</s>ME 44-1987 TOR:1m JOSEPH ADAMS currently incarcerated at the Illinois State Penitentiary was acquired with JAMES EARL RAY at the Missouri State Penitentiary. ADAMS left the pentitentiary in October, 1967. RAY brought food to the hospital where ADAMS was working and as assumed RAY worked in the prison kitchen, He described him as a quiet individual, but he never talked directly to him or did not have the ever observe with any other limates. LEO BARNETT currently incarcerated AT the Florida State Prison, Raiford, Florida, knew JAMES EARL, RAY in the Missouri state Prison from about 1962 until August 1, 1966. He met him through BILLY MILES, shortly at the New Penitentiaries, hereby. RAY never said much, did not bother anybody, was a loser. He was taking powdered amphetamine while mental problem. He has taking powdered methamphetamine while in prison and would suffer weight losses and gains of 10 to 15 pounds over short periods of time. BARNETT stated that amphetamine taken in quantities would produce a substantial rapid weight loss. The asphaltine supply, prior to 1964, was $5 a shot or less and after 1964, although the supply was limited, it still sold for the same price. 48 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail interactions involving Eric S. GALT, Rita Stein, Charles Stein, Marie Martin, and others in Los Angeles and New Orleans during late 1967. GALT was associated with Rita Stein's family, including her brother Charles Stein and cousin Marie Martin. He facilitated a trip to New Orleans to retrieve Stein’s children, paid for travel expenses, and stayed at the Provincetown Hotel. GALT engaged in laundry services at Vernon’s Home Service Laundry, leaving cash payments and specific items like underwear and T-shirts. He also interacted with individuals like Jerome Wallis Vernon and Ginger Lee Mance, mentioning his time in Mexico and connections to George Wallace’s political activities. The text includes references to financial transactions, hotel stays, and GALT’s alleged criminal history, including ties to James Earl Ray, a fugitive with multiple burglary convictions.  

Key People:  
- **Eric S. GALT**: Central figure, associated with Rita Stein, Charles Stein, Marie Martin, and Vernon. Mentioned as having connections to Mexico, bar ownership, and drug trafficking.  
- **Rita Stein**: Resided in Los Angeles; her brother Charles Stein and cousin Marie Martin were part of interactions with GALT.  
- **Charles Stein**: Brother of Rita Stein; involved in the New Orleans trip with GALT.  
- **Marie Martin**: Cousin of Rita Stein, mentioned in interactions with GALT.  
- **Jerome Wallis Vernon**: Operated a laundry business and interacted with GALT.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Fugitive with multiple burglary convictions; linked to GALT through alleged connections and financial transactions.  

Key Locations:  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Home to Rita Stein, Charles Stein, and Vernon’s laundry business.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Site of the trip to retrieve Stein’s children, Provincetown Hotel stay, and interactions with GALT.  
- **St. Francis Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Mentioned as a location where GALT stayed and conducted business.  
- **Sultan Room (Los Angeles)**: Associated with GALT’s activities and political connections.  

Key Events:  
- **Trip to New Orleans**: Facilitated by GALT to retrieve Stein’s children, involving travel through Texas and Arizona.  
- **Laundry Services**: GALT used Vernon’s Home Service Laundry, leaving cash payments and specific items.  
- **Financial Transactions**: Involving cash payments for laundry, hotel stays, and potential drug-related activities.  
- **Criminal History of James Earl Ray**: Linked to GALT through alleged connections and financial dealings.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Home Service Laundry (Vernon’s)**: Provided laundry services to GALT.  
- **International School of Bartending**: Mentioned in relation to GALT’s activities.  
- **FBI Identification Division**: Provided records on James Earl Ray’s criminal history.  

Summary:  
The documents detail interactions involving Eric S. GALT, Rita Stein, Charles Stein, Marie Martin, and others in Los Angeles and New Orleans during late 1967. GALT was associated with Rita Stein's family, including her brother Charles Stein and cousin Marie Martin. He facilitated a trip to New Orleans to retrieve Stein’s children, paid for travel expenses, and stayed at the Provincetown Hotel. GALT engaged in laundry services at Vernon’s Home Service Laundry, leaving cash payments and specific items like underwear and T-shirts. He also interacted with individuals like Jerome Wallis Vernon and Ginger Lee Mance, mentioning his time in Mexico and connections to George Wallace’s political activities. The text includes references to financial transactions, hotel stays, and GALT’s alleged criminal history, including ties to James Earl Ray, a fugitive with multiple burglary convictions.  

Key People:  
- **Eric S. GALT**: Central figure, associated with Rita Stein, Charles Stein, Marie Martin, and Vernon. Mentioned as having connections to Mexico, bar ownership, and drug trafficking.  
- **Rita Stein**: Resided in Los Angeles; her brother Charles Stein and cousin Marie Martin were part of interactions with GALT.  
- **Charles Stein**: Brother of Rita Stein; involved in the New Orleans trip with GALT.  
- **Marie Martin**: Cousin of Rita Stein, mentioned in interactions with GALT.  
- **Jerome Wallis Vernon**: Operated a laundry business and interacted with GALT.  
- **James Earl Ray**: Fugitive with multiple burglary convictions; linked to GALT through alleged connections and financial transactions.  

Key Locations:  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Home to Rita Stein, Charles Stein, and Vernon’s laundry business.  
- **New Orleans, Louisiana**: Site of the trip to retrieve Stein’s children, Provincetown Hotel stay, and interactions with GALT.  
- **St. Francis Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Mentioned as a location where GALT stayed and conducted business.  
- **Sultan Room (Los Angeles)**: Associated with GALT’s activities and political connections.  

Key Events:  
- **Trip to New Orleans**: Facilitated by GALT to retrieve Stein’s children, involving travel through Texas and Arizona.  
- **Laundry Services**: GALT used Vernon’s Home Service Laundry, leaving cash payments and specific items.  
- **Financial Transactions**: Involving cash payments for laundry, hotel stays, and potential drug-related activities.  
- **Criminal History of James Earl Ray**: Linked to GALT through alleged connections and financial dealings.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Home Service Laundry (Vernon’s)**: Provided laundry services to GALT.  
- **International School of Bartending**: Mentioned in relation to GALT’s activities.  
- **FBI Identification Division**: Provided records on James Earl Ray’s criminal history.

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