Once-Warm Relationship Between Dean Campaign And the New Media Sours
Date: 17 January 2004
By Jim Rutenberg
Jim Rutenberg
Howard Dean's relationship with national news media has changed; his presidential campaign was open book just few weeks ago, but journalists say he has become less and less accessible; some prominent members of press corps are questioning whether they built Dean up too high when he first seemed to catch on with voters only to knock him too hard when he was seen as front-runner; photo of Dean talking to reporters (M)
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Poll Bolsters Bush on Terrorism But Finds Doubts on Economy
Date: 18 January 2004
By Robin Toner and Janet Elder
Robin Toner
New York Times/CBS News poll finds Americans support Pres Bush for his handling of war against terrorism but have doubts about his economic and domestic policies; fewer than one in five people said their tax burden was eased by tax cuts, centerpiece of economic program; support Bush gained after capture of Saddam Hussein has largely dissipated; overall approval rating stands at 50 percent, and Bush remains polarizing figure in sharply divided country, with 9 in 10 Republicans, but only 1 of 4 Democrats, approving of his performance; still, Bush retains powerful advantage on national security with members of both parties; graphs compare ratings with other presidents at similar juncture and show responses to specific questions (L)
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Dr. Dean Assumes His Place on the Examining Table
Date: 18 January 2004
By Daniel Okrent
Daniel Okrent
Comment by The New York Times public editor Daniel Okrent examines allegations by Howard Dean supporters of bias by Jodi Wilgoren and others covering presidential primary race; finds some unfair comments and one overplayed story, but not pattern or partisan agenda; observes that full-body examination Dean is getting reflects his leading position in Democratic race, and warns supporters of much more to come if Dean is nominated (M)
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World Briefing | Europe: Britain: TV Host Out After Arab Remarks
Date: 17 January 2004
By Patrick E. Tyler (NYT)
Patrick Tyler
BBC talk show host Robert Kilroy-Silk, who has been on air for 17 years, quits because of uproar surrounding anti-Arab comments he made in Sunday Express newspaper column; complaints were lodged by Muslim Council of Britain among other groups; photo (S)
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Business; Analyze This: Blodget's New Act
Date: 18 January 2004
By David Carr
David Carr
Henry Blodget, former Merrill Lynch analyst, whom SEC has barred from securities industry for life, is now working as freelance writer for Slate, online magazine, covering Martha Stewart trial; photo (M)
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Under Attack, Kerry Appears to Build Momentum
Date: 18 January 2004
By David M. Halbfinger
David
Sen John Kerry is under attack from his rivals, possible sign that his campaign for Democratic presidential nomination is finally building momentum; Kerry is gaining support in Iowa as many voters have been alienated by steady diet of negative coverage of former favorite Howard Dean, while Kerry has been enjoying consistently favorable coverage for first time; many Iowans are impressed by his willingness to listen to them and offer thoughtful answers to questions (M)
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British Media Baron Near Deal to Sell Major Stake in Hollinger
Date: 18 January 2004
By Andrew Ross Sorkin and Geraldine Fabrikant
Andrew Sorkin
British media baron Conrad M Black nears deal to sell his controlling interest in Hollinger International to brothers David and Frederick Barclay for $200 million plus outstanding debts; Barclays would take possession of company Ravelston, which has 78 percent stake in private company Hollinger Inc, through which Black holds controlling interest in Hollinger International; sale is opposed by Hollinger International, which has removed Black as non-executive chairman and sued him and former president, F David Radler, over alleged misappropriation of $224 million; SEC and Justice Dept are investigating unauthorized payments collected by Black and top executives and may oppose sale (M)
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Harrison Estate Settles Suit Over Guitar Autographed by Dying Beatle
Date: 17 January 2004
By William Glaberson
William Glaberson
Beatle George Harrison estate settles suit against Staten Island University Hospital doctor Gilbert Lederman, requiring autographed guitar to be disposed of; accused Lederman of coercing dying Harrison to sign guitar and breaching patient confidentiality during media interviews (M)
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RADIOSHACK RAISES SALES FORECAST FOR YEAR
Date: 17 January 2004
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
RadioShack Corp increases sales forecast for 2004 (S)
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FEDERATED'S STORE CLOSINGS TO ELIMINATE 369 JOBS
Date: 17 January 2004
By Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Federated Department Stores to close five stores in order to reduce costs; will shut Rich's-Macy's and Lazarus-Macy's in four states (S)
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