European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 17, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 16 r the stars and stripes faces a no places sunday july 17,1894 set More from wire report expect Oprah Winfrey a syndicated talk show to do More a a softer topics a self help affirmation spirituality and sisterhood a now that she has fired Debra Dimaio her hard driving executive producer of 10 years. The latest edition of to guide says that Winfrey a desire for a change in direction and the arrogance of an unbending Dimaio led to Dimaio a abrupt departure june 23. Many staffers had threatened to leave unless Dimaio known for Riding roughshod Over one and All was removed according to the Magazine which goes on Sale monday. \ the ultimatum came at one of the staffs occasional a Bitch sessions a where Dimaio pointedly was not invited to attend the Magazine said. It was. Not the. First time Winfrey had been confronted by the staff about Dimaio a demoralizing tactics but it was the most serious attack Ever of the Winf Ray Dimaio team. If she had agreed to Winfrey a softer approach the Magazine said Dimaio might have been allowed to stay on Board. The tougher minded Dimaio however demanded a Leazier talk show mix. Many staffers believe Winfrey kept Dimaio around to be the Quot bad cop a with Winfrey the Good cop. A for maybe a said one it was a Good twin evil twin like the show we once did All else the Winfrey shows ratings this past season were Down slightly not the right direction for talk to superstar Winfrey whose new contract Calls for her show to stay on the air through the year 2000. A. A. Phil Collins seeking divorce Rock Star Phil Collins said Friday he has asked his wife of 10 years for a divorce. A the reason for my request is because Oyer the last year i have gradually come to realize that my emotional. Commitment to my marriage is not what it was or should be a he said in a statement to the British news Agency press association in London. The 43-year-old Singer songwriter and his wife Jill married in 1984 and have a 5-year-old daughter Lily. Collins who is in the United states on a tour said he had an affair two years ago with a woman he had not seen for 20 years. He said his wife found it hard to forgive and the relationship became More and More strained As time went on. He issued the statement he said because of press reports about his strained marriage and �?o1 feel the time has come for me to step in and offer my Side of a sad a i can confirm that i have asked my wife Jill for a divorce. She is reluctant to give me this but we Are however living separate lives at this time a the statement said. A a. A it is my intention to treat this parting in As dignified a manner As possible under the circumstances. I would therefore request that the spotlight be turned off my Wate Woi k Jurgen Riegel left poles a Gondola in the Little Venice Section of Bamberg Germany fast week. Riegel s Purchase of what May be the first venetian Gondola outside Italy aroused protest from the City but he Hopes to be licensed to provide rides on special occasions. A a a family at least so that they can try to continue to function As normally As possible.�?�. Madison Bridge a fake the Bridge starring with Clint Eastwood in the Bridges of Madison county is an impostor. To save Money filmmakers selected an uncovered Bridge for the movie version of Robert Waller a bestselling novel a modern Day bodice Ripper set amid the Iowa county a six covered Bridges. Wood panels will be used to cover the Bridge and still leave enough Light to film a they would have had to remove some siding to get some Light in there a said Brian Morrissey Madison county Engineer. Two of the county a covered Bridges May be used for filming Short scenes. Shooting is expected to begin this fall. Eastwood will play Robert Kincaid a National go graphic photographer who has a torrid affair with a farm wife while on assignment taking pictures of the Bridges. His leading lady Hasni to been named. Ann Landers dear Ann Landers a i am a 13-year-old girl and have just Learned through my sex education class at school that my mothers Boyfriend May be molesting me. But in a not sure because i have sort of encouraged him. I have had a crush on Gary not his real name from the first time we met. He is very Good looking and we get along great. At first the three of us did things together and Gary and i horsed around a lot. Gary was trying to be Friendly and in a sure he did no to realize that i was getting stuck in him. Mom is a nurse and works the second and third shift a lot so Gary began taking me everywhere. We became pretty close and it was easy to flirt with him. I was the one who initiated our first kiss which surprised and embarrassed him. We Are now into some serious petting and fondling. We both get very aroused when we Are together and i just know we Are going to end up in bed together. Ann in a very confused. Is Gary molesting me if i encouraged it and we both like what we Are doing could he go to jail for what i started i would feel awful if 1 got him in trouble. He really can to help himself when 1 tease him and come on Strong. Please answer in the paper since i done to want mom to find out what is going on. A a a a. A. A a a . Dear . Even though you admit to coming on to Gary arid initiating the sexual play he would be found guilty in a court of Law of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. If you have sex with him he could be convicted of statutory rape. Although you feel that you Are at fault let me assure you that this is not the Case. You Are 13. Gary knew this when you started to tease and tempt him. He should have told you to Stop the flirting and behave yourself. The Burden of keeping the relationship in the proper perspective is on the adult. Gary could be in big Legal trouble if this situation becomes known. It could also break your mothers heart. Stop it at once. Dear Ann Landers i was widowed after 41 years of marriage. I recently met a wonderful Man who lost his wife after 40 years of marriage. Sound Ideal Well not really. A a a Al so sister in Law a Louise a decided he have a lady Friend and began to lecture him about the hazards of aids. Louise then started to write him Nasty letters calling me a tramp. I am 64 years old apparently Louise stand it when Al asked me to move into his Home which i did. Unfortunately his Home is directly behind Louise a. Louise is trying to destroy my relationship with Al. Sensing this i asked Al to buy another House and move out of the area but he wants to stay. Strictly Anonymous dear is going to have to choose Between you and Louise i Hope you win and at agrees to move. Letters to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . To 11562, Chi. Cafe a i 60611 0562. A a a c creators Syndicate turning away pet causes family rift dear ai3by our son daughter in Law and grandson accepted our in. Citation for a memorial Day Cooko it Pool party. They live about a 45-minute drive from our Home. Our daughter in Law agreed somewhat reluctantly to leave their dog Home knowing that my wife and i Are memorial Day morning our daughter in Law telephoned to say that she was sorry but she just leave their dog alone All Day. Then she gave me a a love me love my dog ultimatum indicating that the dog was a member of their family. She expected me to Cave in and say a Well All right. Bring the dog.�?�. _ a instead i said a i m sorry you re not coming but your feelings. Perhaps another she. Said a Well goodbye Quot and then she Hung up. Abby neither she nor my son has communicated with us since. Was i wrong or was she in the Doghouse dear nameless who a right and who was wrong is unimportant. You had the right to ban pets from your Home and she had the right to decline your invitation because she bring the dog. The important Issue Here is maintaining a Friendly relationship with your son and his wife. I urge you to break the silence now before it escalates into a permanent breach. Dear Abby my wife and 1 Are invited to a wedding. The invitation says a Black the Groom is a Friend of the family and i am not in the wedding party. I understand they sent 300 invitations. The Tuxedo i have owned for so years no longer fits me and i done to feel like buying a new one. it be All right if i wore a Black suit with a White shirt and Black Bow tie sign me Good enough dear Good enough absolutely most people will be so preoccupied with the Way they look they wont even notice what you re wearing. Dear Abby my name is Daniel and i am 11 years old. I am trav cling North in August and i will be staying for six Days. I am sure i am going to get homesick so i am not looking Forward to the trip. You Are usually Able to answer Peoples questions so hopefully you can answer mine. What happens if 1 get bored on the bus and want to go Home do i. Go and Tell the bus Driver to turn around or do i sit there and get More and More upset worrying about getting homesick Daniel in Camden . Dear Daniel done to let yourself think about getting lonesome. Take a Book to read a Puzzle or a game that one person can play. Something to keep your mind occupied. Looters for this column should be addressed 1o dear Abby at . Box 447, mount Morris Iii. 61054. C in Ivorski press Syndicate dear Abby a i
