</s>ME 44-1987 2: those buildings during the late afternoon of April 4, 1968, when he was in the process of leaving the motel. PHILLIPS stated that as he was walking from the motel toward the bus stop, as indicated above, he did not see anything of an unusual nature. 46 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details forensic and material analysis conducted during an investigation involving various items recovered from a crime scene. It includes information on cartridges (Q4–Q12) manufactured by Remington Arms Company, including military-grade full-metal jacketed bullets and comparisons with metal-link ammunition. A Browning rifle (Q2), serial number 474425, is examined for markings, with no toolmarks or foreign material found on the barrel. The rifle’s Weaver telescope sight has a magnification setting of "6x6," and its components include Bushnell binoculars (Q4) with serial numbers A17350 and Q2. Fibers from bedspreads (Q13, Q3) are linked to cotton and viscose materials found on the rifle and debris. Hair analysis reveals Caucasian brown and black beard fragments but no Negro hair. Miscellaneous items include a black cardboard box (Q1), Japanese-manufactured binoculars (Q14), a "Toll-Star" zipper bag (Q15), pliers (Q16), bandage boxes (Q17), and personal hygiene products like toothpaste, soap, and deodorant. Some items bear serial numbers or labels indicating manufacturers such as Gillette, Bushnell, and Channel Master.  

Key People  
- Individuals associated with the crime scene or evidence collection (not explicitly named in the text).  
- Manufacturers and entities mentioned: Remington Arms Company, Bushnell, Gillette, Channel Master, Colgate-Palmolive, Brunswick Soap Company.  

Key Locations  
- Bridgeport, Connecticut (Remington Arms manufacturing location).  
- Pasadena, California (Bushnell distribution center).  
- Kansas City, Missouri (United Products Corporation, importer of "Toll-Star" bags).  
- Memphis, Tennessee (Work Arms Co., referenced on a paper bag).  

Key Events  
- Forensic examination of cartridges for metal-link ammunition marks.  
- Analysis of hair and fiber evidence from the crime scene.  
- Inspection of rifle components, including telescope sights and binocular mounts.  
- Documentation of miscellaneous items recovered, including personal hygiene products and tools.  

Key Organizations  
- Remington Arms Company (cartridge manufacturer).  
- Bushnell and Company (binocular distributor).  
- United Products Corporation (importer of "Toll-Star" bags).  
- Gillette (travel kit manufacturer).  
- Channel Master (radio receiver brand).  
- Colgate-Palmolive Company (soap manufacturer).  
- Brunswick Soap Company (Cameo soap producer).

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