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Delpey, released from jail a week ago, announced that his book on the "Giscarat affair," as the diamond incident is now known, will be out before next spring's balloting. Giscard's political opposition is scattered and demoralized, and there is little chance that a Gallic Watergate will prevent his reelection. So far, no one is accusing the President of breaking the law. But some members of Parliament are now insisting that his sweeping power over the media should be reduced. With the Le Monde case pending, and with the French press united as never before against...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Press: The Man Who Would Be King | 12/22/1980 | See Source »

Bokassa reportedly also gave state gifts to Giscard's brother, two of the President's cousins, a top adviser and a pair of Cabinet ministers. Tart and punful as always, the Duck dubbed the affair "Giscarat...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Press: Duck Hunting | 10/29/1979 | See Source »

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