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THE GETTYSBURG TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1992 11A. FOR BETTER OR WORSE DOWNlNTbTrle. REP BRICK PEANUTS HERE'S TME WORLD WAR i FLYIN6 ACE SITTING IN A SMALL FRENCH IT IS CHRISTMAS ME IS PEPRESSEP. BUT I SHOULDN'T COMPLAIN. WHAT ABOUT MY BROTHER SPIKE WUO'5 OUT THERE IN TUE TRENCHES? I UJONPER IF SPIKE THINKIN6 ABOUT ZIGGYTM By Brad Anderson NW PHPNE NUMBER iNTHE jjFEj 2 Zipgy and Fnaota IncJOmrOmad by Uravsraal Press Syndicate 00 VOU HflUE flNV EXTIW IFT WRflP, CALVIN AND HOBBES SCISSORS STRINf SIFT BOXES, AND fl MODEST SELECTION Of WITH A CASH THINK of me 4 CONVENIENCE STORE, "Can we have some money? Marmaduke wants to do some last-minute shopping." ONE MORE OF BEW5 GOOD 1 HAS BEEHTUE LONGEST WEEK OF MX ENTIRE Htl 1 11L BET LOADING UP THE R.VSUT HOW UE'S GOT MIUJOUS OF DELIVERS HE COULDN'T BE DECIDING WOVl GOOD I AM' IF HVS DEGSWISMADE, DONT HNflE.

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1 WELL.VWATS ONE MORE Wtfp.srau VS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1992 Brace yourself for excitement and last-minute changes. A sense of humor is more important than superior organization or management. Crowds are a bit unruly, so don't rush through traffic or do any pushing in the checkout lines. An altered plan should be accepted gracefully, especially if some eccentric behavior by older folks is involved.

ARIES (March 21 April 19). Mom or Dad makes a surprise announcement. Take charge, and life runs more smoothly. Partying with the boss may have drawbacks, oryou might get promoted; it's an unpredictable day. TAURUS (April 20 May 20).

Keep that lighthearted attitude. Suggestions from an in-law must be tolerated in the name of family harmony, and it may work out great. Electronic gadgetry is a big winner on your gift list. GEMINI (May 21 June 21). A short visit to a big gathering is best.

Right in the middle of the hubbub, tell someone you love them. Some powerful friends are behind your career efforts. Budget considerations are on your mind. CANCER (June 22 July 22). You may not realize that your competence and personal influence can be intimidating to colleagues; use subtlety in workplace politics.

Double-check all social plans with your mate. (July 23 Work-piles up, some of it last-minute organizing to accommodate extra people or unexpected plan changes, but have fun with it all, and you emerge victorious. Workplace parties yield great stories. TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 24).

Surround yourself with, those you can learn from in January and February. Meet challenges to your authority with confidence in March, and you'll win. A relative may move in with you in April; credit is good for home purchase in May. Love comes without warning in June. Friends help greatly in July.

In August, passions are high; a marriage in September is a happy one. VIRGO (Aug. 23 Sept. 22). It's a high-cycle holiday; you're in the perfect mood to entertain.

For maximum fun, take charge of keeping the kids occupied; let them help with decorating. Someone close by is in love with you. LIBRA (Sept. 23 Oct. 23).

Having family at your house works out better than expected. Your responsibilities are many; you may have to help one who falls ill at the last minute or take in an unexpected guest who missed a train or plane. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 Nov. 21).

Calls come from those you haven't heard from in years, but those you thought you could reach easily are not in. Express yourself in writing and in thoughtful gestures. Care in traffic is essential. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 Dec.

21). Keep your head with money. Wonderful and unusual gifts are coming. If traveling, care and patience are required Joyce Jillson Keep your sense of humor, even if the schedule is disrupted. CAPRICORN (Dec.

22 Jan. 19). You're the life of the party, the star of the show, but don't count on getting away early, because unexpected demands on your time are likely. Tonight, enjoy family members no matter how noisy they get. AQUARIUS (Jan.

20 Feb. 18). Memories of holidays past, and of one who is now on the scene, fill your head. Share reminiscences with others. Experience counts in talks with young people.

Take care of those who are less fortunate. PISCES (Feb. 19 March 20). Special efforts to get to know a neighbor will pay off now. Attend meetings and functions, even if just for a few minutes.

Take care with food and drink. You'll get lost in the crowd if you shop. ASTROLOGICAL INSIGHTS: "My whole world crumbled when my Scorpio husband left me two years ago. Do you see a brighter future for me with a Cance- rian born My birthday is For those with moon in Capricorn (that's you, Leo dear), a secure home life is a basic need and it often requires some time and maturity for this important goal to be met. In the past few years, as Scorpios have experienced personality transformations due to Pluto's influence, those with Capricorn moon have been buffeted by the transits of Saturn, Uranus and Neptune through their emotional lives.

So many feelings have assaulted these natives that they are indeed mistrustful of their own instincts and emotional responses. When all of this turmoil has been absorbed, you will be a real grown-up, wise and self-possessed, with the deep security that comes only through experiencing loss and discovering that, in the long run, you cannot lose what is truly yours. Your Cancerian friend has many planets compatible with your own, but your chart is stronger than his; before you make a permanent commitment, learn a great deal about each other. Make sure you are truly healed from your marriage before you commit to another one. CELEBRITY INSIGHTS: Meg Ryan has such an adorable smile that you may not realize right away the power of her Scorpio moon energies.

Venus near the sun and Mars near the moon give her a winning personality and a passionate emotional nature. She needs a role that shows the strength of her inner being. 1992 Tribune Media Services, Inc. LET'5 5EE, VOU'KB A6AJNSTHEATINC? WITH WOOR, OIL OR NUCLEAR Goren Bridge WITH OMAR SHARIF TANNAH HIRSCH Tribune Media Services. Inc THE KING IS DEAD Both vulnerable.

East deals. NORTH 9 9 9 3 8 A 8 6 3 2 EAST 0 WEST 10 2 9 7 0 10 9 7 4 2 8 6 5 3 10 8 6 5 A 0 9 4 5 SOUTH A 74 9 A 4 2 0 6 5 3 10 7 The bidding: East Soiith West North 1 9 Pass Pass 2 Pass 2 NT Pass 3 NT Pass Pass Pass Opening lead: King of 9 The meek might not inherit the Earth, but the young are coming to the fore in the world of bridge. Hjordis Eythorsdottir, one of Iceland's many promising young stars, sitting East, found a spectacular defense in the Women's Team event at the recent Nordic Championships. North-South arrived at a reasonable three-no-trump contract after East opened one heart. West led the king of hearts, taken by declarer.

Now South made an error by leading a club to the ace. Desperately needing an entry to partner's hand for a heart lead through dummy's jack, East jettisoned the king of clubs under the ace! Declarer had no way to come to nine tricks without clubs, and no way to develop the suit without letting West gain the lead for the killing heart return. Declarer went down three tricks. Declarer's technique left something to be desired. East almost surely had the king of clubs for her opening bid, so declarer should not have permitted the defender to get rid of the offending monarch.

At trick two declarer should have crossed to the table with a spade and led a low club toward the queen. East can now be forced to win the club trick, allowing the suit to be run. Denied an entry to partner's hand. East cannot break the contract no matter how she discards on the clubs. Try it if you don't believe us.

For information about the Charles Goren newsletter for bridge players, write Goren Bridge Letter, P.O. Box 4426, Orlando, Fla. 32802-4426. SO WE TO KEEP WARM? SAVeTH TREES Ban the StacksUJ NO WAV I'M ONNA SEEING SANTA THIS VEARi CRANKSHAFT BUT WJR. iYVTTHep.

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