Private Law 85–416

That the Postmaster General be authorized and directed to pay to Mr. Willie C. Williams, 307 Perry Street, Marlin, Texas, the amount of $101.52. This sum represents the amount which Mr. Williams, who is a retired postal employee, earned while assisting in the post office at Marlin, Texas, during the Christmas rush during December 1956 at the request of the assistant postmaster who thought the employment of Mr. Williams was in accordance with laws and regulations: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in 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 this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.