Susquehanna Township High School - Sisku Hanne Yearbook (Harrisburg, PA)

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RUSSIANS LEAD THE SPACE RACE This was the year of the astronaut. ln a few short months, four men, two of them in around the world orbital flights, had penetrated space. American astronauts were sent on sub-orbital flights to a height of l T8 miles above the earth, while two Russians went into orbital flights. This points up to the continued gap between Soviet and American space efforts. The U.S. still has nothing even ap- proaching the Russians giant engines. The Saturn rocket, producing i.5 millions pounds of thrust, is now being tested. If it developes successfully, it could go a long way toward evening up the space race. FADS INFLUENCED OUR LIVES Susquehanna, like other high schools throughout the United States, has joined in the parade of new fads. Short skirts, knee socks, loafers, circle pins, and pointed toes were the rage for the girls. For the boys, bulky sweaters, button down collars, corduroy suits, and tie tacks were the most popular items. As always there were new dance fads, such as the twist, the stomp, and the pony. Fads are usually short-lived, but ours will live long in our memories. TOP: Many fads influenced our dress. BELOW and LEFT The M boys Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris provided the punch and the pennant for the Yankees, who then conquered Cincinnati in the World Series The Yankees broke their own home run record, Roger broke Babe Ruths record of 60 home runs in one season. and Mickey won the slugging title.

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552.22 ..4. - s TOP: The whole world held its breath -as it awaited the launching of America's first astronaut. lt was a decisive moment in the tense space race. The countdown began and suddenly Alan Shepard was hurled into outer space. The Freedom 7 capsule orbited the earth andlreturned. Man had conquered space. LEFT: California became a Hery inferno as lolozes raged across the dry earth, turnihg valuable timber and the beautiful homes of l-lollywaod'sitop stars to ashes. BELOW: A shocked resident returns to find her home and treasured possessions in the sudden destruction of Hur, ricane Carla. W l l l l E35 1 ,ZA JA ghg

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