Good Old Days 11-13-15

Compiled By The Sun-Telegraph Staff

These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons.

50 YEARS AGO

Nov. 10, 1965

'Marines Ease Requirements for Enlisting'

In anticipation of the 30,000-man build-up the Secretary of Defense has asked for the Marine-Corps, the Corps has completely revised its recruiting criteria.

One of the most significant changes is the opening of the two-year active duty enlistment program. Young men 18 years of age through 28 years, are eligible for enlistment through t...