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Michael Cross, 1125 North 58th, Sprin field, stated that guide- 1nes or au os 1n 1n ustry to protec people from harmful fumes have been implemented and the same should be done for smoking. In regard to the National Lung Association handout, sidestream smoke is twice as harmful as smoke inhaled directly by the smoker which is filtered. Field burning is a minor annoyance in com- parison with cigarette smoke. Joyce Owen, 2830 Emerald, Association for Non-Smokers Rights, stated that, based on the same New England Journal of Medicine article, passive smoke in a work environment is the most harmful and most easily eliminated work hazard. Lobbies, employee lounges, and rest rooms should not be used as smoking areas. They also feel that all non-smokers should be protected, not just those in groups of ten or more. They are concerned about jury rooms, barber shops, and beauty salons. Non-smokers are barred from places which allow smoking just as handicapped people in wheel- chairs are barred from places which do not have ramps. Last year, the council endorsed a measure that was before the State Legisla- ture which is similar to this proposal. Many health agencies support this proposal. On the statewide initiative petition they have collected nearly 14,000 signatures. Although the tobacco industry spendS a great deal of money each year, the Eu~ene Register-Guard allows these death-pushers to advertise 1n its newspaper. Citizens of Utah and Minnesota claim a no-smoking ordinance works well in their communities. She submitted a letter from a man from Minnesota to the councilors for consideration. In other areas, these laws are enforced by the people who are affeced by them, rather than by the police. Marylee Cook, 1570 Tyler, No.6, has had pneumonia five times as well as heart trouble. Smoking makes her heart flutter. Busi- nesses which change their rules and restrict smoking find their cleaning bills are less. Speaking against the proposals: Bill Eynon, ~685 Chad Drive, stated that people who smoke do not deliberately try to bother those who do not. Smoking regulations have become more and more restrictive. He agrees that smoking should not be allowed on buses, but feels that smoking should be allowed in hallways, although not in closed rooms. When he wants medical advice, he goes to the doctor rather than having the doctor come to him to tell him that smoking is bad for him. Most smokers will not smoke if they are nicely asked to stop; they only take offense when they are asked rudely. 5/5/80--18 e. ~ e . .