Summary  
The document contains law enforcement records from multiple agencies detailing investigations into criminal activities involving Jack Eugene Gawron, Henry Ramsey James, JERRY RAY (James Earl Ray), and others between 1965 and 1968. These records include burglary reports, parole violations, inmate monitoring, and financial inquiries linked to individuals associated with St. Louis and surrounding areas. The FBI’s involvement spans investigations into Ray’s post-escape activities, alleged criminal associations, and employment history. Testimonies from James Loama Owens and others describe Ray’s prior convictions, prison interactions, and alleged drug dealing while incarcerated. Administrative actions, such as record reviews under Executive Order 14176, are noted alongside efforts to track individuals connected to Ray’s movements after his 1965 escape from Missouri State Penitentiary.  

Key People  
- **Jack Eugene Gawron**: Charged with burglary and stealing; listed as a parole violator.  
- **Henry Ramsey James**: Arrested for burglary and stealing; associated with Gawron.  
- **JERRY RAY (James Earl Ray)**: Escaped from Missouri State Penitentiary in April 1967; investigated for alleged drug activities, criminal associations, and post-escape movements.  
- **Arthur Gibbs**: Owner of Art’s Place at 1801 S. 11th St., linked to burglary incidents.  
- **James Loama Owens**: Testified about Ray’s criminal history, including a 1959 Kroger store robbery and alleged drug dealing while incarcerated.  
- **"Blackie" Austin**: Former inmate at Menard State Penitentiary acquainted with Ray.  
- **Robert Lynn Powell**: Alleged associate of Ray; mentioned in FBI inquiries.  
- **Jerry Ryan**: Former friend of Ray, investigated for potential associations.  
- **Lafayette DILTS**: Former bootlegger and resident of Quincy, Illinois, linked to Ray’s past.  
- **R. B. Johnson**: Assistant Superintendent of the Division of Supervision of Paroles.  
- **SA Albert J. Rushing**: FBI special agent involved in investigations.  

Key Locations  
- **St. Louis, Missouri**: Central location for police reports, including 1801 S. 11th St., Renz Farm, and Jefferson City.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Site of JERRY RAY’s incarceration and escape; referenced in prison records and inmate interactions.  
- **Jefferson-Gravois Bank** and **Manchester Bank**: Financial institutions mentioned in administrative records.  
- **Quincy, Illinois**: Home of Lafayette DILTS and Menard State Penitentiary.  
- **Menard State Penitentiary, Illinois**: Where Ray and "Blackie" Austin were incarcerated for prior convictions.  
- **Country clubs in St. Louis and St. Louis County** (e.g., Bath and Tennis Club, Bellefontaine Country Club): Sites of employment checks and social interactions linked to Ray.  

Key Events  
- **Burglaries at 1801 S. 11th St. (St. Louis)**: Occurred on June 1–2, 1967; linked to Gawron and James.  
- **JERRY RAY’s escape from Missouri State Penitentiary**: April 1967; investigation into his activities post-escape.  
- **1959 Kroger Store Robbery**: Ray and James Loama Owens robbed a St. Louis store, using stolen funds to purchase travel checks for a planned Canada trip.  
- **Parole violations**: Gawron was a parole violator held in St. Louis custody; Ray’s parole status and interactions with other inmates were monitored.  
- **Employment checks at St. Louis country clubs**: FBI inquiries into potential bartender positions for Ray.  
- **Administrative actions under Executive Order 14176**: Public release of records related to Ray’s movements and associations.  

Key Organizations  
- **St. Louis Police Department**: Conducted burglary investigations and fugitive apprehension.  
- **Illinois State Police**: Notified about parole violations and fugitive status.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in inmate monitoring, drug activity investigations, administrative record reviews, and tracking Ray’s post-escape activities.  
- **Division of Supervision of Paroles (Illinois)**: Managed parolee tracking and issued warrants for violations.  
- **Missouri State Penitentiary**: Site of JERRY RAY’s incarceration and escape; referenced in prison records.  
- **Combustion Engineering Company**: Employed George Sprink, whose records were reviewed as part of Ray’s employment history inquiry.  
- **Bartenders’ Union Local #51 (St. Louis)**: Mentioned in FBI efforts to verify Ray’s potential employment at country clubs.

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