House panel rushes to protect Old Glory
The House Constitutional and Civil Rights Subcommittee advanced a constitutional amendment to shield the flag two days after the Supreme Court voided the federal flag protection law. Rep. Robert W. Kastenmeier criticized rushing to judgment as supporters hailed the flag as a symbol of America, while critics warned of harming the Bill of Rights.
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Robert W. Kastenmeier
D-Wis
House Constitutional and Civil Rights Subcommittee
America
Flag-burning rally yields 16 arrests amid political clash
About 150 people attended a nightlong rally at a post office where 16 were charged. The crowd sang Old Glory and chanted against burning as debate over a constitutional amendment intensified in Congress. The House panel sent the measure to full Judiciary Committee with an adverse recommendation.
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D-Calif
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Barry won't seek re election in Washington mayoral race
Mayor Marion Barry announced he will not run for a fourth term as he faces drug possession and perjury charges. He said healing is needed and announced his decision via a televised address and cabinet meeting. He seeks to resume plea talks that had stalled recently as jury selection continued.
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Rose Tree Summer Festival Opens Weekend Action
Summer arrives in Delaware County with the Rose Tree Summer Festival beginning this weekend Rosalind Erwin will conduct the DePaul Chamber Orchestra Festival schedule offers a Weekend section with details on events and timings.
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Dick Tracy Opens With Beatty and Madonna
Our movie critic Roger Ebert reviews the summer blockbuster Dick Tracy starring Warren Beatty and Madonna. He weighs the film for thumbs up or thumbs down as it opens Friday night.
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The Best of Bob Finucane review by Ed Gebhart
Friday columnist Ed Gebhart reflects on The Best of Bob Finucane, a Delco era book collection of scintillating Daily Times editor and columnist pieces. He calls it must reading for readers connected to Delco and its people.
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Strange faces Anderson in U S Open title duel at Medinah
Curtis Strange competes with Willie Anderson for Open supremacy at Medinah outside Chicago. Greg Greenday will cover Strange’s bid as history looms over the weekend golf championship.
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