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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1972

Page

5

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.

Muscatine Lewis Gullien Associated Press Washington (Ap State Department Jin Customs Bureau Nixon William P. Rogers International Narcotics Control Rogers

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.

Washington United States FBI Atty John N. Mitchell North Central

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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