FBI report shows spike in serious crime since 1960
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports reveal a 89 percent rise in serious crime since 1960 with 3.8 million offenses in 1967. Firearm use in murders is 63 percent. Texas led with 5,104 homicides and gun deaths at 70 percent. States with strict gun controls show lower firearm murder rates.
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Crime in Ohio Up 31 Percent
The FBI reports major crime in Ohio rose 31 percent in 1967 from 1966, totaling 157,486 victims with murder robbery burglary and auto theft rising across all seven categories. Cleveland led in total crimes, Columbus the highest rate, and Akron Cincinnati Toledo and others shown with 1967 figures and per 100,000 rates.
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Governor's Daughter in Critical Condition After Lightning Strike
Becky Godwin 14, daughter of Gov Mills E Godwin Jr, remained unconscious in Virginia Beach General Hospital with a critical condition. Doctors in Richmond said the hospital bulletin noted continued responses to treatment but an uncertain long term outlook. Gov Godwin flew to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention and returned to Virginia, while Mrs Godwin rested at Camp Pendleton after abdominal surgery.
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