City faces license fees amid talk of fortune tellers
City Manager Jack Dorman quipped irony at a Finance Committee session about budgeting for five years ahead. The proposed ordinance on business licenses would charge fortune tellers and related occupations a $1,500 fee, a sum the writer notes echoes the committee’s demand for certainty.
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Destin Faces High Fees for Fortune Tellers
A reader questions a proposed 1500 license for fortune tellers while noting many other permits at 100 to 200. The letter mocks strict crackdowns on door to door sales and asks if the city will rethink the fee or risk lawsuits from irate Gypsies over a license.
Men and Modern Fathers Move Beyond Stereotypes
A discussion of the women's movement fostering male liberation. Men gain choices in work life, parenting, and marriage, rejecting rigid roles. Examples include turning down uprooting promotions, mid career shifts, and embracing genuine partnership while shedding stereotypes.
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Viewpoint on Dads Redefining Fatherhood Roles
A column argues modern fathers increasingly share caregiving duties. It notes dads attend PTA meetings, pediatric visits, and spend time with children, debunking stereotypes that confined men to a secondary role. The piece lauds this healthy shift as beneficial to families.
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