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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2000
Page
16
Stocks were mixed with blue chips higher while tech issues gave back early gains as investors weighed third quarter earnings. The Dow rose 37.74 to 11233.23 while the Nasdaq fell 46.84 to 3849.51 and the S&P 500 slipped 7.27 to 1481.99.
Quad County Corn Processors Cooperative plans a 20 million dollar ethanol plant near Galva in northwest Iowa with a 15 million gallon annual capacity. The plan targets federal tax credits for facilities under 30 million gallons and seeks local capital from area producers. Representatives discussed the project at a Holstein meeting as Iowa ethanol output reaches about 425 million gallons yearly across four plants.
The century long Ford and Bridgestone Firestone feud intensifies as executives Nasser and Ono face Senate Commerce Committee questions about the 6.5 million tire recall. Hearings continue after related congressional inquiries last week.
Government projections push 2000 soybean price range to 4.35 to 5.15 per bushel with a record overall production expected despite an 89 million bushel cut in the crop. Iowa yields fall from 49 to 47 bushels per acre, while corn prices ease and demand outlook grows.
Marion Art Christoffersen, president and CEO, shares unconventional career lessons at Linn-Mar High School. He highlights change as constant, stresses punctuality, and says tests shouldn’t dictate choices. He emphasizes college doors, then attitude and work ethic, with subjects like Spanish and accounting.
American Airlines will reschedule flights at its Dallas Fort Worth hub and overhaul the Chicago operation to address on time and customer service problems. Chairman Donald Carty told industry analysts that despite efforts by carriers the system will remain overburdened and delay prone for at least two more summers.
U S Treasury notes slid for a second straight session as energy price easement failed to ease inflation fears. The 10-year note dropped 1/16 point to about 62.5 cents per $1,000, yield rising to 5.77 percent from 5.76. The 30-year declined a similar amount, yield up to around 5.75 percent from 5.72, per Bridge Televate.
Visa introduces an upgraded smart card for the U.S. market after success in Europe and Japan. The 32 kilobyte plastic card embeds microprocessors and will offer issuer determined services. Future uses include storing airline tickets and acting as keys to cars and homes.
OPEC leaders warn of a 1970s style energy crisis as output rises and prices stay high. Iowa expert Dowling cautions surging demand outpacing U S refining capacity while taxes and speculation push costs higher.
Iowa farmland values increased overall by four percent from July 1999 to July 2000 as bankers report gains driven by government payments. Southeast, northeast, central and western regions show modest rises while southern Iowa falls. economists note direct payments and crop subsidies bolster land prices despite low ag prices.
The Postal Service announces new offerings including an Internet Spanish language site at WWW.usps.com/correo and the revival of USPS Micropayment enabling small payments with postage stamps. The actions mark a push into online access and small-transaction payments.
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