On This Day in Scientology History - January 25
A summary of events - pickets, deaths, births, press coverage, Scientology lectures, and more - for this day in Scientology history.
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Boston Herald: Church Makes Matters Worse January 25, 2007
This editorial shames Scientologists for exploiting a recent tragedy in an effort to discredit the practice of psychiatry.
Miami Herald: Church Member's Death Prolonged, Doctor Says January 25, 1997
Miami Herald : Church Member's Death Prolonged, Doctor Says
Los Angeles Times: Daniel Akst's Postcard from Cyberspace (about a.r.s. and the net war) January 25, 1995
Los Angeles Times: Daniel Akst's Postcard from Cyberspace (about a.r.s. and the net war)
Toronto Globe and Mail: Files show spy reported woman's intimate words (about Scientology spying on Paulette Cooper). January 25, 1980
"Another page referred to a time when, depressed about her problems, she had spoken one dark night about suicide. The secret agent told his superiors that on the outside he was sympathetic but inside he was laughing: "Wouldn't this be a great thing for Scientology?" "
Tonja Burden Affidavit January 25, 1980
Tonja Burden signs an affidavit describing her experiences in Scientology: At the age of 13, she signed a billion-year contract to join the Sea Org. She lived apart from her parents. She went to live on the Apollo. "On many occasions I ironed through the night, finishing at 6:00 am. I then started washing the next morning's clothing. On occasion I worked three or four days without sleep. I fell asleep at the ironing board with a hot iron in my hand. My senior, 'Doreen' Gilliam, 'caught' me sleeping and yanked my head off the board. She ordered me to run laps and assigned me a condition of 'Doubt.' ... Aboard the ship, I received a Telex from Peter Albert, who was the Continental Justice Chief, FOLO. The Telex informed me my father had been declared an SP (Suppressive Person). They said he was a 'plant,' a spy within Scientology. I began crying and asked to leave, telling them I could convince my father to return to Scientology. Dede Riesdorf, the 'Super Cargo' of our 'org', would not permit me to leave. I explained I wanted to leave and reunite with my mom and dad, but she would not permit this. She told me to 'disconnect' from my parents because my parents were SP's. Disconnection meant no more communication with my parents. ... On a number of occasions, I saw people placed in the 'chain lockers' of the boat on direct orders of Hubbard. These lockers were small, smelly holes, covered by grates where the chain for the anchor was stored. I saw one boy held in there for 30 nights, crying and begging to be released. He was only allowed out to clean the bilges where the sewer and refuse of the ship collected. ... At Fort Harrison, security guards were stationed outside to prevent people from 'blowing'. To 'blow' meant to leave Scientology. People were not allowed to just leave Scientology. Approximately 30 to 40 people tried to escape. These people were caught and placed in the RPF (Rehabilitation Project Force). The RPF was a Scientology 'concentration camp', where people who were 'security threats' were kept under guard. The RPF at Fort Harrison was in a storage area. ... In August 1977 I refused to perform a certain order and was sent to the galley, where I performed menial labor until I emotionally broke apart and was sent to the Rehabilitation Project Force (RPF) on the direct orders of Hubbard. ... In Los Angeles I was locked in a room and forced to undergo a 'security check' on the E-meter. I was very scared and crying ... "
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3-month-old Fort Harrison, Luxembourg, matter, Clearwater Sun, all-time high January 25, 1976
In a review of the 3-month-old Fort Harrison sale which traces money for the purchase to a bank in Luxembourg and confirms continuing investigation of the matter, the Clearwater Sun reports that suspicion about the hotel is at an all-time high.
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Targets and Computers January 25, 1969
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Targets and Computers'.
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Communication Inspector Hat January 25, 1966
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Communication Inspector Hat'.
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Definition of "Terminal" January 25, 1965
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Definition of "Terminal"'.
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Department of Enrollment January 25, 1964
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Department of Enrollment'.
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Whole Track January 25, 1962
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Whole Track'.
Handling of Rudiments January 25, 1961
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Handling of Rudiments'.
Model Session Revised January 25, 1961
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Model Session Revised'.
Reviewing Week's Profiles January 25, 1958
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Reviewing Week's Profiles'.
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Concerning the Separateness of Dianetics and Scientology January 25, 1957
Auditing Techniques: Specifics January 25, 1957
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Auditing Techniques: Specifics'.
Question and Answer Period January 25, 1957
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Question and Answer Period'.
Goals of 8-0 (OT) Abilities January 25, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Goals of 8-0 (OT) Abilities '.
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Basic Data on 8-0 (OT) January 25, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Basic Data on 8-0 (OT) '.
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