62 STAT.] 0THn CONG. , 2D SESS.-CH. 617-JUNE 24, 1948 and upon release therefrom; for actual expenses of officers and mid- shipmen while on shore-patrol duty, including the hire of automobiles when necessary for the use of the shore-patrol detachment; for all necessary expenses for recruiting for the naval service, including lodg- ing and subsistence of applicants, rent of rendezvous and expenses of maintaining the same, and advertising for and obtaining men; and personal services of field employees necessary for the purposes of this appropriation; $32,000,000. MAINTENANCE, BUREAU OF SUPPLIES AND ACCOUNTS For equipage, supplies, and services under the cognizance of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, including scientific investigations, commissions, interest, and exchange; ferriage and bridge tolls, includ- ing streetcar fares; rent of buildings and offices not in navy yards for naval purposes, not otherwise provided for; services of civilian employees under the cognizance of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts; packing, unpacking, and local handling, as authorized by law of household goods and effects of civilian and naval personnel of the Naval Establishment; ice and mechanical devices for cooling drink- ing water on shore (except at naval hospitals and shops at industrial navy yards) and for losses in the accounts of Navy and Marine Corps officers certified under the Act of July 11, 1919 (31 U. S. C. 105), the Act of June 10, 1921 (31 U. S . C. 104), the Act of December 23, 1944 (50 U. S . C . App . 1705, 1706), and the Act of July 26, 1947 (Public Law 248); $209,000,000. TRANSPORTATION OF THINGS For transportation of things (as defined by Budget-Treasury Regu- lation Numbered 1) pertaining to the Navy (excluding Marine Corps), $85,000,000. FUEL, NAVY For fuel, water, and other utilities for submarine bases and naval vessels, including expenses of storage and handling; removal of fuel refuse from ships and maintenance and general operation of fleet fueling facilities; $65,000,000. BUREAU OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT For equipment, supplies, maintenance, and operation of Medical Department activities ashore and afloat, and compensation of employ- ees; tolls and ferriage; necessary instruction of personnel, including equipment; issuance of medical bulletins and information; laundry supplies and services; care of the dead as authorized by law, including transportation; purchase of technical books and periodicals; optical supplies for naval personnel under regulations prescribed by the Secretary; and other necessary expenses, including care, maintenance and treatment of patients in naval and other hospitals, as provided by regulation; $40,000,000. BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS MAINTENANCE, BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS For the pay of employees in the field service, materials, supplies, and facilities necessary for the operation and general maintenance of activ- ites and properties under the cognizance of the Bureau of Yards and Docks; purchase for replacement only (including one at a cost not exceeding $3,000) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; contribution 589 41 Stat. 132. 42 Stat. 24 . 58 Stat. 921. 61 Stat. 493. 31U.S. .. Supp. I, 95a note.
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