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The Chronicle, April 29, 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 April 29, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including Captain Gravely as the first Negro Admiral in the U.S. Navy, a significant national and civil rights milestone. The newspaper also covers concerning legislative news for Indian River Community College, which faces either doubling tuition or cutting its student body by 25% due to a proposed… more
Full Text: r "Ambassador of Good VOLUME 13 NCMBER 16 FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA Will" PRICE lie Tl:fU.RSDAY, APRIL 29, 1971 ■ 1rs rave m1 ■ WASHCN·:iTON-Pentagon servative of' the services sources have confirmed the but in later years, the Navy Blacks Continue appoinhnent …

The Chronicle, May 14, 1970

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Type: Text
Year: 1970, 1970
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on May 14, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the discontinuation of the "freedom-of-choice" integration plan and features Mrs. Coretta Scott King as the commencement speaker at Bethune-Cookman College, with Bishop James S. Thomas delivering the baccalaureate sermon. The newspaper also notes the St. Lucie School Board opening… more
Full Text: -- (!tI,rnuirlr '' A Ill b a a,1 ad mr of FWIT PIERCE.- FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1970 'Integration Freedom-of-Choice Plan Is Out', Official Says St. Lucie School Board Opens ~ Mrs Kl Tio Speak At · ng and 81"shop Thomas r'esenting the Quartback Club, …

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
Full Text: routrlr Good Will'' - - - - VOLUME 1-~ or 0 ac 0 WASHINGTON, D, C. -- An amendment which would again allow prayer in public. schools was defeated M0nday in the House of Representatives. The balloting ended w·l th 240 Congressmen favoring the amendment and …

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
Full Text: /0(1), c)I) s r . I I eratin R•1skin, Florida--This little town, south ofTam:;:ia is known as the tomato capitol of Florida. Thousands of boxes of tomatoes are harvested here every year. Much of the harvest;n~ is done by migrant laborers. A"ln in charge …

The Chronicle, January 8, 1970

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Type: Text
Year: 1970, 1970
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on January 8, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a black-white shoot-out in Sandersville, Georgia, with the SCLC dispatching Hosea Williams to address racial violence linked to historical oppression. The newspaper also covers an A.M.E. Laymen meeting discussing Christian discipline and human relations, and includes advertisements for… more
Full Text: WIJ.e C!TQrnuirlt ''Am b a•• ad o·r of Good W i I f\J, VOLV.M E 13 NUMBER 2 FORT PIERCE. FLORIDA Thursday, January 8, HJ70 Near Black-White Sh-oot-Out lnSandersville SANDERSVILLE, GA.---SCLC dis- who beat peaceful picketers. Youth patched its Field …

The Chronicle, July 30, 1970

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Type: Text
Year: 1970, 1970
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on July 30, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including local civil rights activism, voter registration efforts, and community organization among African Americans. A key focus is on the Citizens United for Power (CUP), a grassroots group founded to improve socio-economic conditions and political participation in Fort Pierce’s Black… more
Full Text: ~ - rnntrlt -- "Ambassador of VOLUME NUMBER Good Will" FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 15 Cents QB Cluo Bac•k; Regi,,~-~r~t~on in a c0m ~n, : . t:, . c,zv ce move, the : ,LO cl I-., k Quarterbaek Clt:t < ·, i: •; • offering free r ide,; tr, th£ Registrar's Offi ce …

The Chronicle, July 19, 1973

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Type: Text
Year: 1973, 1973
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published July 19, 1973. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on a significant event in Baltimore concerning a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. It also highlights an unexpected $235,950 grant to the Neighborhood Youth Corp (NYC) for 550 summer jobs, with a portion allocated to Martin County's NYC project, despite difficulties in… more
Full Text: • l #~ ) ,, ~ routrl.e (!l m . ;) ''t.Ambaaaador of ~ VOLLN0_._15 b.F ,!;!.URSDAY, JULY 19, 1973 G•od Will'' THE CHRONICl4 FORT ·PIERCE. FLORIDA . PRICE 2C-¢ ··a1timore Member Of Maryland House Of Delegates .Mowed Down 18th Anniversary . Comes To Close'At …

The Chronicle, July 1, 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 July 1, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including charges of racial discrimination in city hiring and firing practices, particularly concerning the Neighborhood Youth Corps (NYC) program. The controversy stemmed from a letter by City Manager Milton Davis, which was made public, indicating concerns from white parents about the predominantly… more
Full Text: I r m4rnntrlr • "Ambassador of .Good • ..w·•i\l" . : '· VOLUME 13 NUMBER •It PRICE lie - t 'tit· FORT PIER CE. FLOIUDA • THURSDAY JULY 1, . 1971 ·.. City Manager To Take A New Look Into Hiring And Firing Is The Price Blacks Pay For Integration Too High By …

The Chronicle, October 14, 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 October 14, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including Dr. Ralph David Abernathy's "counter-campaign" challenging political candidates and critiques the bail bond system as discriminatory. Locally, discussions include Fort Pierce's potential city utility authority and increased port traffic. Education news features… more
Full Text: (!I r n ni r l r "Ambaa.aador of Cood Will" - - - ~ . , . __ _ _ _...,__ _ _ _ __:_c_'~ = - - - - - - - - - .l,. VOLU~E J~;.. THURSDAY, ocroaER 14, 1971 FORT PIE_RCE, FLOIUDA PRIG; tSc .. . - Or. Abernithy Allnounce~S "Counter - Campaign" For 1.972 …

The Chronicle, October 7, 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 October 7, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including local citizens and officials successfully blocking an aquatic preserve extension in the St. Lucie River. The newspaper also covers a Fort Pierce School Board meeting addressing student demands at Fort Pierce Central High, including a Black history course and diverse student representation,… more
Full Text: .. :VOLUME 13 • ·r n tti r l ·r "Ambataador of Cood Will" ----------THJJRSDAY OC'i'OBER 7, 1971 FORT Pl~CE, FLOJUDA PRIG: ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...;_..,;.;;.....__ _ _ _ _ _ _....:__ _ _ _ _ _ _,;.__ _...........;;;..___- = = - - - - - - - - - - - - - : i z a …

The Chronicle, March 26, 1970

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Type: Text
Year: 1970, 1970
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on March 26, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the growing opposition to G. Harrold Carswell's Supreme Court nomination, with predictions of his defeat in the Senate. The newspaper also covers a Career Day event where Mr. Lecaria V. Davis advised students on adapting their attitudes for job success. Local news includes the… more
Full Text: ID4r (!!4rnuirlt '' A.in b.a "sad.~ J ~ • - • of •S FORM> IERCE. iLORID.t\ BJ' I .,.. I I Opposition To Carswell Continue To Grow Cclreer Day Speaker Urge.s-Students To Change Pace In Attitudes On Jo.bs Car eer Day got off to a good star t according to …

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
Full Text: rnutrlr "Am.baaaador of Good Will'' VOLUME 1~ FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4t. 1971 J> JUCE 15c Junior Orange Bowl Queen Contest Nov.12 • The Fort Pierce - St. Lucie County Recreation Board is sponsoring the tenth annual Junior orange Bowl …

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
Full Text: rout rlr - "Amba11ador of Good Will" i TH._U~! Y, , JANUARY 13, 1972 PRICE lSc FPC~S Experienced Tension; Wednesday Operation Normal Since the. re-opening of schoql January 3, Fort Pierce Central High School has experienced tension between students and …

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
Full Text: rnutrle r "Amba11ador of Good V O LUME 13 1'HURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1971 . ' Will" - PRICE l Sc FORT PIERCE, FLOijlDA -- • .____,al Carter and Forbes In Run-Off Tue~day .Approximately 33.8 percent of the city's 11,813 r egistered voters turned out to …

The Chronicle, May 7, 1970

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Type: Text
Year: 1970, 1970
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on May 7, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the tragic drowning of two youths in Taylor Creek and questions the lack of county action regarding the danger. The newspaper also covers Sheila Smilley being crowned Miss May Day at Bethune-Cookman College and highlights St. Paul A.M.E. church's Woman's Day Drive. Additionally, it… more
Full Text: (lt~rnutrlt THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1970 -------•··-·-;._-----------------------------FOBT PIERCl, t·LORIDA - yoLOMB'. 13' • ).I UMBElf 7 ■ 1na ites or This past week we lost two children, ages 10 and 12 in Taylor Creek. Each year we have lost a child or two in …