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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log is published and printed every Wednesday and Saturday at 1225 Airport Road in Destin Florida for residents of Destin and South Walton County. It is mailed to subscribers as Second Class mail, providing production updates.
The piece discusses how rising costs from inflated land prices mortgage rates and the impact fee trend threaten affordable single family homes in Destin and the Florida Keys. Gov. Graham warns that growth could price out average workers as 2.5 million newcomers arrive in the state. The author notes the enduring appeal of home ownership despite these pressures.
The piece warns that funding for a replacement U S 331 bridge may not arrive until 1986 amid a state shortfall in transportation funds. It urges Walton County officials to push for a four lane span, noting the bridge’s growing importance, evacuation role, and potential need to expand beyond two lanes as funds permit.
A letter urges Destin residents to vote on January 17 at 7 30 p m to select at least nine new non incumbents for the Community Center board. The writer warns current disarray and absenteeism risk and proposes forming a cohesive slate to replace delays and bylaws issues.
Thomas Sowell argues against the arms race label and warns that maintaining deterrence costs matter. He critiques arms treaties, recalls Yalta and Munich missteps, and questions the nuclear freeze and overkill concepts as dangerous to peace. He emphasizes that defense capability remains decisive and evolving.
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