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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1958
Page
6
A local ad urges readers to upgrade from faded TV pictures to the JFC Satellite Helix antenna. It claims dramatic improvement and offers contact at Frank's Radio and TV, 2367 Main St. ED 3.2274.
Rotary district leaders and wives from England India Sweden Japan Italy France Colombia the Netherlands Brazil Switzerland Argentina Mexico Denmark Germany arrive for Stratford charter ceremonies at the Shakespeare theater. 600 700 expected to attend afternoon and evening programs including a United Nations gathering in New York and a Stratford banner exchange with international clubs.
Eighty two Old Believers refugees from China to Brazil arrived in Los Angeles, marveling at a TV set and a helicopter. The group, part of 493 being relocated with UN and church aid, described as hard working country people who avoid alcohol and coffee.
Greenfield Hill Fairfield expects a weekend throng to admire pink and white dogwood blossoms. Police plan traffic details and turnpike exits are marked for easy access. The Greenfield Hill church festival runs through next week with luncheons and a weekend gift sale possible if blossoms persist. Cereal output in the Netherlands rose six percent to 1,776,000 tons in 1957.
A resident reports a marked boost in TV reception after a JFD Satellite Helix installation by Bill's Video Radio Service in Westport. The proprietor, Edward, confirms the service and lists contact number CA 7-4318 for Billy’s repairs.
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