Spas Contract Causes Daughter’s Tuition Loss
A California spa contract signed Sept 29 by a legal‑age daughter led to a refund dispute. The company admits a seven day cancellation window but will refund cash minus 30 processing fee, citing legal rights. Parent seeks help after bank funds depletion and unsuccessful protection agency replies.
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India aims for total prohibition within four years
Prime Minister Morarji Desai told the Central Prohibition Committee that total prohibition should be enforced in India within a maximum of four years with no half way house. He warned that a phased implementation over a longer period would erode effectiveness.
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Notre Dame scientists pursue genetic control of disease mosquitoes
In South Bend, Notre Dame researchers seek genetic suppression of Anopheles gang mosquitoes to curb encephalitis spread after Indiana’s 1975 outbreak. They test birds for virus presence, study St Louis and LaCrosse strains, and employ inbreeding and rigorous safety measures to prevent human infection while spraying and habitat elimination remain limited.
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Tire grading rules to be introduced by Transportation Dept
After years of testing and legal battles the Transportation Department will issue final regulations to grade and label tires for treadwear traction and heat resistance. The system will cover biased belted biased and radial tires with grades for treadwear mileage traction and heat resistance and will add about 25 cents to tire cost. Dates and phased rollout to be announced next year with experts noting variability by climate road conditions and driving style.
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Tire safety standards progress urged by critics
Sylvia Porter notes decades of court battles over tire minimum performance standards. Refers to the 1966 Vehicle Safety Act and the later work by the National Traffic Safety Administration on a fire grading program, suggesting drivers may finally get help comparing tire quality for safety.
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