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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1982
Page
4
A coastal town narrates repeated April flooding disrupting fishing, boating, and tourism. Residents blame Corps dredging and weather fronts while hoping for dry spells. Locals joke about arks at the sewer plant as Destin Water Users cheer future dryness.
Editorial lauds local efforts by residents and merchants to tend and improve the median strips on U.S. 98 as DOT contemplates removing medians for a six lane highway. It notes heavy spring rains, ongoing mowing and pruning, and the community’s pride despite safety and access concerns.
The Destin Log invites opinions on editorial positions and asks readers to mail legible letters with signature and address. Submissions should be addressed to Editor at Destin Log, P O Box 957, 106 Marler St, Destin Florida 32541, and may be edited for length.
U S Sen Lawton Chiles argues Congress should curb illegal immigration to free up jobs for Americans. He cites Department of Labor estimates of 40 million Americans competing with illegal aliens and suggests a four percent unemployment reduction through stricter borders and reduced welfare costs, noting current job lines and welfare strains.
The speaker emphasizes prioritizing American workers and enforcing laws to ensure legal entry. They support aid for improving other countries' conditions while stressing sovereign control, fair policy, and the protection of American citizens' stability and well being.
The author critiques power utilities for blaming others after a Destin area plane crash and urges undergrounding of lines to reduce visual clutter. He argues for higher development standards, strong zoning reform, and protecting Destin’s fragile environment as prosperity grows.
A proposal to create a Marine Fisheries Commission to regulate saltwater fishing faces debate. Critics question wasteful costs and loss of DNR control, while supporters cite unified resource management and industry need. Saltwater licensing tensions and wardens' staffing also feature in the dispute.
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