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Joint resolution to change the designation of Child Health Day from May 1 to the first Monday in October of each year
PL 86-352 (H.J.Res.317), enacted 09/22/1959

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P U B U C LAW 8e-368-8EPT. 22, 1959 
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Whereas the United States Olympic Association is presently engaged 
in assuring maximum support for the teams representing the United 
States at Squaw Valley, California, and Rome, Italy; and 
Whereas a week set aside by this Nation for a rededication to the 
amateur ideal could accomplish great good in encouraging good 
will for these games: Therefore be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of^ the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the 
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
designating the period of October 17 to October 24,1959, as National 
Olympic Week and urging all citizens of our country to do all in 
their power to support the games of the X V I I Olympiad and the 
VIII Olympic winter games, to be held in 1960, and to insure that the 
United States will be fully and adequately represented in these games. 
Approved September 22, 1959. 
National 0 1 y m-
pic Week. 
Proclamation au-
thorization. 
Public Law 86-352 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
To change the designation of Child Health Day from May 1 to the first Monday 
in October of each year. 
September 22, 1959 
[H. J. Res. 317] 
Resolved hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That, effective January 1, 
1960, the Act of May 18,1928 (36 U.S.C. 143), is amended by striking 
out "May 1" and inserting in lieu thereof "the first Monday in 
October". 
Approved September 22, 1959. 
C h i l d H e a l t h 
Day. 
45 Stat. 617. 
Public Law 86-353 
AN ACT 
For the relief of the city of Madeira Beach, Florida. 
September 22. 1959 
[H. R. 2390] 
Be it emjtcted hy the Senate a/nd House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary 
of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay, out of any money 
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to the city of Madeira 
Beach, Florida, the sum of $12,828.35. Payment of such sum shall be 
in full settlement of all claims of the city of Madeira Beach against 
the United States for payment by the United States to such city of 
the cost of construction by such city in the years 1956 and 1957 of 
concrete-groins for erosion control of five hundred feet of property 
along the Gulf of Mexico principally on riparian land adjacent to the 
beach house of the Veterans' Administration within the corporate 
limits of the city of Madeira Beach, Florida: 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. 
Approved September 22, 1959, 
Madeira 
Fla. 
Payment. 
Beach, 
Restriction.
An Act to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.
PL 86-300 (S.2569), enacted 09/21/1959

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PUBLIC LAW 86-299-SEPT. 21, 1959 
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Public Law 86-299 
September 21. 1959 
[S. 2504J 
AN ACT 
To authorize the sale at current support prices of agricultural coumiodities owned 
by the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide feed for livestock in areas 
determined to be emergency areas, and for other purposes. 
Agriculture. 
Livestock feed. 
63 Stat, 1055. 
7 u s e 1427. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Revresentatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, notwithstand-
ing the provisions of section 407 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, the 
Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to sell, at current support 
prices, any wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, or grain sorghums (hereafter 
referred to as feed grains), owned by the Commodity Credit Corpora-
tion, to provide feed for livestock in any area determined by him to 
be an emergency area under section 2. 
SEC. 2. The Secretary may, after certification by the Governor of 
the State in which such area is situated of the need therefor, designate 
any area as an emergency area for the purposes of this Act if he 
determines that, as a result of flood, drought, hurricane, tornado, earth-
quake, or other catastrophe including disease or insect infestation, 
there is a shortage of feed for livestock in such area. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary shall not sell feed grains under this Act to 
any person unless he is satisfied that such person does not have, and 
is unable to obtain through normal channels of trade without undue 
financial hardship, sufficient feed for livestock owned by him, and 
unless such person agrees to use the feed grains only for feed for 
such livestock. 
SEC. 4. Any person who fails to carry out an agreement entered into 
under section 3 with respect to any feed grains purchased under this 
Act, or who disposes of any such feed grains other than by feeding 
to livestock owned by him, shall be subject to a penalty equal to but 
not in excess of the market value of the feed grains involved, to be 
recovered by the Secretary in a civil suit brought for that purpose, 
and in addition shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction 
thereof shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprison-
ment for not more than one year. 
Approved September 21, 1959. 
September 21, 1959 
[S. 2569] 
Public Law 86-300 
AN ACT 
To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That subsection 161 
\°^\'^^g^i^4 
m. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, is amended by 
striking out "Section 103 or 104" and inserting in lieu thereof "Sec-
tion 103,104,53 a. (4), or 63 a. (4)". 
SEC. 2. Section 163 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 
is amended by inserting after the words "from receiving compensa-
tion" the following words "from a source other than a nonprofit 
educational institution". 
Approved September 21, 1959. 
A 
A c 
amendments 
68 Stat. 950. 
42 u s e 2201. 
68 Stat. 951. 
42 u s e 2203.
An Act to amend the National Cultural Center Act.
PL 86-297 (S.2230), enacted 09/21/1959

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PUBLIC LAW 86-298-SEPT. 21, 1959 
573 
fiscal years ending after June 30, 1960, section 1 of the Act of May 
7,1928 (22 U.S.C. 278), relating to the authorization of annual appro- 
^s stat. 491. 
priations for maintenance and operation of the Gorgas Memorial 
Laboratory, is amended by striking out "$150,000" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "$250,000". 
SEC, 2, Such Act is further amended by adding at the end thereof 
the following new section: 
"SEC. 4. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated not to 
Appropriation. 
exceed $250,000 for construction and equipment of facilities for the 
Gorgas Memorial Laboratory, including preparation of plans and 
specifications, acquisition, alteration, expansion, and remodeling of 
buildings, and site improvements; but excluding the cost of the acqui-
sition of land." 
Approved September 21, 1959. 
Public Law 86-297 
AN A C T 
September 21, 1959 
To amend the National Cultural Center Act. 
^^- ^^''°^ 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and Hou^e of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress a.ssemhled, That subsection (b) 
of section 7 of the National Cultural Center Act (72 Stat. 1698) is 
amended by striking out the period at the end thereof and inserting 
in lieu thereof the following: "; except that such funds or property, 
and the income therefrom, shall vest in an organization designated 
by the donor of such funds or property at the time of the making of 
the donation thereof, if, at such time, such organization is described 
in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and is 
SSA stat. 163. 
exempt under section 501(a) of such Code, and if, at such time, a con-
tribution, bequest, legacy, devise, or transfer to such organization is 
deductible under section 170, 2055, or 2106 of such Code." 
3/38^ ^tat. ss, 390, 
Approved September 21, 1959. 
Public Law 86-298 
AN A C T 
September 2 I, 1959 
Authorizing the conferring of the degree of master of arts in education on certain 
[S. 2445] 
students who enrolled in the I^istrict of Columbia Teachers College prior to 
July 1, 1958, and who, prior to July 1, 1961, are certified by the president and 
faculty of such college as having met all requirements for the granting of 
such degree. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Board of c^i^ge Teachers 
Education of the District of Columbia is authorized to grant the 
degree of master of arts in education to students who enrolled in the 
District of Columbia Teachers College prior to July 1, 1958, wdth the 
intention of working for such a degree and who, prior to July 1, 
1961, are certified by the president and faculty of such college as hav-
ing met all requirements for the granting of such degree. 
Approved September 21, 1959.
An Act to amend the Communications Act of 1934 in order to provide that the equal-time provisions with respect, to candidates for public office shall not apply to news and other similar programs.
PL 86-274 (S.2424), enacted 09/14/1959

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PUBLIC LAW 86-274-SEPT. 14, 1959 
557 
of the Old Saint Joseph's Church property, such agreement to contain 
the usual and customary provisions for the protection and physical 
maintenance of such church property, without expense to the United 
States, in keeping with, but not as a part of the nearby Independence 
National Historical Park and providing for its continued use, without 
limitation or control, for customary church purposes. 
SEC. 2. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums, 
not exceeding $46,200 as may be necessary to carry out the purposes 
of section 1 of this Act. 
Approved September 14, 1959. 
Appropri at ion. 
Public Law 86-274 
AN ACT 
To amend the Coiumunications Act of 1934 in order to provide that the equal-
time provisions with respect to candidates for public office shall not apply to 
news and other similar programs. 
September 14, 1959 
[S. 2424] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 315(a) 
of the Communications Act of 1934 is amended by inserting at the end 
thereof the following sentences: "Appearance by a legally qualified 
candidate on any— 
"(1) bona fide newscast, 
"(2) bona fide news interview, 
" (3) bona fide news documentary (if the appearance of the can-
didate is incidental to the presentation of the subject or subjects 
covered by the news documentary), or 
"(4) on-the-spot coverage of bona fide news events (including 
but not limited to political conventions and activities incidental 
thereto), 
shall not be deemed to be use of a broadcasting station within the 
meaning of this subsection. 
Nothing in the foregoing sentence shall 
be construed as relieving broadcasters, in connection with the pre-
sentation of newscasts, news interviews, news documentaries, and on-
the-spot coverage of news events, from the obligation imposed upon 
them under this Act to operate in the public interest and to afford 
reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views on 
issues of public importance." 
SEC. 2. (a) The Congress declares its intention to reexamine from 
time to time the amendment to section 315(a) of the Communications 
Act of 1934 made by the first section of this Act, to ascertain whether 
such amendment has proved to be effective and practicable. 
(b) To assist the Congress in making its reexaminations of such 
amendment, the Federal Communications Commission shall include in 
each annual report it makes to Congress a statement setting forth (1) 
the information and data used by it in determining questions arising 
from or connected with such amendment, and (2) such recommenda-
tions as it deems necessary in the public interest. 
Approved September 14, 1959. 
Communications 
Act, amendment. 
Equal time pro-
visions. 
66 Stat. 717. 
47 u s e 315. 
66 Stat. 717. 
47 u s e 315. 
R e p o r t to Con-
gress.
An Act to amend section 12 of the Act of March 5, 1915 to clarify types of arrestment prohibited with respect to wages of U.S. seamen.
PL 86-263 (S.1958), enacted 09/14/1959

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PUBLIC LAW 86-264-SEPT. 14, 1959 
551 
(f) This section shall become effective with respect to merchan- 
Effective date, 
dise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or 
after the thirtieth day after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 3. (a) Paragraph 1631(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended (19 U.S.C, sec. 1201, par. 1631(a)), is further amended by 
inserting "book binding or cover," after "book,". 
(b) The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect 
to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption 
during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment 
of this Act and to articles covered by entries or withdrawals which 
have not been liquidated or the liquidation of which has not become 
final on such date of enactment. 
Approved September 14, 1959. 
Public Law 86-263 
A N A C T 
September .14, 1959 
To amend section 12 of the Act of March 5, 191'), to clarify types of arrestment 
lirohihited with respect to wages of United States seamen. 
[S. 1958] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and Houae of Repre-sentatweH of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the second 
A^rT^t m e nt of 
sentence of section 12 of the Act of March 4, 1915 (38 Stat. 1169; 46 wages, prohibi-
U.S.C. 601), is amended by striking out the period at the end thereof *'°"-
and inserting a colon in lieu thereof and the following: ''''And provided 
further^ That no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer, 
or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged 
in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate, or noncontiguous 
trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of 
any State, Territory, possession, or Commonwealth, or a subdivision 
of any of them." 
Approved September 14, 1959. 
Public Law 86-264 
A N A C T 
September 14, 1959 
eg 22911 
To authorize the erection of a plaque in honor of the late Honorable Sam D. 
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i 
McReynolds on or near the site of the Chickamauga Dam. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Sam D. 
Hon. sam D. 
McReynolds Memorial Committee is hereby authorized to place, at no 
'^piaque.'^'^' 
cost to the United States, on or near the site of the Chickamauga Dam 
a suitable memorial plaque in honor and appreciation of the late 
Honorable Sam D. McReynolds, formerly a Member of the House of 
Representatives, for his contributions to the erection of such dam 
and for his interest in and contributions to the success of the Tennessee 
Valley Authority and the purposes for w^hich such Authority was 
created. The suitability of the size, design, and exact location of such 
plaque shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of 
the Tennessee Valley Authority. 
Approved September 14, 1959.
An Act to authorize the erection of a plaque in honor of the late Hon. Sam. D. McReynolds on or near the site of the Chickamauga Dam.
PL 86-264 (S.2291), enacted 09/14/1959

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PUBLIC LAW 86-264-SEPT. 14, 1959 
551 
(f) This section shall become effective with respect to merchan- 
Effective date, 
dise entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or 
after the thirtieth day after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 3. (a) Paragraph 1631(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as 
amended (19 U.S.C, sec. 1201, par. 1631(a)), is further amended by 
inserting "book binding or cover," after "book,". 
(b) The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect 
to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption 
during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment 
of this Act and to articles covered by entries or withdrawals which 
have not been liquidated or the liquidation of which has not become 
final on such date of enactment. 
Approved September 14, 1959. 
Public Law 86-263 
A N A C T 
September .14, 1959 
To amend section 12 of the Act of March 5, 191'), to clarify types of arrestment 
lirohihited with respect to wages of United States seamen. 
[S. 1958] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and Houae of Repre-sentatweH of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the second 
A^rT^t m e nt of 
sentence of section 12 of the Act of March 4, 1915 (38 Stat. 1169; 46 wages, prohibi-
U.S.C. 601), is amended by striking out the period at the end thereof *'°"-
and inserting a colon in lieu thereof and the following: ''''And provided 
further^ That no part of the wages due or accruing to a master, officer, 
or any other seaman who is a member of the crew on a vessel engaged 
in the foreign, coastwise, intercoastal, interstate, or noncontiguous 
trade shall be withheld pursuant to the provisions of the tax laws of 
any State, Territory, possession, or Commonwealth, or a subdivision 
of any of them." 
Approved September 14, 1959. 
Public Law 86-264 
A N A C T 
September 14, 1959 
eg 22911 
To authorize the erection of a plaque in honor of the late Honorable Sam D. 
*
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i 
McReynolds on or near the site of the Chickamauga Dam. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Sam D. 
Hon. sam D. 
McReynolds Memorial Committee is hereby authorized to place, at no 
'^piaque.'^'^' 
cost to the United States, on or near the site of the Chickamauga Dam 
a suitable memorial plaque in honor and appreciation of the late 
Honorable Sam D. McReynolds, formerly a Member of the House of 
Representatives, for his contributions to the erection of such dam 
and for his interest in and contributions to the success of the Tennessee 
Valley Authority and the purposes for w^hich such Authority was 
created. The suitability of the size, design, and exact location of such 
plaque shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of 
the Tennessee Valley Authority. 
Approved September 14, 1959.
An Act to amend section 4083, title 18, United States Code, relating to penitentiary imprisonment.
PL 86-256 (S.1647), enacted 09/14/1959

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PUBLIC LAW 86-256-SEPT. 14, 1959 
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expenses, and funds received from such payments may be used only 
for the payment of necessary expenses of providing representatives of 
the Administration at the sites of non-Federal projects: Provided 
fwther^ That all expenses of the Public Housing Administration not 
specifically limited m this Act, in carrying out its duties imposed by 
law, shall not exceed $1,600,000. 
CORPORATIONS—GENERAL PROVISION 
Personne 
restriction, 1 work, 
SEC. 202. No part of the funds of, or available for expenditure by, 
any corporation or agency included in this title shall be used to pay 
the compensation of any employee engaged in personnel work in excess 
of the number that would be provided by a ratio of one such employee 
to one hundred and thirty-five, or a part thereof, full-time, part-time, 
and intermittent employees of the agency concerned: Provided^ That 
for purposes of this section employees shall be considered as engaged 
in personnel work if they spend half-time or more in personnel admin-
istration consisting of direction and administration of the personnel 
program; employment, placement, and separation; job evaluation and 
classification; employee relations and services; committees of expert 
examiners and boards of civil-service examiners; wage administration; 
and processing, recording, and reporting. 
Short title. 
TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 301. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act, or of 
the funds available for expenditure by any corporation or agency 
included in this Act, shall be used for publicity or propaganda pur-
poses designed to support or defeat legislation pending before the 
Congress. 
This Act may be cited as the "Independent Offices Appropriation 
Act, 1960". 
Approved September 14, 1959. 
September 14, 1959 
[S. 1647] 
Public Law 86-256 
AN ACT 
To amend section 4083, title 18, United States Code, relating to penitentiary 
imprisonment. 
Penitentiary im-
prisonment. 
62 Stat. 850. 
Be it enacted hy the Seriate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress^ That section 4083, title 18, 
United States Oode, relating to penitentiary imprisonment, is 
amended to read as follows: 
*•§ 408eS. Penitentiary imprisonment; consent 
"Persons convicted of offenses against the United States or by 
courts-martial punishable by imprisonment for more than one year 
may be confined in any United States penitentiary. 
"A sentence for an offense punishable by imprisonment for one 
year or less shall not be served in a penitentiary without the consent 
of the defendant." 
Approved September 14, 1959.