</s>SF 173-65 MTG: Jal "Bennies" and antephenamine hydrochloride. He advised that they paid a prison guard $100 to bring in a 1,000 pill bottle of "Bennie's" He stated each pill was then sold for $1,000 bottle of 'Benni's' in a profit of $900 per bottle. He advised the antephephamine hydrochloride was also brought into the prison by a guard who had been dribbled, He advised into the usual package of an antephemine hydrochlorides weighted 2 ounces, and that the guard was paid $100 for bringing it in. He advised that when the antiphephine was received in the prison, it was immediately cut with 1 ounce of powdered sugar than, it has immediately cut the amount of powdered it was made making the shipment total 3 ounces. He advised that sugar was sold from each ounce. It advised therefore, a total of 48 teaspoons were available for sale at $100 per spoon making a $480 gross income possible. He advised they usually got one jar of "bennies". and one packet that run away from a month. He stated, therefore, their total income would run approximately $800 per month less $200 for the cost of the bibing. The guard to bring it in plus what- ever the pills and antephyramine cost on the outside. He advised this frequently inmates had had been paroled or discharged would send the stuff back through guards from they knew would send send the Stuff back throughguards whom WADE stated that he has no knowledge of RAY's moneycuts. He stated he was not known to how RAY obtained his money exceed to believe that he undoubtedly received some of it from his participation in the group that was selling stimulants. He his money out of MSP except if he feels certain that RAY carried some of it not all of it out at the time of his escape. he said if RAY did not take it out with him, he was very careful that he would get it from the person he left it with him. 38 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The declassified documents consist of multiple FBI investigative reports from June 1968 focusing on Paul Bridgeman’s criminal activities and his associations with Jackie Kline. The reports detail surveillance efforts, arrests for theft and robbery-related charges, and financial discrepancies involving Bridgeman and Kline. Key individuals include Wayne Rothberg, Janet Canwley, and James Earl Ray (noted as "JAMES EARL RAYSMAN" or "RAYNshaw," possibly a misspelling). The documents also reference inmate records from the Missouri State Penitentiary, including purchases of radios by inmates like James Earl Ray. Anomalies such as anachronistic dates (e.g., August 1, 2001) suggest potential transcription errors. While no direct link to Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination is established, the mention of James Earl Ray aligns with historical context without explicit evidence in the text.  

Key People  
- **Paul Bridgeman**: Suspect under investigation for theft and robbery; associated with Jackie Kline and Wayne Rothberg.  
- **Jackie Kline**: Practical nurse linked to Roe Village Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri; involved in financial disputes.  
- **Wayne Rothberg**: Suspect connected to Bridgeman and the Old Fortress Tavern in Kansas City.  
- **Janet Canwley**: Kline’s sister, mentioned as a relative of Bridgeman.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Noted in documents as "JAMES EARL RAYSMAN" or "RAYNshaw," possibly a misspelling; referenced in inmate records at Missouri State Penitentiary.  

Key Locations  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary** (Jefferson City): Site of inmate purchases, including radios.  
- **Roe Village Apartments**: Residence linked to Jackie Kline in Kansas City, Missouri.  
- **Old Fortress Tavern**: Associated with Wayne Rothberg in Kansas City.  
- **Columbia, Springfield, and Jefferson City, Missouri**: Locations referenced for law enforcement interactions and inmate records.  

Key Events  
- **Surveillance of Bridgeman and Kline**: FBI tracked their movements, residences, and phone numbers.  
- **Arrests and Charges**: Bridgeman arrested for theft; Kline charged with stolen checks from her car.  
- **Inmate Purchases**: Records show inmates (including James Earl Ray) purchased radios from the prison canteen.  
- **Witness Statements**: Neighbors, hotel managers, and associates provided details about Bridgeman, Kline, and their activities.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted investigations into inmate records, purchases, and criminal associations.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary Canteen**: Facilitated radio sales to inmates; managed by officials like Mr. M. J. Stewart and Mr. Dallias.  
- **Gordon Sound System** and **Show-Me Electronics**: Suppliers of radios to the prison canteen, with no serial number tracking.  

Note: The documents do not explicitly reference the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., though James Earl Ray is mentioned in contexts that may suggest a tangential connection. No direct evidence or findings related to MLK’s assassination are present in the text.

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