Today in History highlights for September 1, 1970
Notable events on this date include Japan’s 1945 surrender aboard the Missouri ending World War II, the 1682 voyage of William Penn led Quakers to America, Burr’s 1807 treason trial acquittal, Emma Nutt's 1878 telephone operator milestone, and major 1923 Tokyo Yokohama earthquake devastation.
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Associated Press
Japan
Missouri
William Penn
America
Richmond
Aaron Burr
Emma Nutt
Boston
Tokyo
Yokohama
TV Movie Highlights Schedule and Classic Film Lineup
A TV guide recap lists 4:30 p.m. Chicken Every Sunday (1949) with Celeste Holm and Dan Dailey set in Tucson 1910, plus Island in the Sun (1957) at 7:30 p.m. and Knockout (1941) at 11:00 p.m. The Late Show presents Forever Darling (1956) with Ball and Arnaz, featuring a guardian angel plot. The piece notes historic Broadway and CBS network tie‑ins and upcoming premieres.
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Doctors
Game Light
Major Chicken Adams
Reynolds
Reynolds & Smith
Washington & Smith
NBC
Dick van Wtop Wilburn
Newsnight
Jeannie Consequences
Julia
David
Celeste Holm
Dan. Dailey
Natalie Wood
Alan Young
Tucson
Arizona
Island In the Sun
James Mason
Joan Fontaine
Heloise tips on sweater button and home hacks
Readers share practical hints from sewing an extra button inside a sweater to keep it hidden. Others describe a yogurt cream dressing for fruit salad, refreshing geraniums with red spray paint, and a rug cutting method using a miniature room sketch and spray-edge touch up for clean final edges.
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Heloise
Myrt Lee
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