Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from January 16 2003

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from January 16 2003

Farmers Await Senate Vote on Drought Relief.
January 16, 2003

Consumers to Get Refunds for CD Purchases in Lawsuit Settlement.
January 16, 2003

Augusta, Ga.-Area Gas Station Owners Feel Pressure of Rising Prices.
January 16, 2003

Two Athens, Ga.-Area Kmarts Will Close.
January 16, 2003

Lavonia, Ga., Night Club Prevails on Semi-Nude Dancing, Gives Up on Alcohol.
January 16, 2003

Gourmet Chocolate Maker Files Bankruptcy Petition in Canton, Ohio.
January 16, 2003

Battle over Financing at Santa Ana Star Casino Is in Court, Near Resolution.
January 16, 2003

New Mexico Governor Seeks Help to Ensure Measures' Passage.
January 16, 2003

Changes in Park Vendor Rules Tossed in Albuquerque, N.M.
January 16, 2003

Qwest Asks FCC for New Mexico Long-Distance.
January 16, 2003

Cash-Strapped Airlines Must Boost Profits without Alienating Customers.
January 16, 2003

Delta Air Lines Hopes Ruling Imminent on Alliance.
January 16, 2003

Federal Reserve's 'Beige Book' Tells Grim Economic Story.
January 16, 2003

Chief Executive Amasses Support on Home Depot Board.
January 16, 2003

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Maria Saporta Column.
January 16, 2003

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wall Street Column.
January 16, 2003

Lab Project Moves Ahead for University of Arizona Institute.
January 16, 2003

Kmart to Close Lompoc, Calif., Store.
January 16, 2003

Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif., Small Business Advance Column.
January 16, 2003

Texas Officials Approve Construction of Controversial Barge-Mooring Area.
January 16, 2003

General Electric Walkout Ends with Many Issues Still Unresolved.
January 16, 2003

As Kmart Founders in Connecticut, Other Retailers Are Poised to Take Advantage.
January 16, 2003

Gulfport-Biloxi, Miss., Airport Boardings Dropped 4.7 Percent in 2002.
January 16, 2003

Gulf of Mexico Harbors Variety of Pollutants with Unknown Effect on Humans.
January 16, 2003

Jackson, County, Miss., Plans Meetings on Forming Merchant Associations.
January 16, 2003

Mississippi's Debt Rises to About $3 Billion; Bonds May Be Needed.
January 16, 2003

Porterville, Calif.-Based Bank Celebrates Anniversary, Success.
January 16, 2003

San Diego-Based Petco Considers Boulder, Colo., Shopping Center for New Store.
January 16, 2003

New Bed, Bath & Beyond Store Is Near Opening in Bradenton, Fla.
January 16, 2003

Citrus Canker Ruling's Impact on Bradenton, Fla., Area Uncertain.
January 16, 2003

Condo Prices Rise on Bradenton Beach, Fla.
January 16, 2003

Friendly's Restaurant Has Big Opening in Manatee County, Fla.
January 16, 2003

Brownsville, Texas, Small Businesses Have New Option when Seeking Advice.
January 16, 2003

Agency May Extend Deadlines on Rebuilding New England Fish Stocks.
January 16, 2003

San Francisco-Area Officials to Issue New Rules Governing Refinery Emissions.
January 16, 2003

University of California Told It Should Change How Labs Are Managed.
January 16, 2003

Consumers Put Bank of America in Top Tier.
January 16, 2003

Family Dollar Chairman Leaves Company Strong.
January 16, 2003

South Carolina Governor Is Sworn In.
January 16, 2003

Charlotte, N.C., Hospital Plans Huge Expansion.
January 16, 2003

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith Column.
January 16, 2003... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jan. 16--When retailers look for new locations, you'd think they would want to get away from the clutter of competing stores. But if you've ever driven...

Wachovia Securities Slices Pay.
January 16, 2003

Supreme Court to Review $27 Million Award against Conseco Finance.
January 16, 2003

Two Insurance Companies Request Approval for South Carolina Fate Hikes.
January 16, 2003

Businesses Ponder How to Handle Rate Hike from South Carolina Electric & Gas.
January 16, 2003

Gift Certificates' Strong Draw Surprises Owner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Eatery.
January 16, 2003

Pork Producers Bled Red Ink in 2002.
January 16, 2003

Government Systems Business Boosts Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Company.
January 16, 2003

Future Is Uncertain for Columbia, S.C., Kmart.
January 16, 2003

Carp to Battle Underwater Jungle at Columbia, S.C.-Area Lake.
January 16, 2003

Bennigan's in Texas Might Face Sanctions over Drinking.
January 16, 2003

Continental Airlines Says Fourth-Quarter Loss Was Less than Expected.
January 16, 2003

Crude Oil Levels Could Drop Below Critical, Experts Fear.
January 16, 2003

Small, Medium-Size Firms Buy Technology Despite Difficult Economy.
January 16, 2003

Auto Bonuses Roaring Back.
January 16, 2003

North American International Auto Show Roundup.
January 16, 2003

U.S. Automakers Stand Behind Safety of SUVs.
January 16, 2003

Safety Features Debut at Detroit's North American International Auto Show.
January 16, 2003

Solar Cars in Michigan Get Prepped for July Race.
January 16, 2003

Online Health Insurance Rates Offer Low-Cost Options to Families in Need.
January 16, 2003

Kmart's Closure Selection Baffles Some.
January 16, 2003

Kmart Reorganization Plan Is Pending.
January 16, 2003

Simon Property Group Ups Bid for Broomfield Hills, Mich.-Based Mall Developer.
January 16, 2003

One Minnesota Mining Diversification Fund Spared, One Threatened in New Budget.
January 16, 2003

Fredericksburg, Va., Builder Investigated for Ties to Multiple Fraud Claims.
January 16, 2003

Innovation Propels Plantation, Fla., Call-Center Company to the Top.
January 16, 2003

Florida Governor Concerned about Disarray in Broward County Elections Office.
January 16, 2003

IRS Offers Deal to Tax Evaders.
January 16, 2003

Fort Walton Beach, Fla., November's Home Prices Show Signs of Weakening.
January 16, 2003

Continental Airlines' Quarterly Loss Is Considered Better than Expected.
January 16, 2003

Texas Lawmakers Cut Budgets, Keep Savings.
January 16, 2003

AT&T Broadband Says 200,000 New Englanders Must Get Third E-Mail Address.
January 16, 2003

The Boston Globe Boston Capital Column.
January 16, 2003

MIT Students Show How Used Hard Drives Can Divulge Private Information.
January 16, 2003

Judge to Mull Whether Independent Examiner Should Investigate Polaroid.
January 16, 2003

Winning Design for Boston's Chinatown District Has Subtle Asian Motif.
January 16, 2003

Potential Boston Shipyard Buyer Would Build Production Studio.
January 16, 2003

Kmart Closure in Colorado Springs, Colo., Presents Real Estate Challenge.
January 16, 2003

Colorado Springs, Colo., Named Among Top Digital Cities for Internet Use.
January 16, 2003

Retirements Cut Steel Firm's Work Force in Steelton, Pa.
January 16, 2003

Pennsylvania Water Company Seeks New Charge for Sewer Service.
January 16, 2003

Despite Dip, New Jersey Casinos Rake in $311.4 Million in December.
January 16, 2003

Continental Airlines Reports Quarterly Loss of $109 Million.
January 16, 2003

Lender Reports Problem Loans.
January 16, 2003