Headlines - February 9, 1979
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-02-09
Duration: 00:06:59
Subjects: Headlines | Labor | Strikes | New Orleans Police Department | Public employee strikes | Police | Unions | Tenneco Oil Refinery (Chalmette, La.) | Louisiana. Department of Health and Human Resources | OYSTER INDUSTRY | SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | PROPERTY TAXES | BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB | Public utilities | LSU Tigers (Football team) | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Bruno, Vincent Speaker
- Cherry, William Speaker
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Dietzel, Paul Speaker
Description
This segment from the February 9, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines. These stories include: a strike by the New Orleans Police Department after Mayor Ernest “Dutch” Morial refused to recognize their union; a strike by oil workers at the Tenneco Refinery in Chalmette; Dr. William Cherry, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources, announcing the closure of oyster beds in Plaquemines Parish due to bacterial contamination; Governor Edwin Edwards discussing the withdrawal of a lawsuit by utility South Central Bell related to the payment of property taxes; and LSU Athletic Director Paul Dietzel speaking at the Baton Rouge Press Club about his requirements in selecting a new head football coach. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome