</s>KC 44-7660 ORDER - INVOICE 2 Centrist Missouri Distributing Co. 2073 2 RADIO. TELEVISION & ELECTRONIC PARTS - BATTERIES Phone 663-3149 - 321 EAST CAPITOL AVENUE Phone 662-4199 - 120 50. EIGHTH ST. P.O. BOX 893 - JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI. Phone 642-4992 - 120 SO. EIGHTN ST. P. O. BOX 8892 - COLUMBIA, MISSOURI, Missouri. 9/7/16. DATE SOLD TO m.o. Stat. Risane DATE: SHIPPED TO STREET Sinnottes Cantune. SHIPPING TO. City CITY SHIPPID FROM TERMS YOUR SPICE NO. PARKIT BY AMOUNT YOUR OPICE NO .: RACK NET 30 NET 30 pickap SHIPPIN'T BY RACK UNIT PRICE FREDERED Quantity Ordered Shipped Divered DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICET INIT.T.Z. BACK 48 48 6502 C.m. Radios 1.30.3030.40 $1.186769 $1,166769 C. M. 6163 C. &. 836373. 186767 1876.70 $633.3. 1878.0 1664.5 3/6.37.2 1876-0. 1664-1 3/1637.5 1876+4. 186777 3667.2 187675.3 18767.3 36647.2 18761.3 18763.3 3664.2 18764.3 16766.6.7.6 <loc_503><loc_614><loc_503><loc_626><loc_503><loc_626>3/66.6 3/64.7 <loc_741><loc_614>18762.6 <loc_318><loc_648>1876C6.9 3/63.3

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into inmate radio purchases at Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) between 1966–1968, focusing on transactions involving radios sold through companies like Centrist Missouri Distributing Co., Gordon Sound System, and SHOW-ME ELECTRONICS, INC. Records include transaction dates, prices ($9.75 per radio), serial number information, and engraving practices using devices such as the Vibro-Graver model V-73 (manufactured by Burgess Vibracrafters, Inc.). FBI inquiries in June 1968 centered on James Earl Ray (MSP #00416), who purchased a Channel Master Model 6502 radio for $9.75 on April 21, 1967. Serial numbers were inconsistently maintained, and radios were marked with inmate register numbers. The FBI sought details on engraving processes and potential links to criminal activities, noting restrictions on items like "Right Guard" toothbrushes. Additional records from June 1968 include FD-302 forms detailing engraving operations at MSP, referencing serial numbers (e.g., "001116," "00416") and markings such as area codes (#5, #4, #3) and initials ("P.R.," "Tr.," "U.R."). These documents also reference interactions between civilian staff (Tom Roberts, Al Phason, Gus Lyons) and inmates, including radio use for communication. Separate entries mention Jackie Kline, a nurse in Kansas City, Missouri, with ties to Paul Bridgeman, arrested March 19, 1968, and financial dealings involving checks cashed at Roeland Park State Bank. Sandra Lauguen (possibly Laughen) provides details about Bridgeman’s arrest, alleged connections to Kansas City, and potential association with James Earl Ray, though no direct link to Martin Luther King Jr. is established. Later records from 1968 include FBI investigations into individuals linked to Kline, Laugen, and Bridgeman, including Mrs. Rose London’s reports on Kline’s nursing background and financial disputes involving stolen checks. Mr. W. N. Daniels provided residency details for Kline and Laugen at Roe Village Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri. The FBI also sought information on Paul Bridgeman’s alleged murder-suicide case involving Irene Bridgeman, with connections to Florida and Kentucky. George Ben Edmondson, a fugitive from MSP, discussed methods for obtaining passports in Canada via forged documents, mentioning associates like Yvon Gadbois, Marcell Vilenueville ("Slim"), and Bill March, linked to smuggling, prostitution, and illicit trade. Edmondson outlined strategies for evading customs by crossing into Canada through Plattsburgh, New York, or Montreal, leveraging busy airports for minimal scrutiny.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (MSP #00416): Inmate who purchased a Channel Master Model 6502 radio on April 21, 1967.  
- Mr. HUGH DALLAS: Business Manager at Missouri State Penitentiary, handled inmate canteen radio purchases.  
- Mr. JAMES SCHULTZ: Manager of the prison’s canteen, oversaw radio transactions.  
- Mr. M. J. STEWART: Treasurer at Missouri State Penitentiary, managed financial records for inmate purchases.  
- Mr. CLARENCE R. LUCKE: Storekeeper at the inmate canteen, used engraving devices to mark radios.  
- Tom Roberts: Canteen engraver at MSP.  
- Al Phason: Inmate canteen employee (registered #10499).  
- Gus Lyons: Inmate canteen employee (registered #01696).  
- Jackie Kline: Nurse in Kansas City, Missouri; associated with Paul Bridgeman.  
- Paul Bridgeman: Arrested March 19, 1968; linked to financial and criminal activities.  
- Sandra Lauguen (possibly Laughen): Provided details about Bridgeman’s arrest and potential association with James Earl Ray.  
- Mrs. Rose London: Reported Kline’s nursing background and financial disputes involving stolen checks.  
- Mr. W. N. Daniels: Provided residency details for Kline and Laugen at Roe Village Apartments in Kansas City, Missouri.  
- George Ben Edmondson: Former fugitive from MSP; discussed passport fraud methods in Canada.  
- Yvon Gadbois: Linked to smuggling and document forgery.  
- Marcell Vilenueville ("Slim"): Smuggling associate of Gadbois.  
- Bill March: Photographer associated with Gadbois.  

Key Locations  
- Missouri State Penitentiary (Jefferson City, Missouri): Central location for inmate radio transactions and canteen operations.  
- Jefferson City, Missouri: Home to Gordon Sound System and other businesses involved in radio sales.  
- Grayslake, Illinois: Manufacturer of the Vibro-Graver model V-73 used for engraving radios.  
- Kansas City, Missouri: Residences of Jackie Kline and Sandra Lauguen; Roeland Park State Bank (check cashing).  
- Prairie Village, Kansas: Mrs. Rose London’s residence.  
- Bloomington, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Mentioned in context of financial or criminal activities.  
- Daytona Beach, Florida: Connections to Bridgeman family.  
- Madisonville, Kentucky: Death of individual linked to mining dispute.  
- Canada (Montreal, Plattsburgh, New York): Routes for passport fraud and smuggling operations.  

Key Events  
- Radio purchases by inmates at Missouri State Penitentiary from 1966–1968, including transactions with Centrist Missouri Distributing Co., Gordon Sound System, and SHOW-ME ELECTRONICS, INC.  
- FBI investigation into inmate radio acquisitions, focusing on James Earl Ray’s purchase of a Channel Master Model 6502 radio in April 1967.  
- Engraving of inmate register numbers (e.g., "00416") and markings like area codes (#5, #4, #3) on radios at MSP canteen (April–May 1967 and 1968).  
- Jackie Kline’s financial dealings involving checks cashed at Roeland Park State Bank.  
- Paul Bridgeman’s arrest in March 1968 and alleged connections to criminal activity, including a murder-suicide case involving Irene Bridgeman.  
- Sandra Lauguen’s claims about Bridgeman’s movements and potential association with James Earl Ray.  
- FBI investigation into Kline, Laugen, and Bridgeman, including Mrs. Rose London’s reports on Kline’s nursing background and financial disputes.  
- George Ben Edmondson’s methods for obtaining passports in Canada via forged documents, mentioning intermediaries like Yvon Gadbois and associates involved in smuggling.  
- Strategies for evading customs by crossing into Canada through Plattsburgh, New York, or Montreal, leveraging busy airports for minimal scrutiny.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations into inmate radio transactions, passport fraud, and criminal activities linked to individuals like James Earl Ray, Paul Bridgeman, and George Ben Edmondson.  
- Missouri State Penitentiary: Managed inmate canteen operations and radio sales.  
- Gordon Sound System: Sold radios to the prison between 1966–1968.  
- Burgess Vibracrafters, Inc.: Manufacturer of the Vibro-Graver model V-73 used for engraving radios.  
- Roeland Park State Bank (Kansas): Involved in financial dealings related to Jackie Kline.  
- Commerce Trust Company (Kansas City, Missouri): Mentioned in financing car purchases.  
- Kansas City Police Department: Photographs of Paul Bridgeman.  
- Missouri Department of Corrections: Maintained correctional records for individuals like George Ben Edmondson.

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