Show - cv r V 1 ff fc s 1 rr1 ' " 7: ' :: f' r 5' '’ - v!£ V V rA: - ‘'r-r- a "Vrir ip & s '’ll Herald Journal Leg M-- Tkt pgp 'yA ' Utah 8aday October H 1171 JTf 1 ' & - t V - r v w I Q The next ten years may be the most critical in Utah’s history We are one of the five fastest aterawheder makea nostalgic voyagea on the Mississippi and Ohio Rivera — not faat nor big hut THE VENERABLE “Delta Quera’i” iteadfut baa prefer ber style to that of her rfvala The atately Thi Mathtsont: Lout Scott Norma Tom Jim and Stott Jr Churns Old Man River By Cyril Gnerrera - She’a no longer the NEW ORLEANS (UPI) fastest nor the biggest steamboat on the Mississippi Delta Queen’ steadfast River But toe vena-ablfans prefer her style to that of her rivals “It looks more like a steamboat and it’s more homey” sms Howard Tate one of two licensed pilots who steer toe sternwheeler on her nostalgic voyages on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers Originally built in California for trips between San Francisco and Sacramento the Delta Queen was used as a Navy ferry on San Francisco Bay during World War II She was auctioned in IMS and began her Mississippi River cruises in 1948 For a time she was toe oily such cruise vessel on toe Mississippi The nostalgia prase and widespread publicity about her brushes with toe Safely at Sea Law gained the Queen a intfawi mutation Then came competition She was joined in July by the Mississippi Queen a needy built overnight aterawheder with accommodations far mm than twice as 'many passengers and modern enticements — elevators a movie theater a swimming pod a sauna Capt Gabe Chengery who took charge of the Delta Queen when Capt Ernest Wagno- - moved to the new vessel concedes the Mississippi Queen is more luxurious What the Delta Queen has to offer be says is a greater feeling of togetherness "There's no way you can do that on a boat” Chengery said “They're two different type e - - boats” Another river newcomer is the steamer Natchez iftcli ferries tourtos on New Orleans harbor cruises ana recenuy served as a floating campaign platform for President Ford The Natchez has beaten the Delta Queen in two consecutive races River rivals or no toe Delta Queen retains her cruise from New popularity On a recent Orleans to Cincinnati passengers came from 21 states Some were aboard for the first time Others had sailed on her before ' “We want to list have a good old time” said Eleanor Turns of Chicago a first-time- r On the Delta Queen there are calliope contests card games and planned or impromptu social gathering in the lounge and lobby areas Passengers can fly kites from the fantail or stand at the rail and watch toe river scene pass before them "I’ve always thought of this trip” said retired trucking executive Charles Cowell of Johnson CSty Tenn “It's amazing toe people that want to make this 11-d- i 1 ' growing states in the nation but we don’t have enough jobs for our own people Old Delta Queen Safety features such as fire alarms and a sprinkler system were installed as part of a $5 million program Fire retardant paint developed in toe space program was applied throughout the vessel The proposed signature A plaque near the Queen’s main staircase notes the druggie to keep her In operation and praises the principals involved and “toe American people who rallied to the cause of toe Delta Queen when threatened with extinction” Case awaits proper papers FRESNO Calif (UPI) — Municipal Court Judge Hugh Goodwin has temporarily vacated a hearing far Utah fugitive Dr Carlos Esqueda on a federal interstate flight charge and on Utah theft complaints The Judge said the hearing was continued while the court waits on Utah authorities “to hie proper papers with the UJS Magistrate here” Esaueda 47 had pie in UtahBut he failed Magistrate for Utah flight to avoid prosecution warrant in Salt Lake City May 28 Thei suspect is toe former director of the University of Utah’s Chicano Studies Program He was accused in 1975 of theft theft by deception and forgery in the embezzlement of $1200 in ' university funds Additional Utah charges of failure to appear and bail Jumping wen filed amen he disappeared last spring Esqueda was arrested here Oct 19 He was freed on $25000 bond on toe federal warrant and on his own recognisance on the Utah charges ' 5s j'A J v’l'rA’ffc' r'J V ' - decided someone else can deal with the dead - Butler coroner since 1916 said Friday he was While the Cowells were embarking on their first cruise Ted Deubler of little Rock Ark knew what to expect from his previous trips "Don’t ask me why I do it” Doubler said “It's like the Mardi Gras down here — you can’t explain it you Just have to experience it” The Delta Queen captured toe hearts of nostalgia buffs in toe 1960s when her delicately crafted wooden superstructure almost led to her demise After two costly ship fires Congress passed toe Safety at Sea construction on Law in 1968 requiring overnight vessels with capacity for 50 or more He said he continued in the office to 60 years because no one else seemed to want the relatively unpleasant retiring considered it my Christian duty” Butler said Tlie biggest business in the State is our own State Gov- M Buxton For ernment With a budget of nearly $1 billion and 10000 employees To make State Government more efficient less wasteful is a challenge I understand and I believe I have the administrative experience to handle it Cache Cointy Commissioher I am not a professional politician but more in keeping with what Thomas Jefferson called a “Citizen Candidate” — all-ste- an individual who comes out of the private sector motivated by a commitment to an ideal I have been successful in business and raised on the values and traditions of our pioneer forefathers The challenge we face is to build on the past to fulfill the promise of Utah's future for my children and yours passengers With a passenger capacity of 192 the Delta Queen was covered by toe law But protests from her owners and a public outcry prompted Congress to grant her an exemption The Queen’s supporters said she was a historic treasure and could reach shore quickly in veled oily on case of emergency because die inland rivers SI If you agree with me I’ll appreciate your vote on Nov 2 TIRED OF ''POLITICS $ AS USUAL?" IS VOTE FOR: $ La Mar Rufus Frandseiu £ He's Tired Of It Too! THE UN-POLITI- REPUBLICAN PROVEN ALL AROUND PERFORMER In Bishopric Church Military US Army Civic 3 Terms Mayor of Cornish Past-Counsel- For the office of State Rep Dist60 4 ' (1 term on write in) BUSINESS - Successful Builder Outstanding Farmer President Trenton Feed Director West Cache Irrigation Co Director Lewiston State Bank £ CIAN Special Recognitions DEMOCRATIC TICKET National FHA Form Family Cache Outstanding Farmer Logan Jaycoos YOUR VOTE WILL Paid political advertising pai by La Mar Rufus Franaser BE APPRECIATED I Paid Pol Adv by Verl M Buxton ianWntlwrari by tWMIIww &? H David I ye viearn ' ' far OgwcrCiiWU !" ’iSS: ’i - -' your Governor I would personally lead the fight of Utahns to control their own destiny personally appear-in- g before Federal legislative committees f —'ELECT — trip” Jkrf O The Federal Government owns 70 of our land As Coroner 88 tired of job SHREVEPORT La (UPI) — After 60 years as Caddo Parish coroner Dr Willis Butler 88 has iZ mill IWHiflWIlWI Jf1! ' ' i |