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Summary  
The document contains fragmented FBI records related to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Key elements include: identification of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan as the primary suspect, described as an Arab male with physical details (brown hair, brown eyes) and alleged residence in Pasadena, California; investigations into potential conspiracies involving "Khalaf," a young white male associated with St. Louis University and the Playboy Club, though no conclusive evidence was found; FBI communications between field offices (Boston, New York, Los Angeles) using code names like "Kensalt"; and references to unrelated items such as newspaper photographs and administrative forms. A separate document details inquiries into Samir M. Khalaf, described as a man of Middle Eastern origin with ties to diplomatic family members in Washington, D.C., who resided at St. Louis University and was last seen at the Playboy Club 18 months prior. The FBI sought verification of claims about Khalaf’s father’s business interests in Akron, Ohio. Additional records reference Colonel John H. Glenn’s testimony on Kennedy’s itinerary leading up to the assassination and an anonymous phone call to William Dunfey, a former Democratic Committee Chairman from New Hampshire, instructing him to relay a message to Kennedy regarding “Ottawa, Iowa.”  

Key People  
- Sirhan Bishara Sirhan: Suspect in RFK’s assassination, described as an Arab male with physical attributes noted in multiple records.  
- Dudley Deedle: Contractor from Belleville, Illinois, who introduced "Khalaf" to a St. Louis club patron.  
- Mark Rudd: Mentioned in a photograph context, though not directly tied to the RFK investigation.  
- Hassan M. Abdalla: Honorary Jordanian consul in Chicago, referenced in FBI inquiries.  
- Samir M. Khalaf: Young man associated with St. Louis University, described as of Middle Eastern origin with ties to diplomatic family members.  
- Dede (or Beddle): Informant who provided details about Khalaf’s appearance, background, and activities.  
- William Dunfey: Former Democratic Committee Chairman for New Hampshire; received a cryptic phone call from an unknown woman instructing him to relay a message to Senator Kennedy.  
- Colonel John H. Glenn: Provided testimony about Senator Kennedy’s schedule leading up to the assassination.  

Key Locations  
- Los Angeles, California: Site of the assassination attempt and initial FBI involvement.  
- St. Louis, Missouri: Center for investigations into "Khalaf" and connections to the Playboy Club; St. Louis University (where Khalaf resided).  
- Pasadena, California: Noted as Sirhan’s last known address.  
- Chicago, Illinois: Mentioned in context of consular inquiries and university records.  
- Akron, Ohio: Tied to Khalaf’s father’s business interests.  
- New Hampshire: Location of William Dunfey’s office and origin of the anonymous phone call.  

Key Events  
- June 5, 1968: Attempted assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.  
- FBI investigations into Sirhan’s background, including checks with Jordanian authorities and U.S. universities; inquiries into "Khalaf"’s ties to diplomatic family members and business interests in Akron, Ohio.  
- Use of code names ("Kensalt") for internal communication during the investigation.  
- Phone call to William Dunfey (June 13, 1968): An unknown woman instructed him to relay a message to Senator Kennedy regarding “Ottawa, Iowa.”  
- Colonel John H. Glenn’s testimony about Senator Kennedy’s itinerary on June 5–6, 1968, including his presence at the Ambassador Hotel.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Central agency conducting investigations, coordinating with field offices and other U.S. agencies.  
- St. Louis University: Mentioned in context of academic records related to "Khalaf."  
- Jordanian Consulate/Embassy: Referenced in FBI inquiries about Sirhan’s ties to Jordan.  
- Secret Service: Noted as being informed of the anonymous phone call to Dunfey.  
- Democratic National Committee: Mentioned in relation to William Dunfey’s role as a former chairman.

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