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Eastern Progress Eastern Progress 1975-1976 Eastern Kentucky University Year 1976 Eastern Progress - 15 Apr 1976 Eastern Kentucky University This paper is posted at Encompass. http://encompass.eku.edu/progress 1975-76/27 The Eastern Progress Vol. S< So. 27 Official Student Publication of Eastern Kentucky University ** Thursday. April 15. 1976 10 Pages Ramsey Clark to lead conference Outdated computer information causes law enforcement errors By JACKIE BUXTON for Jones died as a victim of computer Attorney General. and misinformation. The above excerpt details the problem BONNIE HUME Although Jones is a fictitious of outdated databanks and misin- John Jones pulled over on the highway character, the incident is a real one that formation that is avidly utilized by local to rot from the highway's hypnotic occurred last November as a result of and state law enforcement agencies. power. His destination was his father's information not followed up in the The prospect of such "accidents" are funeral In Orlando, Fla. National Crime Information Center frightening, but the reality of them A few minutes later Jones was joined computer. exists. by a. policeman and was asked for his The computer is operated by the FBI The conference, entitled "1778-1984: driver's license. The policeman left and linked to 40,000 state and local law The Constitution and the Computer — momentarily, and returned to Jones enforcement agencies. Information on The Challenge of Databanks to a Free with a report that Jones was driving a an individual can be obtained from the Society," will focus on information that is stolen vehicle. The car was Jones', but databank within 28 seconds. gathered for an individual's data file and he was innocent of such a charge. • The invasion of privacy and standards its legality, relevance, accuracy, ethics, Jones reached into his pocket secured governing the collection of data for and timeliness, said Dr. Bonnie Hume, something, but the officer thinking he computer databanks will be examined professor of education. was reaching for a weapon, shot the man. next Thursday, April 24 in a conference In essence, the conference "will point The incident proved to be disasterous, that will host Ramsey Clark, former U.S. (See OUTDATED, page ten) Hopes to become New Orleans Saint Hardin drafted by NFC Ptwf« by Rick " Wait till you see A coed cadet practices returning enemy fire during field training exercises. This is one of the many skills the cadets the whites of their eyes learn to utilize during their maneuvers. By MARLA RIDENOUR needs linebackers, and that doesn't have career; twice this past season after wins Sports Editor an overabundance of good players." over East Tennessee State and Western Junior Hardin, senior All-American Although at that time he felt he had a Kentucky. noseguard, was selected last weekend in good chance to make a pro team, Hardin The 6-1, 235 pound Hardin was moved Less than 1 per cent of student body the 10th round of the National Football said he would consider signing as a free from defensive tackle to middle guard League draft by the NFC's New Orleans agent with a team if he wasn't selected. last season, after the graduation of All- Saints. , "I think my needs could be met on a ow noseguard Stan Roberts. Hardin, the first Ohio Valley Con- partly established team, rather than on Hardin easily responded to his new ference player from a Kentucky school to an expansion team like Seattle," Hardin assignment, and ranked fourth on the Bad checks total over $100,000; be chosen this season, was the fourth pick said. team in tackles and assists with a total of of the tenth round. If Hardin does make the Saints team 104 hits (63-41), despite the fact he missed "We are really pleased for Junior and and sees action in the pros, he will be only one game due to injury. He was third in that the four years of hard work he put In the third player from this university the Conference in tackles for losses by for us have payed off." said head football since IMS that actually engaged In stopping the runner 15 times for losses Bursar outlines collection procedure coach Roy Kidd. professional competition. The only totaling 114 yards. Hardin also won All- "If the Saints will be patient and work others were Aaron Marsh with the Boston ow honors last season. with him, we believe he can adjust to his Patriots and Wally Chambers of the In recent years, only two other players By LOUIS A. WILL students with bad checks outstanding The letter also indicates to the student new position—linebacker—and will stick Chicago Bears. received first team All-American Staff Writer come in to pay them. He emphasized the that he or she must pay the amount due with them. We're sure he has the speed, For his outstanding play last season, selections besides Hardin. He joins University Bursar William Stapleton fact that students who do not "make their before re-enrolling in school. quickness, and aggressiveness it takes for Hardin was named to the Associated Everett Talbert, a 5-10 junior who made said last week that the amount due on checks good will be prosecuted." If a student still fails to respond, a the pros," Kidd said. Press and the Kodak first-team All- first team AP Ail-American as a student cold checks was $104,460.07 as of warrant for the student's arrest is issued Prior to being notified of his selection American College division squads. sophomore, and Wally Chambers, a 6-8 April 7 this year. Stapleton outlined the procedures for from the sheriff of Richmond and by the Saints, Hardin commented, "I He was named OVC Defensive Player All-Pro defensive tackle with the NFL's Also of April 7, the total amount collecting the money. He said the first Madison County. "Before taken to the would like to be drafted by a team that of the Week three times in his football Chicago Bears. collected on returned checks was step taken is to send a letter to the sheriff, we call every person involved 196,801.07, which Stapleton said was a student responsible for a bad check. (with the dishonored check) on the day substantial amount. The letter informs the student that he they go before the sheriff," Stapleton periscope or she must take care of the matter said. Special "The writing of dishonored checks is immediately and that the amount must If the student cannot make payment "Moot Court", which is part of a Cincinnati Reds relievers Rawly increasing rapidly," Stapleton said. be collected within ten days. before going to the sheriff, the student ten week basic training course, Eastwick and Will McEnaney However, he added that a "very low may arrange to delay payment until he helps officers become better feel they fill the role of situation percentage of students cash bad checks." After the letter is mailed, Stapleton or Olympics... witnesses on the stand. Caylen pitchers. Sports Editor Maria or she is able to make payment. Stapleton estimated the number of a member of his staff tries to reach the Stapleton said that the student must Tichenor has the story on page 4. Ridenour states their outlook on student by phone. If the student "lags pitching on page 8. students who write bad checks at "less come to him in person to notify of than one percent." behind too much," Stapleton said, he inability to make payment. where every The next issue of the Progress Editorials page 2 tries to call the student himself either The extension on payment, Stapleton will contain a special supplement Arts page 3 "Many of these (bad checks) are non- "early in the morning or late at night." News Briefs page 6 intentionally written, but are usually due If there is still no response from the said, is contingent upon the student's featuring Dr. Robert R. Martin "not taking too long" during the ex- entrant wins and his achievements at EKU. Sports pages7,8,9 to the fact that the individual student has student, a second letter Is sent informing not kept good records on his or her bank the student that unless he or she settles tension to pay. account." the matter their transcript of credits For this semester, Stapleton estimated By WILMA REED (See BAD, page ten) Feature Editor Stapleton added that "most" of the might be sealed. Racing toward the finish line, each of thi' athletes smile as he makes it. Each one receives a ribbon as evidence of his To be funded by Arts and Crafts Fair year of work and preparation leading to this event. This is the Special Olympics where each competitor wins. The Special Olympics will be held in Memorial scholarship created Richmond on April 24 to select regional entrants to the state Special Olympics. These games are held for those Tern of the Student Senate, the Chief Brockton Commission, asked that a children and young adults who cannot By JACKIE BUXTON Justice of the Student Court and the Vice letter be sent to President Martin, the compete with most others their own age. News-Managing Editor President of Student Affairs. Office of Student Affairs, and the Vice The only qualification is that they must An annual Arts and Crafts Fair was President for Business Affairs have an II) of 75 or less. sanctioned by the Student Senate Tuesday night for the purpose of gaining They shall receive applications and requesting a sidewalk be built between According to Tom Bennett, Richmond select the recipient that will be recom- the new health services building and Parks and Recreation director, about 600 funds to set up a Scotia Disaster mended to the University Committee on Brockton apartments las shown in the athletes are expected to take part in the Memorial Scholarship.