October 14, 1975 Honorable M. Blaine Peterson 1018 Pe Street. Gates, UE _ 84401 Dear Sir: : I am a Socal pastor in the Ogden area with a congregation of approximately’ 700 members. -I am concerned about the action being taken against the Ogden Area Commmity Action Agency on the basis of a discrimination charge as a criteria for cutting the funds. I am concerned because the action that has been taken has affected the entire commmity. Furthermore, the low income pwople are benefited by this program. It has been my understanding that the Commmity Action Agency program is designed to overcome poverty instead of creating poverty. I submit that this premature decision is against what the judicial process calls for - that a person is - (or agency) innocent until proven guilty and it is my belief that you have a moral obligation to assist til such charges are a proven fact. in releasing the funds un- As a concerned pastor in the commmity, I solicit your help in securing funds for the Ogden Area Community Action Agency to continue with a well-balanced program to fight poverty and eye: our youth an opportunity to know a better ike. Sincerely, — .fa fh Secs Rev. Willie Davis WD:pbs , |