</s>JN 157-9586 Mr. and Mrs. J. CLANEY and sister South 7th Street Fairbury, Illinois Illinois license FR 3805 C. M. BECKETCH 1201 W. Daniel Street Champaign, Illinois Mr. & Mrs. & Mr. J ., CLYDE EVANS 1715 South Park Springfield, Illinois FRANK J, CLARKE 82 Birch Park Forest, Illinois EDWIN LEWIS Cameron, Illinois Illinois License 192663 K. RODDEN 423 East Pellis Paxton, Illinois R. E. HOISINGTON Stillman Valley, Illinois Illinois licence 211-190, Chrysler J. BARGUS 315 Ellis Street Centralia, Illinois Mr.and Mrs. EDWIN SUDRIUK 281 Division Virginia, Illinois Illinois licensse 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14178

Summary  
The document details FBI investigations into James Earl Ray’s movements between March 29 and April 3, 1963, focusing on motel registrations in Birmingham, Memphis, Jackson, and other locations. It references inquiries about Ray’s alleged stays at motels such as the Travelodge Motel in Five Points, Alabama, and the Rebel Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The FBI sought information under Executive Order 14178, requesting data from SACs in Birmingham, Jackson, and Memphis to trace car registrations and motel records linked to Ray. The text also mentions "Lock" magazine articles by William Bradford Hule, which allegedly describe Ray’s activities during this period. A separate document from May 1969 references FBI reviews of motel registration records for March 29–April 3, 1968, compiled by the Jackson Division. These records include names associated with "JAMES EARL MAY" (possibly a misspelling or alternate reference to Ray) and Canadian locations like Saskatchewan and Winnipeg. The process involved cross-referencing motel guest lists with credit and criminal records, as well as determining whether Canadian registrants should be reported to U.S. authorities.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Suspect in MLK Jr.’s assassination; mentioned as allegedly registering at motels in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and other locations.  
- William Bradford Hule: Author of articles referenced in the document, which detail Ray’s alleged activities.  
- FBI SACs (Special Agents in Charge): Birmingham, Jackson, Memphis, and other field offices involved in tracking Ray’s movements and motel records.  
- Louise Brewer (Round-Town Motel manager), Don M. Strickland (Holiday Inn Motel manager), Brooks Phillips (Southern Motel owner), Howard Starnes (Illinois Motel manager), William Phillipp’s (Williams Motel owner), H.C. Freeman (Carona Plaza Motel owner/operator), Freddie Glover (Merry Acres Motel owner), Berry (Shirley) Smith (El-Ray Motel owner/manager), Paul Hayes (Dixie Court Motel manager), J.H. Wicker (No-El Motel manager), Mrs. G.N. Pruette (Teetectum Motel owner).  

Key Locations  
- Five Points, Alabama: Travelodge Motel where Ray allegedly registered on March 29, 1963.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Rebel Motel; mentioned as a registration location for Ray.  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Reference to Ray’s alleged activities and motel registrations.  
- Corinth, Mississippi: Mentioned in context of Ray’s alleged stay at a motel near this city.  
- Saskatchewan, Canada: Canadian locations referenced in 1968 motel records.  
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Identified as a location with potential registrants requiring further investigation.  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s movements between March 29 and April 3, 1963, focusing on motel registrations and car records.  
- Request for information from motels in or near specified cities to identify individuals registered during the period of interest.  
- Review of "Lock" magazine articles by William Bradford Hule allegedly detailing Ray’s activities.  
- FBI’s 1969 review of motel registration records for March 29–April 3, 1968, compiled by the Jackson Division.  
- Cross-referencing motel guest lists with credit and criminal records to identify potential leads.  
- Coordination between law enforcement divisions (e.g., SAC Memphis, SAC Jackson) for lead identification.  
- Identification of Canadian registrants from Saskatchewan and Winnipeg requiring further investigation.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations into Ray’s movements and motel records under Executive Order 14178.  
- SACs (Special Agents in Charge): Birmingham, Jackson, Memphis, and other field offices tasked with gathering information on Ray’s alleged activities.  
- Jackson Division: FBI unit responsible for compiling and distributing motel registration records for analysis.

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