This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1986
Page
4
Road Destin Florida provides weekly publication details for The Log. The notice lists a mailing address P O Box 957 Destin Florida and a price of 2641 in a fragmentary OCR segment.
A reader recalls being young and the then trusted certainty of institutions and eras gone by. He contrasts past optimism with present doubts, noting how advice often goes unheeded and how memories of famous figures and simple comforts shape a nostalgic yet critical view of aging. He invites reader letters to The Destin Log for commentary.
Editorial argues for recognizing all mothers in policy, not just those in paid labor. Cites Besharov and Dally on 62 percent working statistic misinterpretation, notes many stay home part or all day, and highlights tax and Social Security biases. Calls for clearer labeling like “working mother” since all mothers work.
The writer criticizes local coverage and claims a staged pay raise for teachers by OCEA and administrators. Cites alleged five percent raises misrepresented to teachers who later ratified a contract. Notes November elections brought changes as teachers formed the largest voting bloc, ousting three incumbents. Also mentions Walton-Sandestin Golf Classic and Cancer Society fundraising start for 1986-87 Crusade.
After the election the piece notes a shift potential with Republican gains at the county level. It urges harnessing momentum to attract regional and federal offices, including a proposed federal courthouse, a multi story government complex, and relocation of state agencies to Fort Walton Beach area to boost commerce and influence in the Panhandle. It highlights local figure Bob Harden and the need to evaluate committee assignments and hiring practices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.