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Page 6B East Oregonian PEANUTS COFFEE BREAK Thursday, May 25, 2017 DEAR ABBY BY CHARLES M . SCHULZ Man puts out a welcome mat only for his side of the family FOR BETTER OR WORSE BY LYNN JOHNSTON B.C. BY JOHNNY HART PICKLES BY BRIAN CRANE Dear Abby: My husband and I because unless you do, you’ll spend have been married 10 years, and he the rest of your life playing second treats my family and friends very fiddle to a controlling, emotional different compared to how he treats bully. his own. Dear Abby: One of my longtime A few months ago, my sister friends has become extremely reli- called me at 9 p.m. She was driving gious. I have nothing against religion, through on her way to Florida with but I am non-practicing, although I her 7-year-old daughter and had been do believe in something greater. My Jeanne trying for an hour to find a hotel at that Phillips problem is, now whenever we talk, point. We were only 40 minutes away, text, Facebook page and Skype (with Advice so I told her she could stay the night our children), everything is about with us. When I told my husband God, religion, how He has a plan for afterward, he flipped out because I didn’t ask us, etc. his permission first. I don’t want to offend her, but my son and I have never invited anyone to stay with I do not need to constantly hear about her reli- us before. My family lives far away, but I gious beliefs. My husband and I are raising didn’t think it was a big deal to extend the our son to be a kind, honest person, but are invite because he constantly tells his family letting him choose what religion (if any) he and friends they are always welcome. Today wants to be a part of when he grows up. Although we now have only a long-dis- he informed me his son is coming to stay a week with his wife and 6-month-old (two tance friendship (I had to move away), this weeks from now!). has put a strain on it because I haven’t said Am I wrong to feel that if there is a rule, anything. What should I do? How should I it should apply to both of us, and he should handle it? — Non-Observant In Ontario, have asked me first? — House Rules In Canada Florida Dear Non-Observant: The woman means Dear House Rules: No, you’re not wrong. well, so don’t be defensive. But do speak Because your husband is such a stickler for up and tell her — nicely — that while you “asking permission” before inviting relatives understand religion has become an important to stay, that same courtesy should have been part of her life, you would prefer she leave extended to you. the subject out of your conversations. House rules are supposed to be followed Unless trying to convert people is a part by everyone who lives in the household. of her religion, she will respect your wishes. There seems to be an imbalance of power in However, if she doesn’t, you will have to yours. Be smart. Talk with a licensed coun- decide whether it’s worth the annoyance to selor about how to deal with your husband continue this long-distance relationship. DAYS GONE BY BEETLE BAILEY GARFIELD BLONDIE DILBERT THE WIZARD OF ID LUANN ZITS BY MORT WALKER BY JIM DAVIS 100 Years Ago From the East Oregonian May 25, 1917 Cowboys in various parts of the county and from other points in eastern Oregon who have heard of the raising of a troop of cavalry in this city are beginning to put in an appearance and seek a place in the ranks. This morning two John Day cowboys arrived, having ridden over the mountains to Pendleton. In all there are about ten here now awaiting the return of Captain Gjedsted in order to enlist. The matter of choosing officers is causing a good deal of discussion among those already enlisted. It is probable that the captain and two lieutenants will be elected by the troop. While there does not appear to be any active campaigning for the jobs, the names of Dell Blancett, Lee Caldwell, Ben Corbett and James F. Cooke are being mentioned for the commissions. 50 Years Ago From the East Oregonian May 25, 1967 “Long-haired Music — It Will Last!” This prophecy will be sung in boogie beat tomorrow night by the Pendleton High School Madrigal Group as four go-go girls dance in their “psychedelic” cages. It is a production number to introduce the second half of the PHS choral department’s annual spring concert at the school auditorium. “The idea,” explained Rob Roy, director, “is that long-haired music is more popular today than it ever was. If you don’t believe it, look at the shoulder-length locks of the rock combos.” To set the scene for the second half of the program, a coffee house set has been built, where the performers will present “some of the new sights and sounds of our time.” 25 Years Ago From the East Oregonian May 25, 1992 Donna Mathson expects to feel strange when the new school year opens this fall. She has attended or taught school for 50 of her 57 years of life. Now she will retire from Sherwood Heights Elementary School in Pendleton. Mathson has taught second grade here for 34 years. “This is going to be kind of hard … I have a lot of people I’m very fond of here,” she says, anticipating her last workday on June 10. THIS DAY IN HISTORY BY DEAN YOUNG AND STAN DRAKE BY SCOTT ADAMS BY BRANT PARKER AND JOHNNY HART BY GREG EVANS BY JERRY SCOTT AND JIM BORGMAN Today is the 145th day of 2017. There are 220 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 25, 1977, the first “Star Wars” film (later renamed “Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope”) was released by 20th Century Fox. On this date: In 1787, the Constitu- tional Convention began at the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall) in Philadelphia after enough delegates had shown up for a quorum. In 1810, Argentina began its revolt against Spanish rule with the forming of the Primera Junta in Buenos Aires. In 1916, the Chicago Tribune published an interview with Henry Ford in which the automobile industrialist was quoted as saying, “History is more or less bunk.” In 1935, Babe Ruth hit his last three career home runs — nos. 712, 713 and 714 — for the Boston Braves in a game against the Pitts- burgh Pirates. (The Pirates won, 11-7.) In 1942, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Stilwell, frustrated over being driven out of Burma by Japanese forces during World War II, told reporters in Delhi, India: “I claim we got a hell of a beating.” In 1957, the third tube of the Lincoln Tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey was opened to traffic. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy told Congress: “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.” In 1968, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Inte- rior Secretary Stewart Udall. In 1981, daredevil Dan Goodwin, wearing a Spiderman costume, scaled the outside of Chicago’s Sears Tower in 7 1/2 hours. In 1992, Jay Leno made his debut as host of NBC’s “Tonight Show,” succeeding Johnny Carson. Today’s Birthdays: Actress Ann Robinson is 88. Former White House news secretary Ron Nessen is 83. Country singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall is 81. Actor Sir Ian McKellen is 78. Country singer Jessi Colter is 74. Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 74. Movie director and Muppeteer Frank Oz is 73. Actress Karen Valentine is 70. Actress Jacki Weaver is 70. Rock singer Klaus Meine (The Scorpions) is 69. Actress Patti D’Arban- ville is 66. Playwright Eve Ensler is 64. Musician Cindy Cashdollar is 62. Rock singer-musician Paul Weller is 59. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., is 57. Actor-co- median Mike Myers is 54. Actresses Lindsay and Sidney Greenbush (TV: “Little House on the Prairie”) are 47. Actor-comedian Jamie Kennedy is 47. Actress Octavia Spencer is 47. Actor Cillian Murphy is 41. Musician Guy Lawrence (Disclosure) is 26. Thought for Today: “A historian is a prophet in reverse.” — Friedrich von Schlegel, German diplomat and writer (1772-1829). PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN BY DANA SIMPSON BIG NATE BY LINCOLN PEIRCE
