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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigative activities from April 1968 focused on James Earl Ray (also known as Eric Starvo Galt), a suspect in Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Key efforts included tracking Ray’s movements, verifying flight records for Eastern Airlines and other carriers, and coordinating with SAC offices in New York, Memphis, Atlanta, and Newark. Interviews with witnesses such as Corrine I. Connor, a flight attendant, and checks on financial transactions linked to Ray were conducted. The FBI issued alerts designating Ray as "ARMED AND DANGEROUS" due to his alleged possession of large sums of cash. Investigations also explored connections between Ray and individuals like Robert F. Bennett (J.C. Penney representative) and Robert Gault, while reviewing fingerprint records comparing Ray to Maurice Lamar Wolverton. Additional efforts involved verifying tenant records in New York City and locating Orville D. Ewing, a former prisoner with potential ties to Ray.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (Eric Starvo Galt): Central suspect in MLK’s assassination; labeled "ARMED AND DANGEROUS."  
- Corrine I. Connor: Flight attendant who reported not recognizing Ray on an Eastern Airlines flight.  
- Robert F. Bennett: J.C. Penney representative providing security details about King to FBI.  
- Maurice Lamar Wolverton: Individual whose fingerprints were compared to Ray’s during investigations.  
- Orville D. Ewing: Former prisoner linked to Ray; sought for potential information on his whereabouts.  
- George E. Wiedeman: TWA employee interviewed by FBI regarding associations with "Richmond-Houston-Memphis-New York" individuals.  
- Robert Gault: Subject of an investigation tied to FBI records and financial inquiries.  

Key Locations  
- New York City (St. Marks Place, Electric Circus bar, 608 8th Ave rental property)  
- Newark Airport (flight crew interviews, money order investigations)  
- Memphis, Tennessee (central location for MLK-related threats and Ray’s alleged activities)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (mentioned in context of flight stops and Thermo-Seal marking machine inquiries)  
- Richmond, Indiana (residence of Orville D. Ewing)  
- Terre Haute, Indiana (location of Ewing’s incarceration)  
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (Wiedeman’s workplace)  

Key Events  
- April 19–22, 1968: FBI agents interviewed Eastern Airlines flight crew and verified flight schedules to track Ray’s movements.  
- Electric Circus bar incident (April 20, 1968): A caller reported an individual resembling Ray at the bar with a large roll of cash.  
- FBI fingerprint analysis comparing Ray to Maurice Lamar Wolverton; no match found.  
- Issuance of "ARMED AND DANGEROUS" alerts for Ray due to his alleged possession of significant cash.  
- Investigation into King’s financial security measures, including his requirement to carry $200,000 in cash.  
- Verification of tenant records at 608 8th Ave, NYC, confirming no sightings of Ray or associates.  
- Coordination of subscriber list searches and flight manifest reviews across FBI offices in New York, Memphis, Dallas, and Atlanta.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted interviews, coordinated field offices, and issued alerts on Ray’s activities.  
- Eastern Airlines: Flight crew members were checked for potential connections to Ray.  
- U.S. Postal Service: Money order records were reviewed as part of financial investigations into Ray.  
- TWA Cargo Terminal: Workplace of George E. Wiedeman; subject of FBI inquiry.  
- J.C. Penney Company: Linked to Robert F. Bennett, who provided security details about King.

MLK Declassified Files

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