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Summary  
The text contains a mix of unrelated content, including financial issues, student conferences, political groups, and fictionalized or satirical references to historical events. It includes a 1959 *Daily World* (Communist) article stating that James Earl Ray confessed to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., with the killer retaining rights to publish his life story for $1 million. A 1969 *Daily World* article mentions a "CASE CLOSED" designation and references to commemorations of MLK’s assassination, including planned events in multiple U.S. cities. The text also outlines a calendar of activities for April 4–6, 1968, detailing marches, teach-ins, and protests organized by groups such as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Black Panthers Party (BPP), and student organizations. It notes FBI involvement in securing events and mentions tensions related to potential violence during commemorations.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Confessed killer of MLK, per the 1959 *Daily World* article.  
- Martin Luther King Jr.: Central figure of the assassination and subsequent commemorations.  
- Rev. Douglas MOORE: Organized student protests in Washington, D.C.  
- Faye Davis and Lor Wenifp: Mentioned as participants in Democratic National Convention demonstrations.  
- Albert Daniel King: Brother of MLK, scheduled to speak at a Baptist Church event.  
- Rennie Davis: Added as a speaker for a Chicago rally.  

Key Locations  
- Washington, D.C.: Hosted commemorations, including a televised ceremony and religious observances.  
- Selma, Alabama: Planned "massive black belt protest march" and "Soul Force" ceremonies.  
- Montgomery, Alabama: SCLC events and "SoulForce" ceremonies.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Teach-ins, marches, and anti-war demonstrations.  
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: "Stations of the Cross" protest march.  
- Seattle, Washington: SDS member’s alleged plan to damage military facilities.  

Key Events  
- April 4–6 commemorations: Planned marches, teach-ins, and vigils in cities including Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Denver, and others.  
- FBI security for MLK memorial service: Agreed with BPP but noted limitations regarding white attendees.  
- Student protests: Organized by groups like the Nonviolent Action and Training Center, SDS, and Southern Student Organizing Committee (SOC).  
- "CASE CLOSED" designation: Referenced in a 1959 *Daily World* article, suggesting an official conclusion to the investigation.  
- Tensions over violence: Mentioned in reports about potential disruptions during commemorations, including rumors of gasoline stockpiling and spontaneous protests.  

Key Organizations  
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC): Organized events like "SoulForce" ceremonies and marches.  
- Black Panthers Party (BPP): Secured FBI security for MLK memorial service.  
- Students for a Democratic Society (SDS): Planned anti-war demonstrations and alleged sabotage of military facilities.  
- Southern Student Organizing Committee (SOC): Sponsoring anti-war protests in cities like Gainesville, Florida.  
- Young Socialist Alliance: Staged events related to student activism.  
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): Organized memorial marches in cities such as Newport News, Virginia.

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