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FD-36 (ev. 5-22-64) 7" FBI t { { { I I l j 1 Date: I I t Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code) Via (Priority} t a re-consideration by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners as to the franchise of the Black Panther's Free Ambulance Program. At the present time, the ambulance is in operation r= and the franchise is in effect, however, LARRY LITTLE is anticipating a write-in campaign for the North Ward Alderman Seat and any funds obtained during the campaign for the Free CF Fe gp sope pe eeleniyipy nu mie wy To SEA 17) Anbulance will be deferred to the LITTLE campaign and the . ambulance is anticipated being parked in the near future, \ — The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners advised the BPP that should their ambulance service be halted for , any reason the franchise would more than likely be revoked. ° resulting in adverse publicity in the Winston-Salem area and | During this period the BPP has made a conscientious effort to maintain a non-violent image and no weapons have been observed at the BPP headquarters, however, it is not known whether or not any weapons are maintained at the 1106-D East 19th St. pad. Additionally, no discussions have been made regarding any plans for violence or of the stockpiling of weapons. Additionally, no discussions have been held regarding the possibility of closing BPP headquarters in Winston-Salem and its members traveling to Oakland, Calif., in view of the ,) Panther’s interest in maintaining their own identity. During this period membership in the BPP has decreased and additionally community support for the Black Panther ambulance program and the party itself has decreased in view of tremendous demands upon the membership in running the ambulance program and additionally the adverse information furnished Winston-Salem BPP members regarding activity of the BPP on the West Coast, particularly HUEY NEWTON. HAZEL MACK, a former member of the BPP in Winston-Salem, who traveled to Oakland, Calif., to assist the Party there was physically — assaulted by HUEY NEWION and expelled from the BPP, MACK has returned to the Winston-Salem area, however, is not active in the BPP but members here are aware of her treatment on the t) West Coast, Approved: ee Sent LM Per @ 0. 2. OOVERNMDENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1968 © - 346-000 (11)