Section Gee! Advice, Humor, Comics, Horoscope, Kids : LAUGH LINES
It Stands to Reason: As negotiations for statehood are about to begin with Israel, the Palestinians say they want their own state. “Why not North Dakota or Wyoming?” (Jerry Perisho)
On the Campaign Trail: Concentrating all his resources on the New Hampshire primary, Dan Quayle admits he has serious campaign obstacles. “For starters, he’s Dan Quayle.” (Gary Greenfield)
Go Figure: Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan released documents showing he lost $900,000 in investments last year. “And this guy is setting the interest rate on my mortgage?” (Patrick M. Rhody)
Tough Crowd: In a bit of irony, Dr. Bernard Lewinsky received a letter from the Clintons seeking contributions for a legal defense fund. “Don’t they know his daughter already gave at the office?” (Kenny Noble Cortes)
A Weather Eye: The mid-Atlantic storm Dennis stayed longer than expected, ruined vacation plans and damaged property. “That’s not a storm, it’s my Uncle Ron.” (Alex Kaseberg)
School Daze: In Virginia, a 10-year-old boy is a freshman at Randolph-Macon College. “Do you know what you call a 10-year-old college student? Designated driver.” (Perisho)
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