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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1986
Page
5
A survey at The Shores and Santa Rosa Mall asks readers if sunflowers should be the national flower. Respondents express agreement noting sunflowers grow in every state.
A nostalgic look at early car upkeep contrasts the simple, visible components of the 1931 Model A with today’s complex electrical systems. The author recalls four spark plugs, a visible gas line, and direct access under the hood, noting modern cars require extensive knowledge and safety risks with pressurized systems.
Arlene Webster recalls simple maintenance habits of early Ford cars. She notes easy checks like distill water in the radiator, clean terminals, and common tools in the toolbox. She contrasts sturdy, tanklike bodies with today’s fragility, sharing a roadside rollover where three men righted the car with no harm.
A reader attacks Senate spending claiming each of 100 senators costs taxpayers 2.8 million yearly when salaries staff travel and other expenses are totaled under a formula. The letter writer urges a conservative Congress and debates between candidates Hutto and Neubeck, urging televised meetings. References Gulf Coast Community College and Mexico Beach.
CFSW responds to changes in South Walton homeplaces. The letter criticizes progress as driven by money, alleging no cultural or recreational gains, only large buildings, trash, booze barns, and gas stations. The writer, Rachel Merideth, targets the county engineer and commissioners for erosion issues linked to Seagrove One.
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