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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1984
Page
5
Local residents report sharper congestion on Highway 98 and surrounding corridors. They cite development, truck traffic, and tourist season as rising pressures, calling for four-laning and alternate routes to ease travel and preserve the area.
A first person essay recounts misattributed itchy rashes blamed on fleas and chicken pox. The writer notes two Gulf Power outages and parking woes at a condo, while describing a doctor visit where chicken pox appears common but not epidemic in Destin. The piece reflects on lifelong concealment of childhood illness.
The writer reflects on a shingles diagnosis linked to dormant chicken pox virus and aging, noting no cure, potential vaccine in years, and a mix of personal health anecdotes. They discuss stress, outbreaks, and a generally hectic life with outages, traffic, and odd dental observations.
U S Sen Lawton Chiles recalls enacting the Government in Sunshine Act of 1976 to force open agency meetings. He cites the Interstate Commerce Commission as a shocking example where crucial decisions on rates and deregulation were made via phone calls and memos while commissioners avoided in person deliberations. The piece argues open meetings reveal reasoning and debate behind government actions.
Senator Byrd condemned the ICC practices as outrageous while a subcommittee urged Reese Taylor to run meetings in the open per law. On May 10 the commission held its first meeting in 18 months adopting formal rules and empowering each member to call a full session, signaling a victory for open government.
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