Feds face biggest tobacco RICO case in history
The government pursues a federal RICO case against major cigarette makers led by Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds after states settled for billions years ago. Judge Gladys Kessler allows the case to proceed, arguing the industry deceived the public about tobacco dangers and nicotine addiction, while manufacturers challenge the vast claims and future wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uncle Sam
Gladys Kessler
Indusry
Kessler
Justice Department
Clinton
Department
Philp Morris USA Inc
Altria Group Inc
RJ. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co
British American Tobacco Ltd
Lorilard Tobacco Co
Liggett Group Inc
Tobacco Research
S_4
The
Tobacco Institute
Ohlemeyer
Cardinal Health Tops Ohio's Largest Company List
Dublin based Cardinal Health leads Fortune’s ranking of Ohio’s biggest firms with 2003 worldwide revenue of 56.7 billion, edging Kroger and ahead of Nationwide and American Electric Power. The drug wholesaler employs about 55,000 worldwide and operates nearly 1,400 Medicine Shoppe and Medicap outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Fortune Magazine
U.S
Cardinal Health
Ohio
Tme
Kroger
Fortune
Procter & Gamble Co
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co
American Electric Power Co
Cardinal
Columbus
United States
Robert D. Walter
Walter
Harvard Business School
Cardinal Foods
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Australia
Cincinnati
Procter & Gamble
Nationwide
American Electric Power
Federated Dept Stores
Goodyear Tire
Akron
FirstEnergy
Progressive
Mayfield Village
Dana
Toledo
National City Corp
Cleveland
Limited Brands
Eaton
Fifth Third Bancorp
Parker Hannifin
Owens-Illinois
KeyCom
NGR
Dayton
Sherwin-Williams
Owens Coming
Cinergy
OM Group
AK Steel Holding
Middletown
Big Lots
International Steel Group
Richfield
Western & Southern Financial Group
Timken
Canton
Cooper Tire & Rubber
Findlay
American Financial Group
Guitar Center expands as rock music boom powers growth
In 1964 Hollywood opened Guitar Center selling instruments and amps. Four decades later Westlake Village based retailer operates 124 stores plus 19 American Music Group outlets. With a $7 billion market, Guitar Center lợi operates on big box scale, offering vast selection and low prices, pressuring mom and pop rivals. Net income rose 47.1 percent to $19.7 million in Q4 and annual revenue hit $1.3 billion, as analysts credit its three factor advantage: selection, service, and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
America
Guitar Center
Hollywood
Guitar Center Inc
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Westlake Village
Aian Barton
Pasadena
Richard Nelson
Stephens Inc
Chicago
Rob DeKarr
DeKarr Music
DeKarr
Tuesday Coffee and Contacts at Lorain Chamber
A weekly Northeast Ohio calendar item lists Tuesday 8 9 am at Arabica 5322 Abbe Road with 440 233 6500 for details. Wednesday State of the City addresses by Avon Avon Lake Sheffield Village and Sheffield Lake 2 30 pm to 1 30 pm at Red Tail Country Club Lear Road Avon, call 440 933 8311.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Avon
Avon Lake
Sheffield Village
Sheffield Lake
Red Tail Country Club
Lear Road
Cail
Ohio
Chronicle-Telegram
Aguins
Chronicletelegram.com
GelStat migraine treatment lands national distribution deal
GelStat Corp a Bloomington Minnesota based health care company said its under tongue GelStat Migraine OTC will be sold in 23 states through Eckerd drug stores in 2 775 outlets with Cardinal Health in Dublin Ohio producing the gel. CEO Steve Roberts said major chains have shown interest and the product could reach 40 000 stores by year end with a 33 million ad campaign planned. The $6 to $7 four pack uses feverfew and ginger and reaches work quickly when placed under the tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal
Central Ohio
American Electric Power
Limited
Walter
Intercare
Bloomington, Minn
Minnesota
Eckerd
GelStat Corp
Cardinal Health
Dublin
Ohio
Steve Roberts
GelStat
GelStar
Russell Mitchell
Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Feds
the Assecated Press
William Schultz
Ing
Bush
Capitol Hill
Fortune 500
Larry Thomas
Calif
Guitar Center Rockin
St With Stephens Inc
Steve Hammond
San Francisco
N. Ridge Road
Elyria
Spitzer
Lorain County Community College
Informaton
Sang Bork Othaset
Sears Bonds
Ness
Nowsber
ARTES
Eimtemece
Mio
Metanty
Sao
Informadien
Citas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!