</s>OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 GAY, INC. NO. 27 9999-1098 GARY, INC ., NO. 7 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO SAC, LOS ANGELES (44-15741) DATE: L/18/68 FROM : SUPERVISOR JOHN S. TEMPLE SUBJECT: MURKIN OR Re: ERIC STARVO GALT Union, 1631 West Street, HU 3-1770, on L/17/68, Bartenders HERMAN L. STREET, Secretary-Treasurer. Bartenders he had been receiving telephone calls from the New York himself, CBS, NBC, etc ., etc. all of whom were attempting to detain. "CBS, NBC. etc. All of whom was attempting to Union. LOVETT stated that information whatsoever was turned to to the callers other than the fact they were told GALI was not a member of the union. LOVETT stated three or four bartenders schools in Los Angeles is the most important organization for their graduates to secure employment. There are some job placement organizations, however, who place their clients in non-union shops. Foregoing for information of the file. JST:GOW (1) 44-1574-375 SEARCHED SEARCHEO NOXED/NOXD/NEXED/NXD SERIALIZED FILED APRIL 8 1968 FBI-LOS ANGELES 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents consist of multiple FBI complaint forms and memoranda from April 1968 detailing sightings of individuals described as resembling Eric Galt. These reports include descriptions of a white male with brown hair, blue eyes, and physical traits matching photographs of Galt published in local newspapers. Complaints mention encounters at locations such as the Starlight Bar, Boys Market, and barber shops, noting vehicles like a 1976 Ford Mustang or Pontiac with specific license plates. Some reports reference connections to Long Beach, Lakewood, and Redondo Beach, California, and include details about alleged associations with individuals named Harold Edwards Nichols and Ralph Gaut. The documents also reference a ship named "U.S. Tourist" and its movements between ports in 1968, linking the suspect to maritime activity.  

Key People:  
- Eric Galt (described as resembling the suspect)  
- James Earl Ray (implied through references to "JAYS Mr. King")  
- Harold Edwards Nichols (suspected associate)  
- Ralph Gaut (linked to insurance office and Cadillac purchase)  
- William Jones (former probation officer reporting on George Gillillian Wilard)  
- G. Brantant, Geneva B. Bentant, Mary Eetiger, and others providing witness accounts  

Key Locations:  
- Los Angeles, California  
- Lakewood, California (Boys Market)  
- Long Beach, California (415 East 3rd Street, Redondo Beach)  
- Paramont, California (Starlight Bar)  
- Honolulu, Hawaii (Hawaiian Gardens)  
- Jacksonville, Florida (ship movements)  
- Baltimore, Maryland  
- Panama City, Panama  

Key Events:  
- Sightings of individuals matching Eric Galt's description in April 1968  
- Reports of vehicles associated with suspects (e.g., Pontiac, Ford Mustang)  
- Alleged connections between suspects and maritime activity on the "U.S. Tourist" ship  
- Witness accounts linking suspects to locations such as barber shops and markets  
- FBI investigations into potential links between individuals and civil rights-related activities  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Los Angeles Field Office  
- San Francisco Field Office  
- United States Shipping Board (referenced in maritime records)

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44-la-1574_742142_002-04-part_1_of_3.pdf

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