Headlines - January 26, 1979
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-01-26
Duration: 00:06:00
Subjects: Headlines | Public utilities | PROPERTY TAXES | Elections, 1979 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1979 | Henry, E. L. "Bubba" | LAMBERT, LOUIS | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Political campaigns | Politics
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Henry, Bubba Speaker
- Lambert, Louis Speaker
- Treen, Dave Speaker
- Roemer, Charles Speaker
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
Description
This segment from the January 26, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines. These stories include: Speaker of the House Bubba Henry formally announcing his candidacy for the 1979 gubernatorial election; campaign speeches made by two other gubernatorial candidates, Public Service Commission Chairman Louis Lambert and Congressman Dave Treen; and a lawsuit filed by the state’s utility companies in order to avoid the payment of property taxes. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome