Private Law 92–79

That on such terms as he deems just, the Postmaster General is hereby authorized to compromise, release, or discharge in whole or in part, the liability of Robert J. Beas of 6441 Grosse Drive, Cleveland, Ohio, to the United States for the loss resulting from the loss of a package of registered mail on or about August 29, 1960, while he was employed at the United! States post office at Cleveland, Ohio.

Sec. 2.

The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the said Robert J. Beas that part of any amount repaid or withheld because of the liability referred to in section 1 of this Act which is equal to the amount waived under the authority provided in section 1 of this Act.

Sec. 3.

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.