Looking back… 50 and 85 Years Ago

85 years ago: November 2, 1939

Topping the headlines on this day 85 years ago: The city council moves to borrow money to fund local schools.

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50 Years Ago: October 29, 1974

Topping the headlines on this day 50 years ago: The Dublin City Council declined to cancel upcoming elections even though the city face a voting rights act lawsuit.

50 Years Ago: October 22, 1974

A federal lawsuit accusing the city of violating the 1965 Voting Rights Act threatens to stop upcoming elections.

85 Years Ago: October 19, 1939

Plans to increase drill periods for local guardsmen and more made the news on this day 85 years ago.

50 Years Ago: October 15,1974

Praise for the area's mental health care and three people arrested for connection to local burglaries were the biggest stories on this day 50 years ago.

85 years ago: October 12, 1939

A collection of news stories from this day 85 years ago.

50 years ago: October 8,1974

The tragic death of 56-year-old man in a trailer fire was the top story on this day 50 years ago.

85 Years Ago: October 5, 1939

The naming of commission officers and the ordering of the collection of back taxes topped the headlines on this day 85 years ago.

85 years ago: September 21, 1939

The top stories from this day 85 years ago.

85 years ago: September 14, 1939

The establishment of a highway patrol sub-station topped news on this day 85 years ago

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