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100 YEARS AGO Feb. 19, 1914

Because “only women can detect and cope with this side of crime,” that of young men forcing their attentions upon young, untrained and ignorant girls, Little Rock soon may have at least two policewomen. The City Federation of Women’s Clubs adopted a resolution in which Mayor Taylor is requested to urge the City Council to grant this request. The federation also requests that at least two women be appointed members of the city’s Board of Censors.The federation believes that the constant attendance by children at the moving picture theaters has a certain influence, and that pictures should be sanctioned by women who “know as a mother knows and not as a father.”

50 YEARS AGO Feb. 19, 1964

Gov. Faubus said today it appears that the U.S. Justice Department “might be more interested in publicity” in its investigation of the gambling situation in Hot Springs. The governor started not to make any statement, then he wrote out these two sentences: “It appears the Justice Department might be more interested in publicity than in taking any action about anything that might be wrong. Also it is an accepted fact that there is far more crime in Washington, D.C., a federal district, than any Arkansas town or city.”

25 YEARS AGO Feb. 19, 1989

Citing environmental, economic and safety concerns, about 50 people gathered Saturday morning at the main branch of the Central Arkansas Library to protest the proposed rail-based MX missile garrison. Both the Little Rock Air Force Base at Jacksonville and Eaker Air Force Base at Blytheville are among 10 bases being considered for the garrison. Under the proposed rail garrison plan, 50 of the 10-warhead MX missiles would be deployed on 25 special trains.Protesters carried a variety of colorful signs, including one that made a play on the name former President Ronald Reagan assigned to the MX. The sign said “Peacemaker,” with an arrow pointing to a missile, and “Cow,” with an arrow pointing to a parrot.

10 YEARS AGO Feb. 19, 2004

The leader of about 2,000 Arkansans who oppose alcohol sales at Magic Springs & Crystal Falls called for a boycott of the Hot Springs amusement park Wednesday after a state board granted it a permit for limited beer and wine sales. The state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board unanimously approved a permit that allows the park to sell beer and wine.