On This Day in Scientology History - January 30

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

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Buffalo News: Buffalo News: Englightenment's Dark Side January 30, 2005

Because Jeremy Perkins and his mother shared the church's adamant opposition to psychiatry, he didn't take drugs that medical professionals say could have staved off his illness - and saved his mother's life.

U.S. Newswire: Interfaith Leaders Raise Concerns With Bush's Faith-Based Proposals to Fund Religious Ministries January 30, 2001

U.S. Newswire: Interfaith Leaders Raise Concerns With Bush's Faith-Based Proposals to Fund Religious Ministries

Salt Lake City Picket January 30, 1999

Deana Holmes pickets in Salt Lake City, UT. Notes: new 'Help Wanted' sign pulls in a picket
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St. Paul Pioneer Press: Personality Plus January 30, 1998

(brief mention of Scientology)

Las Vegas Picket January 30, 1998

Critics picket in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Fort Wayne - The Journal Gazette: Germany's Treatment Of Scientologists Is Unsettling January 30, 1997

Fort Wayne - The Journal Gazette : Germany's Treatment Of Scientologists Is Unsettling

AP: correction to Jan. 20 article, noting that Arnie began posting to a.r.s. in 1994, not 1995, and that Scientology had added the W January 30, 1996

AP: correction to Jan. 20 article, noting that Arnie began posting to a.r.s. in 1994, not 1995, and that Scientology had added the Washington Post to the lawsuit by amending their suit against Lerma, not by filing a separate lawsuit

Detroit Free Press: Emphasize Crime Prevention, Not Prisons January 30, 1996

Detroit Free Press: Emphasize Crime Prevention, Not Prisons

San Jose Mercury News: IRS Computer 'went Berserk' Watchdog Group Member Angered By $1 Billion Bill January 30, 1991

San Jose Mercury News: IRS Computer 'went Berserk' Watchdog Group Member Angered By $1 Billion Bill

Scientology's Appeal Dismissed in Canadian Snow White Case January 30, 1987

In the Canadian Snow White case, Scientology's appeal is dismissed, and the Crown's appeal succeeds.
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San Jose Mercury News: Officials Confirm Death Of Scientology Founder January 30, 1986

San Jose Mercury News: Officials Confirm Death Of Scientology Founder

San Jose Mercury News: Scientology Founder Hid From Whole Town January 30, 1986

San Jose Mercury News: Scientology Founder Hid From Whole Town

Lexington Herald-Leader: Church Founder's Death Confirmed January 30, 1986

Lexington Herald-Leader: Church Founder's Death Confirmed

Miami Herald: Stuffed Bear Is Seen, Not Heard, Critics Say January 30, 1986

Miami Herald: Stuffed Bear Is Seen, Not Heard, Critics Say

Michael Flynn v. Church of Scientology of California, Inc. January 30, 1985

Flynn (Michael J.) v. Church of Scientology of California, Inc.

Clearwater Police Report Number SR3.1 R (P-ld), This, investigator, Eugene Ingram., January 30, 1984

Clearwater Police Report Number SR3.1 R (P-ld) This is a report concerning some background information on private investigator, Eugene Ingram.

Miami Herald: City, Scientologists Fighting New Battle In 7-Year-Old War January 30, 1983

Miami Herald: City, Scientologists Fighting New Battle In 7-Year-Old War

Clearwater Sun: Clearwater Sun: National Image of Suncoast Clouded by Sect January 30, 1983

For many in Clearwater, the Church of Scientology and 1,500 disciples of L. Ron Hubbard said to live here still inspire widespread apprehension, distrust and even fear.

Gabor Szabo Suit Settled January 30, 1981

Gabor Szabo and Church of Scientology reach out-of-court settlement over lawsuit and counterclaim.
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Church of Scientology of California January 30, 1980

Church of Scientology of California, Plaintiff v. Griffin Bell, et al., Defendants
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Gabor Szabo Suit Settled January 30, 1980

Gabor Szabo and Church of Scientology reach out-of-court settlement over lawsuit and counterclaim.
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Positioning, Philosophic Theory January 30, 1979

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Positioning, Philosophic Theory'.
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False TA Data January 30, 1977

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'False TA Data'.
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Mitchell Hermann reminds Mary Rezzonico January 30, 1977

Mitchell Hermann reminds Mary Rezzonico, the Deputy Guardian for Legal Affairs in the US, that "it is still planned to get Silver [Wolfe] out here for briefing prior to the meeting" which Wolfe had scheduled with the United States Attorney's Office. He expresses Wolfe's concern that the US Attorney's Office would attempt to strike a deal with him to become a government witness.
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counter-attack, Maren, Cazares, mayor's, Scientologists', Fort Harrison, motives January 30, 1976

In a sweeping counter-attack, Maren releases a list of charges against Cazares, saying the mayor's criticism of the Scientologists' purchase of the Fort Harrison was based on personal profit motives.
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Paulette Cooper Deposed In Toronto Lawsuit January 30, 1976

Paulette Cooper deposed in Toronto lawsuit.

Method 9 Word Clearing the Right Way January 30, 1973

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Method 9 Word Clearing the Right Way'.

Dev-t Summary List Additions January 30, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Dev-t Summary List Additions'.
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Public Divisions Org Board January 30, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Public Divisions Org Board'.
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Your Post and Life January 30, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Your Post and Life'.
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Accounts Procedures January 30, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Accounts Procedures'.
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Check Signing Procedure January 30, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Check Signing Procedure'.
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Minimum Personnel of an Org January 30, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Minimum Personnel of an Org'.
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Technical Director and Administrator January 30, 1962

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Technical Director and Administrator'.

Case Files January 30, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Case Files'.
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Department of Promotion and Registration January 30, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes SECED 'Department of Promotion and Registration'.

Plan of Clearing January 30, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Plan of Clearing'.
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The Grouper January 30, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Grouper'.

Clear Procedure IV: Test for Clears January 30, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Clear Procedure IV: Test for Clears'.

Question and Answer Period January 30, 1958

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

Auditing Techniques: Workable and Unworkable January 30, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Auditing Techniques: Workable and Unworkable'.

Question and Answer Period January 30, 1957

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