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Jan. 17, 2013
Television
A second-generation feud between the daughters of long-embattled twin advice columnists Ann Landers and Dear Abby heated up Thursday night as Landers’ daughter castigated her cousin--who now writes Dear Abby--as a hypocrite for penning a mushy goodbye to her “Dear Aunt Eppie” this week and for criticizing Landers’ decision to keep her fatal illness a secret.
June 28, 2002
Business
MISSOURI * Pauline Phillips, the creator of the Dear Abby advice column, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, family members say.
Aug. 7, 2002
California
At 9:10 a.m. on Oct. 11, Joie Phillips sat typing as usual at her desk in the Santa Ana office of Teachers Insurance Co., where she was a claims representative.
Feb. 18, 1986
Archives
I am writing in response to the (Aug. 16) Commentary, “An All-Star Dream Turns to Nightmare,” written by Jeanne Phillips.
Aug. 30, 1992
World & Nation
A man who wrote to “Dear Abby” for advice on how to handle his fantasies about having sex with girls was charged in Milwaukee with possessing child pornography after the columnist turned him in, authorities say.
March 14, 2002
As the war in Iraq winds down, a Web site established by the Pentagon, Operationdearabby.net, is about to mark its 2 millionth message to U.S. troops.
April 16, 2003
Entertainment & Arts
Making the annual drive from Los Angeles down to San Diego for Comic-Con is never pleasant.
July 25, 2008
Travel & Experiences
What do you call a sheep that does karate? A lamb-chop.
Jan. 30, 1998
The Scene: Twentieth anniversary celebration for the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless” Tuesday night at the Four Seasons.
March 25, 1993