Pauline Phillips, who wrote...

...the Dear Abby column, died at age 94. Phillips was the twin sister of Eppie Lederer, who wrote the Ann Landers column. Her obit in the Times reprinted a few of Dear Abby's better letters:

Dear Abby: I have always wanted to have my family history traced, but I can’t afford to spend a lot of money to do it. Have you any suggestions? — M. J. B. in Oakland, Calif.

 

Dear M. J. B.: Yes. Run for a public office.

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Dear Abby: Our son married a girl when he was in the service. They were married in February and she had an 8 1/2-pound baby girl in August. She said the baby was premature. Can an 8 1/2-pound baby be this premature? — Wanting to Know

 

Dear Wanting: The baby was on time. The wedding was late. Forget it.

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Dear Abby: Two men who claim to be father and adopted son just bought an old mansion across the street and fixed it up. We notice a very suspicious mixture of company coming and going at all hours — blacks, whites, Orientals, women who look like men and men who look like women. This has always been considered one of the finest sections of San Francisco, and these weirdos are giving it a bad name. How can we improve the neighborhood? — Nob Hill Residents

 

Dear Residents: You could move.