the Senate the enrolled bill (S. 195) for the relief of

Ante, p. A66.

 Giuseppe Minardi; that if and when returned the action of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Acting President of the Senate pro tempore in signing the said bill be, and the same is hereby, rescinded; and that the Secretary of the Senate be, and he is hereby, 69 Stat. b10 authorized and directed to enroll the said bill with the following change, namely: On line 4 of the Senate engrossed bill, strike out “section 404 (a) of the Nationality Act of 1940” and insert in lien thereof “the second paragraph of section 2 of the Act of March 2, 1955”.
Agreed to June 29, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 109: NATO PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE House Concurrent Resolution 109 July 1, 1955
NATO PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE

July 1, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 109]

 Whereas a Parliamentary Conference of the North Atlantic. Treaty Organization will meet in Paris in July 1955; and Whereas among other items it is planned to discuss at the Conference the question of future cooperation by the NATO members, including their parliamentary bodies: and Whereas the Congress has taken a leading part in the formation of the Organization and in its support through the enactment of measures to strengthen its capacity to defend the North Atlantic area against Communist aggression; and Whereas the presence of Members of the Congress at the Conference will be a tangible demonstration of the continuing desire of the American people to support the Organization and to promote closer relations with and between the member’s of the Organization; and Whereas such a conference can contribute to the strength of the North Atlantic area in the maintenance of peace and security and the mutual interests of its members: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring)

Appointment of Members of Congress.

,

That not to exceed fourteen Members of Congress shall be appointed to meet jointly with the representative parliamentary groups from other NATO members meeting in conference in Paris in July 1955, for discussion of common problems in the interests of the maintenance of peace and security in the North Atlantic area. Of the Members of the Congress to be appointed for the purposes of this resolution, half shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House from Members of the House, and half shall be appointed by the President of the Senate from Members of the Senate. Not more than four of the appointees from the respective Houses shall be of the same political party.

The expenses incurred by Members of the House, the Senate, and by

Payment of expenses.

staff members appointed for the purpose of carrying out this concurrent resolution shall not exceed $15,000 for each House, respectively, and shall be paid from the contingent fund of the House of which they are Members. Payment shall be made upon the submission of vouchers approved by the chairman of the respective House or Senate delegation.
Passed July 1, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 46: ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO UNIFORMED SERVICES Senate Concurrent Resolution 46 July 7, 1955
ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO UNIFORMED SERVICES

July 7, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 46]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Correction of S. 804.

Ante, p. 294.
That the Secretary of the Senate be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, in the enrollment of the bill (S. 804) to amend section 201 (e) of the Career Compensation Act of 1949, as amended, to provide for advance payments of certain pay and allowances of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes, to make the following changes, viz: On page 1, line 5, and in the first line of the title, respectively, of the engrossed bill, strike out “(e)” and in lieu thereof insert “(d)”.
Passed July 7, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 110: GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS House Concurrent Resolution 110 July 11, 1955
69 Stat. b11 GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS

July 11, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 110]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress favors the granting of the status of permanent residence in the case of each alien hereinafter named, in which case the Attorney General has determined that such alien is qualified under the provisions of section 4 of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, as amended (62 Stat. 1011; 64 Stat. 219; SO App. U. S. C. 1953): A-9540876, Andra, Ervin Rudolf. A-8057219, Bacchia, Ermanno. T-2786643, Bain, Hong Yuan. A-9512692, Bang, Cheung or Cheung Ping. A-9825169, Barulich, Antonio. A-7186856, Basch, Marton. A-6207921, Bistrelf, Stanu Salvov. A-6207920, Bistrelf, Eugenia. A-7538670, Chang, Yi-An Rosita. 0300/419969, Ching, Ah. A-8082325, Chung, Cheng. 0300-396020, Chung, Shin or Shiu Chung. E-094561, Ding, Sing Yoh. A-6969986, Fabian, George Stephen. A-9678368, Fat, Wong or Wong Man. 176/484, Foo, fee King. A-8082056, Fook, Lo. A-7351309, Gruenberg, Dora. A-9749483, Heinsar, Meinhard or Heinsaar. A-9686736, Hop, Leung. A-7779095, Hung, Chung Shu or Francis C. S. Hung. A-6971746, Huva, Walter. A-6971747, Huva, Leili. A-4191741, Kaminski, Kazmer or Kazimierz. A-7863018, Kancans, Edgar Arnolds. A-9575626, Kaneps Peter Voldemars or Peteris Voldemars Kaneps. A-6967285, Kao, Evelina Tse-Ven. A-9139291, King, Chin or Chan Kin. 0300-396806, Koo, Lee Yong. A-7133274, Ku, Min-Chuan. A-1760478, Lee, Ching-Ye (nee Ling). A-8117995, Lee, Tong. A-7064133, Li, Ching Po. A-6017699, Liang, Vi Kang or Wei Kang Liang. 0300-405868, Ling, Ah Fook. A-6849848, Ling, Linda Chiu Huang. A-6703496, Lo, Yu-Cheng. A-6703484, Lo, Woo-Lih Lena Dunn. A-6962954, Loh, Arthur Tsung Yuan. A-6041575, Lowe, Donald Ming-Dah. A-7046279, Marton, Tibor William or Mayer or Tibor Marton or M, T, Marton. A-7200780, Mascitelli, Teresa (nee Tobolik). A-9731869, Ming, Chan Choy. A-7879331, Mintz, Samson or Szymszon Mine. A-9825225, Morin, Silvestro. 0300-18256, Nee, Kai Sung. A-9518299, Neng, Tan Jee or Tan Gee Ning. A-9577665, Olman, Karl.69 Stat. b12 A-7371655, Paczosa, Marja. A-7975173, Pian, Pao Chi. 0501-19744, Hu, Yu Ming. A-8031504, Ping, Lai or Lai Pyee. A-9290467, Poa, Tan Ki. A-6756976, Potasz, Judi the. 0300-304535, Kaczynski, Wae law. A-6393475, Rajczyk, Szmul Dawid. A-9554180, Sai, Leong Kee. A-5869957, Sang, Tsang. A-6887953, Sefcik. Ludvik Tom or Louis H. Sefcik. A-8091316, Sen. Tek or Fu Theh Shin. A-8082001, Shah, Victor Stephen. A-8091356, Sing, Leung. A-8106036, Song, Lim Shi. A-9609271, Soon, Jong. A-7849432, Steinbergs, Juris. A-7849433, Steinbergs, Velta (ttee Brieze). A-7849427, Steinbergs, Marija (nee Lnbonovsky). A-7074013, Straka, Marie. A-7886251, Straka, Karel Alex. A-7061816, Sun im ii, Alfred Saleh. A-7991591, Szabo, Senior, Thomas P. A-7991592, Szabo, Eva Agres (nee Vicenty). A-7991593, Szabo, Thomas, Junior. A-7991594, Szabo. Adam. A-9561964, Sze, Chen Tek. A-7095904, Szonyi, Giselle. A-6971787, Tischler, Albert. A-6971783, Tischler, Vilma. A-8001228, Tom, Hay or Og Toni or Toy Loo or Choy Loo. A-9529438, Tsou, Fong Shi. A-6938806, Virdzenieks, Niklavs. A-9810517, Virkebau, Uno or Wirkeban. A-8082068, Wai, Lee. A-60417O3, Wu, Nelson Ikon. E-094562, Wun, Choy or Won Sang or Wan Sang. A-8039752 Yang, Lee Ah. A-967780, Yap, Lee Eng or Yap Eng Lee. A-9571659, Yeh, Lau. A-6952737, Yuen, Yee Sin. A-6967543, Liu, Chin Po. A-6967507, Liu, Dah Wen. A-9525198, Kovacevic, Mitar.
Passed July 11, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 48: RELIEF OF ALIEN SHEEPHERDERS Senate Concurrent Resolution 48 July 14, 1955
RELIEF OF ALIEN SHEEPHERDERS

July 14, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 45]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Ante, p. A81.
That the Secretary of the Senate be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, in the enrollment of the bill (S. 633) for the relief of certain alien sheepherders, to make the following change, namely: On page 1, lines 4 and 5, strike out the words “Rufino Merino Jimenez” and the comma.
Passed July 14, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 149: SUPPORT OF OTHER PEOPLES TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE House Concurrent Resolution 149 July 18, 1955
69 Stat. b13 SUPPORT OF OTHER PEOPLES TO ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE

July 18, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 149]

 Whereas Communist imperialism and other forms of colonialism constitute a denial of the inalienable rights of man; and Whereas the people of the United States have traditionally supported other peoples in their aspirations to achieve self-government or independence and in their struggle against tyranny or domination: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that the United States should administer its foreign policies and programs and exercise its influence so as to support other peoples in their efforts to achieve self-determination or independence under circumstances which will enable them to assume and maintain an equal station among the free nations of the world.
Passed July 18, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 98: GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS House Concurrent Resolution 98 July 19, 1955
GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS

July 19, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 98]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress approves the granting of the status of permanent residence in the case of each alien hereinafter named, in which case the Attorney Genera] has determined that such alien is qualified under the provisions of section 6 of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953, as

50 USC app. 1971d.

 amended (67 Stat. 403; 68 Stat. 1044): A-7118684, Chen, Jeanne Kuo-Cheng. A-7790096, Chou, I-Kua. A-6958664, Hsi, Eugene Yu-Cheng. A-6848000, Hsi, Eugenia Min-I (nee Huang). A-6965690, Keh, Shou-bing (Alfred). A-6845060, Lee, Kui-Lung (Cecelia). A-6703299, Lee, Tsai Hwa. A-6967575,Lin,Yung-Szi (Frances). A-6589958, Tsien, Vee Chang. E-079901, Chong. Kwai or Kwai Chong Chung. E-092370, Tan. Tommy Sie-Chang. A-6620717, Dunn, Lily Wen-Yuen Fong. A-6564145, Fok, Ruth Louise (nee Shen Hsun-Lan) also known as Ruth Louise Hsun-Lan Sung. A-6851384, Hsia, Chili Tsi ng or Hsia Chih Tsi ng. A-6403564, Hu, Shengen. T-l 144534, Shew, Jimmie Chu Ting. A-6457337, Tchou, Montchen Tu-Tsang, 0300-217753, Ting. Anna. A-6008482, Ting, Sheng. A-6760595, Wen, Richard Yutze. A-4468478, Chiu, Katherine Yu (nee Tseng). A-6435876, Chu, Esme Yun-Yun. A-6691415, Nieh, Eunice Chen Yu. A-6623014, Ying, Lu Lan. A-6171334, Chiang, Pang Sun. A-6851604, Chung, William Y. A-6457476, Pan, Chi-Hsun. A-6847923, Pan, Kay. A-6403565, Shen, Constance Ming Chung. A-6699858, Tai, Hsia Tao or Tao Tay Hsia.69 Stat. b14 A-6148143, Tang, Harry Kong Hung also known as Kong-Hung Tang. 0300-455922, Tung, Cheng Yu. A-6847794, Woo, Dah-Cheng. A-6848709, Young, Frank Kuankiang. A-7414876, Chang, Che-Tyan. A-6844259. Chu, Power Yung Chao. A-6769936, Bittar, Evelyn Edward or Bittar, E. Edward. A-0522835. Chu, John Wen-djang aka Chu. Wen Djung. 0200-130593, Hsia, David Yi-Yung. 0200-130594, Hsia, Hsio-Heuan (nee Shih). A-6421076, Jung, Angela Chih-Ying. E-5755, Kaasik, Harald. A-6688266, Teitelbaum, Tanba Kaca. A-7210454, Chmdziewicki, Stefan. 0200-126849, Franges, Oton. 0300-463178, Lee, Marcelle Chang. A-6953081, Lin, Shao-Chi. E-7314, Muzayin, Sion. E-7316, Muzayin, Violette. E-7318, Muzayin, Widad. 0300-446252, Muzayin, Larine. 0300-446254. Muzayin, Josef. A-7298030, Negulescu, Paul. A-7383367, Sepsy, Hajna, formerly Ruttkay. A-6937543, Tang, Lloyd Wei-Zing, Chi-Cheong. A-6534328, Yang, Georgiana Hwei-Ying. 0500-42757, Yeh, Chien-Kuan.
Passed July 19, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 99: GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS House Concurrent Resolution 99 July 19, 1955
GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS

July 19, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 99]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress favors the granting of the status of permanent residence in the ease of each alien hereinafter named, in which case the Attorney General has determined that such alien is qualified under the provisions of section 4 of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, as amended (62 Stat. 1011; 64 Stat. 219; 50 App. U. S. C. 1953): A-7125281, Berend, Peter Mihaly or Peter Michael Berend. 0300/370564, Boon, Lim Jew. A-78496G3, Brieze, Roberts Martins. A-7849664, Brieze, Mi Ida Hermine. A-9555132, Chan, Si Heung. 0300/43030, Chen, Chen Ah. A-6052568, Chen, Lin or Chen Lin. 0300-27496, Chen, Mrs. Susie or Cheng Shun Fan. A-9766040, Chit, Ho Fung. A-8031725, Chiu, Teng Hoik or Ting Hsieh Chow or Chow Ting-Hsieh or Hsieh Ting Chiu. A-6851319, Chow, Marie Patrice or Kwang Hua Chow, A-7073707, Chow, Tseng Kam. A-9658660, Dong, Ng Eng. 0300/387990, Fong, Ho Wah. A-8057994, Foo, Sin or Foo Sin. A-6779040, Frankel, Edwin Nessim. A-6819141, Hajduszewski, Tadeusz. A-6970000, Hayya, Jacob. A-6962959, Ho, Frank Hung Fai.69 Stat. b15 A-9661887, Ho, Lim Gat. 0300/390670. Huen, Kwai Cl men. A-7863034, Ka deg is, Arvids Gustavs. A-7863033, Kiss, Eduard. 0300-402141, Kok, He Schiek or Schiek He Kok. A-6788959, Kringelis, Teodora Andrejs. A-6788960, Kringelis, Austra. A-6788961, Kringelis, Daina. A-6788962, Kringelis, Imants. A-6634875, Krol, Kazimierz Julian, A-9669192, Kum, Lay. A-6843498, Lee, Marv Min Chen. 0300/30416, Lee, Yee Kow. A-7249066, Liepa, Janis. A-9682636, Man, Seid. 0300-134639, Mao, Henry Shu-Tsing. A-6379854, Mei, Chu Chow Ah. A-6794934, Mitri, Moise Hanna. A-6971771, Pikkel, Miralda (nee Piht). A-7204903, Rod, Anna Agnes (nee Kukol). A-6848225, Shen, Frederick Albert. A-8196650, Shim, Chong. 0300-420528, Sia ng, Sung Chan. A-7249064, Sturmanis, Karlis. A-G965379, Tashkovich, Gligor Tashko. A-6848676, Ting, Lu. A-7129774, Tsai, Poo Hubbert. A-7863001, Ulmanis, Ludvigs. A-7249880, Vahn, Mihkel. A-7250165, Valm, Aleksei. A-7249882, Vahn, Theodor. A-9802613, Yick, long. A-69G7695, Yin, Huo-Bi ng. 0300-83569, Ying, Chan. A-9542543, Yu, Ling Tao or Lum Tow EE. A-8082386, Yuen, Chan Kam or Chan Hong Kow. A-6703490, Zee, Robin Joseph or Zee Yao-Shun. 0300-397560, Cheung, Wah or Cheung Wah. 0300-427936, Chow, Chung Shan. 0300-390908, Hon, Kong or Hon Kong. A-8082075, Kwan, Wu Sing. A-6971768, Sooaar, Voldemar, A-6971757, Sooaar, Hei a (nee Feder). A-6910014, Lokiee, Majer. A-8039688, Tsai, Sung Chu. 0300/29659, Chan, Ah Hoe. 0300-418043, Chan, Cheung Yuk or Chan Yuk Cheung. A-9687373, Chan, Tim. 0300-370929, Cheng, Bon Ching or Mu Bou Cheng Ching. A-6972945, Cheng, Pauline Ming-Hung. 174/736, Cheong. Mong. A-9533428. Ching, Mark. A-9687173, Chiu, Loo or Lo Chin. A-8039173, Fok, Lam. 0300-400835, Fong, Lee. A-6936267, Geiger, George. A-6936268, Geiger, Ella (nee Spielman). 0300-423621, Hin, Wong Sui or Wong Kin. A-6965180, Hsu, Chien Hwai or Jay Hsu.69 Stat. b16 A-6965179, Hsu, Jiu Hwai or Mai Hsu. A-6958731, Janovitz, Serena (nee Simon). A-6971749, Kaevando, Roman. A-6971748, Kaevando, Helmi (nee Lents). A-8015625, Kam, Cheung or Cheung Wuen. A-6692899, Kramar, Branko. A-6910269, Kramar, Maria. A-6985975, Kulp, Karel. A-6971798, Lepp, Aleksei. A-6971759, Lepp, Agathe (nee Hanslep). A-6888878, Lien, Din Shiang. 0300-66727, Linie, Vladimir. A-9782777, Loo, Sam Teer. A-6772581, Maksimovs, Eriks or Maximovs. A-6917065, Maksimovs, Michelis or Mikels Maksimovs. A-6670578, Pang, Yee. A-7135610, Perl, Lazar. A-9765644, Piccini, Francesco. A-695559O, Pulauskas, Matas. A-78O9727, Shak, To or Doo Sat. 0300-400854, Shing, Lo Kam. A-7849428, Silins, Adolfs Janis. A-7849429, Silins, Maija Alexandra. A-7849430, Silins, Junior, Adolfs. A-7084938, Sipos, Marianne Margaret Kertesz. A-9804295, Suurna, Mihkel. A-9561923, Tee, Toon Hue. A-6307394, Tom, Gong or Tom Gong or Tom Shing. A-9533429. Tong, Shing or Chung Shing or Tom Shing or Chung Chuen. A-8258584, Too, Fung or Too Fung. A-8082014, Toong, Cha Ching or Toong Chue Ching or Peter Chue Ching Toong. A-6967364, Wang, John Y. A-6851357, Wang, Richard I-Hsiang. A-7476304, Yao, Ping Hui or Michael T. H. Yao. A-9507456, Yow, Choy or Choy You. A-7292642, Boldyreff, Antonina (nee Zhigmanovsky). A-7292641, Boldyreff, Helen or Helene. A-8082841, Chen, Yen or Chen Yi Shi or Yi Shi Chen. 0300-249540, Chojnaki, Eugeniusz. A-7210403, Christopoulos, Yoanna Khamis or Jeanette Clu'istou Christopoulos. A-6971650, Erdi, Anthony or Antal. A-9647005, Fang, Pow Foo. 0300-97188, Fook, Tsang Koon. 0300-424088, Fu, Quo or Pang Choy. A-6775569, Hlavac, Frantisek Josef. A-7073610, Hlavac, Marta. A-8082037, Huang, Mary Sei Mei. A-6830536, Irani, Joseph Isaac or Joseph Irani. A-6899364, Kazimierski, Stanley, A-7863216, Kesteris, Mikelis. A-7863217, Kesteris, Ilze. A-7863218, Kesteris, Andrejs. A-9836636, Lian, Shin Ah. A-6851636, Liu, Julius Yun-I. 0300/408693, Moy, Young. A-7084232, Petraitis, Juczas or Joseph Petraitis.69 Stat. b17 A-7243875, Stenclavs, Krists. A-7244305, Stenclavs, Augusts. A-6704110T, Sun, Pao-Chih or Paulette Pao-Chi Sun. 0300-402447, Teng, Wong Gee or Wong Kee. A-6851366, Tien-Jan, John Paul Ly. 175/651, Wan, Lam. A-9778441, Wei, Toh Chung. A-8065346, Wei, Wang All or Wang Ah Vee, A-6851523, Yang, Thomas Meng Ping. A-9731090, Ching, Pang. A-7863027, Eidok, Walter. A-9644600, Fai, Cheung. A-7087608, Fasko, Daniel. A-9764648, Lewandowski, Julian. 0300-399882, Ng, Tou. A-6986534, Odelia, Sister Mary (li Feng-yu). A-7863008, Ritums, Janis. A-7248809, Salme* Karli. A-9633107, Skratic, Dragutin Franjo. A-7863203, Stendzis, Janis. A-7863204, Stendzis, Ilze Pusaudze. A-7863205, Stendzis, Imants Arvids. A-6929742, Tam, Dianalihue Kao. 0300-373583, Wong, Ah King or Wang Ken Sing. A-6044499, Woo, Sze Lu Hsiang. A-8078864, Yao, King Fah. A-8050321, Blascovicn, Attilio. A-7095908, Bogacki, Waclaw Zdzislaw. A-8082842, Bors, Tibor Eugen. A-7975342, Boucher, Arsene Andre. A-6967730, Chen, Wen Pin. A-6904310, Cheng, Chang Sin. 0300-417793, Chong, Fong or Chong Fong. A-6986509, Chu, Sister Mary Dulcia. A-6522833, Chu, Wei Liang. A-7863026, Eizis, Aleksandrs. A-7356380, Frankel, Maurice Solomon. A-7863031, Galvans, Peteris. A-8091397, Gega, Anthony John. A-7863032, Gorbants, Imants. A-9782690, Hee, Wong. A-7354351, Huang, Shao Chi. A-9703852, Kam, Mak or James Mak. A-6848646, Kao, Rose Tse Ching. 0300-403722, Kee, Shum. A-7095531, Kersna, Johannes Maks. A-7095532, Kersna, Salme. A-9573456, King, Ho Ah. A-9196442, Kirs, Alexander. A-7204900, Krno, Ladislav Gejza. A-7204901, Krno, Katherine. T-1144870, Krno, Katherine Tatiana. A-7873848, Kum, Chow. A-7048906, Laupa, Annas. A-6812186, Lenart, Leslie Oscar. A-7863225, Lidums, Rudolf. A-7863227, Lidums, Olaf Rudolf. A-5971242, Liu, San Koon or Liu San Koon. A-6854454, Luca, George or Gheorghe.69 Stat. b18 A-6854456, Luca, Elena. A-9684344, Lung, Sluing Sin or Chung Sin Lung. A-9825451, Magic, Zdenko. A-7138009, Matusoff, Ethel. A-7223209, Mejzr, Miroslav. A-7223210. Mejzr, Ruzena. T-2645007, Mejzr, Miroslava Marie, A-7193990, Mejzr, Ivanka. A-7802065, Petersons, Karlis. A-6971770, Piht, Eduard. A-6971772, Piht, Liidia. A-9765057, Polushin, Walter Jolin or Viacheslav Ivanovitch Polushin. A-6405622, Rashin, Louis Nathan. A-6703361, Side, Wei Wu. A-6855586, Shie, Susan Ding Neh (nee Wang). A-7193991, Spitz, Ruzena. 0300-396920, Sufich, Giovanna. A-9554379, Sui, Lui or Liu. A-7975174, Surian, Luca. T-1144528, Velcich, John. 0300-289791, Vlacich, Ferruccio. A-6851354, Wang, Chou-Chiu or Gordon Wang. A-6881707, Yang, Chi. A-8065847, Yau, Loo. A-6949354, Zee, Tseng Ngo or Ah Neng. A-6589294, Aboody, Ruben Moshi. A-9948302, Canaletich, Mario Giorgio. A-6709262, Chang, Yuan Chun. A-6171208, Chen, Kwei Sen. 0300-280451, Chen, Mes Chili Ping. A-7879678, Chen, Thomas. A-6970307, Chen, David. 0300-424485, Chen, Peter. A-7955258, Chmielewska, Maria. A-6988894, Chuck, Lou Yuen or Low Yean Choe. A-7243252, Creglia, Giordano. A-6971766, Esberg, Adele. A-6971765, Esberg, Juta. A-8021324, Fatutta, Marco. A-8065726, Fong, Wong or Fong Wong. A-7249077, Freimanis, Teodore Geurichs. A-7249076, Freimanis, Anna Elena Olga. A-6263402, Gartenszteig, Israel. A-8031589, Ila, Tsong Tong or Tsong Tung Ha. A-6971758, Hiiesalu, Endel. A-7366483, Hsueh-Yung, Shu or Evan Hsueh-Yung Shu. A-6660388, Hu, Tsei Suan. A-7283198, Inwentarz, Izak, 1100-29956, Kao, Yun-Chen or Mary Yun-Chen Kao or Mary Kao. A-8082033, Kenul, Marcello. A-8031384, Kow, Ng Kung. A-6966542, Kuty, Frances. A-6978177, Lederman, Pejsach or Pejsach Lederman Grezelak or Paul Lederman. A-6690537, Lee, Han Duck or Henry Lee. A-6690619, Lee, Tom Shee or Tom Kim Hing. A-7056802, Loh, Tsau Yueh or Thomas Y. Lowe. V-305539, Mih, Alexander Wei-Shan.69 Stat. b19 A-9782737, Ming, Tung. A-6971802, Oja, Harry. A-6971796, Oja, Ruth. A-8065366, Pomasan, Stefano. A-2823761, Radulich, Mate. A-7178411, Reinvald, Manivald. A-8001335, Rubinich, Joseph. A-7873098, Runco, Anthony. A-7095534, Savisaar, Elmar Johannes. A-7095535, Savisaar, Armilda Kolk. A-7095586, Savisaar, Atso. 0300-418127, Sepcich, Jolin. A-9770642, Shi, Chang or Fred San. A-6904332, Sipaj lo, Jiri. A-7809912, Strmecki, Josip. A-7941177, Szubert, Konrad Joseph. A-9765493, Tamme, Heinar. A45887270, Tang, Michael Tsin-Chien. A-6448741, Tsu, John Bosco or Bing Ming Tsu. A-9245758. Yiu, Young. A-67O4228, Zak, Helena or Sister Mercita Evita. A-7095021, Brody, Alexander. A-6712046, Fok, Dso Yun. A-9559819, For, Leung or Leung Kai. A 9799220, Hop, Chu or Chew Hop. A -8039680, Jurasic, Angelo or lurasich. 0300-387739, Kam, Shell. 0300-245055, Kasser, Elizabeth Aranyi. 0300-245055, Kasser, Ivan. 0300-245055, Kasser, Mary. A-9623303, Ko, Lee King or Lee Kam Ho, 0300-12942, Leong, Sing To. A-7483853, Simcha, Helene (nee Rosenberger). T-666654, Soo, Jolin Yun-Chun. A-6816885, Spitzka, Aloisia. A-4039059, Toll, Friedrich Alexander. A-8106037, Tong, Tsang. 0300-409250, Tsai, Ali San. A-6694159, Weissbart, Esther Vera (nee Blinchevsky), A-6847895, Chow, Ho. 0300-405869, Foo, Lee or Lee Wai Foo. 0300-408016, Fook, Lee. A-6938801, Grive, Ansis, A-9553994, Hing, Lee Ah. A-9544110, Koel, Valdemar. A-7126610, Lee, Ted Teh-Yuan. A-9684355, Liu, Huo Shin or Fok Lau. A-9529877, Mai, Lee-Shing. A-7052332, Markovits, SaTamon. A-7138329, Markovits, Ilona (nee Weisz). A-6974328, Meisels, Martin. A-7139340, Shaw, Julia Chang. A-7297278, Steinmetz, Abraham. A-6933818, Stern, Tibor. A-6953157, Sulyok, Dezso Karoly. A-6970438, Sulyok, Etelka. A-9571956, Tak, Lee. A-8091549, Vosilla, Angelo Otavio. A-6858256, Wen, Peter Liang.69 Stat. b20 A-6694209, Wen, Amy Tang. A-6028252, Wong, Yun Jee. A-7074880, Yeh, Te Fung. A-7874913, Celich, Frank. A-9765153, Donatich, Giuseppe. 0300-429047, Fong, Lee Tsi. A-6735483, Hallac, Joseph Paul. 0300-113098, Hing, Lo. A-6578981, Kozarski, Danilo Zivko. A-6640338, Szor, Leopold. A-6345116, Szor, Irena Philipp. A-8039682, Tsai, Hong Ping or Ping Tsai Hong. A-8021319, Babenko, Gennady Konstantinovitch. 0300-387987, Chan, Hong Kong or Chan Pui. A-9231941, Chew, Ten Sing. A-7366302, Chu, Pan. A-7383067, Garbin, Luka Eduard. A-6499962, Hirsch, Nathan Alfred. A-7128158, Hich, Sofia. A-6851658, Kao, Chi Tsing. A-7849673, Kleinbergs, Mile Anete. A-8082060, Lubicich, Mario. A-7849671, Ozolins, Armins. 0501-19752, Pe-Kuang, Patrick or Pe-Kuang Tseng. A-6971769, Peters, Juuli. A-8065425, Shih, Shio Nia or Shia Nia Shih, 0300-421797, Sing, Wang or Wong Park, A-6848091, Tan, Ying Chun. A-6938807, Tipans, Vali ja (nee levins). A-6887732, Tsao, Shu Yun Tseng (nee Shu Yun Tseng). A-7056816, Tuzar, Jaroslav. A-7358945, Tuzar, Jirina, A-8015056, Tuzar, Jana. 0500-33535, Wimmer, Katalin. A-6986573, Wong, Kau San or Kai Sau Wong. A-7383351, Yang, Samuel Hsueh-Lun. A-7383352, Yang, Hsiu-Hwa. A-7283009, Bor sic, Aladar. A-6371814, Choi, Ho Liang. 0300-405913, Chong, Yun or Cheung Wan. A-7350611, Chow, Chung Lee or Ven Sih Chow. A-6320011, Chu, Choy. A-7189791, Dambos, Kostas. A-7243855, Fridmanis, Imants Egons. A-7243067, Fridmanis, Erika Upite. A-7138432, Grabowski, Bronislaw, A-9501262, Grandke, Telesfor. A-6952325, Greenfeld, Juda. A-6857659, Habbab, Abdulghani Joseph. 0300-379350, Hah, Ng. A-9G86792, Kin, Chan. A-7061800, Koci, Vaclav. A-6971809, Kukk, Verner Reinhold. A-6971810, Kukk, Fronelly Franziska. A-6971777, Kukk, Harald. A-5951611, Lung, Ben or Long. A-8091360, Mon, Lum. A-7244196, Nagy, Ivan Gabor. 0400/54441, Raicovich, Giuseppe.69 Stat. b21 0300-92577, San, Lum Hong or Chow King Fen. 0300-410615, Sang, Tsang. A-8082091, Scaliordick, John or Giovanni Sgaliordich. A-9560203, Sing, Foo nah or Foo Wah Teng. A-7138246, Sturm, Jolana Judita. A-6381281, Tien, Sheue Fung or Arthur Whitfield or Stanley Tien. A-9513949, Wai, Nam. A-6624918, Woo, Henry Kyi-Oen. A-6971805, Wosa, Aino Adele or Aino Adele Riks or Aino Adele Edal. A-7961771, Wosa, Oscar Adolf. A-9705521, Yee, Ho or Yee Ho. A-8091322, Yee, Sang Fon or Yee Sing or Yu Hsing. 0300-422039, Yow, Ng or Ng Yin. A-7244303, Akmans, Marta Emiolia. A-7992859, Chew, Chan formerly Chan Shing Jow. A-7457745, Foo, William Er Chen. A-7249874, Kennon, Rudolf. A-9733412, Kong, Ngo Ying. A-6958636, Lin, Chao-Han. A-6849918, Liu, Chia-Lo. A-1903522, Liu, I. Hsin. A-9744381, Toong, Ding Yao. A-7138447, Winternitz, Jenta. A-7120716, Balassa, Bela. A-7173016, Balassa, Ida Bogyor. A-6301049, Cerven, George. A-6792244, Chang, Sing Chen or Sing Chen Chang. A-7197313, Chang, Chien Wei Lan or Chien Wei Lan or Chang Lah Chien, Wei. A-7197314, Chang, Chung Yung or Judy Yung Chang or Judy Chung Yung Chang A-9635195, Che, Leong, A-6163714, Ho, Lien Yu. A-7395257, Ho, Yin Hwa Cheng. A-7395258, Ho, Henry Nieuhan. A-7395259, Ho, Stephen Shianoling. A-7395260, Ho, Barbara Beeyuan, A-7395261, Ho, Margaret Yustang. A-6674633, Komarek, Vit. A-7398466, Krizanova, Maria, 0300-416920, Li, Sheng Sen. A-6026376, Lo, Arthur Wu-Nien. A-6403589, Lo, Elizabeth Heng-Hui Shen. T-1892157, Loy, Too. A-6935169, Mok, Charlie or Mak Wee. A-8282626, Sung, Zee Hu. A-6847853, Tyau, Louise (nee Shu-Chiu Luan). A-6847962, Wang, Yu Chiang or Richard Y. C. Wang. A-6453829, Albrecht, Marie Neumannova. A-7210188, Barta, Tibor. A-6798984, Briedis, Arturs. A-7087346, Chuh, Shariin or Sharlin Charlie Chuh. A-9569306, Foo, Wong Kia. A -6849448, Guang, Mann-Lo or Michael Kan, A-6971789, Hyvonen, Alice Uustalu. A-6851462, Kiang, Lu Yu. A-7171983, Knauer, Eugenie formerly Strakaty (nee Petersen) or Indi a Devi.69 Stat. b22 0400/47451, San, Yao Chin. A-7202554, San, Vera. A-7202882, San, Sio Chu. A-7205703, Wong, Sio Yu San. A-7202553, San, Yu Lan. 0400/54495, San, Yu Lin. A-7178373, Sarapik, Evart. A-9825044, Spin winski, Franciszek. A-6903941, Diaces, Aleksander. A-9799528, Fook, Shum Hang. A-9708071, Hing Chung. A-7073962, Sipajlo, Ema. A-7073963, Sipajlo, Josef. A-9533332, Woo, Sueh Dao.
Passed July 19, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 99: CONGRESSIONAL PRAYER ROOM House Concurrent Resolution 99 July 22, 1955
CONGRESSIONAL PRAYER ROOM

July 22, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 90]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Report of Architect of Capitol.
That the Architect of the Capitol is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a report on the origin, establishment, furnishing, and decoration of the Prayer Room established by H. Con. Res. 60 of the

68 Stat. B37.

Eighty-third Congress for use of the Members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Sec. 2. Such report shall be printed as a House Document with illustrations, in accordance with regulations of the Joint Committee on Printing. In addition to the usual number, there shall be printed one hundred copies for use and distribution by each Member of Congress.
Sec. 3. As used in this resolution, the term “Member of Congress” includes a Member of the Senate, a Member of, and a Delegate to, the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico.
Passed July 22, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 148: “RADIATION STERILIZATION OF FOODS” House Concurrent Resolution 148 July 22, 1955
“RADIATION STERILIZATION OF FOODS”

July 22, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 148]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That there be printed for the use of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, twenty-five thousand additional copies of the hearing held by the said joint committee on May 9, 1955, on “Radiation Sterilization of Foods”.
Passed July 22, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 50: ACADIAN BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION House Concurrent Resolution 50 July 25, 1955
ACADIAN BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

July 25, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 50]

 Whereas this year marks the two hundredth anniversary of the migration of the Acadians from Nova Scotia and their journey to find refuge and haven in Louisiana and other areas; and Whereas this exodus, immortalized in Longfellow’s poem Evangeline, parallels the landing of the Pilgrims in America and their quest for freedom, independence, and the pursuit of happiness; and Whereas the original Acadian settlers vigorously participated in the early development of Louisiana, and they and their descendants have contributed in full measure to the history, culture, character, and way of life of the people of that great State: Now, therefore, be it 69 Stat. b23 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress of the United States joins the people of Louisiana

Participation of Congress in commemoration.

 in commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the migration of the Acadians from Nova Scotia to Louisiana and other areas, and pays tribute to their spirit of courage, perseverence, and loyalty that has inspired the Nation.
Sec. 2. A copy of this resolution, suitably engrossed and duly authenticated shall be transmitted to the Acadian Bicentennial Celebration Association.
Passed July 25, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 190: “THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES” House Concurrent Resolution 190 July 25, 1955
“THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES”

July 25, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 190]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the manuscript entitled “The House of Representatives”, which

Publication as House document.

 sets forth the history and functions of the House of Representatives, shall be printed, with illustrations, as a House document.
Sec. 2. There shall be printed three hundred thousand additional copies of such House document for the use of the Members of the House of Representatives.
Passed July 25, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 190: ROBERT A. TAFT MEMORIAL BELL TOWER House Concurrent Resolution 190 July 25, 1955
ROBERT A. TAFT MEMORIAL BELL TOWER

July 25, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 44]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Authority of Foundation to erect Memorial.
That the Robert A. Taft Memorial Foundation is authorized to erect on the Capitol Grounds, and present to the Congress of the. United States, a memorial bell tower of appropriate design dedicated to the memory of Robert A. Taft. Such memorial shall be equipped with bells and shall be erected on the site described as square 633 on the drawing of the Architect of the Capitol. Such site is located just below the Fountain Plaza area, and lies between New Jersey Avenue on the east, Constitution Avenue on the south, C Street on the. north, Louisiana Avenue diagonally on the northwest, and First Street on the west.
Sec. 2. The design and plans for the erection of such memorial shall

Design and plans.

 be subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, with the advice of the Commission of Fine Arts, and such memorial shall be erected without expense to the United States.
Sec. 3. The authority granted by the first section of this Act shall

Time limitations.

 cease to exist unless (a) within one year after the passage of this con-current resolution the plans for such memorial have been presented for the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, and within three years after such approval, the erection of such memorial has commenced, and (b) the Architect of the Capitol finds that, prior to the commencement of the erection of such memorial, sufficient funds are available to insure its completion.
Sec. 4. After the completion of the memorial according to the

Acceptance and maintenance.

approved plans and specifications, it shall be accepted on behalf of the people of the United States by the Congress and thereafter shall be maintained by the Congress as part of the Capitol Grounds.
Passed July 25, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 40: CONSTITUTION WEEK Senate Concurrent Resolution 40 July 26, 1955
69 Stat. b24 CONSTITUTION WEEK

July 26, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 40]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Issuance of proclamation.
That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the seven-day period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1955, as Constitution Week, and inviting the people of the United States to observe such week in schools, churches, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Agreed to July 26, 1955
S. Con. Res. 53: D. C. POLICE AND FIREMEN’S SALARIES Senate Concurrent Resolution 53 July 26, 1955
D. C. POLICE AND FIREMEN’S SALARIES

July 26, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 53]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Ante, p. 530.
That the Secretary of the Senate be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed, in .the enrollment of the bill (S. 2428), to increase the salaries of officers and members of the Metropolitan Police force, and the Fire Department of the District of Columbia, the United States Park Police, and the White House Police, and for other purposes, to make the following change, viz: On page 5, line 15, of the engrossed bill, strike out “63f-63k” and in lieu thereof insert “61f-61k”.
Agreed to July 26, 1955
H. Con. Res. 193: CONSTITUTION OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS House Concurrent Resolution 193 July 26, 1955
CONSTITUTION OF COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

July 26, 1955

[H. Con. Rec. 193]

 Whereas the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will occur on October 25, 1955 ; and Whereas there are embodied in this Constitution cultural, social, and legal principles which form a major part of the proud heritage of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and Whereas the people of the other States of the Union share with the people of Massachusetts the blessings of a society founded upon these principles ; and Whereas the importance in these troubled times of keeping alive in the Nation and in the world the tradition of courage, the love of freedom, and the consideration of one’s fellowman, which are embodied in the historic document upon which representative government was founded in Massachusetts : Now, therefore be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring)

Felicitations of Congress.

,
That the Congress extends its felicitations to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of the establishment of its constitution, and expresses the gratitude of the American people for the part played by the early statesmen of Massachusetts in building the foundations which have served the Commonwealth and the Republic so well.
Passed July 26, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 193: “PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG” House Concurrent Resolution 193 July 29, 1955
“PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG”

July 29, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 161]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

Printing of song as House document.

That there be printed as a House document the song composed by the famous songwriter, Irving Caesar, “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”, with illustrated cover, as designated in section 7 of the joint

56 Stat. 380.

resolution approved June 22, 1942 (36 U. S. C., sec. 172), as amended (Public Law 396, Eighty-third Congress, ch. 297, second session; H. J. 69 Stat. b25 Res. 243, approved June 14, 1954); and that there be printed three

68 Stat. 24.

 hundred and five thousand two hundred and fifty additional copies, of which two hundred and sixty-six thousand one hundred and fifty shall be for the use of the House; thirty thousand copies shall be for the use of the Senate; six thousand copies to be made available at the House Document Room; and three thousand copies to be made available at the Senate Document Room; and that there be included thereon the following history of the pledge:

The original author of the pledge was Francis Bellamy, who was

History of pledge.

born at Mount Morris, New York, May 18, 1855, and died August 28, 1931. He was ordained in 1879 at the Baptist Church in Little Falls, New York. The pledge he wrote was first used at the dedication of the World's Fair Grounds in Chicago on October 21, 1892, the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America, and has been recited from that day to this, with some changes, by school children throughout our land. Reverend Bellamy’s original wording was altered slightly by the First and Second National Flag Conferences in 1923 and 1924 and his work was officially designated as the Fledge of Allegiance to the Flag by Public Law 287, Seventy-ninth Congress, approved December 28, 1945, On June 14, 1954, Flag Day, President

59 Stat. 668.

 Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law House Joint Resolution 243, introduced by Representative Louis C. Rabaut of Michigan, which added to the Pledge of Allegiance the compelling and meaningful words “under God”.

The song “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”, composed by Irving Caesar, ASCAP, at the request of Representative Louis C. Rabaut, was sung for the first time on the floor of the House of Representatives on Flag Day, June 14, 1955, by the official Air Force choral group, the “Singing Sergeants”, under the direction of Captain Robert L. Landers, AFRES, in special Flag Day ceremonies.
Passed July 29, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 167: GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS House Concurrent Resolution 167 July 30, 1955
GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS

July 30, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 167]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress approves the granting of the status of permanent residence in the case of each alien hereinafter named, in which ease the Attorney General has determined that such alien is qualified under the provisions of section 6 of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953, as

50 USC app. 1971d.

 amended (67 Stat. 403; 68 Stat. 1044): A-7858789, Afonsky, Dimitri Alexandrovich. 0300-301341, Bart, Fannie, or Fejga Slonimtzik also known as Feiga Slonimtzik Bart. A-7228067, Bart, Mordecai, or Mordchay Bart. E-084291, Berkovits, Elias. E-082603, Blady, Ry fka, also known as Ry fka Larish, also known as Rywka Larisz. E-082606, Blady, Szmerla, also known as Schmerla Blady. A-6668006, Brown, James Crawford Su, also known as James Su Brown, James Watkins Brown, Su Gin Ling. E 094405, Bugaj, Leckadia, A-9645740. Chai, Woo Suit. E-079967, Chan, Get Wing. A-6847712, Chang, Charles Chi. 0300-448176, Chang, Sophia Ho-Ying. 0200-86319, Chang, Reverend James Aloysius. V-606646, Chang, Kuei Lien alias Patricia Chang. A-6851618, Chang, Kuei-Sheng.69 Stat. b26 0300-449543, Chang, Lee Yen Y uen. 0300-460323, Chang, Jimmy Zu ng-Tsu. 0300-460324, Chang, Betty Zu ng-Wei. A-6986482, ('hang, Shu Hsi (Sister Alary Assunta). A-7135671, Chang, Szu Shiang. A-6848690, Chang, Lucy Ding. A-7368961, Chang, Yun. A-7197724, Chao, Bei Tse. A-7197725, Chao, May. A-7395205, Chao, Hsiang Un Lee. A-6948661, Chao, Huang. A-7286960, Chao, Paul Kwang-Yi. A-6589877, Chao, Tai Slang, A-6958993, Chen, Chi Kwan. A-7828485, Chen, Chin-Ping, also known as Nellie Chin Ping Chen. A-7915742, Chen, Chuang. T-1502014, Chen, Chung Wei. A-6967329, Chen, Kuan-I. A-6851578, Chen, Kuan-Ning, or Kenneth K. Chen or Kenneth Kuan-Ning Chen. A-7280718, Chen, Pao-Chong. A-6967328, Chen, Paula Keojui. A-6967673, Chen, Rosemary Yu-Shia. A-6704081, Chen, Shih-Dzung. A-68494O6, Chen, Tsi Yang. A-7802169, Chen, Yee Chwang. A-6985479, Cheng, Chi-Hao. A-7296197, Cheng, Gilda Kit, or Gilda Cheng or Cheng Chieh Hwa or Cheng Kit Wah. A-7285817, Cheng, Jesse Tsai-Shih. A-7118665, Cheng, Kuo Shiuan, also known as Louis Cheng or Louis Chend. A-7118666, Cheng, Kuo Yin, also known as Donaldson Cheng or Donaldson Chend. A-7368970, Cheng, Shirley. A-6704649, Cheng, Sze-Chuh. A-6555841, Cheng, Teresa Loh. A-7269658, Cheng, Tsung-Hsien. A-6953289, Chien, Pu-lun. A-7185290, Chien, Sieh Wal Lieu (Helen). A-4918489, Chin, Peter, also known as Jung Dot Chin. A-7457589, Chiu, Chi-Chao. A-6461103, Chou, Adam Keh-chia. A-6967737, Chou, Catherine Ai-Sine. A-6847979, Chou, Mildred. A-7248476, Chou,Tu Fu (Sister Mary Adolph). A-6142710, Chou, Yen-Ping. A-7988230, Chou, Yuan. Pin. A-6847977, Chow, Tsai Hwa J. A-6847886, Chow, Ven Te. A-6848371, Chu, An Shek. A-6026528, Chu, Bei Sun. V-739114, Chu, Chee Kong. A-6148175, Chu, Chiao-Min (Cho-Min). A-6848693, Chu, Irene Erh Ying Chen. A-7046629, Chu, Samuel Chong-Ling, or Samuel C. Chu. A-7367958, Chu, Seu Heung. A-6620863, Chu, YuinHsin,or Clayton Hsin Chu. A-6794602, Chuang, Sheng-Lun.69 Stat. b27 V-886673, Dao, Thomas Li ng-Yuan. A-3186666,Dekhour, .Jamil Sion. A-6986532, Dung, Won Tsui (Sister Mary Theresa). A-6699868, Fang, Frances Foon-Chin (nee Mok). A-6851609, Fang, Ken Shou. E-086460, Farkas, Alexander. E-086459, Farkas, Vilmos. A-7444695, Feldstein, Leizor. 0300-388792, Feng, Chun Po. A-6973667, Feng, Meng Hsiang Tsai. A-6457478, Feng, Tai Nien. A-7201203, Fischman, Abraham. A-7399967, Fong, Jeanne Kwan. A-7297975, Fong, Kong-Sen, also known as Fred Kong-Sen Fong. A-7197273, Fong, Freda Wei-Teh Yong (nee Wei Teh Yong). A-7285979, Friedman, Charles G. 0300-458485, Fu, Yuan Sheng, also known as Fu Yuan Sheng or Yuan Shen Fu. A-7362422, Gabor, Laszle. A-7362419, Gabor, Margit. A-7362420, Gabor, Zsuzanna. E-085882, Gutt, Kalman. A-7913546, Gut wein, Osias. A-6851475, Han. Tsu-Ming. 0612/33289, Hi, Won. A-7768052, Ho, Carol Tsu. A-6822856, Ho, Monte. V-l89655, Ho, Helen Wen Lou. V-l 89654, Ho, Siu Ing or Caroline Mo I Ho. V-2147451, Hoecker, Julianna (nee Kovats). A-7367941, Hon, Ching-Ya, also known as Sammy Ching-Ya Hon. A-7197632, Honigstock, Efroim Isai. A-7197631, Honigstock, Maria W. A-7193954, Honigstock, Taube E. A-6958623, Hsia, Hsiang-Ming (nee Hsiang-Ming Wang) or Wang Hsiang-Ming or Chiang-Ming Wang, A-6848395, Hsiao, Betty Ye-May Chang. A-6704072, Hsiao, Sun-Chien. 0300-243307, Hsieh, Fan Jui Kwan. 0300-459418, Hsieh, Hsien Yuen. A-8063679, Hsieh, George Jay. A-6967255, Hsieh, George Shan-Chang. A-7196410, Hsieh, Rose Sliiuan-Ching Wang. A-6851687, Hsu, Fred. 0800-110931, Hsu, Lan-An. A-6606736, Hu, Chai Cheun. A-7135309, Hu, Chang Tu. 1200-34721, Hu, Christopher. A-7135309, Hu, Dorothy Geraldine. A-7200846, Huang, Yu-Ching (Eugene). E-082296, Hwang, Michael Ling-Kuei. A-6694143, Hwang, Minnie Young. 0800-84199, Hwang, Rensen Lu. A-7286741, Jen, Isaac I-Chun. A-7135174, Jen, Laney Chien (nee Chien Lung-Chu), or Lung Chu Chien or Laney C. Jen or Lucy Chien Jen. A-6967547, Jen, Yun, or Jen Yun also known as James Yun Jen. 0300-456145, Jing, Bao-Shan. A-6975455, Kalian, Eugene.69 Stat. b28 A-6976871, Kahan, Gizella. A-8031446, Kahan, Kathleen Judith. A-7462128, Kassay, Attila. A-8198572, Kaufman, Abraham. E-085893, Kaufman, Regina. A-6008445, King, Chung-Chang. 0300-337782, King, Eung Tseng. A-7863591, King, Grace, or Ch eh Min Chang King. A-7863590, King, Joseph, or Yung Tsu King. A-6623727, King, Te Piao. 0700-27056, Koo, David Yee Shih, also known as Yee Shih Koo. A-6967278, Koo, Dominic (Sze Yi). A-6849861, Koo, Margaret Wei-Shan Chung. A-3377964, Koo, Robert Chung-Jen. A-7243147, Kovesi, Eugenia. A-7243146, Kovesi, Ignatz. A-7274518, Kuang, Chen Wei ot Wei Kuang Chen or Janet Wei- Kuang Chen or Janet Chen. A-6986561, Kung, Hans Kuo-Hsiung. 0300-368834, Kuo, Chang lu. 0300-433542, Kuo, Chang-Yun (nee Huang). 0300-441985, Kuo, Fa Jean. A-6958524, Kwo, Tsuo-Tsing. 0300-156155, Kwok, Julie Tsung-Kwung. 0300-455908, Landkas, Carolus, or Charles Landkas. 0300-455907, Landkas, Hedvica or Hedy Landkas. 0300-455906, Landkas, Matthaeus Aloysius, or Mathias Aloysius Landkas. 0300-455909, Landkas, Ruzena or Rosena Landkas. V-890377, Lee, Chan IIoo. A-6967499, Lee, Cheng-Chun or Li. A-7290200, Lee, Chi Hao. 0300-365060, Lee, Fung Lai. A-6381300, Lee, Hsin Te. A 45861454, Lee, Hun. A-7389483, Lee, Ling Hong. A-6545347, Lee, Luke Tsung-Chou. V-885330, Lee, Sau Lan, or Mabel Lee. A-6967338, Lee, Sheng Ting. 0300-345151, Leifer, Bertha. A-7819567, Leifer, Joseph. A-7354776, Leung, Anna, formerly known as Anna Theresa Pai- Kwan Leung. A-9831240, Leung, Harry. A-7296195, Leung, Yuen Chu. A-7913448, Levertov, Moise. A-7961356, Lewin tow, ChaskieL 0300-442126, Lewintow, Frejda, also known as Fredja Kurman. A-6848444, Li, Kwang Chiu. 0300-455550, Li, Sue Yung. A-6983825, Li, Wen Hsiung. A-7209054, Liang, Daniel Shao-Fu. A-7209053, Liang, Marv Hsiu-Chen (nee Hsu), A-6483737, Lieu, Hou-Shun. A-6916531, Ling, Ting Hung. A-8001558, Lisbon a, Leon Albert. A-8OO1557j Lisbon, Yvette Romano. A-6887720, Liu, Joanna Kung Ying. V-285171, Liu, Kai-Hsien.69 Stat. b29 A-7118723, Liu, Ke-Chia, also known as Jack Ke-Chia Liu. A-6940549, Liu, Paul Yu-Ling. A-6847865, Liu, Su-Ying (Lucille). A-6972941, Liu, Wei-Jui. A-7444634, Loh, Daniel You-Chi. A-5928220, Lom, Hin. 9301-16903, Long, Jane Chen. A-7456052, Long, Keh-Hsuin. A-7125135, Lowinger, Joseph (Jozsef). 1600-77319, Lu, Su-Tsing (nee Chiu). A-6959896, Lu, Te-Chuan or Abraham Te-Chuan Lu. A-6877788. Ma, Si Hon. T-120820, Mar, Bing Noon, also known as Gilbert Bing Noon Mar. A-7913533, Meyersdorf, Szlama. A-9744399, Moa, Chen All. A-6988410. Mooaliem, Aziza. A-6988411, Mooaliem, Salim Jacob. V-l360391, Nagy, Gizella Dalnoki. V-1360390, Nagy, Irme Dalnoki. A-7138OO8, Nasch, Elvira. A-6985447, Nasch, Gyula. V-1360424, Nemeth, Joseph. 0900-73171, Ng, Yung. A-9769824, Nung, May. 0205/26290, Ong, Linda Tsien (nee Chien Chia Chun) or Tsien Chia Chun or Chia Chun Tsien, also known as Mrs. Kuo Chun Ong. A-7350673, Ong, Hsiao-Pao. A-6387408, Ong, Tzo-Hsung. A-6043196, Ong, Shao-chiu. A-7483840, Ku, Sue-Chuang. A-8031488, Pai, Chi Shih. A-8031489, Pai, Ming Hsing. A-7436640, Perl, Leb Chaim. A-6868241, Rapp, Arnold. 0300-299431. Reisman, Eva (nee Hollander). A-7228283, Reisman, Imre (Emeric). A-7809774, Bunko, Antonio. E-082310, Saad, Esther M. E-082113, Saad, Jacques S. A-690017, Schachter, Gizella. A-7808050, Schwartz, Frigyes. A-7289305, Sheng, Yao Nan, or Sheng Yao Nan. 0300-457353, Shiah, Betty. 0300-457352, Shiah, Eugenia. 0300-457354, Shiah, James. A-6848130, Shih, Chung-Wen. A-6967702, Shih, Yang-Ch’eng. A-6986546, Shou, Chu an-Ling (nee Chu an-Li ng Chu), also known as Mabel Chuan-Ling Shou. A-6851334, Shou, Te-Fen, also known as Stephens Te-Fen Shou. A-6564148. So, Kwan-Wai. A-6567547, So, Yi Wu. 0300^462334, Soffer Jack Khedouri. T-979133, Soong, Chia Lin (nee Chen). T-142269, Soong, Yuan Chio. A-7096171, Starnberger, Katalin. A-7096170, Starnberger, Sandor. A-7081511, Stegman, Emanuel. A-7177408, Stegman, Fania.69 Stat. b30 A-6988L27, Su, Kendall Ling-Chiao. A-6958619, Su, Mary Chik-Kie. 0300-457100, Sun, Cedric. A-8091151, Sun, Lilia Shu-Yung, formerly Wu (nee Kuo). A-7913550, Sun, Theresa I-Feng. A-8154174, Sun, Yee-Chung. A-7283609, Sung, Harriet Emily (Shen Sing-Vong). A-7365717. Szameth, Szlama. 0300-328447, Sze, Elsie Sun or Too Chen Sun. A-6300097, Sze, Shou Chiang, or Thomas Sze. A-7052474, Szpiro, Genia. 0300-462184, Tan, Charlotte. V-753629, Tan, Peter Nei-Wan. A-7457341, Tang, Nancy Tse-Yuin. 0300-462015, Tannenbaum, Eva. 0300-462016, Tannenbaum, Paula. A-8071100, Tannenbaum, Samuel. A-7292420, Tao, Clung II wa. A-6851494, Tao, Yung. A-7274851, Tchen, Lily Li-ing Yang. A-7200859, Teng, Ching Tseng. A-7290253, Chao, Hsi Chih (Dora Chao Teng). T-1503525, Ting, Donald Ta-Yu. A-6986552, Tong, Bik Yuan. 0200/86111, Tong, Reverend Paul Ki-King. E-082718, Tow ilk. Nissim Moshi. V-754351, Tsai, Albert Yungshu. A-7290335, Tsai, Shih Yuan. A-6881740, Tsao, Chia-Kuei. A-7436712, Tsao, Ying-Lan Wang. A-8198382, Tsao, Joseph Chao. A-6827808, Tsao, Peh-Nien, also known as Daniel Peh-Nien Tsao. A-67O4225, Tsao, Peter Yao-Shang. A-7135173, Tsao, Stella Chen-Yuen. A-6848477, Tseng, Ching-Hsuan (nee Fong). A-8015091, Tseng, Hsiang Len. 0801-13839, Tseng, Robert. A-7795780, Tsi-Kong, Chia. A-6843407, Tsiang, Shou-Jen. A-6381299, Tsou, Leslie Kuo-Kuei. 1200-23447, Tsou, Rose Chiayin. A-7247147, Tsu, Aimee Marie. A-6916558, Tu, Ju Citing. A-6923178, Tuan, Ren-Deh Dali San. A-7865348, Tuan, Tai Fu. A-7277347, Tung, Nathan, also known as Chao-Yuan Tung. 0300-320503, Turek, Ludmila (nee Vrtala). A-7248808, Turek, Miroslav. E-O781OO, Vunk, Rostan. A-6967759, Wan, Grace Jung-Fang, or Jung-Fang Wan, or Wan Jung-Fang or Grace Wan. A-6973691, Wang, Cary Ching-Tao. A-7133277. Wang, Chen-Dju Chen, also known as Pearl Wang. V-908974, Wang, Chiu-Chen. A-6973692, Wang, Irene Li-Chen. A-7292415, Wang, Mae Hoang-Mei. A-7197271, Wang, Yung-Fa. A-8000614, Wee, Hedy Deh-Yuin, A-1397738, Wei, Joseph Clio-Feng.69 Stat. b31 A-7879635, Wen, Hsiu Jui. A-7879636. Wen, Sun Hsing-Fan. A-7274557, Wen, Shirley Hsiang-Ju. A-7389487, Weng, Cheng Kuang. A-8031672, Wiesenfeld, Bronislava, also known as Brena Garson. A-7387975, Wiesinger, Frederick Paul. V-1184125, Wong, Gee Cheng. A-6953089, Wong, Yau Chun. 0300-268257, Woo, Siu Mui Lee. 0300-268256, Woo, Soe Vei. A-7274361, Wood, Fu Liang, also known as George Fu Liang Wood. A-6848025, Wu, Ching Ying. A-6851447, Wu, Jane Sun. also known as Hsia-Chen Sun (Shen). A-7450708, Wu, Lawrence Liang-Shuen. A-7395271, Wu, Stanley Liang-Chun. A-6754387, Wu, Szu Hsiao. A-1365247, Wu, Tong Yong, or Wu Tong Yong. A-7247103, Wu, Wan Lien Dorothea. A-6851549, Wu, Yao-Hua. A-7247102, Wu, Ying Victor. A-6567549, Yang, Arthur. E-89279, Yang, Chin Tse. A-7860211, Yang, Kwai-Hsi. A-6703293, Yang, Luciana Theresa Fang. A-7118758, Yang, Maurice Min-Sun. V-778302, Yein, Chung Sang. A-6026505, Yen, Chia Shiang, also known as Charles Yen. A-7368212, Yen, Kuo Tai. A-6966530, Yen. Kwang Taung (nee Chow), also known as Florence Yen. A-7285975, Yiu, Louis Lo I. A-6958665, Ying, Sai Hon. A-789761, Ying, Thomas Orrin. V-884814, Young, Koon Chock. V-383286, Young, Siu Fun Hui. A-6967653, Young, I Teh (nee Yang). A-6847807, Young, Sing Sze. A-7860214, Yu, Chuan-Tao. A-6694192, Yu, Tsi Shan. 0300-346716, Yu, Wei-Liang. A-6703491, Yuan, Lun Lee or Yuan Lun Lee. V-658602, Yuan, Rosaline Sung (nee Sung Lu Sing) or Lu Sing Sung. 0300-354976, Y ung, Hong San. 0300-371624, Yung, Ung Siue Chang. 0300-348266, Yung, Vong Wei. A-7210499-T, Lutyk, Jan Bugien. A-7890110, Lutyk, Sophia Sabina. A-7244861, Chrosciechowski, Julian Thaddeus. 0501-238, Constandaky, Serban George. A-6975638, Mu, Chan Chow. A 7850962, Mar, Margaret Wan-Yuin Yang nee Wan Yuin Yang. A-7480726. Tang, Hsin Ming. A-10141545, Chao, Chang Hsiang. A-7782852, Huang, Pao-Chen. A-7202750, Lin, Shang Wu. A-7418222, Ma, Yiew Min.
Passed July 30, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 167: GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS House Concurrent Resolution 167 July 30, 1955
69 Stat. b32 GRANTING OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE TO CERTAIN ALIENS

July 30, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 168]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress favors the granting of the status of permanent residence in the case of each alien hereinafter named, in which case the Attorney General has determined that such alien is qualified under the provisions of section 4 of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, as amended (62 Stat. 1011; 64 Stat. 219; 50 App. U. S. C. 1953): A-7962136, Chiu, Por alias Yat Song. A-9657768, Chum, Tham Lie. A-6983648, Goldstein, Baruch Gershon. A-9825250, Picinich, Martin or Martino Antonio. 1300-127438, Chan, Rose Edith. A-6033462, Chang, Yuan Hsiao also known as Jason Chang. T-278633, Choy, Sing Lum. A-1073526, Chu, Thomas Wencao. A-6967626, Fine, Chang also known as S. Dick Chang. A-7096034, Gawronski, Michal. A-6933885, Ho, Eugene Ngok. A-6858260, Klimas, George (Jerzy). A-8065424, Kwong, Chan Pan. A-9561134, Ngee, Foo Tick. A-6848418, Pih, Peter Dueh Chang. A-6142704, Su, Er-Ching. E-119236, Sum, Yuen. A-7095905, Szonyh Francois. A-9632713, Tang, Tan Ju or Tong Tan Ju. A-9672198, Viporn, Uno. A-7874957, Wagner, Christine Maria Theresia. A-7176012, Wagner, Ferenc Stephen. A-7176013, Wagner, Irene nee Trefny. A-9635248, Wong, Hoe Kwan or Hoe Kwan Hong or Wong Lie Puo or Cheong Puo. A-9733998, Yong, Tan Boon. 1300-129063, Yu, Pio Chung. A-6762014, Yui, Wei-Tsen also known as Paul Yui. A-6877740, Chu, Johnson Cheng. A-7064137, Chu, Siu-Fan Cheng. A-7415019, Fore, Mark. A-8091059, Hong, Chon also known as Young Fatt also known as Tong Fatt. A-6671045, Hulicka, Karel. A-7243491, Langbergs, Alberts. A-7243590, Langbergs, Emma Pauline. A-9561078, Long, Foo Chin also known as Chin Long Fong. A-7879327, Wali, Ho Gate (Lana Wong) or Lana Meyers. A-9782981, Wan, Chan or Yin Chan. A-6922678, Weiser, Leopold alias Artur Fried. A-7120673, Chang, Kuo-Sui. A-7262024, Goldman, Andre. A-9526887, Grubelich, Danijel Nanad. A-7395210, Pavlousek, Maria Anna. A-6407327, Pavlousek, Oldrich Adolf. A-6480058, Sarapa, Djordje Vukicevich or George Sara pa. A-6764709, Sarapa, Wladimih Vukicevich or Walter Sarapa. A-9825133, Sztam, Henryk Maksymilian. A-6704089, Wang, Ambrose Joseph Ching-fu. A-6982870, Wen (Wu), Lai Kwan.69 Stat. b33 E-070837, Abolins, Aleksander. A-7538137, Chang, Ping Chung also known as David Ping Chung Chang. A-6847766, Chang, Pien-Tseng. A-7941171, Chang, Florence Shih. A-7941172, Chang, Ta-Chun. A-7941173, Chang, Kuo-Chun. A-7941174, Chang, Pu-Chun Chang. A-8082017, Choi, Ho. 1300-127921, Chow, Ma. A-7125062, Fu, Ching Mark. A-7381295, Humaeiu, Aurel. A-7863016, Kiedyk, Kazimierz. A-8258542, Liu, Shao-Wen. A-6043197, Lu, Yung Tai. A-7176709, Warga, Gerzson. A-9682999, Yue, Hau Chung. A-7125362, Dreszer, Anna (nee Anna Kamila Monseu). A-6472G94, Simmons, Miriam or Maria (nee Horowitz). A-7868116, Berkowitz, Abraham or Abraham Grossman. A-6438289, Briks, Vladimirs. A-7093100, Furth, Julius also known as Julius Firt. A-7280236, Holczler, Imre. A-7280337, Holczler, Sara. A-8O82O95, Holczler, Gabriel. A-8082096, Holczler, Dezso. A-8082097, Holczler, Zoltan. A-8082098, Holczler, Esther. 0300-411863, Hoo, Soo or Hoo Soo or Soo Ho or Soo Bah Ho. 0300-390016, Lee, Wah or Ijee Wah or Yoke Wa Li. A-6848478, Wang, Ke Liang. A-7383455, Rudzinski, Aleksander Witold. 0300-346584, Rudzinski, Maria Anna (nee Tenenbaum). A-6694114, Zazoulinsky, Moisei or Michael Isiah Zazoulinsky. A-6808711, Mi!inovic, Branko. A-7863464, Nizinski, Wladyslaw. 0501-19023, Nizinski, Henryka Zofia Kula.
Passed July 30, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 20: “OUR CAPITOL” Senate Concurrent Resolution 20 August 1, 1955
“OUR CAPITOL”

August 1, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 30]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

Printing of S. Doc. 13.
That there be printed three hundred thousand copies of Senate Document Numbered 13, Eighty-fourth Congress, entitled “Our Capitol”, of which one hundred thousand copies shall be for the use of the Senate and two hundred thousand copies for the use of the House of Representatives.
Agreed to August 1, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 42: DEPORTATION SUSPENSIONS Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 August 2, 1955
DEPORTATION SUSPENSIONS

August 2, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 42]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That the Congress favors the suspension of deportation in the case of each alien hereinafter named, in which case the Attorney General has suspended deportation pursuant to the provisions of section 244 (a) (5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (66 Stat. 214; 8 U. S. C. 1254 (c)): 69 Stat. b34 A-5981713, Dickel, Junior, Winter. E-078565, Fontes, Sebastiano De. A-2553452, Garcia, Nicolas. E-47368, Gasca-Sardina, Juan. E-069249, Lozano, Jose Pascual. A-5845821, Maniscalco, Giuseppe. E-16323, Mercadante, Rocco. E-069259, Sweedler, Hilda. A-2266360, Tri an a-Aguilar, Lucas. A-1116968, Watchinsky, Samuel. A-1552531, Lopez-Chavez, Juan. E-07379, Manouskos, James George. 15-89257, Ciaccia, Catello Charles. 15-069558, Lucio-Leon, Felipe. A-5988306, Eudy, George. E-078638, Capozzi, Francesco, E-069474, Castaneda, Juana Ponce-Rosales de. A-1894829, Slojkowski, John Anthony. E-057816, Solano, Ramon. E-077119, Garcia, Antonio Menendez. A-4595749, Jakubiak, Frank Anthony. A-2236659, Jarger, Junior, George. A-4608159, Maniscalco, Samuel. E-054983, Mayo, Walter John. E-058681, Ortiz-Gonzalez, Faustino. A-4747607, Schmidt, Karl. A-5149973, Schmitt, Joseph Otto. A-4793952, Wagner, Sam. A-3167418, Dippner, Hermann. A-2744439, Kuprashewithz, Wladimir. A-ll68565, Silverio, Caroline Lucca Di Pietro. A-4100237, Woislaw, Stanislaw. A-3939724, Woislaw, Felikcia Anna. A-5624707, Yen, Lok. A-2590255, Bakov ich, Nick. E-053681, Barlow, Enid. 1200-43511, Chadwick, Ann Betancourt. A-1339656, Doolittle, Immacolatina. A-1437231, Mark, Zef. E-076774, Porcello, Vincenzo. A-1777524, Ramirez-Medel, Anastacio. E-17358, Salazar-Aguilar, Jesse Robert. E-89260, Shaw, Norman Howard. A-1109526, Stephens, George Saunders. A-5932871, Torowis, Jurko. A-1644860, Wengorowski, Ignatz. A-5914114, Wolck, Vladimir. A-5844626, Firetto, Paolo. A-A948601, Schmidt, Frederick. A-l 153640, Woishnis, Frances Victoria. A-5339974, Bostrom, Iver August. E-075816, Castro, Stephen. A-3322617, Cromie, Thomas Wilfred. E-076879, Dujuambi, Monte Alfonso Gannett. A-1167829, Garbus, Abraham. T-2682534, Mercier, Lucien Treffle. A-5969128, Michelson, Robert. A-3231388, Morgan, Charlotte. A-3900018, Vicklund, Knut Oskar.69 Stat. b35 A-5753722, Lupino, Louis. A-5849321, Rostowsky, Frances Catherine (nee Vaiciunas). A-l595525, Se vagi an, A vedis. A-l 604070, Bosky, Paul Adam. A-2452366, Bungard, Leonard Joseph. E-17592, Martinez-Luna, Hipolito. A-1631944, Psaros, Speros. A-3972039, Walker, Gerardo Verdugo. A-2146407, Wineman, Sam. E-131755, Wolfson, Abe Bernard. A-2176896, Wood, James Archibald. A-4348492, Badalmenti, Dominick. A-3814987, Caldera-Roldan, Joaquin. A-2303530, Fryza, George. A-3554030, Gaytan-Ybarra, Angel. A-1945116, Grossman, Carmelina. A-3043634, Duchin, Abraham. A-2544643, Lande, Ove John. A-l745616, Litwak, Jake. A-3042362, Luteron, Illes. A-5024257, Odder, Toufic. A-5541581, Russell, Rose Agnes. A-3774200, Weinstein, Catherine. A-3433019, Weissman, Hyman. A-4038929, Culotta, Vincent. A-4091431, Franicevich, Frank Marija. A-3243585, Wasserman, Aron Harry, A-4961731, Wierseh, Rose. A-8280922, Bartnik, Andrew. A-4402553, Calish, Ben. A-8447000, Camiolo, Cristoforo. A-4749433, Cooper, Benjamin. A-2608947, Davitto, Bernardo Vercoglio. A-7361922, Dobrovich, John. E-080681, Galdikas, Anthony Constance. A-4819163, Goldberg, Joseph Benjamin. A-545825, Goldenberg, Scoocher. A-1738912T, Greenfield, Philip. A-1165031, Harishuk, James Frederick. A-1953490, Jacob, Leo Carl. A-1224861, Kubis, John Joseph. A-5571019. Maciejewski, Floryian. A-4088212, Maloff, Carl. A-1038887, Mordos, Aniela. A-3773694, Nockowitz, Charles. E-078680, Paukstys, Vincent. 1415-3776, Paz-Lucio, Isaac De La. A-2256143, Rojas-Guzman, Pedro. A-3607468, Schwarz, John. 0402/8161, Smith, Walter. A-3130901, Telles-Mejia, Tomas. A-1011263, Valdez, Patricio. A-5634530, Vito, Liborio. A-5160088, Zech, Jolin. A-2390285, Zielinski, Frank.
Agreed to August 2, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 57: ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 August 2, 1955
ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE

August 2, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 57]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

That the two Houses of Congress shall adjourn on Tuesday, August 2, 1955, and that when they adjourn on said day they stand adjourned sine die.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.
Agreed to August 2, 1955.
S. Con. Res. 57: SIGNING OF ENROLLED BILLS, ETC. Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 August 2, 1955
SIGNING OF ENROLLED BILLS, ETC.

August 2, 1955

[S. Con. Res. 55]

 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That, notwithstanding the sine die adjournment of the two Houses, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives are hereby authorized to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions duly’ passed by the two Houses and found truly enrolled.
Agreed to August 2, 1955.
H. Con. Res. 167: REENROLLMENT OF H. R. 7684 House Concurrent Resolution 167 August 2, 1955
REENROLLMENT OF H. R. 7684

August 2, 1955

[H. Con. Res. 196]

 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the President of the United States is requested to return to the

Ante, p. 630.

House of Representatives the enrolled bill (H. R. 7684) to authorize the Atomic Energy Commission to pay the salary of a Commissioner during the recess of the Senate, and for other purposes. If and when said bill is returned by the President, the action of the Presiding Officers of the two Houses in signing said bill shall be deemed rescinded; and the Clerk of the House is authorized and directed, in the reenrollment of said bill, to make the following correction: In section 3 of the bill strike out the words “first sentence” and insert in lieu thereof the words “fifth sentence”.
Passed to August 2, 1955.
PROCLAMATIONS 3065 August 28, 1954 First International Instrument Congress and Exposition Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
First International Instrument Congress and Exposition

August 28, 1954

[No. 3065]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the First International Instrument Congress and Exposition is to be held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from September 13 to 25, 1954, inclusive, for I he purpose, of exhibiting various kinds of scientific instruments and devices and the promotion of foreign and domestic trade and commerce in such products: and WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved August 28, 1954, authorized the President of the United States of America,

68 Stat. 917.

 by proclamation or in such other manner as he may deem proper, to invite the States of the Union and foreign countries to participate in such International Congress and Exposition; and WHEREAS the participation by the States of the Union and foreign countries in the First. International Instrument Congress and Exposition will advance the arts and sciences connected with the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments in the various sciences and technologies, and further foreign and domestic commerce in these articles:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

First International Instrument Congress and Exposition.

of the United States of America, do hereby invite the States of the Union and all countries of the free world to participate in the First International Instrument Congress to be held at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from September 13 to September 25, 1954, inclusive.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this twenty-eighth day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty- [seal] four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Walter B. Smith Acting Secretary of State.
3066 September 13, 1954 National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, 1954 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, 1954

September 13, 1954

[No. 3066]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the year 1954 marks the tenth anniversary of the observance of a week dedicated to publicizing the urgent need for employing the physically handicapped; and C3 69 Stat. c4 WHEREAS recent legislation enacted by the Congress will tend to increase greatly the number of Our citizens who will be rehabilitated and prepared for gainful occupation annually, thus requiring redoubled activity in the field of employment; and WHEREAS observance of this week materially aids the President’s Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped in the accomplishment of its main objectives: to inform employers of the abilities of qualified handicapped workers, to encourage employers to hire such workers, and to increase community understanding of the value of rehabilitation and employment of the handicapped; and WHEREAS the ever-increasing awareness among public and private employers of the desirability of hiring the handicapped should be maintained and stimulated further; and WHEREAS the observance of National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week once each year, as authorized by a joint resolution of the Congress approved August 11, 1945 (59 Stat. 530), emphasizes the need for a year-round program:

National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, 1954

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do call upon the people of our Nation to observe the week beginning October 3, 1954, as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, and to cooperate with the President’s Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped in carrying out the aforementioned resolution of Congress.

I also request the Governor’s of States, the mayors of municipalities, other public officials, leaders of industry and labor, and members of religious, civic, veterans’, agricultural, women’s, handicapped persons’, and fraternal organizations, to participate actively in this observance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 13th day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3067 September 27, 1954 General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, 1954 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, 1954

September 27, 1954

[No. 3067]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS Count Casimir Pulaski crossed the Atlantic to fight in the cause of freedom and gave his life for that cause on October 11, 1779, as a result of wounds received while leading the Pulaski Legion in a gallant cavalry charge at the siege of Savannah; and WHEREAS the story of this Polish patriot’s supreme contribution to our independence is a treasured chapter in the annals of a grateful Nation; and WHEREAS it is fitting that we should honor the memory of this distinguished soldier, who attained the rank of Brigadier General in the American Revolutionary Army, on the one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary of his heroic death: 69 Stat. c5

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,

General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, 1954.

President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1954, as General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, and I ’ invite the people of our country to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildings on that day in tribute to General Casimir Pulaski.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 27th day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Walter B. Smith Acting Secretary of State.
3068 October 1, 1954 Columbus Day, 1954 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Columbus Day, 1954

October 1, 1954

[No. 3068]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the courageous voyage on which Christopher Columbus embarked over four and one-half centuries ago opened to our ancestors the untold opportunities of this new Continent; and WHEREAS the discovery of Christopher Columbus led to the settlement. of our land and, ultimately, to the birth of our nation; and WHEREAS it is therefore especially fitting that the memory of this great Admiral be accorded appropriate recognition each year by the people of this Nation; and WHEREAS, in commemoration of the achievement of this intrepid explorer, the Congress of the United States, by a joint resolution approved April 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 657), requested the President to

36 USC 146.

 issue a proclamation designating October 12 of each year, the anniversary of the discovery of America, as Columbus Day:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,

Columbus Day 1954.

President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Tuesday, October 12, 1954, as Columbus Day, and I invite all the people of our Nation to observe this anniversary with appropriate ceremonies. I also call upon officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag of the United States on all public buildings on the twelfth day of October in honor of the memory of Christopher Columbus.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 1st day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3069 October 2, 1954 National Olympic Day, 1954 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c6 National Olympic Day, 1954

October 2, 1954

[No. 3069]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the XVIth Olympic Games of the modern era will be held at Melbourne, Australia, November 22 to December 8, 1956, with Winter Games to be held at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, January 26 to February 5, 1956, and the Pan American Games will beheld at Mexico City in March 1955; and WHEREAS by a joint resolution approved April 22, 1954 (68 Stat. 58), the Congress has declared.that these games will afford an opportunity of bringing together young men and women representing more than seventy nations, of many races, creeds, and stations in life and possessing various habits and customs, all bound together by the universal appeal of friendly athletic competition; and WHEREAS the said joint resolution calls attention to the fact that the United States Olympic Association is presently engaged in assuring maximum support for the teams representing the United States in these athletic contests, and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the sixteenth day of October 1954 as National Olympic Day:

National Olympic Day, 1954.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 16, 1954, as National Olympic Day, and I urge all citizens of our country to do ail in their power to support the XVIth Olympic Games, the Winter Games, and the Pan American Games so as to insure that the United States will be fully and adequately represented in these games.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 2nd day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3070 October 4, 1954 Imposing a Quota on Imports of Oats Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Imposing a Quota on Imports of Oats

October 4, 1954

[No. 3070]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as added by section 31 of the act of August 24, 1935, 49 Stat. 773, reenacted by section 1 of the act of June 3, 1937,50 Stat. 246, and as amended by section 3 of the act of July 3, 1948, 62 Stat. 1248, section 3 of the act of June 28, 1950, 64 Stat. 261, and section 8 (b) of the act of June 16, 1951, 65 Stat. 72 (7 U. S. C. 624), the Secretary of Agriculture has advised me that he has reason to believe that oats, hulled or unhulled, and unhulled ground oats are practically certain69 Stat. c7 to be imported into the United States after September 30, 1954, under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price-support program undertaken by the Department of Agriculture with respect to oats pursuant to sections 301 and 401 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as

63 Stat. 1053, 1054.

7 USC 1447, 1421.

 amended, or to reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic oats with respect to which such program of the Department of Agriculture is being undertaken; and WHEREAS, on August 20, 1954,1 caused the United States Tariff Commission to make an investigation under the said section 22 with

7 USC 624.

 reject to this matter: and WHEREAS the said Tariff Commission has made such investigation and has reported to me its findings and recommendations made in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, on the basis of the said investigation and report of the Tariff Commission, I find that oats, hulled and unhulled, and unhulled ground oats, in the aggregate, are practically certain to be imported into the United States during the period from October 1, 1954, to September 30, 1955, inclusive, under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said price-support program with respect to oats; and WHEREAS I find and declare that the imposition of the quantitative limitations hereinafter proclaimed is shown by such investigation of the Tariff Commission to be necessary in order that the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption of oats, hulled and unhulled, and unhulled ground oats will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said price-support program:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Oats.

Import quota.

of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that the total aggregate

7 USC 624.

 quantity of oats, hulled and unboiled, and unhulled ground oats entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period from October 1, 1954, to September 30, 1955, inclusive, shall not be permitted to exceed 40,000,000 bushels of 32 pounds each, which permissible total quantity 1 find and declare to be proportionately not less than 50 per centum of the total average aggregate annual quantity of such oats entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the representative period from July 1, 1948, to June 30, 1953, inclusive; and that, of the foregoing permissible total quantity, not more than 39,312,000 bushels of 32 pounds each shall be imported from Canada and not more than 688,000 bushels of 32 pounds each shall be imported from other foreign countries.

The provisions of this proclamation shall not apply to certified or registered seed oats for use for seeding and crop-improvement purposes, in bags tagged and sealed by an officially recognized seed-certifying agency of the country of production: Provided, (a) that the individual shipment amounts to 100 bushels (of 32 pounds each) or less, or (b) that the individual shipment amounts to more than 100 bushels (of 32 pounds each) and the written approval of the Secretary of Agriculture or his designated representative is presented at the time of entry, or bond is furnished in a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Customs in an amount equal to the value of the merchandise as set forth in the entry, phis the estimated duty as determined at the time of entry, conditioned upon the production of such written approval within 6 months from the date of entry.

69 Stat. c8

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, T have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 4th day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3071 October 8, 1954 Veterans Day, 1954 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Veterans Day, 1954

October 8, 1954

[No. 3071]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS it has long been our custom to commemorate November 11, the anniversary of the ending of World War I, by paying tribute to the heroes of that tragic struggle and by rededicating ourselves to the cause of peace; and WHEREAS in the intervening years the United States has been involved in two other great military conflicts, which have added millions of veterans living and dead to the honor rolls of this Nation; and WHEREAS the Congress passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926 (44 Stat. 1982), calling for the observance of November 11 with appropriate ceremonies, and later provided in an act approved May 13,

5 USC 87a.

 1938 (52 Stat. 351), that the eleventh of November should be a legal holiday and should be known as Armistice Day; and WHEREAS, in order to expand the significance of that commemoration and in order that a grateful Nation might pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this Nation, the Congress, by an act approved June 1, 1954 (68 Stat, 168), changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day;

Veterans Day, 1954.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain. I also direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the Hag of the United States on all public buildings on Veterans Day.

In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America, to be affixed.

69 Stat. c9

DONE at the City of Washington this eighth day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3072 October 8, 1954 National Nurse Week Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
National Nurse Week

October 8, 1954

[No. 3072]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS this autumn marks the one hundredth anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s historic contribution to the cause of nursing by her heroic leadership in alleviating human suffering in the Crimea; and WHEREAS a continuing renewal and extension of the ranks of nurses, through the attraction of young people to the nursing profession, is of grave importance to the Nation’s future well-being; and WHEREAS the support of an informed and sympathetic public is essential to progress in the humanitarian efforts of our nurses; and WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved August 23, 1954, 68 Stat. 766, has designated the period beginning October 11, 1954, and ending October 16, 1954, as National Nurse Week, in honor of the professional nurses of America and in recognition of the vitally important service they have rendered in the promotion of the national health and welfare; and WHEREAS the Congress, in the same resolution, has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon all the people of the United States to cooperate in the observance of that week:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

National Nurse Week, 1954.

of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all citizens to observe the period beginning Monday, October 11, 1954, and ending Saturday, October 16, 1954, as National Nurse Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

I also invite the Governors of the States, Territories, and possessions of the United States to issue similar proclamations, and I urge the medical profession, the press, and the radio and television industries, as well as other interested groups, to unite in public tribute to all those who give nursing care. And I call upon the people generally to express their appreciation of the untiring efforts of our nurses in caring for the health needs of the people of this Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this eighth day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3073 October 11, 1954 Imposing Impost Fees on Shelled and Prepared Almonds and on Shelled Filberts Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c10 Imposing Impost Fees on Shelled and Prepared Almonds and on Shelled Filberts

October 11, 1954

[No. 3073]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION

Post, p. c43.

1. WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as added by section 31 of the Act of August 24, 1935, 49 Stat. 773, reenacted by section 1 of the Act of June 3, 1937, 50 Slat. 246, and amended by section 3 of the Act of July 3, 1948, 62 Stat. 1248. section 3 of the Act of June 28, 1950, 64 Stat. 261, and section 8 (b) of the Act of June 16, 1951, 65 Stat. 72 (7 U. S. C. 624), on April 13, 1950 the President caused the United States Tariff Commission to make an investigation to determine whether almonds, filberts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, or cashews are being or are practically certain to be imported into the United States under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, certain programs undertaken by the Department of Agriculture with respect to almonds, pecans, filberts, or walnuts, or to reduce substantially the amount of any product processed in the United States from almonds, pecans, filberts, or walnuts with respect to which any such program is being undertaken; and 2. WHEREAS the said Commission instituted such an investigation on April 13, 1950, which it has been conducting since that date on a continuing basis and in the course of which it has from time to time reported to the President regarding the need for the imposition of restrictions

7 USC 624.

 pursuant to the said section 22 in order to prevent imports of almonds, filberts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, or cashews from rendering ineffective, or materially interfering with, the said programs, or from reducing substantially the amount of any product processed in the United States from almonds, pecans, filberts, or walnuts with respect to which any such program is being undertaken; and 3. WHEREAS import fees on shelled almonds and blanched, roasted, or otherwise prepared or preserved almonds (not including almond paste) imposed pursuant to the President’s proclamation of

68 Stat. c19.

7 USC 624.

 September 29, 1953 (Proclamation 3034; 18 F. R. 6345), which proclamation was issued under the authority of the said section 22, will cease to apply to such articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption after September 30, 1954; and 4. WHEREAS further in the course of the said investigation, on September 24, 1954, the said Commission reported to me its findings regarding the need for import restrictions under the said section 22 on certain tree nuts after September 30, 1954; and 5. WHEREAS, on the basis of such report of September 24, 1954, I find that shelled almonds, and blanched, roasted, or otherwise prepared or preserved almonds (not including almond paste), and shelled filberts, whether or not blanched, are practically certain to be imported into the United States during the period October 1, 1954, to September 30, 1955, both dates inclusive, under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the programs undertaken by the Department of Agriculture

50 Stat. 246.

7 USC 624.

 under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended, with respect to almonds and filberts, which programs will be in operation during such period; and 6. WHEREAS I find and declare that the imposition of the import fees hereinafter proclaimed is shown by such investigation of the Commission to be necessary in order that the entry of almonds and filberts described in the fifth recital of this proclamation will not69 Stat. c11 render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said programs undertaken by the Department of Agriculture:

NOW, THEREFORE. I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Almonds and Alberts.

Import fees.

of I he United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that a fee of 10 cents

7 USC 624.

 per pound, but not more than 50 per centum ad valorem, shall be imposed upon shelled almonds and blanched, roasted, or otherwise prepared or preserved almonds (not including almond paste) entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period October 1, 1954, to September 30, 1955, both dates inclusive, in excess of an aggregate quantity of 5,000,000 pounds; and that a fee of 10 cents per pound, but not. more than 50 per centum ad valorem, shall be imposed upon shelled filberts, whether or not blanched, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period October 1, 1954, to September 30, 1955, both dates inclusive, in excess of an aggregate quantity of 6,000,000 pounds. The said fees shall be in addition to any other duties imposed on the importation of such almonds and filberts.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 11th day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3074 October 18, 1954 Determining the Drugs 3-Methoxy-N-Methyemorphinan (Except Its Dextrorotatory Isomer) and Ketobemidone to be Opiates Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Determining the Drugs 3-Methoxy-N-Methyemorphinan (Except Its Dextrorotatory Isomer) and Ketobemidone to be Opiates

October 18, 1954

[No. 3074]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS section 3228(f) of the Internal Revenue Code provides

60 Stat. 38.

68A Stat. 558.

26 USC 4731(g).

 in part as follows: “opiate.— The word ‘opiate’ as used in this part and subchapter A of chapter 23 shall mean any drug (as defined in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act) found by the Secretary of the Treasury, after due notice and opportunity

62 Stat. 1041.

21 USC 321.

 for public hearing, to have an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or cocaine, and proclaimed by the President to have been so found by the Secretary. * * *”; AND WHEREAS the Secretary of the Treasury, after due notice and opportunity for public hearing, has found that each of the following-named drugs has ad diction-forming and addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine, and that in the public interest this finding should be effective immediately:

3-methoxy-N-methylmorphinan, its racemic and levorotatory forms and their salts, but excepting its dextrorotatory form and its salts.

4-(3-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methyl-4-piperidyl ethyl ketone (ketobemidone) and its salts.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Determination of certain drugs a pistes.

of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that the Secretary of the Treasury has found that each of the aforementioned drugs (except the dextrorotatory form of 3-methoxy-N-methylmor-69 Stat. c12phinan and its salts) has an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine, and that in the public interest this finding should be effective immediately.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 18th day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3075 October 18, 1954 Imposing a Quota on Imports of Barley and Barley Malt Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Imposing a Quota on Imports of Barley and Barley Malt

October 18, 1954

[No. 3075]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as added by section 31 of the act of August 24, 1935, 49 Stat. 773, reenacted by section 1 of the act of June 3, 1937, 50 Stat. 246, and as amended by section 3 of the act of July 3, 1948, 62 Stat. 1248, section 3 of the act of June 28, 1950, 64 Stat. 261, and section 8 (b) of the act of June 16, 1951, 65 Stat. 72 (7 U. S. C. 624), the Secretary of Agriculture has advised me that he has reason to believe that barley, hulled or unhulled, including rolled barley and ground barley, and barley malt are being or are practically certain to be imported into the United States under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price-support program undertaken by the Department of Agriculture with respect to barley pursuant to sections

63 Stat. 1063, 1064.

7 USC 1447, 1421.

 301 and 401 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, or to reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic barley with respect to which such program of the Department of Agriculture is being undertaken; and WHEREAS, on August 20, 1954,1 caused the United States Tariff

7 USC 624.

 Commission to make an investigation under the said section 22 with respect to this matter; and WHEREAS the said Tariff Commission has made such investigation and has reported to me its findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, on the basis of the said investigation and report of the Tariff Commission, I find that barley, hulled and unhulled, including rolled barley and ground barley, and barley malt, in the aggregate, are practically certain to be imported into the United States during the period from October 1, 1954, to September 30, 1955, both dates inclusive, under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said price-support program with respect to barley; and WHEREAS 1 find and declare that the imposition of the quantitative limitations hereinafter proclaimed is shown by such investigation of the Tariff Commission to be necessary in order that the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption of barley, hulled and unhulled, including rolled barley and ground barley, and barley69 Stat. c13malt will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said price-support program:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Barley and barley malt.

Import fees.

of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that the total aggregate

7 USC 24.

 quantity of barley, hulled and unhulled, including rolled barley and ground barley, and barley malt entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the period from October 1, 1954, to September 30, 1955, both dates inclusive, shall not exceed 27,500,000 bushels, which permissible total quantity 1 find and declare to be proportionately not less than 50 per centum of the total average aggregate annual quantity of such barley and barley malt entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the representative period from July 1, 1948, to June 30, 1953, both dates inclusive; and that, of the said permissible total quantity not more than 27,225,000 bushels shall be imported from Canada, and not more than 275,000 bushels shall be imported from other foreign countries.

For the purposes of this proclamation, 48 pounds of barley, hulled or unhulled, including rolled barley or ground barley, shall be considered equal to one bushel, and 34 pounds of barley malt shall be considered equal to one bushel.

The provisions of this proclamation shall not apply to certified or registered seed barley for use for seeding and crop-improvement purposes, in bags tagged and sealed by an officially recognized seed-certifying agency of the country of production: Provided, (a) that the individual shipment amounts to 100 bushels (of 48 pounds each) or less, or (b) that the individual shipment amounts to more than 100 bushels (of 48 pounds each) and the written approval of the Secretary of Agriculture or his designated representative is presented at the time of entry, or bond is furnished in a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Customs in an amount equal to the value of the merchandise as set forth in the entry, plus the estimated duty as determined at the time of entry, conditioned upon the production of such written approval within 6 months from the date of entry.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 18th day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3076 October 21, 1954 Copyright—India Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Copyright—India

October 21, 1954

[No. 3076]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS section 9 of title 17 of the United States Code, entitled “Copyrights”, as codified and enacted by the act of Congress approved July 30, 1947, 61 Stat. 652, provides in part that the copy-69 Stat. c14 right secured by such title shall extend to the work of an author or proprietor who is a citizen or subject of a foreign state or nation only: “(a) When an alien author or proprietor shall be domiciled within the United States at the time of the first publication of his work; or “(b) When the foreign state or nation of Which such author or proprietor is a citizen or subject grants, either by treaty, convention, agreement, or law, to citizens of the United States the benefit of copyright on substantially the same basis as to its own citizens, or copyright protection, substantially equal to the protection secured to such foreign author tinder this title or by treaty; or when such foreign state or nation is a party to an international agreement which provides for reciprocity in the granting of copyright, by the terms of which agreement the United States may, at its pleasure, become a party thereto.”; and

61 Stat. 652.

WHEREAS section 1 of the said title 17 provides in part as follows:

“Any person entitled thereto, upon complying with tile provisions of this title, shall have the exclusive right:

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“(e) To perform the copyrighted work publicly for profit if it be a musical composition; * * * Provided, That the provisions of this title, so far as they secure copyright controlling the parts of instruments serving to reproduce mechanically the musical work, shall include only compositions published and copyrighted after July 1, 1909, and shall not include the works of a foreign author or composer unless the foreign state or nation of which such author or composer is a citizen or subject grants, either by treaty, convention, agreement, or law, to citizens of the United States similar rights.“; and

61 Stat. 655.

WHEREAS section 9 of the said title 17 further provides:

“The existence of the reciprocal conditions aforesaid shall be determined by the President of the United States, by proclamation made from time to time, as the purposes of this title may require * * *”; and

 WHEREAS satisfactory official assurances have been received that after August 15, 1947, as before that date, the laws of India have granted to citizens of the United States the benefit of copyright on substantially the same basis as to citizens of India, including rights similar to those provided by section 1 (e) of the said title 17:

NOW, THEREFORE, i DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do declare and proclaim:

That after August 15, 1947, as before that date, the conditions specified in sections 9(b) and 1 (e) of the said title 17 of the United States Code have, as between the United States and India, existed and been fulfilled, and that citizens of India, after August 15, 1947, as before that date, have been and are entitled to all the benefits of the said title 17, except those conferred by the provisions embodied in the second paragraph of section 9 (b) thereof regarding the extension of time for fulfilling copyright conditions and formalities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set .my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 21st day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one bundled and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3077 November 6, 1954 Thanksgiving Day, 1954 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation 69 Stat. c15
Thanksgiving Day, 1954

November 6, 1954

[No. 3077]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION

Early in our history the Pilgrim fathers inaugurated the custom of dedicating one day at harvest, time to rendering thanks to Almighty God for the bounties of the soil and for His mercies throughout the year. At this autumnal season tradition suggests and our hearts require that we follow that hallowed custom and bow in reverent thanks for the blessings bestowed upon us individually and as a Nation.

We are grateful that our beloved country, settled by those forebears in their quest for religious freedom, remains free and strong, and that each of us can worship God in his own way, according to the dictates of his conscience.

We are grateful for the innumerable daily manifestations of Divine goodness in affairs both public and private, for equal opportunities for all to labor and to serve, and for the continuance of those homely joys and satisfactions which enrich our lives.

With gratitude in our hearts for all our blessings, may we be ever mindful of the obligations inherent in our strength, and may we rededicate ourselves to unselfish striving for the common betterment of mankind.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Thanksgiving Day, 1954.

of the United States of America, in consonance with the joint resolution of Congress approved December 26, 1941, designating the

55 Stat. 862.

5 USC 87b.

 fourth Thursday of November of each year as Thanksgiving Day, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 25, 1954, as a day of national thanksgiving, and I call upon all our citizens to observe the day with prayer. Let us demonstrate in our lives our humble thanks to God for His beneficence in the year which is past, and let us ask His guidance in the year to come.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this sixth day of November in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3078 November 24, 1954 National Salvation Army Week Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
National Salvation Army Week

November 24, 1954

[No. 3078]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the high spiritual and humanitarian role of the Salvation Army has long been an important part of American life; and WHEREAS, through its welfare and religious institutions in our country, the Salvation Army has befriended, aided, and given new hope to men, women, and children, regardless of race or creed; and 69 Stat. c16 WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved August 31, 1954, 68 Stat. 997, has requested the President to issue a proclamation designating the week beginning November 28 as National Salvation Army Week:

National Salvation Army Week, 1954.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning November 28, 1954, and ending December 4, 1954, as National Salvation Army Week; and I urge all of our citizens to honor the Salvation Army during that week for its work in the United States in the past seventy-five years. Let us remember that the banner of this organization, and the principles for which it stands, are stalwart bulwarks for the protection of the spiritual and physical needs of our people, and let us salute this great body of unselfish men and women during Salvation Army Week, with the knowledge that they have earned our esteem and praise in the fullest measure.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 24th day of November in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3079 December 3, 1954 United Nations Human Rights Day, 1954 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
United Nations Human Rights Day, 1954

December 3, 1954

[No. 3079]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS December 10, 1954, marks the sixth anniversary of the proclaiming of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations as a common standard of achievement for all nations and all peoples, and is observed by the member states of the United Nations as Human Rights Day; and WHEREAS December 15, 1954, marks the one hundred and sixty-third anniversary of the adoption of our Bill of Rights as the first ten Amendments of the Constitution of the United States; and WHEREAS these same rights are secured to us in the Constitutions and basic laws of our States and Territories; and WHEREAS an attachment to the noble principles of individual liberty and equal opportunity for all, as enunciated in these great documents, is the foundation of our democracy and a safeguard against dictatorship and tyranny:

United Nations Human Rights Day, 1954.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the citizens of the United States to join with peoples throughout the world in observing December 10, 1954, as United Nations Human Rights Day, and on (his day and on December 15, the anniversary of our Bill of Rights, as well as throughout the year, to give profound thanks to Almighty God for the rights the people of our Nation have so long enjoyed—freedom of speech and of the press; freedom to worship in accord with the dictates of conscience; fair trial and freedom from arbitrary arrest; the right to own property and to profit by the fruits of our labors. For these rights and freedoms men and women in69 Stat. c17 many countries have striven and died, as our forefathers strove and died, and as today still others strive and die in defense of human dignity against the claims of totalitarian governments. Let us as free men stand firm in our faith in liberty for all nations and all peoples. Let us by example and cooperation strengthen the worldwide recognition of human rights as the basis for a lasting and prosperous peace.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this third day of December in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-four, [seal] and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3080 January 1, 1955 Fixing Terminal Date Respecting Service in the Armed Forces Entitling Persons to Certain Veterans’ Benefits and Services, Preferences, and Other Assistance Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Fixing Terminal Date Respecting Service in the Armed Forces Entitling Persons to Certain Veterans’ Benefits and Services, Preferences, and Other Assistance

January 1, 1955

[No. 3080]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in accordance with past practice, the Congress has provided, in respect of the Korean conflict, that entitlement to various veterans benefits and services, preferences, and other assistance be limited to persons serving in the armed forces between dates fixed by or pursuant to law; WHEREAS the President is empowered to determine the terminal dates of service conferring such entitlement; and WHEREAS the armistice between the United Nations Command, on the one hand, and the Korean People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteers, on the other hand, effective July 27, 1953, has terminated hostilities in the said conflict: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Service in Armed Forces.

Terminal dates for benefits, etc.

 of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me as President, do proclaim as follows: (1) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of

Hospital, etc., benefits.

 the Act of May 11, 1951. ch. 49, 65 Stat. 40, Public Law 28, 82nd Congress, 38 U. S. C. 745, as the date prior to which persons serving in the active service in the armed forces of the United States on or after June 27, 1950, must have so served in order that, pursuant to the said Act, such persons shall be entitled to benefits of medical, hospital, and domiciliary care, burial benefits, and they and their dependents shall be entitled to compensation or pension provided by law for persons who served during the period of World War II. (2) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of

Pension for disabilities prior to induction.

 paragraph V, part II, Veterans Regulation Numbered 1 (a), as amended by the Act of June 30, 1954, ch. 437, 68 Stat. 360, Public Law 463, 83d Congress, 38 U. S. C. ch. 12A, relating to compensation for disability or death, as the date prior to which persons who, on or after June 27, 1950, engaged in certain activities incident to acceptance, induction, or entry into the active military or naval service must have suffered an injury or disease in order to be entitled to the benefits provided by such paragraph V. 69 Stat. c18 (3)

Eligibility for loans

 (a) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of the first sentence of section 500 (a) of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, ch. 268,58 Stat. 291, as amended, 38 U. S. C. 694 (a), relating to guaranteed, insured, and direct loans, as the date prior to which persons serving in the active military or naval service of the United States on or after June 27, 1950, must have so served in order that such persons shall be eligible for the benefits of Title III of the said Act, as amended. (b) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of the fourth sentence of section 500 (a) and section 507 of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended, 38 U. S. C. 694 (a), G94h, as the date on which the ten years referred to in those provisions shall commence. (4)

Job counseling and employment placement.

 February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of section 607 of the said Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended, 38 U. S. C. 695f, relating to job counseling and employment placement service, as the date prior to which persons must have served in the active service of the armed forces in order that such persons come within the meaning of the term “veteran,” contained in the said section, by reason of service on or after June 27, 1950. (5)

Unemployment compensation.

 February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of section 407 of the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, eh. 875, 66 Stat. 687, Public Law 550, 82nd Congress, 38 U. S. C. 997, relating to unemployment compensation, as the date prior to which persons must have served in the active service in the armed forces (on or after June 27, 1950) in order to come within the meaning of the term “veteran” pursuant to said section. (6)

Mustering-out payments.

 (a) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of section 501 (a) of the said Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, 38 U. S. C. 1011 (a), as the date prior to which members of the armed forces engaged in active service on or after June 27, 1950, must have so served in order to be eligible for mustering-out payments under Title V of the said Act. (b) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of section 501 (b) (7) of the said Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, 38 U. 8. C. 1011 (b) (7), as the date on which the three years therein referred to shall commence. (7)

Education and training benefits.

 January 31, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of section 201 of the said Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952, 38 U. S. C. 911, relating to eligibility for education and training under Title II of the said Act, as the date ending the basic service period referred to in paragraph (1) of the said section. (8)

Vocational rehabilitation.

 February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of the Act of December 28, 1950, ch. 1176, 64 Stat. 1121, Public Law 894, 81st Congress, as amended, 38 U. S. C. 701a, as the date prior to which persons serving in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States on or after June 27, 1950, must have so served in order that, pursuant to the said Act, such persons shall be afforded basic entitlement to vocational rehabilitation as therein provided. (9)

Automobiles for disabled veterans.

 February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions of the first section of the Act entitled “An Act to authorize payments by the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs on the purchase of automobiles or other conveyances by certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes,” ch. 532, 65 Stat. 574, Public Law 187, 82nd Congress, 38 U. 8. C. 252a, as the date prior to which veterans of service on or after June 27, 1950, must have served in order that the Administrator, of Veterans’ Affairs may, pursuant to the said Act, provide or assist in providing such persons automobiles or other conveyances in accordance with said Act. 69 Stat. c19 (10) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions

Housing for distressed families.

 of section 503 of the Act of October 14, 1940, ch, 862, 54 Stat, 1125, as amended, 42 U. S, C. 1573, relating to housing for distressed families of servicemen and veterans, as the date prior to which persons must have served in the military or naval forces of the United States in older that such persons come within the meaning of the term “veterans” contained in the said section. (11) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions

Low-rent housing.

 of section 2 (14) of the United States Housing Act of 1937, ch. 896, 50 Stat. 888, us amended, 42 U. S. C. 1402 (14), relating to low-rent housing, as the date prior to which persons must have served in the active military or naval service of the United States in order that such persons come within the meaning of the terms “veteran” and “serviceman” contained in the said section by reason of service on or after June 27, 1950. (12) January 31, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions

Farm housing preferences.

 of section 507 of the Housing Act of 1949, ch. 338, 63 Stat. 436, as amended, 42 U. S. C. 1477, relating to preferences for veterans and families of deceased servicemen in respect of farm housing, as the date ending the period during which persons must have served in the military forces of the United States in order that such persons come within the meaning of the terms “veteran” and “deceased servicemen,” contained in the said section, by reason of service during the period beginning June 27, 1950. (13) January 31, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions

Tenant purchase loans and mortgage insurance.

 of section 1 (b) (2) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, 67 Stat. 132. 7 U. S. C. 1001 (b) (2), as the date ending the period during which persons must have served in the military forces of the United States in order to come within the definition of veteran, contained in the said section, by reason of service on or after June 27, 1950. (14) February 1, 1955 is hereby determined, under the provisions

Cooperative housing insurance.

 of section 213 of the National Housing Act, ch. 847, 48 Stat. 1246, as amended, 12 U. S. C. 1715e (b), relating to cooperative housing insurance,

4 Stat. 54

 as the date prior to which persons must have served in the active military or naval service of the United States in order that such persons come within the meaning of the term “veteran,” contained in the said section, by reason of service on or after June 27, 1950.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set ray hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this first day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3081 February 21, 1955 Armed Forces Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Armed Forces Day, 1955

February 21, 1955

[No. 3081]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the armed forces of the United States have always served as an instrumentality of a free people who cherish peace and security with honor; and 69 Stat. c20 WHEREAS the members of the armed forces of the United States are now engaged in undertakings designed to uphold and defend the free way of life, to maintain the peace, and to ensure our national security; and WHEREAS it is fitting and proper that we devote one day each year to paying special tribute to the armed forces of the United States and all those who have honorably served therein; and WHEREAS it is in the public interest that on such day the armed forces of the United States give public displays and demonstrations of their teamwork and technological advancements, so that our own and other peace-loving people of the world may enlarge their understanding and appreciation of our national power for peace; and WHEREAS it is also appropriate, to an extent consistent with security requirements, that on this occasion the armed forces of the United States open the gates of our national defense system and invite the public to visit our posts, camps, stations, bases, vessels, armories, reserve centers and other facilities:

Armed Forces Day, 1955.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the armed forces of the United States, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 21, 1955, as Armed Forces Day, and I direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, as well as the Secretary of the Treasury on behalf of the Coast Guard, to mark that day with appropriate ceremonies, to arrange for displays and demonstrations at armed forces installations, and to cooperate with civil authorities in suitable supporting activities.

I invite the Governors of the States, Territories and possessions of the United States to provide for the observance of the day in such appropriate manner as will afford an opportunity for the people of the United States to become better acquainted with their armed forces.

I also call upon my fellow citizens not only to display the flag of the United States on Armed Forces Day, thus manifesting their recognition of the sacrifices and devotion to duty of the armed forces, but also to avail themselves of this opportunity to further their knowledge of our defense system and of the men and women who constitute its real strength, by attending and participating in the local observances of the day conducted by the armed forces and the civil authorities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this twenty-first day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, [seal] and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3082 February 23, 1955 Determining 4,4-Diphenyl-6-Dimethylamino-3-Hexanone To Be an Opiate Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c21 Determining 4,4-Diphenyl-6-Dimethylamino-3-Hexanone To Be an Opiate

February 23, 1955

[No. 3082]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS section 4731 (g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954

68A Stat 558.

20 USC 4731 (g).

 provides in part as follows: “opiate.— The word ‘opiate’, as used in this part shall mean any drag (as defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; 52 Stat. 1041. section 201 (g); 21 U. S. C. 321) found by the Secretary or his delegate, after due notice and opportunity for public hearing, to have an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine or cocaine, and proclaimed by the President to have been so found by the Secretary or his delegate. * * * ”; AND WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Treasury, after due notice and opportunity for public hearing, has found that the following named drug has an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine, and that in the public interest this finding should be effective immediately:

4,4-diphenyl-6-dimethylamino-3-hexanone.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Determination of certain drug as opiate.

of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that the Secretary of the Treasury has found that the aforementioned drug has an addiction-forming or addiction-sustaining liability similar to morphine and that in the public interest this finding should be effective immediately,

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 23d day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3083 February 24, 1955 Red Cross Month, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Red Cross Month, 1955

February 24, 1955

[No. 3083]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS for more than seventy years the United States Government has participated, with other governments, in international treaties which fix responsibility for providing comfort and relief to sick and wounded members of the armed forces, and which establish the Red Cross as the protective symbol under which those purposes shall be achieved; and WHEREAS these treaties envisioned the need for establishing in each participating country a volunteer organization to assist the government in carrying out its obligations, and to engage in such other humanitarian activities as the government might prescribe; and WHEREAS, by appropriate Federal statute and in accord with its international commitments, the Government of the United States has established the American National Red Cross us this Nation’s official69 Stat. c22 volunteer agency to act in matters of relief under the treaties, and has prescribed other humanitarian duties to be performed by the Red Cross on behalf of the Government and people of the United States; and WHEREAS during the last half century the American people, through Red Cross membership and the voluntary contribution of their time, their blood, and their money, have made possible the assumption and discharge by the American National Red Cross of its obligations during periods of both war and peace; and WHEREAS, through its services to our armed forces all over the world, its extension of relief to sufferers from disasters at home and abroad, its blood program, its Junior Red Cross activities, and its contributions in the fields of nursing, first aid, and water safety, the American National Red Cross has strengthened the Nation by saving lives, salvaging hopes, and preserving human dignity; and WHEREAS, by reason of its origin, its official status, its record of accomplishment, and the humanitarian purposes that it serves, the American National Red Cross must continue to have the support of all the American people:

Red Cross Month 1955.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American National Red Cross, do hereby designate March 1955 as Red Cross Month; and I urge all Americans during that month to assure the continuing effectiveness of the work of the Red Cross by contributing liberally of their funds and by enrolling for active membership in this organization.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3084 March 9, 1955 Modification of Restrictions on Imports of Peanuts Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Modification of Restrictions on Imports of Peanuts

March 9, 1955

[No. 3084]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION

Post, p. c33.

62 Stat. 1248.

WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 624), I issued a proclamation on June 8, 1953 (No. 3019; 67 Stat. c46) limiting the quantities of peanuts, whether shelled, not shelled, blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved (including roasted peanuts, but not including peanut butter) which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption in any 12-month period beginning July 1 in any year, which proclamation was amended by my proclamation of June 30, 1953 (No. 3025; 67 Stat. c54); WHEREAS the total quantity of such peanuts which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption under the said proclamation of June 8, 1953, as amended, during the 12-month period beginning July 1, 1954, has already been entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption; 69 Stat. c23 WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 (d) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, the United States Tariff Commission has

7 USC 624.

 made a supplemental investigation to determine whether there is need for an additional quantity of imported peanuts during the remainder of the quota year ending June 30, 1955, to meet essential requirements of domestic peanut users, and, if so, what additional quantity might he permitted to be entered during the current quota year without materially interfering with or rendering ineffective the peanut program of the United States Department of Agriculture; WHEREAS the United States Tariff Commission has submitted to me a report of its findings and recommendation made in connection with the said supplemental investigation; WHEREAS, on the basis of the said supplemental investigation and report of the Tariff Commission, 1 find that changed circumstances require the modification of the existing quota restrictions on peanuts which are in effect for the 12-month period beginning July 1, 1954, pursuant to the said proclamation of June 8, 1953, as amended,

67 Stat. c46.

 so as to permit the additional quantity of peanuts hereinafter described to be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the remainder of the quota period ending June 30, 1955, subject to the fee hereinafter proclaimed; and WHEREAS I find and declare that the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption of such additional quantity of such peanuts subject to such fee will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said program of the Department of Agriculture with respect to peanuts, nor reduce substantially the amount, of products processed in the United States from peanuts with respect to which such program is being undertaken:

NOW, THEREFORE, I DWIGHT D, EISENHOWER, President

Peanuts.

Modification of import restrictions.

of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that the said proclamation of June 8, 1953, as amended by the said

67 USC 624.

 proclamation of June 30, 1953, is hereby modified so as to permit the entry, or

67 Stat. c46, c54.

 withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption during the remainder of the 12-month period beginning July 1, 1954, of not more than 51,000,000 pounds (aggregate quantity) of peanuts, shelled, blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved (including roasted peanuts, but not. including peanuts not shelled or peanut butter), of sizes averaging in representative samples more than 40 kernels per ounce, subject to a fee of 2 cents per pound but not more than 50 per centum ad valorem: Provided, That the said fee shall be in addition to any other duties imposed on the importation of such peanuts.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 9th day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3085 March 17, 1955 National Farm Safety Week, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c24 National Farm Safety Week, 1955

March 17, 1955

[No. 3085]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS accidents kill more than fourteen thousand, and injure more than one million, farm residents each year; and WHEREAS human failure is associated with nearly all these deaths and disabling injuries; and WHEREAS the occupational death rate of the nearly seven million farm workers in the United States is the third highest among the, rates reported for all types of industry in this country; and WHEREAS every farm worker can aid in reducing the toll of deaths and injuries by constantly bearing in mind the slogan, “Your safety is in your hands”:

National Farm Safety Week, 1955.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT 1). EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the Nation to observe the week beginning July 24, 1955, as National Farm Safety Week, and I urgently request all farm workers to make safety inventories of their homes, farms, machinery, and equipment, and to cultivate careful work habits and attitudes. I also request all persons and organizations interested in farm life and welfare to join in a campaign to reduce the tragedies and losses caused by needless accidents.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 17th day of March in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3086 March 25, 1955 Cancer Control Month, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Cancer Control Month, 1955

March 25, 1955

[No. 3086]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the impact of cancer upon this country results in the loss of nearly a quarter of a million lives annually, the suffering and incapacitation of hundreds of thousands of our citizens, and the serious lowering of our national productivity; and WHEREAS protection against this threat to the vitality of the Nation through the cooperative effort of both private and public organizations is necessary to the welfare of our people; and WHEREAS it is incumbent upon all of us to encourage and support the efforts of the. official agencies and voluntary groups engaged in research to increase knowledge of cancer, and in programs for the application of this knowledge to the problem of control of cancer through early diagnosis and effective treatment; and WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved March

36 USC 150.

 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 148), authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation setting apart the month of April of each year as Cancer Control Month: 69 Stat. c25

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D, EISENHOWER, President

Cancer Control Month, 1955

of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of April 1955 as Cancer Control Month; and I invite the Governors of the States, Territories, and possessions of the United States to issue similar proclamations. 1 also urge, the medical profession, the press, the radio, television, and motion-picture industries, and all interested agencies and individuals, to unite during the appointed month in public dedication to programs for the control of cancer.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 25th day of March in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3087 March 25, 1955 World Trade Week, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
World Trade Week, 1955

March 25, 1955

[No. 3087]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS it is the desire of the people of the United States of America to promote the growth and snare the fruits of freedom and enterprise in peace and prosperity with their friends throughout the free world; and “WHEREAS a significant contribution to the development of a lasting peace can be made by the interchange of goods and services and freedom of travel, and the mutual understanding thus attained can become the basis of true international friendship; and WHEREAS higher standards of living and better economic utilization of the world’s resources can be promoted through an increased international exchange of goods, services, and capital; and WHEREAS international trade is a keystone in promoting international stability and developing resources, culture, and security: and WHEREAS the economic strength upon which the free world’s common defense is based can be increased by international trade:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

World Trade Week, 1955.

of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 22, 1955, as World Trade Week: and I request, the appropriate officials of the Federal Government and of the several States, Territories, possessions, and municipalities of the United States to cooperate in the observance of that week.

I also urge business, labor, agricultural, educational, and civic groups, as well as people in the United States generally, to observe World Trade Week with gatherings, discussions, exhibits, ceremonies, and other appropriate activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 25th day of March in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3088 March 31, 1955 Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c26 Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1955

March 31, 1955

[No. 3088]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS April 14, 1955, will be observed in each of the twenty-one Republics of the Western Hemisphere as Pan American Day, celebrating the sixty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Pan American Union, which is the permanent organ and General Secretariat of the Organization of American States; and WHEREAS the observances commemorating that occasion will take place throughout the week of April 10 to April 16, 1955; and WHEREAS the bonds of friendship uniting the Governments and peoples of the United States and those of the other American Republics in their social, cultural, political, and economic relationships continue to be strengthened through their mutually constructive efforts within the framework of the Organization of American States; and WHEREAS during the past year the Republics of this Hemisphere have again demonstrated their mutual and steadfast determination to withstand aggression from any source, to preserve the peace of the Americas, and to use effectively the machinery for pacific settlement provided in the treaties binding them together in the inter-American system:

Pan American Day and Fan American Week, 1955.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Thursday, April 14, 1955, as Pan American Day, and the period from April 10 to April 16, 1955, as Pan American Week; and I urge that the people of this nation on that day and during that week give particular expression to their fraternal feelings toward the peoples of the other American Republics and to their devotion to the maintenance of the principles which we share with them.

I also invite the Governors of the States, Territories, and possessions of the United States and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to issue similar proclamations; and I call upon all our citizens and all interested organizations to unite in appropriate observance of Pan American Day and Pan American Week, in testimony of the solidarity which characterizes the relationship between the peoples of the United States and those of the other American Republics.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 31st day of March in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3089 March 31, 1955 Excluding Certain Lands From the Glacier Bay National Monument and Adding a Portion Thereof to the Tongass National Forest—Alaska Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c27 Excluding Certain Lands From the Glacier Bay National Monument and Adding a Portion Thereof to the Tongass National Forest—Alaska

March 31, 1955

[No. 3089]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS certain lands comprising a portion of the hereinafter-described Gustavus Area of the Glacier Bay National Monument in Alaska, established by Proclamation No. 1733 of February 26, 1925 (43 Stat. 1988), and enlarged by Proclamation No. 2330 of April 18, 1939 (53 Stat. 2534), are now being used as an airfield for national-defense purposes and are no longer suitable for national-monument purposes; and WHEREAS the other lands within the Gustavus Area, including several homesteads which were patented prior to the enlargement of the monument by the proclamation of April 18, 1939, are suitable for a limited type of agricultural use and are no longer necessary for the proper care and management of the objects of scientific interest on the lands within the monument; and WHEREAS the lands comprising the hereinafter-described Excursion Inlet Area of the monument were erroneously excluded from the Tongass National Forest and included in the monument by the proclamation of April 18, 1939, and such lands are suitable for national-forest purposes; and WHEREAS it appeal’s that it would be in the public interest to exclude the said lands comprising the Gustavus Area and the Excursion Inlet Area from the Glacier Bay National Monument, and to restore the lands within the Excursion Inlet Area to the Tongass National Forest: NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Glacier Bay National Monument.

Exclusion of lands.

 of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 2 of the act of June 8, 1906, c. 3060, 34 Stat. 225 (16 U. S. C. 431), section 24 of the act of March 3, 1891, 26 Stat. 1103 (16 U. S. C, 471), and section 1 of the act of June 4, 1897, 30 Stat. 34, 36 (16 U. S. C. 473), do proclaim (1) that all of the following-described lands in the Territory of Alaska are hereby excluded from the Glacier Bay National Monument and (2) that, subject to all valid existing rights, those lands designated and described as the Excursion Inlet Area are hereby added to and made a part of the Tongass National Forest and shall be subject to all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to that forest: Gustavus Area copper river meridian T. 40 S„ R. 58 E„ secs. 1 to 3 and 9 to 12, Inclusive; fractional sees. 13 and 14: secs. 15 and 16; fractional secs. 21 to 23, inclusive. T. 40 S„ R. 59 E., fractional sec. 3; secs. 4 to 8, inclusive; fractional secs. 9, 10, and 16 to 18, inclusive. Also, a parcel of an surveyed land described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of see. 1, T. 40 S., R. 58 E., C. R. M.; thence North 7,920 feet; East 2,640 feet; South 45°00′ East to the northeast corner of sec. 6, T. 40 S., R. 59 E., C. R. M.;69 Stat. c28 West, along the northern boundary of sec. 6, T. 40 S., R. 59 E., and see. 1, T, 40 8., R. 68 E„ C. R. M„ to the point of beginning. Also, all water and islands lying directly south and offshore between the above-described lands and the center of Icy Passage.

The areas described, including both public and nonpublic lands, aggregate approximately 14,741 acres of land and 4, 193 acres of water.

 Excursion Inlet Area

A tract of unsurveyed land described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the center line of the principal channel of Excursion Inlet from which Corner No. 1 M. C. of United States Survey No. 665 bears due east; thence Northerly along the center of the principal channel of Excursion Inlet to a point in approximate latitude 58°30′ N., longitude 135°30′ W.; East to the east shore of Excursion Inlet; Northeasterly, southeasterly, and easterly, along a subsidiary divide between two streams flowing into Excursion Inlet, to the divide between the waters of Excursion inlet and Lynn Canal in approximate latitude 58°29′30″ N., longitude 135’20′ W.; Southerly along said divide to a point in approximate latitude 58°27′ N., longitude 135″18′ W.; Westerly along a subsidiary divide between two streams flowing into Excursion Inlet to the east shore of said Inlet; West to tile center of the principal channel of Excursion Inlet; Northerly along the center of the principal channel of Excursion Inlet to the point of beginning.

The area described, including both public and nonpublic lands, aggregates approximately 10,184 acres.

The lands in the above-described Gustavus Area shall not be subject to application, location, settlement, entry, or other forms of appropriation under the public land laws until further order of an authorized officer of the Department of the Interior.

53 Stat. 2534.

The said Proclamation No. 2330 of April 18, 1939, is amended accordingly.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 31st day of March in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3090 April 5, 1955 United Nations Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
United Nations Day, 1955

April 5, 1955

[No. 3090]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the United States of America was one of the nations instrumental in establishing the United Nations in an effort to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war; and WHEREAS it is the consistent policy of the Government of the United States to encourage and support the work of the United Nations in that effort; and WHEREAS the United Nations has entered on its tenth year of unremitting labor toward realizing the hopes of mankind for an ordered world based on the supremacy of reason and justice; and 69 Stat. c29 WHEREAS the General Assembly of the United Nations has resolved that October 24, the anniversary of the coming into force of the United Nations Charter, should be dedicated each year to making known the aims and accomplishments of the United Nations, and has called on the Governments of all Member States especially to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

United Nations Day, 1955.

of the United States of America, do hereby urge the citizens of this Nation to observe Monday, October 24, 1955, as United Nations Day by means of comm unity programs that will demonstrate their faith in, and support of, the United Nations and that will create a better public understanding of its problems and of its aims and achievements.

I also call upon the officials of the Federal, State, and local Governments, the United States Committee for the United Nations, representatives of civic, educational, and religious organizations, and agencies of the press, radio, television, and motion pictures, as well as all citizens, to cooperate in appropriate observance throughout our country of this tenth anniversary of the United Nations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 5th day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3091 April 28, 1955 Loyalty Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Loyalty Day, 1955

April 28, 1955

[No. 3091]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the prime requisite for retaining our freedom is unswerving devotion to the liberties embodied in our Constitution; and WHEREAS it is fitting that a special day be set aside for solemn reevaluation of those priceless gifts of freedom which are our heritage, to the end that we may stimulate and renew that high sense of patriotism which has signalized our glorious history as a Nation; and WHEREAS the Congress, by a joint resolution approved April 27, 1955, has set aside May 1, 1955, as Loyalty Day and has authorized

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 and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people to observe that day by reaffirming their loyalty to our beloved country:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Loyalty Day, 1955.

of the United States of America, do hereby request all our citizens to observe Sunday, May 1, 1955, as Loyalty Day with suitable ceremonies. I also request the appropriate officials to arrange for the display of the flag of the United States upon all Government buildings on that day as a manifestation of our loyalty to the Nation which that flag symbolizes.

69 Stat. c30

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 28th day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3092 May 5, 1955 Mother’s Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Mother’s Day, 1955

May 5, 1955

[No. 3092]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS since the earliest days of our history American mothers have inspired our most exalted national ideals through their teachings and by example in their daily lives; and WHEREAS it has become our felicitous custom to set aside one day each year for commemorating motherhood and for showing our reverence and love for all the mothers of the land; and WHEREAS in recognition of the fitness of such commemoration, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914 (38 Stat.

36 USC 142.

 770), has designated the second Sunday in May of each year as Mother’s Day and has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for the observance of that day:

Mother’s Day, 1955.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, May 8, 1955, be celebrated as Mother’s Day; and I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the nag on all Government buildings on that day.

I also call upon the people of the Nation to give public and private expression to the esteem in which our country holds its mothers, through the display of the flag at their homes and other suitable places, through prayers at their places of worship, and through appropriate manifestations of respect and devotion.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3093 April 26, 1955 Child Health Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c31 Child Health Day, 1955

April 26, 1955

[No. 3093]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the Congress, by it joint resolution of May 18, 1928 (45 Stat. 617), has authorized and requested the President of the United States to issue, annually a proclamation setting apart May 1 as Child Health Day; and WHEREAS the health we seek for our children includes their spiritual, emotional, and intellectual, as well as their physical, well-being: and WHEREAS Child Health Day provides us with an occasion for dedicating ourselves to enlarging the opportunities of children for achieving such health; and WHEREAS Child Health Day has been given added significance this year by the recently announced discovery of a means of protecting our children from the crippling scourge of poliomyelitis:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Child Health Day, 1955.

of the United States of America, do hereby designate Sunday, the first day of May 1955, as Child Health Day. and I invite all citizens, meeting in their various places of worship and elsewhere on that day, to unite in observances that will emphasize the importance of abundant health for all children throughout the coming year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 26th day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3094 May 10, 1955 National Maritime Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
National Maritime Day, 1955

May 10, 1955

[No. 3094]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the American Merchant Marine is today carrying on a long and honorable tradition of serving the trade and commerce of the world upon the high seas; and WHEREAS American merchant ships and American seamen stand ready at all times to serve our Nation in the cause of freedom and justice; and WHEREAS we have added to the United States Program for Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy a proposal to build an atomic-powered merchant ship that will visit the ports of the world to demonstrate to people everywhere atomic energy harnessed to peacetime. uses for the benefit of mankind; and WHEREAS the Congress by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73), designated May 22 as National Maritime Day,

36 USC 145.

 thus honoring the Merchant Marine by commemorating the departure from Savannah, Georgia, on May 22, 1819, of the Savannah on the69 Stat. c32 first transoceanic voyage by any steamship, and requested the President to issue a proclamation annually calling for the observance of that day; and WHEREAS since May 22 falls on Sunday this year, it is appropriate that National Maritime Day be observed on the following Monday:

National Maritime Day, 1955.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our Merchant Marine on Monday, May 23, 1955, by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes or other suitable places; and I direct the appropriate officials of the Government, to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings on that day. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on Monday, May 23, in tribute to our Merchant Marine.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 10th day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3095 May 16, 1955 Further Modification of Restrictions on Imports of Peanuts Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Further Modification of Restrictions on Imports of Peanuts

May 16, 1955

[No. 3095]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment

32 Stat. 1249.

 Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 624), I issued Proclamation No. 3019 on June 8, 1953 (67 Stat. c46), limiting to 1,709,000 pounds (aggregate quantity) the imports of peanuts, whether shelled, not shelled, blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved (including roasted peanuts, but not including peanut butter) which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption in any 12-month period beginning July 1 in any year, which proclamation was amended by Proclamation No. 3025 of June 30, 1953 (67 Stat. c54); and WHEREAS on February 18, 1955, the United States Tariff Commission submitted to me a report, of its findings and recommendation made in connection with a supplemental investigation conducted by the Commission with respect to peanuts, on the basis of which supplemental investigation and report. I issued Proclamation No. 3084

Ante, p. c22.

67 Stat. c46.

 on March 9, 1955 (20 F. R. 1549), modifying the said Proclamation No. 3019, as amended, so as to permit the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption, during the remainder of the 12-month period ending June 30, 1955, of an additional quantity of not more than 51,000,000 pounds (aggregate quantity) of certain peanuts, subject to a fee of 2 cents per pound but not more than 50 per centum ad valorem, which fee was in addition to any other duties imposed upon the importation of such peanuts; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 (d) of the Agricultural Adjustment

7 USC 624.

 Act, as amended, the United States Tariff Commission has made a second supplemental investigation to determine whether the deficit69 Stat. c33 in the domestic supply of peanuts is such as to require an increase in the quantity of peanuts, whether shelled, not shelled, blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved, which may be permitted to be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the quota year ending June 30, 1955, and during the quota year beginning July 1, 1955, to meet essential requirements of domestic peanut users, and, if so, what additional quantity or quantities of such peanuts may be permitted to be so entered or withdrawn without, materially interfering with or rendering ineffective the peanut program of the Department of Agriculture; and WHEREAS the United States Tariff Commission has submitted to me a report, of its findings and recommendations in connection with the said second supplemental investigation; and WHEREAS, on the basis of the said second supplemental investigation and report of the Tariff Commission, I find that the deficit in the domestic supply of peanuts is such as to require the admission of an additional quantity of peanuts, as hereinafter proclaimed, to meet the essential requirements of domestic peanut users until supplies become available from the 1955 domestic crop; and WHEREAS I find and declare that the admission of such additional quantity of peanuts under the conditions and subject to the fee hereinafter proclaimed is necessary in order that the entry of such peanuts will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said program of the Department of Agriculture with respect to peanuts, or reduce substantially the amount of any product processed in the United States from peanuts with respect to which such program is being undertaken:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Peanuts.

Modification of Import restrictions.

of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that the said

7 USC 24.

67 Stat. c46.

 Proclamation No, 3019, as amended and modified, is hereby further amended and modified so as—

(1) to extend the current quota year for peanuts through July 31, 1955; (2) to permit an unlimited additional quantity of peanuts, shelled, blanched, salted, prepared, or preserved (including roasted peanuts, but not including peanuts not shelled or peanut butter), to be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or before July 31, 1955, subject to a fee of 2 cents per pound, but not more than 50 per centum ad valorem: Provided, that the said fee shall be in addition to any other duties imposed on the importation of such peanuts; and (3) to establish hereafter as the quota year for peanuts the 12-month period beginning August 1 in any year.

The said Proclamation No. 3084 of March 9, 1955, is hereby

Ante, p. c22.

terminated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 16th day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3096 May 24, 1955 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
69 Stat. c34 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1955

May 24, 1955

[No. 3096]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS Memorial Day each year serves as a solemn reminder of the scourge of war and its bitter aftermath of sorrow; and WHEREAS this day has traditionally been devoted to paying homage to loved ones who lie in hallowed graves throughout the land, having sacrificed their lives that war might end; and WHEREAS in tribute to these silent dead it is fitting that we lift up our voices together in supplication to Almighty God for wisdom in our search for an enduring peace; and WHEREAS the Congress, in a joint resolution approved May 11,

64 Stat. 158.

 1950, provided that Memorial Day should be set aside as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day in that manner:

Memorial Day, 1955.

Prayer for Peace.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, Monday, the thirtieth of May, 1955, as a day of Nation-wide prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in locality at eleven o’clock in the morning as a period in which the people of this Nation may unite in beseeching God to guide the nations of the world into the ways of peace.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 24th day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3097 June 1, 1955 Flag Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Flag Day, 1955

June 1, 1955

[No. 3097]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS the flag which we cherish as the emblem of our unity, our strength, and our free institutions, was adopted by resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777; and WHEREAS under the protecting folds of this banner generations of Americans have enjoyed the blessings of liberty and justice inherent in our form of government; and WHEREAS it has become our custom to observe June 14 with appropriate ceremonies commemorative of the adoption of the flag and expressive of our devotion to the Republic which it so nobly represents; and WHEREAS in recognition of the fitness of such commemoration, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved August 3, 1949 (63 Stat. 492) j designated June 14 of each year as Flag Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its observance: 69 Stat. c35

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Flag Day, 1955.

of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the appropriate officials of the Federal Government, and of the State and local Governments, to arrange, for the display of our colors on all public buildings on Flag Day, June 14, 1955; and I urge all of our people to observe the day by flying the Stars and Stripes at their homes or other suitable places and by participating in ceremonies especially designed to honor the flag of the United States.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this first day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3098 June 1, 1955 Citizenship Day, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Citizenship Day, 1955

June 1, 1955

[No. 3098]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, by joint resolution approved February 29, 1952 (66 Stat. 9), the Congress of the United States has designated the 17th

36 USC 153, 154.

 day of September of each year as Citizenship Day in commemoration of the signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787, and in recognition of all our citizens who have come of age and all who have been naturalized during the year; and WHEREAS in this time of world uncertainty and unrest it is most appropriate that every one of our citizens, whether native-born or foreign-born, give special thought to the priceless blessings secured to us by our Constitution; and WHEREAS the aforesaid resolution authorizes the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for the observance of Citizenship Day with appropriate ceremonies:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Citizenship Day 1955.

of the United States of America, call upon the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Saturday, September 17, 1955, and urge the people of the Nation to display the flag on that day at their homes and other suitable places.

I also urge Federal, State and local officials, as well as religious, civic, patriotic, educational, and other organizations, to arrange for appropriate ceremonies on Citizenship Day, in schools and churches and other appropriate places, to the end that all of us may gain a deeper appreciation of our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the United States.

And I also call upon all our citizens to renew and reaffirm their allegiance on that day to the principles and ideals embodied in the Constitution—the foundation of our strength and the symbol of freedom and justice for all.

69 Stat. c36

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this first day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3099 June 25, 1955 Carrying Out the Supplementary Agreement With Switzerland Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Carrying Out the Supplementary Agreement With Switzerland

June 25, 1955

[No. 3099]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION 1. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the President by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 350 of the

48 Stat. 943.

19 USC 1351.

 Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on January 9, 1936, he entered into a trade agreement with the Swiss Federal Council, including two schedules and a declaration annexed thereto (49 Stat. (pt. 2) 3918), and by a proclamation of January 9, 1936 (49 Stat. (pt. 2) 3917), he proclaimed the said trade agreement, which proclamation has been supplemented by a proclamation of May 7, 1936 (49 Stat. (pt. 2) 3959), and a proclamation of November 28, 1940 (54 Stat. (pt. 2) 2461); 2. WHEREAS the said trade agreement specified in the first recital was supplemented on October 13, 1950, by certain provisions set forth in the 13th recital of the President’s proclamation of November 26, 1951 (Proclamation No. 2954,66 Stat, co); 3. WHEREAS, by Proclamation No. 3062 of July 27, 1954 (3

68 Stat. c47.

19 USC 1351.

 CFR, 1954 SUPP., p. 29), acting under and by virtue or the authority vested in the President by section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and by section 7(c) of the Trade Agreements Extension

19 USC 1364.

 Act of 1951, and in accordance with the said trade agreement specified in the first recital as supplemented on October 13, 1950, the President proclaimed modifications of duty concessions granted by the United States with respect to certain products described in item 367 (a)

68 Stat. c47.

19 USC 1001, par. 367.

of Schedule II of the said trade agreement, effective at the close of business July 27, 1954; 4. WHEREAS the said trade agreement specified in the first recital, as supplemented on October 13, 1950, provides for compensatory modifications thereof, whenever action is taken pursuant to Paragraph 1 of the supplemental provisions referred to in the second recital of this proclamation, in order to maintain, to the extent practicable, the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions in the said trade agreement; 5. WHEREAS I have found as a fact that under the circumstances recited above existing duties or other import restrictions of the United States of America or of Switzerland are unduly burdening and restricting the foreign trade of the United States of America; 6. WHEREAS, pursuant to section 3 (a) of the Trade Agreements

1 USC 1360.

 Extension Act of 1951 (65 Stat. 72), I transmitted to the United States Tariff Commission for investigation and report a list of all articles imported into the United States of America to be considered for possible modification of duties and other import restrictions, imposition of additional import restrictions, or continuance of existing customs or excise treatment in trade-agreement negotiations with69 Stat. c37 Switzerland looking towards possible restoration of the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions in the said trade agreement, and the said Tariff Commission has made an investigation in accordance with section 3 of said Trade Agreements Extension Act and thereafter reported to the President its findings based thereon; 7. WHEREAS reason able public notice of the intention to negotiate a supplementary trade agreement with Switzerland was given and the views presented by persons interested in the negotiation of such supplementary agreement were received and considered; 8. WHEREAS, after seeking and obtaining information and advice with respect thereto from the Departments of State, Agriculture, Commerce, and Defense, and from other sources, I entered into a trade agreement on June 8, 1955, with the Swiss Federal Council, further supplementing the said trade agreement specified in the first recital, a copy of which supplementary agreement of June 8, 1955, including the supplemental schedule annexed thereto, authentic in both the English and French languages, is annexed to this proclamation; 9. WHEREAS I find that the compensatory modifications provided for in the said supplementary trade agreement specified in the eighth recital constitute appropriate action toward maintaining the general level of reciprocal and mutually advantageous concessions in the said trade agreement specified in the first recital, and that the purpose set forth in section 850 (a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as

19 USC 1351.

 amended, will be promoted by such compensatory modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions and continuance of existing customs and excise treatment as are set forth and provided for in the said supplementary trade agreement; 10. WHEREAS it is provided in paragraph numbered 4 of the said supplementary agreement specified in the eighth recital that it shall enter into force on July 11, 1955; 11. WHEREAS I find that such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions and such continuance of existing customs and excise treatment of articles as are hereinafter proclaimed in Part I of this proclamation will be required or appropriate, on and after July 11, 1955, to carry out the said supplementary trade agreement specified in the eighth recital; 12. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the President

Cuba.

 by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on October 30, 1947, he entered into

19 USC 1351.

 an exclusive trade agreement with the Government of the Republic of Cuba (61 Stat. (pt. 4) 3699), and by Proclamation No. 2764 of January 1, 1948 (62 Stat. (pt. 2) 1465), he proclaimed such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America in respect of the Republic of Cuba and such continuance of existing customs and excise treatment of products of the Republic of Cuba imported into the United States of America as were then found to be required or appropriate to carry out the said exclusive agreement, which proclamation has been supplemented by proclamation 2929 of June 2, 1951, (65 Stat, cl 2) and by the proclamations referred to in the twelfth recital thereof; and 13. WHEREAS I determine that, in view of the finding set forth in the eleventh recital of this proclamation, the deletion of the second item 28 (a) (as amended by the said proclamation of June 2, 1951) from the list set forth in the ninth recital of the said proclamation of January 1, 1948, as amended and rectified, will be required or appropriate

62 Stat. pt. 2, 1465.

 to carry out the said exclusive trade agreement specified in the twelfth recital of this proclamation on and after July 11, 1955: 69 Stat. c38

Switzerland; Cuba.

Supplementary agreements.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes, including

48 Stat. 943.

18 USC 1351.

 the said section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, do proclaim as follows:

Part I To the end that the said supplementary trade agreement specified in the eighth recital may be carried out, such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America and such continuance of existing customs or excise treatment of articles imported into the United States of America as are provided for in the said supplementary agreement of June 8, 1955, shall be effective on and after July 11, 1955. Part II To the end that the said exclusive trade agreement, specified in the twelfth recital may be carried out, the list set forth in the ninth recital of the said proclamation of January 1, 1948, as amended and rectified, shall be further amended by deleting therefrom the second item 28 (a), as amended by the said proclamation of June 2, 1951, effective on and after July 11, 1955.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 25th day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3100 June 29, 1955 Further Modification of Trade-Agreement Concession on Alsike Clover Seed Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Further Modification of Trade-Agreement Concession on Alsike Clover Seed

June 29, 1955

[No. 3100]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION 1. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and by section 7 (c) of the

48 Stat. 943; 65 Stat. 72.

19 USC 1351, 1364.

68 Stat. c44.

61 Stat a1242.

 Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as amended, on June 30, 1954,1 issued Proclamation No. 3059 (19 F. R. 4103) modifying item 763 of Part I of Schedule XX (original) annexed to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade so as to provide that not more than 1,500,000 pounds of alsike clover seed described in the said item 763 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the 12-month period beginning July 1, 1954, should be dutiable at 2 cents per pound and that any such seed not subject to the rate of 2 cents per pound should be dutiable at 6 cents per pound; 2. WHEREAS, on July 14, 1954,1 directed the United States Tariff Commission to continue its investigation under section 7 of the

19 USC 1364.

 Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as amended, with regard to alsike clover seed, and to submit to me a supplementary report in-69 Stat. c39 dicating whether the Commission considered the continuation of the tariff quota referred to in the previous recital beyond June 30, 1955, to be necessary to prevent or remedy the serious injury to the domestic industry concerned which was reported to me by the Commission on May 21, 1954, to exist by reason of increased imports of such seed; 3. WHEREAS, on April 28, 1955, the United States Tariff Commission reported to me that as a result of its continued investigation, including a public hearing, it has found that the continuation beyond June 30, 1955 of a modified tariff quota on alsike clover seed is necessary to prevent or remedy the serious injury to the domestic industry concerned; 4. WHEREAS section 350 (a) (2) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as

19 USC 1351.

 amended, authorizes the President to proclaim such modification of existing duties and such additional import restrictions as are required or appropriate to carry out any foreign trade agreement that the President has entered into under the said section 350 (a): and 5. WHEREAS I find that the further modification of the concession granted in the said General Agreement with respect to alsike clover seed described in the said item 763 to permit the application to such seed of the duty treatment hereinafter proclaimed is necessary to prevent serious injury to the domestic industry producing the like or directly competitive product, and that upon such further modification of the said concession it will be appropriate to carry out the said General Agreement to apply to alsike clover seed the duty treatment hereinafter proclaimed:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Alsike clover seed.

of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and by section 7 (c) of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as

48 Stat. 943; 65 Stat. 72.

19 USC 1351, 1364.

 amended, and in accordance with the provisions of the said General Agreement, do proclaim—

(a) That the provision in the said item 763 with respect to alsike clover seed shall be further modified during the period July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1957, both dates inclusive, to read as follows:
Tariff Act of 1930, paragraph Description of Products Rate of duty
     
783 Grass seeds and other forage crop seeds:  
  * * *  
   Alsike clover 2¢ per lb.
   Provided, That not more than 2,500,000 pounds of such need entered during each 12-month period beginning July 1 in the years 1955 and 1958 shall be dutiable at 2 cents per pound. Any such seed entered during any such period and not subject to the rate of 2 cents per pound shall be dutiable at 6¢ per lb.
(b)

That during the period July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1957, both dates inclusive, alsike clover seed described in the said item 763, as modified by paragraph (a) above, shall be subject to the rates of duty specified in the said item 763 as so modified.

Proclamation No. 2761A of December 16, 1947, as amended and supplemented,

61 Stat. 1103.

is modified accordingly during the period July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1957, both dates inclusive.

 69 Stat. c40

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 29th day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3101 June 29, 1955 Imposing a Quota on Imports of Rte, Rte Flour, and Rye Meal Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Imposing a Quota on Imports of Rte, Rte Flour, and Rye Meal

June 29, 1955

[No. 3101]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as added by section 31 of the act of August 24, 1935, 49 Stat. 773, reenacted by section 1 of the act of June 3, 1937, 50 Stat. 246, and as amended by section 3 of the act of July 3, 1948, 62 Stat. 1248, section 3 of the act of June 28, 1950, 64 Stat. 261, and section 8 (b) of the act of June 16, 1951, 65 Stat. 72 (7 U. S. C. 624), the Secretary of Agriculture advised me there was reason to believe that rye, rye flour, and rye meal are practically certain to be imported into the United States after June 30, 1955, under such conditions and in such quantities as to render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the price-support program undertaken by the Department of Agriculture with respect to rye pursuant to sections 301 and

63 Stat. 1053, 1054.

7 USC 1447, 1421.

 401 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, or to reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic rye with respect to which such program of the Department. of Agriculture is being undertaken; WHEREAS, on May 20, 1955, I caused the United States Tariff

7 USC 34.

 Commission to make an investigation under the said section 22 with respect to this matter; WHEREAS the said Tariff Commission has made such investigation and has reported to me its findings and recommendations made in connection therewith; WHEREAS, on the basis of the said investigation and report of the Tariff Commission, I find that rye, rye flour, and rye meal, in the aggregate, are practically certain to be imported into the United States after June 30, 1955, under such conditions and in such quantities as to interfere materially with and to tend to render ineffective the said price-support program with respect to rye, and to reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from domestic rye with respect to which said price-support program is being undertaken; and WHEREAS I find and declare that the imposition of the quantitative limitations hereinafter proclaimed is shown by such investigation of the Tariff Commission to be necessary in order that the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption after June 30, 1955, of rye, rye flour, and rye meal will not render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the said price-support program:

Rye, rye flour and rye meal.

Import quota.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural

7 USC 624.

 Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that—

69 Stat. c41 (1) the total aggregate quantity of rye, rye flour, and rye meal which may be entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption in each of the 12-month periods beginning July 1 in 1955 or in 1956 shall not exceed 186,000,000 pounds, of which not more than 15,000 pounds may be in the form of rye flour or rye meal, which permissible total quantities I find and declare to be proportionately not less than 50 per centum of the total quantity of such rye, rye flour, and rye meal entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the representative period July 1, 1950 to June 30, 1953, inclusive, and (2)

during each such 12-month period, of the foregoing permissible total quantity not more than 182,280,000 pounds shall be imported from Canada and not more than 3,720,000 pounds shall be imported from other foreign countries.

The provisions of this proclamation shall not apply to certified or

Nonapplicability.

registered seed rye for use for seeding and crop-improvement. purposes, in bags tagged and sealed by an officially recognized seed-certifying agency of the country of production, if—

 (a) the individual shipment amounts to 100 bushels (of 56 pounds each) or less, or (b) the individual shipment amounts to more than 100 bushels (of 56 pounds each) and the written approval of the Secretary of Agriculture or his designated representative is presented at the time of entry, or bond is furnished in a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Customs in an amount equal to the value of the merchandise as set forth in the entry, plus the estimated duty as determined at the time of entry, conditioned upon the production of such written approval within six months from the date of entry.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 29th day of June in the year of our laird nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and [seal] of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and seventy-ninth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3102 July 12, 1955 John Marshall Bicentennial Month Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
John Marshall Bicentennial Month

July 12, 1955

[No. 3102]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS John Marshall, soldier, diplomat, legislator, and fourth Chief Justice of the United States, played a vital role in the strengthening of our constitutional form of government; and WHEREAS his long and distinguished term of office as Chief Justice, from 1801 to 1835, was marked by precedent-setting decisions which have been important factors in developing and maintaining the historic liberties of the people of the United States; and WHEREAS a wider public knowledge and appreciation of the work and achievements of the great Chief Justice are desirable today in order to strengthen the moral, social, and political structure of our Nation, and to help in the preservation and protection of the lives, liberties, and property of all our people; and 69 Stat. c42 WHEREAS September 24, 1955, is (he two hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Marshall, and the Congress, by joint resolution approved on August 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 702), has designated the month of September 1955 as John Marshall Bicentennial Month and has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that month by paying tribute to the achievements and memory of John Marshall:

John Marshall Bicentennial Month, 1955.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all interested agencies and organizations throughout the Nation to observe the month of September 1955 as John Marshall Bicentennial Month with appropriate activities and ceremonies commemorative of the inspiring role of John. Marshall in our national life, and I urge the people of the United States to take part in such activities and ceremonies.

I also urge the people of the United States to read the Constitution, and to study its history and its interpretations, for a better understanding and appreciation of our country and of John Marshall.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 13th day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightieth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3103 July 15, 1955 Modification of Restrictions on Imports of Shelled Filberts Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Modification of Restrictions on Imports of Shelled Filberts

July 15, 1955

[No. 3103]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment

52 Stat. 12.

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 Act, as amended (7 U. S. C. 624), I issued Proclamation No. 3073 (19 F. R. 6623) on October 11, 1954, imposing a fee of 10 cents per pound, but not more than 50 per centum ad valorem, on shelled filberts, whether or not blanched, entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption during the 12-month period beginning October 1, 1954, in excess of an aggregate quantity of 6,000,000 pounds, such fee being in addition to any other duties imposed on the importation of such filberts; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 22 (d) of the Agricultural Adjustment

7 USC 624.

 Act, as amended, the United States Tariff Commission has made a supplemental investigation to determine whether changed circumstances require the modification of the said Proclamation No. 3073 in order to carry out the purposes of the said section 22 and has submitted to me a report, of its findings and recommendations with respect thereto; and WHEREAS, on the basis of the said supplemental investigation and report, of the Tariff Commission, I find that changed circumstances require the modification of the said Proclamation No. 3073 in the manner hereinafter proclaimed, in order to carry out the purposes

7 USC 624.

 of the said section 22; and WHEREAS I find and declare that the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption during the remainder of the 12-month69 Stat. c43 period beginning October 1, 1954, of an additional quantity of shelled filberts whether or not blanched, not in excess of 1,500,000 pounds, free of the fee imposed by the said proclamation, will not render or tend to render ineffective, or materially interfere with, the program of the Department of Agriculture with respect to filberts, or reduce substantially the amount of products processed in the United States from filberts with respect to which such program is being undertaken:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Filberts.

Modification of Import restrictions.

7 USC 621.

of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of . the authority vested in me by the said section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, do hereby proclaim that the said proclamation No. 3073 is hereby modified so as to permit the entry, or withdrawal

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 from warehouse, for consumption during the remainder of the 12-month period beginning October 1, 1954, of an additional quantity of 1,500,000 pounds of shelled filberts, whether or not blanched, free of the tee imposed by the said Proclamation No. 3073.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 15th day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightieth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: Herbert Hoover, Jr Acting Secretary of State.
3104 July 23, 1955 Death of Cordell Hull Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Death of Cordell Hull

July 23, 1955

[No. 3104]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, on this 23rd day of July 1955, death and the peace of God have come to Cordell Hull, who served as Secretary of State of the United States from 1933 to 1944; and WHEREAS his death has brought to an end a distinguished public career as a lawyer and judge, as an officer of the Army, as a member of the Legislature of the State of Tennessee and of the two Houses of the Congress of the United States, as Secretary of State, and as an American representative in the council chambers of the world; and WHEREAS his life was honored and his death is mourned by millions of men at home and in the far places of the earth by reason of his integrity of purpose, his high sense of obligation, and his long and fruitful labors in the cause of peace;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Honors for late Cordell Hull.

of the United States of America, do hereby direct that the appropriate officials arrange for the display of the national flag at naif staff on all Government buildings of the United States until the interment of Cordell Hull, in solemn tribute to this great American statesman. I also direct that for the same length of time the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make similar arrangements for the display of the flag at half staff over their embassies, legations, and consular offices.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 23rd day of July in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Five and of the [seal] independence of the United States of America the One Hundred Eightieth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3105 July 22, 1955 Carrying Out the Protocol of Terms of Accession by Japan to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and for Other Purposes Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Carrying Out the Protocol of Terms of Accession by Japan to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and for Other Purposes

July 22, 1955

[No. 3105]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION 1. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the President by the Constitution and the statutes, including section 350 of the Tariff

48 Stat. 943.

19 USC 1351.

 Act of 1930, as amended, on October 30, 1947, he entered into a trade agreement with certain foreign countries, which trade agreement consists of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the related Protocol of Provisional Application thereof, together with the Final Act Adopted at the conclusion of the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Employment (61 Stat, (pts, 5 and 6) a7, All, and a2050), and by proclamation No. 2761A of December 16, 1947 (61 Stat. 1103), he proclaimed such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States and such continuance of existing customs or excise treatment of articles imported into the United States as were then found to be required or appropriate to carry out the said trade agreement on and after January 1, 1948, which proclamation has been supplemented by Proclamation 2954 of November 26, 1951 (66 Stat. c6), by the proclamations referred to in the second recital of the said proclamation of November 26, 1951, by proclamation 2960 of January 5, 1952 (66 Stat, C16), by Proclamation 3007 of March 2, 1953 (67 Stat. c35), and by Proclamation 3059 of June 30,

68 Stat. c44.

 1954 (3 CFR, 1954 SUPP., p. 26); 2. WHEREAS Public Law 479,83d Congress (68 Stat, (pt. 1) 454),

19 USC 1001 par. 1530.

 provides as follows:

“Paragraph 1530 (e) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: ‘For the purposes of this paragraph and any existing or future proclamation of the President relating thereto, footwear of which a major portion. In area, of the basic wearing surface of the outer soles (that part of the article, not including the heel, that is designed to be the basic wearing surface and to resist wear on contact with any surface) is composed of India rubber or any substitute for rubber, or both, shall be deemed to have soles wholly or in chief value of India rubber or substitutes for rubber.’ The foregoing amendment shall enter into force as soon as practicable, on a date to be specified by the President in a notice to the Secretary of the Treasury following such negotiations as may be necessary to effect a modification or termination of any international obligations of the United States with which the amendment might conflict, but in any event not later than one hundred and eighty days after the passage of this Act.”;

 3. WHEREAS section 2 of Public Law 689, 83d Congress (68 Stat, (pt.l) 896), reads as follows: 69 Stat. c45
“Sec. 2 (a) Paragraph 720 of title I of the Tariff Act of 1930 (U. S. C., 1052 edition, title 19, sec. 1001, par. 720), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following subparagraph: “‘(d) Fish sticks and similar products of any size or shape, fillets, or other portions of fish, if breaded, coated with batter, or similarly prepared, but not packed in oil or in oil and other substances, whether in bulk or in containers of any size or kind, and whether or not described or provided for elsewhere In this Act, if uncooked, 20 per centum ad valorem; cooked in any degree, 30 tier centum ad valorem.’ (b) The foregoing amendment shall enter into effect as soon as practicable on a date to be specified by the President in a notice to the Secretary of the Treasury following such negotiations as may be necessary to effect a modification or a termination of the international obligations of the United States with which the amendment would be in conflict”;
4. WHEREAS I have found as a fact that certain existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America, of other contracting parties to the said General Agreement, and of Japan are unduly burdening and restricting the foreign trade of the United States of America and that the purposes declared in the said section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, will be promoted by a trade

19 USC 1351.

 agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Governments of some or all of the other countries referred to in this recital; 5. WHEREAS I have found as a fact that the provisions of the amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 set forth in the second and

19 USC 1351.

 third recitals of this proclamation are such as to conflict with obligations of the United States of America to other contracting parties to the said General Agreement and to result in existing duties or other import restrictions of the United States of America or of other such contracting parties unduly burdening and restricting the foreign trade of the United States of America; 6. WHEREAS, pursuant to section 3 (a) of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951 (65 Stat. 72), I transmitted to the United

19 USC 1360.

 States Tariff Commission for investigation and report lists of all articles imported into the United States of America to be considered for possible modification of duties and other import restrictions, imposition of additional import restrictions, or continuance of existing customs or excise treatment in the trade agreement negotiations with the governments of the foreign countries referred to in the third recital of this proclamation, and the Tariff Commission made an investigation in accordance with section 3 of said Trade Agreements Extension Act and thereafter reported to the President; 7. WHEREAS reasonable public notice of the intention to conduct trade agreement negotiations was given, the views presented by persons interested in such negotiations were received and considered, and information and advice with respect to such negotiations were sought and obtained from the Departments of State, Agriculture, Commerce and Defense and from other sources; 8. WHEREAS, the period for the exercise of the

Japan.

 authority of the President to enter into foreign trade agreements under section 350 having been extended by section 1 of Public Law 464, 83d Congress (68 Stat. (pt. 1) 360), until the expiration of one year from June 12,

19 USC 1352 (c) 1352a, 1366.

 1954, on June 8, 1955, as a result of the finding specified in the fourth recital of this proclamation, I entered, through my duly empowered plenipotentiary, into a trade agreement providing for the accession to the said General Agreement of the Government of Japan, which trade agreement consists of the Protocol of Terms of Accession of Japan to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, dated June 7, 1955, including the Annexes thereto, authentic in the English and French languages as indicated therein, copies of paragraphs 1 to 1169 Stat. c46 of which protocol, and of Schedule XX contained in Annex A thereto, are annexed to this proclamation and identified as Attachment A; 9. WHEREAS the said protocol of accession has been signed by the Government of Japan and that Government will become a contracting party to the said General Agreement on September 10, 1955, provided that by August 11, 1955, favorable votes on a decision pursuant to Article XXXIII of the said General Agreement for the accession of Japan to that Agreement under the terms of the said protocol of accession have been received from two-thirds of the governments which are then contracting parties; 10. WHEREAS, the said protocol of accession specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation having been signed on behalf of the Government of the United States of America on June 8, 1955, and the notification of the intention to apply the concessions provided for in Schedule XX contained in Annex A to the said protocol of accession having been given on June 8, 1955, to the Executive Secretary to the contracting parties to the said General Agreement pursuant to paragraph 3 of the said protocol of accession, the said Schedule XX contained in Annex A thereto will become a schedule to the said General Agreement relating to the United States of America on September 10, 1955, if the Government of Japan then becomes a contracting party to the General Agreement, as set forth in the ninth recital of this proclamation; 11. WHEREAS, under paragraph 4 of the protocol of accession specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation, a contracting party to the General Agreement which has given the notification referred to in paragraph 3 of the protocol may withhold in whole or in part any concession provided for in its schedule annexed thereto which was initially negotiated with a contracting party which has not given such notification; 12. WHEREAS I find that each modification of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America and each continuance of existing customs or excise treatment of articles imported into the United States of America which is proclaimed in Part I of this proclamation will be required or appropriate to carry out the trade agreement specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation on and after such date as shall be notified by the President to

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 the Secretary of the Treasury, and published in the Federal Register, as the date on and after which the President considers such modification or undertaking to continue treatment should not be withheld pursuant to the. said paragraph 4 of the protocol of accession specified in the eleventh recital of this proclamation;

Negotiations with Kingdom of the Netherlands and Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union; Canada.

19 USC 1352 (c), 1352a, 1366.

13. WHEREAS, the period for the exercise of the authority of the President to enter into foreign trade agreements under the said section 350 having been extended by the said Public Law 464 specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation until the expiration of one year from June 12, 1954, on June 8, 1955, as a result of the finding specified in the fifth recital of this proclamation and following negotiations with the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union, and with the Government of Canada, respectively, regarding compensation for their interests in the concessions in Part I of Schedule XX to the said General agreement with which the said amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 set forth in the second and third recitals of this proclamation would conflict, I entered, through my duly empowered plenipotentiary, into two trade agreements providing that the United States of America would apply to the products described in such trade agreements the69 Stat. c47 treatment indicated therein as though such products were described in Part I of the said Schedule XX, with the understanding that the products will be specifically included in the said Schedule XX, and with the further understanding that the said amendments set forth in the second and third recitals of this proclamation would not, after the entry into force of the said trade agreements, conflict with obligations of the United States under the said Schedule XX, copies of which two trade agreements are annexed to this proclamation and identified as Attachments B and C, respectively; 14. WHEREAS I determine that each modification of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America and each continuance of existing customs or excise treatment of articles imported into the United States of America which is proclaimed in Part II of this proclamation will be required or appropriate to carry out the two said trade agreements specified in the thirteenth recital of this proclamation on and after such date or dates as shall be notified by the President to the Secretary of the Treasury and published in the Federal Register as the date or dates of entry into force

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 of the two said trade agreements; 15. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the President

Cuba.

 by the Constitution and the statutes, including the said section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on October 30, 1947, he entered

19 USC 1351.

 into an exclusive trade agreement with the Government, of the Republic of Cuba (61 Stat. (pt. 4) 3699), which exclusive trade agreement includes certain portions of other documents made a part thereof and provides for the treatment in respect of ordinary customs duties of products of the Republic of Cuba imported into the United States of America, and by Proclamation No. 2764 of January 1, 1948 (62 Stat. 1465), he proclaimed such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America in respect of products of the Republic of Cuba and such continuance of existing customs and excise treatment of products of the Republic of Cuba imported into the United States of America as were then found to be required or appropriate to carry out the said exclusive trade agreement on and after January 1, 1948, which proclamation has been supplemented by Proclamation 3040 of December 24, 1953 (3 CFR, 1953

68 Stat. c26.

 Supp., p. 51), and by the proclamations referred to in the fourth recital of the said proclamation of December 24, 1953; 16. WHEREAS I determine that, on and after the effective date mentioned in the first, notification by the President to the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with Part 1(b) (1) of this proclamation

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 with respect to the application of certain provisions of Part I of Schedule XX contained in Annex A to the said protocol of accession specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation, the inclusion of certain products in the list set forth in the ninth recital of the said proclamation of January 1, 1948, as amended and rectified, will not be required or appropriate to carry out the said exclusive trade agreement with Cuba mentioned in the fifteenth recital of this proclamation, so that on and after the date mentioned in the said first notification by the President to the Secretary of the Treasury it will lie required or appropriate that the said list, as amended and rectified, be further amended to read as follows: 69 Stat. c48
Tariff Act of 1930, paragraph Description of Products Rate of duty
 19  Casein or lactarene and mixtures of which case in or lactarene is the component material of chief value, not, specially provided for  2.2¢ per lb.
 28 (a)  All colors, dyes, or stains, whether soluble or not in water, except those provided for in paragraph 28 (b), Tariff Act of 1930  32% ad val. but not less than 2.8¢ per lb. and 18% ad val.
 411  Baskets and bags, wholly or in chief value of wood (not including bamboo or osier or willow), papier-mache, palm leaf, or compositions of wood, not specially provided for  45% ad val.
 412  Spring clothespins  8¢ per gross
 506  Sugar after being refined, when tinctured, colored, or in any way adulterated  32% ad val. but not less than the rate of duty provided for sugar of the same polariscopic test in item 501 of Part II of Schedule XX of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.
 703  Pork (except bacon, hams, and shoulders), if cooked, boned, packed in air-tight containers, or made into fresh pork sausages  2.6¢ per lb.
 717 (c)  Fish, dried and unsalted: Shark fins  10¢ per lb.
 724  Corn or maize (except seed corn or maize, certified by a responsible officer or agency of a foreign government in accordance with the rules and regulations of that government to have been grown and approved especially for use as seed, in containers marked with the foreign government’s certified seed corn tags), including cracked corn  10¢ per bu. of 56 lb.
 724  Corn grits, meal, and flour, and similar products  40¢ per 100 lb.
 727  Milled rice (bran removed, all or in part)  2¢ per lb.
 739  Grapefruit and shaddock or pomelo peel, candied, crystallized, or glace, or otherwise prepared or preserved  6.4¢ per lb.
 743  Oranges (except mandarin oranges in air-tight containers)  4/54 per lb.
 747  Pineapples in bulk  0.58¢ each
 759  Peanuts, not shelled  3.4¢ per lb.
 759  Peanut butter  5.64 per lb.
 761  Edible nuts, pickled or otherwise prepared or preserved, and not specially provided for  28% ad val.
 765  Beans, other than lima beans, green or unripe, not specially provided for  3.1¢ per lb.
 765  Beans, not specially provided for, dried, when entered for consumption during the period from September 1, in any year, to the following April 30, inclusive, or when withdrawn from warehouse for consumption at anytime  2.4¢ per lb.
 765  Beans, not specially provided for, not in brine, but otherwise prepared or preserved in any manner  2.4¢ per lb. on the entire contents of the container
 772  Tomatoes, prepared or preserved in any manner  20% ad val.
 774  Peppers in their natural state  2.2¢per lb.
 776  All coffee substitutes and adulterants, and coffee essences  2.4¢ per lb.
 778  Ginger root, candied or otherwise prepared or preserved  18% ad val.
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Tariff Act of 1930, paragraph Description of Products Rate of duty
781  Pepper, capsicum or red pepper or cayenne pepper, unground  4¢ per lb.
802  Compounds and preparations of which distilled spirits are the component material of chief value and not specially provided for  $4.50 per proof gal.
804  Still wines produced from grapes, containing over 14% of absolute alcohol by volume (except such wines entitled under regulations of the United States Bureau of Internal Revenue to a type designation which includes the name Marsala, if so designated on the approved label, and if in containers holding each not over 1 gallon; and not including vermouth  $1 per gal.
1506  Brooms, made of broom corn, straw, wooden fiber, or twigs  20% ad val.
1507  Bristles, sorted, bunched, or prepared.  2.4¢ per lb.
1530 (e)  Boots, shoes, or other footwear, (including athletic or sporting boots and shoes), made wholly or in chief value of leather, not specially provided for:  
   Huaraches  18% ad val.
   Turn or turned boots and shoes (except those for women and misses)  8% ad val.
   Turn or turned footwear for men, youths, or boys (except boots and shoes)  16% ad val.
1531  Bags (except women’s and children’s handbags), baskets, satchels, cardcases, pocketbooks (except women’s and children’s), jewel boxes, portfolios, and other boxes and cases, not jewelry, wholly or in chief value of reptile leather and manufactures of reptile leather or of which reptile leather is the component material of chief value (except buckles and other articles of wearing apparel), not specially provided for (not including any of the foregoing permanently fitted and furnished with traveling, bottle, drinking, dining or luncheon, sewing, manicure, or similar sets)  14% ad val.
1541 (a)  Musical instruments and parts thereof, not specially provided for:  
   Stringed instruments (not including pianos) and parts thereof (except bows for stringed instruments and parts of such bows)  32% ad val.
1551  Photographic-film negatives, imported in any form, for use in any way in connection with moving-picture exhibits, or for making or reproducing pictures for such exhibits except undeveloped negative moving-picture film of American manufacture exposed abroad for silent or sound news reel:  
   Exposed but not developed  1.8¢ per lin. ft.
   Exposed and developed  2.7¢ per lin. ft.
1551  Photographic-film positives, imported in any form, for use in any way in connection with moving-picture exhibits, including herein all moving, motion, motophotography, or cinematography film pictures, prints, positives, or duplicates of every kind and nature, and of whatever substance made  0.9¢ per lin. ft.
1551  Photographic and motion-picture films or film negatives taken from the United States and exposed in the Republic of Cuba by an American producer of motion pictures operating temporarily in said Republic of Cuba in the course of production of a picture 60 percentum or more of which is made in the United States  4/5¢ per lin. ft.
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Tariff Act of 1930, paragraph Description of Products Rate of duty
 1558  All articles manufactured, in whole or in part, not specially provided for:  
   Coconut shell char and marine glue pitch  16% ad val.
   Dog food, unfit for human consumption  8% ad val.
   Edible preparations for human consumption;  
   Preparations for flavoring or seasoning food, in chief value of yeast extract, containing no alcohol (not including sauces)  10% ad val.
   Other (except banana flour, frog legs, plaintain flour, thick soy, and yeast)  16% ad val.

Carrying out of the protocol of terms of accession to GATT.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes,

19 USC 1351.

 including the said section 350 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, do proclaim as follows:

Part I

Japan.

To the end that the trade agreement for accession specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation may be carried out: (a) Subject to the provisions of subdivision (b) of this Part, such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America and such continuance of existing customs or excise treatment of articles imported into the United States as are specified or provided for in paragraphs 1 to 11, inclusive, of the said protocol of accession specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation and in Schedule XX contained in Annex A thereto shall be effective on and after such date as shall hereafter be notified by

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 the President to the Secretary of the Treasury and published in the Federal Register; (b) The application of the provisions of subdivision (a) of this Part shall be subject to the. applicable terms, conditions, and qualifications set forth in paragraphs 1 to 11, inclusive, of the said protocol

61 Stat. pts. 5 and 6.

 of accession, in Schedule XX contained in Annex A thereto, in Parts I, II, and III of the said General Agreement, in Part I of, and the general notes in, Schedule XX (original) thereof, and in the protocol of provisional application mentioned in the first recital of this proclamation, including any applicable amendments and rectifications of the said General Agreement; and the application of the provisions of subdivision (a) of this Part shall also be subject to the exception that no rate of duty or import tax shall be applied to a particular article by virtue of this proclamation if, when the article is entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption— (1) the date is prior to the date which may be notified by the President to the Secretary of the Treasury and published in the

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 Federal Register as the date on and after which the concession represented by such rate should not be withheld, or (2) more favorable customs treatment is prescribed for the article by any of the following then in effect: (i) a proclamation pursuant to said section 350 of the Tariff

19 USC 1351.

 Act of 1930, as amended, but the application of such more favorable treatment shall be subject to the qualifications set forth in the second paragraph of the general notes in Schedule XX contained in Annex A annexed to the said protocol of accession specified in the eighth recital of this proclamation; or69 Stat. c51 (ii) any other proclamation, a statute, or an executive order, which proclamation, statute, or order either provides for an exemption from duty or import tax or became effective subsequent to June 8, 1955. Part II To the end that the two trade agreements specified in the thirteenth

Kingdom of Netherlands and Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union; Canada.

 recital of this proclamation may be carried out and that the said amendments to the Tariff Act of 1930 set forth in the second and third recitals of this proclamation shall not thereafter be in conflict with international obligations of the United States, such modifications of existing duties and other import restrictions of the United States of America and such continuance of existing customs or excise, treatment of articles imported into the United States as are specified or provided for in the two said trade agreements specified in the thirteenth recital of this proclamation shall be effective on and after such date as shall hereafter be notified by the President to the Secretary of the Treasury, and published in the Federal Register, as the date of the entry into force of the

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 two said trade agreements. Part III To the end that the said exclusive trade agreement specified in the

Cuba.

 fifteenth recital of this proclamation may be carried out, the list set forth in the ninth recital of the said proclamation of January 1, 1948, as heretofore amended and rectified, shall be further amended to read as specified in the sixteenth recital of this proclamation, effective on the effective date mentioned in the first notification by the President to the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with Part I (b) (1)

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 of this proclamation.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 22nd day of July in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightieth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
3106 August 2, 1955 Fire Prevention Week, 1955 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America Proclamation
Fire Prevention Week, 1955

August 2, 1955

[No. 3106]

 by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS thousands of lives and hundreds of millions of dollars in property are lost each year through fires; and WHEREAS, as a result of these destructive fires, immeasurable losses are caused in employment, production, and other economic activities; and WHEREAS fire prevention programs have proved effective in communities throughout the Nation:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President

Fire Prevention Week, 1955.

of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning October 9, 1955, as Fire Prevention Week.

69 Stat. c52

I call upon the citizens of all communities in the land to organize effective programs for reducing the needless waste caused by preventable fires, and I urge State and local governments, the American National Red Cross, the National Fire Waste Council, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, and business, labor, and farm organizations, as well as schools, civic groups, and public information agencies, actively to observe Fire Prevention Week. I also direct the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government to assist in this national effort, to reduce the loss of life and property resulting from fires.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this second day of August in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-five, and of [seal] the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and eightieth.

Dwight D. Eisenhower By the President: John Foster Dulles Secretary of State.
i SUBJECT INDEX Page Abaca Fiber Program, appropriation for 206 Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., construction of facilities authorized 324 Abilene Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 342 Absentee Ballots, Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 584 Acadian Bicentennial Celebration Association, copy of Congressional resolution to b22 Accounting Office, General. See General Accounting Office. Accounts, Bureau of. See under Treasury Department. Acushnet River, declaration of portion in New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet, Mass., as nonnavigable stream 443 Adak, Alaska, construction of naval facilities authorized 335, 336 Adams Act:  Appropriation for effecting provisions 52  Repeal of certain provisions 674 Additional House Office Building Act of 1955 41 Administrative Expenses Act of 1946, Amendment, per diem allowance for travel expenses of consultants or experts 394 Administrative Procedure Act, exemption of appointments of hearing officers for Indian probate work 141 Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid, payment of ocean transportation charges on supplies from agencies registered with 456 Aeronautics, Civil. See Civil Aeronautics Administration and Civil Aeronautics Board. Aeronautics, National Advisory Committee for. See National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Africa, mutual security assistance 284, 285  Appropriation for 435 Agana, Guam, Mariana Islands, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Agricultural Act of 1949, Amendments, Mexican farm labor program, extension; return transportation obligation; study of supply of workers 615 Agricultural Act of 1954, appropriation for effecting provisions 57 Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938:  Amendments—   Durum wheat, marketing quota and acreage allotment increase 9   Harvesting of basic commodities in excess of farm acreage allotments 65   Rice marketing quotas 45, 46, 576, 578   Tobacco marketing quotas 24, 557, 670, 684  Appropriation for effecting provisions 57 Agricultural Commodities. See also individual commodities.  Acreage allotments. See Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938.  Fungible goods, release of innocent purchasers from Commodity Credit Corporation claims 65  Inspection certifications, penalty for forgery, etc 553  Marketing quotas. See Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938  Occupied areas, revolving fund for purchase of commodities for processing and sale in; repeal 13  Surplus—   Ocean freight charges on shipments for disposal abroad—    Appropriation authorized 287    Appropriation for 436   Sale and exportation from private stocks without replacement from Commodity Credit Corporation stocks; set-aside reduction 44   Sale for foreign currencies 44, 721    Funds available 286    Use of proceeds—     Joint Committees on Atomic Energy and Economic Report 288     Military family housing in foreign countries 350 Agricultural Experiment Stations:  Appropriation for 51, 52  Federal funds for support of State agricultural experiment stations, consolidation of laws relating to 671 Agricultural Marketing Act, Amendment, interest rates on loans by banks for cooperatives 662 Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946:  Amendment, penalty for forgery, etc., of inspection certifications 553 ii  Appropriation for effecting provisions 52, 53, 56, 57 Agricultural Marketing Service, appropriation for 56 Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954:  Amendments—   Authority of Secretary of Agriculture 721   Limitation on transactions 721   Sale and exportation of surplus commodities from private stocks without replacement from Commodity Credit Corporation stocks ; set-aside reduction 44  Funds available for effecting provisions 459 Agricultural Workers:  Mexican farm labor program—   Appropriation for 399, 461   Extension; return transportation obligation; study of supply of workers 615  National Labor Relations Board, restriction on use of funds for organizing, etc 410 Agriculture, Census of, appropriation for 226 Agriculture, Department of:  Acreage allotments. See Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938.  Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. See separate title.  Agricultural adjustment programs, appropriation for 57  Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. See separate title.  Agricultural Marketing Service, appropriation for 56  Agricultural Research Service, appropriation for 28, 51, 152, 450   Uniform allowances, funds available 43  Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. See separate title.  Aliens, employment of 63, 156  Animal disease control—   Appropriation for 28, 51, 52, 61, 450   Indemnity for swine and swine carcasses destroyed because of vesicular exanthema 80  Appropriation Act 51  Appropriation for 5, 28, 33, 51, 152, 239, 450, 460  Arboretum, National, appropriation for road construction 152  Barberry eradication, restriction on funds available for 52  Buildings, cost limitation 51, 54, 56  Clemson Agricultural College, S. C., release of reversionary rights on certain lands conveyed to 496  Commodity Credit Corporation. See separate title.  Commodity Exchange Act. See separate title.  Commodity Exchange Authority, appropriation for 57, 450  Commodity Stabilization Service, appropriation for 57  Conservation program service—   Appropriation for 29, 55, 239, 451   Payments and grants, limitation 55  Corn meal, availability for needy persons 608  Cotton prices, prediction by employees, restriction 63  Emergency loans—   Interest rate 263   Time extension of authority 223, 366  Experiment stations—   Appropriation for 51, 52   Federal funds for support of State agricultural experiment stations, consolidation of laws relating to 671  Extension Service—   Appropriation for 53   Low-income farmers’ program, appropriations authorized 683  Farm credit system. See separate title.  Farmer Cooperative Service, appropriation for 53  Farmers’ Home Administration. See separate title.  Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, appropriation for 58, 60  Flood prevention, appropriation for 54  Foreign Agricultural Service—   Aliens, employment of 63   Appropriation for 57  Forest pests, appropriation for control 33, 154  Forest Service—   Aliens, employment of 156   Appropriation for 33, 152, 460   Buildings, cost limitation 153   General provisions, Appropriation Act 155, 156   Land options, limitation 156   Mississippi, authority for sale of property in Yalobusha, Chickasaw, and Pontotoc Counties 154   Motor vehicles, passenger, funds available for, limitation 155   National forests. See separate title.   Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 156 iii   Twine, restriction on purchase of foreign product 156   Uniform allowances, funds available 43  General Counsel, Office of, appropriation for 59, 450  General provisions, appropriation acts 63, 155, 156  Golden nematode, restriction on funds available for control of 52  GS-16 and 17 positions for agricultural attachés, repeal 182  Information, Office of, appropriation for 60  Information employees, restriction on use of funds for 55, 60  Insect pest control, appropriation for 28, 51  Investigations under Commodity Exchange Act, attendance of witnesses, production of evidence, etc 160  Land options, limitation 63, 156  Library, appropriation for 60  Marketing quotas. See Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938.  Marketing research and service—   Advisory committees, funds available for expenses 64   Appropriation for; restriction 56, 57  Meat inspection, appropriation for 52  Mineral and vegetative materials on public lands, disposal authority 367  Motor vehicles, passenger, funds available for; limitation 63, 155  National Agricultural Advisory Commission, appropriation for expenses 59  Organic Act of 1944, amendments—   Agricultural experiment stations, repeal of certain provisions 674   Federal land bank system 665  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 63  Plant disease control, appropriation for 28, 51  Poultry, diseases of, appropriation for eradication 52, 61  Price spread between farmer and consumer, funds available for study 57  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 64, 156  Report, annual—   Appropriation for 60   Restriction on use of Government Printing Office funds for printing and binding 519  Reports to Congress—   Agricultural experiment stations 674   Burley tobacco, marketing controls 184  Reports to President, agricultural experiment stations, withholding of allotments to States 674  Research and service work—   Advisory committees, funds available for expenses 64   Appropriation for 28, 51, 53, 61, 152, 450   Contracts, funds available 63   Strategic and critical materials, appropriation for research on 61  Rural Electrification Administration, appropriation for 58  St. Croix, Virgin Islands, transfer of certain property from Virgin Islands Corporation 391  School lunch program, appropriation for 57  Secretary, Office of the, appropriation for 59  Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act. See separate title.  Soil Conservation Service—   Appropriation for 53   Missouri, approval by central State agency of soil conservation agreements 54  Special activities, appropriation for 61  Strategic and critical materials, appropriation for research on 61  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 63  Sugar Act program, appropriation for 58  Sweet potato weevil, restriction on funds available for control of 51  Twine, restriction on purchase of foreign product 63, 156  Uniforms, funds available for 43, 51, 468  Vesicular exanthema of swine, indemnity for swine and swine carcasses destroyed in July 1954 80  Vineland School District, Kern County, Calif., release of reversionary rights by United States 46  Watershed protection, appropriation for 54  Wheat flour, availability for needy persons 608  Wind erosion control measures, emergency, funds available 29, 239  Woodward, Okla., conveyance of certain land to 160 Agriculture, Yearbook of:  Appropriation for 60  Restriction on use of Government Printing Office funds for printing and binding 519 Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Colleges of, appropriation for endowment 403 iv Air Carriers, Payments to, appropriation for 228 Air Force, Department of the, See also Armed Forces; Defense, Department of.  Aircraft and related procurement, appropriation for 311  Appropriation for 311, 454  Aviation cadets, pay rate 19  Career Compensation Act of 1949. See separate title.  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Claims, appropriation for 302  Construction of military installations and facilities—   Appropriation authorized 349, 350   Appropriation for 454   Authorization 337   Funds available 454, 455   Military Construction Act of 1955 324  Construction of productive facilities, continuation of authority 544  Contracts, performance and payment bonds, waiver of requirement 83  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Disbursing officers, relief of 687  Enlistments—   Special enlistment programs 600   Voluntary enlistments of less than one year 299  Family housing, acquisition authority 349, 350, 351, 352  Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, validation of certain station per diem allowances made to officers stationed at 427  General provisions, appropriation acts 314, 454  Generals and lieutenant generals, pay increase 19  Helium, transfer of funds for acquisition to Bureau of Mines 146  Industrial Fund, reduction in funds available 314  Interchange of supplies with other services 134  Maintenance and operations, appropriation for 311  Major procurement other than aircraft, appropriation for 311  Mess facilities for barracks, construction limitation 352  Military personnel, appropriation for 31, 312  Monthly payment requirement, repeal 294  Mutual security program, furnishing of military assistance for, without reimbursement 439  National Guard. See separate title.  Nurses and medical specialists—   Adjustment of date of rank in permanent grade of captain for promotion purposes 492   Male, appointment as reserve commissioned officers 579   Maximum age provisions, effective date 220   Service credits 494  Olympic and Pan-American Games, etc., participation of members in 11  Release from active duty of persons volunteering for transfer to Reserve units 602  Research and development, appropriation for 311  Reserve components—   Active duty, waiver or suspension of pension, retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay during 300   Appropriation for 313   Civilian employees of Air National Guard, restriction on removal from active status 220   Discharge date for officers reaching maximum age for retention in active status 220   Elimination of officers for length of service, effective date of provisions 220   Pay and allowances, appropriation for 313   Promotion—    Air National Guard officers 220    Effective date 219    First lieutenant, promotion to 219    Officers on active duty 220    Promotion service, definition 219    Seniority 219   Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598   Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, amendments 218   Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, loyalty requirement 320   Retention on active duty of officers within two years of qualifying for retirement 218   Veterinary officers, constructive service credit on appointment 218  Retired pay—   Appropriation for 303   Increase 22  Schools on military installations, continued operation 433  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Stock Fund, reduction in funds available 313 v  Vessels, transfer authorized 319  Veterans Administration, allotments and transfers of funds from, authorization 210 Air Force Academy, United States, pay and allowance increase 22 Air Force Organization Act of 1951, Amendment, male nurses and medical specialists, inclusion of 579 Air Force Reserve. See Reserve components under Air Force, Department of the. Air Museum, National, appropriation for 157 Air National Guard. See under National Guard. Air Pollution Control, research and technical assistance 322  Appropriation for 462 Airports:  Alaska, appropriation for 227  Federal aid for public airport development, authority for grants, etc 441  Federal Airport Act—   Amendments 441   Funds for effecting provisions 226, 227  National airport plan, revision dates 441  Washington National Airport, appropriation for 227, 451 Alabama:  Coosa River, funds available for investigation and report 361  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Alameda. Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Alamogordo Dam, Carlsbad Project, N. Mex., funds available for increasing spillway capacity 357 Alaska:  Agricultural experiment stations 671   Appropriation for 52  Agricultural extension work, appropriation for 53  Airports, appropriation for 227  Alaska Railroad. See separate title.  Appropriation for administration 149  Canadian vessels, transportation between designated points, authority 47  Cigarettes, collection of State taxes 627  Constitutional convention, members of legislature as delegates 299  District attorneys, United States, appropriation for salaries and expenses 271  District judges, salaries 10   Appropriation for 276  Fish and wildlife resources, funds available 148  Fisheries, regulation of nets 12  General Services Administration, purchases through 149  Interior Department appropriation for construction in 142  International Boundary Commission, United States, Alaska, and Canada, appropriation for 267  Judicial divisions 2 and 4, boundaries 430  Jurors, appropriation for fees 276  Materials disposal on school section lands, disposition of receipts 368  Military and naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 328, 329, 336, 346  Nets, regulation of 12  Old Kasaan National Monument, Alaska, abolishment 380  Pribilof Islands, appropriation for administration 148  Prisoners, Federal, appropriation for support of 273  Public Health Service, appropriation for disease and sanitation investigations and control 405  Public works, appropriation for 150  Reclamation investigations, etc., appropriation for 357  Roads, trails, and bridges, construction, operation, and maintenance—   Appropriation for 150   Authority of Secretary of Interior 321  Shoreline claims, abolition of eighty-rod reserved spaces between 444  Small Business Administration, authority to establish regional office 547  Unemployment compensation, authority for advances from Federal Unemployment Fund 81  United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys, salaries 10  Urban renewal, authority 637  Water resources, investigations by Interior Department of projects for conservation, development, etc., of 618 Alaska Communication System, appropriation for 306 Alaska Railroad:  Appropriation for construction; revolving fund 150  Leases, extension of term 494  Salary limitation 150 Albany, Ga., Marine Corps Supply Center, construction of facilities authorized 333 Albrook Air Force Base, C. Z., construction of facilities authorized 346 vi Alcoholic Beverages:  Tax extension 15  Tax refunds for losses in 1954 hurricanes 685 Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial Commission:  Appropriation authorized 681  Appropriation for 199, 460 Alexandria Air Force Base, La., construction of facilities authorized 345 Alice-Orange Grove Area, Tex., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Alien Property, Office of, appropriation for 273 Aliens. See also Citizenship and Naturalization and Immigration and Naturalization Service under Justice, Department of.  [Note: For actions concerning individuals, see Individual Index, following this Subject Index.]  Army, Regular, time extension for enlistment in 297  Atomic weapons reward recipients, entry into United States 366  Deportation suspensions b5, b33   Saclo, Bernardino Canares, withdrawal of suspension b9  Expenses relating to, appropriation for 272  Government employees. See Citizenship requirements under Government employees.  Mexican agricultural workers. See Agricultural Workers.  Permanent residence status, granting to certain aliens b11, b13, b14, b25, b32  Philippine traders, action by Republic of Philippines to facilitate entry 419 Ailey Dwelling Authority Act, District of Columbia, appropriation for maintenance and operation of properties under 208 Almonds, Shelled and Prepared, import fees c10 Alsike Clover Seed, modification of trade agreement concession c38 Altus Air Force Base, Okla., construction of facilities authorized 342 Amarillo Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 American Battle Monuments Commission:  Appropriation for 194  Reimbursement of other Government agencies for personnel assigned to 194 American Historical Association, nomination of members of Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise 533 American Legion, eligibility for membership; Korean veterans 379 American National Red Cross:  Red Cross Month, 1955, proclamation c21  Return of surplus property donated by 430 American Philosophical Society, nomination of members of Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise 533 American Printing House for the Blind, appropriation for 401 American Republics:  Air Force, Department of the, appropriation for inter-American cooperation 312  Army, Department of the, appropriation for inter-American cooperation 304  Mutual security assistance 285   Appropriation for 435  Navy, Department of the, appropriation for Latin-American cooperation 310  Organization of American States, contributions to—   Appropriation authorized 286   Appropriation for 435  Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1955, proclamation c26 American Samoa:  Appropriation for administration 149  General Services Administration, purchases through 149 American Veterans of World War II, eligibility for membership 375 Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Moffett Field, Calif., authority to construct research facilities 65 Amite River, La., flood control and drainage improvements 554 AMVETS, eligibility for membership 375 Andrews Air Force Base, Md., construction of facilities authorized 341 Angostura Project, S. Dak., adjustment of certain obligations to settlers 552 Animal Disease Control:  Appropriation for 28, 51, 52, 61, 450  Indemnity for swine and swine carcasses destroyed because of vesicular exanthema 80 Annapolis, Md., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Anniston, Ala., conveyance of land by Army Department to city of 578 Anthracite Coal Formations, water control and drainage; contributions to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 352 Anthropological Researches, Smithsonian Institution, appropriation for 157 Anti-Smuggling Act, Amendment, applicability to Johnston Island 242 Antitrust Division, appropriation for 271 vii Antitrust Laws:  Appropriation for enforcement 271  Defense production activities, voluntary agreements, exemption authority 581  Increase of criminal penalties 282  Right of action of United States to recover damages 282  Rubber producing facilities, advice on disposal with respect to antitrust laws 16, 629  Small Business Act, applicability under 548, 549  Statute of limitations 283 Appeals, Court of. See under United States Courts. Apprenticeship, Bureau of, appropriation for 398 Appropriation Acts. See also Appropriations.  Agriculture, Department of, 1956 51  Commerce, Department, of, 1956 226  Defense, Department of, 1956 301  District of Columbia, 1956 246  Farm Credit Administration, 1956 62  General Government Matters, 1956 192  Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of, 1956 401  Independent Offices, 1956 199  Interior Department, 1956 141  Judiciary, 1956 274  Justice, Department of, 1955, additional appropriation 13  Justice, Department of, 1956 270  Labor, Department of, 1956 397  Legislative Branch, 1955, additional appropriation for House of Representatives 225  Legislative Branch, 1956 499  Mutual Security, 1956 435  Post Office Department, 1956 76  Public Works, 1956 354  State, Department of, 1956 264  Supplemental, 1955, Second 28  Supplemental, 1956 450  Temporary, 1956 238  Treasury Department, 1956 72  United States Information Agency, 1956 277  Urgent Deficiency, 1955 4  Urgent Deficiency, 1955, Second 68 Appropriations. See also Appropriation Acts.  Additional House Office Building, authorized 42  Agricultural experiment stations, authorized 671  Agricultural extension service appropriations for low-income farmers’ program, authorized 683  Air pollution control, authorized 322  Appropriation for 462  Alaska, projects for conservation, development, etc., of water resources, authorized 618  Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial Commission, authorized 681   Appropriation for 460  Anthracite coal formations, water control and drainage; contributions to Pennsylvania, authorized 353   Appropriation for 460  Arkansas River water compacts, salaries and expenses of United States representatives, authorized 185, 632  Armed Services housing, acquisition, etc., by Secretary of Defense, authorized 653  Atomic Energy Commission—   Acquisition of property, etc., authorized 291, 293   Construction of office building, authorized 47  Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, authorized 484  Benjamin Franklin medals, authorized 541  Boston National Historic Sites Commission, authorized 138   Appropriation for 460  Capitol, installation of additional elevators in Senate wing, authorized 300   Appropriation for 515  Claims against Bulgaria, Hungary, Rumania, Italy, and Soviet Union, administrative expenses, authorized 574   Appropriation for 457  College Housing Amendments of 1955, authorized 645  Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission, authorized 591  Creek Nation of Indians, distribution of funds belonging to members, authorized 432  District of Columbia—   Auditorium Commission, authorized 244   Election of delegates to national political conventions, authorized 703   Hospital center and facilities, extension of period of authorization 216   Transportation system, authorized 725  Federal Airport Act, authorized 442  Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955, authorized 589  Flood emergency preparation, etc., authorized 186  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, authorized 694 viii  Hurricanes, survey of eastern and southern seaboard with respect to, authorized 132   Appropriation for 361  Inter-American Highway, authorized 244   Appropriation for 232, 233, 452  Mental health, grants for special projects in, authorized 383  Military and naval construction, authorized 349, 350   Appropriation for 304, 310, 453, 454  Mutual Security Act of 1955, authorized 283–289   Appropriation for 435  National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, construction of research facilities, authorized 66  New York City National Shrines Advisory Board, authorized 633  Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955, authorized 704   Appropriation for 462  Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955, authorized 130   Appropriation for 240  Public Health Service, sums for care and treatment of Halsford V. Sharpe, authorized 76  Public works planning, revolving fund, authorized 642   Appropriation for 206  Red River Basin flood control project, authorized 449  Saint Louis, Mo., construction of flood control improvements on Mississippi River, authorized 540  Saline water research, authorized 198   Appropriation for 141  Salk, Dr. Jonas E., honorary medal, authorized 589  Smithsonian Institution, Museum of History and Technology building, authorized 190   Appropriation for 461  Statement of appropriations, preparation 515  Surveying ships for Coast and Geodetic Survey, construction of two, authorized 538  Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, authorized 384   Appropriation for 519  Trinity River division, Central Valley project. Calif., construction of, authorized 721  Wildlife restoration projects, Federal aid, authorized 698  Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission, authorized 395   Appropriation for 519 Arapahoe Tribe, Wind River Reservation, Wyo., per capita payments, quarterly 557 Arbitration and Emergency Boards, National Mediation Board, appropriation for 410 Arboretum, National, appropriation for road construction 152 Arch Hurley Conservancy District, N. Mex., repeal of contractual requirement in connection with sale of land above appraised value 556 Architect of the Capitol:  Additional House Office Building, plans, acquisition of property, demolition, contracts, etc 41  Appropriation for 5, 40, 515  Capitol buildings and grounds. See separate title.  Claims, Court of, appropriation for repairs and improvements 275  Edward Douglass White statue, authority to make arrangements for placing and ceremonies b5  Parking of passenger vehicles on Capitol grounds b3  Prayer room for use of Members of Congress, preparation and printing of report on b22  Printing and binding, appropriation for 519  Robert A. Taft memorial bell tower, erection on Capitol grounds, approval of design and plans b23  Salary rates 515  Supreme Court buildings and grounds, appropriation for care of 36, 275  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 Archives. See National Archives and Records Service under General Services Administration. Ardmore Air Force Base, Okla., construction of facilities authorized 345 Argentia, Newfoundland, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Arizona, transfer of United States interest in certain land to enable conveyance to Salt River Agricultural Improvement and Power District 48 Arkansas, Interstate Compacts:  Oil and gas conservation 385  Water resources—   Arkansas River 184   Red River 654 Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission, authority for bridge across Mississippi River near Friar Point, Miss., and Helena, Ark 623 ix Arkansas River, Interstate Compacts:  Arkansas and Oklahoma 184  Kansas and Oklahoma 631  Retired officer, authority for appointment as United States representative 145 Armed Forces. See also individual services.  Bonds, purchase to cover military personnel 618  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Commissary stores, restriction on operation 317  Court of Military Appeals, salaries and travel expenses of judges 10  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Dependents Assistance Act of 1950, extension 224  Disbursing officers—   Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, validation of certain station per diem allowances made to officers stationed at 427   Relief of, permanent authority 687  Doctors Draft Act. See Universal Military Training and Service Act.  Formosa and Pescadores, defense of 7  Gifts from members abroad, free importation 394  Housing. See separate title.  Interchange of supplies 134  Johnston Island, applicability of customs laws to personnel stationed on 242  Korean conflict, terminal date for service conferring entitlement to certain veterans benefits c17  Male nurses, etc., appointment as reserve commissioned officers 579  Missing Persons Act, extension 238  Mustering-out payments, time extension for filing claims for 380  Olympic and Pan-American Games, etc., participation in 11  Pay and allowances—   Advance payment of pay and allowances for return home upon release from active or training duty 294    Correction of enrolled bill b10   Career Incentive Act of 1955 18   Dependents Assistance Act of 1950 extension 224   Hazardous duty, incentive pay 19   Increase 18   Physicians, dentists, and veterinarians, special pay, time extension 225   Subsistence allowances to enlisted personnel 538   Travel and transportation allowances 21, 22, 532, 691  Physical examination upon completion of inducted service, removal of requirement for persons continuing on active duty in another status 295  Procurement, inclusion of necessary descriptive language in bids and invitations to bid 551  Proficiency flying, restriction on availability of funds; standards and hours; flight pay 318  Reserve components—   Active duty, waiver or suspension of pension, retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay during 300   Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598  Retired personnel—   Arkansas River Compact, United States representative, authority for appointment of retired officer 145   District of Columbia public high schools, authority for employment in 529   Income tax credit 591   Pay increase 22  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Social security benefits. See Social Security Act.  Taxes. See separate title.  Travel and transportation allowances—   Dislocation allowance 21   House trailer or mobile dwelling 22   Increase 21   Members retired for disability and members retired or discharged with severance pay after at least eight years of continuous active duty; allowance to home of selection 691   Storage of baggage and household effects on permanent change of station 532  Universal Military Training and Service Act. See separate title.  Veterans. See separate title.  Voting by absentee ballot 584 Armed Forces Day, 1955, proclamation c19 Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, Amendments 598 Armed Services Procurement Act of 1947, Amendment, inclusion of necessary descriptive language in bids and invitations to bid 551 x Armory Board, District of Columbia, advance of funds for expenses, change-making, etc.; funds available for promotional expenses 498 Army, Department of the. See also Armed Forces; Defense, Department of.  Alaska Communication System, appropriation for 306  Aliens, time extension for enlistment in Regular Army 297  Anniston, Ala., conveyance of land to 578  Appropriation for 31, 303, 360, 453, 455, 463  Brownsville Navigation District, Tex., reconveyance of certain land to 545  Canal Zone. See separate title.  Career Compensation Act of 1949. See separate title.  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Cemeterial expenses, appropriation for; restriction 360  Civil functions, appropriation for 360, 455, 463   Uniform allowances, funds available 43  Claims, appropriation for 302  Coastal surveys, employment of officers on; repeal 170  Construction and maintenance—   Appropriation authorized 350   Appropriation for 304, 453   Authorization 324   Contribution restriction, funds for construction without regard to 304   Funds available 454, 455  Construction of productive facilities, continuation of authority 544  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Defense aid, appropriation for 31  Demopolis Lock and Dam, Ala., reconveyance of certain lands 608  Disbursing officers, relief of 687  Engineers, Corps of—   Appropriation for 361   Chief of Programs Branch, GS-17 364   Fish and Wildlife Service, transfer of funds from, for Devils Kitchen Dam 148   Floating plant operations, subsistence and quarters for employees on 48   Flood control. See under Rivers and Harbors.   Hurricanes, survey of eastern and southern seaboard with respect to 132    Appropriation for 361   McCormick, S. C., contract with, for water supply to 28   Meetings, funds available for attendance 364   Printing of survey reports, funds available 364   Rivers and harbors. See separate title.  Enlistments—   Special enlistment programs 600   Voluntary extensions of less than one year 299  Family housing, acquisition authority 349, 350, 351, 352  Flood control. See under Rivers and Harbors.  Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, validation of certain station per diem allowances made to officers stationed at 427  General provisions, appropriation acts 314, 454, 455  Generals and lieutenant generals, pay increase 19  Grapevine, Tex., conveyance of land to 625  Helium, transfer of funds for acquisition to Bureau of Mines 146  Interior Department, transfer of land from, for use in Dalles Dam project 361  Iowa, conveyance of Camp Dodge and Polk County Target Range to State 70  Jim Woodruff Reservoir, Florida and Georgia, reconveyance of certain lands to former owners 591  Louisiana, conveyance of Jackson Barracks to State 79  Maintenance and operations, appropriation for 303  Massachusetts, conveyance of portion of Fort Devens Military Reservation to Commonwealth 293  Mess facilities for barracks, construction limitation 352  Military Academy. See separate title.  Military Construction Act of 1955 324  Military personnel, appropriation for 31, 303  National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice, appropriation for 305  National Guard. See separate title.  Nurses and medical specialists—   Adjustment of date of rank in permanent grade of captain for promotion purposes 492   Male, appointment as reserve commissioned officers 579   Service credits 494  Occupied areas—   Agricultural commodities and raw materials for processing and sale in, revolving fund for; repeal 13   Funds for government and relief in 455 xi   Subsistence supplies to personnel of civilian agencies, payment 269  Olympic and Pan-American Games, etc., participation of members in 11  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 364  Pay and allowances—   Appropriation for 303   Career Compensation Act of 1949, amendments. See separate title.   Monthly payment requirement, repeal 294  Release from active duty of persons volunteering for transfer to Reserve units 602  Report to Congress, Texas City disaster, claims settlement 708  Research and development, appropriation for 305  Reserve components—   Active duty, waiver or suspension of pension, retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay during 300   Appropriation for 305   Discharge or transfer to Retired Reserve after failure to be recommended for promotion 222   Promotion 218, 221, 222    Investigations and court martial proceedings, effect on promotion 221, 222    Officers on active duty 222    Promotion of officers before completion of required active duty, restriction 218    Promotion service, definition 221   Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598   Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, amendments 218   Reserve Officers’ Training Corps—    Appropriation for 304, 305    Loyalty requirement 320   Retention on active duty of officers within two years of qualifying for retirement 218   Veterinary officers, constructive service credit on appointment 218  Retired pay—   Appropriation for 303   Increase 22  Rivers and harbors. See separate title.  Ryukyu Islands, appropriation for government or occupation 455  Sag Harbor, N. Y., conveyance of land to 494  Schools on military installations, continued operation 433  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Soldiers Home. See separate title.  Stock Fund, reduction in appropriation 306  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 364  Subsistence, appropriation for 303  Texas, conveyance of certain property in  Austin, Travis County, to State 68  Texas City disaster, settlement of claims 707  Travel and transportation allowances, increase 21  Vessels, transfer authorized 319  Veterans Administration, allotments and transfers of funds from, authorization 210  Whitney Dam and Reservoir, conveyance of land within, to State of Texas 605  Wyoming, agreements for use of revenues from certain lands conveyed to 138 Army and Air Force Vitalization and Retirement Equalization Act of 1948, Amendments, male nurses and medical specialists 579 Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc., incorporation 486 Army Aviation Cadet Act, Amendment, pay and allowances 22 Army Chemical Center, Md., construction of facilities authorized 325 Army Map Service, Md., construction of facilities authorized 325 Army-Navy Hospital, Hot Springs National Park, Ark., funds available for maintenance and operation 304 Army-Navy Nurses Act of 1947, Amendments:  Male nurses and medical specialists, inclusion of 579  Promotion lists—   Adjustment of date of rank in permanent grade of captain for 492   Service credits 494 Army Organization Act of 1950, Amendments, male nurses and medical specialists 579 Army Reserve and Retired Personnel Service Law of 1940, funds for effecting provisions 397 Art, National Gallery of, appropriation for 157 Arthritis, appropriation for control 407 xii Asia, mutual security assistance 284, 285, 287  Appropriation for 435, 436 Association of American Law Schools, nomination of members of Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise 533 Association of American Universities, nomination of members of Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise 533 Astoria, Oreg., Tongue Point Naval Station, construction of facilities authorized 330 Astrophysical Observatory, Smithsonian Institution, appropriation for 157 Atlanta General Depot, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 324 Atlantic City, N. J., construction of military and naval facilities authorized 331, 348 Atomic Energy, Joint Committee on:  Appropriation for 502  Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, reports and functions under 482, 483  Use of foreign currencies 288 Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Amendment, commissioners’ access to information 630  Correction of enrolled bill b36 Atomic Energy Commission:  Acquisition of property, facilities, etc.—   Appropriation authorized 291, 293   Cost limitations 292, 293  Appropriation authorized 291, 293  Appropriation for 354, 463  Atomic weapons rewards, representation on Awards Board 366  Commissioners—   Access to information 630    Correction of enrolled bill b36   Payment of salary during Senate recess, authority 630  Fellowships, restriction on conferring on certain persons 355  Office building in or near District of Columbia, construction authority 47  Reports to Congress—   Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, reports under 482, 483   Transfers of appropriations 355  Saline water research, cooperation in 198 Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955 471 Atomic Energy Source Materials, discoveries on lands valuable for coal, entry and location authority 679 Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955 365 Atsugi, Japan, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Attorney General. See Justice, Department of. Attorneys, United States. See Attorneys under United States Courts. Austin, Tex., conveyance of certain property by Secretary of the Army to State 68 Austria, appropriation for government in occupied areas 268 Automobile Parts and Accessories, taxation 689 Bankhead-Jones Act:  Appropriation for effecting provisions 52  Repeal of certain provisions relating to agricultural experiment stations 674 Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act:  Amendments, authority for insurance of loans 553  Angostura water conservation project, S. Dak., extension of debt adjustment provisions to 552  Appropriation for effecting provisions 58, 59, 450  Mineral and vegetative materials on Title III lands, disposal authority 367  Veterans’ preferences, terminal date for Korean conflict service conferring eligibility c19 Banks and Banking:  Cooperatives, banks for. See Farm Credit System.  Export-Import Bank of Washington. See separate title.  Farm credit system. See separate title.  Federal Home Loan Bank Board. See under Housing.  Federal land bank system. See Farm Credit System.  Federal Reserve banks—   International Finance Corporation, action as depositories or fiscal agents for 669   Paper currency, reimbursement for expenses of verification and destruction 72   Reimbursement for services as Government depositories and fiscal agents, authorized 72, 82  International Finance Corporation Act 669  National banks—   Authority to make twenty-year real estate loans and nine-month residential construction loans; increased ratio of loan to appraised value for ten-year real estate loans 633   Notice of voluntary liquidation, publication 546 xiii  Production credit system. See Fann Credit System. Barin Field, Ala., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Barksdale Air Force Base, La., construction of facilities authorized 342 Barley and Barley Malt, import quota c12 Barro Colorado Island, C. Z., appropriation for laboratory facilities, etc 157 Barstow, Calif., Marine Corps Supply Center, construction of facilities authorized 333 Battle Monuments Commission, American:  Appropriation for 194  Reimbursement of other Government agencies for personnel assigned to 194 Baudette, Minn., authority for toll bridge across Rainy River 159 Bayou Manchac, La., flood control and drainage improvements 554 Baytown, Tex., disposal of rubber producing facility at 15 Beach Erosion Board, funds available for expenses 363 Beach Erosion Studies, funds available 361 Beale Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 341 Beaufort, S. C., construction of Marine Corps facilities authorized 332 Beaver County, Pa., Housing Authority of, sale of war housing projects to 621 Beer, tax extension 15 Belle Meade General Depot, N. J., construction of facilities authorized 324 Benjamin Franklin Medals, issuance to certain societies 541 Bergstrom Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 342 Bermuda, British West Indies, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Bethesda, Md., National Naval Medical Center, construction of facilities authorized 334 Big Delta, Alaska, construction of military facilities authorized 328 Biggs Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 342 Black Hills Ordnance Depot, S. Dak., construction of family housing authorized 324 Blind:  American Printing House for the Blind, appropriation for 401  Books, appropriation for 518  Grants to States for aid to, appropriation for 408  Public Health Service, appropriation for blindness activities 407 Blue Grass Ordnance Depot, Ky., construction of facilities authorized 324 Blue South Platte Project, restriction on use of funds for investigation of 357 Blytheville Air Force Base, Ark., construction of facilities authorized 345 Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, funds available for expenses 363 Boatswains Hitch, sale to Philippine citizens 217 Bolivar Statue, authority to accept as gift from Venezuela 191 Bolling Air Force Base. D. C., construction of facilities authorized 341 Bonds, purchase to cover officers and employees of the Federal Government 618 Bonneville Dam, Indian fishing grounds destroyed as result of construction, increased authorization for replacement 85 Bonneville Power Administration, appropriation for 356 Boston, Mass.:  Declaration of certain tidewaters as nonnavigable 48  Historic objects, sites, etc., investigation and recommendations for preservation 136  Naval shipyard, construction of facilities authorized 329  Old Colony project, sale to Boston Housing Authority 448 Boston National Historic Sites Commission:  Appropriation for 460  Creation, duties, etc 136 Botanic Garden:  Appropriation for 517  Restriction on distribution by Congressional allotment of nursery stock 517 Boundary and Water Commission, International, United States and Mexico:  Appropriation for 266, 464  Toll bridges across Rio Grande, approval requirement 185, 186 Boundary Commission, International, United States, Alaska, and Canada, appropriation for 267 Brays Bayou, Tex., Project, acceptance of local contributions 363 Brazos Island, Tex., reconveyance of certain land to Brownsville Navigation District 545 Bremerton, Wash., Puget Sound naval shipyard, construction of facilities authorized 329 Bretton Woods Agreements Act, applicability of report requirements to International Finance Corporation 669 xiv Bridgeport, Conn., designation of non navigable stream in 298 Bridges:  Alaska, authority of Secretary of Interior to construct, etc 321  Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission, authority for bridge across Mississippi River near Friar Point, Miss., and Helena, Ark 623  Connecticut River, construction and maintenance of toll bridges across 552  Des Moines River, adjustment of tolls by Wayland Special Road District No. 1 of Clark County, Mo 85  Lake Texoma, highway bridge across 365  Potomac River, Jones Point, appropriation for preparation of plans, etc 33  Rainy River, authority for toll bridge near Baudette, Minn 159  Rio Grande, toll bridge construction authority—   Los Ebanos, Tex 185   Rio Grande City, Tex 186  Saint Croix River, authority for construction of highway bridge across 384 British West Indies, naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 335 Brooke Army Medical Center, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 326 Brookley Air Force Base, Ala., construction of facilities authorized 339 Brooklyn, N. Y., investigation and report on advisability of national monument to Maryland soldiers killed in Battle of Brooklyn 445 Brooklyn Army Base, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 325 Brooks Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 341 Brown Field, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Brownsville Navigation District, Tex., reconveyance of certain land to 545 Brunswick, Maine, construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Bryan Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 Budget, Bureau of:  Appropriation for 192  Canal Zone, transfers of facilities, buildings, etc., approval requirement 236  Defense Department report on properties, supplies, etc., received from foreign countries 319  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 181  Per diem rates for foreign participants in exchange of persons or technical assistance programs, approval requirement 270  Quarters supplied to Federal employees, rent policy; applicability of Circular A-45; amendatory authority 196  Reports to Congress—   Increased pay costs, appropriations and transfers for 241   Quarters supplied to Federal employees, operations under Circular A-45 197   Tennessee Valley Authority, approval of acquisition of administrative building 355  Tennessee Valley Authority, acquisition of administrative building, approval of Director 355 Buford-Trenton Irrigation District, funds available 362 Bulgaria:  Claims against, settlement 570  Vesting and liquidation of certain property owned by Bulgaria or Bulgarian nationals 562 Bunker Hill Air Force Base, Ind., construction of facilities authorized 345 Business, Census of, appropriation for 226 Business and Defense Services Administration, appropriation for 228 Business Economics, Office of, appropriation for 229 Cache National Forest, Utah, funds available for land acquisition 155 Calais, Maine, authority for construction of highway bridge 384 California:  Indians of, funds available for expenses of claims prosecution 460  Interstate compacts—   Nevada, use of waters of Truckee, Carson, and Walker Rivers and Lake Tahoe 675   Oregon, apportionment of waters of Klamath River 613  Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, time extension for reimbursement of local interests for wrork done on dredging project 612  Marine school, State, reimbursement for expenses 230  Vineland School District, Kern County, release of reversionary rights by United States 46  Wildlife management, funds available for 148 xv California Debris Commission, funds available for expenses 363 Cameron County, Tex., reconveyance of certain land to Brownsville Navigation District 545 Camp Detrick, Md., construction of facilities authorized 325, 329 Camp Dodge, Iowa, conveyance by Secretary of the Army to State 70 Camp Gordon, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 326 Camp Hanford, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 327 Camp Jackson, S. C., construction of facilities authorized 326 Camp Lejeune, N. C., construction of Marine Corps facilities authorized 333 Camp Lucas, Mich., construction of facilities authorized 327 Camp O’Donnel, Philippine Islands, construction of military facilities authorized 328 Camp Pendleton, Calif., construction of Marine Corps facilities authorized 333 Camp Rucker, Ala., construction of facilities authorized 326 Camp Stewart, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 326 Campbell Air Force Base, Ky., construction of facilities authorized 343 Canada:  Alaska, transportation between designated points by Canadian vessels 47  International Boundary Commission, United States, Alaska, and Canada, appropriation for 267  International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, appropriation for expenses 267  Niagara River remedial works, appropriation for United States share 363  Saint Croix River, highway bridge across, approval requirement 384  Treaty obligations, appropriation for 267 Canal Zone:  Appropriation for 31, 235  Army officer serving as Governor, grade upon retirement 236  Barro Colorado Island, appropriation for laboratory facilities, etc 157  Citizenship requirements, employees 235, 315  Construction annuity fund, appropriation for 200  Defense Department, conditions and limitations of employment by 315  Fireworks, regulation of sale and use 188  General provisions, Appropriation Act 235  Government facilities, buildings, etc., located in, transfer of 236  Judges, appropriation for salaries 276  Military and naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 336, 346  Panama Canal Company, funds available 235  Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955, authority for adoption 130  Travel allowances for employees 236  Uniform allowances, funds available 43  United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys, salaries 10 Canal Zone Code, Title 2, sections 521, 522, addition 188 Cancer Control Month, 1955, proclamation c24 Cancer Institute, National, appropriation for 406 Cannon’s Procedure in the House of Representatives, printing of revised edition, authority 493 Capital Transit Company, District of Columbia:  Repeal of franchise 724  Schoolchildren’s fares 616 Capitol Buildings and Grounds:  Appropriation for 40, 515  Extension of the Capitol, authority 515  “Our Capitol”, printing of copies of b33  Parking of passenger vehicles b3  Prayer room, preparation and printing of report on b22  Robert A. Taft memorial bell tower, authority to erect b23  Senate wing, additional elevators for 300   Appropriation for 515  Terraces, funds available 5 Capitol Police:  Appropriation for 40, 513  Capitol Police Board, appropriation for 40, 513  Detail to Capitol grounds 520  Standards required 520 Capitol Power Plant, appropriation for 516 Carabelle Test Site, Fla., land acquisition authorized 342 Carderock, Md., David Taylor Model Basin, construction of naval facilities authorized 329 Career Compensation Act of 1949:  Amendments—   Advance payment of pay and allowances for return home upon release from active or training duty 294    Correction of enrolled bill b10  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Hazardous duty, incentive pay 19  Pay increase 18  Physicians, dentists, and veterinarians, special pay, time extension 225 xvi  Subsistence allowances to enlisted personnel 538  Travel and transportation allowances—   Dislocation allowance 21   House trailer or mobile dwelling 22   Increase 21   Members retired for disability and members retired or discharged with severance pay after at least eight years of continuous active duty; allowance to home of selection 691   Storage of baggage and household effects on permanent change of station 532  Olympic and Pan-American Games, exclusion of participants from coverage 12 Career Incentive Act of 1955 18 Carrick Bend, sale to Philippine citizens 217 Carson River, water use compact between California and Nevada 675 Carswell Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 343, 348 Castle Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 343 Casualty Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Caustic Poison Act, Federal, funds for effecting provisions 401 Cecil Field, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Cemeterial Expenses, Department of the Army appropriation for 360 Census, Bureau of the, appropriation for 226 Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Central Intelligence Agency:  Appropriation for 453  Atomic weapons rewards, membership of Director on Awards Board; payment of awards 366  Headquarters installation, construction authorization 349   Appropriation authorized 350   Appropriation for 453 Central Valley Project, Calif., Trinity River division, construction, operation, and maintenance 719 Chandler, Okla., quitclaim of United States interest in certain lands to 498 Chanute Air Force Base, Ill., construction of facilities authorized 340 Charleston, S. C., construction of military facilities authorized 325, 329, 333, 334, 341 Chase Field, Tex., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Chelsea, Mass., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Cherry Point, N. C., construction of Marine Corps facilities authorized 332 Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of Indians, funds available for payment to 459 Chickasaw Indian Lands, management and disposition of reconveyed lands in Oklahoma 445 Child Health Day, 1955, proclamation c31 Children’s Bureau, appropriation for 408 Children’s Convalescent Home, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Children’s Fund, United Nations, Contributions to:  Appropriation authorized 286  Appropriation for 436 Children’s Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 China, Congressional opposition to United Nations representation by Communist regime 270, 290 Chincoteague, Va., construction of naval facilities authorized 332, 333 Choctaw Indian Lands, management and disposition of reconveyed lands in Oklahoma 445 Church Publications, mailing of 373 Cigarettes:  Assistance to States in collecting sales and use taxes 627  Tax extension 15 Citadel, The, Charleston, S. C., admission free of duty of carillon bells for 624 Citizenship and Naturalization. See also Aliens; Immigration and Naturalization Service under Justice, Department of.  Atomic weapons reward recipients, entry into United States 366  Government employees, citizenship requirements. See separate title. Citizenship Day, 1955, proclamation c35 City of Refuge National Historical Park, T. H., establishment authority 376 Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, Amendment, certification of local-service carriers 49 Civil Aeronautics Administration:  Appropriation for 29, 226, 451  Uniform allowances, funds available for 469 Civil Aeronautics Board:  Appropriation for 29, 228  Local-service carriers, certification 49 Civil Aviation Organization, International, applicability of certain provisions of United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to 266 xvii Civil Defense, Office of (District of Columbia), appropriation for 250 Civil Defense Administration, Federal:  Appropriation for 201, 239, 457  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 180  Saline water research, cooperation in 198 Civil Functions, Department of the Army. See under Army, Department of the. Civil Service Commission. See also Government Departments and Agencies and Government Employees.  Appropriation for 199  Career-conditional and career appointments, granting to certain indefinite or temporary employees 709  Classification Act of 1949. See separate title.  Details from other agencies, restriction 199  Emergency transfers or details 199  Employees’ Life Insurance Fund, funds available for reimbursement 201  Examiners, affidavit requirement respecting agency proceedings 199  Federal Civil Defense Administration, reimbursement by, for field investigations of employees 201  Federal employees’ group life insurance. See Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954.  International organizations, funds available for investigations of U. S. citizens for employment by 200  International Organizations Employees Loyalty Board—   Actions in matters affecting Government, nonapplicability of restrictions on 200   Travel expenses 200  Legal Examining Unit, funds not available 199  Postal employees, appeals for review 89  Reports to Congress—   Defense production activities, persons employed without compensation 583   GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, number established 180  Reports to President, persons employed without compensation in defense production activities 583  Supervisory positions, compensation of personnel allocating, limitation 200  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 Civil Service Retirement Act of May 29, 1930, Amendments:  Increased annuities 692  Members of Congress, computation of annuities 692 Civil-Service Retirement and Disability Fund, appropriation for 200 Claims:  Note: For actions concerning individuals, see Individual Index, following this Subject Index.  Armed Forces, appropriation for 31, 302  Audited claims, appropriation for payment 42, 468  Damage claims, appropriation for payment 42, 468  Defense, Department of, appropriation for 31, 302  District of Columbia, appropriation for 38, 39, 247, 467  Federal Airport Act, appropriation for 29  Federal Prison System, funds available for payment of claims of employees 273  Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. See separate title.  Indian Claims Commission, appropriation for 156  International Claims Settlement Act of 1949. See separate title.  Japanese ancestry, persons of, appropriation for salaries and expenses 36, 271, 464  Judgments, appropriation for payment 42, 468  Naval and Marine Corps reserve components, repeal of certain time limitations for filing pay claims 295  Post Office Department, appropriation for 77  Railroad Retirement Board, claims for unemployment compensation 411  State Department, government in occupied areas, funds for 268  Texas City disaster, settlement of claims 707  United States Information Agency, appropriation for 278  War Claims Act of 1948. See separate title. Claims, Court of. See under United States Courts. Clark County, Mo., bridge toll adjustment by Wayland Special Road District No. 1 85 Clark Hill Reservoir, storage space for water supply for city of McCormick, S. C 28 Clarksburg, W. Va., conveyance of land to 433 Classification Act of 1949:  Amendments—   Charwomen, part time, compensation 173   Crafts, Protective, and Custodial Schedule, compensation schedule 173   Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955 172 xviii   General Schedule, compensation schedule 172   Grades GS-16, 17, and 18, number of positions 179   Longevity step-increases for GS-15 175  Grades GS-16, 17, and 18, positions authorized 179   Army Department, Engineer Corps, Chief of Programs Branch 364   Commerce Department, Budget Officer 234   Commodity Credit Corporation 451   Defense, Department of 320   Interior Department, Director of Budget and Finance 360   Justice Department, Immigration and Naturalization Service, assistant commissioners 272   Small Business Administration 547   Smithsonian Institution 157, 182   State Department, Budget Officer 265 Clayton Act, Amendments:  Right of action of United States to recover damages under antitrust laws 282  Statute of limitations 283 Clemson Agricultural College, S. C., release of reversionary rights on certain lands conveyed to 496 Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base, Okla., construction of facilities authorized 343 Clover Seed, Alsike, modification of trade agreement concession c38 Clovis Air Force Base, N. Mex., construction of facilities authorized 345 Coal:  Anthracite formations, water control and drainage; contributions to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 352  Lignite, mining or stripping in recovery of valuable source material 679  Source material discoveries on lands valuable for coal, entry and location authority 679 Coal Mine Safety Board of Review, appropriation for 152 Coast and Geodetic Survey:  Annual report; repeal 170  Appointments to all permanent grades by the President 170  Appropriation for 228, 451  Army and Navy officers, employment of; repeal 170  Assistant Director, appointment, etc 169  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Charts, reimbursement for 228  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Ensigns, promotion after two years service 169  Examinations for appointment or promotion 169  Mary land-Del a ware boundary, resurvey 633  Mutual security program, appointment of officers for 437  North Carolina, survey of waters; repeal 170  Pay allotments, authority 169  Pay and allowances, increase 18  Philippines, leave accrued in; repeal 170  Rank while serving with Armed Forces 169  Retired pay, increase 22  Service credit 169  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Surveying ships, construction of two, authorized 537  Travel and transportation allowances, increase 21 Coast Guard. See also Armed Forces; Defense, Department of.  Acquisition, construction, and improvements, appropriation for 74   Transfer of funds from 37, 38  Appropriation for 37, 74, 453, 465  Captains, retention on active list; involuntary retirement 620  Career Compensation Act of 1949. See separate title.  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Civilian keepers of lighthouses, etc., compensatory absence of, authority 577  Contracts, performance and payment bonds, waiver of requirement 83  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Discharge of enlisted men within three months before expiration of enlistment 88  Enlistment programs, special 600  Inspection of steam vessels, removal of requirement for verification under oath of certificates 86  Interchange of supplies with other services 134  Lighthouse Service personnel serving with Coast Guard, optional retirement 166  Loran stations, appropriation for construction 453  Military personnel at isolated aids to navigation, compensatory absence of 577  Olympic and Pan-American Games, etc., participation of members in 11 xix  Operating expenses, appropriation for 37, 74, 465   Transfer of funds from Navy Department 308  Pay and allowances, increase 18  Rear admirals, involuntary retirement 620  Release from active duty of persons volunteering for transfer to Reserve units 602  Reserve components—   Promotion—    Effective date of pay and allowances 221    Officers selected for promotion prior to July 1, 1955 221   Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598   Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, amendments 218   Reserve training, appropriation for 38, 75, 465   Retention on active duty of officers within two years of qualifying for retirement 218   Running mates 221   Veterinary officers, constructive service credit on appointment 218  Retired pay—   Appropriation for 37, 75, 465   Increase 22  Retirement—   Army and Air Force service, crediting toward retirement 493   Involuntary retirement of certain rear admirals and captains 620  Schooling for dependents of personnel stationed outside continental United States, funds available 74  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Travel and transportation allowances, increase 21 Coast Guard Academy, pay and allowances, increase 22 Coconino National Forest, Ariz., mining rights, protection of scenic values 50 Coconut Oil:  Authority to suspend additional processing tax on 419, 426  Tariff quotas 417 Code Annotated, United States, price limitation 196 Code of Federal Regulations, appropriation for printing and binding 519 Coins, inscription “In God We Trust” 290 College Housing Amendments of 1955 644 Colonialism, administration of foreign policy to encourage self-government and independence b13 Colorado, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Colorado River Dam Fund, funds available for operation and maintenance of reclamation projects 358 Colorado River Development Fund, use for general investigations 357 Colorado River Indian Reservation, Ariz., authority of Secretary of Interior to lease unassigned lands 725 Columbia River:  Bonneville Dam, increased authorization for replacement of Indian fishing grounds destroyed as result of construction 85  Dalles Dam, payments to Indians for fishing interests impaired by; relocation funds, etc 361 Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., construction of facilities authorized 343 Columbus Day, 1954, proclamation c5 Colville Indian River Reservation, Oreg., purchase of lands in, for Mill Creek Reservoir 143 Comite River, La., flood control and drainage improvements 554 Commerce, Department of:  Administrative Assistant Secretary, repeal of grade provision 182  Alaska and remote localities, furnishing of services, etc., funds available for 234  Appropriation Act 226  Appropriation for 29, 226, 451  Budget Officer, GS-17 position 234  Business and Defense Services Administration, appropriation for 228  Business Economics, Office of, appropriation for 229  Census, Bureau of the, appropriation for 226  Civil Aeronautics Administration. See separate title.  Civil Aeronautics Board. See separate title.  Coast and Geodetic Survey. See separate title.  Federal Maritime Board. See Maritime activities, this title.  Foreign Commerce, Bureau of—   Appropriation for 228    Transfer of funds from 29   Customs, Bureau of, advance of funds for export control program enforcement to 228  General provisions, Appropriation Act 234, 237  Hurricanes, survey of eastern and southern seaboard with respect to 132  Inland Waterways Corporation, appropriation for 231 xx  International Materials Conference, restriction on use of funds for 238  Maritime activities—   Appropriation for 30, 229, 451    Transfer of funds from 29   Charter of vessels, obligations upon redelivery, restriction 231   Government property under control of Maritime Administration, authority for furnishing utilities and services; disposition of rental payments 231    La Guardia, sale of steamship, authorized a123    Monterey, sale of steamship, authorized 542   Operating-differential subsidies 30, 229   Payment for vessels, restriction 231   Reserve fleet facilities, appropriation for repair of 30   Transfer of vessels, authority 319   Vessel operations revolving fund, appropriation for 231   War risk insurance, extension of authority 440  National Bureau of Standards—   Appropriation for 233    Transfer of funds from 29   Maximum base rate of compensation for certain employees 234  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 237  Patent Office, appropriation for 232  Philippines, sale of certain vessels to citizens of 217  Public Roads, Bureau of—   Advance of funds from Defense Department 453   Appropriation for 30, 232, 452    Transfer of funds from 29   Contract authorizations, reductions in 233   Convict labor, restriction on payments to States employing 233   District of Columbia, approval of contracts for Federal-aid projects 259   General provisions, Appropriation Act 233   Interior Department, transferor funds for road construction from 142   Medical supplies and services, use of appropriation in emergency 233   National Arboretum, road construction 152   Reimbursement by other agencies for services, etc 233  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 238  Rama Road, Nicaragua, transfer of funds from State Department for 269  Richmond, Calif., conveyance of certain real property to 171  Secretary, Office of the, appropriation for 29, 226  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 237  Uniform allowances, funds available for 469  Vessels. See Maritime activities, this title.  Weather Bureau—   Appropriation for 29, 234, 452   Arctic region, conducting meteorological investigations in, maximum compensation for 234   Meteorological observations, taking and transmitting, maximum compensation for 234   Transfer of funds from Navy Department 308 Commission for Extension of the United States Capitol, establishment 515 Commission on Government Security:  Appropriation for 519  Establishment 595 Commission on Intergovernmental Relations:  Appropriation for 5  Termination date; final report to President for transmittal to Congress 7 Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government. See Executive Branch of the Government, Commission on Organization of the. Commissioners, United States Courts, appropriation for fees 37, 276 Commodity Credit Corporation:  Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954. See separate title.  Appropriation for 5, 60, 451  Borrowing power, increase 634  Defense Department, reimbursement for foreign currencies used for military family housing 351  Famine relief to friendly peoples, appropriation for reimbursement for 62  Feed assistance in disaster areas, appropriation for reimbursement for 62  Foot-and-mouth and other diseases, appropriation for repayment for eradication 61  Fungible goods, release of innocent purchasers from claims 65  International Wheat Agreement, appropriation for costs 61 xxi  Pakistan, appropriation for reimbursement for transfer of wheat to 61  Uniform allowances, funds available for 469 Commodity Créait Corporation Charter Act, Amendments:  Borrowing power 634  Release of innocent purchasers of converted goods 65 Commodity Exchange Act:  Amendments—   Investigations, attendance of witnesses, production of evidence, etc 160   Onions, inclusion 375   Registration fees for commission merchants and brokers 535  Appropriation for effecting provisions 57 Commodity Exchange Authority, appropriation for 57, 450 Commodity Stabilization Service, appropriation for 57 Communicable Diseases, appropriation for prevention and suppression 404 Communications Commission, Federal, appropriation for 32, 201 Communism:  China, Congressional opposition to United Nations representation by Communist regime 270, 290  Communist Control Act of 1954, amendment, three-year standard for consideration of past affiliations of individuals conducting management of certain organizations 375  Migrants to Western Hemisphere nations restriction on mutual security aid without security clearance 436 Community Facilities Administration. See under Housing. Component Parts, taxation 689 Comptroller General. See General Accounting Office. Concurrent Resolutions:  Acadian bicentennial anniversary, Congressional greetings b22  Alien sheepherders, correction of enrolled bill (S. 633) b12  Atomic Energy Commissioners, correction of enrolled bill (H. R. 7684) b36  Burley tobacco market controls, reenrollment of bill (S. J. Res. 60) b8  Career Compensation Act of 1949, amendment, correction of enrolled bill (S. 804) b10  Congress—   Adjournment b5   Adjournment sine die b36   Enrolled bills, etc., signing of, after adjournment b36   Joint meeting of two Houses b3   Prayer room for use of Members, preparation and printing of report on b22   President, joint meeting to receive communications from b3  Constitution Week, authority to proclaim b24  Deportation suspensions b5, b33   Saclo, Bernardino Canares, withdrawal of suspension b9  District of Columbia police and firemen salary increase, correction in enrolled bill (S. 2428) b24  Edward Douglass White statue, authority to place in rotunda of Capitol and hold ceremonies b5  Foreign policy, administration to support other peoples in efforts to achieve self-determination and independence b13  “How Our Laws Are Made”, printing of additional copies b4  “Interlocking Subversion in Government Departments”, printing of additional copies of hearings b4  Juvenile delinquency, printing of additional copies of reports on study of b8  Lee, Robert E., dedication of Custis-Lee mansion as memorial to, correction of enrolled bill (S. J. Res. 62) b9  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Congressional felicitations on one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary b24  Michigan State College. Congressional greetings on one hundredth anniversary b3  Military research and development programs, organization and administration of the, printing of additional copies of hearings b4  Minardi, Giuseppe, correction of enrolled bill (S. 195) b9  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Conference, appointment of Congressional delegates b10  “Our American Government, What Is It? How Does It Function?”, revision and printing of b4  “Our Capitol”, printing of copies of b33  Parking of passenger vehicles on Capitol grounds b3  Peace, reaffirmation of American desire for, to United Nations representatives b9  Permanent residence status, granting of b11, b13, b14, b25, b32 xxii  “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”, printing of copies of song b24  “Radiation Sterilization of Foods”, printing of additional copies of hearing b22  Robert A. Taft memorial bell tower, authority to erect on Capitol grounds b23  “The House of Representatives”, printing of additional copies of manuscript entitled b23  Tin smelter, continuation of; study and investigation of methods for maintaining permanent tin-smelting industry b8  Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955, printing of additional copies of hearings b4 Conflict-of-interest Statutes. See under Government Employees. Congress. See also House of Representatives; Legislative Branch of the Government; Senate.  Adjournment b5  Adjournment sine die b36  Enrolled bills, etc., signing of, after adjournment b36  Expense allowance of Members, repeal 11  Interstate compacts, consent granted to. See separate title.  Joint committees, Congressional. See separate title.  Joint meeting of two Houses b3  Mail costs, penalty, appropriation for 514  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Conference, appointment of Congressional delegates b10  Parking spaces for Members, reservation in District of Columbia 254  Prayer room for use of Members, preparation and printing of report on b22  President, joint meeting to receive communications from b3  Printing and binding, appropriation for 519  Reorganization plans, time extension for transmittal to Congress 14  Reports to—   Agriculture, Department of—    Agricultural experiment stations 674    Burley tobacco, marketing controls 184   Arkansas River compacts, United States representatives 184, 632   Army, Department of the, Texas City disaster, claims settlement 708   Army and Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc., audit of financial transactions 490   Atomic Energy Commission—    Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, reports under 482, 483    Transfers of appropriations 355   Budget, Bureau of the—    Increased pay costs, appropriations and transfers for 241    Quarters supplied to Federal employees, operations under Circular A-45 197    Tennessee Valley Authority, acquisition of administrative building, approval 355   California and Nevada, water use compact, United States representative 675   Civil Service Commission—    GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, number established 180    Persons employed without compensation for defense production activities 583   Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission 590   Defense, Department of—    Disbursement of appropriation for contingencies 302    Family housing in foreign countries 351    International amateur sports competition, participation by Armed Forces personnel 11    Mutual security program, funds allocated, etc 439    Properties, supplies, etc., received from foreign countries 319    Scrap or salvage materials, sales, receipts, and disbursements 317    Small business concerns, funds spent with, etc 550   Defense Mobilization, Office of, defense production activities, share of procurement going to small business 581   District of Columbia Auditorium Commission 244   District of Columbia electric light and power companies, repeal of report requirement 490   Federal Home Loan Bank Board, annual reports 641   Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation 641   Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955, administration, etc 585   Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, plans and recommendations 694 xxiii   General Services Administration, Presidential archival depositories 695   Government Security, Commission on, recommendations and findings 597   Health, Education, and Welfare, Secretary of, surplus property disposed of for educational or public health purposes, acquisition cost 84   Housing and Home Finance Agency, sale of certain war housing projects 160, 449, 561, 623   Intergovernmental Relations, Commission on, submittal date of final report 7   Interior, Department of the—    Alaska, projects for conservation, development, etc., of water resources 618    Anthracite coal formations, water control and drainage program 353    Boston National Historic Sites Commission, study and recommendations 137    Brooklyn, N. Y., advisability of national monument in 445    Central Valley project 719, 720    New York City National Shrines Advisory Board 632    Reclamation investigations 357    Southwest Contra Costa County Water District System, cost and rates 357   Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation, need for extension of Renegotiation Act 448   Joint Committees on Atomic Energy and Economic Report, foreign currency use 288   Justice, Department of—    Alien Property, Office of, expenses incurred in connection with activities 274    Defense Production Act, voluntary agreements under 581    Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, State compliance with purpose 391    Small Business Act, surveys of effect in eliminating competition, etc 549   Klamath River compact, United States representative 613   Labor, Department of, evaluation and appraisal of minimum wages 711   Mental health project grantees 383   Mutual security program—    Defense Department, funds allocated, etc 439    Engineering fees 438   National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, inclusion of International Finance Corporation report 669   National Security Training Commission, welfare of persons on active duty for training under Reserve Forces Act of 1955 601   Postmaster General, operations in connection with ranking of positions 117   President of the United States—    Formosa and Pescadores, expiration of defense authority 7    International affairs, expenditures for 465    Mutual security program, inclusion of information on President’s Fund for Asian Economic Development 289    Tin smelter, recommendations on future operations of b8    Trade agreements program, operation of 165   Red River compact, United States representative 654   Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission, disposal of certain facilities 16, 628   Small Business Administration, expenditures 551   Smithsonian Institution, Joint Congressional Committee on Construction of a Building for a Museum of History and Technology for the, progress reports 189   Tariff Commission, operation of trade agreements program 165   Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission 384   Treasury Department, purchase of bonds to cover officers and employees of the Federal Government 619  Retired Members, computation of annuities 692  Salaries of Members 9 Congressional Cemetery, D. C., appropriation for maintenance of portion owned by United States 360 Congressional Record, appropriation for preparation of indexes 519 xxiv Connecticut, construction and maintenance of toll bridges across Connecticut River 552 Constitution Week, authorization b24 Contracts With United States:  Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, contracts under 482, 483  Coast Guard and Air Force, authority to waive certain bond requirements 83  Defense Department, restriction on contracting of work formerly performed by civilian personnel 321  Detention by enemy, compensation of employees of United States contractors outside United States for death or disability after 241  First War Powers Act, 1941, continuation of contract powers under 82  Military facilities in foreign countries, authority to exempt contracts from certain audit requirements 350  Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954. See separate title.  Renegotiation Act of 1951, amendments. See separate title.  Small-business concerns, placing of contracts with 550, 580  War-risk hazards, compensation for injuries or deaths resulting from, employees of United States contractors outside United States 241 Cooper Reservoir, Tex., local contributions for construction, etc 449 Coos Bay Wagon Road Grant Lands:  Appropriation for 142  Mineral and vegetative materials on, disposal authority 368  Power-site withdrawals, entry for mining, development, and utilization of mineral resources of 681  Rights-of-way and timber access roads, authority of Secretary of Interior to acquire 374 Coosa River, Alabama, funds available for investigation and report 361 Copper, suspension of import taxes, time extension 170 Copyright, India c13 Copyright Office, appropriation for 517 Corn Meal, availability for needy persons 608 Corona, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Coronado, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Corpus Christi, Tex., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission:  Extension of authority 589  Reports to President for transmittal to Congress 590 Cosmetologists, exemption of conventions from District of Columbia licensing requirements, etc 485 Cotton Prices, restriction on prediction by Department of Agriculture employees 63 Council of Economic Advisers, appropriation for 193 Council of State Governments, cooperation in drafting of State legislation to implement Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 586 Court of Military Appeals. See under Defense, Department of. Courts. See United States Courts. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge:  Appropriation for operation of industrial properties 147  Devils Kitchen Dam, transfer of funds for construction to Engineers Corps 148 Craig Air Force Base, Ala., construction of facilities authorized 340 Creek Nation of Indians, distribution of funds belonging to members 431 Crimes and Criminal Procedure (Title 18, United States Code):  Customs, Johnston Island 242  Government officers and employees, nonapplicability of conflict-of-interest statutes to—   Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission 590   Defense production activities, persons employed in 582, 583   Government Security, Commission on 595   International Organizations Employees Loyalty Board, Civil Service Commission 200   Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission 384  Mailing of live scorpions 191  Obscene matter, mailing and transportation 183  Prisons, administering of oaths and taking of acknowledgments by officials of Federal penal and correctional institutions 282  Threats against President, President-elect, and Vice President 80 Crimes and Misdemeanors. See also Crimes and Criminal Procedure, Title 18, United States Code.  Agricultural commodities, penalty for forgery, etc., of inspection certifications 553  Antitrust laws, increase of criminal penalties 282 xxv  Canal Zone, penalty for violation of regulations of sale and use of fireworks 189  Cigarettes, violations relating to collection of State taxes 627  Citizenship requirements, U. S. employees, false affidavit, penalty 195  District of Columbia, election of delegates to national political conventions, false representations, reports, etc., penalty 704  Fellowships conferred by Atomic Energy Commission, acceptance by certain persons 355  Government Security, Commission on, refusal to testify before, penalty 597  International Claims Settlement Act, penalties for violations 570, 574  Narcotic drugs, penalty for violations of internal revenue laws 3  Overthrow of United States Government, advocacy by employees 625   Appropriation act provisions 6, 43, 63, 78, 158, 197, 216, 237, 261, 280, 318, 364, 412, 439, 469, 520  Strikes against United States Government, participation, etc., by employees 625   Appropriation act provisions 6, 43, 63, 78, 158, 197, 216, 237, 261, 280, 318, 364, 412, 439, 469, 520 Crow Creek Unit, Missouri River Basin Project, contract with Toston Irrigation District, Mont., for operation and maintenance of 697 Cuba:  Appropriation for maintenance of Surrender Tree Site 360  Naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 335, 336 Cuban Products, restriction on duty rate decreases 165 Cubi Point, Philippine Islands, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Currency:  Inscription “In God We Trust” 290  Reimbursement of Federal Reserve banks for expenses of verification and destruction 72 Custer County, Mont., extension of authority for land conveyance to Miles City 395 Custis-Lee Mansion, dedication as memorial 190  Correction of enrolled bill b9 Customs, Bureau of. See under Treasury Department. Customs and Patent Appeals, Court of. See under United States Courts. Customs Court. See under United States Courts. Customs Duties. See Imports. Cutting Oils, excise tax 676 Dahlgren, Va., Naval Proving Ground, land acquisition authorized 333 Daingerfield, Tex., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Dalles Dam, payments to Indians for fishing interests impaired by; relocation funds, etc 361 Dam Neck, Va., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 David Taylor Model Basin, Md., construction of facilities authorized 329 Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Ariz., construction of facilities authorized 343 Davisville, R. I., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Debt, Public. See Public Debt. Decatur Signal Depot, Ill., construction of facilities authorized 325 Defense, Department of. See also Air Force, Department of the; Armed Forces; Army, Department of the; Navy, Department of the.  Access roads, appropriation for 453  Appropriation Act 301  Appropriation for 31, 239, 301, 453, 463   Apportionment, exemption from certain requirements, authority of the President 317   Availability until expended, limitation 317  Atomic weapons rewards, membership of Secretary on Awards Board 365  Bakery facilities, restriction on use of funds for 320, 454  Canal Zone. See separate title.  Career Compensation Act of 1949. See separate title.  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Citizenship requirements, nonapplicability to personnel 314  Civilian employees—   Funds available for instruction and training, restriction 314   Limitation on number 318  Claims, appropriation for 31, 302  Coast and Geodetic Survey, reimbursement for charts furnished by 228  Commissary stores, restrictions on operation 317  Commodity Credit Corporation, reimbursement for foreign currencies 351  Condemnation proceedings, funds available for payment of deficiency judgments 315 xxvi  Construction and maintenance—   Appropriation authorized 349, 350   Appropriation for 304, 310, 453, 454   Authorization 324   Cost limitation 315   Expediting of construction, restriction on use of funds for costs 454   Funds available 454, 455  Construction of productive facilities, continuation of authority 544  Contingencies, appropriation for 302  Contracting, etc., of work formerly performed by civilian personnel, restriction 321  Contracts—   Audit requirement, authority for exemption of contracts for facilities in foreign countries 350   Cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contracts, restriction on use of funds for 454  Court of Military Appeals—   Appropriation for 303   Salaries and travel expenses of judges 10  Detail of military and naval personnel to other agencies, additional employment authority 314  Emergency fund, appropriation for 302  Experts or consultants, temporary employment authorized; compensation, etc 314  Family housing, acquisition authority 349, 350, 351, 352  Foreign countries, acceptance of property, etc., from 319  General provisions, appropriation acts 314, 364, 454  Girl Scouts of America, loan of equipment to 496  Grades GS-16, 17, and 18, authority for positions in 320   Repeal of prior authority 180, 181  Household goods, transportation, packing, etc., restriction 319  Housing. See separate title.  Interservice activities, appropriation for 302, 453  Laundry and dry cleaning facilities, restriction on use of funds for 320, 454  Legal training, restriction on funds for 319  Mess facilities for barracks, construction limitation 352  Messes at which meals are sold to officers or civilians, restriction; rates 310  Metal scrap baling, etc., restriction on use of funds for operation, acquisition or construction of facilities or equipment for 317  Military Construction Act of 1955 324  Mutual security program, military assistance under, accounting, obligation of funds, reimbursement, etc 438  National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, amendments 593  Obligation of funds, limitation 319  Occupied areas, funds for administration 239, 315  Officers’ shore quarters, restriction on use of appropriations for table linens, dishes, etc., for use in 317  Olympic and Pan-American Games, etc., participation by Armed Forces personnel 11  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment, of persons advocating 318  Passenger automobiles, restriction on funds for 320  Post Office Department, reimbursement for commercial air transportation of military mail 321  Prisoners of war, etc., funds available for maintenance, pay, etc 315  Proficiency flying, restriction on availability of funds; standards and hours; flight pay 318  Public Affairs, Office of, appropriation for 301  Public information and public relations, limitation on funds for 319  Public moneys, advances of, nonapplicability of restriction 314  Quarters—   Family, cost limitation 315   Foreign quarters for personnel, funds available for 321   Furnishings in quarters other than public quarters, funds available 321  Report to Bureau of Budget on properties, supplies, etc., received from foreign countries 319  Reports to Congress—   Disbursement of appropriation for contingencies 302   Family housing in foreign countries 351   International amateur sports competition, participation by Armed Forces personnel 11   Mutual security program, funds allocated, etc 439   Properties, supplies, etc., received from foreign countries 319   Scrap or salvage materials, receipts and disbursements 317   Small business concerns, funds spent with, etc 550  Reports to President, small business concerns, funds spent with, etc 550 xxvii  Research and development, funds available 319  Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598  Reserve Officers Training Corps, loyalty requirement 320  Reserve tools and facilities, funds available for 302  Retired pay, appropriation for 31, 303  Schooling for dependents of personnel, funds available, limitation 315  Scrap or salvage materials, use of proceeds from sale 317  Secretary, Office of, appropriation for 301  Small business, assistance to 316  Springfield, Mo., certification of certain land as necessary for National Guard use 592  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 318  Transfer of funds 302  Tuition and off-duty training expenses, limitation 320  Uniform Code of Military Justice, amendment, salaries and travel expenses of judges of Court of Military Appeals 10  Uniforms for civilian employees, funds available 43, 321  United States products, procurement requirement; exception 320  Vessels, transfer authorized 319 Defense Forces, State, organization and maintenance authority 686 Defense Housing and Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951. See under Housing. Defense Mobilization, Office of:  Appropriation for 193, 457  Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955 580  Report to Congress, defense production activities, share of procurement going to small business 581  Reports to President—   Defense production activities, share of procurement going to small business 581   Trade agreements, imports threatening to impair national security 166 Defense Production, Joint Committee on:  Civil Service Commission report on persons employed without compensation for defense production activities 583  Expenditures limitation; stenographic service costs 583 Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955 580 Defense Production Act of 1950, Amendments:  Antitrust laws, etc., applicability to voluntary agreements and programs 581  Civilian market allocations 580  Declaration of policy 580  Employment of persons without compensation; applicability of conflict-of-interest statutes 582  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 180  Joint Committee on Defense Production, expenditures limitation; stenographic service costs 583  Nucleus executive reserve, establishment 583  Small business, encouragement and distribution of defense contracts to 580  Strategic and critical materials, development of substitutes 580  Time extension 225, 583 Deficiency Appropriation Act, Second Urgent, 1955 68 Deficiency Appropriation Act, Urgent, 1955 4 Delaware-Maryland Boundary Resurvey 633 Demopolis Lock and Dam, Ala., reconveyance of certain lands by Army Department 608 Denison Reservoir, Tex, and Okla., highway bridge across Lake Texoma 365 Dental Health Activities, appropriation for 407 Denton County, Tex., change of name of Garza-Little Elm Dam to Lewisville Dam 624 Dependents Assistance Act of 1950, Amendment, extension 224 Deportation Suspensions, concurrent resolutions respecting b5, b33  Saclo, Bernardino Canares, withdrawal of suspension b9 Des Moines River, adjustment of bridge tolls by Wayland Special Road District No. 1 of Clark County, Mo 85 Deseret Chemical Depot, Utah, construction of facilities authorized 325 Desert Land Act, waiver of “prior appropriation” requirement for entries dependent upon percolating waters 491 Desert Lands. See Public Lands. Detention Benefits, time extension 241 Detroit, Mich., extension of invitation to hold 1960 Olympic Games at 8 Devils Kitchen Dam, transfer of funds for construction to Engineers Corps 148 Devils Tower National Monument, Wyo., acquisition of additional land, authority 575 xxviii Disabled Persons, appropriation for grants to States for aid to 408 Disaster Relief:  Agricultural loans—   Interest rate 263   Time extension of authority 223, 366  Commodity Credit Corporation, appropriation for reimbursement for emergency feed and famine relief 62  Funds available 201  Small Business Administration, loan authority 549  Texas City disaster, settlement of claims 707 Disbursing Officers:  Reimbursement for payments in restitution of loss or deficiency, authority 626  Relief of, permanent authority 687 Distilled Spirits:  Tax extension 15  Tax refund for losses in 1954 hurricanes 685 District Attorneys, appropriation for salaries and expenses 271 District of Columbia:  Alley Dwelling Authority Act, appropriation for maintenance and operation of properties under 208  Appeals and Review, Board of, appropriation for expenses 246  Apprenticeship Council, appropriation for members 246  Appropriation Act 246  Appropriation for 38, 246, 466   Specified amounts to be considered maximum 261  Armory Board, advance of funds for expenses, change-making, etc.; funds available for promotional expenses 498  Asphalt plant, municipal—   Appropriation for 258   Purchase authority 254  Audit of vouchers 261  Audited claims, appropriation for payment 39  Auditorium, establishment of Commission to plan 243  Automobiles, privately owned, allowance for official use 261  Bonding of certain officers and employees 281  Bridge, Jones Point, appropriation for preparation of plans, etc 33  Buildings and Grounds, Department of, appropriation for 253  Capital outlay, appropriation for 38, 257, 467  Capital Transit Company—   Repeal of franchise 724   Schoolchildren’s fares 616  Children’s Center, funds available for construction 257  Civil Defense, Office of, appropriation for 250  Claims, appropriation for settlement 39, 467  Compensation and retirement fund expenses, appropriation for 247  Corporation Counsel, Office of, appropriation for 38, 247  Corrections, Department of—   Advances to Director 262   Appropriation for 252   Career-conditional or career appointments, granting to certain indefinite or temporary employees 709   Construction, appropriation for; use of bricks without charge 258  Courts—   Appeals, United States Court of, reports, sale price limitation 277   Appropriation for 250, 466   Juvenile Court—    Appropriation for 250    Chief probation officer, advances to 262    Salary of judge 290   Mental examination and treatment for persons accused of offenses 609   Municipal Court—    Appropriation for 250    Salaries of judges 290   Municipal Court of Appeals—    Appropriation for 250    Salaries of judges 290   Physicians, testimony by, concerning mental condition of accused persons 612   Reimbursement to United States for services, etc 250, 274, 277   Tax Court—    Appropriation for 250    Salary of judge 290  Debt service, appropriation for 257  Elections, Board of, creation, functions, etc 699  Electric light and power companies, repeal of requirement of annual reports to Congress 490  Employees. See also Government Employees.   Career-conditional and career appointments, granting to certain indefinite or temporary employees 709   Group life insurance. See Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954. xxix  Engineer Commissioner, appropriation for compensation 246  Executive Office, appropriation for 246  Federal payment, appropriation for 246  Fire Department—   American Legion Convention, 1954, funds available for services 38   Appropriation for 250, 467   Compensation for duty on days off, after suspension of days off during emergency 491   Construction of firefighting apparatus in repair shop, discretionary authority 250   Salary increase 531    Correction in enrolled bill b24  Freedmen’s Hospital, payments for care of patients 401  Gallaudet College, payment for students attending 402  General Administration, Department of, appropriation for 247, 466  General fund, sums payable from 39, 246, 467  General Hospital, appropriation for construction 257  General provisions, Appropriation Act 261  Grades GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 182  Hairdressers and cosmetologists, national associations of, exemption of conventions from licensing requirements, etc 485  Highway fund, sums payable from 246, 247, 253, 254, 255, 258, 466  Highways, Department of, appropriation for 254, 258  Hospital center and facilities—   Appropriation for 204   Contract authorization, funds available for liquidation of 205   Extension of period of authorization 216  Insane criminals, examination and treatment 609  Judgments, appropriation for payment 39  Licenses and Inspections, Department of—   Advances to Director 262   Appropriation for 253  Meetings, funds available for attendance 262  Metropolitan Police—   Advances to Chief 262   American Legion Convention, 1954, funds available for Fire Department services 38   Appropriation for 38, 249, 467   Bonds, payment of premiums on 281   Compensation for duty on days off, after suspension of days off during emergency 491   Detail of members for duty to Capitol building and grounds 513   Salary increase 530    Correction in enrolled bill b24  Motor Vehicle Parking Agency, appropriation for 255  Motor vehicle parking fund, sums payable from 246, 247, 255  Motor vehicles, direction and control 263  National Capital parks, appropriation for 156, 256  National Capital Planning Commission—   Appropriation for 33, 156   District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, assistance and advice to 244   Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, advice and assistance to 694   George Washington Memorial Parkway, transfer of funds from Central Intelligence Agency for extension of 349   Report to President, Washington regional mass transportation survey 33   Simon Bolivar statue, design and site approval requirement 191   Smithsonian Institution, Museum of History and Technology, site approval requirement 189   Washington regional mass transportation survey, appropriation for 33  National Capital Regional Planning Council—   Appropriation for Washington regional mass transportation survey 33   District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, assistance and advice to 244   Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, advice and assistance to 694  National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, appropriation for support 246  National Guard, appropriation for 256  Naval family housing, construction authorized 330  Naval research laboratory, construction of facilities authorized 334  Notaries public employed by District Government, bonding 281  Occupations and Professions, Department of, appropriation for 248 xxx  Operating expenses, appropriation for 38, 246, 466  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 261  Park Police—   Appropriation for pay, etc 256, 467   Availability of funds 147   Compensation for duty on days off, after suspension of days off during emergency 491   Salary increase 530    Correction in enrolled bill b24  Parking meters, purchase with fees collected, authority 254  Parking spaces for Members of Congress, designation authority 254  Personal services, appropriation for 466  Police and Firemen’s Salary Act of 1953, amendments 530  Policemen’s and firemen’s relief, appropriation for 247  Political conventions, national, election of committeemen and delegates for 699  Printing, photography, etc., authority to establish working fund for 263  Public buildings construction, appropriation for 257, 467  Public Health, Department of—   Adulteration of drugs and foods, expenditures for detection 251   Advances to Director 262   Appropriation for 38, 251, 466   Use of privately-owned automobiles for deportation of nonresident insane, reimbursement for 251  Public Library—   Advances to Librarian 262   Appropriation for 249   Capital outlay for construction, etc., appropriation for 257  Public schools—   Advances to Superintendent 262   Appropriation for 248   Cafeteria and lunchroom employees, crediting of service toward retirement 536   Capital outlay for construction, etc., appropriation for 257   Food Services Act, amendment 536   Milk program collections, payments to D. C. Collector of Taxes for deposit in U. S. Treasury 248   Pages, Congressional and Supreme Court, advances for education 514   Salaries of teachers, school officers, and certain other employees 521   Summer school personnel, charging of compensation to fiscal year appropriation 248   Teachers—    District of Columbia Teachers’ Salary Act of 1955 521    Double-salary restriction, exception 249    Retirement and annuity fund, appropriation for 247  Public utilities—   Electric light and power companies, repeal of requirement of annual reports to Congress 490   Repeal of prohibition against declaration of stock dividends 485  Public Utilities Commission—   General counsel, appropriation for compensation 247   Regulations, etc., relating to taxicabs, restriction on use of funds for 262   Transportation by street railway and bus—    Schoolchildren’s fares, regulation of 616    Transportation system after repeal of Capital Transit Company franchise, recommendations, etc 724  Public Welfare, Department of—   Advances to Director 262   Appropriation for 38, 252, 466   Discharge of children from guardianship, authority 253   Use of privately-owned automobiles for transportation of indigent persons or placing of children, reimbursement for 253   Visiting of wards outside District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, funds available 253  Public Works Act of 1954, appropriation for effecting provisions 258, 260, 261  Real property, funds available for assessing and reassessing 466  Recreation Board—   Advances to Superintendent of Recreation 262   Appropriation for 249   District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, assistance and advice to 244  Redevelopment Land Agency—   Appropriation for members 246   District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, assistance and advice to 244  Regulatory agencies, appropriation for 247 xxxi  Sanitary Engineering, Department of—   Appropriation for 255   Capital outlay, appropriation for 260  Sanitary sewage works fund, sums payable from 246, 247, 255, 260, 466  Securities, United States, investment in 262  Snow and ice control work, funds available 263  Southwestern redevelopment area, purchase contracts for public buildings in 297  Street lighting, rates for 262  Streetcar loading platforms, restriction on use of funds for construction 254  Strikes against United States Government or District of Columbia Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 261  Surveyor, Office of, appropriation for 253  Taxes, inheritance tax exemption for property transferred from public, municipal, charitable, educational, or religious purposes 427  Teachers. See Public schools, this title.  Titles and Tags, Registrar of, continuance in grade GS-9 254  Transportation by street-railway and bus—   Repeal of Capital Transit Company franchise; authority of Commissioners to provide transportation system 724   Schoolchildren’s fares, regulation of 616  Transportation needs, survey by National Capital Planning Commission, appropriation for 33  Vehicles and Traffic, Department of, appropriation for 254  Veterans Service Center, appropriation for 250  Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of, appropriation for 250  Wage-scale employees, funds available for pay increase 466  Washington Aqueduct, appropriation for 255, 260  Washington National Airport, appropriation for 227, 451  Water fund, sums payable from 246, 247, 255, 257, 260, 466  Wills, Office of Register of, availability of funds for contract statistical services 276  Youth Council, appropriation for expenses 246  Zoological Park, National, appropriation for 256 District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, establishment 243 District of Columbia Law Enforcement Act of 1953, Amendment, bonding of Metropolitan Police 281 District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, Amendment, inheritance tax exemption for property transferred for public, municipal, charitable, educational, or religious purposes 427 District of Columbia Teachers’ Salary Act of 1955 521 Dobbins Air Force Base, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 341 Doctors Draft Act. See Universal Military Training and Service Act. Donaldson Air Force Base, S. C., construction of facilities authorized 345 Dover Air Force Base, Del., construction of facilities authorized 341 Dow Air Force Base, Maine, construction of facilities authorized 343 Drought Relief:  Agricultural loans. See Emergency loans under Agriculture, Department of.  Small Business Administration, loan authority 549 Drugs. See Narcotics Law Enforcement. Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, construction of facilities authorized 325 Duluth Municipal Airport, Minn., construction of facilities authorized 337 Earle, N. J., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Eastern Dispensary and Casualty Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Economic Advisers, Council of, appropriation for 193 Economic Report, Joint Committee on:  Appropriation for 40, 502  Use of foreign currencies 288 Edenton, N. C., Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station, construction of family housing authorized 332 Education. See also Schools and Colleges.  International educational exchange activities, appropriation for 268  Office of Education. See Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of.  Surplus property, utilization for educational purposes 83  White House Conference on Education, appropriation for 403, 462 xxxii Education, Office of. See under Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of. Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation, National Commission on, appropriation for expenses 264 Educational Exchange Activities, International, appropriation for 268 Edward Douglass White Memorial Commission of Louisiana, authority to place statue in rotunda of Capitol and hold ceremonies b5 Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 342 Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., construction of facilities authorized 340 Egypt, appropriation for institutions for American convicts and insane persons 264 Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, construction of facilities authorized 328, 346 El Centro, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 El Toro, Calif., Marine Corps Air Station, construction of facilities authorized 332 Electric Appliances, manufacturers’ excise tax, time extension for claims for floor stocks refunds 594 Electric Light and Power Companies, District of Columbia, repeal of requirement of annual report to Congress 490 Electrification. See Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Ellington Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340, 348 Ellsworth Air Force Base, S. Dak., construction of facilities authorized 343 Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska:  Construction of facilities authorized 346  Validation of certain station per diem allowances made to officers stationed at 427 Emergency Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Emergency Ship Repair Act of 1954, appropriation for effecting provisions 230 Employees’ Compensation, Bureau of. See under Labor, Department of. Employment Security, Bureau of. See under Labor, Department of. Employment Security Administrative Financing Act, Federal Unemployment Fund, advances to Alaska 81 Engineers, Corps of. See under Army, Department of the. Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, Board of, funds available for expenses 363 Ent Air Force Base, Colo., construction of facilities authorized 337 Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Erie Ordnance Depot, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 324 Escapees, appropriation for assistance to, authorized 286  Appropriation for 436 Ethan Allen Air Force Base, Vt., construction of facilities authorized 337 Europe, mutual security assistance 284  Appropriation for 435, 436 European Fowl Pest, appropriation for eradication 52 Executive Branch of the Government, Commission on Organization of the:  Appropriation for 68  Continuation of membership upon change of status 3  Liquidation 64  Termination, extension 64 Executive Mansion and Grounds, appropriation for 192 Executive Office of the President. See Executive Office under President of the United States. Export Control Act of 1949, funds for effecting provisions 228 Export-Import Bank of Washington, appropriation for 32, 239, 456 Extension Service. See under Agriculture, Department of. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, funds for effecting provisions 400 Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1955 711  Appropriation for effecting provisions 461 Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 343 Fairhaven, Mass., designation of portion of Acushnet River as nonnavigable stream 443 Fallbrook, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Fallon, Nev., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Famine Relief, Emergency, appropriation for reimbursement to Commodity Credit Corporation for 62 Farm Credit System:  Farm Credit Act of 1955 655   Banks for cooperatives 655   Federal land bank system 664   Miscellaneous provisions 666   Production credit system 663  Farm Credit Administration Appropriation Act, 1956 62 xxxiii  Federal land banks, authority to purchase Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation assets 81  Salary limitation for directors, officers, and employees of Central Bank for Cooperatives, production credit corporations and associations, and banks for cooperatives; increase 178 Farm Loan Act, Federal, Amendments 81, 664, 665 Farm Mortgage Corporation, Federal. See Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation. Farm Safety Week, National, proclamation c24 Farmer Cooperative Service, appropriation for 53 Farmers’ and Stockmen’s Loans. See Emergency loans under Agriculture, Department of. Farmers’ Home Administration:  Appropriation for 58, 450  Georgia State Board of Education, conveyance of land to 222 Farmers’ Home Administration Act of 1946, appropriation for effecting provisions 58 Federal Airport Act, Amendments 441 Federal Bureau of Investigation. See under Justice, Department of. Federal Caustic Poison Act, funds for effecting provisions 401 Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, Amendment, GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 180 Federal Civil Defense Administration:  Appropriation for 201, 239, 457  Grades GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 180  Saline water research, cooperation in 198 Federal Coal Mine Safety Board of Review, appropriation for 152 Federal Communications Commission, appropriation for 32, 201 Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, appropriation for 58, 60 Federal Employees’ Compensation Act, funds for effecting provisions 397 Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954, Amendments:  Assumption of insurance agreements of nonprofit employee associations 676, 678  Investment of fund in interest-bearing obligations of United States 677  Military service, crediting for continuation of policy 677  Reinsurance, reallocation of 677 Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955 172  Appropriation for increased pay costs under 240 Federal Employees Uniform Allowance Act, Amendment, deletion of time limitation for regulations prescribing uniforms 49 Federal Expenditures, Nonessential, Joint Committee on Reduction of, appropriation for 514 Federal Facilities Corporation, appropriation for 75, 466 Federal Farm Loan Act, Amendments 81, 664, 665 Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation:  Appropriation for 62  Authority for purchase of assets by Federal land banks 81 Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, funds for effecting provisions 401 Federal Hall National Memorial, N. Y., designation 633 Federal Home Loan Bank Act. See under Housing. Federal Home Loan Bank Board. See under Housing. Federal Housing Administration. See under Housing. Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, appropriation for 62 Federal Land Banks. See Farm Credit System. Federal Maritime Board. See Maritime activities under Commerce, Department of. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, appropriation for 411 Federal National Mortgage Association. See under Housing. Federal Power Commission:  Appropriation for 32, 202  River development projects, Federal, funds available for investigations 202  Surveys and studies of gas and electrical industries, funds available for 202 Federal Prison Industries, Inc., appropriation for 279 Federal Prison System. See under Justice. Department of. Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949:  Amendments—   American National Red Cross, return of surplus property donated by 430   Educational or public health purposes, use of surplus property for 83   Interstate agreements and compacts, preservation and servicing 297 xxxiv   Presidential libraries, acceptance and maintenance 695   Property transferred from Reconstruction Finance Corporation, payments in lieu of taxes on 721  Appropriation for effecting provisions 203, 409 Federal Register:  Printing, binding, and distribution, appropriation for 519  Publication in, requirements—   City of Refuge National Historical Park, T. H., orders with respect to establishment and additional lands 379   Defense production activities, persons employed without compensation, interests 583   Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, termination date for filing claims against Bulgaria, Hungary, Rumania, Italy, and Soviet Union 572   Interior Department, land script, etc., recordation requirements 535   Labor, Department of, industry committee recommendations on wage orders in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands 712   Presidential notice to Secretary of Treasury, carrying out of protocol of terms of accession by Japan to General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade c46, c47, c50, c51   Public buildings purchase contracts for projects in southwestern portion of District of Columbia, proposed 298   Small Business Administration, approval of corporations formed by small business concerns to secure raw materials 548   Tariff Commission, findings with respect to operation of escape clause in trade agreements 166   Vesting and liquidation of Bulgarian, Hungarian, and Rumanian property, termination dates for filing of debt claims 566 Federal Regulations, Code of, appropriation for printing and binding 519 Federal Reserve Act, Amendments, national banks, authority to make twenty-year real estate loans and nine-month residential construction loans; increased ratio of loan to appraised value for ten-year real estate loans 633 Federal Reserve Banks. See under Banks and Banking. Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. See under Housing. Federal Supply Service, appropriation for 203, 458 Federal Trade Commission:  Appropriation for 202  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 Federal Trade Commission Act:  Defense production activities, voluntary agreements, exemption authority 581  Small Business Act, applicability under 548, 549 Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 584 Feed Assistance, Emergency, appropriation for reimbursement to Commodity Credit Corporation for 62 Fellowships, restriction on conferring on certain persons 355 Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, Tex., modification of project 323 Fibers, processing and sale in occupied areas, revolving fund for; repeal 13 Filberts, Shelled, import fees c10, c42 Filled Milk Act, funds for effecting provisions 401 Fine Arts, Commission of:  Annual expenditures, increase in limitation 66  Appropriation for 152  District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, assistance and advice to 244  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, advice and assistance to 694  Robert A. Taft memorial bell tower on Capitol grounds, advice on design and plans b23  Simon Bolivar statue, design and site approval requirement 191  Smithsonian Institution, Museum of History and Technology, design approval requirement 189  Theodore Roosevelt Centennial, plan approval requirement 384 Fine Arts, National Collection of, appropriation for 157 Fire Control:  Agriculture, Department of, appropriation for 154  Interior, Department of the, availability of funds 146, 151, 360 Fire Department. See under District of Columbia. Fire Prevention Week, 1955, proclamation c51 Fire Protection, mutual aid agreements between Government and other agencies 66 xxxv Firearms, authority of State Department and Foreign Service security officers to carry 188 Fireworks, regulation of sale and use in Canal Zone 188 First International Instrument Congress and Exposition, invitation to participate in c3 First War Powers Act, 1941, continuation of contract powers under 82 Fish and Wildlife Service. See under Interior, Department of the. Fisheries, regulation of nets in Alaska waters 12 Fisheries Commissions, International, appropriation for expenses 268 Five Civilized Tribes, Oklahoma, extension of period of restrictions on lands; removal of restrictions for Indians able to manage own affairs; extension of authority to make wills 666 Flag Day, 1955, proclamation c34 Flood Control. See under Rivers and Harbors. Florence Crittenton Home, D. C., appropriation for contractual services 252 Florida:  Indian River, issuance of patents for certain lands bordering on 541  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Florida Key Deer, appropriation for leasing and management of lands for protection 148 Folger Shakespeare Library, heat furnished by Capitol Power Plant, reimbursement 517 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Federal, funds for effecting provisions 401 Food and Drug Administration. See under Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of. Foot-and-Mouth Disease, appropriation for eradication 52, 61 Forbes Air Force Base, Kans., construction of facilities authorized 343 Foreign Agricultural Service. See under Agriculture Department of. Foreign Aid. See Mutual Security Program. Foreign Claims Settlement Commission:  Appropriation for 6, 194, 457  Bulgaria, Hungary, Rumania, Italy, and Soviet Union, settlement of claims against 570 Foreign Commerce, Bureau of. See under Commerce, Department of. Foreign Currencies:  Authority of President to use foreign currencies for purposes for which funds for commodities and services which generated the currencies were appropriated 288  Development assistance, local currency deposit requirement 285  Foreign government debts, restriction on use of funds for principal or interest payments 438  Mutual security program, availability for 438  Sale of agricultural commodities for 44, 721   Funds available 286   Use of proceeds—    Joint Committees on Atomic Energy and Economic Report 288    Military family housing in foreign countries 350  State Department funds for purchase of 265, 268  United States Information Agency funds for purchase 278  Use by Federal agencies 197 Foreign Government Debts, restriction on use of funds for principal or interest payments 438 Foreign Operations Administration, authority of President to transfer, modify, or abolish functions, etc 288 Foreign Policy, administration to support other peoples in efforts to achieve self-determination and independence a13 Foreign Service. See under State, Department of. Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1955 24 Foreign Service Act of 1946, Amendments 24, 537 Forest Fires. See Fire Control. Forest Glen, Md., construction of military facilities authorized 329 Forest Pest Control, appropriation for 33, 154 Forest Service. See under Agriculture, Department of. Forests, National. See National Forests. Formosa:  Appropriation for assistance to 435  Use of Armed Forces for defense 7 Fort Belvoir, Va., construction of facilities authorized 325 Fort Benning. Ga., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Bliss, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Bragg, N. C., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Campbell, Ky., construction of facilities authorized 326 xxxvi Fort Carson, Colo., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Devens, Mass.:  Construction of facilities authorized 326  Conveyance of portion by Secretary of the Army to Commonwealth 293  Retrocession of concurrent jurisdiction over certain land by United States to Commonwealth 132 Fort Dix, N. J., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Eustis, Va., construction of facilities authorized 325 Fort George G. Meade, Md., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Holabird, Md., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Hood, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Huachuca, Ariz., construction of facilities authorized 325 Fort Jay, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Knox, Ky., construction of facilities authorized 326, 329 Fort Leavenworth, Kans., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Lee, Va., construction of facilities authorized 324 Fort Lewis, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort McClellan, Ala.:  Construction of facilities authorized 326  Conveyance of certain land to Anniston, Ala 578 Fort Monmouth, N. J., construction of facilities authorized 325 Fort Myers, Fla., Buckingham Weapons Center, construction of facilities authorized 337 Fort Niagara, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Ord, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Randall Dam and Reservoir, S. Dak.:  Assessment for relocation of Yankton Sioux Tribe 144  McCook Lake, S. Dak., funds available for restoring water level of 363 Fort Richardson, Alaska:  Construction of facilities authorized 328  Validation of certain station per diem allowances made to officers stationed at 427 Fort Riley, Kans., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Sam Houston, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Sheridan, Ill., construction of facilities authorized 327 Fort Sill, Okla., construction of facilities and land acquisition authorized 327 Fort Simcoe, Wash., leasing of lands for 391 Fort Story, Va., construction of facilities authorized 326 Fort Totten, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 326 Foster Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 345 4,4-Diphenyl-6-Dimethylamino-3-Hexanone, determination as opiate c21 France, extension of authority for loan of aircraft carrier to 373 Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., construction of facilities authorized 340 Frankford Arsenal, Pa., construction of utilities authorized 324 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission 694 Franklin Medals, issuance to certain societies 541 Freedmen’s Hospital. See under Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of. French Morocco, naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 335, 336 Friar Point, Miss., bridge construction authority 623 Fuels, special, extension of retailers excise tax 15 Fugitives From Justice, authority for expenditures for services or information in apprehension of narcotics law violators 72, 82 Fungible Goods, release of innocent purchasers from Commodity Credit Corporation claims 65 Galena Airfield, Alaska, construction of facilities authorized 346 Gallaudet College, appropriation for 402, 462 Garfield Memorial Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Garrison Dam and Reservoir Project, funds available 362 Garza-Little Elm Dam, Tex., change of name to Lewisville Dam 624 Gasoline, extension of manufacturers excise tax 15 Gavins Point Dam, funds available for restoring water level of McCook Lake, S. Dak 363 Geiger Field, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 337 General Accounting Office:  Appropriation for 202  Disbursing officers, relief of 687  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, authorized 180 xxxvii  Reimbursement of accountable officers for payments in restitution of loss or deficiency, authority 626  Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, audit of financial transactions 149  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468  Uniformed services—   Deceased members, settlement of accounts 295   Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, validation of certain station per diem allowances made to officers stationed at; relief of disbursing officers 427   Naval and Marine Corps reserve components, repeal of certain time limitations for filing pay claims 295 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. See Trade Agreement Proclamations. General Government Matters Appropriation Act 1956 192  Supplemental Appropriation Act 457 General Hospital. See under District of Columbia. General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, 1954, proclamation c4 General Services Administration:  Abaca fiber program, appropriation for 206  Administrative operations, appropriation for; restriction 204  Appropriation for 32, 202, 458  Archival administration. See National Archives and Records Service, this title.  Custodial employees in post office buildings; dual employment, authority 575  Dispersal of agencies, restriction on use of funds for 203  District of Columbia—   Hospital center and facilities—    Appropriation for 204, 205    Extension of period of authorization 216   Reimbursement to United States for services, appropriation for 250   Southwestern redevelopment area, purchase contracts for public buildings in; land exchange authority 297  Emergency operating expenses, appropriation for 203  Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. See separate title.  Federal Supply Service, appropriation for 203, 458  Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955, distribution of post cards for use in accordance with 586  General supply fund, appropriation for 32, 203, 458  Interstate agreements and compacts, preservation and servicing 297  Missouri, conveyance to State of portion of former O’Reilly General Hospital, Springfield 592  National Archives and Records Service—   Appropriation for 204, 458   Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission, deposit of records 590   Federal Register. See separate title.   Interstate agreements and compacts, preservation and servicing 297   Presidential libraries 695  Nome, Alaska, funds available for construction of post office and courthouse building 205  Post Office Department, funds available for repairs, improvements, etc., of Federally-owned property 78  Public Buildings Act of 1949. See separate title.  Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954. See separate title.  Public Buildings Service—   Appropriation for 202   Leasing of space for Federal agencies in District of Columbia 552  Renegotiation Act, appropriation for refunds under 204  Reports to Congress, Presidential archival depository, annual cost of maintaining 695  Saint Elizabeths Hospital, D. C., transfer of funds for construction, etc 407  Security guard service, reimbursement for—   Atomic Energy Commission 354   Civil Service Commission 199   Defense, Department of 314   Defense Mobilization, Office of 193   Federal Civil Defense Administration 201   Geological Survey 145   Immigration and Naturalization Service 272   National Science Foundation 208   State, Department of 270  Senate, reimbursement by, for space furnished 503  Sioux Falls, S. Dak., conveyance of land to 559 xxxviii  Smithsonian Institution, Museum of History and Technology, construction authority 189  State Department funds transferred to, for extension and remodeling of State Department building 463  Strategic and critical materials, funds available for 204, 459  Surplus property. See Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949.  Temporary buildings in District of Columbia, demolition upon occupation of new space 297, 349  Territories, authority for purchases for 149  Typewriting machines, purchase, disposal, etc.; restriction 205  Warehouse space, subleasing to commercial organizations 204 Geological Survey. See under Interior Department of the. Geophysical Year, International, appropriation for United States program 208 George Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 345 George Washington Memorial Parkway, transfer of funds from Central Intelligence Agency for extension of 349 George Washington University Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Georgetown University Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Georgia Livestock Development Authority, land conveyance consent requirement 222 Georgia State Board of Education, conveyance of land to 222 Germany, appropriation for government in occupied areas 268 Girl Scouts of the United States of America, loan of equipment by Defense Department to 496 Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska, exclusion of certain lands c27 Glasgow Site, Mont., construction of military facilities authorized 337, 348 Glastonbury, Conn., Housing Authority, sale of Welles Village war housing project to 638 Glendo, Wyo., construction of sewerage system by Interior Department to serve Glendo Dam and Reservoir and town of 560 Glenn Dale Hospital, D. C., appropriation for assistance to needy patients 251 Glynco, Ga., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Goodfellow Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 Gorgas Memorial Laboratory, Public Health Service, appropriation for maintenance and operation 407 Government Corporations. See also Government Departments and Agencies and individual titles.  Administrative expenses, funds available for; availability for designated purposes 196  Office buildings, restriction on use of funds for 196  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 197, 216  Personnel work, limitation on number of employees in 215  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 216  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 197, 216 Government Departments and Agencies:  Alaska, projects for conservation, development, etc., of water resources, recommendations 618  Bonds, purchase to cover officers and employees 618  Canal Zone, transfers of facilities, buildings, etc., in 236  Civil defense functions, funds available for 458  Classification Act of 1949. See separate title.  Contract powers under First War Powers Act, 1941, continuation 82  Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission, assistance to 590  Disbursing and other accountable officers—   Reimbursement for payments in restitution of loss or deficiency, authority 626   Relief of, permanent authority 687  District of Columbia public school teachers employed by, exception to double-salary restriction 249  Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955 172   Appropriation for increased pay costs under 240  Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955, cooperation under 586  Fire protection, mutual aid agreements and emergency assistance 66  Foreign credits, use of 197  Government Security, Commission on, cooperation with; limitation on release of material 597 xxxix  Information employees, restriction on use of funds for—   Agriculture, Department of 55, 60   Interior, Department of the 151, 152  Leasing of space in District of Columbia 552  Lifetime Federal Digest, price limitation 196  Mileage allowance 394  Motor vehicles, passenger, cost limitation 195  Nucleus executive reserve, establishment 583  Office buildings, restriction on use of funds for 196  Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, Permanent Committee for the, assistance to 534  Overthrow’ of United States Government, prohibition of employment of persons advocating 624   Appropriation act provisions 6, 43, 63, 78, 158, 197, 216, 237, 261, 280, 318, 364, 412, 439, 469, 520  Per diem allowances for travel expenses 393  Per diem rates for foreign participants in exchange of persons or technical assistance programs, authority of Secretary of State to prescribe 270  Personnel work, limitation on number of employees for 212, 215, 412  Property transferred from Reconstruction Finance Corporation, payments to States in lieu of taxes on 721  Public Roads, Bureau of, services, warehouse maintenance, etc., reimbursement 233  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 64, 156, 216, 238, 280, 412  Reorganization plans, time extension for transmittal to Congress 14  Small Business Administration, consultation and cooperation with 550, 551  Strikes against United States Government, prohibition of employment of persons participating in, etc 624   Appropriation act provisions 6, 43, 63, 78, 158, 197, 216, 237, 261, 280, 318, 364, 412, 439, 469, 520  Tank cars, authority for transfer by Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission or successor 17  Temporary buildings in District of Columbia, demolition upon occupation of new space 297, 349  Travel—   Availability of funds 196   Per diem and mileage allowances 393, 394  Typewriting machines, purchase, disposal, etc.; restriction 205  United States Code Annotated, price limitation 196 Government Employees:  Age requirement, restriction on allocation of positions with 212  Career-conditional and career appointments, granting to certain indefinite or temporary employees 709  Citizenship requirements 195   Agriculture, Department of, nonapplicability 63, 156   Army, Department of the, payment of noncitizens outside continental United States 455   Canal Zone employees 235   Defense, Department of—    Canal Zone, employees in 315    Nonapplicability 314   Interior, Department of the, nonapplicability 151, 360   Library of Congress, exceptions 518  Conflict-of-interest statutes, applicability, etc 200, 384, 582, 583, 590, 595  Detention by enemy, compensation for death or disability after, time extension 241  Dual compensation of retired military personnel, increase in limitation; exemption of disabled Korean veterans 497  Federal Bureau of Investigation, prohibition on use of funds for payment of civil-service employees 272  Federal Employees Salary Increase Act of 1955 172   Appropriation for increased pay costs under 240  Government-owned quarters, applicability of Bureau of Budget Circular A-45 196  Government Security, Commission on 595  Group life insurance. See Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Act of 1954.  Johnston Island, applicability of customs laws to personnel stationed on 242  Mileage allowance 394  Per diem allowances for travel expenses 393  Personal and household effects brought into United States under Government orders, free importation 242 xl  Retirement annuities, increase 692  Salary increase 172   Appropriation for 240  Senate disapproval of nomination, restriction on payment to persons after 196  Travel and transportation—   Living quarters allowances and cost-of-living allowances, funds available 196   Per diem and mileage allowances 393, 394  Unemployment compensation, appropriation for 399  Uniform allowance, deletion of time limitation for regulations prescribing uniforms 49  Veterans, restoration to former positions 212  Voting by absentee ballot by employees and dependents outside United States 584  War-risk hazards, compensation for injuries or deaths resulting from, time extension 241 Government Organization, President’s Advisory Committee on:  Appropriation for 193  GS-17 position, repeal 182 Government Printing Office:  Appropriation for 42, 519  Depository libraries, restriction on supplying unrequested material 519  Heat furnished by Capitol Power Plant, reimbursement 517  Meetings, funds available for attendance 519 Government Security, Commission on:  Appropriation authorized 596  Appropriation for 519  Establishment, duties, etc 595  Reports to President and Congress 597  Termination date 597, 598 Grand Forks Site, N. Dak., construction of military facilities authorized 337, 348 Grand Teton National Park, Wyo., construction of highway within 555 Grandview Air Force Base, Mo., construction of facilities authorized 337 Granite City Engineer Depot, Ill., construction of facilities authorized 325 Grapevine, Tex., conveyance of land to, by Army Department 625 Gray Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 343 Great Falls Air Force Base. Mont., construction of facilities authorized 343 Great Lakes, Ill., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Greater Milwaukee Area, Wis., construction of air base facilities authorized 337 Greater Pittsburgh Airport, Pa., construction of facilities authorized 337 Greece, mutual security assistance 284 Green Bay Harbor, Wis., Project, acceptance of local contributions 363 Green Cove Springs, Fla., Naval Station, construction of facilities authorized 330 Greenville Air Force Base, Miss., construction of facilities authorized 340 Greenwich, Conn., designation of non-navigable stream in 298 Griffiss Air Force Base, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 339 Guam:  Appropriation for administration 149  General Services Administration, purchases through 149  Judges, appropriation for salaries 276  Naval facilities, construction authorized 335, 336  Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955, applicability 130 Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, construction of naval facilities authorized 335, 336 Guernsey Lake, Platte County, Wyo., conveyance to State of certain lands near 138 Gulfport, Miss., acquisition of Air Force facilities authorized 340 Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., construction of facilities authorized 341 Hairdressers, exemption of conventions from District of Columbia licensing requirements, etc 485 Hamilton Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 337 Hamilton Bicentennial Commission:  Appropriation authorized 681  Appropriation for 199, 460 Hampton, Va., sale of war housing projects to 159 Harlingen Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 Hartford, Conn., construction and maintenance of toll bridge across Connecticut River near 552 Hartford Research Facility, Conn., construction of facilities authorized 342 Hatch Act (Experiment Stations) :  Amendment, consolidation of laws relating to Federal funds for support of State agricultural experiment stations 671  Appropriation for effecting provisions 52 xli Hatch Act (Political Activities). See Political Activities, Pernicious. Hawaii:  Agricultural experiment stations 671   Appropriation for 52  Agricultural extension work, appropriation for 53  Airport projects, appropriation for grants-in-aid for 227  Appropriation for administration 149  Cigarettes, collection of State taxes 627  City of Refuge National Historical Park, establishment authority 376  General Services Administration, purchases through 149  Judges, appropriation for salaries 276  Leprosy, payment to Territory for care of persons afflicted with, funds available 405  Military and naval installations and facilities, construction authorized. 328, 329, 336, 347  Reclamation investigations, etc., appropriation for 357  Small Business Administration, authority to establish regional office 547  Urban renewal, authority 637  Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, authority for compromise agreement and sale, exchange, or lease of certain tidelands to shoreland owners 428 Hawthorne, Nev., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of:  Air pollution control, research and technical assistance 322   Appropriation for 462  American Printing House for the Blind, appropriation for 401  Appropriation Act 401  Appropriation for 34, 239, 401, 462  Education, Office of—   Appropriation for 34, 402, 462   School facilities in Federally-affected areas—    Amounts payable to local agency, postponement of absorption requirement 713    Appropriation for 34, 403    Atomic energy communities, funds available for payments in 485    Districts unable to finance non-Federal share of projects, payments to 715    Increase in attendance, payments for 713    Military installations, continued operation of schools on 433    Temporary school facilities, transfer of 713    Time extension for construction assistance 713    “Unhoused” children, date for determining 714   Vocational education, appropriation for 402   White House Conference on Education, appropriation for 403, 462  Field Administration, Office of, appropriation for 409  Food and Drug Administration, appropriation for 401, 462  Freedmen’s Hospital—   Appropriation for 401   District of Columbia, appropriation for reimbursement for services; rates 251  Gallaudet College, appropriation for 402, 462  General Counsel, Office of, appropriation for 409  General provisions, Appropriation Act 409, 412  Howard University, appropriation for 402, 409, 462  Motor vehicles, transfers 410  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 412  Personnel work, restriction on employees 412  Public Health Service. See separate title.  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 412  Report to Congress, surplus property disposed of for educational or public health purposes, acquisition cost 84  Saint Elizabeths Hospital. See separate title.  School facilities. See Education, Office of, this title.  Secretary, Office of the, appropriation for 409  Social Security Administration. See separate title.  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 412  Surplus property utilization —   Appropriation for 409   Educational or public health purposes 83  Uniform allowances, funds available for 469 xlii  Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of, appropriation for 403 Heart Institute, National, appropriation for 407 Helemano, T. H., construction of military family housing authorized 328 Helena, Ark., bridge construction authority 623 Helium, transfer of funds for acquisition from Departments of Army, Navy, and Air Force to Bureau of Mines 146 Hickam Air Force Base, T. H., construction of facilities authorized 347 Highways. See also Public Roads, Bureau of, under Commerce, Department of.  Alaska—   Appropriation for 150   Authority of Secretary of Interior to construct roads, trails, and bridges 321  District of Columbia. See separate title.  Federal-aid highways, appropriation for 30, 232  Forest roads and trails, appropriation for 30, 154, 232, 233  George Washington Memorial Parkway, transfer of funds from Central Intelligence Agency for extension of 349  Indian roads, appropriation for 143, 144  Inter-American Highway—   Appropriation authorized 244   Appropriation for 232, 233, 452  National Arboretum, appropriation for road construction 152  National parks, monuments, etc., roads in—   Appropriation for 147   Grand Teton National Park, Wyo., construction of alternate route within 555   Mammoth Cave National Park, Ky., restriction on funds for new roadway to 147  Public land highways, appropriation for 30, 233  Rama Road, Nicaragua, appropriation for 269  Rights-of-way and timber access roads, authority of Secretary of Interior to acquire 374 Hill Air Force Base, Utah, construction of facilities authorized 339 Holloman Air Force Base, N. Mex., construction of facilities authorized 342 Home Loan Bank Board. See Federal Home Loan Bank Board under Housing. Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933. See under Housing. Homestead Air Force Base, Fla., construction of facilities authorized 343 Hoover Commission. See Executive Branch of the Government, Commission on Organization of the. Hospitals:  District of Columbia—   Appropriation for reimbursement for care of indigent patients 251   Hospital center and facilities, extension of period of authorization 216  Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of—   Freedmen’s Hospital, appropriation for 401   Saint Elizabeths Hospital—    Appropriation for 407    Uniform allowances, funds available for 469  Military and naval facilities, construction authorizations 326, 329, 334, 336  Research equipment, release by Public Health Service 406 House of Mercy, D. C., appropriation for contractual services 252 House of Representatives. See also Congress; Legislative Branch of the Government.  Administrative provisions 513  Appropriation for 5, 40, 225, 510  Appropriations Committee—   Appropriation for 511   Budget Bureau Circular A-45, approval requirement for amendments 197   Defense Department, contracting of work formerly performed by civilian personnel, justification requirement 321   Reports to—    Alien Property, Office of, expenses incurred in connection with activities 274    Atomic Energy Commission, transfers of appropriations 355    Defense, Department of—     Disbursement of appropriation for contingencies 302     Mutual security program, funds allocated, etc 439     Property, supplies, etc., received from foreign countries 319     Scrap or salvage materials, proceeds from sale of 317    Mutual security program—     Defense Department, funds allocated, etc 439     Engineering fees 438 xliii    President of United States, expenditures for international affairs 465    Tennessee Valley Authority, acquisition of administrative building, Budget Bureau approval 355  Armed Services Committee, Defense Department reports to—   Family housing in foreign countries 351   Participation by Armed Forces personnel in international amateur sports competition 11  Banking and Currency Committee, reports to, sales of housing projects by Housing and Home Finance Administrator 160, 449, 561, 623  Cannon’s Procedure, printing of revised edition, authority 493  Chaplain, Office of, appropriation for 510  Clerk, Office of—   Appropriation for 511   Salary and title of positions in 505, 508  Clerk hire—   Appropriation for 509, 511   Basic rate per annum 509  Committee employees—   Appropriation for 511   Basic compensation, limitation 505, 509  Committees, official reporters to, appropriation for 511  Contingent expenses, appropriation for 40, 225, 512  Doorkeeper, Office of—   Appropriation for 511   Salary and title of positions in 507  Expense allowances of Members, repeal 11  Funerals of deceased Members, funds available for expenses 513  General provisions, Appropriation Act 510  House Administration, Committee on, Library of Congress publications, approval requirement 518  Information, Office of Coordinator of, appropriation for 40, 512  Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, reports to, Interior Department acquisition of lands for Central Valley project, Calif 720  Joint committees, Congressional. See separate title.  Legislative Counsel, rate of compensation 509  Life insurance, Federal employees group, funds available for 513  Minority leader, membership on Commission for Extension of United States Capitol 515  Navy enlisted men assigned to attending physician, monthly allowance 509  Oaths of office of employees, elimination of renewal requirement 14  Office buildings—   Additional House Office Building Act of 1955 41   Appropriation for 516  Office equipment, electrical or mechanical, furnishing for use of Members, committees, etc 13  Official office expenses in district of each Representative, reimbursement for 513  Pages, education of, advances to District of Columbia 514  Parliamentarian, Office of, appropriation for 510  Post Office and Civil Service Committee, reports to—   Bonds, purchase to cover officers and employees of the Federal Government 619   Postmaster General, ranking of positions 118  Postmaster, Office of—   Appropriation for 511   Salary and title of positions in 508  Press Galleries, salary and title of certain positions in 509  Reporters of debates, official, appropriation for 511  Rogers, Dwight L., appropriation for payment to widow of 5  Salaries—   Appropriation for 40, 510   Members 9   Officers and employees—    Salary and title of certain positions 505–510    Salary increase 176  Select Committee To Conduct a Study and Investigation of the Problems of Small Business, reports to 551  Sergeant at Arms, Office of—   Appropriation for 511   Salary and title of positions in 506  Speaker—   Appointments by—    Boston National Historic Sites Commission, member 137    District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, seven members 243    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, four members 694    Government Security, Commission on, four members 595 xliv    Joint Congressional Committee on Construction of a Building for a Museum of History and Technology for the Smithsonian Institution, five members 189    North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Conference, Congressional delegates b10    Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, two members 383   Automobile, appropriation for 512   Extension of United States Capitol, membership on Commission for 515   Office of, appropriation for 510   Salary 11   Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, membership on 383  Special and minority employees, appropriation for 511  United States Code, new edition, funds available 513 House Office Building Act of 1955, Additional 41 House Office Building Commission, duties, etc 41 House Office Buildings, appropriation for 516 Household Appliances, manufacturers’ excise tax, time extension for claims for floor stocks refunds 594 Housing:  Alaska, urban renewal 637  Armed Services housing—   Authority of Secretary of Defense to construct, acquire, maintain, and operate housing, to acquire capital stock of mortgagors, etc 651–654   Korean conflict, terminal date for service conferring entitlement to certain veterans’ benefits c19   Mortgage insurance 646   Special Assistant for Armed Services Housing for Mortgage Insurance, appointment 651  College Housing Amendments of 1955 644  Community Facilities Administration 641–644  Defense housing, critical areas; expiration date 225, 637  Defense Housing and Community Facilities and Services Act of 1951, amendments 225, 637  Educational institutions, loans to 213, 644  Farm housing loans—   Authorizations, etc 654   Veterans’ preferences, terminal date for Korean conflict service conferring eligibility c19  Federal Home Loan Bank Act, amendments 640  Federal Home Loan Bank Board—   Availability of funds 214   Elective directors, number 640   Independent agency status; functions 640   Reports to Congress 641  Federal Home Loan Banks, withdrawal or removal of members 640  Federal Housing Administration—   Appropriation for 5   Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, appraisals under 474   Availability of funds 215   GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 182   Mortgage insurance. See Mortgage insurance, this title.   Special Assistant for Armed Services Housing for Mortgage Insurance, appointment 651   Special Assistant for Cooperative Housing, appointment 636  Federal National Mortgage Association—   Administrative expenses, funds available 213   Advance commitments for cooperative housing mortgages 636   Armed Services housing mortgages, purchase authority 651   Charter Act, amendment 636  Federal Savings and Loan Advisory Council, reimbursement for transportation expenses 214  Federal savings and loan associations, loan limitation, removal for certain insured or guaranteed loans 641  Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation—   Admission fees 641   Availability of funds 214   Inclusion in Federal Home Loan Bank Board; functions 640, 641   Reports to Congress 641  Hawaii, urban renewal 637  Home Loan Bank Board. See Federal Home Loan Bank Board, this title.  Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933, amendment 641  Housing Act of 1949—   Amendments 625, 637, 638, 654   Appropriation for effecting provisions 58 xlv  Housing Act of 1950, amendments 644, 645  Housing Act of 1952, appropriation for effecting provisions 58  Housing Act of 1954—   Amendment 641   Appropriation for effecting provisions 206  Housing Amendments of 1955 635  Housing and Home Finance Agency—   Administrator, Office of, appropriation for 206, 213   Appropriation for 5, 206, 213, 459   Community Facilities Commissioner, compensation 642   General counsel, GS-18 206   Public facility loans, funds available 213   Reports to Congress—    Beaver County, Pa., sale of war housing projects to 623    Boston Housing Authority, sale of Old Colony project to 449    Norfolk, Va., amount received from sale of housing projects to 561    Warwick and Hampton, Va., sale of war housing projects to 160  Liquidating program, funds available 213  Low-rent public housing—   New contracts, authority 225, 638   Veterans’ preferences, terminal date for Korean conflict service conferring eligibility c19  Military family housing, acquisition authority 349, 350, 351  Military housing insurance, time extension for mortgage insurance authority 225  Mortgage insurance—   Armed Services housing mortgage insurance 646    Special Assistant for Armed Services Housing for Mortgage Insurance, appointment 651   Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, mortgages under 484   Cooperative housing insurance—    Federal National Mortgage Association advance commitment authority 636    Maximum mortgage amount 635    Property with eight or more family units 635    Purchase of Government-owned housing 636    Special Assistant for Cooperative Housing, appointment 636    Veterans’ preferences, terminal date for Korean conflict service conferring eligibility c19   Insurance authorizations, increase 11, 636, 647   Maximum mortgage amounts 635   Miscellaneous housing insurance, mortgages under Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955 484   Rehabilitation and neighborhood conservation housing insurance, maximum mortgage amount 635   Relocation housing insurance—    Builder’s cost certification 636    Eligibility of families from urban renewal areas 636    Maximum mortgage amount 635   Rental housing—    Maximum mortgage amounts 635    Property with eight or more family units 635    Trailer courts or parks 635   Settlement of certificates of claims and refunds to mortgagors 635   Trailer courts or parks 635  National Capital Housing Authority, appropriation for 208  National Housing Act, amendments 11, 182, 225, 484, 635, 637, 641, 646, 651  Public facility loans 642  Public Housing Administration—   Appropriation for 207, 459   Availability of funds 215   Non-Federal projects, representatives at sites 215  Public works planning, advances for, etc 641  Puerto Rico, urban renewal 637  Renovation and modernization loans, insurance of financial institutions, time extension of authority 225, 635  Slum clearance and urban renewal—   Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands 637   Appropriation for 206   Capital grants, limitation increase 637   Local program for prevention of slums, etc., termination of certain requirement 638   Redevelopment for predominantly nonresidential uses, loans and advances for 637  Territorial Enabling Act of 1950, amendments 637  United States Housing Act of 1937, amendments 225, 638  Urban planning and reserve of planned public works, appropriation for 206  Veterans’ home loans—   Direct loans, extension of authority 167   Farm housing loans, guaranties 161 xlvi  Virgin Islands, urban renewal 637  War and veterans’ housing disposal—   Acquisition of fee simple title by Administrator 638   Personal property held in connection with housing, sale to slum clearance agency or to provide subsidized housing for persons of low income 668   San Diego, Calif., funds available for moving and relocating demountable housing for Indians 145  War housing insurance, settlement of certificates of claim and refunds 637  War housing projects, sale of 159, 448, 495, 561, 621, 638 Housing Acts. See under Housing. Housing and Home Finance Agency. See under Housing. “How Our Laws Are Made”, printing of additional copies b4 Howard University:  Appropriation for 402, 462  Contract authorization for women’s dormitory, reduction in 409 Hull, Cordell, tribute upon death of c43 Hungary:  Claims against, settlement 570  Vesting and liquidation of certain property owned by Hungary or Hungarian nationals 562 Hunter Air Force Base, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 343 Hurricanes:  Distilled spirits and wines lost in 1954 hurricanes, tax refunds 685  Survey of eastern and southern seaboard with respect to 132   Appropriation for 361 Hutchinson, Kans., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Hydrographic Office, appropriation for 310 Iceland, construction of military facilities authorized 328 Identification Devices, mailing rate 497 Illinois, use of Lincoln emblem by State 631 Immigration and Nationality Act, entry of atomic weapons reward recipients into United States 366 Immigration and Nationality Policy, Joint Committee on, appropriation for 512 Immigration and Naturalization Service. See under Justice, Department of. Import Milk Act, funds for effecting provisions 401 Imports:  Almonds, shelled and prepared, fees c10  Armed Forces members on duty abroad, free importation of gifts from 394  Barley and barley malt, quota c12  Citadel, The, Charleston, S. C., admission free of duty of carillon bells for 624  Copper, suspension of import taxes, time extension 170  Cuban products, restriction on duty rate decreases 165  Filberts, shelled, fees c10, c42  Johnston Island, applicability of customs laws to personnel stationed on 242  Metal scrap, suspension of duties and import taxes, time extension 87  Oats, quota c6  Peanuts, modifications of restrictions on imports c22, c32  Personal and household effects brought into United States under Government orders, free importation 242  Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955 413  Rye, rye flour, and rye meal, quota c40  Tax on articles from foreign trade zones, refunds, extension 15  Trade agreement proclamations. See separate title.  Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955 162 Inaugural Hall of Presidents, establishment of Commission to plan District of Columbia civic auditorium including 243 Independent Offices. See also Government Departments and Agencies and individual titles.  Age requirement, restriction on allocation of positions with 212  Appropriation Act 199  Appropriation for 5, 30, 32, 33, 68, 199, 354, 457  General provisions, appropriation acts 212, 215, 364  Meetings, funds available for attendance 212  Newspapers and periodicals, funds for purchase, limitation 212  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 216, 364  Personnel work, limitation on number of employees for 212, 215  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 216  Real estate, restriction on purchase or sale 212 xlvii  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 216, 364  Travel expenses, limitation 212  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468  Veterans, restoration to former positions 212 India, copyright c13 Indian Affairs, Bureau of. See under Indians. Indian Claims Commission, appropriation for 156 Indian Head, Md., construction of naval facilities authorized 333, 334 Indian River, Fla., issuance of patents for certain lands bordering on 541 Indian Springs Air Force Base (Kirtland Auxiliary No. 1), Nev., construction of facilities authorized 342 Indiana, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Indians:  Bonneville Dam, increased authorization for replacement of fishing grounds destroyed as result of construction 85  Bureau of Indian Affairs —   Appropriation for 142, 459   Uniform allowances, funds available for 469  California, Indians of, funds available for expenses of claims prosecution 460  Colorado River Reservation, Ariz., authority of Secretary of Interior to lease unassigned lands 725  Colville Reservation, Wash., purchase of lands in, for Mill Creek Reservoir 143  Creek Nation, distribution of funds belonging to members 431  Dalles Dam, payments for fishing interests impaired by; relocation funds, etc 361  Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma, restrictions on lands, authority to make wills, etc 666  Health activities, Public Health Service funds available for; expenditures through Department of Interior 35, 406  Kaw Tribe, distribution of certain funds to members of 559  Klamath Indians, Oregon—   Appropriation for reimbursement for irrigation expenses 143   Purchase of lands in Klamath Reservation for Modoc Point Indian irrigation system 143  Leasing of restricted lands for public, religious, educational, etc., purposes 539  Menominee Indian Reservation, appropriation for recreational director 144  Navaho Tribe, authority for purchase and exchange of lands for consolidation purposes 555  New Town, N. Dak., appropriation for reimbursement for street improvements, etc., adjoining Bureau of Indian Affairs property 143  Oklahoma—   Five Civilized Tribes, restrictions on lands, authority to make wills, etc 666   Management and disposition of reconveyed Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian lands 445  Osage Indian Museum, appropriation for curator 144  Papago Indian Reservation, exploration, location, and entry of mineral lands 67  Peewan Union School District, Calif., conveyance of land by Interior Department to 538  Probate work, appointment of hearing officers for 141  Pueblos of San Lorenzo and Pojoaque, sale of land to Navaho Tribe, authority 555  San Diego, Calif., area, funds available for moving and relocating demountable housing 145  School construction costs, repeal of recoupment requirements 432  Schooling, assistance to local educational agencies for 715  Seligman, Ariz., appropriation for classroom facilities construction assistance 143  Sioux Indians—   Cheyenne River Tribe, funds available for payment to 459   Standing Rock Tribe, conveyance of Sitting Bull burial site to State of North Dakota for historic site 543   Yankton Tribe, S. Dak., appropriation for relocation 144  Sitting Bull burial site, conveyance of land to North Dakota for State historic site 543  Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, Utah, exchange of mineral lands 544  Wind River Reservation, Wyo., Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribes, quarterly per capita payments 557 xlviii  Yakima Tribes—   Fishing rights, payment for impairment of 361   Fort Simcoe, leasing to State of lands for 391   Purchase, sale, and exchange authority for consolidation of reservation lands 392 Information Agency, United States. See United States Information Agency. Inland Waterways Corporation, appropriation for 231 Insect Pest Control, appropriation for 28, 51 Institute, W. Va., disposal of rubber producing facility at 628 Institutes of Health. See National Institutes of Health. Instrument Congress and Exposition, First International, invitations to participate in c3 Insurance:  Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Act. of 1954. See separate title.  Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. See under Housing.  Marine insurance, availability of United States dollars for, under Mutual Security Act of 1955 285  Veterans. See separate title.  War risk insurance, marine, extension of authority 440 Insurance Act of 1951, Amendment, waiver of premiums on term and permanent insurance for persons missing in action, etc 395 Inter-American Highway:  Appropriation authorized 244  Appropriation for 232, 233, 452 Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee, funds available 193 Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration, appropriation for contributions to 436 Intergovernmental Relations, Commission on:  Appropriation for 5  Termination date; final report to President for transmittal to Congress 7 Interior, Department of the:  Administrative Assistant Secretary, repeal of grade provision 182  Alaska. See separate title.  Aliens, emergency employment of 151, 360  Anthracite coal formations, water control and drainage; contributions to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 352  Appropriation Act 141  Appropriation for 33, 35, 141, 239, 356, 459  Army, Department of the, transfers of certain funds and lands in connection with The Dalles Dam project 361  Bonneville Power Administration, appropriation for 356  Boston National Historic Sites Commission, appointments, expenditures, etc., in connection with 137  Brooklyn, N. Y., investigation and report on advisability of national monument to Maryland soldiers killed in Battle of Brooklyn 445  Budget and Finance Division, Director, GS-17 360  Chandler, Okla., quitclaim of United States interest in certain lands to 498  City of Refuge National Historical Park, T. H., establishment authority 376  Custis-Lee Mansion, designation; memorial plaque 191   Correction of enrolled bill b9  Desert lands. See under Public Lands.  Emergency reconstruction or repair of facilities damaged by fire, etc., funds available 151, 360  Fire suppression and prevention, funds available 146, 151, 360  Fish and wildlife conservation, funds for transfer by Department of the Army 361, 363  Fish and Wildlife Service, appropriation for 147, 239, 460  Florida, issuance of patents for certain lands on Indian River 541  General provisions, appropriation acts 151, 158, 360, 364  Geological Survey—   Appropriation for 145   Lignite mined or stripped in recovery of valuable source materials, reports by claimants 679  George Washington Memorial Parkway, transfer of funds from Central Intelligence Agency for extension of 349  Glendo, Wyo., construction of sewerage system to serve Glendo Dam and Reservoir and town of 560  Indian Affairs, Bureau of. See under Indians.  Indian probate work, appointment of hearing officers for 141  Indians. See separate title.  Information and editorial functions, restriction on funds available for 151, 152  Land Management, Bureau of—   Appropriation for 33, 141, 459 xlix   Mining locations made for source materials in lands valuable for coal, filing of notice 679  Land scrip, etc., recordation of; publication of requirements 534  Meetings, funds available for attendance 158, 360  Miles City, Mont., extension of authority for land conveyance to 395  Mineral and vegetative materials on public lands, disposal authority 367  Minerals Mobilization, Office of, appropriation for 141  Mines, Bureau of—   Appropriation for 146, 239, 460   Sale of products manufactured in pilot plants, authority 146  National monuments. See separate title.  National Park Service—   Appropriation for 33, 146   District of Columbia, advances for services 256   Jones Point Bridge over Potomac River, appropriation for preparation of plans, etc 33   Mammoth Cave National Park, restriction on funds for new roadway to 147   Museum management, authority of Secretary to accept donations, purchase collections, etc 242   Uniform allowances, funds available 43   Yorktown Monument, payment and release of contractor from obligation upon completion of new figure for 147  New York City National Shrines Advisory Board, appointment, functions etc 632  Oil and Gas Division, appropriation for 141  Oklahoma, management and disposition of reconveyed Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian lands 445  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 158, 364  Peewan Union School District, Calif., conveyance of land to 538  Personal services, restriction on funds available for 151  Power-site withdrawals, determinations with respect to placer mining on 682  Public lands. See separate title.  Reclamation, Bureau of—   Appropriation for 356   Uniform allowances, funds available 43  Reclamation projects—   Angostura water conservation project, adjustment of certain obligations of settlers 552   Arch Hurley Conservancy District, N. Mex., repeal of contractual requirement in connection with sale of land above appraised value 556   Central Valley, Trinity River division, Calif., construction and maintenance 719   Colville Indian irrigation project, purchase of lands for Mill Creek Reservoir 143   Irrigation distribution systems, construction by irrigation districts, etc 244   Modoc Point Indian irrigation system, purchase of lands for 143   Toston Irrigation District, Mont 697  Reports to Congress—   Alaska, projects for conservation, development, etc., of water resources 618   Anthracite coal formations, water control and drainage program 353   Boston National Historic Sites Commission, study and recommendations 137   Brooklyn, N. Y., advisability of national monument in 445   Central Valley project 719, 720   New York City National Shrines Advisory Board 632   Reclamation investigations 357   Southwest Contra Costa County Water District System, cost and rates 357  Reports to President, projects for conservation, development, and utilization of Alaskan water resources 618  Rights-of-way and timber access roads, acquisition authority 374  Saline water utilization, research program 198   Appropriation for 141  Secretary, Office of, appropriation for 35, 141, 151, 356  Simon Bolivar statue, authority to accept as gift from Venezuela 191  Solicitor, Office of, appropriation for 141  Southeastern Power Administration, appropriation for 356  Southwestern Power Administration, appropriation for 35, 356  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 158, 364 l  Territories, Office of, appropriation for 149  Uniform allowances, funds available 43, 469  Veterans Administration, allotments and transfers of funds from, authorization 210  Warehouses, garages, etc., appropriation for operation 151, 360  White pine blister rust control, funds available 154  Wildlife restoration projects, funds for Federal aid to States 698  Wyoming, conveyance of certain lands near Lake Guernsey, Platte County, to State 138 “Interlocking Subversion in Government Departments”, printing of additional copies of hearings b4 Internal Revenue Code of 1939:  Section 25, amendment 625  Section 112 (n) (8), amendment 716  Section 502 (f), exception 693  Section 3416 (a) (2), amendment 594 Internal Revenue Code of 1954:  Section 11 (b), amendment 14  Section 37 (f), amendment 591  Section 152, amendment 626  Section 381 (c) (7), repeal 134  Section 452, repeal 134  Section 462, repeal 134  Section 534, amendments 690, 691  Section 542 (a) (2), amendment 718  Section 821, amendments 14  Section 1233 (f), addition 717  Section 1304, renumbering of former section; addition of new section 688  Section 1305, redesignation of former section 1304 as 688  Section 1342, addition 717  Section 3401 (a), amendment 616  Section 3402, amendment 605  Section 4041 (c), amendment 15  Section 4061, amendments 15, 709  Section 4063 (b), amendments 690  Section 4081, amendment 15  Section 4091, amendment 676  Section 4092, amendment 676  Section 4112, amendments 689  Section 4113, repeal 689  Section 4141, amendment 690  Section 4143, repeal 690  Section 4216, amendment 613  Section 4217, amendment 614  Section 4217, amendments 689  Section 4220, amendment 689  Section 4233 (a) (10), addition 675  Section 5001 (a), amendments 15  Section 5022, amendment 15  Section 5041 (b), amendment 15  Section 5051 (a), amendment 15  Section 5063, amendment 15  Section 5134 (a) (3), amendment 15  Section 5701 (c) (1), amendment 15  Section 5707, amendments 15  Section 6412, amendments 15  Section 6416 (b), amendments 676, 690  Section 7237 (a), amendment 3  Section 7443 (c), amendment 10 Internal Revenue Service. See under Treasury Department. Internal Revenue Taxation, Joint Committee on:  Appropriation for 512  Chief of Staff, rate of compensation 509  Renegotiation Act, study and report to Congress on need for extension 448 International Agreements:  Niagara River remedial works, appropriation for United States share of cost under treaty with Canada 363  Occupied areas, use of funds for commodities and technical services to assist in maintenance of political and economic stability in; agreement with recognized government 455  Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955 413  Surplus agricultural commodities, sales for foreign currencies. See Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954.  Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955 162 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, service of governor, executive director, and alternates in International Finance Corporation 669 International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico:  Appropriation for 266, 464  Toll bridges across Rio Grande, approval requirement 185, 186 International Boundary Commission, United States, Alaska, and Canada, appropriation for 267 International Civil Aviation Organization, applicability of certain provisions of United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to 266 International Claims Settlement Act of 1949:  Amendments—   Claims against Bulgaria, Hungary, Rumania, Italy, and the Soviet Union 570   Vesting and liquidation of Bulgarian, Hungarian, and Rumanian property 562  Funds for effecting provisions 457 li International Commissions, American Sections, appropriation for 267 International Contingencies, appropriation for 266, 463 International Cooperation Administration. See Mutual Security Program. International Development Advisory Board, travel expenses 286 International Educational Exchange Activities. See under State, Department of. International Finance Corporation Act 669 International Fisheries Commissions, appropriation for expenses 268 International Geophysical Year, appropriation for United States program 208 International Instrument Congress and Exposition, First, invitations to participate in c3 International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, appropriation for expenses 267 International Materials Conference, restriction on use of funds for 238, 280 International Monetary and Financial Problems, National Advisory Council on. See National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems. International Olympic Committee. See Olympic Games. International Organizations:  Appropriation for contributions, quotas, etc 265   Inter-American Highway, authorized 244    Appropriation for 232, 233, 452   Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration 436   International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico 266, 464   International Boundary Commission, United States, Alaska, and Canada 267   International fisheries commissions 268   International Joint Commission, United States and Canada 267   North Atlantic Treaty Organization 436   Organization of American States, authorized 286    Appropriation for 435   Restriction on use of funds for organizations promoting principle of one-world government or citizenship 270   United Nations Children’s Fund, authorized 286    Appropriation for 436   United Nations Expanded Program of Technical Assistance, authorized 285    Appropriation for 31, 435   United Nations Refugee Fund, authorized 286    Appropriation for 436   United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, authorized 286    Appropriation for 436   World Health Organization, authorized 288  International Civil Aviation Organization. See separate title.  International Finance Corporation, United States membership in 669  Investigation of U. S. citizens for employment by, appropriation for expenses 200  Missions to, appropriation for 36, 266  North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Conference, appointment of Congressional delegates b10  Panama, Republic of, State Department funds available for payment to 464  United Nations, reaffirmation of American desire for peace, at anniversary commemoration b9 International Organizations Employees Loyalty Board:  Actions in matters affecting Government, nonapplicability of restrictions on 200  Travel expenses 200 International Wheat Agreement Act of 1949, appropriation for discharge of indebtedness of Commodity Credit Corporation under 61 Interstate Commerce Commission:  Appropriation for 207  Defense mobilization functions, funds available for 207  Government transportation requests, use by Joint Board members and cooperating State Commissioners 207  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, appropriation for contributions 255, 411 Interstate Compacts:  Consent of Congress granted to—   Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, apportionment of waters of Red River 654   Arkansas and Oklahoma, development and apportionment of Arkansas River waters 184 lii   California and Nevada, distribution of waters of Truckee, Carson, and Walker Rivers, Lake Tahoe, and tributaries 675   Kansas and Oklahoma, apportionment of waters of Arkansas River 631   Oil and gas conservation, extension 385   Oregon and California, negotiations on apportionment of waters of Klamath River 613  Geological Survey appointees representing United States, appropriation for compensation and expenses 145  Preservation and servicing by archival services of General Services Administration 297  Reclamation Bureau appointees representing United States, appropriation for compensation and expenses 359 Interstate Oil Compact Commission, duties, etc 387 Inyokern, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 332, 333 Iowa, Camp Dodge and Polk County Target Range, conveyance by Secretary of the Army to State 70 Irrigation. See Reclamation, Bureau of, and Reclamation projects under Interior, Department of the. Island Trading Company of Micronesia, transfer of funds from account of 149 Italy:  Naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 335  Settlement of claims against 570 Iwakuni, Japan, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Jackson Barracks, La., conveyance by Secretary of the Army to State 79 Jacksonville, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 331, 332, 334 James Connally Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 Jamestown-Williamsburg-York town Celebration Commission, appropriation for 156 Japan:  General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, proclamation carrying out protocol of terms of accession to c44  Naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 335, 336  Transfer of military equipment to, time extension 284 Japanese Ancestry, Persons of, appropriation for salaries and expenses in connection with claims 36, 271, 464 Jim Woodruft Reservoir, Fla. and Ga., reconveyance of certain lands to former owners 591 John Marshall Bicentennial Celebration Commission, appropriation for 34, 461 John Marshall Bicentennial Month, 1955, proclamation c41 Johnston Island, applicability of customs laws to personnel stationed on 242 Johnston Island Air Force Base, construction of facilities authorized 347 Joint Committees, Congressional:  Appropriation for—   Atomic Energy 502   Economic Report 40, 502   Immigration and Nationality Policy 512   Internal Revenue Taxation 512   Printing 4, 502  Atomic Energy—   Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, reports and functions under 482, 483   Use of foreign currencies 288  Committee employees, basic compensation limitation 505  Construction of a Building for a Museum of History and Technology for the Smithsonian Institution, establishment 189  Defense Production—   Civil Service Commission report on persons employed without compensation for defense production activities 583   Expenditures limitation; stenographic service costs 583  Economic Report, use of foreign currencies 288  Internal Revenue Taxation—   Chief of Staff, rate of compensation 509   Renegotiation Act, study and report to Congress on need for extension 448  Nonessential Federal Expenditures, Reduction of, appropriation for 514 Joint Control Areas, mutual security assistance in, appropriation authorized 286  Appropriation for 436 Jones Point Bridge, Potomac River, appropriation for preparation of plans, etc 33 Judges. See under United States Courts. Judicial Branch of the Government. See United States Courts. liii Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, Title 28, United States Code:  Appeals, courts of, salaries of circuit judges 10  Claims, Court of, salaries of judges 10  Customs and Patent Appeals, Court of, salaries of judges 10  Customs Court , salaries of judges 10  District courts—   Nebraska, elimination of separate divisions; holding at Lincoln, North Platte, and Omaha 546   Salaries of judges 10  Judges, salaries 9, 10  Supreme Court of the United States, salaries of justices 9  United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, etc., salaries 10  United States marshals and deputies, mileage allowance 492  Witnesses, mileage and per diem allowances for United States officers and employees called as 394 Judiciary Appropriations:  Judiciary Appropriation Act, 1956 274  Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955 36  Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1956 464  Temporary appropriations, 1956 239 Jurors, appropriation for fees 276 Justice, Department of:  Administrative Assistant Attorney General—   Compensation 270   Repeal of grade provision 182  Alien Property, Office of, appropriation for 273  Antitrust Division, appropriation for 271  Antitrust laws. See separate title.  Appropriation Act 270  Appropriation for 13, 36, 239, 270, 464  Assistant Attorneys General, compensation 10  Atomic weapons rewards, membership of Attorney General on Awards Board 365  Attorneys—   License requirement 274   Special temporary attorneys and assistants, appropriation for; compensation limitation 271   United States attorneys, assistant United States attorneys, etc.—    Appropriation for salaries and expenses 36, 271, 464    Salaries 10  Defense Production Act, review of voluntary agreements and programs 581  Deputy Attorney General, compensation 10  District of Columbia, reimbursement to United States for services—   Appropriation for 250   United States attorney and United States marshal 274  Federal Bureau of Investigation—   Appropriation for 36, 271   Civil-service employees, prohibition on use of funds for payment of 272   Director, salary 272   Government Security, Commission on, investigation and report on all employees of 596   GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, authorized 180    Repeal of prior provision 181   International organizations, investigations of U. S. citizens for employment by, funds available 200  Federal Prison System—   Appropriation for 36, 273   Public Health Service, transfer of funds to, authority 273  Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955. cooperation in drafting of State legislation to implement 586  General administration, appropriation for 13, 36, 270, 464  General provisions, Appropriation Act 274, 280  Immigration and Naturalization Service—   Appropriation for 36, 272   Assistant commissioners, salary 272   Uniform allowances, funds available 43  International Materials Conference, restriction on use of funds for expenses 280  Japanese ancestry, claims of persons of, appropriation for salaries and expenses 36, 271, 464  Legal activities and general administration, appropriation for 13, 36, 270, 464  Marshals, United States, appropriation for salaries and expenses 36, 271, 464  Meetings, expenditures for attendance 274  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 280  Prisons, administering of oaths and taking of acknowledgments by officials of Federal penal and correctional institutions 282  Prisons, Bureau of, appropriation for 273 liv  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 280  Reports to Congress—   Alien Property, Office of, expenses incurred in connection with activities 274   Defense Production Act, voluntary agreements under 581   Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, State compliance with purpose 391   Small Business Act, surveys of effect in eliminating competition, etc 549  Reports to President—   Defense Production Act, voluntary agreements under 581   Small Business Act, surveys of effect in eliminating competition, etc 549  Rubber producing facilities, advice on disposal with respect to antitrust laws 16, 629  Salaries and expenses, appropriation for 36, 270  Solicitor General, compensation 10  State Department, investigations of matters under joint control, appropriation for 271  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 280  Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950, amendment, three-year standard for consideration of past affiliation of individuals conducting management of certain organizations 375  Uniform allowances, funds available 43  Witnesses, appropriation for fees and expenses 13, 271 Juvenile Delinquency, printing of additional copies of reports on study of b8 K. I. Sawyer Airport, Mich., construction of facilities authorized 338, 348 Kami-Seya, Japan, construction of naval facilities authorized 336 Kaneohe Bay, T. H., Marine Corps Air Station, construction of facilities authorized 335 Kansas, Interstate Compacts:  Arkansas River, apportionment of waters with Oklahoma 631  Oil and gas conservation 385 Kaw Tribe of Indians, distribution of certain funds to members of 559 Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., construction of roadway authorized 347, 348  Appropriation for 454 Keflavik Airport, Iceland, construction of Page military facilities authorized 328 Kelly Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 339 Kenai, Alaska, construction of military facilities authorized 328, 346 Kenosha, Wis., designation of portion of Pike Creek as nonnavigable stream 373 Kentucky:  Interstate compact, to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385  Senators from, appropriation for clerical assistants 4, 501 Kerr County, Tex., conveyance of land by Texas Hill Country Development Foundation to 577 Ketobemidone, determination as opiate c11 Key West, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Keyport, Wash., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Keys, mailing rate 497 Kings Point, N. Y., Merchant Marine Academy, appropriation for 230 Kingsville, Tex., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Kinross Air Force Base. Mich., construction of facilities authorized 337 Kirtland Air Force Base, N. Mex., construction of facilities authorized 342 Klamath Falls Municipal Airport, Oreg., construction of facilities authorized 338 Klamath Indians, Oregon:  Appropriation for reimbursement for irrigation expenses 143  Purchase of lands in Klamath Reservation for Modoc Point Indian irrigation system 143 Klamath River Compact, consent of Congress granted to negotiations 613 Kodiak, Alaska, construction of naval facilities authorized 335, 336 Korea, mutual security assistance 284 Korean Conflict, terminal date for service conferring entitlement to certain veterans benefits c17 Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 La Guardia, sale of a123 Labor, Department of:  Administrative Assistant Secretary, repeal of grade provision 182  Apprenticeship, Bureau of, appropriation for 398  Appropriation Act 397  Appropriation for 34, 239, 397, 461 lv  Detention by enemy, compensation for death or disability after, time extension 241  Employees’ Compensation, Bureau of—   Appeals Board, Employees’ Compensation, appropriation for 399   Appropriation for 399   District of Columbia, transfer of funds from 247  Employment Security, Bureau of, appropriation for 34, 398, 461  Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1955 711  General provisions, Appropriation Act 400, 412  Grants to States, appropriation for 34, 398, 399  Labor Standards, Bureau of, appropriation for 397  Labor Statistics, Bureau of, appropriation for 400  Mexican farm labor program—   Appropriation for 399, 461   Extension; return transportation obligation; study of supply of workers 615  Minimum wage increase 711  Older workers, program for promoting employment of 397  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 412  Personnel work, restriction on employees 412  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 412  Report to Congress, evaluation and appraisal of minimum wages 711  Secretary, Office of the, appropriation for 397  Solicitor, Office of the, appropriation for 397, 461  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 412  Unemployment compensation—   Alaska, authority for advances from Federal Unemployment Fund 81   Appropriation for 34, 398, 399  Uniform allowances, funds available for 469  Veterans’ Reemployment Rights, Bureau of, appropriation for 397  Wage and Hour Division, appropriation for 400, 461  War-risk hazards, compensation for injuries or deaths resulting from, time extension 241  Women’s Bureau, appropriation for 400 Labor-Management Panel, funds available for expenses 411 Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947:  Funds for effecting provisions 397, 410, 411  Repeal of provision relating to strikes by Government employees 625 Labor Relations Board, National. See National Labor Relations Board. Labor Standards, Bureau of, appropriation for 397 Labor Statistics, Bureau of, appropriation for 400 Ladd Air Force Base, Alaska, construction of facilities authorized 328, 346 Lake Charles Air Force Base, La., construction of facilities authorized 344 Lake Tahoe, water use compact between California and Nevada 675 Lake Texoma, highway bridge across 365 Lake Whitney State Park, Tex., conveyance of land to State 605 Lakehurst, N. J., construction of naval facilities authorized 332 Land Banks. See Farm Credit System. Land Management, Bureau of. See under Interior, Department of the. Lands. See Public Lands. Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, Hampton, Va., authority to construct research facilities 65 Langley Air Force Base, Va., construction of facilities authorized 345 Lanham Act. See War and veterans’ housing disposal under Housing. Laredo Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 Larson Air Force Base, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 345 Latin America. See American Republics. Laughlin Air Force Base. Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Mass., construction of facilities authorized 342 Lee, Robert E., Congressional tribute; dedication of Custis-Lee Mansion as memorial 190  correction of enrolled bill b9 Legislative Branch of the Government. See also Congress; House of Representatives; Senate.  Appropriation Act 499  Appropriation for 4, 39, 225, 239, 467, 499  Appropriations, preparation of statement of, appropriation for 515  Architect of the Capitol. See separate title. lvi  Botanic Garden, appropriation for; restriction on distribution by Congressional allotment of nursery stock 517  Capitol buildings and grounds. See separate title.  Capitol Police. See separate title.  General provisions, Appropriation Act 520  Government Printing Office. See separate title.  Legislative Counsel, appropriation for office of 514  Library of Congress. See separate title.  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 520  Pay rates and designation of positions not under Legislative Pay Act of 1929 520  Salary increase for certain officers and employees 176  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 520  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468  Vehicles, private, restriction on use of funds for maintenance 520 Legislative Reference Service:  Appropriation for 518  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions 180 Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, Amendments:  Compensation of committee employees 509  Congressional salaries; repeal of expense allowance provision 11 Leprosy, payment to Territory of Hawaii for care of persons afflicted with, funds available 405 Lewis and Clark Irrigation District, funds available for purchase of lands and improvements 362 Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory, Cleveland, Ohio, authority to construct research facilities 66 Lewisville Dam, Tex., naming of 624 Lexington Signal Depot, Ky., construction of facilities authorized 325 Liberty Bond Act, Second. See Second Liberty Bond Act. Libraries, Presidential, acceptance and maintenance as part of National Archives system 695 Library of Congress:  Appropriation for 517  Citizenship requirements for employees, exemption 518  Legislative Reference Service, GS-16, 17, and 18 positions 180  Maintenance of buildings and grounds, appropriation for 517  Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, Librarian as Chairman 533 Lifetime Federal Digest, price limitation 196 Lighthouse Service:  Annuities for widows of employees 200  Optional retirement for personnel serving in the Coast Guard 166  Permanence of retired-pay increase for certain members 47 Lincoln Air Force Base, Nebr., construction of facilities authorized 344 Lincoln National Forest, N. Mex., inclusion of certain lands in 540 Liquors:  Tax extension 15  Tax refunds for losses in 1954 hurricanes 685 Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., construction of facilities authorized 344 Little Tallahatchie Watershed, purchase of lands for flood prevention, requirement of approval of county board of supervisors 54 Livestock Loans. See Emergency loans under Agriculture, Department of. Lockbourne Air Force Base, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 344 Locomotive Inspection, appropriation for 207 Long Beach Harbor, Calif., time extension for reimbursement of local interests for work done on dredging project 612 Lordstown Ordnance Depot, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 324 Loring Air Force Base, Maine, construction of facilities authorized 344 Los Angeles Harbor, Calif., time extension for reimbursement of local interests for work done on dredging project 612 Los Ebanos. Tex., authority for construction of toll bridge near 185 Louisiana:  Acadian bicentennial anniversary, Congressional greetings b22  Interstate compacts—   Oil and gas conservation 385   Red River, apportionment of waters with Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas 654  Jackson Barracks, conveyance by Secretary of the Army to State 79  War housing units, conveyance by Housing and Home Finance Agency to 495 Louisville, Ky., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 lvii Lowry Air Force Base, Colo., construction of facilities authorized 340 Loyally Day, 1955:  Designation 44  Proclamation c29 Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., construction of facilities authorized 340 M MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., construction of facilities authorized 344 Macon, Ga., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Macon County, Ga., conveyance of certain land to Georgia State Board of Education 222 Madigan Army Hospital, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 326 Maine:  Highway bridge across Saint Croix River, construction authority 384  Marine school, State, reimbursement for expenses 230 Mammoth Cave National Park, Ky., restriction on funds for new roadway to 147 Manufactures, Census of, appropriation for 226 March Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 344 Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 329 Mariana Islands, construction of naval installations and facilities authorized 335, 336 Marine Corps. See also Armed Forces; Navy, Department of the.  Aircraft and facilities, appropriation for 308  Appropriation for 307  Career Compensation Act of 1949. See separate title.  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Claims, appropriation for 302  Construction, appropriation for 310  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Disbursing officers, relief of 687  Enlistment programs, special 600  Military personnel, appropriation for 307  Officer Augmentation Act of 1955 606  Olympic and Pan-American Games, etc., participation of members in 11  Pay and allowances—   Appropriation for 307   Increase 18  Procurement, appropriation for 307  Release from active duty of persons volunteering for transfer to Reserve units 602  Reserve components—   Active duty, waiver or suspension of pension, retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay during 300   Pay and allowances, appropriation for 307   Pay claims, repeal of certain time limitations for filing 295   Percentages in grades of major, captain, and first and second lieutenant 218   Promotion—    Officers selected for promotion prior to July 1, 1955 219    Withholding of name from consideration; omission of names by administrative error 219    Women officers, correcting amendment 218   Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598   Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, amendments 218   Retention on active duty of officers within two years of qualifying for retirement 218   Veterinary officers, constructive service credit on appointment 218  Retirement—   Army and Air Force service, crediting toward retirement 493   Pay—    Appropriation for 303    Increase 22   Temporary officers with twenty years of service 614  Schools on military installations, continued operation 433  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Stock fund, reduction in funds available 311  Travel and transportation allowances, increase 21  Troops and facilities, appropriation for expenses 307 Marine Insurance:  Availability of United States dollars for, under Mutual Security Act of 1955 285  War risk insurance, extension of authority 440 Marion Engineer Depot, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 325 Maritime Activities. See under Commerce, Department of. Maritime Administration. See Maritime activities under Commerce, Department of. Maritime Day, National, proclamation c31 lviii Marshall Bicentennial Celebration Commission, appropriation for 34, 461 Marshall Bicentennial Month, 1955, proclamation c41 Marshall Islands, construction of naval installations and facilities authorized 335 Marshals, United States:  Appropriation for salaries and expenses 36, 271, 464  Mileage allowance 492 Maryland-Delaware Boundary, resurvey 633 Massachusetts:  Congressional felicitations to Commonwealth on one hundredth and seventy-fifth anniversary b24  Fort Devens—   Conveyance of portion by Secretary of the Army to Commonwealth 293   Retrocession of jurisdiction over certain land to Commonwealth 132  Marine school, State, reimbursement for expenses 230  Senators from, appropriation for clerical assistants 501 Masthead Knot, sale to Philippine citizens 217 Matagorda Island Air Force Range, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 348 Materials Act, Amendments, disposal of mineral and vegetative materials on public lands 367 Materials Conference, International, restriction on use of funds for expenses 238, 280 Mather Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 340 Maxwell Air Force Base. Ala., construction of facilities authorized 341 Mayport, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 McChord Air Force Base, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 338 McClellan Air Force Base. Calif., construction of facilities authorized 339 McConnell Air Force Base, Kans., construction of facilities authorized 340 McCook Lake, S. Dak., funds available for restoring water level of 363 McCormick, S. C., storage space for water supply 28 McGhee-Tyson Airport, Tenn., construction of facilities authorized 338 McGuire Air Force Base, N. J., construction of facilities authorized 341 Medals:  Benjamin Franklin commemorative medals, issuance to certain societies 541  Salk, Dr. Jonas E., honorary medal 589  Texas commemorative medals 630 Mediation and Conciliation Service, Federal, appropriation for 411 Mediation Board, National, appropriation for 410 Memorial Day, Prayer for Peace, 1955, proclamation c34 Memphis, Tenn., construction of military facilities authorized 325, 330 Menominee Indian Reservation, appropriation for recreational director 144 Mental Health Activities, appropriation for 407, 462 Mental Health Study Act of 1955 381 Mercer County Airport, Trenton, N. J., appropriation for claims 29 Merchant Marine, voting by absentee ballot 584 Merchant Marine Academy, appropriation for 230 Merchant Marine Act, 1936:  Amendments, war risk insurance, extension of authority 440  Appropriation for effecting provisions 229, 230  Profit limitations, suspension in certain contracts 447 Metabolic Diseases, appropriation for control 407 Metal Scrap, suspension of duties and import taxes, time extension 87 Metropolitan Police. See under District of Columbia. Mexican Farm Labor Program:  Appropriation for 399, 461  Consultation concerning supply of workers 615  Extension 615  Return transportation for workers, obligation of employer 615 Mexico:  International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, appropriation for 266, 464  Toll bridges across Rio Grande, approval requirement 185, 186 Miami, Fla., Marine Corps Air Station, construction of facilities authorized 332 Michigan, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas consent of Congress to extension 385 Michigan State College, Congressional greetings on one hundredth anniversary b3 Microbiology Activities, appropriation for 407 Micronesia, Island Trading Company of, transfer of funds from account of 149 Midway Island, construction of military facilities authorized 335, 347 Midwest Chemical Depot, Ark., land acquisition authorized 325 lix Migrants:  Appropriation for contributions to Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration 436  Restriction on assistance to persons without security clearance 436 Mileage Allowances 394, 492, 504 Miles City, Mont.:  Extension of authority for land conveyance to 395  Funds available for construction of building at United States Range Livestock Experiment Station 450 Military Academy, United States:  Construction of facilities authorized 327  Librarian, detail of retired officer as 303  Pay and allowances, increase 22 Military Appeals, Court of, salaries and travel expenses of judges 10 Military Construction Act of 1955 324  Appropriation for effecting provisions 453, 454 Military Justice, Uniform Code of, Amendment, salaries and travel expenses of judges of Court of Military Appeals 10 Military Research and Development Programs, printing of additional copies of hearings on organization and administration of b4 Milk Laws, funds for effecting provisions 401 Mill Creek Reservoir, purchase of lands for 143 Milwaukee, Wis., conveyance of certain land by Veterans Administration to 612 Mine Safety Board of Review, Federal Coal, appropriation for 152 Mineral Industries, Census of, appropriation for 226 Mineral Lands:  Acreage increase for desert-land entries under nonmineral laws 138  Papago Indian Reservation, exploration, location, and entry of mineral lands 67  Power-site withdrawals, entry for mining, development, and utilization of mineral resources of 681  Source material discoveries on lands valuable for coal, entry and location authority 679 Minerals Mobilization, Office of, appropriation for 141 Mines, Bureau of. See under Interior, Department of the. Mines and Mining:  Anthracite coal formations, water control and drainage; contributions to Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 352  Coconino National Forest, Ariz., protection of scenic values in 50  Mining Claims Rights Restoration Act of 1955 681  Papago Indian Reservation, exploration, location, and entry of mineral lands 67  Power-site withdrawals, entry for mining, development, and utilization of mineral resources of 681  Restrictions on use of mining claims for unrelated purposes 368  Source material discoveries on lands valuable for coal, entry and location authority 679  Surface resources on mining claims, restrictions on management and disposal 368 Minimum Wage, increase 711  Appropriation for 461 Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minn., construction of facilities authorized 338 Minot Site, N. Dak., construction of military facilities authorized 338, 348 Mint, Bureau of the, appropriation for 74 Miramar, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Missing Persons Act, Amendment, extension 238 Mississippi:  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385  Yalobusha, Chickasaw, and Pontotoc Counties, authority for sale of property by Secretary of Agriculture 154 Mississippi River:  Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission, authority for bridge near Friar Point, Miss., and Helena, Ark 623  Flood control—   Appropriation for 363   Saint Louis, Mo., protection of; appropriation authorized 540 Missouri:  Conveyance to State of portion of former O’Reilly General Hospital, Springfield 592  Soil conservation agreements, approval by central State agency 54 Missouri River Projects:  Availability of funds 359  Construction work by force account, authority for 359  Fort Randall Dam and Reservoir, assessment for relocation of Yankton Sioux Tribe 144  Garrison Dam and Reservoir, funds available 362 lx  McCook Lake, S. Dak., funds available for restoring water level of 363  Toston Irrigation District, Mont., contract with United States 697 Mitchel Air Force Base, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 341 Modoc Point Indian Irrigation System, purchase of lands for 143 Moffett Field, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Mojave, Calif., Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station, construction of facilities authorized 332 Money Orders, payment of 87 Montana, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Monterey, Calif.:  Naval Postgraduate School, construction of facilities authorized 334  Presidio, construction of facilities authorized 327 Monterey, authority for sale of 542 Moody Air Force Base, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 340 Moorhead Dam and Reservoir, Mont., appropriation restriction; plan report requirement 357 Morocco, appropriation for institutions for American convicts and insane persons 264 Mortgage Insurance. See under Housing. Mother’s Day, 1955, proclamation c30 Motor Vehicles, extension of manufacturers excise tax 15 Motorcycles, repeal of manufacturers excise tax 709 Mount Washington Climatic Projects Laboratory, N. H., construction of facilities authorized 342 Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, construction of facilities authorized 344 Murphy General Hospital, Boston, Mass., funds available for maintenance and operation 304 Muscat, appropriation for institutions for American convicts and insane persons 264 Museum of History and Technology, Smithsonian Institution, construction authority 189  Appropriation for 461 Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951, appropriation for effecting provisions, authorized 287  Appropriation for 436 Mutual Security Act of 1955 283 Mutual Security Appropriation Act, 1956 435 Mutual Security Program:  Appropriation for 31, 239, 435  Availability of funds 436  Confidential expenditures, certification 437  Defense Department, accounting, obligation of funds, reimbursement, etc 438  Foreign currencies, availability 438  Foreign government debts, restriction on use of funds for principal or interest payments 438  Mutual Security Act of 1955 283  Mutual Security Appropriation Act of 1956 435  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 439  Public Health Service and Coast and Geodetic Survey officers, appointments 437  Reports to Congress—   Defense Department, funds allocated, etc 439   Engineering fees 438  Salaries of civilian employees, restriction 437  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 439  Travel and transportation expenses 437, 438 Myrtle Beach Municipal Airport, S. C., construction of facilities authorized 345 Naknek Airfield, Alaska, construction of facilities authorized 346 Nantucket Consolan Station, Mass., construction of facilities authorized 348 Naples, Italy, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Narcotics, Bureau of, appropriation for 73 Narcotics Law Enforcement:  Authority for expenditures for services or information in apprehension of fugitives from justice 72, 82  Authority of Secretary of Treasury to subpena witnesses, etc 684  Opiates, determination of certain drugs as c11, c21  Penalty for violations of internal revenue laws 3 National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics:  Appropriation for 32, 207  Construction of research facilities, authority 65  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 lxi National Advisory Committee on the Selection of Physicians, Dentists, and Allied Specialists, appropriation for 459 National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems:  Consultation on terms of payment for vessels sold to Philippine citizens 217  Reports to President and Congress, inclusion of International Finance Corporation 669 National Agricultural Advisory Commission, appropriation for expenses 59 National Air Museum, appropriation for 157 National Arboretum, appropriation for road construction 152 National Archives and Records Service. See under General Services Administration. National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice, appropriation for 305 National Bureau of Standards. See under Commerce, Department of. National Cancer Institute, appropriation for 406 National Capital Housing Authority. See under Housing. National Capital Parks, appropriation for 156, 256 National Capital Planning Commission:  Appropriation for 33, 156  District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, assistance to 244  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, assistance to 694  George Washington Memorial Parkway, transfer of funds from Central Intelligence Agency for extension of 349  Report to President, Washington regional mass transportation survey 33  Simon Bolivar statue, design and site approval requirement 191  Smithsonian Institution, Museum of History and Technology, site approval requirement 189  Washington regional mass transportation survey, appropriation for 33 National Capital Regional Planning Council:  District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, assistance to 244  Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, assistance to 694  Washington regional mass transportation survey, appropriation for 33 National Cemeteries, appropriation for maintenance; restriction 360 National Collection of Fine Arts, appropriation for 157 National Commission on Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Cooperation, appropriation for expenses 264 National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, appropriation for support by District of Columbia 246 National Defense. See also Armed Forces; Defense, Department of; and individual services.  Aeronautical research facilities, construction of by National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 65  Contract powers under First War Powers Act, 1941, continuation 82  Defense Department funds available for 302  Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955 580  Emergency funds for the President. See under President of the United States.  Interstate Commerce Commission, funds available for defense mobilization functions 207  State defense forces, organization and maintenance authority 686 National Defense Act, Amendment, State defense forces 686 National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, Amendments, additional facilities for administration and training of reserve components of Armed Forces 593 National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, 1954, proclamation c3 National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, President’s Committee on, appropriation for 397 National Farm Safety Week, 1955, proclamation c24 National Forest Reservation Commission, appropriation for expenses 153 National Forests. See also Forest Service under Agriculture, Department of.  Appropriation for 153, 155  Cache National Forest, Utah, funds available for land acquisition 155  Coconino National Forest, Ariz., mining rights, protection of scenic values 50  Lincoln National Forest, N. Mex., inclusion of certain lands in 540  Mineral and vegetative materials, disposal authority 367  Tongass National Forest, Alaska—   Addition of certain lands c27   Administration of Old Kasaan National Monument lands as part of 380 National Gallery of Art, appropriation for 157 National Guard:  Air, appropriation for 313  Army, appropriation for 305  Claims, appropriation for 302 lxii  Conveyance of certain lands to States for training purposes—   Austin, Tex 70   Camp Dodge and Polk County Target Range, Iowa 71   Fort Devens Military Reservation, Mass 293   Jackson Barracks, La 79   Lake Guernsey, Platte County, Wyo. 138   Springfield, Mo 592  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  District of Columbia, appropriation for 256  National Defense Facilities Act of 1950, additional facilities under 593  Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, amendments 218 National Heart Institute, appropriation for 407 National Housing Act. See under Housing. National Institutes of Health:  Appropriation for construction of housing facilities for animals 463  Appropriation for operating expenses 406  Research equipment, authority for release to universities, hospitals, etc 406  Sale of meals to employees, etc., authority 406 National Labor Relations Board:  Agricultural laborers, restriction on use of funds for organizing, etc., inclusion of employees on certain waterways, etc 410  Appropriation for 410  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 National Maritime Day, 1955, proclamation c31 National Mediation Board, appropriation for 410 National Memorial Parks, Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, N. Dak., plans for completion of development 383 National Monuments:  Brooklyn, N. Y., investigation and report on advisability of national monument to Maryland soldiers killed in Battle of Brooklyn 445  Devils Tower National Monument, Wyo., acquisition of additional land, authority 575  Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska, exclusion of certain lands c27  Old Kasaan National Monument, Alaska, abolishment 380  Papago Saguaro National Monument, transfer of United States interest in certain land in 48  National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., construction of facilities authorized 334 National Nurse Week, 1954, proclamation c9 National Olympic Day:  1954, proclamation c6  1955, proclamation authorization 470 National Park Service. See under Interior, Department of the. National Parks:  City of Refuge National Historical Park, T. H., establishment authority 376  Grand Teton National Park, Wyo., construction of highway within 555  Mammoth Cave National Park, Ky., restriction on funds for new roadway to 147 National Railroad Adjustment Board, appropriation for 411 National Safety Council, Inc., appropriation for District of Columbia affiliation with 247 National Salvation Army Week, 1954, proclamation c15 National School Lunch Act, appropriation for effecting provisions 57 National Science Foundation, appropriation for 208 National Security Council, appropriation for 193 National Security Training Commission:  Appropriation for 459  Reports to Congress and recommendations concerning welfare of persons on active duty for training under Reserve Forces Act of 1955 601 National Selective Service Appeal Board, appropriation for 209 National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940:  Amendment, waiver of premiums on term and permanent insurance for persons missing in action, etc 395  Appropriation for carrying out provisions 211 National Training School for Boys, appropriation for care of boys committed by D. C. courts 253 National Zoological Park, appropriation for 256 Navaho Tribe of Indians, N. Mex., authority for purchase and exchange of lands for consolidation purposes 555 Naval Academy, United States:  Construction of facilities authorized 334  Pay and allowances—   Appropriation for 306   Increase 22  Retired civilian faculty members, increased annuities for 693 lxiii Naval Aviation Cadet Act of 1942, Amendment, pay and allowances 22 Naval Aviation College Students, appropriation for 306 Naval Home, appropriation for 306 Naval Observatory, appropriation for 310 Naval Postgraduate School:  Academic Dean, compensation increase 607  Appropriation for 306  Retired civilian faculty members, increased annuities for 693 Naval War College, appropriation for 306 Navigation, designations of nonnavigable streams. See Nonnavigable Streams. Navy, Department of the. See also Armed Forces; Defense, Department of the.  Admirals and vice admirals, pay increase 19  Aircraft and facilities, appropriation for 308  Aircraft and related procurement, appropriation for 307  Appropriation for 31, 306, 453  Audited claims, appropriation for 454  Aviation cadets, pay rate 19  Career Compensation Act of 1949. See separate title.  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Civil engineering, appropriation for 309  Claims, appropriation for 302  Coastal surveys, employment of officers on; repeal 170  Construction of naval installations and facilities—   Appropriation authorized 350   Appropriation for 310, 453   Authorization 329   Funds available 454, 455  Construction of productive facilities, continuation of authority 544  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Disbursing officers, relief of 687  District Headquarters, appropriation for 310  Enlisted men assigned to physician for House of Representatives, monthly allowance 509  Enlistments—   Special programs 600   Voluntary extensions of less than one year 299  Family housing, acquisition authority 349, 350, 351, 352  Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, validation of certain station per diem allowances made to officers stationed at 427  General provisions, appropriation acts 314, 454  Helium, transfer of funds for acquisition to Bureau of Mines 146  Hydrographic Office, appropriation for 310  Industrial Fund, reduction in funds available 311  Marine Corps. See separate title.  Medical care, appropriation for 309  Mess facilities for barracks, construction limitation 352  Military Construction Act of 1955 324  Military personnel, appropriation for 306  Naval Academy. See separate title.  Naval Observatory, appropriation for 310  Naval Reserve. See Reserve components, this title.  Nurses and medical specialists, male, appointment as reserve commissioned officers 579  Officer Augmentation Act of 1955 606  Olympic and Pan-American Games, etc., participation of members in 11  Ordnance and ammunition, appropriation for procurement of 309  Ordnance and facilities, appropriation for 309  Ordnance for new construction, funds available for liquidation of contract authorization 309  Pay and allowances—   Appropriation for 31, 306   Hazardous duty, incentive pay 19   Increase 18  Personnel, appropriation for general expenses 306  Petroleum reserves, appropriation for 310  Records Centers, appropriation for 310  Release from active duty of persons volunteering for transfer to Reserve units 602  Research and development, appropriation for 310  Reserve components—   Active duty, waiver or suspension of pension retainer pay, disability compensation, or retired pay during 300   Pay and allowances, appropriation for 306   Pay claims, repeal of certain time limitations for filing 295   Promotion—    Officers selected for promotion prior to July 1, 1955 219    Specification by Secretary of numbers of officers of stated qualifications and experience 218    Withholding of name from consideration; omission of names by administrative error 219 lxiv   Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598   Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, amendments 218   Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, loyalty requirement 320   Retention on active duty of officers within two years of qualifying for retirement 218   Veterinary officers, constructive service credit on appointment 218  Retirement—   Army and Air Force service, crediting toward retirement 493   Pay—    Appropriation for 303    Increase 22   Temporary officers with twenty years of service 614  River commands, appropriation for 310  Schools on military installations, continued operation 433  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951, See separate title.  Service-wide communications, appropriation for 310  Service-wide operations, appropriation for 310  Service-wide supply and finance, appropriation for 310  Ship construction, limitation on funds available 308  Shipbuilding and conversion, appropriation for 308  Ships and facilities, appropriation for 308  Stock Fund, reduction in funds available 311  Transfer of funds to—   Coast Guard operating expenses 308   Weather Bureau, Commerce Department 308  Travel and transportation allowances, increase 21  Vessels, transfer authorized 319  Veterans Administration, allotments and transfers of funds from, authorization 210 Navy and Marine Corps Officer Augmentation Act of 1955 606 Near East, mutual security assistance 284, 285  Appropriation for 435 Nebraska:  District court, elimination of separate divisions; holding at Lincoln, North Platte, and Omaha 546  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., construction of facilities authorized 340 Neurology Activities, appropriation for 407 Nevada, compact with California for use of waters of Truckee, Carson, and Walker Rivers and Lake Tahoe 675 New Bedford, Mass., designation of portion of Acushnet River as nonnavigable stream 443 New Castle County Municipal Airport, Del., construction of facilities authorized 338 New Cumberland General Depot, Pa., construction of family housing authorized 325 New Haven, Conn., designation of portion of West River as nonnavigable stream 576 New Iberia, La., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 New London, Conn., construction of naval facilities authorized 329, 334 New Mexico, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 New Orleans Army Base, La., construction of facilities authorized 326 New River, N. C., Marine Corps Air Facility, construction of facilities authorized 332 New Town, N. Dak., Bureau of Indian Affairs appropriation for reimbursement for street improvements, etc 143 New York:  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385  Marine school, State, reimbursement for expenses 230 New York City National Shrines Advisory Board, appointment, functions, etc 632 Newfoundland, construction of naval installations and facilities authorized 335 Newport, R. I., construction of naval facilities authorized 330, 332, 333 Niagara Falls Municipal Airport, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 338 Niagara River, appropriation for United States share of cost of remedial works 363 Nicaragua, appropriation for Rama Road 269 1955 Amendments to the Universal Military Training and Service Act 223 Nome, Alaska, funds available for construction of post office and courthouse 205 Nonessential Federal Expenditures, Joint Committee on Reduction of, appropriation for 514 lxv Nonnavigable Streams, Declaration:  Acushnet River, portion in New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet, Mass 443  Boston, Mass., certain tidewaters in 48  Cedar Creek, portion in Bridgeport, Conn 298  Greenwich, Conn., waterway in 298  Pike Creek, portion in Kenosha, Wis 373  West River, portion in West Haven and New Haven, Conn 576 Norfolk, Va.:  Construction of naval facilities authorized 329, 330, 331, 332, 334  Conveyance of war housing projects to city 561 Norfork Dam, Ark., funds available for construction of fish-cultural facilities 460 North Atlantic Treaty Organization:  Appropriation for payments 436  Parliamentary Conference, appointment of Congressional delegates b10 North Dakota:  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385  Sitting Bull burial site, conveyance of land to State for historic site 543 North Little Rock, Ark., conveyance of land to, by Veterans Administration 434 Northwest, Va., Naval Radio Station, construction of facilities authorized 334 Norton Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 339, 348 Nurse Week, National, proclamation c9 Oahe Dam, funds available for restoring water level of McCook Lake, S. Dak 363 Oahu, T. H., construction of naval facilities authorized 336 Oak Ridge, Tenn.:  Atomic Energy Commission funds available for construction of community hospital 463  Termination of Atomic Energy Commission ownership 471 Oakland, Calif., construction of military facilities authorized 326, 332 Oats, import quota c6 Obscene Matter, mailing and transportation 183 Occupied Areas:  Agricultural commodities for processing and sale in, revolving fund for; repeal 13  Appropriation for government and relief in 239, 268, 455  Commodities and technical services to assist in maintenance of political and economic stability, use of funds for; agreement with recognized government 455  Defense Department funds available for administration 315  Natural fibers revolving fund authority, repeal 13  Ryukyu Islands, appropriation for 455  Transfer of functions and property, authority 456 Ocean Freight Charges, appropriation for payment under Mutual Security Act of 1955, authorized 286, 287  Appropriation for 436 Oceana, Va., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Offutt Air Force Base, Nebr., construction of facilities authorized 344 Ohio, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Oil and Gas:  Geological Survey, appropriation for enforcement of departmental regulations on leases, permits, etc 145  Interstate compact to conserve, consent of Congress to extension 385  Naval petroleum reserves, appropriation for 310  Oil and Gas Division, Interior Department, appropriation for 141 Oils, Cutting, excise tax 676 Okinawa, construction of military facilities authorized 328 Oklahoma:  Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian lands, reconveyed, management and disposition 445  Five Civilized Tribes, extension of period of restrictions on lands; removal of restrictions for Indians able to manage own affairs; extension of authority to make wills 666  Interstate compacts—   Arkansas River water resources —    Arkansas 184    Kansas 631   Oil and gas conservation 385   Red River, apportionment of waters with Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas 654  Lake Texoma, highway bridge across; State contribution 365 Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Bureau of. See under Social Security Administration. lxvi Old Colony Housing Project, sale to Boston Housing Authority 448 Old Kasaan National Monument, Alaska, abolishment 380 Old Saybrook, Conn., construction and maintenance of toll bridge across Connecticut River near 552 Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise Fund, establishment; appointment and functions of Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise 533 Olmstead Air Force Base, Pa., construction of facilities authorized 339 Olympic Games:  Admissions tax exemption for athletic events for benefit of United States Olympic Association 675  Invitations to hold 1960 Games—   Detroit, Mich 8   Squaw Valley, Calif 131  National Olympic Day—   1954, proclamation c6   1955, authority to proclaim 470  Participation by Armed Forces personnel 11 Onions, inclusion under Commodity Exchange Act 375 Opiates, determination of certain drugs as c11, c21 Orange, Tex., Naval Station, construction of facilities authorized 330 Oregon, interstate compact for apportionment of Klamath River waters with California 613 Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands:  Appropriation for 141, 142  Mineral and vegetative materials on, disposal authority 368  Power-site withdrawals, entry for mining, development, and utilization of mineral resources of 681  Rights-of-way and timber access roads, authority of Secretary of Interior to acquire 374 Organization of American States, appropriation for contributions to, authorized 286  Appropriation for 435 Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government, Commission on. See Executive Branch of the Government, Commission on Organization of the. Osage Indian Museum, appropriation for curator 144 Otis Air Force Base, Mass., construction of facilities authorized 338 “Our American Government, What Is It? How Does It Function?”, revision and printing of b4 “Our Capitol”, printing of copies of b33 Overthrow of United States Government, prohibition of employment of persons advocating 624  Appropriation act provisions 6, 43, 63, 78, 158, 197, 216, 237, 261, 280, 318, 364, 412, 439, 469, 520 Oxnard Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 338 Padre Isle, Tex., reconveyance of certain land to Brownsville Navigation District 545 Paine Air Force Base, Wash., construction of facilities authorized 338 Pakistan, appropriation for reimbursement to Commodity Credit Corporation for transfer of wheat to 61 Palestine Refugees in the Near East, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for, appropriation for contributions authorized 286  Appropriation for 436 Palm Beach Air Force Base, Fla., construction of facilities authorized 342 Palo Verde Weir, funds available for operation and maintenance 358 Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1955, proclamation c26 Pan-American Games, participation by Armed Forces personnel 11 Pan-American Highway, Convention on the, appropriation for fulfilling United States obligation 232 Panama:  Citizens of, employment on Canal Zone, conditions and limitations 316  Government of, appropriation for payment to 464 Panama Canal. See Canal Zone. Panama Canal Company. See under Canal Zone. Panama City, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 329 Papago Indian Reservation, exploration, location, and entry of mineral lands 67 Papago Saguaro National Monument, transfer of United States interest in certain land in 48 Park Police. See under District of Columbia. Parks:  National Capital Parks. See under District of Columbia. lxvii  National Park Service. See under Interior, Department of the.  National parks. See separate title. Parris Island, S. C., Marine Corps Recruit Depot, construction of facilities authorized 333 Passport Agencies, appropriation for 264 Patent Appeals, Court of. See Customs and Patent Appeals, Court of, under United States Courts. Patent Infringement Damages, tax on 688 Patent Office, appropriation for 232 Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., construction of facilities authorized 342 Patuxent River, Md., construction of naval facilities authorized 332 Peace, reaffirmation of American desire for, to United Nations representatives b9 Peanuts, modifications of restrictions on imports c22, c32 Pearl Harbor, T. H., construction of naval facilities authorized 336 Peewan Union School District, Calif., conveyance of land to 538 Pennsylvania:  Anthracite coal formations, contributions to Commonwealth for water control and drainage in 352  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Pensacola, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Per Diem Allowances. See under Government Employees. Perfumes, tax extension 15 Permanent Residence Status. See under Aliens. Perrin Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 340 Pescadero Consolan Station, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 349 Pescadores, use of Armed Forces for defense 7 Petroleum Reserves, Naval, appropriation for 310 Philadelphia, Pa., construction of naval facilities authorized 333, 334 Philippine Trade Act of 1946, nonapplicability 426 Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955 413 Philippines:  Citizenship requirements, U. S. employees, nonapplicability of designated provisions 196  Military and naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 328, 329, 336  Traders, action by Republic of Philippines to facilitate entry 419  United States Armed Forces members, tax exemption for certain dependents in Philippines 625  Vessels, sale by Secretary of Commerce to Philippine citizens 217  Veterans, appropriation for grants for medical care, etc 33, 211 Physically Handicapped:  National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, 1954, proclamation c3  President’s Committee on National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, appropriation for 397 Physicians, Dentists, and Allied Specialists, National Advisory Committee on the Selection of, appropriation for 459 Pike Creek, Kenosha, Wis., designation of portion as nonnavigable stream 373 Pilotless Aircraft Station, Wallops Island, Va., authority to construct research facilities 66 Pine Bluff Arsenal, Ark., land acquisition authorized 325 Pinecastle Air Force Base, Fla., construction of facilities authorized 344 Plant Disease Control, appropriation for 28, 51 Plattsburg Air Force Base, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 344 Playa del Rey Inlet and Harbor, Venice, Calif., funds available for project at 361 “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag”, printing of copies of song b24 Point Conception Consolan Station, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 349 Point Mugu, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 332 Police:  Capitol Police. See separate title.  Metropolitan Police. See under District of Columbia.  Park Police. See under District of Columbia.  White House Police. See separate title. Poliomyelitis:  Funds available for 407  Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955 704   Appropriation for effecting provisions 462  Salk, Dr. Jonas E., medal in honor of discovery of preventive serum 589 lxviii Political Activities, Pernicious:  Agriculture, Department of, restriction on payment of persons convicted of 56  Appropriation for prevention. 199  Membership in organizations advocating overthrow of Government, repeal of provision 625 Polk County Target Range, Iowa, conveyance by Secretary of the Army to State 70 Pope Air Force Base, N. C., construction of facilities authorized 345 Port Chicago, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Port Hueneme, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Port Isabel, Tex., construction of naval facilities authorized 330 Port Lyautey, French Morocco, construction of naval facilities authorized 335, 336 Portland International Airport, Oreg., construction of facilities authorized 338 Portsmouth, N. H., construction of military facilities authorized 329, 334, 344 Post Office Department and Postal Service:  Administration, appropriation for 76  Appropriation Act 76  Appropriation for 38, 76, 240, 466  Assistant postmasters, restriction on number at each post office 89  Canal Zone Government postal employees 130  Church publications, mailing of 373  City delivery carriers, appropriation for 466  Classes of post offices 129  Classification of positions 89  Compensatory time 125  Damaged vehicles, use of collections for repairs 77  Defense Department, reimbursement by, for commercial air transportation of military mail 321  Details of employees 129  Dual employment and extra duties 117  Custodial employees, authority 575  Equipment maintenance allowances, special-delivery and rural carriers 128  Facilities, appropriation for 77  Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955, mailing of balloting material under 586, 588  Financial services, appropriation for administration 77  First Assistant Postmaster General, Office of, appropriation for 466  Fourth-class post offices, allowances for rent, fuel, etc 128  Free mailing privilege—   Agricultural experiment stations, bulletins, reports, etc 673   Balloting material under Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 588   Boston National Historic Sites Commission 138  General compensation rules 124  General provisions, Appropriation Act 78  Group life insurance, effective date of pay rate changes for purposes of 130  Guam, applicability of Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955 to 130  Holiday work 125  Hours of work 125  Keys, identification devices, etc., mailing rate 497  Lease-purchase contracts, limitation on payments for amortization 78  Mailbags and locks, use of collections from sale of leather, canvas, etc., for manufacture and repair 78  Meetings, funds available for attendance 78  Money orders, payment of 87  Night work 126  Nome, Alaska, funds available for construction of post office building 205  Obscene matter, mailing of 183  Operations, appropriation for 77  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 78  Overtime work 125  Pay administration 125  Pay periods and computation of rates 125  Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955 88  Appropriation for increased pay costs under 240  Postal Transportation Service employees, road duty 127  Ranking of positions 89   Administration 89   Appeals 89   Key positions 90   Positions at salary levels 17 to 20, limitation 89  Repairs, improvements, etc., of Federally-owned property, funds available for payment to General Services Administration 78  Report to Congress, operations in connection with ranking of positions 117  Salaries—   Adjustment to remove inequities resulting from limitation on 1951 pay increase 170 lxix   Appointees from Government branches 124   Basic schedules 118   Promotion, salary upon 124   Reduction of former compensation, prohibition 124   Retroactive increases 128   Step increases 122   Temporary employees 124  Scorpions, live, transmission in mails 191  Second-class mailing privilege, church publications 373  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 78  Substitute employment 127  Threats against President, President-elect, and Vice President, penalty for mailing 80  Training programs, funds available for; limitation on number of participants 78  Transfer of funds, authority 77  Transportation of mail, appropriation for 38, 77  Unemployment compensation systems, etc., official mail matter, payment of postage 398  Uniform allowances, funds available 43 Postal Field Service Compensation Act of 1955 88  Appropriation for increased pay costs under 240 Potomac River, Jones Point Bridge, appropriation for preparation of plans, etc 33 Potomac River Basin, Interstate Commission on the, appropriation for contributions 255, 411 Poultry Diseases, appropriation for eradication 52, 61 Power Commission, Federal. See Federal Power Commission. Power-Site Withdrawals, entry for mining, development, and utilization of mineral resources of 681 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1955, proclamation c34 President of the United States:  Appointments by—   Arkansas River compacts, United States representatives 145, 184, 632   Boston National Historic Sites Commission, four members 137   California and Nevada, water use compact, United States representative 675   Coast and Geodetic Survey, permanent grades 169   District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, seven members 243   Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, four members 694   Government Security, Commission on, four members 595   Klamath River compact, United States representative 613   Missions and staffs abroad, Foreign Service officers as chiefs or deputy chiefs 289   Permanent Committee for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise, four members 533   Red River compact, United States representative 654   State Department, Deputy Under Secretaries 536   Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, eight members 383  Armed Forces special enlistment programs, authority with respect to 600, 603  Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955, authority to delegate duties, etc 482  Atomic weapons rewards, approval requirement 366  Budget, Bureau of. See separate title.  Canal Zone, employment conditions and limitations, suspension authority 236, 316  Citizenship requirements, etc., for certain employees, suspension authority 235, 236, 316  Classification Act of 1949, positions in grades GS-16, 17, and 18, authority for establishment in Defense Department 320  Coconut oil, authority to suspend additional processing tax on 419, 426  Compensation, appropriation for 192  Contract powers under First War Powers Act, 1941, continuation 82  Contracts for military facilities in foreign countries, exemption from audit requirements, authority 350  Defense, Department of, exemption of appropriations, etc., from certain apportionment requirements, authority 317  Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955 580  Economic Advisers, Council of. See separate title.  Emergency funds, appropriation for 193, 239, 465  Executive Mansion and grounds, appropriation for 192 lxx  Executive Office—   Appropriation for 192, 457   Budget, Bureau of. See separate title.  Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955, designation of department or agency head to discharge responsibilities under 585  Foreign currencies, use of 288  Foreign Operations Administration, authority to transfer, modify, or abolish functions, etc 288  Formosa and Pescadores, authority to use Armed Forces for defense of 7  France, extension of authority for loan of aircraft carrier to 373  Funds appropriated to—   Disaster relief 201   Emergency fund 193, 239, 465   International affairs, emergency fund 239, 465   Mutual security, authorized 283–289    Appropriation for 31, 435   National defense 193   Refugee Relief Act of 1953, funds for effecting provisions 279  International Claims Settlement Act of 1949, authority under 562  International Finance Corporation, authority to accept membership for United States in 669  Mutual Security Act of 1955 283   Appropriation for effecting provisions 435  National defense emergencies, appropriation for 193  Navy and Marine Corps Officer Augmentation Act of 1955, authority under 606  Occupied areas, government and relief in—   Transfer of functions and property, authority 456   Use of funds to procure commodities and technical services to maintain political and economic stability after termination of occupation; agreement with recognized government 455  Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955, authority under 413  Proclamations. See separate title.  Protection of, appropriation for 271  Public lands subject to location and entry upon discovery of valuable source materials on lands valuable for coal, authority to prescribe date for withdrawal from entry 681  Reorganization plans, time extension for transmittal to Congress 14  Reports to—   Agriculture, Department of, experiment stations, withholding of allotments from States 674   Arkansas River compact negotiations 184, 632   California and Nevada, water use compact, United States representative 675   Civil Service Commission, persons employed without compensation for defense production activities 583   Defense, Department of, small business concerns, funds spent with, etc 550   Defense Mobilization, Office of—    Defense production activities, share of procurement going to small business 581    Imports threatening to impair national security 166   District of Columbia Auditorium Commission 244   Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955, administration, etc 585   Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, plans and recommendations 694   Government Security, Commission on, recommendations and findings 597   Interior, Department of the, Alaska, projects for conservation, development, etc., of water resources 618   Justice, Department of—    Defense Production Act, voluntary agreements under 581    Small Business Act, surveys of effect in eliminating competition, etc 549   Klamath River compact negotiations 613   National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Problems, inclusion of International Finance Corporation report 669   National Capital Planning Commission, Washington regional mass transportation survey 33   Red River compact negotiations 654   Small Business Administration, expenditures 551  Reports to, for transmittal to Congress—   Corregidor Bataan Memorial Commission 590 lxxi   Intergovernmental Relations, Commission on, submittal date of final report 7  Reports to Congress   Formosa and Pescadores, expiration of defense authority 7   International affairs, expenditures for 465   Mutual security program, inclusion of information on President’s Fund for Asian Economic development 289   Tin smelter, recommendations on future operations of b8   Trade agreements program, operation of 165  Selective Service System, exemption from certain appropriation restrictions, authority 209  Special projects, appropriation for 192  Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, membership on 383  Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955, authority under 162  Vesting and liquidation of Bulgarian, Hungarian, and Rumanian property, authority 562  White House Office, appropriation for 192 President-Elect, penalty for threats against 80 Presidential Libraries, acceptance and maintenance as part of National Archives system 695 President’s Advisory Committee on Government Organization:  Appropriation for 193  GS-17 position, repeal 182 President’s Commission on Veterans’ Pensions, appropriation for 239, 457 President’s Committee on National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, appropriation for 397 President’s Fund for Asian Economic Development:  Appropriation for 436  Establishment and appropriation authorized 287  Report to Congress on 289 Presidio of Monterey, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 327 Presidio of San Francisco, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 327 Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine, construction of facilities authorized 338 Pribilof Islands, appropriation for administration 148 Printing, Joint Committee on, appropriation for 4, 502 Printing Office, Government. See Government Printing Office. Prison Industries, Inc., Federal, appropriation for 279 Prison System, Federal. See Federal Prison System under Justice, Department of. Prisoners of War, funds available for maintenance and pay 315 Prisons, administering of oaths and taking of acknowledgments by officials of Federal penal and correctional institutions 282 Proclamations:  Almonds, shelled and prepared, import fees c10  Armed Forces Day, 1955 c19  Barley and barley malt, import quota c12  Cancer Control Month, 1955 c24  Child Health Day, 1955 c31  Citizenship Day, 1955 c35  Columbus Day, 1954 c5  Constitution Week, authorization b24  Copyright, India c13  Filberts, shelled, import fees c10, c42  Fire Prevention Week, 1955 c51  First International Instrument Congress and Exposition, invitation to participate in c3  Flag Day, 1955 c34  General Pulaski’s Memorial Day, 1954 c4  Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska, exclusion of certain lands; addition to Tongass National Forest c27  Hull, Cordell, tribute upon death of c43  John Marshall Bicentennial Month, 1955 c41  Loyalty Day, 1955—   Authorization 44   Proclamation c29  Memorial Day, Prayer for Peace, 1955 c34  Mother’s Day, 1955 c30  National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, 1954 c3  National Farm Safety Week, 1955 c24  National Maritime Day, 1955 c31  National Nurse Week, 1954 c9  National Olympic Day—   1954, proclamation c6   1955, authorization 470  National Salvation Army Week, 1954 c15  Oats, import quota c6  Opiates, determination of certain drugs as c11, c21  Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 1955 c26  Peanuts, modifications of restrictions on imports c22, c32  Red Cross Month, 1955 c21 lxxii  Rye, rye flour, and rye meal, import quota c40  Thanksgiving Day, 1954  c15  Trade agreement proclamations—   Alsike clover seed, modification of trade-agreement concession c38   Japan, carrying out of protocol of terms of accession to General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade c44   Philippine trade agreement revision, authorizations 426   Switzerland, carrying out of supplementary agreement c36  United Nations Day, 1955 c28  United Nations Human Rights Day, 1954 c16  Veterans’ benefits, entitlement to; terminal date for service in Korean conflict c17  Veterans Day, 1954 c8  World Trade Week, 1955 c25 Production Credit Corporations. See Farm Credit System. Providence Hospital, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Public Assistance, Bureau of. See under Social Security Administration. Public Buildings Act of 1949:  Amendments—   District of Columbia, purchase contracts for buildings in southwestern redevelopment area 297   Leasing of space for Federal agencies in District of Columbia 552  Funds for effecting provisions 205 Public Buildings Purchase Contract Act of 1954:  District of Columbia, southwestern redevelopment area 297  Funds for effecting provisions 205, 458 Public Buildings Service. See under General Services Administration. Public Debt:  Limit, extension of temporary increase 241  Second Liberty Bond Act. See separate title.  Services without compensation in connection with program for sale of public-debt obligations, authority for acceptance 72, 82 Public Debt, Bureau of, appropriation for 72 Public Health, utilization of surplus property for purposes of 83 Public Health Service:  Air pollution control, research and technical assistance 322  Appropriation for 34, 404, 462  Career Incentive Act of 1955 18  Deceased members, settlement of accounts; designation of beneficiaries 295  Indian health activities, appropriation for 35  Maritime Administration, transfer of funds for services 230, 451  Mental Health Study Act of 1955 382  Mutual security program, appointment of officers for 437  Nonprofit organizations, release of research equipment to 406  Pay and allowances, increase 18  Poliomyelitis Vaccination Assistance Act of 1955 704  Prison System, Federal, transfer of funds from, authority 273  Professional and scientific positions, increase in number 407  Psychiatric service for District of Columbia Juvenile Court, appropriation for payment 250  Retired pay, increase. 22  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Sharpe, Halsford V., appropriation authorized for care and treatment 76  State health services, appropriation for assistance to 34  Surgeon General, Office of the, appropriation for salaries and expenses 407  Travel and transportation allowances, increase 21  Uniform allowances, funds available for 469  Veterans Administration, allotments and transfers of funds from, authorization 210 Public Health Service Act, Amendments:  Deceased officers, settlement of accounts, repeal 296  Mental health, grants for special projects in 382 Public Housing Administration. See under Housing. Public Lands:  [Note: For actions concerning individuals, see Individual Index, following this Subject Index.]  Alaska, abolition of eighty-rod reserved spaces between shoreline claims 444  Desert lands—   Desert-land entries on mineral lands, acreage increase 138   Waiver of “prior appropriation” requirement for entries dependent upon percolating waters 491  Hawaii. See separate title.  Highways, appropriation for liquidation of contract authorization 233  Land Management, Bureau of. See under Interior, Department of the. lxxiii  Mineral and vegetative materials on, disposal 367  Mining Claims Rights Restoration Act of 1955 681  Oklahoma, management and disposition of reconveyed Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian lands 445  Power-site withdrawals, entry for mining, development, and utilization of mineral resources of 681  Recordation of land scrip, lieu selection, and similar rights 534  Rights-of-way and timber access roads, authority of Secretary of Interior to acquire 374  Source material discoveries on lands valuable for coal, entry and location authority 679  Stone on public domain, repeal of certain laws relating to 434  Surface resources, disposal 367  Timber and stone on public domain, repeal of certain laws relating to 434 Public Printer. See Government Printing Office. Public Roads, Bureau of. See under Commerce, Department of. Public Utilities, District of Columbia. See under District of Columbia. Public Works:  Alaska, appropriation for 150  Armed Forces. See Construction and maintenance under Defense, Department of.  Atomic Energy Commission, appropriation for 463  Public facility loans 642  Reserve of planned public works, advances for, etc 641   Appropriation for 206  Southwestern Power Administration, appropriation for 35, 356 Public Works Appropriation Act, 1956 354  Temporary appropriations 239 Pueblo Ordnance Depot, Colo., construction of facilities authorized 324 Pueblos of San Lorenzo and Pojoaque, N. Mex., sale of land to Navaho Tribe, authority 555 Puerto Rico:  Agricultural experiment stations 671   Appropriation for 52  Agricultural extension work, appropriation for 53  Airport projects, appropriation for grants-in-aid for 227  Cigarettes, collection of State taxes 627  Minimum wages 711  Naval installations and facilities, construction authorized 335, 347  Small Business Administration, authority to establish regional office 547  Urban renewal, authority 637 Pulaski Memorial Day, 1954, proclamation c4 Purnell Act:  Agricultural experiment stations, repeal of certain provisions 674  Appropriation for effecting provisions 52 Quantico, Va., Marine Corps Schools, construction of facilities authorized 333 Quarantine Service, Foreign, funds available 405 Quonset Point, R. I., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 “Radiation Sterilization of Foods”, printing of additional copies of hearing b22 Radio Advisory Committee, Interdepartmental, funds available 193 Radio and Television Apparatus, Taxation:  Component parts 689  Entertainment equipment, restriction of tax liability to 690 Railroad Adjustment Board, National, appropriation for 411 Railroad Retirement Act of 1937, Amendments:  “Average monthly remuneration,” computation 716  Exemption of annuities from taxation, garnishment, etc 716  Railroad Retirement Board employees, coverage in competitive civil service 716  Social security benefits, repeal of restriction on dual annuities 716  Spouse’s annuity, maximum amount 715 Railroad Retirement Board:  Appropriation for 35, 411  Positions in competitive civil service 716 Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, Amendments:  Exemption of benefits from taxation, garnishment, etc 716  Railroad Retirement Board employees, coverage in competitive civil service 716 lxxiv Railroads:  Locomotive inspection, appropriation for 207  Safety, appropriation for 207 Railway Labor Act, funds for effecting provisions 410, 411 Rainy River, authority for toll bridge near Baudette, Minn 159 Rama Road, Nicaragua, appropriation for 269 Ramey Air Force Base, P. R., construction of facilities authorized 347 Randle Cliffs, Md., Chesapeake Bay Annex, construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Randolph Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 341 Reclamation. See Reclamation, Bureau of, and Reclamation projects under Interior, Department of the. Reconstruction Finance Corporation:  Appropriation for liquidation 76  Property transferred to other Government agencies, payments in lieu of taxes on 721 Reconstruction Finance Corporation Liquidation Act, loans to States, municipalities, etc., termination date 644 Red Cross. See American National Red Cross. Red Cross Month, 1955, proclamation c21 Red River:  Denison Reservoir, project modification 365  Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, project modification 323  Interstate compact on apportionment of waters, consent of Congress granted to negotiations of 654 Red River Arsenal, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 324 Red River Basin, modification of flood control project; local contributions for Cooper Reservoir 449 Redstone Arsenal, Ala., construction of facilities authorized 324 Reese Air Force Base., Tex., construction of facilities authorized 341 Referees:  National Railroad Adjustment Board, appropriation for expenses 411  United States Courts, appropriation for salaries and expenses 37, 277, 465 Refrigerator Components, taxation 689 Refrigerators, Etc., manufacturers excise tax, time extension for claims for floor stocks refunds 594 Refugees:  Mutual Security Act of 1955—   Appropriation authorized 286   Appropriation for 436  Refugee Relief Act of 1953, funds for effecting provisions 279 Relief Shipments, appropriation for payment of ocean freight charges on, authorized 286  Appropriation for 436 Renegotiation Act of 1951:  Amendments —   Exemptions—    Competitive-bid construction contracts 448    Durable productive equipment, definition 448    Standard commercial services 447   Suspension of certain profit limitations 447   Time extension 447  Appropriation for refunds under 204  Study of need for further extension, by Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation 448 Renegotiation Board:  Appropriation for 208  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 181 Reorganization Act of 1949, Amendment, time extension for transmitting plans to Congress 14 Reorganization Plans:  No. 1 of 1952, amendment, GS-16, 17, and 18 positions 182  No. 5 of 1952, amendment, GS-16, 17, and 18 positions 182  No. 8 of 1953, amendment, GS-16, 17, and 18 positions 183 Research and Marketing Act, agricultural experiment stations, repeal of certain provisions 674 Reserve Forces Act of 1955 598 Reserve Officer Personnel Act of 1954, Amendments 218 Retirement. See under Government Employees; Armed Forces; or pertinent military service. Revenue Act of 1950, Amendment, exclusion from personal holding company income of certain rents received from shareholders 693 Revenue Act of 1951, Amendment, credit or refund relating to abatement of tax on certain trusts for members of Armed Forces dying in service 607 Revised Statutes:  Section 213, repeal 187  Section 1268, repeal 294  Section 1728, amendment 187  Section 4421, amendment 86  Section 4687, repeal 170  Section 4688, repeal 170  Section 5221, amendment 546 lxxv  Air Force, Department of the, appropriation for 313  Army, Department of the, appropriation for 303  Atomic Weapons Rewards Act of 1955 365  District of Columbia, appropriation for 249, 252  Federal Bureau of Investigation, appropriation for 272  Federal Prison System, appropriation for payment 273  Fish and Wildlife Service, funds available for information concerning law violations 148  Foreign Commerce, Bureau of, export controls, funds available for 228  Immigration and Naturalization Service, appropriation for 272  Indian Affairs, Bureau of, appropriation for rewards for information about law violations on Indian lands 143  Navy, Department of the, funds available for 315  Post Office Department, appropriation for payment 77  Reclamation, Bureau of, information concerning violation of laws involving property 359  Treasury Department, authority for expenditures for services or information in apprehension of fugitive narcotics law violators 72, 82 Rice Marketing Quotas 45, 46, 576, 578 Richard Bong Air Force Base, Wis., construction of facilities authorized 337 Richland, Wash., termination of Atomic Energy Commission ownership 471 Richland County, S. C., reconveyance of certain lands by Veterans Administration 162 Richmond, Calif., conveyance of certain real property to 171 Rinderpest, appropriation for eradication 52 Rio Grande:  International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, appropriation for projects 266  Toll bridge construction authority—   Los Ebanos, Tex 185   Rio Grande City, Tex 186 Rio Grande City, Tex., authority for construction of toll bridge near 186 Rivers and Harbors:  Appropriation for 361, 463   Uniform allowances, funds available 43  Arkansas River, interstate compacts. See separate title.  Bridges. See separate title.  Columbia River, increased authorization for replacement of Indian fishing grounds destroyed as result of Bonneville Dam construction 85  Denison Reservoir, Texas and Oklahoma, project modification to provide highway bridge across Lake Texoma 365  Devils Kitchen Dam, transfer of funds for construction to Engineers Corps 148  Ferrells Bridge Reservoir, Tex., modification of project 323  Flood control and assistance—   Agriculture, Department of, appropriation for 54   Amite River and tributaries, La 554   Appropriation for 361, 463   Emergency fund, appropriation authorized 186   Mississippi River and tributaries, appropriation for 363   Motor vehicle rentals, emergency authority 186   Red River Basin, project modification; local contributions for Cooper Reservoir 449   Saint Louis, Mo., construction of improvements on Mississippi River, authorized 540   San Joaquin River, Calif 623  Fort Randall Dam and Reservoir, S. Dak., assessment for relocation of Yankton Sioux Tribe 144  Interstate compacts for water distribution and use. See separate title.  Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, Calif., time extension for reimbursement of local interests 612  Niagara remedial works, appropriation for 363  Nonnavigable streams, declaration. See separate title.  Potomac River Basin, Interstate Commission on the, appropriation for contributions 411  Rio Grande projects, appropriation for 266  Saint Lawrence River Joint Board of Engineers. See separate title.  Saint Louis, Mo., construction of improvements on Mississippi River, authorized 540  Telephone services in connection with locks and dams, etc 188 Roads. See Highways. Robert A. Taft Memorial Foundation, authority to erect memorial bell tower on Capitol grounds b23 lxxvi Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, appropriation for 405 Robins Air Force Base, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 339 Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., construction of facilities authorized 324 Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Colo., construction of facilities authorized 325 Roosevelt Centennial Commission, establishment 383  Appropriation for 519 Roosevelt Island, preparation of plans for completion of development 383 Roosevelt Memorial Commission 694 Roosevelt National Memorial Park, N. Dak., plans for completion of development 383 Roosevelt Roads, P. R., construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Rossford Ordnance Depot, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 324 Rubber Act of 1948, extension with respect to certain facilities 16, 629 Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Act of 1953, Amendments 15, 628 Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission:  Plancor 877, Bay town, Tex., disposal 15  Plancor 980, Institute, W. Va., disposal 628  Reports to Congress, disposal of certain facilities; submission to Justice Department for advice with respect to antitrust laws 16, 628, 629  Tank cars, certain, sale, lease, or transfer 17  Termination date 16, 629 Rumania:  Claims against, settlement 570  Vesting and liquidation of certain property owned by Rumania and Rumanian nationals 562 Rural Electrification Act of 1936, Amendments, allotment of loan funds 131 Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Trust Liquidation Act, appropriation for effecting provisions 58 Rye, Rye Flour, and Rye Meal, import quota c40 Ryukyu Islands:  Advance payment of resettlement funds to Government of 328  Appropriation for government or occupation 455  Relief supplies, funds for payment of ocean transportation charges 456 Sacramento Signal Depot, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 325 Safety Council, Inc., National, appropriation for District of Columbia affiliation with 247 Safety Week, National Farm, proclamation c24 Sag Harbor, N. Y., conveyance of land to, by Army Department 494 Saint Ann’s Infant Asylum and Maternity Hospital, D. C., appropriation for contractual services 252 Saint Croix, V. I., transfer of certain property to Agriculture Department 391 Saint Croix River, authority for construction of highway bridge across 384 Saint Elizabeths Hospital, D. C.:  Appropriation for 407  Uniform allowances, funds available for. 469 Saint Juliens Creek, Va., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Saint Lawrence River Joint Board of Engineers:  Appropriation for 364  GS-16 position, repeal 182  Power works in International Rapids section, reimbursement agreement 364 Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation:  Appropriation for 237  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 181 Saint Louis, Mo., construction of flood-control improvements on Mississippi River, authorized 540 Saint Louis Aeronautical Chart Information Center, Mo., construction of facilities authorized 342 Saint Stephen, New Brunswick. Canada, authority for construction of highway bridge 384 Saline Water Utilization, research program 198  Appropriation for 141 Salk, Dr. Jonas E., honorary medal 589 Salt River Agricultural Improvement and Power District, removal of restrictions on land to be conveyed to 48 Salvation Army Week, National, proclamation c15 Samoa, American:  Appropriation for administration 149  General Services Administration, purchases through 149 San Diego, Calif.:  Construction of naval facilities authorized 330, 331, 333, 334  Funds available for moving and relocating demountable housing for Indians 145 San Francisco, Calif.:  Naval Shipyard, construction of facilities authorized 330 lxxvii  Presidio, construction of facilities authorized 327  Treasure Island naval station, construction of facilities authorized 330 San Joaquin River, Calif., flood protection project 623 Sanders County. Mont., Forest Service appropriation for purchase of lands in 154 Sandia Base, N. Mex., construction of family housing authorized 327 Sanford, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Sangley Point, Philippine Islands, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Sasebo, Japan, construction of naval facilities authorized 335, 336 Savanna Ordnance Depot. Ill., construction of facilities authorized 324 Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Federal. See under Housing. Schofield Barracks. T. H., construction of military facilities authorized 328 Schools and Colleges:  Agriculture and mechanic arts, colleges of, appropriation for endowment 403  Citadel, The, Charleston, S. C., admission free of duty of carillon bells for 624  Clemson Agricultural College, S. C., release of reversionary rights on certain lands conveyed to 496  Coast Guard personnel stationed outside continental United States, funds available for dependents schooling 74  College Housing Amendments of 1955 644  Education, Office of. See under Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of.  Federally affected areas, school facilities in—   Amounts payable to local agency; postponement of absorption requirement 713   Appropriation for 34, 403   Atomic energy communities, funds available for payments in 485   Districts unable to finance non-Federal share of projects, payments to 715   Increase in attendance, payments for 713   Military installations, continued operation 433   Temporary school facilities, transfer of 713   Time extension for construction assistance 713   “Unhoused” children, date for determining 714  Gallaudet College, appropriation for 402, 462  Georgia State Board of Education, conveyance of land to 222  Howard University, appropriation for 402, 409, 462  Indians, facilities for—   Assistance to local educational agencies for schooling 715   Repeal of construction cost recoupment requirements 432  International educational exchange activities, appropriation for 268  Michigan State College, Congressional greetings on one hundredth anniversary b3  Military installations, continued operation of schools on 433  Pec wan Union School District, Calif., conveyance of land to 538  Research equipment, release by Public Health Service 406  Vineland School District, Kern County, Calif., release of reversionary rights by United States 46 Science Foundation, National, appropriation for 208 Scorpions, Live, transmission in mails 191 Scott Air Force Base, III., construction of facilities authorized 341 Seal Beach, Calif., construction of naval facilities authorized 333 Seamen:  Appropriation for relief and protection abroad 264  Voting by absentee ballot 584 Searsport Air Force Tank Farm, Maine, construction of facilities authorized 339 Second Liberty Bond Act:  Amendment, availability of appropriations for expenses of public debt operations 82  Proceeds from sale of securities issued under, use as public-debt transaction—   Housing and Home Finance Agency, obligations 643, 645   International Finance Corporation, United States subscription to 670  Public debt limit, extension of temporary increase 241 Second Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955 28 Second Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1955 68 lxxviii Secret Service, United States, appropriation for 73 Securities and Exchange Commission:  Appropriation for 208  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 Security, Government, Commission on:  Appropriation for 519  Establishment 595 Security Council, National, appropriation for 193 Sedalia Air Force Base, Mo., construction of facilities authorized 344 Selective Service System:  Appeal boards, travel expenses for uncompensated officials 212  Appropriation for 208, 459  Destruction of records accumulated under Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, authority 209  Local boards, travel expenses for uncompensated officials 212  Transfer of records, restriction 209  Universal Military Training and Service Act. See separate title. Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, funds for effecting provisions 209, 397 Self-Government, administration of United States foreign policy to support b13 Selfridge Air Force Base, Mich., construction of facilities authorized 338 Seligman, Ariz., appropriation for classroom facilities construction assistance 143 Senate. See also Congress; Legislative Branch of the Government.  Administrative assistants to Senators, appropriation for 501  Appointments with consent of—   Coast and Geodetic Survey, permanent grades 169   State Department, Deputy Under Secretaries 536  Appropriation for 4, 39, 467, 499  Appropriations, Committee on—   Defense Department, contracting of work formerly performed by civilian personnel, justification requirement 321   Reports to—    Alien Property, Office of, expenses incurred in connection with activities 274    Atomic Energy Commission, transfers of appropriations 355    Defense, Department of—     Disbursement of appropriation for contingencies 302     Mutual security program, funds allocated, etc 439    Properties, supplies, etc., received from foreign countries 319    Scrap or salvage materials, proceeds from sale of 317   Joint Committees on Atomic Energy and Economic Report, foreign currency use 288   Mutual security program—    Defense Department, funds allocated, etc 439    Engineering fees 438   President of United States, expenditures for international affairs 465   Tennessee Valley Authority, acquisition of administrative building, Budget Bureau approval 355  Armed Services Committee, Defense Department reports to—   Armed Forces personnel in international amateur sports competition 11   Family housing in foreign countries 351  Banking and Currency Committee, reports to, sales of housing projects by Housing and Home Finance Administrator 160, 449, 561, 623  Chaplain, appropriation for 499  Clerical assistants to Senators, appropriation for 501  Committee employees—   Appropriation for 500   Basic compensation, limitation 505, 509  Conference committees, appropriation for clerical assistance 500  Contingent expenses, appropriation for 4, 40, 502  Elevators, installation in Senate wing of Capitol 300   Appropriation for 515  Expense allowances of Members, repeal 11  Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, reports to, Interior Department acquisition of lands for Central Valley project, Calif 720  Joint committees, Congressional. See separate title.  Joint Recording Facility, appropriation for 500  Kentucky, Senators from, appropriation for clerical assistants 4, 501  Legislative Counsel, appropriation for; compensation 514  Majority, Secretary for—   Appropriation for office of 502   Compensation for certain employees 502 lxxix  Majority Whip, Office of, appropriation for 502  Massachusetts, Senators from, appropriation for clerical assistants 501  Maybank, Burnet R., appropriation for payment to widow of 4  McCarran, Pat, appropriation for payment to widow of 4  Mileage—   Appropriation for 39, 499   Reimbursement for travel to home State 504  Minority, Secretary for—   Appropriation for office of 502   Compensation for certain employees 502  Minority leader, membership on Commission for Extension of United State Capitol 515  Minority Whip, Office of, appropriation for 502  Nomination, disapproval of, restriction on payment to person after 196  Oaths of office of employees, elimination of renewal requirement 14  Office buildings, appropriation for 40, 516  Office space and official expenses in State of each Senator, provisions for 504  Officers and employees—   Appropriation for salaries 39, 499   Limitation on basic and gross compensation 510  Pages, education of, advances to District of Columbia 514  Per diem and subsistence, restriction on funds used for 504  Post Office and Civil Service Committee, reports to—   Bonds, purchase to cover officers and employees of the Federal Government 619   Referral of Postmaster General’s report on ranking of positions to 118  President of the Senate—   Appointments by—    Boston National Historic Sites Commission, member 137    District of Columbia Auditorium Commission, seven members 243    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission, four members 694    Government Security, Commission on, four members 595    Joint Congressional Committee on Construction of a Building for a Museum of History and Technology for the Smithsonian Institution, five members 189    North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Conference, Congressional delegates b10    Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, two members 383   Extension of United States Capitol, membership on Commission for 515   Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, membership on 383  Rules and Administration, Committee on—   Elevators for Senate wing of Capitol, plan approval requirement 300   Library of Congress publications, approval requirement 518  Salaries—   Appropriation for 4, 39, 499   Increase—    Members 9    Officers and employees 176  Secretary, Office of the—   Appropriation for 4, 39, 499   Clerical assistance and readjustment of disbursing office salaries, funds available 4   Compensation of certain employees 499  Select Committee on Small Business, reports to 551  Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Office of the—   Appropriation for 40, 501   Compensation of certain employees 501   Parking of passenger vehicles on Capitol grounds, control of b3  Stationery and stamps for each Senator, allowance for 503, 504  Vice President, Office of the, appropriation for 499 Senate Office Buildings, appropriation for 40, 516 Senate Restaurants, appropriation for 503 Seneca Ordnance Depot, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 324 Service Extension Act of 1941, funds for effecting provisions 397 Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951:  Amendments—   Replacement of five-year level premium term insurance expiring within 120 days after separation from active service 396   Stepchildren and stepparents, eligibility for payments 374 lxxx   Waiver of premiums and total disability income benefits in issue or reinstatement of insurance on a permanent plan when total disability commences prior to application 396  Funds available for effecting provisions 211 Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944:  Amendments—   Direct loans, extension of authority 167   Farm housing loans, guaranties 161  Funds for effecting provisions 68, 210, 398  Korean conflict, terminal date for service conferring entitlement to certain veterans’ benefits c18 Sewart Air Force Base, Tenn., construction of facilities authorized 346 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N. C., construction of facilities authorized 346 Shafer, Paul W., appropriation for payment to heirs of 5 Sharpe General Depot, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 325 Shaw Air Force Base, S. C., construction of facilities authorized 346 Sheppard Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 341 Sherman Antitrust Act, Amendments:  Increase of criminal penalties 282  Suits to recover damages, repeal of superseded provision 283 Shoshone Tribe, Wind River Reservation, Wyo., per capita payments, quarterly 557 Shumaker, Ark., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Sierra Ordnance Depot, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 324 Sioux City Municipal Airport, Iowa, construction of facilities authorized 338 Sioux Fails, S. Dak., conveyance of land by General Services Administration to 559 Sioux Indians:  Cheyenne River Tribe, funds available for payment to 459  Standing Rock Tribe, conveyance of Sitting Bull burial site to North Dakota for historic site 543  Yankton Tribe, S. Dak., appropriation for relocation 144 Sitting Bull Burial Site, conveyance of land to North Dakota for State historic site 543 Small Business, Assistance to:  Defense Production Act Amendments of 1955 580  Small Business Act of 1953. See separate title.  Small Business Administration. See separate title. Small Business Act of 1953:  Amendments—   Attorneys, procurement of services by contract 547   Certification as “small-business concern” 550   Corporations formed by small-business concerns to secure raw materials, loans to; nonapplicability of antitrust or Federal Trade Commission prohibitions 548   Disaster loans; loans in drought areas 549   Duplication of work, prohibition 551   Employees, bonding and qualifying as notaries public; GS-16, 17, and 18 positions; compensation and travel expenses for experts and consultants 547   Extension or renewal of loans 547   Government agencies, consultation and cooperation 550, 551   Interest on cash disbursements from advances to Administration 547   Interest rate on loans 548   Maximum business loan limits 548   Regional offices in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico 547   Reports 549, 550, 551   Retention of records 551   Termination date 551   Time extension 225  Armed Forces procurement, inclusion of necessary descriptive language in bids and invitations to bid 551 Small Business Administration:  Appropriation for, 30, 239, 452  Reports to President and Congress on expenditures 551  Small Business Act, amendments. See separate title. Smith-Lever Act:  Amendments, extension service appropriations for low-income farmers’ program 683  Appropriation for effecting provisions 53 Smithsonian Institution:  Appropriation for 157, 461  Board of Regents, reappointment of Dr. Jerome C. Hunsaker as citizen regent 82  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, authority for 157   Repeal 182  Museum of History and Technology, construction authority 189   Appropriation for 461 lxxxi  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468 Smithsonian Institution, Joint Congressional Committee on Construction of a Building for a Museum of History and Technology for the, establishment 189 Smoky Hill Air Force Base, Kans., construction of facilities authorized 344 Snug Hitch, sale to Philippine citizens 217 Social Security Act:  Amendments, veterans’ benefits—   Lump-sum death payments for individuals dying in service and reinterred, time extension for application 621   Wage credits for military service, time extension 621  Funds for effecting provisions 398, 399, 408, 409  Unemployment compensation. See separate title. Social Security Administration:  Appropriation for 35, 408   Transfer of funds from 462  Children’s Bureau, appropriation for 408  Commissioner, Office of, appropriation for 409  Federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund, availability of funds from 408, 409  Grants to States, appropriation for 35, 408, 409  Maternal and child welfare, appropriation for 408  Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Bureau of—   Appropriation for 35, 408   Office building, funds for construction and access roads 408  Public Assistance, Bureau of, appropriation for 408  Uniform allowances, funds available for 469  Withholding of funds from State agencies, restriction 410 Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act:  Amendment, payments for conservation practices on Federal land to benefit private land 545  Appropriation for effecting provisions 53, 54, 55 Soil Conservation Service. See under Agriculture, Department of. Soldiers’ Home, United States:  Appropriation for 412  Retired military personnel on duty, exemption from retired pay limitation 303 Solicitor General. See under Justice, Department of. Soo Locks Centennial Celebration Commission, appropriation for 32, 461 Source Materials, entry and location upon discovery on public lands valuable for coal 679 South Weymouth, Mass., construction of naval facilities authorized 332 Southeastern Power Administration, appropriation for 356 Southwest Contra Costa County Water District System, funds available 357 Southwestern Power Administration, appropriation for 35, 356 Soviet Union, settlement of claims against 570 Spain, appropriation for assistance to 435 Springfield, Mo., conveyance to State of portion of former O’Reilly General Hospital 592 Squaw Valley, Calif., invitation to hold 1960 Winter Olympic Games at 131 Standards, National Bureau of. See National Bureau of Standards under Commerce, Department of. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, conveyance of Sitting Bull burial site to State of North Dakota for historic site 543 State, Department of:  Appropriation Act 264  Appropriation for 35, 239, 264, 463  Budget and Finance, Office of, GS-17 position for Director, repeal 182  Budget Officer, grade GS-18 265  Contracts entered into in foreign countries, exemption from prohibition on interest by Members of Congress 269  Copies of records, repeal of service charge for 187  Counselor, salary 536  Deputy Under Secretaries, appointments and compensation 536  Diplomatic and consular establishments abroad, exchange of funds for expenses, nonapplicability of certain provisions to 269  Economic Affairs, Office of, restriction on funds for Metals and Minerals staff 265  Educational exchange activities, international, appropriation for 268  Firearms, authority of security officers to carry 188  Foreign currencies or credits, funds for purchase 265, 268 lxxxii  Foreign Service—   Acquisition of buildings abroad, appropriation for 265   Allowances and benefits—    Education for dependents 27    Home service transfer 27    Physical examinations for dependents 27   Appointments and assignments 25   Automobiles, application of exchange allowances or sale proceeds to replacements; cost limitation 265   Career ambassadors, appointments, qualifications, etc 537   Detail to Government agency, period of service; salary reimbursement 25   Emergencies in Diplomatic and Consular Service, appropriation for 265   Fee stamp requirement, repeal; account of fees 187   Missions and staffs abroad, appointments of officers as chiefs or deputy chiefs of; status 289   Representation allowances, appropriation for 265   Reserve officers, period of service 25   Retirement and disability system—    Annuities, computation on basis of highest five consecutive years for which contributions have been made 537    Contributions, repeal of salary ceiling for 537    Credit for service in Armed Forces or at unhealthful posts 26, 27   Salary 24, 25    Increase 178   Security officers, authority to carry firearms 188   Selection-out and benefits 25, 26  Foreign Service Act Amendments of 1955 24  General provisions, Appropriation Act 269, 280  General Services Administration, transfer of funds to, for extension and remodeling of building 463  International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, appropriation for 266, 464  International Boundary Commission, United States, Alaska, and Canada, appropriation for 267  International Commissions, American Sections, appropriation for 267  International contingencies, appropriation for 36, 266, 463  International educational exchange activities, appropriation for 268  International Fisheries Commissions, appropriation for expenses; restriction on use for attendance at official international conferences 268  International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, appropriation for 267  International Materials Conference, restriction on use of funds for expenses 280  International organizations, appropriation for missions to 36, 265  Justice, Department of, investigations of matters under joint control, appropriation for 271  Legal Adviser, salary 536  Mutual security program. See separate title.  Occupied areas, government in, appropriation for 268  Olympic Games, 1960, transmittal of United States invitations to—   Detroit, Mich 8   Squaw Valley, Calif 131  One-world government or citizenship, prohibition against use of funds for promotion of principle 270  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 280  Panama, payment to Republic of 464  Per diem rates for foreign participants in exchange of persons or technical assistance programs, authority to prescribe 270  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 280  Rama Road, Nicaragua, appropriation for; transfer to Commerce Department 269  Salaries and expenses, appropriation for 35, 264, 463  Security guard services, availability of funds for reimbursement of General Services Administration 270  Security officers, authority to carry firearms 188  State and political subdivisions, restriction on use of funds to pay salaries of persons serving in offices of 270  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 280  Transportation, use of Government-owned vehicles in foreign countries, authority; condition 270  Travel expenses of personnel outside continental United States, availability of funds 269 lxxxiii State Defense Forces, organization and Page maintenance authority 686 State Facilities and Public Works, loans for 642 Stead Air Force Base, Nev., construction of facilities authorized 341 Stewart Air Force Base, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 338 Stone on Public Domain, repeal of certain laws relating to 434 Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act:  Agriculture, Department of, appropriation for research 61  Appropriation for effecting provisions 204, 459 Strikes Against United States Government, prohibition of employment of persons participating in, etc 624  Appropriation act provisions 6, 43, 63, 78, 158, 197, 216, 237, 261, 280, 318, 364, 412, 439, 469, 520 Subic Bay, Philippine Islands, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Subversive Activities Control Act of 1950, Amendments:  Term of office of Board members 539  Three-year standard for consideration of past affiliations of individuals conducting management of certain organizations 375 Subversive Activities Control Board, appropriation for 195 Subversive Activities Control Board Tenure Act 539 Suffolk County Air Force Base, N. Y., construction of facilities authorized 339 Sugar Act of 1948, appropriation for effecting provisions 58 Suitland, Md., construction of naval facilities authorized 332 Superintendent of Documents, Office of. See under Government Printing Office. Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1955, Second 28  Agriculture, Department of 28, 33  Civil functions 31  Claims, payment of 42  Commerce, Department of 29  Defense, Department of 31  District of Columbia 38  Export-Import Bank of Washington 32  Federal Communications Commission 32  Federal Power Commission 32  Foreign operations 31  General provisions 42  General Services Administration 32  Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of 34  House Office Building Act of 1955, Additional 41  Independent offices 30, 32, 33  Interior, Department of the 33, 35  John Marshall Bicentennial Celebration Commission 34  Judiciary 36  Justice, Department of 36  Labor, Department of 34  Legislative Branch of the Government 39  Mutual security 31  National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 32  National Capital Planning Commission 33  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 43  Post Office Department 38  President, funds appropriated to 31  Public works 35  Railroad Retirement Board 35  Small Business Administration 30  Soo Locks Centennial Celebration Commission 32  State, Department of 35  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 43  Tax Court of the United States 38  Treasury Department 37  Uniform allowances 42  Veterans Administration 33 Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1956 450  Agriculture, Department of 450, 460  Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial Commission 460  Atomic Energy Commission 463  Boston National Historic Sites Commission 460  Central Intelligence Agency 453  Civil functions, Department of Defense 455, 463  Claims, payment of 468  Commerce, Department of 451  Defense, Department of 453, 455, 463  Defense Mobilization, Office of 457  District of Columbia 466  Executive Office of the President 457  Export-Import Bank of Washington 456  Federal Civil Defense Administration 457  Federal Facilities Corporation 466  Foreign Claims Settlement Commission 457  General Government Matters 457  General provisions 454, 468  General Services Administration 458  Health, Education, and Welfare, Department of 462  Housing and Home Finance Agency 458 lxxxiv  Independent offices 457  Interior, Department of 458  John Marshall Bicentennial Celebration Commission 461  Judgments 468  Judiciary 464  Justice, Department of 464  Labor, Department of 461  Legislative Branch of the Government 467  National Security Training Commission 458  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 469  Post Office Department 466  President, funds appropriated to 465  President’s Commission on Veterans’ Pensions 457  Public Works 463  Selective Service System 458  Small Business Administration 452  Smithsonian Institution 461  Soo Locks Centennial Celebration Commission 461  State, Department of 463  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 469  Tariff Commission, United States 452  Treasury Department 465  Uniform allowances, funds available for 468  United States Information Agency 465 Supreme Court of the United States. See under United States Courts. Surety Bonds, purchase to cover officers and employees of the Federal Government 618 Surplus Property:  Agricultural commodities. See separate title.  American National Red Cross, return of surplus property donated by 430  Disposal by Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, appropriation for expenses 409  Educational or public health purposes, utilization for 83 Surplus Property Act of 1944, appropriation for educational exchange program 268 Surrender Tree Site, Cuba, appropriation for maintenance 360 Swine. Vesicular Exanthema:  Funds available for eradication 53  Indemnity for swine and swine carcasses destroyed in July 1954 80 Switzerland, proclamation carrying out supplementary trade agreement c36 Tacoma, Wash., Naval Station, construction of facilities authorized 330 Tacoma Harbor Project, funds available for reimbursement of Port of Tacoma 362 Taft Memorial Foundation, authority to erect memorial bell tower on Capitol grounds b23 Taft Sanitary Engineering Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, appropriation for 405 Tank Cars, sale, lease, or transfer by Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission or successor 17 Tariff Act of 1930:  Amendments—   Johnston Island, applicability of customs laws to personnel stationed on 242   President, extension of authority to enter into foreign-trade agreements 162   Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955 162  Metal scrap, suspension of duties and import taxes, time extension 87  Trade agreement proclamations. See separate title. Tariff Commission, United States:  Appropriation for 237, 452  Commissioners, participation in certain proceedings, restriction on payment 237  Escape clause operation, publication of findings 166  Investigation, report, or study, restriction on use of funds for 237  Reports to Congress, operation of trade agreements program 165 Tax Court of the United States. See under United States Courts. Tax Rate Extension Act of 1955 14 Taxes:  Admissions tax, exemption for athletic events for benefit of United States Olympic Association 675  Automobile parts and accessories 689  Automobile utility trailers, manufacturers’ excise tax on leases of 613  Beer, tax extension 15  Camera lenses 689  Cigarettes—   Assistance to States in collecting sales and use taxes 627   Tax extension 15  Coconut oil, authority to suspend additional processing tax on 419, 426 lxxxv  Component parts for use in other manufactured articles 689  Cutting oils, excise tax 676  Distilled spirits—   Losses in 1954 hurricanes, tax refunds 685   Tax extension 15  District of Columbia. See Taxes under District of Columbia.  Electric appliances, manufacturers excise tax, time extension for claims for floor stocks refunds 594  Employment taxes, exemptions from withholding—   Noncash remuneration to retail commission salesmen 605   Services performed in United States possession when employer is required by law of the possession to withhold tax 616  Fuels, special, extension of retailers excise tax 15  Gasoline, extension of manufacturers excise tax 15  Household appliances, electric, gas, and oil; manufacturers excise tax, time extension for claims for floor stocks refunds 594  Imports. See separate title.  Income tax—   Arbitrage operations in securities 717   Armed Forces—    Members dying in service, credit or refund relating to abatement of tax on certain trusts for 607    Personal exemption for certain dependents in the Philippines 625    Sale or exchange of residence, suspension of certain periods of limitation during active duty 716   Burden of proof in cases involving corporations improperly accumulating surplus 690   Charitable organizations, etc., applicability of personal holding company provisions 718   Claim of right, recovery of amount held by another under, tax computation 716   Collection at source, exemptions—    Noncash remuneration to retail commission salesmen 605    Services performed in United States possession when employer is required by law of the possession to withhold tax 616   Corporate normal-tax rate, extension 14   Patent infringement damages, tax on 688   Personal holding company income, exclusion of certain rents received from shareholders 693   Prepaid income 134   Reserves for estimated expenses, etc. 134   Retirement income tax credit, extension to members of Armed Forces 591   Withholding. See Collection at source, above.  Indian funds distributed to members, tax exemption, Creek Nation 432  Insurance companies, mutual, tax extension 14  Liquors—   Distilled spirits and wines lost in 1954 hurricanes, tax refunds 685   Tax extension 15  Motor vehicles, extension of manufacturers excise tax 15  Motorcycles, repeal of manufacturers excise tax 709  Narcotic drugs, penalty for violations 3  Perfumes, tax extension 15  Radio and television apparatus—   Component parts 689   Entertainment equipment, restriction of tax liability to 690  Railroad retirement and unemployment insurance benefits, tax exemption 716  Refrigerator components 689  Refrigerators and quick-freeze units, manufacturers excise tax, time extension for claims for floor stocks refunds 594  Tax Rate Extension Act of 1955 14  Trailers, automobile utility, manufacturers excise tax on leases of 613  Vesting of Bulgarian, Hungarian, and Rumanian property, tax liability 569  Wines—   Losses in 1954 hurricanes, tax refunds 685   Tax extension 15 Tea Importation Act, funds for effecting provisions 401 Telephones, installation for Government business in connection with locks and dams, etc 188 Television Apparatus, Taxation:  Component parts 689  Entertainment equipment, restriction of tax liability to 690 Tempe, Ariz., transfer of United States interest in certain land to enable conveyance to Salt River Agricultural Improvement and Power District 48 Temporary Appropriations, 1956 238 lxxxvi Tennessee, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Tennessee Valley Authority:  Administrative building, acquisition of; approval of Budget Bureau 355  Appropriation for 355  Resource development, funds available for 355 Territorial Enabling Act of 1950, Amendments 637 Territories, Office of. See under Interior, Department of the. Texas:  Austin, Travis County, conveyance of certain property by Secretary of the Army to State 68  Interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385  Lake Texoma, highway bridge across; State contribution 365  Lake Whitney State Park, conveyance of land 605  Red River, apportionment of waters with Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, consent of Congress to negotiations 654 Texas City Disaster, settlement of claims 707 Texas Heritage Foundation, Inc., issuance of commemorative medals 630 Texas Hill Country Development Foundation, conveyance of land to Kerr County, Tex 577 Thailand, appropriation for assistance to 435 Thanksgiving Day, 1954, proclamation c15 “The House of Representatives”, printing of additional copies of manuscript entitled b23 Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission, establishment 383  Appropriation for 519 Theodore Roosevelt Island, preparation of plans for completion of development 383 Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, N. Dak., plans for completion of development 383 3-Methoxy-N-Methylmorphinan, determination as opiate c11 Timber on Public Domain:  Repeal of certain laws relating to 434  Restriction on disposal of surface resources on public lands, mining claims, etc 367, 368 Tin Smelter, continuation of; study and investigation of methods for maintaining permanent tin-smelting industry b8 Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., construction of facilities authorized 339 Tobacco:  Burley, study and report on marketing controls 184   Reenrollment of bill b8  Cigarettes—   Assistance to States in collecting sales and use taxes 627   Tax extension 15  Marketing quotas 24, 557, 670, 684 Tobyhanna Signal Depot, Pa., construction of facilities authorized 325 Tongass National Forest, Alaska:  Addition of certain lands c27  Administration of Old Kasaan National Monument lands as part of 380 Tongue Point Naval Station, Oreg., construction of facilities authorized 330 Toston Irrigation District, Mont., contract with United States for operation and maintenance of Crow Creek unit of Missouri River Basin project 697 Towash Park, Tex., conveyance of land to State 605 Trade Agreement Proclamations:  Alsike clover seed, modification of trade-agreement concession c38  Japan, carrying out of protocol of terms of accession to General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade c44  Switzerland, carrying out of supplementary agreement c36 Trade Agreements, Philippine Trade Agreement Revision Act of 1955 413 Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1955 162  Authority of President to enter into foreign-trade agreements 162  Cuban products 165  Escape clause operation 166  Printing of additional copies of hearings b4  Reports to Congress 165 Trade Commission, Federal. See Federal Trade Commission. Trading With the Enemy Act, appropriation for carrying out duties pursuant to 273 Trailers, Automobile Utility, manufacturers excise tax on leases of certain 613 Travel Expense Act of 1949, Amendments:  Mileage allowance 394  Per diem allowance 393 Traverse City Area, Mich., construction of military facilities authorized 339, 348 Travis Air Force Base, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 345 Treasury Department:  Accounts, Bureau of, appropriation for 37, 72, 465  Administrative Assistant Secretary, repeal of grade provision 182  Appropriation Act 72 lxxxvii  Appropriation for 37, 72, 465  Appropriations available for expenses of public debt operations 72, 82  Arms and ammunition required by civilian employees in official duties, expenditures authorized 82  Atomic weapons rewards, membership of Secretary on Awards Board 365  Bonds, purchase to cover officers and employees of the Federal Government 618  Bulgarian Claims Fund, creation 571  Citadel, The, Charleston, S. C., admission free of duty of carillon bells for 624  Coast Guard. See separate title.  Currency and coins—   Inscription “In God We Trust” 290   Reimbursement of Federal Reserve banks for expenses of verification and destruction 72  Customs, Bureau of—   Appropriation for 73   Export control program, advance of Commerce Department funds for enforcement 228   Uniform allowances, funds available 43  Disbursement, Division of, appropriation for 72  District of Columbia water fund, sale of securities for credit to, authority 260  Federal employees’ group life insurance funds, investment authority 677  Federal Reserve banks, reimbursement for services as Government depositaries and fiscal agents, authorized 72, 82  General provisions, Appropriation Act 76, 78  Hungarian Claims Fund, creation 571  Internal Revenue Service—   Appropriation for 73   GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 182   Internal Revenue Code. See separate title.   Tax laws. See Taxes.   Training of employees, funds for 73  International Finance Corporation, payment of United States subscription to 670  Italian Claims Fund, creation 571  Medals, issuance of—   Benjamin Franklin commemorative medals, issuance to certain societies 541   Salk, Dr. Jonas E., honorary medal 589   Texas commemorative medals 630  Meetings, funds available for attendance 76  Mint, Bureau of, appropriation for 74  Monterey, computation of life expectancy and depreciation schedule 542, 543  Narcotics, Bureau of, appropriation for 73  Narcotics law enforcement—   Authority for expenditures for services or information in apprehension of fugitives from justice 72, 82   Authority to subpena witnesses, etc 684   Penalty for violations of internal revenue laws 3  Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise Fund, establishment 533  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 78  Public Debt, Bureau of, appropriation for 72  Public Health Service, appropriation authorized for care and treatment of Halsford V. Sharpe 76  Reports to Congress, purchase of bonds to cover officers and employees of the Federal Government 619  Rumanian Claims Fund, creation 571  Secret Service, United States, appropriation for 73  Secretary, Office of, appropriation for 72  Services without compensation, authority for acceptance in connection with program for sale of public-debt obligations 72, 82  Soviet Claims Fund, creation 571  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 78  Taxes. See separate title.  Treasurer, Office of, appropriation for 72  Treasury buildings, appropriation for guard force 73  Uniform allowances, funds available 43  White House Police. See separate title. Treaties:  Niagara River remedial works, appropriation for United States share of costs under treaty with Canada 363  Panama, Republic of, State Department appropriation available for payment to 464 Trinity River Division, Central Valley Project, Calif., construction, operation, and maintenance 719 Truax Field, Wis., construction of facilities authorized 339 Truckee River, water use compact between California and Nevada 675 Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands:  Appropriation for administration 149  General Accounting Office audit of financial transactions 149 lxxxviii  General Services Administration, purchases through 149 Tuberculosis, appropriation for control 404 Turkey, mutual security assistance 284 Turks Head, sale to Philippine citizens 217 Turner Air Force Base, Ga., construction of facilities authorized 345 Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., Marine Corps Training Center, construction of facilities authorized 333 Twine, restriction on purchase of foreign product by Department of Agriculture 63, 156 Two Rock Ranch Station, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 325 Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., construction of facilities authorized 341 Typewriting Machines, purchase, disposal, etc.; restriction 205 Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, Utah, exchange of mineral lands 544 Umatilla Reservation, funds for payments to Confederated Tribes 361 Unemployment Compensation:  Alaska, authority for advances from Federal Unemployment Fund 81  Appropriation for 34, 398, 399  Veterans, termination date 376 Uniform Allowance Act, Federal Employees, Amendment, deletion of time limitation for regulations prescribing uniforms 49 Uniform Code of Military Justice, Amendment, salaries and travel expenses of judges of Court of Military Appeals 10 Uniform State Laws, National Conference of Commissioners on, appropriation for support by District of Columbia 246 Union Catalogs, funds available for 517 United Nations:  Children’s Fund, appropriation authorized for contributions to 286   Appropriation for 436  China, Congressional opposition to representation by Communist regime 270, 290  Expanded program of technical assistance, appropriation authorized for contributions to 285   Appropriation for 31, 435  Peace, reaffirmation of American desire for, at anniversary commemoration b9  Refugee Fund, appropriation authorized for contributions to 286   Appropriation for 436  Relief and Works Agency, appropriation authorized for contributions to 286   Appropriation for 436 United Nations Day, 1955, proclamation c28 United Nations Human Rights Day, 1954, proclamation c16 United Nations Participation Act of 1945, applicability of provisions to obligations and expenditures of United States participation in International Civil Aviation Organization 266 United States Code:  Funds available for preparation 512, 513  Title 3, section 104, amendment 11  Title 6—   Section 6, amendment 620   Section 14, amendment 618  Title 14—   Section 232, amendment 493   Sections 247, 248, addition 620   Section 370, addition 88   Section 432, amendment 577   Section 511, addition 577   Section 640, amendment 134  Title 18—   Section 542, amendment 242   Section 544, amendment 242   Section 545, amendment 242   Section 871, amendment 80   Section 1461, amendments 183   Section 1465, addition 183   Section 1716, amendment 191   Section 4004, amendment 282  Title 26. See Internal Revenue Code.  Title 28—   Section 5, amendment 9   Section 44 (d), amendment 10   Section 107, amendment 546   Section 135, amendment 10   Section 173, amendment 10   Section 213, amendment 10   Section 252, amendment 10   Section 508, amendment 10   Section 553, amendment 492   Section 1823 (a), amendment 394 United States Code Annotated, price limitation 196 United States Courts. See also Justice, Department of.  Administrative Office, appropriation for 277  Alaska—   District courts, salaries of judges 10   Judicial divisions 2 and 4, boundaries 430   Nome, funds available for construction of courthouse building 205  Appeals, Courts of—   Appropriation for 37, 276, 465 lxxxix   Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1955, jurisdiction under 712   Salaries of circuit judges 10  Attorneys, United States—   Appropriation for salaries and expenses 36, 271, 464   Salary increase 10  Claims, Court of—   Appropriation for 275, 465   Salaries of judges 10  Commissioners, appropriation for fees 37, 276  Customs and Patent Appeals, Court of—   Appropriation for 37, 275, 464   Salaries of judges 10  Customs Court —   Appropriation for 275, 464   Salaries of judges 10  District courts—   Alaska—    Division boundaries 430    Salaries of judges 10   Appropriation for 37, 276, 465   Cigarette taxes, State, jurisdiction with respect to collection 628   International Finance Corporation, jurisdiction in actions involving 670   Judges. See Judges, this title.   Nebraska, elimination of separate divisions; holding at Lincoln, North Platte, and Omaha 546   Rules of civil procedure, funds available 275   Vesting and liquidation of Bulgarian, Hungarian, and Rumanian property, jurisdiction 563, 564, 567   District of Columbia. See Courts under District of Columbia.   General provisions, Judiciary Appropriation Act 277, 280   Judges—    Appropriation for salaries 37, 465    Salary increases 9, 10   Jurors, appropriation for fees 37, 276   Law clerks of circuit and district judges, salary limitation 276   Marshals, United States—    Appropriation for salaries and expenses 36, 271, 464    Mileage allowance 492   Miscellaneous expenses, appropriation for 37   Narcotics law enforcement, jurisdiction in case of refusal to obey subpenas 685   Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 280   Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 280  Referees, appropriation for salaries and expenses 37, 277, 465  Salaries—   Appropriation for salaries of supporting personnel 37, 276   Increase for certain officers and employees of judicial branch 9, 175   Secretaries of circuit and district judges, limitation 276  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 280  Supreme Court of the United States—   Annuities to widows of Justices, appropriation for 276   Appropriation for 36, 274, 464   Automobile for Chief Justice, funds available 275   Books, appropriation for purchase 518   History, preparation under Oliver Wendell Holmes Devise 533   Justices—    Appropriation for salaries 274    Salary increase 9   Pages, education of, advances to District of Columbia 514   Reports, appropriation for printing and binding 274   Rules of civil procedure for United States district courts, funds available 275  Tax Court of the United States—   Appropriation for 38, 78   Salaries of judges 10  Travel expenses, appropriation for 37  Witnesses, appropriation for fees and expenses 271 United States Disciplinary Barracks, Calif., construction of facilities authorized 327 United States Housing Act of 1937. See under Housing. United States Information Agency:  Appropriation Act 277  Appropriation for 277, 465  Contracts for international shortwave radio facilities, indemnification agreements 279  Exchange of funds for operation of information establishments abroad, authority 278  Foreign Service Reserve appointments and assignments for foreign information and educational activities, extension 279  General provisions, Appropriation Act 280  GS-16, 17, and 18 positions, repeal 183 xc  International Materials Conference, restriction on use of funds for expenses 280  Motion-picture films, processing and distribution, funds available for payment to private organizations abroad 279  Motor vehicles for use abroad, application of exchange allowances or sale proceeds to replacements; cost limitation 278  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 280  Publicity or propaganda, restriction on use of funds for 280  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 280 United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, appropriation for carrying out activities under 268 United States Olympic Association. See Olympic Games. Universal Military Training and Service Act:  Amendments—   Deferments and exemptions—    Active duty in armed forces of nation associated with United States in mutual defense activities 223    Active duty in Armed Forces or as commissioned officer in Public Health Service or Coast and Geodetic Survey 224    Agricultural employment, restriction on consideration of commodity supply 224    National Guard unit enlistment, age limit for liability for induction after 224   Doctors Draft Act—    Age limits for induction under 224    Extension 224   Extension 224   1955 Amendments to the Universal Military Training and Service Act 223   Physical examination upon completion of inducted service, removal of requirement for persons continuing on active duty in another status 295   Reserve Forces Act of 1955 602  Appropriation for effecting provisions 208, 398 Upper Iowa River Project, funds available for 361 Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1955 4  Agriculture, Department of 5  Foreign Claims Settlement Commission 6  General provisions 6  Housing and Home Finance Agency 5  Independent offices 5  Intergovernmental Relations, Commission on 5  Legislative Branch 4  Overthrow of United States Government, restriction on employment of persons advocating 6  Strikes against United States Government, restriction on employment of persons engaging in 6 Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1955, Second 68  Executive Branch of the Government, Commission on Organization of the 68  Independent offices 68  Veterans Administration 68 Utah, Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation, exchange of mineral lands 544 Ute Indians, Uintah and Ouray Reservation, Utah, exchange of mineral lands 544 Vallejo, Calif., Mare Island Naval Shipyard, construction of facilities authorized 329 Vance Air Force Base, Okla., construction of facilities authorized 341 Venereal Diseases, appropriation for control 404 Venezuela, gift to United States of statue of Simon Bolivar 191 Vesicular Exanthema of Swine:  Appropriation for eradication 53  Indemnity for swine and swine carcasses destroyed in July 1954 80 Vessels. See also Maritime activities under Commerce, Department of.  Alaska, transportation between designated points by Canadian vessels 47  Departments of Commerce, Army, Air Force, and Navy, availability of vessels 319  France, extension of authority for loan of aircraft carrier to 373  Inspection of steam vessels, removal of requirement for verification under oath of certificates 86  La Guardia sale of steamship, authorized a123  Marine insurance, availability of United States dollars for, under Mutual Security Act of 1955 285 xci  Monterey, sale of steamship, authorized 542  Mutual security program, exemption of ocean transportation between foreign countries of commodities procured with foreign currencies from requirement of shipping on United States vessels 288  Philippines, sale of certain vessels to citizens of 217  Surveying ships for Coast and Geodetic Survey, construction authorized 537 Veterans. See also Veterans Regulations.  American Legion, eligibility for membership; Korean veterans 379  AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II), eligibility for membership 375  Automobiles for disabled veterans—   Terminal date for Korean conflict service conferring eligibility c18   Time extension for filing application 171  Compensation and pensions—   Appropriation for 33   Dual compensation, increase in limitation; exemption of disabled Korean veterans 497   Korean conflict, terminal date for service conferring entitlement to certain veterans benefits c17  Dental treatment, outpatient, entitlement to 161  District of Columbia appropriation for services to 250  Dual compensation of retired military personnel, increase in limitation; exemption of disabled Korean veterans 497  Educational allowances for institutional on-farm training, reduction in 558  Educational benefits—   Accrual after Jan. 31, 1955 8   Terminal date for Korean conflict service conferring eligibility c18  Educational institutions, restriction on funds available for attendance reports 209  Flag draping casket, issuance to friend or associate of deceased veteran 440  Government employees. See Veterans under Government Employees.  Hospital and domiciliary facilities—   Purchase of sites for new construction, restriction on funds for 211   Reimbursement for hospitalization and examination of persons other than beneficiaries 212  Housing. See separate title.  Insurance—   National service life insurance, waiver of premiums on term and permanent insurance for persons missing in action, etc 395   Servicemen’s indemnity—    Replacement of five-year level premium term insurance expiring within 120 days after separation from active service 396    Stepchildren and stepparents, eligibility for payments 374    Waiver of premiums and total disability income benefits in issue or reinstatement of insurance on a permanent plan when total disability commences prior to application 396  Korean conflict, terminal date for service conferring entitlement to certain veterans benefits c17  Mustering-out payments—   Terminal date for Korean conflict service conferring eligibility c18   Time extension for filing claims for 380  Philippines, grants for hospitalization benefits 33  Readjustment benefits, appropriation for 33  Servicemen’s Indemnity Act of 1951. See separate title.  Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944. See separate title.  Social security benefits. See Social Security Act.  Unemployment compensation—   Appropriation for 399   Termination dates 376, c18  Veterans Administration—   Appropriation for 33, 68, 209   Availability of funds, restriction 211   Clarksburg, W. Va., conveyance of land to 433   Medicine and Surgery, Department of, salary increases 178   Milwaukee, Wis., conveyance of certain land to 612   North Little Rock, Ark., conveyance of land to 434   Public relations work, limitation on number of employees in 209   Richland County, S. C., reconveyance of certain lands to 162   Transfers of funds—    Public Health Service, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Interior Departments, transfers to 210    Restriction 211 xcii   Uniform allowances, funds available for 468   Veterans Day National Committee, Administrator as chairman c8  World War Veterans’ Act, 1924, amendment, attorney’s fee in suits for waiver of premiums on account of total disability 380 Veterans Administration. See under Veterans. Veterans Day, 1954, proclamation c8 Veterans’ Pensions, President’s Commission on, appropriation for 239, 457 Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952:  Amendments—   Accrual of educational benefits after Jan. 31, 1955 8   Educational allowances for institutional on-farm training, reduction in 558   Mustering-out payments, time extension for filing claims for 380   Unemployment compensation, termination date 376  Funds for effecting provisions 210, 398  Korean conflict, terminal date for service conferring entitlement to certain veterans’ benefits c18 Veterans’ Reemployment Rights, Bureau of, appropriation for 397 Veterans Regulations:  No. 1 (a), Part I, paragraph I (a), amendment 497  No. 7 (a), paragraph II, addition 161  No. 9 (a), paragraph I, amendment 440 Vice President of the United States:  Appointments by. See President of Senate, appointments by, under Senate.  Automobile, appropriation for 503  Compensation 11   Appropriation for 39, 499  Expense allowance, appropriation for 39, 499  Office of, appropriation for 499  Threats against, penalty 80 Vineland School District, Kern County, Calif., release of reversionary rights by United States 46 Vinson-Trammel Act, suspension of profit limitations in certain contracts 447 Vint Hill Farms Station, Va., construction of facilities authorized 325 Virgin Islands:  Airport projects, appropriation for grants-in-aid for 227  Appropriation for administration 149  General Services Administration, purchases through 149  Judges, appropriation for salaries 276  Minimum wages 711  United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys, salaries 10  Urban renewal, authority 637 Virgin Islands Corporation:  Appropriation for 158  Transfer of certain property in St. Croix to Agriculture Department 391 Vocational Education Act of 1946, funds available for effecting provisions 402 Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of, appropriation for 250 Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of, appropriation for 403 Vocational Rehabilitation Act, funds available for effecting provisions 403 Voting Assistance Act of 1955, Federal 584 Wage and Hour Division, appropriation for 400, 461 Wages, Minimum, increase 711  Appropriation for 461 Waiawa (Waipio) Radio Transmitting Station, T. H., construction of military facilities authorized 328 Waikiki, T. H., authority for compromise agreement and sale, exchange, or lease of certain tidelands to shoreland owners 428 Wake Island, construction of Air Force facilities authorized 347 Walker, Minn., schooling of Indian children without cost to United States, repeal 433 Walker Air Force Base, N. Mex., construction of facilities authorized 345 Walker River, water use compact between California and Nevada 675 Walter Reed Army Medical Center, D. C., construction of facilities authorized 326, 329 War Claims. See Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. War Claims Act of 1948:  Funds available for effecting provisions 194  War Claims Fund, availability to Bureau of Employees’ Compensation 399, 400 War College, Naval, appropriation for 306 War Powers Act, First, 1941, continuation of contract powers under 82 War-Risk Hazards, compensation for injuries or deaths resulting from 241 War Risk Insurance, Marine, extension of authority 440 War Shipping Administration, liquidation, funds available 230 xciii Warm Springs Reservation, funds for payments to Confederated Tribes 361 Warwick, Va., sale of war housing projects to 159 Washington, leasing of lands for Fort Simcoe 391 Washington Aqueduct, appropriation for 255, 260 Washington City Post Office, heat furnished by Capitol Power Plant, reimbursement 517 Washington Home for Incurables, D. C., appropriation for reimbursement 251 Washington National Airport, appropriation for 227, 451 Water, Saline, utilization research program 198  Appropriation for 141 Water Pollution Control Act, funds available for effecting provisions 405 Watershed Protection, appropriation for 54 Wayland Special Road District No. 1 of Clark County, Mo., bridge toll adjustment 85 Weather Bureau. See under Commerce, Department of. Weather Control, Advisory Committee on, appropriation for 237 Webb Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 341, 348 Weeks Act, appropriation for acquisition of forest lands under; restriction 155 Weeksville, N. C., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Welles Village War Housing Project, sale to Housing Authority of Glastonbury, Conn 638 West Coast Ammunition Terminal, Calif., land acquisition authorized 326 West Haven, Conn., designation of portion of West River as nonnavigable stream 576 West River, Conn., designation of portion as nonnavigable stream 576 West Virginia, interstate compact to conserve oil and gas, consent of Congress to extension 385 Westover Air Force Base. Mass., construction of facilities authorized 345 Wheat:  Durum, marketing quota and acreage allotment increase 9  Pakistan, appropriation for reimbursement to Commodity Credit Corporation for transfer of wheat to 61 Wheat Agreement Act of 1949, International, appropriation for discharge of indebtedness of Commodity Credit Corporation under 61 Wheat Flour, availability for needy persons 608 Whidbey Island, Wash., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 White House Conference on Education, appropriation for 403, 462 White House Office, appropriation for 192 White House Police:  Appropriation for 73  Compensation for duty on days off, after suspension of days off during emergency 491  Salary increase 530   Correction in enrolled bill b24 White Oak, Md., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 White Pine Blister Rust, appropriation for control 154 White Sands Proving Ground, N. Mex., construction of facilities authorized 324 Whitehouse Field, Fla., construction of naval facilities authorized 331 Whittier, Alaska, construction of military facilities authorized 328 Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, appropriation for maintenance of long-horned cattle herd 148 Wildlife Restoration Projects, funds for Federal aid to States 698 Wildlife Service. See Fish and Wildlife Service under Interior, Department of the. Wildwood Station (Kenai), Alaska, construction of military facilities authorized 328 Wilkins Air Force Station, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 339 William Beaumont Army Hospital, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 326 Williams Air Force Base, Ariz., construction of facilities authorized 341 Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission, appropriation authorized 395  Appropriation for 157, 519 Wind River Reservation, Wyo., Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribes, quarterly per capita payments 557 Wines:  Losses in 1954 hurricanes, tax refund for 685  Tax extension 15 Wingate Ordnance Depot, N. Mex., construction of facilities authorized 324 Witnesses:  Appropriation for fees and expenses—   District of Columbia 247   International Joint Commission, United States and Canada, hearings held by 267   Justice Department 13, 271 xciv  Narcotics law enforcement, authority of Secretary of Treasury to subpena witnesses, etc 684 Wolters Air Force Base, Tex., construction of facilities authorized 341 Women’s Bureau, appropriation for 400 Woodbridge, Va., deletion of Army transmitting station authorization 329 Woodrow Wilson Centennial Celebration Commission, appropriation authorized 395  Appropriation for 157, 519 Woodward, Okla., conveyance of certain land by Secretary of Agriculture to 160 World Health Organization, appropriation for United States payment, authorized 288 World Trade Week, 1955, proclamation c25 World War Veterans’ Act, 1924, Amendment, attorney’s fee in suits for waiver of premiums on account of total disability 380 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 340, 348  Funds available 454 Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mich., construction of facilities authorized 339 Wyoming:  Grand Teton National Park, construction of alternate highway route within; conveyance to State upon completion 555  Platte County, conveyance of certain lands near Lake Guernsey to State 138 Yakima Tribes:  Fishing rights, payment for impairment of 361  Fort Simcoe, leasing to State of lands for 391  Purchase, sale, and exchange authority for consolidation of reservation lands 392 Yankton Sioux Tribe, S. Dak., appropriation for relocation 144 Yazoo Watershed, purchase of lands for flood prevention, requirement of approval of county board of supervisors 54 Yearbook of Agriculture:  Appropriation for 60  Restriction on use of Government Printing Office funds for printing and binding 519 Yokosuka, Japan, construction of naval facilities authorized 335 Yorktown, Va., construction of naval facilities authorized 334 Yorktown Monument, payment and release of contractor from obligation upon completion of new figure for 147 Youngstown Municipal Airport, Ohio, construction of facilities authorized 339 Yuma County Airport, Ariz., construction of facilities authorized 339 Yuma Test Station, Ariz., construction of family housing authorized 327 Zoological Park, National, appropriation for 256 xcv INDIVIDUAL INDEX Page Abele, Karlis a142 Abolins, Aleksander b33 Aboody, Huben M b18 Adams, Lucette H a77 Adams, Lucian 486, 488 Afonsky, Dimitri A b25 Aguirre, Catarina R b6 Aguirre-Gomez, Pedro b6 Aikler, Antonio J a24 Aikler, Emilio F a24 Akmans, Marta E b21 Alabastro, Arlene a91 Alabastro, Gualberto E a91 Alabastro, Pura Z a91 Albrecht, Marie N b21 Alcala-Jimenez, David b5 Alemany, Francises a164 Alexiadou, Anastasia a23 Allen, George L. F a48 Almeida, Maria A. M a83 Alonzo, Antonia A b7 Altenbrun, Juliana a24 Altobelli, Alessandra B a106 Anderson, Irene E a19 Andra, Ervin R b11 Andre, Maia a24 Andreis, Maria L a88 Andreoli, Carlo b6 Andriopoulos, Theresa a83 Andrzejewski, Kazmierz a24 Ann Arbor Construction Co a136 Anstett, Rosemarie E a83 Aranopoulou, Mrs. Erato a14 Arens, Emil a81 Argendeli, Kleoniki a7 Armstrong, Anita B a83 Arrachea, Antonio Y a81 Arsena, Giuseppa a115 Artinian, Armenouhi A a50 Arvidson, John A a165 Augustynowicz, Wladyslaw a24 Babenko, Gennady K b20 Babothy, Ferene a59 Bacal, Adam A a24 Baechia, Ermanno b11 Badalmenti, Dominick b35 Bagley, Maria a83 Bain, Edgar H 486, 488 Bain, Hong Yuan b11 Bak, Jozef a24 Baker, Melanie S a129 Bakmazian, Selma H a83 Bakovich, Nick b34 Balassa, Bela b21 Balassa, Ida B b21 Ball, Franziska L a114 Ball, Marjorie I b7 Balzina, Josef G a83 Bamford, Ernest L a3 Bamford, Nadine a3 Bang, Cheung b11 Barbour, Anna V a83 Barlow, Enid b34 Bart, Fannie b25 Bart, Mordecai b25 Barta, Tibor b21 Bartlett Springs Co a154 Bartley, Olga a83 Bartnicki, Wieslaw a24 Bartnik, Andrew b35 Barulich, Antonio b11 Basch, Marton b11 Batenko, Anatoly a8 Batenko, Vladimir a8 Batts, Tennessee C a68 Behrinan, Irene C a157 Belinky, Seymour R a141 Bencich, Eufemia a93 Benedikt, Ervin a101 Benedikty, John b6 Berarda, Sister Mary a10 Berend, Peter M b14 Berkovits, Elias b25 Berkowitz, Abraham b33 Berney, E. S a62 Bernhus, Anne M b5 Bernhus, Christopher O b5 Bernhus, Ellen O b5 Bernhus, Nils C b5 Bernoudy, Lazara C a96 Bethel, Peter C a65 Bevc, Vladislav a120 Bhark, Alick a34 Bialy, Marian J a24 Bieh, William b6 Bielska, Anna a24 Bienkowski, Jozef D a24 Biondo, Luzie a49 Birger, Rosa a140 xcvi Bishop, Orrin J a147 Bistreff, Eugenia b11 Bistreff, Stanu S b11 Bittar, Evelyn E b14 Blady, Ryfka b25 Blady, Szmerla b25 Blascovich, Attilio b17 Blednyh, Robert V a80 Boa, Elise J a81 Bobek, Giuseppe b7 Bock, Margarethe a148 Bock, Robert H a148 Bogacki, Waclaw Z b17 Boldyreff, Antonina b16 Boldyreff, Helen b16 Bonk, Iwan a83 Bonk, Pawel a24 Bonk, Tacianna a83 Bonton, Melina a50 Boon, Lim Jew b14 Booth, Joseph a86 Borenstajn, David M a67 Borenstajn, Itta a67 Borromeo, Robert A a35 Bora, Tibor E b17 Boraic, Aladar b20 Bortolin, Elvira a95 Boscarino, Lucia P a83 Bosky, Paul A b35 Bostrom, Iver A b34 Boucher, Arsene A b17 Boysen, Ursula E a125 Bragdon, John S. (Maj. Gen.) a165 Brandon, Carol a59 Bratsis, Athauasia a83 Braund, John J a56 Breger, Lucy a41 Breger, Rica a41 Breger, Salomon a41 Brennan, Francis B a22 Brewbaker, Helen X a83 Briedis, Arturs b21 Brieze, Milda H b14 Brieze, Roberts M b14 Briks, Vladimirs b33 Brink, Johanna I. H a83 Brizga, Aina a34 Brody, Alexander b19 Brodzinski, Stanley a24 Bronson, Deming 486 Brown, Colette M a83 Brown, Elzie C a148 Brown, Frank N b5 Brown, James C b25 Brown, John b6 Brozozowski, Jerzy a24 Bruni, Margherita a78 Brzezinski, Jozef a24 Buch, Ellen H a28 Budman, Frank a103 Bugaj, Leckadja b25 Buich, Stijepo a60 Bulldeath, Lenora P a17 Bulldeath, Robert G a17 Bungard, Leonard J b35 Burlew, Eva a83 Bushman, Harold W., III a16 Butterman, Moses A a37 Byers, Margaret I a29 Byrne, Ellen a83 Caesar, Irving b24 Caffrey, Lena S b7 Caiado, Christine S a6 Caldera-Roldan, Joaquin b35 Cali, Sister Antonina a76 Calish, Ben b35 Camara, Birgit a155 Cameron, Elsie b7 Camiolo, Cristoforo b35 Canaletich, Mario G b18 Cannizzo, Salvatore a105 Cannon, Clarence a166 Cannon, Ida W a166 Cannon Foundation a166 Capano, Vittorio a113 Capital Transit Co 724 Capozzi, Francesco b34 Carbon, Salvacion a90 Cardenas, Angel M a82 Cardenas, Antonio a107 Carollo, Giuseppe a9 Carpanese, Bianca a78 Carrigan, Andrew a155 Carter, Martha A b6 Carter, Viviane L a83 Cartiglia, Maria a100 Case, Hildegard a83 Casey, James F., estate of a39 Castaneda, Juana P b34 Castro, Stephen b34 Cauchon, Anastasio a83 Cecco, Frank a24 Celich, Frank b20 Cernilogar, Mario a5 Cervantes-Diaz, Jose L b6 Cerven, George b21 Cervi, Giussepina a130 Cha, Chung Poik a153 Cha, Myra Poik a153 Chadwick, Ann B a34 Chai, Woo Suit a25 Chan, Ah Hoe b15 Chan, Charles a45 Chan, Cheung Yuk b15 Chan, Get Wing b25 Chan, Hong Kong b20 xcvii Chan, Margarita Oy Wan a34 Chan, Rose Edith b32 Chan, Si Heung b14 Chan, Tim b15 Chan, Wing Chong a61 Chang, Betty Zung-Wei b26 Chang, Charles Chi b25 Chang, Che-Tyan b14 Chang, Chien Wei Lan b21 Chang, Chung Yung b21 Chang, Florence Shih b33 Chang, Rev. 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S a83 Culotta, Vincent b35 Cwiklinski, Jan R a3 Cyrkler, Jerzy a24 Dailey, Lieselotte E a137 Dal Bello, Alberto a12 Dal Bello, Dina B a12 Dambos, Kostas b20 Dandurand, Gerard L a66 Danes, Elsa a4 Dao, Thomas Ling-Yuan b27 Dapello, Giuseppe b5 Da Prato, Antonio a83 Das, Abinash C b6 Davis, John 486 Davis, Priscilla L a143 Davitto, Bernardo V b35 Dawes, Marianne S a83 De Franca, Rogerio S a102 Degnitti, Pietro a83 Dekhour, Jamil S b27 De la Cerna, Rodolfo P a163 DeLeon, Ernesto a127 Delgado, Rodolfo C a72 Del Gobbo, Assuntino a115 Del Mui, Maria a162 De Mendonca, Victor M a60 De Mik, Elisabeth V a83 De Mocskonyi, Erwin S a41 Demos, Vasiliki a83 De Recio, Francisca M a105 De Rehbinder, Maria a106 Deriberprey, Luis a78 De Roche, Lawrence H b5 De Szethofer, Blanche H a65 De Szethofer, Leon J a65 De Uribe, Esther R a98 DeVito, Angelo a119 xcix Dickel, Wlater, Jr b34 Dietl, Caroline a98 Dietl, Erika M a98 Dietl, Robert a98 Di Martino, Sister Luigina a91 Dinces, Aleksander b22 Ding, Sing Yoh b11 Di Pietro, Tilde a83 Dippner, Hermann b34 Divitkos, George R a108 Djurovic, Goran a43 Djurovic, Slavoljub a43 Dobrovich, John b35 Doi, Mrs. Matsuyo Y a122 Doi, Yuji a122 Dombrowski, Leon A 486 Donaldson, Mary P a102 Donaldson, Victorine M a56 Donatich, Giuseppe b20 Dong, Ng Eng b14 Doolittle, Immacolatina b34 Doriac, Cecile, and child a151 Douglas, Frederick C b6 Dowds, Elizabeth a52 Drayer, Hyman b7 Dreszer, Anna b33 Druzianich, Iva a137 Duchin, Abraham b35 Dufek, George J. (Rear Adm.) a44 Dujuambi, Monte A b34 Duncan, Henry a36 Dung, Won Tsui b27 Dunn, Lily Wen-Yuen Fong b13 Eadie, Thomas 486 East, Sylvia T a83 Eastman, Ray 486 Eckles, Johanna a156 Edwards, Carl E a47 Eidok, Walter b17 Eizis, Aleksandrs b17 Ekonomos, John a111 Elkay Manufacturing Co a126 Elliott, T. C a61 Elterman, Louis a46 Englert, Roman a24 Enlow, Elsa W a83 Ennis, Orville a118 Erbes, Edward H a24 Erdi, Anthony b16 Erickson, Ines L a83 Eronen, Tynne K b5 Esberg, Adele b18 Esberg, Juta b18 Escobedo-Herera, Salvador b7 Espina, Eufronio D a62 Eto, Nobuko b7 Eto, Some b7 Eto, Yoshimitsu b7 Evangelista, Gino a110 Fabian, George S b11 Fai, Cheung b17 Fallotico, Marielise a83 Fan, Gloria a80 Fang, Frances Foon-Chiu b27 Fang, Ken Shou b27 Fang, Pow Foo b16 Farkas, Alexander b27 Farkas, Vilmos b27 Farrar, John P a21 Fasko, Daniel b17 Fat, Wong a11 Fatutta, Marco b18 Feldstein, Leizor b27 Fellner, Susanne a53 Feng, Chun Po b27 Feng, Meng Hsiang Tsai b27 Feng, Tai Nien b27 Fernandes, Caetano b6 Ferrara, Alfio a135 Fickz, Anna H., heirs of a111 Finaly, Federico U a21 Fine, Chang b32 Firetto, Paolo b34 Fischer-Stern, Andrea b8 Fischer-Stern, Janos b8 Fischman, Abraham b27 Flehner, Henry a106 Flehner, Ilona a106 Flehner, Julius a106 Fleischer, Klara A a31 Fligor, Marjorie a10 Fok, Dso Yun b19 Fok, Lam b15 Fok, Ruth L b13 Fong, Freda Wei-Teh Yong b27 Fong, Ho Wah b14 Fong, Jeanne Kwan b27 Fong, Kong-Sen b27 Fong, Lee b15 Fong, Lee Tsi b20 Fong, Wong b18 Fontes, Sebastiano De b34 Foo, Kut Chong b7 Foo, Lee b19 Foo, Sin b14 Foo, William Er Chen b21 Foo, Wong Kia b21 Foo, Yee King b11 Fook, Lee b19 Fook, Lo a11 Fook, Shum Hang b22 Fook, Tsang Koon b16 For, Leung b9 Forbes, Reginald b5 c Fore, Mark b32 Forsterer, Bruno O 486 Fox, Ambrose A a137 Fraenkel, Ernst a151 Fraenkel, Hanna a151 Fraga-Rey, Juan b6 Franges, Oton b14 Frangeskos, Emanuel a55 Franicevich, Frank M b35 Frankel, Edwin N b14 Frankel, Maurice S b17 Fredriksen, Erik E b6 Freimanis, Anna E b18 Freimanis, Teodore G b18 Freund, Regine M. G a83 Fridmanis, Erika U b20 Fridmanis, Imants E b20 Friedman, Charles G b27 Froberg, Maria b7 Froberg, Wilhelmina b7 Frohne, Isolde a83 Frugia, Margarete S a83 Fryza, George b35 Fu, Ching Mark b33 Fu, Li Chiu a7 Fu, Quo b16 Fu, Yuan Sheng b27 Furth, Julius b33 Gabor, Laszlo b27 Gabor, Margit b27 Gabor, Zsuzanna b27 Gafner, Emma a83 Gafos, Adamantios G a132 Gafos, Eugenia a132 Gafos, George (Capt.) a132 Galdikas, Anthony C b35 Galecki, Zbigniew H a24 Gallagher, Edeltraudt M a21 Galvans, Peteris b17 Garbin, Luka E b20 Garbus, Abraham b34 Garcia, Antonio M b34 Garcia, Luis b7 Garcia, Margarita b7 Garcia, Nicolas b34 Garcia-Orozco, Daniel b6 Gartenszteig, Israel b18 Gartner, Margarete a93 Gasca-Sardina, Juan b34 Gaskin, Frederick F a70 Gawronski, Michal b32 Gay, Chin York a60 Gaynor, Robert M 486 Gaytan-Ybarra, Angel b35 Gee, Othel J 486 Gega, Anthony J b17 Geiger, Ella b15 Geiger, George b15 Georgulea, Olga J a59 Gerdelan, Michael a83 Gerlicz, Charles a60 Gettman, Lieselotte B a160 Ghersi, Felice a83 Giampietro, Elizabeth Ann a11 Giannone, Buonaventura a32 Giese, Anna C a73 Gigliotti, Elena a92 Gineo, Salvatore a83 Ginoza, Mrs. Uto a110 Glatter, George b7 Glessner, Adelheid a110 Glickman, Isaac a158 Glickman, Reghina a158 Glowacki, Leon a24 Goedcke, L. 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M a83 Gounaris, Antonios a83 Gozdek, Erwin a24 Grabe, Kunibert F a24 Grabowski, Bronislaw b20 Grabowski, Jozef a24 Grandke, Telesfor b20 Granger, Warren L 486 Graupner, Gerda a135 Gray, Howard L a119 Greenfield, Philip b35 Gregorczyk, Stanislaw a24 Grgurinovich, Mira D a75 Grifasi, Elfriede M a19 Grisiuk, John b6 Grive, Ansis b19 Grossman, Carmelina b35 Grossman, Chaskiel b6 Grossman, Fanni b6 Grubelich, Danijel N b32 Gruenberg, Dora b11 Grunfeld, Juda b20 Grunwald, Szczepan a24 Grzegorzewicz, Ryszard a24 Guang, Mann-Lo b21 Guerra, Gus A 186 Gulezian, Anna T a37 Gum, Ho b7 Gutierrez, Demetrio b7 Gutierrez-Carlos, Federico b6 ci Gutt, Kalman b27 Gutwein, Osias b27 Ha, Tsong Tong b18 Haaijer, Willemina K a83 Habbab, Abdulghani J b20 Haberer, Angelita a6 Hah, Ng b20 Hajdukiewicz, Jan a42 Hajduszewski, Tadeusz b14 Hall, Rosie Lu a83 Hallac, Joseph P b20 Hamilton, Jeannette S a160 Hammond, Margaret M a145 Han, Tsu-Ming b27 Hancock, Ludwika H a99 Hangartner, Elmer R 486 Hanna, Leon M 486 Hansen, William L b6 Hanson, Richard R a146 Hara, Ruriko a139 Haralambidis, Stylianos a16 Hardie, William C 486 Hardy, Leslie 486 Harishuk, James F b35 Harkrader, Christa a120 Harney, Thomas F., Jr a153 Harney Engineering Co a153 Harris, Theodore J a40 Hart, Helen K a83 Hartsworm, Brunhilde W a83 Hauser, Eleanore a61 Hawaiian Steamship Company, Ltd a123 Hawk, John D 486 Hawkins, Joan a83 Hayya, Jacob b14 Hedrick, Rose K a83 Hee, Wong b17 Heinsar, Meinhard b11 Helfenbeing, Victor, estate of a149 Henderson, E. Lee 486 Hendrix, Charles M a83 Hernandez, Eliseo F a13 Hi, Won b27 Higgins, Elfriede A. 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