PAGE 12, THE HERALD, Friday, October 14, 1977

COMICS

The Wizard of Id by Brant parker and Johmny hart

~ On the lighter side

Your Individual
Horoscope —

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OCTOBER 14, 1977

ARIES
(Mar. 21 to Apr. 20) “Yee

Job matters may prove more
strenuous than usual; but some
delightful news from an old
friend will “make” your day.

THE NEWSPAPER GAS AN Frances Drake
TERKORIST GROUP IS HOLDING .
BUNG HOSTAGE FOR THE FOR FRIDAY, perspective, Continue to aim fo

high goals. Your adeptness
know-how and intuition shoul:
be potent now,
SAGITTARIUS gl?
(Nov. 23 to Dec. 21)

If pressed for time, yon may
overlook vitally Importan
details. Be alert to this, since
carelessness could cause
needless errors,

(Dee. 22 fo dan, 20) VO ay?

Don’t Marry Just ._
To Please Friends

9 ] | by Addi (Apr. 21 to May 21) OMe? Tye 2 to Je hou! By Abigail Van B

: pr. 21 to May 21) tellar influences should . igai n Buren

Bonar S Ar iv d son. Curb emotions and do not let Inspire top-flight efforts. ondertene Tih ren
sympathy for one cause blind Especially favored: ;

WHATS THE
PROBLEM,

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Con At Ves SFE =m

HAVE YOUBEEN J) I KEEP MEANING 4

TO CHECK His -
NEDICAL DEGREE.

Hagar the Horrible

by Dik Browne

you to the attributes of another.
Take care of undertakings in
order, but without anxiety,
GEMINI

(May 22 to June 21)

Mixed influences. Your ef-
forts may not show immediate
returns. They will, however,
Strengthen your current status,
Stress accuracy, precision.

CANCER
(June 22 to July 23) ec)

There may be more than one
way to achieve your goal, so
keep eyes and ears open.
Generally speaking, the strong
and decisive try will pay off.

i ;
(nly 4 to Aug. 23) SOGak

As the week draws to a close,

prepare to revive depleted
energies, dwindling resources,

Rather, cut logses ruthlessly.

SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) Mate

Do not let a personal disap-
pointment mar your overall

educational projects, family

concerns, community interests,

ran programs,

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 21 to Feb, 19) et]
Uranus Influences not too

friendly. Avoid getting in over

your head — especially where

you happen to be on unfamiliar

ground. : ;

PISCES Xgr =

(Feb. 20 to Mar. 20)

Excellent Neptune ia- *

fluences! New trends may
result in an agreement, where
there was only opposition
before. Do make the most of
such fine opportunity.

YOU BORN TODAY: The
Libran’s outstanding traits are
fair-mindedness, generosity,

your objective thinking and
impartiality fit you for the
judiciary or statesmanship.
Birthdate of: Gen. Dwight D,
Eisenhower, 34th Pres,, U.S.A.

DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for eight years and
have no desire to marry again. I've been keeping company
with a fine gentleman for three years. He's alsa divorced.
We have marvelous times together, going to the theater,

. dinner, Playing backgammon and boating.

He would marry me if [ wanted him to, but I believe that
when two people live together, they grow tired of each

- other. We care for sach other, but there are times when we

‘like to go our separate ways. ;
I don't recommend this lifestyle for the young or for
those with young children, but our children are grown, and
wa are both in our middle 50s and quite set in our ways,
_, Now the problem: Many of our friends and especially our
children keep urging us to get married. Why should we
marry just to please other people? I enjoy privacy and so §
does he, and there are times when you don't want anyone
around. Not even the one you love. I wauld appreciate your

opinion on this, Also anyone else's.
NO COMPLAINTS

DEAR NO. If you're satisfied, and he's satisfied,

; ‘ “ Rekindle an optimistic outlook creativity and-fearlessness in maintain the status quo. Of all the reasons to marry,
GO AHEAD, RUN OFF . wer DON'T EXPECT ME PROVOCATIVE SHIRLEY toward the future. defending the rights of others, because other people think you “ought to” ia the poorest
WITH FROVOCATIVE SHIRLEY. TO GE HERE WHEN THE ONLY BOOKS FLINGS? VIRGO my, You are steadfast in your aims
FLING IS Over / . " (Aug. 24 to Sept, 23) and determined in your climb DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is a kind, sweet lady
/ Mixed influences. Be prompt toward success, but must be and I love her dearly, but she is so superstitious she
— to reject unethical, or even careful not to overtax yourself. sometimes gets on my nerves. She is always telling me not
slightly questlonable, schemes. Artistically, you are extremely * to do this or that because it’s “bad luck.” She's constantly
a Too much is at stake; too much versatileand could succeed aga ‘knocking on wood, biting her tongue, spitting three times
te can get out of hand. writer, painter, musician or  @nd_throwing salt over her shoulder.
ify LIBRA : n interior decorator. On the _ FE have never been superstitious, and I don't enjoy
| gy (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) ARTZ professional score, your listening to that kind of junk. In my opinion, it’s ridiculous §f
eee x Not a good day for finances, overwhelming sympathy for © 90d ignorant. I dont want my children taught
> — Maney foie There's a tendency te “throw your fellowman makes you & superstitions, but if I tell them not to pay any attention to 7
» BLO pxtenenate ne 149 ery good money after bad.” Avoid! potentially fine physician and Grandma they might lose respect for her. They're still too §

young ta know the difference between superstition and §
act. . an:

How can I tactfully handle this situation? ;
: IRRITATED

-DEAR IRRITATED: Tell Grandma (afeely) that you §
don't want your children to believe in superstitions. and i

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suddenly three years ago at which time sha moved inte the
home of her married daughter, She’s been there aver
aince.

This friend is now over her mourning, is working
part-time and is in good health. Several of us friends have
observed that her presence in her daughter's home is
detrimental to her marriage, The mother has convinced
herself that she is “needed,” but {t’s obvious to everyone
(but her) that she’s not.

How do you tell someone, whom you don't want te offend
that she should be moving on? Or should we just butt out?

o. . TICKLISH SITUATION

DEAR TICKLISH: The word from here is to butt out,

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DEAR ABBY: This may sound trivial to you, but it has
caused quite a few arguments at our houge.

MRTRAOR, WEREALL WELL, NO, |.1\| AS YOU MAY Have READ Wes, |' . I have been raised to clean up after myself, but my
YOUR REASONS FoR I'll HAVE | -1l) ON4S6rS'S JOB AT VIKING IN FACT T WOULD VENTIRE 3 husband hasn't. His mother did everything for him,
SEEKING SO LARGE JOADMITTO SAY THAT THAT LITILE BOOK aes including washing his hair. The big fight is over his leaving

COMPANY PROBABLY MEANS the bathtub dirty for me to clean. Abby, I find thia

revolting, but if he refuses to do it, then I have to, which ia
the way it’s been lately. I agreed to wash out the tub after
him until we hear from you. .

He said he would go by your decision. He says if I loved
him, I'd do it. I sey if he loved ME, he wouldn't ask me to,

Who is right?
HIS WIFE
DEAR WIFE: The word from here is that every man,

woman and child able to bathe without assistance should
clean the tub after himself.

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