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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1985
Page
4
The Destin Log announces staff roles from publisher to editors and sales, along with Santa Rosa Beach and Destin offices. It lists distribution, circulation rates for Okaloosa Walton counties, ad deadlines, and copyright notice for 1985 material.
The reader details a mail request to join the Reagan Media Offensive led by Kenneth Boehm, aimed at opposing mainstream media. The piece critiques the notion that big media should be fought, noting skepticism about government relations with media and referencing the White House News Service and defense contractor concerns.
A letter portrays the liberal establishment as a dire threat to America and urges readers to fund a grassroots push to bypass national media. It warns of Liberal control over policy, calls for mass support, and mentions collaboration between media moguls and Tip O’Neill to hinder Reagan’s agenda.
An editorial urges Destin and the Fire Control District to cooperate on funding the missing half mill needed for state revenue sharing. It questions occupational licenses as a funding solution and calls for joint budgeting to avoid higher taxes or license fees, noting potential millage hikes and the need for practical collaboration.
Letters to the Log criticizes June 19 editorial on beach driving arguing enforcement gaps leave beaches unpatrolled. Writer, a beach user, urges Walton County to budget a dedicated patrol to deter crime and protect children and seniors, noting sheriff lacks funds and equipment.
Mark Patinkin argues that hatred masquerades as worship as wars and violence seed from religious extremism. He notes moslem gunmen Christian militias and Jewish hostages in dispatches and warns America is not immune. He cites Beirut Tehran and Belfast to show how intolerance can infect societies and undermine brotherhood.
The Destin Log invites reader opinions and disagreement with editorial positions. Letters must be legible and include a signature and address. Send submissions to Editor, The Destin Log, P O Box 957, 1225 Airport Road, Nestin, FL 32541.
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