PUBLIC LAWS--CS . 421, 422-SEPT. 27, 1944 II, and is honorably discharged, and who makes homestead entry subsequent to such discharge, shall have the period of his military or naval service, not exceeding two years, construed to be equivalent to residence and cultivation upon the land for the same length of time. Servioe-incurred Credit shall be allowed for two years' military or naval service (1) if wond or y. such person is discharged on account of wounds received or disability incurred in the line of duty, or (2) if such person is regularly dis- charged and subsequently is furnished hospitalization or is awarded compensation by the Government on account of such wounds or dis- Rtdent requit. ability. No patent shall issue to any such person who has not resided upon his homestead and otherwise complied with the provisions of the homestead laws for a period of at least one year. fits to unmarried SEC. 2 . In the case of any person who would be entitled to a home- widowsetc. stead under the provisions of this Act, his widow, if unmarried, or, in the case of her death or marriage, then his minor orphan children by a guardian duly appointed and officially accredited at the Depart- ment of the Interior, shall be entitled to all the benefits enumerated in section 1 of this Act. An entry made by such widow or guardian shall be subject to the provisions contained in said section 1, respect- ing compliance with the provisions of the homestead laws for a period of at least one year. p^^atcdoren r- SEC. 3. Where a person entitled to the benefits of section 1 or 2 of this Act makes homestead entry and dies before completing title, leaving a minor orphan child, or minor orphan children, patent shall issue to such minor or minors upon proof showing such facts, with- out any proof as to compliance with the law in the matter of residence, cultivation, or improvements. Orderofrevocation. SEC. 4 . For the period of ten years following the date of the application. rit f enactment of this Act, on the revocation of any order of withdrawal, the order of revocation shall provide for a period of not less than ninety days before the date on which it otherwise becomes effective, in which persons of the classes entitled to credit for military or naval service, under the provisions of this Act, shall have a preferred right of application under the homestead or desert land laws, or the Act of June 1, 1938 (52 Stat. 609; 43 U. S. C., sec. 682a), subject to the requirements of applicable law, except as against the prior existing valid settlement rights and preference rights conferred by existing laws, or equitable claims subject to allowance and confirmation. Rules and regu - SEC. 5 . The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry the provisions of this Act into full force and effect. Approved September 27, 1944. [CHAPTER 422] September 27, 1944 [H. . 51443] (Public Law 436] AN ACT To authorize the city of Ketchikan, Alaska, to issue bonds in a sum not to exceed $150,000 for the purpose of constructing and acquiring additions and better- ments to and extensions of the electric light and power system of said city, and to provide for the payment thereof, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Ketchian,Alaska. United States of America in Congress assembled, That the city of Bond issue for pub- Kc, lie utility improve Ketchikan, Alaska, is hereby authorized to issue and sell its bonds in meats. an amount not to exceed $150,000, for the purpose of constructing and acquiring additions and betterments to and extensions of the electric light and power system of said city. speialeeain. SwE. 2 . Before said bonds shall be issued, a special election shall be ordered by the common council of the said city of Ketchikan Alaska, at which election the question of whether such bonds shall [58 STAT.
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