Crime rise rate slows but violence up, FBI reports
The FBI released its 1971 crime statistics noting a slower overall rise, driven by slower property crime growth while violent crime climbed. Murder rose 11 percent and aggravated assault, rape, and robbery each gained about 10 to 11 percent. Total serious crimes reached 5,995,200, up 6 percent from 1970, with property crimes dominating the increase.
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New York Times
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Campaign contributions fight in Hanrahan's office
Two assistants in Cook County State's Attorney Edward Hanrahan's office filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking a ruling to stop forced political contributions and to recover campaign funds. Hanrahan defended staffers saying donations are voluntary. Auld and Cohen seek refunds and protection from dismissal amid the dispute. The case echoes actions by Elrod and Korzen who declined to comply with a court order on political activity by government workers.
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Ogilvie Campaigns in Southern Illinois in Person
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie mounts a six community, person-to-person tour across Southern Illinois. He accuses Democratic challenger Daniel J. Walker of political double talk while shaking hands in Marion and West Frankfort and visiting a mound of campaign events before a Mount Vernon dinner and a Lake Benton barbecue.
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Nixon backer James Roosevelt derides McGovern for stature
James Roosevelt, former California congressman and son of FDR, endorses Nixon for re election at a Jewish Democrats headquarters opening and dismisses McGovern as lacking the statute to be president.
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Laird Nixon Promise End Draft by 1973 Timetable
The Pentagon aims to halt draft inductions by December 1973 six months before Nixon’s target to end conscription. Melvin Laird pledged efforts to minimize or avoid draft calls between January and July 1973 as the induction authority expires, with Nixon seeking a volunteer army. The plan could shift youth voting dynamics in November. The year’s inductions are already slashed to a maximum of 50,000, well below the 1966 peak.
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Self-Scoring Test Papers to Pass Illinois Written Exam
Advertised study aid for Illinois written driving test with a self scoring package including questions answers and road signs. Claims 50 000 drivers failed last year and offers mailing option from AA AA School of Safe Driving Chicago Illinois with price six dollars plus 75 cents handling.
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Chicago
Two Vietnamese torpedo boats sunk near Haiphong by US forces
US Navy ships Newport News and Rowan with air support sank two North Vietnamese torpedo boats near Haiphong during a raid on the coast. Direct hits and bombs left both boats burning as Robison and air strikes hit shore targets amid ongoing battles in Saigon and Quang Tri. Captain Steve Ritchie claimed the North Vietnamese MIG21 downing as the air war continued with 220 strikes reported. An explosion at a Shell fuel farm in Da Nang followed likely sabotage.
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Air Force
Cora
South Vietnam
Saigon
Quang Tri
Que Son
U.S. Command
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Reidsville
N.C
Hanoi
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Postal rate hike may be avoided by cost cuts
Postmaster General Elmer T. Klassen said rapid cost controls since March reduce the need for a one cent per ounce rate increase on first class mail next year. A union renegotiation next July remains a risk to keeping rates steady.
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Washington
Elmer T. Klassen
Postal Service
National Postal Forum
Klassen
Com
Gun battle rages near hospital in Belfast
In Belfast a fierce gun battle near a city hospital involved at least ten gunmen firing over 90 minutes. The Irish Republican Army claimed renewed combat, while British Army marksmen reported two gunmen hit and possibly up to sixteen casualties. No patients or troops were wounded despite bullets striking hospital grounds. An armored car later evacuated eight soldiers as the siege intensified.
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