Headlines – February 16, 1990
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1990-02-16
Duration: 00:01:40
Subjects: Nicaragua
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Alexander, Avery Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 16, 1990, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Robert Collins reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: Governor Roemer proposing an increase in the tax on cigarettes in order to fund drug abuse programs; Reverend Avery Alexander of the Gulf Coast Tenants Organization discussing their decision to send three members to monitor the upcoming elections in Nicaragua; and the winners of the Louisiana Purchase Art Competition.