PRIVATE LAWS-CHS. 186-188-APR. 26, 1944 April 26, 1944 [S. 1676] [Private Law 275] Sgt. Maj. Richard Shaker, U.S. M. a. April 26, 1944 IS. 1677] [Private Law 276] Lt. (Jr. Or.) Newt A. Smith, U.S. N. R. Aprl 26, 1944 [S. 1681] (Private Law 277] Marine Utility Squadron 152. Rimbursement of certain personnel for fre losses. [CHAPTER 186] AN ACT For the relief of Sergeant Major Richard Shaker, United States Marine Corps. 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 Sergeant Major Shaker, United States Marine Corps, the sum of $85, which sum represents the value of a radio lost while in the custody of the Marine Corps authorities at Quantico, Virginia: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this 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 the 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 April 26, 1944. [CHAPTER 187] AN ACT For the relief of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Newt A. Smith, United States Naval Reserve, for the value of personal property lost or damaged as the result of a fire occurring on August 11, 1943, in quarters occupied by him in the armory of Aviation Free Gunnery Unit, Dam Neck, Virginia. 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 be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $272.50 to reimburse Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Newt A. Smith, United States Naval Reserve, for the value of personal property lost or damaged as the result of a fire occurring on August 11, 1943, in quarters occupied by him in the armory of the Aviation Free Gun- nery Unit, Dam Neck, Virginia: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this 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 the 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 April 26, 1944. [CHAPTER 188] AN ACT To provide for reimbursement of certain Marine Corps personnel attached to arine Utility Squadron 152 for personal property lost or damaged as the result of a fire in officers' quarters on February 9, 1943. 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 be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sum or sums, amounting in the aggregate not to exceed $1,483.36, as may be required by the Secretary of the Navy to reimburse, under such regulations as he may prescribe, certain Marine Corps personnel for the value of personal property lost or damaged in a fire that [58 STAT.
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