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PRIVATE LAW 126-JUNE 29, 1955

Private Law 126 June 29, 1955

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Rear Adm. G. J. Dufek.

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rj^Q permit a retired officer of the Navy to be employed in a command status in connection with Antarctic expeditions.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Secretary of the Navy is authorized to employ Rear Admiral George John Dufek, United States Navy, retired, in a command status in connection with Antarctic expeditions. Approved June 29, 1955.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That sections 15 to 20 of the Federal Employees' (Compensation Act are hereby waived in favor of David R. C^lick, of Woodville, Alabama, and his claim for compensation for disability caused by an injury alleged to have been sustained while in the performance of his duties on October 23, 1943, as an employee of the W a r Department at Huntsville, Alabama, shall be considered and acted upon under the remaining provisions of such Act in the same manner as if such claim had been timely filed, if such claim is filed within six months after the date of the enactment of this Act: Provided, That no benefits shall accrue by reason of the enactment of this Act for any period prior to its enactment, except in the case of such medical or hospitalization expenditures which may be deemed reimbursable. Approved June 29, 1955. Private Law 128

H. W. Robinson and Company, Inc.

CHAPTER 238 AN ACT For the relief of David R. Clicli.

June 29. 1955 [H.R. 1400]

June 29, 19 55 [H.R. 1409]

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CHAPTER 237

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David R. Click. 39 Stat. 746. 5 USC 765-770.

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CHAPTER 239

AN ACT For the relief of H. W. Robinson and Company.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to H. W. Robinson and Company, Incorporated, of New York, New York, the sum of $823.13. The payment of such sum shall be in full settlement of all claims of such company against the United States for reimbursement of excessive duties (representing estimated duties deposited with the Collector of C'ustoms on or about July 14, 1949, in connection with New York Customs entry numbered 703501) paid by such company as a result of a clerical error in failing to note that certain woven fabrics imported by such company had been immediately exported: Provided,, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act 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

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