On This Day in Scientology History - January 8
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Globe and Mail: Wife of Scientology Founder Jailed January 8, 1983
Mary Sue Hubbard, whose husband founded the Church of Scientology, was sentenced yesterday to four years in prison for her role in directing a conspiracy to steal U.S. Government documents about the church. U.S. District Judge Norma Holloway Johnson also fined the wife of L. Ron Hubbard $10,000 after telling her she had committed "not only a serious but a heinous offence." The judge said she could not accept Mrs. Hubbard's contention that she had violated the law because she believed the federal Government was harassing the church. "Your crime cannot be excused for perceived harassment," the judge said. "I must consider how your crime has affected your fellow citizens." Ten others who were previously convicted for their roles in the church conspiracy have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to six years.
St. Petersburg Times: Plan for Largo mission has mixed reactions January 8, 2001
St. Petersburg Times: Plan for Largo mission has mixed reactions
Mesa Picket January 8, 1999
Bruce Pettycrew, Kathy Pettycrew, Lisa McPherson Memorial Page is one of the best Scientology resources on the net.">Jeff Jacobsen, Kristi Wachter, Kristi's friend picket in Mesa, Arizona. Notes: newsmen collar OSA
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San Jose Business Journal: Scientology in Palo Alto. January 8, 1996
Business Journal Serving San Jose & Silicon Valley: Scientology in Palo Alto.
Police to Retain Seized Scientology Materials January 8, 1985
Canadian Justice Osler orders that the materials seized from Scientology remain in the custody of the OPP pending the outcome of the proceedings.
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The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington January 8, 1985
The FOUNDING CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF WASHINGTON, D.C., INC., Plaintiff v. DIRECTOR, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, et al., Defendants
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Detroit Free Press: Dateline: Soviets Claim Satellite Is In Fragments, Will Burn Up January 8, 1983
(brief mention of Scientology)
Los Angeles Times: US District Judge sentences wife of Church of Scientology founder January 8, 1983
Los Angeles Times: US District Judge sentences wife of Church of Scientology founder
Miami Herald: Scientology Spy Gets Four Years January 8, 1983
Miami Herald: Scientology Spy Gets Four Years
Boston Globe: Us World News Briefs Scientologist Sentenced January 8, 1983
(brief mention of Scientology)
San Francisco Chronicle: Scientology founder's wife sentenced in conspiracy case January 8, 1983
San Francisco Chronicle: Scientology founder's wife sentenced in conspiracy case
Advanced Course Regulations and Security January 8, 1981
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Advanced Course Regulations and Security'.
Church of Scientology of California January 8, 1981
CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA, Appellant v. Shirley FOLEY et al
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Christmas Bonuses for Staff January 8, 1980
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Christmas Bonuses for Staff'.
Philadelphia Daily News: Shocking News About Cia January 8, 1979
Philadelphia Daily News: Shocking News About Cia
Drugs and "Insanity" Noncompliance and Alter-Is January 8, 1969
L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Drugs and "Insanity" Noncompliance and Alter-Is'.
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R2-10 and R2-12 January 8, 1963
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'R2-10 and R2-12'.
Case Repair January 8, 1963
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Case Repair'.
Agreements and Postulates of the Eight Dynamics January 8, 1957
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Agreements and Postulates of the Eight Dynamics'.
Exteriorization from Masses January 8, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Exteriorization from Masses '.
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How to Know What PC Is Doing, Opening Procedures Plus Variations January 8, 1954
L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'How to Know What PC Is Doing, Opening Procedures Plus Variations '.
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