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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1987
Page
4
A writer discusses media bias, editorial influence, and reader perception, noting how a newspaper’s stance shapes coverage. He recounts a Henderson Beach State Park road issue, affirming support for closing Old Highway 98 while remaining open to new arguments and acknowledging personal bias.
A Destin condo and longtime residents urge council to close Old Route 98 near Henderson State Park. They argue the route is a safety risk, prefers tourism, and would reduce traffic for vacationers. They praise Bill Phillips and oppose continuing the fight that could cost money for residents.
A reader argues for Henderson Beach Park to remain beauty focused yet accessible, with park rangers patrolling to deter dirt bikes and crime. They question ongoing costs, patrol coverage, and broader benefits to Destin and the state, urging careful planning before extending police or protection efforts.
The National League of Cities critique of the federal government shows city leaders rate Washington poorly on crime housing and poverty. The piece questions how much the federal government should do and warns that its power is not unlimited nor its treasury bottomless while suggesting local handling nearer to home may be wiser.
The U S Forest Service will seek competitive bids for 256 acres of surplus land near Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Recreation Area east of Niceville and will appraise the land to set a minimum offer. This pause allows public input and delays a decision until next year on the land’s future owner.
An argument urges relocating the Destin fishing fleet from Old Pass Lagoon to the west end of the Destin Bridge. It cites cost savings, public marina potential, Coast Guard use, and expanded docking for deep-draft vessels, urging legislative action to annex Okaloosa Island area to Destin for a municipal docking facility.
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