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Summary  
The documents detail an FBI investigation into James Earl Ray (JER) and his alleged involvement in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., spanning multiple locations including Chicago, Memphis, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. The inquiry focused on tracking JER’s movements, examining financial transactions, and identifying potential associates or accomplices. Key elements included phone records, surveillance of JER’s brother Jerry Ray at the Sportsman’s Country Club in Chicago, interviews with informants such as Susan Donian and GALT (Eric Starvo Galt), and reviews of bank robbery cases where JER was a suspect. The investigation also examined connections between JER and individuals like Anita Katzenkiel, Barney Eggenberger (Illinois Bell Telephone Company official), and others linked to car-related activities, including a 1966 Mustang found in Atlanta. A separate FBI review of Superior Bulk Film Company records revealed transactions involving Galt, including camera equipment purchases and correspondence, with financial details tied to Merchandise National Bank in Chicago. The investigation also included handwriting analysis of a Kleenex box linked to the case and interviews with individuals such as Thomas Flicked, Susan Harris Flicked, and GINGER NANCE, who provided accounts of travel, prostitution activities, and encounters with law enforcement.  

Key People  
- James Earl Ray (JER) – Suspect in MLK’s assassination; investigated for bank robberies and connections to GALT.  
- Jerry Ray – JER’s brother, employed at Sportsman’s Country Club in Chicago; monitored by FBI.  
- Susan Donian – Sister of JER; her phone records and location were examined.  
- Eric Starvo Galt (GALT) – Linked to a 1966 Mustang found in Atlanta; associated with Superior Bulk Film Company transactions.  
- Anita Katzenkiel – Friend of Nance, connected to Ray’s associates; involved in prostitution activities.  
- Barney Eggenberger – Illinois Bell Telephone Company official who provided phone records.  
- Susan Lee Flicked (nee Harris) – Interviewed about relocation to California and associations with ANITA KATZWINKEL and GINGER CUNNINGHAM NANCE.  
- GINGER LEE NANCE (nee Cunningham) – Described travel from Illinois to California, stays in Los Angeles, and prostitution activities.  
- Thomas Flicked – Interviewed in Chicago; checked out of a motel in Mendota, Illinois.  
- Susan Harris Flicked – Interviewed in Chicago; denied involvement in obscene films.  
- Gunnar R. Burke – Manager at Superior Bulk Film Company.  
- Arthur Flank – Possibly associated with financial records tied to Galt’s transactions.  

Key Locations  
- Chicago (Illinois) – Central to the investigation; includes Sportsman’s Country Club, Mendota, Hollywood, and Dixon.  
- Memphis, Tennessee – Mentioned in phone records and as a potential contact location.  
- Los Angeles, California – Linked to GALT’s residence, Palm Apartments, Serrano neighborhood, and Greyhound Bus Station.  
- Atlanta, Georgia – Site of the abandoned Mustang found during the investigation.  
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Route taken by Flicked and NANCE after car troubles.  
- San Diego, California – Mentioned in travel routes.  
- Bellflower, California – NANCE’s father’s residence.  
- Birmingham, Alabama – Location of Superior Bulk Film Company transactions.  
- Montreal, Canada – Address associated with GALT.  
- Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – Address provided by Galt for refund processing.  

Key Events  
- FBI investigation into JER’s movements, financial transactions, and associations with potential accomplices.  
- Surveillance of Jerry Ray at Sportsman’s Country Club and review of his employment history.  
- Examination of phone records, including toll calls between JER and individuals in Memphis and Illinois.  
- Interviews with informants such as Mrs. Lilly Schneider and Mrs. James McKeen regarding potential associates.  
- Travel accounts from Illinois to California via Oklahoma after car breakdowns, involving Flicked and NANCE.  
- Prostitution activities linked to Flicked, NANCE, KATZWINKEL, and SU E HARRIS (arrested for prostitution).  
- Review of Superior Bulk Film Company records showing Galt’s camera equipment purchases and correspondence.  
- Refund process initiated for a returned Crestline Camera, with financial details tied to Merchandise National Bank.  
- Handwriting analysis of a Kleenex box linked to the assassination investigation.  
- FBI documentation of Galt’s travel plans to Mexico and lab analysis comparing Prinz Air Release shutter mechanisms.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Conducted investigations into JER, GALT, and related individuals.  
- Illinois Bell Telephone Company – Provided phone records and information on toll calls.  
- Chicago Police Department – Involved in monitoring Jerry Ray’s activities and providing local law enforcement details.  
- Sportsman’s Country Club – Workplace of Jerry Ray; subject to FBI security checks.  
- Superior Bulk Film Company – Linked to Galt’s camera equipment transactions and correspondence.  
- Merchandise National Bank (Chicago) – Financial institution associated with Galt’s transactions.  
- Los Angeles Police Department – Involved in prostitution-related arrests.  
- Raynors Company – NANCE’s employer in Dixon, Illinois.

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