Credit Controls To Be Dismantled In Coming Months
Washington reports FHA and VA single family mortgage rates cut from 13 percent to 11.5 percent as Volcker hints at lifting March credit controls. Rate reductions follow a broader slowdown with unemployment rising and inflation easing.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Administration
Paul Volcker
Volcker
National Association of Mutual Savings Banks
Lake Buena Vista
Fla
Milton Friedman
Central Bank
Mortgage rates drop as buyers brace for steadier terms
Real estate leaders report mortgage rates easing from peak 17 percent with conventional loans around 13 percent and federally insured loans near 13 percent. Yet buyers hesitate, awaiting further rate declines and signs of job security before committing to new or larger homes.
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Charles R. Blackburn
The
Aiken
Yarborough
Palmetto Federal
Don Murphy
Lon
Nie Garvin Jr
Garvin
Blackburn
Graduation sighting and unusual HEW self-help pamphlet
Carrol Warner was seen at Clemson University graduation ceremonies on Saturday. HEW issued a self help pamphlet No More Heat advising wrapping old newspapers around the body for warmth and even a paper bag with eye holes. Ellen Huston taught cattle ranch basics as a student quipped about a Cadillac.
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Carrol Warner
Clemson University
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Congress Today
Rabid Cat Found in Windsor Highlights County Case
A rabid domestic cat in Windsor marks Aiken County's first such case in 20 years, per Leroy Parker of the Health Department. He notes last domestic rabies in South Carolina occurred in 1957 and urges pet vaccination ahead of the July 1 deadline. Rabies clinics at county veterinarians offer $3 vaccinations. final clinic is Saturday noon to 2 at listed offices.
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Windsor
Aiken County
Leroy Parker
York County
Texas
Aiken
Parker
Aiken County Budget Deficit Trims to 243 Thousand
County Administrator L C Greene and Finance Director Freda Walker reduced a nearly 1.5 million shortfall to 243 189 while preparing an $8 347 million budget. Public safety leads with 1 94 million. administration 1 8 million. public works 1 267 million. First reading set for Tuesday as council plans extensive revisions.
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Aiken County
L.C. Greene
Freda Walker
Aiken Area
Greene
County Schools Put On Probation
The South Carolina Board of Education placed New Ellenton Junior High and Wagener-Salley High in Aiken County on probation for deficiencies in certification and certification-related practices. The board cited improper teacher assignments and a lack of professional growth hours. Vacancies and a few late hires will be corrected next year, with plans for adjustments in salaries and classifications to restore accreditation.
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Aiken County
New Ellenton Junior High
Wagener- Salley High
South Carolina
Area I
Morton
New Ellenton
Jackson High School
Wagener-Salley High
T.B. Willis
Willis
Wagener-Salley
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Department of Health and Human Services
Ellen Huston
Aiken Today
Dear
Abby
Erma Bombeck
John A. Caver
Richland Ave
John H. Haddon
South Boundary SE
James M. Hawk
Buena Vista Ave
North Augusta
Jay H. Jones
Whiskey Rd
Grady A. McElmurray
Thomas F. Proctor
Georgia Ave
L.W. Smith
Martintown Plaza
Vennye P
Cies
Trumbo Point
Key West
Cuba
United States
U.S
Jan Boylston
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