Trivia Quiz Questions About World Regions and History
A set of questions asks about Rota and the Middle East locations Burma road in Al lied possession Kantaro Suzuki pre war Tokyo population bomb tonnage on Berlin nations represented at San Francisco the American Fifteenth Army whether British peers can vote in Commons elections and the meaning of Levant.
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Middle East
Burma Road
Kantaro Suzuki
Tokyo
Berlin
San Francisco
Fifteenth Army
House of Commons
Notice of Second Class Mail Matter at Mount Airy
The document shows entry as second class mail matter at the Mount Airy post office in North Carolina under the act of Congress dated March 8 1872.
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Mount Airy
N. C
Congress
Staying the Course for Victory Quietly at War's End
A World War II themed column urges steadfast, quiet cheering as the war continues. It echoes veterans describing ongoing battles in Europe and the Pacific, emphasizing patience, persistence, and duty until final victory. The Red Cross reports high returns of American POWs from Germany and explains Geneva Convention protections and access limits in camps.
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Pacific
Europe
Iwo Jima
Iwo Jimas
Japan
English Channel
Italian
Tunisias
France Mines Slow Postwar Farming Across Europe
The Winston-Salem Journal notes French farming is largely stalled by 100 million mines spread over 600000 acres. Removing them will take 60000 workers, 26000 detectors, and about 10 years, a task deemed more justly suited to German POWs than Allied soldiers.
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Europe
France
French Ministry of Reconstruction
Winston-Salem Journal
99 Per Cent Return Home
The Red Cross POW bulletin reports that in late March 1945 Adolf Hitler ordered execution of all American and British airmen held in Germany. The order was not carried out by German commanders who knew the Allied governments honored Geneva Convention obligations toward prisoners.
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Red Cross
International Relief Agency
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Red Cros
Major Ralph Sykes Wins European Promotion
Major Ralph Sykes has received a promotion in Europe while serving with the United States Hospital Forces in Southern France. He previously led Surry County Health Department and headed the North Carolina State Board of Health in Raleigh before enlisting. He is married to Edith Leake of this city.
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Ralph Sykes
France
United States Hospital Forces
Sykes
North Carolina State Board of Health
Raleigh
Army
Surry County
Edith Leake
Family Reunion at Reid Gammons June 24
The Collins and Gammons reunion will be held at Reid Gammons on Sunday June 24. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and bring a basket.
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Reid Gammons
Collins and Gammons
Appreciation for kindness after loss of wife and mother
The Arrington family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy after the sudden death of our beloved wife and mother and for the beautiful floral tributes. JOHN ARRINGTON and Family.
Wartime Views From Leaders On War Aims And Peace
A collection of quotes from wartime leaders and prominent figures including Kantaro Suzuki, William F. Halsey, Carl A. Spaatz, Elwood R. Quesada, Edmund E. Day, Stanley King, Wright Patman, Joseph C. Grew, Fred M. Vinson, and Chester W. Nimitz. They discuss victory in the Pacific, unconditional surrender, postwar Germany, cooperation between air and ground forces, education for peace, future US and Soviet roles, unemployment, global security policy, economic policy, and Japanese resolve.
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William F. Halsey
Third Fleet
Pacific
Elwood R. Quesada
Ninth Tactical Air Command
Europe
Quiz Answers From a History Page
An island between Saipan and Guam describes a Pacific location. The land bridge linking Asia Europe and Africa spans the eastern Mediterranean curve. The Premier of Japan is referenced. A population figure 47,100,000 marks a city size. War context mentions up to six weeks before VE Day and 75,000 tons. An army of occupation in Germany is noted. The eastern Mediterranean shore nations are listed.
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Saipan
Guam
Asia
Europe
Africa
Mediterranean
Japan
Germany
Truman urges wartime food conservation amid inflation fears
President Harry S Truman calls for maximum food production and preservation in the fourth year of war. Chester Bowles, Price Administrator, warns inflation risks loom ahead, urging continued OPA extension.
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Harry
Truman
Chester Bowles
Commissioners Sell Land in Mount Airy for Cash
Pursuant to a court order in Dr. J. B. Banner et al versus Margaret Simmons, commissioners will sell on premises in Mount Airy Surry County at 1 p.m. June 21 1945. Bidding starts at 6325 dollars. Sale conducted by Dr. J. E. Banner commissioner. R. D. George.
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Superior Court
Surry County
J. B. Banner
Margaret S. Simmons
J. E. Banner
R. D. George
I SAW IT IN THE NEWS
I SAW IT IN THE NEWS. Thank you.
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Rota
the Mount Airy News
W. M. Johnson
Managing Edi Tor
William H. Johnson
James E. Johnson
U. S. Army
J. E. Johnson
Carolina Associat
Ferdinand I
Kespeare
Ben Jonson
God
Sidney Smith
Wordsworth
John Arrington
Bation
The
Hollingsworth
Main
Okinawa
Carl A. Spaatz
U. S. Strategic Air Forces
Edmund E. Day
Cornell University
Stanley King
Amherst College
America
Soviet Russia
Wright Patman
Texas
Joseph C. Grew
World Security Organization
Fred M. Vinson
Chester W. Nimitz
Vic Trailways
U.S.A
North Carolina
First National Bank
Flelp
Pension Plan—Group Life Insurance
U. S. Employment Service
Mount Airy, N. C
N. Main St
WMC
American Viscose Corporation
Front Royal
Virginia
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