Governors Seek Military Aid Against Gulf Coast Drug Invasion
Editorial argues that five Gulf Coast states Florida Alabama Louisiana Mississippi and Texas request federal military help to interdict narcotics from Latin America and the Caribbean. It notes drug flights and budget gaps in state police, and suggests a national defense perspective on border security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast States
United States
Caribbean
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
U.S
Edwin Edwards
Police Narcotics Bureau
Defense Department
Washington
Destin Log community newspaper details and contact info
The Destin Log prints Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida for Destin and South Walton residents. It lists staff editors reporters and circulation details, with subscription rates and advertising deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin
Airport Road
Florida
South Walton County
Okaloosa
Walton
Newspaper Flu Strikes Staff After Move to Airport Road
A contagious influenza outbreak sweeps the newsroom after moving to antiseptic quarters on Airport Road. Reporter Steve Humphries, Karen MacGrogan, editor Ingrid Kreis, Pam Mee, Tina Harbuck, and others fall ill with symptoms of sneezing, coughing, and runny noses, labeled as the Philippines virus, a descendant of the Hong Kong and Asian flu strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport Road
P.O. Box
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Dick Graybill
Jim Chitwood
Ingrid Kreis
Karen MacGrogan
Tina Harbuck
Steve Humphries
Pam Mee
Peggy Bailer
Kim Dale
B.J. Dier
Lenah Elliott
Dot Jones
Carol McCrae
Mike Mitchell
Tinkie True
Margaret Watson
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Carol Becklund
Melanie Robinson
Mary
Marler Street
Public Health Service
Santa Rosa Beach
Humphries
MacGrogan
South Walton
Philippines
Hong Kong
Flu Death Toll Questioned by Staff Warning
A speaker jokes about the annual U S flu death toll, suggesting staff should be kept oblivious to the number to maintain optimism about the future. The remark hints at a tension between awareness of mortality and workplace morale.
Destin voices clash over MPO bridge plan and equity
In a debate echoing across Destin and Okaloosa Island, the MPO favored a western island terminal for a new bridge, sidelining Destin's needs. Critics allege lack of Destin representation, growth imbalance, and influence from island businesses. A separate commission discussion on Crestview Courthouse restrooms preceded a plan to repurpose facilities.
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Commission
MPO
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Barrier Island
Destin
Okaloosa Island
Brooks Bridge
Hollywood
Hollywood Bridge
Fort Walton Beach
Niceville
Valparaiso
Tom Pryor
Mary Esther
Crestview
Letters to the Editor and Community Thanks Collected
Retired military readers push back on a syndicated column about military spare parts pricing and demand balanced Local coverage. Readers urge the Destin LOG to present multiple perspectives and verify facts before editorial stance. Includes thanks from Xi Kappa Omicron for a film event and a southern view on grits submission to editor Mr McFeathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOD
Destin
Scripps-Howard
McFeathers
Readers invited to send letters to Destin LOG editor
The Destin LOG invites reader opinions and states letters may be edited for length. Signatures and full return addresses are required, with letters sent to Editor, Destin LOG, P O Box 957, 1225 Airport Road, Destin, FL 32541.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destin Log
P.O
Airport Road
Destin
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Editorial
U.S. Customs Service
Eeve Tenes
Bao
Jessie Helms
CBS
Murray
Destin Arates
David Boyd
Cuspidor
Charlie Marlow Bedford
The
Xi Kappa Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Ken Harvey
Corpus Christi Church
Little League Board
Mr. Cooper
IGA
Art
Dewey Destin
Sisters of
Mrs. L.D. Ferguson
Baton Rouge, LA
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