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FD-26 (Rev. 5-22-64) FBI Dote: 8/30/73 Transmit the following in (Type in plaintext or code! Via AIRTEL (Priority? DIRECTOR, FBI (105-165706) i) Abe SA CHARLOTTE (157-6171) (P) j . SUBJECT!“ BLACK PANTHER PARTY CHARLOTTE DIVISION EM - BPP a For the information of the Bureau and San Francisco, information has been developed at Winston-Salem, N. C., indicating that HUEY P. NEWTON, National Chairman of the BPP, has been requested to make a speech in Winston-Salem at the Winston-Salem State University, a predominantly black educational institution, in late September or early October, 1973. ooo t) \ Additional ¥, NEWTON will also dedicate the Free Ambulance Program of the BPP in Winston-Salem. The BPP in Winston-Salem has purchased a $15,000 emergency vehicle and is presently building a four-car garage behind BPP +4 \ Headquarters. i Recent events in Winston-Salem resulting in a confrontation with local police officers involving sniper fire continues to be a focal point of discussion among BPP members. Of equal constant discussion is the impending controversy surrounding the Free Ambulance Program. County and city officials have indicated that! the!’ BPP iLL not be permitted to operate an emergency vehicle and the Winston- Salem Police Department has every intention of enforcing ordinances prohibiting unauthorized use of emergency vehicles. Don REC-25 - G - Son Francisco (157-1204) /O5- 165 06- G // 2 - Charlotte 2TL:pbh 1% (6) de - Approved: Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge U.S.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574