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Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
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In Paris, Raymond Poincaré's wife expresses relief at his resignation as French premier, citing the strenuous duties and financial strain of official life. The couple, who used personal savings and a rented old car, plans to retire to their Meuse property after his operation recovery. (Dateline: July 27, AP)
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By HAZEL REAVIS
Associated Press Staff Writer
PARIS, July 27 (AP)—One of Raymond Poincare's stanchest admirers today is delighted he is no longer premier of France. She is his wife.
Probably in her feminine heart she is secretly sorry for France because, contrary to the old saying, Raymond Poincare is a hero to his wife as well as to the rest of France.
Few people realize what a strenuous job this first lady of France had. As wife of the president of the council she is entitled for life to be addressed as "Madame La Presidente."
Because President Doumergue is unmarried she literally was the first lady of the land.
"Madame La Presidente" began work at 8 o'clock each morning and ended her tasks late at night. She and her premier husband entertained many people and the difficulty of maintaining the premier's position fell to her.
Friends of the Poincare's have known they were spending their personal savings on official life, so small is the French government's allowance to its cabinet chief.
The funny old automobile which the premier rented on the $80 a month provided for the purpose by the government is one of the most eccentric vehicles in the capital.
"We don't use it because we like it, but because it is all we can afford," Mme. Poincare told friends.
When an operation has been performed on the ex-premier and he is able to travel, it is supposed by friends that M. Poincare and Mme. Poincare, traveling as simple citizens of France, will go to their country property at Sampigny on the Meuse where the veteran statesman can recover his health and enjoy the outdoors during his convalescence.
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Paris
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July 27
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raymond poincare is no longer premier of france and is recovering from an operation; the poincare couple plans to travel to their country property at sampigny on the meuse for convalescence.
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One of Raymond Poincare's stanchest admirers, his wife, is delighted he is no longer premier of France. As the first lady, she had a strenuous job starting at 8 a.m. and ending late at night, entertaining many people and maintaining the premier's position. The couple spent personal savings on official life due to small government allowance. They rented an old automobile for $80 a month. After his operation, they plan to go to Sampigny on the Meuse as simple citizens.