Author notes how there has been a shift in how many residents view industry; many are opposed to more industry coming in, while politicians are still eager to entice them. William Fontenot, environmental specialist with the State Attorney General's office, is quoted...Read more
Alden Andre, Formosa's VP of operations, unaware of opposition to proposed Wallace plant; however, claims will be a great contribution to the parish in terms of jobs, and will be a good neighbor. Planning and Zoning Commission to make a recommendation for proposed...Read more
Article is about how plantations have been gradually disappearing along River Road due to a range of issues, and how Whitney Plantation may go the same way now that Formosa is intending to build a petrochemical complex. Also talks about an EPA hearing in Edgard where...Read more
Public hearing about proposed rezoning change in Wallace met with opposition. One resident likens it to "genocide." Various people from different organizations quoted. Concerns of residents, preservationists, and environmentalists listed. Alden Andre feigns innonence...Read more
Article about Oak Alley Plantation. Encourages people to visit, lists some of the attractions and offerings. Article mentions archaeological dig that the Louisiana Preservation Alliance is conducting.Read more
Small blurb. Notes that the state Travel Promotion Association is the latest group to denounce Formosa, saying that its construction would hurt tourism.Read more
Article very similar to "Formosa negotiates to buy plantation..." in TP (Jan. 5, 1991). Formosa opened negotiations to buy Evergreen Plantation, and this has alarmed preservationists.Read more