</s>PH 44-1368 NAME & INSTITUTION: ADDRESS: POSITION: TELEPHONE # AGENT: At Morrisville, Pa. Morrisville Bank 2 B. Bridge St. MRS. BETTY BEDNAR Cashier 295-7161 SA MAX D. BROWN At Malvern, Pa ., National Bank of Malvern Malvern, PA. MRS, MARGARET WALKER, Cashier 647-0100 11 At Norristown, Pa .. Peoples National Bank of Norristown 43 E. Main St. Mrs. GERTRUDE WALKER Assistant Cashier 275-8800 At Quakertown, Pa ... Quakertown National Bank Broad & 3RD Streets Mr. ARTHUR HENDRICKS Cashier 536-3300 At Berwyn, Pa Community Bank and Trust Company (Formerly Upper Main Line Bank) (All Branches) Lancaster Pike Mr. ROBERT H. WOLP Vice President NI 4-6030 At Pottsstown, Pa, Industrial Valley Bank (IVB) (Formerly Security Trust Company) Pottstown, PA, MRS ., MARY WARE, Safe Deposit Box Custodian 323-4300 NE 4-4400 - - - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document details FBI investigative efforts related to Eric Starvo Galt, a white male identified as present in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968, the day of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Galt was sought for questioning due to his association with a suspicious blue zipper-type overnight bag found in Memphis, described as a "Tel-Star" brand manufactured in Japan. The FBI coordinated with multiple divisions (Philadelphia, Memphis, Kansas City, Los Angeles) to track Galt, verify the bag’s manufacturer (United Products Corp.), and address logistical challenges such as curfews in Kansas City. Galt’s vehicle was identified as a 1966 white Mustang with Alabama license plates (1-389-993) and a VIN of 6T07C1N90647, which had four red plastic floor mats and a silver-painted muffler. The FBI also investigated Linwood N. Page, a Fruehauf Trucking driver who stayed at the Rebel Motel in Memphis on April 4, seeking information about objects left in Room 34 and potential connections to suspects.  

Key People  
- Eric Starvo Galt: Suspect sought for questioning; described as white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 175 pounds, blue eyes, brown hair, born July 20, 1931.  
- Linwood N. Page: Truck driver for Fruehauf Trucking; stayed at Rebel Motel in Memphis on April 4, contacted via Harry Brown in Pennsylvania.  
- Harold Long: Personnel manager at Fruehauf Trucking.  
- John D. Loheyer, Lloyd O. Lomeyer, William J. Lohmeyer: Individuals listed in phone directories and motor vehicle records.  
- Joseph Pechter: Manufacturer’s representative for "Tel-Star" baggage; provided information on the bag’s distribution.  
- Bill Harvey: United Products Corp. contact in Kansas City, identified as a potential link to Los Angeles representatives.  

Key Locations  
- Memphis, Tennessee: Site of Galt’s reported presence and recovery of the suspicious bag; Rebel Motel (Highway 71).  
- Avon Lake, Ohio: Fruehauf Trucking headquarters.  
- Sheffield, Ohio: Page’s residence.  
- Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Devons, Pennsylvania: Locations where phone directories and motor vehicle records were checked for individuals with surnames Lowmeyer/Lohmer.  
- Kansas City, Missouri: Addressed curfew restrictions impacting investigative efforts.  
- Los Angeles, California: Target of inquiries regarding distribution of "Tel-Star" bags.  

Key Events  
- FBI’s search for Eric Starvo Galt following his reported presence in Memphis on April 4, 1968, the day of MLK Jr.’s assassination.  
- Recovery and analysis of a blue zipper-type overnight bag linked to Galt; identification as a Japanese-manufactured "Tel-Star" product.  
- Coordination between FBI divisions (Philadelphia, Memphis, Kansas City, Los Angeles) to trace Galt, verify manufacturer details, and address logistical challenges.  
- Investigation into United Products Corp.’s role in distributing the suspicious bag and its potential connection to the suspect case.  
- Request for interview with Linwood N. Page regarding objects left in Room 34 at the Rebel Motel and potential knowledge of suspects.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Conducted investigations across multiple divisions and locations, including Philadelphia, Memphis, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.  
- United Products Corp.: Identified as a potential importer or jobber for "Tel-Star" baggage; linked to the distribution of the suspicious bag.  
- Fruehauf Trucking: Ohio-based company employing Linwood N. Page; associated with the Rebel Motel in Memphis.  
- Local law enforcement agencies: Assisted in tracking Galt and verifying information on the bag’s distribution.

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