Sen. Royal S. Copeland heads anti-racketeering commission in US Senate

The transcript discusses the increasing concern over crimes like kidnapping and racketeering in the country. The Senate is determined to address these issues, with a focus on cooperation between committees and the Justice Department. There is also a call for the regulation of firearms, suggesting that sub-caliber machine guns be restricted to military and police use, and advocating for federal control over the manufacture, sale, and transportation of firearms.

What is the Senate's stance on the increase in crimes like kidnapping and racketeering?

• They think these crimes are not a major issue.

• They are determined to stop these crimes.

• They believe these crimes are decreasing.

• They are indifferent to the increase.

Who attended the Senate committee meeting to discuss crime issues?

• The President of the United States

• The police commissioner of New York City

• The Governor of California

• The Mayor of Chicago

What is the expected outcome of the cooperation between the Senate committee and law enforcement?

• Permanent headway in combating organized crime

• Increased crime rates

• No significant changes

• More lenient laws on crime

What is the proposed regulation regarding sub-caliber machine guns?

• They should be available to the public.

• They should be outlawed entirely except for military and police use.

• They should be used for recreational purposes.

• They should be sold without restrictions.

What does the speaker suggest about the control of firearms?

• It should be controlled by local governments.

• It should be left to individual states.

• It should be completely unrestricted.

• It should be regulated by federal statute.