</s>F-350 (Rev. 7-16-83) Mr. T. Tien-n Mr. M. (Mount Clipping in Space Below) Ray's First Look (indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state). At Shelby Court PAGE / To Be Brief One Trial On Murder Charge CONFERCIAL APPEAL May Be Months Away -Security Tight MEMPHIS, TENN. By JIMMIE COVINGTON James Covington brief courtroom appearance shortly after his anticipated day, he may be too late or days. He may be in charge of murder or held on a charge of murdering Jr. held in a court of murder. April 4, 1962. The Criminal Courts Built- ing the Ray Shelby Court, was a The Ray Shelby County Sheriff's 2-18-68 The Ray Shelly County Sheriff, Edition: The Ray Healy County Sheriff was a Author: FRANK R. ATLGREN security yesterday in prepama- London, where he gave his his Editor: London, when he gave him his author: or As asked by Ray Ray will arrive, MILKIN said, "I don't know he will said, I don't have we will said, 'I'm not sure when he gets here." Character: He gets here. Ray may be detained in Lon- Classification: 44/18/87 don't know if he was not do you have been pending on- SUBmitting Office: MEMPHIS posa of British charges possa of "British charges unlicensed pistol and forged Being Investigated passport papers and 44-16/1-A-4-4 59 AUG 2-1988 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The text contains fragmented entries related to James Earl Ray's legal proceedings following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including references to extradition hearings, passport-related charges, and court appearances in London. It mentions dates such as July 16, 1968, aligning with historical events like Ray’s trial in the UK. The text includes coded or ciphered language, possibly from FBI or UK intelligence files, and references individuals like Frank Howitt and John Smyed (a pseudonym for John S. Edmonds). It also notes administrative details about document release under Executive Order 14176 and mentions a Memphis hotel as a location tied to the investigation.  

Key People: James Earl Ray, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Frank Howitt, FBI agents (names partially obscured), Mr. Tolson, Mr. Deoloh, Mr. Molotov, Mr. Mclellan, Mr. Molloy, Mr. Calhoun, Mr. McLennan, Mr. Paul, Mr. P. Paul, Mr. Sullivant, Mr. Trower, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Scott, Mr. Salisbury, Mr. Trotter, Mr. Holmra, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Gandy Gumman-Or, Mr. Golmra Gummon-Or, and John Smyed (pseudonym for John S. Edmonds).  

Key Locations: Memphis hotel, London, unspecified cities/states referenced in the text.  

Key Events: Investigation into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, FBI activities in London, inquiries about James Earl Ray’s involvement as a decoy or participant in planned actions, extradition proceedings, and administrative notes regarding document release under Executive Order 14176.  

Key Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Civil Rights Division (Civ Rights Recod).

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