Carter Energy Plan (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-05-06
Duration: 00:11:16
Subjects: Politics | 1970s energy crisis | Carter, Jimmy, 1924- | OIL INDUSTRY | GAS INDUSTRY | Energy
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Huls, William Speaker
- Brooksher, Bob Speaker
- Tauzin, Billy Interviewee
Description
This segment from the May 6, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a “Viewpoint” segment on the response of Governor Edwin Edwards, his administration, and the state’s oil and gas industry to President Jimmy Carter’s proposed energy plan, which Carter outlined in a nationally televised speech on April 18, 1977. Host: Beth George