LITTLE ROCK — 100 YEARS AGO Nov. 13, 1912

“Boys, I hate to do this, but I am hard up and I need the money,” apologetically explained a bold robber, who at the point of a revolver held up and robbed I.E. Taylor and Charles Marberry of 501 East Seventh street, near Seventh and Rock streets early Monday night. “I could have used that money myself, but since you have it, I hope it will do you lots of good,” politely replied Mr. Taylor. The robber obtained $1.50 from Mr. Taylor, and about the same amount from Mr. Marberry.

50 YEARS AGO Nov. 13, 1962

An automobile went through a steel fence at Adam’s Field at 4 a.m. today striking two airplanes and doing an estimated $3,050 worth of damage. Police classified the accident as hit and run and said the car was driven from the scene of the mishap. Officer D. L. Tittle reported the accident occurred when the car, a 1960 Pontiac convertible, failed to stop or turn at the dead end of 11th where it intersects with Harrington. The vehicle went through the fence, passing between two planes.

25 YEARS AGO Nov. 13, 1987

Little Rock Assistant Mayor Floyd G. “Buddy” Villines said Thursday he might sponsor a proposed ordinance requiring the use of seat belts in the city. Villines, in a memorandum Thursday to City Manager Tom Dalton and City Attorney Mark Stodola, asked that the staff have ready by Tuesday a draft of the proposal as well as a cost estimate on signage that would have to be installed around the city. He went as far as to propose the wording for the signs, “In Little Rock Your Safety Is the Law,” then, “Buckle Your Seat Belt!”

10 YEARS AGO Nov. 13, 2002

The state’s largest youth lockup has violated the constitutional rights of inmates by putting them at risk of harm, depriving them of adequate education and forcing them to take part in religious activities, according to a U.S. Department of Justice report released on Tuesday. Referring to some situations as “critical” or “serious,” the Justice Department report also highlighted deficiencies in mental health services and fire safety at the Alexander Youth Services Center in Saline County. The historically troubled facility houses about 140 of the state’s most troubled youths.

Arkansas, Pages 10 on 11/13/2012