Gubernatorial Election Headlines - November 9, 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: 1979-11-09
Duration: 00:11:16
Subjects: Headlines | Politics | Elections, 1979 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1979 | LAWSUITS | Electoral fraud | Political campaigns | Fitzmorris, James E. (James Edward), 1921- | LAMBERT, LOUIS | Treen, David C., 1928-2009 | Henry, E. L. "Bubba" | Political endorsements
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Fitzmorris, Jimmy Speaker
- Lambert, Louis Speaker
- Henry, Bubba Speaker
- Treen, Dave Speaker
Description
This segment from the November 9, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines from the 1979 gubernatorial election. These stories include: a report on the court hearings for the lawsuit filed by Lieutenant Governor Jimmy Fitzmorris, which alleges voting irregularities in the primary for the 1979 gubernatorial election; and a press conference with Speaker of the House Bubba Henry, a former gubernatorial candidate, endorsing Congressman Dave Treen in the election. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome