</s>MANASCO, Clyde Royal "Gun Rack" SA Arnett clerk B'ham II-116 Unknown man came to store 1:30 p.m ., 3/29/68, discussed various rifles. Man asked whether Manasco had used a .243 caliber rifle. Man interested in bullet drop. Description: white male, 30 yrs. 5' 8'-5" 9", 140 to 150 lbs, light brown hair, light complexion, sport clothes, no coat. Had impression the man had been or was going to Long-Lewis Hardware. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The text contains fragmented entries from declassified government records, primarily involving witness statements and investigative notes related to surveillance activities in the early 1960s. Key details include interactions with individuals such as Clyde Royal Manasco at Gun Rack SA Arnett B'ham, who reported a white male customer inquiring about .243 caliber rifles and bullet drop on multiple occasions between March 27 and 29, 1968. The individual was described as light-complexioned, with light brown hair, no southern accent, and physically weak. Other entries reference Eric Galt, a subject of interest, including his stays at hotels in Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) from October 19 to November 5, 1967, and interactions with Marie Martin, who claimed Galt discussed plans involving travel to New Orleans and mentioned carrying a gun. Additional notes include witness accounts of loud noises, potential gunfire, and confusion during the incident at the Lorraine Motel on April 4, 1968, with some individuals reporting seeing multiple people or hearing voices but lacking clear details.  

Key People:  
- **Clyde Royal Manasco** (Gun Rack SA Arnett B'ham) – Reported interactions with a white male customer inquiring about firearms.  
- **Eric Galt** – Subject of multiple entries, linked to Marie Martin and described as traveling between California and New Orleans, discussing plans involving firearms and travel.  
- **Marie Martin** – Provided details about Galt’s movements, including his stay at the St. Francis Hotel and interactions with Rita Stein and Charles Stein.  
- **Frank Marley** – Witnessed a loud noise on April 4, 1968, and reported being in room #7 during the incident.  

Key Locations:  
- **Gun Rack SA Arnett B'ham** (Birmingham, Alabama) – Site of firearm inquiries by the white male customer.  
- **St. Francis Hotel** (Los Angeles, California) – Where Marie Martin met Galt and traded a TV for his.  
- **Hotel Rio, Morelos** (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico) – Galt’s reported stay from October 19 to November 5, 1967.  
- **Lorraine Motel** (Memphis, Tennessee) – Site of the April 4, 1968, incident, with multiple witnesses reporting presence during the event.  

Key Events:  
- Inquiries by a white male customer at Gun Rack SA Arnett B'ham about .243 caliber rifles and bullet drop between March 27–29, 1968.  
- Eric Galt’s reported travel to New Orleans, discussions with Marie Martin and Rita Stein about registering for Wallace, and claims of carrying a gun.  
- Witness accounts of loud noises and potential gunfire at the Lorraine Motel on April 4, 1968, with conflicting descriptions of individuals present.  

Key Organizations:  
- **SA Arnett B'ham** – Likely an investigative unit or agency involved in tracking firearm inquiries.  
- **R.H. (Room Host)** – Reference to hotel room assignments and witness locations during the incident.  
- **SA Johnson, Young, Slicks, Mellott** – Investigative agents or units associated with interviews and surveillance activities.

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