Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, November 4, 1966

Maddox in Town

Democrat Lester Maddox will take his campaign for the governorship to Columbus today for a widespread handshaking and speaking tour. The candidate is expected to speak at 5:50 at Muscogee County Courthouse.

Congress Race

Congressional candidates Jack Brinkley and Billy Mixon continued their attacks on heavy federal spending and crossed trails today as they neared the end of five months of strenuous campaigning in the 3rd District.

Threats on Wallace

Lurleen Wallace, the Democratic candidate for governor of Alabama, and her husband Gov. George Wallace, continued their all-out campaign for votes today despite another assassination threat.

This story was originally published November 3, 2016 at 1:32 PM with the headline "Looking Back."