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Restriction on compensation.

PUBLIC LAW 122-JULY 16, 1953

Texas. Conveyance.

10 USC 651. 34 USC 196.

CHAPTER 199

AN ACT To convey by quitclaim deed certain land to the State of Texas.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of th& United States of America in Congress assembled-) That the Secretary of the Army is hereby authorized to convey by quitclaim deed to the State of Texas, for public park and recreational purposes only, such, areas within the portion of Denison Dam and Reservoir project, Texas, designated as Eisenhower State Park, as he shall deem essential to provide building sites for permanent buildings and other improvements for public park and recreational purposes, but not to exceed one hundred and sixty acres, at fair market value as determined by him, which in no event shall be less than the cost to the Government of acquiring such areas, and under such terms and conditions as he shall deem advisable to assure that the use of said areas by the State will not interfere with the operation of said dam and reservoir project and such additional terms and conditions as he shall deem advisable in the public interest. The conveyance authorized by this Act shall not pass any right, title, or interest in oil, gas, fissionable materials, or other minerals. In the event actual construction of the said buildings and improvements has not commenced within five years from the effective date of this Act, or in the event said property shall cease to be used for public park and recreational purposes for a period of two successive years, then title thereto shall immediately revert to the United States. , Approved July 16, 1953. Public Law 123

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(2) serves more than four years after the date of entering upon active duty, or serves beyond the date upon which he is able to obtain orders relieving him from active duty following four years of service, in the Armed Forces (other than for the purpose of determining his plwsical fitness) whether or not voluntarily, in response to an order or call to active duty. SEC. 3. No person shall be entitled to any basic compensation by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to the date of his probational appointment in accordance with this Act. Approved July 16, 1953. Public Law 122

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CHAPTER 200

AN ACT rjiQ repeal the authority to purchase discharge from the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Marine Corps.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 4 of the Act of June 16, 1890 (26 Stat. 158), and that part of the Act of March 3, 1893 (27 Stat. 717), which provides "and in time of peace the President may in his discretion, and under such rules and upon such conditions as he may prescribe, permit any enlisted man to purchase his discharge from the Navy, or the Marine Corps, the amounts received therefrom to be covered into the Treasury", are hereby repealed. Approved July 16, 1953.

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