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CE 157-6171 In the September 6, 1974, edition of The Winston-Salem Journal, a local newspaper published at Winston-salem, or SRR PBL Sha RRS eae oS (Mi 4: Se of THs ORME a lee ee a é. Carolina, there appeared an article on Page 6, entitled, “Board fe Wants Panthers to Explain Insurance Lapse." The article stated the ies Forsyth County Commissioners, who had originally granted a eg franchise for the operation of the BPP’s Free Ambulance Progran, aie had directed that a BPP spokesman appear at their regular Monday TE meeting to explain why a lapse in the Panther's insurance on the H ambulance had come about. The article stated the BPP'’s ambulance was again in operation after having been stopped for approximately one month due to the lapse of their insurance in late July, and +! their inability to purchase shock absorbers. As wy u¥ The article further suggested that the Commissioners _-—Weré possibly considering adding a clause to the franchise agreement which automatically terminated the franchise when the franchiser breaks one of the provisions. The article stated that the present franchise prohibits the lapse of insurance or ,) the interruption of the continuous ambulance service. In the September 4, 1974, issue of The Winston-Salem Journal on Page 13, there appeared an article entitled, ‘Panthers’ Ambulance Role at Issue, Franchise Violated, County Says." The article stated that LARRY LITTLE, Leader of the BPP and a representative of the BPP Free Ambulance Service, had indicated that he was willing to talk with County Commissioners regarding the lapse in liability insurance coverage on the ambulance from July 26, 1974, to August 29, 1974, and the failure of the ambulance to provide 24-hour service, seven days a week, as it did not run from August 8, 1974, until September 3, 1974. LITTLE indicated that the ambulance was back in operation and had been fitted with new shock absorbers and that they presently had insurance with Wachovia Insurance, Incorporated, and that he did not anticipate any further problems. LITTLE further stated that he was not hiding the fact that the Panthers are having financia] difficulty and urged the public to assist them. 7 Cc. Non-~BPP Sponsored Community Activities On July 4, 1974, the North Carolina Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NCAARPR) held a demonstration at Raleigh, North Carolina, in protest against the North Carolina Prison System and the fact that there are presently 45 blacks on Death Row in North Carolina. 7 TOMES ERE pee By Roy lg fer ate A ie de om retains ate ACORN NEAT SE RUNDE i> > eaneiaimanraaen ah Pree maimrs sae el a aa es Paik ae Tes