Headlines – February 1, 1985
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-02-01
Duration: 00:01:03
Subjects: Edwards, Edwin W. | Air quality
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
Description
This segment from the February 1, 1985, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Beth Courtney reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: United States Attorney John Volz announcing that his investigation into Governor Edwin Edwards’ moratorium on new health care facilities should conclude by the end of February; Governor Edwards admitting that he might be indicted; and the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate newspaper reporting the discovery of cancer-causing chemicals in the air near the State Capitol in Baton Rouge.