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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1984
Page
4
The Destin Log appears each Wednesday and Saturday at 106 Marler Street Destin Florida 32541. It is mailed to residents of Destin and South Walton County as Second Class Mail.
Florida State University researchers David L. Sly and William J. Serow find that in 30 years Florida shifted from retiree driven growth to a rising influx of working age people. From 1950 to 1980 population rose from 3 to 12 million with 65 percent of labor force growth in the 1970s. The study warns rapid migrant workers may stress education water roads and other services unless tourism remains strong and diverse industries grow. People aren’t just coming to retire they’re coming to work.
Editorial warns of eight hurricanes in 1984 and urges early evacuation for Destin-South Walton residents. Officials cite warnings from NOAA and FEMA that crowded coasts require 36 hour evacuation planning, with mock drills stressing disappearing second chances. Local residents fear noncompliance, repeating past tragedies from Alicia and Frederic.
The Destin LOG invites opinions from readers and asks for legible input. Signed letters with address are required and may be edited for length. Send to Editor Destin LOG P O Box 957 106 Marler St Destin FL 32541.
In a board session Mike Mitchell warns of hurricane risks while urging early departure. Officials discuss updating the county airports master plan and potential runway extension of 500 to 1000 feet to improve flight safety in Destin.
U S Senator Lawton Chiles criticizes rising costs of supporting former Presidents. He cites expenditures from 1955 to present, calls the system the imperial former Presidency, and urges reform limiting libraries and overhead, arguing for tighter legal guidance and a single presidential library footprint.
A lawmaker outlines stricter post retirement rules including protected Secret Service coverage for five years, reduced staff allowances, a 4000 square foot office limit, and government controlled book production profits. She seeks to bar tax funded staff from income generation and partisan politics, while noting a Senate hold delays progress since 1979 with 22 co sponsors.
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