Destin occupational license questions stir local mentions
The Log reports on the purchase status of Destin occupational licenses. Blanche Petro of Gulf Village Realty notes the owner bought two licenses for the company and brokers, with each salesperson paying 25 dollars. William E. Bethea, a mortgage broker, admits to forgetting amid approaching hurricane and plans to obtain one. Glenda Bryant of Suzy's Stitch and Such says she recently obtained hers but complains licenses are very expensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Petro
Gulf Village Realty
Don't Count On It Weather Diary of a Gulf Hurricane Threat
A first person account describes a Gulf hurricane threat named Juan moving northeast toward Mobile. The narrator prepares a pop-up camper, secures supplies, seeks shelter, and endures a night of rain and tornado watches before dawn on Monday. The piece notes Elena and other storms as context.
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Atlantic
Gulf
Juan
Mobile
Elena
Mike
Karla
Don’t count on it as Juan roams Gulf coast unpredictable
A personal narrative tracks Juan the storm moving north and east along the Louisiana coast. Tornado warnings surge as the author hunkers in a trailer near Panhandle and New Orleans, awaiting evacuation and reporting flash floods, gale winds, and shifting forecasts with cautious headlines.
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Karla's
Juan
Louisiana
Panhandle
New Orleans
Birmingham
Gunship Delivers Premature Baby On Emergency Route
An AC-130 Spectre gunship diverted from a live fire mission carried a medical team and a premature eight hour old baby between Keesler Air Force Base and Eglin Air Force Base. The infant was placed in an incubator at Keesler after transfer, then the crew returned to Eglin with the medics.
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Hurlburt Field
Hurlburt
Keesler Air Force Base
Biloxi
Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin
Spectre
Keesler
Keesler’s
Dune Repairs Okayed By AF
Air Force officials approve repair of breach dunes along U S 98 after Hurricane Elena. Okaloosa County commissioners receive Col. Howard J. Oakes letter stating a work permit is approved by the state Department of Natural Resources. Sand fences will be installed seaward to catch wind blown sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Okaloosa County
Eglin Air Force Base
Howard J. Oakes
State Department of Natural Resources
U.S. 98
Oakes
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William E. Bethea
Glenda Bryant
Suzy
Linda Lee Whitman
Linda Lee
Ed Lecher
Mill Store
Frank Sims
Coastline Surf Shop
Mary King
Roberta
Debbie Rawlinson
Cutters West Boutique
Arlene Webster
Kelly
New Palm Plaza
East Destin
Sealy
Posturopedic
Sandestin
Wiithinking Shop
Sealestial Surf Shop
Destin
Okaloosa
Walton Counties
Florida
Destin Log
P.O
Ve Beach
Miracle Strip
Racetrack RD
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