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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 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 Neighborhood Organization successfully raised $2,000. Editorials advocate for a "Black History Month" and discuss the importance of racial harmony. The paper also includes lifestyle tips, recipes, and college football news.
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Digital Document
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 capitalism and emphasize the critical role of the Black vote in securing rights. The paper also reports on the National Guard's new crowd control training, offers lifestyle tips, recipes, and features local and national sports news, including high school football previews and updates on Reggie Jackson and Bill Russell.
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Digital Document
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 compulsory student immunizations and a local counselor's recognition as an educational leader, alongside other community and lifestyle updates.
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Digital Document
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, and discusses new food stamp eligibility for students and the need for affordable housing. Editorials advocate for Black History Month and highlight the historical importance of the Black press. The issue also includes lifestyle tips, recipes, and local sports news.
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Digital Document
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 is denied membership in the all-white Jaycees, raising allegations of racial bias. A proposed investigation into February's race-related unrest is rejected by city officials, despite community support. Other highlights include the upcoming visit of Bishop Michael Eldon, the first Black Bahamian consecrated in the Anglican Church, and local coverage of school integration, church events, and youth achievements. Editorials call for justice, equal opportunity, and city leadership reflective of its diverse population.
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Digital Document
Publisher
Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
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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 of W.A. Palmer, a major Black civic leader and entrepreneur. Other key stories include educational updates at Lincoln Park Community School, the establishment of Nairobi College for minority students in California, and nationwide labor and civil rights actions such as a bus strike in Pittsburgh and union protests in Chicago. Local church activities, obituaries, and social updates round out the edition, reflecting a vibrant and engaged African American community.
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Digital Document
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 discrimination within the U.S. military. Sports news features the University of Miami hiring its first Black football coach and Muhammad Ali receiving his passport for international bouts. The paper also reports on local church events, mail service issues in Lincoln Park, and various advertisements.
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Digital Document
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 racial discrimination in city hiring, and Governor Reubin Askew’s judicial appointment of Florida’s first Black judge since Reconstruction. The edition also covers community events such as religious services, beauty industry conferences, and local sports tournaments. Editorials address systemic racism, federal desegregation policies, and local government accountability.
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Digital Document
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 Party's push for more diverse representation in its 1972 convention, focusing on Black and Chicano communities. The paper also reports on Charles and Myrie Evers speaking at an AME Women's Missionary Society session, and features on education, lifestyle tips, and fashion trends.
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Digital Document
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, and a critique of racial bias within the justice system. The paper includes lifestyle content and other community news.