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An Act to amend section 2 of the act of June 30, 1954, as amended, providing for the continuance of civil government for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
PL 90-617 (S.3207), enacted 10/21/1968

82 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 90-618-OCT. 22, 1968 
1213 
Public Law 90-617 
AN ACT 
To amend >4eftion 2 of the Act of June 30, 1954, as amended, providing for the 
continuance of civil government for the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Reprefientatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 2 of the 
Act of June 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 330), as amended, is amended by delet-
ing -'and $35,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1968 and 1969," and 
inserting in lieu thereof a comma and the following: "for fiscal year 
1969, $5,000,000 in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated, for 
fiscal year 1970, $50,000,000 and for fiscal year 1971, $50,000,000". 
SEC. 2. The Act of June 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 330), as amended, is 
amended by adding a new section 3 as follows: 
"SEC. 3. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums 
as the Secretary of the Interior may find necessary, but not to exceed 
$10,000,000 for any one year, to alleviate suft'ering and damage result-
ing from major disasters that occur in the Trust Territory of the 
Pacific Islands. Such sums shall be in addition to those authorized 
in section 2 of this Act and shall not be subject to the limitations 
imposed by section 2 of this Act. The Secretary of the Interior shall 
determine whether or not a major disaster has occurred in accordance 
with the principles and policies of section 2 of the Act of September 30, 
1950 (64 Stat. 1109), as amended (42 U.S.C. 1855a)." 
Approved October 21, 1968. 
October 21, 1968 
[S. 3207] 
Pacific Trust 
Territory, civil 
government. 
Appropriation. 
81 Stat. IS. 
48 use 1681 note. 
Disaster relief. 
76 Stat. 111. 
Public Law 90-618 
AN ACT 
October 22, 1968 
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for better control of the 
[H. R. 17735] 
interstate traffic in firearms. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representati'ves of the 
United States of America in Congress assenwled, That this Act may 
^Q"* 
be cited as the "Gun Control Act of 1968". 
TITLE I—STATE FIREARMS CONTROL ASSISTANCE 
PURPOSE 
SEC. 101. The Congress hereby declares that the purpose of this title 
is to provide support to Federal, State, and local law enforcement 
officials in their fight against crime and violence, and it is not the 
purpose of this title to place any undue or unnecessary Federal restric-
tions or burdens on law-abiding citizens with respect to the acquisi-
An Act to amend title 37, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which physicians and dentists who extend their service on active duty in a uniformed service may be paid continuation pay.
PL 90-603 (S.4158), enacted 10/18/1968

82 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 90-605-OCT. 18, 1968 
1187 
NONINTERrERENCE W I T H OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES 
SEC. 4. The amendments made by section 2 of this Act shall not be 
construed as superseding or limiting the functions, under any other 
provision of law, of any officer or agency of the United States. 
Approved October 18, 1968. 
Public Law 90-603 
AN ACT 
To amend title 37, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under whieh 
physicians and dentists who extend their service on active duty in a uniformed 
service may l)e paid continuation pay. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That section 311 
(a) (2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
"(2) has completed his initial active duty obligation; and". 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by this Act becomes effective as of 
January 1,1968. 
Approved October 18, 1968. 
October 18, 1968 
[S.4158] 
Armed Forces. 
Physicians and 
dentists, duty ex-
tension. 
81 Stat. 651. 
Effective date. 
Public Law 90-604 
AN ACT 
To authorize the disposal of magnesium from the national stockpile. 
October 18, 19 68 
[H. R. 5785] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Rep'reseritatives of the 
United States of America in Congress a^senMed, That the Adminis-
trator of General Services is hereby authorized to disi>ose of, by ne-
gotiation or otherwise, approximately fifty-five thousand short tons 
of magnesium now held in the national stockpile established pur-
suant to the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 
U.S.C. 90-98h). Such disposition may be made without regard to the 
provisions of section 3 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock 
Piling Act: Provided, That the time and method of disposition shall 
be fixed with due regard to the protection of the United States against 
avoidable loss and the protection of producers, processors, and con-
sumers against avoidable disruption of their usual markets. 
Approved October 18, 1968. 
Magnesium. 
Disposal. 
60 Stat. 596. 
50 u s e 98 note. 
Public Law 90-605 
AN ACT 
To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, relating to certain common carrier opera-
tions in the District of Columbia. 
October 18, 1968 
[H. R. 18248] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of A^nerica in Congress assemhled^ That section 2 of the 
Act entitled "An Act to provide for the regulation of fares for the 
transportation of schoolchildren in the District of 
Columbia", 
approved August 9, 1955 (D.C. Code, sec. 44-214a), is amended to 
read a.s follows: 
"SEC. 2. In the case of any common carrier required to furnish trans-
portation to schoolchildren at a reduced fare under this Act, the Wash-
D.C. 
Schoolchildren, 
fares. 
76 Stat. 113.
An Act to extend to savings notes the provisions of the Second Liberty Bond Act relating to the redemption of savings bonds and the payment of losses incurred in connection with such redemption
PL 90-595 (H.R.15114), enacted 10/17/1968

82 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 90-595-OCT. 17, 1968 
1155 
time: Provided, That the choice of the site and the design of the 
statue sliall be subject to the approval of the Commission of Fine 
Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission: Provided 
fur-
ther^ That the erection of the statue and proper landscape treatment 
of the site, including walks, shall be without expense to the United 
States of America, except for necessary maintenance after completion. 
Approved October 17, 1968. 
Public Law 90-594 
A N A C T 
October 17, 196f 
To antliorize the appropriation of funds for I'adre Island National Seashore 
[H. R. 17787] 
in the State of Texas, and for other purposes. 
Padre Island 
National Sea-
Be it enacted hy the Senate and IIov.se of Representatlvefi of the 
United iStateti of Amer-iea in Congrexx a.s.se?nh7ed. That, notwithstand-
ing any other provision of law, there are hereby authorized to be shore,'xexTs. 
approj)riated such sums as may be necessary to satisfy the final judg- 
Appropriation 
ment of $6,810,880 (that is, $9,212,730 minus $2,402,350 deposited in 
court; all figures exchisive of amounts for tract No. 7) rendered against 
tlie United States in civil action numbered 65-0-54 in the United States 
District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for the acquisition 
of land and interests in land for the Padre Island National Seashore. 
The sums herein authorized to be appropriated shall be sufficient to 
])ay tlio amount of said judgment, together with interest and costs as 
provided by law. 
Approved October 17, 1968. 
Public Law 90-595 
A N A C T 
October 17, 196S 
To extend to savings notes the provisions of the Second Liberty Bond Act relating 
[H. R. 15114] 
to the redemption of savings bonds and the jmyment of losses incurred in 
conne<'tion with such redemption. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and Houne of Reprenentatlve.s of the 
United States of America In Congrea'i asneinhled^ That the first sen- 
savings notes, 
tence of section 22(h) of the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended "
^
^ ^mption. 
(31 U.S.C. 757c(h)), is amended by inserting "and savings notes"' 
59 stat. 47. 
after "bonds"'. 
SEC. 2. The first sentence of section 22(i) of the Second Liberty 
Bond Act, as amended (31 U.S.C. 757c(i)), is amended by inserting 
"and savings notes" after "bonds". The secoiid sentence of such section 
is amended by striking out "such bonds,"' and inserting in lieu thereof 
"such bonds and notes,". 
Approved October 17, 1968.
An Act to authorize the appropriation of funds for Padre Island National Seashore in the State of Texas, and for other purposes
PL 90-594 (H.R.17787), enacted 10/17/1968

82 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 90-595-OCT. 17, 1968 
1155 
time: Provided, That the choice of the site and the design of the 
statue sliall be subject to the approval of the Commission of Fine 
Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission: Provided 
fur-
ther^ That the erection of the statue and proper landscape treatment 
of the site, including walks, shall be without expense to the United 
States of America, except for necessary maintenance after completion. 
Approved October 17, 1968. 
Public Law 90-594 
A N A C T 
October 17, 196f 
To antliorize the appropriation of funds for I'adre Island National Seashore 
[H. R. 17787] 
in the State of Texas, and for other purposes. 
Padre Island 
National Sea-
Be it enacted hy the Senate and IIov.se of Representatlvefi of the 
United iStateti of Amer-iea in Congrexx a.s.se?nh7ed. That, notwithstand-
ing any other provision of law, there are hereby authorized to be shore,'xexTs. 
approj)riated such sums as may be necessary to satisfy the final judg- 
Appropriation 
ment of $6,810,880 (that is, $9,212,730 minus $2,402,350 deposited in 
court; all figures exchisive of amounts for tract No. 7) rendered against 
tlie United States in civil action numbered 65-0-54 in the United States 
District Court for the Southern District of Texas, for the acquisition 
of land and interests in land for the Padre Island National Seashore. 
The sums herein authorized to be appropriated shall be sufficient to 
])ay tlio amount of said judgment, together with interest and costs as 
provided by law. 
Approved October 17, 1968. 
Public Law 90-595 
A N A C T 
October 17, 196S 
To extend to savings notes the provisions of the Second Liberty Bond Act relating 
[H. R. 15114] 
to the redemption of savings bonds and the jmyment of losses incurred in 
conne<'tion with such redemption. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and Houne of Reprenentatlve.s of the 
United States of America In Congrea'i asneinhled^ That the first sen- 
savings notes, 
tence of section 22(h) of the Second Liberty Bond Act, as amended "
^
^ ^mption. 
(31 U.S.C. 757c(h)), is amended by inserting "and savings notes"' 
59 stat. 47. 
after "bonds"'. 
SEC. 2. The first sentence of section 22(i) of the Second Liberty 
Bond Act, as amended (31 U.S.C. 757c(i)), is amended by inserting 
"and savings notes" after "bonds". The secoiid sentence of such section 
is amended by striking out "such bonds,"' and inserting in lieu thereof 
"such bonds and notes,". 
Approved October 17, 1968.
An Act to increase the number and salaries of judges of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions, the salaries of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the District of Columbia Tax Court, and for other purposes
PL 90-579 (S.2439), enacted 10/17/1968

28 use 601 et 
seq. 
82 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 90-579-OCT. 17, 1968 
1119 
States magistrate duly appointed under section 631 of chapter 43, 
title 28, United States Code, as amended by this Act. 
^"'«' P- HOS. 
(c) The administrative powers and duties of the Director of the 
Administrative Office of the United States Courts with respect to 
United States commissioners under the provisions of chapter 41, title 
28, United States Code, as such provisions existed on the day preceding 
^2 stat. 913. 
the date of enactment of this Act, shall continue in effect until no 
" "" "" 
TTnited States commissioner remains in service. 
EFFECTIVE DATE 
SEC. 403. Except as otherwise provided by sections 401 and 402 of 
this title, this Act shall take effect on the date of its enactment. 
TITLE Y—SEVERABILITY 
SEC. 501. If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to 
any j^erson or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of the 
remainder of the Act and of its application to other persons and cir-
cumstances shall not be affected. 
Approved October 17, 1968. 
Public Law 90-579 
AN ACT 
October 17, 196J 
To increase the*number and salaries of judges of the District of Columbia Court 
[S. 2439] 
of General Sessions, the salaries of the District of Columbia Court of Api>eals 
and the IMstrict of Columbia Tax Court, and for other purjwses. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 
D.C. courts. 
ll-902(a) of the District of Columbia Code is amended by striking out 
J^'^ges. 
"twenty*- and inserting in lieu thereof "twenty-two''. 
8o^stat!'82t^'^' 
(b) Section ll-902(d) of the District of Columbia Code is amended 
78 stat. 431. 
by striking out "$24,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$28,000", and 
by striking out "$23,500-' and inserting in lieu thereof "$27,500". 
SEC. 2. Section 11-702(d) of the District of Columbia Code is 
amended by. striking out "$25,000" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$29,000", and by striking out "$24,500" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"$28,500''. 
SEC. 3. The first sentence of the second paragraph of section 2 of the 
District of Columbia Revenue Act of 1937, as amended (D.C. Code, 
sec. 47-2402), is amended by striking out "$23,500" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "$27,500''. 
SEC. 4. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as of 
Effective date. 
October 1, 1968. 
Approved October 17, 1968.
An Act to authorize the Commissioner of the District of Columbia to enter into contracts for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fixed equipment in District-owned buildings for periods not to exceed three years
PL 90-573 (S.2017), enacted 10/12/1968

1004 
PUBLIC LAW 90-571-OCT. 12, 1968 
[82 SIAT 
Public Law 90-571 
October 12, 1968 
^ ^ ACT 
[H.R. 17104] 
T
f
> extend until July 15, 1969, the suspension of duty on electrodes for use in 
producing aluminum. 
Certain elec-
trodes. 
Duty suspen-
sion, extension. 
80 Stat. 169. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled,, That the matter 
appearing in the effective period column for item 909.25 of the Tariff 
Schedules of the United States (19 U.S.C., sec. 1202, item 909.25) is 
amended by striking out "7/15/68" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"7/15/69". 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, 
for consumption, after July 15,1968. 
-Approved October 12, 1968. 
October 12, 1968 
[H.R. 17524] 
Public Law 90-572 
AN ACT 
JTo amend section 502 of the IMerchant JMarine Act, 1936, relaitiiig to construction-
difCerential subsidies. 
Vessels. 
Construction 
subsidy, exten-
sion. 
76 Stat. 1200; 
80 Stat. 811. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the proviso 
in the second sentence of subsection (b) of section 502 of the Merchant 
Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1152 (b)), is amended by 
striking out "June 30, 1968,", and inserting in lieu thereof "June 30, 
1969,". 
Approved October 12, 1968. 
Public Law 90-573 
October 12, 1968 
[S.2017] 
D.C. contracts 
for building in-
spection, etc. 
AN ACT 
.To authorize the Commissioner of the District of Columbia to enter into con-
tracts for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fixed equipment in 
District-owned buildings for periods not to exceed three years. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Commis-
sioner of the District of Columbia is authorized to enter into contracts 
for periods not exceeding three years for the inspection, maintenance, 
and repair of fixed equipment in buildings owned by the District of 
Columbia. 
Approved October 12, 1968.
An Act to amend section 502 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, relating to construction-differential subsidies
PL 90-572 (H.R.17524), enacted 10/12/1968

1004 
PUBLIC LAW 90-571-OCT. 12, 1968 
[82 SIAT 
Public Law 90-571 
October 12, 1968 
^ ^ ACT 
[H.R. 17104] 
T
f
> extend until July 15, 1969, the suspension of duty on electrodes for use in 
producing aluminum. 
Certain elec-
trodes. 
Duty suspen-
sion, extension. 
80 Stat. 169. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assemhled,, That the matter 
appearing in the effective period column for item 909.25 of the Tariff 
Schedules of the United States (19 U.S.C., sec. 1202, item 909.25) is 
amended by striking out "7/15/68" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"7/15/69". 
SEC. 2. The amendment made by the first section of this Act shall 
apply with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, 
for consumption, after July 15,1968. 
-Approved October 12, 1968. 
October 12, 1968 
[H.R. 17524] 
Public Law 90-572 
AN ACT 
JTo amend section 502 of the IMerchant JMarine Act, 1936, relaitiiig to construction-
difCerential subsidies. 
Vessels. 
Construction 
subsidy, exten-
sion. 
76 Stat. 1200; 
80 Stat. 811. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the proviso 
in the second sentence of subsection (b) of section 502 of the Merchant 
Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 U.S.C. 1152 (b)), is amended by 
striking out "June 30, 1968,", and inserting in lieu thereof "June 30, 
1969,". 
Approved October 12, 1968. 
Public Law 90-573 
October 12, 1968 
[S.2017] 
D.C. contracts 
for building in-
spection, etc. 
AN ACT 
.To authorize the Commissioner of the District of Columbia to enter into con-
tracts for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fixed equipment in 
District-owned buildings for periods not to exceed three years. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the Commis-
sioner of the District of Columbia is authorized to enter into contracts 
for periods not exceeding three years for the inspection, maintenance, 
and repair of fixed equipment in buildings owned by the District of 
Columbia. 
Approved October 12, 1968.
An Act to authorize the appropriation for the contribution by the United States for the support of the International Union for the Publication of Customs Tariffs
PL 90-569 (S.1578), enacted 10/12/1968

82 STAT. ] 
PUBLIC LAW 90-570-OCT. 12, 1968 
1003 
Public Law 90-568 
A N A C T 
October 12, 1968 
To extend the Act at September 7, 1957, relating to aircraft loan guarantees. 
I^^'^"*^^! 
Aircraft loan 
guarantees. 
76 Stat. 936. 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and Houae of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That the Act of Sep-
tember 7, 1957 (49 II.S.C. 1324 note) is amended by striking the word ^"ExtenVion. 
"ten" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "fifteen" in section 8. 
_7L^*^*^;,"''' 
SEC. 2. Section 4 of such Act of September 7, 1957, is amended by 
adding at the end thereof the following: 
"(g) Unless the Secretary finds that the prospective earning power 
of-the applicant air carrier, together with the character and value of 
the security pledged, furnish (1) reasonable assurances of the appli-
cant's ability to repay the loan within the time fixed therefor, and (2) 
reasonable protection to the United States." 
Approved October 12, 1968. 
Public Law 90-569 
A N A C T 
October 12, 1968 
To authorize the appropriation for the contribution by the United States for the 
^^" ^^78] 
supiK>rt of the International Union for the Publication of Customs Tariffs. 
Internationcil 
Jnion for the 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That there is hereby ^
^ 
authorized to be appropriated annually to the Department of State Pubu'ckTio'n"of 
such sums as may be necessary, including contributions pursuant to customs Tariffs. 
the convention oi July 5, 1890, as amended, for the payment by the 
ppropnation. 
United States of its share of the expenses of the International Union 
for the Publication of Customs Tariffs and of the Bureau established 
to carry out the functions of the Union, but not to exceed 6 per centum 
of such expenses per annum. 
Approved October 12, 1968. 
Public Law 90-570 
A N A C T 
October 12, 196S 
To amend the Act of August 9, 1955, to authorize longer term leases of Indian 
[H. R. 17684] 
lands on the pueblos of Cochiti, Pojoaque, Tesuque, and Zuni, in New Mexico. 
Be it enacted hv the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled^ That the second N^^?ix"^ lands, 
sentence of the first .section of the Act entitled "An Act to authorize 
the leasing of restricted Indian lands for public, religious, educational, 
recreational, residential, business, and other purposes requiring the 
grant of long-term leases", approved August 9, 1955 (25 U.S.C. 415), y/^tJJ^^of 
is amended by inserting immediately after "the Fort Mojave Reserva- 
*^*' ^ 
tion," the following: "the pueblo of Cochiti, the pueblo of Pojoaque, 
the pueblo of Tesuque, the pueblo of Zuni,". 
Approved October 12, 1968.