Putting Things In Perspective On National Headlines
The writer reflects from Destin Florida on national issues including unemployment social security and the federal budget. Using Tax Foundation figures it notes per dollar allocations: 15.6 cents to social security 15 to education 14.2 to defense 13 to social services 7.9 to debt interest 2.3 to police fire prisons 1.9 to postal 1.4 to sanitation and about 28 cents to roads parks and courts. It also recalls 1982 top headlines and asks what 1983 will bring.
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Russia
Florida
Representaive
Washington
Tax Foundation
Postal Service
U.P.I
Middle East
Falklands
Leonid Brezhnev
John Hinkley Jr
Reagan
Poland
New Orleans
U.S
U.P.S
Walton grand jury flags red clay rule abuse in county
Editorial critiques Walton County officials for using emergency ordinances to permit red clay use on South Walton dunes without public notice. It warns of further public access erosion, urges an end to secretive actions, and notes no indictments were issued though it calls for change.
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South
Walton
Graand
Walton Board
Grand Jury
Orville
Choctawhatchee Bay
Walton County
Reader letters and plans spark Walton County debate on 98 bypass
A collection of letters to the Destin LOG discuss opposition to parking restrictions on U S 98 until Henderson Beach Park opens, critique beach by pass projects, and propose ideas from an island causeway to private development. The writers urge balanced progress, environmental concerns, and public input, with signatures from Destin residents.
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Eden
Fort Walton
Destin
U.S. 98
U.S. 98 Beach
Destin Blue Box for Home Paper Delivery
A Destin LOG home delivery box painted blue offers paper protection. Each box costs $2.00 with an optional metal post available for an extra one dollar.
We Need Parking in Destin Area Says Public Opinion
Letter argues ban on parking along U S 98 east of Destin worsens traffic and harms public access to beaches. Calls on county commissioners to permit and develop parking, suggesting an unpaved lot near Back Porch as workable, and criticizes state DOT focus on moving cars over public needs. Urges market and public cooperation for parking growth.
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U.S. 98
Destin
Board of County Commissioners
Department of Transportation
Brooks Bridge
Henderston State Park
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B.J. Dier
Lenah Miller
Mike Mitchell
Charles Morgan
Bill Tennis
Tinkie True
Arlene Webster
Helen Wren
Bonnie Meyer
Byron Meade
Brenda Burns
Jackie Gibson
Patti Cole
Lorraine Chambers
Lauri Thompson
Faye Nettles
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Editorial
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Evelyn O. Drowne Destin
Destin Log
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Destin Charter Boat Association
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