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To: Gary Yerman who wrote (4434)5/6/1999 6:06:00 PM
From: JM  Respond to of 11568
 
Probably due to this release after the close:

Thursday May 6, 5:06 pm Eastern Time

Company Press Release

SOURCE: MCI WorldCom

MCI WorldCom Not Pursuing
Combination with Nextel

JACKSON, Miss., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a
statement from MCI WorldCom (Nasdaq: WCOM - news):

After reviewing the possibility of a combination with Nextel Communications Inc., MCI WorldCom has determined not to pursue a bid for the company at this time. We will continue to focus on building on our industry- leading position as a provider of integrated, end-to-end communication services.

SOURCE: MCI WorldCom