Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, September 30, 1967

Vietnam

President Johnson has offered to stop bombing North Vietnam on only one stated condition: That it “lead promptly to productive discussions” aimed at a peaceful settlement of the war.

Your Opinion

Ledger readers taking part this week in “Your Opinion Counts” voted overwhelmingly against a proposal to reactivate the position of full-time public safety director in Columbus.

Fliers Safe

Two Fort Benning Army aviators were reported safe today after the crash of their four-place plane about 25 miles north of Raymondville, Tex., Friday night. They have not yet been identified by officials. They were bound for the Hurricane Beulah disaster area, joining other Benning aviation personnel there, the post Public Information Office said today.

This story was originally published September 29, 2017 at 2:09 PM with the headline "Looking Back."