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The GSews Vol. 61, No. 48 Bowling 'Green State University Wednesday, January 18, 1978 Problemsplague computer center Expenses, equipment cited as the reason By Kristi Kehres The regional center, which initially alloted space and salary for 10 people to By most accounts, computer services operate the machines, now employs 30. at the University are inadequate. Computer costs now are minimal in Breakdowns are common and problems comparison with the center's payroll result. But why is the equipment in such costs. bad shape? This means both universities are "That's a long story," according to paying more to operate the shared Dr. Richard T. Thomas, associate center than they would if they had professor of computer science. separate computers, he explained. Twenty years ago, only major Thomas, who helped write a long- universities, such as Stanford, had a range plan for the University's com- computer center, he explained. And puter needs, said the regional center Bowling Green wasn't in that class. has two machines. COMPUTERS WERE very expensive NEITHER IS a current product of the at that time and the ratio of equipment manufacturer. costs to personnel costs was very high. "Each machine is more expensive The regional center concept was than an equivalent is right now," he introduced 10 years ago to help colleges said. share resources and split equipment The IBM 360-75 computer is a 1966 costs. In 1972, the University and the model and the Univac 1110 dates from University of Toledo invested in a 1969. regional center in Perrysburg, the J. The reason they are in such bad Preston Levis Regional Computer shape. Thomas points out. is simple- Ncwsphotoby Dave Ryan Center (JPLRCC). Both schools and the theyareold. center itself had technicians to operate "They are working and they are the computers, so the major cost was running jobs," Thomas said, "but they equipment. lack features current machines have Cincinnati man injured in car-truck crash "Cost of people at the center really and we're not able to do a lot of things didn't bother us because the sum total with them." A Cincinnati man was injured when bound on 1-75, went out of control while THE TRUCK, pushing the car Everett was cited for driving too fast was less than we would have paid for Most of the computational service his car was struck by a semi-tractor- passing a truck, driven by Larry broadside ahead of it, went off the right for conditions. our own machine,'' Thomas explained. budget is spent on the regional center trailer yesterday morning on Inter- Hanby, 27, of North Carolina. side of the road, destroying a portion of Several emergency agencies leaving no extra money for campus state-75, north of S.R. 582. According to the Walbridge post of a guardrail in its path. responded to the call, including three "HAVING THE regional center was a computer projects. Warren Everett, 29, of Cincinnati, is the State Highway Patrol, the Everett The Everett vehicle was demolished, units of the Perrysburg Emergency good deal for everyone," he said, Computers are in use 14-15 hours a listed in good condition at St. Luke's vehicle spun into the path of the truck while the truck sustained moderate Squad, the Perrysburg police, the State "because we were only paying half the day, seven days a week, he said. Some Hospital in Toledo after his car, south- and was struck on the right rear side. damage. Highway Patrol and three wreckers. total." breakdowns are expected because of What is happening today, though, is the continual use; however, main- that mechanical costs have fallen and tenance of the machines is kept level 'Growing because we care' each year less is spent on equipment with breakdowns as much as is Inside the News than on personnel. possible, Thomas added. Active Christians purchase house EDITORIALS...George Burns as God? If it can happen in a movie By Dennis J. Sadowski because of the possibility that residents AT ONE POINT in the hearing, ACT Montgomery agrees that the board maybe it can happen in real life-or in Paul I .intern's dreams. Page Managing Editor might live there and that ACT was not members were compared to Hare could have, but that faith and a well- 2. formally defined as a church. Krishna followers, which, Montgomery prepared presentation by Darrel W. Church-noun; a building set apart said, disturbed him. Fyffe, a member of the board of FEATURES...Clockmaking is almost as popular in Bowling Green for public, especially Christian, wor- ACT THEN FILED an appeal with "We're not just a group of radicals directors of ACT, kept their hopes high. as in Switzerland. Cindy I-eise and Dave Ryan look at a couple of shlp.-Webster's Dictionary the Board of Zoning Appeals, which trying to beat the zoning laws," he local clock fanatics on page 6. came before the board last week. explained. "We're just trying to better THE LARGER house is needed The task was long, but the results The board decided, after much our services." because ACT is growing, according to SPORTS...John Mavity, defenseman on the Falcon hockey squad, were gratifying and the Rev. Bruce discussion over the use of the premises, As far as the neighbors are con- Montgomery. Since its 1970 formation stops hockey puck with his nose. And his ankle, arms and the rest of Montgomery says now his group, that ACT constituted a church and that cerned, Montgomery says that they by a handful of students. ACT has his body. A story on the puck stopper appears on page 10. Active Christians Today (ACT), can it was legal for them to purchase and don't have anything to worry about grown to about 300 persons who have continue to grow. occupy the house. The church could because there won't be much noise regular contacts with the group. It started several months ago when occupy the house; however, individuals coming from the house-or church- ACT sought to purchase a house at 606 couldn't although occasionally there may be a "Right now it's an enjoyable time to E. Wooster St. in order that its Under the zoning laws of the city, a large number of persons there. be a campus minister because we are secretary would have additional work church cannot house anyone. But ACT "Even if we have to shovel the walks growing," Montgomery said. "We're Weather space, more persons could attend Bible backed off that issue and Montgomery or rake the leaves to keep them (neigh- probably still reaping the effects of the Snow Hurries studies, meetings and worship services says that it wasn't a major concern of bors) happy, we will," Montgomery Jesus movement in the late 1960s and High 20K i-TC. and perhaps a few students could move the group anyway. joked. early '70s. LowlOF(-lzC) in to help defray monthly payments. Having the house will give more Plans are underway to offer such "But we're growing because we try to 50 percent chance of snow When the plan was submitted to students the chance to study the Bible services to elderly residents, he added. show that we care about people. If you George Russell, city director of zoning, and worship as a group, Montgomery But couldn't the board have denied administer to people's needs, you're planning and housing, it was rejected said. the appeal? going to grow." news views In view of the relentless snowfall and subzero temperatures, where would you rather be than In Bowling Green? Of the eight persons contacted by news views, six named such tropical spots as Hawaii, California and Florida. Only two persons said they would rather brave the weather here. Katie S. Brown, sophomore: Martin L. Herman, senior: Mary E. Stork, sophomore: Chris A. Pappai, freshman: Dave E. Bourland, senior: Td rather stay in Bowling Green Anywhere but Bowling Green. I'd like to be in Disneyland right California. The beach, sunshine, I really don't mind the weather. I because I don't mind the cold. now riding the Matterhorn. I mean just anywhere out west. don't think it's that bad. you could be doing it out here, but this is driving me nuts. Newsphotos by Gtrr y N«meth opinion 'judgment is founded on truth...' snow crews should paulpourri increase efforts thank george it's just a movie Sometimes it seems thai snow removal at the University is a never- ending battle. At such times, therefore, it seems that the work hours of the snow I had an occasion recently to see the covered my mouth after realizing what scription "In George Burns We Trust." removal crews should also never end. movie "Oh, God," which deals with the I had said. Then, as I started to leave, I saw a As evidenced by parking lot and sidewalk conditions, that has not been dilemma of a grocery store assistant headline on a copy of the New York I WALKED OUTSIDE to buy a the case.