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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1984
Page
4
A reflective column laments an allegedly troublesome spring with contradictory signs of improvement in water clarity. It inventories home, climate, and travel setbacks, from malfunctioning air conditioners to construction delays, then pivots to coastal pollution discussions and a skeptical hope that water quality might be improving despite stormy tides and high winds.
State Fire Marshal findings reveal Walton County officials failed to ensure fire safety inspections for rising multi story structures on South Walton coast. The editorial cites risk to residents and potential litigation, urges immediate remedy, including hiring a qualified inspector from a neighboring county, to prevent unsafe occupancy certificates and possible catastrophic consequences.
Citizens are invited to express opinions to the Destin Log. Letters must be legible, signed, and include a return address, with editor rights to edit for length. Mail to Editor Destin Log P O Box 957 Destin Florida 32541.
Readers in Destin critique a rock concert at Wayside Park and warn officials to use logic in decisions. One correspondent thanks Mr. Al Gibson for donating a White House flown American flag to the Bible Independent Baptist Church and praises Destin as a law abiding community while denouncing anti immigrant attitudes.
A ponderous discussion questions legal limits on immigration and the morality of hiring workers from other countries. It argues that restricting entry or labeling immigrants as illegal contradicts the Golden Rule and basic humanity, urging humane treatment for all workers seeking better lives.
After many years delivering The Destin LOG since September 1983 to Route 1 subscribers, the writer thanks 390 of 408 subscribers for their support and says the family will leave for Germany in mid May, missing Destin and friends until they return.
A veteran farewell note recalling Maj. Gen. Robert M. Bond at Eglin Air Force Base. The writer highlights Bond’s leadership during hostage rescues refugees and racial labor issues while praising his service and impact on the Gulf Coast communities.
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