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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1982
Page
5
The reader asks if one would want to live in Destin's new condo or townhouse projects. The reply says yes if affordable, noting that such homes are usually kept up nicely.
A staff writer details a roadside stop near Destin Shalimar where a police officer cites headlight and tail light issues and an expired Alabama tag while noting the need for a Florida license. The encounter frames budgeting woes as the officer imposes fines and requires repairs and paperwork.
A reader recounts a frustrating Alabama license renewal and vehicle tag experience. He laments long waits, eye test and data entry, harsh charges, a lost check policy, and a waived fine after pleading with court staff during AEA week. He jokes about payment methods and headlight costs, ending dejected.
U S Senator Lawton Chiles argues that defeating drug abuse requires a two fold approach: curb trafficking and reduce demand through education. He urges the President to declare April 3 9 1983 National Drug Abuse Education Week and cites rising abuse among youth, higher death rates, and huge costs from drug related crime and addiction.
A commentary urges a social approach to fighting drug abuse by deglorifying drugs and encouraging parent child discussions. It calls for nationwide education and prevention efforts and designating the first week in April as National Drug Abuse Education Week to involve communities including Florida.
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