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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1956

Page

2

Whooping crane at San Antonio zoo faces uncertain fate

San Antonio zoo keeper James ZL. Chism reports the third whooping crane may be ready to sit as a fiddle within 15 days but could be grounded for life. Officials weigh sending the rare bird to a government crane refuge in Aransas Pass after Wildlife Service review.

San Antonio Zoo James ZL Chism America Jt. 5 Wildlife Service Aransas Pass Albuquerque Jane

Ten Appointed To Commission By City Council

On Thursday the city council named ten members to the Youth Conservation and Study Commission for year terms. Appointees include Rev. Albert DeZaeytus Rev. John Lazarsky Dr Joe l Sepulveda and Willem Southwell. For zero year terms were Mrs Kent Hunt Harold J Lozano E G Luna Mrs Jack Istosetes Mrs Joe Ward and Rev Vincent Verderame. A separate note mentions a crane and its captors with Chism describing the crane as wild and dangerous when cornered. Also a dispatch from Toledo notes a Soviet religious delegation visiting Ohio under the National Council of Churches.

Youth|Conservation and Study Commission Albert DeZaeytus John Lazarsky Joel Sepulveda Willem Southwell Kent Hunt Harold J. Lozano E. G. Luna Jack Istosetes Joe Ward Vincent Verderame Ohio Toledo National Council of Churches

Whooping Crane Evidence Sparks Conflicting Claims

The article notes Leo’s admission about a rare crane and questions the truth of prior statements. Officials from the U S Fish and Wildlife Service seek clarity while confirming the bird’s actual location near San Antonio and noting only two captive cranes in New Orleans. Canadian officials report concern as just six of twenty eight expected whoopers reach nesting grounds in Wood Buffalo park.

Chism U.S. Fish and Wildlife ‘Service Albuquerqué San’ Antonin New’ ‘Orleans Wood Buffalo Park

Council Debates Water Board Confidence and Terms

City council weighs confidence in the manager and the water system, with Winton urging voter input and a three to five to seven year term plan. Olivares, Daniels, San Martin oppose unnecessary reaffirmations as Friedrich proposes a four member board with staggered terms and vacancy rules.

Winton Olivares Elmer Crumrine Matthews Water Board Wintog Oliveres John Daniels Jose San Martin He Mn Ager Wildell Daniels San Martin Founeil

City Council Approves 13 Street Supply Contracts

The city council on Thursday approved thirteen contracts for street maintenance materials for the year starting June. Successful bidders include Kiddére Colglazier Hoff Kelly Construction Co. Roland Schreidt Reilley Gravelco Bexar Concrete Co Sheedy Gravel Co Belfast Supply 0 Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co Texas Sand Co Olmos Building Materials Co Servicx Materials Co McDonough Bros and White's Uvalde Mines. Loyal servants are Light want ads. They run San Antonians errands bringing them together with buyers sellers renters employers and jets.

Kiddére, Colglazier Hoff, Kelly. Construction Co Roland Schreidt Reilley Gravelco Bexar Concrete Co Sheedy Gravel Co Belfast Supply “0 Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co Texes Sand .Co Olmos Building Materials Co Servicx Materials Co McDonough Bros White Uvalde’ Mines San Antonians

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