Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1977-06-24

Duration: 00:11:37

Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | LEGISLATION | Politics | Laetrile | Health Care | Health | Cancer treatment

Contributors:

• George, Beth Host
• Jenkins, Woody Interviewee
• Bates, Charles Speaker
• Keller, Jimmy Speaker
• Brysson, Francis Interviewee
• Edwards, Edwin Speaker

This segment from the June 24, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a “Viewpoint” report on the passage of a bill legalizing laetrile in Louisiana, a substance that is used in the treatment of cancer, but is banned for interstate commerce by the federal government. Host: Beth George