</s>ROODS AT PLAIN 4156 PM MITL 1-22-76 LNHI TO: DIRECTOR (444-38861) FROM: ATLANTA (444+3886) ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION. ATTENTION EXHIBITS SECTION. MURIN. RE BURREAU TELCALL TO ALANIA, JANUARY 2, 1976 FOR THE INFORMATION OF INL DUREAU, LECK OWEN POWELL ADVISED THAT THE ARTIST'S CONCEPTION SHOULD BE CHANGED TO ELIMINATE SOME OF THE GRAY AROUND TEMPLES AND AN. FACE SHOULD BE MADE SHORTER. POLLLL STATED ONLY SPECKS OF GRAY SHOULD APPEAR ON TEMPLES AND THE FACE IS IN THE PRESENT AISTIST AISTI'S CONCIPTION IS A LITTLE 100 LONG. POLLLL STATED HAS NO 1-24 AS TO WEARG EDWARD POWELL WORKS OR RESIDES. I WESTIGATION AT IOCOA CONTINUING AND REPORT WILL FOLLOW, POWELL DROIGERS, LEON AND CLAUDE, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED POTEMIALLY DANGEROUS. CAT.CORE HOLD CAT-CORE SEMORY SBORATO FBINO TRR SEMARY FRIEND 44-2386-2323 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains two FBI FD-302 interview records from January 1976 regarding individuals associated with the Powell family. On 1-23-76, Mrs. Hedsie Powell (age 35) was interviewed at her residence on Anderson Torrance Road, Atlanta, by Special Agents Jimmie D. Burris and David D. Phillips. She reported being the mother of Claud Powell Jr. and Lion Powell. When asked if her sons had been approached about making money, she stated she would know if such events occurred but could not provide further details. The interview notes that Mrs. Powell declined to sign a statement and was informed that any information provided could be used in court.  

On 1-22-76, Hubert Powell (brother of Legi Powell and Claude Powell) was interviewed in Toccoon, Georgia. He described interactions with his brother Legi, who had mentioned a group interested in making money. Legi allegedly invited Hubert to join the group but claimed they declined due to lack of interest. The interview notes mention other individuals such as D.R. Wallace and others in Belmont, North Carolina. The text includes fragmented details about conversations involving drinking and discussions about financial opportunities.  

Key People:  
- Mrs. Hedsie Powell (mother of Claud Powell Jr., Lion Powell)  
- Hubert Powell (brother of Legi Powell, Claude Powell)  
- Legi Powell  
- Claud Powell Jr.  
- D.R. Wallace  
- Individuals in Belmont, North Carolina  

Key Locations:  
- Anderson Torrance Road, Atlanta, Georgia  
- Toccoon, Georgia  
- Belmont, North Carolina  

Key Events:  
- FBI interviews with Mrs. Hedsie Powell and Hubert Powell regarding potential involvement of the Powell family in financial activities or groups.  
- Mention of a group interested in making money, with Legi Powell allegedly attempting to recruit Hubert Powell.  
- Reference to conversations involving drinking and discussions about financial opportunities.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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