</s>FD-202 (ev. 4:15:41) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 1 Date: September 3, 1988 PHILLIS LENNING, 925 Schubert, Apartment A, Chicago, Dale: Illinois, was interviewed at her residence, LENING advised She, formerly resided at 2731 North Sheffield, in the front basement apartment. She stated that she and her mother moved from basement apartment. She reported that she was in 1967, 1967, She stated theapartment at on Simpson, was rented from May 1, 1967. to the present at on Sambord, was wanted from May 2, 1967 ,, LENING stated she could not recall anyone moving into the rear basement apartment at 2721 North Sheffieldd, at the approximate time they moved from their front basement apartment. LENNG was shown photographs of the following individuals. (RI) LENNE was shown photograph of the falling ROBERT T. KENNEDY, Federal Bureau of Investigation FRANK GRUDINSKI, FRI Number 959323 A JAMES EARL, RAY, FBI Number 405923 G PHILLIP E. KUBT, FBI Number 404932 G Number 30181 ROBERT I. CHERN, FBI Mather 82926-D WILLIE CREE DERINGATSKI. FBI Number 959024 F LENING started none of these individuals looked fasiliar to her. On. 8/24/68 01 Chitenon, 11/11/16 File #: C6 44-11/14 SAG. JOSEPH M. BURKE SAC. JOSH R. HALL. /ab/prk Date dictated: 8/29/68. by:docuent contains. (other recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the Fbi and its Fbi is loomed to your agency. . It would be contents not to be distributed outside, your agency, 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations from 1967-1968 focusing on James Earl Ray’s activities, including his use of the alias "GALI" during a stay at the Provincial Motel in New Orleans, Louisiana (December 17–19, 1967). The case references motel registration records, telephone bills, and interviews with individuals such as H.R. Quinn and Joe Lacey, who were registered at the motel during that period. A latent fingerprint report confirms Ray’s signature on a check from Indian Trail Restaurant, Inc., linked to FBI #405942G. The investigation also includes reviews of employee records for George Washington Wachs at Nelson Chevrolet, analysis of registration cards and payroll checks tied to John L. Rayns, and inquiries into bank robberies involving suspects like Ralph Page and Donald John Rain. Fred Alexander Michaelson is noted for forged checks and claims of psychic predictions. No direct connection between Ray and the Bank of Alton robbery (July 13, 1967) was established.  

Key People:  
- James Earl Ray – linked to payroll check signature via latent fingerprint analysis; alleged complicity in Bank of Alton robbery.  
- H.R. Quinn – motel guest associated with Ray’s stay at Provincial Motel.  
- Joe Lacey – motel guest registered during Ray’s stay.  
- Bryan Dupree – owner-manager of Provincial Motel.  
- Albert B. Miller – Special Agent in Charge, New Orleans FBI Office.  
- Louise Larson, Virgil Larson – motel guests associated with Ray’s stay.  
- George Washington Wachs – former employee at Nelson Chevrolet.  
- John L. Rayns – associated with Indian Trail Restaurant checks and registration cards.  
- Fred Alexander Michaelson – involved in forged checks and claims of psychic abilities.  

Key Locations:  
- Provincial Motel, New Orleans, Louisiana (Ray’s stay; December 14–22, 1967).  
- Bank of Alton, Illinois (robbery investigation, July 13, 1967).  
- Chicago, Illinois (Lincoln Apartment Hotel, N. Sarnatzky Pharmacy).  
- Indian Trail Restaurant, Inc. (payroll checks).  
- Memphis, Tennessee (FBI office involved in the case).  
- Montgomery, Alabama (Quinn and Lacey’s address).  
- Sioux City, Iowa (SMITH family’s address).  
- La Jolla, California (Larson family’s address).  

Key Events:  
- Latent fingerprint analysis confirming James Earl Ray’s signature on a check from Indian Trail Restaurant, Inc.  
- FBI review of employee records and registration cards for investigative purposes.  
- Investigation into Bank of Alton robbery (July 13, 1967) linked to suspects like Ralph Page and Donald John Rain.  
- Review of motel registration records and telephone bills from Provincial Motel (December 14–22, 1967).  
- Planning to interview individuals linked to Ray’s stay at the Provincial Motel, including Quinn, Lacey, and the Larson family.  
- Examination of room assignments and potential connections between guests at the motel during Ray’s stay.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – New Orleans and Memphis offices involved in investigations.  
- Indian Trail Restaurant, Inc. – associated with payroll check analysis.  
- National Car Rental, Natural Con. Rental System – referenced in motel records.  
- Provincial Motel (multiple locations) – central to motel registration and financial transactions.

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