Bare-Faced Messiah (PDF) - Apologetics Index

'He has written for Hollywood, radio and newspapers and has published many millions of words of
fact and fiction in novels and national magazines. In writing organizations he is a key figure, making
him politically potent nationally.
'An interesting trait is his distaste for personal publicity. He is both discreet and resourceful as his
record should indicate.
'Anything you can do for Mr Hubbard will be appreciated . . .'
On 18 April, Ron reported to the Naval Reserve Headquarters in Washington DC for a physical
examination. Next day, he persuaded the Dean of the School of Civil Engineering at George
Washington University to write a letter to the Navy Yard recommending him for a commission.
Professor Arthur Johnson complimented Ron's leadership, ingenuity, resourcefulness and
personality and strove to explain why such a paragon had failed to graduate: 'His average grades in
engineering were due to the obvious fact that he had started in the wrong career. They do not reflect
his great ability.'
Unquestionably the most lyrical of all the letters of recommendation was that signed by Senator
Robert M. Ford on the notepaper of the House of Representatives for the State of Washington. Ford
was not the kind of man to be too bothered by protocol or paperwork. 'I don't know why Ron wanted
a letter,' he said. 'I just gave him a letter-head and said, "Hell, you're the writer, you write it!"'[19]
Ron was unstinting in praise of himself. 'To whom it may concern,' he began. 'This will introduce
one of the most brilliant men I have ever known: Captain L. Ron Hubbard.
'He writes under six names in a diversity of fields from political economy to action fiction and if he
would make at least one of his pen names public he would have little difficult entering anywhere.
He has published many millions of words and some fourteen movies.
'In exploration he has honourably carried the flag of the Explorers Club and has extended
geographical and mineralogical knowledge. He is well known in many parts of the world and has
considerable influence in the Caribbean and Alaska.
'As a key figure in writing organizations he has considerable political worth and in the Northwest he
is a powerful influence.
'I have known him for many years and have found him discreet, loyal, honest and without peer in the
art of getting things done swiftly.
'If Captain Hubbard requests help, be assured that it will benefit others more than himself.
'For courage and ability I cannot too strongly recommend him.'
On 19 July 1941, L. Ron Hubbard was commissioned as a Lieutenant (Junior Grade) in the US
Naval Reserve.
1. Jack Williamson, Child of Wonder, 1985
2. Isaac Asimov, In Memory Yet Green, 1979
3. Ron The Writer, Author Services Inc., 1982
4. The John W. Campbell Letters, Vol. I, 1985
5. Ron The Writer, Author Services Inc., 1982