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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1984
Page
4
The Destin Log is published and printed every Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road in Destin Florida for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as second class mail from the Office and Circulation location at 1225 Airport Road P O Box 957 Destin FL 32541.
A personal reflection on the Los Angeles Games from a parent observer. Highlights include Carlos Lopes finalizing the all comers’ showdown, Mary Lou Retton’s grit, Greg Louganis’ dives, Joan Benoit’s marathon pace, Gabriela Andersen-Schiess’ finish, and Mary Decker’s pain. The author notes the end of a high spirited, medal rich Olympiad and the return of athletes to their nations.
Babs Cullen argues that Destin Marine Towing failed due to Coast Guard rulings from July 1983. She notes the Coast Guard can respond to non emergency tows if no commercial company is available and urges support for the Destin Coast Guard Station, claiming it provides safer, cheaper help. Captains and mariners in Destin are cited as knowing the Coast Guard’s role and accessibility.
Sailors from Hobie Fleet 178, Fort Walton Beach, announce hosting the 1984 Hobie 16 World Championships, a milestone following the 1979 national event. The piece extols the fleet’s role in the Hobie World Class, the local sailing conditions, and acknowledges an ongoing problem.
Editorial urges heed Dr. Neil Frank who warned Congress that five calm seasons mask hurricane risk. Destin area faces limited evacuation routes and no local shelters, stressing the human toll if a major storm strikes. The piece urges residents to listen to warnings and evacuate early.
The column argues the CIA sanctioned mining of Nicaraguan harbors to block Soviet and Cuban material, criticizing Congress and media for apathy toward Communism. It urges decisive Grenada-style action to deter threats, warning that avoiding conflict could invite further Soviet influence and endanger US freedom.
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