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Private Law 85-577 AN ACT For the relief of Joseph B. Burger.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 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 of Joseph R. Burger, for compensation for disability allegedly caused by his employment in the Navy Yard, Charleston, South Carolina, on April 14, 1943, 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 expenses actually incurred shall accrue for any period of time prior to the date of enactment of this Act. Approved August 14, 1958.

August 14„ 1958 [H. R. 8831]

Joseph R.Bvirger.

39 Stat. 746.

Private Law 85-578 AN ACT For the relief of S. A. Romine.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That sections 15 to 20, inclusive, of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act are hereby waived in favor of S. A. Romine, Charleston, West Virginia, and his claim for compensation benefits on account of an eye injury sustained by him on October 15, 1937, while employed as a clerk at the Post Office, Charleston, West Virginia, shall 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 the sixmonth period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act. No benefits shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period before the date of its enactment. Approved August 14, 1958.

August 14, 1958 [H. R. 8833]

S. A. Romine. 39 Stat. 746. 5 USC 765-770.

Private Law 85-579 AN ACT To quitclaim interest of the United States to certain land in Smith County, Mississippi, and to terminate restrictions against alienation thereon.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the following-described land in Smith County, Mississippi, is hereby quitclaimed to the patentee named in the patent from the United States dated November 10, 1852, Joseph Fisher, his successors, and assigns: Lots 3, 4, 5, and the southwest quarter of section 4, and the southeast quarter of section 5, all township 10 north, range 14 west, St. Stephens meridian, containing 489.56 acres, more or less.

August 14, 1958 [H. R. 8842]

Smith C o u n t y, Miss. Quitclaim.