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Show Aug. 12, 1993 Hilltop Times Policy limits workers' exposure to smoke buildings open to the public except in designated, ventilated smoking rooms. Already, thousands of U.S. restaurants have banned smoking or only allow it at outside tables. Restaurant officials say customers seem in favor of the ban because people are realizing the problems of passive smoke. Dr. Andrew Weil, a natural health proponent, says smoking puts drugs into the brain more directly than intravenous injection. "Almost everyone who uses cigarettes is addicted, and the addiction is difficult to break," Weil said. Ironically, the military used to approve of smoking as part of R&R by TSgt. David P. Masko Air Force News Service - WASHINGTON The Air Force goal to make work places smoke-fre- e comes at a time when there is growing interest in Congress about the effects of secondhand smoke. Lawmakers are going along with new Environmental Protection Agency findings that warrant protecting from involuntary exposure to secondhand smoke. Rep. Henry Waxman chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and Environment, has introduced legislation to ban smoking from all non-smoke- rs .), rest and relaxation and the various exchange services on tobacco the sale of reduced-price- d Force health Air said products, after a battle or training. For example, Army Gen. John Pershing demanded priority shipment of cigarettes over food and medicine to his troops on the front lines during World War I. For all the major wars, including Desert Storm, cigarettes were distributed free or at a reduced price to military people. And today, commissaries and base exchanges contobacco tinue to sell reduced-priceproducts. Although the Air Force tobacco reduction plan does not affect the sale of cigarettes on military installations, the Pentagon is opening discussions with the Defense Commissary Agency d officials. They encourage people who want to quit smoking to contact their base health promotions office. At Hill, peoto register for ple may call Ext. free smoking cessation classes. The session is Tuesday, next four-da- y Thursday, Aug. 24 and 26, 11:30 a.m.-12:3- 0 p.m., in Bldg. 564. In addition, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association offer tobacco cessation programs throughout the United States, officials said. ScmoCxe. Continued from Page 1 D Offer areas at all morale, welfare, recreation and services indoor activities where smoknon-smoki- ing is permitted. D Prohibit cigarette vending machines in the work place. B Prohibit people attending formal Air Force schools from smoking. B Train people coming into the Air Force on the dangers of tobacco use. B Provide nicotine gum and patches to the fullest extent possible at local medical treatment facilities. B Increase where possible the number of smoking cessation programs at medical treatment facilities. Air Force officials have set Nov. 19 as the date for facilities to become smoke free. As the Air Force spokesman for promoting healthy lifestyles, Dale said he feels strongly about the health risks of tobacco and is committed to helping people quit. However, smoking cessation classes and support groups are not always enough. News Briefs August weather forecast Based on a average, August high temperatures are normally in the mid to upper 80s with 40-ye- ar overnight lows near 60 degrees. On the average, there are four rainy days during which nearly an inch of rain falls. There are normally six days with some kind of thunderstorm activity. However, some months don't adhere to the aver- - "Most successful quitters do it on their own," said Dale, a former smoker himself. "We're trying to empower people to take responsibility for their own health, and one of the important things they can do is stop smoking. "Smokers have higher health costs. Smokers have more accidents. Smokers are less productive," he said. "We have to improve productivity, reduce accidents and make better use of medical resources. And makes so much sense." that's why tobacco-fre- e For updated weather forecasts, call the recording at Ext. ages. July was extremely cool, nearly 10 degrees below normal. A normal July has temperatures above 90 degrees on 13 days and this July had only two days of above-9- 0 degrees. There was also three times more rainfall than a normal July. Personnel office expands hours new office Personnel The Military began Flight hours of operation recently. 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