Lake Charles Navy Base Bid (1985)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-01-25
Duration: 00:10:04
Subjects: United States. Navy | Economy
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Johnson, Ken Reporter
- Knowles, Jesse Interviewee
- Guillory, Ronald Interviewee
- Duhon, Rudel Interviewee
- Chavis, Joseph Interviewee
- Picou, Christine Interviewee
- Thibodaux, E.J. Interviewee
- Miller, Cindy Interviewee
- Breaux, John Interviewee
- Evans, Sandy Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 25, 1985, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Ken Johnson’s report on Lake Charles’ bid for the United States Navy’s proposed Gulf Coast base. Johnson reports that 16 Gulf Coast cities are vying for the new base. His report touches on the city’s hope that the base will boost its depressed economy and 15% unemployment rate. He interviews: former State Senator Jesse Knowles; Lake Charles residents Ronald Guillory, Rudel Duhon, Joseph Chavis, Christine Picou, E. J. Thibodaux, Cindy Miller, and Sandy Evans; and Congressman John Breaux. Host: Beth Courtney