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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1982
Page
4
Destin Log lists managing editor feature editor reporters and contributors with a buyer list including Jack Becklund Carol Becklund Jim Chitwood and others. Circulation rates shown for Okaloosa Walton counties and other regions with six month one year and two year prices. Advertising deadlines set for Monday Noon and Thursday Noon.
A Florida governor's push on growth management targets Destin Walton Okaloosa and the Keys. The DCA considers a West Florida Coast Resource Planning and Management Committee to push localities toward a potential critical concern designation, raising fears of oversight and costly state intervention. Local plans sit stalled as residents weigh state aims against coastal autonomy.
The Destin LOG invites public opinions and letters to the Editor. Authors must provide a signature and address and may have their letters edited for length before publication. Letters should be sent to Editor, Destin LOG, P.O. Box 957, 106 Marler St., Destin, FL 32541.
An editorial laments four local fishermen killed in a Gulf of Mexico mishap near East Pass and argues the tragedy could spur safer rules. It highlights Coast Guard and Eglin rescue efforts, notes the captain’s responsibility and passenger risk, and warns that bad conditions and luck can endanger any voyage in the Gulf.
Resident notes Lake Mitchell forming from unexplained flood waters on Indian Trail roads. County will cut a drainage ditch once survey stakes arrive, donation by Mattie Kelly enables relief to soggy yards. Also discusses voluntary glass ban on Okaloosa Island beaches, noting Tom Thumb’s nonparticipation.
A reader praises the Playground Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society for funding and organizing the local MathCounts competition at Bruner Jr. High. They note trophies, savings bonds for winners, meals, and a two day trip to state finals in Tampa, plus thanks to Coach Ann Hanson and students for their efforts.
The Windes family expresses deep gratitude for the support received after a death. They thank Destin residents for food, love, monetary contributions, and flowers, and wish blessings for all who helped. Capt Irby, Thesa, and Eddie Windes.
John Glenn’s joke at a Washington Gridiron Dinner mocked James Watt's plan to swap public lands by trading wetlands for timberland. The piece argues the proposed swap favors timber interests, risking wetlands protection and calling for restraint on toward rapid development.
The piece criticizes James Watt Interior Secretary for neglecting environmental protections in New England and Georges Bank. It accuses him of fast buck energy policies aligned with Reagan and calls for a shift to a more sensible secretary, jokingly adding a baseball metaphor to bolster the point.
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