Looking back… 50 and 85 Years Ago

85 years ago: January 11, 1940

A collection of stories from this day 85 years ago.

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50 years ago: January 7, 1975

A collection of the top news stories from this day 50 years ago.

50 years ago: December 10, 1974

Topping the headlines on this day 50 years ago: Carl Vinson honored with library auditorium dedication.

85 Years Ago: December 7, 1939

A big win by Dublin over Wrightsville on the gridiron topped the news on this day 85 years ago.

50 years ago: November 26, 1974

Ed Martin reclaimed his city council seat after a runoff election and a local firefighter has been charged with arson. These stories and more made the news on this day 50 years ago.

Dublin prepares for early Thanksgiving celebration

Dublin, and the rest of the country, prepares for an early Thanksgiving holiday

85 years ago: November 16, 1939

Topping the news on this day 85 years ago: The 121st Infantry has been ordered to report for a seven day field training session.

50 years ago: November 11, 1974

Fifty years ago today: Doubt still lingers over city elections as judges debate voting rights complaint.

85 years ago: November 9, 1939

As war ramps up in Europe, locals prepare for an Armistice Day celebration. This story and more topped the news on his day 85 years ago.

50 years ago: November 5, 1974

Topping the headlines on this day 50 years ago: Doubt hovers over election as city moves ahead with a vote.

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