Fifty Years Ago Today, October 12, 1965

Refugees Swell

Exodus From Cuba

Three more refugee-laden boats wallowed from Cuba toward Key West today as U.S. officials awaited word from Fidel Castro on suggestions for an orderly migration.

Poverty

A legally incorporated unit, which would direct a local "war on poverty," Monday was approved by city commission. The corporation would be called Columbus Opportunity Inc.

MH Facility

Applicants for the soon--to--be--a--reality Columbus--Muscogee County Rehabilitation Residence already are being screened in Milledgeville as the local crash drive to raise $34,000 promises to go "over the top." The Columbus Jaycees, spearheading the Muscogee Mental Health Project, which is raising money for the residence and an Alcoholic Clinic, has announced plans for a "congratulatory dinner" next Monday night.

This story was originally published October 12, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, October 12, 1965 ."