Pro/Con: Intrastate Natural Gas Contracts (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: 1977-06-10
Duration: 00:06:20
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | LEGISLATION | Politics | NATURAL GAS | GAS INDUSTRY
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Duval, Claude Speaker
- Kean, Gordon Speaker
Description
This segment from the June 10, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Pro/Con debate on whether the state should cancel intrastate natural gas contracts. State Senator Claude Duval of Houma spoke in favor of the issue in order to fix a minimum price on natural gas, while Baton Rouge attorney Gordon Kean spoke against the issue because of his concerns on its negative impact on industry in the state. Host: Beth George