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Code · STATUTES-AT-LARGE · Vol. 49 STAT. · May 20, 1862 · Public Law 481

Public Law 481.

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(/us/pl/74/480).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, The Homestead National Monument of America, Nebr.Establishment. That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to acquire, on behalf of the United States, by gift, purchase, or condemnation, the south half of the Description.northwest quarter, the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter, and the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter section 26, township 4 north, range 5 east, of the sixth principal meridian, Gage County, Nebraska, the same being the first homestead entered upon under the General Homestead Act of May 20, 1862, by Daniel Freeman, and that when so acquired, the said area be designated “The Homestead National Monument of America.
” Sec. 2. Appropriation authorized. That there is authorized to be appropriated a sum not to exceed $24,000, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of acquiring said tract. Sec. 3. Design, purpose, etc.It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Interior to lay out said land in a suitable and enduring manner so that the same may be maintained as an appropriate monument to retain for posterity a proper memorial emblematical of the hardships and the pioneer life through which the early settlers passed in the settlement, Erection of buildings, etc.cultivation, and civilization of the great West.
It shall be his duty to erect suitable buildings to be used as a museum in which shall be preserved literature applying to such settlement and agricultural implements used in bringing the western plains to its present high state of civilization, and to use the said tract of land for such other objects and purposes as in his judgment may perpetuate the history of the country mainly developed by the homestead law. Sec. 4. Annual appropriations authorized. For the purpose of carrying out the suggestions and recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior, the necessary annual appropriations therefor are hereby authorized.
Approved, March 19, 1936. To provide for the adjustment and settlement of certain claims arising out of the activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 1936-03-20 159 Chapter 49 Stat. 1184 74 2 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2025-01-07 public [CHAPTER 159.] AN ACT To provide for the adjustment and settlement of certain claims arising out of the activities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
March 20, 1936.[[S. 2603](/us/bill/74/s/2603).][[Public, No. 481](/us/pl/74/481).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice.Settlement of certain claims incident to activities of. That the Attorney General of the United States may consider, adjust, and determine any claim accruing after January 1, 1934, on account of damages to any person or damages to or loss of privately owned property, caused by the Director, any Assistant Director, inspector, or special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice acting within the scope of his employment, and such amount as may Certification to Congress.be found due to any claimant, not exceeding $500 in any one case, shall be certified to Congress as a legal claim for payment out of appropriations that may be made by Congress therefor, together with a brief statement of the character of each claim, the amount claimed, *Provisos*.Government employees on official duty.and the amount allowed: *Provided*, That this authorization shall not be construed to apply to cases of persons in the employ or service of the United States while acting within the scope of such employ or Time limitation.service: *Provided further*, That no claim shall be considered under this Act unless presented to the Attorney General within one year from the date of the accrual of said claim; except that any claim 1185accruing between January 1, 1934, and the date of the approval of this Act may be presented within three months after the date of such approval: *And provided further*, That acceptance by any claimantAcceptance deemed settlement in full. of the amount determined to be due him under the provisions of this Act shall be deemed to be in full and final settlement of such claim against the Government of the United States.
Approved, March 20, 1936. Relating to taxation of shares of preferred stock, capital notes, and debentures of banks while owned by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and reaffirming their immunity. 1936-03-20 160 Chapter 49 Stat. 1185 74 2 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Digitization Vendor 2025-01-07 public [CHAPTER 160.] AN ACT Relating to taxation of shares of preferred stock, capital notes, and debentures of banks while owned by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and reaffirming their immunity.
March 20, 1936.[[S. 3978](/us/bill/74/s/3978).][
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