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Dianetics 75: What the Nobel physicist got out of Scientology’s bible

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: As we count down to the 75th anniversary of Dianetics tomorrow, we’ve heard from readers about various reviews written soon after the 1950 appearance of L. Ron Hubbard’s magnum opus, the book that led to Scientology. But for us there is one review that towers above the rest. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology snubbed by Denver suburb after TV news asked about ‘proclamation’

[Kyle Clark of 9News]

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: With the Dianetics 75th anniversary coming Friday, Scientology has been looking for suckers to issue proclamations about the 1950 book. The church did manage to ensnare a couple of gullible small towns in its scheme. But one Denver suburb came to its senses just in time! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Missing family in Scientology? Check out these new photos for your loved ones

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Over the years when we’ve posted Scientology’s photos of Sea Org members, it helps families get some information about missing loved ones. And now we have another set of photos for readers to pore over and identify pawns in Dave’s indentured navy. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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VIDEO: Scientology’s plans for Dianetics 75th anniversary start to leak

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Dianetics 75 countdown: New Scientology song from the original volcano ad genius!

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The 80s Dianetics TV ad by Jeff Hawkins made L. Ron Hubbard’s turgid 1950 volume a bestseller again. Geoff Levin came up with the music that helped make the ad a hit. Now Geoff has sampled his iconic track for a new song to ‘celebrate’ the book’s 75th birthday. Fun! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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L. Ron Hubbard 2.0 hits on best scheme yet: His own Scientology Sea Org!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Believe it or not, there are indie Scientology adherents convinced that L. Ron Hubbard has returned and is sitting in a Tennessee jail — and they send him money every month. LRH 2.0 has now hit on his most audacious scheme yet, to form his own personal navy, just as original Ron did! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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As Dianetics nears 75th anniversary, Scientology goes for a ‘boom’

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: As Dianetics nears its 75th anniversary next week the current Church of Scientology, which has struggled to maintain membership in a time of terrible publicity and endless litigation, is apparently trying to make a good show of things. We have the scoop on what they’re planning. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology and court hearings: One we can watch today, another to be held in secret

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: There are 2 court hearings we want to tell you about that have relevance for Scientology-watchers: One hearing is happening today regarding the notorious doctor David Minkoff which the public can attend. The other is more mysterious, and it’s about John Travolta. Let us explain. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology leader David Miscavige is 65 today, and we have presents

 
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: What a year of milestones for Scientology. ‘Dianetics’ turns 75 on May 9. It’s 50 years since the church first ensnared John Travolta. Travolta’s infamous flop ‘Battlefield Earth’ turns 25. And today, Scientology’s ruthless leader, David Miscavige, marks 65 years on the planet. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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Scientology reveals its newest masters of the universe!

TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Here they are, the newest super beings to complete Scientology’s OT 8, the top step on the Bridge. They are now ’cause over matter, energy, space and time,’ and also probably a million or two lighter in their bank accounts. But how are they feeling about their new near-godhood? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?]

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