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The document contains FBI records related to investigations into Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and subsequent monitoring of activities surrounding his death. It includes motel registration data from Corinth, Mississippi, covering March 29 to April 3, 1968, with entries for individuals such as James Far Fay and Ray Harvell, who purchased a rifle in Birmingham, Alabama. FBI directives reference reviews of vehicle registrations and hotel records linked to potential connections with James Earl Ray. Additional sections detail FBI internal communications from May 1969, referencing William Bradford Hui’s article alleging Ray’s presence near Corinth, Mississippi, and a June 1969 memo addressing Carl T. Rowan’s criticism of J. Edgar Hoover. A March 1970 report notes FBI concerns about potential violence or demonstrations planned for April 4, 1970, the second anniversary of MLK’s assassination, following a film screening in Houston, Texas. Administrative directives mention discontinuation of cost data reports on MLK-related matters per December 12, 1975, and declassification under Executive Order 14176.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspected assassin of MLK; central figure in FBI investigations.  
- **William Bradford Hui**: Author of articles alleging Ray’s activities near Corinth, Mississippi.  
- **Robert F. Kennedy**: Late Attorney General who approved surveillance on MLK.  
- **J. Edgar Hoover**: FBI Director criticized in Carl T. Rowan’s article.  
- **Carl T. Rowan**: Editor of *The Evening Star* who wrote a controversial article about Hoover.  
- **FBI Director** (implied via administrative directives)  
- **SAC (Special Agent in Charge), Houston**  
- **Houston Police Department Intelligence Division**  

Key Locations  
- **Corinth, Mississippi**: Site of motel records reviewed for MLK’s assassination investigation.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Location of Zeromarine Supply Company where Ray Harvell purchased a rifle.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: FBI offices and U.S. Post Office referenced in records.  
- **Houston, Texas**: City where a film about MLK was shown on April 1, 1970.  
- **Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba**: Canadian locations with registered guests noted in motel records.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters** (implied via administrative directives).  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., prompting FBI investigations and subsequent monitoring.  
- **March–April 1970**: Planning for the second anniversary of MLK’s death, with concerns about potential violence or demonstrations.  
- **May 1969**: Review of motel records in Corinth, Mississippi, related to James Earl Ray’s alleged activities.  
- **June 1969**: FBI memo addressing Carl T. Rowan’s article criticizing J. Edgar Hoover and confirming prior surveillance on MLK.  
- **April 1, 1970**: Screening of a film about MLK’s life and death in Houston, Texas, attracting significant attendance without violent incidents.  
- **December 12, 1975**: Directive to discontinue cost data reports on MLK-related matters.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted surveillance, reviewed motel records, and monitored potential threats related to MLK’s assassination and its anniversary.  
- **Zeromarine Supply Company** (Birmingham, Alabama): Retail location where Ray Harvell purchased a rifle.  
- **UACO** (likely an administrative or investigative unit within FBI): Mentioned in May 1970 report regarding case closure.  
- **Houston Police Department Intelligence Division**: Provided information on film attendance and public reaction.

MLK Declassified Files

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