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Summary:  
The documents consist of multiple telegrams and memos from the FBI's Special Agents in Charge (SACs) dated April 10, 1968, detailing investigative efforts related to a case referred to as "MURKIN." The focus is on laundry tags and markings associated with clothing recovered from the scene of an assassination. Laundries in Memphis, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Kansas City were contacted to determine if they used specific Thermo Seal Marking Machine codes (e.g., "02-6-6," "22-8"2"6-2"2-2-3") or red tags with numerical markings. The FBI sought comparisons between these samples and laundry tags found on clothing linked to the suspect. Additionally, a composite sketch of an individual associated with the Dixie Klan was sent to Knoxville for identification purposes. A payment of $60 was made to Mrs. Bessie Ruth Brewer for information related to the case, and efforts were made to track Albert Gray Willard, a technical sales representative linked to Crown Chemical Corporation in South Carolina.  

Key People:  
- **Albert Gray Willard**: Technical sales representative for Crown Chemical Corporation, South Carolina; under investigation as a potential witness or suspect.  
- **Mrs. Bessie Ruth Brewer**: Received $60 from the FBI for information related to the "MURKIN" case.  
- **Special Agents in Charge (SACs)**: Including SACs in Memphis, New Orleans, Kansas City, Birmingham, and Savannah, involved in coordinating laundry tag analysis and witness interviews.  

Key Locations:  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Central hub for FBI investigation; referenced as the origin of the case.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Laundries contacted for Thermo Seal Marking Machine codes.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Home to Home Service Laundry & Dry Cleaning, where samples were obtained.  
- **Knoxville, Tennessee**: Received a composite sketch for identification purposes.  
- **South Carolina (Orangeburg)**: Albert Gray Willard's residence and workplace.  

Key Events:  
- **Laundry Tag Analysis**: FBI requested comparison of Thermo Seal Marking Machine codes from recovered clothing with tags used by laundries in Memphis, New Orleans, and Los Angeles.  
- **Composite Sketch Distribution**: A composite image of a suspect associated with the Dixie Klan was sent to Knoxville for identification.  
- **Informant Payment**: $60 paid to Mrs. Bessie Ruth Brewer for information related to the case.  
- **Witness Tracking**: Efforts to locate Albert Gray Willard, who was described as a potential witness or associate of racial agitators.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)**: Conducted the investigation, including laboratory analysis of laundry tags and coordination with SACs across multiple locations.  
- **Crown Chemical Corporation**: Employed Albert Gray Willard, who was under scrutiny as part of the investigation.  
- **Textile Marking Company**: Manufacturer of Thermo Seal Marking Machines referenced in the laundry tag analysis.

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