Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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2 E Current Events: State I Local , Pizza Hut introduces new 5-minute lunch Pizza Hut Inc. introduced a Personal Pan Pizza, six inches in diameter, prepared and dished up to customers in five minutes for less than S2. The introduction of the mini pan pizza, the company's first major move into the quick-lunch market, was to increase lunch time business and to put more people to work. It was estimated that Pizza Hut would hire an additional 20,000 new employees to cook and sell the mini pan pizza across the nation. Locally, the new pizza project provided 100 new minimum-wage jobs at Pizza Hut restaurants and 30 jobs at the cor- oporate headquarters. Approximately 800 new jobs were added statewide in 130 restaurants. if 'ii' Yfr Severance tax passesg ends 28-month battle After a 28-month battle with the oil and gas industry, Governor john Carlin signed into law a mineral severance tax which stressed education and working men and women. The new law taxes oil, gas, coal and salt and is expected to raise 15104 million, with 596.8 million going to the state general fund and the rest to counties and school districts. The severance tax, which became effective May 1, 1983, is the first such t21X signed into law since 1957. Carlin began pushing for a severance tax at the beginning of his first term in of- fice. The tax became a central issue in the 1982 elections. Carlin's Republican oppo- nent, Sam Hardage, campaigned against the severance tax and Carlin defeated him soundly. The election mandate Carlin brought with him to the 1983 Legislature virtually assured passage of some type of severance tax. But opponents worked to shape a tax favorable to the energy in- dustry, delaying passage of the final ver- sion of the tax until the final days of the session. Carlin stated that the push for the severance tax was not an easy one, not without difficulty, not without strife, and not without sacrifice. The importance of the severance tax is in its fairness and its role for the future of the state, said Carlin. After today fsigning of lawj, what will remain per- manently established as truth is that every dollar generated by the oil and gas in- dustry paying its fair share for schools, highways and other vital programs and services of state government, is one dollar less that must be paid by general Kansas taxpayers. ii' 'fl' 'iff Wiclutans experience unexpected gas war Wichitans took advantage of a full- fledged gas war at area stations when gas prices went below the S1 barrier for the first time in two years. Consumers saw the price for regualar gasoline plunge to a low of 93.9 cents at many stations. Unleaded gasoline sold for as little as 96.9. A few weeks before the gas war retailers charged from 31.02 to 51.09 a gallon for self-service regular. Kansas gasoline prices dropped an average three cents per gallon in calendar year 1982, according to the State of Kan- sas Energv Office. Historically the state has had lower prices than much of the na- tion because of stiff competition, low gasoline taxes and low transportation costs due to the large number of wells and refineries in the state. Low gas prices did not stay long as prices returned to over 31 per gallong at the end of the price war. Prices soared even higher April 1, 1983 when a 5-cent increase in the federal gasoline tax took place. if 'iff 191' 12 Inch snow closes schools for four days Many Wichitans, including all public school students, received an unexpected holiday in early February when the city was paralyzed by an eight inch snow storm, followed by an additional four in- ches in less than a 24 hour period. The storrn that blasted southwest, cen- tral and north central parts of the state Feb. 1 and 2 was a stubborn, double- barreled system that unloaded on the state twice, a National Weather Service forecaster said. CX gf mafia' K by lite: Ymfxiss 0-Xi A NJ Schools, aircraft companies, local businesses and offices were shut down and hundreds of motorists found themselves stuck on snow-filled streets and highways. State highways were plentiful of abandon- ed cars and trucks, as winds gusting to 33 mph created snowdrifts as high as 10 feet. Because of the drifting and poor road conditions, Wichita school students received a four-day break from school. The missed school days were made up during scheduled vacations so as not to prolong the school year. 'Br 'ii' HG' Decision to increase drinking age fails Despite an emotional plea by Senator Paul Hess, an impromptu attempt to raise the age for drinking 3.2 beer in Kansas died in a 21-17 Senate vote. After an hour of debate, the Senate re- jected Hess' move to amend a bill regulating liquor licenses by adding a pro- vision that would have raised the beer drinking age from 18 to 19. Hess cited statistics that show five per- cent ofthe drivers in Kansas are under 21, yet the age group is responsible for 12 per- cent of the accidents involving drunken drivers. In the first 12 months after Michigan joined 15 other states and raised its drinking age to 21, officials there recorded a 31 percent decrease in drunken driving accidents in the 18-21 age group. 'ii' 11' iff Karen Carlin abolishes smoking in Cedar Crest As part of a state health project, a no- smoking policy was adopted at Cedar Crest, the governor's residence. Karen Carlin, wife of Governor john Carlin, said that the policy allowed smok- ing only in the basement of the three- story executive mansion in northwest Topeka. She said that she has not had too much difficulty with smokers yet. They just go down to the basement. No members of the governor's family smoke. However, there have been several receptions at Cedar Crest since the smoke avoidance policy was adopted. 'ikikifr

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Current Events: Entertainment Henry Fonda diesg receives first Oscar Henry Fonda, shortly after receiving an Oscar for his performance in On Golden Pond, died in Los Angeles on August 12. In his winning role Fonda played Norman Thayer, a quickly aging man who cannot come to grips with dying. Fonda was known for having one of the most suc- cessful stage and screen careers when he died at the age of 77. After graduating from high school in 1923, he went to the University of Min- nesota to study journalism, but left the school to work after joining the Omaha Community Playhouse at the encourage- ment of a friend. He was soon offerd a 51,000-a-week contract in Hollywood after appearing in some comedy sketches. He was a rapid success appearing in such movies as The Ox Bow Incident, You Only Live Once, and Twelve Angry Men. The greatest stage role he played was that of a naval officer in Mister Rohertr, a part he played on Broadway for three and a half years. Said Howard Teichmann, who wrote an autobiography on Fonda, He never thought of himself as a star, only as an actor and a human being. iff 'ii' ia M'A S'H episodes end 111!z year program Goodhye, Farewell and Amen was the final episode of the 11W year series, M 'A 'S 'H . Parties of all kinds were form- ed to celebrate the closing of one of America's favorite TV series. For the occasion, Wichita's Red Cross Headquarters at 707 N. Main was transformed into a M 'A 'S 'H hospital. More than 40 costumed staff members, participated in a look-alike contest that stopped work for an hour. Also in Los Angeles, the cast gathered for a private party in the 20th Century-Fox Studios. But other M 'A 'S 'H Barher were not so private. More than 300 people crammed into Packo's, a tiny restaurant in Toledo, Ohio, which occasionally was mentioned in the series. One hundred more waited, lined up outside for the Hungarian hot dogs made famous on the series by jamie Farr, a Toledo native. At Fordham University in New York, students threw a farewell bash in the same dormitory room that Alan Alda called home 27 years ago, shortly after the Korean War had ended. M 'A 'S 'H was a series that network of- ficials did not really think would work when it was brought to them nearly a dozen years ago. Ratings at first were not spectacular. But CBS stuck with it, recognizing a unique spark of humanity that conventional sitcoms often lack, and the audience finally came around, even- tually making it one of the most popular as well as garnering numerous Emmy Awards. Why end the show, then, when na- tional audiences luve elevated it to such a special place in their lives? Not every show is a gem, said Alda simply. We could not always be perfect. But the response from people ran very deep. There were long letters and peti- tions to persuade us to keep going, but we decided to stop because we risked squeez- ing it dry and not giving it our best. After 251 episodes, there was no new ground to break. We stopped out of respect for the show. For the people who loved it so much, I hope vou understand. ii' 'ir 'A Princess Grace dies from auto accident Grace Kelly, who walked away from a rapidly growing film career to become a princess, died in Monte Carlo, less than 24 hours after being injured when her car went out of control on a hairpin mountain curve. . Princess Grace's injuries included hemorrhaging, a broken right thigh, ribs and collarbone while her daughter Stephanie, 17, a passenger in the car escaped with only minor injuries. Words of her death spread through the town of Monaco, which reacted in many ways to show their appreciation for the woman who put the town on the map. The whole town switched out it's floodlights as did the famous Cafe de Paris and the Hotel de Paris on Casino Square. Appearing in 11 films, Princess Grace had her first bit part in Fourteen Hourr in 1951, but from then on there were no more bit roles because of her suc- cess in the film. Her other movies includ- ed High Noon andMogamh0, which won her an Oscar nomination. Such nomina- tions soon turned to the real thing when Grace Kelly won an Oscar for her perfor- mance in The Countiy'Gzrl. She starred in a total of 11 movies in a span of five years from 1951-1956. 'Cr Hfr it , Gandhi, Kingsley win top Oscar recognition The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences met together on Monday, April 11, to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of Motion Pic- tures. The British-made film, Gandhi, about the pacifist leader took eight oscars, E. T, the love story between a child and a homely, wise little alien, was runner-up This year's oscar winners were: Gandhi best Pictureg Ben Kingsley, Gandhi, best actorg Louis Gosset jr., An Officer and a Gentleman, best supporting actor, Meryl Streep, Sophzek Choice, best actress, jessica Lange, Tootrie, best supporting ac- tressg Richard Attenborough, Gandhi, best director, john Williams, E.T: The Extra-Terrertzal, best original score, and Up Where We Belong, from An Officer and a Gentleman, best original song. 'iff 'iff 1? CBS cancels Archie, nation's popular bigot The long running hit, Archze'r Place, which starred Carrol O'Connor as Archie Bunker, the nation's most popular bigot, was cancelled by CBS. The program finished 24 among 99 prime-time pro- grams for the 1982-83 season. Archie, a working-class home-owner from the New York City, Queens area, was extremely prejudiced, shallow, and angry, but not very smart. At this time in America, this was what the public iden- tified with. All in the Family opened doors to other serious sitcoms, including the spinoff The jefferson: which celebrated it's 100th episode on CBS. 'ir it 'lk' M'l'V proves successful among young viewers Music Television, better known as MTV, celebrated its first birthday and proved a success among young viewers. MTV was inaugurated on Aug. 1, 1981, with five video hosts, about 400 short pro- motional music video clips and a 24-hour radiolike operation: music news, friendly interviews and lots of rock music with pic- tures of groups such as Genesis. Approximately 4.8 million subscribers to 625 cable systems can get MTV's service nationwide. mfr 'iff 'Dr

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Current Events: International Leonid Brezhnev dies, Andropov takes reigns Exceeding in glory and splendor more than anything seen since the death of joseph Stain in 1953, Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev was buried near the Kremlin wall following a state funeral. Before the largest gathering of foreign dignitaries since the Russian revolution, Brezhnev's coffin was borne atop a gun carriage into the heart of Red Square. After a large tribute from the new General Secretary of the Communist Party, Yuri Andropov, pallbearers carried the casket to a spot behind the Lenin mausoleum, a spot that is, symbolically, the most distinguished burial place of any Soviet leader. The change in Soviet leadership was the fourth in the 65-year history of the nation. United States Vice President George Bush and Secretary of State George Shultz were among the array of dignitaries that included 52 heads of state, 15 prime ministers, and representatives ot at least four royal houses. 'iff ii' it Car bomb explosion destroys U.S. Embassy A car bomb explosion that sent an orange fireball 10 stories into the air tore apart the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon killing at least 39 people and in- juring 120. Police said the front of the seaside embassy was blown out by 500 pounds of explosives packed into a vehicle which witnesses described as a GMC pickup. It was not known if the explosives were set off by remote control or if the driver was still in the car when it blew up. A radical Lebanese Moslem group took resposibility for the explosion calling it a 'holy war.' 11' iff 'ii' United States grants asylum to tennis player The United States, risking a rupture in cultural relations with China and a flood of requests for political asylum, granted sanctuary to 19-year old tennis champion I-lu Na. The decision, announced in Washington, turned aside appeals from China and cut off 8Vz months of arguing within the State Department over foreign policy implications. The Chinese, who have been more vocal than in any other defection, have demanded Hu's return since july 20, 1982, when she slipped away during the Federation Cup Tournament in Santa Clara, Calif. She said she acted after refus- ing to join the Communist Party and after receiving a threatening letter from a high Chinese official. il' 'A' 'ii' Pope john Paul II gives new code of church laws Pope john Paul II gave Roman Catholics a new code of church laws that lengthened the process of marriage an- nulments for Americans, opened more administrative posts to women and reduc- ed required Mass attendance at Holy Days of Obligation. The signing of the new code, the first revision of the church's laws in 66 years, symbolized the losing of one of the most important chapters in the church's modern history, a chapter that began jan. 25, 1959, when Pope john DQCIII an- nounced his intention to summon the first council of the 20th century to discuss church doctrine. The code was not expected to change the practice of most Catholics because many of the changes were already in- troduced. Major changes include: reduc- ing the number of Holy Days of Obliga- tion from 10 to two, allowing rank-and- file Catholics to choose cremation instead of burial, reinstating a three-judge ap- peals court to review annulmentsg and giving women the right to hold all the ad- ministrative offices that laymen can, reading scripture lessons during church services and distributing Communion wafers. After a 10-minute signing ceremony of the Laws of Sacred Discipline, the code was translated in many languages and distributed around the world. iff 'ir ik Many slain in massacreg president-elect killed Supported and armed by Israel, the massacre in Beirut was the work of Lebanese Christian militiamen. The Israelis invaded Muslim West Beirut on the pretext of preventing bloodshed after the murder of their principal Lebanese al- ly, President-elect Bashire Gemayel. They put their Christian friends in charge of the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps, which housed the families of evacuated Palestinian fighting men. As the Israelis stood by, Christian gunmen rampaged through the two camps, ex- ecuting hundreds of Palestinians. The ex- act number may never he known, but estimates ran as high as 1,000 including some who died with their hands and feet bound. Before leaving, the killers tried to clean up their mess, witnesses saw bulldozers leaving Sabra, their scoops pil- ed high with bodies. But they did not erase every trace of the slaughter. Some of the survivors blamed the massacre on members of Gemayel's Phalangist party. Others said that the killers belonged to the private army of renegade Lebanese Major Sasd Haddad, whose stronghold in Southern Lebanon has been an Israeli protectorate for years. When the Israelis invaded West Beirut, they charged that at least 2,000 fighters from the Palestine Liberation Organization had remained in the city in violation of the withdrawal agreement worked out by American special envoy Philip Habib. Israel also broke the Habib agreement, which guaranteed that the relatives of the departed PLO men would be protected. Instead, the Israelis sealed off the camp trapping as many as 80,000 Palestianians inside, turned the area over to the Christian militiamen and even fired flares that, perhaps inadvertently, allowed the killings to go on at night. To some American officials, the killing appeared deliberate. After a briefing from Secretary of State George Shultz, Ronald Reagan denounc- ed Israel in unusually harsh terms. ifrffmfr