</s>The Q39 bar of "dial" soap is a 4 7/8 ounce size and has the price "12"45" stamped on one end in blue ink. The Q40 tube of"Head & Shoulders" shampoo is a 2.7 ounce size. It bears a price label with "LIGGETT-REXALL 1678 1.0" on the side. The Q41 can of "Kiwi" brown boot polish is a 1/8 ounces size. Some of the polish has been used. A price tag on the Q42 of "PALMOLIVE RAPID- SHAVE" menthol shaving cream was "LIGGETT-REXALL 3478 79.1" Nothing of significance was noted about the Q43. Q44 or Q63 buttons; however, they are suitable for comparison with other buttons present on suspect garments. Specimen Q45 is a used red-handed "Peposodent" brand toothbrush. of Q45. U.S.A. M.S." is "S.M.'s" present on the underside blade in it. The Q46 razor is a "Gillette" make and has no A. price tag is on the q47 3.75 ounce bottle of "MENNEN" afta" after shave and skin conditioner lotion bearing $1.00 PLS TAX." is printed in blue ink on the bottom of Q47. Specimen q48 is a small bar of"Cameo" soap manufactured by the Brunswick Soap Company, Brooklyn, New York. Specimen QC49 is a smaller bar of 'Cashew Bouquet" soap, a product of Colgate-Palmolive Company, New York. A shield with "Member Friendship Inn's" has been printed on the wrapper. The Q50 and Q51 bobby pins are light brown colored, common pins. Specimens Q52 and Q53 are full cans of Schlitz beer. "MISSISSIPPI TAX PAID 4 CENTS" has Been printed in black on the bottom of each can." "03 has been stamped into the 168" Page 11 PC-A5499 BX (continued on next page) 95 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details FBI investigative activities related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). On April 18, 1968, Grover Kinny, Stock Manager at Pettis Company in Oxford, Mississippi, provided information about the distribution of a Number 20 brown paper bag labeled "Homestead Stubby." Kinny stated that the bags were sourced from Graham Paper Company in Memphis and distributed by Senatobia Tobacco Company (a branch of Pettis Cigar Company) to northern Mississippi stores. The FBI sought further details on specific sales from Senatobia Tobacco.  

On April 24, 1968, the FBI examined evidence including an empty Schlitz beer can (12-ounce size) and a brown paper bag collected from Southaven, Mississippi. Laboratory analysis confirmed that the number impressions on the Schlitz can matched those on a previously submitted can (Q53), indicating they were produced by the same die. The paper bag was found to be identical in observable characteristics to another previously submitted bag (Q55). These findings were part of an investigation into MLK’s assassination, linking physical evidence to potential suspects or locations.  

Key People  
- Grover Kinny: Stock Manager at Pettis Company, provided information on paper bag distribution.  
- James Earl Ray: Suspect in MLK’s assassination; referenced in a wanted flier (Wanted Flier Number 4224-A).  
- Bill McLaughlin and his family: Individuals questioned about Ray’s activities, including purchasing Schlitz beer in a white Mustang with an Alabama license.  

Key Locations  
- Oxford, Mississippi: Site of Kinny’s contact regarding paper bag distribution.  
- Senatobia, Mississippi: Location of Senatobia Tobacco Company (branch of Pettis Cigar Company).  
- Southaven, Mississippi: Source of the Schlitz beer can and brown paper bag examined by the FBI Laboratory.  

Key Events  
- April 18, 1968: FBI contacted Grover Kinny regarding paper bag distribution.  
- April 24, 1968: FBI Laboratory analyzed evidence (beer can and paper bag) from Southaven, Mississippi, confirming matches to previously submitted items.  
- April 24–27, 1968: FBI documented interactions with the McLaughlin family regarding James Earl Ray’s activities.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations, collected evidence, and analyzed physical items related to MLK’s assassination.  
- Pettis Cigar Company: Linked to paper bag distribution in Mississippi.  
- FBI Laboratory: Analyzed forensic evidence (beer can impressions and paper bag characteristics).

MLK Declassified Files

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