German politico fearing anti-smoking laws stockpiles 38K cigarettes




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Summary: A former chancellor in Germany is so worried about the possibility of the European Union banning his particular brand of cigarettes that he's stockpiled 200 cartons in his home. Helmut Schmidt, 94, has hoarded roughly 38,000 cigarettes, or enough for a pack a day until his 100th birthday, United Press International reported.