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Digital Document
Publisher
Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description
This is an issue of The Chronicle, published April 20, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including Lisbon U. Tillman's appointment to lead a new Discrimination Complaints Processing Branch within the Civil Service Commission. It also reports on St. Paul AME Church's successful rally that raised $10,000 and highlights extended hours for voter registration. Editorials discuss the enduring importance of the Black press and reflect on the community's future. The paper further includes Easter season reflections, church news, lifestyle tips, recipes, and advertisements for various goods.
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Digital Document
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 an NAACP investigation plea. Editorials emphasize the significance of Black voting power and the role of the Black press. The paper also includes Thanksgiving greetings, community news from Gifford, and various lifestyle and consumer tips.
Model
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.
Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description
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.
Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Lincoln Park Pub. Co.
Description
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.