Word: barbu
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Giant (6 ft. 7 in.), likable Lawyer and Writer Pierre Marcilhacy condemned Gaullist foreign policy, argued that "a great country like France can not allow itself to be alone in the world." Marcel Barbu, an unknown watchmaker from Nanterre, pleaded for better housing. He put up the $2,000 deposit to become a candidate (refundable only if he can poll 5% of the vote) only to air his pet grievance. "It's cheap at twice the price," he explains, noting that he will get $500,000 worth of free radio and television time...