Editorial: Oppressive thumb of justice in Microsoft case
The Chicago Tribune notes US District Court Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson found Microsoft guilty of antitrust violations stifling innovation and consumer choices. It discusses potential remedies, appeals, and implications for competitors and ongoing private lawsuits, while framing the ruling as a victory for consumers despite doubts about practical fixes.
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Thomas Penfield Jackson
Microsoft Corp
Jackson
Microsoft
Justice Department
Court of Appeals
Cisco Systems
Chicago Tribune
Elian Gonzalez case deepens divides in Miami and nation
The long running Elian dispute sharpens lines among Cuban-Americans and Anglo-Americans alike. The government hints at transferring Elian to his father as Juan Miguel Gonzalez arrives from Cuba, while relatives label the father unfit. National polls show most Americans favor return to his father, with higher regional support among Cuban-descended residents in South Florida.
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Elian Gonzalez
South Florida
Diane Sawyer
Elian
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Cuba
Mr. Gonzalez
Miami
Little Havana
Union City
Wanting All the Help We Need
A preacher recalls a Florida hammer loaning incident to illustrate needing help. He argues life’s trials require God and community, citing a rescued football player and a convent-seeking Italian heiress to show that true help begins with wanting it and opening oneself to grace.
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Florida
Jesus
Brian
God
Italy
Europe
Paul
Memorial honors teacher at Oakwood Windsor School
Oakwood Windsor Elementary School thanks local businesses for support after the January 21 2000 death of Ms Taffey Roe a second grade teacher. A March 30 outdoor memorial included canopies flowers and a framed photograph and the library was dedicated in her memory by ag Unlimited.
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Oakwood Windsor
Taffey Roe
Rivers
George
Shellhouse
Cannon House Florist
Alice Sheehancipal
Oakwood-Windsor
Aiken Civic Ballet Honors March 18 Performance
A letter thanks the Aiken Civic Ballet for the March 18 Etherredge Center show. It credits artistic director Carl Cross and Willie Starrett of Columbia City Ballet for the successful adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The piece thanks sponsors buyers posters and supporters and requests continued local support.
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Aiken Civic Ballet
ACB
Carl Cross
Willie Starrett
Columbia City Ballet
CCB
Aiken
Crosby
Starrett
Coastal SC hopes for better hurricane evacuee flow
Coastal South Carolina officials and experts met at Hilton Head to discuss 2000 hurricane season readiness after Floyd evacuation chaos. Half a million residents and visitors were evacuated in 1999 with traffic jams up to 18 hours. A traffic czar and task force were appointed, promising improved communications and smoother evacuations in the future.
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South Carolina
Hilton Head Island
Floyd
James H. Hodges
Army Security Agency
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