Private Law 78–314

That the Secretary

Helen Engell Thompson.

of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Helen Engell Thompson, Olympia, Washington, the sum of $2,029.50, in full settlement of all claims against the United States on account of damage to real and personal property on April 4, 1942, when a United States Army aircraft crashed into and destroyed her residence in the city of Olympia, Washington: 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.