Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, July 18, 1966

Speck Arraignment

Authorities today deferred the arraignment of Richard Speck for the slayings of eight nurses. Doctors said he was in no condition to go to court. The derelict accused of performing the “crime of the century” still is recovering from wounds inflicted in a suicide attempt.

State SCV

Charles A. Moran of Atlanta was named commander of the Georgia Division of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans at the group’s state convention Sunday. Jack D. Howard of Columbus was chosen historian.

Business

A new department oriented toward military personnel will open today at the Buena Vista Road branch of The Columbus Bank and Trust Co.

This story was originally published July 17, 2016 at 7:10 PM with the headline "Looking Back."