100 YEARS AGO Sept. 29, 1913
Miss Jean Gordon, noted suffragette from New Orleans, who will deliver a series of lectures in Little Rock, was a visitor in police court Monday morning. Miss Gordon is responsible for the establishment of the juvenile court in Louisiana and for many other notable reforms. She has been instrumental in securing the passage of a number of laws, looking to better reformation of young criminals. Following the session of court this morning Miss Gordon held a lengthy consultation with Police Judge Isgrig and Sergeant McDaniels of the police force, relative to the work of the juvenile court and the manner of handling juvenile and women prisoners in Little Rock. Judge Isgrig agreed with Miss Gordon’s views as to the need of segregating the youthful prisoners from the hardened criminals.
50 YEARS AGO Sept. 29, 1963
Fifty thousand Arkansans are expected to turn out for President Kennedy’s appearances Thursday at Heber Springs and Little Rock. Enthusiastic response was reported yesterday by officials ironing out details for the visit. Mayor Joe Albright of Heber Springs, who is also president of the chamber of commerce, estimated yesterday that 25,000 will be on hand for the dedication of Greer’s Ferry Dam by the President. Estimates of the number who will turn out for Kennedy’s speech at the livestock show grounds here range from 20,000 to 40,000.
25 YEARS AGO Sept. 29, 1988
Television news directors won the right Wednesday to place a “pool” camera on the House floor to cover the Legislature in the upcoming session. But newspaper photographers will be allowed on the House floor only during the so-called “morning hours” when non-controversial and routine items are addressed. Speaker of the House Ernest Cunningham of Helena made both proposals to a joint Legislature/media committee Wednesday. He tabled the restriction on newspaper photographers after it was criticized by some committee members.
10 YEARS AGO Sept. 29, 2003
Taking out the trash in North Little Rock gets a little more elaborate today with the start of curbside pickup of newspapers, aluminum cans and other recyclable materials. The City Council approved the service in April to start this week through a seven-year contract with Waste Management of Arkansas. Residents can leave recyclable trash curbside in a provided bin on their regular trash collection day.
Arkansas, Pages 18 on 09/29/2013