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- The Chronicle, March 16, 1972.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published March 16, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including the formation of a significant Black political organization in Gary, Indiana, aiming for unified Black political strength, with Mayor Richard Hatcher delivering a key address. The newspaper also reports on the passing of a pioneer Fort Pierce resident and features Mayor Dennis B. Summerlin at a joint mayors' conference in Washington. Editorials discuss the enduring importance of the...
Show moreThis is an issue of The Chronicle, published March 16, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including the formation of a significant Black political organization in Gary, Indiana, aiming for unified Black political strength, with Mayor Richard Hatcher delivering a key address. The newspaper also reports on the passing of a pioneer Fort Pierce resident and features Mayor Dennis B. Summerlin at a joint mayors' conference in Washington. Editorials discuss the enduring importance of the Black press and reflect on the community's future. The issue also includes church news, lifestyle tips, recipes, and a "Help Wanted" advertisement for the city.
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- 1972-03-16
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- irsc_tcc_chr_057
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- The Chronicle, May 16, 1968.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on May 16, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including local community news in Fort Pierce, Florida. A prominent feature is the Fort Pierce Men's Civic Club's annual "March On The Choirs" program, where St. Paul AME and Mt. Olive Baptist Churches secured first place. The paper also touches upon local business responsibility, with an article titled "Businesses Must Clean Up or...", and includes advertisements for various cars.
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- 1968-05-16
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- irsc_tcc_chr_009
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 16.
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This is Volume 13, Number 16 of The Chronicle, published on May 27, 1971. Articles in this issue cover topics including school integration, discrimination in St. Lucie County, car accidents, nutrition tips, and a recipe for Teriyaki Sirloin Kabobs, as well as local notices about marriages, funerals, and meetings.
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- 1971-05-27
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- irsc_tcc_chr_001
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Chronicle, Vol. 13 No. 34.
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This is Volume 13, Number 34 of The Chronicle, published on September 24, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a call for readers to vote in the upcoming elections, a musical presentation to the City Commission by the Treasure Coast chapter of Sweet Adelines, a report on the progress of opening a new public library in Fort Pierce, the passing of a well-known citizen Mr. James “Fruit Jar” Nickerson, an announcement of a nurse aide/attendant class held at the Indian River...
Show moreThis is Volume 13, Number 34 of The Chronicle, published on September 24, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including a call for readers to vote in the upcoming elections, a musical presentation to the City Commission by the Treasure Coast chapter of Sweet Adelines, a report on the progress of opening a new public library in Fort Pierce, the passing of a well-known citizen Mr. James “Fruit Jar” Nickerson, an announcement of a nurse aide/attendant class held at the Indian River Memorial Hospital by Mrs. Reta Moon of Indian River Junior College, an article about actress Judy Pace and her new starring role in the TV show, The Young Lawyers, and college football news.
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- 1970-09-24
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- irsc_tcc_chr_003
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- The Chronicle, August 1, 1968.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on August 1, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark's assessment that urban disturbances, like those in Cleveland, are not primarily due to conspiracy but rather "the random act of a handful of very extreme and violence-prone militants" and deeper causes of "centuries of oppression". The newspaper also covers a "Junior Herd Organizational Meet" and includes advertisements for Philco appliances.
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- 1968-08-01
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- irsc_tcc_chr_011
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- The Chronicle, August 26, 1971.
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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...
Show moreThis 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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- 1971-08-26
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- irsc_tcc_chr_042
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- The Chronicle, April 29, 1971.
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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...
Show moreThis 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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- 1971-04-29
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- irsc_tcc_chr_030
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- The Chronicle, May 13, 1971.
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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...
Show moreThis 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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- 1971-05-13
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- irsc_tcc_chr_031
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- The Chronicle, February 10, 1971.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published February 10, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on a man accused of rape and charged with assault and battery, alongside news of St. Lucie County Bank's new drive-through banking facilities. The paper also pays tribute to Mrs. Horatio Grisby, Sr., a respected community figure known for providing affordable food. Editorials reflect on community progress and the significance of the Black press. Additionally, the issue...
Show moreThis is an issue of The Chronicle, published February 10, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on a man accused of rape and charged with assault and battery, alongside news of St. Lucie County Bank's new drive-through banking facilities. The paper also pays tribute to Mrs. Horatio Grisby, Sr., a respected community figure known for providing affordable food. Editorials reflect on community progress and the significance of the Black press. Additionally, the issue features lifestyle tips, recipes, and general advertisements.
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- 1972-02-10
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- irsc_tcc_chr_056
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Chronicle, June 6, 1968.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on June 6, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, reporting his death at age 42 and the national reactions, including calls for a national mourning day and an investigation into violence. The newspaper also features Marine Corps efforts to recruit Black officers and includes advertisements for products like tires.
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- 1968-06-06
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- irsc_tcc_chr_010
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- The Chronicle, June 20, 1974.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published June 20, 1974. Articles in this issue cover topics including the St. Lucie County School Board's decision to dismiss numerous teacher aides due to federal funding cuts, budget requests from the Sheriff's Department, and community concerns regarding the Housing Authority. The newspaper also details various criminal investigations and community programs. Nationally, it addresses President Nixon's diplomatic efforts and critical issues facing the...
Show moreThis is an issue of The Chronicle, published June 20, 1974. Articles in this issue cover topics including the St. Lucie County School Board's decision to dismiss numerous teacher aides due to federal funding cuts, budget requests from the Sheriff's Department, and community concerns regarding the Housing Authority. The newspaper also details various criminal investigations and community programs. Nationally, it addresses President Nixon's diplomatic efforts and critical issues facing the Black Press, including advertising bias and opposition to a broadcast license renewal bill. Additionally, the paper includes diverse features on topics ranging from consumer advice to recipes.
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- 1974-06-20
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- irsc_tcc_chr_067
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- The Chronicle, June 4, 1970.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on June 4, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the local desegregation plan, which will reduce Lincoln Park Academy to an elementary school and notes that the institution sent out its final graduating class. The newspaper also highlights numerous students who received financial aid from various sources for college, including scholarships from sororities and universities. Additionally, it features advertisements for automotive...
Show moreThis is an issue of The Chronicle, published on June 4, 1970. Articles in this issue cover topics including the local desegregation plan, which will reduce Lincoln Park Academy to an elementary school and notes that the institution sent out its final graduating class. The newspaper also highlights numerous students who received financial aid from various sources for college, including scholarships from sororities and universities. Additionally, it features advertisements for automotive services like oil changes, lubrication, and tire services.
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- 1970-06-04
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- irsc_tcc_chr_021
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- The Chronicle, July 1, 1971.
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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...
Show moreThis 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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- 1971-07-01
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- irsc_tcc_chr_035
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- The Chronicle, August 5, 1971.
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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...
Show moreThis 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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- 1971-08-05
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- irsc_tcc_chr_039
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- The Chronicle, August 3, 1972.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published August 3, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a prominent report on Claude Anderson, Governor Askew's aide, requesting a survey on the expulsion rate of Black students, citing concerns about mass expulsions and the declining number of Black schools and administrators. He also highlighted disparities in how expulsions affect Black and white students, and the financial impact on school districts. Editorials reflect on ongoing...
Show moreThis is an issue of The Chronicle, published August 3, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a prominent report on Claude Anderson, Governor Askew's aide, requesting a survey on the expulsion rate of Black students, citing concerns about mass expulsions and the declining number of Black schools and administrators. He also highlighted disparities in how expulsions affect Black and white students, and the financial impact on school districts. Editorials reflect on ongoing community challenges and the vital role of the Black press. The paper also includes church news and various advertisements.
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- 1972-08-03
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- irsc_tcc_chr_061
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Chronicle, July 13, 1972.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published July 13, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a central report on the Nixon administration's rebuttal to the NAACP's accusations of failing to end job discrimination, with both sides presenting conflicting views on minority employment progress. Another prominent story details the arrest of Sarasota undertaker Jerome Stevens on assault charges following an altercation with a former county judge. Editorials reflect on ongoing community...
Show moreThis is an issue of The Chronicle, published July 13, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a central report on the Nixon administration's rebuttal to the NAACP's accusations of failing to end job discrimination, with both sides presenting conflicting views on minority employment progress. Another prominent story details the arrest of Sarasota undertaker Jerome Stevens on assault charges following an altercation with a former county judge. Editorials reflect on ongoing community challenges and the vital role of the Black press. The paper also includes a senior citizen discount advertisement and various other local ads.
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- 1972-07-13
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- irsc_tcc_chr_060
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- The Chronicle, June 22, 1972.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published June 22, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a prominent report on six Black labor bosses in Ruskin, Florida, who have been charged by the FBI with holding migrant tomato pickers in "slavery." The article identifies the accused individuals and notes prior complaints regarding migrant worker housing. Editorials reflect on ongoing community challenges and the historical importance of the Black press. The newspaper also includes local...
Show moreThis is an issue of The Chronicle, published June 22, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including a prominent report on six Black labor bosses in Ruskin, Florida, who have been charged by the FBI with holding migrant tomato pickers in "slavery." The article identifies the accused individuals and notes prior complaints regarding migrant worker housing. Editorials reflect on ongoing community challenges and the historical importance of the Black press. The newspaper also includes local hospital admissions and discharges, and various advertisements.
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- 1972-06-22
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- irsc_tcc_chr_059
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- The Chronicle, October 12, 1972.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published October 12, 1972. Articles in this issue cover topics including reports on the formation of a national coalition of Black trade unionists, established to address the specific issues faced by Black workers within unions and to mobilize the Black vote for Senator George S. McGovern. Editorials reflect on the future of the Black community and the historical significance of the Black press. The paper also includes advertisements for local businesses.
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- 1972-10-12
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- irsc_tcc_chr_062
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Chronicle, June 17, 1971.
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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...
Show moreThis 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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- 1971-06-17
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- irsc_tcc_chr_033
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- Document (PDF)
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- The Chronicle, March 14, 1968.
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This is an issue of The Chronicle, published on March 14, 1968. Articles in this issue cover topics including the Delta's "Music Is A Universal Language" event and reports on the final rites for pioneer resident Mr. Simson E. Ritchie. It also covers local news from organizations like the Pioneer Club, City-County League, and NAACP. The paper includes various church news, social events, and personal mentions, alongside advertisements for local businesses such as C&C Tire Sales.
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- 1968-03-14
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- irsc_tcc_chr_008
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- Document (PDF)