Use of aircraft planned in campaign on narcotics
The State Department reports a 50 fold rise in customs seizures of heroin in nine months and big gains in other illicit drugs. The Customs Bureau will deploy high speed aircraft with sensors and ground support as part of a broader drive led by Secretary of State William P. Rogers for international narcotics control. The cabinet committee says narcotics production and trafficking will be a top diplomatic objective this year.
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FBI reports 6 percent rise in U S crime in first nine months
Washington FBI data show total crime up 6 percent year over year, violent crimes up 10 percent and property crimes up 6 percent. Murder up 10 percent, rape 7, robbery 12, and assault 8 percent. Western states lead with a 10 percent rise, large cities mostly higher. some mid-size cities show declines.
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Firearms Use Rises in Serious Assaults by 11 Percent
Firearms accounted for a quarter of serious assaults, rising 11 percent amid ongoing crime trends. Police report show firearms linked to a notable share of violent incidents, underscoring public safety concerns and urging targeted responses.
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