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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1956
Page
13
A national crime digest shows overall declines in some areas despite sharp rises. In the first six months, murder, rape, and assault increased, with larcenies, burglaries, and auto theft up significantly. urban areas see auto theft up 271 percent and murders up 65 percent while overall felonies rise.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover says major crimes in the United States rose 14.4 percent in January to June compared with the same period in 1955. Total major crimes reached about 1 221 million with urban and rural areas up 14 percent and auto theft up 223 percent.
Report from ALASSTA on Sept 2 notes Rep Robert Hale narrowly won re election by 29 votes with canvass confirming totals. Governor candidates Muskie and Olver discussed inspection requests as official figures matched earlier AP totals after recheck. Personnel from the state canvass and secretary of state released unofficial figures pending January legislative canvass.
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