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September I, 1987 Honorable W. Curt Weldon, M.C. U.S. House of Representatives Washington~ DC 20515 Dear Mr. Weldon: Thank you for your support against airline smoking bans. I urge you to continue to oppose such moves. Legislation to ban smoking on board commercial aircraft is so unwarranted and inappropriate for many reasons. Smoking aboard aircraft is already sharply restricted; every passenger is guaranteed a "no-smoking" seat - - even if a smoking section must be reduced or eliminated to satisfy that guarantee. A smoking ban would pose serious compliance problems, and significant administrative and practical problems for airlines and passengers alike. I strongly object to smoking bans on domestic airline flights and again urge you to continue your opposition. ~~es~Aerely ' • Morris 297 Meadowbrook Lane Broomall~ PA 19008 TI004~-0943

September I, 1987 Honorable W. Curt Weldon, M.C. U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Weldon: Thank you for your support against airline smoking bans. I urge you to continue to oppose such moves. Legislation to ban smoking on board commercial aircraft is so unwarranted and inappropriate for many reasons. Smoking aboard aircraft is already sharply restricted; every passenger is guaranteed a "no-smoking" seat - - even if a smoking section must be reduced or eliminated to satisfy that guarantee. A smoking ban would pose serious compliance problems, and significant administrative and practical problems for airlines and passengers alike. I strongly object to smoking bans on domestic airline flights and again urge you to continue your opposition. ~~es~Aerely ' • Morris 297 Meadowbrook Lane Broomall, PA 19008 TI004,5-0943

September i, 1987 Senator John Heinz, llI, U.S.S. U.S. Senate Washington, DE 20515 Dear Senator Heinz: I strongly object to smoking bans on domestic airline flights~ and urge you to oppose any further restrictions. Legislation to ba~ smoking on board commercial aircraft is so unwarranted and inappropriate. The National Academy of Sciences said late last year.that.there is nothing in the scientific literature showinB easual'eX~Os~re to tobacco smoke in public places to be a health rlsk~- that includes airplanes. Smoking is already sharply curtailed on flights now, Everyone requesting a "no smoking" seat is granted such even when it means redncing or eliminating parts of the smoking section. Again, I urge you to stand up for the rights of the smoking pnblic. Sincerely, Ja~es A, Morris 297 Meadowbrook Lane Broomall, PA 19008 T1004~-0044

August 28, 1987 ~e Honorable Bob Graham 313 Hart Office Building Washlugeon, DC .20510 Dear Honorable Graham: I would again like to voice my concern over the amount of restrictions on smoking, especially on airlines. People that smoke are citizens and should not be treated as second class. They are already restricted in airline travel with the worst positions in the aircraft. A total ban on smoking on any flights, I feel~ would be an infringement of imdividual rights. I would like to ask for your support on voting down any restrictions on the Department of Transportation Appropriations Bill. Sincerely, David L. Deese 2059 N. W. 45th Avenue Coconut Creek, FL 33066 DLD:js co: Mr. D. C. Turner ~M~~ Roger L. gozingo T!0045-0946

August ZS, 1987 The Honorable Lawton Ghiles 250 Russell Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Honorable Chiles: I would again like to voice my concern over the amount of restrictions on smoking, especially on airlines. People that smoke are citizens and should not be treated as second class. They ara already restricted in airline travel with the worst posltlo~s in the aircraft. A total ban on smoking on any flights, I feel, would be an infringement of individual rights. I would like to ask for your support on voting down any restrictions on the Departmen~ of Transportation Appropriations Bill. Sincerely, David L. Deeie 2059 N.W. 45TH AVEN%~E COCONUT CREEK, FL 33066 DLD : j s c.c: Mr. D. C. Turner ~ Roger L. Moz~ngo T!0045-0947

LLOYD BENTSEN WASHINGTON, D,C, 20510 August 25, 1987 Mr. R. M. Dodson 3325 Canonclta Lane Plano, Texas 7507& Dear Mr. Dodson: Thank you for your comments about the proposed ban on smoking in public conveyances. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over this matter. As a member of this committee, I will carefully follow the progress of S. 51, The Prohibition of Smoking in Public Conveyances Act of 1987, and I will keep your opposition to this measure in mind during related deliberations. Again, I appreciate your taking the time to contact me.. Sincerel~y, Lloyd ~'entsen TI0045-0948

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R. M. (Reggie) Dodson .. Regional Sales Manager R. d. Reyf~olds Tobacco Company 1761 International Parkway Suite 119 Richardson, Texas 7,5001 Telephone: (214) 783-1159 TI0045-0950