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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1983
Page
4
A week of rapid, dramatic events unfolds as Beirut Marines suffer large losses and public debate rages over peacekeeping, U S intervention, and political reactions. Debates flare over DeLorean tapes, Grenada, gunboat diplomacy, and the 1984 campaign while local zoning questions elicit speculation in Walton and Okaloosa counties.
The piece argues for perpetual Daylight Savings Time, praising extended evening daylight and criticizing winter darkness. It urges Florida to adopt year round DST, contending benefits for recreation and tourism, while dismissing concerns about early mornings and dairy farming. It envisions national adoption if Florida leads.
Readers send thanks for Festa Italiana support and praise large turnout and donations. Acknowledgments also note reader letters about Monty Montgomery and impressive fish weight anecdotes. Expressions of sympathy are extended to the Echols family for their loss.
A reader voices strong views on Lebanon policy and TV news influence. He argues national coverage swells problems, defends presidential decision making, and defers to PBS as a more objective source than CBS, NBC, or ABC. The letter also critiques journalists and former officials.
A columnist asserts support for the Grenada invasion as a presidential move and notes the county commission’s approval of October 31 Halloween observance. The piece contrasts the president’s information sources with major networks and defends military action as prudent and necessary.
Ex Marine officer Malcolm Patterson weighs Grenada and Beirut incursions. He argues U S presence in Grenada is essential to counter Cuban Russian strategic facilities while recalling Suez era lessons and Marine discipline under fire. Patterson frames warfare as a tough duty driven by national stakes.
The Destin Log invites letters to the editor and asks readers to type or write legibly. Signed letters with a return address are required. comments may be edited for length. Send to Editor Destin Log P O Box 957 Destin Florida 32541.
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