</s>FD-340 (REV. 6-24-65) File No. 44-1740-1A16 Date Received 4-11-68 From Konard Ray James (NAME OF CONTRIBUTOR) BADDRESS OF CONTRITUTOR( By (NAME of SPECIAL AGENT) To Be Returned Yes Receipt given Yes Description: Bhoto's No No Femand Ray James Yellow Cab davien H42 8/26/67 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The text contains fragmented records from law enforcement agencies, including FBI and local police departments in Birmingham, Alabama. These records detail fingerprint data, arrest histories, and case files related to individuals named Leonard Ray James (also listed as Leonard Bay James or Leonard R. James). Entries span dates from 1958 to 1967, with charges such as "GL of auto" (grand larceny of an automobile), false pretense, and unauthorized trips beyond municipal limits. Records note his employment at Pollock Paper Co., residence in Birmingham, and familial details including wife Barbara James, mother Edith James, and sister Wanda Kay James. The documents reference FBI file numbers (e.g., 11971 D) and include administrative notes about fingerprint contributions and case dispositions marked as "IWC" (Inmate Work Credit), "FP/CC" (Fugitive Pursuit/Criminal Charge), and "PD" (Police Department).  

The document also includes a mix of fragmented newspaper advertisements and FBI records. A 1947 Birmingham News ad lists automotive dealerships, including Fennell Motors, J. Truett Payne, and Buick-related listings, with repeated typos in vehicle pricing terms like "TOOTH AND ASSUMED PRICE." Later sections include FBI Form FD-340 entries referencing file numbers (e.g., 44-1740-1A-25, 44-1740-1826) and dates (April 1964–1968). These records detail individuals such as Harold Raymond Leonard ("Jimmy Leonard"), born February 13, 1943, with physical descriptors (height: 5'9", weight: 175 lbs), and Jerome Walli Vernon (also listed as J. Jay Wallas Vernon), along with associated FBI identifiers and dates of record. All entries are marked for release under Executive Order 14176.  

Key People:  
- Leonard Ray James (also listed as Leonard Bay James, Leonard R. James)  
- Barbara James (wife of Leonard Ray James)  
- Edith James (mother of Leonard Ray James)  
- Wanda Kay James (sister of Leonard Ray James)  
- Kendrick Williams (officer involved in 1958 arrest)  
- Harold Raymond Leonard ("Jimmy Leonard")  
- Jerome Walli Vernon (also listed as J. Jay Wallas Vernon)  
- Said Leonard (spouse of Harold Raymond Leonard)  

Key Locations:  
- Birmingham, Alabama  
- Montgomery, Alabama  
- Panama City, Florida  
- Sacramento, California (mentions of prison records)  
- Visalia, California  

Key Events:  
- Arrests and charges related to auto theft, false pretense, and unauthorized cab trips (1958–1967)  
- Fingerprint contributions to FBI files (e.g., File No. 11971 D)  
- Case dispositions noted as "IWC" (Inmate Work Credit), "FP/CC" (Fugitive Pursuit/Criminal Charge), and "PD" (Police Department)  
- FBI record creation and release under Executive Order 14176  
- Automotive dealership advertisements from August 1947  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Birmingham Police Department, Alabama  
- Sacramento, California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- Sheriff’s Office of Visalia, California

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44-bh-1740_729219_10-04-part_4_of_7.pdf

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