On This Day in Scientology History - March 9

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

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Canberra Picket March 9, 2000

Critics picket in Canberra.
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New York Times: Scientology's puzzling journey from tax rebel to tax exempt. (cover story) March 9, 1997

New York Times: Scientology's puzzling journey from tax rebel to tax exempt. (cover story)

Commercial Appeal: Scientology's Tax-Exempt Status Raises Queries Suits Against IRS May Have Helped March 9, 1997

Commercial Appeal: Scientology's Tax-Exempt Status Raises Queries Suits Against IRS May Have Helped

New York Times: An ultra-aggressive use of investigators and the courts. March 9, 1997

New York Times: An ultra-aggressive use of investigators and the courts.

St. Petersburg Times: Five, -, 5, Lisa, 5 days March 9, 1997

St. Petersburg Times: Five doctors agree with examiner in Scientology death - reports that 5 other prominent medical examiners agree with the local medical examiner that Lisa was probably without liquids at least 5 days.
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New York Times: New York Times: The Shadowy Story Behind Scientology's Tax-Exempt Status March 9, 1997

For 25 years, IRS agents branded Scientology a commercial enterprise and refused to give it the tax exemption granted to churches. The refusals had been upheld in every court. But then came an astonishing turnaround. The IRS had granted tax exemptions to every Scientology entity in the United States.

Worldwide Pickets March 9, 1996

Critics picket worldwide. Notes: Many reports along with newspaper articles.
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Clearwater Picket March 9, 1996

Critics picket in Clearwater, FL. Notes: Mainly pictures.
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London Picket March 9, 1996

Critics picket in London. Notes: Jive Aces do a counter-protest.
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Columbian: Letters From Readers March 9, 1995

(brief mention of Scientology)

$8,475, Lisa McPherson's account, $23,270.64 March 9, 1995

A $8,475 credit is applied to Lisa McPherson's Scientology account, bringing the balance to $23,270.64. The notation is "Wall of Fire Package."

Christianity Today: Scientology sues cult watchers. March 9, 1992

Christianity Today: Scientology sues cult watchers.

Publishers Weekly: High court refuses Holt appeal on Hubbard bio. March 9, 1990

Publishers Weekly: High court refuses Holt appeal on Hubbard bio.

Michael Flynn Files Paulette Cooper V. Church Of Scientology Of California, Inc., Civ. #81-681-Mc (Federal District Of Mass.) Se March 9, 1981

Michael Flynn files Paulette Cooper v. Church of Scientology of California, Inc., Civ. #81-681-Mc (Federal District of Mass.) seeking $25 million in damages.

Scientology's Cazares Suit Still Frivolous March 9, 1981

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upholds a ruling by District Judge Ben Krentzman that a civil rights lawsuit filed by Church of Scientology against Mayor Gabriel Cazares is "groundless and frivolous."

Los Angeles Times: US District Court rules on Scientologoy suit against State Dept. March 9, 1976

Los Angeles Times: US District Court rules on Scientologoy suit against State Dept.

Income Flows and Pools, Principles of Money Management March 9, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Income Flows and Pools, Principles of Money Management'.
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Dev-t and Unhattedness March 9, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Dev-t and Unhattedness'.
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Hatting the Esto March 9, 1972

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Hatting the Esto'.
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Posting an Org Board-How to Put an HCO There, How to Put an Org There March 9, 1971

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Posting an Org Board-How to Put an HCO There, How to Put an Org There '.
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Eligibility for OT Levels March 9, 1967

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOPL 'Eligibility for OT Levels'.
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Routine 2 and 3M, Correction to 3M Steps 13, 14 March 9, 1963

L. Ron Hubbard writes HCOB 'Routine 2 and 3M, Correction to 3M Steps 13, 14'.
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The Purpose of the Lead Auditor March 9, 1959

L. Ron Hubbard writes SECED 'The Purpose of the Lead Auditor'.

Group Processing March 9, 1955

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing '.

Health and Certainty March 9, 1955

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Health and Certainty '.

Session: Only One, Things Real and Unreal March 9, 1955

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Session: Only One, Things Real and Unreal '.

Group Processing Series C: Beingness March 9, 1954

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

Group Processing Series C: Basic Process March 9, 1954

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Group Processing Series C: Basic Process '.

Thought, Emotion, Effort and the Overt Act March 9, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Thought, Emotion, Effort and the Overt Act '.

Training Auditors March 9, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Training Auditors '.

Demonstration: Metered Straightwire and Overt Act March 9, 1952

L. Ron Hubbard gives a lecture, 'Demonstration: Metered Straightwire and Overt Act '.