Public Law 185.

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(/us/pl/76/184)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That section 1223 Army officers on retired list, appointments in Foreign Service. [10 U. S. C. § 577](/us/usc/t10/s577). of the Revised Statutes of the United States be amended by adding at the end thereof the following proviso: “*Provided*, however, That the foregoing provision shall not apply to any officer of the Army on the retired list.” Approved, July 15, 1939.

To amend the Act to authorize alterations and repairs to certain naval vessels, and for other purposes, approved April 20, 1939. 1939-07-15 290 Chapter 53 Stat. 1045 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 public [CHAPTER 290] JOINT RESOLUTION To amend the Act to authorize alterations and repairs to certain naval vessels, and for other purposes, approved April 20, 1939.

July 15, 1939[[S. J. Res. 126](/us/bill/76/sjres/126)][[Pub. Res., No. 28](/us/pl/76/28)] *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Act to authorize Navy. Alterations, etc., of certain vessels, cost limitation modified. *Ante*, p. 582. alterations and repairs to certain naval vessels, and for other purposes, approved April 20, 1939 (Public, Numbered 37, Seventy-sixth Congress), be, and the same is hereby, amended by striking out in the proviso the figures “$5,000,000” and inserting in lieu thereof “$5,500,000”, so as to make the proviso read:

“*Provided*, That the total cost of such alterations and repairs shall not exceed $5,500,000.” Approved, July 15, 1939. Authorizing the President of the United States of America to proclaim October 11, 1939, General Pulaski’s Memorial Day for the observance and commemoration of the death of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski. 1939-07-15 291 Chapter 53 Stat. 1045 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 public [CHAPTER 291] JOINT RESOLUTION Authorizing the President of the United States of America to proclaim October 11, 1939, General Pulaski’s Memorial Day for the observance and commemoration of the death of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski. July 15, 1939[[H. J. Res. 133](/us/bill/76/hjres/133)][[Pub. Res., No. 29](/us/bill/76/pubres/29)] *Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the President of the General Pulaski’s Memorial Day.

President authorized to invite observance. United States of America is authorized to issue a proclamation calling upon officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all governmental buildings on October 11, 1939, and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies in commemoration of the death of General Casimir Pulaski. Approved, July 15, 1939. To provide that the annual registration of motor vehicles and the annual licensing of certain public vehicles in the District of Columbia shall be for the period from April 1 in each year to March 31 in the succeeding year. 1939-07-17 313 Chapter 53 Stat. 1045 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 public [CHAPTER 313] AN ACT To provide that the annual registration of motor vehicles and the annual licensing of certain public vehicles in the District of Columbia shall be for the period from April 1 in each year to March 31 in the succeeding year. July 17, 1939[[S. 1575](/us/bill/76/s/1575)][[Public, No. 185](/us/pl/76/185)] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That paragraph District of Columbia.

Motor vehicles. [52 Stat. 359](/us/stat/52/359).

(c)of section 2 of title IV of the District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, as amended, is amended to read as follows: " “(c) Every registration made under this title shall expire at midnight Registration, expiration date. on the last day of the registration year for which the registration was made, unless the time be extended by the Commissioners. Any Renewals. such registration may be renewed for the ensuing registration year upon application made by the owner during the months of February and March, and upon payment of the fees required by law. During the month of March it shall be lawful to operate a motor vehicle 53 Stat. 1046 Beginning of registration year. *Proviso*. Extension of period ending February 29, 1940. registered for the ensuing registration year. For the purposes of this title, a registration year shall be deemed to begin on April 1 and end on March 31: *Provided*, That motor vehicles that may have been registered for the period ending February 29, 1940, shall be deemed to be registered for the registration year ending March 31, 1940.” " Sec. 2. Registration application received after October 1; fee. [52 Stat. 360](/us/stat/52/360). Paragraph

(c)of section 3 of such title, as amended, is amended by striking out “September” and inserting in lieu thereof “October.” Sec. 3. Public vehicles, fees. *Ante*, p. 570. That subparagraphs

(c)and

(d)of paragraph 31 and paragraph 33 of an Act entitled “An Act to amend section 7 of an Act entitled ‘An Act making appropriations to provide for the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June [47 Stat. 555](/us/stat/48/555). [20 D. C. Code, Supp. IV, § 1731(c), (d); 1733](/us/dcc/s20/1731c/d/1733). 30, 1903, and for other purposes’, approved July 1, 1902, and for other purposes”, approved July 1, 1932, are amended to read as follows: " “(c) Vehicles of eight passenger, etc., capacity. Owners of passenger vehicles for hire having a seating capacity of eight passengers or more, in addition to the driver or operator, other than those licensed in the preceding subparagraph, shall pay Display of license. a license tax of $100 per annum for each vehicle used. No such vehicle shall be operated unless there shall be conspicuously displayed therein a license issued under the terms of this subparagraph. Date of licenses. Licenses issued under this subparagraph shall date from April 1 of each year, but may be issued on or after March 15 of such year: *Proviso*. Expiration provision; fee. *Provided, however*, That all licenses issued for a period prior to April 1, 1940, shall expire on March 31, 1940, and the license fee therefor shall be prorated accordingly. “(d) Other passenger vehicles. Owners of passenger vehicles for hire, whether operated from a private establishment or from public space, other than those licensed in the two preceding subparagraphs, shall pay a license tax of $25 per annum for each such vehicle used in the conduct of Public stands. their business. Stands for such vehicles upon public space, adjacent to hotels or otherwise, may be established in the manner provided in section 6

(e)of the Act entitled ‘An Act to amend the Acts approved [46 Stat. 1426](/us/stat/46/1426). [6 D. C. Code, Supp. IV, § 243 (e)](/us/dcc/s6/243/e). Police regulations. March 3, 1925, and July 3, 1926, known as the District of Columbia Traffic Acts, and so forth’. The Public Utilities Commission is hereby authorized to make and enforce all such reasonable and usual police regulations as it may deem necessary for the proper conduct, control, and regulation of all vehicles described in this and the preceding Date of licenses. subparagraphs and paragraph 33 hereof. Licenses issued under this subparagraph shall date from April 1 of each year, but *Proviso*. Expiration provision; fee. may be issued on or after March 15 of such year: Provided, however, That all licenses issued for a period prior to April 1, 1940, shall expire on March 31, 1940, and the license fee therefor shall be prorated accordingly. “Par. 33. Vehicles for hire used in hauling goods, etc. *Ante*, p. 570. Stands. Owners of vehicles for hire, used in hauling goods, wares, or merchandise, and operating from public space, shall pay a license tax of $25 per annum for each vehicle. Stands for such vehicles upon public space may be established in the manner provided in section 6

(e)of the Act entitled ‘An Act to amend the Acts [46 Stat. 1426](/us/stat/46/1426). [6 D. C. Code, Supp. IV, § 243 (e)](/us/dcc/s6/243/e). Date of licenses. approved March 3, 1925, and July 3, 1926, known as the District of Columbia Traffic Acts, and so forth’. Licenses issued under this subparagraph shall date from April 1 of each year, but may be issued *Proviso*. Expiration provision; fee. on or after March 15 of such year: *Provided, however*, That all licenses issued for a period prior to April 1, 1940, shall expire on March 31, 1940, and the license fee therefor shall be prorated accordingly.” “Sec. 4. Act repealed. That an Act entitled ‘An Act to amend paragraphs 31 and 33 of an Act entitled “An Act to amend section 7 of an Act entitled 53 Stat. 1047 ‘An Act making appropriations to provide for the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1903, and for other purposes’, approved July 1, 1902, and for other purposes”, approved July 1, 1932’ (Public, Numbered 24, Seventy-sixth Congress), *Ante*, p. 570. approved April 5, 1939, is hereby repealed.” " Approved, July 17, 1939. Authorizing Federal participation in the commemoration and observance of the four-hundredth anniversary of the explorations of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. 1939-07-17 314 Chapter 53 Stat. 1047 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 public [CHAPTER 314] AN ACT Authorizing Federal participation in the commemoration and observance of the four-hundredth anniversary of the explorations of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. July 17, 1939[[S. 2197](/us/bill/76/s/2197)][

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