US Congressman Leo J. Ryan in a letter to Ida Camburn (December 10, 1976). 1976 Congressman Leo Ryan letter to Ida Camburn.
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It's too bad there isn't a 20th Century Charles Dickens to write about the terrible destruction of these 20th Century Fagins who make themselves rich while they destroy the psyche of so many.
— US Congressman Leo J. Ryan
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About L. Ron Hubbard
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (13 March 1911 – 24 January 1986) was an American science fiction author. He developed Dianetics and founded Scientology. He was the father of Ron DeWolfe.
About L. Ron Hubbard
Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (13 March 1911 – 24 January 1986) was an American science fiction author. He developed Dianetics and founded Scientology. He was the father of Ron DeWolfe.
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