Supreme Court upholds asset freezes in criminal cases
The court ruled that government asset freezes can precede trial without violating the Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Five justices held funds need not fully cover legal defense as long as representation is adequate, rejecting claims by two drug dealers. Justice White noted crime does not pay, including attorney fees.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Congress
Byron White
White
Dead Poets Society fuels box office and debate
Hollywood risks a bold summer release with Dead Poets Society. The film defies conformity, led by Robin Williams premiering strong with a supportive audience. Critics praise its quiet discipline and personal resonance, contrasting blockbuster rivals Indiana Jones and Ghostbusters.
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Le-La Land
Hollywood
Dead Poets Society
Memorial Day
Robin Williams
Indiana Jones
Williams
Vietnam
Braddock Height
Austin Wheelock
Westridge
Sharon
Queen Noor's status stirs Jordanian public amid royal marriage talk
In Amman, reports claim King Hussein pursues a fifth wife while Queen Noor, the American-born former Elizabeth Halaby, faces domestic backlash over lifestyle and perceived loyalty. Economic strife and riots deepen cynicism as officials deny palace-stoking rumors.
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Amman
Jordan
Hussein
Grace Kelly
Noor
Queen Noor
Elizabeth
Lisa) Halaby
Regal
Oman
Queen Noor and Jordanian gossip over royal ties and Connery links
A compilation notes Jordanians gossip about Queen Noor's closeness to Sean Connery during filming of Indiana Jones in Jordan. It cites press cautions on publishing photos during her nose surgery recovery and outlines King Hussein's multiple marriages, Noor's conversion, and family dynamics. The piece also briefly surveys Sino Taiwanese detente and cross-strait trade, noting Taiwan's rising economic role and Chinese openness to capitalism. Dosled Festure Syndicate. Inc.
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Royal
Sean Connery
Jordan
United States
Connery
Washington, D.C
Hussein
Muna
Atia
Lisa Halaby
Najeeb Halaby
Federal Aviation Administration
Pan Am
Lisa
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Noor al- Hussein
Noor
Asia
China
Chinas
Mainland
Taiwan
Formosa Straits
Shanghai
Beijing
Frederick County drill tests emergency system resilience
Frederick County and Frederick Memorial Hospital conducted a county-wide disaster drill planned by Lenwood Moss and Dr. Robert Roberts. Twenty ambulance calls were simulated through Central Alarm within thirty minutes, with victims treated at the hospital and several real calls answered without delay. In addition, Farm Visitation Day drew up to 1,500 visitors to five local farms including Glade Valley Horse Farm and Valley-He Dairy Farm. An abandoned car incident at East South and South Carroll streets led to a police pursuit and arrest warrant. College students Nicolette Orlando and Janet L. Bear joined 14 peers named to the Dean’s List for the spring term.
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Frederick County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lenwood Moss
Frederick County Rescue and Ambulance Association
Robert Roberts
Glade Valley Horse Farm
Mount Pleasant
Maryland-West Virginis Bull Stud Inc
Lewistown
Valley-He Dairy
Middletown
Donald Wilcom
Hyattstown
Joseph Hering
Buckeystown
Frederick
East South
South Carroll Streets
Hood College
Nicolette Orlando
Grove Hill
Janet L. Bear
Smithsburg
Maryland National Guard Air Corps maneuvers at Detrick Field confirmed
Goodyear national essay contest winner Oli Ver Hilton of Woodbine earned 25 dollars for his entry Farming of Tomorrow on Rubber. He placed 17th among 16 000 entries from 47 states. A MGE truck narrowly hit a house near Thurmont after a broken front left spring shackle. Driver Clifton C Smith 22 of Thomasville Pa uninjured. Light showers began at 8 30 a m and continued all day as Linganore water plant shut pumps.
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Maryland, National Guard Air Corps
Detrick Field
Damascus High School
OliVer Hilton
Woodbine
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
William C. Miller
U.S. 15
Thurmont
Clifton C. Smith
Thomasville
Frederick
Linganore
Wage War on Drugs Declared War Or Agreement Questioned
A reader argues that the United States already fights an undeclared war on drugs and urges a formal declaration of war. The letter cites military law, treason, and martial law concepts to contend that the drug conflict equates to a wartime mobilization and accountability. The piece questions legality and advocates explicit congressional action.
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United States
Korean College of Hard Knocks
Linda Joy
News-Post
Frederick
Congress
Uniformed Services
War on drugs becomes war on users warned in letters
A letter argues that naming drug users as the enemy risks mass harm and treason, proposing peaceful counter measures and criticizing protracted war policies. The piece cites historical figures and urges Frederick residents to join a peaceful counter demonstration in Baker Park on Saturday, July 1, to oppose terror and support democracy.
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Moshe Dayan
Hitler
U.S. State Department
Frederick Cor
Baker Park
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