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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1985
Page
5
Anita Krohn of Fort Walton Beach says the cause of many U S 98 accidents is locals traveling too fast while tourists go too slow. She suggests setting both minimum and maximum speed limits to improve safety.
Sally Poff recounts a comical coastal outing with Kevin in a Hobie. A failed college sailing grade and fear of water frame a tense trip from Destin Sound to the Brooks Bridge. Despite discomfort and a near capsize, the narrator ends wary yet willing to sail again.
A columnist critiques People magazine’s cover impact calling James Garner a symbol of “The Last Real Man in America” while noting media sensationalism. The piece laments blurred lines between reality and fantasy, highlighting celebrity worship over scientists and explorers and criticizing focus on performers over lasting public figures.
The piece argues that society values celebrities over real thinkers and performers, noting entertainers and sports figures dominate media while dull workers go unseen. It contrasts actors like James Garner with traditional genuine character, urging appreciation of unpolished real people beyond media glamour.
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