</s>Galt, Eric Dance B'ham XVII- 12 Attendance at dance class at Continental Studio by Mrs. J. D. Weeks. Quiet type. 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail the movements and activities of Eric Galt between 1967 and early 1968, primarily in Birmingham, Alabama; Mexico (specifically Nuevo Laredo, Puerto Vallarta, and Guadalajara); and Los Angeles, California. Galt is described as a transient individual with no stable employment or social connections. He traveled extensively, stayed in various hotels, and interacted with multiple individuals, including women named Elisa, Irma, and Rita Stein. His activities included purchasing items like tires and tubes, renting accommodations, and engaging in financial transactions. The documents note his possession of a white Mustang with Alabama license plates and mention interactions with Mexican nationals, such as Luis Garcia and Manuela Medrano. Some records reference attempts to track Galt’s movements in Mexico, including hotel registrations, phone calls, and bank transactions, but no definitive identification or conclusive evidence is provided. The documents also include details about his enrollment in dance classes in Long Beach, California, and interactions with individuals connected to political activities (e.g., Rita Stein’s children in New Orleans). No direct connection to Martin Luther King Jr. or the assassination investigation is present in the text.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Galt**: Central figure; described as a transient individual with no stable employment, involved in multiple interactions and transactions.  
- **Marie Martin** and **Rita Stein**: Women associated with Galt’s activities in Los Angeles and New Orleans; mentioned in contexts involving political or personal arrangements.  
- **Luis Garcia**, **Manuela Medrano**, **Elisa Torres**, **Irma Morales**, **Accelia Gonzales**, **Jose Manuel Garcia**, **Leopoldo Cisneros**: Mexican nationals with whom Galt interacted, including hotel staff, acquaintances, and potential witnesses.  
- **Wm. D. Paisley Sr./Jr.**, **Mrs. Wm. Paisley**: Individuals who noted a resemblance between Galt and a man who purchased a car.  

Key Locations:  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Galt’s initial activities, including car purchases and interactions with the Paisley family.  
- **Mexico** (Nuevo Laredo, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara): Galt’s extended stay, hotel registrations, and social interactions.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Galt’s residence at 1535 Serrano Ave., dance lessons, and financial transactions.  
- **Long Beach, California**: Location of dance studios where Galt enrolled for lessons.  

Key Events:  
- Galt’s travel between the U.S. and Mexico, including border crossings and hotel stays.  
- Interactions with Mexican nationals, including relationships, disputes, and alleged threats (e.g., statements about "hating Negros").  
- Financial activities, such as purchasing tires, tubes, and a television set.  
- Enrollment in dance classes and interactions with instructors and students.  
- Attempts to track Galt’s movements via phone records, bank transactions, and hotel registrations.  

Key Organizations:  
- **National Dance Studio** (Long Beach, California): Where Galt took lessons.  
- **Hotel Rio**, **Hotel Tropicana**, **Hotel Oceano**, **Casa Susana**: Mexican hotels where Galt stayed or was observed.  
- **Firestone Store**, **General Popo Store**: Retail locations associated with Galt’s purchases.

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