Fifty Years Ago Today, December 30, 1965

Russell Says War Lull Will Hurt U.S.

Sen.Richard B. Russell said today the odds are strongly against early settlement of the Viet Nam war and predicted the present lull in fighting will be costly to this nation and its fighting men.

L-E Tax Booklets

As a service to readers, the Ledger-Enquirer newspapers are offering two comprehensive booklets on how to prepare your income tax returns and money-saving hints about taxes.

Vet Benefits Not Automatic

Veterans, war widows, and other military dependents eligible for government benefits must apply if they are to receive them. The benefits are not automatically bestowed on anyone, even though they may be eligible, a Veterans Administration spokesman said here Wednesday.

This story was originally published December 29, 2015 at 3:35 PM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, December 30, 1965 ."