On This Day in Scientology History - January 5
A summary of events - pickets, deaths, births, press coverage, Scientology lectures, and more - for this day in Scientology history.
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Arizona Republic: $1.2 Million Recovered In Fund Scam January 5, 2001
More than $1.2 million bilked from investors has been recovered by federal officials and will be returned to the fraud victims. A U.S. Customs Service investigation resulted in a court order this week directing the Church of Scientology to return $1.2 million donated by Dennel Finance. The church returned the funds to a receiver and has not been accused of any wrongdoing, authorities said.
Los Angeles Times: Scientology Official Is Granted Control of Hubbard Estate January 5, 1989
The once-contested multimillion-dollar estate of Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard has been settled, and control of it was given to the top church official Hubbard had named as executor. Superior Court Judge Fredman ordered the estate turned over to Norman F. Starkey, who besides his position in the church was a longtime friend of Hubbard. The estate is valued at more than $26 million, but the value of the assets that Hubbard placed in a trust for his family is not on public record.
Toronto Star: Lawyer Seeks Publication Ban In Church Of Scientology Case January 5, 1986
The Church of Scientology and some of its members who were charged after a raid on its headquarters are asking for a publication ban on a guilty plea by one of the co-accused. Kathleen Lepp is charged with possession of stolen property. The church and 19 of its members or former members were charged with a variety of criminal offences in December, 1984.
Atlanta Constitution-Journal: Scientologists offer counseling January 5, 2002
"The Church of Scientology is launching a nationwide billboard campaign to advertise its telephone counseling services to those affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks."
Buffalo News: Council Backtracks On Parking Ramp Expansion January 5, 2002
"The four-story Hurst Building at 43 W. Huron is owned by the Church of Scientology, which occupies the first two floors and uses a third for storage. The group's attorney recently told the Coun
Arizona Republic: $1.2 million recovered in fund scam January 5, 2001
"A U.S. Customs Service investigation resulted in a court order this week directing the Church of Scientology to return $1.2 million donated by Dennel Finance. The church returned the funds to a rece
Zurich Express: Court administration fined in Paris for loss of Scientology documents January 5, 2000
Zurich Express: Court administration fined in Paris for loss of Scientology documents
London Picket January 5, 1999
Martin Poulter, Dave Bird, Hartley Patterson, American SP picket in London, UK. Notes: Dave sings
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Tax Notes: Scientology paid feds $12.5 million under terms of agreement. January 5, 1998
Tax Notes: Scientology paid feds $12.5 million under terms of agreement.
Star Tribune (Mpls.-St. Paul): The Content Of Cyberspace // By Editing, Mrnet May Have Weakened Its Disclaimer That It Is Not Responsible For Internet Content January 5, 1996
(brief mention of Scientology)
Minneapolis-St. Paul CityBusiness: Lynch casts MCDA in property play. January 5, 1996
Minneapolis-St. Paul CityBusiness: Lynch casts MCDA in property play.
San Jose Mercury News: Clinton Was Right To Veto Litigation Reform Bill January 5, 1996
(brief mention of Scientology)
Las Vegas Picket January 5, 1996
Ted Mayett pickets in Las Vegas, Nevada. Notes: Scns move sign to block Ted's picket
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Wichita Eagle: Oklahoma Holds Firm On Treatment Center Attorney General's Assistant Says It Has No Operating License January 5, 1992
(brief mention of Scientology)
Miami Herald: Man On Probation For Kidnaping, Rape Charged In Murder January 5, 1984
(brief mention of Scientology)
Miami Herald: News Clipping Leads To Arrest In Miami Woman's Slaying January 5, 1984
(brief mention of Scientology)
Extension Courses January 5, 1981
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Extension Courses'.
Sid Klein, Chief, Police, Clearwater, Florida January 5, 1981
Sid Klein is installed as Chief of Police in Clearwater, Florida.
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Los Angeles Police Department Et Al January 5, 1977
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT et al., Petitioners v. SUPERIOR COURT of the State of California, FOR the COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Respondent; CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA, Real Party in Interest
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Unresolving Cases, Additional Note January 5, 1969
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Unresolving Cases, Additional Note'.
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Conditions Orders, Executive Ethics January 5, 1968
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Conditions Orders, Executive Ethics'.
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Overfilled In-Basket, Bad News January 5, 1968
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Overfilled In-Basket, Bad News'.
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Methods of Clearing Technology January 5, 1961
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Methods of Clearing Technology'.
Dianetics and Present Time Problems January 5, 1961
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Dianetics and Present Time Problems'.
Importance and Executives January 5, 1959
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Importance and Executives'.
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Summary of Techniques and Processes in Use January 5, 1959
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Summary of Techniques and Processes in Use'.
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The Basics of Scientology January 5, 1959
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Basics of Scientology'.
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Group Processing January 5, 1955
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing '.
Exteriorization by Gradient Scale January 5, 1955
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Exteriorization by Gradient Scale '.
The Society at Large January 5, 1955
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Society at Large '.
Communication and Not Over-Instructing the PC January 5, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Communication and Not Over-Instructing the PC '.
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Auditing at Optimum January 5, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Auditing at Optimum '.
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Boredom, Pace of Living, Truth January 5, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Boredom, Pace of Living, Truth '.
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Symbols and a Group Processing Demo January 5, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Symbols and a Group Processing Demo '.
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Exteriorization by Gradient Scale January 5, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Exteriorization by Gradient Scale '.
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