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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 2005
Page
7
Goody's Names Dayton's Mershad as President
Goody's Family Clothing Inc. announced Frederick J. Mershad as president and chief merchandising officer. The Knoxville chain notes Mershad, formerly executive in residence for the University of Dayton MBA program, previously led Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. in Dayton as chairman, president and chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Fifth Third to Buy Florida Bank for 1.5 Billion
Cincinnati based Fifth Third Bancorp completed a 1.5 billion dollar purchase of First National Bank Bankshares of Florida Inc merging First National Bank of Florida into Fifth Third Bank in Florida. The deal expands the chain’s Florida footprint from Naples and Fort Myers to a broad stretch including Naples Marco Island Orlando Tampa Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fifth Third Bancorp
First National Bank Bankshares of Florida Inc
Fifth Third
Florida
First National
First National Bank of Florida
Naples
Marco Island
Orlando
Tampa
Daytona Beach
Ormond Beach
First National Bank
Fifth Third Bank
Fort Myers
Gas prices drop for ninth straight week nationwide
The Energy Department reports the average regular unleaded price at $1.778 per gallon, down 1.3 cents from the prior week. Yearly comparison shows prices are 27 cents higher than last year, with regional highs on the West Coast at $1.93 and Gulf Coast lows at $1.671. Midwest averages are $1.718 per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Energy Department
West Coast
Gulf Coast
Midwest
US Air union weighs options as contract deadline nears
In Philadelphia the IAM AW union says a new contract for US Airways mechanics and baggage handlers may not be ready by the deadline and contemplates actions, questioning incentives to work at $7 per hour. Randy Canale, IAM leader, cites doubts about reaching agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
US Airways
S.R
Randy” Canale
District Lodge 141
The
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Detroit aims to revive demand for conversion vans
GM and 24 manufacturers invest about 2.1 million dollars to market upgraded conversion vans. The CVMA aims to boost GM van sales 25 percent in two years, highlighting leather seating premium interiors and price advantages over SUVs. The effort targets outdoor enthusiasts and families, with showcases at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
General Motors Corp
Conversion van Marketing Association
GMC
U.S
Ford Motor Co
Dodge
CVMA
Association
Rod
McSweeney
Southern Comfort Conversions Inc
Trussville
Ala
John Baxemore
Associated Press
Rop McSweeney
Southern Comfort
Outfitters
Clear Channel faces breast surgery contest criticism
In Tampa and other cities, Clear Channel stations ran the Breast Christmas Ever promotion awarding breast enlargement surgeries to 13 women who submitted essays. NOW and NRWF urge FCC complaints while the company says it had no role, leaving winners with waivers and no remedies if complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Clear Channel Communications Inc
Clear Channel
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Detroit
National Research Center For Women & Families
National Organization For Women
NOW
Federal Communications Commission
Howard Stern
Bubba the Love Sponge
FCC
Michael Powell
Beef producers wary of second mad cow case in Canada
West Texas rancher Benny Montague among critics who say lifting the live cattle import ban after Canada's second mad cow discovery is premature. Supporters argue beef remains safe due to age limits and safeguards, while lawmakers push for immediate suspension of rules. The issue follows the 2003 Canadian and American cases that prompted global bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lubbock
Texas
Benny Montague
Montague
Jan Lyons
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
United States
Bush Administration
Byron Dorgan
D-N.d
Agriculture
Ann Veneman
Washington State
Japan
U.S
FDA allows scientist to publish Vioxx safety data
FDA grants whistle blower Dr. David Graham permission to publish data suggesting up to 139000 heart attacks may be linked to Vioxx. Graham, from the FDA safety office, says he was previously barred from sharing concerns about the drug. Merck pulled Vioxx from the market in September citing safety issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FDA
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
David Graham
Office of Drug Safety
Merck & Co
Graham
Senate
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Clyde Township
Mich
Smucker
Mother of Four
Michigan
Sawder
NCR
P&g
Pactiv
REX Stores
Tempie-inland
AK Steel
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Boeing
XM Satellite Radio
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Ft. Lauderdale
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Airtran.com
Dayton
Atlanta
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