</s>NOTE: On 6/15/68, Foxie, long distance telephone operator, Racine, Wisconsin, confidently advised that on 6/11/68 at about 10:42 p.m. a male caller placed calls to three numbers in North Carolina. In one call the caller indicated his name was "Robert" whoole lot of money to get out of the country. I am a going to call back tomorrow night. You tell the Klan (a) I am the only one who has a new this thing high. When they get away in this new country, he will spill his guts. Foxie Foxie in the impression caller was was killed by a gun. Ray. Charlotte checked the numbers out and the the caller may have been Robert Franklin Sanders, the black sheep of a family that has an otherwise good family members and operator of a local car used lot to whom the telephone numbers are listed denied that they distance calls during the week of 6/9/16/68. Charlie advises that it has no information indicating Klan activity on the part of these individuals, and they appeared on the no part of those individuals, The MI Office has requested authority to check appropriate long distance toll records in an effort to resolve this matter. Milwaukee being authorized in line with this airtel in view of the fact that every comfort must be made to run out any possibilities of a compariry. - 2 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI and DOJ investigations into James Earl Ray’s movements and activities during 1968, focusing on his travel between Portugal, Spain, and South Africa, as well as inquiries into potential connections to international entities. Key aspects include JER’s use of aliases such as Ramon Sneyd, interactions with Portuguese intelligence (PIDE), and attempts to secure assistance for a brother allegedly serving in Africa. The FBI examined long-distance call records, vehicle registrations, and embassy communications to verify his activities. Letters from Charles F. Mayer referenced testimony about potential assassination plots against Martin Luther King Jr., including claims of Nazi affiliations and weapon use in the 1960s. PIDE reports noted no evidence linking JER to organized groups or mercenaries.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (JER)  
- Ramon Sneyd (alias used by JER in Portugal)  
- Charles F. Mayer (sender of letters referencing assassination plots against MLK)  
- Mrs. Moise Witte (testified about Nazi affiliations and weapons in 1960s)  
- Aubrey L. Morantz (Canadian Embassy official, Lisbon)  
- Sr. José Manuel da Cunha Passo (PIDE officer, Lisbon)  
- Anthony G. Barriert (American Embassy Madrid)  

Key Locations  
- Lisbon, Portugal (embassies, PIDE inquiries)  
- London, United Kingdom (JER’s arrest location)  
- Madrid, Spain (American Embassy, embassy call by RAMON)  
- Johannesburg, South Africa (destination of flight schedules)  
- New Orleans, Louisiana (Derek A. Waugh’s residence)  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into JER’s travel and visa status for South Africa  
- PIDE inquiries into JER’s identity as Ramon Sneyd and alleged brother in Africa  
- Examination of Derek A. Waugh’s rental history and employment background  
- Letters from Charles F. Mayer referencing testimony on assassination plots against MLK, including claims of Nazi ties and weapon use  
- FBI verification of long-distance calls and vehicle records linked to JER  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Department of Justice (DOJ)  
- Portuguese Intelligence Service (PIDE)  
- Canadian Embassy, Lisbon  
- American Embassy, Madrid  
- South African Embassy, Lisbon  
- Inspectors of Petroleum Co. (Derek A. Waugh’s employer)

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