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Summary:  
The document details an FBI investigation into Eric Starvo Galt, a man linked to activities in California, Alabama, and New Orleans. Galt is described as a loner with a Southern accent, who attended dance schools in Birmingham (1967), New Orleans (1964-1968), and Long Beach, California (December 1967). He paid cash for lessons, often arriving with large amounts of money. Galt was associated with Charles J. Stein, who traveled to New Orleans in late 1967 to retrieve Rita Stein’s children. Stein stayed at the Provincial Motel in New Orleans, where Galt registered under a false address in Birmingham, Alabama. The motel records show Galt rented room 126 for $12/day and listed his car as a Mustang with an Alabama license plate. Galt was also connected to Sharon Rhodes, a dance instructor who noted his poor dancing skills and introverted nature. The investigation includes inquiries into Galt’s potential aliases (e.g., Harvey Lowyer, John Willard) and links to George Wallace’s political campaign. A key item—a Mexican-issued key with inscriptions in Spanish—was recovered from a Birmingham mailbox and is being analyzed for relevance to the case.  

Key People:  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Central suspect; described as an introverted, cash-paying student at dance schools, with ties to Stein and potential involvement in political activities.  
- **Charles J. Stein**: Traveler to New Orleans in 1967, associated with Galt; stayed at Provincial Motel.  
- **Sharon Rhodes**: Dance instructor in Long Beach, California, who noted Galt’s poor dancing skills and lack of social engagement.  
- **Arvidson**: Mentioned as a contact who observed Galt’s behavior and language patterns.  

Key Locations:  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Galt’s alleged residence; site of dance school attendance (1967).  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Provincial Motel where Galt registered; location of Stein’s stay and potential connections to political figures.  
- **Long Beach, California**: Dance school attended by Galt in December 1967.  

Key Events:  
- Galt’s enrollment in a $400 dance course in Long Beach (December 1967).  
- Stein’s trip to New Orleans to retrieve Rita Stein’s children, facilitated by an unknown man.  
- Recovery of a Mexican-issued key from a Birmingham mailbox, linked to the investigation.  
- Investigation into Galt’s potential aliases and ties to George Wallace’s campaign.  

Organizations:  
- **FBI**: Conducted multi-state investigation into Galt’s activities, including checks on dance schools and postal records.  
- **Provincial Motel (New Orleans)**: Provided registration details for Galt; maintained phone call records.

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