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Washington Faces Rising Crime In Capital City
Washington, AP says President Johnson asked Congress for 1,000 more police for the nation’s capital amid a 24.5 percent 12 month crime rise and a tourism downturn. Officials report 4,100 officers if approved, with patrols and overtime boosted. tourism slump causes hotel and visitor losses, and demonstrations around June 19 add uncertainty.
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