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Fort Detrick projects moving ahead at a glance
The Army Corps of Engineers reports Library of Congress plans a spring groundbreaking for a book preservation facility using a chemical process to neutralize paper acid. A two story 55000 square foot command and communications center will replace WWI buildings, housing LU operations and emergency services for about 223 Army personnel, with construction expected within two years. Senator Mathias and Representative Byron have led the push in Congress.
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Library of Congress
Fort Detrick
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Charles McC. Mathias Jr
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Beverly Byron