Section 5 of this title shall not be construed to apply under any appropriation Act to the following departments and independent offices under the circumstances specified herein:

(a)

American Battle Monuments Commission - to any leases in foreign countries for office or garage space.

(b)

to

(e)

Repealed. Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, Sec. 1(107), 65 Stat. 705.

(f)

The Bureau of Interparliamentary Union for Promotion of International Arbitration - to stenographic reporting services by contract if deemed necessary.

(g) Repealed. Oct.

31, 1951, ch. 654, Sec. 1(107), 65 Stat. 705.

(h)

Department of State - when the purchase or service relates to the packing of personal and household effects of Diplomatic, Consular, and Foreign Service officers and clerks for foreign shipment.

(i) Repealed. Oct.

31, 1951, ch. 654, Sec. 1(107), 65 Stat. 705.

(j)

The International Committee of Aerial Legal Experts - to stenographic and other service by contract as deemed necessary