Scientology Faces Legal Struggles and Growth Across Nations
A 1971 AP profile details the Church of Scientology expanding in the United States and worldwide while contending with FDA pressure and legal battles over the use of its E Meter. The article notes growth to 3 million adherents in the U.S. and 10 million globally, with centers in 19 cities and 90 missions, and outlines beliefs and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
New York
Church of Scientology
Kenneth J. Whitman
Los Angeles
TL. Ron Hubbard
Whitman
England
Australia
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
U.S. District Court
Washington
Scientology
Arthur J. Maren
Mother, Church
Maren
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S
Seven LCC Goodtime Singers Tour Through Southwest States
Seven members of Lubbock Christian College sing for more than 30,000 fans since forming in 1969. The group Greg Groves Odessa Molly Puckett Lubbock Terry Looney Happy Cindy Washburn Midland Rusty Peterman Hurst Shirley Sneed Amarillo Dave Carter Littleton Colorado tour West Texas New Mexico Arizona California with a message that LCC will graduate its first class in 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodtime Singers
Lubbock Christian College
West Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Bakersfield
Calif
Lubbock Christian
Southwest
LCC
Gregg Groves
Odessa
Molly Puckett
Lubbock
Terry Looney
Happy
Cindy Washburn
Midland
Rusty Peterman
Hurst
Shirley Sneed
Amarillo
Dave Carter
Littleton
Colo
Virgin Islands maintain low unemployment amid deficit
In Charlotte Amalie UPI reports the U S Virgin Islands keep a 2 1 percent jobless rate the nation’s lowest despite a 100 million budget shortfall Tourism revenue fell about 25 percent from pre season estimates and 47 percent of the labor force are non citizens A new unemployment compensation law offers sliding scale benefits equal to two thirds of the average territory wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Amalie
S&j. Thomas, V. I
UPI
U.S
Caribbean
Labor Department
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
Virgin Islanders
Virgin Islands
U. S. Labor Department
First State Bank of Shallowater Ad Passes Voice Test
A fragmented OCR item notes First State Bank of Shallowater with the slogan A Little Better Bank. The readable text appears to feature bank branding and a partial slogan in quotation-like form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank of
Shallowater
Park Administration Careers Outpace Texas Tech Graduates
Park administration officials at Texas Tech University say demand exceeds graduate supply with up to 217,500 workers needed in the field. Graduates can choose jobs and regions, though some posts remain unfilled. The role spans environmental management, zoos, historical interpretation, golf, and art museums, requiring technicians, generalists, planners, and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Administration
Texas Tech University
Elo J. Urbanovsky
Department of Park Administration
Cadettos
Religious Heritage of America retools amid wealth ties
New leadership at Religious Heritage of America led by W Clement Stone and Wallace Johnson promotes a broader “Americanism” program. The 10 point plan urges flag visibility, bumper stickers, a national speakers bureau, and trips for students to meet Nixon officials while backing certain student groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Religious Heritage of America
Washington, D. C
W. Clement Stone
Chicago
Stone
Religious Heritage For America
Wallace E. Johnson
Memphis, Tenn
Johnson
Houston
Eddy S. Scurlock
St. Louis
Lisle M. Ramsey
Pat Boone
Dr. Dudley
America
U. S
Dutch government crisis deepens as coalitions form
In The Hague a seven week stalemate leaves 27 parties in play as five conservative groupings attempt a coalition. Analysts note erosion of Catholic and Protestant bases, DS70 gains, and rival parties clash over housing taxes and growth.Caretaker cabinet under Piet de Jong continues but limits policy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Holland
Thorugh
pre-De Gaulle
France
W.J. Geertsema
Liberal Party
Piet de Jong
Teenage Volunteers Finish Orientation at Hand-to-Hand Program
Eighteen youths aged 14 to 18 completed three days of general orientation in the Hand-to-Hand Program chapel at the state school. Volunteers will contribute 14 to 40 tours weekly, averaging about 14 hours, with roles in recreation, education, religious education, student life and nursing. Additional teens may enroll.
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Lubbock
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World
Saint Hill Manor
East Grinstead
Sussex
Life
Jane Kember
World Guardian
Hubbard
Robert Thomas
Apollo
States
Plains Christian Church
University Ave
Curtis Dickinson
Better Bank
Louis Cassell
Harold Dudley
Nixon
Rita
Faith Assembly of God
Bob Goodwin
I. Baker Company
Peace Tabernacle
Sth
Curtis Young
Apostolic Christian
84Th Street
W. E. Higginbotham
Doris Hamilton
Trinity Church
L.A
B.S
T.G
F. S
B.M
Trinity
Morris Sheats
Sheats
Jesus
Sanctuary Choir
THE
Jesus Freedom
Crimson Bridge
Ann and
Gary Page
Big
Mullins Bros
TV Land
Mullins
LAB
Royce
TV Lab
Curtis
Mathes
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