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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1969
Page
3
A home repairs feature weighs options between fixing a leak and remodeling a room. Practical costs, material choices, and timeline considerations are discussed for owners choosing between patching a roof and expanding interior space.
Jefferson City reports prison records show James Earl Ray sent about 210000 dollars while in Missouri State Penitentiary, far less than alleged spending. Authorities say funds totaled around 210000 with 102 sent to brother Jerry and 108 for legal briefs and orders. Conspiracy theories lack evidence, though Ray claimed disagreement with prosecutors. Funds reportedly went to sister Carol Ann Pepper and Pepper Printing Co. in St. Louis.
Records from the Missouri State Penitentiary show Ray's seven year earnings total 242.03 with 667.26 from relatives and friends, plus 899.03 spent on money orders, legal briefs and canteen purchases. balance 10.36. Warden Swenson says most buys were a 9.75 transistor radio and 4 shoes. Authorities say there is no evidence of drug dealing or rackets tied to Ray, though corruption could allow outside transfers. Independent reports also note a bill proposing state college designations as universities, by Assemblyman George Miltas.
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