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100 YEARS AGO April 27, 1917

WALDRON — What is believed to be the first producing oil well in Arkansas has been brought in on the Benton farm, near here, by the Bolinger Oil Company of Indiana. It is expected to shoot the well tomorrow, and it is confidently believed that a gusher or a well of more than average production will result. The baling of water from the hole was finished today, and more than 50 gallons of oil of good quality was brought up. Machinery has been ordered, and it is expected to be in operation within a few days.

50 YEARS AGO April 27, 1967

Rep. Charles Matthews of North Little Rock today recommended that Arkansas change its legislative form of government to a single House, known as the unicameral system. The proposal was made to a committee of the Arkansas Constitutional Revision Study Commission which was called to discuss proposed changes in the legislative branch but actually spent more time discussing election laws.

25 YEARS AGO April 27, 1992

The state has spent about $16.5 million on investment advice from 1989 through 1992, reports reviewed recently show. The reports — prepared by the state Department of Finance and Administration — show the majority of the money is spent by the state Public Employees Retirement System. During the four-year period, PERS has spent about $8.4 million on investment consulting fees. The retirement system has a $1.75 billion portfolio.

10 YEARS AGO April 27, 2007

David Huckabee, the son of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, was arrested just after daybreak Thursday at the Little Rock airport after security officials discovered a handgun in his luggage. By noon, the 26-year-old Huckabee had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge and was sentenced to a year on probation, was ordered to pay $855 in fines and court costs and to perform 10 days of community service. The elder Huckabee, a Republican presidential candidate, later called his youngest son “irresponsible” for a “foolish act.” David Huckabee, who was licensed to carry a concealed weapon, said when he was arrested at 6 a.m. Thursday at Little Rock National Airport, Adams Field, that he had forgotten about the .40-caliber Glock.