New Jersey Governor Has Cataract Removed
Gov. Richard J. Hughes underwent cataract surgery on his left eye at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He returned to his room after a 5:35 a.m. procedure, will stay 14 to 20 days, and plans a right eye operation later. A four to six week recuperation follows with limited reading. Senate President Sido L. Ridolfi will serve as acting governor if Hughes is out of state after January 9.
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Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
University of Pennsylvania
Oe Hughes
Hughes
Betty
Harold G. Scheie
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Sido L. Ridolfi
Fender Benders Hit Jamestown In Snow Splat
Fourteen automobiles collided in Jamestown as snow and slick hills caused cars to slide into preceding vehicles. The mishaps occurred around 7 45 am as drivers headed to work. police reported no injuries and widespread vehicle damage.
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Jamestown
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Viet Cong attack at Bo Duc mirrors Loc Ninh action
The Bo Duc operation aimed to pull U S and South Vietnamese forces from pacification efforts. Four U S battalions were sent to Loc Ninh, with reinforcements from the 1st Infantry Division and South Vietnamese units ordered into Bo Du area as dawn broke. No assurance exists the Viet Cong will not strike again. A separate report details Bernice Alford, 49, killed by a car near Canonsburg. Republicans take control of the state legislature as Forsythe is elected Senate president for 1968.
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Loc Ninh
U.S
Bo du A
Edward Forsythe
Forsythe
Senate
Zoning appeal reforms eyed to quicken construction start
William Helmintoller as Authority chairman argues eliminating zoning appeal procedures could shorten the overall path to building. Seven sites can hold up to 190 units with four more under review for 60 more. Plans favor multiple sites but limit total sites for easier maintenance. State approval from Lamendola remains pending. Harrisburg is not yet on file. City Council received the issue and will pursue Assemblyman Hopkins to clear the hurdle.
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William Helmintoller
Authority
Helmintoller
Thomas Lamendola
Harrisburg
Gerald Aid
Forest Hopkins
Lamendola
Clyde
Community rally funds Garcia Fund drive grows to eleven thousand
An East Coast city reports a broad appeal for funds after an incident. Citizens donate cash at a People's Bank while volunteers and students raise blood for the hospital. The Garcia Fund reaches about $11,000 with contributions from Post Office workers and the crime commission.
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Peoples Bank
Kansas City Crime Commission
Westport High School
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