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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1986
Page
4
In a classroom style critique a driver trainer notes the Eglin Parkway expansion to six lanes alters speed norms and lane behavior. Observers describe new turn lanes former median strips and confusing center lanes causing rapid lane changes and slower traffic in places.
Editorial notes Gramm-Rudman II survives as a deficit law but its automatic spending cuts depend on congressional votes. Gramm proposes assigning trigger to the White House Office of Management and Budget to pass judicial review. Hart warns of expanding executive power, while Gramm argues the role stays technical. The House should back the Senate position despite scare stories.
A debate rages over liveliness of major league baseballs as home run totals rise this year. Through 80 games, the American League show 15 percent gains and the National League 21 percent. Theories include a livelier ball, poorer pitching, Haiti revolution influence, hand stitching, and even radioactive fallout from Chernobyl. Fans enjoy the long blasts as baseballs sail over outfield fences.
Mullet wrapper praises Commissioner Anchors for urging fellow officials to consider a local option gasoline tax to fund road and bridge work, criticizing ballot initiatives and favoring state highway support and tourism-friendly public relations amid traffic growth and economic transition.
A reader accuses Rep Earl Hutto of professing deficit reduction while supporting spending. The letter cites Taxpayers Union ratings and records placing him near the Big Spenders category, opposing Social Security COLAs and anti abuse bills yet backing pay raises and pork projects like water bill subsidies. Northwest Florida residents would miss these subsidies.
Readers are invited to send letters to Editor at The Log Destin Florida 32541 P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road. Letters must be legible signed with a return address and may be edited for length.
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