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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1957
Page
7
Charlie Chaplin arrived in London to attend the premiere of his latest picture A King in New York. He wrote directed and stars in the film calling it the most exciting project he has made.
Egyptian President Nasser vowed that Egypt will stand by Syria unconditionally, using all political, economic, and military resources in its support as tensions rise after a Syrian rebel clash. Syria accused the United States of meddling while seeking neighborly assurances about regional fear of aggression.
Britain formally backed President Eisenhower in countering the Communist threat in the Middle East but prohibited arms shipments to pro Western Arab states. Foreign Office welcomed the Middle East Doctrine reaffirmation but voiced deep anxiety over the situation as Harold Macmillan cut short a vacation for emergency talks with Selwyn Lloyd and military chiefs. Suez Canal crisis noted as the West aligned mid eastern strategy.
Lincoln Neb WWM reports ex Army sergeant Joan Provoo once convicted of aiding the Japanese seeks to change his guilty plea to innocent in Lancaster County district court. Provoo and accomplice Lane, a missing Maryland youth, were subjects of a national search. A psych test by Dr James Reinhardt is planned.
In New York the State Department official Robert Murphy cautioned Moscow and pro Soviet Syria not to misinterpret U S military strength to block Middle East communist influence. He cited Soviet arms shipments to Syria Egypt and Yemen and Russian technicians arriving in the area along with boasts about missile and air power advances.
A sprawling fire emergency covered 500 acres within established lines as Caterpillar tractors and aerial tankers battled hot spots. About 160 Zuni Indians from Arizona joined the firefighting effort, with 1,050 to 1,500 Forest Service personnel fighting fires in San Luis Obispo and Tulare counties. Merger of several fires on the Alamo Creek and Wilcox Canyon fronts aimed to simplify the fight, but shifting winds kept containment elusive with no injuries reported. In Sequoia National Forest Green Horn Mountain fire burned over 350 steep acres, 75 percent contained, prompting evacuations from nearby families.
Princess Margaret interrupted her Scotland holiday to attend the London wedding of May Raymond Seymour, an extra equerry to Queen Mother Elizabeth. Seymour wed Mrs. Mary Finns, daughter of former NATO secretary-general Lord Ismay. Finns’ first husband, a London attorney, died in 1885.
A local ad claims arthritis can be conquered by a doctor using a distinct treatment approach. It states relief of joint pain, relaxed muscles, improved circulation, better digestion, increased energy, and sleep, with an initial treatment priced at $4.00 by Dr. Duncan, D. C., at 2315 E. 9th Street.
A public advice piece urges families to diversify income beyond one paycheck through investments in NYSE listed stocks and bonds. It counsels prudent budgeting initial steps, consulting a broker, and considers a Monthly Investment Plan with small regular contributions. It notes risks and the value of a free broker booklet.
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