Private Law 86–246

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 $1,089.95 to George W. Gibson, of Saint Louis, Missouri, in full settlement of all claims against the United States. Such sum represents hospital and medical expenses incurred after discharge from the United States Air Force for alleged service-connected disability and outside hospitalization was necessary during the year 1953: 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.