Fifty Years Ago Today, December 6, 1965

Courthouse Pay Hikes Studied

Taking a "new look at the salaries down at the courthouse," the influential Columbus Lawyers Club has its eyes focused on higher pay checks for court officials here. Presumably, the club would urge local legislators and Muscogee County commissioners to push the pay increases.

Base Closings

Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara announced today that he plans to close or reduce 149 military bases at home and abroad at an estimated annual saving of $410 million.

Astronaut Gripes

The marathon voyage of Gemini 7 is a true test of togetherness for two buddies, Frank Borman and James A. Lovell Jr. and don't be surprised, doctors say, if they exchanged a few sharp words toward the end of the flight. "I would be really quite surprised frankly if we don't see some fatigue or irritability," Dr. Charles Berry, the flight's medical director said. "That's an awfully small spacecraft."

This story was originally published December 5, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, December 6, 1965 ."