Gun Control Statistics Highlight Gun Death Toll in 1960s
In 1965 hearings Attorney General Katzenbach noted Dallas and Phoenix had high gun homicide shares 72 percent and 65.9 percent due to weak regulation, while cities with strict rules like Chicago and New York reported far lower rates. Surveys showed 1966 murders 59 percent by guns, with gun use in 6,552 murders and 100,000 nonfatal injuries since 1900.
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Sea tragedy and inflation loom over Scorpion missing men
Rep Paul G. Rogers recalls the Thresher disaster and argues for improved rescue gear and procedures as the Scorpion crisis leaves 99 crew unaccounted. He links inflation to soaring costs impacting savings, pensions, and life insurance as the nation seeks answers.
Inflation hits Americans hard in 1968 and Congress blamed
In the first quarter of 1968 inflation nears nineteen billion dollars, including ten billion in living costs and nine billion in cash asset loss. The administration and Congress face sharp criticism. Chicago reports spring interior design trends show rug textures and patterns with shag and damask effects in home furnishings markets.
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Safe streets by Senator Hiram L. Fong
Senator Hiram L. Fong argues federal aid is essential to curb crime costs totaling over 12 billion dollars across property and person crimes. He cites President’s Commission figures for categories such as robbery burglary arson embezzlement fraud narcotics and other offenses to call for stronger federal enforcement.
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