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Summary:  
The document details an FBI investigation into the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on the procurement and movement of a rifle linked to the crime. It references the sale of a Remington 760 rifle to Harvey Loweyyer, whose fictitious name and address were used for the transaction. The rifle was exchanged for a different model (Remington 760) with serial number 614777, and the original invoice, along with the weapon and its packaging, was submitted to the FBI for examination. The purchase price of $248.59 was paid in twenty-dollar bills. Investigations include checks on hotels, motels, airlines, and rental car agencies in the area for potential leads. The document notes no criminal or credit record for Loweyyer in Birmingham, Alabama, and confirms he is unknown to authorities. The FBI maintains contact with relevant agencies and updates are provided under Executive Order 14176.  

Key People:  
- Harvey Loweyyer (fictitious name used for purchase)  
- Mr. Tolson, Mr. Deloach, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Casper, Mr. Conrad, Mr. Feli, Mr. Tavell, Mr. Norman, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Tom, Mrs. Tovell, Miss Holmes, Miss Candy (FBI and Justice Department personnel)  

Key Locations:  
- Birmingham, Alabama (purchase location)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (Marine Corps Reserve District address provided)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (mentioned in context of assassination investigation)  

Key Events:  
- Sale of Remington 760 rifle to Harvey Loweyyer on March 30, 1968  
- Exchange of rifle for another model with serial number 614777  
- FBI examination of weapon, invoice, and packaging  
- Investigation into potential leads across transportation and lodging sectors  
- Reference to Marine Corps records regarding Dave Parish  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of Justice  
- Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina  
- National Archives (declassification review under E.O. 14176)

MLK Declassified Files

44-hq-38861_hs1-233652821_01-04-part_10_of_10.pdf

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