1963 Press Photo Burning grass in the marshes on Highway 90 near Chef Menteur

Resembling a scene in Vietnam following the military coup over the weekend is this view which greeted motorists on Highway 90 between the Chef Menteur and the Rigolets. Burning grass in the marshes, extra dry during the current rainless season, produced the smoke wall visible for miles.

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.