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FD-36 (Rev. $-22-64) FBI Date: Transmit the following in rita or cd ‘ype in plaintext or code) (Priority) ' CE 157-6171 An estimated 2,500 copies of the BPP newspaper sold during January, 1973, represents a slight increase over the number of papers sold during December, 1972; however, this total is still unsatisfactory as far as the chapter is concerned. The Panthers continue their policy of traveling to various cities throughout the State of North Carolma to sell their papers. v oo Sources reported that the Winston-Salem BPP Chapter has received several monetary donations in the recent past. The exact source and amount of these contribu- tions remains unknown at the present time; however, they are believed to be from some local contributor. 7] a 7 Z The Winston-Salem Panthers are said to have resolved themselves to the idea that 3 of its members, including BPP leader LARRY LITTLE, are destined for jail in the near future, These 3 Panthers are scheduled to go to trial on 3/19/73 on various charges stemming from the theft of a meat truck in January, 197%. The Panthers feel that the 3 will be convicted and bond money will be needed for the 3 during the period in which the convictions will be under appeal. U Source reported that there are no plans at present for any future Survival Day rallies, such as the one heid in December. The Panthers will continue in their efforts of selling the BPP newspapers and soliciting donations from the \ local merchants. B. FOREIGN SOURCES None reported. U C. EXPENSES Half the price of the newspapers of $156.25 would be owed to the California Headquarters of the BPP in addition to Approved: Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge US.Government Printing Office: 1972 — 455-574