Destin Hobie Worlds Hope hinges on local water access
The Hobie 16 Worlds arrive as Fleet 178 boosts sailing and catamaran racing. Local leaders credit the Chamber of Commerce and Hobie dealer for securing the event and warn federal rules at Gulf Islands National Seashore Park risk banning sailing. Regattas draw racers from long distances, boosting area revenue, unless local governance regains park control.
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Fleet 178
Chamber of Commerce
Hobie
Gulf Islands National Seashore Park
Okaloosa
Department of Interior
A War on Waste in Military Buying By Senator Chiles
Senator Lawton Chiles argues the Defense Department wastes taxpayers money on overpriced parts and inefficient purchasing. He cites caps, wrenches, diodes and nuts bought at far above store prices, notes past reform efforts, and urges continued reform despite rising defense costs under President Reagan.
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Lawton Chiles
Air Force
Navy
Federal Commission
Defense Department
Reagan
Defense plan to curb military spare parts costs
Defense Secretary Weinberger argues seriousness of reform as Senate passes unanimous legislation to curb spare parts costs. Proposals require banning unjustified overhead, mandate price assurances, favor volume purchases, weigh exclusive rights claims, and reward cost cutting in procurement rules. The author cautions that laws depend on willpower to be effective in the Pentagon.
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Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Senate
Pentagon
Department
National Treasury
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Ken Harris
Camille Allen
Springhill
Ed Edwards
John Garvey
Shalimar
Ben Greenslait
Mountain Drive
Airport Road
Mark Yeast
Niceville
Mel Horton
Crystal Beach
Anchor Insurance Agency
Preferred Risk Mutual
FT. Walton
E. John Jenkins
S.W
Walton Counties
Florida
Out-of
Destin Log
P.O
Haberdashery
Ete
Rea Onl
Louisian
Louisiana
Lagniappe Restaurant
Sandpiper Cove
Old Pass Lagoon
Holiday Isle
Destin, Florida
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