</s>WJS:CM 2 southern route through the cities of Yuma, Tucson and El Paso. STEIN advised that while to route to New Orleans, GALT made several telephone calls. STEIN stated that most of these calls were made while traveling through Texas. STEEN advised that these were were made from pay phones, and he did not knowed that they were being made from Alabama and planned to return the trip GALT. told him was made. to Alabama. STEIN stated GALT told him that he had recently returned from Mexico, he formerly had part ownership of a bar. STEINstated GALT mentioned that his former partner had been stated Galt him located near his sport or boats. STEIN started GALT him he had sold his interest in the bar to the Mexican partner. become his stated that during the trip to New Orleans it become impression through conversation with GALT that GALT was involved in the campaign to nominate GEORGE THATACE in Californians. STEINE advised him to have to contact some people in New New Orleans, GAIT told him he has to contact someone who had Orleans. STEINK advised him he was his recollection that Galt had but he could be sure. STEINT advised that during his trip to New Orleans he took some photographs of the countryside. STEIN held he could not remember whether he not GALT was in to the PBI. to the snapshots but furnished the undveloped roll of film STEIN advises that upon reaching New Orleans. GALT expressed the desire to stay at a motel instead of STEIN's mother's residence. STEINA stated that he directed GALT to a motel in residence. SteIN stated New Orleans ... STEIN advised Ursulais and St. Phillip Streets, New Orleans .. STEIN advises that they had driven straight through Los Angeles to New Orleans, arriving in New Orleans on December 17, 1967. STEIN advanced that after GALT registered at the motel, he GALT proceeded to the residence of his (STEIN) mother, CLOVINA ALONZO, 1974's Royal Street, New Orlans. advised the GALT loft him there. STEIN 145 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary: The text contains a mix of fragmented FBI investigative records and unrelated administrative documents related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination investigation. It includes forensic analysis of physical evidence (e.g., a blue overnight bag, tape strips from Japanese baggage, and a white Mustang car) recovered near the scene in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. Handwriting comparisons were conducted between signatures found in the Mustang and individuals like Anita Louise Katzwinikel, Eric Stavo Galt, and Thomas M. Fliedell (FBFL#5343030). Maps, rental applications, and laundry marking tapes from Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles were analyzed for connections to the case. Hair analysis identified dyed black Caucasian hair in a shoe from the Mustang but found no matches to previously submitted evidence. The documents also reference unrelated commercial advertisements and administrative records, including a "LA 44-1574" chart and photographs of locations linked to Galt's activities in Los Angeles (November 1967–March 1968). No direct connection between GALT or other individuals mentioned in the first summary and Dr. King’s assassination is established in the text.  

Key People:  
- **Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**: Central figure; referenced in political statements about civil rights, non-partisan candidacy, and economic inequality.  
- **Eric Stavo Galt**: Name linked to handwriting samples found in the white Mustang, though no conclusive evidence tied him directly to the crime.  
- **Thomas M. Fliedell** (FBFL#5343030): Identified as likely author of signatures on documents from the Mustang.  
- **Anita Louise Katzwinikel**: Mentioned in handwriting comparisons with items recovered from the Mustang.  
- **Carl Lertzman**, **Marvin Sherman**: Representatives of luggage manufacturing companies whose products were analyzed for connections to evidence.  
- **California Democratic Council members**: Implied through references to Dr. King’s political activities.  

Key Locations:  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Scene of Dr. King’s assassination on April 4, 1968.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: GALT’s travel routes and residences; St. Francis Hotel where he stayed.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: GALT’s stay and interactions with Rita Stein and Marie Martin.  
- **El Paso, Texas**: Stop at a used tire store during travel.  
- **Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles**: Locations of laundry marking tapes analyzed for forensic connections.  

Key Events:  
- Forensic analysis of the blue overnight bag, tape strips, and white Mustang car recovered near Dr. King’s assassination site.  
- Handwriting comparisons between signatures on documents from the Mustang and individuals like Anita Louise Katzwinikel, Eric Stavo Galt, and Thomas M. Fliedell.  
- Examination of Chevron Standard Oil maps, rental applications, and laundry marking tapes for potential links to the crime.  
- Hair analysis identifying dyed black Caucasian hair in a shoe from the Mustang but finding no matches to previously submitted evidence.  
- Reference to Dr. King’s political statements about civil rights, non-partisan candidacy, and economic inequality between racial groups.  
- Administrative records including "LA 44-1574" chart and photographs of locations tied to Galt’s activities in Los Angeles (November 1967–March 1968).  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted forensic analysis, handwriting comparisons, and investigations into physical evidence.  
- **Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)**: Implied through references to Dr. King’s civil rights work.  
- **Poor People’s Campaign**: Implied through mentions of "Poor People’s Tour" planning.  
- **Luggage manufacturing companies** (e.g., Carl Lertzman and Marvin Sherman): Analyzed for potential connections to evidence like the blue overnight bag.

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