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    "ocrText": "prevent haphazard construction and finishing methods, probable\ndamage and also limit free access throughout the finished spaces\nin the Mansion, except upon specific purposes.\nThe Commission's quarters, together with the PBS buildings\ncould remain until all contractors' work is removed from the site.\nthe fence should remain in place until all personnel has left the site.\nThere will be a great amount of mechanical adjustments to be\nmade after the completion of the project. It will be necessary for\nthe White House Police to conduct outside mechanics to certain\nlocations in the building after the occupancy of the Mansion.\nAll of the foregoing matters should receive serious study and\nplans should be made well in advance of the date of completion."
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