[CHAPTER 928-2D SESSION] (H. R. 1751] AN ACT To authorize the course of instruction at the United States Merchant Marine Academy to be given to not exceeding twelve persons at a time from the American republics, other than the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Chairman of the United States Maritime Commission is hereby authorized to permit, upon designation of the President of the United States, not exceeding twelve persons at a time from the American republics (other than the United States) to receive instruction in the United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps and at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Not more than two persons from any of such republics shall receive instruction under authority of this Act at the same time. The persons receiving instruction under authority of this Act shall receive the same pay, allowances, and emoluments, to be paid from the same appropriations, and, subject to such exceptions as may be determined by the Chairman of the United States Maritime Commission, shall be subject to the same rules and regulations governing admission, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and graduation as cadet-midshipmen at the Merchant Marine Academy appointed from the United States; but such persons shall not be entitled to appointment to any office or position in the United States Merchant Marine by reason of their graduation from the Merchant Marine Academy. Approved August 9, 1946. [CHAPTER 932-2D SESSION] (H. R. 5380] AN ACT To provide for the conferring of the degree of bachelor of science upon graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act of May 25, 1933, as amended, relating to the conferring of degrees upon graduates of the Naval Academy, Military Academy, and Coast Guard Academy is hereby amended to read as follows: "The superintendents of the United States Naval Academy, the United States Military Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and the United States Coast Guard Academy may, under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of War, the United States Maritime Commission, and the Secretary of the Treasury, respectively may prescribe, confer the degree of bachelor of science upon all graduates of their respective academies, from and after the date of the accrediting of said academies by the Association of American Universities. On and after the date of the accrediting of the said academies by the Asssociation of American Universities the superintendents of the respective academies may, under such rules and regulations as the respective Secretaries, or the Maritime Commission, may make, confer the degree of bachelor of science upon such other living graduates of the respective academies as shall have met the requirements of the respective academies for such degree." Approved August 9, 1946. [CHAPTER 948-2D SESSION] [H. R. 4842] AN ACT To amend the Act of April 29, 1943, so as to afford a preference for veterans in acquiring certain vessels. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the return to private ownership of certain vessels formerly used or suitable for use in the fisheries or industries related thereto", approved April 29, 1943, as amended (U. S. C. 1940 edition, Supp. V, title 50 App., secs. 1301-1304), is amended by inserting in section 3 after the words "advertise the vessel" the following: 66 except any vessel acquired by a veteran pursuant to section 5 (a) (1) ," and by adding at the end thereof the following section: "SEC. 5. (a) (1) If any such vessel of sixty-five feet or less in length between perpendiculars is not returned to such owner as provided in section 3, then, prior to advertising such vessel for sale, the War Shipping Administration or the Maritime Commission shall make such vessel available for acquisition by a veteran, as defined in subsection (b), in accordance with the provisions of the Surplus Property Act of 1944, as amended (U. S. C., 1940 edition, Supp. V, title 50 App., secs. 1611-1646), and regulations made thereunder, as property for exclusive disposal to veterans. "(2) In the case of any vessel of sixty-five feet or less in length between perpendiculars to be disposed of by the War Shipping Administration or the Maritime Commission as surplus property by virtue of any law other than this Act, such vessel shall be available for acquisition by a veteran, as defined in subsection (b), in accordance with the provisions of the Surplus Property Act of 1944, as amended (U. S. C., 1940 edition, Supp. V, title 50 App., secs. 1611-1646), and regulations made thereunder, as property for exclusive disposal to veterans. "(b) For purposes of this Act, the terms 'veteran' means any person in the active military or naval service of the United States during the present war, or any person who served in the active military or naval service of the United States on or after September 16, 1940, and prior to the termination of the present war, and who has been discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions, or any person who is or has been eligible to receive a certificate for substantially continuous service in the merchant marine as provided in the Act of June 23, 1943 (U. S. C., 1940 edition, Supp. V, title 50 App., sec. 1471)." Approved August 10, 1946. [CHAPTER 949-2D SESSION] [H. R. 5552] AN ACT Relating to the sale by the United States of surplus vessels suitable for fishing. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That vessels which are determined to be surplus property under the Surplus Property Act of 1944, as amended, and which are suitable for use as fishing vessels shall not be disposed of until offered for sale by the United States Maritime Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") in accordance with the provisions of this Act. SEC. 2. (a) As used in this Act the term "former owners" means former owners of fishing vessels purchased or requisitioned by the United States who on or before the date of the enactment of this Act have not been notified that their vessels may be returned to them under the provisions of the Act entitled "An Act to authorize the return to private ownership of certain vessels formerly used or suitable for use in the fisheries or industries related thereto", approved April 29, 1943, as amended (U. S. C., 1940 edition, Supp. IV, title 50, App., sec. 1801). (b) Former owners shall be given notice by the Commission, in such manner (which may include publication) as it may prescribe, that vessels suitable for use as fishing vessels are to be disposed of by the United States and shall be entitled to purchase such vessels at private sale within a reasonable time after such notice. Such reasonable time shall be specified in the notice but may be extended by the Commission when it appears to it that an extension is necessary or appropriate to facilitate the sale of any vessel or vessels under this Act. SEC. 3. (a) Sales of vessels to former owners under this Act shall be upon such terms and conditions as the Commission deems proper. (b) Any vessels suitable for use as fishing vessels not disposed of by the Commission as provided in this Act shall be disposed of as otherwise provided by law. Approved August 10, 1946. [CHAPTER 6-1ST SESSION] JOINT RESOLUTION To continue the authority of the Maritime Commission to operate vessels until July 1, 1947. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That notwithstanding any other provision of law any temporary authority issued or to be issued by an appropriate Government agency to the United States Maritime Commission to provide service as a carrier by water may be valid for a period not extending beyond July 1, 1947. SEC. 2. The paragraph under the head "United States Maritime Commission" in title I of the Third Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1946, is hereby amended by striking out "March 1, 1947" and inserting in lieu thereof "July 1, 1947". Approved February 26, 1947. (556) |