</s>4-1070-10169 2022 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET- 28 August 1969 MEMORANDUM FOR : Chief, CI/RA ATTENTION : He: John Port 03 SUBJECT : EVANS, Medford Stanton Attached is a summary of information on Subject from 08 records as requested by you on 1 August 1969. Paul F. Gygdor Chief, Security Research Staff /05 RETURN TO CIA Background Use Only Do Not Reproduce SECRE Ludon, I.S. Lando Luden, I, Lando Established 1/8R

Summary:  
The text contains fragmented entries referencing individuals with potential ties to historical events involving political figures and medical professionals. Dr. Evans is linked to groups associated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, though details remain unclear. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is mentioned in a context that appears unrelated or possibly erroneous. The document includes biographical information on John Marshall Nichols, M.D., detailing his education, medical affiliations, and publications, as well as references to medical societies, journals, and academic institutions. Redacted text, including potential social security numbers marked as [SSN REDACTED], is present. A separate memorandum dated 10 April 1969 addresses Dr. John M. Nichols, a pathologist associated with the University of Kansas, referencing his testimony in the Clay Shaw conspiracy trial regarding the JFK assassination and legal actions related to the Kennedy autopsy. It also includes administrative routing instructions and references to other personnel matters unrelated to MLK or the MLK assassination investigation.  

Key People:  
- Dr. Evans (linked to groups associated with JFK and RFK assassinations)  
- John Marshall Nichols, M.D. (medical professional with academic and professional affiliations)  
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (mentioned in fragmented context, possibly unrelated)  
- Clay Shaw (subject of conspiracy trial)  
- William J. Vitas (administrative reference)  
- John F. Kennedy (President assassinated in 1963)  

Key Locations:  
- San Antonio, Texas (associated with Dr. Evans' activities)  
- Indianapolis, Indiana (residence and office address for John Marshall Nichols)  
- New York City (medical societies and publications)  
- Charleston, West Virginia (birthplace of Dr. Nichols)  
- Morgantown, West Virginia (West Virginia University)  
- London, England (University of Liverpool, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons)  
- Kansas City, Kansas (Kansas Medical School)  
- New Orleans (administrative reference)  

Key Events:  
- Testimony by Dr. John M. Nichols in the Clay Shaw conspiracy trial regarding JFK assassination  
- Legal actions involving Dr. Nichols related to Kennedy autopsy  
- Fragmented mentions of MLK's assassination investigation (unclear context)  
- Publication of medical research in journals like JAMA  
- Administrative requests for information on Dr. Nichols’ professional and political associations  

Key Organizations:  
- American Medical Association (JAMA)  
- National Society of Newspaper Editors  
- Indianapolis Athletic Club  
- John Birch Society (mentioned in relation to Dr. Evans)  
- University of Kansas  
- West Virginia University  
- University of Liverpool  
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (London)  
- Office of Medical Services (recipient of memorandum)

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