opmeatomn | Page 12, The Herald, Wednesday, December 6, 1978 Dear Abby DEAR K: When a new. employee is hired, the em- ployer makes an Investment in ime and training. He therefore has a right to know If the applicant plans to have a family or not—and if so, when. Some women take a leave of absence Fre thelr jobs tohave children and raise them. Men donot. DEAR ABBY: No names please. If anyone knew I wrote this I'd die of embarrassment. u ren, By Abigail Van Buren © (978 by Chicego Tribune- ¥. News Syno. Inc DEAR ABBY: Lama young married woman. During a job interview today I was asked, “Do you plan to start a family in the near future?” 1 was flabbergasted. I never dreamed that such an inquiry would be made in this day of equal rights, working women, postponed parenthood, etc. tie my husband and I are a family. And besides, ] invested a great dca} of time and effort in earning a college degree and, right now, my career is of paramount importance to me. Lam certain that a male applicant would not have been asked a question like that. In your opinion, is that a proper queation toask a female applicant? Or am I getting all shook up about a legitimate request for information? KINPONTIAC What is the difference between a mule, a donkey and a jackass? [ haveheard that mules are sterile. So if a mule can't reproduce how come we still have mules? Thank you. OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER DEAR OLD ENOUGH: A mule is the offspring of a jackass and a mare, When a male horse mates with a female donkey, the offspring Is known as a ‘‘hinny.” A hinny is capable of reproducing, but the mule is almost sterile. An ass is simply a donkey, and a jackass is specifically a male donkey. DEAR ABBY; This may not seem very important to you but it’s important to me, Our dog snores. Although hee sleeps in the kitchen, we can hear him all over the lise, Don't suggest we put him outside. It's too cold. He's only a pup but he snores sp loud he sounds like an old man. Sometimes his snoring interferes with my sleep. Any suggestions? CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. DEAR C.R.: Dogs, like people, can have a nasal obstruction which causes them to snore, so do yourself (and your pooch) a favor and take him to the vet, If that doesn’t help, try earplugs (for you). I wouldn't suggest putting a dog out ina Cedar Rapids winter. If you need help in writing letters of sympathy, congratulations or than-you letters, get Abby's booklet “How to Write Letters for all Occasions,” Send $1 and a long, stamped (29 cents) envelope to Abby: 132 Lasky Dr., Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212. a” Ty Ts Ee ca Ca a fe po yn C d 12 ia 4 rosSsSwor : T 7 18 19 20 ACROSS 44 French 2 Evangelist 2 Arabic oe PO 2a % [06 | . 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Solution is accomplished by trial and error. cockatoo - orte ; . 43 Office item | Answer to yesterday’s puzzle, 54 Born ‘)1978 King Features Syndicate, lnc. the AMAZING SPIDERMAN By Stan Lee and John Romita THEY CUT Horoscope What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the. forecast given for your birth Sign. ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 1) VES Cooperative efforts go well in the a.m., but later you may feel frustrated re a work or health situation. Avoid ‘arguments about religion. TAURUS (Anta to May 20) CARA” A social situation that begins well may not turn out as anticipated. Keep business details te yourself, and don't expect empathy from others, GEMINI nl (May 21 to June 20) Don't let problems in other ’ areas of life interfere with the work you have to do A cooperative attitude serves you well on the job. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) EP Others may not be receptive to your ideas now, but good will shouid prevail as long as you maintain a cheerful at- titude. LEO ; (July 23 to Aug. 22) Qe Someone may try to sweet- talk you into seeing their point of view. If that doesn't work, expect to see a different side to their personality. VIRGO . (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) np A goodbye kiss in the morning may not be enough to insure harmony with close ones, Don’t let today’s problems make you in- sensitive, ; LIBRA ‘ (Sent 23 to Oct, 22) 2S & Be cordial at work today, for as the day progresses others may seem ornery, Watch health, rierves, and careless remarks, but remain positive. SCORPIO (Oct. 2 to Nov. 21) Wane” The day starts out on a harmonious note, but later small obstacles test would-be friends, A friend may well deserve the epithet “party per.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov, 22 to Dec. 21) igi? You can't be in two places at once, but that's what you may think others expect of you today, Duty may call when you'd rather stay at home. CAPRICORN ae (Dec. 22 to Jan, 19) VW Your problem-solving techniques seem amiss today, but advice from a friend in the a.m. will lead to a closer feeling between you. AQUARIUS (Jan, 20 to Feb. 18) a2 G5 Monies due you may be slow in coming and you may be reluctant to ask for financial help, which, perhaps, is just as well today. Mex PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20} Affectionate ties at a distance prosper, but others close by may find your moods unfathomable and you may find them somewhat distant. YOU BORN TODAY are more marriage-minded and domestically inclined than the typical Sagittarian. You also have a cheerful willingness to accept responslbility, You'll find yourself a respected member of the community once in touch with a message that reaches the heart of humankind. With a feeling for universal principles, you gravitate towards the arts and can make a fine contribution to humanity in literature, art, music and the theater. If business-minded, you'd make a successful designer, head of an institution, or lawyer. Birthdate of Joyce Kilmer, poet: Dave Brubeck, jazz musician; and Wally Cox, actor. ©1978 King Features Syndicate, Inc. } BECAUSE OF SPIDER- MAN I'VE BEEN A LONER! BUT THAT'S OVER NOW-- AT LASTS - ; anf f STi ME DEAP! } SENDING THIS IT SAYS THEY'RE WAY ! TROOPS We AN BSH Cate: W at) KF KIM-KE ER T Genrer l/r, TE OnERS;. _/ IKE FREE! | . 1 ( Vie By Brant Parker and Johnny Hart WHATS THE FIRST THING THE REAL NORMALE ‘ "Have you finished je-7 ©1970 Univeral Prew Syndicon with that?’ B.C. : FING USUALLY es? sil rT re a wt By Johnny Hart. SHOW ME A Wire WHO STARCHES ‘ee | HUSBANDS TURTLENECKS ... \ AND I'LL SHOW YOU A GUY WITH HIS HEAD? ON STKAICHT. By Gary Trudeau OM. YOURE NOT GOING TO CHANGE FOR OUR DATE, SIRF DES IT! IM SHUTCHING |