A blog post of Sue Henry made me feel very sad this morning: Her picture story 'A final look at a tradition' is telling much more about the feelings of people living along the rivers than words could ever tell. Sue portraits the visit of the Delta Queen at Paducah from the perspective of the people on shore, watching the Delta Queen, wondering whether they'll see her again. The story makes me feel very sad, but it also shows so intensely why we must not loose this wonderful boat. Look at the third...

Franz Neumeier

On September 16, Sen. George Voinovich has introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate (bill no. S. 3498) to save the Delta Queen by excempting her from 1966 Safety at Seat Law. Support comes from at least seven other Senators, both Republicans and Democrats, giving the Delta Queen a new chance for a bipartisan vote in favor of this unique historic steamboat.

Cosponsors of this promising bill so far are: Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi), David...

Franz Neumeier

The first paragraph of a news piece on the WSAZ Charleston TV website today ("Saving the Delta Queen") struck my mind: "Save the queen! Save a piece of American history! That is the chant around the country as thousands fight to keep the delta queen riverboat afloat." Right: THOUSANDS fight for the Deta Queen.

How dare Rep. James Oberstar to shamelessly misuse his power in Congress to ignore the people?

By the way: Who else except all-mighty Rep. Oberstar is actively against...

Franz Neumeier

Just discovered a posting at the Field of View blog including a wonderful picture of the Delta Queen, actually a photo that the author manipulated in an artistic way so it almost looks like a painting.

Franz Neumeier

The Save the Delta Queen has published a new guide on how supports can effectively help saving the Delta Queen. Most important at this time: Contacting the U.S. Senators. But there are more things to do.

Check the new posting "Seven Ways You Can Help Us Save the Delta Queen" at Save the steamboat Delta Queen | a private initiative to support this historic landmark for all details about how you can help saving the Delta Queen. The Campaign leaders say it's important to act right now,...

Franz Neumeier