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(/us/pl/76/400)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* Internal revenue.Provisions for refund or credit of tax paid on certain spirits. That
(a)the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is authorized and directed to make refund, or in lieu thereof, if he so elects, allow credit in the amount of the internal-revenue tax paid on spirits previously withdrawn and lost or rendered unmarketable or useless by reason of the floods of 1936 and 1937 while such spirits were in the possession of the person originally paying the said tax on such spirits, or while such spirits were in the possession of a rectifier for rectification or for bottling, or which have been used in the process of rectification, under Government Filing of claim.supervision as provided by law and regulations. A claim for such tax shall be filed with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue within thirty days from the effective date of this Act in which proof shall be furnished to his satisfaction that
(1)the internal-revenue tax on such spirits was fully paid;
(2)that the same were in the possession of the claimant as above set forth at the time of such loss;
(3)that such spirits were lost or rendered unmarketable or useless by reason of damage sustained as the result of the aforesaid flood conditions;
(4)that such spirits so rendered unmarketable or useless have been destroyed; and
(5)that claimant was not indemnified against such loss by any valid claim of insurance or otherwise.
(b)Issuance of stamps where credit allowed. Where credit is allowed for the internal-revenue tax previously paid as aforesaid, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue is authorized and directed to provide for the issuance of stamps to cover the spirits subsequently withdrawn to the extent of the credit so allowed by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
(c)Rules and regulations. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue, with the approval of the Secretary, is authorized to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sec. 2. Tax exemptions.[49 Stat. 636, 639](/us/stat/49/636/639).[42 U. S. C., Supp. IV, ch. 7, titles VIII, IX](/us/usc/t42/s7).*Ante*, pp. 175, 1381, 183, 1387.I. R. C., ch. 9, subchs. A, C.Services in removing debris left by hurricane.Refunds. No tax shall be collected under title VIII or IX of the Social Security Act or under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act or the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, with respect to services rendered prior to January 1, 1940, in the employ of the owner or tenant of land, in salvaging timber on such land or clearing such land of brush and other debris left by a hurricane; and any such tax heretofore collected (including penalty and interest with respect thereto, if any), shall be refunded in accordance with the provisions of law applicable in the case of erroneous or illegal collection of the tax. No interest shall be allowed or paid on the amount of any Federal old-age benefits.[49 Stat. 622](/us/stat/49/622).[42 U. S. C., Supp. IV, ch. 7, title II](/us/usc/t42/s7).such refund. No payment shall be made under title II of the Social Security Act with respect to such services rendered prior to January 1, 1940. Approved, August 11, 1939. REORGANIZATION PLANS REORGANIZATION PLANS REORGANIZATION PLAN NO. I Transmitted April 25, 1939.Effective July 1, 1939; *ante*, p. 813.*Ante*, p. 561. Prepared by the President and transmitted to the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled, April 25, 1939, pursuant to the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1939, approved April 3, 1939 Part 1.— Executive Office of the President Section 1. Bureau of the Budget.— The Bureau of the Budget and allBureau of the Budget. of its functions and personnel (including the Director and Assistant Director) are hereby transferred from the Treasury Department to the Executive Office of the President; and the functions of the Bureau of the Budget shall be administered by the Director thereof under the direction and supervision of the President. Section 2. Central Statistical Board.— The Central Statistical BoardCentral Statistical Board. and all of its functions and personnel (including the Chairman and the members of the Board) are hereby transferred to the Bureau of the Budget in the Executive Office of the President. The Chairman of the Board shall perform such administrative duties as the Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall direct. Section 3. Central Statistical Committee Abolished and Functions Transferred.—Central Statistical Committee abolished and functions transferred. The Central Statistical Committee is hereby abolished, and its functions are transferred to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget to be administered by him under the direction and supervision of the President. The Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall promptly wind up any outstanding affairs of the Central Statistical Committee. Section 4. National Resources Planning Board.— (*a*) The functionsNational Resources Planning Board. of the National Resources Committee, established by Executive Order No. 7065 of June 7, 1935, and its personnel (except the members of the Committee) and all of the functions of the Federal Employment Stabilization Office in the Department of Commerce and its personnel are hereby transferred to the Executive Office of the President. TheConsolidation of functions; composition of Board. functions transferred by this section are hereby consolidated, and they shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the President by the National Resources Planning Board (hereafter referred to as the Board), which shall be composed of five members to be appointed by the President. The President shall designate one of the members of the Board as Chairman and another as Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence of the Chairman or in the event of a vacancy in that office. The membersPay and allowances. of the Board shall be compensated at the rate of $50 per day for time spent in attending and traveling to and from meetings, or in otherwise exercising the functions and duties of the Board, plus the actual cost of transportation: *Provided*, That in no case shall a member be entitled*Proviso*.Compensation restriction. to receive compensation for more than thirty days’ service in two consecutive months. (*b*) The Board shall determine the rules of its own proceedings, andRules of proceedings, etc. a majority of its members in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but the Board may function notwithstanding vacancies.1423 53 Stat. 1424 (*c*) Appointments; delegation of authority. The Board may appoint necessary officers and employees and may delegate to such officers authority to perform such duties and make such expenditures as may be necessary. Sec. 5. National Resources Committee abolished. National Resources Committee Abolished.— The National Resources Committee is hereby abolished, and its outstanding affairs shall be wound up by the National Resources Planning Board. Sec. 6. Federal Employment Stabilization Office abolished. Federal Employment Stabilization Office Abolished.— The Federal Employment Stabilization Office is hereby abolished, and the Secretary of Commerce shall promptly wind up its affairs. Sec. 7. Transfer of records and property. Transfer of Records and Property.— All records and property (including office equipment) of the several agencies transferred, or the functions of which are transferred, by this Part are hereby transferred to the Executive Office of the President for use in the administration of the agencies and functions transferred by this Part. Sec. 8. Transfer of funds. Transfer of Funds.— So much of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for the use of any agency in the exercise of any functions transferred by this Part, or for the use of the head of any department or agency in the exercise of any functions so transferred, as the Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall determine, shall be transferred to the Executive Office of the President for use in connection with the exercise of functions transferred Items included in determination of amount.by this Part. In determining the amount to be transferred the Director of the Bureau of the Budget may include an amount to provide for the liquidation of obligations incurred against such appropriations, *Proviso*.Provisions applicable.allocations, or other funds prior to the transfer: *Provided*, That the use of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds transferred by this section shall be subject to the provisions *Ante*, pp. 562, 563.of section 4 (d)(3) and section 9 of the Reorganization Act of 1939. Section 9. Excess personnel. Personnel.— Any personnel transferred by tins Part found to be in excess of the personnel necessary for the efficient administration of the functions transferred by this Part shall be re-transferred under existing law to other positions in the Government service, or separated from the service subject to the provisions of section *Ante*, p. 563.10(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1939. Part 2.— Federal Security Agency Section 201. Federal Security Agency; offices, etc., transferred and consolidated. Federal Security Agency.— (*a*) The United States Employment Service in the Department of Labor and its functions and personnel are transferred from the Department of Labor; the Office of Education in the Department of the Interior and its functions and personnel (including the Commissioner of Education) are transferred from the Department of the Interior; the Public Health Service in the Department of the Treasury and its functions and personnel (including the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service) are transferred from the Department of the Treasury; the National Youth Administration within the Works Progress Administration and its functions and personnel (including its Administrator) are transferred from the Works Progress Administration; and these agencies and their functions, together with the Social Security Board and its functions, and the Civilian Conservation Corps and its functions, are hereby consolidated under one agency to be known as the Federal Security Agency, Federal Security Administrator, appointment, salary, authority, etc.with a Federal Security Administrator at the head thereof. The Federal Security Administrator shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall receive a salary at the rate of $12,000 per annum. He shall have general direc-53 Stat. 1425tion and supervision over the administration of the several agencies consolidated into the Federal Security Agency by this section and shall be responsible for the coordination of their functions and activities. (*b*) The Federal Security Administrator shall appoint an AssistantAssistant Federal Security Administrator. Federal Security Administrator, who shall receive a salary at the rate of $9,000 per annum, and he may also appoint such other personnel and make such expenditures as may be necessary. (*c*) The Assistant Administrator shall act as Administrator during the absence or disability of the Administrator or in the event of a vacancy in that office and shall perform such other duties as the Administrator shall direct. (*d*) The several agencies and functions consolidated by this sectionPersonnel. into the Federal Security Agency shall carry with them their personnel. Section 202. Social Security Board.— The Social Security Board andSocial Security Board. its functions shall be administered as a part of the Federal Security Agency under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator. The Chairman of the Social Security Board shall perform such administrative duties as the Federal Security Administrator shall direct. Section 203. United States Employment Service.— (*a*) The functions ofUnited States Employment Service. the United States Employment Service shall be consolidated with the unemployment compensation functions of the Social Security Board and shall be administered in the Social Security Board in connection with such unemployment compensation functions under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator. (*b*) The office of the Director of the United States EmploymentDirector’s office abolished. Service is hereby abolished, and all of the functions of such office are transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Social Security Board. (*c*) All functions of the Secretary of Labor relating to the administrationTransfer of designated functions of Secretary of Labor. of the United States Employment Service are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Federal Security Administrator. Section 204. Office of Education.— (*a*) The Office of Education and itsOffice of Education. functions shall be administered by the Commissioner of Education under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator. (*b*) All functions of the Secretary of the Interior relating to theTransfer of designated functions o f Secretary of the Interior. administration of the Office of Education are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Federal Security Administrator. Section 205. Public Health Service.— (*a*) The Public Health ServicePublic Health Service. and its functions shall be administered by the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator. (*b*) All the functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating to theTransfer of designated functions of Secretary of the Treasury.Acceptance and investment of gifts.[46 Stat. 379](/us/stat/46/379); [50 Stat. 561](/us/stat/50/561).[42 U. S. C. § 23b; Supp. IV. § 137e](/us/usc/t42/s137e).National Youth Administration. administration of the Public Health Service, except those functions relating to the acceptance and investment of gifts as authorized by sections 23(b) and 137(e), title 42, U. S. Code, are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Federal Security Administrator. Section 206. National Youth Administration.— The National Youth Administration and its functions shall be administered by the National Youth Administrator under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator. Section 207. Civilian Conservation Corps.— The Civilian ConservationCivilian Conservation Corps. Corps and its functions shall be administered by the Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator.53 Stat. 1426 Section 208. Transfer of records and property. Transfer of Records and Property.— All records and property (including office equipment) of the several agencies which, with their functions, are consolidated by section 201 into the Federal Security Agency are hereby transferred to the jurisdiction and control of the Federal Security Agency for use in the administration of the agencies and functions consolidated by that section. Section 209. Transfer of funds. Transfer of Funds.— So much of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) available for the use of any agency in the exercise of any functions transferred by this Part, or for the use of the head of any department or agency in the exercise of any functions so transferred, as the Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall determine, shall be transferred for use in connection with Liquidation of obligations incurred prior to transfer.the exercise of the functions transferred by this Part. In determining the amount to be transferred the Director of the Bureau of the Budget may include an amount to provide for the liquidation of obligations incurred against such appropriations, allocations, or other funds prior to *Proviso*.Provisions applicable.the transfer: *Provided*, That the use of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds transferred by this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 4
(3)and section 9 of the *Ante*, pp. 562, 563.Reorganization Act of 1939. Section 210. Administrative funds. Administrative Funds.— The Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall allocate to the Federal Security Agency, from appropriations, allocations, or other funds available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for the administrative expenses of the agencies and functions consolidated by this Part, such sums, and in such proportions, as he may find necessary for the administrative expenses of the Federal Security Agency. Section 211. Excess personnel. Personnel.— Any personnel transferred by this Part found to be in excess of the personnel necessary for the efficient administration of the functions transferred by this Part shall be re-transferred under existing law to other positions in the Government service, or separated from the service subject to the provisions of section 10
(a)*Ante*, p. 563.of the Reorganization Act of 1939. Part 3.— Federal Works Agency Section 301. Federal Works Agency, offices, etc., transferred and consolidated. Federal Works Agency.— (*a*) The Bureau of Public Roads in the Department of Agriculture and its functions and personnel (including the Chief thereof) are transferred from the Department of Agriculture; the Public Buildings Branch of the Procurement Division in the Treasury Department and its functions and personnel are transferred from the Treasury Department; the Branch of Buildings Management of the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior and its functions and personnel (except those relating to monuments and memorials), and the functions of the National Park Service in the District of Columbia in connection with the general assignment of space, the selection of sites for public buildings, and the determination of the priority in which the construction or enlargement of public buildings shall be undertaken, and the personnel engaged exclusively in the administration of such functions, and the United States Housing Authority in the Department of the Interior and its functions and personnel (including the Administrator) are transferred from the Department of the Interior; and all of these agencies and functions, together with the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and its functions, and all of the Works Progress Administration and its functions (except the National Youth Administration and its functions) are hereby consolidated into one agency to be known 53 Stat. 1427as the Federal Works Agency, with a Federal Works Administrator at the head thereof. The Federal Works Administrator shall beFederal Works Administrator, appointment, salary, authority. appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall receive a salary at the rate of $12,000 per annum. He shall have general direction and supervision over the administration of the several agencies consolidated into the Federal Works Agency by this section and shall be responsible for the coordination of their functions. (*b*) The Federal Works Administrator shall appoint an AssistantAssistant Federal Works Administrator. Federal Works Administrator, who shall receive a salary at the rate of $9,000 per annum, and he may also appoint such other personnel and make such expenditures as may be necessary. (*c*) The Assistant Administrator shall act as Administrator duringDuties. the absence or disability of the Administrator, or in the event of a vacancy in that office, and shall perform such other duties as the Administrator shall direct. (*d*) The several agencies and functions consolidated by this sectionPersonnel. in the Federal Works Agency shall carry with them their personnel. Section 302. Public Roads Administration.— (*a*) The Bureau of PublicPublic Roads Administration. Roads and its functions shall be administered as the Public Roads Administration at the head of which shall be the Chief of the Bureau of Public Roads whose title shall be changed to Commissioner of Public Roads. Hereafter the Commissioner of Public Roads shall beCommissioner of Public Roads, appointment.Transfer of designated functions of Secretary of Agriculture. appointed by the Federal Works Administrator. (*b*) All functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the administration of the Bureau of Public Roads are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Federal Works Administrator. Section 303. Public Buildings Administration.— (*a*) The PublicPublic Buildings Administration, designated agencies consolidated under. Buildings Branch of the Procurement Division and its functions, the Branch of Buildings Management of the National Park Service and its functions (except those relating to monuments and memorials) and the functions of the National Park Service in the District of Columbia in connection with the general assignment of space, the selection of sites for public buildings, and the determination of the priority in which the construction or enlargement of public buildings shall be undertaken, are hereby consolidated and shall be administered as the Public Buildings Administration, with a Commissioner of Public Buildings at the head thereof. The Commissioner of Public BuildingsCommissioner of Public Buildings. shall be appointed by the Federal Works Administrator and shall receive a salary at the rate of $9,000 per annum. The Commissioner of Public Buildings shall act under the direction and supervision of the Federal Works Administrator. (*b*) All functions of the Secretary of the Treasury and the DirectorFunctions transferred to Federal Works Administrator. of Procurement relating to the administration of the Public Buildings Branch of the Procurement Division and to the selection of location and sites for public buildings, and all functions of the Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the National Park Service relating to the administration of the functions of the Branch of Buildings Management and the functions of the National Park Service in the District of Columbia in connection with the general assignment of space, the selection of sites for public buildings, and the determination of the priority in which the construction or enlargement of public buildings shall be undertaken, are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Federal Works Administrator. Section 304. United States Housing Authority.— (*a*) The UnitedUnited States Housing Authority. States Housing Authority and its functions shall be administered by the United States Housing Administrator under the direction and supervision of the Federal Works Administrator.53 Stat. 1428 (*b*) Transfer of designated functions of Secretary of the Interior. All functions of the Secretary of the Interior relating to the administration of the United States Housing Authority are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Federal Works Administrator. Section 305. Public Works Administration. Public Works Administration.— The Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works and its functions shall be administered as the Public Works Administration with a Commissioner of Commissioner of Public Works.Public Works at the head thereof. The Commissioner of Public Works shall be appointed by the Federal Works Administrator and shall receive a salary at the rate of $10,000 per annum. The Commissioner of Public Works shall act under the direction and supervision of the Federal Works Administrator. Section 306. Work Projects Administration. Work Projects Administration.— The Works Progress Administration and its functions (except the National Youth Administration and its functions) shall be administered as the Work Projects Administration, with a Commissioner of Work Projects at the head Commissioner of Work Projects.thereof. The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Federal Works Administrator and shall receive a salary at the rate of $10,000 per annum. The Commissioner shall act under the direction and supervision of the Federal Works Administrator. Section 307. Transfer of records and property. Transfer of Records and Property.— All records and property (including office equipment) of the several agencies which, with their functions, are consolidated by section 301 into the Federal Works Agency are hereby transferred to the jurisdiction and control of the Federal Works Agency for use in the administration of the agencies and functions consolidated by that section. Section 308. Transfer of funds. Transfer of Funds.— (*a*) So much of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for the use of any agency (except the United States Housing Authority) in the exercise of any functions transferred by this Part, or for the use of the head of any department or agency in the exercise of any functions so transferred, and so much of such balances available to the United States Housing Authority for administrative expenses, as the Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall determine, shall be transferred for use in connection with the exercise of the functions transferred Amount for incurred obligations.by this Part. In determining the amount to be transferred the Director of the Bureau of the Budget may include an amount to provide for the liquidation of obligations incurred against such appropriations, *Proviso*.Provisions applicable.allocations, or other funds prior to the transfer: *Provided*, That the use of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds transferred by this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 4
(3)and section 9 of the Reorganization *Ante*, pp. 562, 563.Act of 1939. (*b*) Funds available. All unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for the use of the United States Housing Authority, other than those transferred by subsection
(a)of this section, are hereby transferred with the. United States Housing Authority and shall remain available to it for the exercise of its functions. Section 309. Administrative funds. Administrative Funds.— The Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall allocate to the Federal Works Agency, from appropriations, allocations, or other funds available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for the administrative expenses of the agencies and functions consolidated by section 301, such sums, and in such proportions, as he may find necessary for the administrative expenses of the Federal Works Agency.53 Stat. 1429 Section 310. Personnel.— Any of the personnel transferred by thisExcess personnel. Part found to be in excess of the personnel necessary for the efficient administration of the functions transferred by this Part shall be re-transferred under existing law to other positions in the Government service, or separated from the service subject to the provisions*Ante*, p. 563. of section 10
(a)of the Reorganization Act of 1939. Part 4.— Lending Agencies Section 401. (*a*) Transfers to the Department of Agriculture.— TheTransfers to Department of Agriculture. Farm Credit Administration, the Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation, and the Commodity Credit Corporation, and their functions and activities, together with their respective personnel, records, and property (including office equipment), are hereby transferred to the Department of Agriculture and shall be administered in such Department under the general direction and supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture, who shall be responsible for the coordination of their functions and activities. (*b*) Transfer of Administrative Funds.— So much of the unexpendedTransfer of administrative funds. balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for the administrative expenses of any agency transferred by this section, as the Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall determine, shall be transferred to the Secretary of Agriculture for such use; and the Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall allocate to the Secretary of Agriculture from such funds, such sums, and in such proportions, as he may find necessary for the administrative expenses of the Secretary of Agriculture in connection with the agencies and functions transferred by this section. In determining the amount to be transferred,Amount for in. curred obligations. the Director of the Bureau of the Budget may include an amount to provide for the liquidation of obligations incurred against such appropriations, allocations, or other funds prior to the transfer. The use of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds transferred by this subsection shall be subject to the provision of section 4
(3)and section 9 of the Reorganization Act of*Ante*, pp. 562, 563. 1939. (*c*) Transfer of other funds.— All unexpended balances of appropriations,Transfer of other funds. allocations, or other funds, other than those mentioned in subsection (*b*) of this section, available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for any agency transferred by subsection (*a*) of this section shall be transferred with such agency and shall remain available to it for the exercise of its functions. (*d*) Personnel.— Any of the personnel transferred by this section toExcess personnel. the Department of Agriculture which the Secretary of Agriculture shall find to be in excess of the personnel necessary for the administration of the functions transferred by this section shall be re-transferred under existing law to other positions in the Government, or separated from the service subject to the provisions of section 10
(a)of the Reorganization Act of 1939.*Ante*, p. 563. Section 402. (*a*) Federal Loan Agency.— There shall be at the seat ofFederal Loan Agency. the Government a Federal Loan Agency, with a Federal Loan AdministratorFederal Loan Administrator. at the head thereof. The Federal Loan Administrator shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall receive a salary at the rate of $12,000 per annum. (*b*) Assistant Federal Loan Administrator.— The Federal Loan AdministratorAssistant Federal Loan Administrator. shall appoint an Assistant Federal Loan Administrator, who shall receive a salary at the rate of $9,000 per annum. The 53 Stat. 1430Assistant Administrator shall act as Administrator during the absence or disability of the Administrator, or in the event of a vacancy in that office, and shall perform such other duties as the Administrator shall direct. (*c*) Powers and duties of Administrator. Powers and Duties of Administrator.— The Administrator shall supervise the administration, and shall be responsible for the coordination of the functions and activities, of the following agencies: Reconstruction Finance Corporation, Electric Home and Farm Authority, RFC Mortgage Company, Disaster Loan Corporation, Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Home Owners’ Loan Corporation, Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Federal Housing Administration, and Export- Import Bank of Washington. The Administrator may appoint such officers and employees and make such expenditures as may be necessary. (*d*) Administrative funds. Administrative Funds.— The Director of the Bureau of the Budget shall allocate to the Federal Loan Agency, from appropriations, allocations, or other funds available (including those available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940) for the administrative expenses of the agencies named in this section, such sums, and in such proportion, as he may find necessary for the administrative expenses of the Federal Loan Agency. 53 Stat. 1431 REORGANIZATION PLAN NO. II Transmitted May 9, 1939.Effective July 1, 1939; *ante*, p. 813.*Ante*, p. 561. Prepared by the President and transmitted to the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assembled, May 9, 1939, pursuant to the provisions of the Reorganization Act of 1939, approved April 3, 1939. Part 1.— Departments Section 1. State Department.— Transfers and consolidations relatingState Department, transfers, etc., relating to.Foreign Commerce Service and Foreign Agricultural Service. to the Department of State are hereby effected as follows: (*a*) Foreign Commerce Service and Foreign Agricultural Service.— The Foreign Commerce Service of the United States and its functions in the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce of the Department of Commerce and the Foreign Agricultural Service of the United States and its functions as established by the Act of June 5, 1930 (46[46 Stat. 497](/us/stat/46/497).[7 U. S. C. ch. 23](/us/usc/t7/s23). Stat. 497), in the Department of Agriculture are hereby transferred to the Department of State and shall be consolidated with and administered as a part of the Foreign Service of the United States under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of State. (*b*) Functions of the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Agriculture Transferred to the Secretary of State; Exceptions.— Functions transferred to Secretary of State; exceptions.The functions of the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the Foreign Commerce Service and the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture with, respect to the Foreign Agricultural Service (other than functions with respect to such services pertaining to activities in the United States and to the compilation, publication, and dissemination of information) are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Secretary of State, except and provided that under regulations prescribed by the President—
(1)The Secretary of State shall cause to be made such investigationsInvestigation of commercial and industrial conditions, etc. relating to commercial and industrial conditions and activities in foreign countries and such other specific investigations relating to foreign commerce as the Secretary of Commerce shall determine to be in the public interest, and shall report to the Secretary of Commerce the results of, and the information secured through, such investigations. He shall also cause to be made such investigations relating to world competition and demand for agricultural products, to production, marketing, and disposition of such products in foreign countries, and to farm management and other phases of agricultural industry in foreign countries, and shall conduct abroad such activities (including the demonstration of standards for cotton, wheat, and other American agricultural products), as the, Secretary of Agriculture shall determine to be in the public interest, and shall report to the Secretary of Agriculture the results of, and the information secured through, such investigations and activities.
(2)The Secretary of Commerce may from time to time whenTemporary details. he deems it in the public interest designate any officer in his Department to render temporary service under the provisions of, and subject to the conditions named in, section 5 of the Act of[44 Stat. 1396](/us/stat/44/1396).[15 U. S. C. § 197d](/us/usc/t15/s197d). March 3, 1927, (44 Stat. 1396).53 Stat. 1432
(3)The Secretary of Agriculture may from time to time when he deems it in the public interest designate any officer in his Department to render temporary service under the provisions of, [46 Stat. 498](/us/stat/46/498).[7 U. S. C. § 542](/us/usc/t7/s542).and subject to the conditions named in, section 2 of the Act of June 5, 1930, (46 Stat. 498).
(4)Liaison officers. The Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Agriculture may each designate an officer in his Department, acceptable to the Secretary of State, to serve in the Department of State as liaison officer in connection with the administration of the foreign service of the United States.
(5)Representation on Board of Foreign Service Personnel for Foreign Service. One officer in the Department of Commerce designated by the Secretary of Commerce and acceptable to the Secretary of State and one officer in the Department of Agriculture designated by the Secretary of Agriculture and acceptable to the Secretary of State shall be added to the membership of the Board of Foreign Service Personnel for the Foreign Service. (*c*) Status of Foreign Service officers. Status of Foreign Service Officers.— Foreign Commerce Service officers and Foreign Agricultural Service officers who by reason of transfer to the Foreign Service of the United States and by appointment according to law acquire status of Foreign Service officers therein shall not be included in the total number of officers in such Service for the purpose of determining the percentage limitation established *Ante*, p. 583.by section 10 of the Act of February 23, 1931 (46 Stat. 1207), as amended. (*d*) China Trade Act Registrar. China Trade Act Registrar.— Such officer of the Foreign Service as the Secretary of State shall make available for that purpose may be authorized by the Secretary of Commerce to perform the duties of China Trade Act Registrar provided for in the Act of September 19, [42 Stat. 849](/us/stat/42/849).[15 U. S. C. ch. 4](/us/usc/t15/s4).Foreign Service Buildings Commission.1922 (42 Stat. 849), under the direction of the Secretary of Commerce. (*e*) Foreign Service Buildings Commission.— The Foreign Service Buildings Commission and its functions are hereby transferred to the Department of State. The Commission shall exercise advisory functions, but all other functions (including administrative functions) shall be exercised under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of State by such division, bureau, or office in the Department of State as the Secretary shall determine. Sec. 2. Treasury Department. Treasury Department.— Transfers, consolidations, and abolitions relating to the Department of the Treasury are hereby effected as follows: (*a*) Bureau of Lighthouses. Bureau of Lighthouses.— The Bureau of Lighthouses in the Department of Commerce and its functions are hereby transferred to and shall be consolidated with and administered as a part of the Coast Guard in the Department of the Treasury. (*b*) Director General of Railroads: Office abolished and functions transferred. Director General of Railroads: Office Abolished and Functions Transferred.— The office of Director General of Railroads is hereby abolished. The functions and duties of the Director General of Railroads are hereby transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury to be exercised and performed by him personally or through such officer or officers of the Department of the Treasury as he may authorize. [41 Stat. 461](/us/stat/41/461).[49 U. S. C. § 74](/us/usc/t49/s74).The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby designated as the agent provided for in section 206 of the Transportation Act, 1920 (41 Stat. 461). (*c*) War Finance Corporation abolished. War Finance Corporation Abolished.— All of the functions, property, and obligations of the War Finance Corporation not heretofore transferred by statute to the Secretary of the Treasury are hereby transferred to the Department of the Treasury. The War Finance Corporation is hereby abolished and the Secretary of the Treasury shall complete the winding up of its affairs and shall dispose of its [45 Stat. 1442](/us/stat/45/1442).[15 U. S. C. § 374](/us/usc/t15/s374).assets in accordance with the Act of March 1, 1929 (45 Stat. 1442), not later than December 31, 1939.53 Stat. 1433 Sec. 3. Department of Justice.— Transfers, consolidations, and abolitionsDepartment of Justice, transfers, etc., relating to. relating to the Department of Justice are hereby effected as follows: (*a*) Federal Prison Industries, Inc.— The Federal Prison Industries,Federal Prison Industries, Inc. Inc. (together with its Board of Directors) and its functions are hereby transferred to the Department of Justice and shall be administered under the general direction and supervision of the Attorney General. (*b*) National Training School for Boys.— The National TrainingNational Training School for Boys. School for Boys and its functions (including the functions of its Board of Trustees) are hereby transferred to the Department of Justice and shall be administered by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, under the direction and supervision of the Attorney General. (*c*) Board of Trustees of the National Training School for Boys Abolished.— Board of Trustees of, abolished.The Board of Trustees of the National Training School for Boys (including the consulting trustees) is hereby abolished. Sec. 4. Department of the Interior.— Transfers, consolidations, andDepartment of the Interior, transfers, etc., relating to. abolitions relating to the Department of the Interior are hereby effected as follows: (*a*) Functions of the National Bituminous Coal Commission Transferred.— National Bituminous Coal Commission, functions transferred.The functions of the National Bituminous Coal Commission (including the functions of the members of the Commission) are hereby transferred to the Secretary of the Interior to be administered under his direction and supervision by such division, bureau, or office in the Department of the Interior as the Secretary shall determine. (*b*) National Bituminous Coal Commission Abolished.— The NationalCommission abolished. Bituminous Coal Commission and the offices of the members thereof are hereby abolished and the outstanding affairs of the Commission shall be wound up by the Secretary of the Interior. (*c*) Office of Consumers’ Counsel Abolished and Functions Transferred.— Office of Consumers’ Counsel abolished and functions transferred.The office of Consumers’ Counsel of the National Bituminous Coal Commission is hereby abolished and its functions are transferred to, and shall be administered in, the Office of the Solicitor of the Department of the Interior under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior. (*d*) Bureau of Insular Affairs.— The Bureau of Insular Affairs of theBureau of Insular Affairs. War Department and its functions are hereby transferred to the Department of the Interior and shall be consolidated with the Division of Territories and Island Possessions in the Department of the Interior and administered in such Division under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior. The office of the Chief of the BureauOffice of Chief of Bureau, etc., abolished.[41 Stat. 769](/us/stat/41/769).[48 U. S. C. §§ 2, 3](/us/usc/t48/s2/3). and offices subordinate thereto provided for in section 14 of the Act of June 4, 1920 (41 Stat. 769), are hereby abolished and all of the functions of such offices are transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Director of the Division of Territories and Island Possessions. (*e*) Bureau of Fisheries.— The Bureau of Fisheries in the DepartmentBureau of Fisheries. of Commerce and its functions are hereby transferred to the Department of the Interior and shall be administered in that Department. under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior. The functions of the Secretary of Commerce relating to theProtection of fur seals, etc. protection of fur seals and other fur-bearing animals, to the supervision of the Pribilof Islands and the care of the natives thereof, and to the Whaling Treaty Act, are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Secretary of the Interior. (*f*) Bureau of Biological Survey.— The Bureau of Biological SurveyBureau of Biological Survey. in the Department of Agriculture and its functions are hereby transferred to the Department of the Interior and shall be administered in that Department under the direction and supervision of the Secretary 53 Stat. 1434Conservation of wildlife, game, and migratory birds.of the Interior. The functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the conservation of wild life, game, and migratory birds are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the Secretary of the Interior. [48 Stat. 780](/us/stat/48/780); [49 Stat. 1105](/us/stat/49/1105).[18 U. S. C. §§ 253, 254](/us/usc/t18/s253/254); Supp. IV, §§ 253, 254.The provisions of the Act of May 18, 1934 (c. 299, 48 Stat. 780), as amended by the Act of February 8, 1936 (c. 40, 49 Stat. 1105), insofar as they relate to officers or employees of the Department of Agriculture designated by the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce any act of Congress for the protection, preservation or restoration of game and other wild life and animals shall apply to officers and employees of the Department of the Interior designated by the Secretary of the Interior to exercise and discharge such duties. (*g*) Officers of Biological Survey may administer oaths.[43 Stat. 803](/us/stat/43/803).[5 U. S. C. §§ 521, 522](/us/usc/t5/s521/522). Officers of Biological Survey May Administer Oaths.— The provisions of the Act of January 31, 1925 (c. 124, 43 Stat. 803), shall be applicable to such officers, agents, or employees of the Department of the Interior performing functions of the Bureau of Biological Survey as are designated by the Secretary of the Interior for the purposes named in the Act. (*h*) Migratory Bird Conservation Commission. Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.— The Secretary of the Interior shall be chairman of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, and the Secretary of Agriculture shall be a member thereof. (*i*) Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission. Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission.— The Mount Rushmore N ational Memorial Commission and its functions are hereby transferred to the National Park Service in the Department of the Interior. The functions vested in the Commission by section 3 and [52 Stat. 694](/us/stat/52/694).4
(a)of the Act of June 15, 1938, (c. 402, 52 Stat. 694) shall continue to be exercised by the Commission. All other functions of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission shall be administered by the National Park Service under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior. Sec. 5. Department of Agriculture: Rural Electrification Administration transferred. Department of Agriculture: Rural Electrification Administration Transferred.— The Rural Electrification Administration and its functions and activities are hereby transferred to the Department of Agriculture and shall be administered in that Department by the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration under the general direction and supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture. Sec. 6. Department of Commerce: Transfer of Inland Waterways Corporation. Department of Commerce: Transfer of Inland Waterways Corporation.— The Inland Waterways Corporation and all of its functions and obligations are hereby transferred to the Department of Commerce and shall be administered in that Department under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of Commerce. The capital stock of the Corporation shall continue to be held for the United States by the Secretary of the Treasury, but all other functions, rights, privileges, and powers and all duties and liabilities of the Secretary of War relating to the Inland Waterways Corporation are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised, performed, and discharged by, the Secretary of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce shall be substituted for the Secretary of War as, and shall be deemed to be, the incorporator of the Inland Waterways Corporation. Part 2.— Independent Agencies Section 201. Federal Security Agency, transfers, etc.. relating to Federal Security Agency.— Transfers and consolidations relating to the Federal Security Agency are hereby effected as follows: (*a*) Radio Service and U. S. Film Service transferred. Radio Service and United States Film Service Transferred.—The functions of the Radio Division and the United States Film Service of the National Emergency Council are hereby transferred to the 53 Stat. 1435Federal Security Agency and shall be administered in the Office of Education under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator. (*b*) American Printing House for the Blind.— The functions of theAmerican Printing House for the Blind. Secretary of the Treasury with respect to the administration of the appropriations for the American Printing House for the Blind (except the function relating to the perpetual trust fund) are hereby transferred to the Federal Security Agency and shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the Federal Security Administrator. The annual report and vouchers required to be furnished to the Secretary of the Treaury by the trustees of the American Printing House for the Blind shall be furnished to the Federal Security Administrator. Sec. 202. National Archives.— Transfers, consolidations, and abolitionsNational Archives, transfers, etc., relating to.Codification Board, functions transferred.[50 Stat. 304](/us/stat/50/304).[44 U. S. C., Supp. IV, § 311](/us/usc/t44/s311). relating to the National Archives are hereby effected as follows: (*a*) Functions of Codification Board Transferred.— The functions of the Codification Board, established by the Act of June 19, 1937 (50 Stat. 304), are hereby transferred to the National Archives and shall be consolidated in that agency with the functions of the Division of the Federal Register and shall be administered by such Division under the direction and supervision of the Archivist. (*b*) Codification Board Abolished.— The Codification Board is herebyBoard abolished. abolished and its outstanding affairs shall be wound up by the Archivist through the Division of the Federal Register in the National Archives. Part 3.— Executive Office of the President Section 301. Transfers and abolitions relating to the ExecutiveTransfers, abolitions, etc. Office of the President are hereby effected as follows: (*a*) Functions of National Emergency Council Transferred.— AllNational Emergency Council, functions transferred. functions of the National Emergency Council other than those relating to Radio Service and Film Service (transferred by section 201(a) of this plan to the Federal Security Agency) are hereby transferred to the Executive Office of the President and shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the President. (*b*) National Emergency Council Abolished.— The National EmergencyCouncil abolished. Council is hereby abolished and its outstanding affairs shall be wound up under the direction and supervision of the President. Part 4.— General Provisions Sec. 401. Transfer of Functions of Heads of Departments.— ExceptTransfer of functions of heads of Departments. as otherwise provided in this Plan, the functions of the head of any Department relating to the administration of any agency or function transferred from his Department by this Plan, are hereby transferred to, and shall be exercised by, the head of the department or agency to which such transferred agency or function is transferred by this Plan. Sec. 402. Transfer of Records, Property, and Personnel.— All recordsTransfer of records, property, and personnel. and property (including office equipment) of the several agencies, and all records and property used primarily in the administration of any functions, transferred by this Plan and, except as otherwise provided, all the personnel used in the administration of such agencies and functions (including officers whose chief duties relate to such administration) are hereby transferred to the respective departments or agencies concerned, for use in the administration of the agencies and functions transferred by this Plan: *Provided*, That any personnel transferred to*Proviso*.Excess personnel. any department or agency by this section found by the head of such department or agency to be in excess of the personnel necessary for 53 Stat. 1436the administration of the functions transferred to his department or agency shall be retransferred under existing law to other positions in the Government service, or separated from the service subject to the *Ante*, p. 563.provisions of section 10(a) of the Reorganization Act of 1939. Sec. 403. Transfer of funds. Transfer of Funds.— So much of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds available for the use of any agency in the exercise of any function transferred by this Plan, or for the use of the head of any department or agency in the exercise of any function so transferred, as the Director of the Bureau of the Budget with the approval of the President shall determine, shall be transferred to the department or agency concerned for use in connection with the exercise of the function so transferred. In determining the amount to be transferred the Director of the Bureau of the Budget may include an amount to provide for the liquidation of obligations incurred against such appropriations, allocations, or other *Proviso*.Provisions applicable.funds prior to the transfer: *Provided*, That the use of the unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, or other funds transferred by this section shall be subject to the provisions of section 4(d)(3) and *Ante*, pp. 562, 563.section 9 of the Reorganization Act of 1939. Sec. 404. Transfer of functions relating to personnel.*Ante*, p. 561. Transfer of Functions Relating to Personnel.— Except as prohibited by section 3(b) of the Reorganization Act of 1939, all functions relating to the appointment, fixing of compensation, transfer, promotion, demotion, suspension, or dismissal of persons to or from offices and positions in any department vested by law in any officer of such department other than the head thereof are hereby transferred to the head of such department and shall be administered under his direction and supervision by such division, bureau, office, or persons as he shall determine. I INDEX **A** Page **Abraham Lincoln National Park, Ky.,** name changed to “Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park” 1405 **Acadia National Park, Maine,** appropriation for administration, etc 725 **Accounting, Government departments, etc.,** payments for metered services 624 **Accounting Office.** *See* General Accounting Office. **Accounts and Deposits, Office of Commissioner of.** *See* Treasury Department. **Ackia National Memorial Commission and Battleground National Monument, Miss.,** unexpended balances continued available 729 **Adams Act,** appropriation to carry provisions into effect 943 **Adjusted Compensation Payment Act,** appropriation for administrative expenses 1325 **Adjustment Board.** *See* National Railroad Adjustment Board. **Adjutant General’s Department.** *See* War Department. **Admissions,** tax on, continued until July 1, 1941 862 **Adulterated Seeds Act, Importation of,** repeal of; when effective 1290 **Aerial Legal Experts, International Technical Committee of,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Aeronautical Charts,** appropriation for compilation 916 **Aeronautics, National Advisory Committee for:** Appropriation for 535, 628, 1306 Langley Field, Va., additional laboratory buildings, etc 628 **Aeronautics Authority.** *See* Civil Aeronautics Authority. **Africa, Convention Relating to Liquor Traffic in,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Agency Valley Dam, Oreg.,** funds made available for payment of adjusted compensation to employees on 1317 **Agrarian Claims Commission, United States and Mexico,** appropriation for 1324 **Agrarian Properties in Mexico,** expropriations of. *See* Mexico. **Agricultural Adjustment Act:** Amendment— Hops, time extended in which orders, etc., under, may be applicable to 782 Floor stocks adjustment, time limitation for filing claims for 1402 Refund under, time limitation for filing claims for 884 **Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938:** Amendments— Cotton— Acreage allotment, certain apportionment provisions to apply to any crop year; allotment of acreage in counties 512 National allotment— Apportionment of— 4% allotment to farms, continuance 853 Increased planted acreage plus diverted acreage, continuance 853 Minimum county allotments of acreage, continuance 853 Minimum 1125 Farm marketing quotas, time for proclamation of determination and result of referendums 1125 Tobacco— Burley, etc., marketing quotas for; referendum 1261 Farm quotas for, penalties on marketings in excess of 1262 Marketing quotas— Conversion of State marketing quota into State acreage allotment, basis; allotments 1261 Time for proclamation of; increase 1261 Wheat— Farm marketing quota, computation 1126 National allotment for, minimum 1125II Appropriation for— Administrative expenses 973 Parity payments 974 Payment reduction where acreage planted is less than 80% of allotment; provision repealed 573 **Agricultural Adjustment Administration:** Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 **Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Agricultural Commodities, Surplus:** Exchange of, for reserve stocks of strategic and critical materials produced abroad, pursuant to treaty provisions 1407 Cotton— Specific, determination of, to be exchanged 1407 Warehousing of 1407 Funds available 1408 Storage provisions 1407 Sale of, to foreign governments authorized; conditions 1418 Cotton, determination of specific, to be sold; limitation on number of bales 1418 **Agricultural Economics, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Agricultural Experiment Stations,** appropriation for payments to States, etc., for 943 **Agricultural Extension Work:** Appropriation for payment to States for 944 Further development of, appropriation authorized for 589 **Agricultural Marketing Act,** loans from revolving fund, restriction on collection of excess interest on; exception 853 **Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937, Amendment,** provisions made applicable to apples produced in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho 793 **Agricultural Marketing Service, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Agriculture:** Cooperative agricultural extension work, appropriation authorized for further development of 589 Crop insurance, advances to producers for, authorized 550 **Agriculture, Department of.** *See also* Secretary of Agriculture. Agricultural extension work, cooperative, appropriation authorized for further development of 589 Agricultural Marketing Service, Bureau of— Apples, estimates of production to be confined to commercial crop 968 Cotton, restriction on use of funds for preparation of report stating intention of farmers as to acreage to be planted in 968 Inspection certificates, receipt in court as prima facie evidence of statements contained therein 968 Samples, sale authorized 968 Animal Industry, Bureau of— Cattle tick eradication, limitation on purchase of animals, materials for dipping vats, etc.; State, etc., cooperation 950 Destroyed animals, indemnities for, authorized; limitation 949 Experimentation, funds available for 949 Foot-and-mouth disease eradication, purchase of animals, basis of appraisements 951 Appropriation for— Agricultural Chemistry and Engineering, Bureau of 958 Agricultural Economics, Bureau of 967 Agricultural land resources, conservation and use of 973 Parity payments 974 Surplus commodities, disposal of 975 Agricultural Marketing Service, Bureau of 967, 1312 Animal Industry, Bureau of 948 Arid and semi-arid areas, water facilities 976 Audited claims 518, 646, 650, 1331, 1334 Beltsville Research Center 949, 976 Biological Survey, Bureau of. *See* Interior, Department of the. Commodity Credit Corporation 629, 985, 1325 Commodity Exchange Act, enforcement 971 Contingent expenses 940 Dairy Industry, Bureau of 951 Damage claims 516, 644, 645, 1328, 1329 Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of 514, 631, 959 Experiment Stations, Office of 943 Extension Service 944 Farm Credit Administration— Crop production and harvesting loans 979 Damage claims 644III Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation 980 Salaries and expenses 978 Farm forestry, cooperative 977 Farm Security Administration 929 Farm Tenant Act 976 Federal Crop Insurance Act 975 Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation 980 Food and Drug Administration 631, 971 Foreign Agricultural Service. *See* State, Department of. Forest roads and trails 977 Forest Service 513, 631, 954 Acquisition of lands for national forests 957 Forest-fire cooperation 957 Forest planting stock, cooperative distribution of 957 Home Economics, Bureau of 970 Information, Office of 942 International Production Control Committees 632, 975 Judgments 645, 1330 Library 942 Miscellaneous expenses 940 Plant Industry, Bureau of 952 Printing and binding 942 Public Roads, Bureau of. *See* Federal Works Agency, Public Roads Administration. Relief to needy farmers, etc 929 Rent of buildings, D. C 941 Rural Electrification Administration 538 Loans 539 Secretary, Office of the 939 Rent of buildings, D. C 941 Soil Conservation Service 972 Solicitor, Office of 941 Special research fund 944 Sugar Act of 1937 632, 975 Weather Bureau 946 Weather Bureau Building 947 Appropriations, interchange of 977 Biological Survey, Bureau of, transfer to Department of the Interior 1433 Central storehouse, use of 941 Commodity Credit Corporation— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Continuance of functions 510 Loans from, treatment of amounts received as, for income-tax purposes 879 Obligations, authorized aggregate amount 511 Surplus agricultural commodities— Exchange of, for reserve stocks of strategic and critical materials produced abroad, pursuant to treaty provisions 1407 Cotton— Specific, determination of, to be exchanged 1407 Warehousing of 1407 Funds available 1408 Storage provisions 1407 Sale of, to foreign governments; conditions 1418 Cotton, determination of specific, to be sold; limitation on number of bales 1418 Transfer of, to 1429 Cotton, prediction of future prices by employees forbidden 940 Crab Orchard Creek Dam Project, Ill., removal of bodies buried in, and reinterment in area set aside as cemetery; condition 1244 Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of— Barberry eradication, State, etc., cooperation 961 Indemnity for destroyed property, restriction 961 Blister rust control, restriction on payment of indemnity for destroyed property 961 Buildings, limitation on cost 960 Certification of exports, receipts from, to be covered into Treasury 962 Citrus canker control, restriction on payment of indemnity for destroyed property 960 Dutch elm disease eradication, State, etc., cooperation 960 Indemnity for destroyed property, restriction 960 Foreign plant quarantines, receipts from operations to be covered into Treasury 962 Forest insect control, etc., matching of funds by States 961 Phony peach and peach mosaic eradication, restriction on payment of indemnity for destroyed property 960 Sweetpotato weevil control, State cooperation in 960 Indemnity for destroyed property, restriction 960 Expenditures, etc., report of, in Budget 941IV Farm Credit Administration— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Examinations, assessments for expenses 979 Loans from revolving fund under Agricultural Marketing Act, restriction on collection of interest in excess of rates in notes taken by; exception 853 Loans to farmers, release of employees from liability for fraud by applicants if reasonable care used 979 Transfer of, to 1429 Farm Security Administration— Extension of, until June 30, 1940 930 Farm units on public lands under Federal reclamation projects, development of 1238 Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Payments to, on account of reductions in interest rate on mortgages 655 Transfer of, to 1429 Federal Seed Act. *See separate title*. Finance, Director of, delegation to, of authority to sign requisitions for disbursing funds authorized 1417 Foreign Agricultural Service, transfer of, to Foreign Service, Department of State 1431 Forest Service— Buildings, limitation on cost 954 Direct purchases authorized 955 Equipment, rent of, to other Federal agencies authorized 955 Graves of firefighters, funds available for care of 955 Schools and roads, basis of expenditure for, from sales of forest products 956 Warehouse maintenance, etc., funds available for 955 4–H Clubs, unauthorized use of name, insignia, etc., prohibited; penalty 809 Land, options to purchase, authorized 940 Living quarters and expenses abroad, use of funds for, authorized 940 Advance payments authorized 940 Nurseries, use of funds appropriated for cooperative farm forestry for establishment of, forbidden 977 Park Field Military Reservation, transfer of jurisdiction to, from War Department 1075 Pink bollworm, discussions with Mexican Government and various States to prepare plans for eradication of, authorized 1273 Plant Industry, Bureau of, limitation on cost of buildings 952 Public Roads, Bureau of. *See* Federal Works Agency, Public Roads Administration. Rural Electrification Administration— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Transfer of, to 1434 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act; exceptions 939 Seeds, etc., purchase of, and grants thereof to agricultural producers 974 Soil Conservation Service— Buildings, limitation on cost; restriction on construction on other than Government-owned land 972 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Photographs, maps, etc., sale authorized 973 Warehouse maintenance, etc 972 Spray insecticides, use of funds for laboratory investigations to determine possibly harmful effects on human beings forbidden 940 Stationery stocks, maintenance of 941 Stenographic reporting services, contracts for, authorized 940 Supplies, etc., proportionate charging of salaries and expenses of handling to proper appropriation 941 Twine, purchase of domestic 941 Under Secretary, status defined 809 Vehicles, purchase of passenger-carrying authorized 978 Weather Bureau— Part-time employees 947 Printing, restriction on, that can be done at Government Printifig Office 947 Work for other departments, etc.; transfer of funds 977 **Agriculture, International Institute of, Rome, Italy,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Colleges of,** appropriation for further endowment of 732 **Air Attaches, Foreign,** sale of aviation supplies and services for aircraft operated by, authorized 795 **Air Corps.** *See* Army. **Aircraft.** *See* Army; Navy Department V **Aircraft Parts,** procurement without advertising authorized 1000 **Air Mail Service, Domestic,** appropriation for 677, 1323 **Air-Mail Transportation, Foreign:** Appropriation for 678, 1323 Award of contracts 1323 Cancelation of contracts by foreign government, no indemnification for private losses 1323 Contracts entered into by private persons, etc., ratification not to be implied 1323 Landing rights in U. S., freedom of action reserved with respect to 1323 **Air-Navigation Facilities,** appropriation for establishment of additional 527 **Airways Weather Service and Research,** appropriation for 947 **Ak Chin Irrigation Project, Ariz.,** appropriation for 699 **Akron, Ohio,** old post-office building and site, repeal of minimum-price limitation on sale of 1291 **Alabama, Cedar Point,** time extended for bridging Mobile Bay at 1124 **Alabama Power Company,** purchase of electric utility properties of, by Tennessee Valley Authority authorized; bond issue 1084 **Alameda, Calif.:** Government Island, acceptance of conveyance of certain lands on, to United States authorized 813 Naval Air Station, appropriation for continuance of construction 774 **Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Pecos River, N. Mex.,** uses declared; transfer of funds authorized 1417 **Alaska:** Appropriation for— Agricultural experiment stations 943 Extension work 945 Alaska Railroad 634, 735 Retirement and disability fund 529 American seamen, relief of shipwrecked 889 Astronomic observations 915 District attorneys, salaries 900 Fisheries Service 917, 918 Game law, enforcement 964 Governor, etc., salaries 734 Hospital and quarters, construction 711 Indigent, relief of 658 Insane, care, etc., of 634, 734, 1318 International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada and Alaska and Canada 894 Legislative expenses 1318 Medical relief in 707 Mineral resources, investigation of 720 Mount McKinley National Park, administration, etc 727 Natives, support, education, relief of destitution, etc 706 Prisoners, support, etc 636, 902 Public domain, fire suppression, etc 692 Public schools, establishment 734 Railroads, additional income tax on 662 Reindeer industry 708, 1315 Roads, etc., construction and repair 734 Salmon River, flood-control work 859 Star Route Service 678 Wildlife resources, investigations 963 Army construction work, contracts authorized on cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis 1239 Detail of officer as executive representative of contracting officer 1240 Fee limitation 1240 Negotiations 1239 Outside corporations, employment authorized 1240 Performance bond, waiver 1240 Chilkoot Barracks Military Reservation, right-of-way granted across, for pipe line 1272 Coast and Geodetic Survey, construction of vessels designed for use in; appropriation authorized 803 Coast Guard base and air station, construction authorized 797 Commissioners, U. S., appointment of Coast Guard officers as, authorized 1143 Deputy Marshals, U. S., appointment of Coast Guard officers as, authorized 1143 Education, lands reserved for purposes of, sale of timber; leases; use of proceeds 1243 Housing, census of, in 1940 1406 Ketchikan— Water-supply reserves, certain tracts of public lands set aside for 1131 Jurisdiction and administration 1132 Lands reserved for educational uses, sale of timber; leases; use of proceeds 1243 New appointees, travel expenses from Seattle authorized 713 Postal service, contracts for powerboat service authorized; cost limitation 1338 Postmasters, authority to perform certain notarial functions; form, certificate, etc.; fees 1219 Powerboat mail service, contracts for, authorized; cost limitation 1338 Teachers, exemption of compensation from income tax; provision repealed 575VI Alaska Communication System, appropriation for operation, maintenance, etc 858 **Alaska Railroad:** Appropriation for— Maintenance, etc., expenses 634, 735 Retirement and disability fund 529 **Alaska Railroad Retirement Act, Amendments:** Annuity— Composition of 1246 Computation, method of 1247 Increased, at option of employee 1247 Minimum amount 1246 Beneficiary, designation of 1251 Death of annuitant before receiving amounts to his credit, payment of amount remaining 1250 Order of precedence of payments 1251 Death without attaining eligibility for retirement or establishing claim for annuity, order of precedence of payment of amount to credit 1251 Former employee becoming legally incompetent, payment of amount to credit 1251 Service, computation of; periods included 1247 **Alaskan International Highway Commission,** appropriation for expenses 987 **Albania,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Albrook Field, C. Z.,** appropriation for construction at 602 **Albuquerque, N. Mex.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Albuquerque Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Albuquerque Indian School, N. Mex.,** appropriation for maintenance, etc., of buildings and grounds 701 **Albuquerque Sanatorium, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Alcohol Administration, Federal.** *See* Treasury Department. **Alderson, W. Va.,** appropriation for Federal Industrial Institution for Women 635 **Aldrich, Mrs. Richard,** appropriation for medal for 670 **Aliens.** *See also* Citizenship and Naturalization. Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939, restriction on training of, under provisions of 856 Registration of, having no record of admission for permanent residence 1243 Work relief projects, restriction on employment of, on 508, 934 World War veterans, extension of time for naturalization of certain, residing in United States 851 All-American Canal, appropriation for construction 718 Allegheny County, Pa., construction of bridges across Monongahela River in, authorized 1078 **Allegheny River,** bridge authorized across, at Westmoreland County, Pa 621 **Ambassadors,** appropriation for salaries 887 **American Battle Monuments Commission,** appropriation for 525 **American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac,** appropriation for preparation 780 **American Historical Association,** appropriation for printing report of 540 **American International Institute for the Protection of Childhood,** appropriation for contribution 892 **American Printing House for the Blind:** Appropriation for 675 Transfer of functions of Secretary of the Treasury to Federal Security Agency 1435 **American Republics:** Temporary detail of United States employees to; acceptance of advances of funds 652 Treaties, etc., with, utilization of services of Government agencies in carrying out 1290 Advisory committee authorized 1290 **American Samoa,** exemption from internal revenue tax of articles brought into 885 **American Scientific Congress, Eighth,** appropriation for organizing and holding 896 **Ammunition,** continuation of tax on 863 **Anahulu River, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Anasco River, P. R.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Animal Husbandry,** appropriation for investigations, etc 948 **Animal Industry, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Annapolis, Md.:** Appropriation for— Engineering experiment station 764 Naval Academy at. *See* Naval Academy. Naval Radio Station, construction, etc 774 **Annual Assessment Work,** time extended for commencement of, on mining claims held by location 991 **Anoka County, Minn.,** appropriation for direct relief to citizens made destitute by tornado 984 **Antarctic Regions,** appropriation for survey of natural resources in 986, 1321VII **Antiaircraft Firing Range, Mohave Desert,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Antioch, Calif.,** limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 **Antitrust Laws,** appropriation for enforcement 899 **Apache Tribe, Mescalero Reservation, N. Mex.,** purchase of land for, authorized 551 **Apples,** provisions of Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937 made applicable to, produced in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho 793 **Appomattox Court House National Historical Monument, Va.,** funds made available for acquisition of land, etc 728 **Appropriation Acts:** Agriculture, Department of 939 Commerce, Department of 907 Deficiency Acts— Fiscal year 1939, First 512 Fiscal year 1939, Second 626 Fiscal year 1939, Third 1301 Urgent Deficiency and Supplemental, fiscal years 1939 and 1940 980 District of Columbia 1004 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939 927 Farm Credit Administration 978 Independent Offices 524 Interior, Department of the 685 Justice, Department of 896 Labor, Department of 920 Legislative Branch of the Government 822 Military 592 Supplemental 992 Navy Department 757 Post Office Department 675 State, Department of 885 Treasury Department 654 Supplemental, 1939 653 War Department Civil Appropriation Act 856 **Appropriations:** Agricultural extension work, cooperative, further development of, authorized 589 Benjamin Harrison Memorial Commission, authorized 1274 Carlisle Barracks, Pa., construction of medical school building, authorized 1003 Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939, authorized 856 Appropriation for 1302 Coast and Geodetic Survey, construction of vessels designed for use in Alaska, authorized 803 Coast Guard Academy, contingent expenses, authorized 582 Appropriation for 1326 Coast Guard facilities, authorized 797 Coronado Exposition Commission, authorized 1048 Appropriation for 1307 Custer National Battlefield Cemetery, Mont., erection of public museum within, authorized 1337 Educational orders for certain munitions, etc., authorized 560 Appropriation for 595, 993 Federal Seed Act, authorized 1289 Filipino emigration from United States, authorized 1134 Appropriation for 1319 Fleet supply facilities, authorized 801 Gallipolis, Ohio, Federal participation in celebration of 150th anniversary of settlement, authorized 1347 General Anthony Wayne Memorial Commission 1305 Great Plains, etc., construction of water conservation projects, authorized 1419 Hot Springs National Park, Ark., acquisition of land for extension of boundaries, authorized 1342 Appropriation for 1318 Housing, national census of, in 1940, authorized 1406 Insect pest and plant disease control, additional 821 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Ga., acquisition of additional land, authorized 1275 Appropriation for 1318 Marine Band, attendance at— Grand Army of the Republic, National Encampment, authorized 590 Appropriation for 777 United Confederate Veterans’ 1939 reunion, Trinidad, Colo., authorized 582 Appropriation for 777 Mexico, expropriations of agrarian properties in; expenses of participation in settlement of claims, authorized 573 Appropriation for 1324 Microbiology, Third International Congress for, expenses of holding, etc., authorized 554 Appropriation for 988 Military reservations, etc., acquisition of additional land at certain, authorized 1123 Naval aviation facilities, establishment, etc., authorized 591 Navy and Marine Memorial, completion, authorized 622 Officers’ Competency Certificates Convention, 1936, provisions made effective; appropriation authorized 1051VIII Panama, cooperation in highway construction, Chorrera to Rio Hato, authorized 1071 Appropriation for 1327 Panama Canal, improvement and enlargement of capacity of, authorized 1410 Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth and Thomas, acquisition of papers of, by Library of Congress, authorized 572 Appropriation for 627 Pneumatic mail tube systems, New York and Boston, appraisal of, authorized 740 Polar Exploration, International Exhibition of, participation expenses, authorized 1249 Puyallup Indian Tribal School property, acquisition of, authorized 1405 Relief and work relief, additional, fiscal year 1939 507 Further additional 578 Rheumatic Diseases, Seventh International Congress for the, expenses of holding, authorized 852 “Star-Spangled Banner,” Federal participation in anniversary celebration, authorized 1214 Appropriation for 1305 Statement of, preparation 831 Statistical Institute, International, expenses of meeting, 1940, authorized 1265 Strategic and critical materials, procurement, investigations, etc., authorized 812 Appropriation for 770, 1326 Temporary National Economic Committee 629, 984 Third International Congress for Microbiology, authorized 554 Appropriation for 988 Tongue River Reservoir project, Mont., payment of charges against Indian lands benefited, authorized 1411 Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, adjudication of claims against, authorized 1200 Work relief and relief, additional, fiscal year 1939 507 Further additional 578 Youngstown, N. Y., grant of right-ofway, etc., on Fort Niagara Military Reservation, authorized 843 **Arbitration:** Appropriation for— Boards, expenses 537 Bureau of Interparliamentary Union for Promotion of International, contribution 891 International Bureau of Permanent Court for, contribution 891 **Arboretum, National,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 953 **Arcadia, R. I.,** appropriation for construction of fish cultural station 917 **Architect of the Capitol:** Appropriation for 627, 831, 1302 Member of commission to procure painting of scene at signing of Constitution 583 Scott, Gen. Winfield, loan of portrait of, to Virginia Military Institute authorized 821 Traveling expenses, funds available for 832 **Architects, Fifteenth International Congress of,** appropriation for expenses of meeting 639 **Archives.** *See* National Archives. **Archivist.** *See* National Archives. **Argentina,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **“Argonaut,” U. S. S.,** alterations authorized; limit of cost increased 582, 1045 **Arid and Semiarid Areas:** Appropriation for construction of water conservation projects, facilities, etc 719, 976 Construction of water conservation projects authorized 1418 Appropriation authorized 1419 Reimbursement of expenditures by water users 1419 Requirements 1419 **Arizona:** Appropriation for— Boulder Dam National Recreational Area, administration, etc 729 Fence construction along boundary 894 Gila project, construction 716 Grand Canyon National Park, administration, etc 726 Indian irrigation projects 699, 700, 702 Indians, support, etc., of 694, 695, 697, 700, 706, 708, 1316 Parker Dam power project 633 San Carlos irrigation project, maintenance, etc 633, 700, 1314, 1315 Yuma project, operation and maintenance 715 Papago Indian Reservation, purchase of lands authorized 819 Parker, public auction of certain town lots authorized 1203 Lease of vacant unsold lots 1204 Tempe, limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 **Arkansas:** Black Rock, bridge authorized across Black River at 1079 Helena, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 747IX Hot Springs National Park— Appropriation for administration, etc 726 Extension of boundaries, cost limitation repealed 1341 Appropriation authorized 1342 Appropriation for 1318 Donations of lands, etc., acceptance authorized 1342 **Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission,** authority, powers, etc.; bridge construction by, authorized, Friar Point, Miss.-Helena, Ark 747 **Arlington Farm, Va.,** appropriation for 952 **Arlington Memorial Bridge,** appropriation for administration, etc 731 **Arlington National Cemetery, Va.,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 857 **Army.** *See also* War Department. Air Corps— Age limit for appointment as second lieutenant, waiver of, of certain persons now on active duty 1213 Aircraft, equipment and maintenance of designated; appropriations authorized 555 Appropriation for 994 Aircraft parts, procurement without advertising authorized 1000 Commissioning of 300 second lieutenants from Reserve officers and flying cadets 558 Contracts authorized 995 Enlisted men, basic allotment of 559 Incurred obligations, sums available for payment of 606 Loan of aircraft, etc., to accredited civilian flying schools; Negro pilot training 556 New airplanes, etc., contracts authorized for 606 Northern latitudes, funds made available for preparation of data on meteorological, etc., conditions 995 Reserve officers, annual call to active duty; number, grades, etc.; length of tour of duty 557 Lump sum payment to, at termination of active duty when not selected for Regular Army commission 559 Air Corps Training Center, enrollment of students from accredited civilian flying schools 556 Aircraft— Limitation on profit on contract prices for 560 Purchase of sample, from competitors to whom award not made 560 Alaska, construction work, contracts authorized on cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis 1239 Detail of officer as executive representative of contracting officer 1240 Fee limitation 1240 Negotiations 1239 Outside corporations, employment authorized 1240 Performance bond, waiver 1240 Aviation instruction and training, detail of personnel to civilian institutions when facilities inadequate 556 Blood transfusions to members of, by Government employees and members of; payment authorized 803 Canal Zone, construction work 1239 Commissioned strength, peacetime; annual increments; assignments 558 Commissioner of Work Projects, detail of officer as, authorized; compensation 929 Disabled members, pensions to; rates 1180 Engineer Corps, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under Reorganization Act of 1939 561 Enlisted men, service as Reserve officer or discharge to accept commission in Army, status upon expiration of commissioned service 1001 Flags for burial of honorably discharged members 999 Foreign Service, acceptance of appointments in, by retired officers authorized 1045 General Headquarters Air Force, commanding general, retirement privileges 740 General of the Armies, office of Military Secretary to, created 551 Hospitalization, etc., of persons in active military service without reference to line-of-duty status 1042 Inspectors of buildings abroad, couriers, etc., assignment of officers as, authorized 896 Judge Advocate General’s Department, filling of vacancies in grade of captain from Reserve officers 558 Lieutenant General, rank and title established; retirement 1214 Maritime Commission, compensation of personnel detailed to 1182 Marriage of officer as cause for revocation of original appointment 1075 Mine Planter Service, warrant officers, rank 1044 Panama Canal Department, appropriation authorized for public works 559X Appropriation for 994 Panama Canal Zone, construction work, contracts authorized on cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis 1239 Detail of officer as executive representative of contracting officer 1240 Fee limitation 1240 Negotiations 1239 Outside corporations, employment authorized 1240 Performance bond, waiver 1240 Peacetime commissioned strength; annual increments; assignments 558 Probationary appointments of officers 1074 Marriage as cause for revocation of commission 1075 Reserve officers— Active duty, selection and commissioning of officers now on 559 Annual call to active duty; number, grades, etc 557 Civilian Conservation Corps, payments made for hospital and medical expenses incident to injury, etc., incurred while on leave while on duty with, ratified 579 Service with, not deemed active military duty 1079 Selections annually for commissions in Regular Army over 10-year period 557 Groups from which selections made 557 Retired personnel, holding of civil office or appointment in Territories permitted 1143 Twelfth Olympic Games, participation authorized 572 Veterans. *See separate title*. Warrant officers— Mine Planter Service, adjustment of relative rank 1044 Service as Reserve officer or discharge to accept commission in Army, status upon expiration of commissioned service 1001 **Army and Navy Hospital, Hot Springs, Ark.,** appropriation for maintenance 607 **Army and Navy Munitions Board,** determination of strategic and critical materials; quality and quantity to be purchased 811 **Army Medical Museum,** appropriation for 594 **Army War College,** appropriation for 595 **Arrow Rock, Mo.,** time extended for bridging Missouri River at 1207 **Ash, N. C.,** bridge authorized across Waccamaw River at 623 **Astoria, Oreg.,** time extended for bridging Columbia River at 1206 **Astronomical Union, International,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Astrophysical Observatory,** appropriation for maintenance 539 **Atlanta, Ga.,** appropriation for penitentiary at 635 **Atlantic City, N. J.,** acquisition of site for Coast Guard servicing base authorized 1130 **Atlantic Ocean,** appropriation for coastal surveys 915, 1312 **Atlantic Refining Co.,** right-of-way across Fort Mifflin Military Reservation, Pa., granted to, for pipe line 1300 **Attorney General.** *See* Justice, Department of. **Audited Claims,** appropriation for payment 517, 646, 1330 **Auglaize River, Ohio,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Automobiles,** accessories, tires, etc., refund or abatement of tax on articles in hands of dealers on Aug. 1, 1941 862 Expiration date of tax on, extended 862 **Auxiliary Vessels, Navy:** Acquisition and conversion or construction of certain, authorized 618 Certain cost provisions deleted; limitation on total cost not to be exceeded 619 Sums available 619 **Aviation.** *See* Civil Aeronautics Authority; Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939; Naval Aviation Reserve Act of 1939. **Aviation Day, National,** designation of; issuance of proclamation authorized 739 **B** **Bacon, Robert L.,** payment to widow of 513 **Bailiffs, U. S. Courts,** appropriation for salaries, etc 636, 905 **Baltimore, Md.:** Appropriation for hydrographic office expenses 781 Fort Armistead Military Reservation, certain reversionary provisions of deed made inapplicable in lease of portion to United States 685 **Banana River, Fla.,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 773 **Bang’s Disease,** appropriation for eradication 949 **Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act.** *See* Farm Tenant Act. XI **Bankruptcy Act of 1898, Amendments:** Railroad adjustments 1134 Definitions 1134 Final decree; retention of jurisdiction 1141 Hearings 1137 Federal claims 1138 Modifications proposed by court; hearings on; opportunity for withdrawal of assents 1137 Notice to parties in interest; interventions 1137 Interstate Commerce Commission— Applications, prompt action by, on 1141 Record, copy to be filed with 1141 Jurisdiction 1134 Petition and powers of court 1135 Approval or dismissal 1137 Conditions precedent to filing 1135 Consolidation of proceedings 1136 Filing fee 1136 Jurisdiction of petitioner if petition approved 1137 Three-judge court, conduct of proceedings before 1136 Proceedings subsequent to approval of petition 1138 Findings by court 1138 Opinion and decree by court 1139 Payments to creditors during pendency of proceedings 1140 Security holders, requirements 1140 Stay of proceedings, injunctions, etc 1139 Time limitation for confirmation 1139 Review by Supreme Court of final order or decree 1141 Tax provisions 1140 Termination of jurisdiction 1141 Railroads, reorganization of, engaged in interstate commerce; claims of employees for personal injuries, status 1406 **Banks:** Insolvent, refund of taxes erroneously collected from, etc 884 Tax on 865 **Barberry Eradication,** appropriation for 961 **Barrington, R. I.,** bridge authorized across Warren River at 1206 **Battle Monuments Commission, American,** appropriation for 525 **Bayou Bodeau, La.,** construction of flood-control works according to revised plans, etc 860 **Bayou La Fourche, La.,** bridge across, at Cut Off, legalized 1237 **Bean, Emmett J. (Capt.),** credit in accounts of 578 **“Bear,” S. S.,** appropriation for chartering and commissioning, as Navy vessel for Antarctic survey 1321 **Bear Canyon, N. Mex.,** acceptance of easement granted for construction of dam 1198 Acquisition of lands in connection with; funds available 1199 **Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge,** appropriation for maintenance 964 **Beck, Lizzie,** acceptance of real estate devised by, authorized 753 **Bee Culture,** appropriation for 961 **Belgium,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Bellevue, D. C., Naval Research Laboratory,** construction at, authorized 799 **Bellflower, Calif.,** limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 **Bellows Pond, N. Y.,** examination authorized for flood-control purposes 1416 **Beltsville Research Center:** Appropriation for 949 Buildings, construction, etc 976 **Benjamin Harrison Memorial Commission:** Acceptance of money and property authorized 1274 Appropriation authorized 1274 Composition; duties 1274 Report to Congress 1274 **Beverly, Ohio,** construction of pontoon footbridge across Muskingum River Canal authorized at 1243 **Big Bend Drainage District, Wyo.,** appropriation for Indians’ pro rata share of cost of operation, etc 702 **Big Spring, Tex.,** appropriation for livestock experiments and demonstrations at 949 **Biologic Products,** appropriation for regulation of sale, etc 668 **Biological Investigations,** appropriation for 963 **Biological Sciences, International Union of,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Biological Survey, Bureau of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Birds,** etc., marking requirements for packages containing, in interstate commerce 840 **Bituminous Coal Commission, National:** Abolished and functions transferred to Department of the Interior 1433 Appropriation for 633, 688 Consumers’ Counsel, office abolished and functions transferred 1433 **Black, N. P.,** exchange of portion of Fort Francis E. Warren Military Reservation, Wyo., for lands owned by 1048 **Black Bass Act,** appropriation for enforcement 918 **Black River,** bridge authorized across, at Black Rock, Ark 1079XII **Black River, La.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Black Rock, Ark.,** bridge authorized across Black River at 1079 **Blackfeet Hospital, Mont.,** appropriation for 707 **Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Mont.,** appropriation for improvement of irrigation systems 701, 703 **Blanchard River, Ohio,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Blind:** Aid to, grants to States for. *See* Social Security Act Amendments of 1939. American Printing House for the, transfer of functions of Secretary of the Treasury to Federal Security Agency 1435 Appropriation for— Aid to, grants to States for 541 American Printing House for the 675 Books for adult 835 Operation of stands in Federal buildings, administrative expenses 733 Books for adult, preference to certain institutions or agencies in purchase of 812 **Blister Rust Control,** appropriation for 961 **Blood Transfusions,** payment authorized for, to members of Military Establishment by Government employees and members of Military Establishment 803 **Blue Ridge and Natchez Trace Parkways,** appropriation for continuation of construction 730 **Boise Project, Idaho,** appropriation for construction, operation, etc 715, 716 **Bolivia,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Bonds.** *See also* Second Liberty Bond Act, Amendment. Tax on transfer, extension of, until July 1, 1941 862 **Bonneville Project, Oreg.:** Appropriation for 689 Power plant, construction 860 Yakima Indian Reservation, reservation of right-of-way across, for; consent of individual allottees, etc 1207 **Boston, Mass.:** Appropriation for— Hydrographic office 781 Navy Yard, construction, etc 773, 1322 Pneumatic-tube service 681 Navy Yard, South Boston drydock, equipment of, for use as annex to, in repair of vessels; appropriation authorized 801 Pneumatic mail tube system, appraisal authorized; appropriation authorized 740 **Botanic Garden:** Appropriation for 833 Average salaries under Classification Act not to be exceeded 839 Distribution of nursery stock by congressional allotment, restriction on 834 Purchases without advertising 834 **Botany,** appropriation for investigations, etc 952 **Boulder Canyon Project,** appropriation for construction, etc 718 Boulder City School District, reimbursement for instruction 718 **Boulder Canyon Project Act,** provisions not affected by Reclamation Project Act of 1939 1198 **Boulder Dam National Recreational Area, Ariz.-Nev.:** Appropriation for— Administration, etc 729 Roads, construction, etc 730 **Bouligny, Anna,** appropriation for medal for posthumous presentation to 670 **Boundary Surveys,** appropriation for 915 **Bowie River, Miss.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Boxer Rebellion:** Domiciliary care, medical and hospital treatment and burial benefits extended to certain veterans of 652 Widows’, etc., pensions effective as of date of death of veteran; filing of claim 1209 **Boylan, John J.,** payment to widow of 513 **Brandy,** allowances for losses for leakage, etc., upon withdrawal of packages 1202 **Brazil,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Bridges:** Anacostia River, D. C., designation of bridge over, as John Philip Sousa Bridge 512 Bayou La Fourche, La., bridge across, at Cut Off, legalized 1237 Construction of, authorized across— Allegheny River, in Westmoreland County, Pa 621 Black River, at Black Rock, Ark 1079 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, at St. Georges, Del 1240 Columbia River, at Kettle Falls, Wash 1235 Connecticut River, at Hartford, Conn 1234 Cumberland River, near Clees Ferry, Tenn 622 Des Moines River, at— Levy, Iowa 1221 Red Rock, Iowa 1207 Mahoning River, at— Warren, Ohio 623 Youngstown, Ohio 619, 620, 1081XIII Mississippi River, at— Cassville, Wis.-Guttenberg, Iowa 1235 Chester, Ill 1058 Dubuque, Iowa-East Dubuque, Ill 1051 Friar Point, Miss.-Helena, Ark 747 Jefferson Barracks, Mo 1257 Little Falls, Minn 1081 Memphis, Tenn 1338 Missouri River, at— Dakota County, Nebr.-Woodbury County, Iowa, pipe-line 1081 Frazer, Mont 1206 Petersburg, Mo 1238 Randolph, Mo 1265 Monongahela River, Allegheny County, Pa 1078 Muskingum River Canal, at Beverly, Ohio 1243 Ohio River, at— Mauckport, Ind 1241 Shawneetown, Ill.-Union County, Ky 1058 Ottawa River, at Toledo, Ohio 621 Pearl River, at— Georgetown, Miss 1076 Ratliffs Ferry, Miss 1076 Red River, Thompson, N. Dak.-Crookston, Minn 1120 St. Croix River, at Osceola, Wis 1076 St. Louis River, at Duluth, Minn 1258 Susquehanna River, at— Harrisburg, Pa 1263 Wyoming Borough, Pa 1264 Wabash River, at Peru, Ind 623 Waccamaw River, Old Dock and Ash, N. C 623 Warren River, at Barrington, R. I 1206 Des Moines River, at Levy, Iowa, construction legalized 1221 Fort Snelling, Minn., transfer to State of Minnesota authorized 783 General Clarence R. Edwards Memorial, Springfield, Mass., retrocession of jurisdiction over, granted to State 1127 Mississippi River, purchase of bridge across, Delta Point, La.-Vicksburg, Miss., authorized 1267 St. Louis River, Duluth, Minn.-Superior, Wis., location modified 756 Time extended for bridging— Caddo Parish, La 554 Columbia River, at— Astoria, Oreg 1206 The Dalles, Oreg 1253 Lake Sabine, at Port Arthur, Tex 1121 Mississippi River, at— Rock Island, Ill.-Davenport, Iowa 624 St. Louis, Mo.-East St. Louis, Ill 1077 St. Louis, Mo.-Stites, Ill 1077 Winona, Minn 1082 Missouri River, at— Arrow Rock, Mo 1207 Garrison, N. Dak 754 Poplar, Mont 1057 Mobile Bay, Cedar Point-Dauphin Island, Ala 1124 Niagara River, at Niagara Falls, N.Y 1083 Red River, Walsh County, N. Dak.-Marshall County, Minn 1080 St. Lawrence River, at Ogdensburg, N. Y 621 Toll, on Federal-aid highways, payments to States causing to be made free of tolls prior to July 1, 1941; conditions 1066 **Bristol, Maine,** conveyance of portion of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Reservation to, authorized 816 **British Philatelic Congress, London, Eng.,** funds made available for expenses of delegates, etc., to 679 **Bruceton, Pa.:** Appropriation for— Buildings and grounds, mining experiment station 723 Purchase of land 723 **Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **Budget, Bureau of the:** Appropriation for 660, 981 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Central Statistical Board, transfer of, to 1423 Central Statistical Committee, transfer of functions to 1423 Transfer of, from Treasury Department to Executive Office of the President 1423 **Budget and Accounting Act, 1921,** definitions amended 565 **Buffalo, N. Y.,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781 **Buffalo Bayou, Tex.,** modification of project for improvement of, and tributaries authorized 1414 **Buffalo Rapids Project, Mont.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance 715 **Building Materials,** appropriation for investigations 912 **Bulgaria,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Bureau of International Telecommunication Union, Radio Section,** appropriation for contribution 891XIV **Bureau of Interparliamentary Union for Promotion of International Arbitration,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Burial Lots,** disposal of, in commercial cemeteries authorized 843 **Buttons, Philippine,** quota on certain 1227 **C** **Cable Messages,** extension of tax on, until July 1, 1941 862 **Cache National Forest, Utah,** appropriation for acquisition of land for soil-erosion control, etc 957 **Caddo Parish, La.,** time extended for construction of certain bridges in 554 **California:** Alameda, acceptance of conveyance of certain lands on Government Island to United States authorized 813 Antioch, limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 Appropriation for— Central Valley project, construction 719 General Grant National Park, administration, etc 726 Indians— Irrigation projects 699, 700, 702 Support, etc 707, 708, 1315 Klamath project, operation and maintenance 715 Lassen Volcanic National Park, administration, etc 727 Marine school maintenance 761 Sacramento River, prosecution of flood-control work 1328 Sequoia National Park, administration, etc 727 Yosemite National Park, administration, etc 728 Yuma project, operation and maintenance 715 Bellflower, limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 Crissy Field, restriction on use of funds incident to use as air station 606 Monterey, establishment of Coast Guard station at, authorized 1000 Oil and gas conservation, consent of Congress granted to extension of interstate compact concerning, with Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico 1071 Presidio of San Francisco Military Reservation, retrocession of jurisdiction over certain rights-of-way across, granted to State 1120 **“California,” U. S. S.,** removal of cost limitation on overhaul 1079 **California Debris Commission,** appropriation for 858 **Camp McCoy, Wis.**, acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Campaign Expenses,** solicitation from persons receiving compensation under relief appropriations unlawful; penalty provisions 509, 1148 **Canada:** Appropriation for— Alaskan International Highway Commission, share of expenses 987 International Boundary Commission, United States and, and Alaska and 894 Minister to 887 Smelter-fumes controversy, United States and, arbitration of 639 **Canada Lake Drainage Area, N. Y.,** examination authorized for flood-control purposes 1416 **Canal Zone:** Appropriation for— Albrook Field, construction at 602 American seamen, relief, etc 889 Civil government, expenses 860 Corozal General Depot, construction 1327 District Court 904 Fort Clayton, construction at 602 Fort Davis, construction at 602 Fort Kobbe, construction at 602 Goethals, Maj. Gen. George W., completion of memorial to 642 Retirement and disability fund 528 Waterworks, sewers, etc 862 Army construction work, contracts authorized on cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis 1239 Detail of officer as executive representative of contracting officer 1240 Fee limitation 1240 Negotiations 1239 Outside corporations, employment authorized 1240 Performance bond, waiver 1240 Code amendments— Employees— Annuities, method of computation 1347 Disability retirement of; annuity 574 Twenty-fifth anniversary of opening of Panama Canal, participation by United States in celebration of; day declared holiday in 553 **Cape Spattel and Tangier Light, Morocco,** appropriation for contribution 891, 1324 **Capital Stock, etc.,** continuation of tax on, until July 1, 1941 862 **Capital Stock and Excess Profits Taxes,** declaration of value for capital stock purposes 1939 and 1940 882 **Capitol Buildings and Grounds,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 627, 832, 1302XV **Capitol Police:** Appropriation for 831 Salaries, payment of, when last day of month falls on Sunday or legal holiday 802 Standards for members 831 **Capitol Power Plant,** appropriation for operation, etc 833 **Carlisle Barracks, Pa.,** appropriation authorized for construction of medical school building 1003 **Carlsbad Caverns National Park, N. Mex.,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **Carlsbad Project, N. Mex.,** appropriation for construction 717 **Carriers.** *See also* Railroads. Appropriation for— Accounts, regulation of 533 Arbitration boards, expenses 537 Emergency boards, expenses 537 Locomotive inspection 533 Safety of employees and travelers; investigations, reports, etc 533 Signal safety systems, investigations, etc 533 Valuation of property 534 Employment by others than, tax on. *See* Employment Taxes. **Carson City, Nev.:** Appropriation for education of Indians 705 Sale of old Mint site and building authorized 753 **Carson Hospital, Nev.,** appropriation for 707 **Carson Reservation, Nev.,** appropriation for construction and repair 711 **Carter Seminary, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Cartridges,** tax on, continuation of 863 **Cass Lake Hospital, Minn.,** appropriation for 707 **Cassville, Wis.,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1235 **Cattle Ticks,** appropriation for eradication 950 **Caustic Poison Act,** appropriation for enforcement 972 **Cavalry School, Fort Riley, Kans.,** appropriation for maintenance 609 **Cave, Richard L. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 578 **Cedar Point, Ala.,** time extended for bridging Mobile Bay at 1124 **Cemeteries,** disposal of burial lots in commercial, authorized 843 **Cemeteries, National:** Approach roads, conveyance of interest of United States to States, etc., authorized 857 Appropriation for maintenance, etc 857 **Census, Bureau of the.** *See* Commerce, Department of. **Census, Sixteenth,** appropriation for expenses 910 Housing, national census of, as part of 1406 **Central Statistical Board:** Appropriation for 526 Transfer of, to Bureau of the Budget 1423 **Central Statistical Committee,** abolished; functions transferred to Bureau of the Budget 1423 **Central Valley Project, Calif.,** appropriation for construction 719 **Cereal and Forage Insects,** appropriation for investigations, etc 961 **Cereal Crops and Diseases,** appropriation for investigation and improvement 952 **Chalmette National Historical Park, La.,** establishment; administration 1342 **Charles H. Burke Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Charleston, S. C.,** appropriation for construction work, Navy Yard 773 **Charlotte, N. Y.,** lease of portion of Rochester Harbor Lighthouse Reservation to New York Central Railroad Co for track purposes authorized 1131 **Charlotte Amalie, V. I.,** Marine aviation facilities, improvements authorized 799 **Chemawa, Oreg.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Chemawa Reservation, Oreg.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Chemical Warfare Service.** *See* War Department. **Chemistry, International Union of,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Cherokee Hospital, N. C.,** appropriation for 707 **Cherokee Indians, N. C.:** Appropriation for— Eastern Band, purchase of land for 1314 Support, etc 708 **Cherokee Indians, Okla.,** appropriation for tuition of pupils 706 **Cherokee Reservation, N. C.,** appropriation for construction and repair 711 **Cherokees, Western or Old Settler,** appropriation for payment to 1315 **Chesapeake and Delaware Canal,** bridge authorized across, at St. Georges, Del 1240 **Chester, Ill.,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1058 **Cheyenne, Wyo.,** conveyance of portion of Fort Francis E. Warren Military Reservation to, authorized 1048 **Cheyenne and Arapahoe Hospital, Okla.,** appropriation for 707 **Cheyenne and Arapahoe Reservation, Okla.,** appropriation for construction and repair 711XVI **Cheyenne River Hospital, S. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Cheyenne River Reservation, S. Dak.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 711 Purchase of land 695 **Chicago, Ill.:** Appropriation for hydrographic office expenses 781 Post office, limit of cost of construction increased 1305 **Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co.,** authority granted for bridge construction across Missouri River at Randolph, Mo 1265 **Chickamauga Dam,** appropriation for continued construction 542 **Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, Ga.,** conveyance of portion to New Salem School district, Dade Co., Ga., authorized 1275 **Chickasaw Indians, Okla.,** appropriation for tuition of pupils 706 **Child Congress, Eighth Pan American,** appropriation for participation expenses 987 **Childhood, American International Institute for the Protection of,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Children, Dependent,** appropriation for grants to States for aid to 541 **Children’s Bureau.** *See* Labor, Department of. **Child-Welfare Services,** appropriation for grants to States for 924 **Chile,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Chilkoot Barracks Military Reservation, Alaska,** right-of-way across, granted for pipe line 1272 **Chilocco, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Chilocco Reservation, Okla.,** appropriation for construction 711 **Chin Lee Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **China:** Appropriation for— Ambassador to 887 Consular prisons 890 Monuments, etc., to American soldiers, maintenance 857 United States Court for 904 United States Court for, funds available for traveling expenses in emergencies 1319 **China Trade Act Corporations,** tax on 866 **China Trade Act Registrar,** appointment of Foreign Service officer as 1432 **Chinch Bugs,** appropriation for control of outbreaks of 821 **Chippewa Indians, Minn.:** Appropriation for— Attorneys, expenses 709 School attendance, aid in 709 Tuition, public schools 704 **Chisago County, Minn.,** bridge authorized across St. Croix River in 1076 **Chiu Chui Irrigation Project, Ariz.,** appropriation for 699 **Choctaw and Chickasaw Sanatorium and General Hospital, Okla.:** Appropriation for 707 Conveyance of land, buildings, etc., to United States 552 **Choctaw Hospital, Miss.,** appropriation for 707 **Choctaw Indians, Miss.,** status of certain land purchased for, defined 851 **Choctaw Indians, Okla.:** Appropriation for— Rehabilitation of needy 710 Treaties with, fulfilling 713 Tuition of pupils 706 **Chorrera, Panama,** appropriation authorized for cooperation in highway construction from, to Rio Hato 1071 Appropriation for 1327 **Chrisman, Harold F. (Capt.),** credit in accounts 578 **Cigars, Philippine,** quota 1227 **Citizens’ Military Training Camps:** Age limitation 617 Appropriation for 616 Army surplus stores, issue of clothing, etc., from 617 Restriction on use of other funds for 617 **Citizenship and Naturalization.** *See also* Aliens. Alien veterans of World War, extension of time for naturalization of certain, residing in United States 851 Clergymen, temporary absences of lawfully admitted alien 1273 Government employees, citizenship requirements. *See* Government Departments and Agencies. Naturalization— Declaration of intention, how made; contents 843 Oath to support Constitution and renunciation of foreign allegiance 844 Petition for; when required to be filed; contents 843 Registration of aliens having no record of admission for permanent residence 1243 **Citrus Canker Eradication,** appropriation for 960 **Citrus Products Laboratory, Fla.,** appropriation for construction of addition to 958XVII **City of Dubuque Bridge Commission,** establishment; powers, etc 1051 **Civil Aeronautics Authority:** Administrator and members of, salary rates 550 Appropriation for 526, 628, 1302 Air-navigation facilities, establishment of 527 Civilian pilot training 1302 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Printing and binding 527 Civilian pilot training. *See* Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939. Negro pilots, designation of civilian flying schools for loan of Army aircraft, etc., for training of 556 **Civil Service Commission:** Actuarial services, expenditures for, authorized 528 Appropriation for— Alaska Railroad retirement and disability fund 529 Canal Zone retirement and disability fund 528 Civil-service retirement and disability fund 528 Printing and binding 528 Salaries and expenses 528 Details from other agencies forbidden 528 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 Transfers or details of personnel in emergencies authorized 528 **Civil Service Retirement Act, Amendments:** Annuity, computation 1201 Additional, deposit of sums at option of employee for purchase of 1202 “Basic salary, pay, or compensation” construed 1202 Increased, at employee’s option 1201 Minimum total annuity 1201 Periods of service, computation 1201 Reduced, with annuity after death to beneficiary 1201 Effective date 1202 Exclusions— District of Columbia, police and fire departments 1200 Executive orders, employees excluded by 1200 Lighthouse Service employees 1200 Extension of provisions by Executive order 1200 Legislative and judicial employees, time limitation for exercise of option 1201 Medical examinations 1202 Mentally incompetent employees, time limitation for execution of claims for retirement 1202 **Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund,** appropriation for 528 **Civil Works Administration:** Appropriation for— Employees’ compensation fund 530 Judgments against 1330 **Civilian Conservation Corps:** Appropriation for 529, 1303 Employees’ compensation fund 530 Blood transfusions, payment for 529 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Extension of, to July 1, 1943 1253 Official seal, designation of 1253 Reserve officers, Army, payments made for hospital and medical expenses incident to injury, etc., incurred while on leave while on duty with, ratified 579 Service with, not deemed active military duty 1079 Transfer of, to Federal Security Agency 1425 Vehicles, equipment, etc., exchanges authorized 529 **Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939** 855 Appropriations authorized 856 Appropriation for 1302 Civil Aeronautics Authority, training of pilots and conduct of programs 855 Cooperation by Government departments, etc 856 Instructors, examiners, etc., appointment of 856 Property, leasing or acceptance of loans of, authorized 856 Selection of students 856 Duration of Act 856 **Claims.** *See* Audited Claims; Damage Claims. **Claims, Court of.** *See* United States Courts. **Claremore Hospital, Okla.,** appropriation for 707 **Clees Ferry, Tenn.,** bridge authorized across Cumberland River near 622 **Clergymen,** lawfully admitted alien, deemed residents notwithstanding temporary absences 1273 **Clerks of Courts,** appropriation for salaries, etc 905 **Cleveland, Ohio,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781XVIII **Cleveland National Forest, Calif.,** appropriation for acquisition of land for soil-erosion control, etc 957 **Clinch River,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized, North Fork, Va and Tenn 1416 **Clinton Hospital, Okla.,** appropriation for 707 **Coachella Valley Irrigation Project, Calif.,** appropriation for 699 **Coal Commission.** *See* National Bituminous Coal Commission. **Coamo River, P. R.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Coast and Geodetic Survey.** *See* Commerce, Department of. **Coast Artillery School, Fort Monroe, Va.,** appropriation for maintenance 610 **Coast Guard:** Aerial flights, increased pay for; limitation 664 Appropriation for 640, 663, 989, 1325 Damage claims 515, 640 Lighthouses, Bureau of 632, 913 Assistant Commandant, appointment, term, etc.; rank, pay, and allowances 757 Atlantic City, N. J., acquisition of site for servicing base authorized 1130 Aviation expenditures, limitation 665 Aviation shore stations, restriction on new construction, etc 665 Commissioned personnel, number increased; distribution; filling of vacancies 757 Details at headquarters, restriction 663 Disabled members, pensions to; rates 1180 District commander and constructor, transfer of officers in grades of, to line; rank; precedence, etc 1218 Grades abolished 1218 Reductions in rank, pay, etc., restriction 1218 Vacancies 1218 Walker, Charles, appointment as lieutenant commander 1218 Draftsmen, etc., temporary employment of, authorized 1130 Engineer in chief, rank, pay, etc 757 Enlisted personnel, retirement, with 20 or more years of service 755 Enlisted Personnel Board, annual assembly, recommendations; protests 755 Limitation on number in any one year 755 Recall to active duty, pay, status, etc 755 Retirement pay, computation; limitation on amount 756 Voluntary retirement 755 Facilities authorized— Appropriation authorized 797 Base and air station, Alaska 797 Cutters, construction, etc 797 Seaplanes, purchase 797 Firearms, conveyance in mails to officers permitted, for official use 744 Flags for burial of honorably discharged members 999 Interchange of appropriations 665 Lighthouse Service— Celebration of 150th anniversary of establishment of— Expenditure authorized 746 Lighthouse Week, designation of 746 President requested to invite observance 746 Participation by Government departments, etc 746 Civil Service Retirement Act, exclusion of certain employees from provisions of 1200 Commissioning of certain personnel in Coast Guard; qualifications 1216 Laws and regulations, personnel subject to 1217 Officers carried as extra numbers in grades; promotions; assignments; vacancies 1216 Retirement, computation of service for purposes of 1217 Salary, etc., reductions, restriction 1217 Warrant officers and enlisted men, appointments 1216 Vacancies 1217 Retirement of certain personnel 1343 Lighthouses, Bureau of, consolidation of, with 1432 Maritime Commission, compensation of personnel detailed to 1182 Maritime instruction duty in States, etc., detail of personnel for 1181 Morehead City Target Range, N. C., transfer of jurisdiction over portion by War Department to Treasury Department for purposes of 1204 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 Retired personnel, holding of civil office or appointment in Territories permitted 1143 St. Louis, Mo., acquisition of land for depot authorized 1130 Stations, establishment— Keeweenaw Peninsula, Mich 619 Monterey, Calif 1000 Wrightsville Beach, N. C 1256 Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco Bay, Calif., transfer of portion of Military Reservation for use by 1130XIX **Coast Guard Academy:** Congressional Board of Visitors, appointment; substitutes for original appointees 1044 Contingent expenditures, appropriation for, authorized 582 Appropriation for 1326 Depository of Government publications, designation of, as 1209 **Coast Guard Reserve Act of 1939** 854 United States Coast Guard Reserve, establishment 854 Administration; nature of organization 855 Appropriations and services available 855 Boats deemed public vessels while assigned to Coast Guard 855 Flags and insignia 855 Membership not vested with rights, etc., of Coast Guard personnel 855 Utilization of boats of members in conduct of Coast Guard duties 855 **Coast Pilot,** appropriation for compilation 915 **Coastal Surveys,** appropriation for 915 **Coco Solo, C. Z.:** Fleet Air Base and Submarine Base, construction work authorized 799 Appropriation for 774 **Coconut Oil, Philippine:** Quota 1227 Quota imports subject to excise tax 1227 **Codification Board:** Abolished 1435 Functions transferred to Division of Federal Register, National Archives 1435 **Coins:** Commemorative, restriction on coinage or issuance under laws enacted prior to Mar. 1, 1939 1209 Counterfeit, seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft used in transportation of 1291 **Cold Spring Brook, N. Y.,** examination for flood-control purposes 1416 **Collectors of Customs,** appropriation for payment of judgments against 524, 1337 **Colleges and Schools,** appropriation for military supplies and equipment for 616 **Colombia:** Ambassador to, funds made available for salary of 638 Appropriation for 887 **Coion, C. Z.,** appropriation for waterworks, sewers, etc 862 **Colonial National Historical Park,** appropriation for construction of connecting parkways 730 **Colorado:** Appropriation for— Colorado-Big Thompson project, construction 716 Indians— Irrigation projects 699, 702, 716, 719 Support, etc 696, 707, 708, 1315 Mesa Verde National Park, administration, etc 727 Rocky Mountain National Park, administration, etc 727 Fruit Growers’ Dam and Reservoir, immediate availability of allotment for acquisition of right-of-way 717 Rio Grande compact with New Mexico and Texas, consent of Congress granted to 785 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 **“Colorado,” U. S. S.,** removal of cost limitation on overhaul 1079 **Colorado Indian Reservation, Ariz.,** appropriation for operation, etc., of pumping plants and irrigation system 700 **Colorado River:** Bridge authorized across, at Kettle Falls, Wash 1235 Time extended for bridging, at— Astoria, Oreg 1206 The Dalles, Oreg 1253 **Colorado River Basin,** surveys, etc., authorized 717 **Colorado River Front Work and Levee System,** appropriation for 717 **Colorado River Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Colorado River Indians:** Appropriation for irrigation systems 702 Parker, Ariz., sale of certain town lots in, consent of, required 1203 Lease of unsold vacant lots by Tribal Council 1204 **Colorado River Project, Tex.,** appropriaation for construction 719 **Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colo.,** appropriation for construction 716 **Columbia Institution for the Deaf, D. C.,** appropriation for 737 **Columbus, Miss.,** appropriation for ground rent, Federal building 671 **Colville Hospital, Wash.,** appropriation for 707 **Colville Indians, Wash.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 1316 Industrial assistance and advancement 1314 Irrigation systems 703 Purchase of land for 1314 **Colville Irrigation Project, Wash.,** appropriation for 699XX **Comegys, Edward T. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 579 **Comité International du Bois,** appropriation for contribution 957 **Command and General Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.,** appropriation for 596 **Commemorative Coins,** restriction on coinage or issuance under laws enacted prior to Mar. 1, 1939 1209 **Commerce, Department of.** *See also* Secretary of Commerce. Appropriation for— Audited claims 519, 647, 650, 1331, 1335 Census, Bureau of the 910 Sixteenth census, expenses 910 Social Security Act, searching records and supplying information 910 Coast and Geodetic Survey 914, 1312 Contingent expenses 907 Damage claims 516, 645, 1328 Fisheries, Bureau of. *See* Interior, Department of the. Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Bureau of 908 Lighthouses, Bureau of. *See* Coast Guard. Marine Inspection and Navigation, Bureau of 632, 911 Patent Office 633, 919, 1312 Printing and binding 908 Salaries 907 Secretary, Office of 907 Standards, National Bureau of 632, 911, 1312 Additional land 912 Traveling expenses 908 Assistant Secretary, one vacancy in position of, not to be filled 809 Census, Bureau of the, national census of housing by, in 1940 1406 Citizenship requirements, employees 1337 Coast and Geodetic Survey— Architects, temporary employment of, authorized 916 Public Health Service medical officers, assignments to duty on vessels of 620 Medical, etc., treatment and hospitalization of personnel, including dependents 620 Traveling expenses, funds available for 916 Vessels, construction of certain, designed for use in Alaska; appropriation authorized 803 Experts, amount available for employment of 907 Federal Employment Stabilization Office abolished 1424 Functions transferred to National Resources Planning Board 1423 Fisheries, Bureau of. *See* Interior, Department of the. Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Bureau of— Foreign Commerce Service, transfer of, to Department of State 1431 Status of officers 1432 Inland Waterways Corporation, transfer of, to 1434 Lighthouse Service. *See* Coast Guard. Lighthouses, Bureau of, transfer of, to Coast Guard, Treasury Department 1432 Officers’ Competency Certificates Convention, 1936. *See separate title*. Patent Office— Attendance at meetings, use of funds authorized 919 Copyrights, prints and labels, jurisdiction transferred to Register of Copyrights 1142 Pribilof Islands, supervision of, transferred to Secretary of the Interior 1433 Senate approval of positions at $7, 500 or more 907 Staff officers, registry of. *See* Vessels. Standards, National Bureau of— Public Health Service officers detailed to, funds available forexpenses 911 Scientific investigations for departments, etc., authorized; transfer of funds 913 Scientific investigations, transfers of funds authorized for, by— Engraving and Printing, Bureau of 665 Post Office Department 682 Stony Point Light Station Reservation, N. Y., exchange of land with Palisades Interstate Park Commission 1131 Umpqua River Lighthouse Reservation, Oreg., conveyance of portion to State of Oregon for public purposes; conditions 802 Under Secretary, position established; powers, duties, etc 808 Assistant Secretary, one vacancy not to be filled 809 **Commissioners, U. S. Courts,** appropriation for fees 905 **Commodity Credit Corporation:** Appropriation for 629, 985, 1325 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Continuance of functions 510 Loans from, treatment of amounts received as, for income-tax purposes 879XXI Obligations, authorized aggregate amount 511 Surplus agricultural commodities— Exchange of, for reserve stocks of strategic and critical materials produced abroad, pursuant to treaty provisions 1407 Cotton— Specific, determination of, to be exchanged 1407 Warehousing of 1407 Funds available 1408 Storage provisions 1407 Sale of, to foreign governments; conditions 1418 Cotton, determination of specific, to be sold; limitation on number of bales 1418 Transfer of, to Department of Agriculture 1429 **Commodity Exchange Act,** appropriation for enforcement 971 **Common Trust Funds,** net operating loss deduction, allowance to participants 868 **Communications Commission.** *See* Federal Communications Commission. **Compacts.** *See* Interstate Compacts. **Competency Certificates.** *See* Officers’ Competency Certificates Convention, 1936. **Comptroller General.** *See* General Accounting Office. **Comptroller of the Currency, Office of the.** *See* Treasury Department. **Conciliation, Commissioners of,** appropriation for salaries and expenses 636 **Confederate Cemeteries,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 857 **Confederate Veterans.** *See* United Confederate Veterans’ Reunion. **Confederated Bands of Utes, Utah,** appropriation for purchase of land 695 **Conferences, Expositions, etc.** *See also* International Obligations. Appropriation for— American Scientific Congress, Eighth 896 General Disarmament Conference 988 Geodesy and Geophysics, Seventh General Assembly of the International Union of 896 Housing Conference, First Pan American 987 International Monetary and Economic Conference 988 Microbiology, Third International Congress for 988 Pan American Child Congress, Eighth 987 Political Refugees, International Committee on 988 Radio Conference, Second Inter-American 1324 Seed Testing Congress, Ninth International 896 Treasury Representatives, Meeting of 1324 Coronado, Francisco Vasquez de, Federal participation in commemoration of 400th anniversary of explorations of 1047 Gallipolis, Ohio, Federal participation in celebration of anniversary of settlement 1346 International Statistical Institute, invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized; appropriation authorized 1265 Lighthouse Service, celebration of 150th anniversary, participation in 746 Microbiology, Third International Congress for, appropriation authorized for expenses of holding 554 Petroleum Exposition, International, invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized; importation of articles duty-free 796 Polar Exploration, International Exhibition of, President authorized to accept invitation of Norway to participate in 1249 Rheumatic Diseases, Seventh International Congress for the, invitations to foreign countries to participate authorized; appropriation authorized for expenses 852 Sacramento Golden Empire Centennial, invitations to foreign countries to participate in, authorized 741 San Diego-Cabrillo Quadricentennial Celebration, invitations to foreign countries to participate authorized 1003 **Congress.** *See also* House of Representatives; Legislative Branch of the Government; Senate. Annual reports to be submitted to, by/on— Army construction work, Alaska and Panama Canal Zone, on cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis 1240 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939 938 Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, operation and status of 1362 Franklin D. Roosevelt Library 1065 Gorgas Memorial Laboratory 891 Government records, list of, authorized for disposition by Archivist 1220 Summarization of data contained in reports by Government agencies 1220XXII Justice, Department of, employment of special attorneys 900 Maritime Commission, inclusion of report of operations under provisions for acquisition of obsolete vessels in exchange for allowance of credit toward new vessel 1184 Naval aviation facilities, contracts entered into for construction, etc 592 Stabilization funds, audit of 998 Tennessee Valley Authority, statement of expenditure of proceeds of bond issue for acquisition of certain utility properties, etc 1084 United States courts, report of activities of administrative office, etc 1224 Work Projects Administration, compensation of personnel 928 Employees, payment of salaries when last day of month falls on Sunday or legal holiday 802 Time limitation for exercise of option under Civil Service Retirement Act 1201 Interstate compacts, consent granted to— Iowa and Missouri, establishment of boundary 1345 Oil and gas conservation, Oklahoma, Texas, California, and New Mexico, extension 1071 Rio Grande compact, signed Mar. 18, 1938 785 Phosphate Resources of the United States, Joint Committee to Investigate the Adequacy and Use of, study required of, to include potash; limitation on further expenses 1346 Special reports to be submitted to, by/on— Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Pecos River, N. Mex., amount of cost allocable to flood control 1417 Benjamin Harrison Memorial Commission 1274 Coronado Exposition Commission 1048 District of Columbia Fire Department, survey of need for stations and personnel 1020 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1938, operations under 509 Navy and Marine Corps, personnel board appointed to investigate matters concerning regular and reserve aviation personnel 821 Pink bollworm, plans for eradication of 1273 Polar Exploration, International Exhibition of, report on participation 1250 Reclamation projects, classification of lands, recommendations for legislation 1193 New projects, investigation of feasibility 1193 Tennessee Valley Authority, special joint congressional investigation committee, final report 510 Tennessee Valley Authority, special joint investigating committee, additional funds provided for 510 Final report 510 **Congressional Cemetery, D. C.,** appropriation for maintenance of portion owned by United States 857 **Congressional Record,** appropriation for preparation of indexes 837 **Connecticut:** Forest hurricane damage, rehabilitation, etc., appropriation for 513 Hartford, bridge authorized across Connecticut River at 1234 **Connecticut River:** Bridge authorized across, at Hartford, Conn 1234 Examination authorized for flood-control purposes 1416 **Consolidated Ute Indians, Colo.,** appropriation for support, etc 708, 1315 **Consolidated Ute Reservation, Colo.,** appropriation for construction and repair 711 **Constitution,** painting of signing of, authorized, for placement in Capitol Building 583 Appropriation for 981 **Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission, U. S.,** appropriation for 1307 **Construction-Differential Subsidy.** *See* Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments. **Contingent Expenses:** Appropriation for— Agriculture, Department of 940 Coast Guard Academy 1326 Commerce, Department of 907 District of Columbia 1008, 1307 Executive Office 524, 981 General Accounting Office 532 House of Representatives 829, 981, 1302 Interior, Department of the 687 Justice, Department of 634, 897 Labor, Department of 920, 1319 Library of Congress 836 Navy Department 637, 758, 780XXIII Post Office Department 675 Senate 825, 1301 State, Department of 886 Foreign Service 639, 889 Treasury Department 656 War Department 594, 992 Coast Guard Academy, authorized 582 **Contraband Articles,** transportation in vessels, vehicles, and aircraft declared unlawful; seizure and forfeiture 1291 Appropriations made available 1292 Definitions 1292 Enforcement provisions 1292 Laws applicable 1292 Rules and regulations 1293 Supplemental nature of provisions 1292 **Contractors, Government,** appropriation for relief of certain, for losses due to compliance with codes 673 **Convention Relating to Liquor Traffic in Africa,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Conveyances,** tax on, extension of, until July 1, 1941 862 **Cooperative Agricultural Extension Work,** appropriation authorized for further development of 589 **Cooperative Farm Forestry Act,** appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 977 **Coos Bay Wagon Road Lands:** Appropriation for payment of portion of proceeds of sales of 692, 1313 Disposition of funds derived from— Administration, amount available for 754 Appraisals of land and timber; manner and frequency 754 Coos and Douglas Counties, annual payments to 753 Deficiencies in amounts of payments due; availability of additional sums 754 Exchange of, for consolidation purposes, authorized 1144 **Copeland, Royal S.,** payment to widow of 512 **Copyright Office, Catalogue of Title Entries of the,** appropriation for publication 836 **Copyrights, Prints, and Labels,** jurisdiction transferred to Register of Copyrights; fee 1142 Existing copyrights, renewal 1142 **Cordage, Philippine,** quota 1227 Allocation of 1228 **Corn,** appropriation for parity payments 974 **Coronado Exposition Commission:** Accounts and vouchers, audit of 1048 Appropriation authorized 1048 Appropriation for 1307 Descriptive pamphlet, printing authorized 1047 Establishment; membership 1047 Exhibits and loans by Government agencies 1047 Monument, erection of, near U. S.-Mexican border 1048 Personal services 1047 Report to Congress 1048 **Corozal General Depot, C. Z.,** funds made available for construction at 1327 **Corporate Securities,** continuation of tax on, until July 1, 1941 862 **Corporations:** Taxes on. *See* District of Columbia, Revenue Act of 1939; Revenue Act of 1939, Income tax amendments. **Corpus Christi, Tex.,** acceptance of land near, for use as naval aviation training station, authorized 590 **Cosmetics.** *See* Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Amendments. **Costa Rica,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Cotton:** Acreage allotments, certain apportionment provisions to apply to any crop year; allotment of acreage in counties 512 Appropriation for— Parity payments 974 Surplus, disposal of 975 Cotton pool participation trust certificates, extension of time limit of authority of manager to purchase 572 Future prices of, prediction by employees forbidden 940 National allotment— Apportionment of— 4% allotment to farms, continuance 853 Increased planted acreage plus diverted acreage, continuance 853 Minimum county allotments of acreage, continuance 853 Minimum 1125 Surplus— Exchange of, for reserve stocks of strategic and critical materials produced abroad, pursuant to treaty provisions 1407 Specific, determination of, to be exchanged 1407 Warehousing of 1407 Sale of, to foreign governments; conditions; limitation on number of bales 1418 **Cotton Act,** appropriation for refund of taxes collected under 662 Salaries and expenses in connection with refunding 1325 **Cotton Crops and Diseases,** appropriation for investigations, etc 952XXIV **Cotton Futures Act,** appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 969 **Cotton Insects,** appropriation for investigations, etc 961 **Cotton Quality Statistics and Classing Acts,** appropriation for enforcement 969 **Cotton Standards Act,** appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 969 **Coulter Shoals, Tenn.,** appropriation for preliminary examination of site for dam near 542 **Council of Personnel Administration,** appropriation for salaries and expenses 1303 **Courts.** *See* District of Columbia; United States Courts. **Crab Orchard Creek Dam Project, Ill.,** removal of bodies buried in and reinterment in area set aside as cemetery; condition 1244 **Crane Brook, N. Y.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Crater Lake National Park, Oreg.,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **Cravens, Ben,** payment to widow of 513 **Creek Indians, Okla.,** appropriation for tuition of pupils 706 **Crimes and Misdemeanors.** *See also* Criminal Code, Amendments. Allotment of wages by seamen, penalty for false claim 794 Campaign expenses, unlawful solicitation from persons receiving compensation under relief appropriations; penalty provisions 509, 1148 Coast Guard Reserve Act of 1939, improper use of insignia, etc 855 Death, no statute of limitations to apply to offenses punishable by 1198 District of Columbia— Diseases, regulations to prevent and control spread of communicable and preventable, penalty for violation 1408 Foreign building and loan associations, failure to comply with required provisions, etc., penalty 1062 Insanity proceedings, penalty provisions 1299 District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1939— Income tax— Penalties 1105 Returns, violation of provisions concerning secrecy of 1096 Inheritance and estate taxes, penalty provisions 1117 Divorces, penalty for use of mails for solicitation of procurement in foreign countries 1341 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, penalty provisions 937 Federal Kidnaping Act, Amendments, penalty provisions 744 Federal Seed Act, penalty provisions 1286 4–H Clubs, unauthorized use of name, insignia, etc., prohibited; penalty for violation 809 Income tax returns, penalty for sale of information derived from 884 Load lines for American vessels, penalty for violation of provisions 783 Maritime Commission, violation of orders, etc., penalty 1187 National Stolen Property Act, Amendments 1178 Officers’ Competency Certificates Convention, 1936, penalty provision 1050 Political activities, unlawful acts in connection with relief funds, penalty for 509, 937, 1148 Railroads, threats, intimidation, etc., concerning information about accidents, penalty 1405 Relief funds, promises of or denial of benefits in connection with political activity; penalty provisions 509, 1147, 1148 Social Security Act Amendments of 1939, penalty provisions 1372, 1398 Staff officers, merchant marine, assault upon, penalty 1147 Certificate of registry, penalty for alteration, etc 1146 Employment of unregistered, penalty 1146 Threatening communications— Deposit in depository of foreign country addressed to United States, penalty 743 Extortion messages, penalty 743 Kidnap threats, etc., penalty 743 Deposit in depository of Post Office Establishment, penalty 742 Extortion messages, penalty 743 Kidnap threats, etc., penalty 743 Trust Indenture Act of 1939, penalty provisions 1177 Criminal Code, Amendments. *See also* Crimes and Misdemeanors; Penal Code, Amendments. Insured mail matter, penalty for false claims for loss of 1203 Mail matter, stealing, etc., of; penalty 1256 Obtaining money by false pretenses on high seas, penalty 1205 **Criminal Police Commission, International,** appropriation for membership 898 **Crippled Children,** appropriation for grants to States for services for 924 **Crissy Field, Calif.,** restriction on use of funds incident to use as air station 606XXV **Critical Materials.** *See* Strategic and Critical Materials. **Crookston, Minn.,** bridge authorized across Red River at 1120 **Crop and Livestock Estimates,** appropriation for 968 **Crop Insurance,** advances to producers for, authorized; conditions 550 **Crop Insurance Act, Federal,** appropriation for administrative and operating expenses 975 **Crop Insurance Corporation.** *See* Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. **Crop Production and Harvesting Loans,** appropriation for 979 **Crow Creek Hospital, S. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Crow Hospital, Mont.,** appropriation for 707 **Crow Reservation, Mont.,** appropriation for improvement, etc., of irrigation systems 701, 702 **Crystal Cave, Calif.,** funds for development, etc., continued available 727 **Cuba:** Appropriation for— Ambassador to 887 Monuments, etc., to American soldiers, maintenance 857 **Culion, P. I.,** appropriation for transfer of lepers to, from Guam 758 **Cultural Relations, Convention for the Promotion of Inter-American,** appropriation for meeting obligations under 892 **Cumberland River,** bridge authorized across, near Clees Ferry, Tenn 622 **Custer National Battlefield Cemetery, Mont.,** erection of public museum within; appropriation authorized 1337 **Customs, Bureau of.** *See* Treasury Department. **Customs and Patent Appeals, Court of.** *See* United States Courts. **Customs Cases,** appropriation for conduct of 898 **Customs Court.** *See* United States Courts. **Customs Laws,** advances from Treasury in connection with enforcement of, authorized 1262 **Customs Statistics,** appropriation for compilation, etc 909 **Customs Tariffs, International Bureau for Publication of,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Cut Off, La.,** bridge across Bayou La Fourche, legalized 1237 **Cypress Bayou, La.,** construction of flood-control works according to revised plans, etc 860 **Czechoslovakia,** appropriation for minister to 887 **D** **Dabney, Walter D. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 578, 579 **Dahlgren, Va.:** Appropriation for operation of school at ordnance station 766 Naval Proving Ground, construction at, authorized 799 **Dairy Industry, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Dallas, Tex.,** appropriation for establishment of penal institution at 902 **Daly, J. Burrwood,** payment to widow of 627 **Damage Claims,** appropriation for 516, 644, 1328 **Dauphin Island, Ala.,** time extended for bridging Mobile Bay to Cedar Point 1124 **Davenport, Iowa,** time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 624 **Death,** no statute of limitations to apply to offenses punishable by 1198 **Defective Delinquents, U. S. Hospital for,** appropriation for 635 **Defense Act.** *See* National Defense Act, Amendments. **Deficiency Appropriation Act, Fiscal Year 1939, First.** *See also* Urgent Deficiency and Supplemental Appropriation Act, fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Appropriation for— Agriculture, Department of 513 Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of 514 Forest Service 513 Audited claims 517 Claimants, interest withheld from 524 Damage claims 516 Interest withheld from claimants 524 Judgments and authorized claims 516 Justice, Department of 514 Federal Bureau of Investigation 514 Labor Department 514 Children’s Bureau 515 Wage and Hour Division 514 Legislative Branch of the Government— House of Representatives 513 Senate 512 Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission 513 Navy Department 515 Secretary, Office of 515 Damage claims 515 Yards and Docks, Bureau of 515 Social Security Board 513 Treasury Department 515 Procurement Division, Public Buildings Branch 515 Secretary, Office of 515 Damage claims 515XXVI War Department 516 Engineers, Corps of 516 Secretary, Office of 516 Damage claims 516 **Deficiency Appropriation Act, Fiscal Year 1939, Second.** *See also* Urgent Deficiency and Supplemental Appropriation Act, fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Appropriation for— Agriculture, Department of 631 Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of 631 Food and Drug Administration 631 Forest Service 631 International Production Control Committees 632 Sugar Act of 1937, expenses 632 Audited claims 646 Civil Aeronautics Authority 628 Commerce, Department of 632 Lighthouses, Bureau of 632 Marine Inspection and Navigation, Bureau of 632 Patent Office 633 Standards, National Bureau of 632 Commodity Credit Corporation 629 Damage claims 644 District of Columbia 630 District buildings, salaries and expenses 630 Judgments 630, 631 Jurors and witnesses, fees 630 Lunacy writs 630 Mental Health, Commission on 630 Minimum Wage Board 630 Public schools 630 Tuberculosis sanatoria 630 Vehicles and Traffic, Department of 631 Export-Import Bank of Washington 628 Federal Housing Administration 628 General Accounting Office 629 Interior, Department of the 633 Bituminous Coal Commission, National 633 Education, Office of 633 Government in the Territories 634 Indian Affairs, Bureau of 633 National Park Service 633 Reclamation, Bureau of 633 St. Elizabeths Hospital 634 Judgments— Court of Claims 645 United States Courts 645 Justice, Department of 634 Contingent expenses 634 Courts. *See* United States Courts. Federal Bureau of Investigation 634 Penal and correctional institutions 635 Printing and binding 634 Labor, Department of 636 Conciliation, Commissioners of 636 Immigration and Naturalization Service 637 Labor Statistics, Bureau of 636 Secretary, Office of the 636 Legislative Branch of the Government— Architect of the Capitol 627 Government Printing Office 627 House of Representatives 627 Library of Congress 627 Senate 627 Maritime Labor Board 628 Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission 629 National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 628 National Mediation Board 628 Navy Department 637 Collision damage claims 637 Contingent expenses 637 Navigation, Bureau of 637 Naval Observatory 637 Training, education, and welfare 637 Replacement of naval vessels 638 Secretary, Office of the 637 Supplies and Accounts, Bureau of 637 Yards and Docks, Bureau of 637 Post Office Department 638 Damage claims 638 Postmaster General, Office of the 638 Railroad Retirement Board 628 Securities and Exchange Commission 629 Social Security Board 630 State, Department of 638 Architects, Fifteenth International Congress of 639 Contributions, quotas, etc 639 Foreign Service— Allowances 639 Contingent expenses 639 Salaries— Clerks 638 Colombia and Venezuela, funds made available for ambassadors to 638 Widows and heirs, allowances to 639 International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission 639 Printing and binding 638 Secretary, Office of the 638 Smelter-fumes controversy, U. S.-Canada, arbitration of 639XXVII Tax Appeals, Board of 627 Temporary National Economic Committee 629 Treasury Department 639 Coast Guard 640 Federal land banks, payments to, on account of reductions in interest rate on mortgages 639 Internal Revenue, Bureau of 640 Public Health Service 640 United States Courts 636 Judges, salaries 636 Marshals, and other expenses 636 Territorial courts 636 War Department 641 Air Corps 641 Chemical Warfare Service 643 Engineers, Corps of 642, 643 General Staff Corps 641 Medical Department 643 Military Academy 641 National Guard 642 Ordnance Department 643 Panama Canal 642 Quartermaster Corps 641, 642 Seacoast defenses 641, 644 Signal Corps 643 Treasury Department, transfer of certain funds authorized for expenses incurred in carrying out provisions of Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1938 639 **Deficiency Appropriation Act, Fiscal Year 1939, Third.** *See also* Urgent Deficiency and Supplemental Appropriation Act, fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Appropriation for— Aeronautics, National Advisory Committee for 1306 Agriculture, Department of 1312 Agricultural Marketing Service 1312 Audited claims 1330 Civil Aeronautics Authority 1302 Civilian Conservation Corps 1303 Commerce, Department of 1312 Coast and Geodetic Survey 1312 Patent Office 1312 Standards, National Bureau of 1312 Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission, U. S 1307 Coronado Exposition Commission, U. S 1307 District of Columbia 1307 Assessments, refund of 1310 Assessor’s Office 1307 Audited claims 1311 Claims, settlement of 1310 Contingent and miscellaneous expenses 1307 Courts 1308 Erroneous collections, refund of 1308 Executive Office 1307 Health Department 1308 Highway fund, gasoline tax, and motor vehicle fees, payments from 1310 Judgments 1311 Municipal Architect’s Office 1307 Public schools 1308 Public welfare 1309 Tax Appeals, Board of 1307 Federal Housing Administration 1303 Federal Loan Agency 1303 Federal Housing Administration 1303 Federal Security Agency 1303 Civilian Conservation Corps 1303 Public Health Service 1303 Social Security Board 1304 Federal Works Agency 1305 Public Buildings Administration 1305 Public Roads Administration 1305 General Anthony Wayne Memorial Commission 1305 Interior, Department of the 1313 Biological Survey, Bureau of 1317 General Land Office 1313 Geological Survey 1317 Government in the Territories 1318 Indian Affairs, Bureau of 1314 Mines, Bureau of 1317 National Park Service 1318 Petroleum Conservation Division 1313 Printing and binding 1313 Reclamation, Bureau of 1316 Secretary, Office of the 1313 Interstate Commerce Commission 1305 Judgments and authorized claims 1328 Justice, Department of 1318 Federal Bureau of Investigation 1318 Labor, Department of 1319 Children’s Bureau 1320 Immigration and Naturalization Service 1319 Secretary, Office of the 1319 Wage and Hour Division 1321 Legislative Branch of the Government— Architect of the Capitol 1302 Government Printing Office 1302 House of Representatives 1301 Senate 1301 National Capital Park and Planning Commission 1306XXVIII Navy Department 1321 Marine Corps 1322 Naval vessels— Alterations 1322 Replacement 1322 Secretary, Office of the 1321 Supplies and Accounts, Bureau of 1321 Yards and Docks, Bureau of 1322 Personnel Administration, Council of 1303 Post Office Department 1323 First Assistant Postmaster General, Office of 1323 Public Health Service 1303 Securities and Exchange Commission 1306 Smithsonian Institution 1306 Social Security Board 1304 “Star-Spangled Banner,” one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of the writing of 1305 State, Department of 1323 Agrarian Claims Commission, U. S.-Mexico 1324 Contributions, quotas, etc 1323 Inter-American Radio Conference, Second 1324 Secretary, Office of the 1323 Treasury Representatives, Meeting of 1324 Treasury Department 1325 Coast Guard 1325 Internal Revenue, Bureau of 1325 Printing, Division of 1325 Procurement Division, Branch of Supply 1326 Secretary, Office of the 1325 United States Courts 1319 China, United States Court for 1319 War Department 1327 Engineers, Corps of 1327, 1328 Inspector General, Office of 1327 Quartermaster Corps 1327 Salaries 1327 **Delaware,** bridge authorized across Chesapeake and Delaware Canal at St. Georges 1240 **Delaware River,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized, Pa 1416 **Delaware Valley Tercentenary Commission,** funds continued available for 896 **Delta Point, La.,** purchase and maintenance of bridge across Mississippi River at, authorized 1267 **Denmark,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Denning, Henry M. (Maj.),** credit in accounts 578 **Denver, Colo.,** appropriation for mint 670 **Departments.** *See* Government Departments and Agencies. **Dependent Children,** appropriation for grants to States for aid to 541 **Des Moines River:** Bridge authorized across, at— Levy, Iowa 1221 Red Rock, Iowa 1207 **Deschutes Project, Oreg.,** appropriation for construction 717 **Detroit, Mich.:** Appropriation for— Hydrographic office 781 River postal service 677 **Director General of Railroads,** office abolished and functions transferred 1432 **Dirty Creek, Okla.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Disarmament Conference, General,** balances reappropriated 988 **Disaster Loan Corporation:** Capital stock, increase of 510 Lending authority extended 510 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Disbursing Officers,** relief of, for disallowances on account of airplane travel 1000 **Disease and Sanitation Investigations,** appropriation for 669, 1304 **Distilled Spirits,** importation for onpremises consumption at Golden Gate International Exposition and New York World’s Fair, 1939; conditions 625 **District Attorneys,** appropriation for salaries 900 **District of Columbia:** Adoption proceedings, extension of period for investigation 844 Advertising, restriction on use of funds for, in newspapers published outside District of Columbia 1009 Alleys and minor streets, condemnation proceedings in opening, etc., of; benefit assessments 844 Anacostia River, designation of bridge over, as John Philip Sousa Bridge 512 Appropriation for— Alcoholic Beverage Control Board 1006 Alley Dwelling Authority 529 Anacostia Park, development 1031 Assessments, refund of 1310 Assessor’s Office 1005, 1307 Audited claims 523, 1311, 1335 Auditor’s Office 1005 Buildings, care of 1005 Central garage 1009 Claims, settlement of 1310 Collector’s Office 1005 Contingent expenses 1008, 1307 Coroner’s Office 1006 Corporation Counsel, Office of 1006XXIX Courts 1023, 1308 Court of Appeals 903, 1309 District Court of the United States for 903, 1308 Juvenile Court 1023 Miscellaneous 1024, 1309 Municipal Court 985, 1023 Police Court 1023, 1308 Deeds, Recorder of 1008 District buildings, salaries and expenses 630 Electrical Department 1013 Emergency fund 1010 Employees’ compensation fund 1007 Employment Service 1010 Engineer Department, Office of Chief Clerk 1006 Erroneous collections, refund of 1010, 1308 Executive Office 1004, 1307 Fire Department 1019 Great Plaza Development, Triangle 1305 Health Department 1020, 1308 Contagious diseases, prevention of 1020 Dispensaries, maintenance 1021, 1308 Food and drugs, contingent expenses 1021 Hospitals, etc 1022, 1308 Laboratories, maintenance 1021 Maternal and child health service 1022 Nuisances, abatement of 1021 Nursing service 1021 Salaries 1020 School sanitation and hygiene, salaries 1021 Highway Department 1033 Highway fund, gasoline tax and motor vehicle fees, apportionment of funds from 1032, 1310 Inspections, Department of 1005 Insurance, Department of 1007 Judgments 630, 631, 1311 Jurors and witnesses, fees 630 Kite, M. M., payment to 1311 Lunacy writs 630 Mental Health, Commission on 630, 985, 1007 Metropolitan Police 1018 House of Detention 1019 Miscellaneous 1018 Salaries 1018 Militia 1030 Minimum Wage Board 630, 1007 Miscellaneous expenses 1008, 1307 Mosquito control 1012 Municipal Architect’s Office 1006, 1307 National Capital Park and Planning Commission 536, 1032, 1306 National Capital Parks 1031 Park police 1032 National Training School for Boys 902, 1026 National Training School for Girls 1026, 1309 National Zoological Park 1032 Policemen and firemen’s relief 985, 1019 Poundmaster, Office of 1005 Printing and binding 1009, 1308 Public convenience stations 1005 Public Employment Center 925 Public Library 1011 Public schools 630, 985, 1013, 1308 Americanization work 1014 Buildings and grounds, care of 1015, 1017 Community Center Department 1014 Deaf, dumb, and blind 1016 Miscellaneous 1015 Night schools 1014 Public Utilities Commission 1007 Public welfare 1024, 1309 Board of Public Welfare 1024 Child Welfare, Division of 1024, 1309 Columbia Polytechnic Institute 1029 District Training School 1026, 1309 Ex-service men, burial of 1029 Florence Crittenton Home 1029 Home for Aged and Infirm 1027, 1310 Industrial Home School 1027, 1310 Industrial Home School for Colored Children 1027, 1309 Jail 1025 Municipal Lodging House 1027 National Library for the Blind 1029 National Training School for Boys 902, 1026 National Training School for Girls 1026, 1309 Nonresident and indigent persons, transportation 1030 Nonresident insane 1029 Public assistance 1027 Blind persons, pensions for needy 1028 Home care for dependent children 1028 Old-age want, assistance against 1028 St. Elizabeths Hospital 1029, 1310 Southern Relief Society 1029 Temporary home for former soldiers and sailors 1029 Vocational rehabilitation 1030 Work Projects Administration, sponsor’s contributions to 1028 Workhouse and Reformatory 1025 Public Works Administration, repayment of loan 1011 Purchasing division 1005 Refuse, collection and disposal of 1012 Sewers 1012XXX Street improvements 1033 Anacostia River, bridge across, in line of Pennsylvania Ave., continuation of construction 1036 14th St. and Maine Ave SW., grade separation structure, preparation of plans, etc 1035 Highway garage, Second and Bryant Sts. NW., construction of second story 1037 Massachusetts Ave., bridge over Rock Creek, etc., construction 1036 Rock Creek Park, additional highway facilities, report on 1036 Through highway bypass, report 1036 Surveyor’s Office 1007 Tax Appeals, Board of 984, 1005, 1307 Traffic control 1033 Tuberculosis sanatoria 630 Vehicles and Traffic, Department of 631,1033, 1310 Vocational rehabilitation, disabled residents 733 Washington Aqueduct 1038 Washington Channel, improvement 1031 Water Department 1039 Weights, Measures, and Markets, Office of Superintendent of 1006 Wharves 1010 Wills, Register of 1008 Zoning Commission 1007 Asphalt plant, purchase authorized 1035 Attachment before judgment, retention of property held by garnishee for another than the defendant 567 Banking, banks, and trust companies— Attachment before judgment, retention of property held by garnishee for another than the defendant 567 Checks, etc.— Definition 566 Endorsements, forgery of 566 Forged, etc., liability to depositor for money paid on 566 Forwarding for collection; duty of forwarding bank 567 Nonpayment through error, etc., liability to depositor 567 Demand instruments, time limit for presentation 566 Deposits— Adverse claimants to, recognition of 566 Deposit to credit of fiduciary 566 In trust, payment in event of death of trustee 567 Notary public holding position with corporation, lawful acts 567 Building and loan associations, foreign, provisions to be complied with before doing business in 1060 Building contracts, requirements; preparation of plans, etc 1018 Building or homestead associations, abatement of personal taxes from insolvent, in certain cases 1210 Business privilege taxes, extension of, for certain purposes 1119 Buzzards Point, extension of railroad facilities 849 Central Heating Plant, furnishing of heat from, to certain buildings to be erected, authorized 852 Checks. *See* Banking, banks, and trust companies, *this title*. Columbia Institution for the Deaf, dedication of certain lands for public uses; readjustment of boundaries 1179 Columbian Fountain, authority granted for selection of site and erection; approval of plans 1300 Communicable diseases, Commissioners authorized to make regulations to prevent and control spread of; penalty for violation 1408 Condemnation proceedings in opening, etc., of alleys or minor streets; benefit assessments 844 Congressional tags, issuance of 1041 Construction work, special services authorized 1039 Maximum period of employment 1040 Delinquent tax list, publishing of 1009 Diseases, communicable and preventable, Commissioners authorized to make regulations to prevent and control spread of; penalty for violation 1408 District Court for, Board of Trustees of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, jurisdiction over actions arising from administration of trust funds by 1064 Division of expenses 631, 985, 1312 Doctors’ Hospital, Inc., construction, etc., of underground conduit for electrical lines by, authorized 850 Electric and gas meters, inspection at request of consumer; payment of expense 568 Estate taxes. *See* Revenue Act of 1939, Inheritance and estate taxes, *this title*. Farmers’ market, area set aside and reserved as 1215 Federal payment, fixing of 1085XXXI Fees and fines, proportion to be credited to 1107 Fire Department— Appointments, restriction on 1020 Civil Service Retirement Act, exclusion of members from provisions of 1200 Stations and personnel, survey of need for 1020 Strikes, restriction on members engaging in 1143 Fire-insurance premiums, use of funds for, restriction 1010 Foreign building and loan associations, provisions to be complied with before doing business in 1060 Fresh Pursuit, Uniform Act on 1124 Arrests in District by officers of other States 1124 Court hearings; commitment or discharge 1124 Definition 1124 Fuel taxes, motor-vehicle, time limit for filing application for refund, extension 1409 Gas and electric meters, inspection at request of consumer; payment of expense 568 Group Hospitalization, Inc., incorporation of certain persons as 1412 Healing Arts Practice Act, D. C., 1938, Amendment; dates for holding professional examinations 1419 Health Department, bacteriological, etc., examination of milk by 1021 Horses, vehicles, etc., authority to hire, purchase, and maintain 1040 Hospitals, establishment of lien for moneys due for services rendered in cases caused by negligence of others; recording; enforcement 990 Income tax. *See* Revenue Act of 1939, *this title*. Industrial enterprises, purchases from working capital fund authorized 1025 Inheritance taxes. *See* Revenue Act of 1939, *this title*. Insanity proceedings 1293 Attachment, issue of; detention; examination; hearing 1294 Commitment 1296 Conflicting Acts repealed 1300 Forms 1299 Gallinger Municipal Hospital, voluntary application for admission for observation 1294 Harmless insane, placing in custody of relatives, etc 1298 If no jury trial demanded, procedure 1296 Jury trial, procedure if demanded 1296 Jury, impaneling of 1296 Legal remedies of alleged insane person 1299 Maintenance and treatment, liability of relatives for cost of 1298 Nonpayment, procedure in case of 1298 Mental Health, Commission on, findings and recommendations by 1297 Paroled patients, hearing to determine sanity and restoration to status of person of sound mind; procedure 1298 Penalty provisions 1299 Petitioner, requirement to file bond 1299 Relatives, liability for cost of maintenance and treatment 1298 Nonpayment, procedure in case of 1298 Released patients, hearing to determine sanity and restoration to status of person of sound mind; procedure 1298 “Resident of District of Columbia” defined 1298 Separability of provisions 1300 Witness fees and mileage 1299 Writ de lunatico inquirendo, who may apply for 1293 John Philip Sousa Bridge, designation of bridge over Anacostia River as 512 Joint Board, alternative methods of enforcement of orders, rules, and regulations of; penalty for violations 569 Lafayette Park, inclusion under zoning regulations 1144 License taxes— Passenger vehicles for hire with seating capacity of 8 or more 570, 1046 Others 570, 1046 Vehicles for hire, use in hauling goods, etc 570, 1046 Liens for moneys due hospitals for services rendered in cases caused by negligence of others, establishment of; recording; enforcement 990 List of supplies, etc., use of funds for printing, forbidden 1008 Materials, supplies, etc., purchase of; conditions 1041 Mental Health, Commission on— Alternate member, compensation 1299 Insanity proceedings. *See* Insanity proceedings, *this title*. Minor purchases without advertising 1041 Miscellaneous trust fund, expenses payable from 1040 Motor-vehicle fuel taxes, time limit for filing application for refund, extension 1409XXXII Motor vehicles— Registration, expiration date of 1045 Applications received after Oct 1, fee 1046 Taxable status of, as tangible personal property 1108 National Training School for Boys— Board of Trustees abolished 1433 Transfer of, to Department of Justice 1433 National Training School for Girls— Acquisition of site in Prince Georges County, Md 1026 Maintenance, limitation on average per capita amount for 1026 Negotiable instruments. *See* Banking, banks, and trust companies, *this title*. Notary public holding position in corporation, lawful acts 567 Passenger vehicles for hire, license taxes, etc 570, 1046 Personal property. *See* Revenue Act of 1939, *this title*. Piney Branch Parkway, exchange of certain lands in 1177 Police department, exclusion of members from provisions of Civil Service Retirement Act 1200 Printing and binding, approval of requisitions for 1009 Private vehicle allowances, restriction 1009 Public assistance, limitations on monthly payments 1028 Public schools— Alcoholic liquors and narcotics, lectures on effects of 1014 Army, Navy, etc., personnel, admittance of children free 1017 Automobile driving, instruction authorized 1014 Building contracts, requirements; preparation of plans, etc 1018 Equipment, approval of requisitions for, by Commissioners 1017 Exit requirements, buildings 1018 Librarians, limitation on pay rates 1014 Nature study, etc., teachers, designation of months in which ten salary payments to be made 1017 Research assistants, appointment, qualifications, and salary 568 Solicitation of subscriptions, etc., restriction on 1017 Teachers— Assignments and promotions on basis of superior teaching, etc 571 Designation of beneficiary to whom retirement deductions payable in event of death; order of precedence of payments 571 Placing of unassigned, etc., in vacancies 1014 Under-age instruction, restriction; exception 1018 Public Utilities Commission, alternative methods of enforcement of orders, rules, and regulations of; penalty for violations 569 Real-estate brokers, regulation of— Banks, etc., engaged in brokerage business not exempt 1357 Bond, sureties 1354, 1358 Brokers— Change of location, notification of 1355 Change of status 1356 Place of business, maintenance of 1355 “Business-chance broker” defined 1352, 1353 “Business-chance salesman” defined 1352, 1353 Commission, compensation of members 1354 Compensation, actions for collection of 1355 Fraudulent loans or transfers declared unlawful 1357 Licenses— Annual issuance of new 1355 Fees— Brokers 1354 Proration of 1355 Salesmen 1355 Qualifications for 1354 Requirement 1352 Suspension or revocation, causes for 1356 Transfer, restriction on 1356 Nonresident brokers, waiver of requirement to maintain place of business under certain circumstances 1357 “Real-estate broker” defined 1352, 1353 “Real-estate salesman” defined 1352, 1353 Salesmen, notification to Commission of termination of service 1356 Unlawful acts— Fraudulent loans or transfers 1357 Payment of fee to unlicensed broker 1357 Unlicensed broker, payment of fee to, declared unlawful 1357 Real estate no longer needed for public purposes, sale authorized; approval; provisions governing 1211 Real property, tax rate 1108 Refuse, restriction on collection from hotels and certain apartment houses 1013 Registration of motor vehicles, expiration date 1045 Applications received after Oct 1, fee 1046XXXIII Rentals, limitation on amount 1041 Revenue Act of 1937, Amendments— Assessments, appeal from 1108 Equalization and Review, Board of, composition, duties, etc 1109 Annual listing of taxable real estate not then on tax list 1109 New buildings erected or roofed prior to Jan. 1 of each year 1110 Reference of certain taxation matters to 1110 Inheritance and estate taxes. *See* Revenue Act of 1939, *this title*. Revenue Act of 1939 1085 Business privilege taxes, extension of, for certain purposes 1119 Extension of certain tax provisions 1119 Federal payment 1085 Fees and fines, proportion to be credited to District 1107 Income tax 1085 Accounting periods 1092 Additions to the tax— Deficiencies 1104 Failure to file return 1104 Nonpayment 1104 Allocation of income and deductions 1095 Application of provisions 1087 Assessment, jeopardy 1102 Assessment and collection, period of limitation on 1102 Assessor, administration by; duties 1100 Books and witnesses, examination of 1100 Closing agreements 1103 Collection, period of limitation on assessment and 1102 Compromises 1103 Deductions— From gross income 1089 Not allowed 1091 Deductions and credit, period for which taken 1093 Deficiencies— Additions to tax in case of 1104 Definition 1101 Determination and assessment of 1101 Interest on 1104 Definitions 1106 Dependents, credit for 1092 Estates and trusts 1097 Exemptions from 1088 Fiduciaries, returns by 1096 Gains or losses— Assets, sale of 1091 Exchanges 1091 Gross income— Corporations 1088 Deductions from 1089 Exclusions from 1088 Individuals 1088 Period in which items of, included 1093 Imposition of tax— Corporations, tax on 1087 Exemptions 1088 Individuals, tax on 1087 “Taxable income,” definition 1088 Installment basis 1093 Internal Revenue, Bureau of, information from 1100 Inventories to determine income 1094 Jeopardy assessment 1102 Net income, definition 1088 Nonpayment, additions to the tax in case of 1104 Overpayments, refunds in case of 1103 Partnerships 1099 Payment of tax 1099 Payment of tax shown on return, time extended for 1105 Penalties 1105 Personal debt, tax to become 1100 Personal exemptions 1092 Refunds 1103 Returns— Assessor, returns by 1101 Corporations 1095 Extension of time for filing 1095 Failure to file 1104 False, assessment and collection of tax 1102 Fiduciary 1096 Individuals 1094 Partnerships 1099 Preservation of 1096 Publicity of 1096 Reciprocal exchange of information with States 1096, 1248 Special 1100 Taxpayer to make, whether form sent or not 1095 Time and place for filing 1095 Trusts and estates 1097 Inheritance and estate taxes 1111 Estate taxes 1114 Assessment 1115 Credits 1114, 1115 Limitation on tax 1114 Nonresidents, tax on property transfers by 1115 Payment, time limitation for 1116 Rate 1114 Returns to be filed 1115XXXIV General provisions 1116 Assessment of taxes when return not filed 1118 Compromises 1118 Definitions 1118 Delinquent payments, collection of 1116 Delivery of property of decedent, restriction 1117 Discharge, certificate of, by assessor 1117 Effective date of provisions 1118 Enforcement of provisions 1116, 1117 Internal Revenue, Bureau of, furnishing of information by 1118 Penalties 1117 Personal representative, bond of, liable for taxes, etc 1116 Register of wills, monthly report to assessor 1116 Returns, personal liability for failure to file when required 1117 Inheritance tax 1111 Application of provisions 1112 Appointment, general power of 1112 Appraisal deemed true value; tax a lien on property 1113 Beneficiary, death within 6 months after testator’s and before possession 1112 Consolidation of property interests 1112 Death, transfers within 2 years prior to 1112 Equitable conversion, doctrine not to be invoked 1112 Executors, etc., discharge from liability 1112 Future interests, payment of tax 1114 Life interest or for term of years, payment of tax 1114 Market value of property at death, tax based on 1112 Personal respresentative— Distributive shares or legacies, collection of taxes from beneficiaries; failure to pay 1113 Property not under control of, report; payment of tax 1113 Report by; payment of taxes 1113 Public, etc., purposes, property transferred for 1112 Rates 1111 Motor vehicles, taxable status of, as tangible personal property 1108 Personal property— Intangible— Extension of tax on, for certain purposes 1119 Tax not to apply to taxable years subsequent to fiscal year ending June 30, 1939 1107 Tangible— Motor vehicles, taxable status of, as 1108 Stored in transit 1110 Tax rate on 1108 Real property, tax on 1108 Rules and regulations, authority to make 1119 Separability clause 1119 Tax appeals 1108 Assessments, appeal from 1108 Equalization and Review, Board of, composition, duties, etc 1109 Annual listing of taxable real estate not then on tax list 1109 New buildings erected or roofed prior to Jan. 1 of each year 1110 Reference of certain taxation matters to 1110 Treasury, advances from; reimbursement 1118 Utilities, tax on certain 1107 Corporate excess tax, provision inoperative 1108 Salaries— Limited to average rates under Classification Act; exceptions 1004 Reallocations and administrative increases, availability of funds for 1041 Schools. *See* Public schools, *this title*. Snow removal, funds available for 1035 Steam, etc., engineers, license provisions inapplicable to, employed by Federal Government or licensed by certain States 1143 Street improvements— Contracts, open competition for 1037 Inferior work by contractors, period for repair on account of 1037 Sidewalks and roadways, minor changes in widths permitted 1037 Street lighting, limitation on rates for 1013 Street railways, portion of paving expenses chargeable to 1035 Streetcar and bus fares, use of funds for, authorized 1010 Streetcar loading platforms, limitations on construction; maintenance 1033 Streets, etc., regulation of hours of lighting by Commissioners 511XXXV Surplus articles purchased from Government, price basis 1041 Tax appeals. *See* Revenue Act of 1939, *this title*. Teachers. *See* Public schools, *this title*. Temporary labor, etc., employment authorized 1040 Testing laboratory, highways department, use of funds for, forbidden 1038 Traffic Act of 1925, Amendment, Federal Government-owned vehicles, permits by drivers stationed outside D. C. not required 850 Treasury, advances from; reimbursement 1118 Trust companies. *See* Banking, banks, and trust companies, *this title*. Unemployment Compensation Act, D. C., availability of funds for payment of contributions as employer 1040 United States courts for, division of expenditures 903 Utilities, tax on certain 1107 Corporate excess tax, provisions inoperative 1108 Vehicles— Cost limitation 1010 Private use, restriction on 1009 Purchase of; conditions 1041 Vehicles for hire used in hauling goods, license taxes, etc 570, 1046 Wisconsin Ave., widening authorized; condemnation proceedings 849 Zoning regulations, Lafayette Park included under 1144 **District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1939.** *See* District of Columbia. **Divorces,** use of mails for solicitation of procurement in foreign countries prohibited; penalty 1341 **Dollar,** gold, powers of President with respect to alteration of weight of, defined; duration 998 **Domestic Air Mail Service,** appropriation for 677 **Domestic Commerce and Raw-Materials Investigations,** appropriation for 908 **Domestic Personal Holding Companies:** Capital losses 869 Denial of net operating loss deduction to 869 **Dominican Republic,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Dominion of Canada.** *See* Canada. **Dorr, George B.,** continuation of, as superintendent, Acadia National Park 725 **Drug Plants, etc.,** appropriation for investigations 952 **Drugs.** *See* Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Narcotic Drugs. **Dry-Land Agriculture,** appropriation for investigations, etc 952 **Dubuque, Iowa,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1051 **Duluth, Minn.:** Appropriation for hydrographic office expenses 781 Bridge authorized across St. Louis River at 1258 Easement deed covering certain Federally owned lands, execution to, authorized 784 Modification in location of authorized bridge across St. Louis River from, to Superior, Wis 756 **Dutch Elm Disease Eradication,** appropriation for 631, 960 **Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Naval Radio Station,** construction at, authorized 800 **E** **East Dubuque, Ill.,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1051 **East St. Louis, Ill.,** time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1077 **Eastern Navajo Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Economic Committee.** *See* Temporary National Economic Committee. **Ecuador,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Education, Office of.** *See* Federal Security Agency. **Educational Orders,** certain munitions, etc.; appropriations made available for special studies; appropriations authorized 560 Appropriation for 595, 993 **Edward T. Taylor Hospital, Colo.,** appropriation for 707 **Edwards River, Ill.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Egypt:** Appropriation for— Consular prisons 890 Minister to 887 **Eighth American Scientific Congress,** appropriation for organizing and holding 896 **El Campo, Tex.,** conveyance of certain land to, authorized 818 **Electric Home and Farm Authority:** Appropriation for 982 Continuance as Federal agency 510 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Electrification Administration.** *See* Rural Electrification Administration. XXXVI **Ellicott City, Md.,** limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 **Ellington Field Military Reservation, Tex.,** grant of right-of-way across, to Stanolind Pipe Line Co authorized 1119 **El Salvador,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Ely, Edwin F. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 578, 579 **Embroideries, Philippine,** computation of export tax 1227 **Emergency Administration of Public Works.** *See* Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works. **Emergency Agencies.** *See* Government Departments and Agencies; Independent Offices. **Emergency Boards,** appropriation for expenses 537 **Emergency Relief,** appropriation for audited claims in connection with 1335 **Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1938:** Additional appropriation for disability and death compensation under provisions of 555 Amendments— Aliens, restriction on employment 508 Reports to Congress 509 Treasury Department, transfer of funds authorized for expenses incurred in carrying out provisions of 639 **Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939** 927 Administrative, etc., positions, oath to be subscribed to by employees in 935 Administrative expenses, authorized expenditures 935 Aliens, restriction on employment of 934 Allocation of funds to other Federal agencies; limitation on administrative expenses 932 Limitation on 933 Appointments without regard to civil-service laws 936 Apportionment and distribution of funds; restriction on use 932 Appropriation for— Administrative expenses 930 Agriculture, Department of 929 Employees’ Compensation Commission 931 Indian Affairs, Bureau of, Department of the Interior 930 National Resources Planning Board 931 National Youth Administration 929 President, Executive Office of the 931 Puerto Rican Reconstruction Administration 930 Work Projects Administration 927 Buildings, limitation on construction costs 932 Campaign expenses, solicitation of contributions for, penalty 937 Candidates, etc., for State offices, restriction on payments to 938 Civil service, appropriations not available for pay of positions placed in, after Jan. 10, 1939 935 Competition in employment of labor on projects, elimination of 934 Death or disability compensation 936 Cases within purview of State workmen’s compensation laws 936 Earning schedules, monthly; differentials 933 Exemptions from limitation authorized 933 Elections, use of authority to interfere with, penalty 938 Factories, etc., construction forbidden, producing articles in competition with private industries 938 False statements with intent to defraud, etc., penalty 937 Hours of work, number 933 Exemptions from limitation authorized 933 Investigations of relief rolls; elimination of those not in actual need 934 Materials, supplies, etc., establishment of revolving funds for purchase 935 Military purposes, use of funds for, forbidden 938 Minor purchases without advertising 935 Monthly earning schedules; differentials 933 Exemptions from limitation authorized 933 National Youth Administration— Administrative expenses, limitation 929 Extension to June 30, 1940 929 Monthly earnings and hours, fixing of, by Administrator; limitation 929 Naval purposes, use of funds for, forbidden 938 Non-Federal projects, sponsor’s contributions, disposition of 933 Rules and regulations 932 Nonrelief persons, limitation on number of, employed on projects 932 Overthrow of Government of United States, restriction on payments to persons advocating 935 Penal institutions, use of funds for construction, etc., forbidden 938 Penalty provisions— Campaign expenses, solicitation of contributions for 937XXXVII Elections, use of authority to interfere with; active participation 938 False statements with intent to defraud, etc 937 Promises, threats, etc 937 Race discrimination, etc 937 Political campaigns, solicitation of funds for, forbidden; penalty 937 Use of authority to interfere with, penalty 938 Positions at $5,000 or more, appointment by President with consent of Senate 939 Preferences in employment 933 Private employment, refusal of offer of; restoration after expiration of 934 Private property damage claims, settlement of certain 936 Projects— Excluded— Theater projects 936 Work Projects Administration, projects sponsored solely by 936 Accrued wages and obligations incurred, payment of 936 Non-Federal— Sponsors’ contributions, disposition of; rules and regulations 932, 933 Removal from employment on, of persons continuously employed for more than eighteen months; restoration 933 Work forbidden unless funds for completion allocated; exceptions 932 Promises, threats, etc., penalty for 937 Qualifications for employment 934 Race discrimination, etc., penalty 937 Receipts and collections, treatment of 933 Relief rolls, periodic investigations of; elimination of those not in actual need 934 Removal from employment after continuous employment for more than eighteen months; restoration 933 Reports to Congress 938 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act; exceptions 939 Separations, retention of employees according to State population 936 State, etc., cooperation to be sought in meeting unemployment problem 937 States, administrative positions in, appointments 936 Theater projects, discontinuance of, after June 30, 1939 936 Uncertified relief workers, employment restriction 934 Uncompensated services, acceptance of 935 Unemployment problem, State, etc., cooperation to be sought in meeting 937 Work Projects Administration— Administrative expenses, limitation 928 Commissioner, detail of Army officer as, authorized; compensation 929 Compensation of personnel, report to Congress 928 Construction equipment, restriction on purchase 928 Discontinuance of projects sponsored solely by, after Aug. 31, 1939 936 Extension to June 30, 1940 929 Federal projects, completion of, funds available 927 Materials, limitation on average monthly expenditure for, per worker 928 Non-Federal projects, allocation of cost 928 Types of projects authorized 927 Works Progress Administration, functions transferred to Work Projects Administration 929 **Employees’ Compensation Act, Officers’ Reserve Corps and Enlisted Reserve Corps,** benefits extended to members of, on active duty in time of peace 1042 **Employees’ Compensation Commission:** Appropriation for— Disability and death compensation, services under Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1938 555 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, contribution 931 Employees’ compensation funds— Civil Works 530 Emergency Conservation Work 530 Emergency Relief 531, 983 Printing and binding 530 Salaries and expenses 530, 982 Payments made to certain employees of, allowance of credit for 577 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Employees’ Organizations, Federal,** exemption from tax on corporations 876 **Employers’ Liability Act, Amendments:** Railroads, liability for injuries to employees from negligence 1404 Action, time limitation for bringing 1404 Assumption of risks of employment 1404 Contracts, etc., preventing employees from giving information concerning accidents void 1404 Employees entitled to benefits 1404XXXVIII Saving clause 1405 Threats, intimidation, etc., concerning information about accidents, penalty 1405 **Employers of Eight or More, tax on.** *See* Employment Taxes. **Employment Service.** *See* United States Employment Service. **Employment Stabilization Office, Federal:** Abolished 1424 Functions transferred to National Resources Planning Board 1423 **Employment Taxes:** Carriers, employment by others than— Certain services performed prior to Jan. 1, 1940, restriction on collection of taxes with respect to; refund of taxes collected 1400 Definitions 1383 Employees, rate of tax on 1381 Receipts for 1382 Employees attaining age 65, tax on wages during 1939 1400 Deduction from insurance benefits payable 1402 Employer not liable for collection; exception 1401 Employers, rate of tax on 1383 Adjustment of tax 1383 “Federal Insurance Contributions Act,” designation of sub chapter of Internal Revenue Code as 1387 Services rendered in clearing land of debris left by hurricane, prior to Jan. 1, 1940, tax exemption 1420 Employers of eight or more— Additional credit allowance, conditions of 1388 Certain services performed prior to Jan. 1, 1940, restriction on collection of taxes with respect to; refund of taxes collected 1400 Credits against tax 1387 Years 1936–1938; refunds 1399, 1400 Definitions 1392 “Federal Unemployment Tax Act,” designation of subchapter of Internal Revenue Code as 1396 Interstate commerce and Federal instrumentalities 1391 Rate of tax 1387 Returns, extension of time f or filing 1391 Services rendered in clearing land of debris left by hurricane, prior to Jan. 1, 1940, tax exemption 1420 State laws, requirement for approval 1391 Taxes not deemed penalty or forfeiture within meaning of bankruptcy laws 1400 Federal Savings and Loan Associations, liability for 1402 **Engineer School, Army,** appropriation for maintenance 608 **England.** *See* Great Britain. **Engraving and Printing, Bureau of.** *See* Treasury Department. **Enlisted Reserve Corps, Employees’ Compensation Act,** benefits extended to members of, on active duty in time of peace 1042 **Entomology and Plant Quarantine, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Epidemics,** appropriation for prevention of 668 **Equatorial and South Sea Islands,** appropriation for administrative expenses 736 **Estate Tax,** credits against, of tax paid to possessions 883 **Estates and Trusts:** Employees’ trusts, exemption from tax 876 Net operating loss deduction 868 **Estonia,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Ethiopia,** appropriation for maintenance of consular prisons 890 **Euchee, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Eufaula, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Eureka, Calif., Naval Radio Station,** construction at, authorized 800 **European Corn Borer Control,** appropriation for 961 **Everglades Region, Fla.,** appropriation for emergency erosion work; State contribution 973 **Excise Taxes,** continuation of certain, until July 1, 1941 862 **Executive Departments.** *See* Government Departments and Agencies. **Executive Office.** *See* President of the United States. **Executive Orders.** *See* President of the United States. **Expense Accounts, Government,** officers and employees authorized to administer oaths to 810 **Export Industries,** appropriation for investigations and reports 909 **Export-Import Bank of Washington:** Appropriation for 628, 982 Continuance of functions 511XXXIX Obligations, authorized amount of outstanding 511 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Exports, Certification of,** appropriation for 962 **Extortion Messages,** penalty for deposit of, in depository of Post Office Establishment 742 Deposit in depository of foreign country addressed to United States 743 **F** **Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938:** Amendment— Switchboard operators in certain telephone exchanges, exemption from provisions 1266 Appropriation for administration and enforcement 514, 1321 Child labor provisions 515, 924 **Fairfax-Kaw City, Okla.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Farm Board.** *See* Federal Farm Board. **Farm Credit Administration.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Farm Forestry, Cooperative,** appropriation for 977 **Farm Forestry Extension Work,** appropriation for 946 **Farm Marketing Quotas:** Time for proclamation of determinations and result of referendums 1125 Wheat, computation of 1126 **Farm Mortgage Corporation, Federal.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Farm Placement Service,** appropriation for 925 **Farm Security Administration.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Farm Tenant Act:** Appropriation for— Acquisition of farms, loans for 976 Resettlement projects, liquidation and management of 976 Submarginal land, land utilization and retirement of 976 **Farmers:** Appropriation for— Bulletins, printing, etc 942 Cooperative demonstration work 945 Crop production and harvesting loans 979 Fairs, exhibits at 946 Farm forestry extension work, cooperative 946 Motion pictures 945 Needy, relief to 929 **Federal Aid Highway Act of 1938, Amendment,** future construction, use of funds for surveys in connection with, authorized 1066 **Federal-Aid Highway System,** appropriation for 965 **Federal-Aid Highways,** toll bridges on, payments to States causing to be free of tolls prior to July 1, 1941; conditions 1066 **Federal Alcohol Administration.** *See* Treasury Department. **Federal Bureau of Investigation.** *See* Justice, Department of. **Federal Communications Commission:** Appropriation for 983 Ships navigating Great Lakes and inland waters, special study of radio requirements for 983 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under provisions of 561 Federal Crop Insurance Act, appropriation for administrative and operating expenses 975 Federal Crop Insurance Corporation: Advances authorized to producers for crop insurance with; conditions 550 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 **Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,** exemption from transfer, etc., under Reorganization Act of 1939 561 **Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works:** Appropriation for 548 Damage claims 516, 1328 District of Columbia, payment of interest on loan 1011 Judgments 516 Transfer of, to Public Works Administration, Federal Works Agency 1428 **Federal Employees’ Organizations,** exemption of, from tax on corporations 876 **Federal Employment Stabilization Office:** Abolished 1424 Functions transferred to National Resources Planning Board 1423 **Federal Farm Board,** loans from revolving fund under Agricultural Marketing Act, restriction on collection of interest in excess of rates in notes taken by; exception 853 **Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Federal Firearms Act, Amendment,** “ammunition” defined 1222XL **Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act:** Amendments— Habit-forming drugs, labeling requirements 854 Postponement of effective date of certain provisions 853 Appropriation for enforcement 631, 971 Federal Home Loan Bank Board: Appropriation for 546 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 Federal Housing Administration: Appropriation for 547, 628, 1303 Renovation and modernization loans and insurance fund 1303 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Public Relations and Education Division, amount available for 547 Reconstruction Finance Corporation, funds advanced by, amount available for payment of losses under insurance 548 Salaries and expenses, additional funds made available, fiscal year 1939 511 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Federal Industrial Institution for Women, Alderson, W. Va.,** appropriation for 635 **Federal Insurance Contributions Act,** subchapter of Internal Revenue Code relating to employment by others than carriers designated as 1387 **Federal Irrigation Projects,** fish screens, construction by Bureau of Fisheries 917 **Federal Kidnaping Act, Amendments:** Transmission of demands for ransom, penalty 744 Extortion messages, penalty 744 “Interstate commerce” defined 744 Prosecution 744 Threats to kidnap, etc., penalty 744 **Federal Land Banks:** Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Payments to, on account of reductions in interest rate on mortgages 639, 655 **Federal Loan Agency:** Agencies transferred to 1430 Appropriation for— Electric Home and Farm Authority 982 Export-Import Bank of Washington 628, 982 Federal Home Loan Bank Board 546 Federal Housing Administration 547, 628, 1303 Renovation and modernization loans and insurance fund 1303 Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation 548 Home Owners’ Loan Corporation 546 Reconstruction Finance Corporation 549, 984 Reconstruction Finance Corporation Mortgage Company 984 Disaster Loan Corporation— Capital stock, increase of 510 Lending authority extended 510 Transfer of, to 1430 Electric Home and Farm Authority— Continuance as Federal agency 510 Transfer of, to 1430 Establishment of 1429 Export-Import Bank of Washington— Continuance of functions 511 Obligations, authorized amount of outstanding 511 Transfer of, to 1430 Federal Home Loan Bank Board— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Transfer of, to 1430 Federal Housing Administration— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Public Relations and Education Division, amount available for 547 Reconstruction Finance Corporation, funds advanced by, amount available for payment of losses under insurance 548 Salaries and expenses, additional funds made available, fiscal year 1939 511 Transfer of, to 1430 Federal National Mortgage Association, transfer of, to 1430 Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, transfer of, to 1430 Home Owners’ Loan Corporation— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Transfer of, to 1430XLI Reconstruction Finance Corporation— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Continuance of functions 510 Federal Housing Administration, funds advanced to, amount available for payment of losses under insurance 548 Obligations, maturity of certain 510 Transfer of, to 1430 Reconstruction Finance Corporation Mortgage Company, transfer of, to 1430 **Federal National Mortgage Association,** transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Federal Power Commission:** Appropriation for 531 Bureau of Reclamation, cooperation with, in investigations, etc 717 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 Tennessee Valley Authority, approval of certain contracts negotiated by 1085 **Federal Prison Industries:** Transfer of funds authorized to Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department 657 Transfer of, to Department of Justice 1433 **Federal Register:** Appropriation for printing and distribution 837 Federal Seed Act, rules and regulations under, publication of notices of intention to promulgate and of hearings in 1285 Reorganization plans taking effect to be printed in 564 **Federal Reserve Act, Amendments:** Loans to officers of member banks, renewal or extension 842 State banks, membership requirements, provision repealed 842 **Federal Reserve Notes,** time extended during which direct obligations of United States may be used as collateral security for 991 **Federal Reserve System, Board of Governors,** exemption of, from transfer, etc., under Reorganization Act of 1939 561 **Federal Savings and Loan Associations,** liability for employment taxes 1402 **Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation:** Appropriation for 548 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Federal Security Agency:** Agencies transferred to— American Printing House for the Blind 1435 Civilian Conservation Corps 1425 Education, Office of 1425 National Emergency Council, Radio Division and U. S. Film Service 1434 National Youth Administration 1425 Public Health Service 1425 Social Security Board 1425 United States Employment Service 1425 American Printing House for the Blind, transfer of functions of Secretary of the Treasury to 1435 Appropriation for— American Printing House for the Blind 675 Civilian Conservation Corps 1303 Employees’ compensation fund 530 Education, Office of 633, 731 Vocational education 732 National Youth Administration 929 Public Health Service 640, 666, 1303 Biologic products, regulation of sale, etc 668 Damage claims 515, 1304 Disease and sanitation investigations 669, 1304 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Epidemics, prevention of 668 Hospitals, maintenance, etc 667 Mental Hygiene, Division of 669 National Cancer Institute 669 National Institute of Health 641, 667, 1304 Public-health work, grants to States for 669, 1303 Quarantine service 668 Venereal Diseases, Division of 668 Social Security Board— Damage claims 644 Grants to States— Blind, aid to 541 Dependent children, aid to 541 Old-age assistance 541 Printing and binding 541 Salaries and expenses 540, 1304 Unemployment compensation administration 513, 541, 630, 1304 United States Employment Service 925 Payment to States 925 Civilian Conservation Corps— Blood transfusions, payment for 529 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Extension of, to July 1, 1943 1253 Official seal, designation of 1253XLII Reserve officers, Army, payments made for hospital and medical expenses incident to injury, etc., incurred while on leave while on duty with, ratified 579 Service with, not deemed active military duty 1079 Transfer of, to 1425 Vehicles, equipment, etc., exchanges authorized 529 Education, Office of— Meetings, funds available for expenses of attendance at 734 Transfer of, from Department of the Interior 1425 Vocational education, exclusive use of funds appropriated for 734 Establishment 1424 National Emergency Council, transfer of Radio Division and U. S. Film Service to 1434 National Youth Administration— Administrative expenses, limitation 929 Extension to June 30, 1940 929 Monthly earnings and hours, fixing of, by Administrator; limitation 929 Transfer of, to 1425 Personnel of agencies transferred to, transfer or separation of excess 1426 Public Health Service— Assignments of medical officers to duty on vessels of Coast and Geodetic Survey 620 Medical, etc., treatment and hospitalization of personnel, including dependents 620 Assistant to the Surgeon General, detail of officer as 1266 Bureau of Mines, details to, authorized 725 Commissioned officers assigned to Federal penal, etc., institutions, excess over limitation authorized 667 District of Columbia, mosquito control, transfer of funds authorized 1012 Ellis Island Immigration Station, use of hospitals by 668 Hospitals, use of funds appropriated for, forbidden for quarantine service, etc 668 National Advisory Health Council, adjustment of compensation of certain members 1338 Prison Service, assignment of officers to, authorized; transfer of funds 901 Standards, National Bureau of, officers detailed to, funds available for expenses 911 Transfer of, to Federal Security Agency 1425 Veterans’ Administration, transfer of funds from, authorized 544 Records, property, and funds of agencies transferred to, transfer of 1426 Social Security Board— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Federal Security Administrator, supervision of, by 1402 Interchange of designated appropriations 542 Old-age Insurance, Bureau of, reimbursement of employees for expenses of official travel 1304 State legislatures failing to pass certain legislation for transfer of funds; action to be taken 1401 Transfer of, to 1425 United States Employment Service, consolidation of functions with 1425 United States Employment Service— Apportionment of funds to States, 1940 925 Reapportionment of unused balances 925 Transfer of, from Department of Labor 1425 Transfer of records and property in local offices to States 1409 **Federal Seed Act** 1275 Appropriation for enforcement 969 Definitions 1275 Foreign commerce 1282 Adulterated seed 1283 Importations, prohibitions and procedures relating to 1282 Seeding purposes, seed unfit for 1284 Stained, certain seeds required to be 1284 Unlawful acts 1285 General provisions 1285 Alterations, prohibition against 1286 Appropriations, authorization for 1289 Cease and desist proceedings 1287 Publication of 1289 Separability of 1288 Cooperation with Federal agencies, States, etc 1289 Delegation of duties 1285 Effective date 1290 Expenditures, authorization for 1289 Penalties 1286 Repeals 1290 Rules and regulations 1285XLIII Seizures for violations 1286 Separability of provisions 1290 Standards, tests, and tolerances 1285 Interstate commerce 1279 Disclaimers and nonwarranties, effect of 1282 Exemptions 1281 False advertising 1282 Prohibitions relating to, in certain seeds 1279 Records 1281 **Federal Ship Mortgage Insurance.** *See* Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments. **Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation:** Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Fishery products, acquisition of surplus, and distribution through relief channels; funds available 1411 **Federal Surveys,** appropriation for 915 **Federal Trade Commission:** Appropriation for 532 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Federal Unemployment Tax Act,** subchapter of Internal Revenue Code relating to tax on employers of eight or more designated as 1396 **Federal Works Agency:** Administrative funds, allocation of 1428 Agencies transferred to— Housing Authority, United States 1427 National Park Service, Branch of Buildings Management 1427 Procurement Division, Public Buildings Branch, Treasury Department 1427 Public Roads, Bureau of, Department of Agriculture 1427 Public Works, Federal Emergency Administration of 1428 Works Progress Administration 1428 Appropriation for— Public Buildings Administration— Administrative expenses 670 Construction, outside District of Columbia 672 Furniture and repairs to furniture 672 General Federal Office Building, D. C., acquisition of land, etc 515 Government contractors, relief of certain 673 Government Printing Office, annex buildings, completion of construction 673 Operating force, public buildings 672, 989 Operating supplies 672 Public Buildings Acts, carrying out provisions of 670 Railroad Retirement Board Building, acquisition of site and construction 673 Repair, preservation, and equipment 671 Social Security Board Building, acquisition of site and construction 673 War Department Building, acquisition of site and construction 673 Public Roads Administration 965 Federal-aid highway system 965 Grade crossings, elimination of 966 Public-lands highways 967 Secondary or feeder roads 966 Public Works Administration 548 Damage claims 516, 1328 District of Columbia, payment of interest on loan 1011 Judgments 516 United States Housing Authority 690 Annual contributions 691 Establishment 1426 Personnel of agencies transferred to, transfer or separation of excess 1429 Public Buildings Administration— Furniture, use of present, in buildings 672 Furniture and repairs, restriction on personal services under appropriation for 672 Mechanical labor force, pay rates 671 Operating supplies, restriction on use of funds for transportation of 671 Repair, etc., restriction on personal services under appropriation for 671 Limitation on amount for 671 Surveys, models, etc., allocation of cost of 671 Telephone switchboards, contracts for 672 Temporary quarters, rental of 673 Transfer of Public Buildings Branch, Procurement Division, Treasury Department, to 1427 Public Roads Administration— Convict labor, restriction on employment by States on projects 966 Engineering, etc., equipment, charges for depreciation 966 Medical supplies, etc., in emergencies, use of funds for, authorized 966XLIV Transfer of, to Public Roads Administration, Federal Works Agency 1427 Vehicles, purchase authorized 966 Warehouse maintenance, etc 966 Public Works Administration, administration of Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works as 1428 Records, property, and funds of agencies transferred to, transfer of 1428 United States Housing Authority— Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Dissolution of 671 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Transfer of, to 1427 **Feeder Roads,** appropriation for Federal aid in construction of 966 **Felonies,** confiscation of firearms in possession of persons convicted of certain 814 **Fertilizer Investigations,** appropriation for 959 **Field Artillery School, Army,** appropriation for maintenance 610 **Fifteenth International Congress of Architects,** appropriation for expenses of meeting 639 **Filipinos:** Emigration from United States, application for return; transportation 1133 Appropriation authorized 1134 Appropriation for 1319 Contracts for transportation authorized 1133 Deportation, not considered as 1134 Reentry, restriction on, except as quota immigrant 1134 Rules and regulations authorized 1133 Time limitation 1134 **Filled Milk Act,** appropriation for enforcement 972 **Financial Institutions,** insurance against loss from loans. *See* National Housing Act, Amendments. **Fine Arts, Commission of:** Appropriation for 688 Columbian Fountain, D. C., submission of plans for, to 1300 Constitution, painting of signing of, for placement in Capitol Building; consultation with 583 Herbert Hoover, portrait, advice of, in procurement 1222 Navy and Marine Memorial, approval of plans by 622 **Finland,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Firearms.** *See also* Federal Firearms Act, Amendment. Coast Guard officers, conveyance in mails to, permitted, for official use 744 Confiscation of, in possession of persons convicted of certain felonies 814 Seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft used in transportation of 1291 Tax on, continuance of 863 **First Deficiency Appropriation Act, Fiscal Year 1939** 512 **Fisheries, Bureau of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Fishery Industries,** appropriation for collection of statistics concerning 918 **Fishery Market News Service,** appropriation for 918 **Fishing Industry,** acquisition of surplus products of, and distribution through relief channels 1411 **Five Civilized Tribes, Okla.,** appropriation for expenses of tribal officers 709 **Flandreau, S. Dak.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Flandreau Reservation, S. Dak.,** appropriation for construction and repair 711 **Flathead Indian Irrigation Project,** deferment of collection of certain collection charges approved 1221 **Flathead Indians, Mont.,** appropriation for irrigation systems, etc 701, 703, 708 **Flood Control.** *See* Rivers and Harbors. **Florida:** Appropriation for support, etc., of Indians 708 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 **Folly Island, S. C., Naval Direction Finder Station,** construction at, authorized 800 **Fond du Lac Hospital, Minn.,** appropriation for 707 **Food Administration,** appropriation for payment of judgments against 1330 **Food and Drug Administration.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906,** certain provisions continued in effect until Jan. 1, 1940 854 **Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.** *See* Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. **Food Fishes,** appropriation for propagation 917 Inquiries respecting 918 **Food Habits of Birds and Animals,** appropriation for investigations 963 **Foot-and-Mouth Disease,** appropriation for eradication 951XLV **Forage Crops and Diseases,** appropriation for investigations, etc 952 **Foreign Agricultural Service:** Appropriation for 946 Transfer of, to Department of State 1431 Status of officers 1432 **Foreign Air-Mail Transportation:** Appropriation for 678, 1323 Award of contracts 1323 Cancelation of contracts by foreign government, no indemnification for private losses 1323 Contracts entered into by private persons, etc., ratification not to be implied 1323 Landing rights in U. S., freedom of action reserved with respect to 1323 **Foreign Allegiance,** particular allegations as to renunciation of, in petitions for naturalization, etc., dispensed with 843 **Foreign and Domestic Commerce, Bureau of.** *See* Commerce, Department of. **Foreign Commerce Service:** Transfer of, to Department of State 1431 Status of officers 1432 **Foreign Corporations,** income tax on 864 Returns by attorneys as to 883 **Foreign Corporations, Resident,** tax on 866 **Foreign Currency Appreciation,** appropriation for payment of losses due to 532 **Foreign Insurance Companies,** tax on, other than life or mutual 865 **Foreign Life Insurance Companies,** tax on 865 **Foreign Mail Transportation,** appropriation for 678 **Foreign Military and Air Attaches,** sale of aviation supplies and services for aircraft operated by, authorized 795 **Foreign Mutual Insurance Companies,** tax on, other than life 866 **Foreign Parasites,** appropriation for investigations, etc 962 **Foreign Personal Holding Companies:** Capital losses 869 Denial of net operating loss deduction to 869 **Foreign Plant Quarantines,** appropriation for enforcement, etc 962 **Foreign Propaganda:** Registration of persons employed to disseminate in United States— Definitions 1244 Statements, filing of additional at end of each six-months’ period 1245 Retention of, in permanent form 1246 **Foreign Service.** *See* State, Department of. **Foreign Service Buildings Commission,** transfer of, to Department of State 1432 **Foreign-Service Pay Adjustment,** appropriation for 532 **Foreign Trade,** appropriation for promotion of 887 **Foreign-Trade Routes,** additional subsidy for operation on; when granted 1185 **Forest Insects,** appropriation for control, etc 961 **Forest Pathology,** appropriation for investigations, etc 952 **Forest Research Stations, International Union of,** appropriation for contribution 957 **Forest Service.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Fort Apache Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Fort Apache Indians, Ariz.,** appropriation for support, etc 708 **Fort Armistead Military Reservation, Md.,** certain reversionary provisions of deed made inapplicable in lease of portion to United States 685 **Fort Armstrong Military Reservation, Hawaii,** transfer of portion from War Department to Department of Labor 1209 **Fort Belknap Hospital, Mont.,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Belknap Indians, Mont.,** appropriation for irrigation systems 703 **Fort Belknap Reservation, Mont.,** appropriation for maintenance, etc., of irrigation systems 700 **Fort Benning, Ga.,** appropriation for maintenance, Infantry School 609 **Fort Berthold Hospital, N. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Berthold Reservation, N. Dak.,** appropriation for construction and repair 711 **Fort Bidwell Hospital, Calif.,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Bliss, Tex.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Fort Clayton, C. Z.,** appropriation for construction at 602 **Fort Davis, C. Z.,** appropriation for construction at 602 **Fort Defiance Sanatorium, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Fort Devens, Mass.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Fort Dix, N. J.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Fort Douglas Military Reservation, Utah,** construction of roads, etc., across, by Salt Lake City, authorized 1218 **Fort Ethan Allen Artillery Range, Vt.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123XLVI **Fort Francis E. Warren Military Reservation, Wyo.,** exchange of portions authorized 1048 **Fort George G. Meade, Md.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Fort Hall Hospitals, Idaho,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Hall Indians, Idaho,** appropriation for support, etc 708 **Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho:** Appropriation for— Irrigation system 700 Purchase of land 695 **Fort Knox, Ky.:** Appropriation for maintenance, etc., of bullion depository 670 Land, acquisition of additional, authorized 1123 **Fort Kobbe, C. Z.,** appropriation for construction at 602 **Fort Lapwai Sanatorium, Idaho,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Leavenworth, Kans.,** Command and General Staff School, appropriation for 596 **Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation,** license to Union Pacific Railroad Co., to maintain certain trackage on, authorized 1001 **Fort Lewis, Wash.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Fort McHenry National Park, Md.,** name changed to “Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine” 1405 **Fort Meade, S. Dak.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Fort Mifflin, Pa., Naval Ammunition Depot,** construction at, authorized 799 **Fort Mifflin Military Reservation, Pa.,** right-of-way granted across, for pipe line 1300 **Fort Monroe, Va.:** Coast Artillery School, appropriation for maintenance 610 Wharf, roads, and sewerage system, amount for maintenance 604 **Fort Niagara Military Reservation, N. Y.,** grant of right-of-way, etc., on, to Youngstown, N. Y 842 Appropriation authorized 843 **Fort Peck Dam, Mont.,** appropriation for construction of power plant 860 **Fort Peck Hospital, Mont.,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Peck Indians, Mont.,** appropriation for irrigation systems 703 **Fort Peck Project, Mont.,** appropriation for 701 **Fort Peck Reservation, Mont.,** appropriation for construction and repair 711 **Fort Riley, Kans.,** appropriation for maintenance, Cavalry School 609 **Fort Snelling Bridge, Minn.,** transfer to State of Minnesota authorized 783 **Fort Totten Hospital, N. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Totten Preventorium, N. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Fort Yuma Hospital, Calif.,** appropriation for 707 **Fortier, Malcolm V. (Maj.),** payment to 579 **Foster, Horace G. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 578 4–H Clubs, unauthorized use of name, insignia, etc., prohibited; penalty for violation 809 **Fourteenth Naval District,** appropriation for mooring facilities, etc 773 **France,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Franklin D. Roosevelt Library:** Definitions 1062 Franklin D. Roosevelt Library— Appropriations authorized, payable from appropriations for National Archives Establishment 1065 Board of Trustees, establishment; membership, appointments, etc 1063 Compensation restriction 1064 Corporate powers 1064 Trust funds, acceptance and administration of gifts and bequests as 1064 Income, use of 1064 Principal, use authorized 1064 Buildings and grounds, custody and control 1064 Construction of buildings, landscaping, etc., assistance by Public Building Administration; reimbursement 1063 Historical material, acceptance from donor; acquisition from other sources 1063 Regulations; admittance fee authorized 1065 Report to Congress 1065 Site for, acceptance from donor 1063 Upkeep, funds pledged for 1063 Franklin D. Roosevelt Residence— Hyde Park estate, acceptance of any part donated; life estates; taxes 1065 Jurisdiction and control upon expiration of life estates 1066 Modifications, improvements, etc 1065 **Frazer, Mont.,** bridge authorized across Missouri River at 1206 **Freedmen’s Hospital, D. C.,** appropriation for 738XLVII **Fresh Pursuit, Uniform Act on.** *See* District of Columbia. **Friar Point, Miss.,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 747 **Front Royal Quartermaster Depot Military Reservation, Va.,** certain lands of, added to Shenandoah National Park 815 **Fruit and Vegetable Crops and Diseases,** appropriation for investigations, etc 953 **Fruit Growers’ Dam and Reservoir, Colo.,** immediate availability of allotment for acquisition of right-of-way 717 **Fruit Insects,** appropriation for control 960 **Fruit Spirits,** allowances for losses from leakage, etc., upon withdrawal of packages 1202 **Fruitlands Irrigation Project, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 701 **Fuel,** appropriation for testing 722 **Fund for Payment of Government Losses in Shipment,** appropriation for 658 **Fur Resources Investigations,** appropriation for 963 **Furs, etc.,** marking requirements for packages containing, in interstate commerce 840 **G** **Gaging Streams,** appropriation for 720 **Gaithersburg, Md.,** appropriation for latitude observatory 915 **Gallatin County, Ill.,** bridge authorized across Ohio River at Shawneetown 1058 **Gallery of Art.** *See* National Gallery of Art. **Gallipolis, Ohio,** Federal participation in celebration of 150th anniversary of settlement 1346 Appropriation authorized 1347 **Gallup-Shiprock Highway, N. Mex.,** appropriation for maintenance, etc., of portion within Navajo Reservation 711 **Galveston, Tex.,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781 **Gambrill, Stephen W.,** payment to widow of 513 **Ganado Irrigation Project, Ariz.,** appropriation for 699 **Garrison, N. Dak.,** time extended for bridging Missouri River at 754 **Gas and Oil,** consent of Congress granted to extension of interstate compact for conservation of, between Oklahoma, Texas, California, and New Mexico 1071 **Gas and Oil Prospecting Permits,** extension of certain 1418 **Gas Investigations,** appropriation for 723 **Gasoline,** tax on, extension of 862 **Gasque, Allard H.,** payment to widow of 513 **Gatun, C. Z., Naval Radio Station,** construction at, authorized 800 **General Accounting Office:** Agriculture, Department of, transfer of funds authorized to pay administrative expenses in auditing agricultural payments 974 Appropriation for 532, 629 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 930 Judgments 1329 Civilian employees, time limitation for presenting claims for increased compensation for period July 1, 1917–June 30, 1924, for consideration by 1343 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **General Anthony Wayne Memorial Commission,** appropriation for 1305 **General Clarence R. Edwards Memorial Bridge, Springfield, Mass.,** retrocession of jurisdiction over, granted to State 1127 **General Disarmament Conference,** balances reappropriated 988 **General Federal Office Building, Washington, D. C.,** appropriation for acquisition of land and construction 515 **General Grant National Park, Calif.,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **General Headquarters Air Force,** commanding general, retirement privileges 740 **General Land Office.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **General of the Armies,** office of Military Secretary to, created 551 **General Staff Corps.** *See* War Department. **Genetics and Biophysics,** appropriation for investigations 953 **Geodesy and Geophysics, International Union of:** Appropriation for contribution 892 Seventh General Assembly of, appropriation for organizing and holding 896 **Geographical Union, International,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Geography and History, Pan American Institute of,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Geologic Surveys,** appropriation for 720 **Geological Survey, Bureau of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **George, Preston L.,** payment to 1302 **George Washington Memorial Parkway,** appropriation for administration, etc 536, 731, 1306XLVIII **Georgetown, Miss.,** bridge authorized across Pearl River at 1076 **Georgia:** Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, conveyance of portion to New Salem School district, Dade County, authorized 1275 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, acquisition of additional land authorized 1274 Appropriation for 1318 Markers along route followed by armies in, during War between the States, appropriation for 728 **Germany:** Appropriation for— Ambassador to 887 Mixed Claims Commission, U. S. and 988 **Gila Project, Ariz.,** appropriation for construction 716 **Gila River Indian Reservation, Ariz.,** appropriation for maintenance, etc., of San Carlos project 633, 700, 1314, 1315 **Gilbertsville Dam,** appropriation for continued construction 542 **Gilchrist, John R. (Lt.),** credit in accounts 578, 579 **Gildow, M. H.,** construction of pontoon footbridge across Muskingum River Canal at Beverly, Ohio, authorized 1243 **Glacier National Park, Mont.:** Appropriation for— Administration, etc 726 Road construction 730 Lands acquired for fish hatchery added to 1142 **Goethals, George W. (Maj. Gen.),** appropriation for completion of memorial to, in Canal Zone 642 **Gold Reserve Act of 1934, Amendments:** Gold dollar, powers of President with respect to alteration of weight of, defined; duration 998 Stabilization funds— Annual audit; report to Congress 998 Powers of President concerning, extended 998 **Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District,** contracts for supplying water to, authorized 1075 **Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939.** *See also* San Francisco Bay Exposition. Distilled spirits, etc., importation for on-premises consumption; conditions 625 Capacity of containers 625 Labeling requirements 625 Removal restrictions 625 Seizure and forfeiture for violation 625 Tourist literature for free distribution, free entry 1221 **Gorgas Memorial Laboratory,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Government Contractors,** appropriation for relief of certain, for losses due to compliance with codes 673 **Government Departments and Agencies:** Accounting, payments for metered services 624 Agriculture, Department of, work for, authorized by; transfer of funds 977 Annual or special reports, etc., printing discontinued; originals to be kept on file 839 Citizenship requirements, employees— Commerce, Department of 1337 Independent Offices 550 Justice, Department of 1337 Labor, Department of 926 Post Office Department 683 State, Department of 889, 1337 Treasury Department 683 United States Courts 1337 War Department 597 Coronado Exposition Commission, exhibits and loans by, authorized 1047 Disbursing officers, relief of, for disallowances on account of airplane travel 1000 Executive Office, detail of personnel to, authorized 524 Expense accounts, officers and employees authorized to administer oaths to 810 Foreign countries, payment of burial expenses, etc., of native employees serving in offices located in 1043 Insignia prescribed by heads of, etc., unauthorized manufacture, sale, or possession prohibited 752 Lighthouse Week, participation by, in observance of 746 Long-distance telephone tolls, restriction on use of funds for, except on public business 738 Mail matter, restriction on transmission of unsolicited, free of postage; exceptions 683, 989 Metered services, payments for 624 Polar Exploration, International Exhibition of, exhibits by 1250 Political activities by employees of. *See* Political Activities. Post Office Department, repair of vehicles of, used by 987 Printing and binding— Estimates for, inclusion as single item in Budget 838XLIX Prompt payment for, to Government Printing Office 838 Procurement Division, Branch of Supply, Treasury Department, transfer or detail of employees to; transfer of funds authorized 673 Records, disposition of, not needed in transaction of current business; report to Archivist 1219 Archivist, report by, to Congress of records in his custody without permanent value 1221 Disposition between sessions of Congress 1220 Exclusive nature of provisions 1221 Joint congressional committee, recommendations by 1219 Disposition upon recommendation of; methods 1220 Failure to report, authority of Archivist 1220 Records constituting menace to health, etc., immediate destruction 1220 “Records” defined 1219 Report to Archivist after disposition by agencies 1220 Reports to Congress 1220 Submission of lists to Congress by Archivist 1219 Reorganization. *See* Reorganization Act of 1939. Scientific investigations for, authorized by— Bureau of Mines 724 Geological Survey 721 National Bureau of Standards 913 Senate rejection of nomination, restriction on payment to person after 683 Travel expenses on change of official station authorized 682 Typewriting machines, prices of standard established; exceptions 674 Vehicles— Cost limitation 682 Maintenance, upkeep, etc., limitation on amount for 683 “Official purposes,” restriction on use except for; term defined 683 **Government Employees:** Blood transfusions to members of Military Establishment, payment for, authorized 803 Citizenship requirements. *See* Government Departments and Agencies. Commissary privileges at naval stations beyond continental limits, extension of, to civilian officers and employees 814 Congressional, payment of salaries when last day of month falls on Sunday or legal holiday 802 Disbursing officers, relief of, for disallowances on account of airplane travel 1000 Expense accounts, officers and employees authorized to administer oaths to 810 Increased compensation for period July 1, 1917–June 30, 1924, time limitation for presenting claims for 1343 Indians, purchases from, by, authorized 840 Naval Academy, laundry, status of funds and employees established; personnel deemed Government employees 1210 Political activities by. *See* Political Activities. Public Salary Tax Act of 1939. *See separate title*. Reorganization Act of 1939, preferential status of separated employees in personnel reductions 563 Transfers without change in classification; exceptions 563 Retirement. *See* Alaska Railroad Retirement Act, Amendments; Canal Zone; Civil Service Retirement Act, Amendments; Coast Guard; State, Department of, Foreign Service. Steam and other operating engineers, District of Columbia license provisions made inapplicable to 1143 Temporary details to American Republics, Philippine Islands, and Liberia authorized; acceptance of advances of funds 652 Travel expenses on change of official station authorized 682 **Government Island, Calif.,** acceptance of conveyance of certain lands on, to United States authorized 813 **Government Losses in Shipment, Fund for Payment of,** appropriation for 658 **Government Losses in Shipment Act, Amendments:** Indemnity agreements 1359 Indemnity bond, when required; not required 1359 “Original check” defined 1360 Post Office Department, losses by, while acting as agent for Treasury Department 1358 Public Debt Service, replacement of valuables heretofore shipped and lost, damages, etc 1358 “Valuables” defined 1359L **Government Printing Office:** Annual or special reports of departments, etc., printing discontinued; originals to be kept on file 839 Appropriation for 627, 836, 1302 Annex buildings, completion of construction 673 Messengers on night duty, payment to designated 1302 Superintendent of Documents, Office of 627, 838, 1302 Average salaries under Classification Act not to be exceeded 839 Coast Guard Academy, designation of library as depository for Government publications 1209 Congressional work, estimate of cost to be included in recommendation 837 Departmental work— Estimates for, inclusion as single item in Budget 838 Payment for 838 Depository libraries, restriction on supplying matter not requested 838 Details of employees, restriction on 838 Heat furnished by Capitol power plant, reimbursement for 833 Purchases independent of Procurement Division, Treasury Department 839 Temporary quarters, funds available for rent, etc., of 839 Working capital, return of portion as unexpended balance 837 **Grade Crossings,** appropriation for elimination of 966 **Grain Standards Act,** appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 969 **Grand Army of the Republic,** attendance of Marine Band at National Encampment of, authorized 590 **Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz.,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **Grand Coulee Dam Project, Wash.,** appropriation for construction 719 **Grand Teton National Park, Wyo.,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **Grasshoppers,** appropriation for control of outbreaks of 821 **Grazing, Division of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Grazing Act.** *See* Taylor Grazing Act, Amendment. **Great Britain:** Appropriation for— Ambassador to 887 International Joint Commission, United States and 894 Migratory birds, etc., effecting provisions of treaty concerning 963, 964 Waterways treaty, United States and 894 **Great Lakes,** radio requirements for ships navigating, appropriation for special study by Federal Communications Commission 983 **Great Lakes, Ill.,** Naval Training Station, appropriation for operation, etc 760 **Great Lakes Reservation, Wis.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Great Plains:** Appropriation for construction of water conservation projects, etc 719 Water conservation projects, construction authorized 1418 Appropriation authorized 1419 Reimbursement of expenditures by water users 1419 Requirements 1419 **Great Smoky Mountains National Park, N. C.-Tenn.,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **Greece:** Appropriation for minister to 887 Monument, presentation of a certain, to the people of, through the American Minister 999 **Green River, Mass.,** examination authorized for flood-control purposes 1416 **Griswold, Harry Wilbur,** payment to widow of 1301 **Group Hospitalization, Inc.,** incorporation of certain persons as 1412 **Guam:** Appropriation for— Lepers, care of; transfer to Culion, P. I 758 School at naval station, operation, etc 760 Articles brought into, exemption from internal revenue tax 885 Naval Hospital, construction at, authorized 800 Naval Station, construction at, authorized 798 **Guantanamo, Cuba:** Appropriation for— Naval Station, construction work 774 School at, operation, etc 760 Naval Station, construction work authorized 798 **Guatemala,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Gulf of Mexico,** appropriation for coastal surveys 915, 1312 **Guntersville Dam,** appropriation for continued construction 542 **Guttenberg, Iowa,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1235 **Gypsy and Brown-Tail Moth Control,** appropriation for 960LI **H** **Habit-Forming Drugs,** labeling requirements 854 **Haiti,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Hamilton, Mont.,** limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 **Hamlet, N. C.,** limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 **Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va.,** acquisition of lands adjoining, authorized 590, 592 Appropriation for 773 **Hanalei River, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Hanapepe River, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Harbors.** *See* Rivers and Harbors. **Harrisburg, Pa.,** bridge authorized across Susquehanna River at 1263 **Harrison.** *See* Benjamin Harrison Memorial Commission. **Hartford, Conn.,** bridge authorized across Connecticut River at 1234 **Harvesting Loans,** appropriation for 979 **Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kans.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 712 Education of Indians 705 **Hatbox Field, Okla.,** funds made available for acquisition of site for radiobeacon 602 **“Hatch Act.”** *See* Political Activities. **Hatch Act (agricultural experiment stations),** appropriation to carry provisions into effect 943 **Hatchie River,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized, Mississippi and Tennessee 1416 **Hawaii:** Appropriation for— Agricultural experiment stations 943 Extension work 945 American seamen, relief of shipwrecked 889 Contingent expenses 735 Courts 904 Governor, etc., salaries 735 Labor conditions, investigation of 636 Vocational education 733 Vocational rehabilitation 733 Fort Armstrong Military Reservation, transfer of portion from War Department to Department of Labor 1209 Hickam Field, appropriation for construction at 602 Housing, census of, in 1940 1406 Revenue bonds, ratification of Act extending time for issuance of certain 1242 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 Teachers, exemption of compensation from income tax; provision repealed 575 University of, transfer of agricultural experiment station to, authorized 944 U. S. District Court for, rules of procedure 841 Vocational rehabilitation, authorized appropriation for apportionment to, under Social Security Act, increased 1381 **Hawaii National Park,** appropriation for administration, etc 726 **Hawaiian Organic Act, Amendment,** homestead lands, disposal of forfeited, etc., for cash to qualified homesteaders 1126 **Hawthorne, Nev., Naval Ammunition Depot,** construction at, authorized 799 Appropriation for 1322 **Hayward Hospital, Wis.,** appropriation for 707 **Health, National Institute of,** appropriation for maintenance 1304 **Health Council, National Advisory,** adjustment of compensation of certain members 1338 **Helena, Ark.,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 747 **Helium:** Procurement of, transfer of funds from Navy Department to Bureau of Mines 774 Production and investigations, transfer of funds from War and Navy Departments to Bureau of Mines for 724 **Hennepin Canal, Ill.,** appropriation for maintenance 859 **Hennepin County, Minn.,** appropriation for direct relief to citizens made destitute by tornado 984 **Hensey, Charles W. (Capt.),** credit in accounts 578, 580 **Hickam Field, Hawaii,** appropriation for construction at 602 **Hides, etc.,** marking requirements for packages containing, in interstate commerce 840 **Highways.** *See* Federal Aid Highway Act of 1938, Amendment; Federal-Aid Highways. **Historic Sites and Buildings,** appropriation for preservation, etc 730 **Hiwassee Dam,** appropriation for continued construction 542 **Hobolochito River, Miss.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Hog-Cholera Control,** appropriation for 950LII **Hog Cholera Virus and Serum,** marketing agreements with respect to, funds available for 950 **Hogback Irrigation Project, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 701 **Holding Companies.** *See* Personal Holding Companies. **Holland.** *See* Netherlands. **Home Economics, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Home Loan Bank Board.** *See* Federal Home Loan Bank Board. **Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933, Amendments:** Amortization period for loans, extension 1403 Federal Savings and Loan Associations, liability for employment taxes 1402 Installments, etc., time extensions for payment of, authorized 1403 **Home Owners’ Loan Corporation:** Appropriation for 546 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Honduras,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Honolulu,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781 **Hoopa Valley Hospital, Calif.,** appropriation for construction, repair, etc 707, 712 **Hoover, Herbert,** procurement of portrait of, by Joint Committee on the Library authorized 1222 **Hopi Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Hopi Indians, Ariz and N. Mex.,** appropriation for irrigation projects 699, 702 **Hopkins, Eugene O. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 580 **Hops,** time extended in which orders, etc., under Agricultural Adjustment Act may be applicable to 782 **Horses and Mules,** transfer of old, by War Department to humane organizations 808 **Hot Springs, Ark.,** appropriation for maintenance, Army and Navy Hospital 607 **Hot Springs National Park, Ark.:** Appropriation for administration 726 Extension of boundaries, cost limitation repealed 1341 Appropriation authorized 1342 Appropriation for 1318 Donations of lands, etc., acceptance authorized 1342 **House of Representatives.** *See also* Congress; Legislative Branch of the Government. Appropriation for 513, 627, 826, 981, 1301 Bacon, Robert L., payment to widow 513 Boylan, John J., payment to widow 513 Chaplain 826 Clerk, Office of the 826 Clerk hire 829, 1301 Committee employees 826 Committee stenographers 829 Contingent expenses 829, 981, 1302 Cravens, Ben, payment to widow 513 Daly, J. Burrwood, payment to widow 627 Debates, official reporters of 829 Doorkeeper, Office of 828, 981, 1301 Gambrill, Stephen W., payment to widow 513 Gasque, Allard H., payment to widow 513 Griswold, Harry Wilbur, payment to widow 1301 Lord, Bert, payment to widow 981 McReynolds, Sam D., payment to widow 1301 Owen, Emmett Marshall, payment to children 981 Pages— August 1939 1301 July 1939 981 Post office 829 Press Gallery, additional messenger 981 Radio Press Gallery, superintendent 981 Salaries and mileage 826 Sergeant at Arms, Office of 828 Speaker, Office of the 826 Speaker’s Table 826 Special and minority employees 828 Telegraph and telephone service 627, 981 Turner, Clarence W., payment to widow 981 Clerk hire, additional provided 1080 Amount for, for Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners; maximum salary 1080 Appropriation for 1302 District of Columbia Committee, funds made available for pay of technical counsel, etc 1009 Employees, payment of salaries when last day of month falls on Sunday or legal holiday 802 Funeral expenses, limitation on use of funds for 830 Special and select committees, funds continued available for 981 **House Office Buildings:** Appropriation for— Maintenance and repair 832 Police force 828 Police force, details from, for duty on Capitol Grounds 831 **Housing,** national census of, in 1940 1406LIII **Housing Act.** *See* National Housing Act, Amendments. **Housing Administration.** *See* Federal Housing Administration. **Housing Agencies, Public,** appropriation for annual contributions to 691 **Housing Authority, United States:** Appropriation for 690 Annual contributions 691 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Transfer of, to Federal Works Agency 1427 **Housing Conference, First Pan American,** appropriation for participation expenses 987 **Housing Corporation, United States,** dissolution of 671 **Houston, William S.,** payment to 1302 **Howard University, D. C.,** appropriation for 737 **Humane Organizations,** transfer of old horses and mules to, no longer fit for service 808 **Hungary,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Hunters Point Drydocks,** acquisition authorized; construction of projects on adjoining land; alternative site, etc 801 **Hydrographic Bureau, International,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Hydrographic Offices,** appropriation for 781 **I** **Idaho:** Apples produced in, provisions of Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937 made applicable to 793 Appropriation for— Boise project, construction, operation, etc 715, 716 Indians, support, etc., of 695, 700, 707, 708 Minidoka project, construction, operation, etc 715, 716 Judicial district, divisions; terms of court 738 **Illinois:** Chester, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1058 Chicago, limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 Crab Orchard Creek Dam Project, removal of bodies buried in and reinterment in area set aside as cemetery; condition 1244 East Dubuque, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1051 East St. Louis, time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1077 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Rock Island, time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 624 Shawneetown, bridge authorized across Ohio River at 1058 Stites, time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1077 **Illinois River, Ill.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Immigration and Naturalization Service.** *See* Labor, Department of. **Immigration Border Patrol,** appropriation for 922 **Immigration Stations,** appropriation for remodeling, etc 923 **Import Bank.** *See* Export-Import Bank of Washington. **Importation of Adulterated Seeds Act,** repeal of; when effective 1290 **Income Tax.** *See* District of Columbia, Revenue Act of 1939; Revenue Act of 1939. **Income Tax Returns,** penalty for sale of information derived from 884 **Indentures.** *See* Trust Indenture Act of 1939. **Independent Offices:** Appropriation for— American Battle Monuments Commission 525 Audited claims 518, 646, 649, 1330, 1334 Central Statistical Board 526 Civil Aeronautics Authority 526, 628 Civil Service Commission 528 Alaska Railroad retirement and disability fund 529 Canal Zone retirement and disability fund 528 Civil-service retirement and disability fund 528 Civilian Conservation Corps 529 Commodity Credit Corporation 629 District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Authority 529 Employees’ Compensation Commission 530, 982 Executive Office 524, 981 Executive Mansion and grounds 525 President, Office of 524 President and Vice President, compensation 524 Export-Import Bank of Washington 628 Federal Communications Commission 983 Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works 548 Federal Home Loan Bank Board 546 Federal Housing Administration 547, 628LIV Federal Loan Agency 982 Electric Home and Farm Authority 982 Export-Import Bank of Washington 982 Federal Power Commission 531 Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation 548 Federal Trade Commission 532 Foreign-service pay adjustment 532 General Accounting Office 532, 629 Home Owners’ Loan Corporation 546 Interstate Commerce Commission 533 Maritime Commission 543 Maritime Labor Board 535, 628 Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission 513, 535, 629 National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 535, 628 National Archives 536 National Capital Park and Planning Commission 536 National Labor Relations Board 536 National Mediation Board 537, 628 National Railroad Adjustment Board 537, 628 Oil lands in former naval reserves, protection of interests of United States in matters affecting 537 Railroad Retirement Board 538, 628 Reconstruction Finance Corporation 549, 984 Rural Electrification Administration 538 Securities and Exchange Commission 539, 629 Smithsonian Institution 539 National Gallery of Art 984 Social Security Board 513, 540, 630 Tariff Commission 542 Tax Appeals, Board of 526, 627 Temporary National Economic Committee 629, 984 Tennessee Valley Authority 542 Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission 543 Veterans’ Administration 544 Work Projects Administration 984 Citizenship requirements, employees 550 Civil Aeronautics Authority, members of, and Administrator, salary rates 550 Emergency agencies, establishment of appropriation accounts 550 Interstate Commerce Commission, salary rates of Commissioners 550 Maritime Commission, salary rates of Commissioners 550 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act 549 Tariff Commission, salary rates of Commissioners 550 **Independent Offices Appropriation Act.** *See* Independent Offices. **Indian Affairs, Bureau of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Indian Arts and Crafts Board,** appropriation for 698 **Indian Oasis Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Indian Service.** *See* Interior, Department of the, Indian Affairs, Bureau of. **Indiana:** Mauckport, bridge authorized across Ohio River at 1241 Peru, bridge authorized across Wabash River at 623 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 **Indianhead, Md.:** Naval Powder Factory, construction at, authorized 799 Ordnance Station, appropriation for operation of school at 766 **Indians.** *See also* Interior, Department of the, Indian Affairs, Bureau of. Apache Tribe, Mescalero Reservation, N. Mex., purchase of land for, authorized 551 Choctaw, Miss., status of certain land purchased for, defined 851 Choctaw and Chickasaw Sanatorium and General Hospital, conveyance of, to United States 552 Colorado River Tribes, sale of certain town lots in Parker, Ariz., consent of, required 1203 Lease of vacant unsold lots by Tribal Council 1204 Flathead irrigation project, deferment of collection of certain construction charges approved 1221 Klamath Reservation, Oreg.— Judgment fund, pro rata distribution for certain purposes 1252 Debts contracted prior to passage of Act, fund not liable for 1253 Remainder, expenditure of, after segregation made 1253 Official delegates, etc., payment of transportation allowances to seat of government authorized; salary and per diem restrictions 1244 Menominee, enrollment of children of enrolled members; determination of blood degree 1003 Papago, Ariz., purchase of lands for, authorized 819LV Pine Ridge Sioux lost allotment claims, correction of list authorized 784 Purchases from, by Government employees, authorized 840 Puyallup Tribal School property, Tacoma, Wash., acquisition of, for Indian sanatorium purposes; appropriation authorized 1405 Quapaw, Okla., period of restriction on lands of, extended; leasing for business, etc., purposes 1127 Reclamation projects, determination of ability of water users to pay construction charges for 1938, etc 792 Definition of terms 793 Extension of time for payment in certain cases 793 Fish screens, construction by Bureau of Fisheries 917 Rocky Boy Reservation, Mont., lands added to 552 San Carlos irrigation project, deferment of collection of certain construction charges approved 1221 Shoshone, Wind River Reservation, Wyo., distribution of judgment fund to members 1128 Land-use districts, establishment of 1129 Prior debts, liability for 1130 Purchase of lands; loan fund, etc 1129 Availability of funds for 1130 Restoration to tribal ownership of all undisposed-of surplus or ceded lands 1129 Tongue River Reservation, Mont.— Tongue River Reservoir project, execution of contracts for water for irrigating lands on, authorized; appropriation authorized 1411 Umatilla Reservation, Oreg., restoration to tribal ownership of certain lands 1351 Winnebago Agency, Nebr., deposit of sum to credit of, to replace funds lost in bank failure 1267 Yakima Reservation, Wash., reservation of right-of-way across, for Bonneville project; consent of individual allottees, etc 1207 **Industrial Property, International Bureau for Protection of,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Industry,** vocational rehabilitation of persons disabled in, appropriation for 733 **Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga.,** appropriation for maintenance 609 **Inland Waterways Corporation,** transfer of, to Department of Commerce 1434 **Insanity Proceedings.** *See* District of Columbia. **Insect-Pest Survey and Identification,** appropriation for 961 **Insect Pests and Plant Diseases,** funds for control of emergency outbreaks of, continued available 962 Appropriation for 514, 821 **Insecticide Act,** appropriation for enforcement 971 **Insecticide and Fungicide Investigations,** appropriation for 962 **Insignia,** unauthorized manufacture, sale, or possession of, prescribed by heads of Government departments, etc., prohibited 752 **Insolvent Banks,** refund of taxes erroneously collected from, etc 884 **Insular Affairs, Bureau of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Insurance Companies:** Net operating loss deduction, allowance of 868 Other than life or mutual— Deductions of 881 Gross income, definition for personal holding company tax 881 Tax on— Life 865 Mutual, other than life 865 Other than life or mutual 865 **Insurance Contributions Act, Federal,** subchapter of Internal Revenue Code relating to employment by others than carriers designated as 1387 **Insured Mail Matter,** penalty for false claims for loss of 1203 **Inter-American Cultural Relations, Convention for the Promotion of,** appropriation for meeting obligations under 892 **Inter-American Highway,** appropriation for continuation of survey and construction 1305 **Inter-American Radio Conference, Second,** appropriation for participation 1324 **Inter-American Radio Office,** appropriation for contribution 1323 **Inter-American Trade Mark Bureau,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933, Amendment.** *See also* Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments; Shipping Act, 1916, Amendment. Rates, etc., hearings on; burden of proof 1182 **Interferences.** *See* Patents. **Interior, Department of the.** *See also* Secretary of the Interior. Aerial photographs for mapping projects, cooperation by War and Navy Departments; payment of expenses 721LVI Alaska— Lands reserved for educational uses, sale of timber; leases; use of proceeds 1243 Payment of travel expenses of appointees from Seattle authorized 713 Appropriation for— Audited claims 519, 647, 650, 1332, 1335 Biological Survey, Bureau of 963, 1317 Migratory Bird Conservation Fund 964 Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge, acquisition of land 964 Wildlife restoration, Federal aid in 965 Bituminous Coal Commission, National 633, 688 Consumers’ Counsel 633, 689 Bonneville project 689 Columbia Institution for the Deaf 737 Contingent expenses 687 Damage claims 516, 644, 645, 1328, 1329 Education, Office of. *See* Federal Security Agency. Fine Arts, Commission of 688 Fisheries, Bureau of 916 Freedmen’s Hospital 738 General Land Office 691, 986, 1313 Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands and timber, payment of proceeds of sales, etc 692, 1313 Oklahoma, payment from royalties, south half of Red River 693, 1313 Oregon and California Railroad grant lands, etc., conservation management 692 States, payments to, from proceeds of land sales 692 Geological Survey 719, 1317 Government in the Territories 634, 734, 986, 1318 Alaska 634,734, 1318 Equatorial and South Sea Islands 736 Hawaii 735 Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief 736 Puerto Rico 634 Virgin Islands 634, 735, 1318 Grazing, Division of 686, 1313 Howard University 737 Indian Affairs, Bureau of 633, 693, 986, 1314 Annuities and per capita payments 713, 1316 Conservation and health 1315 Construction and repair 711, 1316 Education 703 General expenses 693, 1314 General support and administration 708, 1315 Health, conservation of 706 Indian lands, purchase, etc 694, 1314 Land records, improvement of 696 Shawnee Indians, Okla., payment to 696 Taxes, etc., payment of 695 Industrial assistance and advancement 696, 1314 Irrigation and drainage 633, 699, 1314 Relief of needy Indians 930 Roads and bridges 711 Salaries 693 Water supply, development of 699 Insular Affairs, Bureau of 858 Philippine Islands, United States High Commissioner to 858 Investigations, Division of 686 Judgments 517, 645 Mines, Bureau of 722, 1317 Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission 513, 535, 629 National Bituminous Coal Commission 633, 688 Consumers’ Counsel 633, 689 National Park Service 633, 725, 1318 Forest fire prevention, etc 729 Historic sites and buildings 730 Monuments, military parks, etc 728 National Capital parks, administration, etc 731 Public buildings and grounds, D.C 633, 730 Outside D. C 731 Roads and trails 730 Water rights, investigation and purchase 730 Petroleum Conservation Division 687, 1313 July 1939 998 Printing and binding 688, 1313 Puerto Rican Reconstruction Administration 930 Reclamation, Bureau of 633, 714, 1316 General fund, construction 718 Water conservation and utility projects 719 Saint Elizabeths Hospital 634, 736 Secretary, Office of the 685, 985, 1313 Solicitor, Office of 686 Territories, government in 634, 734, 986, 1318 Territories and Island Possessions, Division of 634, 686, 736, 986 United States Housing Authority. *See separate title*. War Minerals Relief Commission 689 Biological Survey, Bureau of, Department of Agriculture, transfer of, to 1433LVII Bituminous Coal Commission. *See* National Bituminous Coal Commission, *this title*. Central Heating Plant, furnishing of heat from, to certain buildings to be erected in District of Columbia 852 Columbia Institution for the Deaf, D. C., dedication of certain lands for public uses; readjustment of boundaries 1179 Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands, Oreg., exchange of, for consolidation purposes, authorized 1144 Education, Office of. *See* Federal Security Agency. Fisheries, Bureau of— Attendance at meetings, funds available for 919 Household effects, use of funds for transfer of, on change of station 919 Naval personnel detailed to, funds available for pay 766 Transfer of, to 1433 Fishery educational service, etc., transfer of funds to, for conduct of 1412 Flathead Indian irrigation project, deferment of collection of certain construction charges approved 1221 Geological Survey, Bureau of— Aerial photographs, contracts with civilian concerns authorized 721 Domestic mineral resources, investigations with respect to development of, essential to defense needs; allocation of funds 812 Mining operations on Indian lands, transfer of funds to, from Bureau of Indian Affairs, for supervision of 697 Scientific, etc., investigations for Government agencies authorized; transfer of funds 721 Transportation of effects of employees on permanent change of station, use of funds for, authorized 721 Grazing districts, establishment of advisory board of local stockmen in each district; functions, etc 1002 Great Plains, etc., construction of water conservation projects authorized 1418 Appropriation authorized 1419 Reimbursement of expenditures by water users 1419 Requirements 1419 Indian Affairs, Bureau of— Advances to Indian youths for educational courses; reimbursement 698 Bidders, submission of certified checks, etc., by, provision repealed 551 Central warehouses, storage of materials in and distribution from, availability of funds for 713 Construction of buildings, cost limitation 693 Deaf, dumb, and blind children, amount available for support and education 703 Fish screens on Federal irrigation projects, cooperation with Bureau of Fisheries in construction 917 Forest fires, rewards authorized for information leading to conviction of persons setting, etc 696 Geological Survey, transfer of funds to, for supervision of mining operations on Indian lands 697 Irrigation projects— Apportionment of cost on per-acre basis where reimbursement required 700 Flood damages, etc., availability of amounts for 700 Lands, etc., acquisition of— Contracts authorized 695 Restriction on use of funds in certain States 695 Loans to individuals, restriction, if less than one-quarter Indian blood 698 Loans to students for tuition, etc., amount available; reimbursement 704 Medical, etc., services, disposition of fees collected from Indians 707 Nonreservation boarding schools, contributions for hospitalization of pupils; basis 707 Printing and binding in authorized Indian school printing plants, amount available for 703 Public-school teachers, employment in special Indian day schools 706 Reimbursements, credit of, and availability 698 Replacement of destroyed, etc., property, report to Congress of diversion of funds available for 694 Reservation and nonreservation boarding schools, amount available for subsistence of pupils during summer months 703 School buildings, funds available for sponsor’s contributions, construction under Works Progress Administration, etc 704LVIII Services, time limit for rendering bill for 693 Services performed for Indians, disposition of fees collected 708 Taxes, etc., amount for payment of, continued available 695 Tomah, Wis., restriction on use of funds for removing, etc., buildings at Federal Indian School 693 Transfers of appropriations authorized; limitation 712 Travel expenses, transportation of personal effects, etc., on change of station; availability of funds for 713 Travel for study of educational systems outside continental limits of U. S. and Alaska, restriction on use of funds for 703 Tribal corporations, loans to, authorized 698 Tribal councils, etc., limitation on period of stay in Washington for which expenses paid 710 Tribal enterprises, funds available for establishment of 698 Tribal organizations, etc.— New Mexico, limitation on expenditure in connection with 693 Traveling allowances 693 Tuition, etc., formal contracts not required 703 Vocational education, etc., amount available for tuition 703 Indian Service, submission of checks, etc., by bidders, provision repealed 551 Indians. *See separate title*. Insular Affairs, Bureau of, War Department, transfer of, to 1433 Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, designation of Secretary as chairman and Secretary of Agriculture as a member 1434 Mines, Bureau of— Detail of field employees authorized; payment of expenses 724 Domestic mineral resources, investigations with respect to development of, essential to defense needs; allocation of funds 812 Helium— Procurement of, transfer of funds for, by— Navy Department 774 War Department 606 Production and investigations, transfer of funds from War and Navy Departments for 724 Public Health Service, details from, authorized 725 Scientific investigations for Government agencies authorized; transfer of funds 724 Traveling expenses on change of official station, transportation of household goods, etc.; use of funds authorized 725 Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission, transfer of, to 1434 National Bituminous Coal Commission abolished and functions transferred to 1433 Consumers’ Counsel, office abolished and functions transferred 1433 National Park Service— Branch of Buildings Management, transfer of, to Public Buildings Administration, Federal Works Agency 1427 Building located at 45 Broadway, New York City, limitation on expenditure for repairs 731 Chalmette National Historical Park, La., administration by 1342 Columbian Fountain, D. C., construction under direction of 1300 District of Columbia, sale of real estate held by, no longer needed for public purposes; approval; provisions governing 1211 Experts, etc., employment without reference to civil-service laws 725 Field employees attending meetings, payment of expenses 725 Informational and directional signs, use of funds for, authorized 729 Lectures, etc., availability of funds for 729 Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission, transfer of, to 1434 Navy and Marine Memorial, completion under supervision of 622 Telephones in Government-owned residences, installation authorized 730 National parks. *See separate title*. Nevada, conveyance of certain lands to State; mineral reservation 1237 New Mexico, Indian pueblos in, appropriation authorized for payment of increased compensation, etc., to certain non-Indian claimants 553 Oregon and California Railroad grant lands, Oreg., exchange of, for consolidation purposes, authorized 1144LIX Parker, Ariz., public auction of certain town lots authorized 1203 Lease of vacant unsold lots 1204 Pick-up trucks, appropriations available for purchase, repair, etc 738 Piney Branch Parkway, D. C., exchange of certain lands in 1177 Pribilof Islands, supervision of, transferred to Secretary of the Interior 1433 Reclamation, Bureau of— Farm units on public lands under Federal reclamation projects, development of 1238 Fish screens on Federal irrigation projects, cooperation with Bureau of Fisheries in construction 917 Fruit Growers’ Dam and Reservoir, Colo., immediate availability of allotment for acquisition of right-of-way 717 Interchange of appropriations 716 Investigations, cooperation of other agencies authorized 717 Irrigation districts in arrears of payments, restriction on use of funds in 714 Limitation of expenditures 716 Public Works Administration allotments continued available 717 Reclamation projects. *See* Reclamation Project Act of 1939. Reclamation projects, U. S. and Indian, determination of ability of water users to pay construction charges for 1938, etc 792, 1198 Definition of terms 793 Extension of time for payment in certain cases 793 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act; exceptions 685 San Carlos Indian irrigation project, deferment of collection of certain construction charges approved 1221 Solicitor, Office of the, functions of Consumers’ Counsel, National Bituminous Coal Commission transferred to 1433 Territories and Island Possessions, Division of— “Bear,” S. S., chartering and commissioning, as Navy vessel for Antarctic survey, expenditure from funds of 1321 Insular Affairs, Bureau of, War Department, transfer of, to 1433 United States Housing Authority. *See separate title*. Veterans’ Administration, transfer of funds from, authorized 544 Virgin Islands, surplus property, disposal authorized 1242 Work animals, etc., availability of field work appropriations for hire 738 Internal Revenue, Bureau of. *See* Treasury Department. Internal Revenue Code: Enactment of 510 Sections added— Section 107 878 Section 122 867 Section 123 879 Section 152 881 Section 170 868 Section 189 868 Section 208 868 Section 1401
(d)1382 Section 1403 1382 Section 1432 1387 Section 1611 1396 Sections amended— Section 13 863 Section 14 864 Section 21
(b)866 Section 22
(a)574, 575 Section 22
(b)875 Section 22
(d)877 Section 23 867 Section 23
(o)(1), (2);
(q)880 Section 26
(2)869 Section 27
(4)879 Section 101 876 Section 102
(1)868 Section 104
(b)865 Section 112 870 Section 112
(5)870 Section 112
(1)870 Section 113
(a)872 Section 113
(6)871 Section 113
(b)875 Section 113
(1)879 Section 115
(d)873 Section 117
(d)869 Section 117
(e)869 Section 117
(h)873 Section 131
(a)876 Section 131
(b)876 Section 131
(f)876 Section 141
(j)866 Section 148
(f)884 Section 165 876 Section 201
(b)865 Section 203
(a)868 Section 204
(a)865 Section 204
(10)881 Section 207
(a)865 Section 231
(b)866 Section 251
(1)866 Section 261
(a)866 Section 262 866 Section 336 869LX Section 336
(b)869 Section 362
(a)869 Section 362
(b)866 Section 373
(a)878 Section 504
(a)881 Section 505 869 Section 507 881 Section 813
(b)883 Section 1202 882 Section 1400 1381 Section 1401
(c)1382 Section 1410 1383 Section 1411 1383 Section 1426 1383 Section 1428 1400 Section 1430 1400 Section 1600 1387 Section 1601 1387 Section 1602 1388 Section 1603
(a)1391 Section 1604
(b)1391 Section 1606 1391 Section 1607 1392 Section 1700
(1)862 Section 1801 862 Section 1802 862 Section 1802
(b)883 Section 2857 1260 Section 3361
(b)885 Section 3401 863 Section 3403
(1)862 Section 3407 863 Section 3452 862 Section 3460
(a)862 Section 3465 862 Section 3481
(b)862 Section 3482 862 Section 3604 883 Section 3672 882 Section 3798
(c)884 Sections repealed— Section 116
(b)575 Section 1426
(4)1401 Section 2476 (partial) 1233 **Internal Revenue Laws,** consolidation and codification of 510 **Internal Revenue Taxation, Joint Committee on,** appropriation for salaries and expenses 825, 830 **International Astronomical Union,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada and Alaska and Canada,** appropriation for 894 **International Boundary Commission, United States and Mexico:** Appropriation for— Fence construction along boundary, Arizona 894 Lower Rio Grande flood-control project 894 Public Works projects, construction, etc 893 Rio Grande canalization project 894 Rio Grande rectification project 894 Salaries and expenses 893 Damage claims, adjustment and payment of certain 841 **International Bureau for Protection of Industrial Property,** appropriation for contribution 891 **International Bureau for Publication of Customs Tariffs,** appropriation for contribution 891 **International Bureau of Permanent Court of Arbitration,** appropriation for contribution 891 **International Bureau of Weights and Measures,** appropriation for contribution 891 **International Committee of Weights and Measures,** appropriation for attendance of American member 911 **International Committee on Political Refugees,** appropriation for 988 **International Conferences.** *See* Conferences, Expositions, etc. **International Congress for Microbiology, Third,** appropriation for participation expenses 988 **International Congress for the Rheumatic Diseases, Seventh,** invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized; appropriation authorized 852 **International Congress of Architects, Fifteenth,** appropriation for expenses 639 **International Council of Scientific Unions and Associated Unions,** appropriation for contributions 892 **International Criminal Police Commission,** appropriation for membership 898 **International Exhibition of Polar Exploration:** Appropriation authorized for expenses 1249 Authorized expenditures 1249, 1250 Commissioner, appointment or designation of 1249 Assistants, employment of 1249 Contributions of material, acceptance authorized 1250 Exhibits by Government agencies 1250 Invitation of Norway, acceptance of 1249 Report to Congress 1250 **International Fisheries Commission,** appropriation for 895LXI **International Geographical Union,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Hydrographic Bureau,** appropriation for contribution 891 **International Institute of Agriculture, Rome, Italy,** appropriation for contribution 891 **International Joint Commission, United States and Great Britain,** appropriation for 894 **International Labor Organization:** Appropriation for— Contribution 892 Liaison with, expenses 921 **International Map of the World on the Millionth Scale,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Meteorological Committee,** appropriation for contribution 947 **International Monetary and Economic Conference,** balances reappropriated 988 **International Obligations.** *See also* Conferences, Expositions, etc. Appropriation for contributions, quotas, etc.— Aerial Legal Experts, International Technical Committee of 892 Agriculture, International Institute of, Rome, Italy 891 Alaskan International Highway Commission 987 Arbitration— Bureau of Interparliamentary Union for Promotion of International 891 International Bureau of Permanent Court of 891 Astronomical Union, International 892 Biological Sciences, International Union of 892 Cape Spartel and Tangier Light, Morocco 891, 1324 Chemistry, International Union of 892 Childhood, American International Institute for the Protection of 892 Comité International du Bois 957 Criminal Police Commission, International 898 Cultural Relations, Convention for the Promotion of Inter-American 892 Customs Tariffs, International Bureau for Publication of 891 Forest Research Stations, International Union of 957 Geodesy and Geophysics, International Union of 892 Geographical Union, International 892 Geography and History, Pan American Institute of 892 Gorgas Memorial Laboratory 891 Hydrographic Bureau, International 891 Industrial Property, International Bureau for Protection of 891 Inter-American Highway, survey and construction 1305 Inter-American Radio Office 1323 International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada and Alaska and Canada 894 International Boundary Commission, United States and Mexico 893 International Fisheries Commission 895 International Joint Commission, United States and Great Britain 894 International Labor Organization 892 Liaison with, expenses 921 Liquor Traffic in Africa, Convention Relating to 892 Map of the World on the Millionth Scale, International 892 Meteorological Committee, International 947 Microbiology, Third International Congress for 988 Mixed Claims Commission, United States and Germany 988 Narcotics Convention of 1931, Implementing 892 Navigation, Permanent International Commission of the Congresses of 859 Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission, International 639, 895 Pan American Child Congress, Eighth 987 Pan American Housing Conference, First 987 Pan American Sanitary Bureau 891 Pan American Union 891 Panama, payment to Government of 891, 1324 Penal and Penitentiary Commission, International 892 Physics, International Union of 892 Political Refugees, International Committee on 988 Production Control Committees, International 975 Public Health, International Office of 891 Radio Union, International Scientific 892 Road Congresses, Permanent Association of International 892 Scientific Unions and Associated Unions, International Council of 892 Seed Testing Congress, International 970 Smelter-fumes controversy, U. S.-Canada, arbitration of 639LXII Statistical Bureau, International, The Hague 892 Sugar Council, International 975 Telecommunication Union, Bureau of International, Radio Section 891 Trade Mark Bureau, Inter-American 891 Waterways Treaty, United States and Great Britain 894 Weights and Measures, International Bureau of 891 Weights and Measures, International Committee of, attendance of American member 911 Wheat Advisory Committee, International 975 General Disarmament Conference, balances reappropriated 988 Interparliamentary Union, funds made available for expenses incurred by American group, fiscal year 1938 639 Monetary and Economic Conference, International, balances reappropriated 988 International Office of Public Health, appropriation for contribution 891 **International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission,** appropriation for 639, 895 **International Penal and Penitentiary Commission,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Petroleum Exposition, Tulsa, Okla.:** Federal obligation other than of representation not assumed 797 Importation of dutiable articles free of duty; regulations 796 Invitation to States and foreign countries to participate authorized 796 **International Production Control Committees,** appropriation for 632, 975 **International Scientific Radio Union,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Seed Testing Congress,** appropriation for share of expenses 970 Ninth, appropriation for share of expenses 896 **International Statistical Bureau, The Hague,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Statistical Institute,** invitation to hold meeting in United States in 1940 authorized; appropriation authorized for expenses 1265 **International Sugar Council,** appropriation for share of expenses 975 **International Technical Committee of Aerial Legal Experts,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Union of Biological Sciences,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Union of Chemistry,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Union of Forest Research Stations,** appropriation for contribution 957 **International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics,** appropriation for contribution 892 Seventh General Assembly, appropriation for expenses of organizing and holding 896 **International Union of Physics,** appropriation for contribution 892 **International Wheat Advisory Committee,** appropriation for share of expenses 975 **Interpariiamentary Union:** Appropriation for expenses, American group 891 Fiscal year 1938, unexpended balance made available for expenses incurred by American group during 639 **Interstate Commerce Commission:** Appropriation for 533, 1305 Judgments 517, 1330 Commissioners, salary rates 550 Railroads, adjustment of obligations, etc.; approval of plan by; findings required 1135 Applications, prompt action by, on 1141 Record, copy to be filed with 1141 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Interstate Compacts:** Consent of Congress granted to— Iowa and Missouri, establishment of boundary 1345 Oil and gas conservation, Oklahoma, Texas, California, and New Mexico, extension 1071 Rio Grande, signed Mar. 18, 1938 785 **Investigation, Federal Bureau of.** *See* Justice, Department of. **Investment Companies, Mutual,** tax on 866 Net operating loss deduction, denial of, to 869 **Iona Island, N. Y., Naval Ammunition Depot,** construction at, authorized 799 **Iowa:** Appropriation for support, etc., of Indians 707, 708 Boundary, consent of Congress granted to interstate compact with Missouri with respect to 1345 Davenport, time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 624 Dubuque, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1051 Guttenberg, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1235LXIII Levy, bridge under construction across Des Moines River legalized 1221 Red Rock, bridge authorized across Des Moines River at 1207 Woodbury County, pipe-line bridge authorized across Missouri River from, to Dakota County, Nebr 1081 **Iran,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Ireland,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Irrigation Agriculture,** appropriation for investigations, etc 953 **Irrigation Projects, Federal,** construction of fish screens by Bureau of Fisheries 917 **Isle Roy ale National Park, Mich.,** proposed, appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Italy,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **J** **Jacksonville, Fla.,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 773 **Jails,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 901 **Japan,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Japanese Beetle Control,** appropriation for 960 **Jefferson.** *See* Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission. **Jefferson Barracks, Mo.,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1257 **Jericho Brook, N. Y.,** examination authorized for flood-control purposes 1416 **Jicarilla Hospital and Sanatorium, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Jicarilla Reservation, N. Mex.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Johnston Island,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 772 **Jones Academy, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Judges.** *See* United States Courts. **Judgments,** appropriation for payment of 516, 517, 524, 645, 1328, 1329, 1337 **Judicial Branch of the Government.** *See* United States Courts. **Judicial Code, Amendments:** Administration of United States Courts 1223 Administrative Office of the United States Courts, establishment 1223 Director, duties 1223 Budget, preparation and submission 1224 Employees; practice restriction 1223 Annual conferences in each judicial district 1224 Application of provisions 1225 Department of Justice employees engaged in audit of judicial accounts, transfer of 1225 Effective date 1226 Funds, transfer of 1225 Judicial accounts, transfer of powers and duties relating to audit of 1226 Judicial council, meetings 1224 Personnel, administrative powers and duties respecting certain, transferred 1226 Court of Claims, review of cases by Supreme Court by certiorari 752 Idaho judicial district, divisions; terms of court 738 Mississippi Northern District, terms of court 684 Montana judicial district, terms of court; accommodations 1236 **Judicial Districts:** Annual conference of circuit and district judges 1224 Idaho, divisions; terms of court 738 Mississippi Northern, terms of court 684 Montana, terms of court; accommodations 1236 Texas Northern, Lubbock division created; terms of court, clerk’s office 1082 **Judicial Offices,** appropriation for examination of 899 **Juneau, Alaska,** appropriation for repair of Government wharf 734 **Jupiter, Fla., Naval Direction Finder Station,** construction at, authorized 800 **Jurors and Witnesses,** appropriation for fees, etc 636, 905 **Justice, Department of.** *See also* United States Courts. Antitrust Division— Permanent regional offices, restriction on establishment of 899 Salary limitation 899 Senate approval of appointees at $7,500 or more 899 Appropriation for— Administrative Division 897 Antitrust and kindred laws, enforcement 899 Anti-Trust Division 897 Assistant Solicitor General, Office of 897 Assistant to the Attorney General, Office of 897 Attorney General, Office of 896 Audited claims 520, 647, 650, 1332, 1335 Bond and Spirits Division 899 Claims Division 897 Contingent expenses 634, 897 Courts. *See* United States Courts. LXIV Criminal Division 897 Customs cases, conduct of 898 Damage claims 514, 645 District attorneys, etc., salaries 900 Federal Bureau of Investigation 514, 634, 897, 1318 Judgments 645 Judicial offices, examination of 899 Lands Division 899 Marshals, etc., U. S. courts 900 National Training School for Boys 902, 1026 Pardon Attorney, Office of 897 Penal and correctional institutions 635, 900 Printing and binding 634, 897 Prisons, Bureau of 898 Solicitor General, Office of 896 Special attorneys 900 Tax Division 897 Traveling expenses 897 Veterans Insurance Litigation Division 899 Attendance fees, witnesses, jurors, etc., limitation 906 Attorneys, license requirement 906 Bond and Spirits Division, appointments pursuant to civil-service laws; exceptions 899 China, United States Court for, funds made available for traveling expenses of employees in emergencies 1319 Citizenship requirements, employees 1337 Deficiencies, fiscal year 1938 and prior fiscal years, due to settlement of claims, etc., by Comptroller General, funds chargeable against 986 Federal Bureau of Investigation— Civil-service employees, restriction on payments to; exception 898 Minor purchases without advertising 898 Federal Prison Industries— Transfer of, to 1433 Transfer of funds authorized to Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department 657 Judicial accounts, transfer of employees engaged in audit of, to Administrative Office of the United States Courts 1225 McMahon, Brien, restriction with respect to counsel in certain cases waived in favor of 1248 National Training School for Boys, transfer of, to 1433 Board of Trustees of, abolished 1433 Public Health Service, Treasury Department, assignment of officers to Prison Service authorized; transfer of funds 901 Salaries— Funds appropriated for, restriction on use other than for payment of 907 Interchangeability of amounts appropriated for 897 Special attorneys, requirements 900 Report to Congress concerning 900 State, Department of, matters under joint control, investigations 898 **K** **Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 772 **Kaniksu National Forest, Wash.,** lands added 1347 **Kapaa Swamp, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Kawainui Swamp, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Kayenta Sanatorium, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Keeweenaw Peninsula, Mich.,** establishment of Coast Guard station on east coast of 619 **Kendrick Project, Wyo.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance 715, 717 **Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Ga.,** acquisition of additional lands authorized 1274 Appropriation authorized 1275 Appropriation for 1318 **Kentucky:** Abraham Lincoln National Park, name changed to “Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park” 1405 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Union County, bridge authorized across Ohio River at 1058 **Kentucky River, Ky.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Keshena Indians, Wis.,** appropriation for support, etc 708, 1315 **Keshena Reservation, Wis.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Ketchikan, Alaska:** Water-supply reserves, certain tracts of public lands set aside for 1131 Jurisdiction and administration 1132 **Kettle Falls, Wash.,** bridge authorized across Columbia River at 1235 **Keystone Pipe Line Co.,** easement for right-of-way across Middletown Air Depot Military Reservation granted to 1210LXV **Kidnap Threats, etc.,** penalty for deposit of, in depository of Post Office Establishment 742 Deposit in depository of foreign country addressed to United States 743 **Kidnaping Act, Federal, Amendments:** Transmission of demands for ransom, penalty 744 Extortion messages, penalty 744 “Interstate commerce” defined 744 Prosecution 744 Threats to kidnap, etc., penalty 744 **Kings Mountain National Military Park, S. C.,** appropriation for construction of administration-museum building 1318 **Kiowa Hospital, Okla.,** appropriation for 707 **Kiowa Reservation, Iowa,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Kissimmee River, Fla.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Kite, M. M.,** payment to 1311 **Klamath Indians, Oreg.:** Appropriation for— Irrigation system, construction, etc 702, 1315 Support, etc., of 708, 1315 Judgment fund, pro rata distribution for certain purposes 1252 Debts contracted prior to passage of Act, fund not liable for 1253 Remainder, expenditure of, after segregation made 1253 Official delegates, etc., payment of transportation allowances to seat of government authorized; salary and per diem restrictions 1244 **Klamath Project, Oreg.-Calif.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance 715 **Knife River, N. Dak.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Kodiak, Alaska,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 772 **L** **Labels.** *See* Copyrights. **Labor, Department of.** *See also* Secretary of Labor. Appropriation for— Audited claims 521, 648, 651,1332, 1336 Children’s Bureau 515, 923, 1320 Child-welfare services 924, 1320 Crippled children, services for 924, 1320 Fair Labor Standards Act, child labor provisions 515, 924 Maternal and child health services 924, 1320 Maternal and child welfare 924, 1320 Salaries and expenses 923 Conciliation, Commissioners of 636, 921 Contingent expenses 920, 1319 Damage claims 516, 1328 Employment Service, United States. *See* Federal Security Agency. Immigration and Naturalization Service 637, 922, 1319 Filipinos, transportation to Philippine Islands 1319 General expenses 923 Immigration stations 923 International Labor Organization, liaison with 921 Judgments 517, 646, 1330 Labor Standards, Division of 921 Labor Statistics, Bureau of 636, 922 Printing and binding 921 Public Contracts, Division of 922 Salaries 920 Secretary, Office of the 636, 920, 1319 Traveling expenses 921 Wage and Hour Division 514, 926, 1321 Women’s Bureau 925 Citizenship requirements, employees; exception 926 Employment Service, detail of personnel to Office of Secretary, continuance 920 Filipino emigration from United States, application for return; transportation 1133 Appropriation authorized 1134 Appropriation for 1319 Contracts for transportation authorized 1133 Deportation, not considered as 1134 Reentry, restriction on, except as quota immigrant 1134 Rules and regulations authorized 1133 Time limitation 1134 Fort Armstrong Military Reservation, Hawaii, transfer of portion to control of 1209 Immigration and Naturalization Service— Attendance at meetings, use of funds for, authorized 923 Clerks of U. S. courts, use of funds for assistants to, forbidden 922 Contract laborers, limitation on amount for enforcement of laws for exclusion of 922 Ellis Island Immigration Station, use of hospitals by Public Health Service 668 Overtime pay 922LXVI Rewards, payment authorized 923 Vehicles, amount available for purchase of 923 Labor Standards, Division of, use of funds for attendance at meetings authorized 921 Minor purchases without advertising 921 National Housing Act, labor standards in construction of projects under; determination of prevailing wage 807 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act; exceptions 920 Senate rejection of nomination, payment forbidden to person after 926 Statistical studies by, upon payment of cost, continuance of 581 United States Employment Service. *See* Federal Security Agency. Wage and Hour Division, transfer of funds of, to other bureaus and offices 926 **Labor Organization, International,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Labor Relations Board.** *See* National Labor Relations Board. **Labor Standards.** *See* Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. **Labor Statistics, Bureau of.** *See* Labor, Department of. **Lac Court Orielles Indians, Wis.,** appropriation for construction of homes, etc 697 **Lake Sabine,** time extended for bridging, at Port Arthur, Tex 1171 **Land Office.** *See* Interior, Department of the, General Land Office. **Lands,** classification of, as to mineral character, etc., appropriation for 720 **Langley Field, Va.,** appropriation for construction of additional laboratory buildings, etc 628 **Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory,** appropriation for 535 **La Plata River, P. R.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Lassen Volcanic National Park, Calif.,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Latin American Republics.** *See* American Republics. **Latvia,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Leaf River, Miss.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Leavenworth, Kans.,** appropriation for penitentiary at 635 **Leehey, Donald J. (Capt.),** credit in accounts 580 **Legg, Montgomery T. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 580 **Legislative Branch of the Government.** *See also* Congress; House of Representatives; Senate. Appropriation for— Appropriations, statement of 831 Architect of the Capitol 627, 831, 1302 Audited claims 518, 646, 1330, 1334 Botanic Garden 833 Capitol Buildings and Grounds 832 Capitol Police 831 Government Printing Office 627, 836, 1302 Office of Superintendent of Documents 627, 838 House of Representatives 513, 627, 826, 981, 1301 Bacon, Robert L., payment to widow 513 Boylan, John J., payment to widow 513 Chaplain 826 Clerk, Office of the 826 Clerk hire 829, 1301 Committee employees 826 Committee stenographers 829 Contingent expenses 829, 981, 1302 Cravens, Ben, payment to widow 513 Daly, J. Burrwood, payment to widow 627 Debates, official reporters of 829 Doorkeeper, Office of 828, 981, 1301 Gambrill, Stephen W., payment to widow 513 Gasque, Allard H., payment to widow 513 Griswold, Harry Wilbur, payment to widow 1301 Lord, Bert, payment to widow 981 McReynolds, Sam D., payment to widow 1301 Owen, Emmett Marshall, payment to children 1301 Pages, July 1939 981 August 1939 1301 Post Office 829 Press Gallery, additional messenger 981 Radio Press Gallery, superintendent 981 Salaries and mileage 826 Sergeant at Arms, Office of 828 Speaker, Office of the 826 Speaker’s Table 826 Special and minority employees 828 Telegraph and telephone service 627, 981 Turner, Clarence W., payment to widow 981 Legislative Counsel, Office of 831LXVII Library of Congress 627, 834 Blind, books for adult 835 Buildings and'grounds, care, etc 833, 836 Card indexes, distribution of 834 Contingent expenses 836 Increase of 835 Legislative Reference Service 834 Pinckney Papers, acquisition 627 Printing and binding 836 Salaries 834 State legislation, index to 834 Sunday opening 835 Union Catalogues 835 Printing, Joint Committee on 831 Senate 512, 627, 822, 980, 1301 Chaplain 822 Clerical assistance 824, 1301 Committee employees 823 Contingent expenses 825, 1301 Copeland, Royal S., payment to widow 512 Document room 822 Folding room 825 Inquiries and investigations 513, 627 Kitchens and restaurants 627 Lewis, James Hamilton, payment to widow 627 Miscellaneous items 512, 627 Pages, July 1939 980 August 1939 1301 Post office 825 Salaries and mileage 822 Secretary, Office of the 822 Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Office of 824, 1301 Vice President, Office of the 822 Employees, payment of salaries when last day of month falls on Sunday or legal holiday 802 Time limitation for exercise of option under Civil Service Retirement Act 1201 Legislative Pay Act of 1939, determination of pay rates and designation of offices not established under 839 Private vehicles, restriction on use of funds for maintenance of 839 **Legislative Counsel, Office of,** appropriation for 831 **Legislative Pay Act of 1929:** Amendments— House of Representatives, amount for clerk hire for Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners; maximum salary 1080 Senators, additional clerical assistance to 1080 Determination of pay rates and designation of offices not established under 839 **Legislative Reference Service,** appropriation for 834 **Lending Agencies.** *See* Reorganization Plan, No I. **Leon Springs, Tex.,** acquisition of additional land at, authorized 1123 **Lepers,** appropriation for care of, Guam; transfer to Culion, P. I 758 **Leupp Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Levy, Iowa,** bridge under construction across Des Moines River legalized 1221 **Lewis, Elmer A.,** appropriation for salary 828 **Lewis, James Hamilton,** payment to widow of 627 **“Lexington,” U. S. S.,** appropriation for alteration and repairs 777 **Liability Act.** *See* Employers’ Liability Act, Amendments. **Liberia:** Appropriation for minister to 887 Temporary detail of United States employees to; acceptance of advances of funds 652 **Liberty Bond Act, Second,** limitation on face amount of bonds removed 1071 **Libraries,** appropriation for surveys, etc., of 732 **Library, Joint Committee on:** Constitution, painting of signing of, approval by 583 Herbert Hoover, procurement of portrait of 1222 **Library of Congress:** Appropriation for 627, 834 Blind, books for adult 835 Buildings and grounds, care, etc 833, 836 Card indexes, distribution of 834 Contingent expenses 836 Increase of 835 Legislative Reference Service 834 Printing and binding 836 Salaries 834 State legislation, index to 834 Sunday opening 835 Union Catalogues 835 Average salaries under Classification Act not to be exceeded 839 Blind, books for adult, preference to certain institutions or agencies in purchase of 812 Copyrights, Register of, jurisdiction over prints and labels transferred to; registration fee 1142 Existing copyrights, renewal 1142LXVIII Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth and Thomas, acquisition of papers of, authorized; appropriation authorized 572 Appropriation for 627 Williamsburg Lodge, Numbered Six, A. F. & A. M., of Virginia, return of original manuscript of lodge proceedings to, authorized 1215 **Library of Congress Trust Fund Board,** appropriation for expenses 836 **Life Insurance Companies:** Net operating loss deduction, allowance of 868 Tax on 865 **Lifeboats,** number to be carried on steamers; other apparatus 1343 **Lighthouse Week,** designation of; participation by Government departments, etc.; expenditure authorized 746 **Lighthouses, Bureau of.** *See* Coast Guard. **Lincoln National Forest, N. Mex.,** mining locations upon certain lands within, limitation on use of surface 817 **Liquor:** Brandy, allowances for losses for leakage, etc., upon withdrawal of packages 1202 Rectifiers and wholesale dealers, records to be kept by, requirements 1260 **Liquor Traffic in Africa, Convention Relating to,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Lithuania,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Little Falls, Minn.,** bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1081 **Little Port Walter, Alaska,** appropriation for establishment of fishery laboratory 919 **Livestock Estimates,** appropriation for 968 **Load Lines for American Vessels:** Establishment, vessels loading at or proceeding to sea from— Foreign ports 783 Ports within United States 783 Penalties for violations 783 Towed vessels, carrying neither passengers nor cargo, excepted 783 **Loan Agency.** *See* Federal Loan Agency. **Loan Insurance Corporation.** *See* Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. **Locomotive Inspection,** appropriation for 533 **Long-Distance Telephone Tolls,** restriction on use of appropriations for payment of, except on public business 738 **Long Island Railroad Co.,** termination of certain leases by War Department authorized 654 **Lord, Bert,** payment to widow of 981 **Los Angeles, Calif.,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781 **Los Angeles County Flood Control District,** validity of title to lands, easements, etc., acquired; basis of opinion 1415 **Losses in Shipment.** *See* Government Losses in Shipment Act, Amendments. **Louisiana:** Bayou Bodeau, construction of flood-control works according to revised plans, etc 860 Caddo Parish, time extended for construction of certain bridges in 554 Chalmette National Historical Park, establishment; administration 1342 Cut Off, bridge across Bayou La Fourche at, legalized 1237 Cypress Bayou, construction of flood-control works according to revised plans, etc 860 Delta Point, purchase and maintenance of bridge across Mississippi River at, authorized 1267 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 **Louisiana-Vicksburg Bridge Commission,** establishment; authority, powers, and duties 1267 **Lower Rio Grande Flood-Control Project,** appropriation for 894 **Lugert-Altus Project, Okla.,** appropriation for construction 717 **Lumber River,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized, N. C. and S. C 1416 **Lummi Diking Project, Wash.,** appropriation for 699 **Luxemburg,** appropriation for minister to 887 **M** **MacDonald, George F. (Maj.),** credit in accounts 578 **Magnetic and Seismological Work,** appropriation for 1312 **Magnetic Observations,** appropriation for 915 **Mahoning River:** Bridge construction authorized across, at— Warren, Ohio 623 Youngstown, Ohio 619, 629, 1081 **Mail Matter:** Insured, penalty for false claim for loss of 1203 Penalty for stealing, etc 1256 **Maine:** Appropriation for— Acadia National Park, administration, etc 725 Forest hurricane damage, rehabilitation, etc 513LXIX Bristol, conveyance of portion of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Reservation to, authorized 816 **Makah Reservation, Wash.,** appropriation for expenses of attorney 710 **Manassas National Battlefield Park, Va.,** appropriation for construction of administration-museum building 728 **Mangum-Salt Fork, Okla.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Manufacturers’ Excise and Import Taxes,** expiration date extended 862 **Map of the World on the Millionth Scale, International,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Mare Island, Calif.:** Appropriation for— Naval Ammunition Depot, construction, etc 774 Navy Yard, public works 773, 1322 Naval Hospital, construction at, authorized 800 Navy Yard, construction at, authorized 798 **Marihuana Tax Act of 1937,** advances from Treasury in connection with enforcement of, authorized 1262 **Marine Band:** Attendance at— Grand Army of the Republic, National Encampment, Pittsburgh, Pa 590 Appropriation for 777 United Confederate Veterans’ 1939 reunion, Trinidad, Colo 582 Appropriation for 777 **Marine Corps:** Appropriation for 775, 1322 Aviation. *See* Naval Aviation Reserve Act of 1939. Disabled members, pensions to; rates 1180 Enlisted men at headquarters, restriction on increase; filling of vacancies by civilians 776 Flags for burial of honorably discharged members 999 Maritime Commission, compensation of personnel detailed to 1182 Personnel board, appointment of, to investigate matters concerning regular and reserve aviation personnel; report 821 Retired personnel, holding of civil office or appointment in Territories permitted 1143 **Marine Inspection and Navigation, Bureau of.** *See* Commerce, Department of. **Marine Schools, State,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 761 **Maritime Commission.** *See also* Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933, Amendment; Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments; Shipping Act, 1916, Amendment. Appropriation for 543 Judgments 1329 Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel detailed to, compensation 1182 Commissioners, salary rates 550 Contracts, additional authorized 543 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Employees authorized 1182 Detail of, for scientific training at Government expense 1182 Naval officers, retired, active-duty pay to, assigned to 767 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Maritime Instruction,** detail of Coast Guard personnel to States, etc., for 1181 **Maritime Labor Board,** appropriation for 535, 628 **Maritime Service, United States.** *See* Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments. **Market News Service,** appropriation for 968 **Marshall County, Minn.,** time extended for bridging Red River from, to Walsh County, N. Dak 1080 **Marshall Ford Dam,** reimbursement of expenditures for construction 719 **Marshals, U. S. Courts,** appropriation for salaries, etc 900 **Maryland:** Ellicott City, limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 Fort Armistead Military Reservation, certain reversionary provisions of deed made inapplicable in lease of portion to United States 685 Fort McHenry National Park, name changed to “Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine” 1405 **“Maryland,” U. S. S.,** removal of cost limitation on overhaul 1079 **Maryland Day, New York World’s Fair,** attendance of Naval Academy Band authorized 1083 **Massachusetts:** Appropriation for— Forest hurricane damage, rehabilitation, etc 513 Marine school maintenance 761 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Springfield, retrocession of jurisdiction over General Clarence R. Edwards Memorial Bridge granted to State 1127LXX **Masters,** vessels in domestic commerce, proceedings on change of 794 **Maternal and Child Health Services,** appropriation for grants to States for 924 **Maternal and Child Welfare,** appropriation for 924 **Mauckport, Ind.,** bridge authorized across Ohio River at 1241 **Maxwell Field, Ala.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **McMahon, Brien,** restriction with respect to counsel in certain cases waived in favor of 1248 **McNeil Island, Wash.,** appropriation for construction and repair of buildings 901 **McReynolds, Sam D.,** payment to widow of 1301 **Meat Inspection Act,** appropriation for enforcement 950 **Mediation Board.** *See* National Mediation Board. **Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, Springfield, Mo.,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 901 **Medicine Lake Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Mont.,** funds made available for payment of deficiency judgments, condemnation proceedings, etc 1317 **Memphis, Tenn.:** Bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1338 Modification of flood-control project 860 **Memphis and Arkansas Bridge Commission,** creation; powers and duties 1338 **Menominee Indians, Wis.:** Advances to members, funds available for; regulations 698 Appropriation for home construction, etc 697 Enrollment of children of enrolled members; determination of blood degree 1003 **Mental Hygiene, Division of.** *See* Public Health Service. **Merchant Marine.** *See* Officers’ Competency Certificates Convention, 1936; Vessels. **Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments.** *See also* Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933, Amendment; Shipping Act, 1916, Amendment. Construction contract provisions 1254 Construction-differential subsidy— Amount, determination of 1183 Obsolete vessels, acquisition of, in exchange for allowance of credit 1184 Allowance, determination of 1184 Application of amount toward new vessel 1184 Definitions 1183 Disposition of acquired vessels 1185 Report to Congress of operations 1184 Utility value of new vessel 1184 Fishing trade or industry, eligibility of vessels in, for ship mortgage insurance 1187 Maritime Commission— Details from Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, compensation 1182 Employees authorized 1182 Detail of, for scientific training at Government expense 1182 Maritime Service, United States, establishment 1182 Extension and correspondence courses 1183 Government facilities, use of 1183 Ratings 1183 Training, scope of 1183 New vessels for operation in foreign and domestic trade, application for aid in construction; no construction-differential subsidy 810 Down payment provisions 810 Operating-differential subsidy— Foreign-trade routes, additional subsidy, when granted 1185 Payments, limitation on amount 1185 Special reserve fund, reimbursement of amounts due Commission from; deferred payments; amounts transferred from and not repaid, payment from other assets 1185 Private charter operation— Bids, rejection of 1186 Charter provisions 1254 Essential trade routes, construction and charter of vessels for service on, upon finding of inability to develop under private operation; terms 1186 Foreign trade routes, limitation on sale price of vessels for operation on 1185 Requisition of vessels by Commission during national emergency, etc.; compensation 1255 Ship mortgage insurance, eligibility of vessels in fishing trade or industry 1187 Violation of orders, etc., of Commission, penalty 1187 **Mesa Verde National Park, Colo.,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Mescalero Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Mescalero Indians, N. Mex.:** Apache Tribe, purchase of land for, authorized 551 Appropriation for— Construction and repair 1316 Irrigation systems 703 Loss of livestock, reimbursement for 699LXXI **Meteorological Committee, International,** appropriation for contribution 947 **Metered Services,** payments for, Government departments, etc 624 **Mexican Fruitfly Control,** appropriation for 960 **Mexico:** Appropriation for— Agrarian Claims Commission, U. S. and 1324 Ambassador to 887 Cotton, etc., inspection of imports from 962 International Boundary Commission, United States and 893 Mexican fruitfly control, cooperation with 960 Migratory birds, etc., effecting provisions of treaty concerning 963 Pink bollworm control, cooperation with 961 Coronado, Francisco Vasquez de, erection of monument to, near international border 1048 Expropriations of agrarian properties in, appropriation authorized for expenses of participation in settlement of claims 573 Appropriation for 1324 Deduction of expenditures from first payment 573 Report of U. S. representative; contents 573 Transmission of copies to Secretary of Treasury; payments in ratable proportions 574 International Boundary Commission, U. S. and, adjustment and payment of certain damage claims 841 Pink bollworm, discussions to prepare plans for eradication of, authorized 1273 **Michigan:** Isle Royale National Park, proposed, appropriation for administration 727 Keeweenaw Peninsula, establishment of Coast Guard station on east coast of 619 **Microbiology, Third International Congress for,** appropriation authorized for expenses of holding, etc 554 Appropriation for 988 **Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, N. Mex.:** Appropriation for— Final payment to 701 Indian lands, maintenance assessments 701, 1314 **Middletown Air Depot Military Reservation, Pa.,** grant of easement for right-of-way across, for oil pipe lines 1210 **Midway Island,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 772 **Migratory Bird Conservation Commission,** designation of Secretary of the Interior as chairman and Secretary of Agriculture as a member 1434 **Migratory Bird Conservation Fund,** appropriation for 964 **Migratory Bird Conservation Refuges,** appropriation for 964 **Migratory Bird Treaty Act,** appropriation for enforcement 963 **Military Academy:** Appropriation for 610, 641 Cadet store, liquidation of certain debts to 611 Librarian, retired officer as 610 Officers detailed to, no increase in pay or allowances by reason of 610 **Military Appropriation Act, 1940** 592 Supplemental, 1940 992 **Military Attaches, Foreign,** sale of aviation supplies and services for aircraft operated by, authorized 795 **Military Intelligence Activities,** appropriation for 595 **Military Posts,** appropriation for construction, etc., at certain 602 **Milk Importation Act,** appropriation for enforcement 971 **Mine Rescue Cars and Stations,** appropriation for operation of, and investigations of accidents 722 **Mineral Industries,** appropriation for investigations concerning economic problems of 723 **Mineral Leasing,** appropriation for enforcement of laws relating to 721 **Mineral Mining Investigations,** appropriation for 722 **Mineral Resources,** domestic, investigations with respect to development of, essential to defense needs 812 **Mines, Bureau of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Minidoka Project, Idaho,** appropriation for operation and maintenance, etc 715, 716 **Mining Claims,** time extended for commencement of annual assessment work on, held by location 991 **Mining Experiment Stations,** appropriation for 723 **Ministers,** appropriation for salaries 887LXXII **Minnesota:** Appropriation for— Anoka and Hennepin Counties, direct relief to citizens made destitute by tornado 984 Chippewa Indians, tuition, public schools 704 Indians, support, etc 707 Chisago County, bridge authorized across St. Croix River in 1076 Crookston, bridge authorized across Red River at 1120 Duluth— Bridge authorized across St. Louis River at 1258 Easement deed covering certain federally owned lands, execution to, authorized 784 Modification of authorized bridge across St. Louis River from, to Superior, Wis 756 Fort Snelling Bridge, transfer to State authorized 783 Little Falls, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1081 Marshall County, time extended for bridging Red River from, to Walsh County, N. Dak 1080 Winona, time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1082 **Mint, Bureau of the.** *See* Treasury Department. **Mints:** Appropriation for salaries and expenses 670 Silver, coinage of domestic, mined since July 1, 1939; deductions 998 **Mission Indians, Calif.:** Appropriation for— Irrigation systems 702 Support and administration 708, 1315 **Mississinewa River, Ind.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Mississippi:** Appropriation for— Ackia National Memorial Commission and Battleground National Monument 729 Indians, support, etc 707 Choctaw Indians, status of certain land purchased for, defined 851 Friar Point, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 747 Georgetown, bridge authorized across Pearl River at 1076 Northern judicial district, terms of court 684 Poplarville, removal of certain restrictions regarding acquisition of site for post-office building 1128 Ratliffs Ferry, bridge authorized across Pearl River at 1076 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Vicksburg, purchase and maintenance of bridge across Mississippi River at, authorized 1267 **Mississippi Power Company,** purchase of electric utility properties of, by Tennessee Valley Authority, authorized; bond issue 1084 **Mississippi River:** Appropriation for flood control 860 Bridge authorized across, at— Cassville, Wis.-Guttenberg, Iowa 1235 Chester, Ill 1058 Dubuque, Iowa-East Dubuque, Ill 1051 Friar Point, Miss.-Helena, Ark 747 Jefferson Barracks, Mo 1257 Little Falls, Minn 1081 Memphis, Tenn 1338 Delta Point, La.-Vicksburg, Miss., bridge, purchase and maintenance authorized 1267 Time extended for bridging, at— Rock Island, Ill.-Davenport, Iowa 624 St. Louis, Mo.-East St. Louis, Ill 1077 St. Louis, Mo.-Stites, Ill 1077 Winona, Minn 1082 **Mississippi River Commission,** exemption of, from transfer, etc., under Reorganization Act of 1939 561 **Mississippi Wild Life and Fish Refuge,** appropriation for construction, etc 918 **Missouri:** Arrow Rock, time extended for bridging Missouri River at 1207 Boundary, consent of Congress granted to interstate compact with Iowa with respect to 1345 Jefferson Barracks, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1257 Petersburg, bridge authorized across Missouri River at 1238 Randolph, bridge authorized across Missouri River at 1265 St. Louis, acquisition of land for Coast Guard depot authorized 1130 Time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1077 **Missouri River:** Bridge authorized across, at— Dakota County, Nebr.-Woodbury County, Iowa, pipe line 1081 Frazer, Mont 1206 Petersburg, Mo 1238 Randolph, Mo 1265LXXIII Time extended for bridging, at— Arrow Rock, Mo 1207 Garrison, N. Dak 754 Poplar, Mont 1057 **Mitchel Field, N. Y.,** appropriation for acquisition of land 603 **Mixed Claims Commission, U. S.-Germany,** appropriation for 988 **Mobile Bay,** time extended for bridging, Cedar Point-Dauphin Island, Ala 1124 **Mohawk River, N. Y.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Monetary and Economic Conference, International,** balances reappropriated 988 **Monongahela River,** construction of bridges across, in Allegheny County, Pa., authorized 1078 **“Monopoly Investigation.”** *See* Temporary National Economic Committee. **Montana:** Appropriation for— Glacier National Park, administration, etc 726 Indians— Irrigation projects, etc 699, 700, 701, 702, 715, 860 Support, etc., of 707, 708 Medicine Lake Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, deficiency judgments, condemnation proceedings 1317 Custer National Battlefield Cemetery, erection of public museum within; appropriation authorized 1337 Frazer, bridge authorized across Missouri River at 1206 Glacier National Park, lands acquired for fish hatchery added to 1142 Hamilton, limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 Judicial district, terms of court; accommodations 1236 National forests, President authorized to add to existing or create new, from public lands in 1071 Poplar, time extended for bridging Missouri River at 1057 Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, lands added to 552 State Water Conservation Board, execution of contract with, for acquisition of water for irrigating lands on Tongue River Indian Reservation authorized; appropriation authorized 1411 **Montana National Bison Range,** appropriation for maintenance 964 **Monterey, Calif.,** establishment of Coast Guard station at, authorized 1000 **Morehead City Target Range, N. C.,** transfer of jurisdiction over portion by War Department to Treasury Department 1204 **Mormon Crickets,** appropriation for control of outbreaks of 821 **Morocco:** Appropriation for— Cape Spartel and Tangier Light, contribution 891, 1324 Consular prisons 890 **Morongo Irrigation Project, Calif.,** appropriation for 699 **Mortgage Associations, National,** issuance of certificate of approval to incorporators 808 Operations of, areas extended 808 **Mortgage Insurance.** *See* National Housing Act, Amendments. **Morton, Emmett C. (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 580 **Motor Transport Regulation,** appropriation for 534 **Motorboats:** Outboard, exemption from certain requirements when competing in prearranged race 1257 Pilot rules, requirement to carry copies on board removed 1257 **Mount McKinley National Park, Alaska,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Mount Rainier National Park, Wash.,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission:** Appropriation for 513, 535, 629 Transfer of, to Department of the Interior 1434 **Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,** appropriation for administration, etc 731 **Multifamily Dwellings,** insurance of mortgages on, provision repealed 807 **Munitions of War:** Educational orders for certain, appropriations made available for special studies; appropriations authorized 560 Appropriation for 595, 993 **Muscat,** appropriation for maintenance of consular prisons 890 **Muskingum River Canal,** pontoon footbridge authorized across, at Beverly, Ohio 1243 **Muskingum River Valley Dams,** inclusion of, in flood-control plan for Ohio River Basin 1414 **Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District:** Dams, etc., inclusion in flood-control plan for Ohio River Basin 1414 Operation and maintenance, relief from obligation of 1415LXXIV Payment to; condition 1415 Reimbursement; sums included 1415 Title to lands, easements, etc., acquired, validity of; basis of opinion 1415 **Mutual Insurance Companies,** tax on, other than life 865 **Mutual Investment Companies:** Net operating loss deduction, denial of, to 869 Tax on 866 **Mycology and Disease Survey,** appropriation for investigations 953 **N** **Nalley, John G.,** payment to 1302 **Narcotic Drug Laws,** advances from Treasury in connection with enforcement of, authorized 1262 **Narcotic Drugs,** seizure and forfeiture of vessels, vehicles, and aircraft used in transportation of 1291 **Narcotics, Bureau of.** *See* Treasury Department. **Narcotics Convention of 1931,** appropriation for implementing 892 **“Narwhal,” U. S. S.,** alterations authorized; limit of cost increased 582, 1045 **Natchez Trace Parkway,** appropriation for continuation of construction; allotment of funds received from other sources 730 **National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics:** Appropriation for 535, 628, 1306 Langley Field, Va., additional laboratory buildings, etc 628 **National Advisory Health Council,** adjustment of compensation of certain members 1338 **National Arboretum,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 953 **National Archives:** Appropriation for 536 Codification Board abolished and functions transferred; consolidation of functions with Division of Federal Register 1435 Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, funds for, payable from appropriations for 1065 Supervision by Archivist 1063 Government records, disposition of, not needed in transaction of current business; duties of Archivist 1219 **National Aviation Day,** designation of; issuance of proclamation authorized 739 **National Bituminous Coal Commission:** Abolished and functions transferred to Department of the Interior 1433 Appropriation for 633, 688 Consumers’ Counsel, office abolished and functions transferred 1433 **National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice,** appropriation for 617, 997 **National Cancer Institute,** appropriation for 669 **National Capital Park and Planning Commission:** Appropriation for 536, 1032, 1306 Columbian Fountain, D. C., submission of plans for, to 1300 District of Columbia, sale of real estate no longer needed for public purposes, approval by 1211 **National Capital Parks,** appropriation for administration, etc 731 **National Cemeteries:** Approach roads to, conveyance of interest of United States to States, etc., authorized 857 Appropriation for maintenance, etc 857 **National Collection of Fine Arts,** appropriation for administration 539 **National Defense.** *See* Strategic and Critical Materials. **National Defense Act, Amendments:** Deputy Chief of Staff, position created 1002 General Headquarters Air Force, commanding general, retirement privileges 740 Probationary appointments of officers in Regular Army 1074 Marriage as cause for revocation of commission 1075 Reserve officers— Annual call of designated, for active Army duty; number, grades, etc 557 Civilian Conservation Corps duty, service not deemed active military duty 1079 Selections annually for commissions in Regular Army over 10-year period 557 Groups from which selections made 557 Warrant officers, adjustment of relative rank; Army Mine Planter Service 1044 **National Economic Committee.** *See* Temporary National Economic Committee. **National Emergency Council:** Abolished; functions transferred to Executive Office of the President 1435 Radio Division and United States Film Service transferred to Federal Security Agency 1434LXXV **National Forest Reservation Commission,** appropriation for 955 **National Forests:** Appropriation for administration, etc 954 Kaniksu, Wash., lands added 1347 Lincoln, N. Mex., mining locations upon certain lands within, limitation on use of surface 817 Montana, President authorized to add to existing or create new, from public lands in 1071 Tongass, Alaska, portion set aside as municipal water-supply reserve for Ketchikan; administration 1132 Wenatchee, Wash., addition of certain lands authorized 1412 **National Gallery of Art:** Appropriation for 984 Protective, administrative, etc., expenses prior to opening, appropriation authorized for 577 **National Guard:** Adjutants general, continuation of certain, in federally recognized status without pay 997 Appropriation for 611, 642, 996 Army surplus stores, clothing, etc., from 613 Caretakers, heavier-than-air squadrons, number increased 996 Construction at concurrent camps, amount available for 611 Damage claims, amount available for settlement of 611 Damaged property, replacement of 613 Incurred obligations, funds available for payment of 612 Motor vehicles, specifications for 612 Mounted units, etc., appropriations not available for increase of 613, 997 National rifle matches, participation in 613 Officers, etc., drawing pensions, restriction on pay to; surrender of pension; adjutants general 612, 996 Vehicles used by Post Office Department, funds available for repair 987 **National Housing Act, Amendments:** Financial institutions, insurance against loss from loans 804 Effective date 805 Extension of authority to July 1, 1940 804 Loans authorized 804 Premium charges, amount of 805 Restrictions 804 Rules and regulations, authority to make 805 Total liability authorized 804 Mortgage insurance— Aggregate amount 805 Commitments prior to date of execution or disbursements thereon authorized 805 Construction completed more than one year prior to application, amount available for 805 Contracts, effect of 806 Foreclosure— Conveyance of title, etc., to acquired property; authority of Administrator 806 Value of mortgage, determination of 806 Single-family residences, accepted prior to July 1, 1941 806 General reinsurance account, allocation of general expenses of operation 807 Labor standards 807 Mortgage refinancing a then existing mortgage, provisions governing 806 Multifamily, etc., dwellings, provision repealed; applications filed prior to effective date of repeal 807 Rental housing insurance, eligibility provisions 807 Restriction on, after July 1, 1941; exceptions 805 Single-family residences, maturity 806 National mortgage associations, issuance of certificate of approval to incorporators 808 Rehabilitation of property damaged or destroyed by catastrophe, insurance of loans for; provisions repealed 805 Effective date 805 **National Institute of Health,** appropriation for 641, 667, 1304 **National Labor Relations Board:** Appropriation for 536 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **National Mediation Board:** Appropriation for 537, 628 Arbitration boards 537 Emergency boards 537 National Railroad Adjustment Board 537, 628 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **National Monuments,** appropriation for administration, etc 728 **National Mortgage Association, Federal,** transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430LXXVI **National Mortgage Associations,** issuance of certificate of approval to incorporators 808 Operations of, areas extended 808 **National Park Service.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **National Parks:** Abraham Lincoln, Ky., name changed to “Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park” 1405 Chalmette National Historical, La., establishment; administration 1342 Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military, conveyance of portion, to New Salem School district, Dade Co., Ga., authorized 1275 Fort McHenry, Md., name changed to “Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine” 1405 Glacier, Mont., lands acquired for fish hatchery added to 1142 Hot Springs, Ark., extension of boundaries, cost limitation repealed 1341 Appropriation authorized 1342 Appropriation for 1318 Donations of lands, etc., acceptance authorized 1342 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, Ga., acquisition of additional land authorized 1274 Appropriation authorized 1275 Appropriation for 1318 Shenandoah, Va., certain lands of Front Royal Quartermaster Depot Military Reservation added to 815 **National Railroad Adjustment Board:** Appropriation for 537, 628 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **National Resources Committee:** Abolished 1424 Bureau of Reclamation, cooperation with, in investigations, etc 717 Functions transferred to National Resources Planning Board 1423 **National Resources Planning Board:** Appointment of members 932 Appropriation for 931 Establishment of, in Executive Office of the President 1423 Federal Employment Stabilization Office, abolished 1424 Consolidation of functions with 1423 National Resources Committee, abolished 1424 Consolidation of functions with 1423 **National Stolen Property Act, Amendments:** Conspiracy, definition; penalty 1179 Indictment for two or more offenses, value of money or securities 1179 Receipt, disposal, etc., with knowledge; penalty 1178 Counterfeited, etc., securities; implements 1178 Stolen goods, securities or money, interstate transportation of; penalty 1178 Counterfeited, etc., securities; implements 1178 Trial, place of 1179 **National Training School for Boys:** Appropriation for maintenance, etc 902, 1026 Board of Trustees of, abolished 1433 Transfer of, to Department of Justice 1433 **National Training School for Girls,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 1026, 1309 **National Youth Administration:** Administrative expenses, limitation 929 Appropriation for 929 Extension to June 30, 1940 929 Monthly earnings and hours, fixing of, by Administrator; limitation 929 Transfer of, to Federal Security Agency 1425 **Naturalization.** *See* Citizenship and Naturalization. **Nautical Education,** detail of Coast Guard personnel to States, etc., for 1181 **“Nautilus,” U. S. S.,** alterations authorized; limit of cost increased 582, 1045 **Navajo Reservation, Ariz.-N. Mex.-Utah:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 712, 1316 Fruitlands irrigation project 701 Gallup-Shiprock Highway, maintenance, etc., of portion within 711 Hogback irrigation project 701 Irrigation projects 699, 702 Land, leasing of 695 Purchase of 694 Sheep-breeding station 697 Tribal fair, expenses 708 Tribal organizations, etc., restriction on expenditure of funds with respect to 693 **Naval Academy:** Additional midshipman, appointment of, authorized on recommendation of Governor of Panama Canal 814 Admissions after Jan. 30, 1939, restrictions on 768 Appropriation for 762 Construction, etc 773 Rogers, Henry H., collection of ship models bequeathed by, care of 763 Band, attendance at New York World’s Fair on Maryland Day authorized 1083 Enlisted personnel, appointments from 768 Sea service requirements 769 Laundry, status of funds and employees of, established; personnel deemed Government employees 1210LXXVII Museum, active-duty pay, etc., to retired officer assigned for duty as curator 767 Swordsmanship and physical training, limitation on number of instructors 763 **Naval Aircraft Factory, Philadelphia, Pa.,** construction at, authorized 590 **Naval Aviation Reserve Act of 1939** 819 Aviation cadets, reserve commissions after completion of training 819 Active duty— Completion of, lump sum payment; pay adjustment 820 Peacetime, limitation on 820 Period of 821 Appropriations available 820 Back pay, etc., restriction on 820 Commissioned service, commencement of 820 Life insurance, continuation after commission; payment of premiums 820 Personnel board, appointment of; report 821 Promotions 819 Repeal provisions 820 Uniform allowance 820 **Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pa.,** appropriation for 763 **Naval Observatory,** appropriation for 637, 780, 782 **Naval Petroleum Reserves:** Appropriation for— Operation and conservation 759 Protection of interests of United States in matters affecting oil lands in former 537 Naval officers, retired, active-duty pay to, assigned to 767 **Naval Records of World War,** appropriation for preparation, etc 781 **Naval Research Laboratory,** appropriation for 759 **Naval Reserve.** *See* Navy. **Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps:** Appropriation for expenses 760 Naval Academy, appointments to, from 769 Uniforms, etc., furnishing from surplus stocks authorized 760 **Naval Stations,** extension of commissary privileges at, beyond continental limits, to civilian officers and employees 814 **Naval Stores Act,** appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 971 **Naval-Stores Investigations,** appropriation for 959 **Naval Supply Account Fund,** increase 769 **Naval Vessels:** Appropriation for— Alteration 777, 1322 Replacement 778, 1322 *Argonaut,* alterations authorized; limit of cost increased 582, 1045 Auxiliary, acquisition and conversion or construction of certain, authorized 618 Certain cost provisions deleted; limitation on total cost not to be exceeded 619 Sums available 619 *Narwhal,* alterations authorized; limit of cost increased 582, 1045 *Nautilus,* alterations authorized; limit of cost increased 582, 1045 Overhauls, removal of cost limitations for— *California* 1079 *Colorado* 1079 *Maryland* 1079 *Tennessee* 1079 *West Virginia* 1079 **Naval War College,** appropriation for 759 **Navigation.** *See also* Vessels. Motorboats— Outboard, exemption from certain requirements when competing in prearranged race 1257 Pilot rules, requirement to carry copies on board removed 1257 **Navigation, Bureau of.** *See* Navy Department. **Navigation, Permanent International Commission of the Congresses of,** appropriation for support 859 **Navy.** *See also* Naval Vessels; Navy Department. Aviation. *See* Naval Aviation Reserve Act of 1939. Commissary stores outside continental limits, cashing of Government pay checks of retired personnel authorized 1043 Disabled members, pensions to; rates 1180 Embassies, etc., in foreign countries, enlisted men as custodians 889 Reimbursement for expenses 890 Flags for burial of honorably discharged members 999 Food articles not produced in U. S., restriction on procurement of; exception 767 Household servants, restriction on enlisted men as 767 Inspectors of buildings abroad, couriers, etc., assignment of officers as, authorized 896 Maritime Commission, compensation of personnel detailed to 1182LXXVIII Meals, restriction on use of funds in connection with sale of, to officers on shore 767 Naval districts in which are navy yards, etc., restriction on use of funds unless commandant of district also commandant of one of establishments 758 Naval Reserve— Drills, limitation on number 762 Naval Academy, appointments to, from 769 Officers performing active duty, limitation on number 762 Pay, etc., restriction, officers and men drawing pension, etc 762 Personnel board, appointment of, to investigate matters concerning regular and reserve aviation personnel; report 821 Retired personnel, cashing of Government pay checks of, by commissary stores outside continental limits authorized 1043 Holding of civil office or appointment in Territories permitted 1143 Special educational courses, restrictions on 760 Veterans. *See separate title*. Veterans’ Administration patients in naval hospitals, additional medical detail for care of 768 **Navy and Marine Memorial,** appropriation authorized for completion; time limitation 622 **Navy Department.** *See also* Naval Vessels; Navy; Secretary of the Navy. Aerial photographs for mapping projects for Department of the Interior authorized 721 Aeronautics, Bureau of, limitation on employment of technical and clerical personnel 780 Airplane factory, construction forbidden 775 Airplanes, new, contracts for, authorized 775 Appropriation for— Aeronautics, Bureau of 774, 780 Audited claims 521, 648, 651, 1332, 1336 Bear, S. S., chartering and commissioning, for Antarctic survey 1321 Collision damage claims 637 Compensation board 780 Construction and Repair, Bureau of 765, 780 Contingent expenses 637, 758, 780 Damage claims 516, 644, 645, 1321, 1328, 1329 Engineering, Bureau of 764, 780 Examining and retiring boards 779 General Board 779 Historical and naval documents, printing 781 Hydrographic Office 780, 781 Inspection and Survey, Board of 780 Judge Advocate General, Office of 780 Judgments 517, 645, 646, 1329, 1330 Lepers, care of, Guam; transfer to Culion, P. I 758 Marine Corps 775, 1322 Medicine and Surgery, Bureau of 770, 780 Care of the dead 771 Medical Department 770 Miscellaneous expenses 757 Naval Communications, Office of Director of 780 Naval Intelligence, Office of 780 Naval Observatory 637, 780, 782 Naval Operations, Office of Chief of 780 Naval petroleum reserves, operation and conservation 759 Naval Records and Library, Office of 780 Naval research laboratory 759 Naval vessels— Alterations 777, 1322 Replacement 778, 1322 Navigation, Bureau of 637, 759, 780 Instruments and supplies 761 Naval Academy 762 Naval Home, Philadelphia, Pa 763 Naval Observatory 637, 780, 782 Naval Reserve 762 Ocean and lake surveys 762 State marine schools 761 Training, education, and welfare 637, 759 Ordnance, Bureau of 765, 780 Printing and binding 781 Prison farms and personnel 759 Replacement of naval vessels 638, 778, 1322 Salaries 779 Secretary, Office of the 515, 637, 757, 779, 1321 Supplies and Accounts, Bureau of 637, 766, 780, 1321 Clothing, Naval Reserve 769 Fuel and transportation 770 Maintenance 769 Naval Supply Account Fund 769 Pay, subsistence, and transportation 766, 1321 Reserve material 770 Strategic and critical materials 770 Yards and Docks, Bureau of 515, 637, 771, 780, 1322 Contingent expenses 772 Maintenance 771 Public works 772LXXIX Appropriations, Departmental use limited 779, 781 Assistant Secretary of the Navy, service as Acting Secretary authorized 1222 Auxiliary vessels, acquisition and conversion or construction of certain, authorized 618 Certain cost provisions deleted; limitation on total cost not to be exceeded 619 Sums available 619 Aviation facilities. *See* Naval aviation facilities, *this title*. Bids, estimates to be filed with 779 Boston Navy Yard, equipment of South Boston drydock for use as annex to, in repair of vessels; appropriation authorized 801 Cash rewards prohibited; exception 779 Coast Guard base and air station, construction by, authorized 797 Commissary privileges at naval stations beyond continental limits, extension of, to civilian officers and employees 814 Corpus Christi, Tex., acceptance of land near, for use as naval aviation training station, authorized 590 Damage claims from operation of naval aircraft, adjustment authorized 775 Filipino emigration from United States, transportation on Navy transports authorized 1133 First and alternate vessels, construction at Government yards 779 Fleet supply facilities, construction; appropriation authorized 801 Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va., acquisition of adjoining land authorized 592 Helium production and investigations, transfer of funds for, to Bureau of Mines 724 Hunters Point dry docks, acquisition authorized; construction of projects on adjoining land; alternative site, etc 801 Letters patent, purchase of, authorized 778 Naval Academy. *See separate title*. Naval aviation facilities— Appropriation authorized 591 Appropriation for 772 Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base, acquisition of adjoining land authorized 592 Outside corporations, etc., employment of certain; fee limitation 591 Projects outside continental limits, contracts on a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee basis; approval; fee limitation 591 Annual report to Congress 592 Damage to plant, etc.; investigation 592 Negotiations; detail of officer as executive representative of contracting officer 591 Performance, etc., bonds, waiver of 592 Naval Dispensary, enlisted men detailed to, not regarded as detailed to Department 779 Naval operating facilities, establishment, etc 590 Navigation, Bureau of, detail of enlisted men to, authorized 779 Oakland, Calif., acquisition of land authorized for naval supply depot 800 Public works projects, construction authorized 798 Quonset Point, R. I., acceptance of land near, for use as naval air base, authorized 591 Radio Communication Service, enlisted men detailed to, not regarded as detailed to Department 779 Repairs, etc., other than at navy yards, restriction on 779 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act 780 San Francisco Bay, acquisition of two graving dry docks on, authorized; construction of projects on adjoining land; alternative site, etc 801 Seattle, Wash., acceptance of certain land in, authorized 1078 South Boston dry dock, equipment of, for use as annex to Boston Navy Yard in repair of vessels; appropriation authorized 801 Time-measuring devices, pay forbidden to officers using, on work of employees 779 Traveling expenses, transfer of funds for, authorized 775 Vehicles, use restricted to “official purposes”; exceptions 782 Veterans’ Administration, transfer of funds from, authorized 544 **Nebraska:** Appropriation for— Indians, support, etc 707 North Platte project, operation and maintenance 715 Payment to Farmers’ irrigation district 715LXXX Dakota County, pipe-line bridge authorized across Missouri River from, to Woodbury County, Iowa 1081 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 Winnebago Agency, deposit of sum to credit of, to replace funds lost in bank failure 1267 **Negroes,** appropriation for study of higher education for 732 **Nematology,** appropriation for investigations 953 **Neshaminy Creek, Pa.,** examination for flood-control purposes 1416 **Neskowin Creek, Oreg.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Netherlands,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Nevada:** Appropriation for— Boulder Dam Recreational Area, administration, etc 729 Indians— Irrigation projects 699, 703 Support, etc., of 707, 708 Paiute Indian lands, reclamation charges against, within Newlands project 701 Carson City Mint site and building, sale authorized 753 Public lands, conveyance of certain, to State; mineral reservation 1237 **Nevada National Forest, Nev.,** appropriation for acquisition of land for soil-erosion control, etc 957 **New England Hurricane Damage,** appropriation for rehabilitation and reestablishment of forest protection improvements, etc 513 State of New York included 681 **New Hampshire,** appropriation for rehabilitation of forest hurricane damage, etc 513 **New Jersey:** Atlantic City, acquisition of site for Coast Guard servicing base authorized 1130 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 **New London, Conn., Submarine Base,** appropriation for construction, etc 774 **New Mexico:** Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Pecos River, uses declared; transfer of funds authorized 1417 Apache Tribe, Mescalero Reservation, purchase of land for, authorized 551 Appropriation for— Albuquerque Indian School, maintenance, etc., of buildings and grounds 701 Carlsbad Caverns National Park, administration, etc 726 Carlsbad project, construction 717 Indians— Irrigation projects 699, 701, 702, 703 Support, etc., of 694, 695, 699, 707, 1316 Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District— Final payment to 701 Indian lands, maintenance assessments 701, 1314 Rio Grande project, construction 715, 717 Tucumcari project, construction 717 Bear Canyon, acceptance of easement granted for construction of dam 1198 Acquisition of lands in connection with; funds available 1199 Indian pueblos in, appropriation authorized for payment of increased compensation, etc., to certain non-Indian claimants 553 Lincoln National Forest, mining locations upon certain lands within, limitation on use of surface 817 Oil and gas conservation, consent of Congress granted to extension of interstate compact concerning, with Oklahoma, California, and Texas 1071 Rio Grande compact with Colorado and Texas, consent of Congress granted to 785 **New Orleans, La.:** Appropriation for— Dispatch agency 889 Hydrographic office 781 Mint 670 Naval Station, utilization of 771 **New York:** Appropriation for— Forest hurricane damage, rehabilitation, etc 631 Marine school maintenance 761 Mitchel Field, acquisition of land 603 Seneca Indians, fulfilling treaty with 713 Six Nations, fulfilling treaty with 713 Niagara Falls, time extended for bridging Niagara River at 1083 Ogdensburg, time extended for bridging St. Lawrence River at 621 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 West Point, appropriation for acquisition of land 603 Youngstown, grant of right-of-way, etc., on Fort Niagara Military Reservation to 842 Appropriation authorized 843LXXXI **New York, N. Y.:** Appropriation for— Assay office 670 Dispatch agency 889 Harbor deposits, etc., prevention of 858 Hydrographic office 781 Navy Yard, construction, etc 773 Pneumatic-tube service 680 Relocation expenses, etc 680 Pneumatic mail tube system, appraisal of; appropriation authorized 740 **New York Central Railroad Co.,** lease of portion of Rochester Harbor Lighthouse Reservation to, for track purposes, authorized 1131 **New York World’s Fair, 1939:** Distilled spirits, etc., importation for on-premises consumption; conditions 625 Capacity of containers 625 Labeling requirements 625 Removal restrictions 625 Seizure and forfeiture for violation 625 Naval Academy Band, attendance on Maryland Day authorized 1083 Tourist literature for free distribution, free entry 626 **New York World’s Fair, 1939, Inc.,** release of liability as consignee in certain cases 625 **Newlands Project, Nev.,** appropriation for payment of reclamation charges against Paiute Indian lands within 701 **Newport, R. I.:** Appropriation for— Naval Torpedo Station, construction, etc 774, 798 Naval Training Station, operation, etc 760 **Newport, Wash.,** appropriation for care of graves of fire fighters 956 **Newton, Cherubusco, Jr (Lt. Col.),** credit in accounts 579 **Niagara Falls, N. Y.,** time extended for bridging Niagara River at 1083 **Niagara River,** time extended for bridging, at Niagara Falls, N. Y 1083 **Nicaragua:** Appropriation for— Canal and highway across, investigation and survey 1328 Minister to 887 Payment to Government of 896 **Non-Federal Institutions,** appropriation for support of prisoners in 902 **Norfolk, Va.:** Appropriation for— Hydrographic office 781 Naval Operating Base, construction, etc 773 Naval Training Station, operation, etc 760 Navy Yard, construction, etc 773 Hampton Roads Naval Operating Base, acquisition of adjoining land authorized 590, 592 Appropriation for 773 Naval Air Station, construction at, authorized 799 Naval Hospital, construction at, authorized 800 Naval Operating Base, construction at, authorized 799 Naval Training Station, construction at, authorized 799 **North Carolina:** Appropriation for— Cherokee Indians, purchase of land for Eastern Band 1314 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, administration, etc 726 Indians, support, etc., of 707, 708 Hamlet, limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 Morehead City Target Range, transfer of jurisdiction over portion by War Department to Treasury Department 1204 Old Dock, bridge authorized across Waccamaw River from, to Ash 623 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Wrightsville Beach, establishment of Coast Guard station at, authorized 1256 **North Dakota:** Appropriation for support, etc., of Indians 707 Garrison, time extended for bridging Missouri River at 754 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 Thompson, bridge authorized across Red River at 1120 Walsh County, time extended for bridging Red River from, to Marshall County, Minn 1080 **North Platte Project, Nebr.-Wyo.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance 715 Payment to Farmers’ irrigation district 715 **Northeastern Penitentiary,** appropriation for 635 **Northern Natural Gas Company of Delaware,** construction of pipe-line bridge across Missouri River by, authorized 1081 **Northern Navajo Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707LXXXII **Norway:** Appropriation for minister to 887 Polar Exploration, International Exhibition of, acceptance of invitation to participate, authorized 1249 **O** **Oahu, Hawaii, Naval Ammunition Depot,** construction at, authorized 799 Appropriation for 1322 **Oakland, Calif.**: Fleet supply base, appropriation for public works 1322 Naval supply depot, acquisition of land for, authorized 800 **Offenses,** no statute of limitation to apply to, punishable by death 1198 **Officers’ Competency Certificates Convention, 1936:** Exemption of American vessels under 200 tons from provisions of 554 Provisions made effective— Appropriations authorized 1051 Definitions 1050 Effective date 1051 Effective laws and regulations 1049 Enforcement 1050 Fines, authority to remit or mitigate 1050 Foreign vessels, inspection of, to which Convention applies 1050 Labor provisions 1051 License requirements, officers 1049 Penalty for violation 1050 Regulations, authority to establish 1050 Vessels of less than 200 gross tons excepted 1050 Vessels to which applicable; exceptions 1049 **Officers’ Reserve Corps,** benefits of Employees’ Compensation Act extended to members of, on active duty in time of peace 1042 **Official Gazette,** appropriation for printing and binding 919, 1312 **Ogden Ordnance Depot, Utah,** appropriation for acquisition of land 603 **Ogdensburg, N. Y.,** time extended for bridging St. Lawrence River at 621 **Ohio:** Akron, old post-office building and site, repeal of minimum-price limitation on sale of 1291 Beverly, construction of pontoon footbridge across Muskingum River Canal authorized at 1243 Gallipolis, Federal participation in celebration of 150th anniversary of settlement 1346 Appropriation authorized 1347 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Toledo, bridge authorized across Ottawa River at 621 Warren, bridge authorized across Mahoning River at 623 Youngstown, bridge authorized across Mahoning River at 619, 620, 1081 **Ohio River:** Bridge authorized across, at— Mauckport, Ind 1241 Shawneetown, Ill.-Union County, Ky 1058 **Ohio River Basin:** Local cooperation requirements waived 1417 Muskingum River Valley Dams included in flood-control plan 1414 **Oil:** Interstate shipment, provisions concerning, continued in effect 927 Pipe line, tax on transportation by, extension until July 1, 1941 862 **Oil and Gas:** Interstate compact for conservation of, between Oklahoma, Texas, California, and New Mexico, consent of Congress granted to extension of 1071 Prospecting permits, extension of certain 1418 **Oil Investigations,** appropriation for 723 **Oil Lands in Former Naval Reserves,** appropriation for protection of interests of United States in matters affecting 537 **Oklahoma:** Appropriation for— Indians— Choctaws and Pawnees, fulfilling treaty obligations with 713 Loans to individuals and corporate groups 698 Shawnees, payment to 696 Support, etc., of 704, 707, 708 Lugert-Altus project, construction 717 Oil and gas royalties, south half of Red River, payment to, from 693 Payment to, from royalties, south half of Red River 1313 Platt National Park, administration, etc 727 Choctaw and Chickasaw Sanatorium and General Hospital, conveyance of land and buildings to United States 552 Hatbox Field, funds made available for acquisition of site for radiobeacon 602 Oil and gas conservation, consent of Congress granted to extension of interstate compact concerning, with Texas, California, and New Mexico 1071LXXXIII Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 **Old Dock, N. C.,** bridge authorized across Waccamaw River at 623 **Old-Age Assistance.** *See also* Social Security Act Amendments of 1939. Appropriation for grants to States for 541 **Olympic Games, Twelfth,** participation of Regular Army authorized 572 **Olympic National Park, Wash.,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Operating-Differential Subsidy.** *See* Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments. **Oregon:** Apples produced in, provisions of Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937 made applicable to 793 Appropriation for— Agency Valley Dam, adjusted compensation, employees 1317 Bonneville project 689, 860 Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands and timber, payment of proceeds of sales 692 Crater Lake National Park, administration, etc 726 Deschutes project, construction 717 Indians— Irrigation projects 699, 702, 1315 Support, etc., of 707, 708, 1315 Klamath project, operation and maintenance 715 Oregon and California Railroad grant lands, etc., revested, conservation management 692 Owyhee project, operation and maintenance 715, 717 Astoria, time extended for bridging Columbia River at 1206 Coos Bay Wagon Road grant lands, exchange of, for consolidation purposes, authorized 1144 Klamath Indian Reservation— Judgment fund, pro rata distribution for certain purposes 1252 Debts contracted prior to passage of Act, fund not liable for 1253 Remainder, expenditure of, after segregation made 1253 Oregon and California Railroad grant lands, exchange of, for consolidation purposes, authorized 1144 Portland, old Federal building, disposal authorized 819 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 The Dalles, time extended for bridging Columbia River at 1253 Umatilla Indian Reservation, restoration of certain lands to tribal ownership 1351 Umpqua River Lighthouse Reservation, conveyance of portion to State for public purposes; conditions 802 **Oregon and California Railroad Grant Lands, Oreg.,** exchange of, for consolidation purposes, authorized 1144 **Organized Reserves, Army:** Active duty, restriction on period of 615 Appropriation for 613, 997 Headquarters, funds available for establishment, maintenance, etc 614 Officers, etc., drawing pensions, restriction on payment to; surrender of pension 614 Restriction on use of other funds for 614 **Osage Agency, Okla.,** appropriation for expenses 709 **Osage Nation, Okla.,** appropriation for education 704 **Osceola, Wis.,** bridge authorized across St. Croix River at 1076 **Oslund, Erik,** right-of-way across Chilkoot Barracks Military Reservation granted to, for pipe line 1272 **Ottawa River:** Bridge authorized across, at Toledo, Ohio 621 Examination for flood-control purposes, authorized, Ohio 1416 **Outboard Motorboats,** exemption from certain requirements when competing in prearranged race 1257 **Owasco Inlet and Outlet, N. Y.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Owen, Emmett Marshall,** payment to children of 1301 **Owens Valley Indians, Calif.,** appropriation for irrigation systems 702 **Owyhee Project, Oreg.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance 715, 717 **P** **Pacific Ocean,** appropriation for coastal surveys 915, 1312 **Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission, International,** appropriation for 639, 895 **Packers and Stockyards Act:** Amendments— Cease and desist orders, etc 1351 Rates or charges, determination of reasonable 1351 Appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 970LXXXIV Bonds from dealers and agencies; suspension 970 Inspection fees, imposition of 970 **Paiute Indians, Nev.,** appropriation for payment of reclamation charges against lands within Newlands project 701 **Paia Irrigation Project, Calif.,** appropriation for 699 **Palisades Interstate Park Commission, N. Y.:** Stony Point Light Station Reservation, exchange of land at, with 1131 West Point Military Reservation, conveyance of portion to; conditions 803 **Palmyra Island,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 772 “Palpa” Barge, admission to United States registry 1403 **Pan American Child Congress, Eighth,** appropriation for participation expenses 987 **Pan American Housing Conference, First,** appropriation for participation expenses 987 **Pan American Institute of Geography and History,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Pan American Sanitary Bureau,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Pan-American Trade Corporations,** when deemed affiliated for income-tax purposes 881 **Pan American Union,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Panama:** Appropriation for— Ambassador to 887 Government of, payment to 891, 1324 Hydrographic office 781 Land, acquisition of 1327 Highway construction, Chorrera to Rio Hato, appropriation authorized for cooperation in 1071 Appropriation for 1327 **Panama Canal:** Appropriation for— Canal Zone garrisons, hospital care 607 Goethals, Maj. Gen. George W., completion of memorial to 642 Maintenance, operation, etc 860 Seacoast defenses 610, 644, 996 Capacity of, improvement and enlargement authorized 1409 Appropriation authorized 1410 Purchases, methods of making 1410 Governor, appointment of additional midshipman at Naval Academy authorized on recommendation of 814 Twenty-fifth anniversary of opening of, participation by United States in celebration of 553 **Panama Canal Department,** appropriation authorized for public works 559 Appropriation for 994 **Panama Canal Zone.** *See* Canal Zone. **Paonia Project, Colo.,** appropriation for construction 716 **Papago Indians, Ariz.:** Appropriation for irrigation systems 702 Purchase of lands authorized 819 **Paraguay,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Parity Payments,** appropriation for 974 **Park Field Military Reservation, Tenn.,** transfer of jurisdiction from War Department to Department of Agriculture 1075 **Parker, Ariz.,** public auction of certain town lots authorized 1203 Lease of vacant unsold lots 1204 **Parker Dam Power Project, Ariz.,** appropriation for continuation of construction 633 **Parris Island, S. C.,** construction at Marine Barracks authorized 799 **Partnerships,** net operating loss deduction, allowance to members 868 **Passport Agencies,** appropriation for 886 **Patent Office.** *See* Commerce, Department of. **Patents:** Application, time for completing 1264 Final fee, time for payment of 1293 Interferences, determination of priority 1212 Appeals 1212 Effective date; pending interferences 1213 Reduction of time within which, with issued patent, may be permitted; effective date 1213 Public use, etc., reduction of time for, before filing application; effective date 1212 Revival of abandoned application, filing fee for petition for 1293 **Patillas River, P. R.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Pawnee and Ponca Hospital, Okla.,** appropriation for 707 **Pawnee Indians, Okla.,** appropriation for fulfilling treaties with 713 **Peanuts,** appropriation for compilation of statistics relating to 968LXXXV **Pearl Harbor, T. H.:** Appropriation for construction work at Navy Yard 774, 1322 Floating drydock, construction authorized; cost limitation 800 Naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized for construction of 590 Appropriation for 773 Naval Hospital, construction at, authorized 800 Naval Supply Depot, construction at, authorized 800 Navy Yard, construction at, authorized 798 Submarine Base, construction at, authorized 799 **Pearl River:** Bridge authorized across, at— Georgetown, Miss 1076 Ratliffs Ferry, Miss 1076 **Pecos River, N. Mex.,** Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, uses declared; transfer of funds authorized 1417 **Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Reservation, Maine,** conveyance of portion to Bristol, Maine, authorized 816 **Penal and Correctional Institutions,** appropriation for 635, 900 **Penal and Penitentiary Commission, International,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Penal Code, Amendment,** packages containing wild animals, birds, furs, etc., marking requirements 840 **Penitentiaries,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 901 **Pennsylvania:** Allegheny County, construction of bridges across Monongahela River in, authorized 1078 Fort Mifflin Military Reservation, right-of-way granted across, for pipeline 1300 Harrisburg, bridge authorized across Susquehanna River at 1263 Marine school maintenance, appropriation for 761 Middletown Air Depot Military Reservation, grant of easement for right-of-way across, for oil pipe lines 1210 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Westmoreland County, bridge authorized across Allegheny River at 621 Wyoming Borough, bridge authorized across Susquehanna River at 1264 **Pensacola, Fla.,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 773 **Pequest River, N. J.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Pericles, Order of the Sons of,** presentation of monument erected by, to people of Greece by American Minister 999 **Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act,** appropriation for enforcement 969 **Permanent Association of International Road Congresses,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Permanent International Commission of the Congresses of Navigation,** appropriation for support 859 **Perry, Arthur J. (Maj,),** credit in accounts 578, 580 **Persia.** *See* Iran. **Personal Holding Companies:** Domestic— Capital losses 869 Net operating loss deduction, denial of, to 869 Foreign— Capital losses 869 Net operating loss deduction, denial of, to 869 Insurance companies other than life or mutual, definition of gross income for tax on 881 **Personnel Administration, Council of,** appropriation for 1303 **Peru,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Peru, Ind.,** bridge authorized across Wabash River at 623 **Perwein, Alexander H. (Capt.),** credit in accounts 578, 581 **Petersburg, Mo.,** bridge authorized across Missouri River at 1238 **Petersburg, Va.,** appropriation for Federal Reformatory Camp 635 **Petroleum,** provisions concerning interstate shipment of, continued in effect 927 **Petroleum Conservation Division, Department of the Interior,** appropriation for month of July 1939 998 Appropriation for 1313 **Petroleum Exposition.** *See* International Petroleum Exposition, Tulsa, Okla. **Petroleum Reserves.** *See* Naval Petroleum Reserves. **Philadelphia, Pa.:** Appropriation for— Hydrographic office 781 Mint 670 Naval Aircraft Factory, construction, etc 774 Naval Home, maintenance, etc 763 Navy Yard, construction, etc 773, 1322 Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, construction at, authorized 799 Naval Aircraft Factory, construction at, authorized 590LXXXVI **Philatelic Congress, British, London, Eng.,** funds made available for expenses of delegates, etc., to 679 **Philippine Independence Act, Amendments:** Citizens and corporations of Philippine Islands, rights and privileges of, in United States, pending withdrawal of sovereignty 1230 Definitions 1231 Diplomatic or consular establishments, exchanges of properties authorized 1230 Designation of suitable properties prior to July 4, 1946, by Presidential proclamation 1231 Exercise of administrative supervision by Secretary of State after July 4, 1946 1231 High Commissioner, title to official residences of, to continue vested in United States 1231 Effective dates of sections 1233, 1234 Excise taxes, proceeds from, to be held as separate fund for financing new or additional expenditures 1232 Foreign Service officers, assignment to Philippine Islands 1234 Import taxes, proceeds from, to be held as separate fund for financing new or additional expenditures 1232 Trade relations, future, conference on; representatives 1231 Trade relations, Jan. 1, 1940 to July 3, 1946— Cordage, Philippine, quota 1227 Allocation of 1228 Embroideries, Philippine, computation of export tax 1227 Export taxes, imposition by Philippine Government 1226 Certificate to accompany goods shipped and subject to 1230 Restriction on imposition on certain articles 1226 Use of proceeds as sinking fund for retirement of certain Philippine bonds 1228 Philippine bonds— Export taxes, use of proceeds as sinking fund for retirement of certain 1228 Joint conference prior to July 4, 1946 for determination of amount outstanding; provisions for retiring 1229 Purchase of certain, issued prior to May 1, 1934 1229 Quota allotment, failure of holder to ship before end of period; allocation of remainder 1228 Quotas on certain articles 1227 Allocation of 1227 Payment of duty on withdrawals in excess of 1227 Sugars, Philippine, quota 1227 Annual allocation 1228 **Philippine Insurrection,** domiciliary care, medical and hospital treatment and burial benefits extended to certain veterans of 652 Widow’s, etc., pensions effective as of date of death of veteran; filing of claim 1209 **Philippine Islands:** Appropriation for— American seamen, relief, etc 889 High Commissioner to 858 Filipinos,emigration from United States, application for return; transportation 1133 Appropriation authorized 1134 Appropriation for 1319 Contracts for transportation authorized 1133 Deportation, not considered as 1134 Reentry, restriction on, except as quota immigrant 1134 Rules and regulations authorized 1133 Time limitation 1134 Independence. *See* Philippine Independence Act, Amendments. Temporary detail of United States employees to; acceptance of advances of funds 652 **Phoenix, Ariz.,** appropriation for education of Indians 704 **Phoenix Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Phoenix Sanatorium, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Phony Peach and Peach Mosaic Eradication,** appropriation for 960 **Phosphate Resources of the United States,** Joint Committee to Investigate the Adequacy and Use of, study required of, to include potash; limitation on further expenses 1346 **Physics, International Union of,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Pickwick Landing Dam,** appropriation for continued construction 542 **Pierre, S. Dak.,** appropriation for education of Indians 795 **Pilots.** *See* Civilian Pilot Training Act of 1939. **Pima Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706LXXXVII **Pima Indians, Ariz.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 712 Lands of, continuation of subjugation and cropping operations on 700 Support, etc 708 **Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth and Thomas,** acquisition of papers of, by Library of Congress, authorized; appropriation authorized 572 Appropriation for 627 **Pine Camp, N. Y.,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Pine Ridge Hospital, S. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Pine Ridge Reservation, S. Dak.:** Appropriation for construction and repair 712, 1316 Pine Ridge Sioux lost allotment claims, correction of list authorized 784 **Pine River Project, Colo.,** appropriation for construction 719 **Pink Bollworm,** discussions with Mexican Government and various States to prepare plans for eradication of, authorized 1273 **Pink Bollworm Control,** appropriation for 961 **Pipestone, Minn.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Pipestone Hospital, Minn.,** appropriation for 707 **Pittsburgh, Pa.,** appropriation for buildings and grounds, mining experiment station 723 **Plant Diseases,** funds for control of emergency outbreaks of, continued available 962 Appropriation for 514, 821 **Plant Industry, Bureau of.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Plant Nutrition,** appropriation for investigations 953 **Plant Quarantine Act,** appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 959 **Platt National Park, Okla.,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Plum River, Ill.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Pocatello, Idaho,** appropriation for game-management supply depot and laboratory 963 **Point Arguello, Calif.,** Naval Direction Finder Station, construction at, authorized 800 **Point Barrow, Alaska,** construction of hospital, balance continued available for 986 **Point Loma, Calif.,** Naval Radio Station, construction at, authorized 800 **Point Saint George, Calif.,** Naval Direction Finder Station, construction at, authorized 800 **Poland,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Polar Exploration.** *See* International Exhibition of Polar Exploration. **Police Commission.** *See* International Criminal Police Commission. **Political Activities:** Unlawful acts— Administrative positions, use of official authority by persons in, in interfering with elections 1147 Executive departments, etc., interference by employees in elections; active participation; exemptions 1148 Penalty for violation 1148 Membership in political party or organization advocating overthrow of constitutional form of government 1148 Penalty for violation 1149 Promise of employment, etc 1147 Relief and work relief— Contributions for political purposes 1148 Disclosure of names for political purposes 1148 Discriminations in connection with 1147 Funds appropriated for, use for political purposes 1148 Penalty for violation of provisions 1148 Voting, coercion or interference with right of 1147 **Political Activity,** promises of or denial of benefits under relief appropriations unlawful 508 Penalty provisions 509 **Political Refugees, International Committee on,** appropriation for 988 **Poplar, Mont.,** time extended for bridging Missouri River at 1057 **Poplarville, Miss.,** removal of certain restrictions regarding acquisition of site for post-office building 1128 **Port Arthur, Tex.,** time extended for bridging Lake Sabine at 1121 **Portage River, Ohio,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Portland, Maine,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781 **Portland, Oreg.:** Appropriation for hydrographic office 781 Old Federal building, disposal authorized 819 **Portsmouth, N. H.,** construction at Navy Yard, authorized 798 Appropriation for 773 **Portugal,** appropriation for minister to 887LXXXVIII **Post Office Department.** *See also* Postal Service. Akron, Ohio, old post-office building and site, repeal of minimum-price limitation on sale of 1291 Alaska— Postmasters, authority to perform certain notarial functions; form, certificate, etc.; fees 1219 Powerboat service in, authorized; cost limitation 1338 Appropriation for— Adjusted losses and contingencies 676 Audited claims 521, 523, 649, 652, 1334, 1336 Chief Inspector, Office of 676 Contingent expenses, Department 675 Damage claims 516, 638, 644, 645, 676, 1328 First Assistant Postmaster General, Office of the 677, 1323 Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, Office of 679 Judgments 517 Postmaster General, Office of the 638, 675, 676 Printing and binding 676 Public buildings, maintenance and operation 681 Salaries in bureaus and offices 675 Second Assistant Postmaster General, Office of the 678 Third Assistant Postmaster General, Office of 679 Boston, appraisal of pneumatic mail tube system authorized 740 Buildings. *See* Public buildings, *this title*. Chemical, etc., investigations, transfer of funds for, authorized 676 Citizenship provisions, employees; exceptions 683 Deficiency in postal revenues, funds available to meet 682 Field service appropriations, restriction on use for Department 676 Examination of field estimates 676 Travel expenses 676 Foreign air-mail transportation— Award of contracts 1323 Cancelation of contracts by foreign government, no indemnification for private losses 1323 Contracts entered into by private persons, etc., ratification not to be implied 1323 Landing rights in U. S., freedom of action reserved with respect to 1323 Information concerning violations of postal laws, expenditures authorized for 677 Mail matter, penalty for stealing, etc 1256 Insured, penalty for false claims for loss of 1203 New York, appraisal of pneumatic mail tube system authorized 740 Pneumatic mail tube systems, New York and Boston, appraisal authorized 740 Poplarville, Miss., removal of certain restrictions regarding acquisition of site for post-office building 1128 Postal Savings System, minimum amount for deposit to open account; subsequent deposits; maximum amount 1121 Special adhesive stamps for accumulation of smaller amounts 1121 Public buildings— Furniture, use of present 682 Mechanical labor force, pay rates 681 Personal services, restriction 682 Telephone service, contracts for, authorized 682 Rewards, limitation on amount 677 Scientific investigations, transfer of funds to Bureau of Standards for, authorized 682 Star-route contracts, withholding of award of certain, directed; period 551 Threatening communications— Deposit in depository of foreign country addressed to United States, penalty 743 Extortion messages, penalty 743 Kidnap threats, etc., penalty 743 Prosecution 744 Deposit in depository of Post Office Establishment, penalty 742 Extortion messages, penalty 743 Kidnap threats, etc., penalty 743 Prosecution 743 Unexpended balances of certain appropriations, transfer authorized 638, 987 Vehicles— Administrative work, use of certain funds prohibited for purchase of, in connection with 681 Leasing of quarters for housing of, use of funds authorized for 681 Repair of, owned by National Guard, etc., and used by 987 Tractors, etc., purchase authorized 681 **Postal Rates,** continuation of 862 **Postal Savings System,** minimum amount for deposit to open account; subsequent deposits; maximum amount 1121 Special adhesive stamps for accumulation of smaller amounts 1121LXXXIX **Postal Service.** *See also* Post Office Department. Alaska, postmasters, authority to perform certain notarial functions; form of certificate, etc.; fees 1219 Divorces, use of mails in solicitation of procurement in foreign countries prohibited; penalty 1341 Leaves of absence and sick leave 745 Pneumatic-tube-system employees— Forty-hour law provisions, extension of, to 741 Hours of labor, limitation on; overtime service, pay or compensatory time for 745 Night work, differential in pay for 741 Substitutes, time credits allowed 740 Railway Mail Service, number of working days per year 1273 Substitutes, annual and sick leave 1062 **Postmaster General.** *See* Post Office Department. **Potash,** study required of Joint Committee to Investigate the Adequacy and Use of the Phosphate Resources of the United States, to include; limitation on further expenses 1346 **Potato Act:** Appropriation for— Refund of taxes collected under 662 Salaries and expenses in connection with 1325 **Poultry Feeding and Breeding,** appropriation for experiments 949 **Power Commission.** *See* Federal Power Commission. **Poyners Hill, N. C., Naval Direction Finder Station,** construction at, authorized 800 “Prari” Barge, admission to United States registry 1403 **Predatory Animals,** appropriation for control of 963 **President of the United States:** Appointments by— Administrative assistants to 565 Antitrust Division, Department of Justice, salaries of $7,500 or more 899 Benjamin Harrison Memorial Commission 1274 Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant 757 Personnel of Lighthouse Service as officers and warrant officers 1216 Commerce, Department of, positions at $7,500 or more 907 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, positions under, at $5,000 or more 939 Federal Loan Administrator 1429 Federal Security Administrator 1424 Federal Works Administrator 1427 Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Board of Trustees 1063 Military Secretary to the General of the Armies 551 National Resources Planning Board, members 932, 1423 Philippine Islands, conference on future trade relations; members 1231 Polar Exploration, International Exhibition of, commissioner to represent United States 1249 “Star-Spangled Banner,” commission to provide for Federal participation in anniversary celebration 1214 Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, Commissioner to adjudicate claims against Government of 1199 Virgin Islands, District Court for, temporary appointment of special judge for, authorized 1203 Walker, Charles, appointment as lieutenant commander, Coast Guard, authorized 1218 Appropriation for— Compensation of 524 Executive Mansion and grounds 525 Executive Office of— Administrative assistants, salaries 981 Budget, Bureau of the 660, 981 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Central Statistical Board 526 Contingent expenses 981 Federal Security Agency, Radio Division 931 National Emergency Council 931 Damage claims 1328 National Resources Planning Board 931 Office of 524 Protection of 897 Traveling expenses 981 Emergencies arising in foreign countries endangering lives of American citizens, transfer of funds to provide protection authorized 890 Executive Office of— Budget, Bureau of the— Central Statistical Board, transfer of, to 1423 Central Statistical Committee, functions transferred to 1423 Transfer of, from Treasury Department 1423 Central Statistical Board, transfer of, to Bureau of the Budget 1423XC Central Statistical Committee, functions transferred to Bureau of the Budget 1423 Federal Employment Stabilization Office, abolished 1424 Functions transferred from Department of Commerce to National Resources Planning Board 1423 National Emergency Council abolished; functions transferred to 1435 National Resources Planning Board— Appointment of members 932 Establishment of, in 1423 Federal Employment Stabilization Office, consolidation of functions with 1423 National Resources Committee, consolidation of functions with 1423 Offices transferred to— Bureau of the Budget 1423 Central Statistical Board 1423 Personnel of agencies transferred to, transfer or separation of excess 1424 Records, property, and funds of agencies transferred to, transfer of 1424 Executive orders— Civil Service Retirement Act, inclusion or exclusion of employees by means of 1200 Foreign Service, designation of unhealthful posts 587 Regulations providing for separation from 588 Gold dollar, powers with respect to alteration of weight of, defined; duration 998 International Petroleum Exposition, Tulsa, Okla., invitation to States and foreign countries to participate authorized 796 Library. *See* Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. Polar Exploration, International Exhibition of, acceptance of invitation of Norway to participate authorized 1249 Proclamations— Aviation Day, National, designation of, authorized 739 Lighthouse Week, invitation to participate in observance, authorized 746 Montana, additions to or creation of new national forests from public lands in, authorized by 1071 National emergency, etc., declared by, acquisition of vessels during 1255 Charters under Maritime Commission, termination of 1254 Philippine Islands, designation of suitable properties for diplomatic or consular purposes, prior to July 4, 1946, by 1231 Pulaski’s Memorial Day, authorized 1045 Reorganization of Government agencies. *See* Reorganization Act of 1939. Rheumatic Diseases, Seventh International Congress for the, invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized 852 Sacramento Golden Empire Centennial, invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized 741 San Diego-Cabrillo Quadricentennial Celebration, invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized 1003 Stabilization funds, extension of powers of, concerning 998 “Star-Spangled Banner,” invitation to foreign governments to be represented at anniversary celebration, authorized 1214 Statistical Institute, International, invitation to hold meeting in United States in 1940 authorized 1265 Tennessee Valley Authority, annual statement by, of expenditure of proceeds of bond issue for acquisition of certain utility properties, etc 1084 **Presidio of San Francisco Military Reservation, Calif.,** retrocession of jurisdiction over certain rights-of-way across, granted to State 1120 **Pribilof Islands,** supervision of, transferred to Secretary of the Interior 1433 **Price, Louis H. (Maj.),** credit in accounts 581 **Prince Georges County, Md.,** appropriation for acquisition of site in, for National Training School for Girls 1026 **Printing, Joint Committee on:** Appropriation for 831 Territorial Papers, number to be printed, under supervision of 886 **Printing and Binding:** Appropriation for— Agriculture, Department of 942 Central Statistical Board 526 Civil Aeronautics Authority 527 Civil Service Commission 528 Commerce, Department of 908 District of Columbia 1009, 1308 Employees’ Compensation Commission 530 Executive Office 525 Federal Communications Commission 983 Federal Power Commission 531 Federal Trade Commission 532XCI General Accounting Office 532 Interior, Department of the 688, 1313 Interstate Commerce Commission 534 Justice, Department of 634, 897 Labor, Department of 921 Library of Congress 836 National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 535 National Archives 536 National Labor Relations Board 537 National Mediation Board 537 National Railroad Adjustment Board 537 Navy Department 781 Post Office Department 676 Railroad Retirement Board 538 Rural Electrification Administration 539 Securities and Exchange Commission 539, 629 Smithsonian Institution 540 Social Security Board 541 State, Department of 638, 886 Tariff Commission 542 Tax Appeals, Board of 526, 627 Treasury Department 653, 657, 1325 Veterans’ Administration 545 War Department 594, 992 **Prints.** *See* Copyrights. **Prison Camps,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 901 **Prison Industries, Inc., Federal,** transfer of, to Department of Justice 1433 **Prisons, Bureau of.** *See* Justice, Department of. **Probation Officers, U. S. Courts:** Appointment by district judges, etc 902 Provision repealed 1225 Appropriation for salaries, etc 902 Disqualifications— Failure to comply with official orders, etc 902 Failure to conform to required qualifications 902 Provisions repealed 1225 **Processing and Related Taxes:** Appropriation for— Refund of 661, 662 Salaries and expenses in connection with 1325 Refunds, time limitation on filing claims for 1325 **Processing Tax Board of Review, United States.** *See* Treasury Department. **Proclamations.** *See* President of the United States. **Produce Agency Act,** appropriation for enforcement 969 **Production Control Committees, International,** appropriation for 632, 975 **Propaganda, Foreign:** Registration of persons employed to disseminate in United States— Definitions 1244 Statements, filing of additional at end of each six-months’ period 1245 Retention of, in permanent form 1246 **Providence,** Warren and Bristol Railroad Co., authority granted for bridge construction across Warren River at Barrington, R. I 1206 **Provo River Project, Utah,** appropriation for construction 717 **Public Buildings Acts,** appropriation for carrying out provisions of 670 **Public Buildings Administration,** establishment of, as part of Federal Works Agency; transfer of Public Buildings Branch, Procurement Division, Treasury Department and Branch of Buildings Management, National Park Service to 1427 **Public Debt Service.** *See* Treasury Department. **Public Health, International Office of,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Public Health Service:** Appropriation for 640, 666, 1303 Biologic products, regulation of sale, etc 668 Damage claims 515, 1304 Diseases and sanitation investigations 669, 1304 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Epidemics, prevention of 668 Hospitals, maintenance, etc 667 Mental Hygiene, Division of 669 National Cancer Institute 669 National Institute of Health 641, 667, 1304 Public-health work, grants to States for 669, 1303 Quarantine service 668 Venereal Diseases, Division of 668 Assignment of medical officers to duty on vessels of Coast and Geodetic Survey 620 Medical, etc., treatment and hospitalization of personnel, including dependents 620 Assistant to the Surgeon General, detail of officer as 1266 Bureau of Mines, details to, authorized 725 Commissioned officers assigned to Federal penal, etc., institutions, excess over limitation authorized 667 District of Columbia, mosquito control, transfer of funds authorized 1012 Ellis Island Immigration Station, use of hospitals by 668XCII Hospitals, use of funds appropriated for, forbidden for quarantine service, etc 668 National Advisory Health Council, adjustment of compensation of certain members 1338 Prison Service, assignment of officers to, authorized; transfer of funds 901 Standards, National Bureau of, officers detailed to, funds available for expenses 911 Transfer of, to Federal Security Agency 1425 Veterans’ Administration, transfer of funds from, authorized 544 **Public Health Work,** appropriation for grants to States 669, 1303 **Public Housing Agencies,** appropriation for annual contributions to 691 **Public Lands.** *See also* Interior, Department of the, General Land Office. Ketchikan, Alaska, certain tracts set aside for municipal water-supply reserves 1131 Jurisdiction and administration 1132 Mining claims, time extended for commencement of annual assessment work 991 Nevada, conveyance of certain, to State; mineral reservation 1237 Reclamation projects on, development of farm units 1238 **Public-Lands Highways,** appropriation for construction, etc 967 **Public Roads, Bureau of.** *See* Federal Works Agency, Public Roads Administration. **Public Roads Administration,** establishment of, as part of Federal Works Agency; transfer of Bureau of Public Roads, Department of Agriculture to 1427 **Public Salary Tax Act of 1939** 574 Alaska, teachers, repeal of exemption of compensation from taxation 575 “Gross income, ” amendment to definition 574 Hawaii, teachers, repeal of exemption of compensation from taxation 575 Judges taking office on or before June 6, 1932, inclusion of compensation in gross income 575 Exemption from taxation under Revenue Act of 1938 or prior acts 577 “Officer or employee” construed 577 Separability of provisions 577 State, etc., personnel, retroactive relief to certain 575 Credits and refunds 576 States, etc.— Consent given to taxation of compensation of Federal, etc., employees received after Dec. 31, 1938 575 Inapplicable where compensation received prior to Jan. 1, 1939 576 Restriction on collection of taxes on compensation received prior to Jan. 1, 1939 by employees, etc., exempt from Federal tax 576 **Public Works, Federal Emergency Administration of:** Appropriation for 548 Damage claims 516, 1328 District of Columbia, payment of interest on loan 1011 Judgments 516 Transfer of, to Public Works Administration, Federal Works Agency 1428 **Public Works Administration:** Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Establishment of, as part of Federal Works Agency; transfer of Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works to 1428 **Pueblo Indians, N. Mex.:** Appropriation for— Irrigation projects 699, 703 Land and water rights, purchase 694 **Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief,** appropriation for administrative expenses 736 **Puerto Rico:** Appropriation for— Agricultural experiment stations 943, 944 Extension work 945 American seamen, relief of shipwrecked 889 Reconstruction Administration 930 Vocational education 733 Vocational rehabilitation 733 Housing, census of, in 1940 1406 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 **Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration,** appropriation for 634 **Puget Sound, Wash., Navy Yard,** construction work authorized 798 Appropriation for 773, 1322 **Pulaski, Casimir (Gen.),** President authorized to invite observance of anniversary of death 1045 **Purdy Reservoir, Rush Creek, Okla.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Purnell Act,** appropriation to carry provisions into effect 943 **Pursers.** *See* Vessels, Staff officers. XCIII **Puyallup Indian Tribal School Property, Tacoma, Wash.,** acquisition of, for Indian sanatorium purposes; appropriation authorized 1405 **Puyallup Indians, Wash.,** appropriation for cemetery upkeep 708 **Pyramid Lake Indians, Nev.,** appropriation for support, etc 703, 708 **Pyramid Lake Irrigation Project, Nev.,** appropriation for 699 **Q** **Quantico, Va.:** Marine barracks, construction authorized 799 Appropriation for 774 Marine Corps Flying Field, construction at, authorized 799 **Quapaw Agency, Okla.,** appropriation for tuition of Indian pupils 706 **Quapaw Indians, Okla.,** period of restriction on lands of, extended; leasing for business, etc., purposes 1127 **Quarantine Service,** appropriation for 668 **Quartermaster Corps.** *See* War Department. **Quinaielt Reservation, Wash.,** funds for expenses of attorney continued available 709 **Quonset Point, R. I.:** Acceptance of land near, for use as naval air base, authorized 591 Naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized for construction 590 Appropriation for 773 **R** **Radio Messages,** extension of tax on, until July 1, 1941 862 **Radio Union, International Scientific,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Railroad Adjustment Board.** *See* National Railroad Adjustment Board. **Railroad Retirement Account,** appropriation for 538 **Railroad Retirement Board:** Appropriation for 538, 628 Railroad retirement account 538 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Railroad Retirement Board Building,** appropriation for acquisition of land and construction 673 **Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account,** appropriation for advances to 655 **Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act,** provisions not deemed amended by Social Security Act Amendments of 1939; exception 1399 **Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, Amendments:** Benefits— Accrued but not paid at death, payment of 848 Payment of 845 Definitions— Benefit year 848 Compensation 845 Day of unemployment 845 Half-month 845 Part-time workers, definition stricken out 845 Disqualifying conditions 846 Internal Revenue Code, enactment not to affect provisions of Act 848 Monthly compensation returns, filing of, by employers; distribution to employees; conclusiveness 847 Part-time workers, provisions for special treatment of, repealed 845 Service rendered outside U. S., exclusion of certain 845 Textual corrections 848 Transitional provisions, modification 848 Waiting period requirement 845 **Railroads.** *See also* Carriers. Adjustments of debts, etc. *See* Bankruptcy Act of 1898, Amendments. Director General of, office abolished and functions transferred 1432 Injuries to employees. *See* Employers’ Liability Act, Amendments. Reorganization of, in interstate commerce; claims of employees for personal injuries, status 1406 **Railway Mail Service,** appropriation for 678 **Randolph, Mo.,** bridge authorized across Missouri River at 1265 **Range Investigations,** appropriation for 956 **Ratliffs Ferry, Miss.,** bridge authorized across Pearl River at 1076 **Raw-Materials Investigations,** appropriation for 908 **Reclamation, Bureau of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Reclamation Project Act of 1939** 1187 Accounting 1191 Boulder Canyon Project Act, provisions not affected 1198 Classification and reclassification of lands, request for; payment of expenses 1192XCIV Collection and payment of charges, fixing of time for; deferments 1191 Definitions 1187 Delinquencies, penalty for 1191 Duration of authority to modify contracts 1198 Highways, etc., relocation of; contracts authorized 1197 Lands not needed for projects, sale of 1197 Laws not inconsistent, effect 1198 Leases, easements, etc., authority to grant 1197 Miscellaneous services and supplies; contracts; purchases 1197 New projects, etc., investigation of feasibility before authorization 1193 Allocations to flood control, etc 1194 Municipal water supply, contracts for; repayments 1194 Power, sale of or lease of privileges, provisions governing 1194 Operation and maintenance charges, advance payment of 1191 Purposes declared 1187 Repayment contracts, modification of existing; limitation 1188 Repayment problems, investigation of 1192 Rules and regulations, authority to make 1198 Sand, gravel, etc., removal of 1196 Special amendatory contracts, negotiation of; approval by Act of Congress 1192 Variation of payments, contracts authorized; negotiation of 1189 Additional charges 1190 Census of annual crop returns 1189 Determination of amount of payments 1190 Distribution of construction charges, provisions for varying 1191 Installments not due for year, inclusion in future installments 1190 Merger of unaccrued charges into total repayment obligation 1189 Water, electric energy, etc., contracts authorized for exchange or replacement 1197 **Reclamation Projects:** Determination of ability of water users to pay construction charges for 1938, etc 792, 1198 Definition of terms 793 Extension of time for payment in certain cases 793 Farm units on public lands under, development of 1238 **Reconstruction Finance Corporation:** Appropriation for 549, 984 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Continuance of functions 510 Federal Housing Administration, funds advanced to, amount available for payment of losses under insurance 548 Obligations, maturity of certain 510 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Reconstruction Finance Corporation Mortgage Company:** Appropriation for 984 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Rectifiers,** records to be kept by, requirements 1260 **Red Lake Hospital, Minn.,** appropriation for 707 **Red River:** Bridge authorized across, Thompson, N. Dak.-Crookston, Minn 1120 Oklahoma, payment to, from oil and gas royalties, south half 693 Time extended for bridging, Walsh County, N. Dak -Marshall County, Minn 1080 **Red Rock, Iowa,** bridge authorized across Des Moines River at 1207 **Reformatories,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 901 **Refugees, International Committee on Political,** appropriation for 988 **Relief.** *See also* Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939. Additional appropriation, fiscal year 1939 507, 578 Administrative officers, use of official authority in elections unlawful 509 Aliens, restriction on employment 508 Campaign expenses, unlawful solicitation for; penalty for violation 509 Military or naval purposes, restriction on use of funds for 509 Private employment, refusal of bona fide offer of 509 Status at expiration of 509 Unlawful acts 508 Unlawful political activities in connection with. *See* Political Activities. **Rental Housing Insurance,** eligibility provisions 807 Reorganization Act of 1939 561 Administrative assistants to the President, appointment, compensation, etc 565 Agencies and functions, restriction upon continuing beyond term; exercise of unauthorized functions 563XCV “Agency” defined 561 Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, amendment; definitions amended 565 Congressional rules for consideration of plans 564 Declaration by the Congress 561 Effective date of reorganizations 562 Exempted agencies 561 Federal Register, plans taking effect to be printed in 564 Findings by President; preparation and transmittal of plan to Congress 562 Personnel— Reductions, preferential status of separated employees 563 Transfers without change in classification; exceptions 563 Plans Nos I and II, effective date of 813 Proceedings, no abatement by reason of transfer of authority, etc 563 Provisions prohibited in plan 561 “Reorganization” defined 563 Rules, privileges, etc., continuation of 563 Statutes at Large, plans taking effect to be printed in 564 Time limitation for transmittal of plans to Congress 564 Unexpended appropriations, return to Treasury 563 **Reorganization Plan No I** 1423 Central Statistical Committee, abolished; functions transferred to Bureau of the Budget 1423 Effective date 813 Executive Office of the President 1423 Bureau of the Budget 1423 Central Statistical Board 1423 National Resources Planning Board— Establishment of, in 1423 Federal Employment Stabilization Office, abolished 1424 Consolidation of functions with 1423 National Resources Committee, abolished 1424 Consolidation of functions with 1423 Personnel, transfer or separation of excess 1424 Transfer of records, property and funds 1424 Federal Security Agency— Agencies transferred to— Civilian Conservation Corps 1425 Education, Office of 1425 National Youth Administration 1425 Public Health Service 1425 Social Security Board 1425 United States Employment Service 1425 Establishment of 1424 Personnel of agencies transferred to, transfer or separation of excess 1426 Records, property, and funds of agencies transferred to, transfer of 1426 Federal Works Agency— Administrative funds, allocation of 1428 Agencies transferred to— Housing Authority, United States 1427 National Park Service, Branch of Buildings Management 1427 Procurement Division, Public Buildings Branch, Treasury Department 1427 Public Roads, Bureau of, Department of Agriculture 1427 Public Works, Federal Emergency Administration of 1428 Works Progress Administration 1428 Establishment of 1426 Personnel of agencies transferred to, transfer or separation of excess 1429 Records, property and funds of agencies transferred to, transfer of 1428 Lending agencies 1429 Agriculture, Department of, transfers to 1429 Federal Loan Agency, establishment of 1429 Agencies transferred to 1430 **Reorganization Plan No II** 1431 Departments 1431 Agriculture, Department of 1434 Rural Electrification Administration, transfer of, to 1434 Commerce, Department of 1434 Inland Waterways Corporation, transfer of, to 1434 Interior, Department of the 1433 Biological Survey, Bureau of, Department of Agriculture, transfer of, to 1433 Fisheries, Bureau of, Department of Commerce, transfer of, to 1433 Insular Affairs, Bureau of, War Department, transfer of, to 1433 Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, designation of Secretary as chairman and Secretary of Agriculture as a member 1434 Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission, transfer of, to 1434 National Bituminous Coal Commission, abolished; functions transferred to 1433 Consumers’ Counsel, office abolished and functions transferred 1433XCVI Justice, Department of 1433 Federal Prison Industries, Inc., transfer of, to 1433 National Training School for Boys, transfer of, to 1433 Board of Trustees of, abolished 1433 State, Department of 1431 China Trade Act Registrar, appointment of Foreign Service officer as 1432 Foreign Commerce Service and Foreign Agricultural Service, transfer of, to 1431 Functions transferred 1431 Status of officers 1432 Foreign Service Buildings Commission, transfer of, to 1432 Treasury Department 1432 Director General of Railroads, office abolished and functions transferred 1432 Lighthouses, Bureau of, consolidation of, with Coast Guard 1432 War Finance Corporation abolished; functions transferred 1432 Effective date 813 Executive Office of the President 1435 National Emergency Council abolished; functions transferred to 1435 General provisions 1435 Funds, transfer of 1436 Heads of Departments, transfer of functions of 1435 Personnel, transfer of functions relating to 1436 Records, property, and personnel, transfer of 1435 Independent agencies 1434 Federal Security Agency, transfers and consolidations relating to— American Printing House for the Blind 1435 National Emergency Council, Radio Division and United States Film Service 1434 National Archives 1435 Codification Board abolished and functions transferred 1435 **Reserve Officers.** *See* Army. **Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Army:** Additional students in designated units, restriction on 616 Appropriation for 615 Army surplus stores, issue of clothing, etc., from 616 Horses, Army, issue of 616 Mounted, etc., units, limitation on number 616 Restriction on use of other funds for 616 **Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Naval:** Appropriation for expenses 760 Naval Academy, appointments to, from 769 Uniforms, etc., furnishing from surplus stocks authorized 760 **Resettlement Projects,** appropriation for liquidation and management of 976 **Resident Foreign Corporations,** tax on 866 **Resources Committee.** *See* National Resources Committee. **Resources Planning Board.** *See* National Resources Planning Board. **Retirement.** *See* Alaska Railroad Retirement Act, Amendments; Civil Service Retirement Act, Amendments. **Revenue Act of 1924, Amendments:** Gain or loss— Assumption of liability not recognized 871 Basis, adjusted 872 Substantially proportionate interests 872 **Revenue Act of 1926, Amendments:** Gain or loss— Basis, adjusted 872 Substantially proportionate interests 872 **Revenue Act of 1928, Amendments:** Gain or loss— Basis, adjusted 872 Substantially proportionate interests 872 **Revenue Act of 1932, Amendments:** Gain or loss— Basis, adjusted 872 Substantially proportionate interests 872 Gasoline tax and postal rates under, extension of 862 **Revenue Act of 1934, Amendments:** Gain or loss— Basis, adjusted 872 Reorganization, definition of 871 Substantially proportionate interests 872 **Revenue Act of 1936:** Amendments— Agricultural Adjustment Act, floor stocks adjustment under, time limitation for filing claims 1402 Refunds under, time limitation for filing claims 884 Gain or loss— Basis, adjusted 872 Reorganization, definition of 871 Substantially proportionate interests 872 Appropriation for— Processing and related taxes, salaries and expenses for refund of 1325 Claims for refunds, time limitation on filing 1325 Unjust enrichment, tax on, salaries and expenses in connection with assessment and collection of 1325XCVII **Revenue Act of 1938, Amendments:** Corporation dividends paid credit, renewal of indebtedness 879 Gain or loss— Assumption of liability not recognized 871 Basis, adjusted 872 Reorganization, definition of 871 Substantially proportionate interests 872 **Revenue Act of 1939** 862 Capital stock and excess profits taxes, declaration of value for capital stock purposes, 1939 and 1940 882 Excise taxes and postal rates, continuation of 862 Sporting arms and ammunition tax 863 Toilet preparations tax amendments 863 Income tax amendments 863 Banks and trust companies, tax on 865 Capital losses, corporations 869 Charitable contributions, deduction for 880 Commodity Credit Corporation, treatment of amounts received as loans from 879 Corporation tax, technical amendments made necessary by change in 866 Corporations— Capital losses 869 Charitable contributions 880 China Trade Act 866 Dividends paid credit, renewal of indebtedness 879 Federal employees’ organizations, exemption from tax on 876 Improperly accumulating surplus, denial of net operating loss deduction to 868 Pan-American trade corporations, when deemed affiliated 881 Possessions, deriving large part of income from sources within 866 Resident foreign 866 Special classes of, tax on 864 Tax on, in general 863 Credits against tax— Foreign tax credit— Disallowance to sec 102 corporations 876 Foreign subsidiary 876 Limit on credit 876 Dividend carry-over for personal holding company tax 881 Domestic personal holding companies, capital losses 869 Estates and trusts— Employees’ trusts, exemption from tax 876 Net operating losses 868 Foreign personal holding companies— Capital losses 869 Net operating loss deduction, denial of 869 Foreign tax credit 876 Gain or loss— Assumption of indebtedness 870 Basis of property 871 Commodity Credit Corporation, amounts received from, as loans 879 Discharge of indebtedness 875 Recognition of— Assumption of liability not recognized 870 Reorganization, amendment to definition of 870 Substantially proportionate interests, requirement of 870 Stock dividends— Basis under prior acts 874 Determination of period for which held 873 Determination of period for which held under prior acts 874 Distributions not treated as dividends 873 Taxable years to which applicable 874 Stock dividends and stock rights, basis of 872 Gross income— Deductions from— Charitable contributions 880 Insurance companies other than life or mutual 881 Net operating losses 867 Definition amended 574 Exclusions from— Discharge of indebtedness, income from 875 Insurance companies other than life or mutual, definition for personal holding company tax 881 Inventories 877 Insurance companies— Life 865 Net operating loss deduction 868 Mutual, other than life 865 Net operating loss deduction 868 Other than life or mutual 865 Deductions of 881 Gross income, definition for personal holding company tax 881 Inventories in certain industries 877 Investment companies, mutual, tax on 866XCVIII Mutual investment companies, net operating loss deduction, denial of, to 869 Net income, computation— Commodity Credit Corporation, treatment of amounts received as loans from 879 Net operating loss deduction 867 Allowance of— Common trust fund participants 868 Estates and trusts 868 Individuals 867 Insurance companies 868 Partners 868 Definition; computation 867 Denial of, to— Corporations improperly accumulating surplus 868 Foreign personal holding companies 869 Mutual investment companies 869 Personal holding companies, domestic 869 Pan-American trade corporations, when deemed affiliated 881 Partnerships, net operating losses 868 Personal holding companies— Dividend carry-over, computation of 881 Domestic, denial of net operating loss deduction to 869 Insurance companies other than life or mutual, definition of gross income 881 Rates of tax— Services rendered for a period of five years or more, compensation for 878 Section 102 net income, definition modified 868 Securities and Exchange Commission, exchanges and distributions in obedience to orders of, extension of time 878 Services rendered for a period of five years or more, tax on compensation for 878 Taxable years to which certain amendments applicable 882 Technical amendments made necessary by change in corporation tax 866 Miscellaneous amendments 882 Agricultural Adjustment Act, time limitation for filing claims for refund under 884 Estate tax, credits against, of tax paid to possessions 883 Foreign corporations, returns by attorneys as to 883 Guam or American Samoa, exemption from internal revenue tax of articles brought into 885 Insolvent banks, erroneous collections 884 Sale of information derived from income tax returns, penalty 884 Tax liens on securities, validity against mortgagees, pledgees, purchasers, and judgment creditors 882 Transfers of worthless securities by executor, etc., tax on 883 Postal rates, continuation of 862 Social Security Act Amendments of 1939, assumption of liability not recognized under prior acts, application of provisions without exception in certain cases; claims for refund of overpayments, time limitation 1402 **Revised Statutes:** Added— Section 4438a 1049 Amended— Section 1223 1045 Section 1860 1143 Section 4325 795 Section 4335 794 Section 4471 1344 Section 4488 1343 Section 4498 798 Section 4596 1147 Section 4885 1293 Section 4886 1212 Section 4887 1212 Section 4894 1264 Section 4903 1213 Section 4904 1212 Section 4909 1212 Section 4911 1212 Section 4915 1212 Section 4920 1212 Section 4929 1212 Section 4934 1293 Repealed— Section 4897 1293 **Rheumatic Diseases, Seventh International Congress for the,** invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized; appropriation authorized 852 **Rhode Island:** Barrington, bridge authorized across Warren River at 1206XCIX Forest hurricane damage, appropriation for rehabilitation, etc 513 **Rice,** appropriation for parity payments 974 **Rifle Practice, National Board for Promotion of,** appropriation for 617, 997 **Rincon Irrigation Project, Calif.,** appropriation for 699 **Rio Grande Canalization Project,** appropriation for 893, 894 **Rio Grande Compact,** consent of Congress granted to, signed Mar. 18, 1938 785 **Rio Grande Project, N. Mex.-Tex.:** Appropriation for— Construction 717 Operation and maintenance 715 **Rio Grande Rectification Project,** appropriation for 893, 894 **Rio Hato, Panama,** appropriation authorized for cooperation in road construction from, to Chorrera 1071 Appropriation for 1327 **Rivers and Harbors:** Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Pecos River, N. Mex., uses declared; transfer of funds authorized 1417 Appropriation for— Damage claims 516, 1328 Existing works, maintenance and preservation 858 Flood control 859 Buffalo Bayou and tributaries, Tex., modification of project 1414 Debris, amount of authorized allotment yearly for removal of 1414 Exchanges of lands or other property in connection with authorized works 1414 Los Angeles County Flood Control District, validity of title to lands, easements, etc., acquired; basis of opinion 1415 Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, validity of title to lands, easements, etc., acquired; basis of opinion 1415 Ohio River Basin— Flood-control plan to include Muskingum River Valley Dams 1414 Local cooperation requirements waived 1417 Preliminary examinations and surveys authorized 1415 Project not authorized until adopted by law 1416 Surveys, etc., funds available for 1414 **Riverton Project, Wyo.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance, etc 715, 717 **Riverton-Le Clair Irrigation District, Wyo.,** appropriation for Indians’ pro rata share of cost of operation, etc 702 **Road Congresses, Permanent Association of International,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Rochester Harbor Lighthouse Reservation, Charlotte, N. Y.,** lease of portion to New York Central Railroad Co for track purposes authorized 1131 **Rock Island, Ill.,** time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 624 **Rock Island Bridge, Rock Island, Ill.,** appropriation for operation, etc 609 **Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, Mont.:** Appropriation for construction and repair 712 Lands added to 552 **Rocky Mountain National Park, Colo.,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Rodents,** appropriation for control of injurious 963 **Rogers, Henry H.,** appropriation for care of collection of ship models bequeathed by, to Naval Academy 763 **Roosevelt Library.** *See* Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. **Rosebud Hospital, S. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Rosebud Reservation, S. Dak.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Rotary-Wing Aircraft,** appropriation for development of 641 **Rubber Plants, etc.,** appropriation for investigations 953 **Rumania,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Rural Delivery Service,** appropriation for 679 **Rural Electrification Administration:** Appropriation for 538 Loans 539 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Transfer of, to Department of Agriculture 1434 **Rural Rehabilitation,** appropriation for 929 **Russia.** *See* Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. **S** **Sac and Fox Indians, Iowa:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 712 Support, etc 708 **Sac and Fox Sanatorium, Iowa,** appropriation for 707 **Sacramento Golden Empire Centennial, Sacramento, Calif.,** President authorized to invite participation by foreign countries 741 **Sacramento Indians, Calif.,** appropriation for irrigation systems 702C **Sacramento River, Calif.,** appropriation for prosecution of flood-control work 1328 **St. Croix, V. I.,** appropriation to defray municipal deficit 634, 736, 1318 **St. Croix River,** bridge authorized across, Osceola, Wis., to Chisago County, Minn 1076 **St. Elizabeths Hospital, D. C.,** appropriation for 634, 736 **St. Georges, Del.,** bridge authorized across Chesapeake and Delaware Canal at 1240 **St. Juliens Creek, Va.,** Naval Ammunition Depot, construction at, authorized 799 **St. Lawrence River,** time extended for bridging, at Ogdensburg, N. Y 621 **St. Louis, Mo.:** Coast Guard depot, acquisition of land for, authorized 1130 Time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1077 **St. Louis Mission Boarding School, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indian children 704 **St. Louis River:** Bridge authorized across, at Duluth, Minn 1258 Modification in location of authorized bridge across, Duluth, Minn.-Superior, Wis 756 **St. Maries, Idaho,** appropriation for care of graves of firefighters 956 **St. Thomas and St. John, V. I.,** appropriation to defray municipal deficit 1318 **Salamanca, N. Y.,** appropriation for ground rent, Federal building 671 **Salary Tax Act of 1939.** *See* Public Salary Tax Act of 1939. **Salmon Fisheries Commission, International Pacific,** appropriation for 639, 895 **Salmon River, Alaska,** appropriation for flood-control work 859 **Salt Lake City, Utah,** construction of roads, etc., across Fort Douglas Military Reservation authorized 1218 **Salt River Indians, Ariz.,** appropriation for irrigation systems 702 **Samoa, American,** exemption from internal revenue tax of articles brought into 885 **San Bernardino National Forest, Calif.,** appropriation for acquisition of land for soil-erosion control, etc 957 **San Carlos Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **San Carlos Indians, Ariz.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 697, 712 Pumping plants, operation, etc 700 Support, etc 708 San Carlos Irrigation Project, Ariz.: Appropriation for maintenance, operation, etc 633, 700, 1314, 1315 Deferment of collection of certain construction charges approved 1221 **San Diego, Calif.:** Destroyer Base, construction at, authorized 799 Marine barracks, construction authorized 799 Naval Air Station, construction at, authorized 799 Appropriation for 1322 Naval Hospital, construction at, authorized 800 Naval Training Station, construction at, authorized 799 Appropriation for operation, etc 760 **San Diego-Cabrillo Quadricentennial Celebration,** invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized 1003 **San Francisco, Calif.:** Appropriation for— Dispatch agency 889 Hydrographic office 781 Mint 670 **San Francisco Bay,** acquisition of two graving drydocks situated on, authorized; construction of projects on adjoining land; alternative site, etc 801 **San Francisco Bay Exposition.** *See also* Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939. Release of liability as consignee in certain cases 626 **San Juan, P. R.:** Appropriation for hydrographic office 781 Naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized for construction 590 Appropriation for 773 **San Xavier Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **San Xavier Indians, Ariz.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 712 Irrigation systems 702 **San Xavier Irrigation Project, Ariz.,** appropriation for 699 **Sanitary Bureau, Pan American,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Santa Fe, N. Mex.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Santa Fe Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 “Saratoga” U. S. S., appropriation for alteration and repairs 777 **Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781 **Savannah, Ga.,** appropriation for hydrographic office 781CI **Savings and Loan Associations, Federal,** liability for employment taxes 1402 **Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, Federal:** Appropriation for 548 Transfer of, to Federal Loan Agency 1430 **Schools and Colleges,** appropriation for military supplies and equipment for 616 **Scientific Congress, Eighth American,** appropriation for organizing and holding 896 **Scientific Unions and Associated Unions, International Council of,** appropriation for contributions 892 **Scott, Winfield (Gen.),** loan of portrait of, to Virginia Military Institute authorized 821 **Sea Food Inspectors Act,** appropriation for enforcement 972 **Seacoast Defenses,** appropriation for 610, 641, 644, 996 **Seamen.** *See also* Vessels. Allotment of portion of wages to relatives or savings banks; conditions requisite; punishment for false claim 794 **Seattle, Wash.:** Appropriation for— Assay office 670 Dispatch agency 889 Hydrographic office 781 Land in, acceptance of certain, authorized 1078 Naval Air Station, construction at, authorized 799 **Second Deficiency Appropriation Act, Fiscal Year 1939** 626 **Second Liberty Bond Act, Amendment,** limitation on face amount of bonds removed 1071 **Secondary or Feeder Roads,** appropriation for Federal aid in construction 966 **Secret Service Division.** *See* Treasury Department. **Secretary of Agriculture.** *See also* Agriculture, Department of. Arkansas-Mississippi Bridge Commission, appointment of members by 750 Finance, Director of, delegation to, of authority to sign requisitions for disbursing funds authorized 1417 Member of Migratory Bird Conservation Commission 1434 **Secretary of Commerce.** *See also* Commerce, Department of. Inland Waterways Corporation, substitution of, as incorporator, in place of Secretary of War 1434 Member of Coronado Exposition Commission 1047 **Secretary of Labor.** *See also* Labor, Department of. Member of Board of Trustees, Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund 1362 **Secretary of State.** *See also* State, Department of. Foreign-trade routes, consultation with, before granting additional subsidy for 1185 Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, appointment of assistants to Commissioner to adjudicate claims against, by 1199 Report to 1200 **Secretary of the Interior.** *See also* Interior, Department of the. Member of— Coronado Exposition Commission 1047 Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chairman 1434 **Secretary of the Navy.** *See also* Navy Department. Assistant Secretary, service as Acting Secretary authorized 1222 Personnel board, appointment of, to investigate matters concerning regular and reserve aviation personnel; report 821 Secretary of the Treasury. *See also* Treasury Department. Member of— Board of Trustees of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library 1063 Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, Board of Trustees 1362 Railroad adjustments, action with respect to claims of United States as creditor 1138 Transportation Act, 1920, designation of, as agent under 1432 **Secretary of War.** *See* War Department. **Securities:** Transfers of worthless, by executor, etc., tax on 883 Validity of tax liens against mortgagees, pledgees, purchasers, and judgment creditors 882 **Securities and Exchange Commission:** Appropriation for 539, 629, 1306 Exchanges and distributions in obedience to orders of, extension of time 878 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Security Agency.** *See* Federal Security Agency. **Seed Act.** *See* Federal Seed Act. CII **Seed Testing Congress, International,** appropriation for share of expenses 970 Ninth International, appropriation for expenses 896 **Seismological Observations,** appropriation for 915 **Sells Reservation, Ariz.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Seminole Indians, Fla.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 712 Support, etc 708 **Seminole Indians, Okla.:** Appropriation for— Community house, construction 708 Tuition of pupils 706 **Senate.** *See also* Congress; Legislative Branch of the Government. Appointment of Members to Coast Guard Academy, Board of Visitors 1044 Appointments with consent of— Antitrust Division, Department of Justice, salaries of $7,500 or more 899 Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant 757 Personnel of Lighthouse Service as officers and chief warrant officers 1216 Commerce, Department of, positions at $7,500 or more 907 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, positions under, at $5,000 or more 939 Federal Loan Administrator 1429 Federal Security Administrator 1424 Federal Works Administrator 1427 Military Secretary to the General of the Armies 551 Appropriation for 512, 627, 822, 980, 1301 Chaplain 822 Clerical assistance 824, 1301 Committee employees 823 Contingent expenses 825, 1301 Copeland, Royal S., payment to widow 512 Document Room 822 Folding room 825 Inquiries and investigations 513, 627 Kitchens and restaurants 627 Lewis, James Hamilton, payment to widow 627 Miscellaneous items 512, 627 Pages, salaries, July 1939 980 August 1939 1301 Post Office 825 Salaries and mileage 822 Secretary, Office of the 822 Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Office of 824, 1301 Vice President, Office of the 822 Clerical assistance, additional provided 1080 District of Columbia Committee, funds made available for pay of technical counsel, etc 1009 Employees, payment of salaries when last day of month falls on Sunday or legal holiday 802 Nomination rejected by, restriction on payment to person after 683 **Senate Office Building:** Appropriation for— Maintenance and repair 832 Police force 825 Subway transportation 832 Police force, details from, for duty on Capitol Grounds 831 **Seneca Indians, N. Y.,** appropriation for fulfilling treaty with 713 **Sequoia National Park, Calif.,** appropriation for administration, etc 727 **Sequoyah Orphan Training School, Tahlequah, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Seventh Corps Area Training Center, Iowa,** acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 **Seventh International Congress for the Rheumatic Diseases,** invitation to foreign countries to participate authorized; appropriation authorized 852 **Shawnee Indians, Okla.,** appropriation for payment to 696 **Shawnee Sanatorium, Okla.,** appropriation for 707 Construction and repair 712 **Shawneetown, Ill.,** bridge authorized across Ohio River at 1058 **Shells,** tax on, continuation of 863 **Shenandoah National Park, Va.:** Appropriation for administration, etc 727 Front Royal Quartermaster Depot Military Reservation, certain lands of, added to 815 **Sherman Institute, Calif.:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 712 Education of Indians 704 **Shipping.** *See* Seamen; Vessels. **Shipping Act, 1916, Amendment.** *See also* Intercoastal Shipping Act, 1933, Amendment; Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments. Orders of Commission, except for payment of money, duration 1182 **Shoshone Indians,** appropriation for expenses of attorneys 711CIII **Shoshone Indians of Wind River Reservation, Wyo.:** Judgment fund, distribution of, to members 1128 Land-use districts, establishment of 1129 Prior debts, liability for 1130 Purchase of lands; loan fund, etc 1129 Availability of funds for 1130 Restoration to tribal ownership of all undisposed-of surplus or ceded lands 1129 **Shoshone Project, Wyo.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance, etc 715, 717 **Siam,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Signal Corps.** *See* War Department. **Signal Safety Systems,** appropriation for investigations, etc 533 **Silver,** coinage of domestic, mined since July 1, 1939; deductions 998 **Sims, Leonard H. (Maj.),** credit in accounts 581 **Sioux Indians,** appropriation for payment of Sioux benefits to 713 **Sioux Reservations,** appropriation for payment to Indians of 1316 **Sioux Sanatorium, S. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Sisseton Hospital, S. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Sitka, Alaska,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 773 **Six Nations, N. Y.,** appropriation for fulfilling treaty obligations 713 **Sixteenth Census,** appropriation for expenses of 910 Housing, national census of, as part of 1406 **Skokomish River, Wash.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Skykomish River, Wash.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Smelter-Fumes Controversy, United States and Canada,** appropriation for arbitration of 639 **Smith, Leighton N. (Capt.),** credit in accounts 578 **Smithsonian Institution:** Appropriation for 539, 1306 National Gallery of Art 984 **Soboba Hospital, Calif.,** appropriation for 707 **Social Security Act.** *See also* Social Security Act Amendments of 1939; Social Security Board. Appropriation for— Census records, searching and supplying information 910 Disease and sanitation investigations 1304 Grants to States— Child-welfare services 924, 1320 Crippled children, services for 924, 1320 Maternal and child health services 924, 1320 Public-health work 669, 1303 Unemployment compensation administration 1304 Maternal and child welfare 924 Old-age reserve account 655 **Social Security Act Amendments of 1939** 1360 Agricultural Adjustment Act, floor stocks adjustment under, time limitation for filing of claims 1402 Blind, grants to States for aid to— “Aid to the blind” defined 1398 Payments to States, amount to be paid each quarter; computation and payment 1397 State plans, requirements 1397 Dependent children, grants to States for aid to— “Dependent child” defined 1380 Payments to States, amount of quarterly payment 1380 Certification of amount by Board; reductions or increases 1380 State plans, provisions required 1379 Employment taxes. *See* Internal Revenue Code, amendments to, *this title*. Federal old-age and survivors insurance benefits— Assignment, restriction of; exemption of funds from legal process 1372 Certain services performed prior to Jan. 1, 1940, restriction on payments with respect to 1400 Claimants, representation of, before Board 1372 Definitions 1373 Evidence, procedure, and certification for payment 1368 Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, creation; Board of Trustees, duties 1362 Lump-sum payments, restriction; exception 1400 Overpayments and underpayments 1368 Payments 1363 Application for 1367 Child’s insurance benefits 1364 Lump-sum death payments 1366 Parent’s insurance benefit 1366 Primary insurance benefits 1363 Widow’s current insurance benefits 1365 Widow’s insurance benefits 1365 Wife’s insurance benefits 1364CIV Penalties 1372 Reduction and increase of insurance benefits 1367 Federal Savings and Loan Associations, liability for employment taxes 1402 Fraud, penalty for 1398 Individuals attaining age 65, tax on wages during 1939 1400 Deduction from insurance benefits payable 1402 Employers not liable for collection; exception 1401 Information in possession of Board, penalty for disclosure 1398 Internal Revenue Code, amendments to— Employment taxes— Carriers, employment by others than— Certain services performed prior to Jan. 1, 1940, restriction on collection of taxes with respect to; refund of taxes collected 1400 Definitions 1383 Employees, rate of tax on 1381 Receipts for 1382 Employees attaining age 65, tax on wages during 1939 1400 Deduction from insurance benefits payable 1402 Employers not liable for collection; exception 1401 Employers, rate of tax on 1383 Adjustment of tax 1383 “Federal Insurance Contributions Act,” designation of subchapter as 1387 Services rendered in clearing land of debris left by hurricane, prior to Jan. 1, 1940, tax exemption 1420 Employers of 8 or more— Additional credit allowance, conditions of 1388 Certain services performed prior to Jan. 1, 1940, restriction on collection of taxes with respect to; refund of taxes collected 1400 Credits against tax 1387 Years 1936–1938; refunds 1399, 1400 Definitions 1392 “Federal Unemployment Tax Act,” designation of subchapter as 1396 Interstate commerce and Federal instrumentalities 1391 Rate of tax 1387 Returns, extension of time for filing 1391 Services rendered in clearing land of debris left by hurricane, prior to Jan. 1, 1940, tax exemption 1420 State laws, requirement for approval 1391 Taxes not deemed penalty or forfeiture within meaning of bankruptcy laws 1400 Federal Savings and Loan Associations, liability for 1402 Maternal and child welfare, grants to States for— Child-welfare services, amount authorized for 1381 Crippled children, services for— Amount authorized yearly 1380 Allotments 1380 Payments to States, amount to be paid quarterly; certification of amounts 1381 State plans, provisions required 1381 Maternal and child health services— Amount authorized yearly 1380 Allotments 1380 State plans, provisions required 1380 Vocational rehabilitation— Amount authorized for 1381 Administrative expenses 1381 Hawaii, apportionment to 1381 States, apportionment to 1381 Old-age assistance, grants to States for— “Old-age assistance” defined 1362 Payments to States, amount to be paid quarterly; determination of; method of computation and payment 1361 State plans, requirements 1360 Old-age benefits, restriction on lumpsum payments; exception 1400 Penalty provisions— Disclosure of information in possession of Board 1398 Fraud 1398 Public health work, amount authorized for 1381 Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, provisions not deemed amended; exception 1399CV Revenue Act of 1939, assumption of liability not recognized under prior Acts, application of provisions without regard to exception in certain cases; claims for refund of overpayments, time limitation 1402 Social Security Board, supervision by Federal Security Administrator 1402 “State” defined 1398 State legislatures failing to pass certain legislation for transfer of funds; action to be taken 1401 Unemployment compensation administration, grants to States for— Certification of amount determined by Board; basis of determination 1378 State laws, provisions required 1378 Unemployment compensation laws, State, increase in authorization for appropriations for administration of 581 **Social Security Board.** *See also* Social Security Act; Social Security Act Amendments of 1939. Appropriation for— Damage claims 644 Grants to States— Blind, aid to 541 Dependent children, aid to 541 Old-age assistance 541 Unemployment compensation administration 513, 541, 630, 1304 Printing and binding 541 Salaries and expenses 540, 1304 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Federal Security Administrator, supervision of, by 1402 Interchange of designated appropriations 542 Old-age Insurance, Bureau of, reimbursement of employees for expenses of official travel 1304 State legislatures failing to pass certain legislation for transfer of funds; action to be taken by 1401 Transfer of, to Federal Security Agency 1425 United States Employment Service, consolidation of functions with 1425 **Social Security Board Building,** appropriation for acquisition of land and construction 673 **Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act:** Amendment— Crop insurance, advances to producers for, authorized 550 Appropriation for administrative expenses 973 **Soil Conservation Service.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Soil Investigations,** appropriation for 953 **Soldiers and Sailors,** increased Federal aid to State and Territorial homes for disabled 1145 **Soldiers’ Home, United States,** appropriation for 860 **South American Republics.** *See* American Republics. **South Boston Drydock,** equipment of, for use as annex to Boston Navy Yard in repair of vessels; appropriation authorized 801 **South Carolina:** Kings Mountain National Military Park, construction of administration-museum building, appropriation for 1318 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 **South Charleston, W. Va.,** appropriation for operation of school at ordnance station 766 **South Dakota:** Appropriation for— Indians— Cheyenne River Reservation, purchase of land 695 Support, etc 707, 1316 Wind Cave National Park, administration, etc 728 Pine Ridge Reservation, Sioux lost allotment claims, correction of list authorized 784 **South Platte River,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska 1417 **Southern Navajo General Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Southern Tennessee Power Company,** purchase of electric utility properties of, by Tennessee Valley Authority, authorized; bond issue 1084 **Southern Ute Indians, Colo.:** Appropriation for— Irrigation systems 702 Purchase of land 696 **Southern Ute Irrigation Project, Colo.,** appropriation for 699 **Southwestern Reformatory,** appropriation for 635 **Spain,** appropriation for ambassador to 887CVI **Spanish-American War,** domiciliary care, medical and hospital treatment and burial benefits extended to certain veterans of 652 Widow’s, etc., pensions effective as of date of death of veteran; filing of claim 1209 Speaker of the House of Representatives: Appointments by— Philippine Islands, conference on future trade relations; members 1231 “Star-Spangled Banner, ” commission to provide for Federal participation in anniversary celebration 1214 Member of— Constitution, commission to procure painting of scene at signing of 583 Coronado Exposition Commission 1047 “Star-Spangled Banner, ” commission to provide for Federal participation in anniversary celebration 1214 **Spirits,** credit or refund of taxes paid on certain, lost, etc., in floods of 1936 and 1937 1420 **Sporting Arms,** continuation of tax on 863 **Springfield, Mass.,** General Clarence R. Edwards Memorial Bridge, retrocession of jurisdiction over, granted to State 1127 **Stabilization Fund:** Annual audit; report to Congress 998 Powers of President concerning, extended 998 **Staff Officers.** *See* Vessels. **Stagliano, Fiorre J. (Capt.),** credit in accounts 581 **Standard Container Acts,** appropriation for enforcement 969 **Standards, National Bureau of.** *See* Commerce, Department of. **Standing Rock Hospital, N. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Standing Rock Reservation, N. Dak.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Stanislaus National Park, Calif.,** appropriation for road maintenance in 728 **Stanolind Pipe Line Co.,** grant of right-of-way across Ellington Field Military Reservation, Tex., authorized 1119 **Star-Route Contracts,** withholding of award of certain, directed; period 551 **Star Route Service,** appropriation for 678 **“Star - Spangled Banner,”** commission established to formulate plans for Federal participation in celebration of 125th anniversary of writing of 1214 Appropriation authorized; expenditures 1214 Appropriation for 1305 Foreign governments, invitations to be represented 1214 **State, Department of.** *See also* Conferences, Expositions, etc.; International Obligations; Secretary of State. Ambassadors, ministers, etc., limitation on allowances for quarters, etc 888 Appropriation for— Audited claims 521, 648, 651, 1333 Contingent expenses 886 Contributions, quotas, etc 639, 891, 1323 Foreign Agricultural Service 946 Foreign countries, claims for death and injury arising in 1323 Foreign Service— Allowances 639 Contingent expenses 639, 889 Cost of living allowances 888 Emergencies arising in Diplomatic and Consular Service 890, 988 Office and living quarters allowances 888 Representation allowances 888 Retirement and disability fund 888 Salaries— Ambassadors and ministers 887 Colombia and Venezuela, funds made available for 638 Clerks 638, 888 Foreign Service officers 887 Miscellaneous, and allowances 888 Transportation 887 Widows and heirs, allowances to 639 Foreign Service Buildings Fund 890 Foreign trade, promotion of 887 Passport agencies 886 Printing and binding 638, 886 Reciprocal trade agreements, salaries 886 Salaries 885 Reciprocal trade agreements 886 Secretary, Office of the 638, 885, 1323 Territorial papers, collecting and editing 886 Appropriations, interchange of, authorized; limitation 891 Buildings in foreign countries, payments under contracts for construction, etc., in foreign currency authorized 890 China Trade Act Registrar, appointment of Foreign Service officer as, authorized 1432 Citizenship requirements, employees 889, 1337 Clerks, etc., in foreign mission, citizenship requirements 889 Emergencies arising in foreign countries endangering lives of American citizens, transfer of funds to provide protection authorized 890CVII Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of Agriculture, transfer of, to 1431 Status of officers 1432 Foreign Commerce Service, Department of Commerce, transfer of, to 1431 Status of officers 1432 Foreign government employees, exemption from tax on wages; certification of governments granting equivalent exemption 1385 Foreign Service— Ambassadors and ministers, transfers to new post; salary during transfer 584 Army officers, retired, acceptance of appointments authorized 1045 China Trade Act Registrar, appointment of officer as 1432 Clerks, additional compensation authorized to meet excessive costs of living at certain posts 583 Foreign Commerce Service and Foreign Agricultural Service, consolidation of, with 1431 Status of officers 1432 Grades, classification and salaries of officers 583 Office and living quarters allowances, limitation on amount 888 Officers, classification, salaries, etc 583 Philippine Islands, assignment of officers to 1234 Retirement and disability system— Annual report of receipts, disbursements, etc 584 Annuity, computation 585 Appropriations, preparation of annual estimates; expenditure of 587 Attachment, etc., exemption of moneys from 586 Beneficiary, annuity to 585 Contributions; deposit of additional sums 584 Death of officer without having established claim for annuity, payment of deductions 586 Widow, annuity to 586 Diplomatic secretary or consular officer promoted to Ambassador, Minister, or assigned to Department, eligibility for benefits 588, 1067 Disability, establishment of; annuity 587 Effective date 589 Excess of contributions over annuity payments, order of precedence of payment of excess 586 Increase in salary yearly; conditions 588 Investment of fund 586 Retirement age; service requirements 585 Separation before eligible for annuity, return of contributions 585, 587 Separations for unsatisfactory ratings, payment of bonus or annuity 588 Service, computation of 588, 1208 Survivorship, annuity to widow 585 Unhealthful posts, establishment of list of, by Executive order; additional service credit for duty at 587 Widow, annuity to 585 Foreign Service Buildings Commission, transfer of, to 1432 Inspectors of buildings abroad, couriers, etc., assignment of Army, Navy, and Treasury Department personnel as, authorized 896 International Boundary Commission, U. S. and Mexico, adjustment and payment of certain damage claims 841 Justice, Department of, matters under joint control, investigations 898 Mexico, expropriations of agrarian properties in; appropriation authorized for expenses of participation in settlement of claims 573 Appropriation for 1324 Deduction of expenditures from first payment 573 Report of U. S. representative; contents 573 Transmission of copies to Secretary of the Treasury; payments in ratable proportions 574 Minor purchases without advertising 896 Native employees in offices of executive departments located in foreign countries, payment of burial, etc., expenses; determination of countries in which customary 1043 Navy, enlisted men as custodians of buildings abroad 889 Reimbursement to Navy Department for expenses 890 Philippine Islands, administrative supervision over diplomatic and consular properties in, after July 4, 1946 1231CVIII Pink bollworm, discussions with Mexican Government and various States to prepare plans for eradication of, authorized 1273 Propaganda, foreign, registration of persons employed to disseminate, in United States— Definitions 1244 Statements, filing of additional at end of each six-months’ period 1245 Retention of, in permanent form 1246 Rentals, restriction on use of funds for 896 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act; exceptions 885 Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, adjudication of claims of American nationals against Government of 1199 Appropriation authorized 1200 Attendance of witnesses, production of documentary evidence 1200 Claims, time limitation for filing 1199 Commissioner, appointment of; assistants 1199 Completion within two years 1200 Moneys received, administrative expenses a first charge against 1200 Report to Secretary 1200 Transfer of records, etc., upon completion of work 1200 **State Banks,** requirement of membership in Federal Reserve System for deposit insurance, provision repealed 842 **State Legislation,** appropriation for preparation of index to 834 **State Marine Schools,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 761 **State Surveys,** appropriation for 915 **State Unemployment Compensation Laws,** increase in authorization for appropriations for administration of 581 **Statistical Board.** *See* Central Statistical Board. **Statistical Bureau, International, The Hague,** appropriation for contribution 892 **Statistical Committee.** *See* Central Statistical Committee. **Statistical Institute, International,** invitation to hold meeting in United States in 1940 authorized; appropriation authorized for expenses 1265 **Statistical Studies,** continuance of, by Department of Labor, upon payment of cost 581 **Statute of Limitations,** not to apply to offenses punishable by death 1198 **Statutes at Large,** reorganization plans taking effect to be printed in 564 **Steamers.** *See* Vessels. **Stites, Ill.,** time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1077 **Stolen Property.** *See* National Stolen Property Act, Amendments. **Stone, Harry,** appropriation authorized for purchase of papers of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney and Thomas Pinckney from, by Library of Congress 572 Appropriation for 627 **Stony Point Light Station Reservation, N. Y.,** exchange of land with Palisades Interstate Park Commission 1131 **Straight Creek, Ohio,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Strategic and Critical Materials:** Acquisition of stocks of certain 811 Appropriations authorized 812 Determination of; quantity and quality to be purchased 811 Domestic mineral resources, investigations with respect to development of 812 Domestic sources, period allowed for production and delivery from 812 Purchases by Treasury Department when domestic supply or production insufficient; storage and rotation 811 Use, restriction on 811 Appropriation for acquisition, etc 770, 1326 Surplus agricultural commodities, exchange of, for reserve stocks produced abroad, pursuant to treaty provisions 1407 Cotton— Specific, determination of, to be exchanged 1407 Warehousing of 1407 Funds available 1408 Storage provisions 1407 **Streams,** appropriation for gaging 720, 1317 **Submarginal Land,** appropriation for retirement of 976 **Sugar Act of 1937,** appropriation for administrative expenses 632, 975 **Sugar Council, International,** appropriation for share of expenses 975 **Sugar-Plant Investigations,** appropriation for 954 **Sugars, Philippine,** quota 1227 Annual allocation of 1228 **Summit Lake Indians, Nev.,** appropriation for support, etc 708 **Superior, Wis.,** modification in location of authorized bridge across St. Louis River from, to Duluth, Minn 756 **Supplemental Military Appropriation Act, 1940** 992CIX **Supreme Court, United States.** *See* United States Courts. **Supreme Court Building Commission, United States,** dissolution of; disposition of records 1266 **Surgeons.** *See* Vessels, Staff officers. **Surplus Agricultural Commodities:** Exchange of, for reserve stocks of strategic and critical materials produced abroad, pursuant to treaty provisions 1407 Cotton— Specific, determination of, to be exchanged 1407 Warehousing of 1407 Funds available 1408 Storage provisions 1407 Sale of, to foreign governments authorized; conditions 1418 Cotton, determination of specific, to be sold; limitation on number of bales 1418 **Surplus Commodities,** appropriation for disposal of 975 **Surplus Commodities Corporation.** *See* Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation. **Susquehanna River:** Bridge authorized across, at— Harrisburg, Pa 1263 Wyoming Borough, Pa 1264 **Sweden,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Sweetpotato Weevil Control,** appropriation for 960 **Switchboard Operators,** exemption of, employed in certain telephone exchanges, from provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 1266 **Switzerland,** appropriation for minister to 887 **T** **Tacoma, Wash.,** acquisition of Puyallup Indian Tribal School property for sanatorium purposes; appropriation authorized 1405 **Tacoma Sanatorium, Wash.,** appropriation for 707 **Taholah Indians, Wash.,** appropriation for support, etc 708 **Taos Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Tariff Commission:** Appropriation for 542 Commissioners— Restriction on payment of salary to, appearing in certain proceedings 542 Salary rates 550 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Tax Appeals, Board of:** Appropriation for 526, 627 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 **Tax Liens on Securities,** validity against mortgagees, pledgees, purchasers and judgment creditors 882 **Taylor Grazing Act, Amendment,** establishment of advisory board of local stockmen in each district; functions, etc 1002 **Tea Importation Act,** appropriation for enforcement 971 **Telecommunication Union, Bureau of International, Radio Section,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Telegraph Messages,** extension of tax on, until July 1, 1941 862 **Telephone Messages,** extension of tax on, until July 1, 1941 862 **Tempe, Ariz.,** limit of cost of construction of post office increased 1305 **Temporary National Economic Committee:** Allotments of certain funds increased 624 Appropriation for 629, 984 Authorized appropriation increased 624 Reports, time limitation for filing 629 **Tennessee:** Clees Ferry, bridge authorized across Cumberland River near 622 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, appropriation for administration, etc 726 Memphis, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1338 Modification of flood-control project 860 Park Field Military Reservation, transfer of jurisdiction from War Department to Department of Agriculture 1075 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 **“Tennessee,” U. S. S.,** removal of cost limitation on overhaul 1079 **Tennessee Electric Power Company,** purchase of electric utility properties of, by Tennessee Valley Authority, authorized; bond issue 1083 **Tennessee Valley Authority:** Appropriation for 542 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department authorized 674 Special joint congressional investigating committee, additional funds provided for 510 Final report 510CX **Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, Amendments:** Bonds, issue of certain, forbidden 1083 Purchase of certain utility properties, etc., bond issue authorized for 1083 Annual financial statement as to expenditure of funds derived from 1084 Form, denomination, maturity, etc 1084 Secretary of the Treasury, purchase and sale of bonds by, authorized 1085 Termination of authority 1085 **Territorial Courts,** appropriation for 904 **Territorial Papers,** appropriation for collecting and editing 886 **Territories and Island Possessions, Division of.** *See* Interior, Department of the. **Texas:** Appropriation for— Colorado River project, construction 719 Rio Grande project, operation and maintenance, etc 715, 717 Buffalo Bayou and tributaries, modification of project for improvement of, authorized 1414 Corpus Christi, acceptance of land near, for use as naval aviation training station, authorized 590 El Campo, conveyance of certain land to, authorized 818 Ellington Field Military Reservation, grant of right-of-way across, to Stanolind Pipe Line Co authorized 1119 Northern judicial district, Lubbock division created; terms of court, clerk’s office 1082 Oil and gas conservation, consent of Congress granted to extension of interstate compact concerning, with Oklahoma, California, and New Mexico 1071 Port Arthur, time extended for bridging Lake Sabine at 1121 Rio Grande compact with Colorado and New Mexico, consent of Congress granted to 785 **The Dalles, Oreg.,** time extended for bridging Columbia River at 1253 **Third Deficiency Appropriation Act, Fiscal Year 1939** 1301 **Third International Congress for Microbiology,** appropriation authorized for expenses of holding, etc 554 **Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission,** appropriation for 543 **Thompson, N. Dak.,** bridge authorized across Red River at 1120 **Threatening Communications:** Deposit in depository of foreign country addressed to United States, penalty 743 Extortion messages, penalty 743 Kidnap threats, penalty 743 Prosecution 744 Deposit in depository of Post Office Establishment, penalty 742 Extortion messages, penalty 743 Kidnap threats, etc., penalty 743 Prosecution 743 **Thurberia Weevil Control,** appropriation for 961 **Toa Vaca River, P. R.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Toadlena Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 **Tobacco:** Appropriation for— Parity payments 974 Statistics, compilation and publication 968 Burley, etc., marketing quotas for; referendum 1261 Farm quotas, penalties on marketings in excess of 1262 Marketing quota— Conversion of State marketing quota into State acreage allotment; basis; allotments 1261 Time for proclamation of; increase 1261 Philippine, quota on scrap, etc 1227 **Tobacco Act,** appropriation for refund of taxes collected under 662 Salaries and expenses in connection with 1325 **Tobacco Inspection Act,** appropriation for enforcement 968 **Tobacco Investigations,** appropriation for 954 **Tohatchi Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Toilet Preparations Tax Amendments:** Coverings and containers, charge for 863 Transactions at other than arm’s length 863 **Toiyabe National Forest, Nev.,** appropriation for acquisition of land for soil-erosion control, etc 957 **Toledo, Ohio,** bridge authorized across Ottawa River at 621 **Toll Bridges, Federal-aid highways,** payments to States causing to be made free of tolls prior to July 1, 1941; conditions 1066 **Tomah Hospital, Wis.,** appropriation for 707 **Tongass National Forest, Alaska,** portion set aside as municipal water-supply reserve for Ketchikan; administration 1132CXI **Tongue Point, Oreg.,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 Appropriation for 773 **Tongue River Hospital, Mont.,** appropriation for 707 **Tongue River Indian Reservation, Mont.,** Tongue River Reservoir project, execution of contracts for water for irrigating lands on, authorized; appropriation authorized 1411 **Tongue River Irrigation Project, Mont.,** appropriation for 699 **Tongue River Water Users’ Association, Mont.,** execution of contract with, for acquisition of water for irrigating lands on Tongue River Indian Reservation authorized; appropriation authorized 1411 **Topographic Surveys,** appropriation for 720 **Toro Negro River, P. R.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Tourist Literature:** Entry of, free of duty, for free distribution at— Golden Gate International Exposition 1221 New York World’s Fair 626 **Trade Commission.** *See* Federal Trade Commission. **Trade Mark Bureau, Inter-American,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Transit Inspection,** appropriation for 962 **Treasurer of the United States, Office of the.** *See* Treasury Department. **Treasury Department.** *See also* Secretary of the Treasury. Akron, Ohio, old post-office building and site, repeal of minimum price limitation on sale of 1291 American Printing House for the Blind, transfer of functions of Secretary to Federal Security Agency 1435 Appropriation for— Accounts and Deposits, Office of Commissioner of 657, 989 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 American Printing House for the Blind. *See* Federal Security Agency. Appointments, Division of 659 Audited claims 521, 648, 651, 1333, 1336 Budget, Bureau of the. *See* President of the United States, Executive Office. Chief Clerk, Office of 656 Coast Guard 640, 663, 989, 1325 Damage claims 515, 640 Lighthouses, Bureau of 632, 913 Comptroller of the Currency, Office of the 660 Customs, Bureau of 659 Vehicles, restriction 660 Damage claims 516, 644, 645, 1328 Disbursement, Division of, Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Engraving and Printing, Bureau of 665 Federal Alcohol Administration 662 Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation, payments to, on account of reductions in interest rate on mortgages 655 Federal land banks, payments to, on account of reductions in interest rate on mortgages 639, 655 General Counsel, Office of 655 Internal Revenue, Bureau of 640, 660, 1325 Judgments 517, 646, 1329, 1330 Mint, Bureau of the 669 Miscellaneous and contingent expenses 656 Narcotics, Bureau of 663 Old-age reserve account, Social Security Act 655 Printing, Division of 653, 657, 1325 Processing Tax Board of Review, United States 662 Procurement Division— Public Buildings Branch. *See* Federal Works Agency, Public Buildings Administration. Supply, Branch of 673, 1326 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Public Debt Service 658 Public Health Service. *See separate title*. Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account, advances to 655 Research and Statistics, Division of 655 Salaries 654 Secret Service Division 666 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Secretary, Office of the 515, 654, 1325 Damage claims 515 Stationery 654, 657 Treasurer of the United States, Office of 660 Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939, administrative expenses 931 Treasury buildings, custody 656CXII Beck, Lizzie, acceptance of real estate devised by, authorized 753 Budget, Bureau of the. *See* President of the United States, Executive Office. Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfers of funds authorized for 674 Citizenship provisions, employees; exceptions 683 Coast Guard. *See separate title*. Contraband articles, transportation in vessels, vehicles, and aircraft declared unlawful; seizure and forfeiture 1291 Appropriations made available 1292 Definitions 1292 Enforcement provisions 1292 Laws applicable 1292 Rules and regulations 1293 Supplemental nature of provisions 1292 Customs, Bureau of— Advances from Treasury in connection with enforcement of customs laws authorized 1262 Foreign countries, advance payments in 660 Overtime services, deposit of receipts for 659 Director General of Railroads, office abolished and functions transferred 1432 Disbursement, Division of, transfer of funds to, from designated agencies authorized 657 District of Columbia, advances to; reimbursement 1118 El Campo, Tex., conveyance of certain land to, authorized 818 Engraving and Printing, Bureau of— Credit of proceeds of work 666 Protection of bonds, currency, etc., reimbursement for; detail of Secret Service supervisor 657 Federal Seed Act. *See separate title*. Foreign Service retirement and disability fund, preparation of estimates of annual appropriations 587 Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939, tourist literature for free distribution, free entry 1221 Inspectors of buildings abroad, couriers, etc., assignment of personnel as, authorized 896 Internal Revenue, Bureau of— Brandy and fruit spirits, allowances for losses from leakage, etc., upon withdrawal of packages 1202 District of Columbia income tax, information to be supplied relative to persons subject to 1100 Inheritance and estate taxes 1118 Rectifiers and wholesale dealers, books of 1260 Spirits lost, etc., by reason of floods in 1936 and 1937, credit or refund of taxes paid in certain cases 1420 International Petroleum Exposition, Tulsa, Okla., importation of dutiable articles free of duty; regulations 796 Lighthouses, Bureau of, consolidation of, with Coast Guard 1432 Minor purchases without advertising 656 Morehead City Target Range, N. C., transfer of jurisdiction over portion to, by War Department 1204 Narcotics, Bureau of— Advances from Treasury in connection with enforcement of narcotic drug laws authorized 1262 Confiscated vehicles, use of 663 Expenditures for narcotics, credit of sums recovered 663 Information in connection with apprehension of violators, expenditures authorized 663 Law observance, funds available for dissemination of information regarding 663 Naval officers, retired, active-duty pay to, assigned to 767 New York World’s Fair, 1939, tourist literature for free distribution, free entry 626 Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Reservation, Maine, conveyance of portion to Bristol, Maine, authorized 816 Poplarville, Miss., removal of certain restrictions regarding acquisition of site for post-office building 1128 Portland, Oreg., old Federal building, disposal authorized 819 Procurement Division— Government Printing Office, purchases by, independent of 839 Public Buildings Branch. *See* Federal Works Agency, Public Buildings Administration. Strategic and critical materials, purchase through; storage and rotation 811 Supply, Branch of— Advances, credit of, to general supply funds 674 Coal and wood, waiver of separate weight, etc., certificate 674 “Fuel” defined 674 General supply fund, amount available from, for personal services 674CXIII Materials, etc., payment for 673 Reconditioning of equipment, cost of 674 Transfer of funds authorized for expenses incurred in carrying out provisions of Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1938 639 Transfer or detail of employees from other agencies, transfer of funds authorized 673 Typewriter repairs, etc., payment for 674 Public Debt Service, distinctive paper for U. S. securities, division of award 659 Public Health Service. *See separate title*. Railroad adjustments, action with respect to claims of United States as creditor 1138 Rochester Harbor Lighthouse Reservation, Charlotte, N. Y., lease of portion to New York Central Railroad Co for track purposes authorized 1131 Salaries, payments limited to average rates under Classification Act 654 Secret Service Division— Information concerning violations, funds available for payment for 666 Witness fees, payment of 666 Tennessee Valley Authority, purchase and sale of certain bonds issued by, authorized 1085 Treasurer of the United States, Office of, transfer of funds authorized for expenses incurred in carrying out provisions of Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1938 639 Typewriting machines, prices of standard; exceptions 674 War Finance Corporation abolished; functions transferred 1432 **Treasury Representatives, Meeting of,** appropriation for participation 1324 **Trinidad, Colo.,** appropriation authorized for attendance of Marine Band at United Confederate Veterans’ 1939 reunion at 582 Appropriation for 777 **Tropical Forest Experiment Station,** appropriation for establishment of, in West Indies 956 **Truck Crop and Garden Insects,** appropriation for investigations, etc 961 **Trust Companies,** tax on 865 **Trust Indenture Act of 1939** 1149 Bondholders, directions and waivers by; prohibition of impairment of holders’ right to payment 1172 Bondholders lists, furnishing of, etc 1164 Commission— Hearings by 1174 Rules, regulations, and orders, authority to make 1173 Special powers of 1174 Contrary stipulations void 1177 Court review of orders; jurisdiction of offenses and suits 1175 Definitions 1151 Exempted securities and transactions 1153 Existing law, effect on 1177 Hearings by Commission 1174 Indenture provisions, effect of prescribed 1173 Misleading statements, liability for 1176 Obligor— Additional evidence, parties may provide for 1170 Basis of certificate or opinion, recitals as to 1170 Certificates of fair value, provisions required 1169 Conditions precedent, evidence of compliance with 1168 Periodic reports by 1167 Preferential collection of claims against 1161 Recording of indenture, evidence of 1168 Paying agents, duties of 1173 Penalties 1177 Qualification, when effective; effect of 1157 Regulation, necessity for 1150 Rules, regulations, and orders, authority of Commission to make 1173 Securities Act— Integration of procedure with 1156 Securities not required to be registered under 1155 Qualification of indentures covering 1156 Securities required to be registered under 1154 Separability of provisions 1177 Trustee— Bondholders lists, furnishing of, to 1164 Costs, undertaking for 1172 Default— Duties in case of 1171 Duties prior to 1171 Notice of 1171 Disqualification of 1158 Eligibility for appointment as 1157CXIV Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, effect of 1161 Reports by 1165 Responsibility of 1171 Special powers of 1173 Unlawful representations 1176 **Truxton Canyon Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Truxton Canyon Indians, Ariz.,** appropriation for support, etc 708 **Tucumcari Project, N. Mex.,** appropriation for construction 717 **Tulalip Hospital, Wash.,** appropriation for 707 **Tulalip Indians, Wash.,** appropriation for support, etc 708 **Tulsa, Okla.,** exposition at. *See* International Petroleum Exposition. **Turkey,** appropriation for ambassador to 887 **Turner, Clarence W.,** payment to widow of 981 **Turtle Mountain Hospital, N. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Tutuila, Samoa, Naval Station,** construction at, authorized 798 School at, appropriation for operation 760 **Twelfth Olympic Gaines,** participation of Regular Army authorized 572 **U** **Uinta National Forest, Utah,** appropriation for acquisition of land for soil-erosion control, etc 957 **Uintah and Ouray Indians, Utah:** Appropriation for— Construction and repair 1316 Irrigation systems 703 Support, etc 708 **Uintah Hospital, Utah,** appropriation for 707 **Ukiah, Calif.,** appropriation for latitude observatory 915 **Umatilla Indian Reservation, Oreg.,** certain lands restored to tribal ownership 1351 **Umpqua River Lighthouse Reservation, Oreg.,** conveyance of portion to State of Oregon for public purposes; conditions 802 **Uncompahgre, etc., Utes, Utah,** appropriation for maintenance, etc., of irrigation project 702 **Unemployment Compensation Administration.** *See also* Social Security Act Amendments of 1939. Appropriation for grants to States for 513, 541, 630, 1304 **Unemployment Compensation Laws, State,** increase in authorization for appropriations for administration of 581 **Unemployment Insurance.** *See* Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, Amendments. **Unemployment Tax Act, Federal,** subchapter of Internal Revenue Code relating to tax on employers of eight or more designated as 1396 **Union Catalogues,** appropriation for development and maintenance 835 **Union County, Ky.,** bridge authorized across Ohio River at 1058 **Union of South Africa,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Union of Soviet Socialist Republics:** Appropriation for ambassador to 887 Claims of American nationals against Government of, adjudication of 1199 Appropriation authorized 1200 Attendance of witnesses, production of documentary evidence 1200 Claims, time limitation for filing 1199 Commissioner, appointment of; assistants 1199 Completion within two years 1200 Moneys received, administrative expenses a first charge against 1200 Report to Secretary of State 1200 Transfer of records, etc., upon completion of work 1200 **Union Pacific Railroad Co.,** license to maintain certain trackage on Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation authorized 1001 **United Confederate Veterans’ Reunion, Trinidad, Colo., 1939:** Loan of War Department equipment authorized 816 Marine Band, attendance authorized 582 Appropriation for 777 **United Pueblos, N. Mex.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **United States Citrus Products Laboratory, Fla.,** appropriation for construction of addition to 958 **United States Coast Guard Academy.** *See* Coast Guard Academy. **United States Code,** appropriation for preparation 830 **United States Courts:** Administration of 1223 Administrative Office of the United States Courts, establishment 1223 Director, duties 1223 Budget, preparation and submission 1224 Employees; practice restriction 1223 Funds made available for maintenance and operation 1403 Annual conferences in each judicial district 1224CXV Application of provisions 1225 Department of Justice employees engaged in audit of judicial accounts, transfer of 1225 Effective date 1226 Funds, transfer of 1225 Judicial accounts, transfer of powers and duties relating to audit of 1226 Judicial council, meetings 1224 Personnel, administrative powers and duties respecting certain, transferred 1226 Appropriation for— Bailiffs, etc 636, 905 China, United States Court for 904 Claims, Court of 904 Clerks of courts 905, 986 Commissioners, fees 905 Conciliation commissioners 986 Customs and Patent Appeals, Court of 904 Customs Court, United States 904 District of Columbia, United States Courts for 903, 1308, 1309 Judges, salaries 636, 905 Jurors and witnesses 636, 905 Marshals 636, 900, 986 Miscellaneous expenses 636, 906 Miscellaneous salaries 636 Panama Canal Zone, District Court 904, 986 Printing and binding 986 Probation system 902 Salaries, miscellaneous 906 Supreme Court, United States 903 Territorial courts 636, 904 Books, transmittal to successors in office; marking 906 China, United States Court for, funds made available for traveling expenses of employees in emergencies 1319 Citizenship requirements, employees 1337 Claims, Court of— Review of cases by Supreme Court on certiorari; inclusion of material portions of record 752 Jurisdiction of Supreme Court on review 752 District judges, restriction to one employee; exception 906 District of Columbia, District Court for, jurisdiction of actions arising from administration of trust funds by Board of Trustees of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library 1064 Employees, time limitation for exercise of option under Civil Service Retirement Act 1201 Hawaii, District Court for, rules of procedure in U. S. courts made applicable to 841 Immigration and Naturalization Service, funds not available for compensation of assistants to clerks of courts 922 Judges— Compensation of, taking office on or before June 6, 1932, inclusion in gross income 575 Exemption from taxation under Revenue Act of 1938 or prior acts 577 Retirement of, appointed to hold office during good behavior, because of permanent disability 1204 Pay, if less than 10 years of service; more than 10 years 1205 Virgin Islands, temporary appointment of special judge for District Court for, authorized 1203 Probation officers— Appointment by district judges, etc 902 Provision repealed 1225 Disqualifications— Failure to comply with official orders, etc 902 Failure to conform to required qualifications 902 Provisions repealed 1225 Stenographers or law clerks, salary limitation; persons with dual qualifications 906 Supreme Court— Administrative Office of the United States Courts, appointment of Director and Assistant Director by 1223 Building Commission, dissolution of; disposition of records 1266 Court of Claims, review of cases in, by certiorari; inclusion of material portions of record 752 Jurisdiction on review 752 United States Code, Annotated, price limitation 906 Virgin Islands, District Court for, temporary appointment of special judge for, authorized 1203 **United States Employees’ Compensation Commission.** *See* Employees’ Compensation Commission. **United States Employment Service:** Apportionment of funds to States, 1940 925 Appropriation for 925 Payment to States 925 Reapportionment of unused balances 925CXVI Transfer of records and property in local offices to States 1409 Transfer of, to Federal Security Agency 1425 **United States Housing Authority:** Appropriation for 690 Annual contributions 691 Check clearance, etc., expenses, transfer of funds to Treasury Department 674 Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 657 Transfer of, to Federal Works Agency 1427 **United States Housing Corporation,** dissolution of 671 **United States Maritime Commission.** *See* Maritime Commission. **United States Maritime Service.** *See* Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments. **United States Processing Tax Board of Review.** *See* Treasury Department. **United States Soldiers’ Home,** appropriation for 860 **United States Supreme Court Building Commission,** dissolution of; disposition of records 1266 **Unjust Enrichment,** tax on, appropriation for salaries and expenses in connection with assessment and collection of 1325 **Upper Mississippi River Wildlife Refuge,** appropriation for maintenance and acquisition of land 964 **Urgent Deficiency and Supplemental Appropriation Act,** fiscal years 1939 and 1940. *See also* Deficiency Appropriation Acts. Appropriation for— Agriculture, Department of, Commodity Credit Corporation 985 District of Columbia 984 Mental Health, Commission on 985 Municipal court, jurors 985 Policemen and firemen’s relief 985 Public schools 985 Tax Appeals, Board of 984 Employees’ Compensation Commission 982 Executive Office 981 Federal Communications Commission 983 Federal Loan Agency 982 Electric Home and Farm Authority 982 Export-Import Bank of Washington 982 Interior, Department of the 985 General Land Office 986 Government in the Territories 986 Indian Affairs, Bureau of 986 Secretary, Office of 985 Justice, Department of 986 Legislative Branch of the Government— Capitol Building, painting of signing of Constitution for placement in 981 House of Representatives 981 Senate 980 Post Office Department 987 Reconstruction Finance Corporation 984 Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art 984 State, Department of 987 Alaskan International Highway Commission 987 Diplomatic and Consular Service, emergencies 988 International Monetary and Economic Conference and General Disarmament Conference 988 Microbiology, Third International Congress for 988 Mixed Claims Commission, U. S.-Germany 988 Pan American Child Congress, Eighth 987 Pan American Housing Conference, First 987 Political Refugees, International Committee on 988 Temporary National Economic Committee 984 Treasury Department 989 Accounts and Deposits, Office of Commissioner of 989 Coast Guard 989 Procurement Division, Public Buildings Branch 989 United States Courts 986 Conciliation commissioners 986 Marshals, etc 986 Work Projects Administration 984 Government departments and agencies, restriction on transmission of certain unsolicited mail matter free of postage 989 **Uruguay,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Utah:** Appropriation for— Bryce Canyon National Park, administration, etc 726 Indians— Irrigation systems 702, 703 Support, etc 695, 707, 708, 1316 Provo River project, construction 717 Zion National Park, administration, etc 728CXVII Ogden Ordnance Depot, appropriation for acquisition of land 603 Salt Lake City, construction of roads, etc., across Fort Douglas Military Reservation authorized 1218 **Utah, University of,** funds for building and equipment, Bureau of Mines, continued available 723 **Ute Mountain Hospital, Colo.,** appropriation for 707 **Ute Mountain Indians, Colo.,** appropriation for purchase of land 696 **V** **Vale Reclamation Project, Oreg.,** funds made available for payment of adjusted compensation to employees on Agency Valley Dam 1317 **Venereal Diseases, Division of.** *See* Public Health Service. **Venezuela,** ambassador to, appropriation for 887 Funds made available for salary of 638 **Vermont,** appropriation for rehabilitation, forest hurricane damage 513 **Vessels.** *See also* Merchant Marine Act, 1936, Amendments; Naval Vessels; Navigation. False pretenses, obtaining money by, on high seas; penalty 1205 Fire pump, pipe, and hose requirements 1344 Licenses— Renewals 795 Withholding until certificate of inspection filed; renewals 798 Lifeboats, etc., number to be carried 1343 Load lines for American— Establishment, vessels loading at or proceeding to sea from— Foreign ports 783 Ports within United States 783 Penalties for violations 783 Towed vessels, carrying neither passengers nor cargo excepted 783 Masters, proceedings on change of, in domestic commerce 794 Officers’ Competency Certificates Convention, 1936. *See separate title*. *Palpa*, barge, admission to United States registry 1403 *Prari*, barge, admission to United States registry 1403 Staff officers, registry of pursers and surgeons as; grades 1145 Assault upon, penalty for 1147 Certificate, penalty for alteration, etc 1146 Effective date 1147 Misconduct, etc., suspension or revocation of certificate for 1147 Naval Reserve Corps, insignia for members of 1146 Qualifications; oath of office 1146 Unregistered, employment unlawful; exception 1146 **Veterans.** *See also* Veterans’ Administration; World War Veterans. Disabled soldiers and sailors, increased Federal aid to State and Territorial homes for 1145 Flags for burial of, authorized 999 Hospitalization and domiciliary care provisions 1070 Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection and Boxer Rebellion, domiciliary care, etc., extended to certain 652 Widow’s pensions effective as of date of death of veteran; filing of claim 1209 **Veterans’ Administration.** *See also* Veterans; World War Veterans. Appropriation for— Adjusted service and dependent pay 545 Administration, medical, hospital, and domiciliary services 544 Damage claims 644, 1328 Hospital and domiciliary facilities 545 Judgments 1330 Military and naval insurance 545 Pensions 545 Printing and binding 545 Butter substitutes, restriction on purchase of, except for cooking purposes 545 Disbursing officers, etc., release of, for liability for payment where recovery waived under existing laws 1252 Interior Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 544 Navy Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 544 New construction, use of funds for, forbidden 545 Patients in naval hospitals, additional details for care of 768 Public Health Service, transfer of funds to, authorized 544 Reorganization Act of 1939, exemption of, from transfer, etc., under 561 State, etc., homes, aid to 545 Tobacco, purchase authorized 544 War Department, transfer of funds to, authorized 544 **Veterans’ Placement Service,** appropriation for 925CXVIII **Vice President of the United States:** Appointments by— Philippine Islands, conference on future trade relations; members 1231 “Star-Spangled Banner,” commission to provide for Federal participation in anniversary celebration 1214 Appropriation for— Compensation of 524 Office of the 822 Member of— Constitution, commission to procure painting of scene at signing of 583 Coronado Exposition Commission 1047 “Star-Spangled Banner,” commission to provide for Federal participation in anniversary celebration 1214 **Vicksburg, Miss.,** purchase and maintenance of bridge across Mississippi River at, authorized 1267 **Village Delivery Service,** appropriation for 677 **Virgin Islands:** Appropriation for— Agricultural experiment station and vocational school 735 American seamen, relief of shipwrecked 889 Municipal governments, defraying deficits of 634, 1318 Saint Croix, deficit of municipal government 736 Salaries 735 Civil government for, amendments to Act to provide for— Authorizations heretofore granted not impaired 1242 Navigable waters, applicability of Federal laws for protection and improvement 1242 Navigation, inspection laws, etc., power of Legislative Assembly to enact; application of Federal laws 1242 Surplus property, disposal of 1242 Tonnage dues, etc., Federal laws levying, not to apply to 1242 District Court for, temporary appointment of special judge for, authorized 1203 Housing, census of, in 1940 1406 **Virginia:** Appropriation for— Appomattox Court House National Historical Monument, acquisition of land, etc 728 Manassas National Battlefield Park, construction of administration-museum building 728 Shenandoah National Park, administration, etc 727 Fort Monroe, amount for maintenance of wharf, roads, and sewerage system 604 Langley Field, appropriation for construction of additional laboratory buildings, etc 628 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1416 Shenandoah National Park, certain lands of Front Royal Quartermaster Depot Military Reservation added to 815 **Virginia Military Institute,** loan of portrait of Gen. Winfield Scott to, authorized 821 **Virus Serum Toxin Act,** appropriation for enforcement 950 **Vocational Education,** appropriation for promotion of 633, 732 **Vocational Rehabilitation,** persons disabled in industry, appropriation for 733 **W** **Wabash River:** Bridge authorized across, at Peru, Ind 623 Examination for flood-control purposes authorized, Indiana and Illinois 1416 **Waccamaw River,** bridge authorized across, from Old Dock to Ash, N. C 623 **Wage and Hour Division.** *See* Labor, Department of. **Wages and Hours.** *See* Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. **Wagner-Peyser Act.** *See* United States Employment Service. **Wahpeton, N. Dak.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **Wailoa River, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Wailua River, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Waimea River, T. H.,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1417 **Wake Island,** construction of naval aviation facilities, appropriation authorized 590 **Walker, Charles,** appointment as lieutenant commander, Coast Guard, authorized 1218 **Walker River Hospital, Nev.,** appropriation for 707 **Walker River Indians, Nev.:** Appropriation for— Irrigation projects 703 Support, etc 708 **Walker River Irrigation Project, Nev.,** appropriation for 699 **Wallace, Idaho,** appropriation for care of graves of firefighters 956CXIX **Walsh County, N. Dak.,** time extended for bridging Red River from, to Marshall County, Minn 1080 **Wannall, William H.,** payment to 1302 **Wapato Indians, Wash.,** appropriation for irrigation systems 703 **Wapato Irrigation System, Yakima Indian Reservation, Wash.,** appropriation for maintenance, etc 702 **War Between the States,** funds for erection of markers in Georgia along route followed by the armies continued available 728 **War Department.** *See also* Army. Aerial photographs for mapping projects for Department of Interior authorized 721 Antiaircraft Firing Range, Mohave Desert, acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Appropriation for— Adjutant General’s Department 596, 992 Command and General Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kans 596 Welfare of enlisted men 596 Air Corps 605, 641, 992, 995 Army Medical Museum 594 Audited claims 522, 649, 651, 1333, 1336 Cavalry, Chief of 609 Cavalry School, Fort Riley, Kans 609 Chemical Warfare Service 609, 643, 996 Chief of Staff, Office of 992 Chief Signal Officer, Office of 992 Citizens’ Military Training 615 Citizens’ military training camps 616 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps 615 Schools and colleges, military supplies and equipment for 616 Coast Artillery, Chief of 610 Coast Artillery School, Fort Monroe, Va 610 Contingencies, Army 594 Contingent expenses, Department 594, 992 Damage claims 516, 644, 645, 1328, 1329 Educational orders 595, 993 Engineers, Corps of 516, 608, 642, 643, 858, 1327, 1328 Flood control 859 Hydroelectric power 860 Nicaragua, investigation and survey of canal and highway across 1328 Panama, Chorrera and Rio Hato Road, construction 1327 River and harbor work, damage claims 1328 Rivers and harbors 858 Sacramento River, Calif., flood-control work 1328 Field Artillery, Chief of 610 Field Artillery School 610 Finance Department 596, 992, 993 Courts martial, expenses 598, 993 Deserters, etc., apprehension of 598 Finance Service 599, 993 Pay of the Army 596, 993 Private property, payment of claims for damage, etc 599 Travel of the Army 597, 993 General Staff Corps 595, 641, 993 Army War College 595 Field exercises 595 Military intelligence activities 595, 993 Military Intelligence Division, contingencies 641 Infantry, Chief of 609 Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga 609 Inspector General, Office of 1327 Insular Affairs, Bureau of. *See* Interior, Department of the. Judge Advocate General, Office of 992 Judgments 516, 517, 645, 646, 1329, 1330 Medical Department 607, 643, 995 Canal Zone garrisons, hospital care 607 Medical and hospital department 607 Military Academy 610, 641 National Board for Promotion of Rifle Practice 617, 997 National Guard 611, 642, 996 Arming, equipping, and training 611, 997 Field service, arms, etc., for 612 Ordnance Department 608, 643, 995 Arsenals, repairs to 609, 996 Ordnance service and supplies 608, 995 Rock Island Bridge, Rock Island, Ill 609 Organized Reserves 613, 997 Panama Canal 642, 860 Printing and binding 594, 992 Quartermaster Corps 599, 641, 642, 857, 992, 993, 1327 Barracks and quarters 603, 641, 994 Cemeterial expenses 857 Clothing and equipage 642, 993 Horses, draft, and pack animals 602 Hospitals, construction and repair of 604, 994 Incidental expenses 993 Land, acquisition of 602, 994 Military posts 602, 994, 1327 Panama, acquisition of land 1327 Radiobeacons, acquisition of land for 1327 Subsistence of the Army 993 Supplies, regular 993 Transportation 641, 642, 993 Wright Field, Ohio, acquisition of land 641 Salaries 592, 992, 1327 Seacoast defenses 610, 641, 644, 996CXX Secretary, Office of 516, 594, 992 Signal Corps 604, 643, 858, 994 Alaska Communication System 858 Soldiers’ Home, United States 860 Surgeon General, Office of 992 Average salaries under Classification Act, restriction on exceeding 593 Burial lots, disposal of, in commercial cemeteries, authorized 843 Butter substitutes, restriction on use 600 Camp McCoy, Wis., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Carlisle Barracks, Pa., appropriation authorized for construction of medical school building 1003 Cash rewards, limitation on 618 Cemeteries, disposal of burial lots in commercial, authorized 843 Chilkoot Barracks Military Reservation, Alaska, right-of-way granted across, for pipe line 1272 Citizens’ military training camps. *See separate title*. Citizenship requirements 597 Confederate Veterans’ 1939 reunion, loan of equipment to, authorized 816 Construction, limitation on, of permanent nature 604 Crissy Field, Calif., restriction on use of funds incident to use as air station 606 Custer Battlefield National Cemetery, Mont., erection of public museum within; appropriation authorized 1337 Dependents, transportation of, on change of station 598 Deputy Chief of Staff, position created 1002 Disbanded military organizations, deposit of funds of 597 District of Columbia, bond not required for equipment issued for military instruction, etc., in high schools 1015 Duluth, Minn., easement deed covering certain federally owned lands, execution to, authorized 784 Educational orders for certain munitions, etc., appropriations made available for special studies; appropriations authorized 560 Appropriation for 595, 993 Ellington Field Military Reservation, Tex., grant of right-of-way across, to Stanolind Pipe Line Co., authorized 1119 Engineers, Corps of— Bureau of Reclamation, cooperation with, in investigations, etc 717 Power-driven boats, use restricted to Government business 859 Surveys, etc., unauthorized, forbidden 859 Experimental purposes, purchase of materials, etc., for, authorized 1042 Filipino emigration from United States, transportation on Army transports authorized 1133 Flood control. *See* Rivers and harbors, *this title*. Foreign military and air attaches, sale of aviation supplies and services for aircraft operated by, authorized 795 Fort Armstrong Military Reservation, Hawaii, transfer of portion to control of Department of Labor 1209 Fort Bliss, Tex., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Devens, Mass., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Dix, N. J., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Douglas Military Reservation, Utah, construction of roads, etc., across, by Salt Lake City authorized 1218 Fort Ethan Allen Artillery Range, Vt., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Francis E. Warren Military Reservation, Wyo., exchange of portions authorized 1048 Fort George G. Meade, Md., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Knox, Ky., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Leavenworth, Kans., license to maintain certain trackage on, authorized 1001 Fort Lewis, Wash., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Meade, S. Dak., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Fort Mifflin Military Reservation, Pa., right-of-way granted across, for pipe line 1300 Fort Snelling Bridge, Minn., transfer to State of Minnesota authorized 783 Front Royal Quartermaster Depot Military Reservation, Va., certain lands of, added to Shenandoah National Park 815 General Clarence R. Edwards Memorial Bridge, Springfield, Mass., retrocession of jurisdiction over, granted to State 1127 Golden Gate Bridge and Highway District, contracts for supplying water to, authorized 1075CXXI Helium production and investigations, transfer of funds for, to Bureau of Mines 606, 724 Horses and mules, transfer of old, to humane organizations 808 Inland Waterways Corporation, transfer of, to Department of Commerce 1434 Insular Affairs, Bureau of, transfer to Department of the Interior 1433 Laundry charges 601 Leon Springs, Tex., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Long Island Railroad Co., termination of certain leases authorized 654 Maxwell Field, Ala., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Middletown Air Depot Military Reservation, Pa., easement for right-of-way across, for oil pipe lines, granted 1210 Military Academy. *See separate title*. Military attaches, funds available for rentals of offices, garages, etc 604 Military organizations, deposit of funds of, disbanded at conclusion of World War 597 Military reservations, etc., appropriaation authorized for acquisition of additional land at certain 1123 Morehead City Target Range, N. C., transfer of jurisdiction over portion, to Treasury Department 1204 Mounts, no additional allowance to officers owning 597 Munitions, educational orders for certain, etc.; appropriations authorized 560 Appropriation for 595, 993 National cemeteries, conveyance of interest of United States in approach roads to States, etc., authorized 857 National Guard. *See separate title*. Obsolete, etc., machines and tools pertaining to manufacture of ordnance materiel, exchanges authorized 739 Ordnance material, etc., contracts for procurement authorized 608 Organized Reserves. *See separate title*. Outside firms, etc., employment authorized 1240 Park Field Military Reservation, transfer of jurisdiction from, to Department of Agriculture 1075 Pine Camp, N. Y., acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Post exchanges, limitations on use of funds for 618 Presidio of San Francisco Military Reservation, Calif., retrocession of jurisdiction over certain rights-of-way granted to State 1120 Public moneys, use of receipts of 597 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. *See separate title*. Retired officers, pay forbidden to, selling supplies to the Army 597 Rivers and harbors— Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Pecos River, N. Mex., uses declared; transfer of funds authorized 1417 Buffalo Bayou and tributaries, Tex., modification of project 1414 Debris, amount of authorized allotment yearly for removal of 1414 Exchanges of land or other property in connection with authorized works 1414 Los Angeles County Flood Control District, validity of title to lands, easements, etc., acquired; basis of opinion 1415 Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, validity of title to lands, easements, etc., acquired; basis of opinion 1415 Ohio River Basin— Flood-control plan to include Muskingum River Valley Dams 1414 Local cooperation requirements waived 1417 Preliminary examinations and surveys authorized 1415 Project not authorized until adopted by law 1416 Surveys, etc., funds available for 1414 Salaries limited to average rates under Classification Act; exceptions 992 Service publications, pay restriction to officers, etc., connected with, carrying certain advertising; exception 597 Seventh Corps Area Training Center, Iowa, acquisition of additional land authorized 1123 Stabling rentals, limitation on 604 Test purposes, purchase of materials, etc., for, authorized 1042 Time-measuring devices, restriction on payment to officers, etc., using 618 Transportation costs, supplies, equipment, etc 602 Union Pacific Railroad Co., license to maintain certain trackage on Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation authorized 1001 Vehicles— Funds not available for certain, except for salvaging 602 Restriction on private use 618 Veterans’ Administration, transfer of funds from, authorized 544CXXII West Point Military Reservation, N. Y., conveyance of portion to Palisades Interstate Park Commission; conditions 803 Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco Bay, Calif., transfer of portion of Military Reservation for Coast Guard use 1130 Youngstown, N. Y., grant of right-ofway, etc., on Fort Niagara Military Reservation to 842 Appropriation authorized 843 **War Department Building,** appropriation for acquisition of land and construction 673 **War Finance Commission,** abolished; functions transferred 1432 **War Minerals Relief Commission,** appropriation for 689 **Warehouse Act,** appropriation for carrying provisions into effect 969, 1312 **Warm Springs Hospital, Oreg.,** appropriation for 707 **Warm Springs Irrigation Project, Oreg.,** appropriation for 699 **Warm Springs Reservation, Oreg.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Warren, Ohio,** bridge authorized across Mahoning River at 623 **Warren River,** bridge authorized across, at Barrington, R. I 1206 **Wasatch National Forest, Utah,** appropriation for acquisition of land for soil-erosion control, etc 957 **Washington:** Apples produced in, provisions of Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937 made applicable to 793 Appropriation for— Grand Coulee Dam project, construction 719 Indians— Irrigation projects 699, 702, 703 Support, etc 696, 702, 707, 708, 1314, 1316 Mount Rainier National Park, administration, etc 727 Olympic National Park, administration, etc 727 Yakima project, operation and maintenance, etc 715, 717 Kaniksu National Forest, lands added 1347 Kettle Falls, bridge authorized across Columbia River at 1235 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 Seattle, acceptance of certain land in, authorized 1078 Wenatchee National Forest, lands added 1412 **Washington, D. C.** *See also* District of Columbia. Naval Gun Factory, active-duty pay to retired officer assigned for duty at 767 Navy Yard, appropriation for construction at 773 **Washington City Post Office,** reimbursement for heat furnished by Capitol power plant 833 **Water Rights,** appropriation for investigations, etc 956 **Waterways Treaty, United States and Great Britain,** appropriation for 894 **Watts Bar, Tenn.,** appropriation for construction of dam in Tennessee River near 542 **Wayne.** *See* General Anthony Wayne Memorial Commission. **Weather Bureau.** *See* Agriculture, Department of. **Weather Bureau Building,** appropriation for construction, etc 947 **Weights and Measures, International Bureau of,** appropriation for contribution 891 **Weights and Measures, International Committee of,** appropriation for attendance of American member 911 **Wenatchee National Forest, Wash.,** addition of certain lands authorized 1412 **West Point, N. Y.:** Appropriation for— Bullion depository 670 Land, acquisition of 603 **West Point Military Reservation, N. Y.,** conveyance of portion to Palisades Interstate Park Commission; conditions 803 **“West Virginia,” U. S. S.,** removal of cost limitation on overhaul 1079 **Western Cherokee Indians,** funds made available for payment of expenses of attorneys 713 **Western Navajo Hospital, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Western or Old Settler Cherokees,** appropriation for payment to 1315 **Western Shoshone Hospital, Nev.,** appropriation for 707 **Western Shoshone Indians, Nev.,** appropriation for irrigation systems 703 **Western Shoshone Irrigation Project, Nev.,** appropriation for 699 **Whaling Treaty Act:** Enforcement of, transferred to Secretary of the Interior 1433 Appropriation for 918 **Wheat:** Farm marketing quota, computation 1126 National allotment for, minimum 1125 Parity payments, appropriation for 974CXXIII **Wheat Advisory Committee, International,** appropriation for share of expenses 975 **Wheelock Academy, Okla.,** appropriation for education of Indians 705 **White Earth Hospital, Minn.,** appropriation for 707 **White Mountain National Forest, N. H. and Maine,** appropriation for protection and management 513 **Whiteoak Creek, Ohio,** examination for flood-control purposes authorized 1416 **Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge,** appropriation for maintenance 964 **Wild Animals, etc.,** marking requirements of packages containing, in interstate commerce 840 **Wildlife Restoration,** appropriation for Federal aid in 965 **Willahan, William C.,** appropriation for payment to 694 **William W. Hastings Hospital, Okla.,** appropriation for 707 **Williamsburg Lodge, Numbered Six, A. F. & A. M., of Virginia,** return of original manuscript of lodge proceedings to, authorized 1215 **Wind Cave National Park, S. Dak.,** appropriation for administration, etc 728 **Wind River Hospital, Wyo.,** appropriation for 707 **Wind River Reservation, Wyo.:** Appropriation for irrigation systems 702, 703 Shoshone Indians of, distribution of judgment fund to members 1128 Land-use districts, establishment of 1129 Prior debts, liability for 1130 Purchase of lands; loan fund, etc 1129 Availability of funds for 1130 Restoration to tribal ownership of all undisposed-of surplus or ceded lands 1129 **Winnebago Agency, Nebr.,** deposit of sum to credit of, to replace funds lost in bank failure 1267 **Winnebago Hospital, Nebr.,** appropriation for 707 **Winnebago Reservation, Nebr.,** appropriation for construction and repair 712 **Winona, Minn.,** time extended for bridging Mississippi River at 1082 **Winslow Sanatorium, Ariz.,** appropriation for 706 **Wisconsin:** Appropriation for support, etc., of Indians 697, 707, 708, 1315 Cassville, bridge authorized across Mississippi River at 1235 Osceola, bridge authorized across St. Croix River at 1076 Superior, modification in location of authorized bridge across St. Louis River from, to Duluth, Minn 756 **Witnesses and Jurors,** appropriation for fees, etc 636, 905 **Women’s Bureau.** *See* Labor, Department of. **Work Projects Administration.** *See also* Relief; Works Progress Administration. Administrative expenses, limitation 928 Appropriation for 927 Anoka and Hennepin Counties, Minn., direct relief to citizens made destitute by tornado 984 Damage claims 1329 Bear Canyon, N. Mex., acceptance of easement granted for construction of dam 1198 Acquisition of lands in connection with; funds available 1199 Commissioner, detail of Army officer as, authorized; compensation 929 Compensation of personnel, report on, to Congress 928 Completion of Federal projects, funds available 927 Construction equipment, restriction on purchase 928 Establishment of, as part of Federal Works Agency; transfer of Works Progress Administration to 1428 Extension to June 30, 1940 929 Materials, limitation on average monthly expenditure for, per worker 928 Non-Federal projects, allocation of cost 928 Types of projects authorized 927 Works Progress Administration, functions transferred to 929 **Work Relief.** *See* Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939; Relief. **Works Agency.** *See* Federal Works Agency. **Works Progress Administration.** *See also* Relief; Work Projects Administration. Additional appropriation, relief and work relief, fiscal year 1939 507, 578 Appropriation for— Damage claims 516, 644, 645, 1328 Functions transferred to Work Projects Administration 929 Transfer of, to Work Projects Administration, Federal Works Agency 1428 **World War,** appropriation for preparation of naval records of 781 **World War Veterans.** *See also* Veterans; Veterans’ Administration. Alien, extension of time for naturalization of certain, residing in United States 851CXXIV Death compensation rates; maximum 1070 Disabled persons, service-incurred disability, suffering loss of foot, hand, eye, etc., rate of pension 1070 Hospitalization and domiciliary care provisions 1070 Loans secured by lien on Government life (converted) insurance, interest rate 1070 Paralysis, paresis, blindness, etc., restoration of certain benefits to veterans suffering from; death compensation to widows, etc 1067 Effective date 1067 Widows and dependents of veterans receiving or entitled to receive compensation for 10% disability or more presumptively or directly incurred or aggravated by service, benefits to 1068 Income limitation 1069 Rates of compensation; maximum 1069 Service connection of disability at time of death, determination of 1069 Service qualifications 1069 **World’s Fair.** *See* New York World’s Fair, 1939. **Wright Field, Ohio,** appropriation for acquisition of land in vicinity of 641 **Wrightsville Beach, N. C.,** establishment of Coast Guard station at, authorized 1256 **Wyoming:** Appropriation for— Grand Teton National Park, administration, etc 726 Indians, irrigation systems, etc 702, 703, 707 Kendrick project, operation and maintenance, etc 715, 717 North Platte project, operation and maintenance 715 Payment to Farmers’ irrigation district 715 Riverton project, operation and maintenance, etc 715, 717 Shoshone project, construction, etc 715, 717 Yellowstone National Park, administration, etc 728 Rivers and harbors, preliminary examinations authorized 1417 **Wyoming Borough, Pa.,** bridge authorized across Susquehanna River at 1264 **Y** **Yakima Indian Reservation, Wash.:** Appropriation for— Boundary survey 696 Reclamation fund, reimbursement 702 Wapato irrigation system 702 Bonneville project, reservation of right-of-way across, for; consent of individual allottees, etc 1207 **Yakima Indians, Wash.:** Appropriation for— Attorneys, expenses 710 Support, etc 708 **Yakima Project, Wash.,** appropriation for construction, etc 715, 717 **Yakima Sanatorium, Wash.,** appropriation for 707 **Yankton Hospital, S. Dak.,** appropriation for 707 **Yards and Docks, Bureau of.** *See* Navy Department. **Yellowstone National Park, Wyo.,** appropriation for administration, etc 728 **Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco Bay, Calif.,** transfer of portion of Military Reservation for Coast Guard use 1130 **Yorktown, Va., Naval Mine Depot,** active-duty pay to retired officers assigned to 767 **Yosemite National Park, Calif.,** appropriation for administration, etc 728 **Youngstown, N. Y.,** grant of right-of-way on Fort Niagara Military Reservation to 842 Appropriation authorized 843 **Youngstown, Ohio,** bridges authorized across Mahoning River at 619, 620, 1081 **Youth Administration.** *See* National Youth Administration. **Yugoslavia,** appropriation for minister to 887 **Yuma Project, Ariz.-Calif.,** appropriation for operation and maintenance 715 **Yuma Reservation, Calif.,** appropriation for reclamation, etc., charges 700 **Z** **Zion National Park, Utah,** appropriation for administration, etc 728 **Zuni Hospital, N. Mex.,** appropriation for 707 3 **UNITED STATES****STATUTES AT LARGE** CONTAINING THE LAWS AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS ENACTED DURING THE FIRST SESSION OF THE THE SEVENTY-SIXTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA **1939** AND TREATIES, INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES, PROCLAMATIONS, AND REORGANIZATION PLANS COMPILED, EDITED, INDEXED, AND PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY OF LAW UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE **Volume 53** IN THREE PARTS Part 3 PRIVATE LAWS, CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS, TREATIES, INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES, AND PROCLAMATIONS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON: 1939 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. Price $6.00 (Buckram) iii CONTENTS Page List of Private Laws v List of Concurrent Resolutions xiii List of Treaties xv List of International Agreements Other Than Treaties xvii List of Proclamations xix Private Laws 1439 Concurrent Resolutions 1549 Treaties 1561 International Agreements Other Than Treaties 1877 Proclamations 2453 Index 2551 iv NOTICE The original of every act and joint resolution printed in this volume has the following heading: SEVENTY-SIXTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-nine ————— All bills and joint resolutions presented to the President of the United States bear the signatures of the Speaker (or of the Speaker *pro tempore*) of the House of Representatives and of the Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate (or of the President of the Senate *pro tempore*); those signatures accordingly appear on the originals of all acts and joint resolutions. The signature of the President of the United States appears on the originals of all approved acts and joint resolutions. The original of every act and joint resolution has endorsed thereon a certificate of origin, signed, as the case may be, by the Clerk of the House of Representatives or by the Secretary of the Senate and reading “I certify that this Act (or Joint Resolution) originated in the House of Representatives (or Senate).” The origin of each act and resolution contained in this volume is indicated in the margin at the beginning of each enactment; thus, for example, H. R. 3100 or H. J. Res. 110 indicates origin in the House of Representatives, and S. 218 or S. J. Res. 2 indicates origin in the Senate. v LIST OF PRIVATE LAWS CONTAINED IN THIS VOLUME THE SEVENTY-SIXTH CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES FIRST SESSION, 1939 Act Res. Date Page 1 *Teresita S. Otero, estate.* AN ACT For the relief of Manuel D. A. Otero, as administrator of the estate of Teresita S. Otero, deceased Mar. 20, 1939 1439 2 *Emma Gomez.* AN ACT For the relief of Emma Gomez Mar. 20, 1939 1439 3 *Charles E. Naghel, and Kammeyer and Medack.* AN ACT For the relief of Charles E. Naghel, Special Disbursing Agent, Department of the Interior, and Kammeyer and Medack, contractors, from disallowance of charges for additional work under a construction contract Mar. 21, 1939 1440 4 *Capt Francis H. A. McKeon.* AN ACT For the relief of Captain Francis H. A. McKeon Mar. 28, 1939 1440 1 *Comdr Henry Coyle.* JOINT RESOLUTION To authorize Commander Henry Coyle, United States Coast Guard, to accept the decoration and diploma of the Marine Medal of Class One (gold), conferred upon him by the Government of Greece Mar. 28, 1939 1441 5 *Benjamin Weisenberg.* AN ACT For the relief of Benjamin Weisenberg Mar. 29, 1939 1441 6 *Hyman Ginsberg.* AN ACT For the relief of Hyman Ginsberg Mar. 29, 1939 1441 7 *Jack Nelson.* AN ACT For the relief of Jack Nelson, a minor Mar. 29, 1939 1442 8 *Charles T. Wise.* AN ACT For the relief of Charles T. Wise Mar. 29, 1939 1442 9 *C. R. Henderson.* AN ACT For the relief of C. R. Henderson Mar. 29, 1939 1443 10 *David R. Thompson and Ralph S. Warner.* AN ACT To authorize and direct the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to reappoint David R. Thompson and Ralph S. Warner as members of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Apr. 8, 1939 1443 11 *Fred H. Beauregard.* AN ACT For the relief of Fred H. Beauregard Apr. 10, 1939 1443 12 *John R. Holt.* AN ACT For the relief of John R. Holt Apr. 10, 1939 1444 13 *Lt. Malcolm A. Hufty.* AN ACT For the relief of Lieutenant Malcolm A. Hufty, United States Navy Apr. 11, 1939 1444 14 *Tech. Sgt. Richard S. Reed.* AN ACT To provide an additional sum for the payment of a claim under the Act entitled “An Act to provide for the reimbursement of certain officers and enlisted men or former officers and enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps for personal property lost, damaged, or destroyed as a result of the earthquake which occurred at Managua, Nicaragua, on March 31, 1931,” approved January 21, 1936 (49 Stat 2212) Apr. 11, 1939 1445 15 *Alex St. Louis and Dr. J. P. Lake.* AN ACT For the relief of Alex St. Louis and Doctor J. P. Lake Apr. 11, 1939 1445 16 *Dierks Lumber and Coal Company.* AN ACT For the relief of Dierks Lumber and Coal Company Apr. 12, 1939 1446 17 *The Ocilla Star.* AN ACT For the relief of The Ocilla Star Apr. 12, 1939 1446 18 *The Fitzgerald Leader.* AN ACT For the relief of The Fitzgerald Leader Apr. 12, 1939 1446 19 *Fred Harvey Transportation Department.* AN ACT For the relief of the Fred Harvey Transportation Department Apr. 13, 1939 1447 20 *Hubert H. Clark and Dr. W. C. Copeland.* AN ACT For the relief of Hubert H. Clark and Doctor W. C. Copeland Apr. 13, 1939 1447 21 *Dolores P. de Williamson.* AN ACT For the relief of Dolores P. de Williamson Apr. 13, 1939 1448 22 *George H. Pierce and Evelyn Pierce.* AN ACT For the relief of George H. Pierce and Evelyn Pierce Apr. 13, 1939 1448vi 23 *Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Apr. 13, 1939 1448 24 *J. G. Mayfield.* AN ACT For the relief of J. G. Mayfield Apr. 13, 1939 1449 25 *John B. Dow.* AN ACT For the relief of John B. Dow Apr. 13, 1939 1449 26 *Margaret Rose Uncapher, Milton E. Uncapher, Jr., and Andrew G. Uncapher.* AN ACT For the relief of Margaret Rose Uncapher, Milton E. Uncapher, Junior, and Andrew G. Uncapher Apr. 15, 1939 1450 27 *Roscoe C. Prescott and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Roscoe C. Prescott, Howard Joslyn, Arthur E. Tuttle, and Robert J. Toulouse Apr. 20, 1939 1450 28 *Hallie H. Woods.* AN ACT For the relief of Hallie H. Woods Apr. 20, 1939 1450 29 *Macey N. Bevan.* AN ACT For the relief of Macey N. Bevan Apr. 20, 1939 1451 30 *Shipowners and Merchants Towboat Company, Ltd.* AN ACT For the relief of the Shipowners and Merchants Towboat Company, Limited Apr. 20, 1939 1451 31 *Allen L. Abshier and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Allen L. Abshier, Verne G. Adams, Oliver D. Chattin, William K. Heath, and Harry B. Jennings Apr. 20, 1939 1451 32 *Mack Copper Company.* AN ACT Conferring jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of the Mack Copper Company Apr. 20, 1939 1452 33 *Veterans’ Administration, certain former disbursing officers.* AN ACT To allow credit in the accounts of certain former disbursing officers of the Veterans’ Administration, and for other purposes Apr. 26, 1939 1453 34 *Junius Alexander.* AN ACT For the relief of Junius Alexander May 2, 1939 1454 35 *Ernest O. Robinette and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Ernest O. Robinette and others May 3, 1939 1454 36 *Katherine Patterson.* AN ACT For the relief of Katherine Patterson May 3, 1939 1455 37 *Fred G. Leith.* AN ACT To provide for the promotion on the retired list of the Navy of Fred G. Leith May 8, 1939 1455 38 *Bozzani Motors, Ltd.* AN ACT For the relief of Bozzani Motors, Limited May 10, 1939 1456 39 *L. M. Bell and M. M. Bell.* AN ACT For the relief of L. M. Bell and M. M. Bell May 11, 1939 1456 40 *W. F. Towson.* AN ACT For the relief of W. F. Towson May 11, 1939 1457 41 *Louisiana National Bank and Hibernia Bank and Trust Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Louisiana National Bank of Baton Rouge and the Hibernia Bank and Trust Company of New Orleans May 12, 1939 1457 42 *Lofts and Son.* AN ACT For the relief of Lofts and Son May 16, 1939 1458 43 *John J. Trimble.* AN ACT For the relief of John J. Trimble May 31, 1939 1458 44 *Atlas Powder Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Atlas Powder Company May 31, 1939 1458 45 *Charles H. Parr.* AN ACT For the relief of Charles H. Parr May 31, 1939 1459 46 *Melvin Gerard Alvey.* AN ACT For the relief of Melvin Gerard Alvey May 31, 1939 1459 47 *Homer C. Stroud.* AN ACT For the relief of Homer C. Stroud June 3, 1939 1460 48 *Bernard Woodruff.* AN ACT For the relief of Bernard Woodruff June 3, 1939 1460 49 *Harry L. Smigell.* AN ACT For the relief of Harry L. Smigell June 3, 1939 1461 50 *R. H. Gray.* AN ACT For the relief of R. H. Gray June 5, 1939 1461 51 *John T. Clarkson.* AN ACT For the relief of John T. Clarkson June 5, 1939 1461 52 *R. Dove and Laura J. Dove.* AN ACT For the relief of R. Dove and Laura J. Dove June 6, 1939 1462 53 *Edgar Green.* AN ACT For the relief of Edgar Green June 6, 1939 1462 54 *Grace Rouse.* AN ACT For the relief of Grace Rouse June 6, 1939 1463 55 *Stanley Mercuri.* AN ACT For the relief of Stanley Mercuri June 7, 1939 1463 56 *Quantico, Va., Marine Barracks, fire losses.* AN ACT To provide for the reimbursement of certain personnel or former personnel of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps for the value of personal effects destroyed as a result of a fire at the Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia, on October 27, 1938 June 19, 1939 1463 57 *Jessie Denning Van Eimeren and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Jessie Denning Van Eimeren, A. C. Van Eimeren, and Clara Adolph June 20, 1939 1464 58 *Wisconsin Milling Company and Wisconsin Telephone Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Wisconsin Milling Company and Wisconsin Telephone Company June 20, 1939 1464 59 *Kenneth B. Clark.* AN ACT For the relief of Kenneth B. Clark June 20, 1939 1465 60 *Adam Casper.* AN ACT For the relief of Adam Casper June 20, 1939 1465vii 61 *Frances Virginia McCloud.* AN ACT For the relief of Frances Virginia McCloud June 20, 1939 1465 62 *W. Elisabeth Beitz.* AN ACT For the relief of W. Elisabeth Beitz June 20, 1939 1466 63 *Charlotte J. Gilbert.* AN ACT For the relief of Charlotte J. Gilbert June 20, 1939 1466 64 *Russell Anderegg and George W. Anderegg.* AN ACT For the relief of Russell Anderegg, a minor, and George W. Anderegg June 20, 1939 1466 65 *A. W. Evans.* AN ACT For the relief of A. W. Evans June 20, 1939 1467 66 *Roland P. Winstead.* AN ACT For the relief of Roland P. Winstead June 22, 1939 1467 67 *George Houston.* AN ACT For the relief of George Houston June 22, 1939 1467 68 *New London, Conn., Submarine Base, hurricane losses.* AN ACT To provide for the reimbursement of certain enlisted men or former enlisted men of the United States Navy for the value of personal effects lost in the hurricane at the Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut, on September 21, 1938 June 27, 1939 1468 69 *Joseph N. Thiele.* AN ACT For the relief of Joseph N. Thiele June 29, 1939 1468 70 *Evelyn Gurley-Kane.* AN ACT For the relief of Evelyn Gurley-Kane July 10, 1939 1468 71 *Julia F. Williams, estate.* AN ACT For the relief of A. C. Williams, administrator of the estate of his wife, Julia F. Williams July 14, 1939 1469 72 *Andrew J. Crockett and Walter Crockett.* AN ACT For the relief of Andrew J. Crockett and Walter Crockett July 14, 1939 1469 73 *Loyd J. Palmer.* AN ACT For the relief of Loyd J. Palmer July 14, 1939 1470 74 *Postal Telegraph-Cable Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company July 14, 1939 1470 75 *Naomi Straley and Bonnie Straley.* AN ACT For the relief of Naomi Straley and Bonnie Straley July 14, 1939 1470 76 *E. Devlin, Inc.* AN ACT Authorizing the Comptroller General of the United States to adjust and settle the claim of E. Devlin, Incorporated July 14, 1939 1471 77 *John Chastain and Mollie Chastain.* AN ACT For the relief of John Chastain and Mollie Chastain, his wife July 14, 1939 1471 78 *Dica Perkins.* AN ACT For the relief of Dica Perkins July 15, 1939 1472 79 *Howard Arthur Beswick.* AN ACT For the relief of Howard Arthur Beswick July 15, 1939 1472 80 *Anthony Coniglio.* AN ACT For the relief of Anthony Coniglio July 15, 1939 1473 81 *Mrs. Quitman Smith.* AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Quitman Smith July 15, 1939 1473 82 *Foreign decorations, acceptance by certain Army personnel.* AN ACT To authorize certain officers and enlisted men of the United States Army to accept such medals, orders, and decorations as have been tendered them by foreign governments in appreciation of services rendered July 15, 1939 1473 83 *Ray Wimmer.* AN ACT For the relief of Ray Wimmer July 15, 1939 1474 84 *Maj. Andrew S. Rowan, acceptance of foreign decoration.* AN ACT To authorize Major Andrew S. Rowan, United States Army, retired, to accept the Order Carlos Manuel de Cépedes tendered him by the Government of Cuba in appreciation of services rendered July 15, 1939 1475 85 *Albert Pina Afonso.* AN ACT For the relief of Albert Pina Afonso, a minor July 15, 1939 1475 86 *Herbert M. Snapp.* AN ACT For the relief of Herbert M. Snapp July 15, 1939 1475 87 *Ida May Lennon.* AN ACT For the relief of Ida May Lennon July 15, 1939 1476 88 *F E. Perkins.* AN ACT For the relief of F. E. Perkins July 15, 1939 1476 89 *J. Vernon Phillips.* AN ACT For the relief of J. Vernon Phillips July 15, 1939 1476 90 *Martha Austin.* AN ACT Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to issue to Martha Austin a patent to certain land July 15, 1939 1477 91 *Ivan Charles Grace.* AN ACT For the relief of Ivan Charles Grace July 15, 1939 1477 92 *Maria Enriquez de los Reyes and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Maria Enriquez, Crisanta, Anselmo, Agustin, and Irineo de los Reyes July 15, 1939 1477 93 *U. S. Coast Guard, hurricane losses.* AN ACT To provide for the reimbursement of certain members or former members of the United States Coast Guard for the value of personal effects lost in the hurricane of September 21, 1938, at several Coast Guard stations on the coasts of New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island July 15, 1939 1478viii 94 *Sgt. Maj. Edwin O. Swift.* AN ACT To extend to Sergeant Major Edwin O. Swift, United States Marine Corps (retired), the benefits of the Act of May 7, 1932, providing highest World War rank to retired enlisted men July 15, 1939 1479 95 *Mrs. A. R. Barnard and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. A. R. Barnard, Charles A. Stephens, Donald W. Prairie, and dependents of Vern A. Needles July 15, 1939 1479 2 *Sgt. Fred W. Stockham, deceased.* JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of a recommendation for decoration of Sergeant Fred W. Stockham, deceased July 15, 1939 1480 96 *Ida A. Deaver.* AN ACT For the relief of Ida A. Deaver July 17, 1939 1480 97 *Barkman Lumber Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Barkman Lumber Company July 17, 1939 1481 98 *William Carl Laude.* AN ACT For the relief of William Carl Laude July 17, 1939 1481 99 *West Virginia Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the West Virginia Company July 18, 1939 1482 100 *Col. Ernest Graves.* AN ACT To give proper recognition to the distinguished services of Colonel Ernest Graves July 18, 1939 1482 101 *S. A. Rourke.* AN ACT For the relief of S. A. Rourke July 18, 1939 1482 102 *Canvas Decoy Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Canvas Decoy Company July 19, 1939 1483 103 *Otis M. Culver and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Otis M. Culver, Samuel E. Abbey, Joseph Reger, and August H. Krueger July 19, 1939 1483 104 *Margaret B. Nonnenberg.* AN ACT For the relief of Margaret B. Nonnenberg July 25, 1939 1483 105 *Frank M. Croman.* AN ACT For the relief of Frank M. Croman July 25, 1939 1484 106 *H. W. Hamlin.* AN ACT For the relief of H. W. Hamlin July 25, 1939 1484 107 *Capt Robert E. Coughlin.* AN ACT For the relief of Captain Robert E. Coughlin July 25, 1939 1485 108 *John Marinis and others.* AN ACT For the relief of John Marinis, Nicolaos Elias, Ihoanis or Jean Demetre Votsitsanos, and Michael Votsitsanos July 25, 1939 1485 109 *Ensign Joseph Hester Patterson, deceased.* AN ACT To provide a posthumous advancement in grade for the late Ensign Joseph Hester Patterson, United States Navy July 25, 1939 1485 110 *Marguerite Kuenzi.* AN ACT For the relief of Marguerite Kuenzi July 26, 1939 1485 111 *Charles G. Clement.* AN ACT For the relief of Charles G. Clement July 26, 1939 1486 112 *Mary A. Brummal.* AN ACT For the relief of Mary A. Brummal July 26, 1939 1486 113 *Virginia Guthrie and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Virginia Guthrie, Jake C. Aaron, and Thomas W. Carter, Junior July 27, 1939 1486 114 *William S. Huntley.* AN ACT For the relief of William S. Huntley July 27, 1939 1487 115 *Rear Admiral Harry Ervin Yarnell, U. S. N.* AN ACT Authorizing the President to present a Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral Harry Ervin Yarnell, United States Navy July 28, 1939 1487 116 *Anna Elizabeth Watrous.* AN ACT For the relief of Anna Elizabeth Watrous July 31, 1939 1487 117 *W. E. R. Covell.* AN ACT For the relief of W. E. R. Covell July 31, 1939 1488 118 *Capt Clyde E. Steele.* AN ACT For the relief of Captain Clyde E. Steele, United States Army July 31, 1939 1488 119 *Allegheny Forging Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Allegheny Forging Company July 31, 1939 1489 120 *John G. Wynn.* AN ACT For the relief of John G. Wynn July 31, 1939 1489 121 *Mr. and Mrs. John Shebestok.* AN ACT For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. John Shebestok, parents of Constance and Lois Shebestok July 31, 1939 1489 122 *Fae Banas.* AN ACT For the relief of Fae Banas Aug. 4, 1939 1490 123 *Dorothy Clair Hester.* AN ACT For the relief of Dorothy Clair Hester, daughter of E. R. Hester Aug. 4, 1939 1490 124 *Hannis Hoven.* AN ACT For the relief of Hannis Hoven Aug. 4, 1939 1491 125 *Thomas A. Ross.* AN ACT For the relief of Thomas A. Ross Aug. 4, 1939 1491 126 *Borg-Warner Corporation.* AN ACT To confer jurisdiction upon the Court of Claims to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claim of the Borg-Warner Corporation Aug. 4, 1939 1491 127 *Jessie M. Durst.* AN ACT For the relief of Jessie M. Durst Aug. 5, 1939 1492 128 *John B. Jones.* AN ACT For the relief of John B. Jones Aug. 5, 1939 1492 129 *Jesse Claud Branson.* AN ACT For the relief of Jesse Claud Branson Aug. 5, 1939 1492ix 130 *Ernest Clinton and Frederick P. Deragisch.* AN ACT For the relief of Ernest Clinton and Frederick P. Deragisch Aug. 5, 1939 1493 131 *Grace S. Taylor.* AN ACT For the relief of Grace S. Taylor Aug. 5, 1939 1493 132 *Sgt. Maj. Leonard E. Browning.* AN ACT To extend to Sergeant Major Leonard E. Browning, United States Marine Corps, the benefits of the Act of May 7, 1932, providing highest World War rank to retired enlisted men Aug. 5, 1939 1494 133 *Leslie J. Frane and Charles Frane.* AN ACT For the relief of Leslie J. Frane and Charles Frane Aug. 5, 1939 1494 134 *Virginia Pearson.* AN ACT For the relief of Virginia Pearson Aug. 5, 1939 1494 135 *Floyd M. Dunscomb.* AN ACT For the relief of Floyd M. Dunscomb Aug. 5, 1939 1495 136 *Franklin C. Richardson.* AN ACT For the relief of Franklin C. Richardson Aug. 5, 1939 1495 137 *Corinne W. Bienvenu.* AN ACT For the relief of Corinne W. Bienvenu (nee Corinne Wells) Aug. 5, 1939 1495 138 *East Braintree, Mass., Navy airplane crashes, damage claims.* AN ACT For the relief of certain persons whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the crashes of two airplanes of the United States Navy at East Braintree, Massachusetts, on April 4, 1939 Aug. 5, 1939 1496 139 *Leonhard Stejneger.* AN ACT To authorize Leonhard Stejneger, of the United States National Museum, to accept certain decoration from the Norwegian Government Aug. 5, 1939 1496 140 *Ada Fuller.* AN ACT For the relief of Ada Fuller Aug. 5, 1939 1497 141 *G. E. Williams.* AN ACT For the relief of G. E. Williams Aug. 5, 1939 1497 142 *Frank M. Smith, estate.* AN ACT For the relief of the estate of Frank M. Smith Aug. 5, 1939 1497 143 *George M. Corriveau.* AN ACT To provide for the issuance of a license to practice chiropractic in the District of Columbia to George M. Corriveau Aug. 5, 1939 1498 144 *Laura T. Corriveau.* AN ACT To provide for the issuance of a license to practice chiropractic in the District of Columbia to Laura T. Corriveau Aug. 5, 1939 1498 145 *Leland J. Belding.* AN ACT For the relief of Leland J. Belding Aug. 5, 1939 1498 146 *Imogene Enley.* AN ACT For the relief of Imogene Enley Aug. 5, 1939 1499 147 *William H. Keesey.* AN ACT For the relief of William H. Keesey Aug. 5, 1939 1499 148 *Alice C. Lopez, estate.* AN ACT For the relief of Franklin Lopez, administrator of the goods, chattels, and credits which were of Alice C. Lopez, deceased Aug. 5, 1939 1500 149 *Arthur Weltner, estate.* AN ACT For the relief of the estate of Arthur Weltner Aug. 5, 1939 1500 150 *Ninety Six Oil Mill, Ninety Six, S. C.* AN ACT For the relief of the Ninety Six Oil Mill, of Ninety Six, South Carolina Aug. 5, 1939 1500 151 *J. Aristide Lefevre.* AN ACT For the relief of J. Aristide Lefevre Aug. 5, 1939 1501 152 *Corabell Wuensch and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Corabell Wuensch, Jackie Lee Wuensch, and Mary Rainbolt Aug. 5, 1939 1501 153 *Charles Enslow.* AN ACT For the relief of Charles Enslow Aug. 5, 1939 1501 154 *Nicholas Contopoulos.* AN ACT For the relief of Nicholas Contopoulos Aug. 5, 1939 1502 155 *Rent-A-Car Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Rent-A-Car Company Aug. 5, 1939 1502 156 *Allie Holsomback and Lonnie Taylor.* AN ACT For the relief of Alfie Holsomback and Lonnie Taylor Aug. 5, 1939 1503 157 *Earl J. Reed and Giles J. Gentry.* AN ACT For the relief of Earl J. Reed and Giles J. Gentry Aug. 5, 1939 1503 158 *Hugh A. Smith.* AN ACT For the relief of Hugh A. Smith Aug. 5, 1939 1504 159 *Annie Bearden and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Annie Bearden, Ruth Bearden, Essie Burton, Beatrice Carter, Mary Cobb, Addie Graham, Annie Grant, Sallie Harris, Minerva Holbrooks, Omie Keese, Sallie Marett, Josie McDonald, Jessie Morris, Martha O’Shields, Mae Phillips, Leila H. Roach, Belva Surrett, and Shelley Turner Aug. 7, 1939 1504 160 *Michael M. Cohen.* AN ACT For the relief of Michael M. Cohen Aug. 7, 1939 1505 161 *Albert R. Rinke.* AN ACT For the relief of Albert R. Rinke Aug. 7, 1939 1505 162 *Grace Campbell.* AN ACT For the relief of Grace Campbell Aug. 7, 1939 1505 163 *C. E. Hendrickson and the Stephenville Hospital, Stephenville, Tex.* AN ACT For the relief of C. E. Hendrickson and the Stephenville Hospital, Stephenville, Texas Aug. 7, 1939 1506 164 *Anna E. Hurley.* AN ACT For the relief of Anna E. Hurley Aug. 7, 1939 1506x 165 *J. C. Grice.* AN ACT For the relief of J. C. Grice Aug. 7, 1939 1507 166 *Sigvard C. Foro.* AN ACT For the relief of Sigvard C. Foro Aug. 7, 1939 1507 167 *Johannes or John Kostiuk and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Johannes or John, Julia, Michael, William, and Anna Kostiuk Aug. 7, 1939 1508 168 *Anna H. Rosa.* AN ACT For the relief of Anna H. Rosa Aug. 7, 1939 1508 169 *Joseph Lopez Ramos.* AN ACT For the relief of Joseph Lopez Ramos Aug. 7, 1939 1508 170 *Montie S. Carlisle.* AN ACT For the relief of Montie S. Carlisle Aug. 7, 1939 1509 171 *Elizabeth E. Burke.* AN ACT For the relief of Elizabeth E. Burke Aug. 7, 1939 1509 172 *Joannes Josephus Citron.* AN ACT For the relief of Joannes Josephus Citron Aug. 7, 1939 1509 173 *C. L. Herren.* AN ACT For the relief of C. L. Herren Aug. 7, 1939 1510 174 *Russell B. Hendrix.* AN ACT For the relief of Russell B. Hendrix Aug. 7, 1939 1510 175 *John Ullmann, Jr.* AN ACT Authorizing the naturalization of John Ullmann, Junior Aug. 7, 1939 1510 176 *First Lt. Samuel E. Williams.* AN ACT For the relief of First Lieutenant Samuel E. Williams Aug. 7, 1939 1511 177 *Women’s Board of Domestic Missions.* AN ACT For the relief of the Women’s Board of Domestic Missions Aug. 7, 1939 1511 178 *Lucile Snider and Cliff Snider, Jr.* AN ACT For the relief of Lucile Snider and Cliff Snider, Junior Aug. 7, 1939 1511 179 *James McConnachie.* AN ACT For the relief of James McConnachie Aug. 7, 1939 1512 180 *Harvey T. Combs, estate.* AN ACT For the relief of the estate of Harvey T. Combs Aug. 7, 1939 1512 181 *Violet Dewey.* AN ACT For the relief of Violet Dewey Aug. 7, 1939 1513 182 *Joseph W. Parse.* AN ACT For the relief of Joseph W. Parse Aug. 7, 1939 1513 183 *Hugh McGuire.* AN ACT For the relief of Hugh McGuire Aug. 7, 1939 1513 184 *Calliope Minaca Pilavakis.* AN ACT For the relief of Calliope Minaca Pilavakis Aug. 7, 1939 1514 185 *Harry K. Snyder.* AN ACT For the relief of Harry K. Snyder Aug. 7, 1939 1514 186 *Joseph Alder and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Joseph Alder, E. G. Allen, and E. G. Allen and By Hanchett jointly Aug. 7, 1939 1514 187 *Guy F. Allen.* AN ACT For the relief of Guy F. Allen, chief disbursing officer, Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department Aug. 7, 1939 1515 188 *Banks Business College.* AN ACT For the relief of Banks Business College Aug. 7, 1939 1515 189 *Frank Malles, Jr.* AN ACT For the relief of Frank Malles, Junior Aug. 7, 1939 1515 190 *Kyle Blair.* AN ACT For the relief of Kyle Blair Aug. 7, 1939 1516 191 *Otho L. Curtner.* AN ACT For the relief of Otho L. Curtner Aug. 7, 1939 1516 192 *Clarendon Davis.* AN ACT For the relief of Clarendon Davis Aug. 7, 1939 1517 193 *Indian Service, disbursing agents and employees.* AN ACT For the relief of certain disbursing agents and employees of the Indian Service Aug. 7, 1939 1517 194 *W. C. Latane and others.* AN ACT For the relief of W. C. and James Latane, and Willie Johnson Aug. 7, 1939 1517 195 *Celia Press and Bernard Press.* AN ACT For the relief of Celia Press and Bernard Press Aug. 7, 1939 1518 196 *Harry Vrountas and Theodore Vrountas.* AN ACT For the relief of Harry Vrountas and Theodore Vrountas Aug. 7, 1939 1518 197 *Anton Saganey and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Anton Saganey, John J. Beatty, Frederick J. Coppenrath, Joseph R. Driscoll, Edward A. Morash, and Michael L. Siderowicz Aug. 7, 1939 1518 198 *Toledo Terminal Railroad Company,.* AN ACT For the relief of the Toledo Terminal Railroad Company of Toledo, Ohio Aug. 7, 1939 1519 199 *M. F. Gubrud.* AN ACT For the relief of M. F. Gubrud Aug. 7, 1939 1519 200 *William L. Rull.* AN ACT For the relief of William L. Rull Aug. 7, 1939 1520 201 *Mamie Hoffman.* AN ACT For the relief of Mamie Hoffman Aug. 7, 1939 1520 202 *Harry W. Lyle.* AN ACT For the relief of Harry W. Lyle Aug. 7, 1939 1520 203 *Mrs. Layer Taylor.* AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Layer Taylor Aug. 7, 1939 1521 204 *Mina Keil.* AN ACT For the relief of Mina Keil Aug. 7, 1939 1521 205 *H. A. Dixon.* AN ACT For the relief of H. A. Dixon Aug. 7, 1939 1522 206 *V. H. Scheuring and others.* AN ACT For the relief of V. H. Scheuring, Elmer Eggers, and Thomas Fahey Aug. 7, 1939 1522 207 *H. H. Rhyne, Jr.* AN ACT For the relief of H. H. Rhyne, Junior Aug. 7, 1939 1523xi 208 *Clyde Equipment Company.* AN ACT For the relief of Clyde Equipment Company Aug. 7, 1939 1523 209 *John E. Garrett.* AN ACT For the relief of John E. Garrett Aug. 7, 1939 1523 210 *James D. Larry, Sr.* AN ACT For the relief of James D. Larry, Senior Aug. 7, 1939 1524 211 *Emma J. Hall, heirs.* AN ACT For the relief of the heirs of Emma J. Hall Aug. 7, 1939 1524 212 *Roscoe B. Huston and Simeon F. Felarca.* AN ACT For the relief of Roscoe B. Huston and Simeon F. Felarca Aug. 7, 1939 1524 213 *Buford Lee Pratt.* AN ACT For the relief of Buford Lee Pratt Aug. 7, 1939 1525 214 *Howard Hughes.* AN ACT To provide for the presentation of a medal to Howard Hughes in recognition of his achievements in advancing the science of aviation Aug. 7, 1939 1525 215 *Dorothy Elizabeth Sisson.* AN ACT For the relief of the legal guardian of Dorothy Elizabeth Sisson, a minor Aug. 9, 1939 1525 216 *Evelyn Mary Locke.* AN ACT For the relief of Evelyn Mary Locke Aug. 9, 1939 1526 217 *Virgil Kuehl.* AN ACT For the relief of Virgil Kuehl, a minor Aug. 9, 1939 1526 218 *William H. Radcliffe.* AN ACT For the relief of William H. Radcliffe Aug. 9, 1939 1526 219 *Francis A. Leete and Sarah Leete.* AN ACT For the relief of Francis A. Leete and Sarah Leete Aug. 9, 1939 1527 220 *Paul W. McCoy.* AN ACT For the relief of Paul W. McCoy Aug. 9, 1939 1527 221 *James W. Gilson.* AN ACT For the relief of James W. Gilson Aug. 9, 1939 1527 222 *James M. Harwood.* AN ACT For the relief of James M. Harwood Aug. 9, 1939 1528 223 *Jack D. Collins.* AN ACT For the relief of Jack D. Collins Aug. 9, 1939 1528 224 *Arkansas State Penitentiary.* AN ACT For the relief of the Arkansas State Penitentiary Aug. 9, 1939 1529 225 *Mrs. Patios Pijuan.* AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Pacios Pijuan Aug. 10, 1939 1529 226 *A. E. Bostrom.* AN ACT For the relief of A. E. Bostrom Aug. 10, 1939 1529 227 *Daumit Tannaus Saleah (Dave Thomas).* AN ACT For the relief of Daumit Tannaus Saleah (Dave Thomas) Aug. 10, 1939 1530 228 *Dorothy Clair and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Dorothy Clair, G. F. Allen, and Earl Wooldridge Aug. 10, 1939 1530 229 *Okie May Fegley.* AN ACT For the relief of Okie May Fegley Aug. 10, 1939 1530 230 *Fiske Warren.* AN ACT To confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claim of Fiske Warren Aug. 10, 1939 1531 231 *Postmasters.* AN ACT For the relief of certain postmasters Aug. 10, 1939 1531 232 *George A. Meffan.* AN ACT For the relief of George A. Meffan, United States marshal, district of Idaho Aug. 10, 1939 1532 233 *Mrs. S. F. Sewell.* AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. S. F. Sewell Aug. 10, 1939 1532 234 *Playa de Flor Land and Improvement Company.* AN ACT To amend an Act entitled “An Act for the relief of the Playa de Flor Land and Improvement Company”, approved May 21, 1934 Aug. 10, 1939 1532 235 *Rev Francis X. Quinn.* AN ACT To provide for the presentation of a medal to Reverend Francis X. Quinn in recognition of his valor in saving the lives of two of his fellow citizens Aug. 10, 1939 1533 3 *Mary Cohen Bienvenu.* JOINT RESOLUTION Readmitting Mary Cohen Bienvenu to citizenship Aug. 10, 1939 1533 236 *Harry Bryan and Alda Duffield Mullins and others.* AN ACT To amend the Act entitled “An Act for the relief of Harry Bryan and Alda Duffield Mullins, and others” Aug. 10, 1939 1534 257 *George Slade.* AN ACT For the relief of George Slade Aug. 10, 1939 1534 238 *G. W. Netterville.* AN ACT For the relief of G. W. Netterville Aug. 10, 1939 1535 239 *Floyd Elton.* AN ACT For the relief of Floyd Elton Aug. 10, 1939 1535 240 *Emmitt Courtney.* AN ACT For the relief of Emmitt Courtney Aug. 10, 1939 1535 241 *J. Milton Sweney.* AN ACT For the relief of J. Milton Sweney Aug. 10, 1939 1536 242 *J. Harry Walker.* AN ACT For the relief of J. Harry Walker Aug. 10, 1939 1536 243 *Mr. and Mrs. John Eckendorff, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander G. Dorr.* AN ACT For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. John Eckendorff, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander G. Dorr Aug. 10, 1939 1536 244 *Louise Wohl.* AN ACT To authorize cancellation of deportation in the case of Louise Wohl Aug. 10, 1939 1537 245 *W. R. Fuchs and others.* AN ACT For the relief of W. R. Fuchs, former disbursing clerk, Department of Agriculture; J. L. Summers, former disbursing clerk; and G. F. Allen, chief disbursing officer, Division of Disbursement, Treasury Department Aug. 10, 1939 1537xii 246 *Benno von Mayrhauser and Oskar von Mayrhauser.* AN ACT For the relief of Benno von Mayrhauser and Oskar von Mayrhauser Aug. 10, 1939 1538 247 *Great Northern Majestic Building Corporation.* AN ACT For the relief of Stacy C. Mosser, receiver for the Great Northern Majestic Building Corporation Aug. 10, 1939 1538 248 *Sam E. Woods.* AN ACT For the relief of Sam E. Woods Aug. 10, 1939 1538 249 *Matilda Larned Bouck.* AN ACT For the relief of Matilda Larned Bouck Aug. 10, 1939 1539 250 *John L. Summers and others.* AN ACT For the relief of John L. Summers, former disbursing clerk, Treasury Department, and for other purposes Aug. 10, 1939 1539 251 *Mato Cibilic, or Zibilich, and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Mato, Miljenko, Bozo, and Augustin Cibilic, or Zibilich Aug. 11, 1939 1540 252 *Emil Friedrich Dischleit.* AN ACT For the relief of Emil Friedrich Dischleit Aug. 11, 1939 1541 253 *Konstantinos Dionysiou Antiohos (or Gus Pappas).* AN ACT For the relief of Konstantinos Dionysiou Antiohos (or Gus Pappas) Aug. 11, 1939 1541 254 *William E. Cowen.* AN ACT For the relief of William E. Cowen Aug. 11, 1939 1541 255 *N. F. Clower and Elijah Williams.* AN ACT For the relief of N. F. Clower and Elijah Williams Aug. 11, 1939 1542 256 *Bean Lake and Sugar Lake, Mo., flood losses.* AN ACT To confer jurisdiction on the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Missouri to hear, determine, and render judgment upon the claims of certain claimants who suffered loss by flood at or near Bean Lake in Platte County, and Sugar Lake in Buchanan County, in the State of Missouri, during the month of March 1934 Aug. 11, 1939 1543 257 *Thomas J. Smith.* AN ACT For the relief of Thomas J. Smith Aug. 11, 1939 1543 258 *Columbus Iron Works Company.* AN ACT For the relief of the Columbus Iron Works Company Aug. 11, 1939 1544 259 *Caryl Burbank and others.* AN ACT For the relief of Caryl Burbank, Preston A. Stanford, and Fire Association of Philadelphia Aug. 11, 1939 1544 260 *Ruth Dornsife.* AN ACT To pay salary of Ruth Dornsife Aug. 11, 1939 1545 261 *Mrs. Virgie B. Weaver.* AN ACT For the relief of Mrs. Virgie B. Weaver Aug. 11, 1939 1545 262 *D. E. Sweinhart.* AN ACT To amend Private Law Numbered 310, Seventy-fifth Congress, first session, an Act for the relief of D. E. Sweinhart Aug. 11, 1939 1546 263 *Carleton-Mace Engineering Corporation.* AN ACT To amend Private Act Numbered 286, approved June 18, 1934, entitled “An Act for the relief of Carleton-Mace Engineering Corporation.” Aug. 11, 1939 1546 264 *John L. Hicks.* AN ACT For the relief of John L. Hicks, rural rehabilitation supervisor, Farm Security Administration, Department of Agriculture, Santa Rosa, New Mexico Aug. 11, 1939 1546 xiii LIST OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS Date Page *Congress.* Joint meeting of the two Houses Jan. 4, 1939 1549 *Sesquicentennial of First Congress under the Constitution.* Joint session in commemoration Feb. 1, 1939 1549 *Investigation of Un-American Activities and Propaganda.* Printing of additional copies of House Report Feb. 1, 1939 1550 *Sesquicentennial of First Congress under the Constitution.* Hour of holding commemorative joint session Feb. 16, 1939 1550 *Sesquicentennial of First Congress under the Constitution.* Printing of commemorative proceedings Mar. 16, 1939 1550 *Joint Committee on Forestry.* Continuance authorized Mar. 31, 1939 1550 *Statue of Will Rogers.* Temporary placement and incidental ceremonies Apr. 3, 1939 1551 *Temporary National Economic Committee.* Printing of additional copies of hearings before Apr. 5, 1939 1551 *Auxiliary vessels for the Navy.* Return of enrolled bill for correction Apr. 20, 1939 1551 *Special Senate Committee on Taxation of Governmental Securities and Salaries.* Printing of additional copies of hearings before May 3, 1939 1552 *Tennessee Valley Authority, investigation of administration.* Printing of additional copies of hearings May 9, 1939 1552 *Report of the Joint Committee of Congress Appointed to Investigate the Tennessee Valley Authority.* Printing of additional copies May 9, 1939 1552 *Investigation of Un-American Activities and Propaganda.* Printing of additional copies of House Report May 10, 1939 1552 *Visit of the King and Queen of Great Britain and Party to the Capitol.* Arrangements for ceremonies May 23, 1939 1553 *Social Security Act Amendments of 1939.* Printing of additional copies of hearings May 24, 1939 1553 *Joint Committee on Forestry.* Increase in limit of expenditures May 29, 1939 1553 *Reception of the King and Queen of Great Britain.* Expenses of joint committee on arrangements June 13, 1939 1553 *Works Progress Administration.* Printing of additional copies of hearings before House investigating subcommittee June 13, 1939 1554 *Statue of Will Rogers.* Acceptance and thanks of Congress to State of Oklahoma June 19, 1939 1554 *Transcontinental toll roads.* Printing of additional copies of report on June 20, 1939 1554 *Army of the United States.* Printing of descriptive manuscript June 30, 1939 1554 *Survey of Experiences in Profit Sharing and Possibilities of Incentive Taxation.* Printing of additional copies of report July 13, 1939 1555 *Profit-sharing systems.* Printing of additional copies of hearings before investigating committee July 13, 1939 1555 *Transportation Act of 1939.* Printing of additional copies of hearings July 13, 1939 1555 *Statue of Will Rogers.* Printing of acceptance proceedings July 17, 1939 1555 *District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1939.* Corrections in enrollment of bill July 19, 1939 1556 *American Association of State Highway Officials.* Special committee to convey expression of appreciation by Congress July 25, 1939 1556 *Virginia (Merrimac)-Monitor Commission.* Establishment Aug. 2, 1939 1557 *Supreme Court, sesquicentennial of first session.* Joint committee to arrange commemorative exercises Aug. 5, 1939 1558 *Enrolled bills, etc.* Signing after adjournment Aug. 5, 1939 1558 *Congress.* Adjournment Aug. 5, 1939 1558 xv LIST OF TREATIES 11 In this list are included all instruments, whether called treaties, conventions, protocols, or otherwise, entered into on the part of the United States by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. T. S. No. Page 934 *Norway.* Extradition Supplementary treaty: Signed at Washington February 1, 1938; proclaimed August 15, 1938 1561 935 *Netherlands.* Arbitration of a difference relating to payment for certain military supplies Convention: Signed at Washington March 18, 1938; proclaimed August 15, 1938 1564 936 *Lithuania.* Liability for military service Treaty: Signed at Kaunas October 18, 1937; proclaimed August 15, 1938 1569 937 *Nicaragua.* Adjustment of certain accounts and refund of income taxes Agreement: Signed at Washington April 14, 1938; proclaimed August 31, 1938 1573 938 *Inter-American.* Radio communications Convention: Signed at Habaaa December 13, 1937; proclaimed September 19, 1938 1576 939 *Multilateral.* Abolition of capitulations in Egypt Convention and protocol: Signed at Montreux May 8, 1937; proclaimed September 19, 1938 1645 940 *Siam.* Friendship, commerce and navigation Treaty, final protocol, and exchange of notes: Signed at Bangkok November 13, 1937; proclaimed October 5, 1938 1731 941 *Multilateral.* Protection of industrial property Convention: Signed at London June 2, 1934; proclaimed October 28, 1938 1748 942 *International Load Line Convention.* Modification of Annex II
(a)Signed at London July 5, 1930; proclaimed December 12, 1938 1787 943 *Switzerland.* Military obligations of certain persons having dual nationality Convention: Signed at Bern November 11, 1937; proclaimed December 13, 1938 1791 944 *Multilateral.* International Agreement for the Regulation of Whaling, amendment Protocol: Signed at London June 24, 1938; proclaimed April 8, 1939 1794 945 *Panama.* Friendship and Cooperation Treaty: Signed at Washington March 2, 1936; proclaimed Julv 27, 1939 1807 946 *Panama.* Trans-Isthmian Highway Convention: Signed at Washington March 2, 1936; proclaimed July 27, 1939 1869 xix LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS No. Date Page 2289 Apalachicola National Forest, Fla., lands added June 21, 1938 2453 2290 Dinosaur National Monument, Colo, and Utah, lands added July 14, 1938 2454 2291 Migratory birds, amendment of regulations relating to July 16, 1938 2456 2292 Fort Laramie National Monument, Wyo., establishment July 16, 1938 2461 2293 Ocala National Forest, Fla., lands added July 16, 1938 2462 2294 Chattahoochee National Forest, Ga., lands added Aug. 2, 1938 2463 2295 White Sands National Monument, N. Mex., modification Aug. 29, 1938 2465 2296 Ouachita National Forest, Ark., lands added Aug. 30, 1938 2465 2297 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1938 Aug. 31, 1938 2466 2298 Gold Star Mother’s Day, 1938 Sept. 10, 1938 2467 2299 Fire Prevention Week, 1938 Sept. 19, 1938 2468 2300 Coconino National Forest, Ariz., certain lands excluded from, added to the Walnut Canyon National Monument, Ariz Sept. 24, 1938 2469 2301 Labor disputes, certain carriers and their employees, emergency board for investigation created Sept. 27, 1938 2470 2302 Nicolet National Forest, Wis., lands added Oct. 14, 1938 2488 2303 Chequamegon National Forest, Wis., lands added Oct. 14, 1938 2489 2304 Huron National Forest, Mich., lands added Oct. 14, 1938 2490 2305 Armistice Day, 1938 Oct. 25, 1938 2491 2306 Manistee National Forest, Mich., establishment Oct. 25, 1938 2492 2307 Ackia Battleground National Monument, Miss., establishment Oct. 25, 1938 2494 2308 Ouachita National Wildlife Preserve, Ark., lands added Oct. 29, 1938 2495 2309 Postage rates, modification of Oct. 31, 1938 2497 2310 Thanksgiving Day, 1938 Nov. 19, 1938 2498 2311 George Washington National Forest, Va and W. Va., boundaries redefined Nov. 23, 1938 2499 2312 Arches National Monument, Utah, lands added Nov. 25, 1938 2504 2313 Marquette National Forest, Mich., lands added Nov. 25, 1938 2505 2314 Aransas Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Tex., designation of closed area within or adjacent to Nov. 26, 1938 2507 2315 World’s Fair at New York City and Golden Gate International Exposition at San Francisco, Calif., 1939, general invitation to attend Nov. 29, 1938 2511 2316 Deschutes National Forest, Oreg., lands added Dec. 5, 1938 2511 2317 Silver, coinage of newly-mined domestic Dec. 31, 1938 2517 2318 Hiawatha National Forest, Mich., lands added Jan. 3, 1939 2518 2319 Marquette National Forest, Mich., correction of previous proclamation Jan. 11, 1939 2520 2320 Badlands National Monument, S. Dak., establishment Jan. 25, 1939 2521 2321 Carlsbad Caverns National Park, N. Mex., lands added Feb. 3, 1939 2523 2322 Lacassine Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, La., designation of closed area adjacent to Feb. 7, 1939 2524 2323 Army Day, 1939 Mar. 15, 1939 2525 2324 Cancer Control Month, 1939 Mar. 17, 1939 2525 2325 Big Lake Migratory Bird Refuge, Ark., designation of closed area adjacent to Mar. 21, 1939 2526 2326 Czechoslovakia, termination of trade agreement with Mar. 23, 1939 2530 2327 Export of arms, ammunition, and implements of war to Spain, revocation of previous proclamation Apr. 1, 1939 2531 2328 Child Health Day, 1939 Apr. 4, 1939 2532 2329 Savannah River Wildlife Refuge, Ga and S. C., designation of closed area adjacent to Apr. 10, 1939 2533 2330 Tongass National Forest, Alaska, certain lands excluded from, added, with other lands, to Glacier Bay National Monument Apr. 18, 1939 2534 2331 Employment Week and Employment Sunday Apr. 26, 1939 2535 2332 Whitman National Forest, Oreg., lands added Apr. 26, 1939 2536 2333 Cache National Forest, Idaho and Utah, lands added Apr. 28, 1939 2537 2334 National Maritime Day, 1939 May 4, 1939 2540 2335 National Flood Prevention Week, 1939 May 4, 1939 2541 2336 Marquette National Forest, Mich., correction of previous proclamations May 11, 1939 2541 xix LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS No. Date Page 2289 Apalachicola National Forest, Fla., lands added June 21, 1938 2453 2290 Dinosaur National Monument, Colo, and Utah, lands added July 14, 1938 2454 2291 Migratory birds, amendment of regulations relating to July 16, 1938 2456 2292 Fort Laramie National Monument, Wyo., establishment July 16, 1938 2461 2293 Ocala National Forest, Fla., lands added July 16, 1938 2462 2294 Chattahoochee National Forest, Ga., lands added Aug. 2, 1938 2463 2295 White Sands National Monument, N. Mex., modification Aug. 29, 1938 2465 2296 Ouachita National Forest, Ark., lands added Aug. 30, 1938 2465 2297 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 1938 Aug. 31, 1938 2466 2298 Gold Star Mother’s Day, 1938 Sept. 10, 1938 2467 2299 Fire Prevention Week, 1938 Sept. 19, 1938 2468 2300 Coconino National Forest, Ariz., certain lands excluded from, added to the Walnut Canyon National Monument, Ariz Sept. 24, 1938 2469 2301 Labor disputes, certain carriers and their employees, emergency board for investigation created Sept. 27, 1938 2470 2302 Nicolet National Forest, Wis., lands added Oct. 14, 1938 2488 2303 Chequamegon National Forest, Wis., lands added Oct. 14, 1938 2489 2304 Huron National Forest, Mich., lands added Oct. 14, 1938 2490 2305 Armistice Day, 1938 Oct. 25, 1938 2491 2306 Manistee National Forest, Mich., establishment Oct. 25, 1938 2492 2307 Ackia Battleground National Monument, Miss., establishment Oct. 25, 1938 2494 2308 Ouachita National Wildlife Preserve, Ark., lands added Oct. 29, 1938 2495 2309 Postage rates, modification of Oct. 31, 1938 2497 2310 Thanksgiving Day, 1938 Nov. 19, 1938 2498 2311 George Washington National Forest, Va and W. Va., boundaries redefined Nov. 23, 1938 2499 2312 Arches National Monument, Utah, lands added Nov. 25, 1938 2504 2313 Marquette National Forest, Mich., lands added Nov. 25, 1938 2505 2314 Aransas Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, Tex., designation of closed area within or adjacent to Nov. 26, 1938 2507 2315 World’s Fair at New York City and Golden Gate International Exposition at San Francisco, Calif., 1939, general invitation to attend Nov. 29, 1938 2511 2316 Deschutes National Forest, Oreg., lands added Dec. 5, 1938 2511 2317 Silver, coinage of newly-mined domestic Dec. 31, 1938 2517 2318 Hiawatha National Forest, Mich., lands added Jan. 3, 1939 2518 2319 Marquette National Forest, Mich., correction of previous proclamation Jan. 11, 1939 2520 2320 Badlands National Monument, S. Dak., establishment Jan. 25, 1939 2521 2321 Carlsbad Caverns National Park, N. Mex., lands added Feb. 3, 1939 2523 2322 Lacassine Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, La., designation of closed area adjacent to Feb. 7, 1939 2524 2323 Army Day, 1939 Mar. 15, 1939 2525 2324 Cancer Control Month, 1939 Mar. 17, 1939 2525 2325 Big Lake Migratory Bird Refuge, Ark., designation of closed area adjacent to Mar. 21, 1939 2526 2326 Czechoslovakia, termination of trade agreement with Mar. 23, 1939 2530 2327 Export of arms, ammunition, and implements of war to Spain, revocation of previous proclamation Apr. 1, 1939 2531 2328 Child Health Day, 1939 Apr. 4, 1939 2532 2329 Savannah River Wildlife Refuge, Ga and S. C., designation of closed area adjacent to Apr. 10, 1939 2533 2330 Tongass National Forest, Alaska, certain lands excluded from, added, with other lands, to Glacier Bay National Monument Apr. 18, 1939 2534 2331 Employment Week and Employment Sunday Apr. 26, 1939 2535 2332 Whitman National Forest, Oreg., lands added Apr. 26, 1939 2536 2333 Cache National Forest, Idaho and Utah, lands added Apr. 28, 1939 2537 2334 National Maritime Day, 1939 May 4, 1939 2540 2335 National Flood Prevention Week, 1939 May 4, 1939 2541 2336 Marquette National Forest, Mich., correction of previous proclamations May 11, 1939 2541 PRIVATE LAWS PRIVATE LAWS enacted during the FIRST SESSION OF THE SEVENTY-SIXTH CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA *Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, January 3, 1939, and adjourned without day on Saturday, August 5, 1939* Franklin D. Roosevelt, President; John N. Garner, Vice President; Key Pittman, President of the Senate *pro tempore;* William B. Bankhead, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives *pro tempore*, July 1–11, 1939. For the relief of Manuel D. A. Otero, as administrator of the estate of Teresita S. Otero, deceased. 1939-03-20 12 Chapter 53 Stat. 1439 76 1 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 2024-11-24 private [CHAPTER 12] AN ACT For the relief of Manuel D. A. Otero, as administrator of the estate of Teresita S. Otero, deceased.March 20, 1939[[S. 218](/us/bill/76/s/218)][[Private, No. 1](/us/pvtl/76/1)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Teresita S. Otero.Payment to estate of. That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to Manuel D. A. Otero, as administrator of the estate of Teresita S. Otero, deceased, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $255.44. Such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims against the United States on account of the death of the said Teresita S. Otero, resulting from personal injuries received on the 16th day of January 1935, on United States Highway Numbered 60, between Willard and Mountainair, New Mexico, while riding in an automobile which collided with an improperly parked Government, truck, attached to Civilian Conservation Corps Camp F–35–N, located about three miles southwest from Manzano, in Torrance County, New Mexico: *Provided*, That no part of the amount appropriated in this*Proviso*.Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees. Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating thePenalty for violation. provisions, of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000. Approved, March 20, 1939. For the relief of Emma Gomez. 1939-03-20 13 Chapter 52 Stat. 1439 76 1 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 2024-11-24 private [CHAPTER 13] AN ACT For the relief of Emma Gomez.March 20, 1939[[S. 219](/us/bill/76/s/219)][
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