Aiken County Legislators Back Usury Bill With 1981 Deadline
The House passed a usury bill 92 to 8 to lift ceilings on first mortgage loans under 60 000 with a June 30 1981 sunset. Aiken County senators favor passage, citing a faster loan flow and built in monitoring. Supporters note pre payment rights and Consumer Protection Law coverage while warning against abuse and urging revision if needed.
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House
State Senate
Aiken County
Senate
General Assembly
C. Marshall Cain
R-Aiken
Cain
M. Judson Busbee
D-Wagener
Thomas E. Huff
Dbelvedere
Thomas L. Moore
Clearwater
Moore
William E. Knotts
Dwilliston
Knotts
Vandals strike ROTC office in North Augusta
North Augusta Department of Public Safety reports vandalism at the Navy ROTC classroom and adjoining office causing about 3000 dollars in damage. Furniture, snack machines, and four officers swords were destroyed or damaged. A fire was started with papers from a desk. Separate report notes missing wheel covers from Joe C Keller’s car.
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North Augusta
ROTC
Joe C. Keller
Wapo Dr
Color television reported stolen from Hydrick's Appliances
A color television valued at $800 was reported stolen yesterday from Hydrick's Appliances at 325 Hayne Ave. The theft occurred as two black males distracted the salesperson and removed the display item from the store front.
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Hydrick’s Appliances
Hayne Ave
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Small Business Hearing Planned
Small business owners will speak at a public hearing on February 8 at 7 p.m. in Room 116 near the USCA library. State Sen. J Verne Smith of Greenville, chair of the Small Business Study Committee, will conduct the session.
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USCA
J. Verne Smith
Greenville
Small Business Study Committee
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