Burglary and theft report from U S 98 and surrounding areas
September 18 Deputy Fountain investigated a burglary at Pier 98 on U S 98 after entry by prying the back door lock and a broken back window. In separate incidents, Robert Collins reported $310 cash and items stolen from his unlocked vehicle on U S 98 shoulder. Connie White’s car lost an equalizer. Destin Elementary window damage with no missing property. James Graham and Harry Moran reported cash and cards taken from unlocked rooms. Ronnie Pate found two VCRs missing from Sandestin Yacht Club apartments with no forced entry. Deputy Williams and Garrett investigated.
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G. W. Fountain
Pier 98
U.S. 98
Frank King Jr
Robert Collins
Colorado
Henderson Beach
Hank Garrett
Legion Drive
Connie White
R. Williams
Destin
James Graham
New Orleans
Sandpiper Cove
Harry Moran
American Express
Ronnie Pate
Sandestin Yacht Club
John Howard
Moratorium decision on Gulf king mackerel debated by Baldrige
The fate of a 90 day ban on king mackerel in Gulf waters hinges on U S Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige after input from NMFS official Bill Lindall and Mackerel plan coordinator. A decision is expected between October 1 and 15 with possible state actions by the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission if the federal ban passes.
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Gulf of Mexico
Malcolm Baldrige
U.S
Florida
Gulf
Florida Marine Fisheries Commission
Conner Davis
MFC
I Baldrige
Quake Strikes Ixtapa Honeymoon Couple Feared Lost
Watkins says his son Scott and daughter in law Michelle were honeymooning in Ixtapa and last communicated from there after the earthquake severed most Mexican lines. ham radio operators in Mexico are busy, and by Friday no word had reached Dallas or The Log about their fate. The Watkins stayed at Dorado Pacifico Hotel Room 2118, details uncertain.
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Ixtapa
Watkins
Okaloosa Island
Bill Hord
Hord
Mexico
Dorado Pacifico Hotel
Quake Strikes Ixtapa Area as Family Hopes For News
Watkins described Ixtapa about 150 miles north of Acapulco in the quake zone. He said Michelle's father spoke with Air Houston about resuming flights. The Watkins family waits more than a day after the disaster, hoping for good news about their relatives.
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Watkins
Ixtapa
Acapulco
Michelle
Air Houston
Destin volunteer Flanagan remembered for service and resilience
Destin community leader Flanagan, treasurer of the Destin Community Center and active in Preservation of Destin, has long contributed to the town’s civic life. She helped acquire Henderson Beach State Park, served on disaster and senior citizen boards, led fund drives, and fondly recalls her husband Terry and faith guiding her continued service.
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Destin
Preservation of Destin
Henderson Beach State Park
Flanagan
Florida State Cancer Society
Okaloosa Coun
Destin Woman's Club
Destin Garden Club
Terry
Dorman Discusses Revenue Sharing and City Incorporation
Dorman argues that revenue sharing affects Destin's finances and long term taxes. He stresses sound fiscal practice to minimize tax rises and enable possible tax cuts. Incorporation is worthwhile, though halving taxes may be unfair if funds only cover basic services.
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Dorman
Destin
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Dalton Threadgill
Dallas
Scott
LEE Chrysler
DODGE
Plymouth
Mitsubishi
Colt
Col Vista
Chrysler
Fort Walton
Eglin Parkway
City OF Destin
Destin Community Center
Stahiman
Zerbe Streets
M.F.A. Trust Fund
General Services
Frances H. Beaird
Jack E. Dorman, Jr
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