Real Needs Push Texans Toward Loan Sharks
San Antonio January 29 Thousands in Texas pay 140 percent interest or more to loan sharks. Attorney John Goode Jr says medical expenses and emergencies drive borrowing. He notes back to school, Christmas loans, and trips to a dying relative as motives. The Texas Bar backs stricter loan laws to protect borrowers.
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Ship raised from Lake Champlain tied to Valcour Island harbor
A sunken Revolutionary War era ship believed to be the Cannon Cumberland was raised on Lake Champlain near Valcour Island by E. J. Hagglung and crew from Arnold’s fleet. The vessel was towed to the Vermont side and later to be sunk again in spring to prevent deterioration. Col. Hammersley notes the find confirms a likely Arnold era craft and references a prior Philadelphia raise.
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Lost Art of Riding The Rods in Rail History
A rail history note recalls how freight cars carried people and goods decades ago. Detective G H Hobbs cites fading practice of riding lines as non paying passengers declined, with workers recalling large gangs seeking work and open box cars becoming rare as forest fires and other hazards shaped railroading’s decline.
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