</s>Al. 44-493 New Hampshire Imperial Cleaners 629 Elm St. Manchester, N. H. SN 33305 -32- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI investigations into Eric Starvo Galt’s cross-border activities, including a Mexican customs permit for a 1968 Ford Mustang (VIN: 6T070190647) with an Alabama license plate (138993), issued on October 7, 1967. The permit indicated the vehicle had not left Mexico or the permit was not surrendered upon departure, suggesting smuggling or evasion of customs regulations. FBI agents in San Antonio, Texas, sought records on Galt’s financial activities across multiple counties (Atascosa, Comal, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Wilson) but found no records under his name, implying possible aliases or covert operations. The investigation also linked Galt to a textile marking machine company, whose tape markings were identified in the case, potentially indicating counterfeiting or illicit manufacturing. Administrative directives from the FBI Director (April 12, 1968) emphasized avoiding the caption "Racial Matters" for reports related to MLK’s assassination, instead using specific classifications like "Racial Disturbances Following Assassination..." to prevent administrative confusion. The documents reflect broader Cold War-era surveillance of smuggling networks and civil unrest post-MLK’s assassination (April 4, 1968).  

Key People:  
- Eric Starvo Galt (suspect linked to cross-border activities and MLK investigation)  
- Harold L. Touchstone (Texas resident associated with a 1966 Ford Country Sedan)  
- M. H. Womenck (owner of a 1966 Plymouth tied to license plate F R R 66)  
- David D. Ivellis (subject of FBI investigation)  
- John M. Kemmy (FBI agent involved in racial matters and MLK case)  
- SA James C. Holmes (conducted records checks on Galt)  

Key Locations:  
- Nuevo Laredo, Mexico (Galt’s tourist permit issuance)  
- Fort Worth, Texas (Surman G. Young’s Holiday Inn registration)  
- Wylie, Texas (Harold L. Touchstone’s residence)  
- Millington, Tennessee (vehicle registration details)  
- San Antonio, Texas (memorial ceremony for Dr. King)  

Key Events:  
- FBI investigation into Eric Starvo Galt’s movements and associations in Mexico and Texas  
- License plate checks on vehicles linked to suspects (e.g., F R 66, KJJ)  
- Coordination with local law enforcement to trace individuals and vehicles connected to the assassination case  
- Memorial ceremony for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in San Antonio on April 10, 1968  
- Administrative directive from FBI Director (April 12, 1968) reclassifying reports related to MLK’s assassination  

Key Organizations:  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)  
- Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)  
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)  
- Local law enforcement agencies in Texas and Mexico

MLK Declassified Files

44-sa-1242_742152_02-01-part_3_of_4.pdf

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