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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1963
Page
8
Pittsburgh authorities search for radium stolen from Shadyside Hospital after eight capsules were taken. Police recovered six full capsules and an empty one, with two capsules still missing. An anonymous tip led to a car wash garage where some capsules were found in a paint can. A hospital spokesman said a burglar gained a key to the storage room.
Maurice Podoloff announced a 25000 fine on the Baltimore Bullets before his retirement as NBA president. The fine, reportedly the sport's highest, was linked by the New York Post to an attempted underhand move involving Walt Bellamy as the Chicago Zephyrs' move to Baltimore unfolded last spring. J Walter Kennedy, who succeeded Podoloff, said he had no notice of such action. The incident concerned the team during the franchise shift. no games were played that Friday night as the league scheduled matchups for the following day including New York at Cincinnati and Los Angeles at St Louis.
In Pittsburgh a Duquesne man, Richard M. Qualters, 19, was given a six to 12 year term in the Western Penitentiary for second degree murder in the fatal beating of his two year old stepson Paul Bartlett. Judge J. Frank McKenna of Allegheny County handed down the sentence yesterday, following a March 21 conviction for the October 20, 1962 crime.
Chicago report details a campus style stir as City Hall scouts recruits for cadet dates for a Army Air Force football dance. City Hall aides say many applications surged, with 18 to 19 year old working girls and college students applying. Officials cite high demand and stringent checks for height poise and intelligence while denying discrimination.
Emergency water sources have been used as regular supplies run dry in several communities. The Sanitary Water Board reports more farmers will take emergency steps Monday as Civil Defense distributes pipeline for emergency use. A 25000 foot pipe line was loaned from the U S Army Depot at New Cumberland to York to reach an abandoned quarry at Thomasville. Forest and woodland hunting and fishing bans go into effect at noon amid ongoing fires. Officials cite broad public support for the restrictions despite some protests. Violation carries a 100 dollar fine as more than 100 fires smolder state wide.
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