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Ann Landers -Dear Ann Landers: I'm a 22- year-old male virgin. I'm currently BRIDGE e's not a virgin I know this might sound narrow-minded to some of your readers, but it saddens me that I will notrbe the first man in her life a i. line. Sexually transmitted diseases and emotional problems are the cost for having sex before marriage It was the fear of those things rather than my high standards of morality that kept me from going all the way. VFbelieve many problems in America, such as the high crime rate suicides and economic crisis, are partly due to the breakdown of the family.

Unfortunately, television, movies, books and music glorify sex I'm afraid this is not reality. I have seen too many of my friends break up after their relationships turned physical. The emotional wreckage is horrendous because they already shared something so powerful. When yoiyise sex too early, it will block other means of communicating love 1ATE BOOK March 10, 1994 Today is the 69th day of 4994 and the 80th day of winter. TODAY'S HISTORY: On this day in the first paper money by the government was issued.

and can stunt the balanced growth of a relationship. Many teen-age girls feel they can use sex to get love. As a guy, I can tell them this is a big mistake. Sign me FAITHFUL READER IN CANADA DEAR CANADA: What you have written contains a great deal of wisdom. Coming from a guy, it has a stronger impact than if a female had written it.

The last two sentences should be clipped from the paper and taped to the mirrors of every washroom in every junior and senior high school of every city that prints this column. Start Dear Ann Landers: Preaching to young people doesn't work. They tune you out. Maybe this letter will help get the message across. Please printit Dear Teen-agers: "Here is what alcohol and drugs will get you: Accidents Wheelchairs Jail Hospitalization'-, Doctor bills Youth court Fights The judge's chambers TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Ferdinand of Castile (1452-1516), King of Aragon- Lillian D.

Wald (1867-1940), social worker-nurse; Barry Fitzgerald (18881961), actor; Bix Beiderbecke (19031931), musician; James Harriot (1916-) author, is 78; Chuck Norris (1939-), actor is 55; David Rabe (1940-), dramatist, fe 54; Edward Windsor (1964-), English prince, is 30. TODAY'S SPORTS: On this day in 1896, the first modern marathon was won by Greek Charilaos Vasilakos, A funeral home The grave. Maybe some teen-ager will thinks of these consequences before he or she takes that drink or a snort of coke. NATCHEZ, MISS. DEAR NATCHEZ: They have heard it all before, but laying it out so clearly could make a difference; Thank you for trying.

Gem of the Day (written by Ogden Nash 25 years ago): If you should happen after dark, To find yourself in Central Park, Ignore the paths that beckon you, And hurry, hurry, to the zoo. Then creep into the tiger's lair, For yqu will be much safer Planning a wedding? What's right? What's wrong? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides" will relieve anxiety. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III 60611-0562. (In Canada, send ANN 1994, Creators Syndicate with a time of 3 hours, 18'minutes.

TODAY'S QUOTE: "I do violence in a self-defense way." Chuck Norris, on his movie characters TODAY'S WEATHER- On this day in 1912, Los Angeles set its record lowest sea-level pressure: 29.26 inches. SOURCE: THE WEATHER CHANNELO1994 Weather Guide Calendar; Accord Publishing, Ltd. TODAY'S MOON: Between last quarter (March 4) and new moon (March 12). Tunclra by Chad Carpenter DAMDOMINIOMS by Jim Meddick BEFORE THE COUGH SYRUP WEARS OFF. I'VE 6QT TO FALL ASltEPBEFORt THE COUGH SYRUP WEARS OFF 6OT TO FALL BEFORE THE COOGtf SYRUP WEARS OFF.

I'VE eOT TO FALL ASLKPBtf ORE THE COUGH SYRUP WEARS OFF. I'VE GOT JFRANK by Bob Thaves ON THf its Neve? CAUGHT T0 by Jim Davis CHANGE CAN COULDN'T A BEFORE THJNGr RIGHT WE COULP BOTH STANP TO IMPROVE OOR LOOKS LITTLE, SPEAK FOR WEST 43 10 3 2 A 2 NORTH 4 10 9 A 10 J5 5 4 3 EAST 6 5 3 4J109 SOUTH A 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 Vulnerable: Elast-West Dealer South South West North East Pass Pass 4 Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: 4 When a bridge player seeks information, he may refer to the Official Encyclopedia of Bridge" (a new edition of which is scheduled for publication later this year). Or he may buy a useful new 280-page hard-cover, Brid Player's Dictionary" ($22.95, 800-274-2221). This book is an Americanized version of one published in England. But many: photographs and cartoons have been added by the editor and publisher.

Randy Baron. There are brief definitions of more than 1,400 terms. However, even though brevity is the order of the day I wish derivations of obscure terms Uke "misere" had been included. A few definitions come with accompanying deals. Under which heading is today's, do you think? Playing in four spades, South wins West's diamond-king lead with his ace draws trumps and takes the heart finesse.

Or does he? If he does, he should go down. East wins with the heart king and, if enjoying one of his more lucid moments, returns not a diamond but the club jack. In this way, the defenders can collect four tricks. Assuming the opening lead is from the K-Q of diamonds, South has a guaranteed line of play. After drawing trumps ending in the dummy, South leads dummy's diamond jack.

However, instead of ruffing, he discards a heart from his hand. West wins with the queen but cannot fruitfully attack clubs. Suppose he switches to a heart Declarer wins with dummy's ace and takes a ruffing finesse in hearts, discarding a club from hand if East doesn't play the king. File under "Loser-on-Loser" NEWSPAPER EMTERPW8E AttN. L.

M. Boyd Dponesbury BY GARRY TRUDEAU PRESICJT KING, FT TRUB 7HATFO TEARS YOU'VE TQLtATEP 6ZAPB INFLATION IN ORDER TO ATTRACT SIR, ISNTIT TRUE: THAI OF ooue ICAN IMAGINE. (TWA5A AT CROP, NJOOAS56RAP- UATePMAGNAOJM romance Those who pry into the private lives of penguins say every matched pair of those birds consummate their lifetime commitment exactly two weeks after they start their courtship. That iridescence in so many lipsticks is created by fish scales from commercial fish packing companies, according to a cosmetics expert. In one out of every five court trials in New York, it takes longer to pick the jury than to try the case.

Your "pipkin" odds are you've got one is your littlest saucepan. 'BAMBOOZLE' Sitka Yesterday BMMMMBHrWMMMB 10 YEARS AGO March 1984 Those who have been cutting wood in the Russian cemetery are warned they face prosecution. The cemetery, bounded by Observatory, Erler and Marine streets, is private property, said Father Eugene Bourdukofsky of St. Michael's Orthodox Church. 25 YEARS AGO March 1969 Students elected members of Bara- npf grade school's first student council are: Cristy Stumpf, Ellen Johnson, Charles Hendricks, Brent Stratton Corey Kerr, Roger Ihde, Teddy Miyake, David Licari, Joseph Curgus, Angela Logue, Leslie Longenbaugh' Katy Donnally, Frank Roth, John Blankenship, Greg Frost, John Hanson and Nona Hayashi.

40 YEARS AGO March 1954 In the midst of the basketball game last night, sparks flying from the incinerator at Cathedral apartment caused an alarm to be turned in. No damage was reported and the firemen were soon back at the game. 100 YEARS AGO The Alaskan, published in Sitka March 1894 Messrs. George Moore, Fred. E.

Sheakley and Guy Merriam gave a dramatic entertainment, followed by a ball, in the old Court Room. That the amateur comedians were profusely applauded, and that Mr. Moore was highly complimented upon his talent as an author of vaudevilles, as the French say, was no more than the mete (sic) tribute to success. Daily Sitka Sentinel, Sitka, Alaska, Thursday, March 10,1994, Page 7 Crossword Puzzle 1 Pacino and 4 Mrs. in Madrid 7 Custom 12 Hawaiian volcano Mauna -13 Faucat 14 Worn away 15 Incraate 17 Distributes 18 Steps 19 Openings in fence 20 Proximity 23 Scold mercilessly 26 Money 27 Hairpiece 30 Comments 32 orange 34 Cape Kennedy rocket 35 More Joyful 37 Naval abbr.

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48 Tidy 49 Sea eagle. 51 Sales agent' (c) 1994 by NEA, Inc. CELEBRITY CIPHER created from quotations by famous people, past and present' Ipher stands for another. Today's clue: equals L. A I I 1 SOLUTION: "When the sax feels like it's not a saxophone and its just like your mouth talking, there's no better Kenny Q.

Where'd we get the word A. Righteous iSoutheast Asians usecp to chiselers, 'con artists with bamboo sticks. Foreigners said those so whipped were "bamboozled," and the word got turned around. Arnold Bennett, wit, saxophone is the embodied spirit of beer," but he didn't say-why-he said i It was known at last report that more than 5,000 women named Li Shu-Zheng live in China's city "of Shenyang. I HE FAR SIDE By GARY LARSON Primitive maii fraud SITKA BV TTTR cfour Friday, March 11,1994 Opportunities might unfold in the year ahead enabling you to acquire some of the material things you've always wanted.

Try to fulfill these desires without overburdening yourself financially. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Be philosophical regarding any problems with which you have to contend today. You could be amazed at how easily they're resolved if you don't take yourself or life too negatively. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Don't be deceived by outward appearances today.

Something which seems to be of small significance at first could turn out to be just the opposite. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Today instead of dealing with groups, committees or intermediaries, work directly on a one-to-one basis with the person in charge if you're negotiating something of importance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Generally speaking, you could be rather lucky today with your biggest breaks coming in matters that pertain to your work or career. Be extremely watchful in these areas. CANCER (June 21-July 22) If you begin to plan today, there is a good chance you may later have the ways and means to take an extended trip you've always want- ed to make.

It's within the realm of possibilities. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Don't fcje disturbed or overly concerned today if you aren't doing too well in the early innings. You're a stretch runner and things will improve as you get closer to the finish line. VIRGO (Aug.

23-Sept. 22) Today could prove rather fortunate for you'in an arrangement where there is a partner involved. Working as a twosome tends to multiply your luck. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.

23) Regardless of your assignment or task today, make an effort to do everything you do to the very best of your ability. Rewards for work well done are indicated. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) You may not have an equal today when it comes to organizing or managing complicated developments.

Instinctively you'll'Know what to do and what to delegate to Whom SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Envision positive end results today and don't let the intensity of this picture lessen. You can do what you think can do if you don't leave space for negative thoughts. CAPRICORN (Dec.

Conditions which have displeased you eariy in the week could begin to be alleviated as of today. Keep the faith, because what you've been hoping for is possible AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) You've heard that old adage, "The harder you work, the luckier you get." Well; this could be especially true in your instance'today, so this is not the time to start coasting..