Fifty Years Ago Today, January 8, 1966

Remarks Stir Bond Ouster Movement

A move to prevent the seating of Negro Rep. elect Julian Bond, who came to the support of draft dodgers, was launched Friday amid criticism of Bond by legislators and other top state officials.

Benning Death

A 23-year-old airborne student fell 1,250 feet to his death Friday at Fort Benning when he was accidentally jerked from an airplane. Post information officials said the victim was Pvt. John V. Milo, of Daytona Beach, Fla.

Governor Bo?

Third District Rep. Howard (Bo) Callaway is closer than ever to a decision to seek election this fall as Georgia governor, reliable sources said today.

This story was originally published January 7, 2016 at 4:34 PM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, January 8, 1966 ."