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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION
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(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION
1170 Eighth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18016-7699
[LOGO OF BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION]
March 15, 2000
Dear Bethlehem Steel Stockholder:
We recently sent to you a proxy statement, together with a WHITE proxy card, for
our Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The meeting is scheduled to be held on April
25, 2000.
In case your original WHITE proxy card was misplaced, a duplicate proxy card is
enclosed for your convenience. We ask you to sign and date the WHITE proxy card,
and to return it promptly in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. It is very
important that your shares be represented at the meeting.
Thank you for your prompt attention. If you have any questions or need
assistance in voting your shares, please call Georgeson Shareholder
Communications Inc., toll free at 1-800-223-2064.
Sincerely,
/s/ Curtis H. Barnette
Curtis H. Barnette
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Duane R. Dunham
Duane R. Dunham
President and Chief Operating Officer
