Hard Times in Allen Parish (1982)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Allen Parish, Louisiana, Elizabeth, Allen Parish, Louisiana, Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1982-02-05
Duration: 00:15:11
Subjects: Forest products industry | TIMBER INDUSTRY | Paper mills | UNEMPLOYMENT | Economy | Recessions
Contributors:
- Blome, Ron Host
- Sandefur, James Interviewee
- Tilton, Edward Interviewee
- Fontenot, Keith Interviewee
- Jones, Pat Interviewee
- Mowad, George Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 5, 1982, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the 25% unemployment rate in Allen Parish due to the loss of over 1,000 jobs in the forest products industry because of the economic recession. This report touches on the recent closure of the 60 year old Boise Southern paper mill and its effect on the towns of Elizabeth and Oakdale. Host: Ron Blome