Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, December 7, 1966

War Costs

President Johnson estimates Viet Nam war costs between now and next June 30 will exceed earlier budget projections by $9 billion to $10 billion.

More Relics

University of Georgia’s archeological project at Burnt Village uncovered remains of burnt corn cobs, Indian pottery and trade goods. Burnt Village is located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, north of West Point in the Riverside Park area.

Yule Gifts

Saturday is the deadline for sending gifts by air mail in time to reach Viet Nam before Christmas, according to the U.S. Dept. of Defense.

This story was originally published December 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Looking Back."