</s>FD-245 (Rev. 3-3-43) H. S. Department of Justire FIELD OFFICE FILE FEDERAL BUREAU CLASSIFICATION NO. ERIC STARRO GAT of INVESTIGATION Bureau File Number 44-38861 ENTIRE FILE REVIEWED 2 HISTORICAL ALL THERRORATION CONTAINED DECLASSIFICATION ALL THORRORATION COUTAILED DO NOT DESTROY DO NOT DESTROY: PENDING LITIGATION HISTORIAL VALUE, Series Jointre Number: NATIONAL ARCHIVES" X DO NOT ESTROY- HISTorical VALUE NATIONALARCHIVES See also Nos. See Vel 1 for Sittingbiond See Nest Station 2005 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 15176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into motel registration records and vehicle ownership related to individuals named ERIC STARVO GALT, JOHN WILLARD, HARVEY LOONEYER, and others during March–April 1968. Florence Marshall of the Marshall Motel confirmed no records of these individuals staying at her establishment between March 20 and April 1, 1968. The Dumas Motel manager, W.H.B. Boyles, similarly reported no entries for the listed names or a 1966 Mustang with Alabama license plates. References to "Friendship Inn" soap usage and vehicle identification numbers (e.g., 6707C1 90647) are noted. FBI agents in Memphis, Jackson, and other locations conducted checks on motor vehicle records, credit accounts (e.g., Shell Oil), and publications linked to GALT. Fingerprint analysis and mail forwarding services were also examined.  

Key People:  
- Florence Marshall (Marshall Motel owner)  
- W.H.B. Boyles (Dumas Motel manager)  
- ERIC STARVO GALT (subject of investigation)  
- JOHN WILLARD, HARVEY LOONEYER, LOMMYER, LOWERYER (names checked in motel records)  
- SA Brent W. Warberg, SA Thomas E. Burg (FBI agents)  

Key Locations:  
- Marshall Motel (Florence, Alabama)  
- Dumas Motel (Dumas, Texas)  
- Memphis, Jackson, and Charlotte offices of the FBI  
- Raleigh, North Carolina (motor vehicle records)  
- Tulsa, Oklahoma (Shell Oil credit card records)  

Key Events:  
- FBI checks of motel registration records for specified individuals (March–April 1968).  
- Investigation into ERIC STARVO GALT’s ownership of a 1966 Mustang and associated license plates.  
- Examination of motor vehicle department records and credit accounts linked to GALT.  
- Fingerprint analysis and mail forwarding service inquiries.  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles (various states)  
- Shell Oil Company (credit card records)  
- Post Office Department (mail delivery and form submissions)

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