X0201 42003-11-1700001016179DIAL CORP /NEW/ DL0001173421THOMAS BARBARA S15501 NORTH DIAL BOULEVARDSUITE 2212SCOTTSDALEAZ85260-16191000Phantom Stock Units2003-11-174A036.510024.6500AThe Dial Corporation Common Stock36.51008721.1800DSecurity converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.On November 17, 2003, the reporting person acquired 36.51 phantom stock units at a price of $24.65 as a result of meeting fees paid under the Corporation's Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. Expiration date not yet known.Dianne B. Stoehr, Attorney-In-Fact2003-11-18