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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2001
Page
9
U S Justice Department reports Americans experienced about one million fewer violent crimes in 2000 than in 1999 as part of annual crime statistics.
The U S Justice Department reports property crimes fell by 10 percent in 2000 compared with 1999, reducing the share of total offenses. The decline follows three-fourths of all crimes previously attributed to property offenses, with nationwide figures indicating improved crime figures.
Government survey shows a 15 percent drop in violent crime in 2000, the largest one-year decline since 1973, though experts warn the measure is weighted toward less serious offenses. The report notes a 10 percent decline in property crimes and cites 25.9 million total crimes, with substantial caveats about interpretation.
The rise of accepting MasterCard for tuition payments has sparked debate as fees for schools climb. Rhode Island parent Jim Campbell used a card to pay URI study abroad costs and earned discounts, while institutions like Amherst and Williams weigh high processing fees against convenience and perks for families.
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