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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1958
Page
8
Walter Gardner theater manager says his doorman was sent to a bank with 200 in bills to exchange for quarters and never returned. The disappearance raises questions about possible theft or foul play. Authorities have begun an inquiry as missing-person notes circulate.
The estate of James M. West, a Houston rancher and oilman, included a hidden cellar with about 290000 in silver dollars and coins. An armored car moved money to Texas National Bank while West, who died at 54, was known for quirks and night patrols. Beneficiaries include widow Alice Sneed West and two daughters, with trusts created for grandchildren.
Vincent Gigante, known as The Chin, is acquitted of attempted murder in the Costello case after a six hour plus jury deliberation. The gunman shot Frank Costello in May at his Central Park West lobby, wounding but not seriously. Gigante, 30, denied the charge and thanked jurors for the verdict, while Costello testified he did not see his attacker.
The GI loan program shows signs of life as Congress raised the allowable interest rate and Eisenhower eliminated down payment requirements. April requests to appraise 24 800 new homes for veterans rose nearly 195 percent from March, with 6 726 existing homes also sought, far above typical April increases. The Army will restore permanent rank for enlisted men July 1 with a clear path from temporary grades and a quota system for E-5 and above. Full reform aims to phase in a permanent enlisted structure over years, with promotions confirmed by commanding officers and final decisions by selecting officers. Editor notes address service issues with a stamped self addressed envelope and 25 cents.
Noble J. Gregory of Kentucky’s 1st District loses to Druggist Frank A. Stubblefield in the Democratic primary by an unofficial 432 vote margin. Stubblefield outpolled Gregory 16 302 to 15 870 and will face Republican James G. Bandy in November.
Wayland Michigan La fayette Stitch resigns as president of the Wayland Chamber of Commerce after saying the job is too demanding and there are many other time demands. He recently became the father of his fourth set of twins.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev announced troop withdrawals from Romania and reduced forces in Hungary. He warned of rocket bases in East Germany Poland and Czechoslovakia if the West arms West Germany with nuclear weapons. A Warsaw Pact meeting urged mutual manpower cuts and a new nonaggression pact with NATO. A New York bill would require medical epilepsy certificates for driver's licenses.
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