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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1958
Page
27
At Washington Zoo a two year old girl slipped past a wire barrier and was dragged into a lion cage where she was killed. Officials say the child wandered away from her grandfather before the tragedy occurred. The zoo installed a stronger barrier today to prevent recurrence.
A portable television set displayed in a Cross Plains hardware store was stolen after thieves broke a plate glass window. The set valued at 128 dollars was taken, police report.
Superior Court Judge James Shannon heard a motion to set aside a March jury verdict that broke the will of Robert A. Lancaster. His relatives allege undue influence and mental incapacity. proponents argue no evidence supported influence and the verdict should stand. The judge reserved judgment after arguments about jury error and prejudice.
In Caracas on May 19 the ruling junta regained full strength with the induction of two civilians. Justice Minister Rene De Sola announced Finance Minister Arturo Sosa and junta Secretary Edgar Sanabria were named to replace two civilians who resigned yesterday. The move leaves the junta once again led by three military officers alongside civilian officials.
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