Hon. KERMIT GORDON, DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1964. MY DEAR MR. GORDON: In accordance with title 10, United States Code, section 2733, which provides for the settlement of claims for damage to, or loss or destruction of property, or personal injury or death caused by military personnel or civilian employees acting within the scope of their employment or otherwise incident to the noncombat activities of the Department of the Navy, this Department has considered, ascertained, adjusted, and determined in an amount in excess of $5,000 the claim set forth below for damages as hereinafter specified. The claim arose in 1963 and was presented in writing within the statutory period provided for in the act. The amount found due the claimant, which she has agreed to accept in full satisfaction and final settlement of her claim is hereby certified as having been determined to be of the character contemplated by the provisions of the act for report to the Congress for its consideration and it is recommended that it be submitted to the Congress for an appropriation for the payment thereof. A brief statement of the character of the claim, the amount claimed and the amount reported follows: Dorothy (Deborah) Obedin, 3358 Princeton Street, Philadelphia, Pa., executrix for the estate of Samuel Obedin, deceased, and natural guardian of Carole Obedin, minor, in care of Bernard C. Bryman, esquire, 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia 3, Pa. On July 7, 1963, a U.S. Navy aircraft Bureau Number 143609, while being operated by a qualified naval aviator on a duly authorized flight, crashed in the vicinity of Horsham, Pa. Samuel Obedin was severely burned by the ensuing explosion and fire. He suffered extensive third degree burns to his face, neck, arms, legs, and abdomen; a compound fracture of his right elbow; and lacerations to his thigh and back. After being hospitalized for 17 days, under conditions of extreme pain, Mr. Obedin expired on July 24, 1963. The injuries and subsequent death of Mr. Obedin are considered incident to the noncombat activities of the Navy. The claimant submitted a proper and timely claim in the amount of $250,000 and subsequently agreed to accept $75,000 in full satisfaction. Payment in the amount of $5,000 has already been effected administratively to the claimant by the Department of the Navy. Amount claimed, $250,000; amount reported $70,000. DEAR MR. DIRECTOR: In accordance with the provisions of title 32, United States Code, section 715, this Department has considered, ascertained, adjusted, and determined in an amount in excess of $5,000, a claim for personal injury and damage to property, as hereinafter specified. The incident which gave rise to the claim occurred on December 20, 1962. The claimants are Myrtle Burton and Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co., care of Frank L. Whitaker, attorney at law, Equitable Building, Portland, Oreg. The amount found due the claimants is $13,493.60, in which Myrtle Burton has an interest of $4,918.60 and Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. has an interest of $8,575. Claimants have agreed in writing to accept the amount found due them in full satisfaction and final settlement of their claim. Under the authority of paragraph (d) of title 32, United States Code, section 715, Myrtle Burton was paid the sum of $4,918.60 by administrative means. Accordingly, the balance of the award found due Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co. in the amount of $8,575 is hereby certified as having been determined to be of the character contemplated by the provisions of title 32, United States Code, section 715, for report to the Congress for its consideration and appropriation of funds for the payment thereof. A brief statement of the character of the claim, the amount claimed, the amount of the award, and the amount reported follows: At approximately 1756 hours, December 20, 1962, an F-89 aircraft belonging to the Oregon Air National Guard crashed at Portland, Oreg., while on a routine training flight. Parts of the aircraft, broken chunks of concrete from the driveway, and fuel were hurled about within a 200-yard radius of the 20-foot-deep crater which resulted from the impact. Claimant Burton's home, located at 10425 Northeast Prescott Avenue, was extensively damaged as was another home which she owned and rented to Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Wallace. Amount claimed is $13,853.60, of which Myrtle Burton claimed $5,278.60 and the subrogee, Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co., claimed $8,575. Mrs. Burton was awarded $4,918.60 which was paid by administrative means, and the amount of $8,575 is reported to Congress for payment to the subrogee, Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co., Portland, Oreg. Sincerely, NEIL E. HARLAN, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, Hon. KERMIT GORDON, DEAR MR. DIRECTOR: In accordance with the provisions of title 10, United States Code, section 2733, this Department has considered, ascertained, adjusted, and determined, in an amount in excess of $5,000, a claim for damage to property, as hereinafter specified. The incident which gave rise to the claim occurred on March_14, 1961. The claimants are Gino and Mary Moroni, c/o Mr. Ray Manwell, esquire, law offices of Manwell and Manwell, 407 Brown Building, 423 Fourth Street, Marysville, Calif. The amount found due the claimants is $9,450. Claimants have agreed in writing to accept the amount found due them in full satisfaction and final settlement of their claim. Under the authority of paragraph (d) of title 10, United States Code, section 2733, Gino and Mary Moroni were paid the sum of $5,000 by administrative means. Accordingly, the balance of the award found due Gino and Mary Moroni in the amount of $4,450 is hereby certified as having been determined to be of the character contemplated by the provisions of title 10, United States Code, section 2733, for report to the Congress for its consideration and appropriation of funds for the payment thereof. A brief statement of the character of the claim, the amount claimed, the amount of the award, and the amount reported follows: On March 14, 1961, a B-52 aircraft, on an authorized flight, crashed on the Moroni farm. This claim is for replacement of a portion of the irrigation system and for the diminution in the property's value due to wreckage and debris which was scattered over some 20 acres. Amount claimed, $12,369; amount awarded, $9,450; administrative partial payment, $5,000; amount reported, $4,450. Sincerely, NEIL E. HARLAN, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, Hon. KERMIT GORDON, DEAR MR. DIRECTOR: In accordance with the provisions of title 10, United States Code, section 2733, this Department has considered, ascertained, adjusted, and determined in an amount in excess of $5,000, a claim for damage to property as hereinafter specified. The incident which gave rise to the claim occurred on April 16, 1963. The claimant is Olive I. Harris, Clovis, N. Mex. The amount found due the claimant is $7,697.32. Claimant has agreed in writing to accept the amount found due in full satisfaction and final settlement of its claim. Under the authority of paragraph (d) of title 10, United States Code, section 2733, Olive Ì. Harris was paid the sum of $5,000 by administrative payment. Accordingly, the balance of the award found due Olive I. Harris in the amount of $2,697.32 is hereby certified as having been determined to be of the character contemplated by the provisions of title 10, United States Code, section 2733, for report to the Congress for its consideration and appropriation of funds for the payment thereof. A brief statement of the character of the claim, the amount claimed, the amount of the award, and the amount reported follows: On April 16, 1963, pursuant to official orders issued by Tactical Air Command, two F-100 aircraft were dispatched to the bombing range at Melrose, N. Mex., with instructions to drop smoke grenades. Due to a malfunction of the dispenser mechanism, many smoke grenades were dropped beyond the confines of the Melrose range at 1545 hours. The smoke grenades started fires on private property which rapidly spread over a large area. The claim of Mrs. Harris is one of seven claims that have been filed as a result of the damage. Amount claimed, $10,396.20; amount awarded, $7,697.32; administrative partial payment, $5,000; amount reported to Congress, $2,697.32. Sincerely, NEIL E. HARLAN, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE, Hon. KERMIT GORDON, DEAR MR. GORDON: In accordance with the provisions of the Small Claims Act, 42 Stat. 1066, I have considered, ascertained, adjusted, and determined the following described claim, presented within 1 year of the date of accrual on account of damage to privately owned property caused by the negligence of an employee of the Public Health Service of this Department, acting within the scope of his employment. The claim has been examined by the general counsel of this Department who advises me that it is a legal claim for submission under said act. I certify the amount found due to the claimant, as herein set forth, as a legal claim and recommend that it be submitted to Congress for payment out of appropriations that may be made therefor. Below is a brief statement of the character of the claim, the amount claimed, and the amount allowed. Claimant: Miriam T. Sihvonen, c/o American Embassy, Post Office Box 194, Accra, Ghana, owner of 1962 Renault Dauphine automobile. On or about July 29, 1963, the claimant's parked vehicle was struck and damaged by a Public Health Service vehicle operated by Emil R. Adamik, a physical science technician employed by National Institutes of Health of the Public Health Service. The accident was caused by the employee's failure to use reasonable care and maintain a proper lookout while backing the Public Health Service vehicle from its space in the parking lot at the Achimota School in Accra, Ghana. The amount of the claim is $53.33 represented by a signed itemized paid repair invoice in the amount of 18.975 Ghanian pounds. The rate of exchange in U.S. currency has been verified with the Treasury Reporting Rates of Exchange as of September 30, 1963. It is therefore recommended that the amount of $53.33 be reported to the Congress for appropriation for the purpose of liquidating this claim. DEAR MR. GORDON: The Secretary of the Interior has certified to the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of Public Law 85-915, approved September 2, 1958 (72 Stat. 1762), that the amount of $122,210.26 is due the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe as reimbursable expenses incurred in connection with the taking of tribal and individual Indian lands for the Oahe Dam and Reservoir project. Based on the certification of the Secretary of the Interior, I certify that the amount due as stated above is a legal claim and I recommend that it be submitted to Congress for appropriation for the payment thereof. Sincerely yours, Hon. KERMIT GORDON, TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1964. Director, Bureau of the Budget, DEAR MR. GORDON: The Secretary of State has certified to the Secretary of the Treasury that fines were paid to foreign governments by owners of vessels under circumstances set forth in Public Law 83-680, approved August 27, 1954. This act provides that in any case where a vessel of the United States is seized by a foreign country under certain conditions, and a fine must be paid in order to secure the prompt release of the vessel and crew, the owners of the vessel shall be reimbursed by the Secretary of the Treasury in the amount of the fine actually paid as certified to him by the Secretary of State. Based on the certification by the Secretary of State, I certify that the amounts due the claimants, as set forth below, are legal claims and recommend they be submitted to Congress for appropriation for payment. DEAR MR. GORDON: Awards have been rendered by the Indian Claims Commission aggregating $6,062,000 as illustrated in the fol lowing schedule A-1, and the awards have been presented to this |