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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1984
Page
5
The log asks about favorite aspects of Destin in winter. The respondent praises the beach, the town layout making items easy to find, and the variety of good places to eat, noting comfort and accessibility during the season.
Pam Mee narrates trading in the worn orange bomb for a 1985 Ford Escort after a rough run of repairs and breakdowns. She recalls old clunker woes, family commentary, and a hopeful, money conscious outlook as she prepares to drive into the sunset with her new wheels.
In Alamogordo New Mexico Ham the chimp, famed for the 16 minute space run training at Holloman, lies buried near the Space Hall of Fame shrine. Born 1955 in Cameroon, he died at 25 in a North Carolina zoo. A modest monument marks his resting place beside a black and white photo inside the remains of the hall.
The author reflects on Ham the chimpanzee from Project Mercury, noting his celebrity status and public fascination. He contrasts human pilots with animals, questions common perceptions, and hints at continuing pieces about exploration, including The River of No Return.
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