On This Day in Scientology History - February 28

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

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St. Petersburg Times: German panel brings concerns on Scientology to Washington February 28, 1998

St. Petersburg Times: German panel brings concerns on Scientology to Washington

St. Petersburg Times: Scientologists are seeking a mediator February 28, 1998

St. Petersburg Times: Scientologists are seeking a mediator

Tampa Tribune : Suspect's Whereabouts Sought In Atlanta Blasts February 28, 1998

Tampa Tribune : Suspect's Whereabouts Sought In Atlanta Blasts

Charlotte Observer : Court Claims Jurisdiction In Lockerbie Case February 28, 1998

Charlotte Observer : Court Claims Jurisdiction In Lockerbie Case

Wichita Eagle : Opinion Line February 28, 1998

Wichita Eagle : Opinion Line

Atlanta Picket February 28, 1998

Mad Cow, Wynot, Laudanum, Jeff, and Shorty picket in Atlanta. Notes: Mad Cow's first picket - way cool changeable sign
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Mesa Picket February 28, 1998

Critics picket in Mesa, Arizona. Notes: Post-hearing picket
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Santa Clara Picket February 28, 1998

Critics picket in Santa Clara, California. Notes: Assorted Reports
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Associated Press: article on internet raid February 28, 1995

Associated Press covers the raid on anon.penet.fi

Philadelphia Daily News: Latoya & Dad Out Of Mj's Will (brief mention of Scientology) February 28, 1995

Philadelphia Daily News: Latoya & Dad Out Of Mj's Will (brief mention of Scientology)

Barbara Schwarz v. Scientology February 28, 1995

Barbara SCHWARZ, Plaintiff-Appellant v. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, in Los Angeles, CA their current executives; Utah State Department of Corrections, Defendant-Appellee
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San Jose Mercury News: At The Top (brief mention of Scientology) February 28, 1989

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

Miami Herald: The South Florida Reader February 28, 1988

Miami Herald: The South Florida Reader

Commendation Chit February 28, 1988

Debbie Simone writes a Commendation Chit on Lisa McPherson.

No Report February 28, 1988

Cathie Hebert writes a No Report on Lisa McPherson.

Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice Filed in Cooper Suit February 28, 1985

Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice filed, Paulette Cooper vs. Church of Scientology of Boston, et al. (CV-81-681-Mc).

HCO Book Account Cash-Bills February 28, 1982

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL "HCO Book Account Cash-Bills".
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Production and One's Standard of Living February 28, 1980

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Production and One's Standard of Living'.
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Hubbard, Creston, CA, Pat, Annie Broeker February 28, 1980

Hubbard flees to ranch near Creston, CA, with Pat and Annie Broeker. [End of February, 1980; exact date unknown.]
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Los Angeles Times: US Appeals Court denies Scientologists bid to return documents February 28, 1979

Los Angeles Times: US Appeals Court denies Scientologists bid to return documents

GO Report February 28, 1976

Mary Sue Hubbard writes her assessment of the Clearwater scene to Dick Weigand, deputy guardian for information, U.S. Of Mayor Cazares, she says: "He thought he had an excellent handle on us politically and was using it to gain PR for himself politically. He has nowhere to go except in the political arena. We were the football that blew up on him when we did not prove out to be tied to some gambling or other interests." She gives her assessments of reporters Snyder and Sableman and of The St. Petersburg Times. "Of all," she said, "I consider the SPT (Times) to be the most dangerous. Poynter obviously feels he owns this neck of the woods morally, spiritually, politically and otherwise." She was referring to Nelson Poynter, the Times' chairman of the board.

The Toronto Scientology defendants allegedly begin stealing February 28, 1976

The Toronto Scientology defendants allegedly begin stealing documents from the Metropolitan Toronto Police, according to charges laid against them. (From the charges: "CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF TORONTO, JAQUELINE MATZ and MARILYN LINDA BELAIRE STAND CHARGED THAT they, together with JOHN BRADLEY, within the period commencing on or about the 28th day of February, 1976, at the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, did steal documents relating to the investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Toronto Police into the activities of Church of Scientology of Toronto, the property of the Metropolitan Toronto Police, of a value exceeding $200.00, contary to s.294(a) of the Criminal Code;") There was a directed verdict of not guilty, since a judge ruled that ALL of the documents seized in the raids were "confessional materials" and therefore inadmissable as evidence.
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The Toronto Scientology defendants allegedly stop committing February 28, 1976

The Toronto Scientology defendants allegedly stop committing a breach of trust, according to charges laid against them. (From the charges: "CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF TORONTO, JAQUELINE MATZ and MARILYN LINDA BELAIRE, an official employed by the Metropolitan Toronto Police, STAND CHARGED THAT they, together with JOHN BRADLEY, within the period commencing on or about the 23rd day of July, 1974 and ending on or about the 28th day of February, 1976, at the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, unlawfully did commit a breach of trust in connection with the duties of the office held by MARILYN LINDA BELAIRE, in that the latter disclosed to unauthorized persons information coming to her knowledge or possession by reason of her office, contary to s.111 of the Criminal Code;") All three defendants were found not guilty on this charge.
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Clearwater Mayor Gabriel Cazares Countersues Scientology February 28, 1976

Clearwater Mayor Gabriel Cazares responds to Scientology's million-dollar lawsuit against him by filing an $8,000,000 libel suit against them.

Scientologist Sharon Thomas, Scientology's, Coast Guard, Department, Justice February 28, 1976

Scientologist Sharon Thomas leaves her job as Scientology's covert operative in the Coast Guard to begin working as a covert operative within the Department of Justice.
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Don Alverso February 28, 1976

Don Alverso, director of Branch I information for Flag, reports on a problem with Scientologist June Byrne, who had infiltrated the Clearwater Sun using the name June Phillips: A Sun reporter "has been putting some pressure on our girl in the area of 2-D," he said. Alverso has instructed her on how to handle the situation: "I told her to stay in comm (communication) with him and not to ARC-X the guy but to gently discourage him while letting him know that it was her fault, not his as she is pretty screwed up after her last 2-D experience, and is not ready to get involved again. I told her that she could go out with him occasionally for dinner, but nothing more serious, and to make this known from the beginning. She understood completely and has absolutely no intention of getting involved with this guy who, incidentally, she has a hard time of bearing at all. She does get good data from him on Scn." [End of Feb. 1976; exact date unknown.]
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Metering Reading Items February 28, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Metering Reading Items'.
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Field Auditors February 28, 1970

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Field Auditors '.
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Medical Doctors February 28, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Medical Doctors'.
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Suppressive Person Declare February 28, 1968

Declaration of Suppressive Person and Enemy to Scientology (3055, 2188 SH) issued on J. Mahoney, Editor of N.Z. Truth

Pretended PTS February 28, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Pretended PTS'.
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HCO Book Account Cash-Bills February 28, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'HCO Book Account Cash-Bills'.
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News February 28, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'News'.
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Danger Condition Data, Why Organizations Stay Small February 28, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL "Danger Condition Data, Why Organizations Stay Small".
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Course Checkouts, Twin Checking February 28, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Course Checkouts, Twin Checking'.
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Deliver February 28, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Deliver'.
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Goals Problem Mass February 28, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Goals Problem Mass'.

HCO Board of Review Duties February 28, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'HCO Board of Review Duties'.
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Analysis of Cases February 28, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Analysis of Cases'.
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ARC Breaks with Auditors February 28, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'ARC Breaks with Auditors'.
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Clearing Commands February 28, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Clearing Commands'.
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Hats February 28, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL "Hats".
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The Parts of Man February 28, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, "The Parts of Man".

The Parts of Man February 28, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Parts of Man'.

Question and Answer Period February 28, 1957

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

FBI Letter February 28, 1957

FBI director J. Edgar Hoover replies to an inquiry from Senator Styles Bridges. Hoover's letter says, in part, " ... the FBI has received numerous inquiries concerning Lafayette Ron Hubbard and the system of "dianetics" which he apparently originated, but no allegation of a violation within the jurisdiction of this Bureau has been received and, consequently, no investigation of this matter has been conducted by the FBI. [Dianetics organizations have] encountered difficulty with police authorities in New Jersey, Michigan and Washington, D.C., for allegedly conducting schools in those areas, in which a branch of medicine and surgery was taught without a license. ... " Hoover also mentions a newspaper article carrying Sara Hubbard's allegations that LRH had subjected her to "scientific torture experiments."

Staff Auditors' Conference February 28, 1955

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Staff Auditors' Conference '.
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