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Headlines - April 18, 1980

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1980-04-18

Duration: 00:03:42

Subjects: Headlines | FLOODS | Campaign Finance | Brown, James H. (James Harvey), 1945- | Electoral reform

Contributors:

  • George, Beth Host
  • Blome, Ron Host
  • Brown, Jim Speaker

Description

This segment from the April 18, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines. These stories include: the widespread flooding caused by record rainfall in Jefferson Parish and other parts of south Louisiana; and a press conference with Secretary of State Jim Brown outlining his proposals for campaign and electoral reform. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome