Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, October 14, 1966

Viet Nam War

Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara returned from a four-day inspection trip to South Viet Nam today with a report that the progress of military operations against the Communists has “exceeded our expectations.”

Dems For Bo

Muscogee County Commission Chairman J. R. Allen and four other Columbus leaders today were named to a statewide steering committee for the newly organized “Democrats for Callaway” movement.

Sports

“There is no way we can match Georgia Tech’s speed. Our best chance to beat them is to play aggressive football for 60 minutes and try not to get whipped physically.” That’s what Auburn Head Coach Ralph Jordan says about Saturday’s battle with the undefeated Yellow Jackets.

This story was originally published October 13, 2016 at 7:08 PM with the headline "Looking Back."