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What’s in a Name?
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What’s in a Name? It’s election time in the town of Arcis-sur-Aube in France, where the office of mayor is up for grabs. Metro News reported on March 19 that the burg’s 2,785 people will have a choice between Charles Hittler, the incumbent, and Antoine Renault-Zielenski, the 28-year-old far-right candidate.
Hittler isn’t a fan of the fuss: “If people were talking about the town and our policies, that would be one thing,” he said. “But all they’re interested in is our names.” He said his father considered changing his name after World War II, but it would have been too expensive.
The election is…
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