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Former member of sect is suing — Tampa Tribune (Florida)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Kevin Shinkle Source:
Tampa Tribune (Florida) CLEARWATER — The Church of Scientology is facing another lawsuit in the midst of an expensive nationwide campaign to bolster its image. The sect, which maintains its spiritual headquarters in Clearwater, has spent millions of dollars in recent weeks for advertising in the newspaper USA Today. In the lawsuit, a former sect member claims the church is a fraud; owes him money for counseling services he never used; and has cut him off from his two daughters, who still follow Scientology. ...
May 11, 1991
Cult busters — The Age (Australia)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Jacqui MacDonald Source:
The Age (Australia) Two American cult-busters recently flew to Australia to try to reclaim a young man from Scientology. JACQUI MACDONALD watched as they tried to unlock his mind, hour by hour, inch by inch. The names of the family and the cult-busters have been changed. FOR TWO days Peter Nolan has rehearsed how to greet his son. Peter and his wife Mary have planned how they will open the flywire front door and smile at the son they have not seen for several ...
May 7, 1991
County, Scientology continue tax talks — Tampa Tribune (Florida)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Kevin Shinkle Source:
Tampa Tribune (Florida) CLEARWATER — No end is in sight in negotiations between Pinellas County and the Church of Scientology over the church's $5 million tax bill. Neither side would talk about the negotiations taking place in front of a court-appointed mediator. Mediator William Fleece adjourned the talks Monday, and the two sides may not meet again for months. "If we had reached something, obviously we wouldn't have adjourned," Pinellas Property Appraiser Jim Smith said. "I don't think we will lose anything by talking, ...
Mar 20, 1991
Scientologists plan new training center — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: news.google.com , pqasb.pqarchiver.com
Type: Press
Author(s):
Curtis Krueger ,
Laura Griffin Source:
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) The Church of Scientology said it plans to tear down the Gray Moss Inn and build a six-story, $42-million religious training center in its place. The 170,000-square-foot building would be at 215 S Fort Harrison Ave., across the street from the Fort Harrison Hotel, which Scientologists use as an international retreat. Construction could start in May and last two years. The glass-covered building would feature a covered walkway above Fort Harrison Avenue, and a 65-foot-tall atrium in a lobby. A company ...
Jan 1, 1991
Scientologists are sued for $127,000 — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: pqasb.pqarchiver.com
Type: Press
Author(s):
Curtis Krueger ,
Teresa Burney Source:
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) Five companies are suing the Church of Scientology for more than $127,000, claiming that the organization has failed to pay its bills for construction work and equipment. Besides those lawsuits, the Scientologists have settled five others within the past two years from companies that claimed they were owed more than $39,000 for items ranging from travel services to construction materials. Scientology was founded by science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, the author of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health. Scientologists ...
Dec 31, 1990
Church of Scientology facing suits / Five companies say Scientologists haven't paid their bills. The group denies it is having financial difficulties. — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: news.google.com
Jun 24, 1990
The Scientology Story: The Making of L. Ron Hubbard // Chapter 1: The Mind Behind the Religion — Los Angeles Times (California)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Joel Sappell ,
Robert W. Welkos Source:
Los Angeles Times (California) It was a triumph of galactic proportions: Science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard had discarded the body that bound him to the physical universe and was off to the next phase of his spiritual exploration — "on a planet a galaxy away." "Hip, hip, hurray!" thousands of Scientologists thundered inside the Hollywood Palladium, where they had just been told of this remarkable feat. "Hip, hip, hurray! Hip, hip, hurray!" they continued to chant, gazing at a large photograph of Hubbard, creator ...
Sep 29, 1989
Affidavit of Monica Pignotti (29 September 1989)
Aug 4, 1989
Scientology is back at City Hall // Clearwater commissioners discuss church's influence — Clearwater Times (Florida)More: link , news.google.com
Type: Press
Author(s):
Curtis Krueger Source:
Clearwater Times (Florida) CLEARWATER — City commissioners presided over a debate Thursday on a thorny topic that had not raged in City Hall for years — whether the Church of Scientology helps or hurts Clearwater. And in a side issue, a Scientology official said the organization would rather renovate its existing buildings in downtown Clearwater and possibly consolidate them, rather than buy more local land. The organization owns 12 parcels, mostly in downtown Clearwater, worth more than $21-million. A Scientology planning official said the ...
Jul 27, 1989
Groups wants to talk about Scientology — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: news.google.com
Type: Press
Author(s):
Curtis Krueger Source:
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) CLEARWATER — A group of former Scientologists wants to speak to city commissioners about what they say is the "hypnotic and satanic content" of Scientology. Former member Margery Wakefield wrote a letter to Mayor Rita Garvey saying she and a small group of former Scientologists would like to demonstrate various practices the organisation uses among followers. Ms. Wakefield said she was prompted to make the suggestion because city commissioners next week are expected to consider a site plan for a $3.5-million ...
Jul 18, 1989
Church group plans to expand: Scientology courses to be taught in new building — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: news.google.com
Jul 13, 1989
Scientology's changing strategy... Confront controversy, gain converts, and make money — Newkirk Herald Journal (Oklahoma)More: link , pqasb.pqarchiver.com
Jun 13, 1989
Scientology buildings may be auctioned — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: news.google.com
Type: Press
Author(s):
Stephen Koff Source:
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) Seattle lawyer Walter D. Palmer says it was strictly "a business decision." But a result of an investment he made with business associate John G. Ritchie could result in a forced sale of Church of Scientology buildings in downtown Clearwater. And holding the auction for the men would be the Pinellas County government. Scientology lawyer Paul B. Johnson said he will seek an injunction to stop the sale. The proposed auction, which Palmer suggested two weeks ago, relates to Scientology's annual ...
Jun 2, 1989
Judge removes himself from Scientology case — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Stephen Koff Source:
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) A Pinellas judge presiding over a Scientology tax dispute has removed himself from the case because of a newspaper report that cited a real estate transaction between the judge and the Church of Scientology. The St. Petersburg Times reported in December that Circuit Judge Howard P. Rives, who was presiding over a lawsuit concerning taxes on Scientology properties, sold one of those properties to the church in 1979. Rives said in December that there was no conflict in his role because ...
Apr 27, 1989
Narconon-Chilocco drug treatment plant may be part of notorious religious cult — Newkirk Herald Journal (Oklahoma)
Type: Press
Author(s):
Robert W. Lobsinger Source:
Newkirk Herald Journal (Oklahoma) NEWKIRK, OK – A proposed drug treatment and rehabilitation center which could be in operation on Indian land at the former Chilocco Indian School north of Newkirk by June 15th may be part of a notorious religious cult. Narconon was approved for a 75-bed facility by the State Health Planning Commission in January of this year as part of The Chilocco Development Authority. The projected cost is $400,000 for renovation and the five Indian tribes involved are projected to receive $16,000,000 ...
Dec 23, 1988
Changing strategy: Scientology now steps right up to controversy — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)More: pqasb.pqarchiver.com , link , link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Stephen Koff Source:
St. Petersburg Times (Florida) After years of sparring with the townsfolk and veiling itself in secrecy, the Church of Scientology has succeeded in turning Clearwater into its spiritual mecca. Scientologists quietly run teen nightclubs, schools, day-care centers, management consulting firms and other businesses, records and interviews show. Now the strategy of the organization, longtime observers say, is to confront controversy, gain converts and make money - lots of it. Scientology's Clearwater operation brings in $1.5-million to $2-million a week, say church watchers who include Clearwater ...
Mar 3, 1988
Debate over sect fades — Clearwater Sun (Florida)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Debbie Long Source:
Clearwater Sun (Florida) CLEARWATER — In 1975 the Church of Scientology, cloaked in secrecy, made this waterfront city its international headquarters. A lengthy outcry ensued when the public became aware the sect — under another name — bought a Clearwater landmark, the Fort Harrison Hotel. The Scientologists subsequently bought many other parcels of downtown Clearwater property, posting guards to keep the curious at bay. When the public and press asked questions about the aims of the Church of Scientology, sect leaders became mum about ...
Nov 1, 1987
Science fictions [extract from "Bare-Faced Messiah: The True Story of L. Ron Hubbard"] — The Sunday Times (UK)
Jul 30, 1987
Court ruling could affect local Scientology case — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)
Apr 27, 1987
Panorama: Road to Total Freedom — BBC NewsMore: transcript
Type: TV
Source:
BBC News Description of video is in italics. VO=VOICEOVER shot of Church of Scientology, Los Angeles; apparently group of ex-members VOICEOVER: The Church of Scientology, one of the largest and richest new religious movements, is being sued for a billion dollars by former members for fraud and breach of trust. They regard Scientology as a dangerous cult. group of Scientologists VO: Yet the church goes on expanding, making converts and claiming it is "The Road to Total Freedom". ''"Panorama" opening credits; while music ...
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Annie M. Tidman (aka Annie Broeker aka Annie Logan aka Lisa Mitchell) •
Apollo (formerly, "Royal Scot Man"; often misspelled "Royal Scotman", "Royal Scotsman") •
Assault •
Auditing •
Author Services, Inc. (ASI) (dba, Galaxy Press) (subsidiary of Church of Spiritual Technology) •
BBC News •
Blackmail •
Body thetans (BTs) •
Church of Scientology International (CSI) •
Confidential preclear (PC) folder •
Cost •
Cyril Ronald Vosper •
David Miscavige •
David Miscavige: physical violence •
Dede Reisdorf •
Deprogramming •
Dianetics •
Disconnection •
Don Larson •
Doreen Lea Gillham •
E-Meter •
Extortion •
Fair game •
Fort Harrison Hotel (also, Flag Land Base) @ 210 South Fort Harrison Avenue Clearwater FL United States •
Frank Notaro •
Franklin Freedman •
Fraud, lie, deceit, misrepresentation •
Front groups •
Hana Eltringham Whitfield •
Harassment •
Harold Clarke •
Heber C. Jentzsch •
Inurement •
Jeffrey A. Dubron •
Jerry Whitfield •
John Travolta •
Judge Paul G. Breckenridge Jr. •
Ken Hoden •
Kidnapping •
L. Ron Hubbard •
L. Ron Hubbard's credentials •
L. Ron Hubbard's death •
Lawrence Levy •
Lawsuit •
Louis Jolyon West •
Ludis Birss •
Mary Clarke •
Mary Sue (Whipp) Hubbard •
Membership •
MV Freewinds (formerly, La Bohème) •
Narconon (aka Scientology drug rehab) •
Nazi labelling •
Norman F. Starkey •
Operating Thetan (OT) •
Patrick D. "Pat" Broeker (aka Mike Mitchell) •
Private investigator(s) •
Protest, picket •
Recruitment •
Religious cloaking •
Religious Research Foundation (RRF) •
Ruth Clarke •
Saint Hill Manor @ East Grinstead (UK) •
Scientology's "Clear" state •
Scott Mayer •
Sea Organization (Sea Org, SO) •
Supernatural abilities (aka OT powers) •
Suppressive person (SP) •
Thea Greenberg •
Threat •
Training Routines (TRs) •
United Kingdom (UK) •
Valerie Stansfield •
Wog •
Xenu (Operating Thetan level 3, OT 3, Wall of Fire) Jan 1, 1987
Servicing and caring for the public / Issues for the Flag Land Base — Church of Scientology International (CSI)
Jul 31, 1986
Sect's purchase ousts tenants — Clearwater Sun (Florida)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Lesley Collins Source:
Clearwater Sun (Florida) CLEARWATER — The Church of Scientology paid $4.6 million Friday for a 200-unit Skycrest apartment complex to house its growing staff. The church now owns 11 pieces of property — five of which are used as dormitories. And while sect staff members are getting new lodgings, residents at Hacienda Gardens Apartments, 551 N. Saturn Ave., are being shown the door. They can stay at the complex until their current leases expire — but no longer. "We purchased it to provide additional ...
Jun 22, 1986
Embattled Scientology boat moved to marina — Clearwater Sun (Florida)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Annette Drolet Source:
Clearwater Sun (Florida) CLEARWATER — Part of its cabin had to be removed to make the journey manageable. But the Diana was on the move again Friday, this time bound for a Tarpon Springs marina. The Church of Scientology relocated its yacht dubbed Diana after obtaining a civil court order to take possession of the 53-foot ketch, valued at $40,000. The Scientologists contend in a lawsuit that a Clearwater boat repair-restoration shop kept the vessel "without reason" and planned to destroy, conceal or take ...
Apr 4, 1986
Inside Scientology — Finally [Payment before enlightenment] — L.A. Weekly (California)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Ron Curran ,
Jennifer Pratt Source:
L.A. Weekly (California) Payment Before Enlightenment "Total freedom" through Scientology does not come cheap. With registered trademarks affixed to every Scientology term and title, Hubbard's religion sometimes more closely resembles K-mart than, say, Catholicism. Scientology's policy of payment before enlightenment is perhaps the leading cause of questions concerning the church's credibility as an altruistic institution. Although Ken Hoden initially dragged his feet in supplying a promised list of auditing fees because, as he put it, "when you walk into a Baptist church or any ...
Apr 4, 1986
Inside Scientology — Finally [Therapy as religion] — L.A. Weekly (California)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
Ron Curran ,
Jennifer Pratt Source:
L.A. Weekly (California) Therapy as Religion Though the Berendo Street headquarters is the hub of Scientology activity in Los Angeles, the church's showplace is its Celebrity Center at Franklin and Bronson. A grand gothic chateau built for William Randolph Hearst in the 1920s, this complex of Scientology offices and apartments has retained much of its charm, replete with garden grounds and flowing fountains The idyllic setting is reinforced as you enter the mansion's foyer. The walls are lined with original art, and music from ...
Feb 28, 1986
Scientology headquarters site for arts celebration — St. Petersburg Times (Florida)
Feb 19, 1986
Scientology yacht project overhauled — Clearwater Sun (Florida)
Feb 13, 1986
Editorials of the Sun: Diana episode shows Scientology ineptitude — Clearwater Sun (Florida)
Feb 11, 1986
Scientology yacht, city make waves — Clearwater Sun (Florida)
Oct 24, 1984
Property appraiser studies sect records — Clearwater Sun (Florida)More: link
Type: Press
Author(s):
George-Wayne Shelor Source:
Clearwater Sun (Florida) CLEARWATER — The Church of Scientology complied Tuesday with a court order directing the sect to allow Pinellas County Property Appraiser Ron Schultz to examine records relating to the controversial organization's tax status. Schultz, accompanied by a county accountant and an attorney, began examining the sect's financial records Tuesday morning on the top floor of the former Fort Harrison Hotel, which is the organization's world headquarters. "In effect, we are doing a financial audit," of the Church of Scientology's Flag Service ...
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