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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1964

Page

2

Buddy System Helps Smokers Break Habit at Hinsdale Clinic

Officials at Hinsdale Sanitarium describe a buddy system used in a smoking cessation clinic. About 80 percent quit immediately among 350 attendees since last March, with 50 to 60 percent remaining abstinent after six months. The program pairs participants with a daily support partner and emphasizes rapid withdrawal and ongoing peer accountability.

Alcoholics Anonymous Graves Charles Dale Hinsdale Smok

Nevada Vets Seek Return Of License Plate Exemptions

Nevada veterans groups launch a drive to restore auto tax exemptions for qualified residents. They met with Richard Ham, executive assistant to Gov. Grant Sawyer, arguing that eligibility losses under the new in lieu tax were caused by a constitutional amendment.

Nevada Carson City UPI Veterans Organizations Richard Ham Grant Sawyer

Nevadans Attend Lions District 4 Convention in Bakersfield

About 3,200 California and Nevada Lions International members gathered for the District 4 convention in Bakersfield. Brig. Gen. Irving L. Branch, commanding general of the Air Force flight test center at Edwards AFB, was the main speaker yesterday. Claude DeVores of Wichita, Kansas, also attended the conference.

Bakersfield Calif Air Force Edwards Air Force Base Claude DeVores Wichita Kan

Get Medallions Reno GPR Nevrnds Vti Genes

Fragmented OCR text mentions medallions and names but lacks clear events. No coherent dates or places emerge. The readable phrases reference groups and individuals without concrete actions or outcomes to summarize.

First Baptist Church to Host Sermons and Choir in Service

Rev. Melvin A Pekrul will speak on Courage to Launch Out at 9:30 and 11 a.m. services. Special music by the chancel choir and women's trio. Sunday school at 9:30 with three adult groups. 7:30 p.m. service includes a life service program. Speakers Daryl Nicks Wendy Bernhard James Nicks will discuss Willing to Serve Christ If He Calls Me. Coffee in Fellowship Hall. Nursery care provided. Public invited to all services and Truth Center activities. Morning Devotions Sundays on KLAS at 6:00 to 6:30 a.m. 49th broadcast. Truth Center annual meeting elected trustees Ruth Borax William Grady Lela Lincoln Marcus Mayhew George Grothers Nellie Rose Joe Wolcott for 1964-65.

First Baptist Melvin A. Pekrul First Baptist Church Chancel Daryl Nicks Wendy Bernhard James Nicks Christ Levendis KLAS Truth Center Ruth Borax William Grady Lela Lincoln Marcus Mayhew George Grothers Nellie Rose Joe Wolcott

Unity Center Leader Marie Kapp Announces Event

Marie Kapp of Unity Center at 919 Lewis Ave announces a community study group on New Teemer and Ram A class terms. The notice outlines meeting plans and center leadership.

Marie Kapp Unity Center Lewis Ave Race Wadnes- Geer Eeemings

Members of Christ Lutheran Church Plan First Annual Meeting

Members gathered for the inaugural annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Man deston Heights Bowling Center Evergreen Avenue Decatur Boulevard. They organized Sept 16 1963 and will elect a church council hear reports from officers and approve the 1964 budget. Rev Jerry Moe will preach at 10 a.m. at Village Coffee Shop Twin Lakes Plaza Washington Avenue Tonopah Highway on "A God Who Cares" with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

Christ Lutheran Church Gether Mandeston Heights Bowling Center Evergreen Avenue Decatur Boulevard Twin Lakes Plaza Washington Avenue Tonopah Highway Jerry Moe

Ben Hoff to speak at Central Christian Church services

Atascadero Christian Church minister Ben Hoff will spoke at Central Christian Church in Atascadero California at 11 a.m. Sunday on The Church of My Choice. Helen Maynard soloist and The King's Chorus provide music. Evening message by Harry K Orn is The Sack of Life.

Ben Hoff Atascadero

Truth Center to Host Sunday Worship Service

The Truth Center will hold its regular worship service Sunday at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary at 702 East St. Louis Avenue. Rev. John P. Levendis will speak on Spiritual Things Are Spiritually Understood. Jane Russell will provide organ music and church school for all ages starts at 9:30 a.m.

Truth Center East St. Louis Avenue John P. Levendis Jane Russell

Cal assistant Mike White resigns from UC coaching staff

Mike White, UC assistant coach for five years and a former UC athlete in football track and rugby, resigns to seek coaching experience in another program. He notes potential offers in coaching and private business as Levy era ends and Willsey takes over. Others from Levy staff show mixed postures with some undecided.

Berkeley Calif UPI Mike White University of California White California Pete Elliott Marv Levy Ray Willsey Levy Wayne Phillips John Nickevich Jack Hart Dick Stanfel Rocco Carzo

Soviet Poet Yevtushenko Attends U S Exhibit Reception

Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko, popular with youths, attends a reception hosted by U S Ambassador Foy D. Kohler for the American Graphic Arts Exhibit in Moscow. He has faced criticism from Premier Khrushchev over his nonconformist writings.

Moscow UPI Yevgeny Yevtushenko U. S Foy D. Kohler Yevtushenko Nikita S. Khrushchev

Heart Disease Tops Nevada Death Causes in 1963

Nevada records show heart disease as the leading killer. Across 10 months in 1963 it caused 844 deaths, 30.9 percent of the 2,568 total fatalities. Accidents ranked second and cancer third among causes.

Nevada Reno UPI

Landscaping ad in Las Vegas offers free estimates

An advertisement from Who's Who-Landscaping Las Vegas Landscaping and Sprinkling Co promotes rock and natural or colored designs. It lists free estimates, fences, and bank financing, with the contact number 382-8366.

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