Page 14, The Herald. Tuesday, October 24, 1978

DearAbby|

DEAR ABBY: My husband recently bought a very
expensive cockatoo, He has a cage for it, but it’s hardly
ever in the cage because my husband thinks it should
have the freedom to fly around the house,

Needless to say, there are bird droppings
everywhere! My husband refuses to clean up after the
bird, 50 [ have io, and I am tired of the mess. We fight
about this constantly, Otherwise, we have a good
marriage, but this really keeps me in a bad mood.

What can I do?
LYNN INGLENDALE

DEAR LYNN: Give your husband an ultimatum.
Elther the bird stays IN thecage, or HE cleans up after
it. If that doesn't work, keep your windows open a lot,
buy « cat, or send me your address and I'll send you a
wonderiul recipe for stewed cockatoo on toast.

DEAR ABBY: I’ve read your column for years, but

this is my first time to write. When I read your advice
to kids to stay in school, ] had to write because I am
living proof that kids start a life of crime when they
begin skipping school. -

Ce et og rE noe JEDeMa ened eociod

That's what happened to me. I am an 18-year-old boy
who has been in trouble since [ was 12, and it all started
when I began skipping school.

T have been in more institutions and group homes
than I can count, and right now I'm in jail waiting for
my court date. (Armed robbery.)

I wish I could tell every kid on the other side of these
jailhouse bars, “STAY INSCHOOL, AND DON'T QUIT.
NO MATTER WHAT!” Please don’t be a high school
dropout like me!

You can't get a decent job without a high school
diploma. And without a job, all that’s left is running the
streets and stealing, :

Vd also like to tell young kids, “Remember, you have
only one mother and father, so mind them! If they
punish you for doing wrong it’s only because they love
you, and want what's best for you."

Please correct my spelling, Miss Abby, and print
this. Maybe someone will listen et

DEAR JESSE: I'll print your letter in hope that
some kids out there will listen to you. Thanks for
writing. (P.S. I didn’t have to correct one word. Your
spelling was perfect. God bless you, son,}

DEAR ABBY: We are two secretaries who have a
peculiar problem, We have been instructed to answer
the telephone in the following manner: ‘Good mor-
ning. This is Mr. Johnson's office,"’

Occasionally we get some smart aleck on the other
end! who says, “Well, what do you know—a talking

cel’?

Doyou have a snappy retort for thoge people who get
smart with us? Thank you. ’

THE GIRLS IN THE OFFICE

DEAR GIRLS: Don't feel that you have to come up
with a “snappy retort” to every smart aleck that
threws you a job. Ignore it,

Getting married? Whether you want a formal church
wedding or a simple do-your-own-thing ceremony, get
Abby's new booklet, “How to Havea Lovely Wedding.”
Send $1 and a long, stamped (25 cents) self-addreanex
envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills
Calif. 90212. , . .

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‘ithe AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

By Stan Lee and John Romita

What kind of day will
today be? To find out
what the stars say, read,
the forecast given for
your birth sign,

Tact on your part can avert
a quarrel. Show your interest
insincere; avoid a tendency to
ask too many questions.
TAURU
‘(Ape 21 to May 21) Oey”
Patience is the virtue you
need today. Those near and
dear will be aggravated if you
give into temper for trivial
reasons,
GEMINI

Your social life takes a turn
for the better before the
week's out. Charge your
batteries for the fun that lles
ahead.

CANCER
(June 22 to July 23) SED
You may doubt it, but you
can trust your intuition where
romance or business is con-
cerned. Your ability to Hgure
things out is positively un
canny

LEO
{July 2% to Aug. 23) REE
Don’t let family or friends

ARIES ,
(Mar, 21 to Ape, 20) Vee

(May 2 to June 21) ne

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influence you when it comes to
an important decision. Listen
to their views, weight the
facts, make up your own
mind,

VIRGO

(Aug, 24 to Sept, 23) MPS
A close relationship that's

on the akids can be salvaged.

It's up to you, and the outcome

depends on how you handle the

situation.

LIBRA

(Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) KEY
Force yourself to work at

full capacity. A routine matter

coulddevelop into one of great

importance, so keep on your

toes.

SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Aes
Your hopes are not
unrezsonable. If you take
action and make an extra
effort, there's no reason why
dreams cant ee
SAGITTARIU
(Nov. 23 to Dec, 21} Ae
Your life won't take @ turn
for the better until you stop
living in the past. Let
memories fade. Live for
CAPEICOEN
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(Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) git
Drop out of the social scene.
What's most important is

relaxation, a quiet time to sort

Horoscope

out emotions and evaluate
your life.
AQUARIUS
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Your creativity knows no
bounds. If you give it free
reign, you will do the bezt
work of the year right now.
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(Feb. 20 to Mar. 20) “=
A little encouragement is

making you leap to the wrong

conclusion. Keep a cool head
and play a waiting game.

YOU BORN TODAY live life
to the hilt, You work and play
hard and tend to burn the
candle at both ends. You are

physically strong but, even so,

you should slow down. Learn .

originality, and great
executive ability, Your many
talents plus your powers of
concentration and your desire
for success should give you a

oo full and happy life. One of your

greatest assets: The ability to
cut away layers of confusion
and get right to the heart of
the matter. Another plus:
Your flair for diplomacy.
Birthdate of: Anton van

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