Headlines - September 12, 1980
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana, Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-09-12
Duration: 00:04:09
Subjects: Headlines | Elections, 1980 | Campaign Finance | Electoral reform | INVESTIGATIONS | Louisiana. Department of Justice | East Louisiana State Hospital | Psychiatric hospitals | Hospitals
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Brown, Jim Speaker
- Guste, William Speaker
Description
This segment from the September 12, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines. These stories include: Secretary of State Jim Brown discussing the public’s attitude toward campaign finance and election reform prior to Election Day; and a press conference with Attorney General William Guste discussing the Department of Justice’s continuing investigation into alleged abuse at the East Louisiana State Hospital in Jackson, a state mental hospital. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome