Logan High School - Amphion Yearbook (Logan, UT)

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The Song Remains The Same The year, in many respects, seemed like a continuation of years past. President Reagan overcame Walter Mondale and other candidates to stretch his presidency into a second term. His policies, however, were differ- ent. Budget cuts in farm assistance and increases in defense spending made the news. The Middle East remained a place of turmoil. Iraq and Iran battled for su- premacy but still had time for attacks on the U.S. Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan were also hot spots. The plight of Ethiopia and other Afri- can nations, though nothing new, came into the public eye. British bands grouped together to form Band Aid with all proceeds going towards feeding the famine-stricken areas. American artists got into the act later forming a group to help the same cause. New tragedies also headlined. An American Union Carbide chemical plant in Bhopal, India, leaked poisonous gas killing and blinding thousands instantly and causing many to fear for the future effects of exposure. A similar plant in West Virginia was closed until the cause of a leak could be found. Back on the home front, the space program remained a concern. Whether in Star Wars weapons or the repeated launches of the space shuttles, the NASA program flourished. Utah's own senator, Jake Garn, was selected for a shuttle flight. l. President Reagan addresses the nation. 2. Armed soldiers at attention in the Middle East. 3. An Ethiopian family wonders if there will be another meal. 4. In India, a mother and child express the opin- ion of most of the population. 5. The U.S. space program thrives. 22 Current Events

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What's Hot l. Crimefighting was a newsmaker when Bernhard Goetz took it into his own hands and became known as the subway vigilante. 2. During the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the USA racked up a surpris- ingly large number of gold medals with much credit going to the gymnasts. 3. The U.S. Postal Service was hot at Christmas with their stamp designed by young Danny LaBoccettas. Their popu- larity waned on February 17 when a price hike brought the cost of mailing a letter up to 224. 4. Mick Jagger made music headlines with a solo album and a new baby, Eliza- beth Scarlett. The mother was model Jerry Hall. 5. Garry Trudeau's comic strip, Doones- bury, returned to the papers after a 21- month absence to a bigger audience than ever. 6. Vanessa Williams found more fame after her crown was revoked. Nude pic- tures in Penthouse magazine cut short her reign as the nation's first black Miss America. 7. Eddie Murphy remained a box office superstar and brought fame to others. The Mumford High School sweatshirt he wore in Beverly Hills Cop was a top selling item, bringing money to the funds-staved school. 8. Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes dashed the hopes of many young fans by marry- ing. 24 Current Events --A X921 , f r'-... i 'H -1: 54 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv 20c E ., W x, U s by Q 2 R, T Q s , 5 JI, Vx 51, , X K f' i H., N V: V 5 L . 'f' 3 ! Seasmfs