Fifty Years Ago Today, Friday, November 27, 1965

War Protestors

March in Capital

Twenty thousand or more peace marchers descended on Washington today to protest U.S. policies in Viet Nam with oratory and banners -- possibly including Viet Cong flags. The "March on Washington for Peace in Viet Nam" was to get under way with picketing around the White House following a 10:30 a.m. EST meeting by march leaders with Chester Cooper, an aide to presidential adviser McGeorge Bundy.

TB Tests

Tuberculin skin tests will be given to kindergarten and sixth-grade pupils in 11 local schools next week, according to Dr. Joe A. Bain, district director of public health.

Food Baskets

The Valley Rescue Mission distributed food baskets to 72 needy families Thursday and the mission's superintendent has issued a letter of appreciation to persons who contributed to the mission's Thanksgiving program.

This story was originally published November 27, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, Friday, November 27, 1965 ."