Logan High School - Amphion Yearbook (Logan, UT)

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rre rvt News Around the world. Top stories of the year 1. Hostages in Iran — Iranian Terrorists sieze embassy for return of exiled Shah. 2. Invasion of Afghanistan — Russian Troops march into Afghanistan sparking controversies throughout the world. 3. Olympic controversy— Americans reject summer games in Moscow because of invasion. 4. Excommunication — ERA supporter, Sonia Johnson excommunicated L.D.S. church for defacing church leaders. 5. 3-Mile Island — radioactive leak stirs up controversy throughout U.S. over nuclear energy. 6. Pope — Pope John Paul II (first Polish Pope) visits United States. 7. Energy Shortage — Lack of oil causes Pres. Carter to put forward energy guidelines. 8. New Mexico State Prison — Many killed in riot protesting crowded conditions. 9. Price of Gold — Price of gold soars to all time highs. Over $800 an ounce. 10. Presidential elections — T.V., magazines, and newspapers were full as the candidates begin campaigning. 65° Cold With thermostats turned down to 65°, sweaters were a common piece of clothing around the halls. People shivered through movies in the winter and sweltered through them in the summer when air conditioners could not be turned past 78°. Students were perhaps most affected by the rise in gasoline prices. For years I’ve waited to get my license and now I can’t afford to buy gas! bemoaned one sophomore. With gasoline prices moving higher, less and less cars appear in the parking lots, making parking spaces easier to find. Said one student: At least the shortage gives you a chance to keep your girl warm! Hostage situation U.S. main concern The major news story of the year involved Iran. On Nov. 13 militant students captured the U.S. Embassy and took all Americans inside hostage. Within a few weeks all women and blacks had been released and American clergymen were allowed to visit the hostages for Christmas. After a campaign by an American disc jockey, thousands of Americans sent Christmas cards to cheer the hostages. The main objective of Pres. Carter was to insure the safety of the hostages. After Bani-Sadr was elected President of Iran, conditions improved as he also held the safety of the hostages foremost. Economy cars dominate the scene caused by the gas shortage. $ : Mr Howell's bulletin board 26 Current Events

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 lr -p| 3-tJor lrw'©S“tJg,srtJor As students noticed their wallets all of a sudden being empty, many complaints were made about an invisible thief that was roaming the streets, stores, gas stations, and movie theaters of the valley. Pockets were found empty on weekends after teenagers dragged Main, bought French fries and a drink, and watched the midnight movie. After investigation, the culprit of-these crimes was discovered but not caught and corrected. NAME: Inflation SERIAL : $1000 . .. Scott Cheney: A victim of inflation. The criminal took $1.12 from drivers and gave them only 1 gallon of gas in return. In addition, many new sophomore drivers were tricked when gas was sold by the liter. Because inflation cannot be locked up, it deprived many students of their Friday night road rallies on Main, and away games were less attended because of the ridiculous gas prices. Many senior girls sat home on weekends when the guys could not afford to go on a date. Movies went up to $3.50, and Big Macs plus a shake cost $1.75, so that was $10.50 spent in one night — not adding the gas. The slyest trick played by inflation was with the 25c candy bars. While the wrappers stayed the same with the 25c price on them, the chocolate bars gradually became smaller. By 1985 people will be paying 50c for a candy wrapper. Stylish jeans were a necessity so boys and girls found themselves paying $25-30 for one pair of grubby pants. The buyer did not even get his own name on the back pocket; someone like Oscar, James Jean, or Levi always sewed his name on first. Inflation has affected everything from nylons to gold. If anyone catches this criminal, please call President Carter (toll free) 800— 766-9001 at the White House. To cut down on gas prices. Collette Rigby serves herself at a self-serve gas station. INFLATED ITEMS Gas $1.12 gal. Movies $3.50 Haircut $6.50 Ski pass $7.50 Candy bar $ .25 Big Mac $1.10 Pizza (medium) $6.10 Can of pop $ 35 Levis $25-30.00 Shoes (leather) $52.00 Gold $700 oz. The Gas Shortage: A changing factor. Student Life 25

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Map of Skylab debris. Skylab insurance, skylab t-shirts, and skylab rewards. Skylab was a major topic of conversation for months. Scientists tried to pinpoint the exact landing of skylab as people planned for the falling of the debris. As it came through the atmosphere of the earth, it broke into smaller pieces which ended up scattered over Australia and the Indian Ocean. A large reward was offered for the first piece of it found. .. ikrttle the Sexei adds a new dimension to current events. Draft registration renewed Am I really going to get drafted?” came the cry throughout the school as both males and females alike faced the thought of combat. After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, President Carter proposed to Congress that draft registration be revived. Both men and women would register and only those aged 19 and 20. Many people misunderstood and thought that they would be drafted immediately. This caused a little bit of uneasiness, especially among female students. I feel it’s my duty too, even though I can’t see women in combat,” stated one senior girl. Many seniors disagree. ‘‘It's not my duty,” said many girls. Though the draft was not yet a reality, many students found that it was something to think about. Who? The tragedy at the Who concert. Many Logan High Students could relate to the tragedy in Ohio at the Who concert when 11 people were either trampled or suffocated as they rushed to get seats through only two opened doors. As they heard the music begin, they feared they were missing the concert and rushed in before all doors were opened. Many students had attended the Head East concert held in the Capitol theater where much the same situations existed. As one person commented, “If people are pushing from behind, either you keep walking or get trampled with the rest.” Another student said, “A girl fell down in front of me, If I hadn’t picked her up in time, she would have been stepped on because there was nothing we could have done about it.” Current Events 27