</s>1 BH 44-1740 JHK:cap The following investigation was conducted by SA JOHN H. KRESER, H. HARRY T. POSEY and SA CLAUDE TIMOTHY ADAMS on April 6, 1968, at Birmingham, Alabama: The records of Hertz Rent-A-Car Company, 2020 5th Avenue North, Birmingham,Alabama, were made available for examination by T.DYKES, Night Manager. These records were checked pertaining to automobiles rented by that company from March 1, 1968 , to April 6, 1969, and were reviewed for the names HARVEY LOWEYER and W. H. LEIMEYER, and place of destination, with negative results. An artist's conception was also displayed to Mr. DYKÉS of a suspect in this case with negative results. 132 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations in Birmingham, Alabama, conducted between March 29 and April 17, 1968, focusing on individuals associated with Reverend Ralph Martin Galt and his family. Agents SA John J. Kreskesk and Marvin M. Eubanks interviewed Frances Brown, a waitress at Andy's Lounge, who described a man observed on March 29, 1968, wearing white trousers, a blue sport coat, and having sandy hair. On April 9, 1968, SA Richard D. Schein showed an artist’s conception of the unknown subject to Mrs. Brown, confirming the individual bore a strong resemblance to the man she described. The investigation also included inquiries into Douglas Eugene Crowson, who provided details about his employment with Transworld Leasing Corporation and residence in Birmingham. Barney Oldfield Trammell, Jr., a pharmaceutical salesman for Sandoz and Company, was interviewed by Drs. Warren B. Weil and John Hillhouse regarding his activities from March 29 to April 5, 1968. On April 16, 1968, Donald F. Wood identified Eric S. Galt in a photograph as the unknown subject. A separate legal action was initiated against ERICA STARVO GALT for alleged conspiracy to intimidate Martin Luther King Jr., leading to an arrest warrant issued by Commissioner Hildred F. Sprague.  

Key People:  
- Reverend Ralph Martin Galt (spouse: K. Louise Galt)  
- Frances Brown (waitress at Andy's Lounge, Birmingham)  
- Douglas Eugene Crowson (employed by Transworld Leasing Corporation)  
- Barney Oldfield Trammell, Jr. (pharmaceutical salesman for Sandoz and Company)  
- Eric S. Galt (identified in photographs as the unknown subject)  
- Donald F. Wood (employee at Aeromarine Supply Company, identified Eric S. Galt)  
- Commissioner Hildred F. Sprague (issued arrest warrant for ERICA STARVO GALT)  

Key Locations:  
- Birmingham, Alabama (central location for interviews and investigations)  
- Andy's Lounge, 1923 1st Avenue North (where Frances Brown worked)  
- Redmont Hotel, Birmingham (site of interviews with Douglas Eugene Crowson and Barney Trammell)  
- Aeromarine Supply Company, Birmingham (location where photographs were reviewed)  
- Hertz Rent-A-Car Company (2020 5th Avenue North)  
- Used car lots in Birmingham (e.g., Courtesy Used Cars, Liberty Motors, Downtown Motors, Foreign Car Center)  
- Liggett Rexall Drug Store locations (e.g., 1911 First Avenue North, 5-Points West Shopping Center, Midjio Park Shopping Center)  

Key Events:  
- March 29, 1968: Frances Brown observed a man at Andy's Lounge matching the description of the unknown subject.  
- April 9, 1968: SA Richard D. Schein showed an artist’s conception to Mrs. Brown, confirming the individual’s resemblance.  
- April 12–17, 1968: FBI agents conducted investigations into Reverend Ralph Martin Galt’s family and associates.  
- April 16, 1968: Donald F. Wood identified Eric S. Galt in a photograph as the unknown subject.  
- April 17, 1968: A warrant was issued for ERICA STARVO GALT following allegations of conspiring to intimidate MLK Jr.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- Birmingham Police Department (e.g., Special Agents, Identification Bureau)  
- Transworld Leasing Corporation (employer of Douglas Eugene Crowson)  
- Sandoz and Company (employer of Barney Oldfield Trammell, Jr.)  
- Aeromarine Supply Company  
- Local businesses (car rental companies, used car lots, drug stores, laundries, etc.)  
- Banking institutions (First National Bank of Birmingham, Birmingham Trust National Bank)  
- Transportation services (airlines, taxicab companies, bus stations, barge line operators)

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