</s>FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Mr. Telson U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Mr. Del-Coach COMMUNICATION SECTION Mr. Bishop Mr. Casper APR 16 1968 Mr. Conrad Mr. Conrad TELETYPEE Mr. Gale FBI LOS ANG. Mr. Sullivan Mr . Sullivan 11:02 PM URGENT 4-15-66 REF Mr. Trower Mr. Trotter TO DIRECTOR (44-38861), ATLANTA, BIRMINGHAM, MEMPHIS, Mr. Room, Miss Candy AND NEW ORLEANS Tele. Room. FROM LOS ANGELES (44+1574) 5P MURKIN M.1/1/2 RE LATEL APRIL FIFTEEN INSTANT. NEW OREANS TEL TODAY. RE: BACKGROUND - GALTS CHARLES KIN REINTERVIEWED TODAY FURNISHED FOLLOWING: OAL SAW SUITCASE IN TRUNK OF MUSTANG BELIEVED TO HAVE ROUNDED CORNERS WAS EITHER BLUE OR GREY. NOT POSITIVE THAT BAG IN PHOTO SAME BUT LOOKS SIMILAR. GALT MAD ONE SUIT CASE AND PROBABLY SHAVING CAMERA. IN TRINK WAS YELLOW CARDBOARD BOX BELIEVEO TO BE KODAK KIT. BOX. STEIN THINKS GALT WORE WRISTWATCH WHICH THINK SALT STATED' HE BOUGHT IN MEXICO. WORE DARK BROWN SUIT WITH FAINT VERTICAL LINES, WHITE SHIRT WITH PLAIN COLARTS. THE COLOR. REC 5 LIMES, WHITE SHIRT WIH PLAIN UNKNOWN. WERE WORE SUIT PANTS AND UNKNOWN, TIE CLASP OR TACK UNKNOWN, AND PLAIN TOES. WORED NO TOPCOAT, JACKET, HAT, OR SUN GLASSES OR OTHER TYPE GLASSESS. USED EXESSIVE AMOUNT OF HAIR DRESSING. STEIN SAV NO RINGS. STEIN NEVER SAW TYPEWER AND NEVER SAV BEPFAD SHOWN IN PHOTO. 9/4/4 #1 APR 17 1968 END PAGE 5E APR241968 x 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into individuals suspected of connections to criminal activities, including potential threats or associations with violent acts. References include descriptions of persons such as Stevens (variously spelled), Frank Butler Stevens, and Eric Starvo Galt, with physical characteristics, aliases, and behavioral traits noted. The FBI sought to verify identities through fingerprint comparisons, motel registration records, and interviews with informants. Multiple entries reference checks at dancing schools, hotel registries, and phone number investigations. Some documents flag individuals as "armed and dangerous" based on circumstantial evidence or informant reports.  

Key People  
- **Stevens** (various spellings: Stevens, Stevends, Frank Butler Stevens): Described with physical traits (e.g., reddish blond hair, medium build) and linked to Detroit files.  
- **Eric Starvo Galt**: Flagged as "armed and dangerous" due to associations with a motel registration card and potential ties to violent activities.  
- **W.J. Vernon** and **Jay Wallis Vermon**: Confirmed not identical through FBI checks.  
- **Garners (Gartner)**: Landlord who housed Eric Starvo Galt, providing details about his stay and possessions.  

Key Locations  
- **Detroit, Michigan**: Mentioned in files related to Stevens.  
- **Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, New Orleans, Miami**: Locations where FBI conducted investigations, interviews, or checks.  
- **Motels** (specific locations not detailed): Used for registration records linked to Eric Starvo Galt.  

Key Events  
- **FBI fingerprint comparisons**: Requested to verify Frank Butler Stevens’ identity against Memphis submissions.  
- **Dancing school checks**: Conducted in Miami and other divisions to identify Eric Starvo Galt or associates.  
- **Interviews with informants**: Including Garner, who provided details about Galt’s stay and activities.  
- **Flags of "armed and dangerous"**: Applied to individuals like Eric Starvo Galt based on circumstantial evidence.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Central to all investigations, coordinating with field offices and requesting data from agencies like the Veterans Administration.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in administrative communications and oversight.  
- **Veterans Administration**: Mentioned in records related to Ernest Sumpter Gault’s VA file.

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