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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s movements and associations during March–April 1968, focusing on motel registrations in Corinth, Mississippi; Florence, Alabama; Memphis, Tennessee; Kansas City, Missouri; and Canadian locations such as Saskatchewan and Winnipeg. The Bureau sought to identify individuals linked to Ray, including those registered at motels like the Southern Motel, Phillips Hotel, Holiday Inn, Cannoneer Motel, Illinois Motel, Round-Town Motel, and Nebel Hotel. Records reference an article by William Bradford Hue in *Look* magazine (April 15, 1969) alleging Ray’s hotel stays near Corinth on April 4, 1968, and his alleged rifle purchase in Birmingham, Alabama. The FBI cross-referenced Canadian registrations with U.S. records and requested assistance from local offices to verify potential connections to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Some leads were dismissed due to lack of corroborating evidence or time elapsed since the alleged activities.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect in MLK’s assassination; allegedly registered at motels in Florence, Alabama; Corinth, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennessee; and Canada (Saskatchewan, Winnipeg).  
- **William Bradford Hue**: Author of an article in *Look* magazine (April 15, 1969) that prompted FBI inquiries into Ray’s hotel registrations.  
- **C. F. Grace**, **Darrell F. Pollard**, **Woodie Grotewild**, **Thomas L. McNamara**, **I. Schochwald**, **Dean Milkes**, **Gordon L. Moore**, **William R. Hegger**, and **Marvin Forkner**: Individuals registered at motels in Corinth, Mississippi; Kansas City, Missouri; and other locations during March–April 1968.  
- **William Bradford Hull**: Mentioned as an author referenced in the investigation.  

Key Locations  
- **Corinth, Mississippi**: Multiple motels (Southern Motel, Phillips Hotel, Holiday Inn, Cannoneer Motel, Illinois Motel, Round-Town Motel) where individuals were registered.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Nebel Hotel (Ray allegedly registered on April 3, 1968).  
- **Florence, Alabama**: Mentioned as a location for Ray’s alleged rifle purchase.  
- **Kansas City, Missouri**: FBI SAC office involved in the investigation.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Reference to Ray’s alleged rifle purchase.  
- **Saskatchewan** and **Winnipeg**, Canada: Locations noted for Canadian motel registrations cross-referenced with U.S. records.  

Key Events  
- FBI review of motel registration records in Corinth, Mississippi; Florence, Alabama; Memphis, Tennessee; and Kansas City, Missouri, during March–April 1968.  
- Investigation into James Earl Ray’s movements and potential associations with individuals linked to the MLK assassination.  
- Cross-referencing Canadian motel registrations (Saskatchewan, Winnipeg) with U.S. records.  
- Request for assistance from local offices to identify individuals connected to Ray.  
- Disregard of some leads due to lack of corroborating evidence or time elapsed since alleged activities.  
- Reference to *Look* magazine article alleging Ray’s presence in motels near Corinth on April 4, 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the investigation into James Earl Ray’s activities and associations.  
- **Kansas City SAC (Special Agent in Charge)**: Oversaw regional FBI operations referenced in the records.  
- **Memphis FBI SAC office**: Mentioned in related communications.  
- **Wichita Credit Bureau**: Referenced in one summary for directory and credit records.

MLK Declassified Files

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