On This Day in Scientology History - February 12

A summary of events - pickets, deaths, births, press coverage, Scientology lectures, and more - for this day in Scientology history.

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San Francisco Chronicle: Leaving the Fold February 12, 2001

San Francisco Chronicle: Leaving the Fold

New York Post: Tom & Nicole Split On A Question Of Faith February 12, 2001

New York Post: Tom & Nicole Split On A Question Of Faith

London Picket February 12, 2000

Critics picket in London
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On his radio show February 12, 1998

On his radio show, Howard Stern talks about President Clinton aiding John Travolta and Scientology.
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Wichita Eagle: article on Scientology February 12, 1996

Wichita Eagle

Virginian-Pilot : Hot Shot With A New Action Thriller Out, And A Likely Oscar Nomination For "Get Shorty," John Travolta Is Riding High (brief men February 12, 1996

Virginian-Pilot : Hot Shot With A New Action Thriller Out, And A Likely Oscar Nomination For "Get Shorty," John Travolta Is Riding High (brief mention of Scientology)

St. Paul Pioneer Press : Headline: Cyberspace February 12, 1995

St. Paul Pioneer Press : Headline: Cyberspace

Beacon Journal: Did Drug Make Him Do It? Wooster Man Says So In Shooting Case (brief mention of Scientology) February 12, 1991

Beacon Journal: Did Drug Make Him Do It? Wooster Man Says So In Shooting Case (brief mention of Scientology)

No Report February 12, 1988

Cathie Hebert writes a No Report on Lisa McPherson.

Boston Globe: Kattar Gets 6-Year Term For Extortion February 12, 1987

Boston Globe: Kattar Gets 6-Year Term For Extortion

San Jose Mercury News: Selected South Bay Transactions (brief mention of Scientology) February 12, 1987

San Jose Mercury News: Selected South Bay Transactions (brief mention of Scientology)

Scientologist Cheryl S's, dies. Cheryl, write February 12, 1986

Scientologist Cheryl S's mother dies. Cheryl would later write, "Despite her death, I had to report to post and was sent to Ethics for being late. This was not an isolated event. There was a woman who blew course to be with a dying parent and upon her return she was put in lower conditions. I know, because I had to read her liability write up (explained below). I now believe this practice is used to break any emotional ties you have with anyone so that your complete loyalty will be with Scientology only."
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Los Angeles Times: US government wins access to some Church of Scientology papers February 12, 1985

Los Angeles Times: US government wins access to some Church of Scientology papers

Circuit Judge Charles M. Phillips, Scientologist, Russell, organizations February 12, 1977

Circuit Judge Charles M. Phillips dismissed Scientologist suit to force Russell to submit and release his investigative files on the cult and related organizations.
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GO Memo February 12, 1976

One week after Scientology threatened to sue the St. Petersburg Times for libel, Duke Snider, deputy deputy guardian U.S., writes Henning Heldt, deputy guardian U.S., that he had come up with an excellent defence should anyone accuse the church of trying to silence The Times. "There are 3 papers here, the CW Sun, St. Pete Times, Tampa Tribune," he said. "The CW Sun and St. Pete Times printed the most stuff. Tampa ran a lesser amount but still some entheta (translation: unfavorable publicity). "When we sent out the letters threatening libel we did not have time to get around to the Tribune, they had printed less, but still some entheta and we wanted to go over their articles more carefully." Just that day, he said, his office was preparing to send a letter to the Tribune threatening a suit, but then his plan came to mind. "So with the Tribune (Tampa)," Snider said, "we do not threaten any action but just let PR (public relations) handle. As a defence we then point to them and say 'We didn't threaten them or try to shut them up, it's just those who are completely unreasonable or unfair and despite all our best efforts will not stop printing falsehoods that require us to take recourse to legal action'."

The St. Petersburg Times and Reporters Sue Scientology for Conspiracy February 12, 1976

The St. Petersburg Times and reporters Orsini, Denley and Hilliard file a lawsuit in Pinellas County Circuit Court charging that the Church of Scientology of California, United Churches of Florida, L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology, and Sorel Allen, United Churches' membership director, "have conspired ... to harass, intimidate, frighten, prosecute, slander, defame" Times employees. It asks the court to enjoin them from further harassment.
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GO Memo February 12, 1976

The Flag Collections Officer [possibly Molly Harlow?] writes a memo to Joe Lisa entitled "Re: Rumours." It discusses rumors the Scientologists were trying to plant at the Clearwater Sun and the Chamber of Commerce that L. Ron Hubbard was in Europe and had come to the US to relax, do photography, and record choirs - not to set up the fake United Churches front that Scientology was hiding behind.

Hat Knock Off February 12, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Hat Knock Off '.
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EC WW, Primary Duties Of February 12, 1970

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'EC WW, Primary Duties Of '.
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LRH Comm and HCO ES Responsibility for Lines February 12, 1970

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'LRHComm and HCO ES Responsibility for Lines'.

Religion February 12, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Religion'.
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The "Dangerous Auditor" February 12, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'The "Dangerous Auditor"'.
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Routine 3M February 12, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, "Routine 3M".

How to Clear Withholds and Missed Withholds February 12, 1962

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'How to Clear Withholds and Missed Withholds'.
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Certificates and Awards Revised List February 12, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Certificates and Awards Revised List'.

Book Administrator February 12, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL "Book Administrator".

Question and Answer Period February 12, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Question and Answer Period'.

Havingness, Anaten, Flows-in Relation to Clearing February 12, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, "Havingness, Anaten, Flows-in Relation to Clearing".

Final Lecture: Question and Answer February 12, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Final Lecture: Question and Answer'.

HCO is Entitled... February 12, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, "HCO is Entitled...".
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HCO Is Entitled... February 12, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard writes POLICY '"HCO Is Entitled..."'.
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Group Processing on Class: Sound February 12, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing on Class: Sound '.

Group Processing on Class: Balance February 12, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing on Class: Balance '.

Group Processing on Class: Time February 12, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing on Class: Time '.

Hubbard College, L. Ron Hubbard, Wichita, Kansas, Dianetics auditors February 12, 1952

The Hubbard College, the first organization established and controlled by L. Ron Hubbard, is founded in Wichita, Kansas to train Dianetics auditors.

Don Purcell, Dianetics, Hubbard, mis-management February 12, 1952

Don Purcell and other members of the Dianetics board of directors vote Hubbard out for gross mis-management.
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Grief and Valences February 12, 1951

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Grief and Valences '.