Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, August 7, 1966

Viet Nam Buildup Nears Korea level

The strength of U.S. armed forces in Viet Nam will approach the Korean War peak next year unless peace talks take place in the meantime, military officials said Saturday. They said the limit was not yet in sight-that the present buildup will continue into the fall at a stepped up pace even though previous manpower goals have been surpassed.

Gail Kelly Crowned

“It’s wonderful! I can’t believe it!” Gail Kelly cried as she brushed back tears after being crowned the new Miss Phenix City Saturday night. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wymon Kelly, Route 2, Phenix City.

Moon Shot Tuesday

The United States plans to shoot for the moon Tuesday, hoping to rocket a flying photography lab into orbit about our celestial neighbor to snap pictures of potential astronaut landing sites.

This story was originally published August 6, 2016 at 1:55 PM with the headline "Looking Back."