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HAROLD J. McGUIRK 2089 SURRYWOOD DRIVE DUBLIN, OHIO 43017 August 27, 1987 The Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Metzenbaum: I am writing you at this time to express my concern in regard to legislation you will he facing in the fall pertaining to attempts to ban smoking aboard domestic airline flights. I urge you to vote "n6" on this piece of legislation which is both unnecessary and unfair. I am aware of the fact that a Ban on flights of two hours or less was passed in the House last month. This very disturbing event has prompted me to seek your assistance at this time. Smoking aboard aircraft is already restrictive; every passenger is guaranteed a "no smoking" seat, even if a smoking section must be reduced or eliminated to satisfy that guarantee. As a smoker, I have been victimized by this policy in the past and suffered in silence. A smoking Ban would pose serious compliance problems, and may in fact create additional on board fire hazards by encouraging smoking in lavatories. There are additional facts to support why this piece of legislation should not pass. Facts I am sure you are aware of. it is my sincere hope that you will examine the issue appropriately and vote "no" when this legislation comes before you. Sincerely, ]~arold J. McGuirk T!004~830

KAROLD J, McGUIRK 2089 SURRYWOOD DRIVE DUBLIN, OHI0 43017 August 27, 1987 The Honorable John H. Glenn, Jr. United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Glenn: I am writing you at this time to express my concern in regard to legislation you will be facing in the fall pertaining to attempts to ban smoking aboard domestic airline flights. I urge you to vote "no" on this piece of legislation which is both unnecessary and unfair. I am aware of the fact that a ban on flights of two hours or less was passed in the House last month. This very disturbing event has prompted me to seek your assistance at this time. Smoking aboard aircraft is already restrictive; every passenger is guaranteed a "no smoking" seat, even if a smoking section must be reduced or eliminated to satisfy that guarantee. As a smoker, I have been victimized by this policy in the past and suffered in silence. A smoking ban would pose serious compliance problems, and may in fact create additional on board fire hazards By encouraging smoking in lavatories. There are additional facts to support why this piece of legislation should not pass. Facts I am sure you are aware of. It is my sincere hope that you will examine the issue appropriately and vote "no" when this legislation comes before you. Sincerely TI0045-0831

P~OLD J. MeGUIRK 2089 SURRYW00D DRIVE DUBLIN, OHI0 43017 August 27, 1987 Bonorahle Chalmers P. Wylie United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Mr. Wylie: I am writing you at this time to voice my concern about your recent failure to vote on legislation that would ban smoking on domestic airline flights. The facts on this issue "cry out" for a response. A recent poll conducted by the Airline.Pilots Association determined that 87% of airline passengers believe that the current policy in effect on flights is a "reasonable policy that respects the rights of both smokers and non-smokers." The ventilation systems aboard today's aircraft provide each non- smoking passenger with the opportunity to.clean the surrounding air by simply reaching up and opening the vent. There are additional facts that show why this piece of legislation should have been defeated. I h6pe that in the future you will view these facts and vote appropriately. Sincerely, Harold J. gcGuirk TiOO4,F,-0832

1525 Kensington Place Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 August 29, 1987 Honorable John P. EileT, M.C, U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Hiler: I'm writing to you in hopes to encourage you to oppose any further amendments or bills that ban smoking a~oard domestic airline flights. I would also like to thank you for your past support against smoking bans and continued support for individual and business freedoms. Yogrst~ ~Willlam S. TI004.5.-0833

1525 Kensington Place Mishawaka, Indiana 46544 August 29, 1987 Senator Dan Quayle, U.S.S. U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Quayle: I'm writing to you in hopes to encourage yo.u to oppose any further amendments or bills to ban smoking aboard domestic airline flights. I thank you for your continuing support in the past for individual and business freedoms. Yours truly, Willi@m S. Barcome Ti0045-0834

1525 Kens'.%ngton Place M~shawak~ Indiana 46544 August 29~ 1987 SenatoeRieh~rd G. Lugar, U.S.S. U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Lugar: l'm writing to you in hopes to encourag~ you to oppose any further amendments or bills to ban smoking aboard domestic airline flights. I thank you for your continuing support in the past for individual and business freedoms. Yours~ly, William S. Barcome TI0045-0835

BROWN & ~VI~ITAMSON TOBACCO CORPONATION KATHY M. PARKER KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER 3509 HA.WORTH DRIVE SUI'TE 203 RALEIGH, NC 27609 August 31, 1987 Roger L. Mozingo National TAN Director 1875 I Street, NW Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20006 Dear Roger, Thanks for the information. A letter of opposition was forwarded to the Honorable David E. Price regarding the proposed legislation to ban smoking on flights of two hours or less. As a smoker and an employee of B&W Tobacco Corporation, we must not let further restricfion occur! Sincerely, / ek~count Manager KMP/aw T!0045-0836

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