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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1984
Page
4
The Destin Log is a weekly paper printed each Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541 for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is sent to subscribers as second class mail.
Columnist notes a lull in beachside and phone solicitations after a judge limited county bans yet gets a flood of mail offers. He highlights three packages from Fairfield Sapphire Valley, Vistana Resort, and Big Canoe with free stays, vouchers, or discounts, while joking about waiting for an all expenses paid Virgin Islands deal.
Editorial notes the 1985 tax question dominates the Reagan Mondale race after Mondale proposes income tax hikes and indexing removal, while Reagan denies plans to raise taxes. Bush adds uncertainty by urging open options. Analysts foresee persistent deficits near $200 billion and limited tax options unlikely to close the gap.
The Destin LOG invites readers to send letters to the Editor at P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin Florida 32541. Letters must be legible signed with address and may be edited for length.
U S Senator Paula Hawkins champions a latchkey program to keep six million children aged 6 to 13 safe after school. She proposes $45 million over three years for school and community based after school care offering enrichment and supervision in public schools to reduce later social and legal costs.
Commentary argues grams would cut injuries and delinquency while expanding latchkey care and a clearing house for school age programs. Cites CBO 1983 two parent employment 62 percent and 74 percent in single parent homes, urging nationwide action and noting lifelong risks from lack of supervision. Floridians boast Pinellas County program as a model.
A humorous column about moms overwhelmed by summer duties and back to school pressure. The writer imagines a self run retreat called Summer's End offering quiet, conversation, and culture, a place to recuperate from chores and family noise with grand facilities and even a government grant idea.
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