Senate Pushes Sanctions on South Africa Amid White Rule
Senate leaders move toward sanctions against South Africa despite White House warnings that penalties could hinder efforts to push for power-sharing. The House had approved a tough package including bans on loans, uranium and energy aid, and travel and diplomatic restrictions. Senate debate continues with potential tying of sanctions to aid packages.
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South Africa
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U.S
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R-Ind
Lugar
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
United States
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P.W. Botha
White House
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Howe Appeals To Visit Apartheid Foes
British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe visited South Africa to urge opponents of apartheid to meet him and pursue talks over ending apartheid reforms, while many black leaders refused to see him. He met President Botha and planned regional visits as sanctions debate drew mixed reactions from U.S. and British officials.
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Zambia
Black Chamber of Commerce
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Desmond Tutu
Winnie Mandela
Britain
United States
Reagan
White House
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
United States of America
Buthelezi
Tutu
Washington
George P. Shultz
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