Fifty Years Ago Today, October 11, 1965

Both Sides Step

Up Drinks Campaign

With campaigning time fast fading, backers and foes of legal liquor by the drink in Columbus were increasing their efforts today to win votes in Wednesday's referendum.

Former Mayor and City Commissioner Bobby Davis was to debate the Rev. Lamar Ball, pastor of Epworth Methodist Church, on WRBL (Channel 3) at 8 p.m.

The Fair's Here

That once a year play time, fun time, show time -- the FAIR -- has arrived. The 1965 Chattahoochee Valley Exposition opened officially this morning in weather that seemed custom-made for the occasion.

Indian Artifacts

Archeological excavation near Cottonton by the Smithsonian Institute has uncovered several important Indian artifacts on land of the Alabama Kraft Company, officials said Sunday. The project is being directed by Dr. C.G. Holland, Smithsonian research associate.

This story was originally published October 10, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, October 11, 1965 ."