By Abigail Van Buren

Nosy Neighbors .
Sniffish, Too

DEAR ABBY: Some time ago you ran a letter from a!
jusybody who was frustrated because she couldn't figure
out what her new neighbors were up to. She claimed they
were ruining the neighborhood.

You put her in her place with a three-word answer that
wiped me out! Please dig it up and run it again. This country
could use a good laugh right now. Thanks.

CHARLIE

DEAR CHARLIE: Is this it?

DEAR ABBY: About four months ago, the house across
the atreet was sold to a “father and son" —or go we thought.
* We later learned it was an older man about 50 and a
young fellow about 24.

This waa a respectable neighhorhood before this “odd
couple” moved in. They have all sorts of strange-looking
company. Men who leck like women, women who look like
men, blacks, whites, Indians, Yesterday I even saw two
nuns go in there! -

They must be running some sort of business, or a club.
There are motorcycles, expensive sports cara and even
bicycles parked in front and on the lawn. They keep their
shadea drawn so you can't see what's going on inside but
they must be up to no good, or why the secrecy?

We called the police department and they asked if we
wanted to press tharges! They said unless the neighbors
were breaking some law there was nothing they could do,

Abby, these weirdos are wrecking cur property valuest
How can we improve the quality of this once-respectable
neighborhood?

UP IN ARMS

DEAR UP: You could move.

DEAR ABBY: We are having a disagreement at our house
and you are elected to settle it. One of our family feels that
when walking our puppy we should get dressed and not go
out in our night clothes. The puppy isn't house-trained yet
and has to go out often. .

The person who thinks the dog-waiker should be fully
dressed never walks the dog, soI don't see why he has any
say in the matter.

We live in the suburbs where hardly anyone walks by who
would reaily care if he sees a 12-year-old girl in her

bathrobe,
DECENT IN HER BATHROBE

DEAR DECENT: Bathrobes are for indoors. Better slip
into some outdoor clothes when walking the dog.

DEAR ABBY: I caught a cold in my back, but instead of
going to my regular acupuncturist, who is a noted lecturer
and author, I went to another acupuncturist who stuck -40
gold needles in my back.

Then I went back to,my regular acupuncturist, who told
mel Should get a ag and sire" b Ain wi puedo necits

in-my back because broke evexy wile oflacupuncture.—~ Fr

Then J went to Kaiser Hospital and they said trying to
remove those needles would be like going ona fishing ex-
pedition, and 1 would be better off leaving them in.

Abby, I've had these needles in my back for two and a half
years, and I'd like to get them out. They are playing havoe

with my system,
NEEDLED IN SAN FRANCISCO

DEAR NEEDLED: Get another opinion, And a third if
necessary. But stick with qualified, conventional, medical
doctors—unless you don't mind being stuck again.

DEAR ABBY: Bravo tét', RYO
TREASURES IN NORTHRIDGE for learning tough at
their “Great Depressions,” Loe ;

We here in Seattle are considering starting our own
“Bosomless Buddies” chapter. We- have. learned, to be™
grateful for what we have, and to quil worrying about what,
we don’t have. ‘ Wor

Underdeveloped women of the world, unitet Be proid.
And remember, “Flat Is Beautiful!” oa

MICHELLE IN SEATTLE

DEAR MICHELLE: fight on, sister! Although you prob-
ably have ad bras to burn, you're obviously way out in front
for women's lib. .

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Horoscope

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‘OR TUESDAY
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ARIES

- (Mae. 21 to Apr. 1) VR

Don't act yet on that in-
novative idea about a

- domestic matter. Both friends

and clése allles hold differing
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TAURUS
(Apr. 20 to May 20) Aa”
Avold mixing business with
pleasure. Communication
with close allies goes well, but
there's a possibillty of tension
with co-workers.
GEMINI

(May 21 to June 1p Me™

Capitalize on opportunity

_ forfinancial gain. You seem to

want your own way re an

entertainment plan that could

rena opposition.

CANCE

(June 21 to July 22) et)
You're in a hurry to get

things done, but avoid con-

troversial action that could

arouse the disapproval of

others, Watch health in p.m.

LEO
(uly 23 to Aug, 2) 404

Be careful of whom you take
into your confidence. An
encounter with malicious
gossip is possible. Keep home
plans under wraps.

VIRGO .
(Aug, 23 fo Sept. 22) PY,

Some difficulties likely in
connection with work, though
you will find a solution. Money
a source of dissension among
friends.

LIBRA
(Sept. 23 to Oct, 2) fed

Be straightforward in
romantic, dealings. Power-
plays possible on the career
scene. Don't be pressured into

making important decisions. -

SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Mate”
Though you see the picture
clearly, others may resent
your advice, Problems at
home can be settled, but it is
not a good time for en-
tertaining there.

SAGITTARIUS

(Noy. 22 to Dee. 21) ee
Superiors may not get your

point of view, Don't be a part

of an unpleasant scheme of

acquaintances. Wait before
finalizing’ agreements. -;
CAPRICORN‘

(Dec, 22 to Jan. i VW

Avoid overspending while
traveling. Set the ball rolling,
but don’t press your luck in
partnership. affairs, Be con-
tent with modest beginnings.
AQUARIUS -

, (Jan: 20 to Feb. 18) 3%

- Work-related problems may

occur because of others!

uncooperative attitude, Don't
be the one to censure others.
Stay clear ¢ controversy,
PISCES ¢” rr
(Feb. 19 to"Mar, 20} ey

Hidden faptors may weigh
on the mints of close ones.
Prying on your part may only
cause further withdrawal. Let
others stew in their own
juices.

YOU BORN TODAY are

. Conservative and practical.

The key to your success lies in

hard work,"

CROSSWORD

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