Daughter of the Scorpion: the Mexico village tale of Maria the human dog
A desolate Acuitlipan village tale describes Maria known as the Daughter of the Scorpion, chained for 15 years and said to be sacrificed to appease a god after a 1928 storm. The report links the myth to a broader setting near Mexico City and Acapulco.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Acapulco
Republic
Maria
Africa
Acuitlipan
Huichilobo
Living Sacrifice to Huichilobo Mountain God
Juana bears a girl named Maria forced to live as a chained sacrifice in Acuitlipan as villagers claim the gods demand her life. Doctors say release could cure her feeble mind, but authorities have not stepped in while Huichilobo’s ritual drums echo.
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Juana
Huichilobo
Maria
Acuitlipan
Jesus J. Barroso
Everest Club
Jesus
Governors Respond to FDR on Service Voting Bill
The article notes governors from several states commenting on President Roosevelt’s proposed service vote bill. It lists California Maryland North Carolina Alabama Kansas as actively replying in support or signaling plans, with others like Iowa Idaho Georgia Virginia Mississippi West Virginia Arizona Wisconsin Colorado Minnesota Ohio Montana cited as involved in the broader discussion. The piece also includes a separate public sale notice from High Point, North Carolina detailing land sale procedures and deadlines.
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Ashington
Onty
Roosevelt
Cali
Maryland
North Carolina
Alabama
Kansas
Iowa
Idaho
Georgia
Virginia
Missis
West Virginia
Arizona
Wisa
Colorado
Minnesota
Ohio
Montana
White House
Carolina
Tennessee
Michi- Texas
Wyoming
Oregon
High Point
City of High Point
N. C
of Point
Guilford County
Snow Subdivision
Register of Deeds
Guil County
Arnold J. Koonce
City of
High Point Township
Johnson
Guilford Coun N. C
Willenbar
Roland Park
Office i Register of Deeds
Koonce
Arnold J, Koonce
N.C
Westview
Office of Register of Deeds
Ration Roundup of Food and Fuel Coupons Issued
New ration notices detail 10 point values for processed foods Blue through ER and Blue F8 to K. meats and fats updates Red A through FR and Red G8 H and J8. sugar stamps 30 and 31 with canning sugar stamp 40 valid through 1945 with mail applications and address sharing rules. Shoes and oil stamps outlined with expiry dates. Gasoline coupons A-9 and A-10 updated by region, license number requirement added for all motorists.
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OPA
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Carolinas
Virginias
Federal ballot issue debated by governors amid service vote concerns
Governors from New York Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan Illinois and California weigh allowing broader absentee voting while the federal ballot would help overseas service members if state rules permit. Officials pledge action before July 15 to ensure servicemen can vote. The article also notes unrelated facts about Pisa, New Zealand meals, and silver conductivity.
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New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Illinois
California
Edward Martin
John W. Bricker
Werkner defeats Jennings in tenth annual senior amateurs
Peter Werkner of Cleveland Ohio defeated Charles H Jennings of Roaring Gap North Carolina 3 and 2 to win the tenth annual senior golfers amateur tournament in Sebring Florida.
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Jennings
Sebring
Fla
Peter Werkner
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles H. Jennings
Roaring Gap
N. C
Phar Lap tale fuels myths of murder and fame
A young American asks Damon Runyon about Phar Lap and why Australians claim foul play in the stallion’s death. The piece details the horse’s import to the United States, the autopsy showing ulcers, and the enduring rumors of poisoning, with notes on Phar Lap’s racing career, lineage, and the strange tale of a cameraman and visitors.
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Australia
Runyon
Phar Lap
Sonny
Down Under
United States
University of California
Jock
Payne Whitney
Four Freedoms
Peace Chance
Tanforan
New Zealand
Prawn meanings and quirky horoscope hints
This one minute test text asks what a prawn is and hints at idiosyncratic wording. It offers a cerulean can ary question a syllable count for miniature and includes a March 11 horoscope noting temperament travel and caution about expenditures.
Davis Widow F L Davis Dies in Atlanta
The 73 year old widow of a Christian church organizer died yesterday in Atlanta. Mrs F L Davis whose husband held a pastorate in Springfield Missouri and was once district secretary of the Christian churches in Texas. Burial set for Republic Missouri.
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F. L. Davis
Atlanta
Christian Church
Wilmington
N. C
Springfield
Christian Churches In
Texas
Republic, Mo
Phar Lap Awe Sparks Gasping Turfmen
American turfmen who witnessed the race exclaimed Phar Lap was extraordinary beyond horses. The crowd rejected any notion of harming the famed mare, insisting no one here would dream of killing such a horse.
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Phar Lap
Sonny
Clergy Protest Criticized In Soldier Newspaper Letters
Naples March 20 UP Stars and Stripes published six letters criticizing American clergy protesting the bombing of German cities. No letters in support appeared. Lt Tilford L Jumkins said pacifist views are not representative of ministry and clergy blush at such attitudes. Anthracite coal was first used practically in 1768 by blacksmiths who found it would burn.
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Naples
Stars and Stripes
American Soldiers
Jers
Soclergy
Reich
Tilford L. Jumkins
Jumkins
Generous GI Bill Advocated by Senate Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee approved a $3 billion-plus GI Bill of Rights, calling it more extensive and generous than any previous war measure. It argued the plan is true economy and the best use for the nation's future welfare as veterans and active service members shape the country through the year’s end and beyond.
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Washington
Senate
Yugoslav Prince Peter and Greek Princess to wed privately
London report says Peter of Yugoslavia and Alexandra daughter of King Alexander of Greece plan a private wedding tonight. The Red Cross note appears in dispatches.
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London
Peter
Yugoslavia
Alexandra
Alexander
Greece
Will
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Payl Juana
Aquitlipan
IRL
Quernavaca
Tate
Aswer Fdr
Pisa
Damon Runyon
Tanforan Racetrack
San Francisco
Agua ‘Caliente
Weies
Australi
Nea Lap
Jock Whitney
Eliott
Agua Caliente
Ping
Reveille Boy
Imilar
Mrs. Stowe
ELA Capudine
RED Cross
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Life Insurance
America
Life Insurance Companies
Life Insurance Comed
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H. C. Cartee
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. Bldg
High Point, N. C
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