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Summary  
The document contains fragmented FBI investigative records from April 1968 focusing on James Earl Ray’s alleged activities linked to Delta Airlines Flight 106 (April 4–6, 1968) and telephone calls made in December 1967. Witnesses described a man matching Ray’s physical description (white male, 40–42 years old, 180 pounds, medium build, dark curly hair) observed on Delta Flight 106. Interviews with flight crew members, including co-pilots Robert Lowry and stewards Rita Retrosf and Phillis Tate, noted no prior recognition of the individual. The FBI also investigated a payphone call from Yuma, Arizona, to Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 15, 1967, and another to Greenwood, Louisiana, on December 16, 1967. Local residents and business owners were questioned about potential connections to the caller, but no confirmed links to Ray or other suspects were found. Additional records reference earlier FBI inquiries into Charles Stein’s alleged narcotics/prostitution ties, his family connections to Rita Stein (including children in California), and potential links to James Earl Ray. Arrests of Stein from 1953–1963 for soliciting prostitution, possession of narcotics, and vagrancy are noted, alongside child custody disputes involving Rita Stein’s children (Kim and Sharon Rosa) under New Orleans Juvenile Court jurisdiction. A leather case observed in a white Mustang by Charles de Carvelho is linked to Eric Galt, described as associated with Charles Stein. The FBI also explored connections to Dan Cohen (COIN), a suspected fence, and reviewed Delta Airlines flight records for potential links to Ray, including a box labeled "Mauser" on Flight 725.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray: Subject of multiple FBI investigations, including alleged travel on Delta Flight 106 and telephone calls in December 1967.  
- Charles Stein: Alleged narcotics/prostitution ties, family connections to Rita Stein, and potential links to Ray.  
- Rita Stein: Linked to child custody disputes involving Kim and Sharon Rosa, with legal status as an unfit mother.  
- Eric Galt: Associated with Charles Stein; described by de Carvelho as having a leather case in his white Mustang.  
- Dan Cohen (COIN): Suspected fence with ties to criminal activity, mentioned as a potential connection to Ray.  
- Robert Lowry: Delta Flight 106 co-pilot; no prior recognition of the man matching Ray’s description.  
- Rita Retrosf: Delta Flight 106 stewardess; described the man matching Ray’s physical traits.  
- Phillis Tate: Delta Flight 106 stewardess; noted the man’s appearance but no prior recognition.  
- Marie Lee (née Stein): Family member involved in custody disputes and travel arrangements for Rita Stein’s children.  
- Rose Williams: Provided details about family dynamics involving Rita Rosas, Marie Lee, and Charles Stein.  
- Barbara Collins: Juvenile Court official involved in child custody case for Rita Stein’s children.  
- Carmen Rubio: Grandmother of children under custody; mentioned in context of Rita Stein’s legal status.  

Key Locations  
- New Orleans, Louisiana: Central to arrests of Charles Stein, child custody disputes, and FBI investigations into Ray’s potential stay (March 17–24, 1968).  
- Los Angeles, California: Mentioned as destination for Rita Stein’s children and location of social services involvement.  
- Floyd Terrace: Residence in California linked to Rita Stein’s legal status.  
- Delta Airlines Flight 106 (April 4–6, 1968): Subject of FBI investigation into Ray’s alleged travel.  
- Yuma, Arizona; Shreveport, Louisiana; Greenwood, Louisiana: Locations of telephone calls investigated by the FBI in December 1967.  
- Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bossier City, Louisiana: Sites of Hertz Rent-A-Car inquiries and barmaid interviews.  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s activities on Delta Flight 106 (April 4–6, 1968).  
- Examination of payphone calls from Yuma, Arizona, to Shreveport and Greenwood, Louisiana, in December 1967.  
- Interviews with Delta Airlines flight crew members regarding a man matching Ray’s physical description.  
- Review of Hertz Rent-A-Car records for potential connections to Ray or other suspects.  
- Investigation into Charles Stein’s arrests (1953–1963) for narcotics, prostitution, and vagrancy.  
- Child custody disputes involving Rita Stein’s children (Kim and Sharon Rosa) under New Orleans Juvenile Court jurisdiction.  
- Observation of a leather case in a white Mustang by Charles de Carvelho, linked to Eric Galt.  
- FBI inquiry into Dan Cohen (COIN) as a potential associate of Ray.  
- Review of Delta Airlines flight records for suspicious cargo or passengers, including a box labeled "Mauser" on Flight 725.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted multiple investigations into Ray’s alleged travel, phone calls, and connections to Stein, Galt, and Cohen.  
- Delta Airlines: Subject of FBI inquiries regarding flight records and potential links to Ray.  
- New Orleans Police Department: Provided information on criminal elements and Dan Cohen.  
- Hertz Rent-A-Car: Monitored rental records for potential connections to suspects.  
- New Orleans Juvenile Court: Involved in child custody case for Rita Stein’s children.  
- Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services: Mentioned in context of Rita Stein’s legal status and child custody issues.

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