University Daily Kansan, November 30, 1984
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the University of Kansas Alumni Association.
The remainder of the IBM systems — nearly 37 percent — is used for word processing by several academic departments.
The two Honeywell systems are used solely for academic computing.
Under the proposal, the academic functions of one of the Honeywell computer systems, known as the CP-6, would be converted to the new IBM system. The other Honeywell system, known as the GCS, would be eliminated and probably sold in 1985.
NEBAUM SAID THIS conversion could create problems for faculty members and students who would be forced to switch their software from the Honeywell systems to the
"Yes, there will be conversion problems." he said. "Some software probably won't be able to be converted."
Another option, estimated to cost about $800,000, would be to purchase new equipment to upgrade only the administrative systems. Academic functions would not be
Both the IBM and Honeywell systems are nearing capacity, Niebaum said. The IBM system will be paid off by July 1985, but about $2 million remains to be paid on the Honeywell GCDS during the next $2^3$ years.
Niebaum said that the GCOS system, purchased in 1979, quickly was becoming obsolete. He said many faculty members who came to KU from other universities encountered problems converting their software to the Honeywell system.
"MOST OF THE MAJOR universities, including Wichita State, Oklahoma State and Missouri, are using IBM or IBM-compatible devices." It says it's "important that we move to consolidate."
But Bulgren said the University should wait until the GCOS was paid off in 1987
before deciding whether to convert all academic computing to the IBM system.
Security would be another problem if all academic computing were converted to the Web.
"The conversion to the system would allow students to access onto all student records." he said.
Niebaum said that the IBM system included adequate security, and that extra security equipment would be purchased.
After conferring with KU faculty members and administrators, Niebaum said he would recommend a proposal to Richard Mann, president of the university's information systems and personnel services.
Any new purchases of computer equipment for the University must go through the state bidding process. Niebaum said that he hoped a decision would be made in December and that bid specifications could be drawn by the first of the year.
Filing of financial reports sought
By United Press International
TOPEKA, Kan — The Kansas Public Disclosure Commission yesterday renewed its request for campaign finance legislation several years by the Kansas Legislature.
In its recommendations to the governor and Legislature, the commission asked lawmakers to require that political candidates' campaign finance reports be filed in local election offices in each county as well as with the secretary of state. Currently reports are only filed in Topoka with the secretary of state. Many many races are not statewide in nature.
"It is argued that the Statehouse press
corps is simply too small to digest the large amount of material filed and that local citizens and media representatives cannot get the information without coming to the conclusion a report said. "As a result, the disclosure goals of the act are seriously impaired."
The campaign watchdog commission also asked the Legislature to require political candidates to sign their campaign finance reports verifying their accuracy. Currently only the campaign treasurer, and not the candidate, is required to sign.
"It has to the commission's attention that on numerous occasions candidates will take actions concerning the signing of checks or the receipt of contributions and not inform
In other action, the commission voted to issue a report that Russell Raulston intentionally failed to file campaign finance reports for his campaign for magistrate position. The report covered Cheyenne, Rawlins, Decatur, Norton, Phillips, Smith and Osborne县。
the treasurer of these actions," the report said."
The Public Disclosure Commission found that Raulston, who appointed himself treasurer of his own campaign, failed to respond to mailings from the commission staff seeking his compliance.
Issuance of the report automatically levies a $300 civil fine against Raulston, commission attorney Dennis Prater said.
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"I'm not satisfied," he said. "It's unfortunate that it had to happen. I don't know what alternative we have. We have to go forward from here and live with his interpretation."
nothing in the law says an attorney has to be present in every executive session.
The Regents also will attend a special class for instruction in the requirements of the open meetings law, to be conducted by Stephan his assistant or the Regents general counsel. All present and future Regents will receive a comprehensive, written explanation of the open meetings law approved by the attorney general
The judgment also requires that Regents general counsel or assistant general counsel be present at all executive sessions to make sure that the topics discussed are appropriate.
clipboard and the plane continued on its flight to Atlanta, launched as scheduled at
The Federal Aviation Administration was not notified of the incident until the plane approached Concourse C. FAA spokesman Jack Barker said the pilot indicated there was a hijacking "with an electronic device" and said the hijacker "never demanded the plane be taken anymore."
TALLEY'S GRANDMOTHER, Sally Talley, said her grandson was a "good boy," but added, "he has a drinking problem."
Talley was taken to the hospital last weekend, according to family members. A hospital spokesman said he was a patient in the alcohol and drug abuse unit. Family members were not aware he had left the hospital, they were contacted bytero to the FHI.
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Ten passengers got off the plane shortly after the plane landed. About three hours later, Talley allowed co-pilot Tia Weaver to leave the plane.
But he kept the pilot, who was not immediately identified, aboard the plane, made a number of vague demands and threatened to blow up the aircraft if his mother and girlfriend were not brought to him by 4 p.m.
FBI SPECIAL AGENT Larry York said dozens of police and federal agents who surrounded the plane "were prepared to deal with the situation if it had been necessary."
York said Talley told the flight crew and authorities he had explosives.
"He said he would blow up the plane," York said. "This was a threat. Dynamite was mentioned, but whether he had any, he sure. He indicated there was a bomb."
Heavily armed FBI agents and Atlanta police SWAT team members surrounded the plane shortly after it landed at Hartfield, one of the nation's busiest airports, no noticeable interruption of other flights at the airport during the standoff.
At one point during the standoff, Eastern Airlines spokeswoman Carolyn Wills said three trays of apples and milk were delivered to the plane.
Hamp Manning, the manager of Bush Field in Augusta, said Talley had passed through a metal detector before boarding the flight.
"He got on as just a normal passenger and reacted as a normal passenger, apparently until he got to Atlanta," Manning said.
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payments toward restitution is necessary, " the letter said.
The University also filed a civil suit against McMurray on Sept. 7. In October KL received $20,000 in damages.
The board's letter was written to the Kansas Department of Corrections, Keith Majors, director of the Kansas Adult Authority, said yesterday that the department normally asked crime victims to write letters to provide the board with information.
IN OTHER ACTION, the Transportation Board also voted to write a letter recommending that students behind the white bikes, an alternative system of campus transportation, start an inspection and maintenance system for the bicycles.
white bicycles would be left at various spots on campus. Students could ride the bicycles from one area to another.
Under the new transportation system.
Dennis "Boog" Highberger, former student body vice president, said last night that between five and 10 other students were involved with the project.
Of about 12 bikes that the group has, two are on campus now. Highberger said he expected to receive a donation of about 10 used bikes soon.
Board members, who support the idea but are not connected to the group involved in the project, said they wanted the group to legally act as a safety officer of an accident involving a white-bike rider.
Higherberger said he liked the idea of starting an inspection system.
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