Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 45, Greencastle, Putnam County, 29 October 1981 — Page 8

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40 percent faster model IBM has new computer

c. 1981 N.Y. Times News Service &EW YORK The International Business Machines Corp. has introduced its' most powerful computer, a machine that will be up to 40 percent faster than its current top model The new processor, along with numerous otier new products and pricing changes announced this week, was viewed by analysts as an attempt to shore up lagging earnings and to make IBM more competitive against the Amdahl Corp. and other companies that make computers that are essentially interchangeable with those made by IBM The new computer, the 3081 model group K, is the second version in the 3081 family, which was introduced last November. While 40 percent faster than the first model, the new one will cost only 16 percent more: $4.3 million compared with $3.7 million. “It strengthens IBM’s competitiveness at the high end,” said Thomas J. Crotty, an analyst with the Gartner Group. Analysts also noted that the moves might help IBM’s earnings, which have suffered from unfavorable currency translations and other factors, and that the pricing changes for other large computers would encourage customers to buy the machines rather than rent them, which could result in better earnings in the short term. Analysts debated, however, what effect the announcement would have on the manufacturers of computers that run programs developed by IBM but that try to best the IBM machines in speed or price.

Prevention suggested that the elderly make a note of conversations they have had with salesmen and insurance agents. In the event they have been taken, Brewer said these notes would stand up better in court since defense counsels tend to discredit an elderly person’s memory. Crimes such as fraud tend to be a family affair. Mrs. Auler suggests that the majority of fraud cases she deals with in-

CONTACT reaches out to help here 24 hours a day

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Editor Persons who want to experience the rewards of helping those who are lonely or in need, should seriously consider becoming a CONTACT volunteer, Joan Robertson, local director of the organization told members of the Greencastle Optimist Club Tuesday. And these volunteers are needed to provide a 24-hour around-the-clock service to those who have special problems and most often have no where else to turn to receive help. SUPPORTED BY a number of church organizations, CONTACT help is as near as the telephone and is available to persons of all ages at no expense other than their telephone. “We never give advice but by giving people a chance to talk out their problem, they may come to their own conclusions,” Mrs. Robertson said. CONTACT can, however, refer persons to sources of specific help. Calls are made in confidence, and the caller need not reveal his name.

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The principal makers of such compatible computers are Amdahl and National Advanced Systems, a subsidiary of the National Semiconductor Corp., which sells computers made by Japan’s Hitachi. Together, Amdahl and N.A.S. accounted for 3.3 percent of 1980 shipments of large computers, compared with 62.4 percent for IBM and 30 percent for other mainframe computer companies like Honeywell and Burroughs, according to the International Data Corp., a market research concern. The other mainframe vendors, whose systems are not compatible with IBM, are not greatly affected by a new IBM large computer because customers do not switch easily from one vendor to another. What the industry calls “large computers” are those generally used as central systems by companies, banks and government agencies to handle payrolls, inventories and the like. They cost from several hundred thousand dollars up into the millions. “The announcement should make it a little more difficult for Amdahl,” said William D. Easterbrook of Kidder, Peabody. But Sanford J. Garrett of Paine Webber Mitchell Hutchins said the effect would not be great. “Amdahl will have to cut its price,” he said. “But it’s not as big a negative factor as it could have been. ” When the 3081, also known as IBM’s Series H, was introduced last November, the industry breathed a sigh of relief because the system did not appear to be as powerful as competitors had feared. Amdahl and NAS announced machines that

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volves one family member defrauding another. Auler recalled cases where a younger family member convinced an elderly person in the family to make her checking account in both of their names. Auler has seen entire life savings lost in this manner. She added, “They just don’t think it will happen to them.”

CONTACT personnel are trained individuals, Mrs. Robertson said. In addition to 50 hours of intensive training, opportunities are provided for practical experience before phone assignments. ONLY THE DIRECTOR, who serves on a part-time basis, is paid, but volunteers are rewarded with the satisfaction that comes from being available to help when needed. While present CONTACT persons are church members, this is not a requirement. CONTACT needs those who are mature and not judgmental by nature, the speaker said. In addition to the need for volunteers, CONTACT needs to get its story across. Although in operation since 1978, some still have a fuzzy understanding of the nature of the organization. A third need is money which has been coming from churches and individuals. THE LOAD OF calls to CONTACT, 653-2645, varies, however, since the first of the year, there have been upward of 1,000 calls from persons in need.

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would surpass the IBM one in speed. IBM’s new model, which analysts estimate will be able to execute 14 million instructions a second, will be about the fastest general-purpose computer on the market when shipments start in the second quarter of 1982. But Amdahl, as well as some Japanese companies, have announced computers for later delivery that will exceed that speed. But some analysts suggest that IBM is only now beginning to disclose the capability of the 3081 machines. IBM also announced new architectural features of the 3081 that will allow it to handle 2 billion characters of internal memory, compared to 32 million currently. In addition to providing new options for customers that were constrained by the previous memory limit, the new architecture would make it somewhat more difficult for IBM’s competitors to stay compatible with the IBM machine, said Gerard Halloren, an analyst with the Yankee Group. IBM also said it was cutting the prices on most models in its 3033 line by 10 percent. The 3033 was the top of IBM’s line before the 3081 was introduced. For the smallest 3033, however, IBM introduced two improved versions. Some analysts speculated that IBM wanted to encourage customers now renting or leasing 3033 computers to buy them, in preparation for IBM’s phasing them out. But an IBM spokesman disputed that, saying the company was continuing to improve the 3033 line.

PAYING BILLS WITH checks, she suggested, can be the best prevention for these types of crimes because if the elderly person believes he has been had, he can always stop payment. All three panelists agreed that the best prevention of crime is to be caref ,- .1, be cautious in trusting people ar-’ oecome aware of the Afferent tactic, people use to defraud elderly persons.

Obituary Charles Crawford

Charles Crawford, 71, Route 6, Greencastle, died early Wednesday morning at the Greencastle Nursing Home. He was born near Lexington on Oct. 20, 1910, the son of Eli and Ruth Bishop Crawford. His family moved to Hendricks County where he was educated in the Lizton school system. Mr. Crawford was employed by the Monon railroad and drove the Putnam County Bookmobile, until he retired in 1972. The deceased was a member of the Mt. Hebron Community Church, Cloverdale. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Greene)

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Crawford, a son, Melvin Crawford, Route 6, Greencastle; four sisters, Mrs. Roland Reams, Ohio, Mrs. Ella Morgan, Indianapolis, Mrs. Olivia Burris and Mrs. Rebecca Elmore, both of Greencastle; a brother, William Crawford, Hadley; two grandsons, Daniel and Eric, and nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with the Rev. Don Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Hospital notes Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Tuesday: Anita Andrews, Kristie Alexander, Dana Twigg, Rhonda Smith and daughter, Delbert Simmons, Charles Main, Leon Murphy, Dorothy Cline, Beulah Williamson and August Evans. Birth: Mr. and Mrs. Dale Liebert, 1138 Avenue C, Greencastle, a girl. New Arrivals Floyd and Tonja Suitors, Morton, are the parents of a baby girl, Kristin Nicole, born Monday, Oct. 26 at Culver Hospital in Crawfordsville. She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long at birth. A brother, Dustin Jeffrey, welcomed her home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson, Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Suitors, Waynetown. *6* Mr. and Mrs. Ron Smith, Route 5, Greencastle, are the parents of an 8-pound baby boy, Aaron Matthew, born Oct. 19 at Hendricks County Hospital in Danville. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ratcliff and Mr. and Mrs. James H. Smith, all of Bainbridge. Greatgrandparents are Cline Ratcliff, Bainbridge, Charlie and Bernice Rady, Bainbridge, and Mrs. Auther Thompson, Security, Colo.

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Brad Ricketts, 12, 614 E.'Walnut St., Greencastle, and Becky Arrowsmith, 9, 9 Sunset Drive, Greencastle, were the winners of a bicycle and an AM-FM transistor radio Saturday at the bicycle safety program sponsored by Burger Chef. The session was organized by Joe Wallace (left) with the help of Burger Chef manager Brad Butts.

Murder “DO YOU KNOW IF there was anyone Who saw Mrs. Payne after?” Brewer questioned. “No one that we have found,” Hanlon remarked. Brewer told Judge Vaughn, “Basically the state would argue the probable cause is that the defendant is the last person to see the victim alive. He admits he did take hold of an extension cord which is close to marks believed around the neck. We won’t know for certain until lab tests are back. “INFORMATION WOULD place him (Minniek) in the home by 3:30 p.m. (Monday). When the police arrived, the body was cold and it appears to have been lying in that condition, we assume, for some

City Council responded, noting that the specific reason the city was not involved before was that no action had been taken on approval of the street. “WE’VE BEEN THERE before,” Calbert said. “It won’t be the last time. The courthouse opens at 9 o’clock in the morning.” Contacted Wednesday morning, Lowe reported that he was in the process of researching the situation further. “The ordinance says they can’t do it, but they did,” he commented, noting that naming the city as a co-defendant is possible. He expected, however, to take no such action

Riley tabbed as Student of Week

David Riley, a Greencastle High School senior, was named Student of the Week by the Greencastle Optimist Club at its Tuesday meeting at Windy Hill Country Club. Son of Wayne and Marlene Riley, Route 2, Greencastle, Riley is a member of the National Honor Society and is on the cumulative honor roll at GHS. AS A FRESHMAN he was winner of the Industrial Arts Award and he is listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students. ” His active club memberships include Latin, Science and GClubs. Riley’s hobbies include outdoor activities, which includes mountain climbing. Among his other non-school interests is working at the DePauw Student Union. His sports programs include four years of track and four years of football. He is co-

Kiritsis files three suits

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Admitted kidnapper Anthony G. Kiritsis has filed three SIOO million lawsuits in Marion Superior Court against two of his former attorneys and a prominent local businessman. Kiritsis is now in the Indiana State Reformatory at Pendleton under a contempt citation issued in May after he refused to submit to medical examinations. He had sought release from a mental hospital he had been in

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time at that point.” “What was the composure of Minniek?” Judge Vaughn questioned Hanlon. “He denied he had anything to do with Martha Payne,” Hanlon answered, “then he would break down and cry and say he did not want to go to jail for murder.” GREENCASTLE POLICE Chief Sonny Wood also testified during Monday’s probable cause hearing, recalling information related to him by Greencastle Police Sgt. Rodney Cline. “As oer Cline read his rights to Minniek,” Wood began, “Cline asked him if he had been in the kitchen. He said he had been in the kitchen.” “Did he question him about a knife?”

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Wednesday. The special Council meeting began Tuesday with opening of bids on the sewer reconstruction in Area G, a project to be funded with $9,000 from R & H Realty, parent company of Heritage House Convalescent Center. THE COUNCIL APPROVED the low bidder, Bedino Construction Co. West Terre Haute, which submitted a base bid of sll,lOO. Cowden Construction, EUettsville, submitted a $13,577.25 package, while a bid from Oxner Construction, New Carlisle, Ohio, was disqualified because a form was incomplete.

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captain of the football team in his senior year. AT THIS POINT, he is considering entering a small, liberal arts college after high school graduation next spring.

since 1977, when a jury found him innocent by reason of insanity for holding a mortgage company executive hostage for three days. The suits filed by Kiritsis name attorneys Nile Stanton and J. Richard Kiefer, and Thomas W. Binford, former chairman of Indiana national Bank. Kiritsis accuses Stanton and Kiefer of malpractice for, in his opinion, not properly defending him in court.

Also helping were restaurant workers (from right) Amy Jones, Diana Ruhlig and Sherry Keyt. Wallace organized the event while he was a city policeman and Butts said Burger Chef plans to make it an annual program again. (Banner-Graphic photo).

Brewer asked. “Yes, sir,” Wood stated. “What was the description of his composure at that time?” the prosecutor questioned. “AFTER HE WAS ASKED about the knife, Cline said Minniek got unreasonable,” the police chief said. “He was very upset and started fighting with the officer.” Wood said it took two officers to restrain Minniek at that time. Following the hearing Judge Vaughn ordered the issuance of a warrant for Minnick’s arrest with the defendant ordered held without bond. Minniek remains lodged at the Putnam County Jail.

The project includes two manholes completely divorced from the R & H project. The city will fund the work on the manholes, Norton said. MANHOLES WILL BE constructed on Hillsdale Avenue and on Hanna Street at the Illinois Street intersection. The Hillsdale location is necessitated by the lack of a manhole within a 400-foot stretch of sewer in violation of state limits. Plans on Hanna Street show a manhole at Illinois, but none has been located, Norton said, necessitating the work there. Tuesday’s special session also included a brief discussion of city sign permits.

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