England Air Force Base Closure (1991)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1991-07-12
Duration: 00:06:48
Subjects: Economy | Military
Contributors:
- Duhe, Jeff Host
- Simpson, Kenny Interviewee
- Zimerman, Babs Interviewee
- Meyer, Jim Interviewee
- Breaux, John Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 12, 1991, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Jeff Duhe’s report on the possible economic impact of the upcoming closure of England Air Force Base on Alexandria and central Louisiana. He interviews: Kenny Simpson, Alexandria store owner; Babs Zimerman, KALB-TV reporter; Jim Meyer, chairman of the Base Closure Task Force; and United States Senator John Breaux.