Microsoft braces for long antitrust battle in stock market start
Microsoft faces a federal breakup plan with two new units, Windows and Office with MSN. The Justice Department and 17 of 19 states asked Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson for remedies while Gates pushes to expand Windows across devices. Analysts warn of a prolonged fight amid rising competition from Linux and online services.
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Orphan Trains memory revival at Colorado reunion
Survivors recall the Orphan Train era as a major westward migration. Dororthy Sharpley and six riders spoke at a Lakewood reunion, recounting rejections, second chances, and the quest to learn birth families while many records burned or were lost.
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New York
Dorothy Sharpley
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Tom Noel
University of Colorado
Janet Liebl
Minnesota
United States
Liebl
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Cornell
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Eloise
Stanley
Coffeyville
Kaw
Soviets Knew Bay of Pigs Details Before Invasion
Newly declassified Taylor Commission documents show the CIA knew Moscow learned the 17 April 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion date by around April 8 yet proceeded with the operation. CIA officials testified that Dulles questioned future paramilitary roles, warning the Cuban mission affected subsequent work. Frank Egan alleged Castro infiltrated four double agents into the Guatemala training camps.
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Cuba
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Taylor Commission
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National Security Archive
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Esterline
CLA
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Dulles
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Kornbluh
Frank Egan
Guatemala
Fidel Castro
President urges swift action on Medicare drug plan amid debate
In a radio address President Clinton pressed lawmakers to pass a strong patients' bill of rights and Medicare drug coverage for seniors. He proposed a voluntary prescription drug benefit with a $26 monthly premium covering up to $1,000 yearly costs, while Republicans push for a targeted, affordable, voluntary plan for low income seniors.
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GOP Education Bill Focus Sparks Senate Push
Senate Republicans plan to pass an education bill granting parents and teachers more school control. Senator Slade Gorton defends the measure while Kent Clinton threatens a veto, saying communities can target funding to students needs. The GOP also cites an October House measure offering states flexibility under Straight A's. The plan links to Medicare drug costs subsidies drawing dispute over coverage for low income seniors.
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Senate
Kent Clinton
Slade Gorton
House
Antioch Graduation Panel Draws Death Row Inmate Voice
Death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal addressed Antioch College graduates via radiotape, focusing on the impact one person can have on freedom while protests and counterdemonstrations occurred nearby. Police widow Maureen Faulkner and supporters protested as seniors listened, some in silence, others with a standing ovation.
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