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100 YEARS AGO Sept. 12, 1917

■ MORRILTON — As the members of Company D were in training at the Missouri Pacific station, a six-year-old “Young American” in charge of a squad of youngsters, stepped up to Captain Beeson, saluted and said: “Captain Beeson, here’s my men, I’m training for you. We’ve got organized and we’re practicing, so we can come on to help lick the kaiser. I’m going to get some more and maybe we’ll be ready when you need us.”

50 YEARS AGO

Sept. 12, 1967

■ County Judge Arch Campbell changed the name of his horse from King Souvenir to Arkansas Constitution to show his confidence in his position that he was entitled to remain in office for another two-year term as a result of [Pulaski] County Judgeelect Tom Gulley’s accidental drowning. What actually prompted this was a statement Judge Campbell made, when he asked whether he would go out of office when his term expired. He replied that he believed a provision of the state Constitution empowered him to stay in office until a successor was elected — and he added, “I’m in the saddle on a good horse”— meaning the Constitution.

25 YEARS AGO

Sept. 12, 1992

■ The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sued the Fayetteville School District for the district’s refusal to release the personnel records of a recently fired assistant superintendent. Citing the state Freedom of Information Act, the newspaper has made written request to Superintendent Winston Simpson asking to review the personnel file of Dr. Charles Russell. Russell, the district’s superintendent for the past 14 years, was fired Aug. 11.

10 YEARS AGO Sept.12, 2007

■ Arkansas news organizations are questioning a decision by the Arkansas Activities Association to restrict photographers’ access to postseason sporting events in order to retain control over the sale of pictures and video. Administrators say the policy, adopted July 20, is intended to help schools control who is on the sidelines and courts at athletic events. Wadie Moore, assistant executive director of the Arkansas Activities Association, said the policy applies only to postseason events and that media outlets and individuals who register and receive media credentials will remain free to conduct their business — including selling their images for profit.