</s>OFFICER IN CHARGE, UPT. IFPS: 4961999. IDENTIFICATION BRANCH. (PART 2) THE FOLLOWING CINFORMATION: NOT NECESSARYLY ISUPPORTED. BY:FINGERPRINTS.IN-THE-FILE-OF-JOUR-FPS: #961999 .- 1961 = AUG. 13; BUFFALO, N.Y. -. 1/2. VIOLATION OF "IMMIGRATION LAMS = VOLUNTARY-DEPARTURE.TO CANADA- AS- ROBERT JAMES SHADOFFP, US .- BORDER PATROL #8-61-91- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document comprises fragmented law enforcement records from late 1960s investigations involving the Continental Trailways Bus System in Birmingham, Alabama, and an FBI inquiry into Eric S. Galt (alias Robert James Shadoff). The first segment details a case labeled "MURKIN CR" with dates April 7–8, 1968, focusing on identifying individuals linked to the bus system, possibly for theft or fraud. It includes personnel records of drivers, dispatchers, and station managers, along with interviews of staff and passengers. A life insurance application from Federated Insurance Co. in Birmingham is noted, referencing William T. Gaut and Elizabeth M. Gault. The second segment describes an FBI investigation into Galt, a suspect tied to motorcycle gangs, smuggling, espionage, and cross-border activities between Alabama, Tennessee, Canada, and New York. Financial records, photographic identification efforts, and informant reports are highlighted, with emphasis on tracking his movements and associations.  

Key People  
- **Eric S. Galt** (alias Robert James Shadoff): Central suspect linked to motorcycle gangs, smuggling, and espionage.  
- **Cordon Forbes**: Connected to Galt via smuggling operations.  
- **William T. Gaut**: Individual referenced in an insurance application.  
- **Elizabeth M. Gault**: Beneficiary of William T. Gaut’s life insurance policy.  
- **Union Carbide of Canada**: Mentioned as a company associated with Galt’s residence in Ontario.  

Key Locations  
- **Birmingham, Alabama**: Headquarters for Continental Trailways and Federated Insurance Co.  
- **Memphis, Tennessee**: Key location for bus routes and FBI surveillance.  
- **Toronto, Canada**: Site of financial transactions and Galt’s alleged residence.  
- **Buffalo, New York**: Mentioned in telegrams to FBI headquarters.  

Key Events  
- Interviews with Continental Trailways staff and passengers to identify a suspect.  
- Investigation into William T. Gaut’s insurance application and potential fraud.  
- FBI surveillance of Eric S. Galt, including photographic identification efforts and financial tracking.  
- Informant reports detailing Galt’s appearance, behavior, and associations with criminal networks.  
- Cross-border investigations linking Galt to smuggling operations in Canada and the U.S.  

Key Organizations  
- **FBI**: Conducted surveillance, financial analysis, and informant-based investigations.  
- **Continental Trailways Bus System**: Central to the first investigation segment.  
- **Federated Insurance Co.**: Mentioned in an insurance application linked to William T. Gaut.  
- **Exchange Security Bank (Toronto)**: Financial institution tied to Galt’s draft transactions.  
- **Memphis PD**: Involved in tracking Galt’s activities.

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