Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Page 14

Mon.J.b. lit. VKM 1 6 7 8 Cooper Jo3 Brovno TnAT'5 QO.rf A TTTwZZT 7 IF I MIX ON MK ml OCKtr, COOPED I I'LL GET Ma lf Cathy IT USED TO 6E VOU'O GRA8 Vneah.i ANO HOW AMI NOW THERE ARE A BULLION SHAPES ANO SIZES Of EMERW- SOMETHING WITH RED HEARTS ON IT AND VALENTINE'S DAW HOW WAS TAKEN CARE Of SHE'LL THINK IS SEW? HOW DO I KNOW WHAT'S "ROMAN Jk snoring. I'm happy to hear the sound of snoring because it's a lot better than dead silence." Towne topics Judy Abraham tore some ligaments in a fall while skiing at Vale, Colo Handsome lad, Joshua Edward, for Bethe and Burton Nord Lena De Maglio, who died recently, will be missed by all who knew her Marjorie Eichleay would like to know the name of the Yellow Cab driver who drove her and her husband from Falk Clinic to the Mexican War Streets area about 3 p.m. Feb.

2 "We want to reward him for his kindness to us" Art Perlinger is intrigued by the fact that Subaru spelled backwards is A Bus Fifty-one happy years for Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blair, 49 for Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ziringer, 18 for Mr.

and Mrs. James Klug, 15 for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kutzer and six for Mr. and Mrs.

Larry Sarazen Birthday best to Mary Chismar, Val Kosela, Gloria Beck, Sam Stelitano, Peg Singer, Stella Stanzione, Jack and Jimmy Jakabowski, Patti Brit-ko, Catherine Fava, Lanise Holmes, Merline Stewart, Severn Dvorsky and V. Tolomeo Kind and considerate Annis De Forrest. LAST WORD When we criticize our kids, we're often criticizing the kids we were and still are. said, 'We're sorry, ladies and gentlemen' and then turned off the television sets. Everybody accepted that and left." Maybe that's the way to stop barroom brawls in America.

Turn off the TV. Sunny split When we returned from Florida, a friend told me about a Pittsburgh couple who moved to Miami. "A very attractive, happily married, middle-aged, prosperous couple. Happy days. Five years later, he left her for a touring trapeze artist and she married their mailman.

True story." Guess a family that plays together doesn't always stay together. Pittsburgh reminders Speaking of Florida, it's not hard to find a lot of Pittsburgh area people vacationing or living there. And, it was kind of nice to spot things such as Forest Hills Boulevard, Whitehall condominiums, Verona overpass and Homewood and Turtle Creek real estate developments. Welcome sound Some men and women complain about their spouses' snoring but not Dorothy Harm. "Since my husband lived through a heart attack last summer, I'm glad when I hear him TIC ANO FUN WILL TOTALLY Bloom County 1 i on tmf of tmaf anpthe CERIWNLY.

I I N0TtC RKjARPING OUR PLAN IW THIS COUT HOW CM YOU TMC SUPPOSED TO CO I KNOW WHAT pick rWnnwe OUT WITH ALL ffHOSE PEOPLE ANO WHAT AT CfTENO You can be a faker of the worst kind, or the most malignant hater, or con man of transparent duplicity but as long as you maintain the proper facade, you can amass a fortune for personal glory and for propagandizing the rest of the gullible public. Some of what we now call "sects" honest and honorable; others are merely shields from income taxation deeper scrutiny. But, given our constitutional guarantees, the latter as protected as the former from investigation and assessment. While freedom of religion which includes, of course, freedom from religion is an integral part of system, at the same time it permits, and may even encourage, formation and growth of social ii ii 4 Mike Keefe and Tim Meret By Cathy Guisewite WHAT LIN6ERIE? Tm KNOW. ABOUT A GREETING CARD.

A PRETTV PERSONAU THING. By Barfca Breathed ACUmflALOF 00URTEOV5 ANXI6TI65 IS OF PU80V5 COMFORT. and political causes masquerading as solely religious enterprises. There seems to be no fair or easy solution to this pernicious state of affairs. Government must maintain a hands-off policy, except where actual fraud can be shown; on the other hand, if anyone is permitted to start a so-called "church," the most vicious or corrupt of demagogues can freely peddle their wares in the religious market.

One wonders whether religious education of a sort should be required in the nation's high schools and colleges not as dogma or faith, but historically and philosophically, so that the emergent generations obtain a clearer understanding of what churches mean. By King Features By Mort Walker By Dick Moores By NIAUT, ri I IS HAVING I THE k- PART6 I BGafyLfon BlOndie By Dick Young and Mike Gersher I DAISY, GET OC-f- I I I'M GONNA TAKE THAT SOFAV AJl Vk fflf mUMU UC- M0ican'tsifj AK-first and ask A WtO pN The pub was packed with football fans watching the Super Bowl game. And, as the Chicago Baars and the New England Patrots went at it, cheers and comments burst out from the onlookers. "Attababy!" "Jolly good turn!" "Git 'em, Bears!" "Have at them, Patriots!" The pub, named La Raj, was in London and American and English football fans were watching the game on a half-dozen television sets. Will and Diana Disney, on a tour, were among them.

Also in the pub were Rob and Sunny Fitchett, Paul and Priscilla Laughlin and Don and Addie Sommer. One of the English fans, a well-dressed young pig farmer, turned out to be a guy from Pittsburgh, who had moved to England after graduating from the University of Virginia. Like a lot of us here, the Disneys, Sommers and Sunny Fitchett, the Disneys' daughter, became bored with the one-sided Bear show and left at the half. They were surprised when Rob Fitchett and the Laughlins showed up at their hotel a few minutes after they did. "I thought you were going to stay for the whole game," Will Disney said.

"We were," Rob answered, "but right after you left, a fight broke out and in 15 seconds there were about 20 English bobbies in the pub. One B.C. TowMArcovou Broomhilda Ann Landers Dear Ann: lama woman, 26 years old. I attempted suicide twice last year after having spent several months in a psychiatric hospital. I wanted to end my life because I felt isolated, unloved, unsure of myself, and I was tired of being rejected.

A friend told me about a suicide prevention network hotline. He said it was staffed with experts and urged me to give it a try. I called and got a recording saying, "All the counselors are busy. Please try again." I called five minutes later and the line was still busy. After four more attempts I felt deeply depressed and more frustrated than ever.

I became extremely agitated and worst of all, I felt rejected. Six busy signals in a row, from an agency that was supposed to help me! What better evidence that no one cared if I lived or died? I had the pills in my hand when I received a call from a friend who said he had arranged an appointment for the following day with a psychiatrist who specializes in bipolar disorders. I decided to hold the APOUNTOWNSHOU) ycc alrlapy? not bap suppose FOR A SWEET, PONY- THAT'S WlltVWItXWLUKISH joiip nHdWl ANA.W&'R& 111 IIP HtKN The Far Side '966 JL Nj I of )wrote "The Odyssey" hfhe averaqe rainfall of i me ALSO WU I I III (T SEE JTI WOULDN'T JUST TOSS S3 3 DCOVTUINC Ikl VnilO II Ml 73 I 1 1 1 1 I II HOT br i I (It pills until after I had seen the doctor. That one visit saved my life. I was put on medication that performed a miracle.

I now know that manic-depressives need not live forever in hell. But the point of my letter should not be lost because of my good fortune. It is this: Hotlines that are supposed to help people should do just that. If my friend hadn't called, I would have been a goner. Mrs.

From The Depths Of Despair Dear Mrs. I am glad you wrote for several reasons. First, I've received many complaints about busy signals on hotlines. I checked them myself and found those complaints to be valid. Something should be done about installing more lines and recruiting additional volunteers.

Second, your experience with the doctor was well worth repeating. I frequently suggest to deeply depressed people that they seek professional help. Medication can change the lives of manic-depressives. Your letter was a splendid testimonial and I am grateful to you for writing. Dear Ann: I was delighted to see By Garry Trudeau 2-io that's Nice.

Lf EVERYBOPY Ju SHOULP KEEP A IN TOUCH WITH fT THEIR OLP Sydney Harris It may be well worth the price, but one of the real perils that cannot be overlooked in America's "separation of church and state" is the formation of many "religions" in name only. The government cannot and will not interfere with a legally established non-profit "church," and almost anyone can set up such an institution, for personal gain, or power, or both, without worrying too much about its integrity. It can call itself a "Church of God" or a "Church of Christ," or "Spiritual Rejuvenation Church," or anything like that, and provide its leaders with a fleet of Rolls-Royces, and millions in property investments, and preach the most deceptive or diabolic of creeds. Archie NO ALLOWANCE UNTIL you VE CLEANED YOUR ROOM, ARCHIE Beetle Bailey LETTER FROM YOUR POLKS, BEETLE Gasoline Alley Heathcliff By George Gatety 2bJ; THEY TOOK A TRIP TO SO5T0M KaTX anp visitep fTmoirpfhpfrAmilnk ntanninrt a surprise birthdau Judge Parker shortly, sara When abbey and you through SARA ARRIVE AT YOUR DAD AND THE PRIDE HOME. 1 WERE RAISED THEY ARE GREETED vvm BY JULIA THE I fcVV HOUSEKEEPER' -i I a are and are our the WE By Johnny Hart JUSTIFY' I MMe frM3 NOODLE By Russell Myers YOU'RE LUKY.I THINK 60TTHE APRIIffC-fnR your answer to "Apoplectic in Dayton." You told her to MYOB.

I too, live in a pigsty and my family doesn't seem to mind. I work full time and pay 50 percent of the bills. I found out years ago that it was impossible to clean the house up as fast as they could mess it up. So I decided if they can stand to live in a place that looks like a cyclone hit it, I can stand it, too. I saw no point in being a short-order cook and providing round-the-clock maid service for a bunch of slobs.

(My husband is the No. 1 offender.) I confess I talked to myself a lot before I was able to come to terms with what I perceived as an insoluble problem. I had to choose between acceptance and migraines. I chose acceptance and have been a lot happier ever since. Please tell those Crazy Clean women out there to join the sisterhood.

Peace Of Mind In Texas And Loving It Dear P.O.M.: It's a clear-cut case of mind over matter. If nobody minds, it doesn't matter. Thanks for the short course. By Jerry Marcus 2-1" tAeujj 77 CrS) Anulhina ftrAi7i Whats the soecial Pirfs special coming yljjef for Doonesbury IAPPRECI- NOT AT ALL, Z. ATF TKNOWHOUJ caSo.

FridaiKjdqe? I feet and By Paul Nichol VMAS SO ANXIOUS TO MEET YOU. HORACE 1 IT'LL BE A TERRIBLE DISAPPOINTMENT THAT YOU WON'T BE HERE A VERY IMPOR TANT BUSINESS DEAL CAME UP, LYDIA I I WON'T BE HOME DINNE EITHE LI5TBN, WHY P0N7 YOU JOIN US TONIGHT, OKAY? J.J.'S OPENING HLR LAVATORY SHOW POUJN HEFZ AT OW STOP FOR LUNCH 3 WTjr BE HOME FOR 1 come, i'll show in the the house where living UNCLE HORACE XrOOM 1 'j fmmrm TVJ I iS-TW 1 TZ1 I VhJ -f Jii Trudy UNFORTUNATELY, SH5 dfaPY' NOUIA 5PIKE-HAIREP, icj'c AL0NO ENVIRONMENT- Bm i "If you don't talk tome howam Igonnalind out WHY you're not talking to me?" "Your sign fell down." I.