City Dwellers Face Higher Violent Crime Rates in 1983
An Associated Press report cites Bureau of Justice Statistics showing city residents in 1983 suffered about twice as many violent crimes as rural residents. The study, based on National Crime Victims interviews with roughly 128000 people, notes 48.2 crimes per 1000 in cities with populations over a million.
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Safer in suburbs amid mixed crime patterns bureau finds
A Justice Department report shows theft rates vary by area size with 104.5 per thousand in cities 500k to 1 million, 57.7 per thousand in metropolitan areas, and 90.4 per thousand in cities with million plus. Suburban residents face more violent crime in nearby cities, and most violent crimes in large cities occur within the city itself.
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Thornburgh Passes on Challenge to Specter in 1986 Race
Gov. Dick Thornburgh announced Thursday he will not run against incumbent U. S. Senator Arlen Specter in 1986. GOP leaders voiced relief and urged party unity as they prepare for the upcoming election year with Specter as the nominee.
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