Jackson urges Reagan meeting with black leadership bloc
Rev. Jesse Jackson called for a regional summit including President Reagan and southern African leaders to pressure South Africa’s apartheid system. He said the State Department had been contacted and noted touring frontline states Angola Botswana Mozambique. Jackson praised talks with Angola on appealing for Reagan attendance and regional trade ties.
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Reagan Faces Veto Battle Over South Africa Sanctions
President Reagan readies for a clash with Congress on new South Africa sanctions after the textile bill veto. Chief of Staff Donald Regan says the president will not accept sanctions he deems unproductive, noting evolving policy and talks with allies including Britain.
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Compromise Sought On South Africa Sanctions Plan
Washington AP reports the House favored severing U S economic ties to South Africa while the Senate version, less strict, aims to pressure Pretoria to end apartheid. President Reagan opposes both measures and a veto is anticipated.
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