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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
1971-08-26

The Chronicle, September 2, 1971

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Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published 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

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Type: Text
Year: 1971, 1971
Member of: The Chronicle (Fort Pierce, FL)
Publisher: Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description: This is an issue of The Chronicle, published October 7, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including local citizens and officials successfully blocking an aquatic preserve extension in the St. Lucie River. The newspaper also covers a Fort Pierce School Board meeting addressing student demands at Fort Pierce Central High, including a Black history course and diverse student representation,… more
1971-10-07

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
1971-10-14

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
1971-10-21

The Chronicle, November 4, 1971

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

The Chronicle, November 11, 1971

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

The Chronicle, November 25, 1971

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

The Chronicle, December 2, 1971

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

The Chronicle, December 9, 1971

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

The Chronicle, December 23, 1971

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