Raleigh Poll Shows Ford Carter Neck and Neck in NC Race
News and Observer poll conducted Oct 19-20 shows Carter leading Ford by 0.7 points in North Carolina’s presidential race with 41.2 to 40.5 percent, plus 14.7 percent undecided. Lt. Gov. Hunt leads Flaherty 52 to 26.2 percent in the gubernatorial race, with demographics and regions shaping the split.
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Jimmy Carter
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David Flaherty
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Ford Carter
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Katy Martin
North Carolina Opinion Research Inc
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Flaherty
Coastal Plain
Piedmont
Consumer label confusion prompts clarity push
Consumer Watch reports that food makers add more product details but shoppers struggle to interpret labels. Government studies show many do not understand information on fat carbohydrates cholesterol or sodium, leading to widespread confusion.
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FDA
Kellogg Co
Cooler Tuesday temperate forecasts across Carolinas
A cold front moves into western North Carolina bringing occasional rain tonight across the state with clearing Tuesday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s in NC with cooler conditions by Tuesday, while South Carolina sees showers and a return to fair weather by Tuesday. The 3 day outlook notes continued cooler conditions into Friday.
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Two Papers Split Over Candidates
The Charlotte Observer backs Jimmy Carter calling him intelligent and competent while Ford is praised for decency and dedication. The Winston-Salem Journal endorses Ford as a constructive conservative, noting Carter seeks better government but not necessarily less.
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Arabs Open Summit Conference in Cairo
Arab League members gathered in Cairo to approve the Riyadh ceasefire in Lebanon and plan a 30,000 strong Arab peacekeeping force. President Sadat urged peaceful dialogue among Lebanese factions and bolstering the PLO, while fighting continued in Arkoub, with Christians pressing against Palestinians.
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North Carolina GOP bets on crossover voters in key races
In North Carolina, GOP hopefuls for agriculture commissioner and state auditor rely on Democratic crossover votes in the November contest. Roberson aims for 33 percent of Democratic ballots to unseat Graham, while Godfrey expects 10 percent of the Democratic vote to help beat Bridges.
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Associated Press
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North Carolina
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Sam Graham
Michael A. Godfrey
Chapel Hill
Henry L. Bridges
Edwin B. Drury
Thomasville
Southern Railway
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Cleveland County
Terry Sanford
Roberson
Martin County
Godfrey
State
Republican Party
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