Headlines - April 20, 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: 1979-04-20
Duration: 00:05:24
Subjects: Headlines | MISSISSIPPI RIVER | Bonnet Carre Spillway | FLOODS | United States. Army. Corps of Engineers | HAZARDOUS WASTES | Politics | LEGISLATION | Louisiana Legislative Session, 1979 | Louisiana. Legislature | Dual employment | Dual office holding
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Flourney, Robert Speaker
- Bruneau, Peppi Interviewee
Description
This segment from the April 20, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines from the 1979 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These stories include: the Army Corps of Engineers opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway in order to prevent flooding from the Mississippi River; a report on the nine worst hazardous waste pits in the state; and an interview with State Representative Peppi Bruneau on his bill to prohibit dual office holding and dual employment. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome