On This Day in Scientology History - January 23

A summary of events - pickets, deaths, births, press coverage, Scientology lectures, and more - for this day in Scientology history.

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San Francisco Picket January 23, 1999

Kristi Wachter, phr, Some Guy from Dallas, Administrati, Raven picket in San Francisco, California. Notes: 2 newbies and no rain
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Stridenta revenge-pickets the home of Kristi Wachter January 23, 1999

Stridenta revenge-pickets the home of Kristi Wachter in San Francisco, California.
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Centre Daily Times: The Bean Scene January 23, 1998

(brief mention of Scientology)

Las Vegas Picket January 23, 1998

Critics picket in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Columbian: Man Charged In Shooting Goes To Mental Hospital January 23, 1997

Columbian : Man Charged In Shooting Goes To Mental Hospital

Gerry Armstrong Receives A Subpoena From Grady Ward January 23, 1997

Gerry Armstrong receives a subpoena from Grady Ward for production of documents in Ward's case. The following day, Scientology's lawyer will threaten Armstrong with prosecution if Armstrong complies with the subpoena.

Press-Telegram: Where You Can Volunteer January 23, 1994

(brief mention of Scientology)

Gary Post-Tribune: 1950S' Dianetics Still Fuels Controversy January 23, 1988

Gary Post-Tribune: 1950S' Dianetics Still Fuels Controversy

San Jose Mercury News: Bill Shields Pastors From Jury Trial In Malpractice January 23, 1988

San Jose Mercury News: Bill Shields Pastors From Jury Trial In Malpractice

Clearwater Police Lt. Emmons, Ontario Crown Attorney's, Scientology's finances January 23, 1985

Clearwater Police Lt. Emmons sends a letter to the Ontario Crown Attorney's office requesting a copy of a report on Scientology's finances.
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Clearwater Police Lt. Emmons, Attorney Michael Flynn January 23, 1984

Clearwater Police Lt. Emmons receives two articles from Attorney Michael Flynn. The first is from "The American Lawyer" magazine and is entitled, "Scientology's War Against Judges." The second is a newsletter which outlines the Scientology role in the attempt to compromise Judge Krentzman. Lt. Emmons contacts U.S. Attorney John Fitzgibbons and tells him about the articles.
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Scientology Appeals $2 Million Damage Award January 23, 1980

Church of Scientology appeals $2 million damage award to Julie Christoffersen to Oregon State appeals court in Salem, OR.
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Los Angeles Times: US District Court judge removes himself from Scientology trial January 23, 1979

Los Angeles Times: US District Court judge removes himself from Scientology trial

Unevaluated Orders January 23, 1979

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Unevaluated Orders '.
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Mitchell Hermann notifies Henning Heldt and Richard January 23, 1977

Mitchell Hermann notifies Henning Heldt and Richard Weigand that Gerald Wolfe had a scheduled meeting with the United States Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C. He suggests that that meeting be used to present "further cover story to them as a possible means of forstalling [sic] a possible grand jury." He adds, however, that the "furthr [sic] cover story needs to be elaborated." Thus, he appended to his "CSW" the original story with the additions that were prepared to "dovetail" with it.

Mayor Gabriel Cazares, suspicion, United Churches, secrecy January 23, 1976

Mayor Gabriel Cazares, voicing general suspicion, releases correspondence and a memorandum in which he questions United Churches for its tight security and unusual secrecy.
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The Technical Breakthrough of 1973! The Introspection RD January 23, 1974

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'The Technical Breakthrough of 1973! The Introspection RD'.
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The Introspection Rundown January 23, 1973

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB "The Introspection Rundown"
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How to Post an Org January 23, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'How to Post an Org '.

The Org Officer and His Resources, Part I January 23, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Org Officer and His Resources, Part I '.

The Org Officer and His Resources, Part II January 23, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Org Officer and His Resources, Part II '.

Orders and Responsibility January 23, 1968

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Orders and Responsibility'.
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Auditor Training Prerequisite January 23, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Auditor Training Prerequisite'.
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Drug Rundowns and Radiation January 23, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Drug Rundowns and Radiation'.
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Senior Qual Network January 23, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Senior Qual Network'.
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Accounting Policies of Scientology Companies January 23, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Accounting Policies of Scientology Companies'.
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Permanent Executives January 23, 1962

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Permanent Executives'.
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PE Course Abolished January 23, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'PE Course Abolished'.
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HAS Co-audit Processes and E-Meter January 23, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'HAS Co-audit Processes and E-Meter'.

Ethics January 23, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Ethics'.
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What an Auditor Is Supposed to Do with an Engram January 23, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'What an Auditor Is Supposed to Do with an Engram'.
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Question and Answer Period January 23, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Question and Answer Period'.

Clearing Fields January 23, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Clearing Fields'.

Auditing Techniques: Scale of Processes January 23, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Auditing Techniques: Scale of Processes'.

SOP 5 Long Form Step V: Additional Techniques January 23, 1953

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'SOP 5 Long Form Step V: Additional Techniques'.

SOP 5 Long Form Step VI January 23, 1953

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'SOP 5 Long Form Step VI'.