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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
4
Richard Lasher, 35, lay trapped for nearly 40 hours after his pickup tumbled 300 feet from a country road into a canyon 20 miles west of Ukiah. Air search planes spotted him and he was rushed to a hospital with a broken leg, broken ribs, a broken hip and other injuries.
In Bridgeport, eighth grader Vinny Chernesky, son of Fire Lieutenant Michael Chernesky, observes Jupiter and the moon from a backyard 6 inch telescope. He crafts his gear, logs sightings, and leads a junior astronomy club at Wonder Workshop while weather and insects challenge late-night stargazing.
A homeowner reports poor reception and after replacing the old antenna with a JFC Satellite Helix model, the TV picture improved dramatically. Bill's Video Radio Service in Westport offers installation and service.
U S customs appraiser J Ross Prevost ruled Congo the chimp’s abstract paintings are not art and must pay import duty. The 22 year old London Zoo chimp painted works shipped to Dr Arthur R Watson of the Baltimore Zoo who plans a Congo Betsy exhibition.
Chattanooga Memphis and Nashville each rode eight game streaks as the top Southern Association held its 1957 schedule. The league reported an eight game winning run for the division leaders, underscoring a tight race through the season.
An ad states a JFD Satellite Helix TV antenna restores brightness and sharpness without a new TV set. It notes older antennas wear out and highlights the advantage of a clearer picture, promoting Franks Radio & TV at 2367 Main St ED 3-2274.
The City Board of Building Commissioners issued 24 permits this week totaling 40543 dollars. Two new residences were granted for Edward Forte at 128 Birmingham street valued 15000 dollars and William H. Moffitt at 67 Red Oak road valued 10000 dollars. Other permits include sheds, porches, store conversions, and garage work on several addresses with values ranging from 1000 to 2000 dollars.
In a living room during family TV time, reception faded and an old TV antenna was found to be the cause. The JFC Satellite Helix TV antenna restored bright, sharp pictures, advertised by Atlas Radio and TV at 24 Harding St VO 6 5182 South Norivalk.
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