Looking Back

Fifty years ago today, December 15, 1966

Disney Dies

Walt Disney, who built an entertainment empire based on a mouse named Mickey and won a reputation as the movies’ most versatile creator, died today. He turned 65 ten days ago.

Political Pinch

“We’re in a fix,” admitted state Rep. Mac Pickard, dean of the local delegation. The nutcracker is the overwhelming popular vote here for Republican Howard (Bo) Callaway for governor, and the likely shoo-in victory for Democrat Lester Maddox in the General Assembly.

‘Tiffany’s’ Bombs

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the season’s most awaited musical, has flopped before its $1 million guaranteed opening on Broadway. Producer David Merrick called the sudden closing “my Bay of Pigs.”

This story was originally published December 14, 2016 at 3:50 PM with the headline "Looking Back."