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Rene Levesque: He comes under some of the sharpest criticism for his trademark rumpled appearance. Sartorially, the guy's still a separatist.
Rene Levesque: He comes under some of the sharpest criticism for his trademark rumpled appearance. Sartorially, the guy's still a separatist.

Rene Levesque: He comes under some of the sharpest criticism for his trademark rumpled appearance. Sartorially, the guy's still a separatist.

Date8/10/1983
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The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
The leader: Gerry Caplan, head of the unit, says of his staff: 'My guys are looser. They come from a broader background. We're less naturally bureaucrats. But still he has trouble with employees. said one member: He always plays politics, even among his staff'.
2/25/1982
Difficult decision: As he worries about when to call an election, Premier Rene Levesque is doing a juggling act the likes of which is rare even in the byzantine world of Quebec politics - projecting himself simultaneously as a good Canadian and as a sincere separatist
Difficult decision: As he worries about when to call an election, Premier Rene Levesque is doing a juggling act the likes of which is rare even in the byzantine world of Quebec politics - projecting himself simultaneously as a good Canadian and as a sincere separatist
5/20/1980
In poor favor with Quebec's young and militant separatists is Rene Levesque (left), a separatist leader who was not at the St. Jean Baptiste Day riots(...)
In poor favor with Quebec's young and militant separatists is Rene Levesque (left), a separatist leader who was not at the St. Jean Baptiste Day riots(...)
6/11/1965
Tory candidate Vic Bagnato (left) and his campaign workers sort out a consignment of campaign Bumpf, Their bumper stickers, posters and tin buttons come from William J. Brennan, who says he's one of the little guys
Tory candidate Vic Bagnato (left) and his campaign workers sort out a consignment of campaign Bumpf, Their bumper stickers, posters and tin buttons come from William J. Brennan, who says he's one of the little guys
5/31/1968
Rene Levesque led separatist Parti Quebecois to second place in popular vote, gaining almost a quarter of the votes
Rene Levesque led separatist Parti Quebecois to second place in popular vote, gaining almost a quarter of the votes
5/2/1970
Premier-Elect Rene Levesque speaks to supporters in Montreal as it becomes clear is separatist Parti Quebecois will win a majority in yesterday's provincial election
Premier-Elect Rene Levesque speaks to supporters in Montreal as it becomes clear is separatist Parti Quebecois will win a majority in yesterday's provincial election
11/15/1976
Rene Levesque. May set up separatist daily
Rene Levesque. May set up separatist daily
10/26/1973
Quebec premier Rene Levesque, above, and his clowns and conjurors should be told, says reader at left, that there are still Canadians who will not stand idly by and have their country cut up
Quebec premier Rene Levesque, above, and his clowns and conjurors should be told, says reader at left, that there are still Canadians who will not stand idly by and have their country cut up
4/17/1975
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque (at microphone), surrounded by questioners during a break at a recent weekend conference at Toronto's Holy Blossom Temple, was received with some apprehension by his audience, but Jewish traditions of liberalism and hospitality prevailed and there was no confrontation, writes Erna Paris
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque (at microphone), surrounded by questioners during a break at a recent weekend conference at Toronto's Holy Blossom Temple, was received with some apprehension by his audience, but Jewish traditions of liberalism and hospitality prevailed and there was no confrontation, writes Erna Paris
12/9/1971
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque, campaigning yesterday in his Montreal riding of Dorion, was recognized by some youngsters and had a hug for 13-year-old Denise Morin
Parti Quebecois Leader Rene Levesque, campaigning yesterday in his Montreal riding of Dorion, was recognized by some youngsters and had a hug for 13-year-old Denise Morin
10/28/1973
Tough guys. Former world heavyweight champ Trevor Berbick, centre, displays the weaponry he will take into the ring July 9 in Toronto. The two guys be(...)
Tough guys. Former world heavyweight champ Trevor Berbick, centre, displays the weaponry he will take into the ring July 9 in Toronto. The two guys be(...)
6/12/1990
1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
1976. Victory at last: After eight years as party leader without a seat in the legislature, Rene Levesque saw his Parti Quebecois win a landslide victory over Robert Bourassa's Liberals. Before the election Levesque had six seats and after it he had 71 and the Premiership of Quebec.
11/15/1976