Headlines - April 6, 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: 1979-04-06
Duration: 00:06:36
Subjects: Louisiana. Department of Natural Resources | OIL INDUSTRY | Elections, 1979 | Louisiana secretary of state election, 1979 | Politics | Headlines | Energy | HAZARDOUS WASTES | Brown, James H. (James Harvey), 1945-
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- McGee, Phillip Speaker
- Hutchinson, Jim Speaker
- Brown, Jim Speaker
Description
This segment from the April 6, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines. These stories include: Governor Edwin Edwards addressing his positive reaction to President Jimmy Carter’s new energy proposals, including the deregulation of the price of domestic oil; a hearing on the proposed guidelines developed by the Department of Natural Resources for the handling and disposal of hazardous waste; and State Senator Jim Brown announcing his candidacy for the Secretary of State’s Office. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome