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East Oregonian
PEANUTS
COFFEE BREAK
Thursday, June 21, 2018
DEAR ABBY
BY CHARLES M . SCHULZ
Man learns he’s not first
to propose marriage to girl
FOR BETTER OR WORSE
BY LYNN JOHNSTON
B.C.
BY JOHNNY HART
PICKLES
BY BRIAN CRANE
BEETLE BAILEY
BY MORT WALKER
GARFIELD
BLONDIE
BY JIM DAVIS
BY DEAN YOUNG AND STAN DRAKE
Dear Abby: I met the love of my
stored safely — out of kids’ reach.
Will you help us get the word
life eight months ago. Everything
out about our campaign? Preven-
about our relationship is perfect. We
tion saves lives, and we’re grateful
both love our families, fine food,
for your consideration. — Bettina
games and, most importantly, each
Lanyi, Asst. Director of Partner-
other. We met at an antique store and
ships, Brady Campaign
now have a extensive stamp collec-
tion together.
Dear Bettina: I’m pleased
to
spread the word. Readers, the
Wanting this joy to last forever, I
Jeanne
proposed to her. I couldn’t imagine a Phillips ASK Campaign is a collaboration
between the Brady Center to Pre-
happier life for both of us, until I dis-
Advice
covered that she is already engaged.
vent Gun Violence and the American
Her mother informed me that she had
Academy of Pediatrics. Its goal is to
accepted a proposal from a close friend of ensure kids’ safety by encouraging parents
ours months ago.
to ASK if there is an unlocked gun in the
At first I was devastated, but now I homes where their children play.
For more information, I encourage you
understand the situation. She felt obligated
to accept his proposal, yet I know she will to visit askingsaveskids.org. There you
only find true happiness by marrying me. will find various resources, including tips
How do I go about bringing this up to her? for parents and others on how to bring up
I’m very non-confrontational, and don’t the sometimes-awkward topic of safe stor-
want her to feel awkward or uncomfortable. age. There are also brochures and flyers in
Should I tell her what I know or wait for her English and Spanish, and suggestions about
to come to me? Please help. — In Love But how to work with groups in your commu-
nity to bring public awareness to the ASK
Confused
Dear In Love: Something is definitely program.
Dear Abby: My investment adviser got
wrong with this picture. Sometimes con-
frontation is healthy. Don’t waste another married four months ago. He and his wife
moment waiting for the girl to level with have invited me to a celebration of their mar-
you. Tell her what her mother told you and riage. It is not a formal affair, but an evening
ask if it is true. If it is, she needs to explain. BBQ at their condo rooftop. Should I bring
Although you may be ready to settle down a gift? And if so, what would be appropri-
and get married, she may not be emotionally ate for an investment adviser? — Betty In
Florida
mature enough to marry either one of you.
Dear Betty: A token gift would be
Dear Abby: Today, June 21 — the first
day of summer — is the annual ASK Day thoughtful. Something they could use at
(Asking Saves Kids). Children are out of one time or another might be a nice picture
school and visiting other people’s homes. frame for their home. Be sure to include a
This is a moment to remind parents to ask if thoughtful note with it, wishing them a life-
there are guns in these homes and if they’re time of happiness together.
DAYS GONE BY
100 Years Ago
From the East Oregonian
June 21, 1918
One of Fate’s grim jests came to light
here today, when Mrs. Emil Dohnert and
her daughter, Pauline, called at Postmaster
Tweedy’s office for papers with which to
register as alien enemies. Mrs. Dohnert is a
Scotch woman and has a 17 year old son,
one brother and 14 nephews all in the war
against the Hun. Many of her nephews who
are fighting with the Scotch have been muti-
lated or wounded, and two have already
given up their lives. “It’s too bad that we
must register as enemies,” Mrs. Dohnert
said, “but it’s a part of the price we have to
pay for the war, and has to be done.” Mrs.
Dohnert’s husband is a native born German
and has never been naturalized, although he
has taken out his first papers.
50 Years Ago
From the East Oregonian
June 21, 1968
Laurence “Larry” C. Smitton, 18 years
district maintenance superintendent to Pend-
leton and about 41 years with the State High-
way Department, will retire July 1. Smitton,
an ardent and well-known historian and avid
gardener, will have plenty to keep him busy,
however, when Robert Pool, 30, former res-
ident bridge engineer at Ontario, takes over
his post. Oregon and Northwest history came
into his life in 1956 when a fellow highway
employee out of Salem wanted an accurate
map made of the Old Oregon Trail and asked
Smitton to cover his highway maintenance
territory, from the John Day River to the
Grande Ronde River. Smitten spent the next
three years walking over every inch of the
trail route in his spare time. Finally with the
efforts of Smitton and others who trudged
across their territories a map and brochure
of the Old Oregon Trail was produced and
given to the Oregon Historical Society.
25 Years Ago
From the East Oregonian
June 21, 1993
A 19-year-old woman who was sepa-
rated from a group Saturday evening was
found walking on the Umatilla River Road
near Thorn Hollow early Sunday morning.
Dionne Boice of Weston had walked about
10 miles overnight after being separated
from the group, which was on Ryan Ridge
east of Gibbon in the Blue Mountains. Boice
was unfamiliar with the area, but at least
knew the direction to the Umatilla River.
Once reaching the river, she walked down-
stream toward Gibbon and Thorn Hollow.
She was found at about 6 a.m. Sunday.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
DILBERT
THE WIZARD OF ID
LUANN
ZITS
BY SCOTT ADAMS
BY BRANT PARKER AND JOHNNY HART
BY GREG EVANS
BY JERRY SCOTT AND JIM BORGMAN
Today is the 172nd day
of 2018. There are 193 days
left in the year. Summer
begins at 6:07 a.m. Eastern
time.
Today’s Highlight in
History:
On June 21, 1788, the
United States Constitution
went into effect as New
Hampshire became the ninth
state to ratify it.
On this date:
In 1834, Cyrus Hall
McCormick received a pat-
ent for his reaping machine.
In 1932, heavyweight
Max Schmeling lost a title
fight rematch in New York
by decision to Jack Shar-
key, prompting Schmeling’s
manager, Joe Jacobs, to
exclaim: “We was robbed!”
In 1942, an Imperial Jap-
anese submarine fired shells
at Fort Stevens on the Ore-
gon coast, causing little
damage.
In
1963,
Cardinal
Giovanni Battista Montini
was chosen during a con-
clave of his fellow cardi-
nals to succeed the late Pope
John XXIII; the new pope
took the name Paul VI.
In 1982, a jury in Wash-
ington, D.C., found John
Hinckley Jr. not guilty by
reason of insanity in the
shootings of President Ron-
ald Reagan and three other
men.
In 1988, “Who Framed
Roger Rabbit,” a com-
edy fantasy starring Bob
Hoskins that combined live
action and legendary ani-
mated cartoon characters,
premiered in New York.
In 1989, a sharply
divided Supreme Court
ruled that burning the Amer-
ican flag as a form of politi-
cal protest was protected by
the First Amendment.
Today’s
Birthdays:
Rock singer-musician Ray
Davies (The Kinks) is 74.
Rock musician Nils Lof-
gren is 67. Actress Robyn
Douglass is 66. Cartoonist
Berke Breathed is 61. Ore-
gon Gov. Kate Brown is 58.
Actress Juliette Lewis is 45.
Actor Chris Pratt is 39. Rock
singer Brandon Flowers is
37. Britain’s Prince William
is 36. Pop/rock singer Lana
Del Rey is 33.
Thought for Today: “It
is only on paper that one
moralizes — just where one
shouldn’t.” — Richard Le
Gallienne, English poet and
essayist (1866-1947).
PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN
BY DANA SIMPSON
BIG NATE
BY LINCOLN PEIRCE