SYND 4 2 77 MOZAAMBIQUE PRESIDENT SAMORA MACHEL MAKES RESOLUTION AT FRELIMO CONGRESS

(3 Feb 1977) Frelimo resolution to transform the Liberation Front to the National Ruling Party of Mozambique, carried to the capital Maputo across the water. President Machel has announced that a general election will be held in a year's time. this will be the first election since mozambique gained independence from portugal, 20 months ago. President Machel begins his day by unveiling a monument to the Frelimo soldiers slain in the struggle for independence. Frelimo, which operates along Marxist-Leninist lines, is now firmly established as the country's major political force.

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