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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1985
Page
4
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In Destin commentary, the new four lane U S Highway 98 faces delays and shifting deadlines from the state Department of Transportation. Officials blame runoff issues and weather but readers question if the schedule is realistic. The piece urges honest timing and hints the project may miss spring’s revised target.
Editorial mocks Senate 75 to 24 vote backing Gramm Rudman Hollings deficit targets. It argues the plan exempts Social Security and most defense, making $36 billion cuts across one quarter of the budget and predicting House resistance and possible defeat. It condemns hypocritical filibusters and posturing by lawmakers.
A county meeting raised questions about a dock built in the west county. Approved in 1983, it faced delayed construction until 1985 and reportedly differed from the permit plans. The six month permit expiration and discrepancies prompted scrutiny of local approvals.
County Walton County and Destin officials discuss a disputed dock crossing property line and access to water. The Property Adjustment Board reviews value impacts while state agencies DER and DNR require local approval. A Water Management Coordinating Authority is formed amid negotiation of interlocal agreement steps.
Letters thank organizers of the Destin Cup during the Seafood Festival weekend. Praise for race planning and hospitality. Other letter from Florence Saks of Destin thanks friends for support during illness and 75th birthday open house hosted by her daughter Cher Sauer.
Readers are invited to send letters to The Log sharing opinions or disagreements with editorials. Letters must be legible and signed with a return address. Submit to Editor The Log P O Box 957 1225 Airport Road Destin Florida 32541.
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