</s>FD-35 (Rev. 5-22-64) Tolson. Deloach. Mr. Mohr. Mr. Casper Mr. Corcoran F.B1 Mr. Caspian Mr. Gales Date: 4/22/68 Mr. Galle Mr. Sullivan Transmit the following in Mr. Salle (Type in plaintext or code) Mr. Trotton Via AIRTEL (Priority) Mr. Room Mrs. Trotter. Miss Candy Director, FBI (44-38861) TO: Miles Candy FROM: SAC, WFO (44+703) (P) OMURKIN Re ERIK STARVO GALT. Re Bureau telephone call to WFO 4/18/68. On 4/16/68, Mrs. VIRGINIA GUY, a photographer and Journalist with Flair News Service, 1028 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, telephonically advised WFO that while covering the funeral with FlAIR News Service. 1028 Connecticut Avenue, funeral of MARTIN LUTHER KING in Atlanta, Georgia, she took pictures during the procession from the church of Mary to the house College. Among overpass above the procession. It was her saying that one of these individuals in the church to people students on the occasion above the process. impression one of those individuals in ERIC STARVO GAIT. ressembled the FBI poster photograph of ERIC STARVO GALT. She had furnished the above information to JERRY O'LEARY of the "Evening Star" who suggested that she contacts the FBI of the Evening Star." -40-368601-1961 JERKY O' LEARY of The Evening Star, "40-389601-1661 on 4/19/10, CX-110, GUY appeared at WFO with her attorney of. PHILIP HIRSCHOOL. GUY 10 North Royal, Alexandria, Virginia. Mrs. GUV Broughton, with her the above-mentioned 3- Memphis (44)-1987) 2- Memphis City (44-(47-760) 1 - WF 1 - KENNESSEE City (Info) 11 APR 25 1968 1 -WF <loc_203><loc_805><loc_203><loc_819><loc_161><loc_819>WD-3HF (7) <loc_168><loc_846><loc_164><loc_846>C. G. Bishop C. B.B.I. A.TARTEL

Summary  
The document contains FBI teletype messages and administrative records from April 23, 1968, detailing investigations into threats against Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) following his assassination on April 4, 1968. Communications reference checks on school records for Gerald B. Gerlit in San Diego County, interviews with Sterling Tucker (Urban League representative) regarding threats against MLK, and coordination between FBI field offices in Memphis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Mentions of James Earl Ray, the primary suspect in MLK’s assassination, include references to a "Driver Black List" from Auto Delivery Division of Dealers Transit, Inc., which flagged James Wray as an unreliable driver due to prior accidents. The FBI also noted Sterling Tucker’s proximity to MLK during a hearing involving Memphis police commissioner and requested verification of customs declarations for potential suspects. Administrative details include USPS money order searches and telegraphic exchanges between FBI headquarters and field offices.  

Key People  
- **James Earl Ray**: Suspect in MLK’s assassination; referenced in connection to James Wray via a "Driver Black List."  
- **Gerald B. Gerlit**: Individual whose school records were checked by the FBI in San Diego County.  
- **Sterling Tucker**: Urban League representative interviewed regarding threats against Dr. King and his proximity to MLK during a hearing.  
- **James Wray**: Linked to James Earl Ray via a profile photograph and flagged as an unreliable driver.  
- **M. B. Hollis**: Manager of Insured Driveways and Auto Transport Company, Georgia, mentioned in context of transportation records.  

Key Locations  
- **San Diego, California** (school records check for Gerald B. Gerlit)  
- **Memphis, Tennessee** (MLK’s assassination site; Tucker’s proximity to MLK during a hearing)  
- **Los Angeles, California** (FBI field office coordination)  
- **Atlanta, Georgia** (FBI field office and MLK’s residence)  
- **Washington, D.C.** (Urban League location where Sterling Tucker was interviewed)  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into threats against Martin Luther King Jr. following his assassination.  
- Check of school records for Gerald B. Gerlit in San Diego County.  
- Interview of Sterling Tucker regarding threats against MLK and his proximity to MLK during a hearing.  
- Reference to James Earl Ray’s potential connection to James Wray via a "Driver Black List."  
- Coordination between FBI field offices (Memphis, Atlanta, Los Angeles) and headquarters on April 23, 1968.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted investigations into threats against MLK and coordinated field office activities.  
- **U.S. Department of Justice**: Involved in administrative coordination and legal oversight.  
- **U.S. Postal Service (USPS)**: Mentioned in money order searches related to suspect verification.  
- **Auto Delivery Division of Dealers Transit, Inc.**: Provided a "Driver Black List" referencing James Wray.  
- **Urban League**: Represented by Sterling Tucker, who provided information on threats against MLK.

MLK Declassified Files

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