</s>VERNON, Jay Laundry Marks Amusement Co. III-28 Originally purchased laundry around 1/68. Marking machines bought 2/68 .. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail laundry operations, marking machines, and forensic analysis of clothing items associated with a 1968 investigation. Key elements include laundry marks on undershorts and t-shirts identified as produced by Thermo Seal machines between March 4–18, 1968. Items such as undershorts (marked "02B-6") and T-shirts were linked to Home Service Laundry in Los Angeles, operated by Jerome Vernon. The laundry used Thermo Seal machines manufactured by Textile Marking Machine Co., with serial numbers including 3145A and 31454. Forensic analysis of laundry marks on items found in Memphis (e.g., undershorts from Memphis Amixa Co.) was conducted to determine their origin and timing. Cleaning invoices, tape samples, and machine specifications were examined as part of the investigation. References to individuals like Diane Wall (Vernon’s girlfriend) and Esther Nieto (laundry manager) are included. The documents also mention unrelated items such as beer cans, paper bags, and cleaning records from various laundries in Los Angeles and Memphis.  

Key People:  
- Vernon, Jerome (operator of Home Service Laundry)  
- Wall, Diane (girlfriend of J.W. Vernon)  
- Nieto, Esther (Home Service Laundry manager)  
- Kosman, Charles (Modernway Laundry owner)  
- Pinella, Lucy (Home Service Laundry manager)  
- Galt, E. (laundry customer associated with marked items)  

Key Locations:  
- Los Angeles (Home Service Laundry, Modernway Laundry)  
- Memphis (Memphis Amixa Co., Southhaven Minnow Shop)  
- Syracuse, N.Y. (Textile Marking Machine Co.)  
- Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles (laundry addresses)  

Key Events:  
- Forensic analysis of laundry marks on clothing items (undershorts, T-shirts) to determine their origin and production dates.  
- Examination of Thermo Seal machine serial numbers and operational records.  
- Investigation into cleaning invoices, tape samples, and customer records at Home Service Laundry.  
- Identification of laundry marks on items found in Memphis, linked to Vernon’s operations.  
- Documentation of beer can distribution and paper bag usage by local stores.  

Key Organizations:  
- Textile Marking Machine Co. (manufacturer of Thermo Seal machines)  
- Home Service Laundry & Dry Cleaning (Los Angeles)  
- Modernway Laundry Co., Inc. (Los Angeles)  
- Southhaven Minnow Shop (Memphis, associated with beer and paper bag distribution)  
- FBI (investigation into laundry marks and related items)

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