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CE 157-6171 In April and May, 1974, funds obtained through the sale of the BPP newspaper and donations were channeled into the LARRY LITTLE for Alderman campaign, resulting in the almost complete halt of the BPP’s Free Ambulance Program. During May and early June, 1974, donations to the Party were good, and the Free Ambulance Program was able to operate ona full- time basis, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and Panther members were able ‘to pay monthly bills on time without difficulty. Since early July, 1974, funding has again become difficult and the BPP's ambulance was forced to come to a complete halt during August and early September, 1974, for lack of funds, and additionally, the liability insurance on the ambulance was allowed to lapse because of lack of payment, and from July 26, 1974, to August 29, 1974, the ambulance ran in the City of Winston-Salem without any liability insurance. Additionally, the BPP has not been able ~~ to purchase | needed equipment for their vehicles, including shock absorbers for the BPP ambulance, and the ambulance was finally able to again be in full service on September 3, 1974, ° sik el wht tix Tilia Se + ih i ee ee ht ae ne 7 ye During this period, the BPP requested funds from the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners in order to defray some of the costs, including $4,200 for insurance; however, no funds were | offered to the BPP and none are anticipated for the future. x ch LARRY LITTLE is again anticipatin ng 8 a political campaign and the expense of a write-in candidacy on his part for the North Ward Alderman Seat which he attem ted to obtain in the Democratic Primary Election of May 7, 1974, would in all probability completely eliminate the Free Ambulance Program as funds would not be available to maintain both programs. ‘ | ae a I ae RC The BPP is attempting to obtain additional funding through benefit shows sponsored by well-known black entertainers; however, to date, none of these benefits have come to pass though discussions have been held regarding them and efforts to bring about such a means for financial backing are still underway. i) ae in a aoa ONE te ae Ay “en . _sotoryenenelipeatA MAINES ROR Si SMA tt _ Oe al . Viel ety -S ve ae i boat : * View eg shiag Sat aCe ee Pee Jaa