</s>AT 44-2386 AGS:bJc 1 During the period April 9 through 11, 1968, inquiry was made of all laundries in the Greater Atlanta area, as listed on Pages 460 through 462 of the current Atlanta Classified Telephone Directory, with negative researchers regarding use of a Thermo Seal marking machine whiskey had a price of a marking tag appearing to read 02B-6" or DBS-6.1. 94 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail investigative efforts conducted by federal agents between April 1968, focusing on tracking individuals associated with potential threats related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Investigations included checking laundries, motels, public utilities, motor vehicle records, and other locations in Atlanta, Georgia. A detailed description of Eric Stavaro Galt, including physical traits, occupations, attire, and behavioral patterns, was compiled. The investigation also noted connections to the Piedmont Laundry and other addresses linked to Galt's movements.  

Key People  
- **Eric Stavaro Galt**: Subject of the investigation, described as a 35–40-year-old man with medium brown hair, straight nose, and a crooked smile.  
- **SAS Charles Paul Rose, Robert Michael Kanb, SAS John H. Brandt, Richard D. Rackleff, James R. Riordan, SA Kenneth R. Heinemann**: Agents involved in field investigations.  
- **Miss Eugenia Sparrow, Mrs. Barbara M. Jagger, Marion W. Davis**: Individuals contacted during the inquiry.  

Key Locations  
- **Piedmont Laundry Pickup Station (1168 Peachtree Street, Northeast)**: Mentioned as a location associated with Galt.  
- **Capitol Homes Project (Hunter Street, Southeast)**: Investigated for potential connections to Galt.  
- **Atlanta Transit, Inc. (Memorial Drive and Hunter Street, Southeast)**: Checked for bus drivers on April 5, 1968.  
- **Western Union money orders**: Reviewed in Southern U.S. banks, including Citizens and Southern National Bank, Atlanta.  

Key Events  
- **April 9–11, 1968**: Laundries in the Greater Atlanta area were checked for use of a Thermo Seal marking machine with specific tags.  
- **April 12–16, 1968**: Motels, public utilities, and motor vehicle records were reviewed to trace individuals linked to Galt.  
- **April 10–12, 1968**: Investigations into library records, gas/electric service, and Selective Service data yielded no results.  
- **April 5, 1968**: Atlanta Transit drivers were questioned about bus activity near Capitol Homes.  

Key Organizations  
- **Atlanta Public Library**: Checked for lost library cards or overdue books.  
- **Georgia State Motor Vehicle Bureau**: Reviewed vehicle registration records.  
- **Selective Service Headquarters**: Investigated for draft records.  
- **Western Union**: Monitored money orders cleared through Atlanta banks.

MLK Declassified Files

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