Contra Conversations on the Contra training camp controversy
A fictional White House exchange reveals concern about a covert Contra training camp in the Panhandle, with references to Hurlburt Field Eglin Reservation and Iran arms money. The dialogue shows President and chief of staff debating secrecy, media pressure, and potential visits.
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Don
White House
Air Force One
Nancy
Panhandle
CIA
National Security Council
Hurlburt Field
Poindexter
Eglin Reservation
Rhode Island
Jimmy Doolittle
Tay
Washington
President
Education drive aims to cut Okaloosa Walton dropout rate
An editorial praises a three county effort to reduce 7th and 6th grade dropouts with support from 4-H clubs and the Children Home Society of Florida. It argues 12 years of schooling builds informed citizens and stresses the value of liberal education alongside vocational paths.
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Okaloosa
Walton
Santa Rosa
Children Home Society of Florida
Okaloosa Teacher Group Exec Defends Salary Letter
Michael E Foxworthy of the Okaloosa County Education Association responds to a Letters to the Log item by disputing Mr Radsniks claims about a pay raise, school board elections, and publication details. He accuses the letter of being false and unprofessional and notes OCEA did endorse nonincumbents via OCEA-PAC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Radsnik
Okaloosa County Education Association
OCEA
Okaloosa County
Radsnik
Ocea—Pac
Ocea-Pac
Fort Walton Beach
Citizens press for planning as Destin council meets county
A Destin Destin council and county commissioners held a planning session to frame a long range comprehensive plan. The piece stresses citizen input as vital to governance and urges public involvement to influence tax funded growth and transportation planning. It cites a Fort Walton Beach sign ordinance as a cautionary example of limited public input.
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Destin
Voic
Fort Walton Beach
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Scripps Howard-Newspaper
Airport Road
Florida
P.O
Santa Rosa Beach
Ikepeees
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Bob Benz
Karen MacGrogan
Sheryl Gucich
Tina Harbuck
Bill Doughty
South Walton
Peggy Bailer
Kim Dale
Ray Johnson
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
C.M. Terry
Arlene Webster
Dennis Gilson
Bruce Cheves
Marilyn Wooldridge
Mary Deal
Vanita Trippe
Norma Michael
Martha Norviel
Marie Seibold
Nancy Cannon
Gene Sinsko
Buti
Editorial
Bill
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