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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 a station wagon, a 1967 Pontiac Firebird, a 1968 Plymouth Fury III, a 1971 Chevrolet Impala, a 1968 Dodge Coronet convertible, a 1966 Plymouth Fury convertible, and a 1969 Road Runner.
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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 American Red Cross convention in Washington, D.C., where Vice President Spiro T. Agnew was a key speaker. Additionally, the paper highlights local community activities, including members displaying gifts from women's clubs, Rufus Foxx leading an Oddfellows session, and Mrs. Bertha Johnson celebrating her 92nd birthday. The paper also features an advertisement for a 1971 demo car sale.
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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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; and water use restrictions due to severe drought. The issue also reports on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s demands for racial equality in state employment and education, and outlines the efforts to secure a new community center. Editorials critique federal legal aid policies, and a variety of church news, business promotions, and social updates highlight the vibrancy of local African American life.
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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 budget change. Additionally, it reports on Mrs. Marie Jackson's presentation of a communion wine set to St. Paul AME Church, features Oslo church news, and highlights the promotion of Raymond Lewis to Cadet Commander in the 43rd Air Cadet Training Squadron. The paper also includes a Navy recruitment advertisement.
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Digital Document
Publisher
Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 Year," alongside Mr. Willie Stockton and Father Richard Barry for their humanitarian efforts by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Additionally, the paper includes advertisements for various vehicles, such as a 1960 Taguar sedan, Chevrolet campers, Ford wagons, and a Ford dune buggy.
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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 features advertisements for Colonel Combs Paint & Body Shop, Kentucky Fried Chicken, liquid detergent, and Prestone auto products.
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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 New York's public school supervisory exams, the importance of parental involvement in education amid growing automation, and the evolving role of Black churches in social and economic justice. Political coverage includes election outcomes for local candidates and commentary on school integration. National features spotlight Black professionals, Stevie Wonder's wedding, and initiatives to increase Black participation in banking and urban development.
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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 student enrollment at Florida A&M University, reflecting growing recognition of its academic excellence. Editorials and opinion pieces stress accountability, personal responsibility, and community standards, particularly in Black neighborhoods. The edition also documents the promotion of Ben Hickman to a key New York City hospital role and showcases ongoing school integration and athletic participation trends. Religious updates, community events, and obituaries round out the issue, offering a window into Black life in early 1970s Florida.
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Digital Document
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Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 neighborhoods. The paper also details ongoing segregation at Big Daddy’s Lounge, despite formal integration laws, prompting protest and advocacy from local leaders. Editorials critique insufficient federal labor integration efforts and funding disparities in historically Black colleges, particularly Florida A&M.
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Digital Document
Publisher
Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 obituary for Mattie Love. Additionally, the paper includes advertisements for Westinghouse air conditioners.