On This Day in Scientology History - February 13

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

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Reuters: Paris mayor wants crackdown on sects February 13, 2000

Reuters: Paris mayor wants crackdown on sects

Mesa Picket February 13, 2000

Critics picket in Mesa, Arizona.
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15-month-old, children, Church, Sydney February 13, 2000

A 15-month-old baby being minded, along with other children, at the Church of Scientology in Sydney, wandered away and fell through a gap in a steel railing and fell two floors. It was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Tampa Tribune : "Casting Stones' Forum Targets Media's Coverage Of Religion February 13, 1998

Tampa Tribune : "Casting Stones' Forum Targets Media's Coverage Of Religion

Charlotte Observer : Nobel Laureate Loses Job In Campaign To End Land Mines February 13, 1998

Charlotte Observer : Nobel Laureate Loses Job In Campaign To End Land Mines

Fort Wayne - The Journal Gazette : Rare Cancer Kills Movie Star Buddy February 13, 1998

Fort Wayne - The Journal Gazette : Rare Cancer Kills Movie Star Buddy

New York Times: Scientology's star roster enhances image. (cover story) February 13, 1998

New York Times: Scientology's star roster enhances image. (cover story)

West County Times : Keep Informed About Changes In Social Security February 13, 1997

West County Times : Keep Informed About Changes In Social Security

$13,000, Lisa McPherson's account, $17,595.59 February 13, 1995

A $13,000 debit is applied to Lisa McPherson's Scientology account, dropping the balance to $17,595.59. The notation is "Power (Grade V) and Power Plus (Grade VA) per 25 hours."

mounts, Dennis Erlich., Glendale, California, violations. After, raid, Judge Ronald H. Whyte, raid, unconstitutional. Church, Er February 13, 1995

Scientology mounts a suprise raid on the home of critic Dennis Erlich. Scientology spends seven hours rummaging through his home in Glendale, California, searching for alleged copyright violations. After learning how the cult conducted the raid, the Judge Ronald H. Whyte, who authorized the raid, declared it to be unconstitutional. The Church sues Erlich, Tom Klemesrud (operator of the BBS that Dennis uses to access the Net), and Netcom (a large Internet service provider that exchanges Usenet news and e-mail with that BBS).
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San Jose Mercury News: Traffic Is Heavy February 13, 1994

San Jose Mercury News: Traffic Is Heavy

Detroit Free Press: Michigan Dateline February 13, 1991

Detroit Free Press: Michigan Dateline

San Jose Mercury News: At The Top (brief mention of Scientology) February 13, 1990

San Jose Mercury News: At The Top (brief mention of Scientology)

No Report Report February 13, 1988

Billy Hathaway writes a No Report Report on Lisa McPherson.

Battle Plan February 13, 1987

Lisa Skonetski (later Lisa McPherson) writes a Battle Plan

Clearwater Police Dept Report Number SR3.1 RT (S5H) February 13, 1984

Clearwater Police Dept Report Number SR3.1 RT (S5H) This report is concerning two conversations with Assistant States' Attorney reference immunity for Laurel Sullivan. The substance of this report was elaborated on in a prior section of this summary.
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Dictionaries February 13, 1981

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Dictionaries'.
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Coordination Committees and Management Committees, Differences in Purpose and Function AKH Series 40 February 13, 1980

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Coordination Committees and Management Committees, Differences in Purpose and Function AKH Series 40'.
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Paulette Cooper signs an independent contractor agreement February 13, 1980

Paulette Cooper signs an independent contractor agreement with private investigator Richard Bast at $2,000/month plus expenses. Bast, in the employ of the Founding Church of Scientology, is masquerading as an investigator for a wealthy European industrialist seeking information against the cult.
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Financial Planning Tips February 13, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Financial Planning Tips'.
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High TA, Full Handling Of February 13, 1970

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'High TA, Full Handling Of '.
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Mirror: article on Scientology mentions his self-assigned title of Commodore February 13, 1969

Mirror - article on Scientology mentions his self-assigned title of Commodore

Ethics Protection, Conditions, Blue Star, Green Star, Gold Star February 13, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Ethics Protection, Conditions, Blue Star, Green Star, Gold Star'.
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Personnel Control Officer February 13, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Personnel Control Officer'.
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SECEDs, SECED Okay (Continued), Policy Letter Changes and Origins February 13, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'SECEDs, SECED Okay (Continued), Policy Letter Changes and Origins'.
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1965 Saint Hill Objectives February 13, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL '1965 Saint Hill Objectives'.
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Politics February 13, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Politics'.
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Classification February 13, 1964

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Classification'.
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Academy Taught Processes February 13, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Academy Taught Processes'.
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V Unit February 13, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'V Unit'.
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Discussion of TV Demo Sessions February 13, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Discussion of TV Demo Sessions'.

TV Demo: Ruds and Havingness February 13, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, "TV Demo: Ruds and Havingness".

3D Criss Cross Items February 13, 1962

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL '3D Criss Cross Items'.
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Permanent Staff Requirement Changes February 13, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL "Permanent Staff Requirement Changes".
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The Three Therapies of Earth February 13, 1961

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, "The Three Therapies of Earth".

Summary of Data-Part I February 13, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Summary of Data-Part I'.

Staff Processing and Training Policy February 13, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes SECED "Staff Processing and Training Policy".

Summary of Data-Part II February 13, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Summary of Data-Part II'.

Rules Governing the Running of CCH 0b "Help" February 13, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Rules Governing the Running of CCH 0b "Help"'.
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Question and Answer Period February 13, 1958

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

Other Processes - The Help Button February 13, 1958

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, "Other Processes - The Help Button".

"We Will No Longer..." February 13, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL '"We Will No Longer..."'.
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Husbands and Wives Auditing Each Other February 13, 1951

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Husbands and Wives Auditing Each Other '.

Army Report February 13, 1942

A document purportedly written by US Army Colonel Alexander L. P. Johnson to the Commander of the Base Force, Darwin, Australia describes L. Ron Hubbard as "an intelligent, resourceful and dependable officer" and recommends that an earlier (unspecified) request be granted.