Exhibit 20
                                        Dial Press Release
                                   

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                                           William H. Peltier
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               THE DIAL CORP TO RESTRUCTURE AND TAKE

                 ONE-TIME CHARGES IN THIRD QUARTER


PHOENIX, Ariz., September 26, 1995 -- The Dial Corp (DL:NYSE) is planning
restructuring and other one-time charges to provide for a business-based
reorganization of its consumer products group that includes plant closings,
workforce reductions, asset writedowns and correction of certain product
lines.  Additionally, there will be an adjustment of carrying values of
certain Premier Cruise Lines' assets.
     The planned restructuring of Dial's consumer products group is a
continuation of Dial's focus on increasing growth for future profitability by
assuring the competitiveness of Dial's brands.  The consumer products group is
closing six plants and reducing its workforce by approximately 15 percent, or
700 people.
     John W. Teets, chairman and CEO of The Dial Corp, said, "To improve our
competitiveness in the consumer products business, we are restructuring,
reducing our costs, and consolidating our product lines.  While Dial's
business continues to be good, our commitment to continue to be the low-cost
producer today, tomorrow and in the future, necessitates making these changes
to improve efficiencies and protect our brands in the marketplace."
     Preliminary estimates of the charges, including charges to reduce the
carrying value of Premier Cruise Lines' assets and intangibles, are
approximately $130 million after tax (equal to $1.47 per share).  This is
comprised of $94 million for consumer products items and 
$36 million for Premier Cruise Lines, in light of current conditions in its
cruise market. 
     According to Andrew S. Patti, president and COO of The Dial Corp, the
actions come as a result of studies to determine reductions in manufacturing,
distribution and other organization costs and in certain product lines, such
as bleach, microwaveable meals and the hair-care business.  Final
determination of the charges will be completed in the third-quarter closing. 
Also, Dial consumer products group is completing its previously reported
program to effect reductions of trade customers' inventories on an accelerated
basis in the third quarter. 
     Teets said savings resulting from these actions are expected to make
positive contributions to the continued growth of the company over the coming
years.
     The Dial Corp is a $3.5 billion consumer products and services company.