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Baliem Valley Danis Immortal Belief Sparks Tense Patrols
An AP report from Baliem Valley West New Guinea describes the Danis people and their culture, including belief that whites are immortal. Dutch authorities led by Carel Schneider maintain order with local police after a violent incident in which a village chief was captured.
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Baliem
West New Guinea
Southeast
Pacific
Hal McClure
Wac
Shangri-la
Carel Schneider
Wanema
Schneider
New Guinea
Department of Internal Affairs
Ivanhoe
Dani