Headlines - October 12, 1979
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-10-12
Duration: 00:06:33
Subjects: Politics | Elections, 1979 | Louisiana gubernatorial election, 1979 | Henry, E. L. "Bubba" | MOUTON, EDGAR G. "SONNY" | Louisiana Real Estate Commission | Political corruption | USS KIDD | MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Fuglaar, Bill Reporter
- Henry, Bubba Speaker
- Mouton, Sonny Speaker
- Dunaway, Belle Speaker
- Moore, Henson Speaker
Description
This segment from the October 12, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the week’s headlines. These stories include: a report on campaign speeches made by gubernatorial candidates Bubba Henry and Sonny Mouton; the continuation of a hearing before the House Commerce Committee on mismanagement at the Louisiana Real Estate Commission, including cheating on the real estate license exam; and Congressman Henson Moore discussing plans to moor the USS Kidd, a World War II Fletcher-class destroyer, on the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome