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Delta Queen News Coverage: September 2007 – April 2008

Nov 22, 2007

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  • Sun Break (Aug 17, 2010): Bring Back the Delta Queen for Just $4.75 Million
  • Preservatio Nation (Aug 13, 2010): Steamboat for Sale
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  • WLKY (Apr 30, 2008): Steamboat Race Could Be Delta Queen's Last Hurrah
  • Courier-Journal Louisville (Apr 30, 2008): Steamboat swan song?
  • Courier-Journal Louisville (Apr 29, 2008): Delta Queen's cruise status could mean an end to the race
  • WCPO ABC 9 (Apr 29, 2008): Supporters Want Delta Queen Cruises To Continue
  • The Ledger Independent, Maysville (Apr 27, 2008): God Save the Queen
  • Courier-Journal Louisville (Apr 272008): Delta Queen hits some rough waters in Washington action
  • Associated Press (Apr 27, 2008), example Acron Beacon Journal: House denies exemption for Delta Queen
  • WAVE 3 TV Louisville (Apr 28, 2008): This years steamboat race could be the last for Delta Queen if Congress doesn't act
  • Parkersburg News and Sentinel (Apr 28, 2008): U.S. House defeats Delta Queen exemption
  • WAVE 3 TV Louisville (Apr 26, 2008): House denied exemption for Delta Queen
  • Business Courier (Apr 25, 2008): Delta Queen loses House vote, prepares to exit cruise business
  • Kentucky Post (Apr 25, 2008): Congressional Exemption For Delta Queen Fails
  • The Madison Courier (Apr 25, 2008): Vote sinks Delta Queen's chances to host cruises
  • The Enquirer, Cincinnati (Apr 25, 2008): Delta Queen's luck runs out
  • The Commercial Appeal, Memphis, TN (Apr 23, 2008): House committee nixes overnight trips by Delta Queen
  • Louisville Courier-Journal (Apr 25, 2008): Delta Queen facing uncertain future
  • Associated Press (Apr 25, 2008); example at WTOL 11, Toledo, OH: House denied exemption for Delta Queen
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Apr 25, 2008): Congress: Bid to renew exemption for Delta Queen fails
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Apr 24, 2008): Last Delta Queen rescue sunk
  • Tristate homepage.com (Apr 24, 2008): Fight to Keep Delta Queen Moving Full Steam Ahead
  • Cruise Critic (Apr 21, 2008): Delta Queen Readies for Last Season
  • USA Today Blog (Apr 20, 2008): Steamboat fans pressure Congress to save Delta Queen
  • Shipping Times, UK (Apr 15, 2008): Rallying call for Dumbarton-built DELTA QUEEN
  • The Earth Times (Apr 14, 2008): Majestic America Line Pays Tribute to the Legendary Delta Queen
  • Yacht Charters Magazine (Apr 14, 2008): Majestic America Line Pays Tribute to the Legendary Delta Queen
  • Courier Journal Louisville (Apr 12, 2008): TV's Norville speaks to Derby luncheon crowd
  • News Leader, Springfield, MO (Apr 9, 2008): Delta Queen requires exemption to sail again
  • Associates Press (Apr 8, 2008); examples:
    Chicago Daily Herald (Apr 8, 2008): Efforts to save Delta Queen stepped up
    KHQA, Quincy, IL (Apr 9, 2008): Efforts increase to save Delta Queen
    Quad City Times (Apr 8, 2008): Efforts increase to save Delta Queen
    WTHI Terre Haute, IN (Apr 8, 2008): Efforts increase to save Delta Queen
  • Evansville Courier & Press (Mar 31, 2008): Delta Queen's future unclear
  • Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Mar 28, 2008): Labor is beheading Queen
  • The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY (Mar 2, 2008): History should float
  • LaCrosse Tribune, Winona Daliy News (Feb 28, 2008): Delta Queen future still in balance; Walz puts support behind exemption
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Feb 27, 2008): Clay, others pledge to keep Delta Queen afloat
  • Commercial Appeal Memphis, TN (Feb 27, 2008): Delta Queen gets bipartisan support
  • The Natchez Democrat (Feb 26, 2008): Efforts to safe boat renewed
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Feb 25, 2008): Effort to save Delta Queen faces another big hurdle
  • The Ledger Independent (Feb 25, 2008): Delta Queen's reign coming to a close?
  • The Madison Courier (Feb 25, 2008): Hill cool to Delta Queen fire exemption
  • USA Today Cruise Log (Feb 23, 2008): Effort to save Delta Queen paddlewheeler gaining steam
  • The Madison Courier (Feb 6, 2008): City wants fire code exemption renewed for Delta Queen
  • No Force, No Fraud blog (Feb 5, 2008): Will power politics sink the Delta Queen?
  • Preservation Magazine (Jan 14, 2008): Bill Could Save 82-Year-Old Steamboat
  • The Natchez Democrat (Jan 4, 2008): Save the Delta Queen campaign loosing steam?
  • The Vicksburg Post (Nov 25, 2007): Grassroots effort attempts to keep 'American icon' afloat
  • Minneapolis St. Paul Star Tribune (Nov 15, 2007): Katherine Kersten comments on Rep. Oberstar (subscription only), Oberstar responds by comparing the Delta Queen with the Gen. Slocum of 1904
  • Hastings Star-Gazette (Nov 15, 2007): Editorial: Let the Delta Queen stay in business
  • Hastings Star-Gazette (Nov 15, 2007): Council adopts resolution aimed at keeping Delta Queen on the water
  • The Waterways Journal (Nov 12, 2007: Grounding the Delta Queen Not Sensible
  • The Wichita Eagle – Kansas.com (Nov 11, 2007): Delta Queen making final Mississippi runs
  • Evansville Courier & Press (Nov 11, 2007): Editorial: Delta Queen
  • Hot Spring Village Voice (Nov 7, 2007): Riverboat buffs try to save the Delta Queen
  • CBS Chattanooga, News 12 WDEF (Nov 5, 2007): Should the government restrict the Delta Queen from traveling?
  • Chattanooga Times Free Press (Nov 5, 2007): Enthusiasts urge keep Delta Queen afloat
  • ABC, Chattanooga Newschannel 9 (Nov 5, 2007): Nostalgic Vessel Hits Troubled Waters
  • Cruise Critic (Nov 5, 2007): Saving Delta Queen?
  • Commercial Appeal, Memphis (Nov 5, 2007): Fighting to save the Delta Queen
  • The Morning News, Norstwest Arkansas (Nov 3, 2007): Historic Delta Queen's Future In Doubt
  • Red Wing Republical Eagle (Nov 3, 2007): Queen for a day … for a lifetime
  • Pittsburgh Tribune Review (Nov 3, 2007): Save the Queen: Labor's stooges
  • USA Today (Nov 3, 2007): Delta Queen might just keep rolling along
  • The Sydney Morning Herald (Nov 3, 2007): Long wait for luxury
  • Cruise Mates (Nov 2, 2007): Delta Queen Fights Back!
  • Miami Herald / The Mercury News (Oct 28, 2007): Sailing into the sunset
  • Evansville Courier&Press (Oct 28, 2007): Saving the Delta Queen
  • Demopolis Times (Oct 27, 2007): Time still left to extend exemption
  • The Kentucky Post (Oct 27, 2007): Backers Rally to Save Historic Sternwheeler
  • ABC Channel 9, WCPO Cincinnati (Oct 27, 2007): Delta Queen Faces Death Sentence Without Act Of Congress
  • USA Today (Oct 26, 2007): Delta Queen may drift into history
  • CBS Channel 5 Cincinnati WLWT (Oct 26, 2007): Supporters Hope To Keep Delta Queen On River
  • The New York Times (Oct 25, 2007): A Riverboat Could Be Cruising to the End of the Line
  • International Herald Tribune (Oct 25, 2007): A Riverboat Could Be Cruising to the End of the Line
  • Los Angeles Times (Oct 23, 2007): Riverboat seeks safe harbor
  • Louisville Courier-Journal (Oct 21, 2007): Effort to help Delta Queen is building a head of steam
  • WAFF 48 News, Huntsville, AL (Oct 15, 2007): Loss of Delta Queen could hurt local business
  • Orange County Register (Oct 14, 2007): Game nearly over for pair of queens
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Oct 14, 2007): After next year, Delta Queen no longer will travel our rivers
  • The Corydon Democrat (Oct 10, 2007): Schoen's love strong for the Queen
  • The Dallas Morning News (Sept 30, 2007): Delta Queen may not sail after 2008
  • The Scotsman on Sunday (Sept 20, 2007): Scots call to save Grand Old Lady of the Mississippi from scrapheap
  • The List (Sept 20, 2007): Campaign to save Delta Queen from scrapheap
  • BBC News (Sept 19, 2007): Campaign to save paddle steamer
  • Chicago Tribune (Sept 16, 2007): The final days of the Queens
  • Winona Daily News (Sept 13, 2007): God, or someone, save the queen

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