On This Day in Scientology History - March 5

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

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A System of Engrams and Thetans March 5, 1974

Scientologists perceive their system as a form of spiritual engineering. They make radical-sounding claims about their ability to revamp the ailing human spirit and personality on what is purported to be scientifically-based procedures.

La Repubblica: Scientology defrauded me: Pia Gardini wants 2 billion [liras] back March 5, 2001

La Repubblica: Scientology defrauded me: Pia Gardini wants 2 billion [liras] back

San Diego Union Tribune: (article On CCHR And Novartis) March 5, 2001

San Diego Union Tribune: (article On CCHR And Novartis)

Wichita Eagle: Stars, And Their Fans, Attend The Dedication Of Children's Learning Center March 5, 2000

Wichita Eagle: Stars, And Their Fans, Attend The Dedication Of Children's Learning Center

Mesa Picket March 5, 1999

Bruce Pettycrew pickets in Mesa, Arizona. Notes: drivers supportive, Scieno gives bad vibes
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Miami Herald: Monopolist -- Who? Me? March 5, 1998

(brief mention of Scientology)

Wichita Eagle: Steps To Inter-Faith Inclusion March 5, 1998

Wichita Eagle : Steps To Inter-Faith Inclusion

Boston Herald: Boston Herald: Scientology Group Reaches Kids through PBS Videos March 5, 1998

More than 30 million American schoolchildren have watched PBS-TV math videos made by a Los Angeles-based foundation with intimate ties to the controversial Church of Scientology.

Boston Herald: Boston Herald: Church Wields Celebrity Clout March 5, 1998

With books, sophisticated TV and print advertising campaigns, a 30,000-page Internet site, and its celebrity members' clout on TV sitcoms and major films, Scientology uses a range of modern media to gain influence, church critics say.

Bulletin with Newsweek: Church of secrets. March 5, 1996

Bulletin with Newsweek: Church of secrets.

San Jose Mercury News: Scientology Article Was Misleading March 5, 1995

San Jose Mercury News: Scientology Article Was Misleading

San Jose Mercury News: Scientologist Files Suit To Join Anti-Cult Group March 5, 1992

San Jose Mercury News: Scientologist Files Suit To Join Anti-Cult Group

St. Paul Pioneer Press: Headline: Some Authors Are Prolific Even In Death March 5, 1991

St. Paul Pioneer Press : Headline: Some Authors Are Prolific Even In Death

US News & World Report: Copyright is now truly a grave issue. March 5, 1990

US News & World Report: Copyright is now truly a grave issue.

Boston Globe: Where's Connor - And Why? March 5, 1985

(brief mention of Scientology)

Dianetic Clear False Declares March 5, 1979

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Dianetic Clear False Declares '.
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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 5, 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.

Revision of the Product-Org Officer System, Part I March 5, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Revision of the Product-Org Officer System, Part I '.

Revision of the Product-Org Officer System, Part II March 5, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Revision of the Product-Org Officer System, Part II '.

The Fantastic New HGC Line March 5, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'The Fantastic New HGC Line'.
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New Status of Honorary Awards March 5, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'New Status of Honorary Awards'.
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Book of Case Remedies, Application of Tech March 5, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Book of Case Remedies, Application of Tech'.
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Policy: Source Of March 5, 1965

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Policy: Source Of'.
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Addressing Department-Hats March 5, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes SECED 'Addressing Department-Hats'.

The Scale of Techniques March 5, 1957

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'The Scale of Techniques'.

Group Processing Series C: Putting Things March 5, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing Series C: Putting Things '.

Group Processing Series C: Putting Things (cont.) March 5, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing Series C: Putting Things (cont.) '.

Group Processing Series C: Putting Things (cont.) March 5, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing Series C: Putting Things (cont.) '.

Thought and Preclears March 5, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Thought and Preclears '.

Emotion March 5, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Emotion '.

Whole Track Facsimiles March 5, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Whole Track Facsimiles '.

Auditing Facsimile One March 5, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Auditing Facsimile One '.