132.1—Purchase.
The purchase by the Department of State of books, maps, newspapers, periodicals, and other publications shall be made without regard to the provisions of the act approved March 3, 1933 ( sec. 2, 47 Stat. 1520; 41 U.S.C. 10a ), since determination has been made by the Secretary, as permitted by the provisions of the act, that such purchase is inconsistent with the public interest.