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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1983
Page
5
Betty Smedley of Washington DC supports Reagan's merit pay idea but questions its administration. The letter expresses agreement with the president's approach while urging clear implementation details.
Karen MacGrogan describes Floridians escaping humidity crowds and traffic to the North Carolina mountains for a refreshing week in western Carolina and Tennessee. She recalls Mountain Brook near Sylva sleeping to two brooks, 50 to 60 degree nights, and days spent hiking waterfalls gem mining and horseback riding with plans for white water rafting and more trout fishing next year.
A traveler recalls a near miss with unsolicited Fairfield Sapphire Valley timeshare offers during a Smoky Mountain trip. The writer details a two day stay at a Destin area vacation, the resort’s facilities and a generous cash incentive, then reflects on the allure of grand developments versus home.
U S Senator Lawton Chiles highlights a report by the National Commission on Excellence in Education. He cites declines in basic reading and math skills and weaker higher order abilities. He endorses a Senate resolution urging national commitment to superior education while preserving local control.
Commentary notes a proposed national education summit to translate commission recommendations into action failed on party lines. The author regrets the setback but praises broader debate and state actions to improve schools and urges a positive, unified national strategy.
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