Headlines - August 4, 1978
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-08-04
Duration: 00:04:35
Subjects: Headlines | Bernard, Sherman A., 1925-2012 | Louisiana. Insurance Department | Politics | United States Senate election in Louisiana, 1978 | Elections, 1978 | Jenkins, Woody | Johnston, J. Bennett (John Bennett), 1932- | Television debates
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Jenkins, Woody Interviewee
- Johnston, J. Bennett Interviewee
Description
This segment from the August 4, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines, including the beginning of an investigation by United States Attorney Don Beckner into the alleged mishandling of cases by Commissioner of Insurance Sherman Bernard and State Representative Woody Jenkins challenging U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston to three televised debates as a part of the 1978 Senate election. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome