Drinking Age Limit Faces Uphill Fight
Florida lawmakers opened 1983 debate over raising the drinking age from 19 to 21 as Rep. James Ward cast doubt on the bill. The House committee defeated the proposal 11 to 10, with Ward noting a two thirds vote in the full House would be needed to bypass the panel. Ward urged education programs and designated driving as alternatives while sponsor Rep. Fran Carlton sought reassessment after the defeat.
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Ingrid Kreis
James Ward
Ward
Fort Walton Beach
House Regulated Industries and Licensing Committee
National Transportation Safety Board
Socie
Regulated Industries and Licensing Committee
Europe
Fran Carlton
D-Orlando
Carlton
Centel Unbundles Local Charges for Clarity in Bills
Centel will separate charges on customer bills effective April 15 after PSC approval. Local customers face a $9.95 basic fee, with options to pay maintenance or opt for as needed service. Monthly basic fee rises to $10 for single lines. multiple phones may lower costs. Optional personal purchase avoids monthly lease. unbundling aims to reflect costs clearly.
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Central Telephone Co
Centel
Steve Chew
Tallahassee
Public Service Commission
Chew
Correction: Eckerd advert price misprint
The Destin LOG notes an April 6 listing for 12 oz Flavor Roast Peanuts at 99 cents was incorrect. The proper price is 1.27 dollars. The newspaper apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the error.
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Eckerd
Health checkups deterred by common excuses
A survey by the American Chiropractic Association finds many people know the value of regular eye, dental, heart, lung and spine exams but delay care. They cite twelve excuses such as moving or cost, and many avoid needed attention even when symptoms are evident. A personal talk with oneself is urged to commit to health maintenance.
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American Chiropractic Association
Dr. T
Doctors of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic
Ymas
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