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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1983
Page
5
Fort Walton Beach and Destin residents recount their memories of December 7 1941 with family trips, milk stops, warnings of war, and B 29s over homes. The accounts capture a child’s perspective and a captain’s recollection of ships near the reef.
The essay recalls postwar Christmas memories starting in 1946 with red pails of hardtack and Betsy Wetsy dolls, gifts from a sister and mother, then a Heart's Desire Flower the Skunk from Bambi. A show and tell reveal turns bittersweet as the narrator discovers the classroom bags held used toys for the poor.
A nostalgic reminiscence recounts Christmas moments from childhood and family artifacts. The author recalls a skunk rescued from a basement, a collection of ornaments, gifts like The Yearling, handmade keepsakes, and a toppled tree incident, all illustrating how Christmas creates lasting memories.
The New York Times details a lobbying drive where letters to lawmakers imitate constituents stationery, using various typefaces and colors. It notes the rise of PACs, laser printers, mailings, and proxy actions, while stressing lobbying remains largely hidden from public view and Congress.
The speaker criticizes the Lobbying Act of 1946 as inadequate and permissive. He argues it omits staff and executive contacts and relies on criminal sanctions, hindering enforcement. He urges full disclosures to reveal pressures on legislation and even suggests repealing the law if Congress won’t reform it.
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