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Pro/Con: Multibank Holding Companies (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: 1978-05-12

Duration: 00:03:45

Subjects: Banking Industry | Multibank holding companies

Contributors:

  • George, Beth Host
  • Broadhurst, William Speaker
  • LaPlante, L.G. Speaker

Description

This segment from the May 12, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Pro/Con debate on whether Louisiana should allow multibank holding companies to operate in the state. Attorney William Broadhurst speaks in favor of the proposal, while State Representative L.G. LaPlante of Cutoff speaks against it. Host: Beth George