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Summary: The documents detail legal proceedings and security measures surrounding James Earl Ray’s trial for the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on his incarceration at Shelby County Jail in Memphis, Tennessee. Key elements include Ray’s extradition from Britain following a conviction in a British court (Wandsworth Prison), his transport under heavy guard via armored vehicles, and inspections of the jail for explosives. Legal proceedings involved prosecutors like Phil Canale, Robert K. Dwyer, and James C. Beasley, with trial logistics including scheduling delays due to court calendars. Security protocols emphasized restricted access to the courtroom, frisking of visitors, and video-audio recording systems. Mentions of MLK are limited to his role as the victim. The text contains fragmented or unclear references (e.g., "SCIMTAR" likely a typo for "Scimitar") and repeated sections. Legal debates centered on attorneys’ rights to carry firearms in correctional facilities, with Arthur Hanes Jr. noted as carrying a pistol during visits to Ray. A committee investigated potential violations of laws related to armed presence in jails. Speculative claims about left-wing conspiracies or FBI activities during World War II are mentioned but lack concrete evidence.  

Key People:  
- **James Earl Ray**: Accused of murdering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., incarcerated at Shelby County Jail with strict security measures.  
- **Arthur Hanes Jr.**: Defense attorney for Ray, described as carrying a pistol to the jail during visits.  
- **Phil Canale, Robert K. Dwyer, James C. Beasley**: Prosecutors involved in the trial.  
- **Sheriff William N. Morris**: Oversaw Ray’s arrival at Shelby County Jail.  
- **Dr. Henry G. Gulman Jr.**: Psychiatrist who evaluated Ray’s mental state.  
- **Carly McPartridge**: Ray’s wife, allegedly threatened by unknown sources.  
- **Judge William Battle**: Presumed trial judge for Ray’s case.  

Key Locations:  
- **Shelby County Jail (Memphis, Tennessee)**: Site of Ray’s incarceration and security inspections.  
- **Naval Air Station Millington**: Location from which Ray was transported to the jail.  
- **Criminal Courts Building (Memphis, Tennessee)**: Courtroom for the trial.  
- **Wandsworth Prison (London, England)**: Where Ray was initially convicted of murder.  
- **Alabama**: Mentioned in context of legal or investigative references.  

Key Events:  
- **Ray’s Arrest and Trial**: Extradited from Britain to Memphis after a British conviction; trial scheduled for November 12 with potential delays due to court schedules.  
- **Security Measures**: Armored transport, explosive inspections (including sandbag-filled steel boxes), and restricted access to the courtroom.  
- **Psychiatric Evaluation**: Dr. Gulman assessed Ray’s mental state, noting inconclusive findings about his psychological condition.  
- **Legal Proceedings**: Hearings on July 19, defense team including Assistant Attorney General Lloyd Rhodes, and media coverage by outlets like *Memphis Press* and *Scimitar*.  
- **Armed Presence Controversy**: Legal debates over attorneys’ rights to carry firearms in correctional facilities, with Hanes noted as carrying a pistol.  

Key Organizations:  
- **FBI**: Mentioned in speculative contexts related to World War II activities or surveillance.  
- **Shelby County Judicial System**: Oversaw the trial and security protocols.  
- **Unspecified Committees/Investigative Bodies**: Referenced in discussions about law violations related to armed presence in jails.  

Notes: The text contains fragmented, unclear, or repeated sections (e.g., "Jauncy step," "gleeping Indigency") likely due to typos or garbled original documents. Dates and events are sometimes inconsistent (e.g., conflicting trial dates). Speculative claims about conspiracies or FBI activities lack substantiation in the provided text.

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