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Summary  
The document contains fragmented investigative records from April 10–16, 1968, detailing FBI and U.S. Department of Justice efforts to track individuals suspected in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Key elements include witness accounts of a suspect observed during MLK’s funeral procession on April 12, 1968, described as a "full-faced colored male" near a brick wall. A white 1966 Mustang linked to Eric Starvo Galt was noted, along with dry cleaning receipts from Mayfield Cleaners in Birmingham, Alabama, dated October 3, 1967, under the name "Gault." Investigations into Galt’s movements included witness reports from Los Angeles and Memphis describing his appearance (pale, blue eyes, clean hands), habits (drinking vodka, playing pool poorly), and alleged connections to Alabama. A separate section details FBI surveillance of Galt’s potential residences in Atlanta, including mail tracking and neighborhood checks. James Carl Pafford’s movements around March 28, 1968, are noted, including travel from Magnolia, Arkansas, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he chaperoned students. Pafford reported learning of MLK’s assassination via a phone call from his wife at Magnolia Hospital on April 4, 1968. The text includes telegraphic-style entries referencing ongoing investigations, missing information, and redactions.  

Key People  
- Eric Starvo Galt: Suspect under investigation with alleged ties to dry cleaning receipts, George Wallace’s campaign registration, and witness accounts of his appearance and activities in Los Angeles and New Orleans.  
- Mrs. Alice Wilson: Witness who observed a suspect during MLK’s funeral procession on April 12, 1968.  
- James Carl Pafford: Reported movements related to the investigation, including travel from Magnolia, Arkansas, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  
- Carol Pafford: Pafford’s wife, who contacted him at Magnolia Hospital on April 4, 1968, informing him of MLK’s assassination via phone.  
- Louise Armstrong: Supervisor at the Veteran’s Administration involved in checking Galt’s records.  

Key Locations  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Dry cleaning records from Mayfield Cleaners linked to Galt.  
- Memphis, Tennessee: FBI SAC office referenced in investigations.  
- Los Angeles, California: Sultan Room at St. Francis Hotel and registration for George Wallace’s campaign.  
- Atlanta, Georgia: Hippie District (134teen Street, NE) monitored by the FBI.  
- Magnolia, Arkansas: Pafford’s residence and Magnolia Hospital where his wife called him about MLK’s assassination.  
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Bus terminal and hotel where Pafford stayed during travel.  

Key Events  
- Observation of a suspect during MLK’s funeral procession (April 12, 1968).  
- Investigation into Eric Starvo Galt’s identity, movements, and alleged connections to Alabama and George Wallace’s campaign.  
- Dry cleaning receipts linked to Galt under the name "Gault" (October 3, 1967).  
- FBI surveillance of Galt’s potential residences in Atlanta, including mail tracking and neighborhood checks.  
- Pafford’s wife contacting him at Magnolia Hospital on April 4, 1968, informing him of MLK’s assassination via phone.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted surveillance, mail checks, and coordination with local law enforcement.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Involved in investigative efforts and record checks.  
- Veteran’s Administration: Referenced in checking Galt’s records.  
- Mayfield Cleaners (Birmingham, Alabama): Linked to dry cleaning receipts under "Gault."  
- Magnolia Hospital (Magnolia, Arkansas): Site of Pafford’s wife’s call regarding MLK’s assassination.

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