</s>LA 4th-1574 KATZWINKEL was then asked if she normally gave her name and address to her customers. She stated that she did not. She then advised that it was possible that she had given her then advised her that she was responsible that the had TOM WASHINGTON, whom she met at a bowling alley on two occasions. This bowling alley was located on Hollywood occasions, this bowling alley is located onollywood bowling alley or this Negro man bowled in a league of two either a Tuesday or a Thursday evening. He also drove a white Mustangs convertible. KATZWINKEL, however, he further described but she did not know where he was employed. She also advised that she never dated this man but did it think: she possible that she might have never given her name and address it to him. KATWINKELS was then shown as an artist's conception o' ERIC GAZWELL and photographs of J.J. VERMONT. She started that she has gained a lot of attention to her. She said that was then shown the colored photograph of a green colored bedspread and stated that this did not mean anything to her .. When asked if: she could furnish any further information rearding the above matter. KATHZWIKEL stated that the could not: however, if she did recall anything as a result of these interviews, she would immediately contact the FBI Office. 2005 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents consist of fragmented records from multiple FBI FD-302 forms and other investigative reports spanning 1964 to 1968. These records primarily focus on property rental inquiries, vehicle services, hardware store transactions, and administrative notes related to document classification and release under Executive Order 14176. Key entries include interviews with individuals such as Eric Galt, tenants at 1535 North Serrano Avenue in Los Angeles, and employees of Romage Hardware Store regarding the sale of duck-billed pliers. References to vehicle services, laundry records, and telephone subscriber lists are also present. No direct or indirect connection to Martin Luther King Jr., his assassination, or related investigations is identified in these documents.  

Key People:  
- Eric Galt (repeatedly mentioned in rental records, laundry invoices, and hardware store transactions)  
- Mrs. Powers (apartment building manager providing details on Galt’s tenancy)  
- John Richard Scantland, David Wear, Esther Metcalfe, Kenneth Lewis (employees and owners of Romage Hardware Store)  
- Donald Roberts (interviewed by FBI agents in 1963 regarding Eric Galt)  
- Alan Ross, Pierce Martin (telephone subscribers and security director referenced in telephone records)  

Key Locations:  
- 1535 North Serrano Avenue, Los Angeles (apartment building)  
- Cort Fox Ford, 4531 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles (vehicle service location)  
- Romage Hardware Store, Los Angeles (hardware store associated with pliers sales)  
- Modernway Laundry Company, Home Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning (laundry services referenced in records)  

Key Events:  
- FBI interviews regarding property management, vehicle ownership, and tenant activities at 1535 North Serrano Avenue  
- Documentation of Eric Galt’s car service at Cort Fox Ford on February 22, 1968  
- Investigation into hardware store transactions involving duck-billed pliers labeled with Romage Hardware Store name  
- Administrative notes on document handling, redaction instructions, and declassification under Executive Order 14176  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Cort Fox Ford (automotive service provider)  
- Romage Hardware Store (Los Angeles, California)  
- Modernway Laundry Company  
- Home Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning  
- General Telephone Company, Pacific Telephone Company

MLK Declassified Files

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