1968: A citizen writes to J. Edgar Hoover, FBI, after seeing articles about Scientology in Time and Life magazines. " I'm writing this letter in regards to the recent publicity about Scientology; Time, Aug. 23, 1968, page 40 - Newsweek, Aug. 26, 1968 page 8 - Life, Nov. 15, 1968 page 99. I was wondering if your department had looked into this dangerous cult. My husband is a member of this organization, and has been very active in it within the last 3 years. I have looked into Scientology because of my husband's interest in it and have found it to be a fraud. Scientology does a great job of indoctination [sic]. What a pity it is for children to have this forced on them. I am glad that I was able to see through this organization, for the sake of my children but as a result I have lost a husband. My husband has been completely alienated from us because we won't concu[?] with their ideas. There must be some law to stop this cult from destroyin[?] minds and hurting familie[?] I would be very happy to discuss my findings concerning this evil cult with any of your people. "

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