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ri Cornier Et Cetera Today in History In 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.

There is no such thing as conversation. It is an illusion. There are intersecting monologues, that is all. Dame Rebecca West Irish-born author and journalist (1892-1983 Page CIO Friday, April 9, 1999 Newsmakers Daughter's ban of pets peeves her parents DearAbby On the bench 'Scooby-Doo' theme song special to Billy Ray Cyrus NASHVILLE, Tenn. AP) Why mess with a classic? Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus recorded the theme song from the "Scooby-Doo" cartoon Thursday at a v.rl Nashville recording studio.

The song will be used in a direct-to-video cartoon titled "Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost." He said he was a longstanding fan of AP PHOTO Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, right, officially passes the gavel to his replacement jurist Gerry Shelndlin, left, on the television show "The People's Court," as "Judge Judy," Judy Shelndlin, Gerry's wife, looks on in New York Thursday, The Shelndlins are both retired judges who were appointed to the bench by Koch. 1 Ik. i 1 Billy Ray Cyrus DEAR ABBY: Is it possible to have a family pet problem without a live in Virginia. Several years ago my parents retired to Florida alter living here for many years. The problem is they insist on visiting us with their cat and dog several limes a year for weeks at a time.

At first we accepted this arrangement despite allergies to animals and the dog having regular "accidents" in the house. It has been a sore subject between my husband and me, because he has never been a "pet person." We recently purchased a new home and have invested in new carpeting. We have been honest with my parents and told them that while we welcome them anytime, to please make other arrangements for their pets. They are furious about our decision, criticizing us for valuing belongings over family, threatening to never visit our children, and accusing us of "kicking them out." They will never put their animals in kennels. Are they asking too much of us, or have we unfairly changed the rules on them, as they claim? CONFUSED IN RICHMOND DEAR CONFUSED: People are emotional about their pets and compromise is difficult.

On their next visit, encourage your parents to stay at a motel or hotel that accepts pets. Even if you must share the cost of their lodging, it will probably be cheaper than carpet cleaning and the wear and tear on your new home. DEAR ABBY: For many years I have regarded your column as a neutral observer of human problems. One recurring topic that appears concerns "giving the bride away" at a wedding ceremony. The custom exists worldwide in various ethnic groups.

Historically the custom is based on the centuries-old concept of a woman (daughter) being the property or chattel of the male head of the family (father). It precedes even biblical practices. In our contemporary strides for gender equality, the practice hardly seems necessary at a wedding. In all states, a man and a woman enter into a contractual union essentially and legally based on their individual free-will choice. They give themselves to each other.

It's not a matter of giving away a female piece of pa)perty. In 1 6 years I performed more than 25,000 civil ceremonies for couples from 50 states and 8 1 countries. I rarely permitted the giving away of a bride, making exceptions based on foreign practices. To me, the "giving away" was similar to selling a piece of real estate. I could not, and do not, accept the practice among contemporary brides born in the U.S.A.

"MAR-RYIN' SAM" FROM NEVADA DEAR "MARRYIN' Your letter is sure to raise the eyebrows of many brides-to-be, although it may not diminish their desire to be "given in marriage" by their fathers. Although the contemporary bride in reality gives herself to her husband, one look through a bridal magazine should be a clue to how she clings to tradition. Abigail Van Buren is with Universal Press Syndicate. the mystery-solving dog of Saturday morning cartoon fame. "I tried to stay as close to the original as possible, and add some of my own flavor to it," said Cyrus, who became a country music star in 1992 with his No.

1 hit "Achy Breaky Heart." "I probably could have done it with no practice at all, because I've been a fan so long I know the song so well already," he said. "Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost" is set for release Oct. 5. Way cleared for movie version of 'Hawaii Five-0' LOS ANGELES (AP) Film 'em, Danno. The TV series "Hawaii Five-0" will be made into a movie now that a rights dispute between CBS and the estate of the show's creator has been resolved.

The movie's producer, George Litto, and the widow of show creator Leonard Freeman prevailed in a 21-month arbitration battle with the network over film rights to the story about the island adventures of no-nonsense cop Steve McGarrett. "It's a major franchise," Litto said Wednesday. "It's the kind of television show that became part of the fabric of society. McGarrett became the symbol, the epitome of the tough, honest, dedicated cop." Litto said he has a script and a large line of credit He plans to approach studios and stars about getting a big-budget project off the ground. He hopes to be on location in Hawaii as early as this fall.

CBS said in a statement: "We believe it would have been better for the project if we had prevailed in the arbitration, but obviously we did not. We wish Mr. Litto all the best with his project" The series ran on CBS from 1968 to 1980. Doctor says no basis to suit filed over Wynette's death NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A lawsuit accusing Tammy Wynette's doctor and husband of negligence in her death has "no basis in fact," attorneys for the doctor said Thursday.

It was the first comment from the camp of Dr. Wallis Marsh of Pittsburgh since the $50 million wrongful death lawsuit was filed Monday by three of Wynette's daughters. "When the facts become known it will be more than clear that Dr. Marsh, and the physicians from the University Medical Center who worked with him to develop Wynette's treatment plan, provided extraordinary medical care to a person who suffered extraordinary medical problems," read a statement from Marsh's attorneys. The country star was found dead at home in April 1998 by her fifth husband, George Richey, also named in the suit.

Marsh signed the death certificate and listed the cause of death as a blood clot in the lungs. The three daughters have charged that Marsh didn't monitor Wynette's condition closely and ovcrprescribed medication. They also said Richey didn't seek medical care for Wynette after being urged to do so by Marsh on the day of her death. Eczema is pesky and chronic, but almost always controllable Dr.Donohue broken, most eczema can be controlled. Cortisone ointments or creams are quite effective in squelching an itch.

Combine the ointments with an antihistamine, and a person makes real headway in itch control. Shower and bath water should be tepid, not hot. Use mild soaps like Dove or Basic. Don't towel-dry vigorously. Pat a moisturizer on the skin after bathing.

Eucerin cream or Aquaphor ointment are two good ones. Don't wear woolen clothes. If a person makes no progress on this program, explore the possibility of allergy with the doctor. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have a DEAR DR.

DONOHUE: 1 have never seen any reference to eczema in your column. 1 have it and can't get rid of it. I would appreciate information on this annoying skin problem. J.G. ANSWER: There are nine eczema varieties, each having its own idiosyncrasies and its own approach to treatment.

Some generalities apply to all the forms of eczema. Often eczema skin is dry skin. It has such a maddening itch that a person cannot stop scratching. Scratching leads to skin thickening lichenification another factor that sabotages eczema control. If the itch-scratch cycle can be supplements with the vigilance with which it examines medicines.

Ma-Huang is the common name of the plant Ephedra sinica. It contains ephedrine, a drug that stimulates the brain and dampens appetite. A good number of adverse reactions have been associated with its use. It has been purportedly linked to some deaths. Admittedly, in the face of large numbers of users, the number of those suffering untoward effects is relatively small.

You asked my opinion. I'll give it to you. I'd stay away from this supplement. Dr. Paul Donohue is with North American Syndicate.

on the cotton end of a cotton-tipped applicator. That worked the best of all-suggestions made to me. Isn't there a medicine I can take? M.A. ANSWER: Salagen pilocarpine is a drug that's been around for many years. It has proved useful as a salivary gland stimulant for many with dry mouth.

Have you given it a try? A doctor must write a prescription for it. Sjogren's syndrome is a suicidal attack on saliva and tear glands, leading to dry mouth and dry eyes. Sometimes it's associated with another disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. I had not heard of the cotton-tipped applicator remedy. Next time my mouth dries out which is quite often I'm going to give it a try.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have been taking an energy and weight-loss supplement containing ephedrine. It is derived from the Ma-Huang plant I have heard conflicting stories on the safety of this substance. Please give me your opinion. J.N.

ANSWER: This is the dawning of the age of plant extracts. I have nothing against them. Many medicines originate in the plant kingdom. The only aspect of their use that gives me pause is the lack of regulation. The FDA has not been given the authority to scrutinize dry mouth to put it mildly.

My doctor says I have Sjogren's syndrome. I have followed both his and your advice to carry a squeeze-bottle of water with me all the time. I chew sugarless gum like it's going out of style. My sister suggested that I chew Sunset 7:45 p.m. New Moon April 16 Full Moon May 1 WEATHER Sunrise Saturday 6:36 a.m.

First Quarter April 23 Last Quarter May 8 Yesterday's high temperature, low temperature and today's outlook. Tonight The AccuWeather forecast for noon, Saturday, Apr. 10. Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. Mostly cloudy; East winds 10-15 mph.

4 0 Low: 35-40 Saturday Minn. St. Paul 6045 cdy SBSHHHLfl Milwaukee 5638 Sioux Falls 4841 0 Cdy Waterloo Chicago Des Moines 6344 rn Omaha 5943 cdy 7444 cdy Kansas City Louis 7851 cdy 80 57 cdy 70 percent chance of thunderstorms or rain. High: 50 55 FRONTS: 1999 AccuWeather. Inc.

COLD WARM STATIONARY Sunday thowft WH T-Monm Fhjfrt 1M lot turuif Pt. Otjrfv Cloudy Dry. I 1 nmm i -i i i i wm Houston 87 71 cdy Indianapolis 76 57 .19 cdy Jackson.Miss. 84 71 cdy Jacksonville 88 66 cdy Juneau 45 31 cdy Kansas City 78 51 .29 cdy tas Vegas 67 41 clr tittle Rock 79 63 clr tos Angeles 60 45 .06 cdy Louisville 75 69 .02 cdy Lubbock 76 51 clr Memphis 77 69 cdy Miami Beach 82 68 clr Midland-Odessa 86 59 clr Milwaukee 56 38 1.49 rn Mpls-StPaul 60 45 cdy Nashville 80 71 cdy New Orleans 84 72 cdy New York City 81 53 Norfoik.Va. 86 67 cdy North Platte 67 27 cdy Oklahoma City 77 52 cdy Omaha 74 44 .26 cdy Orlando 89 66 clr Philadelphia 80 53 .02 rn Phoenix 68 50 clr Pittsburgh 76 50 .71 rn Portland.Maine 67 35 .02 cdy Portland.Ore.

50 37 .04 cdy Providence 78 40 cdy Raleigh-Durham 88 63 .01 cdy RapidCity 58 30 .08 rn Reno 43 27 .01 cdy Richmond 86 62 cdy Sacramento 53 33 .21 clr St Louis 80 57 .20 cdy Salt Lake City 57 36 sn San Antonio 88 66 cdy San Diego 63 53 .01 cdy San Francisco 51 41 44 cdy SanJuan.P.R. 83 74 rn Santa Fe 57 27 clr St Ste Marie 49 36 clr Seattle 49 35 .04 cdy Shreveport 86 71 cdy Sioux Falls 48 41 1.19 cdy Spokane 47 31 02 cdy Syracuse 66 34 cdy Tampa-St Ptrsbg 83 70 cdy Topeka 80 51 05 cdy Tucson 70 46 clr Tulsa 82 53 .01 ctr Washington.D 85 60 rn Wichita 75 47 dr Wilkes-Barre 76 45 Wilmington.Del. 81 54 .03 indicates missing information High: Mid-50s Low: Mid-30s Friday Temperatures indicate previous day high and overnight low to 7:00 a.m. COT. Waterloo temps Record temps Friday 7 a.m.

43 High 81 1934 Overnight low 43 Low 15 1997 Today's high low Precipitation (Inches) Normal 56 35 Yesterday 1.49 Yesterday 58 37 Since Jan. 1 5.88 Year ago 52 39 1 st of month 2.72 Normal for month 3.30 HI to Outlook Dry Monday and Tuesday with highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-30s. Pre Otlk cdy ctr clr cdy .15 cdy cdy cdy 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 11 Cheyenne 89 67 03 cdy Chicago 63 44 1.45 Cincinnati 77 59 39 cdy Cleveland 71 50 .56 Colorado Springs 65 34 clr Columbia, S.C 89 67 .03 cdy Columbus.Ohio 79 '59 37 rn Concord.NH 70 38 cdy Dallas-Ft Worth 86 62 dr Dayton 77 58 .21 Denver 64 29 cdy Des Moines 59 43 86 cdy Detroit 73 43 90 Duluth 54 35 cdy El Paso 71 42 clr Evansville 76 63 .43 clr Fairbanks 28 19 clr Fargo 62 35 Cdy Flagstaff 43 29 sn Grand Rapids 68 39 83 Great Falls 63 35 02 Greensooro.N 84 61 01 cdy Hartford Spgfld 78 42 cdy Helena 63 37 sn Honolulu 82 71 01 ('Indicates previous day's readings) Flood stages in parentheses Mississippi River Lansing (18) 91 up 0 3 Lansing (18) 9.1 Albany.N.Y. Albuquerque Amarillo Anchorage Asheviiie Atlanta Atlantic City Austin Baltimore Billings Birmingham Bismarck Boise Boston Brownsville Buffalo Burtington.Vt. Casper Charleston.S.C Charleston.w.Va.

Chartotte.N.C 70 34 60 35 71 40 30 22 73 56 81 68 79 51 88 68 83 52 00 Jo 80 70 64 28 51 33 76 47 87 71 61 42 60 39 59 34 90 66 82 62 83 63 cdy cdy dr down 0.1 up 0 6 up 0 3 up 1 3 22 Vxlii Cedar River Dam 9 (29 5) 19 0 McGregor (18) 10.8 Guttenberg(15) 10.5 Dubuque (17) 122 Waterloo 83 Independence 64 Saytorvtlte 838 6 Red Rock 743 2 Corahtlle 680 1 Rathbun 904 7 oenryure For around-the-clock forecasts, call CITYLINE at 235-7000, category 2000 (touch-tone phones only). 0-2 Minimal 3-4 tow 5-6 Moderate 74 High 10 VeiyHigh cdy cdy cdy .04 mis 08 cdy .04 cdy 3 up 0 5 up 0.3 outflow 21cfs.