New clinic aims to aid workers with injuries
By LIZ HEITZMAN of the Tribune’s staff
It was 2:30 a.m. Dec. 27, and Julie Hagedorn was working the night shift at University Hospital.

Dana Corp. files Chapter 11
From staff and wire reports
Auto parts maker Dana Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection for its U.S. operations today, joining a growing list of suppliers forced to make major restructuring moves because of the slumping U.S. auto industry.

Anheuser-Busch speeds up deal with Grolsch
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc., the biggest brewer in the United States, announced yesterday that it will become the sole U.S. importer of Grolsch beer nine months earlier than expected.

Wal-Mart advertises ethics job
The Associated Press
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to hire a director of global ethics, a restructured position aimed at ensuring the retailer’s code of conduct is applied across a growing global network of more than 6,200 stores and 1.6 million employees in 15 countries, the company said yesterday.

Nixon sues Indiana company over phone bills
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - Attorney General Jay Nixon sued a phone company yesterday that he says put bogus charges on people’s bills and then harassed them to collect the money.

March is nail-biting season for Southern peach growers
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - Georgia and South Carolina peach growers have cleared the first hurdle for producing the sweet, juicy fruit, but they are still a long way from the finish line.

Feds said to query record labels over pricing
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Department of Justice said yesterday that it has launched an inquiry into possible price fixing in the online music industry.

Stocks lower on retail sales worries
NEW YORK (AP) - Nervous investors bid stocks modestly lower yesterday as disappointing retail sales reports prompted fresh concerns about a slowdown in the economy and a drop-off in corporate revenues. A surge in oil prices also spurred selling.