</s>SI 44-561 . . . . . . . Illinois Drivers License B326 4456 3030 issued June 2, 1967 to JAMES E. BOWLER, 1434th South Avalone, Dalton, Illinois will expire January 30, 1971 and describes him as male, born in January 29, 1971, and 175 describes him brown hair, green eyes, occupation - construction laboror, Records reflect license was suspended December 12, 1967 for an accident. It was again suspended in February, 1963 for three moving violations but is presently clear and valid. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The document contains fragmented information about individuals and events related to law enforcement inquiries and investigations. It references interactions between Robert Hood Strader’s wife and authorities regarding threats against Martin Luther King Jr., including discussions of a car involved in an incident around the time of King’s assassination. Strader’s wife mentions her husband expressing fears of being targeted due to his association with King’s killing and receiving warnings about potential danger. The text also includes unrelated details such as Illinois driver’s license records for James E. Bowler, employment inquiries for William A. Marshall, and vague references to other individuals without clear ties to the MLK investigation. A separate section discusses fragmented statements about members of the RAY family in Vandalia, Illinois, including their residences, employment, and alleged associations with illicit activities. Law enforcement interactions are noted, including warrants issued for CECIL PAY and inquiries into potential connections to a "moblal Station" (likely a misspelling of Vandalia).  

Key People:  
- James E. Bowler (Illinois driver’s license records)  
- William A. Marshall (employment inquiries)  
- Robert Hood Strader (discussed threats against Martin Luther King Jr.)  
- Mrs. Strader (wife of Robert Hood Strader, involved in law enforcement interactions)  
- CECIL RAY  
- LEONARD RAY  
- GILBERT RAY  
- JAMES EARL BAT  
- SHIRLEY MAY (spouse of CECIL RAY)  
- LARRY RAY (employee in Vandalia)  
- LEONARD KELLY (Sheriff, Fayette County)  
- DALE SLATTER (Chief, Vandalia)  

Key Locations:  
- Dalton, Illinois (James E. Bowler’s address)  
- Bloomington, Illinois (law enforcement offices mentioned)  
- Lexington, Illinois (Robert Hood Strader’s residence)  
- Detroit, Michigan (mentioned in context of car incidents)  
- Vandalia, Illinois (RAY family residences and investigations)  
- Edwardsville, Illinois (Madison County Court House)  
- Joliet, Illinois  
- Peoria, Illinois  

Key Events:  
- License suspension records for James E. Bowler  
- Employment inquiries for William A. Marshall  
- Discussions between Robert Hood Strader and law enforcement regarding threats against Martin Luther King Jr.  
- Mention of a car involved in an incident around the time of MLK’s assassination  
- Investigations into the whereabouts of members of the RAY family  
- Legal actions including warrants issued for CECIL PAY  
- Interactions with law enforcement officials regarding potential illicit associations  

Key Organizations:  
- Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (driver’s license records)  
- Bloomington, Illinois Sheriff’s Office  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- International Harvester Company (employment context for William A. Marshall)  
- Madison County Court House (Edwardsville, Illinois)  
- United States Postal Service (USPO, referenced in context of records)

MLK Declassified Files

44-si-561_sec_014_ser_576_only-part_5_of_5.pdf

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