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The Chronicle, May 4, 1952

Type: Text

Year: 1952, 1952

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on May 4, 1952. Articles in this issue cover topics including "Colored Community News" and "News From Martin County" sections, covers various local events. Highlights include an athletic banquet at Gifford High School, a fish fry, and a Mother's Day observation by the Mission Society. The paper also contains political… more

1952-05-04

The Chronicle, January 13, 1966

Type: Text

Year: 1966, 1966

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on January 13, 1966. Articles in this issue cover topics including various local and national events. Key reports include revelations about a Ku Klux Klan group's violent directives, ongoing civil rights efforts in school desegregation and the challenges faced by figures like Julian Bond. Local news from Fort Pierce highlights federal funding for… more

1966-01-13

The Chronicle, March 14, 1968

Type: Text

Year: 1968, 1968

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on March 14, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including the Delta's "Music Is A Universal Language" event and reports on the final rites for pioneer resident Mr. Simson E. Ritchie. It also covers local news from organizations like the Pioneer Club, City-County League, and NAACP. The paper includes various church news, social… more

1968-03-14

The Chronicle, May 16, 1968

Type: Text

Year: 1968, 1968

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on May 16, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including local community news in Fort Pierce, Florida. A prominent feature is the Fort Pierce Men's Civic Club's annual "March On The Choirs" program, where St. Paul AME and Mt. Olive Baptist Churches secured first place. The paper also touches upon local business responsibility… more

1968-05-16

The Chronicle, June 6, 1968

Type: Text

Year: 1968, 1968

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on June 6, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, reporting his death at age 42 and the national reactions, including calls for a national mourning day and an investigation into violence. The newspaper also features Marine Corps efforts to recruit Black officers and includes advertisements… more

1968-06-06

The Chronicle, August 1, 1968

Type: Text

Year: 1968, 1968

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on August 1, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark's assessment that urban disturbances, like those in Cleveland, are not primarily due to conspiracy but rather "the random act of a handful of very extreme and violence-prone militants" and deeper causes of "centuries of oppression… more

1968-08-01

The Chronicle, December 11, 1969

Type: Text

Year: 1969, 1969

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on December 11, 1969. Articles in this issue cover topics including an editorial questioning the "phasing out" of Black schools, and the resignation of Fort Pierce City Manager George Adkins. It also reports on the results of the municipal election where Lee Nelson and Carol R. Lait were victorious. Other key articles detail a meeting of… more

1969-12-11

The Chronicle, January 8, 1970

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

1970-01-08

The Chronicle, February 5, 1970

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 February 5, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the defeat of local liquor law changes and the appointment of J.A. McNeill to the Housing Authority Board. A prominent article details the need for additional funding to complete a comprehensive community mental health center for a four-county area. The newspaper also features… more

1970-02-05

The Chronicle, February 12, 1970

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 February 12, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a major gas explosion that demolished a duplex apartment in Fort Pierce's Lincoln Park area, damaging a nearby church and injuring a truck driver. The newspaper also highlights Army Captain John A. Caynon receiving the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam, and… more

1970-02-12

The Chronicle, February 19, 1970

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 February 19, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a gathering of Shriners in Fort Pierce, where Mr. Columbus Coleman was honored for his dedication to masonry, and the event was broadcast on WOVV radio. The newspaper also reports on a typing seminar attended by Indian River Junior College instructors, focusing on a new college typing… more

1970-02-19

The Chronicle, March 26, 1970

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

1970-03-26

The Chronicle, May 7, 1970

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

1970-05-07

The Chronicle, May 14, 1970

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

1970-05-14

The Chronicle, May 28, 1970

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 28, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including Coretta Scott King's commencement address at Bethune-Cookman College, where she challenged graduates to continue the work of freedom fighters and criticized Florida's continued school segregation. The newspaper also reports on the passing of pioneer Fort Pierce resident Mrs.… more

1970-05-28

The Chronicle, June 4, 1970

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 June 4, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the local desegregation plan, which will reduce Lincoln Park Academy to an elementary school and notes that the institution sent out its final graduating class. The newspaper also highlights numerous students who received financial aid from various sources for college, including… more

1970-06-04

The Chronicle, June 11, 1970

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 June 11, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the controversial plan to convert Lincoln Park Academy into an elementary school, a decision termed "Cultured Raped" by opponents. The newspaper also covers the commencement exercises for 410 seniors at Vero Beach High School, featuring a speech by Mrs. Joan Heggan. An image… more

1970-06-11

The Chronicle, June 18, 1970

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 June 18, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports that School Board members are scheduled to present a new plan in Washington. The newspaper also highlights the City Association's activities, including their observance of National Club Women Month, a Calendar Tea, and the purchase of a color TV for the Youth Hall.… more

1970-06-18

The Chronicle, July 23, 1970

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 23, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on the St. Lucie County School Board's decision to resubmit its desegregation plan to HEW, despite dissenting votes for a freedom-of-choice approach. The newspaper also announces the appointment of Eugene Ritchie as Assistant Principal at McCarty High School and features an… more

1970-07-23

The Chronicle, July 30, 1970

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

1970-07-30

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 30

Type: Text

Year: 1970, 1970

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is Volume 13, Number 30 of The Chronicle, published on August 13, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the death of a local solider killed in action in Vietnam, continued segregation at a local chain lounge, a notice of political rallies scheduled by the Lincoln Park Voters' League, editorial pieces about the progress still needed towards equality for Black citizens in… more

1970-08-13

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 34

Type: Text

Year: 1970, 1970

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is Volume 13, Number 34 of The Chronicle, published on September 24, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a call for readers to vote in the upcoming elections, a musical presentation to the City Commission by the Treasure Coast chapter of Sweet Adelines, a report on the progress of opening a new public library in Fort Pierce, the passing of a well-known citizen Mr. James “… more

1970-09-24

The Chronicle, October 15, 1970

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 October 15, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including civic and community developments in Fort Pierce, Florida, highlighting increasing political engagement, local elections, and civil rights issues. The edition reports on the upcoming city election, including candidate profiles and mayoral salary debates. A feature highlights rising white… more

1970-10-15

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 37

Type: Text

Year: 1970, 1970

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is Volume 13, Number 37 of The Chronicle, published on October 29, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including an article about the Florida NAACP’s 31st Annual NAACP State Convention, the funeral service announcement for pioneer resident Lemuel Pierce, a report on the Women’s and Men’s Day Observance at Friendship Baptist Church, the fifth anniversary celebration for the Lincoln Park… more

1970-10-29

The Chronicle, November 1, 1970

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 November 1, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including African American community advancement, youth achievement, and civil rights developments. A major feature covers the successful fundraising and support for Henry Green, a talented local football player attending a prep school in Connecticut. Other stories address racial discrimination in… more

1970-11-01

The Chronicle, January 7, 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 January 7, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports the death of Sgt. Henry James Sims in a combat zone and details a local stabbing incident where Mrs. Hill lost her life, alongside another shooting incident. The newspaper also highlights Dr. William Arthur Keith, Jr.'s achievement of a Ph.D. in Microbiology. Additionally, it… more

1971-01-07

The Chronicle, April 22, 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 April 22, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including a momentous Supreme Court decision mandating "More Busing" for school desegregation. The newspaper also features Mrs. Cleo Manselle Leath as the speaker for Club Entre Nous's sixteenth anniversary and highlights the recognition of Mrs. Rose Emma Gilliam as "Citizen of the… more

1971-04-22

The Chronicle, April 29, 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 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

1971-04-29

The Chronicle, May 13, 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 May 13, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including civil rights, local governance, and community events in Fort Pierce, Florida. Key topics include the funeral of Dr. James Young, a respected physician and civic leader; the suspension hearing of Peter Cook, a sociology teacher accused of subversion during racial tensions at a local high school… more

1971-05-13

The Chronicle, May 20, 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 May 20, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including a dispute between Mrs. Verdell Floyd and the Child Development Center of the CAO may proceed to federal court. The newspaper also covers the trial of Lucius Amerson, Alabama's first black sheriff since Reconstruction, for allegedly violating a prisoner's civil rights, and details the… more

1971-05-20

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 16

Type: Text

Year: 1971, 1971

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is Volume 13, Number 16 of The Chronicle, published on May 27, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including school integration, discrimination in St. Lucie County, car accidents, nutrition tips, and a recipe for Teriyaki Sirloin Kabobs, as well as local notices about marriages, funerals, and meetings.

1971-05-27

The Chronicle, June 17, 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 June 17, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports that Saint Lucie County Commissioners passed a parental responsibility ordinance, making it a misdemeanor for parents to allow children to become delinquents, aligning with a recent Fort Pierce city ordinance. The paper also features advertisements for various used vehicles, including… more

1971-06-17

The Chronicle, June 24, 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 June 24, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports that a White House official informed publishers of President Nixon's intent to take further action, alongside Mayor Carl Stokes receiving the NNPA Award. The paper features a compelling story about Mrs. Geraldine H. Bagley, a mother of seven, who graduated with honors and Phi… more

1971-06-24

The Chronicle, July 1, 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 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

1971-07-01

The Chronicle, July 15, 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 July 15, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including significant labor, civil rights, and community developments in Fort Pierce, Florida. Key stories include a Southern Bell strike over wages, an ongoing probe into racial discrimination in municipal hiring led by Charlie Frank Matthews, and local efforts to expose unfair employment practices.… more

1971-07-15

The Chronicle, July 22, 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 July 22, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including discussions on a $50,000 grant awarded to the University of Florida for disadvantaged students, a survey revealing discrimination in city hiring practices against Black individuals in several Florida cities, and efforts by Commissioner Lait to secure funding for street paving in Fort Pierce.… more

1971-07-22

The Chronicle, July 29, 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 July 29, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on the Elks' continued refusal to admit Black members and ongoing efforts to address employment disparities for Black individuals in Florida cities. It also highlights Fort Pierce's pursuit of federal urban development funds, an editorial on empowering young Black voters,… more

1971-07-29

The Chronicle, August 5, 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 August 5, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including Fort Pierce citizens' protests against rising fuel prices and the Jaycees' plan for trash can advertising to fund community projects. Key civil rights discussions include an editorial urging federal investigations into the Kent State and Jackson State killings, and the Democratic… more

1971-08-05

The Chronicle, August 12, 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 August 12, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including civil rights advocacy, youth justice concerns, and labor disputes in Fort Pierce and across Florida. Major stories include public outcry over the harsh sentencing of a 13-year-old Black youth, efforts by community leaders like Charlie Frank Matthews and Willie James Stockton to combat… more

1971-08-12

The Chronicle, August 19, 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 August 19, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including significant local and national issues. The Fort Pierce City Commission faces charges of ongoing discrimination from the Quarterback Club. Editorials critically address the President's stance on busing, arguing it undermines desegregation efforts, and highlight persistent racial… more

1971-08-19

The Chronicle, August 26, 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 August 26, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including community activism, civil rights discourse, and cultural pride in Fort Pierce. A central focus is Charlie Frank Matthews’ confrontation with city officials over discriminatory utility billing and hiring practices, drawing a large and vocal public response. The edition also honors the legacy… more

1971-08-26

The Chronicle, September 2, 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 September, 2, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including racial tensions, civic accountability, and community leadership in Fort Pierce, Florida. Episcopal priest Father Richard Barry publicly challenges city commissioners to address systemic discrimination, particularly in employment and governance. Civil rights leader Charlie Frank Matthews… more

1971-09-02

The Chronicle, October 7, 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 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

1971-10-07

The Chronicle, October 14, 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 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

1971-10-14

The Chronicle, October 21, 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 October 21, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including the Quarterback Club's recognition at Bethel AME Church and a reporter's visit to a hospitalized local businessman. A "Letter to the Editor" details allegations of police brutality, urging community awareness. Editorials discuss the nuances and importance of Black… more

1971-10-21

The Chronicle, November 4, 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Chronicle, October 12, 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 October 12, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on the formation of a national coalition of Black trade unionists, established to address the specific issues faced by Black workers within unions and to mobilize the Black vote for Senator George S. McGovern. Editorials reflect on the future of the Black community and the… more

1972-10-12

The Chronicle, October 26, 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 October 26, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including an anti-busing group's plan to propose a constitutional amendment after the November election and details a scheduled power outage by the Fort Pierce Utility Authority for system improvements. Editorials discuss ongoing community challenges and the historical significance of the Black… more

1972-10-26

The Chronicle, Vol. - No. 14

Type: Text

Year: 1972, 1972

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is Volume -, Number 14 of The Chronicle, published on November 2, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including funeral services for Jackie Robinson, final rites for Elder Hardy L. Reagan, calls for citizens to vote in the upcoming elections, Mt. Pleasant, Evangelist Deliverance Center, St. Paul AME, Garden City Church of Christ, St. James, and Morning Star church news, a Civic… more

1972-11-02

The Chronicle, November 16, 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 November 16, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including the significant increase in Black political power following the recent presidential election, noting the re-election of all 13 incumbent Black House members and the addition of 3 new ones, marking the highest Black representation since Reconstruction. Key victories include Edward Brooks… more

1972-11-16

The Chronicle, December 21, 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 December 21, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a front-page report on the shooting deaths of two Southern University students, with the head of the state's commission of inquiry attributing the fatal shotgun blast to one of the sheriff's deputies. The paper also announces the assignment of Rev. F.A. Allen to St. Paul AME… more

1972-12-21

The Chronicle, July 19, 1973

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

1973-07-19

The Chronicle, June 20, 1974

Type: Text

Year: 1974, 1974

Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)

Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.

Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published June 20, 1974. Articles in this issue cover topics including the St. Lucie County School Board's decision to dismiss numerous teacher aides due to federal funding cuts, budget requests from the Sheriff's Department, and community concerns regarding the Housing Authority. The newspaper also details various criminal investigations and community… more

1974-06-20