On This Day in Scientology History - March 3

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

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Boston Herald: Boston Herald: Scientology Reaches into Schools through Narconon March 3, 1998

An organization with ties to the Church of Scientology is recruiting New England schoolchildren for what critics say is an unproven — and possibly dangerous — anti-drug program. And the group — Narconon Inc. of Everett — is being paid with taxpayer dollars without disclosing its Scientology connections.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Expensive Trip To Spirituality March 3, 1974

The Church of Scientology of Missouri, a branch of a controversial organization promising total spiritual freedom for all followers, opened in 1969 with a six member staff at a small Brentwood office. Policy memorandums from the offices of the founder, L. Ron Hubbard, have not allayed Scientology's reputation as a paramilitary society that regards itself with messianic seriousness.

San Francisco Picket March 3, 2001

Critics picket in San Francisco
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Birmingham Picket March 3, 2000

Critics picket in Birmingham, UK.
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Article: Christianity Today, 03/03/97, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p68, 1/3p, 1bw. Discusses the criticism of U.S. State Department and several cong March 3, 1998

Article: Christianity Today, 03/03/97, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p68, 1/3p, 1bw. Discusses the criticism of U.S. State Department and several congressional representatives regarding Germany's government moves to restrict Scientology. Why Chancellor Helmut Kohl expelled three of its members; Founder of Scientology; Suggestion by German Labor Minister Norbert Bluem with regards to Scientologists; Entertainment figures who launched boycotts against the films of two Scientologists; Scientologist actors.

Harassment: Scientologists, German, Peter Reichelt, will;, called March 3, 1998

Harassment: Scientologists illegally place German journalist Peter Reichelt under citizens arrest and hold him against his will; the police are called.
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Christianity Today: Party's ouster of Scientologists decried. March 3, 1997

Christianity Today: Party's ouster of Scientologists decried.

Helena Kobrin contacts Anthony Bosnakoudis March 3, 1997

Helena Kobrin contacts Anthony Bosnakoudis alleging copyright infringement.

Charlotte Observer: Attempt At Honoring Author Backfires March 3, 1993

Charlotte Observer: Attempt At Honoring Author Backfires

Charlotte Observer: Cancel The Parade: Hubbard Day Is Off March 3, 1993

Charlotte Observer: Cancel The Parade: Hubbard Day Is Off

Charlotte Observer: An Air Force General Accused Of Taking Ak47S As Trophies During The Persian Gulf War Has Retired After His Rank Was Reduced To C March 3, 1993

Charlotte Observer: An Air Force General Accused Of Taking Ak47S As Trophies During The Persian Gulf War Has Retired After His Rank Was Reduced To Colonel. Former Maj. Gen. Donald Lee Kaufman Was The Highest-Ranking Officer To Be Charged Under A 1990 Military Order Prohibiting The Taking Of Weapons As War Trophies. More Than 280 Persian Gulf War Personnel Have Faced Charges For Violating The Order.

Miami Herald: Call 376-3000. Broward Only 463-0404. Write Action Line, The Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla. 33132. Broward Action Lin March 3, 1992

Miami Herald: Call 376-3000. Broward Only 463-0404. Write Action Line, The Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla. 33132. Broward Action Line, The Miami Herald, 4000 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 200- N, Hollywood, Fla. 33021.

Beacon Journal: Other Cases March 3, 1992

(brief mention of Scientology)

Narconon's Lawyers Claim it's Exempt from State Regulations March 3, 1992

Narconon's lawyers argue in court that it is exempt from state regulations under the cloak of Indian sovereignty. But state lawyers, in a hearing in which the Oklahoma State Department of Health is seeking a court injunction to shut down Narconon Chilocco, say the facility' s location is not enough to claim Indian sovereignty. Narconon Chilocco is a non-Indian entity that treats non-Indians, says Robert Cole, a lawyer for the Health Department.
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San Jose Mercury News: At The Top March 3, 1987

(brief mention of Scientology)

Ontario Provincial Police raid offices of Church March 3, 1983

Ontario Provincial Police raid offices of Church of Scientology in Toronto, seizing 250,000 documents in a 20-hour search.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 5-day series on Scientology by reporter Elaine Viets. Eric, Nancy, and John McLean of Toronto, ex-Scientologists, are interviewe March 3, 1974

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 5-day series on Scientology by reporter Elaine Viets. Eric, Nancy, and John McLean of Toronto, ex-Scientologists, are interviewed for the series.

Exercise March 3, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Exercise '.
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Handling Personnel, Part II March 3, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Handling Personnel, Part II '.

Handling Personnel, Part I March 3, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Handling Personnel, Part I '.

How to Write an ED or Order March 3, 1970

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'How to Write an ED or Order '.
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On Writing to Governments March 3, 1969

L. Ron Hubbard writes FREEDOM 'On Writing to Governments'.
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The Qual Library March 3, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'The Qual Library'.
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Attacks on Scientology, Sex and Organizations March 3, 1966

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Attacks on Scientology, Sex and Organizations'.
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What's Coming Next March 3, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOEXEC 'What's Coming Next'.
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Book Section: Credits and Debits March 3, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes SECED 'Book Section: Credits and Debits'.

Staff Auditors March 3, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes SECED 'Staff Auditors'.

Group Processing Series B: Light/Sound March 3, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing Series B: Light/Sound '.

Group Processing Series B: Third Hour March 3, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing Series B: Third Hour '.

Group Processing Series B: Sound March 3, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing Series B: Sound '.

Outline of Therapy March 3, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Outline of Therapy '.

Demonstration of E-Meter March 3, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Demonstration of E-Meter '.

Scientology: Milestone One March 3, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Scientology: Milestone One '.