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The Chronicle Newspapers - Fort Pierce

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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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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 …

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

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

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

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, 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

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 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

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, 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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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, 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

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 …