Health spas boom as FTC weighs new rules
UPI style: Health spas expand rapidly as millions seek fitness and weight control. FTC proposes rules to ease contract cancellations, curb long terms, and curb deceptive advertising. Industry group cites 320 spas serving 1.5 million people and argues for fair cooling-off options.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Association of Physical Fitness Centers
Commerce Department
Jimmy Johnson
Trade Association
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Notice to Bidders Calhoun County Fire Truck Bid
Sealed bids will be received in the County Auditor's office in Port Lavaca Texas until 10 a.m. September 12 1975 for one Ford F880 chassis 1975 model or equal one 1976 chassis and fire apparatus equipment per file specifications. Bids may be for items separately or as a complete unit with prices for each item and bid bond five percent. Fire apparatus must meet state standards and be certified by the State Board of Insurance. Delivery time and county right to reject any bid are noted. Also notice of intention to issue fire truck time warrants up to 50 000 funds bearing 4.4 percent interest with February payment due dates.
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Texas
Commissioners Court
Calhoun County
State Board of Insurance
General Fund
Babysitting Available Five Days a Week
Reliable and reasonable babysitter offering five days of care per week. Loves children and dependable. Contact 552-8931 to arrange.
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Riots threaten soccer's growing American appeal
The piece traces rising sports riots tied to soccer’s surge in the United States after Pele’s NASL return with the New York Cosmos. It recalls the 1964 Peru disaster and explains crowd dynamics with expert quotes from Dr. Brian P. Lipton about national pride, arena size, and spectator frenzy fueling violence.
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U.S
Afat
Boston University
Nickerson
Pele
Boston
New York
United States
Youths get own apartments to stay in school
In Dallas a growing trend sees rebellious teens given apartments cars and allowances in exchange for finishing high school and weekly check ins. A prominent lawyer recalls his daughter Nancy 13 to move out with similar terms while social workers call such paternalism increasingly common. A suburban senior Mark left home at 15 after constant screaming, now lives on his own, works, attends school, and visits occasionally.
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Dallas
Mom
Pop
Nancy
Mary Daniels
Mark
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