In two minds, comme toujours

Article Abstract:

The key moments of French history have been brought about by left wing forces, but France remains a very conservative country, and any move towards the left has always been balanced out by a subsequent shift to the right. This looks set to be the case with the forthcoming presidential elections, with Socialist Francois Mitterrand likely to be replaced by Gaullist Jacques Chirac. This reflects the tradition of dualism which has characterised national life in France for many years.

Political aspects

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Farmers speak up for friend in Paris

Article Abstract:

France's Gaullist presidential candidate is likely to win extensive support from the country's farmers in the forthcoming elections. He has gained a reputation for defending French farming interests extremely strongly, and has developed a strong power base in the Correze department in particular. The other presidential candidates have failed to capture the imagination of the French farming community.

Political activity, Presidential candidates, Public opinion, Farmers, Chirac, Jacques

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Zhang Xueliang

Article Abstract:

Soldier Zhang Xueliang was born in Mukden, China, in 1901. He kidnapped Chiang Kai-shek at Christmas 1936 as he wished him to create a united front with the Communists to fight Japanese aggression spreading across China. This incident led to him being kept prisoner for 50 years.

Obituary, Soldiers, Zhang Xueliang

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