Hubbard has corresponded with the Bureau and the Department of Justice on several occasions for various reasons, including complaints about his wife and about alleged communists. In one lengthy letter in May, 1951, it is perhaps noteworthy the Hubbard stated that while he was in his apartment on February 23, 1951, about two or three o'clock in the morning, his apartment was entered. He was knocked out. A needle was thrust into his heart to produce a coronary thrombosis and he was given an electric shock. He said his recollection of this incident was now very blurred, that he had no witnesses and that the only other person who had a key to the apartment was his wife.

Hubbard and various organizations with which he has been associated have been the subject of numerous inquiries and complaints directed to this Bureau. He and - 2 - [page 3] Lafayette Ron Hubbard his organizations operated in various parts of the country.

Under date of October 8, 1957, we received a letter from Richard F. Steves, "Organizational Secretary" of "Scientology, United States, The Academy of Scientology," 1812 - 19th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. This letter requested that the Bureau investigate an individual allegedly representing himself as a "dianetic auditor" though not associated with any "Dianetic" or "Scientology" organization. The letter requested that this person be investigated as to communist activities.

The letterhead listed seventeen associated organizations and publications including the Hubbard Association of Scientologists, International. Three of the associated organizations are purported churches of scientology. Also listed as associate groups are the Hubbard Guidance Center, Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation, Hubbard Research Foundation, and Hubbard Communications Office.

In addition to the foregoing, you are advised that Hubbard has FBI Identification Record Number 2440210-B.

Pursuant to your specific request, there are enclosed communications received by this Bureau from Hubbard. In addition, with regard to your request for background information, this Bureau has been advised of a book called "Brief Biography of L. Ron Hubbard." This book reportedly states the Hubbard is the so-called founder of "Scientology"

and has traveled most of the world. He is reportedly sponsored by the Congress of Scientologists, Washington, D.C. According to this publication, Hubbard served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1946. It is further reported that he has been previously committed to a mental hospital. A copy of the foregoing publication is not contained in the files of this Bureau and the afore-mentioned information has not been verified.

(62-94080) Enclosures (5) _NOTE:_ Request originated with [BLACKED OUT] Food and Drug Administration, to SA [BLACKED OUT] Bufiles reveal FDA on 1-4-63 seized various devices and written material form D.C.

headquarters of Hubbard's organization and initiated legal action against Hubbard's group.

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