Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, January 20, 1968

Seibold Trial

“Nobody would help me,” an anguished Mrs. Herman Seibold cried Friday in answer to questions from prosecutor Tom F. Young as to why she did not seek help for her son. Edward Albert Seibold, 21, is charged with slaying three Auburn girls last Sept. 6. Two psychiatrists and a psychologist have testified that Seibold is a paranoid schizophrenic.

Your Opinion

The return of the “snake,” and a stronger vehicle safety inspection law, were approved by Ledger readers responding to “Your Opinon Counts” questions this week. Two-thirds of those answering said they favor the authority to use radar speed timing devices — provided safeguards are enacted to prevent speed traps.

Grand Jury

Columbus City Manager Ralph Sayers is on the list drawn for the February-March session of the Muscogee County Grand Jury. The new grand jury list also includes James W. Blanchard, president of the Chamber of Commerce.

This story was originally published January 19, 2018 at 12:01 PM with the headline "Looking Back."