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Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations from April 1968 focusing on Eric Starvo Galt (also referred to as "GALT" or "GAULT") and his potential connections to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The Bureau sought to verify Galt’s aliases, track his movements, and investigate financial transactions linked to suspicious activities. Key elements include:  
- Galt rented Room 2 at 113 14th Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, from March 3 to April 5, 1968, paying rent in advance. A white Mustang with Alabama tags (registration number 1-389-934) was found abandoned near Piedmont Cleaners in Atlanta.  
- Financial records mention money orders tied to the Locksmithing Institute, including a $15,000 deposit and a $7,500 payment processed through Bank of America and Hollywood National Trust and Savings Association.  
- FBI agents reviewed bank drafts, vehicle registrations, and employment histories across Atlanta, Memphis, Birmingham, and Rome, Georgia. Discrepancies in Galt’s identity, including conflicting driver’s licenses and social security numbers, were noted.  
- A suspicious individual observed at MLK’s funeral was linked to a green 1967–68 Mercury. The FBI also pursued leads on Harold Lovd, John Oscar Luck, and LEO CRUMLEY, a suspected leader of an Alabama auto theft ring.  

Key People  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Central suspect; rented room in Atlanta, linked to financial transactions and abandoned car.  
- **Harold Lovd**: Investigated as possible associate of Galt.  
- **John Oscar Luck**: Alleged associate of LEO CRUMLEY.  
- **LEO CRUMLEY**: Suspected leader of Alabama auto theft ring.  
- **Jimmie Delton Garner**: Landlord who provided details about Galt’s stay and interactions.  
- **Fred J. Jones, Jr.**: Motel employee with ties to suspects.  
- **James P. Riordan**: Rented room in Atlanta; listed residence as Wallingford, Connecticut.  
- **Billy Faulkner**: Rented Room Eight at One Zero Seven Fourthenth Street, Atlanta, Georgia.  
- **William Eugene Sides** and **Tommy Ellis Pike**: Associated with Manhattan Club and other establishments; investigated for potential connections to Galt.  

Key Locations  
- **Atlanta, Georgia**: Primary location for Galt’s rooming house, abandoned car discovery, and FBI investigations.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Rebel Motel where Galt allegedly stayed on April 3–4, 1968; FBI conducted interviews here.  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Motels and addresses linked to Galt’s alleged activities; part of FBI investigation into car theft ring.  
- **Rome, Georgia**: Darlington School for Boys; phone number 322-9343 (payphone) checked for association with Galt.  
- **Pascagoula, Mississippi**: Ingalls Shipyard; Galt allegedly worked here.  
- **Anniston, Alabama**: CRUMLEY’s residence mentioned in investigations.  
- **Decatur, Georgia**: Hardware store where carbine purchase inquiry was made.  

Key Events  
- **April 4, 1968**: MLK’s assassination; FBI investigated individuals connected to this date, including Galt.  
- **April 10–16, 1968**: Nationwide FBI inquiries into Galt’s movements, employment, and associations; contacted agencies in Memphis, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, and other cities.  
- **April 16, 1968**: Landlord reported Galt left his rooming house on March 31, 1968, abandoning laundry and the white Mustang with Alabama license plate 1-389-934.  
- **April 15–16, 1968**: FBI reviewed motor vehicle records in Jacksonville, Florida, and other locations to verify Galt’s identity and background.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted primary investigation into Galt’s activities and connections to MLK’s assassination; involved Atlanta, Memphis, and Birmingham divisions.  
- **Anti-Defamation League**: Checked for records related to Galt and other names but found no matches.  
- **National Maritime Union (NMU)** and **International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)**: Investigated for potential employment records of Galt in maritime industries.  
- **Social Security Administration**: Noted discrepancies in Galt’s social security number and employment history.  
- **United Airlines**: Checked for Galt’s travel records.  
- **Locksmithing Institute**: Referenced in subscription list inquiry.  
- **Albert Pick Motel**: Employment verification for suspects.  
- **Citizens and Southern Bank**: Financial records check for Galt.

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