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The Chronicle, January 7, 1971

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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
Full Text: rnn irlr "Ambaaaador. of FORT •PIERCE,' trLO~A VOL. 13 -NUMBER l • DR, WILLIAM ARTHUR KEITH, JR~~- the' son o.f Mrs. Katherine Keith of 702 North 24th street, has completed the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Microbiology at Kansas …

The Chronicle, February 12, 1970

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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
Full Text: u a a W!Jr (!14rnuirlt ''Amba.1uado·r of Goo,d Will',S., VOLU.M:S- 13 · NUMBER -7 • • ; I FORT PIERCE. FLORIDA Thursday., February 12, 1970 l,i Cents-> ' BoomingGas ExplosionGutted Apartment Into AWreckage Nearby Church Damaged And Truck Driver Is Treated …

The Chronicle, February 19, 1970

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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
Full Text: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , - - - ---. - , --~ - WI,r QT4rnuirlt 1' VOLUME" 13. NUMBER 7 · A m b a II a a ,d o·r FORT PIERCE. FLORIDA of G o o d W i 1l' -~- 0 ).~ 1 6 ----------,,,-------- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1970 I.i Cents hriners Hold First …

The Chronicle, June 20, 1974

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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
Full Text: rnuirlr r ' ' A m b a a-a ado r tJ o o d W i I I " FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, JUNE . 20, 1974 VOL. 15 of PRICE. 20¢ ' '' St. Lucie County School Board Voted To Fire100 Teacher Aides The school board has voted to fire 100 teach ers aides due to a …

The Chronicle, July 15, 1971

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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
Full Text: rnntrlr t "Am bass ado r of ._Goo~· ,\Y}JJ'' VOLUME ... - . . --. ·-THUR3DA Y, JULY 15, 1~7_1 ~ 13 NUMBER 26 FORT PIER(:E. FLORIDA ■ • • - I • orn1n PRICE lie ' Commilnity Workers Association, affLiated with the AFL--CIO, went on strike early Wednesday …

The Chronicle, August 26, 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 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
Full Text: (!l I . r n ui r 1r "Ambassador of Cood Will" VOL 5 ; NO. ·· 35· THURS~A Y, AUG_U_S_T_2_6_::,_1~9_7 - l~~~~~FO~R~T~~P~IE~R~C~E,~~F:L:O~R__'.':': 1::D;!Z; A-;....-,_ =/-~·-"-_-_~---_-_-_-_-_-_ ....._-_-_ - _'-:: L'R~~lCE~~l~Sc- Pa ed House o About ear …

The Chronicle, March 16, 1972

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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
Full Text: '' Amb.a s-a a4or of .c o ... Wi·II" VOL. ' VOL. 14 .. FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA ~c;;JJ. -~~;, 116 I PRICE 15c THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1972 • ■ ■ 1es; cf/ .au •· 1oneer. SI en . Governor Wallace Gains I• Many Votes Here Monday • Alabama Governor George Wallace …

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
Full Text: (!tlJrnuirlt "Amba11sado·r FORT PIERCE. FLORIDA of Good Witt• · l.i Cents THURSDAY, JA...~TJARY 27, H72 arWreck; Governor's Probe In Fort Pierce Involves Freshman Commissioner FORT PiERC8···Tiv~state Attorney's office here wm probe the election of …

The Chronicle, May 28, 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 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
Full Text: Ql4rnuirlr "A IJI.~• •·• ad.or of Go ~d :W i U' . F91T PIERCE, FLORIDA l" THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1970 ; . Sudden Killings SendrTramping Feet Back On erican H~Ways f' President Richard V. Moore, President of Bethune Cookman College is seen placing a hood on the …

The Chronicle, August 1, 1968

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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
Full Text: ., A m b a s s a d o r Volume 12 Number 13 o f ·c o o d W i 11 ' 1 FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, Thursday, August 1, 1968 15 (:t'nl_s U. S. Attorney General Discounts Con~piracies As Cause of Outbreaks WASH LNGTON-~NPI)-Do the disturbaar.es whir.h hav' erupted …

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 37

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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
Full Text: m~r C!T 4rnntrlt , "Ambassador of Good Will" is Cents Florida NAACP 31St Confab To Plan New Strategy For Society Lemuel Pierce Succumbs• Ri tes Sunday At St. Paul' Citizens of Ft. Pierce and St. Lucie County have been suddenly shocked in the passing of …

The Chronicle, June 11, 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 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
Full Text: - I"" ... '' A 111-b~ ~• a.d-~ o_f G o_o-d";W i I lt• v_o_L_O_M_-_B'___.13____-_M..... ~.....M.,;, .~;;;_· -·..:.••---_7_ __..:.__.,ij,.;..,_F(lB.:..· _-_T r1~ac~~ •--Lo RI DA • THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 19.;· ···- .. Plan Will Strip Community of 'Cultural …

The Chronicle, February 10, 1971

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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
Full Text: IDI,r (!ll1r nu i rl .r I " Am b a" s a ,d o ·r of Go o,d W i ll ' • FORT PIEH CE, FtOIU DA .• - - - ~ - ' ·--.+- ----- J'H URSDAY, FEBRU1,RY 10.1972 - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - l."i Cents nAc use Of Rap ' attery ith ssault nd Forty-three year old …

The Chronicle, April 20, 1972

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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
Full Text: ar rnnirlr t "Amb.aa-aador VOL. VOL, 14 THURSDAY, APRIL 20. 1972 lORT PIERCE, FLORIDA PRICE·1Sc 1 City Commission Approvl dCf8atin'g AUtilities C,ommission Monday Night During the City Commission meeting, Monday night, "Youth Temperance Education Week'' …

The Chronicle, May 16, 1968

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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
Full Text: 'Am b·a s sad or of Good W i 11'' 'I Volume.12 · • ~ ' Number· 13 15 Ct> nt_s St.Paul AME And Mt.Olive Bapt. Churches Win 1st Place in Contest ,._ The Fort Pierce Men's Civic Club held its annual March On The Choirs program Sunday afternoon at the Lincoln …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …

The Chronicle, June 6, 1968

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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
Full Text: Ambas·sador j Volume 1 l2f i;·utt1 Pll …

The Chronicle, October 26, 1972

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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
Full Text: Washington, D. C.-A group the group, of people who oppose busing TI-IE NEW committee will of school chil dren to achieve be headed by Texas State racial balanc e in schools, Sen. Wayne Connally, brohas or ganized a committee ther of form er Treasury …

The Chronicle, August 19, 1971

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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
Full Text: rnntrlr "Ambassador of Cood Will'' VOL S·, NO. 35 ------------""-'."-------------=~=::::-:-:r--FORT PIERCE, FLO~IDA PRICE- ~ !BURSDAYt AUGUST 19, 1971.: ■ I ■ ■ omm1ss1on 1scr1m1na 10n ■ • Members of the Quarterback Club attended the City Commission …

The Chronicle, October 15, 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 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
Full Text: w r QJ rnnirlr • •, "Ambassador o f VOLUME. 13: NUMBER 36 Go o d W i ll " FORT PlERCE, FLORIDA 'I'HlJ_RSDAY, OCTOBER !5, 1970 ' ' Citizens MakeReadyTo te I ·t El cti Following the political rurr be placed on the city eoff citizens of Ft. Pierce lection …

The Chronicle, March 14, 1968

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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
Full Text: • IDQr Qlfyrnuirlr "Ambassador of Good Will" Volume IO FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, Thursday, March 14, 1968 Number I I 15 (:t'Jl t_s DeltaS Present 'Music Is A Universal Language', Theme of Jabberwock Fri. "Music • Is A Universal Language" is the theme of the …

The Chronicle, January 20, 1972

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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
Full Text: rnuirl.e "Am b a 11 ado r of Good W fl I" _,,,,,,.. _ VOLUME 14 . F~R! -~I_ERCE, •FLORIDA • er 100,000 G.overn unds Made Available To 'Dixie' Does Not Abuse Any Race, Cir-cu it Court Rules The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in st. Louis has upheld the …

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 34

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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
Full Text: WQr QIQrnuirlt "Ambassador of Good Will" FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA THURSDAY,SEPTLMB ~1 < 24-~ 1111; . rs o en D ., 15 Cents . T.UIIU7-IU'lay Is Election ·Day: Ft. Pierce City Fathers will act on a resolution enbling officials to procee9 with plans for …

The Chronicle, May 20, 1971

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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
Full Text: .L • r QI4rnnirlt "Ambassador ,VOLUME 13 NUMBER 16 " of •Will" Good FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, MAY 20, ·19.71 PRICE 15o Mrs. Flo d Vs. A Hassle ould o To Federal ourt BY: Georgia M, Curry Chronicle Staff Writer The case of Mrs. Verdell Floyd versus …

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 30

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 30
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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
Full Text: ID I, r Ql Irr nn i r l t ''Am bass a do r of Good Sft .lucie County Prepares for ew School Si,stem; More Busing The Citi 7,f' ns of Fort Pie r ce, I am sm:e by this tim r. , are well :l\r:1r e of the Svhool situation. Our hc> atll inc story last w,•c> k …

The Chronicle, May 4, 1952

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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
Full Text: ¥ ...I . .., COLORED COMMUNITY;'NEWS , By C. E. Bolen -----. •. , / Fish Fry Will tie Wed., Ma·y 1 • Page 19 NEWS-TRIBUNE, Fort Pieri:&, Fla., Sunday, May 4, 1952 - -- •1·-- - - - - - NEWS FROM MARTIN COUNTY By MISS ERNESTINE ALLEN Indian River County …

The Chronicle, July 23, 1970

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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
Full Text: - Qlijrnnirlr '' A m .b a a,1 a.d ml' of Go. 0'€1 W i t l VOLUME· 13 . NUMBEh. 7 FtlRT PIERCE. FLORI D .\ , • -- -·- --- - - ---~-------.;. . - ---- THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1970 ■ ate attie ove 1es; 1na ites et or un ay ■ Q.B. Club To Sponsor Registration …

The Chronicle, September 2, 1971

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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
Full Text: r or r n ui r 1r "Ambassador ol Cood Will" V OLUME 13 Race Riot Is Turned Down A proposaito set up a sixman investigative committee to delve into the February race riots, was turned down by the Fort Pierce Board of City Commissioners, at the Monday night …

The Chronicle, August 3, 1972

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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
Full Text: 1/JftJ, L> /J 3 ~ 76 overnor's Black Aid Asks For Survey Of Negr Students Explusion Rate TALLAHAG8EE, FLA.School Superintendents anct Principals haveb1ienasked by Claude .Anderson, Governor A,,kew's aid, on aducation, a Negro, to m::ike a survey 'Jf e: …

The Chronicle, July 22, 1971

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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
Full Text: rnntrlr . t "Ambassador of Good· Wil.I'' : • ' VOLUME 13 NUMBER 26 Receives Giant , University Gets 50,000 For Disadvantaged Stud Few Florida Cities Respond To Survey • Five Florida cities have not bonded by civil service sent immediate responses …

The Chronicle, October 12, 1972

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
Full Text: • oa 1 orme • Washington, D.C,-The decision of the AFL-CIO to remain neutral in the presidential campaign has resulted in the Black Trade unionists forming a permanent national organization to work with a.nd for black workers. More than 1,200 black union …

The Chronicle, June 17, 1971

The Chronicle, June 17, 1971
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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
Full Text: t "Am bass ado r of Go o.d VOLUME 13. NUMBER ~6 FORT PIERCE, FLOIU DA w·•~II'' THTJHS~Ar'° JUNE 17, t971 . . I.J PRICE lie aunty ommissioners To e Parents espons1 ■ BY Georgia M. Curry Chronicle staff Writer Commissioners John B. Parks. Edward Enns., …

The Chronicle, December 11, 1969

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
Full Text: I f' VOLVME 12 NUMBER 13 -Facing F~ctsBY: J, Russell Wiggins Am b a 111 ad o·r of Good W i 11'' Another Since around 1960, there has been a very concerted effort made to phase out just about every kind of situation which showed the Negro as having made …

The Chronicle, May 13, 1971

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
Full Text: ID t QJ ro nirlr .. "Ambassador of Good- Will ' ' ~ NOLUME 13 NUMBER•. 16 FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA PRICE 15o THU~SDA~1 M_:_A.Y 13, 1971 Impressive Rites Are Held Tuesday For Dr. James Young Funeral ser vices were conducted for Dr. James M. Young on Tuesday, …

The Chronicle, October 21, 1971

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
Full Text: (!J "Ambaa-aado, r nut r 1r J~ Cood Will'' VOLUME -·-13 FORT PIE,RCE, FLO~IDA . ti /,: :__ _ _ _ _ _P_R_ICE;..,...~JSc.-,· '- - , en's AVisit To Memorial Hospital GIFFORD -- The conil'egation of Bethel A.M. E. Church, under the leadership of Rev. John H. …

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
Full Text: "Ambaaaador of Good f ·:' \1btUMi _13. ~--· - - -· - - ..... ...:: IBURSDAY: NOVEM!JER 25. jfi~ ,__. -- - ., f.ORT-- ~ l ~ ~~:.~ D A : …

The Chronicle, November 1, 1970

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
Full Text: rnutrlr t "Ambassador of Good Will" FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA VOLUME 13 NUMBER 35 15 Cents THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1970 • • mer1 1n ' nWEST PALM BEACH-Fumeral services were conducted Tuesday for the Rev. Theodore R. Griffin, 68, at Mt. Zior. Primitive Baptist …

The Chronicle, December 23, 1971

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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
Full Text: r rnuirlr "Amba11ador VOLUME _13 _ of Good THURSDAY, D·~CEMBER 23, 19~1 L. Wfll '' FORT PIERCE, FLO~IDA PRICE 15c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____;__ _ _ _ - ~ - - - - - - - - . . = ; . : : . _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--,,.....-._ _ ,--'"_ _ _~ Black Policemen • • ue City. …

The Chronicle, Vol. - No. 14

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
Full Text: ~ 0 Funeral services were VIP's special guests and didn't integrate baseball for complishing through his conducted recently for base- standees lined the church himself. He infiltrated for · first manager, Baseball ball great, Jackie Robinson fr.o.m wall …

The Chronicle, December 2, 1971

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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
Full Text: rntttrle ,. tr !I VOLUME 13 . "Am b a•• ado r ·of Good W fl I'' FORT PIERCE, FLOJW)A fflURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1971 PRJCE . 15c •• anta aus 1ve e:re-; ti ities e oor 0 Santa Claus is alive, well, day that a- local citizen, and living in Fort Pierce. who …

The Chronicle, July 13, 1972

The Chronicle, July 13, 1972
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Year: 1972, 1972
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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
Full Text: rnuirlr "Ambassador of • Vol, No. 14 Cood Will" THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1972 FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA PRICE 15¢, ixon's Prominent Black Undertaker Charged With Assault Sarasota, Florida--Jerome stevens, a local un•dad~er3, was arrested by sa.rasota City Police on …

The Chronicle, January 13, 1966

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Year: 1966, 1966
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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
Full Text: •• l rl m Goodwill" PRICE lSc FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA VOL. 7; NO. 47 • \ }Iµ) Mrs. Kn G~t itors Pioneet em})ers of a \ Klux Klan group "physically des"'~ry "any atheists in the community, a ,hal investigation disMrs. Melvenia Knowles passed ! lL ·rtnesday. • …

The Chronicle, April 22, 1971

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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
Full Text: rnnirlr t "Ambassador of Good Will" VOLUME .13 NUMBER: 16 '· FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA - PRICE lie THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1971 M~re Busing ■ I ■ I WASHINGTON-Founda _ ~ons of defacto segregation m the South were jolted when the Supreme Court on Tuesday, …

The Chronicle, November 16, 1972

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Year: 1972, 1972
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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
Full Text: Sarasota, Fla~-The than it has seen since recent presidential el- reconstruction. Edward Brooks, Re.ction saw blacks gain Mass, won re-election more political power than they have every to the U.s. Senate and enjoyed. All 13 incum- blacks won · seats in …

The Chronicle, June 18, 1970

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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
Full Text: (!tI,rnuirlr " A m b a A, s a d otr o f G o o d W i 11 ' • ,, J -? ',,) -------~------------------------- -- -·•··••·----------------------FQBT PIERCE. FLORIDA -THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1970 l.'i Cents I . . . .. . VOLUMB" 13 NiJM~ 7 School Board Members To …

The Chronicle, July 29, 1971

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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
Full Text: Q.t~rnutrlr ' ' Amba ssa d or VOLUME 13 NUMBER. 26 ■ o f G o o d •..Wi .11 ' ' --------------------- 1ne administrators; Lakeland, one black commissioner and par.sed, more than 90 replies one black adm!.nistrator. In other cities, black • out of a …

The Chronicle, June 24, 1971

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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
Full Text: •VOLUME 13 NUMBER 16__ FORT PIERU~, FLOHII> ,\ Yt!URSDAY,JUNE:24,1971 PRICE lie White ·Hou e Official Tells Publishers Nixon Will Do 0 The Nixon Administration will do more for minorities, before the term is out, White House Communications Director …

The Chronicle, February 5, 1970

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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
Full Text: WlJr Qilrrnuirlr ''Am b a II a ad o·r of Good W i I l"' _.___ VOLV,MB' 13 NUMBER _5 . FORT PIERCE, 1-'LORIDA Thursda~, Feb_ruary 5, 1970 Effo·..s To Change Liquor Law Went Down To Defeat nday City Commission Meeting Room Packed With Over-Flow Crowd To See …

The Chronicle, August 12, 1971

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Year: 1971, 1971
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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
Full Text: r n ui r 1r "Ambassador of Cood Will" VOL S; NO. 35. THURSDAY, AU_GUST 12, l:l71, FORT PIERCE, FLO~IDA PRICE 15c -~~- ■ ■ ■ I I I I I ■ ■ I I ■ ■ Charlie Matthews And Quarterbacks Give Examples Of Conduct T~e fight against Discriminatory practices in City …

The Chronicle, June 4, 1970

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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
Full Text: r QI4rnuirlr Desegregation Plan Here Calls For Reducing LPA To Elementary~~~goo~t Elder McMillan To Pastor The 1st Born Church Elder J, H. McMillian, well known businessman and pastor, FINANCIAL AID RECEIVED BY STUDENTS From left to right: Gloria …

The Chronicle, December 21, 1972

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
Full Text: ■ BatonRouge, La.The head of the state's official commission of inquiry into the shooting of two Southern University, blames the shooting of the two university students on one of the sheriff's six deputies,from one of the lesser trained squads." The …

The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 16

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.
Full Text: QTQrnnirlt '' Ambassador of Goo.d_...\Y~ll.'' ,VOLUME 13 NUMBER 16 PBICZ lie FORT PIERCE, FLORP' Three members of the all - Democratic Congressional Black Caucus, Reps. Charles c. Diggs,Augustus F. Hawkins and William L. Clay, complained Sunday during an …

The Chronicle, August 5, 1971

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Year: 1971, 1971
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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
Full Text: rnnirlt ''Am bass ado r :VOLUME 13 NUMBER. 34 " of PRICE 1150 0 (/ :.2..:::.:.::.:.::.::~;..:...;,,;~--=-~~i.--------~~-- FORT PIERCE. FLOHII> ,\ • TIIURSDAY: AUGU_ST 5, 1971 ■ ■ ire n Mayor Evers Is Speaker At Quadrennial Session More than two hundred …