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Pompidou successors jockey for position in France
Paris AP report centers on health rumors about President Pompidou and the leading contenders Giscard d Estaing Chaban Delmas and Mitterrand. It notes a potential runoff risk in a two heat system, Poher as acting president if needed, and early polling showing Giscard d Estaing ahead.
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Michel Goldsmith
Associated Press
PARIS
Georges Pompidou
Pompidou
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
France
Giscard d’Estaing
Chaban-Delmas
Mitterrand
Charles de Gaulle
Senate
Alain Poher
Georges Marchais
de Gaulle
Republican
Sotircial
Canard Enchaine
Defense
Pierre Messmer
Bordeaux