Top 10 Books For Long Winter Nights Picks
A reader ranks ten novels across genres from historical epics like Whirlwind to wartime memoirs such as Ernie's War and sea tales by Tristan Jones. Patti adds five favorites including The Horse Goddess and It, blending fiction and non fiction picks for quieter nights.
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Patti
James Clavell
Shogun
Noble House
Iran
Khomeini
Irving Wallace
Pacific
the Corps
Marine Corps
Jan DeHartog
Tristan Jones
Wales
Wilbur Smith
Fidelio
England
Caribbean
God
Morgan Llywelyn
Marshall Goldberg
Stephen King
Robin Norwood
Quinn Scherrer
Readers invited to send letters to The Log editor
The Log invites reader opinions and editorial disagreements. Letters should be legibly typed or written and include a signature and address. Send to Editor The Log P.O. Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541.
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Airport Road
Destin
Florida
P.O. Box
Santa Rosa Beach
Cano Square
Jack Becklund
Jim Chitwood
Bill Doughty
Karen MacGrogan
Sheryl Gucich
Tina Harbuck
Peggy Bailer
Robert K. Dale
Ray Johnson
Dot Jones
Mike Mitchell
C.M. Terry
Arlene Webster
Carolyn Chesser
Diane Molitaris
Marilyn Wooldridge
Mary Deal
Vanita Trippe
Norma Michael
Martha Norviel
Marie Seibold
Nancy Cannon
Gene Sinsko
Carol Collins
P.O
Congress urged to pass clean highway funding bill
Editorial argues the 99th Congress failed to pass a clean $13.1 billion highway authorization, delaying funds for fiscal 1987. It warns that without timely approval, spring construction contracts will be stalled, jobs could be lost, and urges separate action on repealing the 55 mph limit in a distinct measure.
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99Th Congress
100Th Congress
Congress
House
Senate
Telemarketing Fraud Emerges as Fastest Growing Card Scam
Experts warn credit card fraud is rising with telemarketing schemes. Victims receive calls claiming a vacation prize and disclose card numbers, which criminals use for purchases. Authorities advise ignoring unasked prize offers and hanging up on strangers requesting card details.
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United States
Hawaii
National Parks No Longer Free Sparks Camper Outcry
A reader vents about federal budget cuts forcing admission fees at National Parks and doubling existing passes. He likens this to other federal aid and immigration issues, condemning spending while praising a free camping dream.
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Tennessee
China
Ronnie
Yellowstone
U.S.A
Congress
Sense of Success at Martinez Inauguration in Tallahassee
Observer recalls the Florida inauguration with Governor Bob Martinez taking oath and pledging to defend the Constitution. A 19 gun salute, air guard flyover, and F 106 formation marked the ceremony. The writer notes growth, budget cuts, and the sense of success filling Tallahassee, a festive parade, ball, and jubilant officials.
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Don Ware
Okaloosa County
Don
Mike
Bob Martinez
Florida Air Guard
Martinez
Tampa
Tallahassee
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