Burned by gambling Bernie P turns to Gamblers Anonymous
New York AP profile of Bernie P a once-deeply indebted compulsive gambler who after two prison terms and a troubled family history joins Gamblers Anonymous adopting the organization as a key to his recovery He describes stealing to gamble boxing as a child and his shift from a life of loss to a settled path with a second wife two adopted children and a grandchild while praising GA and distancing himself from past fame and fortune chasing habits.
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Gamblers Anonymous
Bernie P
Bernie
William Bruns
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From Gambling to GA Help and Hope in Prison Outreach
A man recounts leaving debt, gambling, and loan sharks to join GA. Bernie, now in dress manufacturing, spends evenings promoting GA, lecturing, and helping prison branches. He notes diverse members, from a 15 year old thief to a 73 year old former jockey, and cites talk therapy as key.
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Bernie
Long Island
Sight Restored After 17 Years Of Blindness
San Francisco AP reports Robert Bitts regained sight 27 months after his marriage and after a June 4 implant of a prosthetic lens at Mt. Diablo hospital. The 39 year old math teacher from Colorado described the moment seeing his wife Martha and their 6 month old son Ruben, noting the face’s distinct features.
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Skylab Aided By Fort Sill Meteorology Unit
Fort Sill's meteorology division supported the National Severe Storms Laboratory in a Skylab experiment on June 11. Men released balloon-borne sensors to measure conditions up to 100000 feet, with hourly soundings supplementing data from astronauts aboard Skylab.
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