On This Day in Scientology History - January 4

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

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Hindustan Times: Scientology Gains Ground January 4, 2008

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is sold on this one alright. And we are not talking about Katie Holmes. It's called Scientology. And for the past three years this new faith has silently taken root in India with its headquarters in New Delhi. And the man behind it is Rajeev Jain.

Daily News: Proposed Drug Rehab Facility Causes Stir January 4, 2006

The Church of Scientology is being sued by a former member who says the organization has failed to refund him $68,764. Howard Mintz says in his lawsuit that he had placed the money on account with the church so he could receive "auditing services." Auditing is a Scientology counseling process that can cost as much as $800 per hour.

St. Petersburg Times: Former Scientology Member Sues Church January 4, 1992

The Church of Scientology is being sued by a former member who says the organization has failed to refund him $68,764. Howard Mintz says in his lawsuit that he had placed the money on account with the church so he could receive "auditing services." Auditing is a Scientology counseling process that can cost as much as $800 per hour.

Birmingham Post: Legal and Finance: The working world will embrace variety January 4, 2002

"Rastafarians, Jehovah's Witnesses and the Church of Scientology could all benefit from new Government anti-discrimination laws."

Vancouver Picket January 4, 2002

Caroline Letkeman and Gerry Armstrong picket Scientology in Vancouver
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Austin American-Statesman: Two arrested in chemical incident January 4, 2001

"Police arrested two men Wednesday in connection with the detonation of a bottle filled with an acid mixture Dec. 27 in the 2200 block of Guadalupe Street. Detectives found no evidence that th

Daily Herald: Letters To The Editor January 4, 2001

Daily Herald: Letters To The Editor

Washington Post: Scientology's Funny Photos January 4, 2000

Washington Post: Scientology's Funny Photos

St. Paul Pioneer Press: Wealthy Investor Battles Church Of Scientology January 4, 1998

St. Paul Pioneer Press : Wealthy Investor Battles Church Of Scientology

St. Paul Pioneer Press: Region January 4, 1997

St. Paul Pioneer Press : Region

Las Vegas Picket January 4, 1996

Ted Mayett pickets in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The Ideal Ideal Scene January 4, 1979

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'The Ideal Ideal Scene'.
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Confront January 4, 1973

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Confront'.
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Competence January 4, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Competence '.
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Exteriorization and High TA, The Interiorization Rundown Revised January 4, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Exteriorization and High TA, The Interiorization Rundown Revised'.
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Staff Meeting January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Staff Meeting'.
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Staff Meeting January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Staff Meeting'.
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LRH Relationships to Orgs January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'LRHRelationships to Orgs'.
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LRH Relationships to Orgs January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'LRHRelationships to Orgs'.
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Personnel, Staff Status January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Personnel, Staff Status'.
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Personnel, Staff Status January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Personnel, Staff Status'.
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Scientology Organizations Communications System: Despatches January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Scientology Organizations Communications System: Despatches'.

Scientology Organizations Communications System: Despatches January 4, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Scientology Organizations Communications System: Despatches'.

Pattern of District Office January 4, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Pattern of District Office'.
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The Food and Drug Administration raids Scientology January 4, 1963

The Food and Drug Administration raids Scientology, seizing mounds of paperwork and hundreds of e-meters. The government alleges massive medical fraud in their use.
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Urgent Mimeo Change January 4, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Urgent Mimeo Change'.
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The Mechanics of the Reactive Bank January 4, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Mechanics of the Reactive Bank'.

Clearing Procedure January 4, 1961

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

Leadership January 4, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Leadership'.

Engram Running January 4, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Engram Running'.

Overt Act - Motivator Sequence January 4, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Overt ActMotivator Sequence'.

Field Offices January 4, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Field Offices'.
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Havingness in General and Bodies in Particular January 4, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Havingness in General and Bodies in Particular'.

Introduction to the Third ACC January 4, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Introduction to the Third ACC '.

Perception and Ownership January 4, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Perception and Ownership '.

Time January 4, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Time '.

Question and Answer Period January 4, 1954

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