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The documents detail legal proceedings and extradition efforts related to James Earl Ray, a suspect in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., with references to U.S. attorneys, including Arthur J. Hanes, involved in discussions about Ray's potential trial in England. They mention FBI involvement, court hearings in London and Birmingham, debates over extradition, media coverage from June 1968, and logistical details about Ray's movements, such as travel arrangements and alleged connections to Birmingham, Alabama. A murder trial in Memphis, Tennessee, is referenced, along with a "Baptist" context, though specifics are unclear. Legal documents and press reports from June 1968 are cited, including mentions of *The Washington Post*, *New York Times*, and other media outlets. The text also includes unrelated travel advertisements and a 1962 article about an escaped armed robber linked to Memphis. A June 4, 1968, murder in Shelby County, Tennessee, is attributed to Ray, with an extradition hearing scheduled for June 27, 1968, in London involving passport and firearm-related legal actions. Media coverage by *The Washington Post*, *The Evening Star*, and *The Sunday News Post* is noted, alongside complaints about press coverage during the extradition hearing.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Accused of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr., involved in extradition proceedings in London.  
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Victim of the assassination on April 4, 1968.  
- Homer Bartart: Reporter covering the case in London.  
- Roger Frisby: Complained about press coverage during Ray's extradition hearing.  
- Frank Milton Schied: United States Justice Department official involved in extradition discussions.  
- Arthur J. Hanes: U.S. attorney participating in legal proceedings regarding Ray.  

Key Locations  
- Shelby County, Tennessee: Site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination on April 4, 1968.  
- London: Location of extradition hearings and legal proceedings involving James Earl Ray.  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Mentioned in context of alleged connections to Ray's movements.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Referenced in a 1962 article about an escaped armed robber.  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: Occurred on April 4, 1968, in Shelby County, Tennessee.  
- Extradition hearing for James Earl Ray: Scheduled for June 27, 1968, in London, involving passport and firearm-related legal actions.  
- Media coverage: Reports by *The Washington Post*, *The Evening Star*, and *The Sunday News Post* on the assassination and related events.  
- Murder trial in Memphis, Tennessee: Referenced in legal discussions regarding Ray's case.  

Key Organizations  
- United States Justice Department: Involved in extradition proceedings and legal actions against James Earl Ray.  
- British Magistrates Court: Handled extradition and legal matters regarding Ray's passport and firearm possession.  
- Newspapers: *The Washington Post*, *The Evening Star*, *The Sunday News Post* covered the assassination and related investigations.  
- FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation): Involved in discussions about Ray's trial logistics and legal proceedings.

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