Crime drop in the United States reaches record two-year decline
FBI data show a 7 percent fall in serious crime from 1982 to 1983, the first back-to-back drop in 24 years. Murders and robberies fell 8 percent, arson 11 percent, and aggravated assault 2 percent, while rape barely changed.
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Police Foundation
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Hijackers head for Iraq after 52 escape from jet
An Iran Air Boeing 727 hijacked on a domestic Iran flight was flown to Iraq after 52 passengers escaped during a Cairo stop to evacuate a wounded person. The flight carried 62 passengers nine crew and five hijackers, with 123 passengers reported by state agency. The hijackers were former military policemen. The incident followed two other Iran Air hijackings this month.
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Tehran
Social Security faces big litigation crisis over purge efforts
A new study by the Social Security Administration warns that its disability roll purges have created a major litigation crisis and a huge volume of adverse court decisions. U S attorney Rudolph Giuliani says he will not defend the government in some cases seeking to cut benefits, calling the agency's position unreasonable. The Reagan era program has drawn bipartisan criticism from governors judges and lawmakers.
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Social Security Administration
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New York
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Giuliani
Justice Department
Hawkeyes Open With 59-21 Victory Over Iowa State
Hawkeye fans celebrate as Iowa Hawkeyes crush cross-state foe Iowa State 59-21. Iowa’s defense intercepts five passes and recovers three fumbles, turning six takeaways into scores while the offense racks a minus three rushing yards in the first half. full details in The Gazette Sports.
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Hillel Crandus
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Ill
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Iowa State
Iowa
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Gazette
Leash of the World Paradox Curbing Our Grip
A wry aphorism notes that control can slip when one believes they hold all the strings. The line implies freedom comes with responsibility and awareness of hidden binds.
Central American expedition linked to CMA founder’s letter
Tom Posey, founder of Civilian Military Assistance, answered a Honduran general’s reply to a letter sent last November. The CMA sent Americans on expeditions that ended with two members killed over Nicaragua. U.S. officials deny CIA ties while probing military equipment exports to El Salvador and possible license violations. Posey held a firearms license and sought permission to ship weapons.
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Ala
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