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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1986
Page
4
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The writer deems the District 5 contest on pace for a dull primary with nine candidates, seven Democrats and two Republicans, none emerging as a clear front runner. He notes the lack of campaigning flair, suggests a potential sleeper could energize the race, and mentions a voters guide published with the League of Women Voters for the Sept 30 runoff.
Editorials praise local businesses and residents for backing a charity auction at Harbor Docks that will raise about 48000 in merchandise. Proceeds support Destin Recreation Department to complete dugouts backstops and lights for the ballfield near Destin Elementary, boosting youth activity and community pride.
The city of Hamilton Ohio sought to rename itself Hamilton with an exclamation point but the U S Board of Geographic Names ruled punctuation marks are not part of geographic names. Rand McNally also refused to map the exclamation point. The piece jokes about defying the federal rule and keeping the new name.
A reader defends Hutto amid campaign stress and argues withdrawal would protect his health and serve the party. The writer, a locksmith from Jennings, La, notes he checked local records about a locksmith job and discusses insurance gaps for police officers and deputies in many jurisdictions.
Community members recall losses and praise healthcare, law, and media figures from Fort Walton Beach to Okaloosa Island. Dick Martin of the Book Nook, Charlie Stewart the longtime judge and state representative, and Dick Petermann are remembered for their contributions. The writer thanks University of Alabama at Birmingham doctors led by Dr Scotty McCallum for compassionate care during a hospital stay.
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