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Private Law 86-489 September 14, 1960 [H. R. 11322]

Col. J o s e p h Nichols. 69 Stat. 498.

AN ACT For the relief of Colonel Joseph A. Nichols.

Be it enacted by the Senate cmd House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 212 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (5 U.S.C. 59a), is waived for the period beginning January 1, 1951, and ending November 30, 1953, both dates inclusive, insofar as it applied to Colonel Joseph A. Nichols, retired (Army serial number 09699), and he is relieved of liability to repay to the United States the sum of $13,590.65, which was erroneously paid, to him as civilian salary during such period while he was employed by the officers' open mess. Fort Benning, Georgia. I n the audit and settlement of the accounts of any certifying or disbursing officer of the United States, full credit shall be given for all amounts for which liability is relieved by this Act. Approved September 14, 1960. Private Law 86-490

September 14, 1960 [H. R. 11380]

J o e J. Farmer.

39 Stat. 746.

Ante,

p. 906.

AN ACT For the relief of Mr. Joe J. Farmer.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That sections 15 to 20 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 Mr. Joe J. Farmer so as to enable him to file a claim for compensation based upon respiratory troubles allegedly brought about by employment and duties performed at the Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas in 1942 and thereafter during World W a r II, 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. No benefits shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to the date of its enactment. Approved September 14, 1960.

Private Law 86-491 September 15, 1960 [S. 882]

Heirs o f White. Conveyanc«

AN ACT For the relief of the heirs of J. B. White.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized and directed to convey by quitclaim deed, without consideration, to the heirs of J. B. White (living at the time of the death of the said J. B. White) all oil, gas, and other mineral rights which are held by the United states in lands conveyed by such heirs to the United States and described in the records of the office of the county court clerk of Powell County, Stanton, Kentucky, in deed book 31, pages 362-367, inclusive, such rights having been erroneously conveyed to the United States. Approved September 15, 1960.