Clapper Mishap Halts London Scene On Set
On a London set director Don Sharp yelled action for a closeup as the clapper boy snapped the slate. The clamp struck actress Mary Steel on the nose as the slate clicked, delaying the shot.
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1957
Page
2
On a London set director Don Sharp yelled action for a closeup as the clapper boy snapped the slate. The clamp struck actress Mary Steel on the nose as the slate clicked, delaying the shot.
Soldiers in Syria reported strengthening a pact with Egypt amid joint contingency plans under Egyptian command. Damask coverage noted Soviet naval activity and regional tensions, while lighter items from Lyons and Madison recounted bizarre incidents and odd races. Lebanon sought U S approval to renege on the Eisenhower Doctrine with Saudis pressing for Arab unity.
In Cairo the dispatch of Egyptian units to Syria signals readiness to mobilize the Syrian Egyptian joint command if Israel renews hostilities. From a military angle the forces offer little against Turkey but underscore solidarity with Syria amid tough talk from Washington and Moscow.
Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov met Yugoslav President Tito at Tito’s Slovenian mountain retreat. Zhukov received a red carpet welcome with a luncheon, a hunting excursion, and a gala reception organized by Tito.
Weather high and low temperatures listed for cities including Long Beach Los Angeles Omaha Las Vegas Phoenix and others with dates and times. The report also notes ocean tides and a local social event at Long Beach with dancing and entertainment details.
Atlantic City UPI reports on Frank Bonelli as a potential assembly candidate while two Mississippi surgeons describe refrigerated dog heart preservation and transplants. The claim links Bonelli’s name to a future in public life amid a heart disease advance, though no direct ties are stated.
Manila report says a plane crash that killed Carlos Romulo Jr and five American businessmen was looted before police arrived. Personal effects including money and cigarette lighters were taken, along with plane instruments and tires. The incident follows Romulo's high political profile as a candidate in the upcoming election.
Indications point to a revived case involving Bill Bonelli aimed at embarrassing Frank Bonelli. The maneuver reflects ongoing political maneuvering and potential retaliation within local circles.
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