On This Day in Scientology History - January 10

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St. Petersburg Times: Scientologist Withdraws Bid For Church January 10, 2001

A wealthy Scientologist has withdrawn plans to buy a church in downtown Largo in which she hoped to open a Scientology mission. Kathy Feshbach said she did not feel comfortable about completing the deal after learning another church, which had been offered the chance to buy the property before her, is still interested in buying it.

Wall Street Journal: The Price of Tech: Is There a Ceiling In Sight for Firms On the Cutting Edge? January 10, 2000

Dr. Zwan helped develop its core technology, but he never got it to turn a consistent profit. In its early years, the company also became known in the marketplace for its founder's association with Scientology. Then, less than a year after Digital Lightwave went public in early 1997, a new chief financial officer concluded that some revenue numbers were overstated and insisted on revising them downward. The stock tanked, the company settled a shareholder lawsuit, and a year ago, Dr. Zwan stepped aside.

Press-Enterprise: Golden Era's Hwy. 79 plan nixed January 10, 1998

San Jacinto city officials and residents have reacted with suspicion to a Church of Scientology request that the city continue diverting Highway 79 away from the church's Golden Era Productions film studios. The City Council voted 4-1 Thursday night to deny Golden Era's request that a detour along Sanderson Avenue and Ramona Expressway continue to be designated as Highway 79. Some council members and residents questioned the church's intentions for the original highway.

Riverside Press-Enterprise: Golden Era's Hwy. 79 plan nixed: Route request by Scientology film studio upsets San Jacinto January 10, 2000

Riverside Press-Enterprise: Golden Era's Hwy. 79 plan nixed: Route request by Scientology film studio upsets San Jacinto

Boston Picket January 10, 1999

Lady Ada, Martin O'Brien, Ron Newman,Jim Byrd, DW Pierce, and Stacy Brooks picket in Boston, Massachusetts. Notes: handling and looking for buttons
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Contra Costa Times: Scientology's Feud With Germany Fueled By Ad January 10, 1997

Contra Costa Times : Scientology's Feud With Germany Fueled By Ad

Wichita Eagle: With Reading,Woman Opensnew Chapterin Her Lifenew Reader Urges Others To Tutor Or Learn January 10, 1996

Wichita Eagle : With Reading,Woman Opensnew Chapterin Her Lifenew Reader Urges Others To Tutor Or Learn

Las Vegas Picket January 10, 1996

Ted Mayett pickets in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Helena Kobrin tries to shut down the alt.religion.scientology newsgroup. January 10, 1995

Helena Kobrin attempts to rmgroup (a software command to remove a newsgroup) a.r.s.

Religious Technology Center v. US January 10, 1994

RELIGIOUS TECHNOLOGY CENTER, et al., v. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (David Mayo, et al., Real Parties in Interest)
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Bradenton Herald: There Are Telltale Signs To Help You Detect Cults January 10, 1990

Bradenton Herald : There Are Telltale Signs To Help You Detect Cults

Miami Herald: The South Florida Reader January 10, 1988

Miami Herald: The South Florida Reader

Ethics and Word Clearing January 10, 1977

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Ethics and Word Clearing'.

How to Win with Word Clearing January 10, 1977

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'How to Win with Word Clearing'.

Gregory Willardson, Michael Meisner, Cindy Raymond, "Raw Data Report Re: IRS-Charlotte Murphy File." It, Gerald Wolfe, Barbara B January 10, 1975

Gregory Willardson initials a memo from Michael Meisner to Cindy Raymond, entitled "Raw Data Report Re: IRS-Charlotte Murphy Scientology File." It summarizes documents taken by the Gerald Wolfe from the offices of Barbara Bird at the IRS. Meisner appended at least 98 pages of documents taken from the IRS.

The Use of Demonstration January 10, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'The Use of Demonstration'.
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Confusion Formula, Additional Data January 10, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Confusion Formula, Additional Data'.
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R2-12 January 10, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'R2-12'.

How to Audit January 10, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'How to Audit'.

HCO Standing Order No. 5, Students January 10, 1962

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'HCO Standing Order No. 5, Students'.
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Sec Checks, Withholds January 10, 1962

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Sec Checks, Withholds'.

A Brief Outline of an HGC As Currently Done January 10, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'A Brief Outline of an HGC As Currently Done'.
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HGC Allowed Processes January 10, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'HGC Allowed Processes'.
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Inspection of Hat Folders January 10, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard writes ORG PL 'Inspection of Hat Folders'.
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The Postulate of a Game January 10, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Postulate of a Game'.

Staff Auditors' Conference Lecture: Exteriorization January 10, 1955

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Staff Auditors' Conference Lecture: Exteriorization '.
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Education: Goals in Society-Adult Education January 10, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Education: Goals in Society-Adult Education '.