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THE PHARR PRESS, PHARR (HIDALGO COUNTY), TEXAS
THURSDAY AUGUST 19, 1971
Noah’s Ark Type Zoo With Many Rare
Species Opens in Brownsville Sept. 3
Brownsville’s Gladys Porter Zoo
will open to the public September 3
as planned, according to Mrs. Dean
C. Porter, president of the Sams
Foundation, which is erecting the
unique, multi-million dollar “Noah’s
Ark” for preservation of endanger-
ed species of animals.
It will be presented to the city of
Brownsville on that date with for-
rnal ribbon cutting ceremonies to
be attended jointly by the mayors
of Brownsville and nearby Mata-
moros, Mexico in a simple cere-
mony. The zoo was originally
scheduled to open July 1 but the
opening was postponed due to de-
lays in construction and the neces-
sity of acclimating the many rare
species of animals from all over the
world, which have been arriving at
the refuge in a steady stream, two-
by-two, for the past year. Pace of
arrivals has recently been stepped
up, according to Dr. Warren D.
Thomas, managing (director.
New arrivals include the rare
Sable antelope, one of the most
beautiful animals in the world;
some rare giant Guars, an Asian
member of the wild cattle family
whose size dwarfs normal domestic
cattle; African elephants; crowned
cranes from Africa and other spe-
cies. Also to be moved into the zoo
in a few days are the giant 600 lb.
Galapagos tortoises, and giant Al-
dabra tortoises. Breeding pairs of
these endangered reptiles are cur-
rently “at pasture” on the Porter
ranch nearby, with the hope that
they will be induced to propagate.
The tortoises graze on native Val-
ley vegetation and thrive on it in
this climate.
Landscaping is also being com-
pleted according to Morris Clint,
Jr., who is in charge of the plant-
ings which will frame the stone and
cement cave structures in a natural
setting.
Landscaping, Clint said, posed
almost as many problems as the
unorthodox and unique construction
and design on the various islands
created from the old resaca where
the zoo is built. Portions of it were
■dredged up to form new islands and
moats and some of the fill from the
bottom of the old resaca presented
problems in,plant adaptability and
preferences.
Foremost consideration in the
landscaping was the needs of the
animals, Clint said, that require
protection from the Valley’s famous
sunshine, which is great for grow-
ing cotton and sweet citrus, but is
sometimes a little hard on animals
irom other parts of the world. Ani-
mals as well as people, he said, are
sensitive to esthetic beauty, security
and the shaded comfort that comes
only from plants. Since the purpose
of the zoo is to creat an environment
in which the rare, endangered spe-
cies can live confidently enough to
reproduce, the plantings thus as-
sume major importance.
A second complication arose from
the effort to make the plantings
match the flora of each of the four
worlds — the native habitats of the
animals — which the zoo features.
As far as possible, plants of a spe-
cies native to the original habitat
of the animal have been chosen.
This caused another problem with
animals of sometimes destructive
j habits. In some cases, elaborate
) baffles and low voltage electrifica-
tion were necessary to keep the
animals from destroying the natural
vegetation, which is their habit in
the wild, as they move from place
to place.
The end product is a thing of
beauty which also bids to hold up
for a long period of time and create
a natural setting which enhances
the unique design of the structures
and dens. It is also something of a
botanical Noah’s garden with many
rare species of plants from all over
the world which are also expected
to thrive and reproduce in the Val-
ley sunshine and mild winters.
The zoo will open to the public
at 10 a.m. September 3 and there-
after will be open 7 days a week
from 9 a.m. until dusk.
Humble Oil Wins
Sports Award
Southwest Conference football un-
officially opened its 1971 season as
head coaches exchanged tongue-in-
cheek bards at the 13th annual Fort
Worth Football Rally.
Participants in the event, spon-
sored by the Sports Committee of
the Fort Worth Chamber of Com-
merce, included coaches from Tex-
as A&M, Arkansas, Baylor, Rice,
SMU, TCU, Texas Tech and Texas.
The annual award for outstand-
ing service to the Southwest Con-
ference was presented for the first
time to a company rather than an
individual. Humble Oil & Refining
Co. was honored for its 38-year
sponsorship of conference radio
broadcasts.
More than 100 radio stations now
carry the broadcasts which cover
all games played by each of the
eight teams in the conference.
Humble was also cited for its an-
nual production and distribution of
“Southwest Conference Highlights,”
a 30-minute film featuring the out-
standing plays and games of the
past season. More than a million
persons view the film each year.
Paul W. Edge, Jr. of Dallas, man-
ager of Humble’s Western Region,
accepted the award on behalf of the
company.
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mo SMALL
BUSINESS
AS HEARD
BY HEARD
Rich Man’s Justice
A battery of lawyers for U.S.
Steel is continuing a battle to
obtain a $35 million refund in
Federal income tax and avoid
another $200 million which the
government contends is owed.
* * *
Ordinarily, this might not be
significant beyond the $235 mil-
lion involved. But what is espe-
cially newsworthy is that the
dispute goes back 20 years, and
is based on the Korean War
Excess Profits Tax Act. Al-
though a judge recently ruled
against Big Steel, the case is
going to be appealed.
* * *
The question which arises
from this is whether the aver-
age taxpayer, or the average
business, could engage the In-
ternal Revenue Service so per-
sistently in a judicial battle.
Usually, when Internal Reve-
nue has a bone to pick, the
matter is settled rather prompt-
ly, and the taxpayer — more
often than not—yields to the
extra assessment. But if the
more affluent can better fight
Uncle Sam’s tax collectors,
then the system is subject to
the charge of rich man’s jus-
tice.
* * *
Of course, every taxpayer has
the right to take his argument
before the U.S. Tax Court And
every year, thousands do. And
some even find that they can
beat “city hall.”
* * *
But the legal expense, time
and inconvenience discourage
many average taxpayers from
opposing IRS. Even when they
are really steamed up. (And,
going back one step, many can-
not afford tax accountants and
lawyers to make sure they are
complying with the fantasti-
cally complicated tax law!)
* * *
Senator Alan Bible of Ne-
vada, Chairman of the Senate
Small Business Committee, says
the tax system confronting the
businessman is “a mountain of
material which is nearly im-
penetrable to those lacking in
special tax training.” And it
gets worse every time Congress
undertakes tax “reform.”
* * *
Fortunately, something now
has been done to give the little
man his day in court, to make
him more equal to the affluent.
A new small claims tax proce-
dure of the Tax Cjyirt permits
any taxpayer to dispute Inter-
nal Revenue over amounts up
to $1,000 for any one year, and
he may not need a lawyer. The
taxpayer himself can fill out
the papers, and a Tax Court
commissioner will represent
him on questions of law.
* * *
And there’s no need to go
to Washington, either. The Tax
Court will periodically sit in
more than a dozen major cities.
* * *
All of which means that there
should be more justice for the
little man who doesn’t know a
deduction from an exemption,
or h,ow to claim a casualty loss.
Or what line 16 on schedule D
means.
* * *
Now, if Congress would con-
sider Sen. Bible’s Small Busi-
ness Tax Reform and Simplifi-
cation bill, and find simpler
means of separating the tax-
payer from his hard-earned
money, it might help improve
the nation’s mental health.
©National Federation of Independent Business
Tomato Committee
Members-Named
The U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture has named members and al-
ternates to serve on the Texas Val-
ley Tomato Committee, which lo-
cally administers the federal mar-
keting order for tomatoes produc-
ed in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
New members and alternates will
serve a one-year term beginning
Aug. 1.
USDA’s Consumer and Marketing
Service said the committee is to
investigate supply and demand con-
ditions and then recommend to
USDA quality regulations for the
area’s tomatoes.
Although no regulations have been
recommended for several years, the
committee has remained active,
evaluating market prospects and
research developments which may
affect the tomato industry in the
Valley.
Producer members and alternates
are:
DISTRICT 1 — V. A. Bema, and
Walt Waters, both of La Feria,
members; and Harvey Hensz, and
Arthur Hentz, both of Harlingen,
alternates.
DISTRICT 2 — Wayne Sparks,
Mission, and Thomas Solether, Wes-
laco, members; and C. H. Thomp-
son, and Joe Heller, Weslaco, alter-
nates.
DISTRICT 3 — A. V. Peterson,
member, and John A. Shuford, al-
ternate, both of Rio Grande City.
DISTRICT 4 — Ralph Christian,
Raymondville, member, and Man-
uel Ramirez, Hargill, alternate.
Producer-handler members and
alternates are:
DISTRICT 1 — Ted Akin, La Fe-
ria, member, and John Benson, San
Benito, alternate.
Church Directory
IGLESIA DE CRISTO
East Sam Houston — Pharr
SUNDAY SERVICES:
9:30 A.M. — Bible Study
10:30 A.M. — Worship Service
6:00 P.M. —
Wednesday — 7:30 P.M.
• * •
ST. MARGARET’S CHURCH
Hawk and Aster Streets
Rev. John O’Malley, Pastor
Rev. Angel Diaz, Asst. Pastor
SUNDAY MASSES
7 A.M., 9 A.M., 10 A.M., 11 A.M.,
6 P.M.
Daily Mass—7 A.M.
* * *
Capilla Del Senor Church
431 E. Egly
Pharr, Texas
Pastor — Arturo Bustinza
• • *
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Comer E. Caffery - South Birch
Sunday School ...................... 9:45
Morning Worship L.......... 11:00
Training Union .................. 6:00
Evening Worship .............. 7:00
Wednesday Evening
Prayer Meeting ________ 7:30
* • •
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Lynn McAden, Pastor
Corner E. Kelly - South Athol
Phone 787-4529
Sunday School ............. 9:30
Morning Worship ..........10:45
Choir Rehearsal,
Wednesdays ........ 7:30 p.m.
* * *
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Va Mile S. “In Rd.
Rev. R. L. Bowen, Pastor
Phone ST-7-4504
Sunday School ............. 9:45 A.M.
Sunday Evening Prayer
Meeting ......... 7:00 P.M
Sunday Evening Worship
Service .......... i:30 P.M.
* * *
PHARR CHURCH OF CHRIST
M. R. Phillips, Minister
East Sam Houston and South Fir
Sunday
Bible Study ...... 9:30 A.M.
Worship ............. 10:30 A.M.
Evening Worship ........ 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday
LIBRARY HOURS
The Pharr Memorial Library is
open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Saturday.
A library card is necessary in
order to check out a book. Appli-
cation for a card may be made at
the library.
ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Carl Foust, Pastor
505 South Ironwood
2 blocks east of High School Stadium
Dial 787-3788
Sunday Masses: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Mass: 6:30 p.m. daily
(except Tuesdays).
* * *
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Corner S. Bluebonnet-W. Caffery
Sundays — Church School and
Morning Services 8 & 11 A.M.
* * *
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
T. E. Dennis, Pastor
Phone 585-3503
% Mi. N. State Highway
1-8 Mi. West Polk
Sabbath School ........ 9:30 A.M.
Worship Service ................ 11:00
DISTRICT 2 — Elton L. Key, Mis-! ^ld'Week Service ....... 7:30 P.M.
sion, and Orval Stit^ Donna, mem- Suada/ Evening ...... 7:00 P.M.
bers; and Waite Law, McAllen, and Wed. Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m.
Granville Smith, San Juan, alter-
nate LA TRINIDAD METHODIST
cirtJTvon
Rev. Juan Canales, Pastor
123 East Warren
Sunday School .......... 9:45 A.M
Morning Worship .... 11:00 A.M.
Evening Worship .... 7:30 P.M
• • •
PEOPLE’S CHAPEL
West Sam Houston
Rev. Harold Jefcoat
Sunday School ............ 9:45 A.M.
Church ........................ 11:00 A.M.
* * *
MAGIC VALLEY BAPTIST
1 Mi. S. “I” Rd., Pharr, Texas
C. W. Edens, Pastor
Sunday School 9:45 A. M.
Morning Worship 10:45 A. M.
Training Union 6:00 P. M.
Evening Worship 7:00 P. M.
Mid-Week Services 7:00 P. M
Kika's Comments
By REPR. KIKA DE LA GARZA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CON-
GRATULATIONS ARE DUE — We
sincerely congratulate the Sams
Foundation, Mrs. Porter and all who
have had a hand in organizing the
zoo at Brownsville. It will truly be
a great contribution to our area on
both sides of the Rio Grande, hope-
fully for many years to come.
In building this outstanding zoo,
they have made a very worthy con-
tribution toward the preservation of
our heritage from our European
and indigenous culture. I think our
ancestors from both sides of the
great ocean would be proud.
* * •
GI INSURANCE — Veterans re-
turning to civilian life with dis-
abilities are reminded that they are
eligible for $10,000 life insurance at
standard rates. This is provided by
what is called an “RH” policy, and
is in addition to $15,000 in life insur-
ance that any returning veteran can
obtain by converting his service-
man’s group insurance into an in-
dividual policy.
* * *
THE CAR YOU SAVE MAY BE
YOUR OWN — One of the most
common crimes in the United States
is automobile theft. So I am pass-
ing along these recommendations,
from the American Mutual Insur-
ance Alliance, on ways to cut down
the risk of having your car stolen
or broken into.
When leaving your car, lock the
ignition, roll up the windows, lock
the doors. Never leave valuable ar-
ticles lying in view inside. When
away from home, park in a well-
lighted, well-traveled area if possi-
ble. Never “hide” a spare key in
the car.
And another tip: To aid in iden-
tification of your car in case it
should be stolen, drop a business
card in a window channel or scratch
your initials or other distinctive
marking in some hidden place.
Club Directory
Lodges —
NO. 3109
FRATERNAL
CITRUS AERIE
ORDER
OF
EAGLES
Meets every Thursday
8:00 P. M.—208 S. Cage
J. Y. Chapa, President
E. A. Worster, Sec.
KIWANIS CLUB
Meets every Thursday, 12:09
P. M. at Kiwanis Hall
SHELBY CROSBY
President
LARRY LUSBY
Secretary
MASONIC LODGE
No. 1227 A.M.&.A.M.
Meets Every First and Third
Tuesday, 8:00 P.M., at Lodge Hall
Donald O. Noonan, W.M.
Richard Light, S.W.
Charles Napps, J.W.
A. B. Fields, Sec.
Visiting brethren are cordially
invited.
AMERICAN LEGION
Post No. 101
Meets 1st, 3rd Mon.
Leg. Bldg., 417 S. Cage
JOHN S. BAKER
Commander
ARCHIE A. SMITH
Adjutant
PHARR ROTARY CLUB
Meets every Tuesday, 12:05
P. M., Texan Hotel
JIMMY WILEY
President
H. L. LAMBE
Secretary
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