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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 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. Editorials highlight the critical importance of political engagement within Black communities and address the significant issue of job opportunities and unemployment among Black workers. The paper also features a letter to the editor questioning police conduct, practical advice on cooking, home maintenance, and laundry, and an advertisement linking hair coloring to African heritage and Black pride. An interview with Sammy Davis Jr. discusses his commitment to the Black community. Additional reports cover the London Black Panthers, journalism scholarships for Black students, and the appointment of a staff director for the Congressional Black Caucus.
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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 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. Civic updates detail a deputy's dismissal for misconduct, community arts recognition, and the achievements of Walter Saulter, a local graduate earning an accounting degree. Editorials emphasize the importance of Black political engagement and critique systemic inequality in employment and governance. Social columns highlight religious events, nutrition education, and household worker advocacy. The issue reflects the challenges and activism of the African American community during the early 1970s.
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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 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 Black recipients of NYC positions. The paper also highlights the graduation of Miss Sandra Rena White from Vero Beach High School and includes a continuation of a thought-provoking article titled "A Wife," which humorously critiques societal expectations of wives. Additionally, Mrs. Sutton is recognized for her community assistance to a widow and her children.
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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 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 Beta Kappa distinction from Indian River Community College after having only completed the 10th grade. Additionally, the newspaper announces key appointments to the Neighborhood Youth Corps staff, including Mr. Myers as director and Mr. Godfrey Gipbson and Mrs. Linda Geddens as counselors, under the Economic Opportunities Council's summer program. An advertisement for "Diana's Shop" is also included.
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Digital Document
Publisher
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
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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.