Fifty Years Ago Today, September 1, 1965

2-Week Death Toll

Heaviest Of War

Sixth-eight Americans were killed in action during the two-week period ending last Saturday, a U.S. military spokesman reported today. The losses were the heaviest of the Viet Nam war for American forces.

Murder Trial

Mrs. Martha Bush died of mercury cyanide poisoning March 24, a State Crime Lab expert testified today.

Earlier witnesses in the murder trial of Mrs. Shirley Blankenship testified that signs of violence were evident at the rear of Mrs. Bush's Blakely flower shop.

Newspaper Closes

The Atlanta Times has ceased publication after less than 15 months of operation.

The newspaper cited insufficient revenues and a "disappointing" response from advertisers.

This story was originally published August 31, 2015 at 12:33 PM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, September 1, 1965 ."