Word: gallier
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Jolting through the red dust and equatorial heat of the French Sudan, a Land Rover pulled into the tiny village of Fanfie Koro. French Administrative Officer Gallierè stepped from the car, greeted the local chief, and solemnly accepted the gift of a white chicken. Speaking through an interpreter, Gallierè explained that the chief of the French government, General Charles de Gaulle, had decided to allow Africans to choose fraternal association with France or to refuse it and become independent. He held up sample ballots, told the villagers that a yellow one meant yes, a violet...
Charlotte: Ted H. Gallier, M.B.A. '31; 1407 Westover St., Charlotte...