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FBI files on L Ron Hubbard

FROM THE FILES OF THE FBI #154 April 28, 1964 Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: About a year ago, your department "raided" the Scientology Center in Washington D.C. of its E meters, books, etc. As my husband was and still is, an active member (he resides in New York) I would be interested in knowing just what action has been taken against this ridiculous group of oddballs. I, personally, am very much against Scientology, and after much persuassion, [sic] took some processing in New York. Certainly would like to know what is being done to halt this dangerous and outrageous "fad". Not only are the ignorant being taken in by their soap box speeches, but those of a higher intelligence. Any information you can give me regarding this particular cult and what is progressing in the case, will be greatly appreciated. I would be more than glad to supply what information I could regarding Scientology, although I'm certain you have plenty of testimonies. Sincerely,
[SIGNATURE BLOCK BLACKED OUT]




May 1, 1964

[ADDRESS BLOCK BLACKED OUT]

Dear [BLACKED OUT]

I have received your letter of April 28th.

The raid on the Scientology Center in Washington, D.C., and the seizure of
certain books and equipment was not carried out by the FBI, but was
conducted by Deputy U.S. Marshals at the request of the Food and Drug
Administration of the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
In view of this, I am forwarding a copy of your letter to that Department.

Sincerely yours,

John Edgar Hoover

Director

NOTE: Bufiles contain no record of correspondent. On 1-4-63 Deputy U.S.
Marshals raided the Scientology Center in Washington, D.C., and seized
certain items pursuant to a request of the Department of Health, Education
and Welfare. L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology is well known to
the Bureau and has been described by his wife as being "hopelessly
insane." Copy of incoming sent by form to the Department of Health,
Education and Welfare.

RR:mlk (3)

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