The Oneonta Star from Oneonta, New York • Page 9

Lefkowitz hits computer goofs i ALBANY ot Hew arc tht vlctlmi o( erroneous computer 1111 a (I cause them tad their families undue expense and anxiety, Attorney General Louis i J. Ufkowitr said Monday. At the lime time, he 1 announced he will recommend to the Legislature in 1(71 a bill I to allow (ull legal fees and cost! in law tulti brought by creditors who do not correct automatically repeated billing errors although advited 'I in writing by consumer! that exiit. "A dangerous situation hat developed (or the consumer since the advent of computer billFng systems." the Attorney Deaths easts Frank W. BUckmer i ERIE, W.

Black- mer, 5fi, died Monday Aug. 3, at 5 St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie, following a three-week illness. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Brugger Home Funerals In Erie, with the Rev.

Lamont Satterly of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Erie, officiating. Burial will be In Erie County Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He was born Aug. 4, 1913 In White Butte, S.D., the son of Rev. Lewis and Edith Blackmer, who now reside in Endicott.

He is married to the former Gladys Gardner. Mr. Blackmer was a member of the Immanuel a i Church, and a choir member, Sunday school teacher and dea- con at the church. He is a 1S35 graduate of wick College. He is survived by his wife, in Erie; one -daughter, Mary Ann Blackmer of Erie; one sister; yMrs.

Jonathan Terry of Endi- and two brothers, Lewis Blackmer of Hightston, N.J. and Ernest Blackmer of Clay. Central Mid. Ht noted (hat ton- turners, with Increasing Ire. qutacy receiving erroneous statements ot account from lirms usiii computers to handle their biUlnis.

When the consumer Interposes an objection to the ftaiement in writing, his only answer li the same statement the following month. This can go on (or months, with the computer printing out a final statement that unless it is iully paid within a certain number of days, the matter will bt referred to a collection agency or the firm's attorneys. One firm appears to have programmed the computer to then print out a civil court summons and complaint which Is then sent directly to the collection attorney," Attorney General Lefkowitz stated. He noted that the consumer, once served with process, Is faced with the problem and expense of seeking legal counsel to defend himself against a claim which may be solely the result of erroneous computer print-outs. "Therefore, because of the widespread use of computer billing, It is Imperative to enact legislation to protect the consumer from problems connected with such billing.

The legislation I propose would allow the consumer the full amount ot attorneys fees and costs in the event that following commencement of an action by the creditor the consumer can prove that he protested the erroneous bill In writing and that the protest was valid," Attorney Genera Lefkowitz said. Aug. 4, 1970 Ontonto Star 9 Frank Foster Chester C. Cole lames Salisbury CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAYS NOW THRU AUGUST SUMMER STORE HOURS shop Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. till 5:10 p.m...

THURSDAY from 12-noon till 9 p.m. Five area men enlist in U.S. Navy Five area youths have enlisted In the U.S. Navy and have, or will soon, report to the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, according to Chief Ted Van Cott of the Oneonta Navy recruiting office. Fish backs anti-smut They are James E.

Salisbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean H. Salisbury of 32 Ceperley a graduate of Oneonta i School and Paul Smith College; Chester C. Cole, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Roger T. Cole of Treadwell; Jesse L. Burr, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond A. Burr of Oklahoma City, formerly of Schenevus; Charles Georgia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Georgia of Portlandville, and Frank S. Foster, nephew of Mr.

and Mrs. Orrin lianford of Oneonta RD3. Medical Center post assigned to Pierce Hartwick adds two to faculty Neglect causes death of calves 1 Mortality of calves caused by neglect as dairy herd sin increases is much higher than can be tolerated. James S. Boyd, professor of agricultural engineering Michigan State University, East Lansing, brought this situation to the attention of the annual meeting of the A i a Society of Agricultural Engineers at the Leamington Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn.

Reporting that the average size of herds in Michigan has qaudrupled in the past 30 years, IfBoyd pointed out that when, herds were small calves "could je cared for Incidentally without too serious results," in contrast with today when "often the small -animals are fed and watered after milking when the farmer is tired and probably gives half-hearted attention." "On some farms," he said, Vyoungsters inherit the task of feeding calves and often their ininds are on school work, sports, and other activities iompletely foreign to a raising. Housing and feeding facilities are so inefficient that they discourage good animal care," Fish to visit Fair Hartwick has added two men to its faculty, both with the academic rank of assistant professor of i according to Dr. Adolph G. Anderson, president ot the college. William M.

Elliott Is from Syracuse University, where ne is candidate for a Ph.D. degree. His undergraduate degree WM earned at Wooster College and he is a member of the American Institute for Biological Service and the American Botanical Society. William L. Kruczynski is a doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina.

His bachelor degree is from Canisius College and he spent last year at Duke University.as an qceinographic trainee; He is a member of the Atlantic' Estuarine Research Society and the American Association the Advancement of Science. Star Washlngto nBureau WASHINGTON Hamilton Fish Monday hailed committee action on anti-smut legislation which he said will "substantially" reduce the volume of pornography In the mails. Fish took the house floor to laud a bill that has been reported out of the Judiciary Committee, of which he is a member. The committee's bill would prohibit the use of the mail or other interstate transport for shipment of i i salacious advertising. The proposed legislation goes beyond present law, which allows a receiver of smut mail to list his name with the postmaster as not wanting to receive such mail, by defining the types of material it is illegal to mail.

Violate? would be subject to a maximum ot 150,000 or five years imprisonment for the first offense and up to $100,000 and 10 years for subsequent offenses. "Passage of this legislation would substantially cut down the flood of unsolicited pornography being mailed or otherwise transported," Fish said. Good show ALBANY, N. Y. (AP) -Though Howard J.

Samuels lost the 1970 Democratic primary race for the gubernatorial nomination by 42,000 votes, the official election count shows he won majorities in 38 of the 57 counties New York City. He also carried two of the city's five boroughs. A former Oneonta man, Paul Pierce, son of Paul R. Pierce, 43 Cliff Street, has been named to a psychologist's post at the Springfield Hospital Medical Center, Springfield, Mass. Pierce, an Oneontan who was graduated from Hartwick College, took his M.Ed degree at Springfield College and will be up for Ed.D orals at the University of Massachusetts in Previously Pierce was chairman of the English Department at Worcester Central taught English at Whitney Point Central School and was Assistant to the Registrar at Springfield College.

Most recently he has been as counselor trainer and supervisor. of the Springfield Para-Psychiatric Project, Springfield, Mass, His new appointment is as a part-time psychologist. He and his wife Patricia and their three children reside in Amherst, Mass. Music unit to perform COOPERSTOWN internationally famous Christy Minstrels will perform in Cooperstown's i i Doubleday Field, at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 22.

The sponsoring Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce- has reported that 'ticket sales have been increasing both by mail and in the chamber's office in Cooperstown. Tickets will be available at the gate starting' at 11 a.m., August 22, but it is suggested that tickets be secured in advance. Curity TRAINING PANTS 2-way stretch, 4-layer center panel for extra absorbency better fit more comfort. Sizes 2,3 and 4 yrs. Regular 2 pair $1.39 A TUESDAY ONLY pr.

I BRESEE'S INFANTS' SECTION STREET FLOOR BOYS' SPORT SHIRTS in short sleeve, permanent polyester, cotton. Tapered tails, assorted stripes and solid colors. Regular $3,50, $4.50 and $5.50 TUESDAY'ONLY BRESEE'S BOYS' SECTION STREET FLOOR Paul Pierce Stamp Club exhibit set COOPERSTOWN Cooperex 70, a stamp exhibition sponsored by the Leatherstocking Stamp Club of Cooperstown, is scheduled August 21-23 at the Cooperstown Community House. Officials of the club, who say there will be professional and popular judging, stamps and supplies for sale, and more than 100 frames on exhibition, say the show is free. Hours are: Friday, August 21, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m., and Sunday, August 23, 1 to 5 p.m. MEN'S SWEATERS of soft Orion Acrylic machine washable. Lightweight pullover or sleeveless V-neck. Brown, black, navy, dark green, olive, maize, light blue, rust, gold, tan sizes I and xl. Sleeveless regular $7 ONLY Pullovers regular $9 ONLY BRESEE'S MEN'S SHOP STREET FLOOR DINNERWARE SETS Arnold.

Mixed colors in plastic regular $8.99 TUESDAY ONLY BRESEE'S GLASSWARE SECTION DOWNSTAIRS STORI Qtsego Folding Redwood ROCKERS With aluminum frame very sturdy. regular $13.99 TUESDAY ONLY BRESEE'S ALL SEASONS SHOP OPPOSITE BRESEE'S ON WALL STREET WASHINGTON Hamilton Fish spend Friday at the Otsego County Fair, Morris, a i Washington Thursday evening and spending the night in Oneonta. He will spend the morning paying visits to newspapers and radio stations in the area, With the entire afternoon spent at the Fair grounds. He wilt be In Otsego County, Friday night, spend the morning In the county, and then go to the Delaware County Republican Committee Steer Roast In Wilton in the afternoon, as well as a clam bake sponsored by the Delaware County Volunteer Firemen later in the day. 200 heat crimes? TORONTO (AP) -Toronto Police Supt, Adolphm Payne Mames the current heat wave for a record of more than 200 assault charges last week.

He said officers were called upon to referee domestic arguments and lo stop fights In streets, parks beer parlors. HACK MUS NEED eauriNe 2-LB. BOX FANCY COOKIES A variety of shapes and kinds (limit 2 boxes to Regular $1.29 TUESDAY ONLY BRESEE'S CANDY AND GOURMET SECTION STREET FLOOR YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND A SILVER REPAIR CLINIC TO BE HELD IN OUR STORE AT 141 MAIN ST. THURSDAY and FRIDAY-AUGUST 6 and 7 THURS. HOURS: FRI.

HOURS: R. E. BRIGHAM, Inc. G.E. Filter Flo Washer with two wash-spin speeds TUESDAY ONLY 141 MAIN ST.

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