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PUBLIC LAW 8 7 - 6 3 - J U N E 29, 1961

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(2) The amendments made by section 205(a), (c), and (d) shall apply only in the case of gasoline sold on or after October 1, 19D1. (3) The amendment made by section 205(b) shall apply only in the case of gasoline used on or after October 1, 1961. Approved June 29, 1961, 10:18 a.m. Public Law 87-62 AN ACT To amend the Soil Bank Act so as to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit the harvesting of hay on conservation reserve acreage under certain conditions.

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the S o i l Bank United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section amendment. Act, 107(a)(3) of the Soil Bank Act is amended by changing the period *'"7o"st^"t!"i!>2 at the end thereof to a comma and adding the following: "and except ^ ^^^ ^^''^ that the Secretary may, with the approval of the contract signers, permit hay to be removed from such acreage if the Secretary, after certification by the Governor of the State in which such acreage is situated of the need for removal of hay from such acreage, determines that it is necessary to permit removal of hay from such acreage in order to alleviate damage, hardship, or suffering caused by severe drought, flood, or other natural disaster." (b) The amendment made by this section shall expire one year from the date of enactment of this Act. Approved June 29, 1961. Public Law 87-63 AN ACT

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To strengthen the domestic and foreign commerce of the United States by providing for the establishment of a United States Travel Service within the Department of Commerce.

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Inte t United States of America in Congress assembled, That if is the Travel r n aofi o n a l Act 1961. purpose of this Act to strengthen the domestic and foreign commerce of the United States, and promote friendly understanding and appreciation of the United States by encouraging foreign residents to visit the United States and by facilitating international travel generally. SEC. 2. I n order to carry out the purpose of this Act the Secretary ^ secretary of of Commerce (hereafter in this Act referred to as the "Secretary") A^ttTority. shall— (1) develop, plan, and carry out a comprehensive program designed to stimulate and encourage travel to the United States by residents of foreign countries for the purpose of study, culture, recreation, business, and other activities as a means of promoting friendly understanding and good will among peoples of foreign countries and of the United States; (2) encourage the development of tourist facilities, low cost unit tours, and other arrangements within the United States for meeting the requirements of foreign visitors; (3) foster and encourage the widest possible distribution of the benefits of travel at the cheapest rates between foreign countries and the United States consistent with sound economic principles;

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