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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1984
Page
4
In a humorous reminiscence, the writer recalls battles with unruly video display terminals since 1976. Mis-typed keys, sudden “Syntax Error,” and a story saved nowhere provoke exaggerated remedies and enduring nostalgia for the reliability of an old Underwood manual.
A reader thanks Jim Chitwood for a concise, informative column in the Destin LOG and calls for continued reporting with Otis Gossman at Playground Daily News. The author cites a hearing and constructive fraud findings in elections and critiques intimidation in a Thrasymachus society while urging informed citizen action.
Editorial notes 42 individuals have qualified for Destin's first city election for eight offices, far more than expected. With 38 vying for seven council seats and four for mayor, the paper predicts a lively campaign, diverse motives, and ample voter choice as residents prepare for town government formation.
A columnist recalls the moment after buying a major appliance when letters from the company urge immediate service insurance. Threatening language suggests breakdowns and enormous repair costs, pressuring the homeowner to act within hours or lose the offer.
Viewpoint by Harry Turner argues insurance dominates modern life as homeowners fear losing assets. The piece satirizes appliance letters and rising premiums, noting middle class anxiety and the omnipresent push to insure everything. It suggests insurance may become a cause of death in obituaries as fear and payments mount.
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