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ACTION CORNER Non-profit: What does the law say? I i- AMIEWAIMMIEMISIEFAIMMIIMENO 4 ACTION CORNER Non-profit: What th oes aw say I i I otl pmestnarHieview bpoei PEOPLEFrom staff and wire reports a Unknown face bid presidency It you haven't heard of Sen. Joseph I iliden you're not alone. Biden himself admits he's not exactly a fa- miller face beyond the borders of his home state, Delaware. But Biden, principal speaker at University of Delaware corn- mencement ercises Sunday, -I I I is planning to run for president re; ix in 1988. At the ceremony, he i told story about 1,.., "1- how he's not al: ,,1 ways identified on sight.

I In a recent. Democratic Joseph gathering in Bid9r1 Jr. Cleveland, Biden a said, a TV crew approached and a reporter asked, "So, Ueberroth, what brings you here?" Biden, realizing he'd been mistak: en for baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth, told the reporter, "Drug testing drug testing of the media." Gleason in good spirits despite hospital stay Jackie Gleason is in the hospital undergoing tests in Fort Lauderdale, but he's described as being in good spirits. "He's reading and his wife is with him and some friends and visitors" have dropped by, said longtime and family friend, Sydell Spear. l'He's much better," she said.

"I'm still hoping he'll be let out this week." Gleason, 71, was admitted to Imperial Point Hospital on May 22 for tests after experiencing complications from medication be takes for emphysema and diabetes Spear described his condition as stable, but hospital officials have declined to comment. Gleason's hospitalization came a after his April 21 discharge from the 'Broward General Medical Center, where he spent six days tin- dergoing tests after a bout with fa- tigue. He underwent triple-bypass heart surgery in 1978. 'Jed Clampett' gets richer from sale of coin collection Actor Buddy Ebsen, best known as the wealthy Jed Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies," struck it rich at a weekend auction of his multimil: lion-dollar coin collection in Los Angeles. The first of eight auction sessions was held Sunday and netted $853,000, said Lawrence Goldberg of Superior Stamp and Coin Co.

The highest price at the firm's Beverly Hills headquarters was $23,500, plus a buyer's I fee, for an 1802 half-dime. Higher prices, up to $100,000 per boin, will probably come during today's auction of gold coins at the Century Plaza Hotel, which Ebsen i will attend. The entire collection is expected to net between $8 million and $10 mil- lion; Cleopatra Broumand finds inspiration in nature. Fashion designer girdles the globe The name Cleopatra conjures visions of an exotic beauty, provocative clothes, ultimate femininity, romance on a meandering river barge. Fashion designer Cleopatra Broumand laughs when she describes how her mother named her after seeing Claudette Colbert play the queen of ancient Egypt in the classic movie.

Broumand was born in Tehran, Iran, and is the youngest of six children. At 13 she came to the Unit, ed States to study, and moved on to the Fashion Institute of Technology for a degree in fashion design. Before her graduation from FIT, she had already opened her own firm, designing not just clothes but designer coffee packaging for Neiman-Marcus. After her marriage in 1972, she took a break from designing to join her husband in the rather nomadic lifestyle of an international economist. They lived in Germany, Tehran, Beijing and Los Angeles, returning to Manhattan where Cleopatra again opened a design firm.

She speaks six languages seven if you count computer jargon, which she finds is as much of her design process as a pencil and paper. In all, Cleopatra has been designing her own collection, off and on, for more than 20 years and has attracted such celebrated customers as Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins and Jill St. John. Over the years she has become a specialist in using a computer to design knit patterns and silhouettes, but her real specialty is in luxury fabrics such as cashmere, silk and charmeuse. Her knits and printed silks are produced exclusively for her in Italy.

I turn, everywhere I look, I am in- spired. People, art and nature especially nature are my springboards for ideas," said the designer at the recent showing of her fall collection in New York. i This collection, as has been Cleopatra's trademark, is ultimately feminine and provocative in silhouette. "These are seductive, carefree dresses for the woman who has achieved her goals and wants to flaunt her femininity during her social hours," said Cleopatra. For evening, the designer shows dramatic, floor-length columnar gowns that hug the body to the ankles but flare at the hips with a pronounced, flouncy peplum with a scalloped edge.

There are also off-theshoulder sweaters with ribbed torsos to wear with pleated, floor-length charmeuse evening kilts. In the party-dress category are cashmere pullover leotard shirts with cancan-style hoop skirts that part at the back to show a cascade of tiered sunburst pleats. Cleopatra shows them with black, opaque hose and flat shoes. The color range for late-day dresses by Cleopatra Is controlled by a muted palette of black highlighted with gray, fuchsia and purple. Fabrics are alive with surface effects such as crinkling, pleating and beading, In Cleopatra's knit division, heart patterns abound.

She shows hearts combined with stripes, clovers, checkerboards and woven in as a jacquard pattern. Occasionally, she shows heart-print pull-on sweaters under heart-print cardigans worn with authentic Scottish kilts that just reach the top of the knees. Accessories include berets, men's knit ties and leather pouch bags worn around the hips like a low-slung belt. Colors for the heart division range from a pale palette of white, beige, peach and French blue, to neutrals of black, cinnamon and white, to vibrant shades of red, green and purple. She also does an interesting grouping of feathered patterned jacquards for jackets, turtlenecks, cardigans and flounced skirts.

There are three patterns available: songbirds in delicate shades of ivory, cream peach and China blue; falcons in neutral tones and black, mink and white; and quetzal in brilliant hues of clirdinal, cognac and violet. GweeSalley-Scheen I Menatehy News Service Milton Berle sees no life in vaudeville format Cigar-chomping Milton Berle hates to admit it, but vaudeville is dead. "Uncle Milty" appeared in a vaudeville style benefit at Lin- coin Center Monday in New gc P' York. Actresses Swoosie Kurtz and Bea Arthur, actor Hal Linden and Radio City Music Hall's Rockettes also were part of the show to raise Milton money for the Berle Center's performing arts companies. "There isn't any vaudeville today," the 78-year-old comedian said.

"The last essence of vaudeville you'll ever see," was Berle's own "Texaco Star Theater," he said. Even so, the benefit was promoted as "classic vaudeville," and most of its vignettes were based on routines. The show included a tribute to tapdancer Bill (Bojangles) and a medley of Scott Joplin piano rags. House of Marcos' friend sold in Beverly Hills A Southern California estate that belonged to a woman romantically linked to former Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos has been sold. The home of Doyle Beams de Villagran was bought by an unidentified physician, said Steve Levine, president of Asher Dann Associates Inc.

of Beverly Hills. Levine would not disclose the price but said it was close to the original asking price of $3.5 million. The Tennessee-born de Villagran, a one-time actress who has described herself as a former mistress of Marcos, declared bankruptcy last year because of debts totaling $22 million. Shortly after Marcos felt from power in February 1986, the mansion was one of the properties that be came a focus of allegations that Marcos had secreted vast wealth in U.S. real estate.

gronweed' finishes filming with Streep and Nicholson The Jack Nicholson-Meryl Streep "Ironweed" film, which started shooting in February, will finally wrap at the end of this week, according to producer Keith Barish. He says, "We went about eight or nine days over schedule because of weather problems." As for whether, reports are true that the "Ironweed" budget has reached the $30 million mark, Barish told gossip columnist Marilyn Beck, "No, no, no it's 'closer to $27 million." In passing Turk Murphy, 71, a trombonist and one of the world's leading purveyors of traditional jazz, died Saturday of bone cancer in San Francisco. IlLucille 011endorff, 67, leader of the internationally known ensemble Music of the Baroque, died Saturday. sole poKesmarHieview bpoRane I June wasn. res sow 1.sts4estrlasHieview i tres, June leo poliane, wasn.

I AMINEMMIMIlr All.1111.111.111. I PEOPLEFrom stall and wire reports Unknown face je, re a i iGnegrmtoanmya, ribTeahtrtaann, wBeheijriengoaenodpaLtorsa I design firm. She speaks six languages seven if you i ampers md 1 :1, count computer jargon, which she finds is as much of her design process as a pencil and paper. a-- ft "'a, In all, Cleopatra has been designing her own col- lection, off and on, for more than 20 years and has tor kJ presi i dency 4 attracted such celebrated customers as Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins and Jill St. John.

Over the years al ,4 she has become a specialist in using a computer to It you haven't heard of Sen. Joseph 1 design knit patterns and silhouettes, but her real spe- I itiden you're not alone. Biden te cialty is in luxury fabrics such as cashmere silk and himself admits he's not exactly a fa- 4, ro oo, charmeuse. Her knits and printed silks are produced miliar face beyond the borders of his I I' exclusively for her in Italy home state, Delaware. 'r do "Everywhere I turn, everywhere I look, I am in- But Biden, principal speaker at il spired.

People, art and nature especially nature University of are my springboards for ideas," said the designer Delaware corn at the recent showing of her fall collection in New 4-1 mencement ex- 4 ar I York i i I is ercises Sunday, 1 This, collection, as has been Cleopatra's trade- at mark is ultimately feminine and provocative in sil- I planning to ssf V-, run or president -1' houette. re in 1988. At the I "These are seductive, carefree dresses for the i 11 rvil ceremony, he tar. woman who has achieved her goals and wants to told story about le' I I flaunt her femininity during her social said i '-a. vt- how he's not al- I 1 Cleopatra I at- ways identified A.

For evening, the designer shows dramatic, floor- on sight. length columnar gowns that hug the body to the an- I In a recent. kles but flare at the hips with a pronounced, flouncy SI Democratic 4, peplum with a scalloped edge. There are also off athering in shoulder sweaters with ribbed tors -Joseph gos to wear with Wen Jr. Cleveland, Biden '4 pleated, floor length charmeuse evening kilts.

said, a TV crew In the party-dress category are cashmere pullover i approached and a reporter asked, leotard shirts with cancan style hoop skirts that part "So, Commissioner Ueberroth, what 1 at the back to show a cascade of tiered sunburst brings you here?" -4-, a pleats. Cleopatra shows them with black, opaque Biden, realizing he'd been mistak- Cleopatra Broumand finds inspiration in nature. hose and flat shoes. en for baseball commissioner Peter The color range for late-day dresses by Cleopatra Ueberroth, told the reporter, "Drug Fashion des controlled by a muted palette of black highlighted testing drug testing of the media." igner with gray, fuchsia and purple. Fabrics are alive with Gleason in good spirits surface effects such as crinkling, pleating and bead- ing, despite hospital stay es he globe In knit division, heart patterns abound.

Jackie Gleason is in the hospital girdl She shows hearts combined with stripes, clovers, undergoing tests in Fort Lauderdale, checkerboards and woven in as a jacquard pattern. but he described as being in Occasionally, she shows heart print pull-on sweaters good spirits. he name Cleopatra conjures visions of an exot- under heart-print cardigans worn with authentic "He's reading and his wife is with ic beauty, provocative clothes, ultimate fend- Scottish kilts that just reach the top of the knees. him and some friends and visitors" ninity, romance on a meandering river barge. Accessories include berets, men's knit ties and leath- have dropped by, said longtime sec- Fashion designer Cleopatra Broumand laughs er pouch bags worn around the hips like a low-slung and family friend, Sydell when she describes how her mother named her after belt.

Spear. seeing Claudette Colbert play the queen of ancient Colors for the heart division range from a pale l'He's much be" alette of white beige, peach and French blue, to ter," she said. "I'm Egypt in the classic movie. still hoping he'll be let out this Broumand was born in Tehran, Iran, and is the neutrals of black, cinnamon and white, to vibrant shades of red, green and week." youngest of six children. At 13 she came to the Unit- She also does an interesting grouping of feathered Gleason, 71, was admitted to ed States to study, and moved on to the Fashion In- Imperial Point Hospital on May 22 stitute of Technology for a degree in fashion design.

patterned jacquards for jackets, turtlenecks, earth- for tests after experiencing compli- Before her graduation from FIT, she had already gans and flounced skirts. There are three patterns available: cations from medication be takes for opened her own firm, designing not just clothes but songbirds in delicate shades of ivory, cream peach and China blue; falcons in neutral tones emphysema and diabetes designer coffee packaging for Neiman-Marcus. Spear described his condition as After her marriage in 1972, she took a break from and black, mink and white; and quetzal in brilliant stable, but hospital officials have de- designing to join her husband in the rather nomadic hues of cprdinal, coralemerald, cognac and violet. dined to comment. came a lifestyle of an international economist.

They lived in GweeSalley-Schoen I ML.Clatehy News Service Gleason's hospitalization after his April 21 discharge from the 'Broward General Medical Milton Berle sees no life its vignettes were based on came a focus of allegations that Mar- goi Center, wtests after a bout with fa- here he spent six days un- vaudeville format a routines. The show included a tribute cos had secreted vast wealth in U.S. derng in to tapdancer Bill (Bojangles) o- rea estte. tigue. He underwent triple bypass heart Cigar chomping Milton Berle hates SOn, and a medley of Scott Joplin pi- surgery in 1978.

to "admit it, but vaudeville is dead. ano rags gronweed' finishes filming Uncle 'Jed Clampett' gets richer appeared in Milty a with Streep and Nicholson House of Marcos' friend from sale of coin collection vaudeville-style 'a. benefit at Lin- sold in Beverly Hills The Jack Nicholson-Meryl Streep "Ironweed" film, which started Actor Buddy Ebsen, best known as coin Center Mon- ao-- A Southern California estate that shooting in February, will finally the wealthy Jed Clampett on "The day in New 0 belonged to a woman romantically wrap at the end of this week, accord- Beverly Hillbillies," struck it rich at York Actresses linked to former Philippines Presi- ing to producer Keith Barish. a weekend auction of his multimil- Swoosie Kurtz dent Ferdinand Marcos has been He says, "We went about eight or lion-dollar coin collection in Los An and Bea Arthur, sold. nine days over schedule because of geles.

actor Hal Linden The home of Doyle Beams de Vil- weather problems." As for whether The first of eight auction sessions and Radio City lagran was bought by an unidentified reports are true that the "Ironweed" was held Sunday and netted $853,000, Music Hall's KA physician, said Steve Levine, presi- budget has reached the $30 million said Lawrence Goldberg of Superior Rockettes also it- dent of Asher Dann Associates Inc. mark, Barish told gossip columnist Stamp and Coin Co. The highest price were part of the of Beverly Hills. Marilyn Beck, "No, no, no it's paid at the firm's Beverly Hills head- show to raise Milton Levine would not disclose the price ce Closer to $27 million." quarters was $23,500, plus a buyer's money for the Berle but said it was close to the original I fee, for an 1802 half dime Center's per asking price of $3.5 million. The Ten- 1-- in passing Higher prices, up to $100,000 per forming arts companies.

nessee-born de Villagran, a one-time boin, will probably come during to- "There isn't any vaudeville today," actress who has described herself as Turk Murphy, 71, a trombonist day's auction of gold coins at the the 78-year-old comedian said. "The a former mistress of Marcos, de- and one of the world's leading pur- Century Plaza Hotel, which Ebsen last essence of vaudeville you'll ever dared bankruptcy last year because veyors of traditional jazz, died Satur- i will attend. see," was Berle's own "Texaco Star of debts totaling $22 million. day of bone cancer in San Francisco. The entire collection is expected to Theater," he said.

Shortly after Marcos felt from IlLucille 011endorff, 67, leader of net between $8 million and $10 mil- Even so, the benefit was 'promoted power in February 1986, the mansion the internationally known ensemble lion: -as "classic vaudeville," and most of was one of the properties that be- Music of the Baroque, died Saturday. 1 DOONESBURYG 1 4 I I 441 poKest narHiev tew bpoRane LAMM i June iew, pokane, wasn. AMINEMINIMIlr ill.11111.111.111. I PEOPLEFrom stall and wire reports i. nnown ace Germany, Tehran, Beijing and Los Angeles, return- ing to where Cleopatra again opened a A design firm.

She speaks six languages seven if you bid A ---1 count computer jargon, which she finds is as much of I hew fir. i cm ea a i Et A vi rsdas. One of the functions of my work is to both allocate and oversee contributory funds to non-profit organizations. In a recent Corner column, you indicated that one should always request of a solicitor their "Washington non-profit organization tax exempt number." As a precautionary measure, I 4111,1 wanted to determine if such numbers were in any special format so aril that I could Immediately disqualify any solicitor who was trying to slip 2- an erroneous number through. My calls to the Attorney General, 11 Secretary of State, Code Revisions Office and Department of Revenue ROYCE have resulted in everyone saying GORSETH that there is no such numerical designation at the state level.

Stan writer The only thing close is the Federal illioomml Internal Revenue Service 501.C3 tax exempt status. Will you verify that such a number exists and is indeed available? F.S., Spokane banker. A long chat with John Dziedzic, special assistant to the Washington Secretary of State in Olympia, cleared up some of my fuzzy thinking on the subject and should answer your good question. One of Dziedzic's duties is to administer the state charitable solicitation act, which means keeping up with 10,000 to 20,000 Washington "charities" a term having several definitions under law. For starters, there is indeed no "number" for charities issued by the state of Washington or even the Internal Revenue Service.

IRS Code 501.0 lists several tax-exempt categories. The most familiar is 501.C3, which relates to mainline social service organizations (i.e. United Way, Heart Fund, Cancer Society, etc.) that enjoy exemption from income tax as a result of applying to the IRS. While these organization learn their status by a "Letter of issued by the IRS, there is no specific number associated with it other than the one given all tax-paying entities: i.e., Social Security number, employee identification (EID) number, etc. AU charities falling under' IRS 501.0 (3) must annually file a 990, which compares total revenue with program expenses for previous year.

(The IRS public information office in Seattle, 1-800- 424-1040, can answer further questions this). At the state level, the Secretary of Stan; is le- sponsible for overseeing RC Title 24, incorporated, non-profit organization to file a statement covering its general purpose and how it will dissolve itself if necesseary 'so the president can't take any leftover money in bank and run." The organization must also file an annual report merely a list of officers and directors having nothing to do with finances. "Anyone can create a not-for-profit organization for any purpose," says Dziedzic, "and all we can say about it is whether it is current, the names of the officers and directors, how much money was brought in last year and how much was actually given their cause." However, the charitable solicitations act (RC 1909) requires organizations (incorporated or not) asking for contributions to tell potential donors who wiU receive the money. The organization also must disclose in writing the percentage of what was raised last year and what was actually dispursed, aUocated, given or spent on the stated charitable purpose. Changes in law in January 1986 also require telling potential donors that this information can be confirmed by calling the office of the Secretary of State (1-800-332-GIVE).

Earlier this year Dziedzic sent self-addressed, self-stamped cards to 20,000 non-profit organizations asking if they thought they might be affected by the law, to which 6,000 responded. If not satisfied with the response the group's solicitor gives you, check with the Better Business Bureau and or local Attorney General's office asking if there have been any unresolved complaints against the organization. 1 1 1 4 I I I I 1 I HOROSCOPESydney Omarr, L.A. Times Syndicate urtrooltert Es I Hafg AS 7115.51.1RVIICK PA Warr TREK UP TH5 PPESIOENT AR5 woo, bel moue POSITION 70 ASSIST 115 IN OUR 1251.18ERATIONSk HAVE I Pa SIR, Mr FIRST IP YOU AN 11107 0 CEIWAT5 blY PENNE TWIMONY 70 NOWETAT5- ERMAN, 1VHO PEREHEP MENIF PURIA6 A 51.112W1 DRAIN Zilv 0 1 1,4. to .10 ik( Allo 4101, 111111gir 711! -No, A MAIN- 141e147E014110111Y 14E 7IINK MOT HAV5 Me51P6Mr al411WMR011611 NAPA "RAI A METAI-P67500R.

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Fears, suspicions can be eradicated by standing tall, being able to laugh at yourown foibles. You will have access to privileged information. Gemini, Sagittarius persons plafroles. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.

22): Popularity continues "on the rise." Restrictions are removed, you'll experience exhilaration thalcomes from greater degree of freedom. You'll have chance to remodel, revise, to rebuild on more suitable foundation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Career gets boost if you utilize power of written word.

Message should become increasingly clear. Love relationship "improves." Travel could be part of exciting scenario. Virgo, Sagittarius persons figure prominently. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): Individual close to you could have a "faraway look." You learn valuable lessons, long-distance communication will play role. Focus on publishing, philosophy, greater recognition of spiritual values. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Look behind scenes, define terms, steer clear of get-rich-guich schemes.

Focus on attraction, creativity, intrigue, mystery. Protect privacy, be discreet, respect sources. Pisces, Virgo play roles. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

18): Commitment is made, individual you respect displays faith by "investing" in your talents. Check legal documents, be positive concerning rights, permissions. Cancer, Capricorn persons figure prominently. PISCES (Fab. 19-March 20): You gain added recognition, task is completed, transaction is finished be aware of it, know when to get "off stage." Individual who appeared indifferent could become enthusiastic booster.

Aries in picture. IF JUNE 2 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY major domestic adjustment occurs this year, could include actual change of residence, marital status. You are dynamic, sensitive, sensual, loyal to family. You possess appreciation of art, music, drama, gourmet dining and could have minor digestive problem. Capricorn, Cancer persons play important roles in your life.

You are versatile, could be ambidextrous, are fond of photography, telephones, love notes, hors d'oeuvres. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Protect self in emotional clinches. Tendency now is for heart to rule head. Focus on adventure, excitement, charisma, intrigue, clandestine arrangements, physical attraction. Pisces native plays role.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Emphasis on practical affairs, limitations, deadlines, responsibilities, Intensified relationship. By accepting career, business challenge, you could hit financial jackpot. Capricorn plays key role. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Individual who was "not in" previously will now acknowledge your requests. You reach more people, roadblock to progress is removed.

Lunar emphasis continues on trips, visits, relatives, fecund ideas. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Stress creativity, independence, style, courage, willingness to make new start in new direction. Take lead, display courage of convictions. You get to heart of matters where romance is concerned. LEO (July 23-Aug.

22): You're pulled in two directions -counsel from family member proves considerate, wise. Circumstances will turn in your favor. Surprise invitation due, includes gourmet dining. Cancer native figures prominently. Should doctors predict death date? I L.M.

BOYD Et 132 THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME 0 by Henri Arnold and Bob Lee TIM to OM Out the basement -ST I I 110 1 THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAM 0 by Henri Arnold and Bob Le Unscramble these tour Jumbles, 0110 lettat to each square, to form four ordinary words. DEWEG Dear Ann Landers: I have enjoyed your column over the years and feel I toe learned a lot from it. And now Tpayi contribute something? J-would like to respohd to a letter that appeared re- -cently about doe- who predict -when a patient will 4tir. die. Although I agree writer that doctors should not make statements statements about how long a ANN person has left, we LANDERS cannot blame the doctors entirely.

L.A. Times As a nurse, I have Creators mammaloaaam heard patients and family members insist that the doe' tor give them an answer. They usual, ly say, "How long do I have, doe? Tell me, I can handle it!" When told they have about six months, they live up until that time and then die. I be. lieve if they weren't told, they would live longer.

Kay Wayzata, I. Minn. Dear K.H.: Many readers wrote to say they were thankful the doctor leveled with the terminal member of the family. It made the patient face reality, think seriously about settling his or her affairs, and it put an end to the game-playing. A few readers felt that it was cruel of a doctor to take away all hope of recovery.

I do not agree. On balance, the majority of people want to know the truth. In fact, many know it without being told. Dear Ann Landers: I have a problem with a lady I take dining and dancing. Men keep coming over to our table and ask her to dance.

I dance too, but not while I'm eating. Last night a man half my date's age stopped at our table, leaned over and whispered something in her ear. She in turn whispered back. When he left I was furious and demanded that she tell me what was said. She told me that the fellow wanted to know if I was her husband.

When she said, "No," he said he'd be back to ask her to dance when the band played a slow number. I did not wait for the slow number. I paid the bill and left. She ran after me. Tne fight started when we reached the car.

I told her I had been Insulted by the young squirt and that she behaved badly by being friendly to him. Miss Landers, what is the proper way for a man to approach another man's date (or wife) if he wants to dance with her? Archie in Wisconsin Dear Archie: If the man is a stranger and (and I assume he was), there is no polite way to horn in on another man's date, I suggest that you make this clear to your lady friend. If she doesn't feel that you are sufficient company for the evening you ought to consider changing partners. 4 Dear Ann Landers: You were mistaken when you reassured one of your readers that he was correct to believe that noon is 12 p.m. and midnight is 12 a.m.

You are not alone. It's a common error. Even train and plane schedules perpetuate this bit of misinformation. The designation a.m. stands for ante meridian and p.m.

stands for post meridian. The word meridian means noon or midday in Latin. Therefore there is no 12 a.m. or p.m., only 12 noon and 12 midnight. My other mission in life is to get people to stop saying Daylight Savings Time.

It's Daylight Saving Time. R.F.H. of Oak Park Dear FIFA: Maybe I'm "not alone," but I'll bet I'm the only person who received over 1,000 letters on the subject. How to and how much? Find out with Ann Landers' new booklet, "How, What and When to TeU Your Child About Sex." For your copy send 50 cents plus a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Ill.

60611-0562. Rio( 1 1,, MICHE In ETTORP If interest rates run 5 percent, a state lottery that claims to pay out $1 million at $50,000 a year for 20 years, actually winds up paying only 6654,266. No record of complaints by winners, though. Not so far. Most prostitutes have low, rich voices.

Not husky. Melodious. So says a seasoned police officer. Says he doesn't know why. No other U.S.

city has more palm trees than Los Angeles. Or more poodles, either. "Poodles and palms." Makes a good song title. Black beetles are brown. Sailors of old weren't so mindful of "death by drowning" as of "lost at sea." Wasn't much talk about it.

But historical footnotes suggest a common dread. Of being washed ashore, cold and naked, with nothing to identify their remains. Without really admitting why, scholars think, sailors started getting tattoos. Q. Row much actual study time per day does a typical college student have to put in? A.

Median time is 3.8 hours. Or so claim those who purport to know. Depends on the course load and student, clearly. WHAT REBELLIOUS HUS IN SA(' PIP WHEN $HE ASKELP HIM TO PERFORM A PIOASREEABLE CHOR'E. Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as sulk gested by the above cartoon.

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