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States Tighten Crime Laws Across Nation in 1927
Nineteen states have passed anti crime measures this year including increases in penalties for habitual offenders and gang activity. New York Baumes act pattern dominates with life terms for fourth offenders while states like California Oregon Iowa and South Dakota broaden criminal identification and speed up trials. Some bills target car theft gun control and embezzlement.
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New York
Montana
Oregon
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
Baumes Crime Commission
Caleb H. Baumes
Baumes Commission
Minnesota
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Record
California
Nebraska
New Jersey
Indiana
General Assembly
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Wyoming
New Mexico
Kansas