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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1983
Page
5
Virginia Freeman of Petersburg Florida urges immediate withdrawal of U S peace-keeping forces from Lebanon saying it is terrible to send young people to danger where they cannot defend themselves.
Personal reminiscence recounts the evolving relationship between Americans and their cars. From Tin Lizzie dreams to Ford family ties, the author recalls beloved and troublesome vehicles, including a green Austin Healey Sprite, a 1951 Chrysler New Yorker, and Volvo models, tied to memories from courtship to the 1964 World's Fair.
A reader recalls a fleet of vehicles from a 1944 Army Jeep to a 1983 pickup nicknamed The Truck. The narrator laments replacing a 1974 Pinto wagon with a Japanese mini monster, and notes joy in the five speed stick, gadgets, and better visibility, while hoping to keep The Truck away from Ray.
U S Sen Lawton Chiles urges support for The Chemical People PBS program addressing teen alcohol and drug abuse. He cites high early use rates and deaths from drunk driving, urging town meetings with judges police and teachers to confront the problem and discuss local action on November 2 and 9.
Commentary outlines a PBS coordinated effort with nearly 300 stations to study and spread community action against alcohol and drug abuse. It cites a Western Pennsylvania pilot with 12 000 attendees at 85 town meetings, forming 114 task forces offering counseling, hotlines, training, and legislative work. The speaker urges parents to contact PBS or Florida Informed Parents for details.
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