Dismissal of Sandra Thompson (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-04-21
Duration: 00:06:06
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1978 | Louisiana. Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism | THOMPSON, SANDRA | Edwards, Edwin W.
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Thompson, Sandra Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 21, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an In-Depth report on the dismissal of Sandra Thompson, the Secretary of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, because of disputes with her undersecretaries. The report includes a press conference with Governor Edwin Edwards and an interview with Thompson. Host: Beth George