Public Law 79–285

That the Secretary

San Diego, Texas.

Settlement of claims.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the city of San Diego, Texas, or its duly authorized agents, the sum of $13,439.45, in full settlement of all claims against the United States for the destruction of the water tank, tower, electric fire siren, and frame garage when said city property was demolished by a plane piloted by a Navy flier on the 11th day of July 1945: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be pa id 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.