</s>LA 56-156 Hair Bleach blond, worn on top of head in a bun Complexion Fair Ryes Blue or gray Characteristics Blue or grey Socialistic in nature; Characteristics attractive in appearance MARTIGANI added that absent the number of bleached hair, and her natural color was probably brunettes. MARTICANTI related that absent on number of occasions he MARTIFICANTI wanted to be among the golden garter. picked DOROTHY MANNING up in the morning at 23/7 West Main Street MANNING UP in the Morning at Golden Garter. On one of these brought her to the Mexican looking individual, Described above, appeared at the door without his shirt on and indicated DOROTHY would be down shortly. He added that he never did observe "JIM" at this address. MARTIIGANI advised that the employment of DOROHY MANNING was terminated because it was learned that she was using dope and had been taking money from the cash register. Date of death and been taking Money from 30, 1968. He added that since that he believed, was not seen any of the individuals described above. MARTIFANI furnished the names of the following individuals who he believed had observed the Jim', and the individual believed to be STIRHAN STIRHAM, and the Mexican looking man at the Golden Carter Bar, and HAROLD PITZ 1104 South Marengo Avenue Alhambra, California CAROL HAINES 1304 Westminster Avenue Alhambrea, California MARTIGNI noted that HAROLD PITZZ reported he had played pool with the individual believed to be SIRHIAN SIRHAAN on a number ofoccasions and allegedly had been acquired. With him for six or more months. -618 - 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents detail FBI investigations into individuals associated with the Golden Garter Bar in Alhambra, California, during 1968, focusing on potential connections to political activities and events surrounding Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. Key figures include Dorothy Manning, a former barmaid terminated for suspected drug use and theft; James Wilson, linked to Manning and Bob Andrese through social interactions at the bar; Carl Martigani, co-owner of the Golden Garter Bar who observed a Mexican-looking individual; and Edwin Gerald Ness, arrested in 1966 for false identification. The FBI sought information about alleged ties to political discussions, with some individuals referencing conversations about politics. Rhonda Green provided address book entries linking "Bob" (possibly Robert Andrese) to associates like Wilson and Manning. Interviews also referenced the assassination of Senator RFK on June 5, 1968, with Jim Wilson reporting observations of TV coverage of the event and the arrest of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, though he could not identify him from photographs. The FBI documented witness accounts, including Harold Pitze’s claim of playing pool with someone resembling Sirhan at Norm's Nook and the Golden Garter Bar, and William Burton Blume’s sighting of a man resembling Sirhan in the Ambassador Hotel lobby on June 2, 1968. Anwar Musa Sayegh mentioned meeting a man named Sirhan Bishara at Pasadena City College in 1963, predating RFK’s assassination. The investigation also examined newspaper distribution, including the Los Angeles Times Preview Edition, and explored connections to a De Soto car registered to Stirian B. Stirian, possibly an alias or misspelling of Sirhan.  

Key People  
- **Dorothy Manning**: Former barmaid at Golden Garter Bar; terminated in May 1968 for suspected drug use and theft.  
- **James Wilson**: Associated with Manning and Bob Andrese; frequented the bar, allegedly met "Jim" or "Bob."  
- **Carl Martigani**: Co-owner of Golden Garter Bar; reported observing a Mexican-looking individual at the bar.  
- **Robert Andrese (Andrees)**: Employed at Scanebe Manufacturing Company; described as "Bob," linked to Wilson and Manning.  
- **Edwin Gerald Ness**: Arrested in 1966 for false identification; resided with Manning, Wilson, and Rhonda Green in Alhambra.  
- **Rhonda Green**: Provided address book entries linking "Bob" to Andrese and other associates.  
- **Harold Pitze**: Alhambra resident who played pool with an individual resembling Sirhan Bishara at Norm's Nook and Golden Garter Bar.  
- **William Burton Blume**: Kennedy campaign volunteer who claimed to have seen Sirhan Bishara in the Ambassador Hotel lobby on June 2, 1968.  
- **David Berry Vogel**: Friend of Blume who corroborated his account of seeing the suspect.  
- **Anwar Musa Sayegh**: Student at Pasadena City College who met a man named Sirhan Bishara in 1963 (pre-dating RFK’s assassination).  
- **Mustata Bahtafihishi**: Denied knowing Stirian B. Stirian or making anti-Kennedy statements; mentioned Arab organizations.  
- **Linda Bahtishhi**: Spouse of Mustata Bahtafihishi, denied knowledge of Stirian.  
- **Rudy M. Fordham**: Pasadena City College student who reported campus gossip about Stirian’s presence on June 4, 1968.  
- **Sirhan Bishara Sirhan**: Alleged assassin of RFK; referenced in multiple witness accounts and arrest records.  

Key Locations  
- **Golden Garter Bar**, Alhambra, California: Central location for bar-related activities and interactions.  
- **Alameda, California**: Mentioned as a residence for some individuals.  
- **Norwalk, California**: Home of Dorothy Manning’s mother and where Manning resided after splitting from her associates.  
- **Santa Ana, California**: Linked to Wilson’s brother, Richard, who managed the "Poor House" or "Pussy Cat" bar; also home to Blaine Wilton’s workplace.  
- **Los Angeles, California**: Ambassador Hotel (site of RFK’s assassination); Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office (mentioned in connection to Ness’s arrest).  
- **Pasadena, California**: Locations of Pasadena City College, Showcase Liquor Company, and John Muir High School; site of newspaper distribution.  
- **San Gabriel, California**: Home to Mustata Bahtafihishi and his wife Linda Bahtishhi.  
- **Temple City, California**: Location of GPS Pharmacy where SPEAR SAYEGH was reportedly employed.  

Key Events  
- **Employment at Golden Garter Bar**: Manning worked as a barmaid until May 1968; others like Wilson and Andrese were patrons or associates.  
- **Arrests**: Manning arrested in May 1968 for theft; Ness arrested in June 1966 for false identification.  
- **Political Discussions**: Some individuals mentioned conversations about politics, though no direct ties to RFK’s assassination are noted.  
- **Address Book Entries**: Rhonda Green provided details linking "Bob" to Andrese and other associates.  
- **June 2, 1968**: Blume and Vogel attended a Kennedy reception at the Ambassador Hotel, where Blume claimed to have seen Sirhan Bishara in the lobby.  
- **June 4–5, 1968**: Distribution of Los Angeles Times Preview Edition at Pasadena City College; examination of a De Soto car linked to Stirian B. Stirian.  
- **April–May 1968**: Mrs. Teague rented an apartment to Bob Allen, Jim Wilson, and Rudy Martinez, who vacated it by Memorial Day weekend.  
- **June 17–19, 1968**: FBI interviews with Mustata Bahtafihishi, Linda Bahtishhi, and Rudy M. Fordham regarding potential connections to Stirian and anti-Kennedy statements.  

Key Organizations  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Conducted interviews and investigations into the activities of individuals associated with the bar and RFK’s assassination.  
- **Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office**: Mentioned in connection to Ness’s arrest for furnishing false identification.  
- **Quik-Serv Employment Agency**: Mentioned in context of job searches by Wilson and others.  
- **International Extrusion Company**: Linked to apartment rental details provided by Mrs. Teague.  
- **GPS Pharmacy (Los Angeles)**: Mentioned as a location where SPEAR SAYEGH worked.  
- **Organization of Arab Students**: Referenced as an entity active on campuses in California, with no known political purpose.

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