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Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, June 5, 1966

Funding Cuts

The U.S. Office of Education announced Saturday that it is moving to cut off federal financial aid to 18 Southern school districts for failure to comply with desegregation guidelines.

Soapbox Race

Anxious moms and proud dads will soon gather on “Derby Hill” to witness the annual Columbus Soap Box Derby. July 10 will wind up weeks of work and worry for many youngsters.

Hospital Parking

A request that 70 parking spaces near The Medical Center be metered to limit occupancy to one hour will be presented to Columbus City Commission, possibly this week.

This story was originally published June 4, 2016 at 5:50 PM with the headline "Looking Back."

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