Dear Abby

check for a dollar. Thank you.

By Abigail Van Buren

© 1978 by Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Synd. inc

DEAR ABBY: This is for DEAF ALCOHOLIC who
wrote to you saying he got nothing out of A.A. meetings
beeate of deafness. You suggested he learn lip
reading.

Lip reading is not always the answer; an interpreter
who can handle sign language is. Most metropolitan
areas have organizations that provide such services,
including interpreters for the hard-of-hearing, at little
or no coat, ;

If DEAF ALCOHOLIC lives where there is no such
organization, he or she can write to: Registry of In-
terpreters for the Deaf, P.O. Box 1389, Washington,
D.C. 20013, for a listing of interpreters in the area. This
office is located at Gallaudet College—the only college
inthe U.S. entirely for deaf people. Please inform your

readers, Abby.
. SHELIA T., BUTLER, PA.

DEAR SHEILA: Thank you for helping me help my
deaf and hard-ol-hearing readers. Although deafness

-aliecta over 13 million Americans, it le prebably the
‘most mailsumterstood of all handicaps because it is
“invisible.

DEAR ABBY: I would like to have one of. your
booklets on HOW TO BE POPULAR. Please send it to
me right away and if it’s any good I will send you my

RICK

DEAR RICK: Please send me your check and if It's
any good I will send you the booklet. Be eure to include
a long, stamped (28 cents), self-addressed envelope,

DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for a 6-year-old to tell
adults, “I hate you, you stink, drop dead!"
This child is a neighbor. She curses like a mule

. akinner and will throw anything che gets her hands on.

Yesterday she called me the insulting name for a
female dog, 80 I shook my finger in her face. Then she
threw a hard rubber bailand hit me in the eye. Another
time this little demon stabbed me in the back with a

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She stands in the yard and shouts dirty things at
strangers who pass by, Her parents say, “Ignore her.
She's just spoiled.” Well, I have seen some spoiled
children in my day, but I’ve never seen one like her.

What is your advice?

CAN'T COPE

DEAR CAN'T: It would be a kindness to suggest to.

the child's parenta that they take her to a mental health
clinic to determine the cause of ber anti-social
behavior. A child who ls as hostile and violent as this
one appears to be without provocation could he
emotionally disturbed. Early treatment could belp her.

CONFIDENTIAL TO “ME, TOO, IN LOS
ANGELES”: You are only one of hundreds who wrote
tosay that the moment you open your newspaper your
hose starts to ran, your eyes itch and you begin to
soeeze like crazy, I repeat my suggestion: see an
allergist, You are apparently allergic to the ink in the
newspaper, I, too, have that problem occasionally
when I read my morning paper. And the.Los Angeles
Times is nothing ta anceze at. .

Horoscope

FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1978

ARIES

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the AMAZING SPIDERMAN

(Mar, 21 to Apr. 19) a 9

High energy should enable —

you to accomplish much work
today, but be e ure hy think
things over before plunging
full steam ahead.
TAURU!
(Apr. 20 to May 20) Of a”
Be positive with loved ones
and in planning outings, but
don't get cold feet at the last
moment. Self-doubt will cause
others to do the same.
GEMINI

(May 21 to June 20) ne
-~ Tf its a present: thatthe

whole’ faihily’ will enjoy, it's

safe to dip into savings, but

double-check with a mate or

others ancerned.

CANC

(June 21 to July 22) ee)
Make your point of view

known to close ones, but take a

more moderate stand with co-

workers, Avold a negative

attitude at work. .

(uly 23 to Aug, 22) YOR

Put moneymaking ideas to
work now, but you may be
indecisive re a gift for a loved

one, If so, postpone shopping
to another day.

VIRGO
Aug, 23 to Sept, 22) "PY,
‘Romantic and social outings

have a touch of adventure
now. Shrug off. family —
bickering by avoiding the

less remark. i.
LIBRA

You'll accomplish more
with action than words today.

Keep your plans to: yourself

and don’t gloss over details re
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(Oct, 23 to Noy, 21) MLA
Have the courage of your
convictions, and let others
know, where. :you ‘stand. {In
financlal dea me ough,
your judgment could -be
sac 8 s
ITTARIU:
(Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Wadi
Don't rely on others, but
take the initiative yourself in
career matters, Also, make
sure you fallow up on the
CAFRIGORN
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(Den 22 te tan, 19) Vo ee’
Critical judgments which
you keep to yourself may still
manifest in your body
language. Don't let petty
penis get to you.
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In any financial tran-
sactions now, it will be

n to
tention to all the details. A

, friend may not share your

viewpoint.

(Sept. 23 to Oct, 22) Are” (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) HEX

You're sure of yourself in
the social whirl, but may have
inner doubts about a business
or partnership matter.
Someone is nit-picking.

YOU BORN TODAY are
sympathetic and affectionate,
Your ability to feel out both
sides of a questlon, carried

into’ public life, makes youu” ~~"

natural diplomat. You can
succeed as a lawyer, religious
leader, humanitarian, and
politiclan. Though you Lsten

‘politely to advice, you seldom

follow it. Quietly persistent,
you cannot be forced to do
things against your will.

‘Though home and family are

important to you, you'll have
your share of adventures
before settling down. You
prefer working with others
than taking on too much
responsibility yourself. Bir-
tlidate of: Uri Geller, men-
talist; Harry F. Byrd Jr.,
senator; and Max Lerner,
columnist.

©1978 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

pay close at-

ACRAAT

“Just stay under there and give everybody else a
happy Christmas.”

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By Stan Lee and John Romita.

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