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Thursday, April 28, 2005
Houston Bans Offensive Odor in Libraries - Yahoo! News
Houston Bans Offensive Odor in Libraries - Yahoo! News: "HOUSTON - Those who want to browse books at Houston's public libraries should get enough sleep, eat and bathe before they begin to peruse the shelves.
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On Wednesday, Houston's city council passed a series of library regulations that some say are an attempt to discourage homeless people from visiting the public buildings.
Library officials said people have been using their facilities as temporary shelters, restaurants and changing stations. The new ordinance prohibits sleeping on tables, eating, using restrooms for bathing and 'offensive bodily hygiene that constitutes a nuisance to others.'"
