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Author is critical of St.

Author says that when Formosa is built, LA will go back to being number one rather than number two in the national pollution ratings.

Author states that Delta Chapter of Sierra Club opposes siting and construction of proposed Formosa petrochemical complex.

Author makes an impassioned plea to save the Evergreen Plantation upon learning that Formosa intends to purchase it. Gives brief history of both Evergreen and Whitney Plantations. 

Various political cartoons, as well as a quote by St. John the Baptist Parish Councilman Haston Lewis on why he voted to rezone 1,800 acres along the Mississippi.

Article discusses opposing sides to proposed Formosa facility. Final EIS by EPA expected by November. 

Missing first page; says "From Page 1"

Formosa has filed return volley of litigation in retaliation to Save Our Wetland's lawsuit. Filed documents in state District Court in Edgard asking to have lawsuit dismissed, and St.

Save Our Wetlands sued Lester Millet in order to challenge his rezoning to bring in Formosa plant.

Judge Remy Chaisson postponed lawsuit brought forth by Save Our Wetlands over construction of Formosa's rayon plant for at least a month, citing conflicts with another trial.

Author writes about two competing visions regarding the proposed Formosa facility; one, in support of it as it will help the poor and downtrodden in the region, and the other against it as it will