Private Law 83–927

That the Secretary

Chancy C. Newsom.

of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, (1) to the legal guardian of Susan M. Newsom, a minor, the sum of $17,473, in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States for personal and permanent injuries, pain and suffering, facial and other physical disfigurement sustained by the said Susan M. Newsom on February 21, 1952, when she was severely burned by the explosion of an oil switch at Camp Wood, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, and (2) to Chancy C. Newsom, of 28 Northwest 36 Court, Miami, Florida, father of the said Susan M. Newsom, the sum of $327, in full satisfaction of his claim against the United States for reimbursement for hospital and other expenses incurred by him on account of the injuries so sustained by the said Susan M. Newsom: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated by 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 be unlawful, any contract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of the Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.