Haig Signals 1988 Bid At Kiwanis Convention
Former secretary of state Alexander Haig hints at a 1988 White House bid while addressing a Kiwanis convention. He cites his service to seven presidents, reflects on the 70s malaise, and argues a renaissance is possible if citizens help each other.
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Reagan
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Editorial urges Fort Walton Beach to plan downtown traffic after MPO overpass choice
The editorial notes the MPO approved an overpass for U S 98 Santa Rosa Boulevard at Brooks Bridge and warns Fort Walton Beach must prepare a downtown routing plan. It argues the interchange could divert island traffic west, pressuring the city to address signal timing and congestion before construction in 1988.
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U.S. 98
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Fort Walton Beach
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Destin
Island
Fort Walton
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Department of Transportation
Reagan defies lame duck label with Teflon imagery
White House aide Dennis Thomas downplays talk of a lame duck presidency. He notes Reagan’s resilience and mentions Patricia Schroeder’s Teflon comment, suggesting observers refocus on the president’s staying power rather than tagging him as a lame duck.
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Colorado
Patricia Schroeder
White House
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Walton County growth inspires investors and skeptics alike
A Fort Walton Beach columnist argues the 21 000 acre Destin to Panama City Beach development will reshape the Emerald Coast into a single metro area. He contrasts market momentum with tax reform delays and warns South Walton voters to beware consolidation of power through single member districts, recalling Okaloosa’s past battles.
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Pensacola
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Tle
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Okaloosa
O’neil
South Okaloosa
South Walton County
Bill Tennis
Fort Walton Beach
Letters To The Log: Destin Library Needs Community Support
A Destin Library member writes about ten years of service and the unseen work behind the scenes. The facility holds about 15 000 volumes plus magazines and newspapers and offers free access without tax support. The writer emphasizes community spirit, donations, volunteers, and fund raising by the Library Guild since its 45 year history. Continued On Page 5A.
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Destin Library
Destin
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