</s>PD-302 (Nov. 4-15-64) FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Date 1/14/68 1 Mr. BUDD COOK, JR ., Service Counselor, Cort Fox Ford, 4531 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, was interviewed and furnished the following information: Mr. COOK stated that he took the work order from ERIC S. GALI for service on a 1966 Mustang, bearing Alabama license No. 138993, speedometer reading 3/28/89, at cort. Fox Ford No. 158993, speedingometer reading 34289, at Cort. he has no on February 22, 1968 at 8:00 A.M. Mr. Cook stated of ERIC GALT. on 4/11/68 at Los Angeles. California. File # Los Angeles 44-1574 by SA. THEODORE J. A.HEAN, VH. Date dictated -M/13/68 This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the FBI. It is the property of the FBM and is learned to your agency; it and its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

The documents detail FBI investigations into Eric S. Galt’s activities in Los Angeles during 1967–1968, focusing on his residence at 1535 North Serrano Avenue and interactions with property managers and neighbors. Galt is linked to a 1966 Mustang with Alabama license plates (No. 138993) serviced at Cort Fox Ford in February 1968. Records indicate he resided at the apartment building managed by Mrs. Vera Bernhardt, who noted a tenant described as a dark-haired man in his early 30s living in Apartment 6 during January 1968. Other witnesses, including Dale Dykema (a property manager) and Pamela Dillon (an apartment resident), provided physical descriptions of Galt, noting his Southern accent and appearance. The FBI compiled these details as part of an investigation into Galt’s activities, though no direct connection to Martin Luther King Jr. or the assassination is mentioned in the text.  

The documents consist of multiple FBI FD-302 forms dated between January 1968 and April 1968, detailing interviews with individuals in Los Angeles, California, regarding an apartment complex at 1535 North Serrano Avenue. The interviews focus on tenants who resided in or were associated with Apartment 6 during late 1967 to early 1968. Names such as ERIC GALF, GINGER DAY, ANITA KATZWINZEL, and others are mentioned, though no direct connection to Martin Luther King Jr. or the assassination investigation is established. One document references a cardboard piece found in an abandoned 1966 white Mustang near Atlanta, Georgia, containing names like "GINER DAY" and "ANITA RAIZWINEL" along with addresses linked to Serrano Avenue apartments. Other entries describe change-of-address cards, rental agreements, and interactions with apartment managers, including Sylvia Blank and Ruth Smith, who provided details about tenant movements and property management issues.  

The document contains fragmented interview transcripts and FBI investigative records involving individuals such as ANITA LOUISE KATZWINKEL, GINGER NANCE, SUE HARRIS, and TOM PLICKED. It details their movements between Los Angeles, California, and Dixon, Illinois, including rental of apartments (e.g., Palms Motel, Serrano Apartments), alleged prostitution activities, and interactions with others like ERIC GALT. KATZWINKEL describes encounters at the Vegas Club, mentions a 1967 Ford Thunderbird purchase, and provides physical descriptions of individuals. The FBI sought information on ERIC GALT and Thomas Flicked, including composite photographs and employment records from Hollywood Carpet Inc. The text includes notes on missing items (e.g., shoes) and addresses linked to suspects. No direct reference to Martin Luther King Jr., the assassination, or related investigations is present.  

The documents consist of multiple FBI FD-302 forms dated between January 15, 1968, and April 16, 1968. They detail inquiries into individuals’ employment or residency histories in California. Thomas RIFED (Social Security number present) is noted as a former employee of Hollywood Carpets Incorporated (employed January 1, 1967–February 27, 1967). Composite drawings of ERIC GALT were compared to FLIKID by Georgia Dorris (bookkeeper at Colorado Carpet Service) and Walter Lianson (owner of Colorado Carpet Service), both stating no resemblance. Harry Wirth (manager of a Los Angeles property) reported no knowledge of ERIC STARVO GALT, who was allegedly a tenant or resident. Mary De Champion (property owner in Los Angeles) denied any tenants named ERIC STARVO GALIT or similar variations. Raymond Bartlett and Ray Wilson (Brevoort Hotel staff) confirmed no records of ERIC STARVO GALT as a tenant. Mrs. Geanne Schirmer (Los Angeles property owner) stated no tenant by that name existed. All documents emphasize the FBI’s verification process for names, addresses, and employment, with no direct connection to Martin Luther King Jr. or the assassination investigation.  

Key People  
- **Eric S. Galt**: Subject of the investigation; resided at 1535 North Serrano Avenue, Los Angeles, and owned a 1966 Mustang with Alabama license plates.  
- **Mrs. Vera Bernhardt**: Apartment building manager at 1535 North Serrano Avenue; described Galt as a dark-haired man in his early 30s.  
- **Dale Dykema**: Property manager who interacted with Galt regarding rent payments and noted his Southern accent and physical appearance.  
- **Pamela Dillon**: Apartment resident who reported seeing a man (possibly Galt) in the building during December 1967.  
- **Jennie Morgan**: Tenant at 1535 North Serrano Avenue; denied knowledge of Galt or any connection to him.  
- **Thomas RIFED** (Social Security number present): Former employee of Hollywood Carpets Incorporated.  
- **ERIC GALT/STARVO GALT** (various misspellings or variations): Subject of FBI inquiries; no direct connection to MLK or assassination.  
- **Georgia Dorris**: Bookkeeper at Colorado Carpet Service; compared composite drawings of ERIC GALT to FLIKID.  
- **Walter Lianson**: Owner of Colorado Carpet Service; stated no resemblance between ERIC GALT and FLIKID.  
- **Harry Wirth**: Manager of a Los Angeles property; reported no knowledge of ERIC STARVO GALT.  
- **Mary De Champion**: Property owner in Los Angeles; denied any tenants named ERIC STARVO GALIT or similar variations.  
- **Raymond Bartlett** and **Ray Wilson**: Brevoort Hotel staff; confirmed no records of ERIC STARVO GALT as a tenant.  
- **Mrs. Geanne Schirmer**: Los Angeles property owner; stated no tenant by that name existed.  

Key Locations  
- **1535 North Serrano Avenue, Los Angeles, California**: Apartment building where Galt resided and where multiple witnesses provided information about him.  
- **Cort Fox Ford, 4531 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles**: Location of the car service records for Galt’s 1966 Mustang.  
- **250 South Catalina, Apartment 206, Buena Park, California**: Mentioned in rental agreements and tenant movements.  
- **1831 North Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, California**: Linked to Serrano Avenue apartments via addresses on cardboard found in an abandoned car trunk.  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Location of the abandoned 1966 white Mustang containing names and addresses linked to Serrano Avenue apartments.  
- **Palms Motel (Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles)**: Mentioned in rental records and alleged prostitution activities.  
- **Dixon, Illinois**: Linked to movements of individuals like GINGER NANCE and TOM PLICKED.  
- **Hollywood Carpet Inc., 2952 West Pico Boulevard**: Employment record for Thomas Flicked.  
- **Colorado Carpet Service, Glendale, California**: Involved in composite drawing comparisons.  
- **Brevoort Hotel, Los Angeles**: Confirmed no tenant named ERIC STARVO GALT.  

Key Events  
- **February 22, 1968**: Eric S. Galt brought his 1966 Mustang to Cort Fox Ford for servicing; the vehicle had a speedometer reading of 34,289 miles.  
- **January–February 1968**: FBI interviewed residents and property managers about Galt’s appearance, behavior, and interactions at the apartment building.  
- **April 1968**: FBI compiled witness statements and physical descriptions of Galt as part of an ongoing investigation into his activities.  
- **Discovery of cardboard with names and addresses linked to Serrano Avenue apartments** in an abandoned car trunk near Atlanta, Georgia.  
- **Rental agreements and tenant movements**, including vacating Apartment 303 at 1535 North Serrano Avenue.  
- **Alleged prostitution activities** by individuals like Sue Harris.  
- **Purchase of a 1967 Ford Thunderbird** by Anita Louise Katzwinkel.  
- **Composite drawing comparisons** of ERIC GALT to FLIKID by Georgia Dorris and Walter Lianson.  
- **FBI records search at Brevoort Hotel** confirming no tenant named ERIC STARVO GALT.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted the investigation into Eric S. Galt’s activities, collecting testimonies and records from multiple sources.  
- **Cort Fox Ford**: Provided service records for Galt’s vehicle.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department** (referenced via file numbers and agents).  
- **Hollywood Carpets Incorporated**: Employed Thomas RIFED.  
- **Colorado Carpet Service**: Involved in composite drawing comparisons.  
- **Brevoort Hotel**: Confirmed no tenant named ERIC STARVO GALT.

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