Fifty Years Ago Today, September 11, 1965

Federal Court Asked

to Uphold Oath

A federal court was asked Friday to hold that revised versions of the state's loyalty oath and security questionnaire are constitutional. The petition was filed by the State Board of Regents seeking to throw out a suit filed by 165 college professors challenging the acts.

Squad Day

More than 150 athletes from the four Columbus high school football teams are expected at "Squad Day" festivities Sunday at the First Baptist Church.

Religion

Dick Van Dyke, CBS Television Network comedy star, has been appointed honorary chairman for radio and television for National Bible Week, Oct. 18-24.

This story was originally published September 10, 2015 at 1:31 PM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, September 11, 1965 ."