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Rhodesia Finder's Edge as West Watches Referendum Push
Rhodesia's white minority government under Prime Minister Ian Smith seeks Western approval for an internal settlement with moderate blacks to end sanctions. A possible referendum on leadership led by Abel Muzorewa faces guerrilla opposition from the Patriotic Front. Endgame choices include dismantling race laws, negotiating with guerrillas, or risking white departure amid economic strain.
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Salisbury, Rhodesia
Rhodesia
Ian Smith
United States
Smith
Johnn Nkomo
Robert Mugabe
Nkomo-Mugabe
The
Patriotic Front
Abel Muzorewa
United African National Council
Britain
Cyrus R. Vance
Vance
South Africa
Allister Sparks
Muzorewa
Henry A. Kissinger
U.S
Geneva