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Summary:  
The documents detail FBI and TRPB records from 1968 involving investigations into individuals linked to Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) and his assassination. An August 14, 1968 memo outlines efforts by the FBI to identify "Danny Corin" through interviews and record checks in Los Angeles, which yielded no results. A separate entry includes a letter from George Katsaforos of Chicago dated August 16, 1968, containing a photograph of RFK taken at Disneyland 48 hours before his assassination. The FBI responded on August 23, 1968, noting the photo was not maintained in bureau files. TRPB records reference Henry Donald Ramistella, a jockey with multiple suspensions and arrests for alleged misconduct in racing (e.g., unsatisfactory rides, drug possession) between 1953–1956. These include disciplinary actions at tracks like Garden State Park and Narragansett Park, as well as interactions with officials such as Bert Allfillisch. In 1968, FBI records mention attempts to interview Ethel Kennedy (RFK’s wife) regarding an unnamed matter, though these efforts were stalled. Howard Phillip Ethridge, arrested in 1968 near Idaho, claimed involvement in RFK and Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassinations, though witnesses disputed his statements. FBI files also reference investigations into Norman Sydney Wexler (a Harvard dropout with mental health history) and Danny J. Curtin, linked to the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s assassination. The documents include FBI communications about reviewing a film clip of RFK’s 1968 campaign, which was alleged to contain fabricated scenes involving him on a truck.  

Key People:  
- **Robert F. Kennedy (RFK)**: Mentioned in a photo sent by George Katsaforos, taken shortly before his assassination.  
- **George Katsaforos**: Sent a photograph of RFK to the FBI.  
- **Henry Donald Ramistella (alias Frank Donnarrumma)**: Jockey with multiple suspensions and arrests for alleged misconduct in racing.  
- **Bert Allfillisch**: Employed Ramistella; provided details about his background and employment.  
- **Ethel Kennedy**: Wife of RFK; FBI sought to interview her in 1968.  
- **Howard Phillip Ethridge**: Arrested in 1968; claimed involvement in RFK and MLK assassinations.  
- **Norman Sydney Wexler**: Mentally ill individual with a history of breakdowns, linked to Chicago State Hospital records.  
- **Danny J. Curtin**: Interviewed by LAPD regarding his presence at the Ambassador Hotel during RFK’s assassination.  

Key Locations:  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Central to investigations involving Danny Corin and TRPB records; site of the Ambassador Hotel where RFK was assassinated.  
- **New York, New Jersey**: Sites of Ramistella’s arrests and racing-related incidents.  
- **Santa Anita Park (California)**: Location where Ramistella was fingerprinted and issued a TRPB card.  
- **Narragansett Park Race Track (Rhode Island)**: Horse ownership transfers noted in 1957.  
- **Pullman, Washington**: Site of Ethridge’s alleged confrontation with hitchhikers.  

Key Events:  
- **August 14–23, 1968**: FBI efforts to identify Danny Corin; review of phone directories, credit bureau records, and LAPD files.  
- **August 16, 1968**: George Katsaforos sent a photo of RFK to the FBI.  
- **1953–1956**: Ramistella’s racing suspensions and arrests for alleged drug possession and misconduct (e.g., unsatisfactory rides, false testimony).  
- **1957 Horse Transactions**: Ramistella’s involvement in selling "SYFY" to Charlie Rev Solds, with disputes over ownership and training.  
- **Ethridge’s Arrest (1968)**: Alleged threats against RFK and MLK; women who hitchhiked with him reported inconsistencies in his claims.  
- **FBI Investigations**: Efforts to interview Ethel Kennedy, review film clips of RFK’s campaign, and track individuals like Wexler and Curtin.  
- **RFK Assassination (1968)**: Curtin’s alleged presence at the Ambassador Hotel; FBI reviewed footage for fabricated scenes.  

Key Organizations:  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Involved in RFK-related inquiries, handling of Katsaforos’ photo, and coordination with local agencies (e.g., LAPD, Detroit PD).  
- **Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau (TRPB)**: Maintained records on Ramistella’s racing career, suspensions, and disciplinary actions.  
- **New York State Police/Prosecutor’s Office**: Mentioned in context of Ramistella’s 1956 marijuana possession arrest.  
- **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)**: Investigated Curtin’s movements and vehicle incidents linked to RFK’s assassination.  
- **CBS News**: Reviewed film footage of RFK’s campaign for alleged fabricated content.  
- **Chicago State Hospital**: Maintained records on Norman Sydney Wexler.

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