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Washington seeks 1000 more police as crime rises
President Johnson asks Congress for 1000 additional police in Washington D C where crime rose 24.5 percent in the 12 months to April 30 and tourist visits fell sharply. The drive comes amid protests from the Poor People’s Campaign near the Lincoln Memorial and a sharp drop in May tourist activity. Police overtime and higher salaries are to be funded if approved, with most new officers on street patrols. Tourism and hotel business show significant declines, while city officials and editors urge stronger crime controls and broader social actions.
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Martha Cole
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Congress
Lincoln Memorial
Resurrection City
U.S.A
Tourisa
Vis
Itors Bureau
Hudson S. Moses
Washington Hotel Association
Marvin Goldman
Goldman
Police Department
FBI
Public Safety
Patrick V. Murphy
Murphy
The
Evening Star
Washington Post