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Summary:  
The document contains investigative records related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on evidence collected at the scene, including laundry tags and vehicle information. Laundry tags found at the shooting location were identified as manufactured by Textile Marking Machine Company of Syracuse, New York, under the trade name Thermo Seal Marking Tape. These tags were printed using a machine sold by the same company. Investigators requested local laundries to check for these specific tags and report their source. The document also references an Alabama driver’s license describing Eric Starvo Galt as a white male born on July 20, 1931, with physical attributes including blue eyes, brown hair, and a height of 5'11". Galt was linked to the investigation through potential connections to the Martin Luther King Jr. case. Additional details include a car rental record for a 1968 light green Mustang (license plate BY-5016) rented by C. H. McCormick, with ties to Gralla Publishing Company in Cleveland, Ohio. The document outlines investigative steps, including contacting law enforcement agencies, reviewing vehicle registrations, and checking financial records across multiple counties in Tennessee and other states.  

Key People:  
- Eric Starvo Galt (white male, born 7/20/31, 5'11", 175 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair)  
- C. H. McCormick (rented 1968 Mustang via Hertz Corporation)  
- Special Agents: WELBORN, HUDSON, LENNON, MORRISON, WIDENER, LORAH, QUIRIN, MOODY, STARNES, QUINN, JOHNSON, VAN RIPER, MEWHORTER, AARON, MIKE  

Key Locations:  
- Knoxville, Tennessee (laundry tags investigation, Hertz Corporation records)  
- Jefferson County, Tennessee (automobile registration checks)  
- Grainger County, Tennessee (deputy sheriff and county clerk contacts)  
- Union County, Tennessee (county court clerk and sheriff’s office)  
- Birmingham, Alabama (Bouquet-related details)  
- Cleveland, Ohio (car rental records for McCormick)  

Key Events:  
- Recovery of laundry tags from the assassination scene, traced to Textile Marking Machine Company products.  
- Investigation into Eric Starvo Galt’s movements, including potential ties to the MLK Jr. case.  
- Review of vehicle rentals and license plate information (e.g., 1968 Mustang with BY-5016).  
- Coordination across multiple counties in Tennessee for financial, registration, and employment record checks.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Local law enforcement agencies in Tennessee  
- Hertz Corporation (car rental records)  
- Regional inspectors and tax authorities (income tax return investigations)

MLK Declassified Files

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