</s>ALLEN, ERNEST KAVANOUGH (MRS.) Mrs. Allen stated she is not acquainted with Sirhan Sirhan or any member of his family. Mrs. Allen stated upon reading all the public regarding the Kennedy assassination she became help her in any for the mother of the accused and wanted to Allen contacted Marguerite Daugherty, a neighbor of the Sirhan's to inquire if she could be of assistance. Mrs . Allen stated she has been a member of the United Arab Congress and also the Asia society for approximately two years. ALLEN. LARRY Mr. Allen arrived at the Ambassador Hotel with his wife, Doris Allen, on June 4, 1968, 10:30 p.m. He attempted to enter the Embassy Room but was refufatance. He also attempted to enter via the was was stopped by a also armed guard. He then went downstairs to the Ambassador Room and remained until after the shooting. ALLEN WILLIAM DUANE Mr. Allan was counselor at John Muir High School in Pasadena from 1960 to 1966, and was a counselor to Sirhan during Sirhan s junior and senior years, September 1961 to June 1963. He courses in high school, because of his existence upon taking basic in his schedule. He said that Sirhan had a language problem in school which hindered him that that Sirahan's test scores did in a personal nature, and all men never discussed anything of mically oriented. Sirhan was recorded showed that he did not participate in any high school extracurricular activities but would not participate. According to Sirahan s record and the high school transcript, Sirhan was usually able to do at least "c" average work, which indicated to him that Sirkan had not been a lazy student and ALT, MILDRED Mrs. Alt attended the Kennedy rally in the Embassy Room at the Ambassador Hotel on the night of the Indiana primary. While in attendance she observed a man with black wavy hair, dark skin, slight build, short, in his early 20s, wearing a suit and tie and spoke with a slight accent. This man was in the company of a woman, Caucasian, light complexion, slightly built, 120, 5'0" dark blond or light complexion; slightly built. 20 -861- 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The document contains witness statements and testimonies related to the investigation into the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Witnesses describe events surrounding the shooting, including individuals observed near the hotel, accounts of gunfire, and interactions with suspects. Statements include details about a suspect described as "Sirhan," his alleged activities prior to the assassination, and testimonies from individuals such as John Bassen, who was present during RFK’s speech and reported hearing firecracker-like sounds. Other witnesses mention encounters with individuals resembling Sirhan, threats against RFK, and observations of people at locations like the Beverly Hilton Hotel and Golden West Airlines. The document also includes information about Sirhan’s background, including his employment history, educational records, and alleged associations.  

Key People  
- **Sirhan B. Sirhan**: Central figure suspected of the assassination; described by multiple witnesses as a quiet individual with ties to Pasadena, including employment at Michael Ganguin Incorporated. Some accounts mention his alleged beliefs in witchcraft and interactions with others.  
- **Theresa Christian**: Witness who claimed to see a man resembling Sirhan at the Embassy Ballroom on June 4, 1968, but investigators concluded her identification was mistaken.  
- **Alvin Clark**: Met Sirhan in connection with his employment; noted their conversation about RFK shortly after Martin Luther King’s assassination, though he did not take Sirhan’s remarks seriously.  
- **James Clark**: Owner of A-Bar-T Stables; stated Sirhan never visited his stables.  
- **Gregory Ross Clayton**: Hotel security officer who tackled Michael Wayne during the shooting.  
- **Myrtle Clayton**: Switchboard operator at the Ambassador Hotel who received a threatening call from an unknown number in San Francisco, Indiana.  
- **Leroy Clemens**: Chaplain of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis; met Sirhan at a chapter meeting but could not recall details of their interaction.  
- **Glen E. Cline**: Dean of Students at Pasadena City College; confirmed no individual named Mustafa Sankari attended.  
- **Kayie Coffey**: Secretary for Dr. Nelson; unspecified role in the document.  
- **Jerry Owen**: Suspected conspirator; mentioned in relation to Sirhan and Clark.  
- **Edgar Eugene Bradley, Clay Shaw**: Key figures in alleged JFK assassination conspiracy, referenced in context of RFK’s assassination.  

Key Locations  
- **Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)**: Site of RFK’s speech and the assassination; multiple witnesses described events here, including the shooting, crowd reactions, and post-assassination activity.  
- **Embassy Ballroom**: Location where Theresa Christian claimed to see a man resembling Sirhan on June 4, 1968.  
- **Orange Julius stand**: Location where Alvin Clark met Sirhan.  
- **A-Bar-T Stables**: Clark’s stables, allegedly not visited by Sirhan.  
- **West Venetian Room**: Clayton’s assigned entrance area during the assassination.  
- **San Francisco, Indiana**: Location of the threatening call received by Myrtle Clayton.  

Key Events  
- **RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel (June 5, 1968)**: Witnesses reported gunshots during RFK’s speech, with some identifying a suspect resembling Sirhan.  
- **Witness interactions**: Multiple accounts describe encounters with Sirhan, including his presence in the hotel, alleged conversations, and actions such as firing at a range.  
- **Post-assassination activities**: Dispatch of ambulances, police involvement, and media coverage of the event.  
- **Threats against RFK**: Myrtle Clayton received a threatening call from an unknown number in San Francisco, Indiana, on June 6, 1968.  
- **Post-Martin Luther King assassination**: Alvin Clark and Sirhan discussed RFK’s potential assassination shortly after Martin Luther King’s death.  

Key Organizations  
- **Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis**: Clemens’ affiliation; mentioned as a chapter meeting location where he met Sirhan.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Involved in investigations related to Sirhan and Owen.  
- **Kennedy campaign staff**: Included individuals like Cheney and Burke, who were present at the hotel during the speech.  
- **Pasadena City College**: Associated with potential encounters involving Sirhan and other students.

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