Reagan and Carter Top North Carolina Primary Results
In North Carolina Reagan won the Republican primary with 52 percent to Ford's 46. Carter led the Democratic ballot with 54 percent over Wallace's 36. Reagan carried Wake, Durham, Alamance, Guilford, Forsyth and Mecklenburg counties. Carter swept most counties, with Guilford County voting 17,731 for Carter to 9,650 for Wallace and 6,053 for Reagan to 5,635 for Ford. Greensboro backed Ford while High Point favored Reagan. Local organizers hailed Reagan’s statewide win, noting shifts in support reflected in Guilford County precincts and High Point totals.
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Georgia
High Point
Guilford County
Greensboro
Farmers Market opening date and community queries
The Market plans to open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon starting April 24, with further produce arrivals planned as availability grows. Contact Parks and Recreation to rent a selling space for home grown produce, flowers, plants, or baked goods.
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Bill Brooks
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Carter eyes New York and Wisconsin primaries
Jimmy Carter declined to portray himself as a front runner and aimed his campaign at the New York and Wisconsin contests on April 6. He noted Udall predicting Wisconsin victory and Jackson predicting a New York landslide, while vowing to narrow Udall's Wisconsin margin and challenge Jackson in New York. He praised a 54 percent North Carolina vote, warned against underestimating Wallace, and outlined a Milwaukee schedule with Mayor Henry Maier and a Marquette University speech.
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North Carolina
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Henry Maier
Marquette University
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Suburbs Key To Victory For Reagan In North Carolina
Reagan won the North Carolina primary by winning white suburban voters in the Piedmont while Ford carried the western mountains. Carter swept all major groups. Reagan dominated the eastern agricultural third. Helms led Reagan’s NC effort. Piedmont cities Charlotte Greensboro Winston-Salem Durham Raleigh formed the core.
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Alabama
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Reagan Focuses on Key Issues After North Carolina Win
Ronald Reagan, buoyed by his first presidential primary victory in North Carolina, tells reporters at Los Angeles International Airport that the issues discussed are beginning to catch on. He praises supporters for remaining steadfast after earlier defeats and plans to continue campaigning with focus on the issues.
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California
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Reagan
Ford
Peron Ousted by Military in Argentina Coup
Argentina's armed forces toppled President Isabel Peron and seized control early today. Troops stormed the Communist party headquarters near Congress, arrested several people, and suspended all political activity. The junta announced Gen. Jorge Videla as commander with Massera and Agasti as fellow leaders. Peron was taken to a mountain facility 900 miles south.
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Orlando R. Agasti
Montgomery Dies At 88 In England Historic war leader M Montgomery dead at 88
Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, Britain's top World War II commander and acclaimed by many as the greatest since Wellington, died at his Hampshire home after months of illness. He led the North Africa victory at El Alamein and a sweeping 2000 mile push to Tunis before his death. External tributes from Eisenhower praised him as a great soldier despite public disagreements. His funeral will be held at St George's Chapel Windsor with full military honors.
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Western Carolina University
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Gerald Ford
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Fred Harris
Lloyd Bentsen
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