China permits Fang Lizhi and Li Shuxian to leave for Britain
Beijing allowed the renowned dissident physicist and his wife to depart after a year in the U S embassy citing medical reasons. The White House called it a humanitarian move that could ease U S China ties. Fang, 53, and Li were famed for urging democracy and human rights in China and face a complex legacy from the 1989 crackdown.
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Mandela meets with Bush in Washington during sanctions push
Nelson Mandela arrives in Washington and meets President Bush as he presses for continued U.S. sanctions on South Africa. Mandela speaks to black-owned media, outlines aims, and plans a news conference and congressional address amid large public support and security deployments.
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Frederick Korea War Memorial Dedication Draws Crowds
Russell Tobery joined more than 1,000 residents at Memorial Park in Frederick to dedicate a nine by seven foot granite wall honoring Korean War veterans. The monument lists 23 war dead and aims to add about 1,600 more names as records are found. committee chair Charles Wisner highlighted fundraising progress and the memorial as a symbol of local dedication to history and service.
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Frederick County
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North Bentz
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Judge halts nationwide public housing drug raids
A federal judge halted the plan to evict renters tied to alleged drug dealing in public housing. The ruling requires tenants receive proper notice and a hearing before lease seizures, delaying federal raids across 22 cities including Frederick. The program, dubbed leasehold forfeitures, aims to remove families of accused dealers even without convictions.
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Civil War Civilian Focus Marks Bell and History Day
Frederick hosts Bell and History Day with living history reenactors recreating 1864 civilian life. Civil War surgeon impressions and agriculture displays draw crowds as volunteers showcase period crafts, music, art, and costumes at Frederick City Hall.
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Rice warns don't cut defense amid budget cuts
Frederick native Donald B. Rice Jr. warned Sunday against hollowing the armed forces as the next US defense budget proposes a 12 percent cut with further reductions forecast by the mid-1990s. He spoke during the dedication of the county's Korean War Veterans Memorial, stressing the need to retain high quality personnel.
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Funkstown Tops Brunswick 11 3 In Legion Baseball
Funkstown captures the lead in American Legion baseball with an 11 to 3 victory over Brunswick. The report notes fair warm weather across Western Maryland and mentions page 4’s weather map.
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