CR> Frank, I think you are on the right track. I've looked at your
 CR> updated version and most of the changes look good. It is still
 CR> a C program, but that's OK at this point. I think you should
 CR> continue on that line until you get it in top notch shape.
 CR> Then do a conversion to C++.
 CR> The reason I say that is because going to C++ will require a
 CR> different design approach.
        Sound advice and I am already embarked on the path of taking
it.  Don't have to choose between your advice and Jerry's I'll just
save his for a little later.  
        The OOP program examples one sees in the books I have (and I
have a few) seem to avoid not only placing color in the programs and
menus but even avoid discussing it.  As I go further, I'm sure I'll
find out why.  You have already seen that I need to give intensive
study to the differences in the various input and output instruments
and learn how to use the appropriate ones more consistently.  I hope
some other beginners are deriving some benefit from this exchange. 
Sincerely, 
                                     Frank
                                                                              
                                                       
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