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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1982
Page
5
The log asks about favorite Halloween characters. Responses include a purple genie with a headress and shorts, a bird costume with feather adornments from a parakeet, and a kitty cat with whiskers painted by a mother.
Florida voters face two constitutional amendments on November 2 addressing the exclusionary rule and pretrial release. Attorney General Jim Smith argues the current emphasis on defendants' rights and restrictive evidence standards have hampered justice amid rising crime.
Commentary argues Florida should align with national Fourth Amendment standards rather than stricter local rules. It contends any minor procedural misstep can suppress evidence and urges adoption of amendment two to balance rights with public safety, warning against overleniency.
Buddy Runnels centers a photograph with Jeff Crumpler and Cliff Reynolds as Gov. Bob Graham honors their work on the Henderson Beach purchase in Tallahassee on Friday.
Letters discuss historical maps of Destin Bay and East Pass with notes on Lagoon drainage and changes since 1871 and 1935. George L Schoechle suggests publishing the maps in The Log to inform Destin residents. A second letter thanks two strangers who helped a man harassed by dogs on Forest Street near Libert Street while bicycling.
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