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The Chronicle, November 4, 1971

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Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published November 4, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including the upcoming Junior Orange Bowl Queen Contest and a meeting of the Fort Pierce Community Relations Committee addressing local racial tensions, including concerns about police conduct and job opportunities. The United Fund drive is reported to be behind its target, while the Gifford… more
1971-11-04

The Chronicle, November 11, 1971

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Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published November 11, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on the defeat of an amendment to allow prayer in public schools and the appointment of Mrs. Susan Hickman to lead the St. Lucie County Community Action Organization. Editorials emphasize the importance of "Black History Month" and discuss the controversial stance on… more
1971-11-11

The Chronicle, November 25, 1971

The Chronicle, November 25, 1971
Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published November 25, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including the National Conference of Black Lawyers' opposition to President Nixon's Supreme Court nomination of William Rehnquist and Nixon's cold reception at an AFL-CIO convention. A key local report details a police shooting incident in Fort Pierce involving a Black man, prompting… more
1971-11-25

The Chronicle, December 2, 1971

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Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published December 2, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including the upcoming establishment of a Fort Pierce NAACP chapter by Christmas, with Willie Stockton as its President. The paper also highlights a "Santa Claus Alive Here" program providing utilities to the poor, and reports on the Lincoln Park Quarterback Club's annual banquet.… more
1971-12-02

The Chronicle, December 9, 1971

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Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published December 9, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on Commissioner Carol Lait's re-election and a run-off election for another city commission seat in Fort Pierce. A significant focus is on the State Attorney's ruling of "justifiable homicide" in the police shooting of William Robert Wilson, which is met with… more
1971-12-09

The Chronicle, December 23, 1971

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Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published December 23, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on six Black policemen suing the City of Fort Pierce for $1 million over alleged racial discrimination. It also highlights the historic appointment of Commissioner Jackie Caynon, a Black man, as Mayor Pro Tem, and the swearing-in of Commissioners Carol Lait and Jim Forbes.… more
1971-12-23

The Chronicle, January 13, 1972

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published January 13, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including escalating racial tensions at Fort Pierce Central High School following a sign including hate speech leading to student protests, police intervention, and strict new rules imposed by the School Board. Politically, defeated candidate Sam Carter continues to challenge Commissioner Jim Forbes… more
1972-01-13

The Chronicle, January 20, 1972

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published January 20, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on over $100,000 in government funds becoming available to Fort Pierce and highlights Attorney Alcee Hastings as the keynote speaker for Club Utilitas's banquet. Local news includes the Lincoln Park Quarterback Club's annual dance and community updates from Gifford,… more
1972-01-20

The Chronicle, January 27, 1972

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published January 27, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on a gubernatorial probe into the election of Fort Pierce Commissioner James R. Forbes, initiated by allegations of residency issues. The newspaper also announces the death of Florida AME Bishop William R. Wilkes in a car accident and the reappointment of Fort Pierce Housing… more
1972-01-27

The Chronicle, February 10, 1971

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published February 10, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on a man accused of rape and charged with assault and battery, alongside news of St. Lucie County Bank's new drive-through banking facilities. The paper also pays tribute to Mrs. Horatio Grisby, Sr., a respected community figure known for providing affordable food. Editorials… more
1972-02-10

The Chronicle, March 16, 1972

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published March 16, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including the formation of a significant Black political organization in Gary, Indiana, aiming for unified Black political strength, with Mayor Richard Hatcher delivering a key address. The newspaper also reports on the passing of a pioneer Fort Pierce resident and features Mayor Dennis B. Summerlin… more
1972-03-16

The Chronicle, April 20, 1972

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published April 20, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including Lisbon U. Tillman's appointment to lead a new Discrimination Complaints Processing Branch within the Civil Service Commission. It also reports on St. Paul AME Church's successful rally that raised $10,000 and highlights extended hours for voter registration. Editorials discuss the… more
1972-04-20

The Chronicle, June 22, 1972

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published June 22, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a prominent report on six Black labor bosses in Ruskin, Florida, who have been charged by the FBI with holding migrant tomato pickers in "slavery." The article identifies the accused individuals and notes prior complaints regarding migrant worker housing. Editorials reflect on… more
1972-06-22

The Chronicle, July 13, 1972

The Chronicle, July 13, 1972
Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published July 13, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a central report on the Nixon administration's rebuttal to the NAACP's accusations of failing to end job discrimination, with both sides presenting conflicting views on minority employment progress. Another prominent story details the arrest of Sarasota undertaker Jerome Stevens on… more
1972-07-13

The Chronicle, August 3, 1972

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Type: Text
Year: 1972, 1972
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published August 3, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a prominent report on Claude Anderson, Governor Askew's aide, requesting a survey on the expulsion rate of Black students, citing concerns about mass expulsions and the declining number of Black schools and administrators. He also highlighted disparities in how expulsions affect Black… more
1972-08-03