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The documents detail FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s movements and connections to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., spanning 1968. Key elements include tracking Ray’s alleged residency in Canada under aliases (Paul Bridgman, Ramon George Sneed), surveillance of his associates, and coordination with federal agencies like the IRS and local law enforcement. The FBI interviewed informants such as Gerald Fueux, who allegedly discussed plans related to MLK’s assassination, and June Taylor, who denied knowledge of Ray or any conspiracy. Financial records, including TC-R1-1 forms, were scrutinized for ties to large cash transactions or safety deposit box access. Efforts also focused on identifying individuals with links to extremist groups like the Ku Klux Klan. The Springfield Division of the FBI conducted interviews with informants in Illinois and Missouri, including Walter Terry Rife and John C. Medizer, a prior threat-maker against MLK. Despite extensive inquiries, no substantial leads were found linking Ray or his associates to the assassination at the time of the reports.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of MLK; tracked for movements in Texas, Canada, and the U.S. under aliases.  
- **Ramon George Sneed**: Alias used by Ray during his stay in Canada; referenced in border control alerts.  
- **Gerald Fueux**: Informant who allegedly discussed violence and MLK assassination plans.  
- **June Taylor**: Witness interviewed in South Carolina; denied knowledge of Ray or conspiracy.  
- **Walter Terry Rife** and **Lonnie Rife**: Informants linked to Ray; reported no knowledge of his whereabouts.  
- **John C. Medizer**: Identified as a prior threat-maker against MLK; his mother provided information during the investigation.  
- **SA William B. Holloman**, **SA John Williams Miller**, **SA Robert R. Junes**, and others: FBI agents involved in tracking Ray and coordinating investigations.  

Key Locations  
- **Canada**: Ray’s alleged residency under aliases; border control alerts issued for Ramon George Sneed.  
- **Baton Rouge, Louisiana**: Sites of phone call contacts (e.g., Mrs. Roste Noel, Mrs. Moak).  
- **Houston, Texas**: Mentioned as a location for potential connections to MLK’s assassination.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: FBI field office involved in tracking Ray and coordinating with other divisions.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Central hub for FBI operations and document coordination.  
- **Baytown, Illinois**: Home to Walter Terry Rife and his brother Lonnie Rife.  
- **Quincy, Illinois** and **St. Louis, Missouri**: References to informants and potential sightings of Ray.  
- **Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary, Missouri**: Site where Ray was incarcerated prior to 1957.  

Key Events  
- **Phone calls from Texas to Baton Rouge/Houston (May 1968)**: Investigated as potential links to MLK’s assassination.  
- **Ray’s residency in Canada (April–May 1968)**: Tracked under aliases Paul Bridgman and Ramon George Sneed; border alerts issued for his return to the U.S.  
- **Interview of June Taylor (South Carolina, May 1968)**: She denied knowledge of Ray or any conspiracy related to MLK’s murder.  
- **FBI coordination with IRS and local law enforcement**: To gather financial records and witness statements.  
- **Surveillance of Ray’s family and associates** by the Springfield Division.  
- **Photographic identification efforts**: Informants shown images of Ray to assess recognition, with some indicating familiarity but no confirmed sightings.  
- **Administrative dissemination**: Information shared with law enforcement agencies and media contacts in multiple cities (e.g., Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago).  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central agency conducting surveillance, interviews, and cross-agency coordination.  
- **Internal Revenue Service (IRS)**: Involved in financial record checks (e.g., TC-R1-1 forms).  
- **Local law enforcement**: Including New Orleans, Memphis, and Baton Rouge divisions, assisting with witness interviews and border alerts.  
- **Missouri Department of Corrections**: Mentioned in relation to Ray’s incarceration history.  
- **Illinois Bell Telephone Company**: Provided records used for investigative purposes, with William Hickle as a key contact.

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