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Summary  
The document contains FBI records related to James Earl Ray’s employment at the Indian Trail Restaurant in Winnetka, Illinois, during May–June 1967, and references an FBI investigation into potential connections between Ray and his relatives or acquaintances. A newspaper article dated October 25, 1968, is cited as part of the inquiry, noting the FBI’s attempt to analyze voice recordings for evidence of communication with Ray during his employment. Harvey Klingman, the restaurant owner, provided details about Ray’s work dates but stated no relevant information was found during interviews. The document also includes a request from Phil M. Canale, State Attorney General of Shelby County, Tennessee, seeking FBI records on 100 potential jury pool members for a state trial, with emphasis on identifying individuals with ties to Klan-type groups or hate organizations. Administrative notes reference classified materials under Executive Order 1258 and instructions for declassification processes.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Suspected assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., employed at the Indian Trail Restaurant in Winnetka, Illinois.  
- Harvey Klingman: Owner of the Indian Trail Restaurant, provided employment details about Ray.  
- Phil M. Canale: State Attorney General of Shelby County, Tennessee, requested FBI records for jury selection purposes.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and related legal proceedings.  
- Winnetka, Illinois: Location of the Indian Trail Restaurant where Ray worked.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Mentioned in administrative communications regarding FBI investigations.  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s potential contacts via voice recordings (October 1968).  
- Request by Phil M. Canale for FBI records on jury pool members with possible Klan or hate group affiliations.  
- Administrative handling of classified materials and declassification instructions under Executive Order 1258.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted the investigation into Ray’s activities and provided records to legal authorities.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Involved in managing classified information and declassification processes.  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations: Referenced in materials reproduced for congressional review.

MLK Declassified Files

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