Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from July 2 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from July 2 2004

Jo-Ann Stores to open 30 new superstores.
July 2, 2004

Atlanta airport busier than expected.
July 2, 2004

Gasoline prices down -- for now -- in Georgia.
July 2, 2004

Pepsi ads join Coke's in midcalorie arena.
July 2, 2004

Georgia Power asks state commission for a 7 percent rate boost.
July 2, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wall Street column.
July 2, 2004

Northrop Grumman in Pascagoula, Miss., to benefit from Coast Guard contracts.
July 2, 2004

Belleville, Ill., Hospital names new medical director.
July 2, 2004

Boulder, Colo.-area companies contribute to Cassini's Saturn mission.
July 2, 2004

Financier of Manatee County, Fla., hockey arena begins search for partner.
July 2, 2004

Sarasota, Fla., hospital among best in nation, survey reports.
July 2, 2004

Power usage sets records in Florida.
July 2, 2004

Baltimore-based developer loosens dress code for men.
July 2, 2004

Baltimore's Guilford Pharmaceuticals to use IPO to finance new drug trials.
July 2, 2004

Baltimore economic development agency seeks new proposals for housing project.
July 2, 2004

More retailers look to cash in on patriotic spirit of Fourth of July.
July 2, 2004

Business officials get a look at new Southwest terminal at Baltimore airport.
July 2, 2004

Chatham, Mass., bass fisherman finds tourism charters more profitable.
July 2, 2004

Concord, Calif.-based firm's medical products fail to deliver.
July 2, 2004

Oracle antitrust trial ends; decision awaits.
July 2, 2004

Georgia Power seeks hefty rate increase averaging $5.25 per month per home.
July 2, 2004

Indianapolis electronics, appliance chain enters Columbus, Ga., market.
July 2, 2004

American Airlines facility in Tulsa, Okla., aims for continuous improvement.
July 2, 2004

Mexican billionaire resigns from SBC board.
July 2, 2004

Deal could mean big raises for Southwest Airlines' flight attendants.
July 2, 2004

Sluggish demand pressures Ford, GM sales as new lineup boosts Chrysler.
July 2, 2004

Detroit Free Press Tom Walsh column.
July 2, 2004

Former New Hampshire governor, campaign worker debate Bush's policies.
July 2, 2004

Walpole, N.H., girl's fund-raising efforts help local charities.
July 2, 2004

Business booms at Claremont, N.H., farmers market.
July 2, 2004

Chester, Vt., officials look for ways to spend grant money.
July 2, 2004

Many voice concerns over possible cuts to New Hampshire health care program.
July 2, 2004

Chester, Vt., selectmen increase property taxes by 5 cents.
July 2, 2004

Sunapee, N.H., kicks off property tax assessments.
July 2, 2004

Newport, N.H., school board, town to work together to improve community.
July 2, 2004

Springfield, Vt., water main break poses 'real challenge'.
July 2, 2004

Evening Standard, London, Anthony Hilton column.
July 2, 2004

Japanese beetle discovery starts insect-trap flap in Fresno, Calif.
July 2, 2004

Fake Viagra pills show up in Fresno, Calif., area.
July 2, 2004

AirTran Airways marks first flight to Los Angeles Airport.
July 2, 2004

American Airlines pilots union seeks concessions from workers.
July 2, 2004

Computer firm trial hears closing arguments in Dallas.
July 2, 2004

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas, Savvy Consumer column.
July 2, 2004... By Teresa McUsic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 2--It took me 10 years in Arlington to find a good plumber. I used companies out of the Yellow Pages, names recommended by neighbors, major...

Texas Christian University gets new dean for business school.
July 2, 2004

Doctors must mark spot of medical procedures before operating.
July 2, 2004

Southwest Airlines attendants to be highest paid under proposed contract.
July 2, 2004

Judge rules Texas Instruments can continue making Qualcomm-patented chips.
July 2, 2004

Toyota ads promote its fuel efficiency.
July 2, 2004

Investors buy old Fayetteville, N.C., polyester factory.
July 2, 2004

Private firm acquires State College, Pa.-based convenience stores operator.
July 2, 2004

Pennsylvania utility seeks system improvements charge.
July 2, 2004

Pennsylvania board focuses on work force.
July 2, 2004

Mortgage rates take a step back.
July 2, 2004

Prudential to limit job losses, plans local philanthropy in Hartford, Conn.
July 2, 2004

Competitive pressures squeeze Barr Pharmaceuticals' stock.
July 2, 2004

Bed Bath & Beyond shareholders reject plan to limit executives' stock sales.
July 2, 2004

New Jersey lease customers can expect refunds in DaimlerChrysler settlement.
July 2, 2004

From New Jersey headquarters, Russian chocolatier sets sights on U.S.
July 2, 2004

Defense contractor DRS shares soar on rejection of suitor's takeover bid.
July 2, 2004

Court upholds order to release Bergen County, N.J., hospital data.
July 2, 2004

Hospital in Houston offers final financial help.
July 2, 2004

Houston Chronicle moneymakers column.
July 2, 2004

Stepped-up security measures take effect at Houston port.
July 2, 2004

The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, In the Pipeline column.
July 2, 2004

FCC revokes license of Jacksonville, Fla., gospel radio station.
July 2, 2004

Controversial 'Fahrenheit 911' comes to Jacksonville, N.C., theater.
July 2, 2004

Great Plains Energy puts second coal-fired power plant on back burner.
July 2, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Jerry Heaster column.
July 2, 2004... By Jerry Heaster, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 2--AMERICA STILL NO. 1 IN FREEDOM: Those who predict that the 21st century will bring an end to America's global economic dominance apparently don't...

Girl Scouts try to sell Saline County, Kan., camp.
July 2, 2004

Federal nonprofit funds cut in Long Beach, Calif.
July 2, 2004

Putnam County, Ohio asks judge to decide economic development dispute.
July 2, 2004

Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky., personnel changes column.
July 2, 2004... Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 2--FINANCE: First Security Bank: Mike Carpenter has been named a commercial lending officer. ORGANIZATIONS: Kentucky Nurses Association: Bill Riggs has been named...

Wilmington, Mass.-based drug research firm proposes $1.5 billion deal.
July 2, 2004

Car dealerships across Macon, Ga., area relocate, expand.
July 2, 2004

Utility Georgia Power requests rate hike.
July 2, 2004

Two top executives abruptly leave software maker Citrix Systems.
July 2, 2004

Former Holland America Line executive pleads guilty in Florida pollution case.
July 2, 2004

Cruise line reneged on quiz prize, Florida passenger charges.
July 2, 2004

Miami eye institute gets top ranking in magazine survey.
July 2, 2004

Hotel chain hopes Miami property will help launch national expansion.
July 2, 2004

Viacom offers to buy remaining stake in SportsLine.com.
July 2, 2004

Independent trucker strike nearly paralyzes Miami port, officials say.
July 2, 2004

Bank Mutual denied chance to buy shares until the fall.
July 2, 2004

Monroe, Wis.-based brewer launches its first TV ad campaign.
July 2, 2004