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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2005
Page
14
Stocks extended gains for a third session as oil futures dropped and mergers news circulated. Oil fell over $1 a barrel after Hurricane Dennis disrupted Gulf refineries, while the Dow gained 70.58 to 10,519.72 and the Nasdaq rose 22.55 to 2,135.43, with advancers outpacing decliners.
Cedar Rapids ranked 87th and Urbandale 53rd among Money magazine's 100 finalists for the top 10 places to live in the United States. The selection emphasizes finances education access quality of life and cultural amenities after extensive data analysis and on site reporting. Moorestown New Jersey led the list as the top choice.
Analysts expect Continental Airlines and Alaska Air to report Q2 profits ending June 30. American Airlines may post both net and operating profit for the first time in four years after several quarters of losses and last year’s restructuring gains.
Short term Treasury bills showed mixed results in Monday's auction with three month bills yielding lower rates and six month bills climbing to the highest levels since July 2001. The three month discount rate implied a 3.204 percent return with a $10,000 bill selling at 9,920.75 and six month at 3.460 percent on a bill likely to fetch 9,830.39.
A senior group and Alliance for Retired Americans drive a Truth Truck with 1.2 million petition signatures opposing Bush privatization plans. Cedar Rapids hosts Bob King of the Iowa Council of Senior Citizens and volunteers who delivered signatures to Rep. Jim Leach.
MarketWatch outlines first year costs and long term planning for new parents. Todd Mark of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service highlights immediate setup costs around 6200 dollars and advises health insurance, life coverage, and a 529 college savings plan to protect the child. He warns against marketing that inflates needs and urges careful budgeting and spending discipline.
Judge Denise Cote preliminarily approves a civil settlement in the WorldCom case. Former CEO Bernard Ebbers will forfeit most assets, including a Brookhaven mansion, with about 25 to 40 million dollars to be sold to cover claims and more than 5 million cash upfront. Ebbers’ wife receives a modest Jackson home and limited assets.
Agricultural update shows southeastern Iowa drought effects with corn leaves pointed upward for moisture. Iowa crops span from decent to excellent, while Illinois reports parched fields. Soybeans also show drought stress amid national drop in good to excellent corn ratings.
Precipitation across Iowa ranges from 4 percent poor to 19 percent excellent with 0.18 inches rainfall statewide versus a 0.98 inch normal. Chicago Board of Trade traders note Illinois drought since June 1 as September corn and August soybeans trade above government projections. Corn up 0.5 cents to 2.35 and soybeans up 12 cents to 6.90.
Carmike Cinemas has postponed its Cedar Rapids 7 theater expansion from 2004 plans to add two screens and remodel the facility. Judy Russell said several other projects took priority, with 2006 as the target for Cedar Rapids work. The theater opened in 1989 amid competition from Galaxy 16 Cine and Collins Road Theatres.
Announcement invites new parents to share a photograph and birth details in the Milestones page of the Gazette. Contact numbers 368 8873 and 1 800 397 8212 provided for details and submission.
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