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Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 22:30:15 GMT
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INDEX OF PUBLIC RECORDS RETAINED BY THE CLEARWATER POLICE DEPT.,
CONCERNING SELECTED EVENTS & INFORMATION RELATED TO THE CHURCH OF
SCIENTOLOGY.

Time period of: 1975 - Jan. 20, 1994

Dated materials are indexed in chronological order, other documents and
items are listed at the end of the index. Records include: 
* News articles 
* Clearwater PD generated reports 
* Magazines and other publications 
* Video tapes 
* Other agency reports 
* City Commission hearings and testimony 
* Church of Scientology documents and publications 
* Public records requests.

Date of index: March 4th, 1999

1975

11/2/75 Clearwater Sun
"Hotel Sale Breaks A Link With Small Town Past"
Southern Land Sales and Development purchase the Fort Harrison Hotel,
followed by the old Bank of Clearwater building, sparking intense
community concerns and suspicions over the intended use and real
ownership. Local officials and reporters begin to question the purchase.

11/2/75 Clearwater Sun 
"Owners Explain Hotel's Future"
Southern Land Development explained that the Fort Harrison Hotel would be
used for conferences and conventions, available to religious groups.

11/18/75 Clearwater Sun
"Hotel Lessee Says Weather Forecasts Success"
Sorel Allen, Director of Membership and Public Affairs for United Churches
of Florida, announces that the facilities will be used to hold meetings
and seminars for persons of all faiths.

11/12/75 Clearwater Sun 
"Hotel's Lessee Named" 
Announced that the lessee of the Fort Harrison Hotel is the United
Churches of Florida.

12/19/75 Clearwater Sun
"Chamber Postpones Accepting United Churches"
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce decided to postpone accepting United
Churches of Florida as a member until more information is obtained about
the organization's operations and leaders.

12/22/75 Clearwater Sun
"Church Group Plans Party For Children"
United Churches of Florida plans Christmas party for underprivileged
children.

1976

1/1/76 Clearwater Sun
"Fort Harrison Owners Offer to Help Beautify Downtown" 
Owners want to help beautify the central business district.

1/18/76 SR3.1 
A letter was received from Milton Wolf with the "United Churches of
Florida" He requested that CPD sponsor 23 of their security guards to
attend Hillsborough Community College police recruit training. He mentions
that the guards would be needed for among other things, Security for Billy
Graham and Oral Roberts who may be coming to the Ft. Harrison.

1/27/76 Clearwater Sun
"A Shouting Match With the Mayor Sheds Little Light on United Churches" 
Bob Snyder of Dunedin radio station WDCL met with Mayor Gabe Cazares and
two representatives of United Churches of Florida for a lively two hour
debate concerning United Churches of Florida.

1/27/76 SR3.1 R (V-3) 
A news release from Scientology spokesman Arthur Maren, states that the
front group United Churches of Florida is actually Scientology.

1/28/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology, Hotel Group Linked"
The Church of Scientology, a controversial but wealthy group founded by a
former Science Fiction writer, announced today that it was behind the
recent purchase of the Fort Harrison Hotel.

1/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Hotel Guests Reluctant to Talk With Reporters"
Seven Clearwater Sun reporters attempted to interview guests and staff
members at the Fort Harrison Hotel, but emerged with few facts and threats
of a class action lawsuit by a self-described staff member.

1/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Centers Surrounded By Debate"
A Sun staff reporter reported that Scientology has been the center of
hundreds of heated debates and several federal court battles.

1/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Church Group to Get Rebuttal Time on Air"
Representatives of United Churches of Florida will meet with Dr. David
Bronstein of Palm Harbor, a Presbyterian Minister, for a talk show debate
on WDCL.

1/29/76 Clearwater Sun
"Armed Hotel Men Get Church Review"
Arthur Maren, a spokesman for the Church of Scientology, agreed to review
the Church's use of armed security guards patrolling church properties.

1/29/76 Clearwater Sun
"Citizens Fear Church's Link to Scientology"
Several citizens expressed concern about Charles Manson's alleged
affiliation with the Church of Scientology and are apprehensive about the
Church's link with United Churches of Florida.

1/29/76 Clearwater Sun
"Religion Called 'Sham' That Bilks Unsuspecting"
Many articles written about Scientology charge the organization with
boasting accomplishments it cannot achieve and charging excessive prices
for it's services. Arthur Maren, a spokesman for the Church, said the
organization has no qualms about taking legal action against newspapers
and other publications. A quote from Scientology Magazine Ability said L.
Ron Hubbard, Scientology founder wrote: "We should be very alert to sue
for slander at the slightest chance so as to discourage the public press
from mentioning Scientology."

1/29/76 Clearwater Sun
"Brodie: Football Career Saved By Scientology"
John Brodie of the NFL San Francisco 49er's claimed that his involvement
with Scientology assisted him in overcoming an arm injury and turned his
football career around. He claimed that he was suddenly free of pain and
went on to win the National Football Conference's "Most Valuable Player
Award".

1/29/76 Clearwater Sun
"Total Lies, Scientologist Replies to Attackers"
George Wynns, a member of the Church of Scientology, says Scientology is a
very conservative religion, and that accusations against it are
distortions and lies. A lawsuit was filed by the Church of Scientology
alleging libel against an article entitled "Scientology, Menace to Mental
Health", which appeared in the AMA magazine Today's Health in December of
1968.

1/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares Requests to Halt Sales to Hotel Buyer Falls on Deaf Ears" 
Cazares spoke at a meeting with members of the Downtown Development Board
and requested downtown property owners refrain from selling any holdings
to Southern Land Development and Leasing Corporations.

1/30/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologist, St. Petersburg Times Spokesman Decries Vilification, Hence
Investigation of Real Estate"
Arthur Maren, Publicity Director for the Church of Scientology, said he
intended to look into Mayor Cazares odd concern about the Church's
attempts to buy other Clearwater properties.

1/30/76 Clearwater Sun
"Clergy Reaction: Explosive to Wait and See"
Reaction from area clergymen who had dealings with United Churches of
Florida before Wednesday's announcement of its link to the Church of
Scientology ranged from explosive to "wait and see" as they assess the
impact the revelation might have on their congregations. All of those
contacted agreed they had been misled by Sorel Allen, United Church's
Membership Director.

1/30/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Founder Has Been in Pinellas Taping Radio Shows" 
Three local ministers claim that Hubbard was in the area helping to tape
radio shows.

1/31/76 Clearwater Sun
"Study Center Plan Confirmed at Conference"
Church of Scientology spokesman Arthur Maren confirmed the Fort Harrison
building may be used for advanced Scientology studies in Clearwater.
Denying suggestions that the building was intended to become a Scientology
Center from the start, Maren said an influx of Scientologists would
benefit the city.

1/31/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Cazares Attacked By Scientologists"
Church of Scientology spokesman Arthur Maren launched a major assault on
Mayor Gabe Cazares, including a complaint to the State Ethics Commission.

2/1/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists, Citizens Sparked Attack on Mayor"
Scientology spokesman Arthur Maren said his charges against Mayor Cazares
were instigated by local citizens opposed to the Mayor's criticism of the
religious group. Church of Scientology Minister Fred Ulan, said that he
could not identify these citizens.

2/ 1/76 Clearwater Sun
"Early Documents Told of Fort Harrison's Future" 
In early documents filed at City Hall, Scientology officials reported that
the Fort Harrison would be used as a special Scientology study center.

2/2/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Clarify Stories" 
Scientology spokesman Arthur Maren disputed, among other things, reference
to L. Ron Hubbard as a former science fiction writer, saying Hubbard was
an explorer, philosopher and writer of Western stories.

2/3/76 Clearwater Sun
"Hotel Couples Many As Controversy Swirls" 
Church members marry. Resident Millicent Freundlich, chairman of
Clearwater Neighbors, criticized Scientology spokesman Arthur Maren for
his attack against Mayor Cazares. She likened the attacks on Cazares to
smear, big lie and McCarthy like tactics.

2/4/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Mayor Victim of Innuendo" 
Editorial addressing attacks against Mayor Cazares and the dispute with
Scientology.

2/5/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Demand Apology From Cazares" 
Using legal language and suggesting a defamation suit against Cazares was
imminent, members of the Church of Scientology asked Mayor Cazares for a
full correction and apology regarding alleged defamatory statements he
made about the group.

2/6/76 Clearwater Sun 
"City Hall Skeptical of Church" 
Fred Luan, President of the Church of Scientology, appeared before the
City Commission, and repeated some of his group's attacks on Mayor
Cazares.

2/7/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Cazares Sued by Scientologists" 
Church of Scientology sues Mayor Gabe Cazares for one million dollars,
claiming libel and civil rights violations.

2/9/76 Clearwater Sun
"Mayor Plans Scientology Counter Suit" 
Mayor Gabe Cazares said he was preparing a counter suit against the Church
of Scientology.

2/12/76 Clearwater Sun
"Officials Split 4 to 1 on Cazares' Defense"
Mayor Cazares will be defended by the City Attorney from a one million
dollar libel and civil rights suit brought against him by the Church of
Scientology.

2/12/76 Clearwater Sun
"Fired Radio Announcer Promises Fight"
WDCL radio broadcaster Bob Snyder was relieved of his job late Wednesday,
and vowed to sue the Church of Scientology for violating his civil rights,
his rights to free speech and his rights to earn a living.

2/12/76 Clearwater Sun
"Times Publishers Sue Church of Scientology"
The Times Publishing Company and three Times reporters filed suit in
circuit court asking for a permanent injunction prohibiting the
Scientologists from harassing the paper and its reporters.

2/12/76 Clearwater Sun 
"City Decision Fitting, Proper"
Editorial supporting the City decision to defend Mayor Cazares in suit
filed by Scientology.

2/13/76 Clearwater Sun
"Church of Scientology Hints it Intended to File Complaint With FCC
Against Radio Station"
Church states that a lawyer representing the Church only had authorization
to tell radio station owners that they were considering a complaint to the
FCC. Radio host Snyder claims he was fired after the Church alluded to
filing a libel suit against the station.

2/ 14/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Cancel Talk With Mrs. DeBlaker"
Planned meeting between Church of Scientology officials &, City
Commissioner DeBlaker was called off by Scientologists who were wary of
unwanted publicity and possible political overtones to the discussion.

2/14/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Allen Leaves Church Post"
Sorel Allen was permanently replaced as the Director of Membership and
Public Affairs. His two assistants, Milton Wolf and Laura Wolf, will
assume his duties.

2/15/76 Clearwater Sun
"Sun Readers Overwhelmingly Back Mayor Cazares"
Nearly 1,900 readers responded to Reader's Forum on the Scientology
controversy. 91% indicated they believe Cazares was correct in questioning
ownership of the Fort Harrison Hotel.

2/18/76 Clearwater Sun
"Controversy Sparked Interest, Scientologist Says"
Reverend Ralph Swanson, a minister in the Church of Scientology, says the
recent controversy surrounding the Church has brought more people
interested in learning about the Church to his Tampa Scientology
storefront mission.

2/18/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Exemption Try Expected"
Arthur Maren said the Church had received Federal income tax exemption for
many of its churches throughout the nation, and although the Church of
Scientology has yet to file for tax exempt status, a spokesman for the
Church said it probably would.

2/20/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Church Begins Publicity Efforts"
Beginning a promotional effort that may publicize their presence in
Clearwater, Scientologists began taking still photographs and videotapes
of their local activities that will be used in promotional literature
publicizing the programs of United Churches of Florida and the Church of
Scientology.

2/20/76 Clearwater Sun
"Church Suit Go Between Effort Heard Silently"
Richard Tenney proposed to City Commissioners that they should compromise
in the suit filed by the Scientologists against Cazares.

2/21/76 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares Meets With State Official" 
Mayor Cazares meets with top officials in the Attorney General's Office to
discuss Scientology in Clearwater.

2/24/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Dominates Meeting"
In a town meeting at Norton Park, talk of Scientology dominated the
meeting.

2/24/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Seek Transfer of Suit to U.S. Court"
Scientology has petitioned for transfer of a suit filed against them by
the St. Petersburg Times, to federal court in Tampa.

3/25/76 Clearwater Sun
"Group's Defense Is A Steady Offense" 
Scientology has policies for responding to critics.

2/26/76 Clearwater Sun
"Critics And Crowd Loudly Denounce Scientology Group" 
Radio Broadcaster Bob Snyder speaks to a crowd of 500 Anti-Scientologists.

2/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares Sues Scientologists, Seeks $8 Million in Damages" 
Mayor Cazares filed an $8 million libel and slander suit against the
Church of Scientology.

3/76 
A publication by Scientology to be used at the August 1976 International
Conference for World Peace and Social Reform, lists several Scientology
entities, such as Narconon, Applied Scholastics, Gerus society and many
others.

3/1/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Church Begins Charity Program"
Scientologists say they plan monthly income producing concerts and other
events at the Fort Harrison and say they will use proceeds from the events
for charitable contributions.

3/4/76 Clearwater Sun
Scientologists have asked a federal court to dismiss the suit filed
against it by the St. Petersburg Times.

3/8/76 Clearwater Sun
"Ex-Scientologists: City is World Base"
John McLean, a former third mate in Scientology's Executive Sea Org., said
in an interview on WTVT TV that the Fort Harrison Hotel is definitely the
world headquarters of Scientology.

3/9/76 Clearwater Sun
 "Group Declines to Hear Church"
A group of Clearwater clergymen agreed to welcome Scientology's ministers
as members of the Clearwater Ministerial Association, but did not want to
hear a presentation on Scientology.

3/11/76 St. Petersburg Times
"United Churches Workers Got Free Healthcare"
After four women who claimed to be employees of United Churches of Florida
sought free prenatal care at the Pinellas County Health Department, a
spokesman for United Churches said the trip to the clinic was unauthorized
and would be discontinued.

3/ 11/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Announcer Faces Trespass Charge"
A hearing was scheduled for former radio announcer Bob Snyder on charges
of trespassing by a Scientology spokesman who said he trespassed on
apartment property.

3/16/76 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Talk Request Debate Set"
Former radio talk show host, Bob Snyder, asked to lease a city meeting
room for an expose on Scientology.

3/16/76 St. Petersburg Times
"U.S. Postal Service Probes Scientology Mail Activity"
Mailing activities of the Church of Scientology of California are under
investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, who refused to
divulge the nature of the investigation.

3/17/76 Clearwater Sun
"Sea Org, Scientology's Soldiers of Conviction"
Article on the Sea Org and its makeup of dedicated members who take vows
of eternal service.

3/19/76 Clearwater Sun
"Two New Suits Filed Against Scientologists"
Margaret Cazares, wife of Mayor Gabe Cazares, filed a one million dollar
lawsuit against the Church of Scientology for libelous statements and
inferences. The second suit was filed by Paul and Sophie Wade, owners of
The Daisy Shop, a Fort Harrison Gift Shop that folded after Scientologists
purchased the Fort Harrison and discontinued the Wade's phone service, air
conditioning and burglar alarm.

3/19/76  Clearwater Sun
"Snyder Granted Use of City Facilities"
Bob Snyder was granted permission to use the City Hall Annex for a program
examining Scientology. Scientologists say they will apply to use the
building immediately after his presentation.

3/19/76 Clearwater Sun
"Australia Probed Heart of Scientology"
Reports on Scientology in Australia and a 1963 introduction of a bill to
prohibit the teaching and practices of Scientology there.

3/20/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Expel Reporter From Classes"
A Clearwater Sun employee was expelled from a Scientology course after
officials at the mission in Tampa learned he worked for the newspaper.

3/21/76 Clearwater Sun
"Defectors Paint Unnerving Picture of Scientology" 
Interview with Church dissidents Nan & John McLean.

3/22/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Story Disputed"
Scientologists upset over a Clearwater Sun special report charged that it
was an unethical attempt by editors to boost newspaper sales.

3/23/76 Clearwater Sun
"Goals Made Clear to Hubbard Flock"
Scientology literature and statements by founder Hubbard allude to his
becoming a government or world leader.

3/25/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Name Sun, Employee in Suit"
The Tampa Mission of the Church of Scientology sued the Clearwater Sun and
Clearwater Sun employee Tom Coat.

3/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Critics and Crowd Loudly Denounce Scientology Group" 
A meeting held by broadcaster Bob Snyder in the Fine Arts auditorium of
the Clearwater campus of St. Petersburg Junior College was attended by a
crowd of approximately five hundred anti-Scientologists who gave standing
ovations to Snyder's two guest speakers, former Scientologists Nan and
John McLean.

3/29/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologist Plans Talk"
Scientologist Roger Barnes presented a lecture at the Fort Harrison Hotel
entitled, "What is Scientology"

3/30/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Ask For Calm"
Scientology spokesman Frederick Rock has asked the community to reassess
its attitude, claiming the controversy surrounding the Scientologists has
taken on the tone of a witch hunt.

3/31/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Information Asked of Scientologists"
Pinellas County officials said they would not consider granting
Scientologists property tax exemption until they know more about who they
are and what they are doing. State Attorney James T. Russell announced
that he was looking into the situation.

3/31/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Reply to Series"
A Scientology reply to a five part Clearwater Sun series on the Church of
Scientology.

3/31/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Talk Leaves Curious With Question"
Scientology leader Fred Ulan, and Roger Barnes spoke to a crowd of about
150 people at a public Scientology lecture.

4/4/76 Clearwater Sun
"Curiosity Spurred Personal Scientology Study"
Reporter Tom Coat describes taking course.

4/6/76 Clearwater Sun
"Ardor, Driving Faith Motivate Lives Inside" 
Story about auditing.

4/8/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Charge Dropped Against Snyder"
A trespassing charge against WDCL radio broadcaster Bob Snyder was
dismissed due to lack of evidence.

4/11/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Decision Taxes Officials"
Pinellas County Property Appraiser Mac Haines reviews the tax exempt
issues regarding the Church.

4/13/76 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Tax Talks Indicated"
Former high ranking Scientologists Nan McLean was to meet with State
Attorney James Russell in connection with his investigation of the
Church's request for tax exemption.

4/ 14/76 Clearwater Sun
"Critic of Scientology Meets With Russell"
Scientology critic Nan McLean spent more than five hours with State
Attorney James Russell discussing Scientology. McLean was also served with
a subpoena to give a deposition for the Scientologists in their one
million dollar civil rights suit against Cazares.

4/14/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Lectures Drawing Mixed Response From Citizens" 
Scientology evokes a controversial reaction from citizens attending their
lectures.

4/14/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologist Claims Assault"
Scientology personnel director Bonnie Meadows reported that she was
assaulted by a man as she was walking on Waterson Avenue.

4/15/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Seek to Relocate Trial Out of Bay Area"
Church of Scientology petitions court to move two Cazares related trials
out of Pinellas County, claiming they cannot receive a fair trial.

4/16/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Behind Anti-Cazares Move"
Ronald Wiedoff presented the City Commission a petition containing 318
signatures calling for Mayor Cazares to resign.

4/19/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Chart Stolen" 
A personnel chart listing Scientologists' chain of command was stolen from
the Church.

4/20/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Tax Document Withheld"
Information on the financial structure of Scientology may not be
considered public record, according to Chief Assistant County Attorney
James Hellinger.

4/20/76 Toronto Globe
"Father Wishes He'd Ignored Scientologists"
An interview with Joseph Tulumello regarding his daughter Kathy, a
psychiatric patient who became involved with Scientology.

4/21/76 Clearwater Sun
"Snyder Offers to Debate Hubbard About Plan"
Radio broadcaster Bob Snyder challenged Hubbard to a public debate about
the group's master plan in Clearwater.

4/21/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Probe Pledged by Canadians"
Top officials in the Canadian government pledge to investigate the Church
of Scientology's involvement into the mental health field. (reference:
Kathy Tulumello.)

4/21/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Bar Sun Writer From Lecture"
Stephen Advokat, a Sun reporter critical of Scientology, is not allowed to
attend a public lecture at the Church. Reporter Mark Sableman was mistaken
for Advokat and was also asked to leave.

4/21/76 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard Praised By Scientologists at Final Lecture"
75 people attended the fifth and final night of Church open house,
featuring a biography of founder L. Ron Hubbard.

4/22/76 Clearwater Sun
"County Officials Return Scientology Documents"
Property Appraiser Mac Haines and Assistant County Attorney James
Hellinger returned documents submitted by Scientologists in support of
their request for a property tax exemption and determined the documents
were public record.

 4/23/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Canada Province May Investigate Scientologists"
The Ontario, Canada legislative body agreed that certain aspects of
Scientology are questionable because of recent allegations that a mentally
ill woman's condition was worsened by Scientology treatment.

4/23/76 Clearwater Sun
"Youth Given Five Years in Fort Harrison Case"
Thomas Easterday was sentenced to five years in prison for the January
robbery and attempted kidnapping of a Scientologist at the Fort Harrison
Hotel.

4/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Bar Reporter From Forum"
A Clearwater Sun reporter was barred from covering a Church of Scientology
open forum.

4/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Station Looks to Scientology Debate"
Scientology spokesman Fred Rock challenged radio personality Bob Snyder
and former Scientologists Nan McLean to a debate.

4/28/76 Clearwater Sun
"Local Clergy Weighs Status of Scientology"
The Clearwater Ministerial Association established guidelines for
membership to determine whether the Church of Scientology should be
allowed to join.

4/28/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Required Stamps Might Not Have Been Purchased by Scientologists" 
The Clerk of Circuit Court in Pinellas County has no record of the
purchase of documentary stamps.

4/30/76 St. Petersburg Times 
"Allegations Refuted By Scientologists"
Scientologists in Clearwater answered charges of alleged Church wrong
doings here and in Canada.

4/30/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Resigns From Ministerial Group"
Scientologists Fred Ulan resigned from his association with Clearwater
Ministerial Association.

4/ /76 Clearwater Sun 
"Path Long, Expensive" 
History of Scientology.

5/10/76 Clearwater Sun
"Ministers May Decide Membership Issue Today"
Clearwater Ministerial Association members met to define what membership
guidelines should be.

5/11/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology's File Denied By Cazares"
Scientologists accused Mayor Gabe Cazares of maintaining a secret dossier
on the Church and demand to see it.

5/13/76 Clearwater Sun
 "Cazares' Suit Venue Changed"
Margaret Cazares' civil suit against the Church of Scientology will be
tried in Sarasota County.

5/15/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Membership Denied"
Reverend Otis Green, Pastor of Everybody's Tabernacle denied that either
he or his church are members of United Churches of Florida.

5/17/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Groups Facade Must Be Lifted"
An editorial concerning issues regarding the Church of Scientology and tax
exemption.

5/19/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Vow to Continue Cazares Suit"
The Church of Scientology vowed to re-file its million dollar civil rights
suit against Mayor Cazares after a court ruling by U.S. District Court
Judge Ben Krentzman dismissed the case on grounds that the charges were to
vague.

5/15/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Bar Official From Old Bank Building"
Chief Assistant County Attorney James Hellinger was denied admittance
Friday into the old Bank of Clearwater building.

5/19/76 United Churches of Florida distributed a booklet containing
several press clippings commending various entities of Scientology.

5/19/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Ordered to Answer Deposition Questions"
Circuit Judge ordered Scientology's United Churches of Florida to supply
money source information or face a contempt charge regarding a tradesman's
small claim action on an unpaid repair bill for work on the former Fort
Harrison Hotel.

5/20/76 Clearwater Sun
"Group Claims Religious Persecution"
Assistant County Attorney James Hellinger demanded that Property Appraiser
Mac Haines deny the Scientologists Tax Exempt Status on their Clearwater
property. Scientology spokesman Frederick Rock then claimed that Hellinger
conducted a shoddy investigation and likened him to Pontius Pilate.

5/20/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Fight Decision on Tax Status"
Scientology spokesman Frederick Rock said Scientology would take
appropriate channels in pursuit of a property tax exemption.

5/21/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Tactics Offensive"
An editorial regarding the Church of Scientology's pursuit of tax
exemption.

5/24/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Exemption Rejected"
Property Appraiser Mac Haines denied the request by the Church of
Scientology for tax exempt status.

5/25/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Resolve to Overturn Ruling"
Scientology spokesman Fred Rock plans to appeal the tax exemption ruling.

5/27/76  Clearwater Sun 
"Andrews Gets Hubbard Books"
Largo Mayor Warren Andrews received Scientology books and referred to Ron
Hubbard as a good science fiction writer.

5/30/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Distributing Newsletter"
In an attempt to improve their image in the community, Scientologists
began distributing the United Churches of Florida Newsletters, describing
the group's activities in recent months.

6/3/76 Clearwater Sun
"Suit By Sun, Editor Greeted With Indignation By Cult"
Scientologists' attitude remained indignant after learning that the
Clearwater Sun and Associate City Editor Tom Coate had filed a
counter-suit against the Church.

6/3/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult to Probe Health Abuses"
Representatives of the Church of Scientology announced the formation of an
organization to investigate abuses of patient's rights in Pinellas and
Hillsborough Counties. The organization will be called The Committee For
the Protection of Patient Rights.

6/11/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Ask FBI For Information Files"
Church of Scientology requests FBI records from Tampa office.

6/15/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Pressed For Answers By Cazares"
Mayor Cazares' attorney, Patrick Doherty, questions Church officials about
L. Ron Hubbard.

6/16/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Don't Need License to Operate Hotel Ruling"
The State Division of Hotels and Restaurants ruled that the Church of
Scientology does not need a state license to operate the former Fort
Harrison Hotel.

6/23/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Suit Seeks Scientology Documents"
Attorneys for Paul and Sophie Wade attempt to force Scientologists to
disclose documents relating to the purchase of the Fort Harrison Hotel.

6/24/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Russell Denies Cult's Request"
Church of Scientology demands investigative reports from Pinellas/Pasco
State Attorney's Office.

6/25/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Fail to File Amended Complaint Against Mayor Cazares" 
The deadline given to Scientologists by U.S. District Court Judge Ben
Krentzman, regarding the suit against Mayor Cazares, passed without any
formal request being made for an extension.

6/30/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Ask Sun Suit Dismissal"
A counter suit by the Clearwater Sun against the Church of Scientology was
attacked as a sham in a motion filed by Scientology in Hillsborough County
Circuit Court.

7/18/76 St. Petersburg Times 
"The Scientology of Taxation"
The first in a series by Betty Orsini regarding Scientology and tax
exemption status.

7/31/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists' Tax Exemption Rejected"
The Board of Tax Adjustment denied the Church of Scientology's request for
religious tax exemption by a unanimous vote.

8/4/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology's Pinellas Tax Battle Isn't the First"
Scientology spokesmen vowed to take their Pinellas tax case to the U.S.
Supreme Court if necessary.

8/12/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Sue NSA For Files"
The Church of Scientology sued the National Security Agency seeking
release of intelligence files the agency admits it holds on the Church.

8/25/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Group Offers Tutoring In Reading"
United Churches of Florida announced a tutorial service for children in
reading and other skills to be held at the former Fort Harrison Hotel.

8/29/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology To Be Focus On TV Show"
The Church of Scientology will be one of two cults featured in a one hour
documentary on WLCY Channel 10 entitled "ABC Close Up on New Religions,
Holiness or Heresy" The documentary will look at Scientology and the
Unification Church of South Korean Sun Myung Moon.

8/30/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Tutor Plan Questioned"
Mayor Gabe Cazares questions the Scientologists planned tutorial service
and their distribution of pamphlets regarding the tutoring offers.

8/31/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Cazares Questions Scientology's Children Educational Program" 
An educational program for children being offered by United Churches of
Florida is questioned by Mayor Gabe Cazares.

9/76 Freedom Newspaper
"World Peace Conference Draws Thousands"

9/3/76 Clearwater Sun
"Commissioners Back Scientologists in Minor Spat"
Commissioners defend Scientology spokesman Kathy Heard's right to speak
during a hearing regarding the basic education program for youth that the
Church wanted to sponsor.

9/23/76 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Say IRS Opened Their Mail"
Church of Scientology spokesman Hugh Wilhire claims proof that it has been
the
target of mail openings by the IRS.

9/23/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Police Hold Scientologists' Guns" 
Police confiscated a cache of weapons in a temporary Church of Scientology
headquarters at the King Arthur Courts condominiums off State Road 580
west of U.S. 19 in Dunedin, after Scientologists abandoned the base.
Scientologist Kathy Heard claimed the weapons were privately owned by
individual Scientologists.

9-26-76 Clearwater Sun
"Ex-Member Provides Insider's View"
Story about former member who claims he was brainwashed.

9-27-76 Clearwater Sun
"Escape From Scientology Expensive" 
Warren Hellyer leaves Scientology.

9-28-76 Clearwater Sun 
"Deprogrammer Cults' Enemy" 
Story about deprogrammers.

9/28/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists' Seized Machine Pistol May Be Illegal"
Officials with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms said Monday
that a firearm that the Clearwater Scientologists are trying to get back
is a gangster-type weapon that they cannot legally import.

9/29/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Fort Harrison Threatened"
An elderly man believed to be intoxicated called the police and threatened
to burn down the former Fort Harrison Hotel.

10/2/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Deprogrammer Is Arrested"
Canadian deprogrammer Steven North was arrested in Connecticut on charges
of kidnapping, illegal imprisonment and carrying an illegal weapon.
Charges were brought against North by Marshall Quin, a recent Church of
Scientology convert after he was allegedly abducted by North and two
others.

l0/ 19/76 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists File Slander, Libel Charges"
The Church of Scientology filed a $300,000 libel and slander suit against
Nancy and John McLean.

.11/10/76 Clearwater Sun
"Church of Scientology Sues Clearwater Sun Again Naming Employees and the
Parent Company" 
Church files suit.

11/23/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Hubbard Death a Mystery"
Geoffrey Quentin McCally Hubbard, son of Scientology founder L. Ron
Hubbard died November 12, 197~ after being found semi-comatose in his
vehicle near Las Vegas.

11/25/76 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Leader's Son Cremated; Staff Disclaims His Identity" 
Clearwater Police Investigators attempting to assist Nevada authorities
went to the Fort Harrison Hotel to ask about Hubbard and were told by
Church officials that the name was not familiar to them.

11/30/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Clergymen's Group Rules Out Cult"
The Clearwater Ministerial Association voted not to accept the
Scientologists because the Scientologists had not been recognized locally
as a church.

12/4/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Cultists May Sue Cazares Again"
Scientologists' attorneys advised Cazares that another lawsuit might
result unless he apologized for his remarks to a Canadian reporter.

12/7/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Mystery Veils Hubbard Death"
Geoffrey Hubbard found dead outside Las Vegas airport.

12/8/76 St. Petersburg Times 
"Libel Suits Settled By the Scientologists"
Eight libel suits involving a 1971 book entitled "the Scandal of
Scientology" have been settled. The author offered a written statement of
apology in exchange for $25,000 to pay for her legal expenses.

12/ 14/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult Has Busy Day In Court"
The Church of Scientology files a two million dollar libel suit against
Clearwater Mayor Gabe Cazares.

12/15/76 St. Petersburg Times 
"Trial Over Scandal Book Interrupted"
The first libel suit to come to trial over a 1971 book "The Scandal of
Scientology" was interrupted in Los Angeles County Superior Court while
Scientologists discussed the settlement of seven suits filed about the
book around the world.

12/17/76 Clearwater Sun 
"City to Defend Mayor in Suit"
The City legal staff decided to defend Mayor Gabe Cazares in a second suit
filed against him by the Church of Scientology.

12/21/76 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult; Cazares, A Citizen" 
Representatives of the Church of Scientology are claiming that their suit
against Cazares is toward him as a citizen. City Attorney Bustin told
Commissioners the City might be barred from the case if it was decided the
allegedly libelous remarks Cazares is being sued for were not made in
Cazares official capacity as Mayor.

1977

1/13/77 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Name Russell In Lawsuit" 
Church of Scientology sues State Attorney James Russell for records of a
Scientology investigation which began last March.

2/1/77 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Sues Agencies for $750 million"
Church of Scientology files a $750 million lawsuit against the FBI, CIA,
National Security Agency, Department of Justice, US Postal Service and
Interpol alleging that the investigations have violated the rights of
church members.

2/11/77 Clearwater Sun
"Judge To Rule Today on Cult's Request For Files"
Circuit Judge Charles Phillips was scheduled to rule whether State
Attorney James T. Russell must respond to the Scientology lawsuit filed
under Florida's Freedom of Information Act.

2/12/77 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Loose Bid To See Prosecutor Files" 
Pinellas County judge rules that State Attorney James Russell does not
have to produce all files related to a Church investigation.

2/19/77 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Chides Secrecy, But Closes Book To Cazares" 
Attorneys for the Church of Scientology were protesting a court attempt by
Clearwater Mayor Cazares to learn basic goals and theology of Scientoiogy.

5/18/77 Clearwater Sun 
"Snyder Looses Right To Sell Land" 
Radio talk show host, Bob Snyder, had his real estate license taken from
him after the Florida Real Estate Commission determined he erroneously
completed his license application.

5/25/77 Clearwater Sun
"Man Given Refund by Scientologists"
Erich Abraham was refunded $3,691.73 after he was unsatisfred with courses
he took to improve his memory.

7/9/77 Denver Post
"FBI Raids Scientology Offices"
FBI agents simultaneously raided Washington and Hollywood offices of the
Church of Scientology to seize documents allegedly copied from stolen
government files.

7/9/77 Rocky Mt. News
"Church Plot to Pilfer US Data Claimed" 
The government accused the Church of Scientology of carrying out a plot to
infiltrate the Justice Dept. and the Internal Revenue Service and to steal
hundreds of confidential documents.

7/16/77 St. Petersburg Times
"Sources Say FBI Found Bugging Devices in Scientology Raid" 
Church of Scientology officials claim the search and seizure of the
documents is illegal and part of a continuing harassment campaign. FBI
sources indicate that also uncovered are stolen documents from government
offices and bugging equipment. A cooperating witness reports that
government offices were bugged.

7/31/77 Clearwater Sun 
"Judge Jails Cult Minister" 
Arthur Maren, a Church of Scientology minister, was jailed for contempt of
court in Washington after he refused to answer questions posed by a
federal grand jury investigating the cult..

8/16/77 Rocky Mt. News
"Church of Scientology Files Another FBI Suit" 
Church of Scientology filed a 1 million dollar damage suit against the FBI
and asked that it be protected against any more search and seizures by the
agency.

8/30/77 Clearwater Sun
"County: We don't Have Data Scientologists Seek"
County Attorney responds to request from Church for "any records
maintained on the Church or L. Ron Hubbard ...or transmission of
information to foreign governments, foreign police, Interpol, United
States federal agencies, state and or local agencies"

9/8/77 Rocky Mt.News
"Cult Claiming FBI Infiltration in Hunt for Patricia Hurst" 
Church officials claim the FBI infiltrated the Church of Scientology in
1974 looking for the kidnapped heiress Patricia Hurst and other members of
the Symbionese Liberation Army.

9/17/77 Rocky Mt.News
"Church Seeks End to FBI Harassment" 
Church of Scientology asks the Federal Court to order the FBI and other
agencies to stop harassing, infiltrating, and watching it's members.

9/19/77 St. Petersburg Times 
"Some Say He's Crazy" 
Reports a story about radio commentator Bob Snyder.

11/3/77 Rocky Mt.News
"Scientology Church Wins Latest Round in Long Battle With FBI" 
Justice Dept. returns some items seized in earlier raid.

12/77 - 1/78 Freedom Newspaper
"FBI-Nazi ties uncovered","Cops" Hypnosis Controversial", "Study Links
Psychiatry 86 Violence"

1978

1/4/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"Shevin: Letters To Mayor Are Public" 
Attorney General Robert Shevin says that letters addressed to Clearwater
Mayor Cazares at City Hall are public records which must be produced for
inspection unless exempted by law.

1/5/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Lose Appeal on Documents" 
The Church of Scientology lost another round Wednesday in it"s legal
battle to stop the Justice Department from using hundreds of documents
seized by the FBI last July during a raid on Church offices. Members of
the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia declined to
give the church a new hearing.

1/13/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Three Candidates In The Running As Filing Deadline Nears" 
Three persons formally filed their candidacy for Clearwater's city
commission elections to fill two seats. Incumbents, Karleen DeBlaker and
Darwin Frank and challenger Richard Tenney.

1/19/78 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult's Water Tampered With" 
Two water meters servicing a portion of the Church of Scientology's
complex at the corner of Pierce Street and Osceola Avenue were tampered
with.

2/4/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Controversial Radio Talk Show Is Off The Air" 
WDCL news radio canceled Bob Snyder's radio talk show.

2/15/78  Clearwater Sun
"French Court Sentences Scientology Founder Hubbard" 
L Ron Hubbard and three other Scientologists are convicted in absentia in
a Paris court for fraudulent business practices. Warrant issued for
Hubbard.

2/15/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Fight Disclosure" 
Church of Scientology files for FBI disclosure of investigative files.

2/16/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Appeal FBI Rulings" 
Officials for the Church of Scientology said that they filed an appeal to
force disclosure of FBI files on the group in Connecticut.

3/10/78  Clearwater Sun 
"500 Scientologists Hold Convention" 
500 members of the Church of Scientology gathered downtown for a three day
convention at the former Fort Harrison Hotel.

3/21/78, Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Appeal On FBI Raids Is Rejected" 
The Supreme Court let stand a decision upholding the validity of an FBI
raid last July, on offices of the founding Church of Scientology there.

4/17/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Church Gives County Spending Record"
The Church of Scientology has given Pinellas County their records showing
how the church spends it's money, but those records are kept confidential
under a court order.

4/18/78 St. Petersburg Times
"To Get Exemption, Scientologists Must Say Where Money Goes, Judge Says" 
Judge Harry Fogle ruled that the Church of Scientology must report how is
spends the money it collects if the Church wants to be exempted from
property taxes.

4/27/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Fogle Hears Scientology Tax Case" 
Circuit Judge Harry Fogle listened to arguments between attorneys for the
Church of Scientology and Chief Assistant County Attorney James Hellinger
regarding the tax status of the church.

4/28/78  Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Financial Words Swirls Amid Millions of Dollars" 
Circuit Judge Harry Fogle hears testimony to decide tax status and
Scientology finance reports.

4/28/78 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology Gains, Loses In Rulings" 
The Church of Scientology was ordered to pay more than $50,000 in 1976
taxes, but the Church won a major victory as Judge Fogle ruled that it is
a religion for tax purposes.

4/28/78  Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Harassment Documented" 
Documents seized by the FBI indicate the Church of Scientology has been
carrying out an elaborate campaign to discredit persons it considers it's
enemies including former Mayor Gabe Cazares and former Cleanuater Sun
reporter Mark Sableman. The Scientologists also reportedly forged
Sableman's byline on a story linking Florida politicians to the Mafia.
Reports indicate that there was infiltration of at least three government
agencies, the Justice Department, the IRS and the DEA to gather
intelligence and steal documents relative to those agencies dealings with
the church.

4/28/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Ruling Sets Stage for Repeat of Trial" 
Judge Fogel's decision that Scientology is a religion may have no bearing
on the sect's tax situation for the year 1977.

4/28/78 Washingon Post
"Effort To Silence Critics Seen in Scientology Data" 
Church of Scientology documents, seized by the FBI, indicates that the
church has been waging an extensive, sophisticated campaign to identify,
attack and discredit it's "enemies" The "attack and destroy" campaign
carried out by the Church of Scientology's guardian office to silence
critics has involved illegal surveillance, burglaries, forgeries and many
forms of harassment.

5/4/78 Rocky Mt.News 
"Prevent Crime Book Prepared" 
Church of Scientology of Colorado prepared a free booklet on crime
prevention for public distribution.

5/5/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists March in Tampa" 
400 members of the Church of Scientology paraded around the Tampa federal
building in an effort to urge government employees to report corrupt and
illegal practices by their employer.

5/5/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Ask For New Tax Trial" 
The Church asked for a new trial in an attempt to get a religious tax
exemption for 1976.

5/16/78 Washington Post
"Scientologists Reportedly Kept Files on Enemies" 
Documents seized by the FBI detailed enemy lists and plans to target and
discredit Church critics including:
1. Writing a false story on a typewriter of Clearwater Sun reporter Mark
Sableman linking Florida politicians to organized crime, sex scandals and
shady financial dealings. Release of the story was meant to discredit
Sableman. Another plan was for a woman to accuse Sableman of sexually
assaulting her son and threatening to report the incident if the Sun
didn't fire him. 
2. Clearwater Mayor Gabe Cazares: Church employees visited his home town
and high school looking for information, staged a hit and run accident in
Washington D.C., then released the information, plan to write and
disseminate an anti-Semitic letter to Jewish business owners, plant
information that Cazares was married to two women and plant information
that Cazares supported Castro all to discredit them.
3. Details of a plan to discredit the husband of St. Petersburg Times
reporter Betty Orsini, Director of a local charity, planting information
indicating fraudulent practices.
4. Evidence of a burglary to the IRS offices on 11/9/75, committed by
members of the Guardians Office.
5. Evidence of infiltration to the IRS, Department of Justice, Clearwater
Sun, attorneys for the St. Petersburg Times, Clearwater Chamber of
Commerce. 
6. Documents listing an order of priority for infiltration, the St.
Petersburg Times, the Mayor, Channel 13 TV, radio broadcaster Robert
Snyder, Florida Attorney General and State Attorney Russell.
7. Evidence that the personal stationery of a Scientology critic was
obtained, a bomb threat written to the church and police notified. The
critic was arrested and charged with perjury before the charge was
eventually dismissed. (Paulette Cooper)

5/16/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Files Documented"
Court documents show that the Church of Scientology kept files on a number
of prominent individuals including five Washington judges, Senator Edward
Kennedy, and Jacqueline Onasis.

5/17/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"IRS Rules Against Scientologists" 
The IRS ruled against the Church of Scientology in a tax ruling concerning
deductibility of expenses incurred by converts to Scientology.

5/29/78  Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists: Government To Indict Church Officials Soon" 
A number of high ranking officials with the church may soon be indicted.

6/25/78 St. Petersburg Times
"US Probe of Break-ins Focus on Scientologists" 
An eight page report by Times writer Betty Orsini, with a detailed
chronology of events.

7/6/78 Clearwater Sun
"FBI Seized records of Scientologists Legally, Judge Says" 
Thousands of documents seized by the FBI did not exceed the scope of a
court approved search warrant according to US Judge Malcolm Lucas.

7/8/78  Clearwater Sun
"High Court Rules FBI Legally Seized Scientology Files" 
US District Lucas ruled that the FBI seizure of thousands of church
documents was legal.

7/9/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Form Group to Investigate Investigators" 
Scientologists form American Citizens for Honesty in Government to
investigate abuses by federal investigative agencies.

7/15/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Seized Scientology Papers Refer to Church's Entry Into Clearwater" 
Seized documents revealed that the Church of Scientology used the code
names "Project Normandy" and "Program Goldmine" to label it's
surreptitious entry into Clearwater in November of 1975.

7/17/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Officials Expect To Be Indicted" 
A number of Scientology officials expect to be indicted by a federal grand
jury on charges of obstruction of justice.

7/17/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney Asks Police To Get Scientology Files From FBI" 
City Commissioner Richard Tenney requested the Police Department get
copies of Church of Scientology illes that were obtained by federal
prosecutors as a result of FBI raids on church premises in Washington and
Los Angeles last year. Tenney wanted to know if the City of Clearwater had
been the victim of the same type of infiltration and theft of documents
that Church officials allegedly committed in federal offices in
Washington.

7/20/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Will Appeal County Property Tax Ruling" 
The Church of Scientology filed notice that it will appeal a Pinellas
Circuit Court decision that it must pay $50,000 in county property taxes
for 1976.

7/21/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists: File is Kept on Clearwater Police" 
A Church of Scientology official told the Clearwater City Commission that
the Church maintains files on various organizations and government
agencies including the Clearwater Police Department.

7/21/78 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Try Again To Avoid Property Tax" 
For the third straight year the Church of Scientology reported it will
fight its property tax bill.

7/21/78 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Say Dossiers Are Warranted" 
A spokesman for the Church of Scientology, Nancy Reitze, told the
Commission the Church maintains dossiers on public agencies and officials
to protect itself.

7/22/78  Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Lose Battle With Cazares" 
A federal judge ruled that the Church of Scientology's million dollar
libel and civil rights suit against former Mayor Cazares was without
basis.

7/22/78  Clearwater Sun
"City Still Might Face Heavy Legal Fees" 
Attorneys that represented former Mayor Gabe Cazares estimate their legal
fees may total between $40,000 and $70,000.

7/30/78  Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Getting Crank Telephone Calls" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney reported that Scientologists have telephoned
his home trying to get information from him.

8/14/78 People Magazine 
"Federal Prosecutors unveil the astonishing intrigues of the Scientology
church" 
Over view of "black operations" conducted by Scientology against
detractors, including Clearwater's ex-mayor, Gabe Cazares and author,
Paulette Cooper. Reports on the upcoming criminal case against the
Guardian's Office by the FBI.

8/15/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Security Guard Says Mace Was Used For Self Defense"
Church of Scientology security guard is accused of spraying a citizen with
mace. The victim claims he was walking on Ft. Harrison Avenue when a guard
ran out of the hotel. The guard claims the subject pulled a knife on him.

8116/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"US Indicts Eleven in Scientology Case" 
A federal grand jury indicted eleven Scientologists accusing them of 216
cts. of conspiracy, theft and burglary, in a plot by high level members of
the Church of Scientology to break into government buildings and steal
documents.
      * See also Rocky Mt. News.

8/17/78 Tampa Tribune
"Education Center Brochure Omits Scientology Link" 
A brochure distributed by members of the Church of Scientology advertising
the education improvement center failed to document on the brochure that
the education center was affiliated with the church.

8/17/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Never Change" 
An editorial regarding the history of and recent indictment of eleven
church members.

8/18/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"Nine Released On Bond in Scientology Case" 
Nine indicted members of the Church of Scientology were released on
personal recognizance bonds.

8/ 18/78  Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists March in Downtown Clearwater" 
Three to four hundred Scientologists march around the 1100 Building
protesting the Justice Department charges against 11 members.

8/ 19/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Go To Court To Get Tampa FBI Office Files" 
Scientologists filed a Freedom of information lawsuit in Tampa against the
Justice Department, the FBI, Attorney General Bell, FBI Director Webster
and other officials of both agencies. The Church wanted access to the
contents of FBI files on the Church that are kept in the Tampa FBI office.

8/23/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Again Ask Tax Break" 
For the third year in a row the Church of Scientology is appealing a
decision that it should pay taxes.

8/24/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Appeal Denial of Exemption From Property Taxes" 
The Church of Scientology renewed its bid for an exemption from Pinellas
County property taxes.

8/30/78 St. Petersburq Times
"Scientologists Plead Innocent to US Charges" 
Nine leaders of the Church of Scientology pleaded innocent to charges of
bugging government offices and stealing government documents.

9/6/78  Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Denied In Third Tax Exemption Try" 
The Church announced the sect will file its third consecutive law suit
contesting the county property tax denial.

9/7/78 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Denied Tax Exemption" 
For the third year in a row the Church of Scientology was denied an
exemption from Pinellas County property taxes.

10/17/78 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists File Motion" 
The Church of Scientology filed a motion charging the Justice Department,
Attorney General Griffin Bell, and FBI Director Webster with failure to
comply with the Freedom of Information Act.

10/27/78 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Start Own Private School" 
The Church of Scientology started its own private center for education at
the Learning Academy, 1120 North Betty Lane. The academy is a private
school based on the teaching of L Ron Hubbard.

11/1/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Plan City Expansion" 
Church of Scientology representatives have been exploring vacant
properties in the downtown area on which wish to expand their operation.

11/2/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Potential Buyers Eye Motel" 
The Church of Scientology denied that it is expressing interest in buying
the Sand Castle Inn on Drew Street.

11/2/78 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Deny Having Bought More Property" 
Church of Scientology officials deny rumors that the Church has bought
more property downtown.

11/5/78  Clearwater Sun 
"Cazares Wins Scientologist Suit" 
US District Judge Ben Krentzman ruled that the $1 million filed against
Cazares in 1976 by the Church of Scientology was "frivolous, unreasonable
and groundless."

11/7/78 Tampa Tribune
"Reward Is Offered Federal Tattletales"
American Citizens for Honesty in Government pass out flyers in front of
the Federal Building in Tampa offering up to $10,000 to any government
worker who supplies information leading to the conviction of corrupt
government officials.

11/19/78 Clearwater Sun
"Waging War on Censorship By intimidation" 
Reports on a story in Newsweek entitled,"Leaning On The Press"

12/8/78 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists File Their Annual Suit For Tax Exemption" 
The Church of Scientology, already in arrears for more than $100,000 for
unpaid taxes in 1976 and 1977, filed a civil suit seeking exemption for
more than $60,000 in taxes for 1978.

1979

1/11/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists' School Violates Fire Code"
The Learning Academy was in violation of municipal fire and building
codes.

1/20/79 St. Petersburg Times
"U.S. Charges Scientologists Tried to Hand Pick Judge in Trial" 
The government argued that the Church of Scientology ordered
investigations of 14 District Court judges and 9 members of the Federal
Appeals Court in Washington.

1/23/79  Clearwater Sun
"New Judge Assigned in Scientology Case" 
US District Louis Oberdorfer was chosen to replace Judge Hart to preside
over the upcoming trial of 11 members of the Church of Scientology.

1/23/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Removes Himself From Scientology Case" 
US District Judge Hart, who was about to begin trying a case against nine
indicted Church of Scientology figures, removed himself from the case.

1/30/79 Clearwater Sun
"Church of Scientology Negotiating to Buy Clearwater Quality Inn Motel" 
Church officials said they want to use the motel as a "parsonage", to
house some of its four hundred staff members.

2/2/79 Clearwater Sun 
"Expansion Try Condemned" 
Clearwater Commissioner Richard Tenney condemned the church's efforts to
expand its local property holdings.

2/7/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Set To Occupy Former Motel" 
The Church of Scientology became official owners of the Quality Inn, 2056
U.S. 19 South, after paying 1.88 million dollars in cash for this
facility.

2/11/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Author of Scientology Book Tells of Eight Year Nightmare" 
An interview with Paulette Cooper.

2/13/79 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Hearing Urged" 
Commissioner Tenney sought permission to support and lobby for a formal
congressional hearing into Scientology.

2/16/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney to Seek Congressional Probe of Scientologists" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney says he will urge a congressional
investigation of the Church of Scientology.

2/17/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Query Staffers on Corruption" 
American Citizens for Honesty in Government pass out fliers at City Hall
seeking to ferret out official corruption. Church officials state this is
part of a national effort and respond to Commissioner Tenney's call for a
congressional investigation into the church, calling him a "mini Gabe
Cazares"

2/22/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Ask Seal on Documents" 
Church officials ask a federal judge to seal Church documents from public
release. Federal prosecutors opposed the request, citing the public's
right to know.

3/3/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Blast Tenney For His Stand" 
Scientology spokesman Nancy Reitz labeled Richard Tenney's meetings with
Congressmen a violation of the spirit, if not the letter of the Sunshine
Law.

3/6/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney Fails to Get Federal Investigation of Scientologists" 
Tenney was informed that there was no intention of conducting any
investigation into the Church of Scientology.

3/16/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologist's Suggestion Sparks Tenney's Anger" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Nancy Reitz and Commissioner Tenney broke
into a shouting match when she appeared before the Commission.

3/18/79 Clearwater Sun
"Modern Date Carpet Baggers Show No Concern For City" 
An editorial by Gabe Cazares.

3/18/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology: Tenney cannot back up charges against Scientologists"
An editorial by Nancy Reitz, director of public affairs with the Church of
Scientology.

3/21/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"He Won"t Seek Reelection, Tenney Indicates" 
Commissioner Tenney announced that he will not seek reelection in 1980.

3/23/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Demands Access to Clearwater Files Relating to the
Church" 
The Church of Scientology demanded access to all files relating to
Scientology in the City Attorney's office.

4/25/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Look For Property; Want Additional Downtown Space" 
The Church of Scientology has begun searching for more property in the
downtown area.

4/25/79 SR3.1 
A letter from Scientology requesting the crime statistics in Clearwater
from 1970 to 1979.

4/26/79 Rocky Mt. News
"Charges Against s Scientologists Stand" 
Federal Judge refused to dismiss conspiracy charges against 11 leaders of
the Church of Scientology, accused of stealing government documents.

4/26/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Buy Downtown Building" 
The Church of Scientology signed a contract to buy the West Coast Building
at 118 North Fort Harrison Avenue. The property is valued at $258,070.00.

4/26/79 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Wants Scientologists Kept From Buying Downtown Land" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney asked downtown property owners not to sell to
the Church.

4/27/79 Clearwater Sun 
"Purchase Displaces Tenants" 
Six professional and seven firms housed in the West Coast Building at 118
North Fort Harrison Avenue have five weeks to move before the Church of
Scientology takes ownership of the property.

5/8/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Roebling Estate Is Being Sold, But Who's Buying?" 
There is widespread speculation that the Church of Scientology is the
unidentified purchaser, the Church denies it.

5/25/79 St. Petersburg Times
"$200,000 Is Added to Down Payment on Roebling Estate" 
John Mancini put down $200,000 toward purchasing the seven acre estate in
Harbor Oaks.

5/31/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Buy Another Downtown Building" 
Spokeswoman Nancy Reitze claims the Church of Scientology has purchased
the Plasma Products Clearwater at 109 North Fort Harrison Avenue.

6/2/79 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares Established Fund For Two Former Scientologists" 
Former Mayor Cazares established a legal defense fund to aid two former
Scientologists being sued by the Church.

6/14/79 Clearwater Sun
"Tenants to Buy Downtown Building" 
Regarding the sale of the property at 26 North Fort Harrison Avenue,
tenants Peggy Marshall and Richard Riley purchased the property.

6/16/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Buyer of Building Remains Unidentified" 
The property at 26 North Fort Harrison Avenue has been sold, but the
person handling the sale refused to disclose the name of the buyer. A
spokesman for the Church of Scientology reported it was not them.

6/29/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Negotiating To Buy Building" 
The Church of Scientology negotiated to purchase the Heart of Clearwater
at 1024 Cleveland Street. The motel is appraised at $525,030.

7/3/79 Clearwater Sun
"Church Tax Exemption Targeted by Smith, City" 
Representative Jim Smith said he plans to introduce a bill that would
restrict tax exemptions allowed to churches and non profit groups.

7/3/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Seek to Buy Third Motel" 
The Church of Scientology reported they were negotiating to buy the Sand
Castle Motor Inn, located at Drew Street and Osceola Avenue.

7/6/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists: Church Growth Requires Facilities" 
The church reports they're not currently looking at any further property
expansion.

7/15/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Should Scientologists Have Tax exempt Church Status" 
An editorial written by Henry Baar and L. Mel Parker.

8/8/79 Rocky Wt. News
"Suit Says Scientologists Bilked Man of $26,605.00" 
Patrick Robertson, a North Dakota veterinarian filed suit charging that
the Denver branch of the Church of Scientology defrauded him.

8/10/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Suit Claims Deception By Church" 
A 22 year old Portland, Oregon woman claims in a two million dollar
lawsuit that the Church of Scientology failed to deliver its promises. The
lawsuit was filed by Julie Titchbourne.

8/ 16/79 Clearwater Sun
"State Official: Scientology Group Out of Line" 
Florida Transportation Secretary responds to demands from American
Citizens for Honesty in Government that a former employee be prosecuted
for destroying 374 boxes of D.O.T. studies and maps which were discarded
during a 1975 cleanup.

8/ 16/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Jury Awards Woman Two Million From Scientologists" 
A jury awarded more than two million dollars in damages to Julie
Titchbourne of Portland, Oregon.
        See also Rocky Mt. News.

8/ 17/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Will Appeal Two Million Dollar Suit" 
Scientologists view the jury's two million dollar award to an Oregon woman
as an attack on their religious freedom and plan an appeal. 
	· See also Rocky Mt. News. 
	· See also Denver Post.

10/9/79 Denver Post
"Judge Orders Scientologists Trial Averted" 
A US District Judge said he is forcing federal prosecutors to accept an
agreement that would convict 9 Church of Scientology leaders of conspiring
to steal government documents.
         See also Rocky Mt. News.

10/26/79 Rocky Mt. News
"Scientology Church Admits Infiltrating Government Agencies" 
Church of Scientology admitted it infiltrated the Justice Dept., IRS, and
several other federal agencies in an effort to steal government documents"

	See also Denver Post

10/27/79 Rocky Mt.News
"Eight Scientologists Found Guilty of Bugging, Theft" 
Eight high ranking members of Church of Scientology were found guilty of
conspiracy stemming from electronic bugging of government offices and
stealing federal papers.
        See also Clearwater Sun

11/2/79 Rocky Mt.News 
"Scientology Infiltration Documented" 
Documents released by a Federal Judge show the Church of Scientology, in a
covert campaign to quiet its enemies, planted members as stenographers to
steal grand jury transcripts and tried to infiltrate the CIA. Members also
infiltrated the AMA and other medical groups opposed to Church practices.
      * See also Clearwater Sun

11/7/79 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Fronts Started to Launder Cash" 
United Churches of Florida was reportedly designed to be a tax shelter
that could launder sect revenue nationwide, according to top secret
Scientology documents.

11/10/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Got Secret Files of Times, Lawyers" 
Secret letters and memos from the personnel files of St. Petersburg Times
editors and its attorneys were obtained and analyzed by members of the
Church of Scientology shortly after the church moved to Clearwater four
years ago.

11/15/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"High School Students Picket Scientologists" 
Protesting the presence and motives of the Church of Scientology, a group
of high school students demonstrated for 2 1/2 hours in front of the
Clearwater headquarters. The students were from Clearwater High School.

11/16/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Say Press Reports Malicious" 
Church of Scientology representatives speak at City Commission meeting,
calling media reports and the actions of the former mayor malicious,
stating that because of their propaganda campaign, they have been the
subject of bomb threats and harassment on the streets. Commissioners are
invited to an open house.

11/16/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Plot Against Scientologists Alleged" 
The Church of Scientology told the Clearwater City Commission that a black
propaganda campaign is being leveled against its operation in the city.
They alleged this hate campaign is being conducted by Commissioner Tenney,
the Clearwater Sun, the Federal Government, former Clearwater Mayor Gabe
Cazares and radio talk show host Bob Snyder.

11/17/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney To Go To D.C. To Probe Scientologists" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney announced he would travel to Washington to
investigate the Church of Scientology and what could be done about the
sect.

11/20/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Gather To Protest At Newspaper" 
Scientologists protest at Clearwater Sun, accusing the Sun of biased
reporting.

11/20/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Visit Paper to Talk to Editor" 
More than 75 Scientologists upset with Clearwater Sun's coverage of the
sect's activities visited the newspaper office and wanted to speak to the
editor, Ron Stuart.

11/21/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Memo Tells of Plan to Safeguard Red Box Documents" 
Hundreds of files and thousands of documents on public view at the U.S.
District Court House are labeled "Red Box". The materials labeled Red Box
usually contain sensitive data, including government documents marked
"Secret".

11/24/79 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult Tried to Control Newspaper" 
The Church of Scientology plotted to purchase or otherwise control the
Clearwater Sun by attempting to cut the paper's advertising revenue,
discredit reporters and editors and rally readers against it, according to
sect documents that were released.

11/24/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Calls Scientologists Private CIA" 
Richard Tenney said he did not believe the Church of Scientology was a
religion but rather a "very dangerous private CIA" He claimed to reach
that conclusion upon studying organizational files in Washington, D.C.
that were made public after eleven Scientologists were indicted for
conspiracy against the Federal Government.

11/24/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Documents: Scientologists Plotted to Frame Writer" 
The Church of Scientology plotted to silence a New York writer by framing
her as the FBI's prime suspect in a series of bomb threats. The writer was
Paulette Cooper.

11/24/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Documents Describe Scientology Infiltration of Clearwater Sun" 
Church documents indicate that at least one infiltrator working at the Sun
gained detailed knowledge of Scientology related discussions in the Sun
newsroom and information on the personal lives of Sun employees.

11/24/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Spokesman Responds to Ruling" 
A statement by Nancy Reitze.

11/25/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Vines Scoffs At Report Police Were Targeted" 
St. Pete Police Chief Vines scoffed Saturday at an apparent plan by the
Church of Scientology to embarrass his department.

11/25/79 Clearwater Sun
"Broadcaster Charges Sect With Creating Distortions and Lies" 
Federal Court documents released show that the Scientologists considered
Bob Snyder, a talk show host for WDCL radio, a "local psyche" and top
candidate for sect perpetrated "restraint" operations. Sect intelligence
reports accuse Snyder of tax fraud, ties to the Mafia and reneging on old
debts.

11/25/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Plan To Blackmail IRS" 
Court documents show the Church of Scientology put together a scheme that
could have been used to blackmail the IRS into doing a favorable tax audit
on the Church.

11/25/79 Clearwater Sun
"Cult's Plot Against Cazares Outrages Tenney" 
Commissioner Tenney reviewed a document detailing Church of Scientology
attempts to involve former mayor Gabe Cazares in scandals.

11/25/79 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Investigated Dunedin Police Chief" 
Dunedin Police Chief Edward Smith was investigated by the Church of
Scientology because he seemed "prejudiced" against the sect.

11/25/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Police Official, No Known Scientologists in Department" 
Major William McClamma reported he was not aware of any department
employees suspected of being a Scientologist.

11/26/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Files Show Scientologists Tried To Discredit Interpol" 
In 1976, Church of Scientology officials attempted to discredit Interpol.

11/26/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Letter Tells How To Handle Enemies" 
In a February, 1966 policy letter, L. Ron Hubbard outlines a strategy for
dealing with "enemies" of the Church, including the feeding of sexual or
criminal information about the enemy to the press.

11/27/79 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Concocted Scheme To Have Sun Reporter Fired" 
Scientologists plotted to have Sun staff writer Mark Sableman fired.

11/27/79 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Sought To Shield 8 Million From IRS" .
In a project L. Ron Hubbard termed "gold mine", 8 million dollars in
Scientology money was guarded to keep the IRS from claiming it.

11/28/79 Clearwater Sun
"Fund To Help Former Scientologists Growing"
Amid reports of Church of Scientology infiltration, the McClean defense
fund, a fund started to defray court costs incurred by former
Scientologists Nan and John McClean is growing along with citizen outrage.

11/28/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Files: Church Got Access to Grand Jury Testimony" 
Church of Scientology operatives successfully gained access to secret
grand jury testimony by posing as legal stenographers and infiltrating
companies that transcribe such testimony.

1l/28179 St. Petersburg Times
"Files: Scientologists Sought To Infiltrate Times" 
The Church of Scientology sought to place undercover agents in the offices
of the St. Petersburg Times and the newspaper's attorneys, according to
documents released by the U.S. District Court in Washington.

11/28/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Files: Scientologists Saw Conspiracy In Investigations" 
Scientologists believe the FDA and IRS were involved in a conspiracy
against the Church.

11/28/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Vowed To Crush Man, Files Show" 
In a letter to the father of a young Scientology recruit, a Church of
Scientology minister, Reverend Andrew Bagley, threatened to "crush you to
your knees" if the father continued his campaign against the Church.

11/28/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Files: Frame Reporter" 
In documents released by the U.S. District Court for the District of
Colombia, schemes were revealed in Church documents that outlined plans to
deal with Betty Orsini, Mark Sableman and Bob Snyder.

11/28/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney, City, County Should United Against Scientologists" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney proposed the City and County join together in
court to strip the Church of Scientology of its religious status.

11/28/79 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Announces Plan to Renovate Downtown" 
Commissioner William Nunamaker lashed out at Commissioner Richard Tenney
for publicly condemning the controversial Church of Scientology.

11/29/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney Calls For March, Rally, On Scientologists" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney called for an anti-Church of Scientology rally
and march around the organization's headquarters.

11/29/79 St. Petersburg Times
"FBI File Questions Mental State of L. Ron Hubbard" 
L. Ron Hubbard is depicted in a recently released FBI document as a
possible victim of mental illness, who wrote long rambling letters to
Federal authorities about bizarre plots involving "alleged communists"

11/29/79 Clearwater Sun
"Writer Says Cult's Plot Against Her Connected to Sect Investigation" 
Paulette Cooper has emerged in secret church documents as perhaps the most
hated individual Scientology "enemy", and appears to have been the target
of the sect's most calculating and damaging plots.

11/29/79 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Plans March Against Scientologists" 
Commissioner Tenney plans to lead a "freedom of religion rally" march
around the Church of Scientology headquarters.

11/30/79 Clearwater Sun
"Snyder Prepares Anti/Scientology Campaign" 
Bob Snyder, a local radio talk show host, said he is conducting a "death
or destruction" campaign against the Church of Scientology.

11/30/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Calls For Tenney's Ouster" 
Church of Scientology spokeswoman Nancy Rietze declared that City
Commissioner Richard Tenney should be suspended from office for violations
of state laws at his oath of office. She compared his campaign against
Scientology to Hitler's persecution of the Jews and accused him of using
fascist and Nazi tactics.

11/30/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Leader, In Letter, Asked For Psychiatric Help" 
In 1947, L. Ron Hubbard wrote to the VA and requested psychiatric help to
ease his "moroseness and suicidal inclinations"

12/1/79  Clearwater Sun 
"Cult Dons Nazi Garb in Protest" 
Nine Scientologists wearing Nazi uniforms marched around the Clearwater
Sun building comparing Sun writers and Clearwater Commissioner Tenney to
Hitler.

12/1/79 Clearwater Sun
"Readers Voice Opinions On Scientology" 
Letters to the editors by local residents.

12/1/79 Clearwater Sun
"Announcer, Former Mayor Take Scientology To Task" 
Approximately forty five people showed their support for former Gabe
Cazares gathering near a broadcast station while announcer Bob Snyder and
Cazares discussed the Church of Scientology.

12/1/79 Clearwater Sun
"City Braces For Rally As Sect, Tenney Stay Adamant" 
Commissioner Tenney's "freedom of religion" rally was scheduled as Church
spokeswoman Nancy Reitze demanded "equal time" at the rally and
Commissioner Tenney stood by his refusal to recognize her during the
event.

12/1/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Planned To Buy The Sun" 
Church of Scientology officials planned in late 1975 to obtain ownership
or control of the Clearwater Sun, according to documents seized by the
FBI.

12/1/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Official: Forum, Not Rally, Best Way To Deal With Scientologists" 
William Nunamaker called for a meeting of local officials and residents to
talk about potential dangers of an anti-Scientology rally.

12/1/79  Clearwater Sun
"Nunamaker Planning Town Meeting On Cult" 
Commissioner Nunamaker planned to invite State Attorney General Jim Smith
to a town meeting to discuss the Church of Scientology.

12/2/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Three Thousand March Against Scientology" 
Approximately three thousand people gathered in front of City Hall for a
rally and march against Scientologists.

12/4/79 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult Says City Curbs Its Rights" 
A national Scientology leader accused the City of conspiring to inhibit
"the free exercise of rights" assured by the Constitution. Sect president
Reverend Kenneth Whitman accused Commissioner Tenney, former mayor Gabe
Cazares and Clearwater Sun editor Ron Stuart of being engaged in a
conspiracy to violate the civil rights of church members.

12/4/79 Clearwater Sun
"Prosecutors: Scientologists Infiltrated Washington Post" 
Prosecutors said the Church of Scientology's campaign against its enemies
included infiltrating law firms and newspapers, including the Washington
Post.

12/4/79 Clearwater Sun
"Pair Vows Constancy In Protest of Sect" 
Stewart Wilson and Peggy McKenna, both elderly anti-Scientologists
protested in front of the Church of Scientology.

12/4/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Calm Is Sought On Scientology" 
Commissioner Nunamaker called for a town meeting of Pinellas residents and
officials to discuss Scientology issues. He believed to avoid law suits
from Scientologists, City officials should not be outspoken or hostile in
their criticisms.

12/5/79 St. Peterburg Times 
"Stiff Scientology Penalty Sought" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney planned to urge Federal Judges to impose
severe penalties against the nine Church of Scientology's officials
convicted in a conspiracy to steal government documents.

12/5/79 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Seeks Signatures For Telegram" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney asked citizens to sign a telegram he intended
to send to a U.S. District judge asking that the sentence of the nine
Scientology leaders convicted of conspiracy to steal government documents
be the strongest possible.

12/6/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Seek To Cool Confrontation Atmosphere" 
The Church of Scientology dispatched its top public relations official to
Clearwater to try to tone down the atmosphere of confrontation.

12/6/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Trouble Shooter Sent To Ease City Tensions" 
Los Angeles Scientology leaders sent trouble shooter Christopher Finn to
Clearwater to open channels of communications.

12/7/79  St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Mary Sue Hubbard Gets Five Years on Conspiracy Charge" 
Mary Sue Hubbard, the second most powerful figure in the Church of
Scientology was sentenced in Federal Court to five years in prison and
fined $10,000 for conspiracy to obstruct justice.
        See also Rocky Mt. News.

12/7/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Commission Plans Action Against Scientologists" 
Commissioners repeated earlier calls for a Federal investigation into the
Church of Scientology and approved a resolution to let Pinellas County
officials know that Clearwater was willing to join in any legal action to
make the church pay taxes.

12/18/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Sharon T. Gets One Year In Prison" 
Scientology agent Sharon Thomas was sentenced to one year in jail and
fined a thousand dollars for stealing government documents.

12/8/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists May Halt Rally" 
Scientologists announced they would attempt to seek a court injunction
stopping a second planned rally before it happened.

12/9/79 Clearwater Sun
"Area Readers Protest Scientologists Activities" 
Letters to the Editor from local residents.

12/9/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plea Bargaining: The Rationale" 
Lawyers for Scientologists claim the FBI raids and seizures were illegal.
Facing lengthy trials, the defense and prosecution began a series of plea
bargaining.

12/9/79 Clearwater Sun
"Charles LeCher Works Quietly To Hold Factious City Together" 
A report concerning Mayor LeCher and his attempts to mediate the situation
between Commissioners and members of the Church of Scientology.

12/9/79 Clearwater Sun 
"Tenney Says Rally Will Be Peaceful" 
Commissioner Tenney and his business partner, Alex Cornell, and a former
member of the Church of Scientology say their planned December 15th rally
will be peaceful and orderly.

12/10/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologist Says Youths Assaulted Him" 
A 23 year old Scientologists, Gene Dechoff, told police he was assaulted
by two teenagers as he walked along South Fort Harrison Avenue.

12/11/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Cult Vows to Monitor City Officials" 
Church of Scientology announces that City officials will be watched on a
daily basis for violations of civil rights which will be reported to the
Justice Department.

12/11/79 Clearwater Sun
"Anti/Cult Group Gathers To Learn About Foes" 
Citizens forming a group called "Save Our County" met to learn about
cults.

12/12/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"No Proof By Church of City Wrongs" 
The Church of Scientology failed to present any evidence indicating that
members civil rights had been violated in Clearwater according to
Department of Justice officials.

12/ 12/79 Clearwater Sun
"Sect To Be Sued For Two Hundred Million Dollars" 
Attorneys in Boston prepared a nationwide class action suit against the
Church of Scientology and sued the church for its entire assets, an
estimated two hundred million dollars to compensate thousands of allegedly
"swindled" ex-members and victims of sect harassment.

12/12/79 Clearwater Sun
"Legislator Calls For State Investigation of Scientologists"
Representative Jim Smith has asked the State Attorney General and
Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney to investigate the Church of Scientology.

12/13/79 Clearwater Sun
"Nationally Known Sect Critics Expected At Rally"
Locally and nationally known critics of the Church of Scientology were
scheduled to speak at a rally Saturday at Jack Russell Stadium.

12/13/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Anti-Scientologists Start Lawsuit Fund" 
Anti-Church of Scientology leaders in Clearwater announced creating "Save
Sparkling Clearwater" fund to pay for a series of proposed lawsuits
against the Church.

12/14/79 Clearwater Sun
"Former Clearwater Sect Trainee Key In Two Hundred Million Dollar Lawsuit"
A former Scientologists, Lavenda Van Schaick, who once trained in
Clearwater, sued the sect for two hundred million dollars Thursday,
claiming she and thousands of other ex-members were victims of fraud and
harassment.

12/ 14/79 Clearwater Sun
"Taxpayers Picking Up Most of the Tab For Anti-Sect Rally" 
Tenney's "freedom of religion" rally cost Clearwater taxpayers a thousand
dollars in overtime pay for 22 police officers and detectives. The rally
planned Saturday at Jack Russell Stadium will cost about half as much
because no more than twelve officers are expected to be present.

12/16/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Anti-Scientology Rally Draws Two Thousand" 
Approximately two thousand citizens attended a two-hour rally against the
Church of Scientology at Jack Russell Stadium, billed as an educational
rally, featuring opponents of the church from Oregon, New York and
Massachusetts, as well as local politicians and ministers.

12/16/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Brings Four Years of Discord" 
Part One of a series entitled "New Church, New Rules"

12/16/79 Clearwater Sun
"Federal Authorities To Reopen Local Investigation of Cult" 
Federal officials reopened their investigation after a visit from former
Mayor Gabe Cazares. Local officials closed their investigation during a
conspiracy trial against Scientologists in Washington.

12/17/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Individual Life Force is Focus of Scientology" 
Part Two of a series titled "Scientology Defined"

12/17/79 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Leader Urges Audience of 500 To Defuse Criticism" 
Reverend Kenneth Whitman, President of the Church of Scientology, told
sect members to combat criticism of their beliefs with tolerance, love and
truth.

12/18/79 St, Petersburg Times
"Closed Door Meetings With Scientologists Attacked" 
Commissioner Tenney demanded an account of fellow commissioners "closed
door" meetings with members of the Church of Scientology.

12/18/79 Clearwater Sun
"LeCher, Nunamaker Meetings With Sect Draw Tenney's Ire" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney criticized Mayor LeCher and Commissioner
Nunamaker for meeting individually with Scientology leaders behind closed
doors.

12/18/79 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists: CIA May Have Conducted Biological Warfare Tests in
Florida" 
The Church of Scientology issued a report that says the CIA may have
conducted biological warfare tests in Florida during the mid-50's.

12/18/79 St, Petersburg Times
"Scientologists' Downfall Began With Phony I.D.'s" 
Part Twelve of a series entitled, "Beginning of The End"

12/19/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"60 Minutes On The Street in Clearwater" 
Mike Wallace of CBS TV's 60 Minutes show interviewed people for their view
on Scientology. The program plans to air a story on the church in
mid-January or February.

12/19/79 St, Petersburg Times
"The Church Moves to Defend Itself Against Attackers" 
Part Four of a series entitled "Attack The Attackers"

12/20/79 Clearwater Sun
"Bar Leaders Deplore Acts of Local Sect" 
The leadership of the Clearwater Bar Association prepared a resolution
which deplores and condemns the Church of Scientology for its schemes
against local critics.

12/20/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology President is Sorry His Church Harassed Reporters" 
President Kenneth Wittman of the Church of Scientology apologized to the
St. Petersburg Times for attempting to harass and discredit the newspaper
and its staffers.

12/20/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Angry Letters Assail Scientologists"
A story written concerning letters written to the editor by citizens
denouncing Scientology.

12/20/79 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Sect Group Signs Up More Than Two Hundred Volunteers" 
More than two hundred persons put their names on the roles of the Save
Sparkling Clearwater anti-Scientology organization.

12/21/79  St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Give Books on Sect to Clearwater High" 
Scientology sent Clearwater High four boxes of Scientology based books.

12/21/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Priority Critics of Church Faced Special Handling" 
Part Six in a series entitled "To Seize A City"

12/23/79 St. Petersburg Times
"St. Petersburg Times Was Target For Scientology Infiltration" 
Part Eight entitled, "Handling the Times"

12/24/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Operation Bunny Bust" 
Part Nine entitled, "the Easter Seal Plan"

12/25/79 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Sect Group Finds Downtown Headquarters" 
The "Save Sparking Clearwater" anti-Scientology group found a downtown
headquarters in a building where the sect once ran a bookstore. The
building is located at Cleveland and Garden Avenue.

12/26/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Infiltrator Reported on Paper's Activities" 
Part Ten in the series entitled,"Spying on Clearwater Sun"

12/26/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Entered Clearwater On Path of Deceit" 
Part Five of a series entitled, "To Seize A City"

12/27/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Tried To Infiltrate Pinellas Police Agencies" 
Part Eleven of a series titled, "Clearwater Operations"

12/28/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Plans Third Rally Against Scientolgy" 
Clearwater City Commissioner Richard Tenney planned a third
anti-Scientology rally.

12/28/79 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Scientologists Group Savors Woman's Special Gift"
Commissioner Tenney was given a donation of $100.00 to "stamp out
Scientology"

12/29/79 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Offers City a Donation If Dialogue Replaces Rhetoric" 
The Reverend Kenneth Wittman of the Church of Scientology announced plans
to make a financial donation to the City once an "atmosphere of more
dialogue and less rhetoric is established"

12/29/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Adopt New Policy" 
The Church of Scientology promised to discipline and possibly expel any
Church member who in the future is deemed guilty of illegal activities or
harassment.

12/29/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Book Spells Out Rationale For Spy System" 
Part Thirteen of a series entitled,"An Eye For An Eye"

12/29/79 Clearwater Sun
"Immunity Bill Aims At Probing Scientology" 
Representative Jim Smith filed a bill aimed at changing the type of
immunity prosecutors offered witnesses in criminal proceedings and hopes
passage of the bill would move State Attorney Russell to initiate a grand
jury investigation.

12/30/79 Clearwater Sun
"Tutoring Center Adopts Methods of Sect Founder" 
Directors of the education improvement center report successes with method
developed by Scientologists educators, but they say the center has no
direct link to the sect.

12/30/79 Clearwater Sun
"Residents Express Anger At Church of Scientology" 
Letters to the editor from citizens.

12/30/79 St. Petersburg Times 
"Hubbard's View of Death Frightens Couple" 
A couple by the name of Emie and Deli Hartwell report on an encounter with
L. Ron Hubbard and his apparent preoccupation with death.

12/31/79 St. Petersburg Times
"Tangle With Courts Gave Church Its First Martyrs" 
Part Fourteen of a series entitled "The First Martyrs"

l2/31/79 St. Peterrburg Times 
"The Man Behind Scientology" 
A history of L. Ron Hubbard.

1980

1980 Freedom Newspaper
"A New Face For Downtown Clearwater", "Scientology is People on the
Move","It Takes People With Courage"

1980 Freedom Newspaper
"Florida Politics 1980", A Look At The Candidates" "Omar Garrison: Dark
Night of the Media".

1/1/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Urges State Probe of Sect Status" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney announced that he would ask the Governor and a
state agency to investigate the Church of Scientology's non-profit status.

1/4/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientology Groups Presentation Pleases Ministers" 
Approximately thirty area clergymen met at the office of Save Sparkling
Clearwater to learn about the Church of Scientology and what it stands
for.

1/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Parade Controls Win Approval of City Commission" 
A new City ordinance would require that organizations give the City notice
of demonstrations allowing police to limit the number of parades. If two
groups proposed parades on the same day, the police would deny one group a
permit.

1/6/80 Clearwater Sun
"Clearwater's Verdict: Cult Must Go" 
Numerous letters to the editor.

1/6/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Seeking Re-election on Anti-Sect Plank" 
Declaring war on the Church of Scientology, Richard Tenney announced that
he would seek reelection to the City Commission.

1/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"Master of Press Conference Has Master Plan For City" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney announces his plan for re-election and master
plan to rid the City of Scientology.

1/9/80 Clearwater Sun
"It's Not The Public's Job to Define Religion" 
A point of view public forum article.

1/11/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Two Scientologists Are Busy Registering Voters" 
Two Scientologists were sworn in as Deputy Pinellas County Election
Registrars and are registering hundreds of Scientologists to vote in
coming local, state, and national elections.

1/11/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Seek Dismissal of Suit" 
Attorneys for the Church of Scientology asked a federal judge to dismiss a
lawsuit filed by a former Scientologist, Tanya Burden, who claims she was
brainwashed by the Church.

1/11/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Board Rejects Offer of Aid From Scientologists" 
The Clearwater Downtown Development Board rejected a Church offer to help
in downtown planning.

l/11/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"We Intend To Stay and Grow: Scientologists" 
The Church of Scientology made it clear it has no intention of leaving
Clearwater. To the contrary, officials say the Church plans to expand its
holdings to accommodate a growing membership.

1/11/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Says It Will Expand: Downtown Development Board Rejects Scientology
Aid" 
A spokesman for the Church of Scientology reported that they have no
intention of ever leaving Clearwater but intend to expand. The Downtown
Development Board voted to accept no help from the Church.

1/11/80 CPD 80-01-1534 
A Scientology member, Margaret Winneman walked into the Intercoastal
Waterway and drowned.

l/12/80  St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney: Court Will Oust Scientoloey" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney announced that a court battle against the
Church of Scientology was all he believed would be necessary to move the
Church from the City. He said he would announce the nature of his court
plans at the next Commission Meeting.

1/13/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Tenney Calls For Suicide Probe" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney called for a State Attorney investigation into
Friday's apparent suicide of a 51 year old Scientologist. The suicide
victim, a native of Zurich, Switzerland, drowned herself in Clearwater
Harbor.

1/15/80 Clearwater Sun
"City Officials Seek Document List, Laws on Scientologists"
City Manager Anthony Shoemaker skimmed an index compiled by the FBI and
chose documents they thought the City would be interested in possessing.

1/15/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Probe In Death Assured - Tenney" 
Commissioner Tenney received assurance that the death of a Church member
would be investigated by the State Attorney. The 56 year old woman was
found drowned in Clearwater Harbor. She had been under psychiatric care
and used nerve drugs, vials of which were found floating in the Bay.

1/16/80 Clearwater Sun
"Kelly's Scientology Stance Riles Town Meeting Audience" 
Congressman Richard Kelly told Commissioner Tenney he won't join his
crusade against Scientology.

1/16/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Contradicts Himself At Candidate's Forum" 
Commissioner Tenney contradicted himself when answering questions at a
Morningside Meadow Homeowners Association meeting.

1/17/80 Clearwater Sun
"City/Sect Issue Dominates Campaign" 
Positions on the City - Scientology issue surfaced as a determining factor
of the eligibility of Commission candidates.

1/17/80 Clearwater Sun
"Jaycees Tap Tenney, City Police Officer" 
The Clearwater Jaycees named Commissioner Tenney and Police Sergeant Barry
Glover as co-recipients of their Outstanding Young Man Award.

1/18/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Foes Found Not Guilty" 
A Pinellas County jury acquitted Alex Cornell of charges that he defamed a
religion.

1/18/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney Votes No On Bill Forcing Churches to Pay Property Taxes" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney refused to support a bill aimed partly at
forcing the Church to pay property taxes.

1/19/80  Clearwater Sun
"Sect Attorney Asks City Why It Wants Documents" 
The Church of Scientology's attorneys want to know why City officials are
seeking copies of internal sect documents regarding Scientology activities
between 1975 and 1977.

1/19/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Student March on Sect Peaceful" 
Approximately thirty area high school students marched in front of the
former Fort Harrison Hotel.

1/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Document Casts Doubt on Scientology"s Non-political Claim" 
Church members engaged in a secret letter writing campaign urged President
Carter to appoint a United States Attorney they considered supportive of
Scientology.

1/24/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Union Official Calls Tenney Liar and Opportunist" 
The head of Clearwater's Firefighter's Union blasted Tenney for betraying
the firefighters by tricking members into doing "political work" for his
anti-Scientology campaign.

1/24/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney: Scientology President Lied To Clearwater Residents" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney accused the president of the Church of
Scientology of "lying" to citizens and linked him to schemes of sect
leaders convicted of conspiracy against the Federal government. Tenney was
referring to Church President Kenneth Whitman.

1/24/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Leader Denies Plan Cover Up" 
Kenneth Whitman, President of the Church of Scientology, said he was
totally unaware of any cover up project.

1/24/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists' Credibility Hit"
Commissioner Richard Tenney calls press conference and accuses Rev.
Kenneth Whitman, President of Church of Scientology, of being part of the
Guardian's Office in 1975.

1/25/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Reject Local Firm's 3 Million Dollar Offer to Buy Fort
Harrison" 
Stiff, Morrill and Wolkind Development Company, located at 33 North Fort
Harrison Avenue, offered to buy the Fort Harrison Hotel from the Church of
Scientology for as much as three million dollars.

1/27/80 Clearwater Sun
"Local Broadcaster Urges Group to Continue Anti-Scientology Efforts" 
Local radio announcer Bob Snyder addressed a group of approximately 200
people at an Anti-Scientology Rally and urged them to continue their fight
against Scientology.

1/27/80 Clearwater Sun
"Residents Steadfastly Refuse to Accept Scientologists" 
A public forum with letters to the editor.

1/29/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Seeks information on Local Foes"
A volunteer for Save Sparkling Clearwater claimed that a top Scientology
attorney offered to pay him for information that could be used against
Commissioner Tenney in his reelection bid.

1/30/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Bribe Offered to Smear Tenney" 
A business partner of Commissioner Tenney contends that an attorney for
the Church of Scientology offered him money in exchange for negative
infonnation about Tenney.

1/30/80 Clearwater Sun
"Local Bar Rejects Resolution Condemning Sect Activities" 
Members of the Clearwater Bar Association rejected a resolution condemning
the Church of Scientology for its attempts to defame and harass local
critics in 1975 / 76.

2/1/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Anti/Sect Group Plans Forum" 
Alex Cornell, President of Save Sparkling Clearwater, conducted an
educational forum on Scientology at its headquarters in the Lerner
Building at Garden Avenue and Cleveland Street.

2/1/80 Clearwater Sun
"Most Candidates Turn Down Invitation From Scientologists" 
Only Monica Corso, one of six candidates for City Commission openings
accepted an invitation to speak with Hugh Wilhere, an aide to Church of
Scientology President Kenneth Whitman.

2/ /80 Clearwater Sun
"City Attorney Won't Probe Sect Allegations" 
City Attorney Tom Bustin said he would not investigate allegations by the
Church of Scientology that Save Sparkling Clearwater is an illegal
political front group for Commissioner Richard Tenney.

2/4/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologist Misses Meeting" 
Bob Float, a member of the Church of Scientology, who asked Save Sparkling
Clearwater President Alex Cornell if he could speak at the educational
forum, did not attend the meeting.

2/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Church of Scientology Calls Off Forum" 
The Church of Scientology called off its planned forum for City Commission
candidates because some candidates believed they would be criticized for
attending.

2/4/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Churches Charges Against Tenney Political: Attorney"
Clearwater City Attorney Tom Bustin branded Church of Scientology charges
against Commissioner Tenney and Save Sparkling Clearwater as a political
attempt to discredit Commissioner Tenney.

2/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Save Sparkling Clearwater Group's Revenue Lag: Bankruptcy Possible" 
Perhaps tarnished by charges that it is operated as an illegal political
group, Save Sparkling Clearwater, an anti-Scientology organization, says
community donations have dwindled and it faces possible bankruptcy.

2/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Ask To Join Anti-Sect Group" 
Twelve members of the Church of Scientology demand to join Save Sparkling
Clearwater, the anti-Scientology group.

2/5/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Twenty Ministers Sign Anti-Scientology Statement" 
Twenty area ministers released a statement of position opposing the Church
of Scientology.

2/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Official, It's No Nightmare" 
Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe, responded to allegations by former
Scientologists concerning the RPF, Rehabilitation Project Force, in the
Fort Harrison Hotel.

2/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Owned Business Accused of Fraud in 2 States" 
Red Giant Rental Services, a Largo-based rental referral business of
Scientologist Robert Float has been accused of fraud in two states, with
charges ranging from swindling franchisees to bilking the public.

2/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Musician Files 21 Million Dollar Suit Against Sect" 
Guitarist Gabor Szabo, a Los Angeles based musician, filed a 21 million
dollar lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, maintaining that it
attempted to take over his career, kidnapped him and forced him to spend
$12,000 for courses in Clearwater.

2/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Suit: Sect Imprisons Wayward Members"
According to four affidavits filed in Boston's federal court, the Church
of Scientology has operated secret rehabilitation programs in which
disgruntled Scientology staff members are imprisoned, overworked,
underfed, given scant medical attention and psychologically abused until
they "confess" to their alleged crimes against the sect.

2/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"Twenty Ministers To Advise Anti-Scientology Group"
Twenty area ministers formed an advisory board to the Save Sparkling
Clearwater anti-Scientology group and pledged to inform their
congregations about "issues" regarding the controversial sect.

2/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"Were Scientology Guards to Keep People Out ... Or In?" 
According to an affidavit filed in Boston's federal court, disgruntled
Scientology staff members, or those suspected of crimes against their
leaders were virtually imprisoned in RPF projects, overworked, underfed
and psychologically abused. According to former Scientologists Tanya
Burden, security guards were stationed outside to prevent people from
"blowing", to 'blow", meant to leave Scientology. People were not allowed
to leave according to Burden.

2/10/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Cheered As He Assails Sect Before Crowd of 150" 
City Commissioner Richard Tenney received standing ovations from
approximately 150 people gathered at a Save Sparkling Clearwater meeting.

2/14/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Tenney Intensifies War on Sect" 
Newly re-elected Commissioner Richard Tenney pledged to intensify his
battle against the Church of Scientology by personally urging every member
of Congress to launch a probe into the controversial sect.

2/15/80 Clearwater Sun
"State Attorney Subpoenas Seventeen Local Scientologists" 
Four women were among seventeen local female Scientologists subpoenaed by
James T. Russell to testify in a highly secretive investigation.

2/16/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Says Anti-Sect Rally Aims to Disband Scientology" 
Save Sparkling Clearwater held a rally in an attempt to provide the
anti-Scientology group has enough support to force the Church of
Scientology to disband.

2/17/80 Clearwater Sun
"Election A Victory, Sect Protesters Told" 
Approximately 275 people crowded the steps of City Hall to applaud
Commissioner Richard Tenney, former Mayor Gabe Cazares, Mayor Charles
LeCher and three ministers who said they were winning their fight against
the Church of Scientology.

2/17/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Criticism of Cults Continues" 
Letters to the editor.

2/17/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists To Make Last Bid to Avoid Jail Stay" 
Scientology spokesman, Milt Wolfe, will make a last ditch attempt to avoid
a forty day stay at the Pinellas County Jail. He was sentenced to jail for
refusing to answer a question posed by authorities investigating church
activities in Pinellas County.

2/19/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect To Conduct Survey" 
A Church of Scientology backed Downtown Revitalization Group, known as
"New Clearwater For The Eighties", plans to survey residents this week for
their view on downtown problems and potential solutions.

2/20/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Downtown Plan Gains Some Support" 
"New Clearwater For The Eighties" appeared to enlist some business
supporters as some merchants attacked City government for foot dragging on
urban renewal.

2/21/80 Clearwater Sun
"Expelled twice From Sect, Member Seeks Reform" 
According to Church spokesman Milt Wolfe, George Kelly is no longer a
member of the church, stating Kelly was kicked out for threatening
executives and causing general upsets.

2/21/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Sue State Attorney Russell" 
Church of Scientology members who were subpoenaed to testify before James
T. Russell filed a lawsuit that accuses him of violating their rights to
religious freedom.

2/21/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Members File Lawsuit to Halt State Attorney's Probe" 
Eleven Scientologists subpoenaed by James T. Russell asked a federal court
to block his investigation as unconstitutional.

2/21/80 Clearwater Sun
"Court: Scientologists May Sue Four Federal Employees" 
The Church of Scientology may sue four federal employees for allegedly
developing a false report about its activities.

2/21/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Anti-Sect Office Vandalized" 
Vandals smashed a large plate glass window at Save Sparkling Clearwater
headquarters, located at 601 Cleveland Street.

2/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Says Its Convention Plans Offer Great Boon to Clearwater" 
The Church of Scientology has decided to make Clearwater its convention
capitol of the world.

2/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Russell to Answer Sect Suit. Terms It A Delaying Tactic"
Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney James T. Russell said he will answer a
lawsuit filed against him by eleven Scientologists and indicate then
whether he will continue to subpoena sect members in a secretive
investigation.

2/24/80 CPD 80-023896 Possible Natural Death, 210 N. Ft. Harrison.
Victim Josephus Havenith was found dead in his room, in a bathtub of hot
water. Portions of the victim's skin had been burned off.

2/24/80 Clearwater Sun
"Save Sparkling Clearwater Group Stages Silent Prayer of Protest" 
More than a hundred members of Save Sparkling Clearwater gathered in front
of the former Fort Harrison Hotel for a two minute silent prayer to
protest the church's presence in the City.

2/25/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Attacks on Scientology Called Symptom of the Times" 
According to Reverend Kenneth Whitman, President of the Church of
Scientology, attacks on the Church are just an indication of society's
troubled times.

2/25/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Rally Draws Sparse Crowd" 
Approximately 275 demonstrators gathered in a Unity Day rally against the
Church of Scientology.

2/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Silent on Apparent Plans to Postpone His Washington Visit" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney delayed a trip to Washington where he was to
urge a Congressional investigation of Scientology.

2/26/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Proclaim IRS Tax Ruling A Victory" 
The IRS has stipulated that the Church of Scientology is a religion, but
maintains that the church should be taxed because its founder profits from
it.

2127/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Local Sect Hails Federal Tax Ruling"
Members of the Church of Scientology are labeling as a major victory, a
stipulation by the IRS that Scientology is a religion.

2/28/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Sues to Halt Federal Investigation" 
Four ranking Church of Scientology officials filed suit to halt a federal
investigation of Clearwater sect activities, asserting that media coverage
has prejudiced the grand jury considering the case.

2/28/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Asks City to Finance His Trip to Washington"
Commissioner Tenney asked the City to finance his trip for the purpose of
seeking a Congressional investigation of the Church of Scientology.

2/29/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney Gets Advance Payment For Washington Trip" 
City Manager Tony Shoemaker has advanced Commissioner Richard Tenney
$300.00 following Tenney's request that the City pay for his second trip
to Washington to seek a congressional investigation of the Church of
Scientology.

3/5/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Booklet Sharply Attacks Trial of Leaders" 
The Church of Scientology has mailed two hundred local attorneys a booklet
decrying last fall's conspiracy convictions of nine ranking sect members
as a travesty of justice. The ten page booklet was called "The Trial of
the Scientology Nine".

3/6/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Announces Free Bus to Shuttle Tourists Downtown" 
The Church of Scientology is trying to get its free trolley on the tracks
to revitalize the downtown area, according to Laura Wolfe, executive
director of New Clearwater of the Eighties.

3/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Sect Organization to Relocate" 
Save Sparkling Clearwater, its coffers severely depleted, announced that
it would move its headquarters to a more modest location.

3/9/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Predicts End of Scientology" 
Save Sparkling Clearwater leader Richard Tenney said he was advised by
Justice Department officials that more criminal suits are pending against
the Church. "In the months to come", Tenney vowed, "the destruction of the
Church of Scientology is going to start to happen".

3/9/80 Clearwater Sun
"Planner, Sect Dream Different Downtown Visions" 
Analysis concerning Sam Casella, Executive Director of the City's Downtown
Development Board, and his visions of the redevelopment of downtown
Clearwater.

3/11/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists File Suit Seeking Warning on Searches" 
The Church of Scientology filed a lawsuit  demanding that James T. Russell
notify the Church before obtaining any warrants to search the Church's
Clearwater headquarters.

3/11/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Take The Cuffs Off Downtown" 
An editorial regarding downtown development.

3/11/80 Clearwater Sun
"Fear of Raid Prompts Sect to Sue Official" 
The Church of Scientology, claiming a police raid of its local
headquarters is imminent, sued State Attorney James T. Russell demanding
that the sect officials be notified if search warrants are obtained for
their property.

3/12/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Suit Seeking Notice of Search Warrant Termed 'Ludicrous'" 
A Church of Scientology lawsuit demanding that Pinellas/Pasco State
Attorney James T. Russell give advance notice before obtaining warrants to
search local sect property was termed ludicrous by Russell. He added he
considers the suit a harassment tactic.

3/12/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Conducts Survey of Crime Downtown" 
Members of "New Clearwater For The Eighties" are studying crime in
downtown Clearwater in an effort to increase business in the area.

3/14/80 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Scientology Group Loses Charitable Organization Status" 
Save Sparkling Clearwater was forced  by the Florida Secretary of State's
Office to withdraw its status as a charitable organization.

3/15/80 St. Petersburg Times
"State Attorney Will Not Question Five Scientologists Involved in Lawsuit"

Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney James T. Russell said he will not question
five of eleven Church of Scientology members who have accused him of
violating their religious freedom.

3/15/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Offer Plan to Aid and Comfort Elderly" 
Tom Abrams, a national representative of the Gerus Society, a Scientology
founded group, offers recommendations to aid the elderly.

3/15/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Okays Questioning of Scientologists" 
U.S. District Court Judge George Carr told Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney
James T. Russell he could continue to question members of the Church of
Scientology despite objections from sect members recently subpoenaed in
connection with an investigation .

3/18/80 CPD #80-03-3188, SR3.1 R (B-2) 
Several residents of the Belvedere Apartments contacted CPD about seeing
four Scientology staff members physically restraining and carrying a
female back into the Sand Castle Hotel. The female escaped and was last
seen running north with staff members chasing her. When confronted while
on the property of the Belvedere Apartments some staff gave conflicting
stories. One said that they were looking for a female friend named Beclol
who was getting married, but had run away. She was described as a light
skinned B/F. Two others advised residents that they wanted to search the
apartments because they were afraid that the female might try to hurt
herself and jump off a balcony.

3/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sects Consultants Urge New Hotel, Office Building and More Shops" 
Miami-based consultants J. Lewis and Richard Roth, told a sect backed
redevelopment group that its plans for downtown Clearwater are feasible
and could contribute to the overall revitalization of the center city
area.

3/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Sue Lawyers, Former Members" 
The Church of Scientology alleged that a Boston attorney and four former
sect members stole secret church materials for use in a two hundred
million dollar fraud lawsuit against the organization. The Church of
Scientology claims that lawyer Michael Flynn conspired with the former
members in the theft of confidential church membership lists, personnel
files, financial data, administrative policies and electronic counseling
devices know as E meters.

3/25/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Group to Provide Shuttle Bus" 
A Church of Scientology sponsored group, "New Clearwater For The
Eighties", will offer free rides between downtown Clearwater and the beach
to see if a shuttle service will work.

3/27/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Faces 1.5 Million Dollar Lawsuit" 
Former Mayor Gabe Cazares filed a 1.5 million dollar lawsuit against the
Church of Scientology claiming he was the victim of harassing and illegal
activities by the sect from 1976 to 1978.

3/27/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Cazares Testifies in Probe of Scientologists" 
Former Mayor Gabe Cazares testified before the Federal Grand Jury
regarding the investigation of activities of the Church of Scientology.

3/27/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Beach Bus Service Clears Final Roadblock" 
The Church of Scientology's plan to provide free bus service to the beach
negotiated a final bureaucratic roadblock and a Church official said the
bus should be running shortly.

3/28/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Group to Aid Elderly Okayed"
Plans to start a Church of Scientology sponsored group to help the elderly
has been approved by Church President Kenneth Whitman.

3/29/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Amends Suit Against Russell"
The Church of Scientology filed a class action suit against State Attorney
James T. Russell asking a federal court to assume jurisdiction of any
investigations into the sect.

3/31/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"The Scientologists Who Went Astray" 
First in a series by Craig Robertson, reporting on RPF, Rehabilitation
Project Force.

4/1/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Hubbard: Malevolent or Maligned?" 
Second in a series by Craig Robertson asking the question 'Is Church of
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard a distinguished retired intellectual or
is he a profane, bellicose tyrant whose life is consumed by neurosis,
visions of power and an obsession with making money".

4/2/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Ex-Scientologists Allege Isolation" 
Third in a series by Craig Robertson. Contains statements from an
affidavit by LaVenda Van Schaick.

4/3/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Says Tenney Complaint Ignored" 
The Church of Scientology claimed that Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney James
T. Russell ignored a criminal complaint the Church recently lodged against
Commissioner Richard Tenney.

4/3/80 Clearwater Sun
'State Attorney's Office Seeks Dismissal of Sect's Lawsuit" 
Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney has asked a local judge to dismiss a suit
filed by the Church of Scientology seeking notice of any possible searches
of its property.

4/3/80 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Scientology Group States Goals" 
A public forum and letter to the editor.

4/3/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Ship Life: How Rugged?" 
Fourth in a series by Craig Robertson. The article discusses the "Apollo".

4/5/80 St. Petersburg Times
"The Church of Scientology Responds to Ex-Member's Charges" 
A two hundred million dollar class action lawsuit filed against the Church
of Scientology in Boston has brought forth a torrent of counter moves and
defenses by the Church.

4/8/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Free Shuttle Service to Start" 
"New Clearwater For the Eighties", a Church of Scientology sponsored
group, will begin its free shuttle service between downtown Clearwater and
the beach.

4/11/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Impounds Some Scientology Documents" 
A judge in Boston, hearing a document ownership dispute between Boston
Scientologists' and their opponents impounded some of the documents and
directed the materials be sealed and placed in the courthouse vault.

4/14/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Critics, Local Officials Hail 60 Minutes" 
Scientology critics and City officials expressed elation over a "60
Minutes" program that portrayed Clearwater as the victim of a secretive
and powerful organization practicing hate in the name of religion.

4/14/80 St. Petersburg Times
"'Sixty Minutes' Turns Its Cameras on the Church of Scientology" 
Clearwater's five year confrontation with the Church of Scientology was
summarized for television viewers nationwide in a CBS News "60 Minutes"
report.

4/15/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Ready to Sue Reader's Digest" 
Church of Scientology announced it is poised to sue Reader's Digest over
an article the magazine prepared on the controversial sect.

4/15/80 Clearwater Sun 
"More Fame For the Cult" 
An editorial regarding the "60 Minutes" television show.

4/15/80 Rocky Mt. News 
"Ex Aide: Scientology Boss Active" 
Former member Sylvana Garritano says L. Ron Hubbard has been secretly
running the organization from a spa eighty miles east of Los Angeles.

4/16/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney to Lead Fourth Anti-Scientology Rally" 
Commissioner Tenney announced he would lead a fourth protest against the
controversial church in the City Hall parking lot.

4/16/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Hiring Architects to Study Downtown" 
"New Clearwater For the Eighties", a Church of Scientology redevelopment
group, says it is hiring architects to prepare a series of motifs for city
shops and other buildings.

4/16/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Opposes Proposed Scientology Tax" 
City Commissioner Richard Tenney announced that Save Sparkling Clearwater
will be filing a complaint at the State Department of Legal Affairs asking
to remove the church's non-corporate tax status.

4/18/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Officials Jailed for Ignoring Subpoenas" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe and Ted Froyland, an official
of the church's ministry of legal affairs and another church official were
jailed for failing to respond to subpoenas by Pinellas/Pasco State
Attorney James T. Russell.

4/18/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Two Ranking Sect Officers Jailed" 
Scientology spokesman, Milt Wolfe, and legal advisor, Ted Froyland, were
jailed after they failed to appear for questioning in connection with the
Pinellas/ Pasco State Attorneys Office criminal investigation of
Clearwater sect activities.

4/18/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Takes Legal Steps Against Magazine" 
The Church of Scientology filed a lawsuit in South Africa seeking to halt
distribution of May editions of Reader's Digest that carried an article in
that country.

4/19/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Wolfe Questioned by State Attorney" 
Facing possible contempt charges, Church of Scientology spokesman Milt
Wolfe and Ted Froyland submitted to questioning by Pinellas/Pasco State
Attorney James T. Russell.

4/19/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Two Sect Officials Agree to Testify" 
Pinellas Circuit Judge David Patterson dismissed contempt charges against
Milt Wolfe and Ted Froyland after the pair agreed to testify in a
secretive local State Attorney's Office investigation.

4/19/80 Clearwater Sun
"Digest Story Critical of Scientologists" 
Discusses the Reader's Digest article concerning the Church.

4/20/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Mr. Tenney's Strange Ways" 
An editorial concerning Richard Tenney.

4/20/80 Clearwater Sun
"Four Hundred People Protest Sect at Third Rally" 
Four hundred people attended an anti-Scientology rally at City Hall.

4/20/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"March, Rally Protest Church of Scientology" 
Approximately four hundred demonstrators circled the Fort Harrison Hotel
in protest of the Church of Scientology. The march was sponsored by Save
Sparkling Clearwater.

4/21/80 Clearwater Sun
"McLeans Win Court Skirmish With Sect" 
Former Scientologists Nancy and Jack McLean won a legal battle with the
Church of Scientology.

4/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Okays Article on Scientology" 
A South African judge refused to stop the Reader's Digest from publishing
its May edition containing an article critical of the Church of
Scientology.

4/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"State Reveals Nature of Sect Investigation" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe was nearly jailed for refusing
to tell investigators who was in charge of the sect division that carried
out smear campaigns, harassment and espionage operations in Clearwater.

4/22/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Spokesman Again Faces Contempt Charges" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe again faces contempt of court
charges for refusing to answer a question posed by investigators from the
State Attorney's Office.

4/23/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Milt Wolfe Takes The First" 
An editorial concerning Wolfe's refusal to speak at a State Attorney
inquiry.

4/23/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Official Loses Appeal" 
A State Appellate Court upheld the contempt of court sentence imposed on
Church of Scientology Security Chief Douglas Sadwick for refusing to
cooperate with prosecutors investigating the sect.

4/24/80 Clearwater Sun
"Old 'enemy' Russell Takes New Aim at Sect" 
An analysis by Richard Leiby and the Church of Scientology view of James
T. Russell.

4/25/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Jailed for Silence in Racket Probe" 
Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe was jailed for refusing to cooperate in
an investigation involving alleged racketeering, infiltration and
harassment by church members.

4/25/80 Clearwater Sun
"Local Sect Leader Jailed for 45 Days" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe was sentenced to 45 days in
jail for refusing to answer a question in the State Attorney's wide
ranging criminal investigation of the sect and its members.

4/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Court Delays Wolfe Ruling Until Monday" 
Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe will remain in jail for contempt of court
charges.

4/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Ex-Member Sues Sect Over 'Slavery'" 
Former Scientologists Tonja Burden filed a 15.2 million dollar federal
lawsuit against the Church of Scientology alleging she was enslaved,
brainwashed and swindled during her nearly five years in the organization,
half of them spent in Clearwater.

4/26/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Save Sparkling Clearwater to Replay 60 Minutes Report on Scientology" 
A report March 13th on the Church of Scientology by CBS Television news
show 60 Minutes will be replayed at the Save Sparkling Clearwater meeting.

4/26/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Spokesman Wolfe To Remain in Jail Over Weekend" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Wolfe remained in jail while the 2nd
District Court of Appeals decided whether a Circuit Judge was wrong to
refuse to free him on bail while he appeals a contempt citation.

4/29/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Wolfe Might be Released" 
Wolfe might be released while appealing his contempt of court conviction.

4/29/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Dismisses Scientology Appeal, Calling it Frivolous" 
5th US Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Church of Scientology of
California to pay damages caused by its legal action, pay the opposing
lawyers fee, and pay the defendants double costs.

4/30/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Wolfe Released From Jail On His Own Recognizance" 
Judge Andrews released spokesman Milt Wolfe from the Pinellas Co. Jail.

4/30/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Actress Here to Support Sect Plan" 
Karen Black will be signing autographs in Clearwater in an appearance
supporting the Church of Scientology's urban renewal campaign.

5/80 Reader's Digest 
"Scientology: Anatomy of a Frightening Cult". 
Exposes the fraud and criminal activity brought out in part by the
information gained during the raids on Scientology by the FBI. The article
resulted in a campaign of harassment by Scientology toward the Digest due
to such quotes as "the faithful inner core serve as thieves, shills and
spies. The shocking story behind one of the most dangerous 'religious
cults' in America today".

5/1/80 St, Petersburg Times 
"Subpoena Was Not Properly Served: Wolfe" 
Milt Wolfe said he failed to respond to a subpoena from State Attorney
James Russell because it was not properly served.

5/1/80 Clearwater Sun
"Wolfe Challenges Prosecutors to Charge Members of Sect" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Milt Wolfe openly challenged the State
Attorney's Office to bring criminal charges against members of the sect.
He asserted that lack of evidence and the statute of limitations would
block prosecution of any local Scientologists.

5/2/80 Clearwater Sun
"Actress Dodges Signs, and Questions About Sect" 
Actress Karen Black signs autographs during a session in downtown
Clearwater.

5/6/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Contempt Hearing Today" 
Another high ranking Scientologists, Douglas Sadwick, faces possible
contempt of court charges for refusing to answer a question in connection
with the State Attorney's investigation of alleged criminal activities.

5/7/80 St. Petersburg Times
"State Attorney: Scientologists Tried to Infiltrate My Office" 
State Attorney James T. Russell said that members of the Church of
Scientology attempted to infiltrate his office at least five times in
1976.

5/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Finds Second Scientologists In Contempt" 
Douglas Sadwick was charged with contempt of court for refusing to
cooperate in the Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney's investigation.

5/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Russell: Scientologists Tried to Plant Spies in His Office" 
James T. Russell said that members of the Church of Scientology attempted
to infiltrate his office, applying for jobs as secretaries and attorneys,
but intending to work as spies for the Church.

5/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Report Success With Shuttle Bus" 
Church of Scientology reported that its free beach to downtown shuttle bus
was successful.

5/9/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Judge Dismisses Sects Lawsuit" 
A Pinellas County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Church of
Scientology seeking advance notice from prosecutors of any possible search
of church property.

5/9/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Win, Don't Have to Produce 76 & 77 Inventory" 
A circuit judge ended Pinellas County Property Appraiser Ron Schultz's
effort to discover if the Church of Scientology paid all the 1976 and 1977
taxes it should have.

5/12/80 Clearwater Sun
"Second Sect Guardian Sentenced for Contempt" 
Douglas Sadwick was sentenced to 90 days in jail for refusing to cooperate
in a State Attorney investigation.

5/14/80 SR3.1 
A letter or press release was sent out by Hugh Wilhere, with Scientology.
Addressing their concerns over recent publicity concerning an
investigation of Scientology locally. They referred to a case in France
where they had received a favorable decision.

5/15/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Launch Campaign to Clean Up, Beautify Downtown" 
The Church of Scientology launched a downtown cleanup and beautification
campaign.

5/17/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Parents Set For a Long Stay in Clearwater" 
Relates an article regarding the Haigler family and the attempts of Leon
and Kathleen Haigler to draw their son Donald away from Scientology.

5/17/80 Clearwater Sun
"Pair Allegedly Set Up Sect Front Groups" 
Documents filed Friday in Circuit Court by the Pinellas/Pasco State
Attorney's Office suggest that two men, John Bittner and Chuck Nelson,
also known as Paul Daniels, acting on instructions from the Church of
Scientology set up local front businesses so members could make harassing
phone calls and conduct other illegal activities without being linked to
the sect.

5/21/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sects Critics Pose Sign at City Limits" 
Members of Save Sparkling Clearwater erected a sizable sign at the
entrance to the City on the Courtney Campbell Causeway telling incoming
Scientologists they're not welcome in Clearwater.

5/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Petition Drive Launched to Buy Scientology Headquarters" 
Anti-Scientologists kicked off a petition drive to convince City
Commissioners to buy the Fort Harrison Hotel, even if it means forcing the
sale through the courts.

5/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Inspector Says Anti-Sect Sign Was Posted Illegally by Group"
City sign inspector Stewart Williams said a sign posted on the Courtney
Campbell Causeway condemning the Church of Scientology must be taken down
because no permit was obtained.

5/22/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientologists Wants City to Take Over Fort Harrison Hotel" 
Critics of the Church of Scientology plan to mount a petition drive
calling on the Clearwater City Commission to centralize city services in
the downtown core area of Clearwater.

5/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Panel to Hear Complaints on Tenney" 
The Florida Ethics Commission will convene a hearing into an abusive power
complaint against Richard Tenney.

5/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Efforts Failing to Disqualify Scientologists" 
A move by a number of churches to get the Church of Scientology out of
Clearwater's church slow pitch program appears doomed.

5/23/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Sign Denouncing Scientology Removed" 
A roadside sign denouncing the Church of Scientology was removed after
City officials discovered no one obtained a permit for it.

5/23/80 Clearwater Sun
"Commissioners Question Proposal to Force Sale of the Fort Harrison" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney attempted to obtain fellow commission's
support of his idea to force Scientologists to sell the Fort Harrison
Hotel, but they were concerned with the costs and feasibility.

5/24/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Affiliated Group Makes Appeal to Elderly" 
The Gerus Society printed one sentence advertisement in the classified
section of a local newspaper which read "report abuses of drugging the
aged to Gerus Society" and listed a telephone number.

5/24/80 Clearwater Sun
"Downtown Development Board Official Not Pushing for Fort Harrison
Purchase" 
Sam Casella, Downtown Development Board Executive Director, said he does
not support turning the former Fort Harrison Hotel into City Hall.

5/24/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Officials Hearing on Contempt is Delayed" 
Contempt of Court proceedings against ranking Church of Scientology
official Douglas Sadwick was postponed.

5/25/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Won't See Sick Relative"
Scientology member Donald Haigler refused to leave the Church to visit his
grandfather, stating he believed his parents were trying to trick him into
leaving.

5/25/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Couple Leaves: Son Stays With Sect" 
Leon and Kathy Haigler returned to Virginia, however Donald refused to go
with them.

5/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Forms Group to Fight Abuse of Elderly" 
The non profit group called the Gerus Society appointed a small staff and
director. Their goal is to fight abuses of the elderly.

5/28/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Seek Halt to Grand Jury Probe, Charge Bias" 
Four Scientologists who believe they are targets of a Federal Grand Jury
investigation in Tampa asked Judge Hedges to halt the investigation
because of massive prejudicial publicity. It involves Scientologists
Mitchell Hermann, Duke Snider, Richard Weigand and Peggy Wilson.

5/28/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Goal For Gerus" 
An editorial about the Gerus Society.

5/28/80 Clearwater Sun
"Death Convinces Sect Member to Reunite With His Family" 
Donald Haigler left the Church and joined his parents upon hearing of the
death of his grandfather.

5/28/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Posters Assail Sect" 
Approximately fifty unsigned posters bearing anti-Scientology slogans
lined Myrtle Avenue and Court Street denouncing the Gerus Society and
Scientology.

5/29/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Parents Hope Scientologist Visit Home Will Be Permanent" 
Donald Haigler is reunited with his parents upon the death of his
grandfather.

5/31/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Guardian Cooperates, Avoids More Contempt Charges" 
Douglas Sadwick averted a second jail sentence by answering prosecutor's
questions.

5/31/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Base Downtown Plan on City's Proposal" 
Scientologists unveiled a plan to revamp downtown Clearwater.

6/3/80 Clearwater Sun
"Man Dowses Sect Member: Fired From Job at Mall"
A man waging a personal crusade against the Church of Scientology was
fired from his maintenance job at Sunshine Mall after he doused a
Scientologists there with a bucket of water. Doug Kreidler was arrested.

6/3/80 Clearwater Sun
"Commissioners Rap Tenney on Petition Drive to Oust Sect" 
City Commissioner Richard Tenney was criticized by board members for
initiating a "mother and apple pie petition drive" to oust the Church of
Scientology.

6/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Seeks to Inspect Agency Files" 
Scientologists announced they want to review the records of the Clearwater
City Commission, City Attorney, the Mayor, Pinellas County Commission, the
Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney's Office, the State Review Department in St.
Petersburg, the FBI in Tampa and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa to
purge local government files of supposedly "false reports" about its
activities and beliefs.

6/4/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Dirty Deed" 
An editorial about Doug Kreidler's arrest for dumping water on a
Scientologist.

6/11/80 Clearwater Sun
"Colt Seeks Dismissal of Ex Member's Suit" 
The Church of Scientology asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed
by Tonja Burden that claims the sect and its founder L. Ron Hubbard
enslaved, brainwashed and swindled her for nearly five years.

6/18/80 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Cult Activist May Run for County Office" 
Alex Cornell announced that he may run for County Property Appraiser.

6/18/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney to Seek Commission Study of Hotel Purchase" 
Richard Tenney said he would ask commissioners to order a study on
centralizing City Hall.

6/19/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Subject of Ethics Hearing" 
The Florida Ethics Commission determined that City Commissioner Richard
Tenney may have used his position for personal gain.

6/19/80 Clearwater Sun
"Ethics Panel Orders Probe of Tenney" 
The Florida Commission on Ethics found "probable cause" to believe Richard
Tenney used his position as a Clearwater City Commissioner for personal
gain.

6/19/80 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Foes Asked to Gather in City Hall"
Opponents of the Church of Scientology hope to draw hundreds to a
gathering to support the City Commissioner's drive to oust the sect from
it's headquarters in the Fort Harrison Hotel.

6/20/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Vows to Fight Back Hard" 
Richard Tenney defended himself against abuse of power charges filed with
the Florida Commission on Ethics.

6/20/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Calls Ethics Charges Ridiculous" 
Richard Tenney called the charges ridiculous and part of a plot to remove
him from office.

6/21/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Cornell Tries to Link Up Businessmen, Scientologists" 
Alex Cornell, business partner of Clearwater City Commissioner Richard
Tenney, tried to show links between the Church of Scientology and a number
of Clearwater businessmen who testified in a Florida Commission on Ethics
investigation of Tenney.

6/2~/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Cornell: Realtor Cult Link" 
A Realtor who once offered to sell property to the Church of Scientology
was accused of being a financial link between the sect and a Florida
Commission on Ethics probe of Commissioner Tenney and his business partner
Alex Cornell.

6/24/80 Clearwater Sun
According to Tampa psychiatrist Dr. Charles Walker, who testified as an
expert witness at a hearing on whether former Clearwater Mayor Gabe
Cazares 1.5 million dollar damage suit against the sect should be tried
outside the area, local newspapers have provoked public suspicion, fear
and anger toward the Church of Scientology.

6/25/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares' Attorneys to Try to Have Lawyer's Testimony Stricken" 
Attorneys representing former mayor Gabe Cazares intend to challenge the
testimony of lawyer Jack White, who supports the Church of Scientology
request to have Cazares 1.5 million dollar lawsuit against the cult tried
outside of the area.

6/26/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult's Claim Backed in Court" 
Judge Fred Bryson said he would rule on the Scientologists' Change of
Venue request. Attorneys for the cult want the Cazares suit tried in
either Dade or Broward Counties.

6/26/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Lawyer Challenged in Clearwater Mayor's Suit Against Scientologists"
Clearwater lawyer Jack White was accused of giving inconsistent testimony
at a court hearing in former mayor Cazares' suit against the Church of
Scientology.

6/26/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Commission Cool to Idea of Taking Over Fort Harrison Hotel" 
Commission members greeted Tenney's plan with less than enthusiastic
response.

6/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney Files Lawsuit to Halt Ethics Probe" 
As the Florida Commission on Ethics prepared for a hearing into charges
against City Commissioner Richard Tenney, Tenney filed a suit to stop the
proceedings.

6/28/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Moves Cazares Case Against Cult to Daytona Beach" 
A circuit judge transferred the trial of former Clearwater mayor Gabe
Cazares to Daytona Beach.

6/28/80 Clearwater Sun
"Activist: Tenney Sought Illegal Ethics Probe of Mayor" 
A civic activist, Lois Cormier, said that Commissioner Tenney asked her to
file an ethics complaint against Mayor LeCher the same day Tenney
denounced a similar complaint against himself as illegal.

6/28/80 Clearwater Sun
"Guardian's Attorney Asks Judge for Court Documents" 
An attorney representing Church of Scientology's guardian, Douglas
Sadwick, started to appeal the sect official's contempt of court sentence.

6/29/80 Clearwater Sun
"Richard Tenney, Is He Doing the Job for the PSA?" 
Pinellas Sports Authority members question Richard Tenney's ability to do
his job.

6/29/80 Clearwater Sun
"Richard Tenney Finds Glory is Fleeting" 
An opinion by Assistant City Editor David Bralow.

7/2/80 Clearwater Sun
"Parents Protest Transfer as Cult Promotes Son" 
Church of Scientology member Donald Haigler was transferred to Los Angeles
as a "promotion"

7/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Delays Ruling on Tenney Probe Suit" 
A circuit judge delayed a ruling on a suit filed by City Commissioner
Tenney who is seeking to halt a Florida Commission on Ethics probe into
his activities.

7/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Former Treasurer Questions SSC Money Practices"
Dale Woodruff, former treasurer of the Save Sparkling Clearwater, said he
resigned because President Alex Cornell handled the organization's
finances irregularly.

7/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"SSC Misses State Deadline on Disclosure" 
Save Sparkling Clearwater failed to file a political action committee
financial disclosure statement listing donations and expenditures.

7/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"Russell Has Subpoenaed Bank Records, Cult Says" 
The Church of Scientology revealed that Pinellas/Pasco State Attorney
James T. Russell subpoenaed sect financial records, including bank account
statements spanning a two year period.

7/8/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Finances of Save Sparkling Clearwater Are Questioned" 
The former treasurer of Save Sparkling Clearwater, Dale Woodruff,
complained to the State Attorney's Office about alleged improprieties
involving the group's finances.

7/8/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Wins, and Loses in Ruling" 
A circuit judge struck down the Florida Commission on Ethics ruling that
there was probable cause to believe Clearwater City Commissioner Richard
Tenney used his position for personal gain, however Judge Phillips denied
an injunction to temporarily stop the ethics commission inquiry into the
charges.

7/8/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge: Ethics Panel Unfair, But Tenney Probe Valid" 
A circuit judge ruled that the Florida Commission on Ethics acted unfairly
when hearing abuse of power allegations against Commissioner Richard
Tenney, but refused to halt the state's investigation.

7/9/80 Clearwater Sun
"Expert Questions Tenney Lie Detector Test" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney produced results of a lie detector test as
proof that he is innocent, however a Clearwater police polygraph expert,
Det. Don Wicker, said he never heard of the examiner who conducted the
test on Tenney and called a voice stress analysis only 33% accurate.

7/9/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Dental Floss For Cornell" 
An editorial regarding Save Sparkling Clearwater.

7/9/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Probe to Question Ten" 
Attorneys plan to question ten witnesses in the Florida Commission on
Ethics investigation into Commissioner Richard Tenney.

7/10/80 Clearwater Sun
"Church, Open Teams Merge in Post Season Play" 
An article by Sun Staff Writer Bill White concerning several softball
team's refusal to play against the Church of Scientology's team.

7/10/80 Clearwater Sun
"Contradictions Surface at Tenney Hearing" 
During a tense abuse of power Ethics Commission hearing into charges
Tenney traded his vote in return for a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Tip
O'Neil, ten witnesses gave conflicting testimony.

7/10/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Ex girlfriend Tells of Pressure From Tenney to Lie" 
The former girlfriend of Clearwater Commissioner Richard Tenney, Julie
O'Neil, said that Tenney pressured her into lying in a State Attorney
investigation.

7/11/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Witnesses Views Differ in Tenney Ethics Case" 
None of the ten stories told by witnesses in a Florida Commission on
Ethics investigation were the same.

7/15/80 Clearwater Sun
"City Police May Subpoena Anti-Cult Group's Records" 
Captain Panossian of the Clearwater Police Detective Division said there
was a good possibility the investigation into allegations of financial
improprieties within Save Sparkling Clearwater may include an examination
of records obtained by subpoena into the group's finances.

7/ 18/80 Clearwater Sun
"Ethics Panel to Challenge Court's Ruling on Tenney Case" The Florida
Commission on Ethics unanimously decided to challenge a recent Pinellas
Court ruling on the ethics investigation of Commissioner Richard Tenney.

7/19/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Police Subpoena Bank Records of Save Sparkling Clearwater" 
Clearwater Police detectives subpoenaed the bank records of Save Sparkling
Clearwater.

7/19/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Prosecutors Renew Tenney Inquiry" 
Police examined the subpoenaed bank records of Save Sparkling Clearwater.

7/22/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Attorneys Question Woman Who Filed Slavery Suit" 
An article concerning a lawsuit filed by Tonja Burden.

7/22/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Ask Judge Make Critic Answer" 
Attorneys for the Church of Scientology asked a federal judge to compel
former church staff member Tonja Burden to answer questions after she
refused to do so while giving a deposition in her lawsuit.

7/22/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Battles Begin in Cult Slave Suit" 
This article reports on Tonja Burden's lawsuit and trial that begins in
Tampa.

7/23/80 Clearwater Sun
"Ex-Cultist Faces Questions Over Forms Renouncing Group" 
In federal court, ex-Scientologists Tonja Burden claims she was forced to
sign a release form and other documents so she could get out of
Scientology.

7/25/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Campaign Waged on Bumpers" 
Save Sparkling Clearwater mounted an anti-Scientology campaign declaring
'Stamp Out Scientology" on a bold blue and white bumper sticker.

7/26/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Stamp Out Scientology" 
The Church of Scientology asked local police to investigate the legality
of the anti-Scientology bumper sticker claiming it violated a state
statute outlawing materials that tended to expose an individual or
religious group to hatred, contempt, ridicule or obloquy.

7/26/80 Clearwater Sun
"Grand Jury Investigating Allegations Against Cult" 
The Pinellas County Grand Jury is investigating alleged criminal
activities of the Church of Scientology that include theft, bugging and
smear campaigns.

7/29/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Save Sparkling Clearwater Financial Probe Progresses" 
Article reports on alleged financial irregularities in Save Sparkling
Clearwater and investigator's attempts to determine whether
anti-Scientology bumper stickers violate Florida law.

7/30/80 Clearwater Sun
"Attorney General Supports Russell on Cult Lawsuit" 
Florida's Attorney General says a recent Scientology lawsuit seeking the
dismissal of State Attorney James T. Russell should be thrown out as
flawed and groundless.

7/30/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Teams Continue Boycott" 
Calvary Baptist forfeited its second round game with Scientologists
proclaiming "the Church of Scientology should not be in a church league".

7/30/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cornell, Helper Arrested Over Anti Cult Stickers" 
Alex Cornell and Renee Waiter were arrested passing out 'Stamp Out
Scientology' bumper stickers along Cleveland Street.

7/31/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cornell Relishes Chance to Fight Sect" 
Alex Cornell said his arrest for distributing anti-cult bumper stickers
has opened the door for another challenge of whether Scientology is a
religion.

7/31/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Creative Disobedience?" 
Concerns Alex Cornell and his distribution of anti-Scientology bumper
stickers.

7/31/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Play Real Game" 
Palm Harbor Presbyterian Church agreed to play members of the Church of
Scientology softball team.

8/2/80 Clearwater Sun
"Police Say Bumper Sticker Campaign Against Cult Wastes Tax Dollars" 
Detective Captain David Panossian claims the anti-Scientologists made
their point and are wasting taxpayer's dollars to try to get more people
arrested.

8/5/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Accused of Plot Against Senator"
Libby Eagleton Weigand and Steven Poludniak, her Scientologist lawyer,
have been arrested in connection with an alleged extortion plot against
Weigand's uncle, Senator Thomas Eagleton.

8/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Turn Defeat Into Victories" 
An analysis by Sun Staff Writer Richard Leiby.

8/7/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Shackles Grand Jury Inquiry, Fearing Unbiased Panel Impossible" 
Judge Harry Fogle temporarily blocked a grand jury investigation of the
Church of Scientology, saying it may be impossible to find impartial
juries in Pinellas County.

8/8/80 Clearwater Sun 
"A Disturbing Court Action" 
An editorial regarding Judge Fogle's step in blocking a grand jury
investigation.

8/9/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Skating For Dollars" 
Children of area Scientologists registered for a "Skatathon" sponsored by
the group which raised nearly $1,600.00 for downtown redevelopment.

8/12/80 Clearwater Sun
"Police Charge Anti-Scientology Group Mishandled Money"
Save Sparkling Clearwater improperly and illegally handled more than
$33,000.00 that it collected, according to police.

8/13/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Distributing Its Own Bumper Stickers" 
Laura Wolfe, Executive Director of New Clearwater For The Eighties says
her group's stickers, which read "Support Downtown Clearwater' are not a
response to the anti-cult groups 'Stamp Out Scientology" stickers.

8/13/80 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Attorney Subpoenas Reporters, Officials" 
An attorney representing the Church of Scientology subpoenaed twenty
people to support his contention that the Pinellas County grand jury
should be permanently blocked because of biases within the community and
the State Attorney's Office.

8/ 15/80 Clearwater Sun
"Prosecutors Judge Should Question Grand Jurors in Cult Probe" 
The Pinellas County Grand Jury should not be blocked from investigating
the Church of Scientology until a judge questions the jurors about their
attitudes toward the controversial cult, prosecutors claim.

8/19/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Rules Russell Not Biased in Probe" 
A circuit judge refused to disqualify State Attorney James T. Russell from
advising and guiding a grand jury investigating the Church of Scientology.

8/19/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Witnesses Say Residents Are Hostile to Scientology" 
Attorneys for the Church of Scientology tried to portray local residents
as so hostile to their clients that no fair hearing could be held in
Pinellas County.

8/21/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Dismissal of All Ethics Charges Against Tenney is Asked" 
An attorney for the Commissioner asked the Pinellas County Circuit Court
to dismiss all ethics charges against Tenney.

8/23/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Grand Jury Probe of Cult Okayed" 
Judge Brison ruled members of a Pinellas Grand Jury could proceed with an
investigation of the Church of Scientology.

8/30/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Files Last Ditch Plea to Halt Grand Jury Inquiry" 
The Church of Scientology made a plea to the Second District Court of
Appeals to halt the Pinellas County Grand Jury from investigating alleged
criminal activity.

9/3/80 Clearwater Sun
"Demonstration Against Sect Leads to Arrest" 
Anti-Scientology activist Alex Cornell was arrested and charged with
disturbing the peace after inciting motorists on Fort Harrison Avenue to
honk their horns in a display of opposition to the cult's headquarters.

9/4/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Cornell and the Honkers" 
An editorial regarding Alex Cornell and his charge of disturbing the
peace.

9/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Police Consider Court Order to Halt Anti-Cult Protests" 
Police announced they may consider seeking a court order to stop
anti-Scientology critic Alex Cornell from any further horn honking
protests.

9/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Courts Rule Against Cult, Clear Way for Jury Inquiry" 
Courts in Florida and California removed two primary obstacles to a full
fledged investigation of the Church of Scientology by the Pinellas County
Grand Jury.

9/5/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Opponents Charged in Bumper Sticker Battle" 
State Attorney's Office filed charges against Alex Cornell and Renee
Waiter for distributing bumper stickers that defamed the Church of
Scientology.

9/5/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Sign Waving Scientology Foe Courts Arrest During Demonstration" 
Scientology foe Alex Cornell flirted with his third arrest by waving a
large blank sign at motorists passing the former Fort Harrison.

9/5/80 Clearwater Sun
"Reputed Scientology Spies to Fight Extradition" 
Merrill and Francine Vannier, two reputed Scientology spies ordered to
testify before the Pinellas County Grand Jury, intend to fight their
extradition from California.

9/6/80 Clearwater Sun
"Police Begin Crackdown to End Anti-Cult Honking" 
Officers were stationed near the former Fort Harrison Hotel to monitor
noise levels and stop motorists from honking their horns.

9/9/80 Clearwater Sun
"Three Women Arrested in Anti-Scientology Protest" 
Joan Wilder, Wilberta Johnson, and Violet Contois were arrested during a
noon time anti-Scientology protest in front of the Fort Harrison Hotel.
All three women wore tee shirts bearing the words "Honk Out Scientology".
They were arrested for disturbing the peace.

9/11/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult Sues Cornell Over Protest" 
Church of Scientology filed a lawsuit against Alex Cornell asking the
court to ban his daily anti-cult protests as a public nuisance.

9/13/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Suit" 
An editorial regarding the Church of Scientology's move to sue Alex
Cornell for his horn honking campaign.

9/14/80 Rocky Mt. News
"Scientologists Fight Fire With Fire, Get Burned" 
First of five articles - series.

9/15/80 Rocky Mt. News
"Hubbard's Scientologists Turn Into a Reform Group" 
Second in a series.

9/16/80 Rocky Mt. News
"Scientologists Say 'The Being' is Immortal Traveler of Planets" 
Third in a series.

9/17/80 Rocky Mt. News 
"Scientologists Wear Many Hats" 
Fourth in a series.

9/18/80 Rocky Mt. News
"Scientologists Had a Mini-CIA, Data in Seized Papers Revealed" 
Five in a series.

9/16/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Cornell Pleads Not Guilty" 
Scientology critic Alex Cornell pled not guilty to charges that he
disturbed the peace.

9/17/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Appeals Denial of Request to Pull Prosecutor Off Inquiry" 
The Church of Scientology asks the Second District Court of Appeals in
Lakeland to force State Attorney James Russell to show why he should not
withdraw from the Pinellas County Grand Jury Inquiry into alleged cult
perpetrated electronic bugging and smear campaigns.

9/18/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Refuses to Block Anti-Cult Honking" 
A Pinellas judge denied a request by the Church of Scientology for an
injunction to stop the horn honking protests outside their headquarters.

9/l9/80 Rocky Mt. News
"Post Writer Once Targeted for Scientology Probe" 
Denver Post religion writer Virginia Culver was targeted for investigation
by the Church of Scientology according to documents seized by federal
agents in the 1977 raid on Scientology churches.

9/20/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cornell Faces New Charge in Protests" 
Scientology critic Alex Cornell has been charged with a fourth criminal
violation resulting from protests against the cult.

9/20/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Gradually Moving In on Old Residential Neighborhood"
A report concerning Scientologists moving into the neighborhood just south
of the Pinellas County Courthouse.

9/23/80 Clearwater Sun
"Hearing Delayed on Anti-Cult Protests" 
A hearing on a Church of Scientology request for an injunction against
protests was postponed with the case transferred to another judge.

9/25/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Cornell: Stepping Out of Hot Tub Business" 
Alex Cornell said he is leaving the hot tub business because he is working
full time to combat criminal and civil suits growing out of his
demonstrations against the Church of Scientology.

9/25/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult to Amend Suit Against Cornell" 
The Church of Scientology temporarily withdrew its civil suit against Alex
Cornell.

10/l/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Name Tenney in Amended Lawsuit" 
Church of Scientology named Commissioner Richard Tenney as a defendant in
an amended lawsuit which seeks to force the halt of anti-Scientology
protest demonstrations.

10/2/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Probe Delayed: Key Witnesses Absent" 
The Pinellas County Grand Jury's investigation of the Church of
Scientology was delayed apparently because of a ruling by California's
Supreme Court temporarily staying the extradition of Scientologists
Merrill and Francine Vannier.

10/4/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Tenney Enters Plea of Not Guilty" 
Commissioner Richard Tenney pled not guilty to charges that he illegally
distributed "Stamp Out Scientology" bumper stickers.

10/10/80 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-cult Protest Bad For Business, Unsafe, Court Told" 
Protest outside the Church of Scientology headquarters have hurt commerce
and created traffic hazards, according to witnesses.

10/11/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Judge Denies Request To Ban Protests" 
A Pinellas judge refused to halt daily horn honking protests in front of
the Church of Scientology.

10/14/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Say Aides To Russell Seek To Destroy Church" 
The Church claimed that Russell's assistants are trying to destroy
Scientology.

10/14/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Renews Complaint Against Prosecutor" 
A circuit judge agreed to review a Church of Scientology complaint that
State Attorney James T. Russell is biased against the cult even though two
courts already dismissed that contention.

10/15/80 Clearwater Sun 
"Cult Withdraws Subpoenas" 
An assistant state attorney, a state attorney investigator, and a former
prosecutor will not have to answer subpoenas issued to them in a Church of
Scientology lawsuit.

10/17/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Cazares Asks Default In Sect Suit" 
Former Mayor Gabe Cazares asked a circuit judge to declare the Church of
Scientology in default in his $1.5 million damage suit against the church.
Cazares alleges the church deliberately ignored orders on procedural
matters issued by a circuit judge.

10/22/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Announces Four Phase Plan To Improve Relations With City" 
Kenneth Whitman, president of the Church of Scientology, announced a four
point plan he said would provide a fair exchange between the cult and the
community.

10/22/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Psychologist Sues Scientologists For $1.25 million" 
Dr. Lawrence Stifler, a psychologist who is a marathon runner, filed a
$1.25 million suit against the Church of Scientology charging that one of
its members pounced on him when he refused a recruiting pitch and hurt him
so badly his running days may be over.

10/24/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Orders Cult To Provide Hubbard's Address"
A federal judge ordered lawyers for the Church of Scientology to disclose
the address of L. Ron Hubbard.

10/27/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Alex Cornell, He Carries On The Fight Against Scientology" 
First in a two part series about the anti-Scientology crusader.

10/28/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Cornell's Motive, Money or Belief" 
Second in a two article series about Alex Cornell.

10/30/80 Clearwater Sun
"Legal Fees May Bankrupt Anti-Cult Group" 
Recent legal fees threaten to shut down the operation.

10/30/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judges Urged To Overturn Scientologists Sentence" 
Church of Scientology spokesman, Milt Wolfe forty five day jail term for
contempt of court should be voided according to his attorney, stating that
he did not feel the crime met the punishment.

11/1/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Lawyer: Scientologists Can't Get Fair Hearing" 
According to a Los Angles lawyer who represents Scientologists Mitchell
Hermann, the Church of Scientology has been termed 'an enemy of the
community" and contends the grand jury investigation should be halted
because of massive prejudicial publicity.

11/4/80 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Disqualifies Himself In Cazares Suit Against Cult" 
A Pinellas circuit judge withdrew from presiding over Cazares' lawsuit
against the Church of Scientology. Judge Brison's announcement came after
Scientology officials filed affidavits last week saying they feared the
cult would not get a fair trial under Brison.

11/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Critic Asks Charges Dismissed" 
Scientology critic Alex Cornell's attorney asked a judge to dismiss
disturbing the peace and noise ordinance charges against her client saying
the ordinance should be declared unconstitutional because it is too broad
and vague.

11/7/80 St. Petersburg Times
"FBI Reportedly Balks At Requests To Plug A Leak" 
Rumors have been circulating that one of U.S. Attorney Gary Betts's
assistant attorneys was either a member of the Church of Scientology, or
had at one time worked for a Scientology related drug treatment program.
The Times could not confirm the rumors.

11/7/80 Clearwater Sun
"New Judge Assigned To Cazares Suit" 
County Commissioner-Elect Gabe Cazares $1.5 million damage suit against
the Church of Scientology has been re-assigned to Pinellas Judge David
Seth Walker.

11/11/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Bid To Unite Four Horn Honking Cases Into One Trial Is Denied" 
Judge Harlan denied a request to consolidate the cases in a single trial.

11/19/80 Clearwater Sun
"Grand Jury Unlikely To Wrap Up Scientology Probe On Time" 
The county grand jury's pending investigation of Church of Scientology
activities is likely to be postponed until new grand jurors are selected
next month.

11/22/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Critic Acquitted Two Others Guilty" 
Church of Scientology critic Alex Cornell was found innocent of creating a
disturbance at church headquarters in Clearwater, but two female
colleagues, Joan Wilder and Violet Contois, were found guilty of the same
offense and fined $100.

11/25/80 Clearwater Sun
"Woman Gets Probation For Anti-Cult Sticker" 
A former member of "Save Sparkling Clearwater", Maureen Waiter, was placed
on thirty days probation on a charge of distributing an illegal bumper
sticker reading "Stamp Out Scientology".

11/25/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientology Honking Called Off" 
Church of Scientology critic, Alex Cornell, called a halt to further
demonstrations in front of the Fort Harrison Hotel.

11/27/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Probe Extended Ninety Days" 
The Pinellas County Grand Jury has been given an extra ninety days to
complete its investigation of the Church of Scientology.

11/27/80 Rocky Mt. News
"Two Top Scientologists Guilty in Burglaries" 
Two top ranking members, Jane Kember and Morris Budlong were convicted of
charges they aided and abetted Church members in burglaries of government
offices.
	* See also Denver Post.

11/29/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Congress Moves To Take A Look At Scientology" 
Representative Gibbon, Tampa Democrat and Chairman of the Investigation
SubCommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, said he intends to
look into the recent conviction of nine Scientologists who were indicted
on charges of conspiring to steal government documents and obstruct
justice.

l2/11/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Petition Opposes Proposed Ordinance" 
"New Clearwater For the 80's" sponsored by the Church of Scientology
collected the signatures of sixty five business persons opposed to the
city's proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor business lighting.

12/19/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Agrees CIA May Refuse Files In Scientology Suit" 
The CIA may refuse, for national security reasons, to disclose a series of
secret government documents demanded by the Church of Scientology of
California according to the US Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia.

12/20/80 Clearwater Sun
"Two Scientologists Sentenced To Jail For IRS Burglaries"
Two high ranking members of the Church of Scientology were sentenced to
two to six years imprisonment for burglary in what prosecutors called a
scheme to steal government documents. Sentenced were Jane Kember and her
aide, Morrison Budlong.

12/26/80 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Ask Judge To Step Down From Case" 
Attorneys for former Scientologist Tanya Burden say that the Church should
be held in default for failing to provide Church founder L. Ron Hubbard's
address. Attorneys for the Church of Scientology demanded that U.S.
District Ben Krentzman step down as presiding judge in the case because
Krentzman's son was, until recently, a member of the Pinellas Pasco State
Attorneys Office.

12/28/80 St. Petersburg Times
"A Look Back 1980-1981, Legal Battles Plague Church of Scientology In
1980" 
A report by Craig Robertson on the Church of Scientology.

12/30/80 St. Petersburg Times 
"Wolfs Conviction Upheld" 
A state appeals court upheld a contempt of court conviction of Church of
Scientology spokesman Milt Wolf.

12/31/80 Clearwater Sun
"Cornell Picks Up Papers For City Commission Bid" 
Alex Cornell, a staunch critic of the Church of Scientology, picked up
qualifying papers to run for city commission in the February 10th
election.

1980 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology: An in-depth Profile Of A New Force In Clearwater" 
Stories that were the core of the entry that won the 1980 Pulitzer Prize
in national reporting for St. Petersburg Times writers Betty Orsini and
Charles Stafford.

1981

1981 Freedom Newspaper
"Clearwatergate, or what taxpayers should know but City officials won't
tell you"

1981 Freedom Newspaper
"Clearwater Politics 1981, A look at the Candidates", "Clearwater changing
Downtown" 

1/7/81 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney, Cornell Trial Re-Scheduled" 
The trial of Richard Tenney and Alex Cornell, on charges of distributing
bumper stickers that defame the Church of Scientology, was continued.

1/8/81 SR3.1 
Letter from Ted Froyland with the Legal Affairs Division of Scientology
thanking Chief McClamma for taking effective action against individuals
"who had sought to harass and violate the rights of the Church".

1/9/81 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Rejects Cult Bid To Halt Grand Jury Inquiry" 
Circuit Judge Harry Fogel rejected the Church of Scientology's latest
attempt to stop the county grand jury from investigating its activities.

1/10/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Rejects Scientologists's Request He Bow Out Of Lawsuit" 
U.S. District Judge Ben Krentzman refused to step down as presiding judge
in a $16 million lawsuit brought against the Church by an ex-member.

1/10/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology isn't A Religion, Ministers Testify" 
Reverend John Deifeli, of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Clearwater,
testified that Scientology fails to meet the test of religion because it
does not focus on a supreme being.

1/12/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Testimony in Scientology Trial Restricted" 
Pinellas Judge William Blackwood restricted the type of testimony he will
allow in the trail of two Clearwater men who hope to prove that
Scientology is not a religion.

1/12/81 Clearwater Sun
"Local Jury To Consider Whether Scientology Is A Religion"
Two anti-Scientologists, Richard Tenney and Alex Cornell, are slated to
stand trial in a case that could mark, for the first time, a local jury
considering whether Scientology is a religion.

1/13/81 Clearwater Sun
"Candidate Releases Charges Against Tenney, Cornell" 
Former Commissioner Richard Tenney and anti-Scientologist Alex Cornell
demonstrated a callous and blatant disregard for state election laws
during the election campaign, according to charges filed with the Florida
Election Committee by Jim Gray, a political foe of the pair.

1/14/81 Clearwater Sun
"Tenney, Cornell Defense Set Back In Sect Trial" 
Attorneys defending Richard Tenney and Alex Cornell may be restricted from
extensively cross examining Scientology witnesses.

1/15/81 Evening Independent 
"Scientology Assigns Two Guards to Streets" 
Concerned about complaints of vagrants on local streets, two Church of
Scientology security guards are assigned to walk downtown in search of
suspicious people.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times

1/15/81 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Denies Mistrial in Tenney, Cornell Case" 
Judge Blackwood refused to grant a mistrial motion saying there was no
evidence the jury picked had been effected by publicity about the
candidates.

1/15/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Leader Testifies On Scientology Practices" 
Scientology practices as a religion were repeatedly probed in a trial of
Richard Tenney and Alex Cornell.

1/15/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Woodruff Questions Cornell's Use of 'Save Clearwater' Money" 
Dale Woodruff, ex-treasurer of 'Save Sparkling Clearwater', prompted an
investigation into the group last year by alleging that Alex Cornell
improperly handled donations made to the group.

1/16/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Rotary Club Rejects Scientology Money" 
Clearwater Beach Rotary Club turned down a $500 gift offered by
Scientologists.

1/16/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Mayor Mocks Tenney Anti-Cult Tactics"
Mayor LeCher criticized Tenney's anti-Scientology crusade tactics.

1/16/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Not a Religion, Clergymen Testify" 
Three Clearwater area clergymen testify that in their opinion, Scientology
is not a religion.
     + See also Evening Independent

1/16/81 Evening Independent
"Witness Calls Scientology Head an Eccentric"
Former co-worker of L. Ron Hubbard, Dell Hartwell described Hubbard as
foul mouthed and eccentric while testifying in the Tenny/Cornell trial.

1/17/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Termed Racket, Victim At Trial"
Two sharply different views of Scientology emerged in a crowded court room
as the trial of Scientology critics Richard Tenney and Alex Cornell moved
through its fourth day.

1/17/81 Clearwater Sun
"Expert: Cult Is A Religion" 
Professor Sam Hill of the University of Florida testified that although
Church of Scientology may be unconventional and extremely strange, it is a
religion.

1/18/81 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Critics Win Fight In Court" 
A jury found Scientology critic, Alex Cornell, not guilty of defaming a
religion. And the same charges were dropped against former commissioner
Richard Tenney.
        * See also Evening Independent

1/18/81 St. Petersburg Times 
"Is it a Religion?" Editorial

1/22/81 St. Petersburg Times
"State Drops Probe Of Cornell's Group" 
The Florida Department of State dropped its investigation of Alex Cornell
with the understanding that Cornell dissolve his non-profit group, 'Save
Sparkling Clearwater'.

1/23/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Did Scientology Get A Fair Trial In Tenney/Cornell Case" 
An analysis by staff writer Craig Robertson.

1/26/81 Clearwater Sun
"Cult Foe Says Goal Is To Improve Downtown"
Commission candidate Alex Cornell referred to downtown as "Scientology
ghetto' and said his goal is to improve the downtown area.

1/28/81 Clearwater Sun
"Probe Of Cornell Expected To End Without Charges"
The State Attorney's office is expected to end its investigation of Alex
Cornell and 'Save Sparkling Clearwater' after receiving legal proof that
the anti-Scientology organization will be dissolved.
        * See also Evening Independent.

1/28/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists, Airpark Operator Discuss Sale" 
Clearwater Executive Airpark operator met with Scientology officials to
discuss selling the operation to the Church.
         * See also St. Petersburg Times.

1/30/81 St. Petersburg Times
"County Turns Down Scientology 'Donations'" 
Church of Scientology proposed making annual financial 'donations' to
Pinellas Co. if the property appraiser would grant the Church tax exempt
status.
        * See also Evening Independent

1/31/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Critics Want County To Pay Trial Expenses" 
Scientology critic Richard Tenney and Alex Cornell want the county to pay
them nearly $2,000 which they spend in their recent trial on charges of
defaming the sect.

1/31/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Alex Cornell: He's Not Just Anti-Scientology Candidate" 
A profile on Alex Cornell, candidate for Clearwater City Commission.

2/3/81 St. Petersburg Times
"LeCher Attacks Scientologists: Foes Cry, Politics" 
Clearwater Mayor Charles LeCher lashed out at the Church of Scientology in
a letter to Governor Bob Graham accusing the cult of engaging in
blackmail, harassment and consumer fraud.

2/4/81 Clearwater Sun
"Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Scientology" 
Former commissioner Richard Tenney sparred with Mayor LeCher.

2/4/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Foes Want State Aid" 
Richard Tenney and Alex Cornell want to be reimbursed for money spent to
defend themselves in court fight over Scientology.
         * See also St. Petersburg Times.

2/6/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Drops Suit Against Two of Its Critics" 
The Church of Scientology dropped a five year old libel suit against Nancy
and John McLean.

2/8/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Commissioners Want To Know If Their Rights Were Violated By
Scientologists" 
Clearwater City Commission will ask the Police Department to investigate
whether the Church of Scientology violated commissioner's civil rights.

2/9/81 Evening Independent
"Hearings Start Today on Church Appeals of Denials for Property Tax
Exemptions" 
Four organizations appeal to Pinellas Co. Property Appraisal Board.

2/15/81 Clearwater Sun
"Battle Continues Over Sect's Property Taxes" 
Church disputes tax bill of $333,957.

2/18/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Looses Bid To Avoid Jail" 
Circuit Judge Andrews refused to reduce Church of Scientology spokesman,
Milt Wolf's, 45 day jail sentence for contempt of court.
	* See also Clearwater Sun
	* See also Evening Independent

2/21/81 Evening Independent
"Scientology Related Drug Program Planned" 
Director for Narconon will arrive in Clearwater to begin setting up a drug
education program.

2/24/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Critics File Suit Against Church" 
Nancy and John McLean filed a federal court suit against the Church
alleging they were the victims of malicious prosecution.

2/25/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Drug Abuse Education Program Started In Clearwater By Group Associated
With Scientologists" 
A drug abuse education program associated with the Church of Scientology
is being established in the Clearwater area. The group is known as
NARCONON.

3/3/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Official To Testify On Search For Hubbard" 
Attorneys for Tanya Burden want U.S. District Judge Krentzman to enter a
default because they say Scientology officials have failed to comply with
an order to disclose L.R. Hubbard's address.

3/6/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Denies That Church Officials Know Where Founder Is"
Officials claim in a deposition that they don't know where L. Ron Hubbard
is.

3/8/81 Clearwater Sun
"Singer Hails Sect Education Ideas" 
Jazz singer Amanda Ambrose claims that a tutor with the Education
Improvement Center saved her son's life and convinced her that Hubbard's
ideas were legitimate.

3/9/81 Clearwater Sun
"Grand Jury's Sect Inquiry Expires"
The county grand jury has run out of time to investigate the Church of
Scientology. Any renewed inquiry will have to be conducted within the
State Attorney's office or by a new grand jury.

3/10/81 Clearwater Sun
"Grand Jury Picked: Sect Probe Uncertain" 
A new grand jury has been impaneled but prosecutors wouldn't say whether
they would seek a renewed investigation of the Church of Scientology.

3/10/81 Clearwater Sun
"Court: Sect Suit Frivolous" 
A Scientology suit that accuses Gabe Cazares of stirring bad feelings
against the organization was groundless, frivolous and unreasonable
according to a federal appeals court in New Orleans.

3/10/81 Clearwater Sun
"Suit Alleges Scientology Smear Tactics" 
A lawsuit filed by Paulette Cooper of New York, seeking $25 million,
alleges that the Church of Scientology infiltrated the Massachusetts
Attorney General's Office, had documents stolen from the Boston Globe's
law firm and staged a nationwide campaign to discredit an author who wrote
an expose of the Church. The suit claims the campaign against Miss Cooper
included death threats, telephone wire taps and "operation freak out", a
scheme to use information stolen from her doctor's office to get her
"incarcerated in a mental institution or jail."

3/11/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Separate Probes On Scientology To Continue" 
Pinellas Pasco State Attorney James Russell said his office will continue
its investigation of Church activities without using a grand jury.

3/14/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists to be Host to First Amendment Expert" 
Dr. John Baker, General Consul of the Baptist Joint Committee on Public
Affairs speaks at Church on religious liberty and the Bill of Rights.

3/17/81 SR3.1 
Geary Titus the Security Chief for Scientology sent a letter to CPD
thanking them for a presentation on bomb threats given by CPD's Community
Relations Division.

3/18/81 Evening Independent
"Woman Ruled Competent After Legal Battle" 
Church of Scientology Gerus Society representatives supported Thelma
Yokes, seventy two, who had previously been declared incompetent by a
Pinellas Judge after she refused to take her lithium.

3/24/81 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard's Search To Continue" 
Scientology attorney John Lawson argued that the church made a good faith
effort to locate Hubbard and the Church should not be penalized for not
knowing how to find him.

3/26/81 Clearwater Sun
"Court Upholds Investigation of Tenney" 
The Second District Court of Appeals ruled the ethics commission followed
proper procedure in finding probable cause to believe Tenney abused his
power.

3/27/81 Evening Tribune (San Diego) 
"Crosby on Drugs - Stars Can Help Kids"
TV Personality Cathy Lee Crosby told a congressional committee that a
group of
celebrities had formed "the Friends of Narconon" to educate and curb drug
abuse.

3/30/81 Clearwater Sun
"Freed Scientologists: No One Benefited" 
Scientology spokesman Milt Wolf was released from jail after serving 40
days for a contempt conviction.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times
	* See also Clearwater Sun

4/2/81 Clearwater Sun
"Ruling Backs Sect Claim Of Prejudice" 
An appellate court issued a ruling that supports the Church of
Scientology's contention that it can not receive a fair trial in Pinellas
County.

4/3/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Cazares Suit Shifted to Volusia" 
All proceedings in former Mayor Gabe Cazares' $1.5 million lawsuit against
the Church of Scientology must be transferred to Volusia county according
to an opinion issued out of the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Lakeland.

4/8/81 Freedom Newspaper
"The Myth of Incompetency-A Growing Threat to Freedom", "Ex-Addict Leads
Drug Education Unit"

4/23/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Official Loses Appeal" 
A State Appellate Court upheld the contempt of court sentence on
Scientology security chief Douglas Sadwick for refusing to cooperate with
prosecutors.

4/24/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Appeals Court Uphold Contempt Conviction of Scientology Official"
2nd District Court of Appeals upheld a contempt of court conviction
against Church of Scientology official Douglas Sadwick who refused to
answer a question during an investigation of Church activities.

4/28/81 SR3.1 
A letter from Joan Schoellmann who is the Public Affairs Officer with
Scientology was sent to CPD. They were attempting to start a Community
Interaction Program.

4/31/81 Freedom Newspaper
"Iron Horsemen Uphold Proud Tradition", "The Drugging of America", "Hope
for Alcoholics"

5/1/81 Tampa Tribune
"Judge Refuses to Permit Secret Motions in Two Scientology Suits" 
A federal judge refused to grant a request by the Church that it be
allowed to file a motion in secret, telling what it knows about the
whereabouts of L. Ron Hubbard and his wife.

5/13/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect-Restaurant Link Denied" 
94th Aero Squadron Rest. Publicly denied any connection with the Church of
Scientology.

5/23/81 Evening Independent
"Church of Scientology is Starting its Own School" 
Church announced plans to form a "parochial school" for children of its
staff members at the Quality Inn on US 19.

5/26/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists To Open Parochial School" 
Spokesman Milt Wolf said the school will open at the former Quality Inn
located at U.S. 19, just north of Tri-City Plaza.

6/4/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Get Okay On Programs" 
Two government agencies have given approval to two Scientology related
endeavors in Clearwater affecting children and drug abuse. HRS granted a
license to Narconon and the Pinellas County Board of Adjustment approved a
zoning variance allowing the Church to operate a parochial school for
children of its staff members.

6/7/81 Clearwater Sun
"A Gain For Scientology" 
An editorial about Narconon.

6/8/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Tries To Discredit Suit" 
Church of Scientology is attempting to discredit the testimony of Tanya
Burden, who filed a $16 million lawsuit against the Church.

6-9-81 St. Petersburg Times
"Dismiss Part of Suit, Asks Scientologists"
Church demanded the dismissal of part of Tonya Burden's 16 million dollar
lawsuit against the Church.

6/11/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Alleged Plots By Scientologists Apparent Topic of Grand Jury Probe" 
A federal grand jury in Tampa is again investigating alleged plots by the
Church to discredit former Mayor Gabe Cazares.

6/12/81 Clearwater Sun
"Grand Jury Renews Sect Inquiry" 
A federal grand jury in Tampa renewed an investigation of alleged attempts
by Scientologists to ruin the political career of Gabe Cazares.

6/17/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Official Told To Finish Jail Term"
Douglas Sadwick has been ordered to report to the Pinellas County Jail to
finish a 90 day contempt of court sentence.

6/17/81 Freedom Newspaper
"Genealogy: Generation to Generation"
Baptist Leader Criticizes IRS Abuse.

6/18/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Ordered Jailed For Contempt" 
A Federal Judge ordered Church of Scientology Officer Mitchell Hermann
held in contempt after a meeting to determine whether he could be exempted
from testifying before a grand jury.

6/19/81 Evening Independent
"Church of Scientology Affiliate Wants to Brighten Up Clearwater" 
An affiliate of the Church, Deborah Carmichael of New Clearwater For The
Eighties is trying to get approval to hang colored banners from street
lights at downtown intersections.

6-19-81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Member Refuses to Testify in Grand Jury Probe" 
Francine Vannier, an alleged Church of Scientology spy was held in
contempt of court for refusing to testify before a Federal Grand Jury.
Mitchell Hermann was also held for refusing to testify.
	* See also Clearwater Sun

6/20/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Jailed Scientologist Seeks Freedom, Pending Appeal"
Mitchell Hermann has asked the US Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta to
order him released on bail, pending the outcome of his appeal.

6/23/81 Tampa Tribune
"Court Won't Review Scientologist's Case" 
Without comment, the US Supreme Court decided not to consider a Church of
Scientology request for review.

6/25/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Freed on Bail" 
Appeals Court ordered bail be set for Church member Mitchell Hermann.

6/26/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Celebrate Building Remodeling" 
Building at 500 Cleveland St., former Bank of Clearwater re-named the
Church of Scientology Clearwater Building.

6/27/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Official Told to Finish Jail Term" 
Douglas Sadwick, head of Church of Scientology's Clearwater Information
Bureau has been ordered to finish a 90 day contempt of court sentence at
the Pinellas Co.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times 
	* See also Evening independent

7/3/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Are the Real Winners" 
An editorial by Charles Finton.

7/19/81 Clearwater Sun
"Rumor of Link to Scientology Worries Bookstore Owner" 
Owner of Sandy Book Store denies any link to Church of Scientology.

7/21/81 Clearwater Sun
"Award To Former Scientologists Cut" 
A jury award to a former member of the Church of Scientology claimed the
organization tried to bankrupt him has been cut from $30 million to $5
million by the California court of appeals.

7/21/81 SR3.1 R (T-2)
A former member, Johan D. Hasse was seeking a refund from Scientology. He
spoke with CPD and described several situations of possible illegal and
dangerous practices of Scientology.

7/22/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Tenney Says 'Honk Out Scientology' Campaign Will Resume' 
Commissioner Richard Tenney said his band of protesters will resume the
noisy protests in front of Scientology headquarters.

7/23/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Forfeits Game To Scientologists" 
Clearwater's First Evangelical Lutheran church decided to forfeit its
softball game against the Church of Scientology because they are not
prepared to recognize Scientology as a bonafide religion.

7/23/81 Freedom Newspaper
"the Creativity of Youth"

7/28/81 Evening Independent
"Scientology Looks Toward Further Expansion"
Without specific plans, Church spokesman announced intentions for further
expansion in Clearwater.

7/31/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Would Keep Parish Open" 
Church of Scientology plans to continue to operate a Clearwater perish on
Highland Avenue.

8/1/81 Clearwater Sun
"City Pays Law Firm to Research Tax Action Against Scientology"
Clearwater paid a Boston law firm nearly $5,000 to research legal action
forcing the Church to pay taxes.

8/2/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Citation Served On Scientology Parish" 
Clearwater building director Roy Ayres served the parish with a notice of
zoning violation.
     * See also Evening Independent.

8/3/81 SR3.1 
A meeting with city officials and the following Scientology members was
requested by the Church: Joan Schulman, Laura Wolfe, Milt Wolfe and Hugh
Wilhere. They voiced their concerns over the alleged illegal hiring of
Attorney Michael Flynn by the City. They alleged a violation of their
civil rights by this action. The City disagreed with their claims.

8/4/81 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists: Clearwater Officials Violated Laws" 
Church of Scientology charged City officials with violating a myriad of
laws by hiring an attorney to research if and how the City can tax the
Scientologists.
	* See also Clearwater Sun
	* See also St. Petersburg Times

8/5/81 Clearwater Sun
"The Hiring Of Mr. Flynn" 
An editorial about the City Commissions decision to hire Boston lawyer,
Michael Flynn.

8/6/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Hire Detective To Check City Attorney Relationship" 
Church of Scientology announced it has hired a private detective to look
into the relationship between City officials and Boston lawyer Michael
Flynn.

8/8/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Makes City Protest Official" 
Church of Scientology asks the State Attorney to investigate Clearwater
officials for open government law violations in the City's hiring of
Boston lawyer Michael Flynn.
	* See also Tampa Tribune
	* See also St. Petersburg Times
	* See also Evening Independent

8/16/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Test Lures Recruits" 
An article regarding a 200 question test used by Scientologists.

8/19/81 Clearwater Sun
"Prosecutors Review Charges By Scientologists"
Prosecutors are reviewing Church of Scientology allegations that
Clearwater officials broke city and state laws in retaining Boston lawyer
Michael Flynn.

8/19/81 Tampa Tribune
"Church Suit Moved to Volusia" 
Million dollar lawsuit charging the Church of Scientology with malicious
prosecution and invasion of privacy (Cazares) is moved.

8/21/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Sue IRS For Exemptions" 
Church of Scientology filed suit against the IRS charging the tax agency
improperly denied and delayed tax exemptions for Scientologist ministers.

8/22/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Files Deprogram Suit" 
Steven Miller, a member of the Church of Scientology filed a 30 million
dollar suit claiming ten people hired by his parents to deprogram him,
violated his civil rights.

8/24/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists File Discrimination Complaint Against Clearwater" 
Church of Scientology filed a discrimination suit against the City with
the Community Relations Board.

8/25/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Blamed For Man's Alleged Mental Troubles"
Former Clearwater businessman Francis Diamond was ordered hospitalized for
psychiatric treatment. His family believes his mental problems resulted
from processing in the Church of Scientology.
     * See also Clearwater Sun

8/25/81 Evening Independent
"Scientologists File Discrimination Complaint Against Clearwater" 
Church files a discrimination complaint with the Community Relations
Board, reference the City's hiring of Michael Flynn.

8/25/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Readers Digest Attacks Scientology in Second Article"
Readers Digest accused the Church of being a multi-national racket
masquerading as a religion.

8/28/81 Evening Independent
"Scientologists to Spend Millions Remodeling Clearwater Headquarters" 
Church announces plans to renovate the Ft. Harrison Hotel.

8/30/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Spreads Itself Around The World" 
A reprinted article from Reader's Digest.

8/30/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Courses Resemble Science Fiction" 
Discusses courses offered by the Church of Scientology.

9/81 Reader's Digest
"Scientology: The sickness spreads"
This was a follow up to an earlier piece done in 1980 by the Digest. It
documents the harassment that the author and the magazine received as a
result of the earlier article. It also exposes several other individuals
some of whom are from the Clearwater area, who received similar treatment
at the hands of Scientology.

9/1/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Commissioner Requests Legal Work on Scientologists' Mailings" 
Commissioner Calderbank called for an investigation into the Church's use
of its non-profit labels to mail misleading political statements to
Clearwater residents.

9/2/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Author Wants Scientology Subpoena Quashed" 
Readers Digest senior editor asked a federal court to quash a Church
subpoena compelling him to testify in a civil suit.

9/10/81 St. Petersburg Times
"U.S. To Pay Attorney Fees To Scientology" 
The government agreed to pay the Church of Scientology $13,900 to settle
an old dispute centering on the Freedom of Information Act.

9/12/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Board Will Take No Action on Scientology Complaint"
Clearwater Community Relations Board will not become involved in the feud
between City officials and the Church of Scientology.

9/12/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Purge" 
Mary Hubbard and other Church officials facing prison terms have lost
their leadership roles in a purge aimed at improving Scientology's image
and preventing a reoccurrence of criminal activity, according to Church
spokesman Kenneth Whitman.

9/14/81 "Preliminary Report to The Clearwater City Commission RE: The
power of a Municipality to Regulate Organizations claiming Tax Exempt or
Non Profit Status". Michael Flynn.

Date unknown: "The Flynn Report. Sections 1-3. Plans to control
Clearwater. Plans to purchase Clearwater property. Guardians Office
Operations."

9/14/81 SR3.1 
News release by Chief Klein on enforcement of State Statute for using car
horns for protests of Scientology. After numerous complaints from downtown
businessmen, a special assignment is enacted to warn and then site vehicle
drivers who sound their horns in response to Richard Tenney's 'Honk out
Scientology' campaign.

9/14/81 Clearwater Sun
Church of Scientology runs a full page promotional ad.

9/14/81 Evening Independent
"Scientology Steps Up Attack on City Hired Lawyer" 
Church president Kenneth Whitman states the Church has hired Sarasota
lawyer Peter Martin to counter the legal issues identified in Michael
Flynn's report.

9/15/81 Evening Independent
"Scientologists File Suit to Remove Lawyer Hired by Clearwater From Case" 
Church sought injunction to prevent Michael Flynn from representing
individuals in lawsuits against the Church.
	* See also Clearwater Sun

9/15/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientologists Strategy Urged" 
Report issued by Boston attorney Michael Flynn.
	* See also Clearwater Sun

9/15/81 Clearwater Sun
"Flynn Says Sect Agents Burglarized His Office" 
Boston attorney Michael Flynn stunned Commissioners by charging
Scientology agents infiltrated his Boston law firm and rummaged through
garbage to find evidence that he'd been hired by the City in mid-June.
Church president Kenneth Whitman did not deny the Church had obtained
documents from a dumpster used by Flynn's office, but called it 'totally
legal' a method of investigation the FBI uses. He called the documents
'abandoned property'.

9/16/81 Clearwater Sun
"The Scientology Report" 
An editorial reference the Flynn Report.

9/16/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Legal Action Frivolous" 
Church spokesman warns that any legal action against the Church by the
City will result in the Church filing suits and civil rights complaints.

9/17/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Say Shake Up Heralds New Era Of Fair Play" 
According to Church president Kenneth Whitman, the illegal activities used
to intimidate and blackmail those opposed to the Church was not Church
policy and was not condoned. They herald a new era of fair play.

9/17/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Seeks To Neutralize Foe" 
The Church announced unusual legal steps designed to neutralize Boston
attorney Michael Flynn as a courtroom foe now and forever.

9/17/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists To Comply With Zoning" 
Church of Scientology agreed to limit perish activities to individual
counseling and comply with zoning laws at their Highland Avenue site.

9/17/81 Clearwater Sun
"U.S. Officials Fail To Locate Sect Leader" 
The FBI and U.S. attorneys in Tampa are trying to talk to Church of
Scientology president Kenneth Whitman, but have been unable to locate him.

9/18/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Purge Convicted Scientologists Lose Title In Shake Up" 
Mary Sue Hubbard, wife Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, lost
her leadership role in a purge aimed at improving Scientology's image.

9/19/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Begins Move Against Scientology" 
Clearwater City Officials announce they will press charges against the
Church of Scientology for using its non-profit status to mail "false and
misleading" statements to city residents at special reduced rates. A
complaint will be filed with the U.S. Postal Inspector.

9/20/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists, Clearwater Gird for Battles" 
Church and City Officials discuss actions following the Flynn Report.

9/22/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Present City With Rebuttals"
Church spokesman Hugh Wilhere likened Flynn's Report to Nazi persecution.

9/22/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Group Plans Guardian Forum" 
Church of Scientology's Gerus Society conducts forum about guardianship
laws.

9/23/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Foe: Strange Things Happening" 
An article concerning strange occurrences happening to City Commissioner
Jim Calderbank.

9/23/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Announce Plans for Ferry to Beach" 
New Clearwater for the Eighties, arm of the Church of Scientology,
announced plans to pilot a ferry from downtown to the beach.
	* See also Clearwater Sun.

9/24/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Church, Clearwater Trade Charges" 
Both file complaints with State Attorney James T. Russell.
	* See also Clearwater Sun.

9/24/81 Clearwater Sun
"Guardian Law Overhaul Recommended By Panel" 
Panelist at a forum advocated sweeping reforms in the state's guardianship
laws saying it is easier to be declared incompetent than to be convicted
of a crime. The forum was sponsored by the Church of Scientology's Gerus
Society.

10/2/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Funds Pledged After TV Drug Show May Filter to Scientology Linked Group" 
Money pledged to a California anti-drug group by people who viewed a week
long "Get high on Yourself" television campaign, may filter down to
Narconon. Scientology member and actress Cathy Lee Crosby founded "Get
High on Yourself."

10/3/81 Clearwater Sun
"Appeals Court Upholds Nine Scientology Convictions"
A federal appeals court upheld the conviction of nine Scientologists who
directed a conspiracy to steal government documents about the church.

10/3/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Drug Foundation Won't Support Other Groups, Founder Says" 
Cathy Lee Crosby strongly denied that "Get High on Yourself" gives money
to any other group, including Narconon.

10/6/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Upholds Convictions of Nine Scientologists" 
Federal Appeals Court upholds convictions of Mary Sue Hubbard and others.

10/8/81 SR3.1 R (P-l) 
Two local Private Investigators, Curt Klein and Russ Weigel advised Chief
Klein that they had some concerns about Scientology. Klein works for
American Detection. Klein was approached by Scientology and asked to do
thorough backgrounds on the Chief, Mayor LeCher, Richard Tenney and Alex
Cornell. They requested also that eavesdropping equipment be planted in
the residences of the above individuals and their garbage be collected for
review. Klein declined to get involved in this potentially illegal
activity, but did advise that he knew that other PI's in the area were
being hired, possibly for these same activities. PI Weigel owns Weigel
Detective Agency, he advised that he was setting up a business near
downtown to specialize in missing children. He said that he had
information that two other PI's had agreed to do the work for Scientology.
They are John Russell with Russell and Associates in Tampa and Alan Nicola
with Nicola Investigations in Lake Wales.

10/9/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan Campaign to Improve Their Image" 
Church President Ken Whitman announced a campaign to put a "healthy focus"
on the Church of Scientology. He described present state of affairs as a
"new era, a reorganizational shift and a whole changeover from the days
when some of its well meaning but misguided members participated in
criminal acts."

10/13/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Founder Added As Defendant In Suit By Cazares"
L. Ron Hubbard has been added as a defendant in a $1.5 million lawsuit
against the church by Pinellas County Commissioner Gabe Cazares and his
wife.

10/14/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Denies Responsibility for Unsigned Postcards"
Scientologists insist they are not responsible for sending unsigned,
handwritten post cards to people in the news, including authors of letters
to the editors, and two Times reporters.
	* See also 10/15 St. Petersburg Times.

10/15/81 Beach Bee
"Scientology Trying a New Path" 
Initiation of series of open house socials to be held by Church.

10/20/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Take Scientology Counseling
Device"
James Golden, charged with burglary for attempting to steal E-Meter.

11/1/81 Tampa Tribune
"Group Offers Support to Parents of Cult Members" 
Article about Citizens Freedom Foundation.

11/3/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Teenage Hangout Partners Have Ties to Scientology" 
A man planning to open a teenage hangout near Clearwater HS, Randall
Rudolph and his unnamed partner have ties to Scientology.

11/5/81 Freedom Newspaper
"Deprogrammers hit Tampa Bay"

11/11/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Cult Group Given Approval To Hold Service" 
Citizens Freedom Foundation, an anti-cult group, will hold a candle light
vigil at the east end of the Memorial Causeway in honor of the 914
Americans who died in Jonestown, Guyana. Chief Klein initially told the
group that it could not conduct a service, but changed his mind after
being informed by the City's legal department that it could not be
prevented.

11/11/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Seven Scientologists Drop Appeals, Face Jail Terms" 
Seven of the nine Scientologists convicted in 1979 for the roles in a plot
to steal documents from government offices and cover it up, have dropped
their court appeals and face prison sentences of up to five years.

11/12/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Electric Palace says Friend's Ties to Scientology Hurt" 
Owner of a teenage club Randall Rudolf says he was a staff member of the
Church, but his unidentified partner was not.

11/17/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Documents Detail Scientology Inquiry" 
An alleged 1976 scheme by members of the Church of Scientology to link a
St. Petersburg Times report with organized crime is being investigated by
a federal grand jury in Tampa.

11/17/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists May Join In Vigil For Jonestown" 
Some members of the Church of Scientology may join in a candlelight vigil
sponsored by Citizens Freedom Foundation to mark the 3rd anniversary of
the mass suicide at Jonestown, Guyana.

11/18/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Effort to Remove Cazares is Rebuffed" 
Office of Gov. Graham rebuffed efforts by the Church to have Commissioner
Cazares suspended from the Florida Human Relations Commission.

11/24/81 Clearwater Sun
"His Job Not Always So 'Secure'" 
Article about Church of Scientology Security Chief David Post.

11/24/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Activity at House Spurs Probe" 
Clearwater Police received reports concerning excessive vehicular traffic
and unusual activity at a house located at 848 Eldorado Ave., The house is
owned by Lawrence Fuhrmann, principal owner of Fuhrmann Energy Inc.
Fuhrmann is a Scientologist.

12/8/81 St. Petersburg Times 
"Commissioners Want To Know If Their Rights Were Violated By
Scientologists"
Clearwater's City Commission asked the Police Department to investigate
whether the Church of Scientology violated their civil rights.

12/15/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Report Warns City on Restraints" 
Legal report by Atty. Peter Martin representing the Church of Scientology
claims that any effort by City to regulate activities of the Church would
be unconstitutional.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times.

12/18/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Reorganizing" 
Church of Scientology sold its extensive property holdings in Pinellas
County to a new Scientology corporation and is establishing a new world
wide corporate headquarters in Clearwater. The first move involved a
property transfer from the Church of Scientology of California to the
"Church of Scientology Flag Service Org, Inc."

12/28/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Narconon Anti-Drug Program With Roots In Scientology Doesn't Live Up To
It's Claim Of Support, Success" 
Article concerning Narconon.

12/29/81 St. Petersburg Times
"Don't Send Students To Narconon For Help, Costalanos Says" 
Pinellas School Board member Jerry Costalanos said he will ask the board
to bar principles from referring students with drug problem to Narconon, a
Scientology based drug education program in Clearwater.

12/30/81 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Face Disclosing Finances" 
Pinellas Co. Property Appraisers attempt to force the Church to fully
disclose its finances.

12/31/81 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Lawyers Call Audit A Threat" 
Attorneys for the Church contend that Property Appraiser's demand to
review Scientology revenues is a threat to all religious groups and
unconstitutional.

1982

1/2/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Control Scientology By Condemning Property, Attorney's Report Says" 
Attorneys have recommended that Clearwater adopt a property condemnation
program to unseat the Church of Scientology. This suggestion came from a
report prepared by the Clearwater law firm, McMullen, Evert, Logan,
Marquardt, and Cline.
	* See St. Petersburg Times 2nd article

1/3/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Remains An Issue" 
A report on the year 1981 through 1982.

1/5/82 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology, City Weary Of Plan To Use Condemnation To Seize Sect's
Downtown Property" 
City officials refuse to endorse a report containing a suggestion that
they condemn Scientology property to root them out of Clearwater.
	* See St. Petersburg Times

1/6/82 Clearwater Sun
"A Bad Idea" 
An editorial denouncing the plan to use condemnation proceedings to oust
the Church from the city.

1/7/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Be Wary Of Narconon, School Board Advised" 
City Manager Tony Shoemaker advised the school board that the Clearwater
City Commission had serious concerns about the possibility of Narconon
used as a referral program for Pinellas County schools.

1/8/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge: Scientologists Must Show California Records to Seek Tax
Exemptions" 
Judge B.J. Driver rules that the records were relevant and "not
privileged" in a lawsuit between the Church and the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser.
	* See also Clearwater Sun

1/9/82 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Seek Supreme Court Review" 
Mary Sue Hubbard asked the Supreme Court to review and overturn her 1979
conviction.

1/11/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Article Says Scientology Techniques More Damaging Than Other Cults" 
Reference a Science Digest article which claims the Hari Krishna and the
Church of Scientology "showed signs of inflicting the most severe
physical, mental, and emotional harm on their members."

1112/82 Clearwater Sun
"Commissioner Wants Scientology Hearings" 
Commissioner Calderbank asks that the City bring Atty. Michael Flynn to
Clearwater to prepare for public hearings, where witnesses would be
called.

1/13/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Installs New Power That Be"
Four officers were sworn in to head a new corporation called The Church of
Scientology International. The president is Heber Jentzsch. The others are
Peggy Daroesman, William Price and Charley Bills.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times

1/13/82 Clearwater Sun
"Way Cleared for Jailing of Seven Scientologists"
U.S. District Judge denied the request of five defendants for a reduction
of their sentence and reduced the sentences of two others.

1/14/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Schools Won't Use Scientology Based Anti Drug Program" 
Narconon will not be used by the Pinellas County school system.

1/14/82 Clearwater Sun
"Parents Plea: Let Pupils Be" 
The school board will not permit drug abusing students to enroll in
Narconon, a Scientology sponsored program.

1/16/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Citizen Task Force Formed to Ban Scientologists" 
Shirley Wulfeck, a City Commission candidate, refused to identify other
members of the task force.

1/17/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientology Task Force a Proper Outlet for Protest" 
An editorial.

1/19/82 Clearwater Sun
"City Manager Gets Okay To Plan Scientology Campaign"
City Manager Tony Shoemaker got the go ahead from commissioners to fashion
a plan of attack on the Church of Scientology.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times

1/20/82 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Sect Group Under Investigation" 
The Florida Department of State investigating allegations that a secretive
Clearwater citizen's group, set up to fight the Church of Scientology, is
collecting money illegally. A key member of the group is Bob Jones. A
flyer distributed by the group states that a non-profit "Scientology
Victim's Defense Fund" has been established at the Bank of Clearwater.

1/21/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Task Force Says It Authorized Wulfeck Announcement"
An anti-Scientology citizens task force announced that it authorized
commission candidate Shirley Wulfeck to reveal its existence.

1/21/82 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Sect Group Must Register"
A citizen's group in Clearwater, that set up a "Scientology Victim Defense
Fund", must register with the Florida Department of State before it can
legally collect donations.

1/21/82 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Seek Disclosure Hearing" 
Attorneys for the Church seek a new hearing on the court order which would
force the Church to release financial records.

1/21/82 St. Petersburg Times
"As State Calls Task Force Violation of Law Oversight" 
Announcing that a citizen task force did violate Florida law by organizing
a Scientology victim defense fund without registering it as a charitable
organization, the Bureau of Regulation announced that they believe the
violation to be an oversight.

1/22/82 St. Petersburg Times
"State Drops Probe of Cornell's Group" 
The Department of State dropped its investigation of Alex Cornell.

1/22/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Task Force Announcement Upsets Some"
Some members of the anti-Scientology task force were upset when a City
Commission candidate announced its existence.

1/29/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Denied Rehearing on Order to Produce Records" 
Church attorney Paul B. Johnson will ask the Second District Court of
Appeal to review Judge Driver's decision.

2/4/82 Clearwater Sun
"No Date Set in Sect Case Hearing" 
The City is planning public hearings to discuss the Flynn Report prepared
by Boston anti-Scientology attorney Michael Flynn.

2/8/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientology Task Force Misses Registration Deadline" 
Organizers of the "Scientology Victim Defense Fund" missed their deadline
for registering as a charitable organization.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times

2/10/82  SR3.1 R (W-4) 
A Majorie Wakefield reported a vandalism to her apartment and other
suspicious activities since she left Scientology and spoke out against it.

2/18/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Hotel Cited for Fire Code Violation"
City Code Enforcement Board cited the Church for failing to have a fire
alarm system at the Ft. Harrison Hotel certified.

2/19/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Students Belatedly Learn Scientologist Teaches Memory Class" 
Students complain after taking a $150 memory class from Michael Van
Masters, founder of Memory Masters Institute, when Scientology material is
distributed at the end. Van Masters claimed the company has no economic
ties to the Church.

2/20/82 St. Petersburg Times
"U.S. Judge Seals Scientology Documents" 
A federal judge ruled that documents seized from the Church of Scientology
by the FBI and made public in 1979 can not be disseminated unless prior
approval is obtained from the court.

3/2/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater to Hire Boston Lawyer for Scientology Hearings" 
Commissioners agree to hire Michael Flynn to assist in the public hearings
on Scientology.
	* See also Clearwater Sun

3/5/82 Clearwater Sun
"City Hires Attorney To Head Sect Probe" 
Anti-Scientology lawyer Michael Flynn was hired by Clearwater City
Commission to conduct public hearings into "alleged improper activity of
the Church of Scientology".
      * See also St. Petersburg Times

3/5/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Some Light is Shed on Fund to Aid Victims of Scientology" 
Group organizers say they plan to educate the public about Scientology and
provide aid to Scientology victims seeking legal assistance.

3/6/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Federal Appeals Court Upholds Two Scientologists Convictions" 
A federal appeals court upheld the burglary convictions of two top ranking
officials of the church, Jane Kember and Morris Budlong.

3/7/82 Clearwater Sun
"Fort Harrison: Horror House" 
In addressing city commissioners Lori Taverna told commissioners she lived
through 'horror' while staying at the Fort Harrison Hotel.

3/9/82 Clearwater Sun
"High Court Refuses Scientologists' Case" 
The Supreme Court refused to hear appeals by two Scientologists, Francine
Vannier and Mitchell Hermann, who were held in contempt.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times

3/27/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Hearings Begin April 20th" 
Public hearings into the Church of Scientology have been set for April
20th.

3/28/82 Clearwater Sun
"City Ready For Hearing On Scientology" 
The Clearwater City Commission spent $110,000 to hire Boston Attorney
Michael Flynn and prepare for upcoming public hearings.

3/28/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Seeks Halt To City's Hearings" 
Church of Scientology filed suit against Clearwater in federal court in an
attempt to stop the scheduled public hearings into the sect's activities.

4/82 FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 
Article titled "Cults: A conflict between religious liberty and
involuntary servitude?"
Part of a series on several different cults, it includes a small piece
concerning a former member successfully suing Scientology after
introducing its aggressive policies toward detractors.

4/2/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Woman Tells of Scientologists Trying to Exorcise Demons" 
An unidentified former Church member speaks to a crowd of 1,000 at Trinity
Presbyterian Church about her experience with Scientology.
     * See also Clearwater Sun

4/4/82 Clearwater Sun
"Both Sides Claim Victory In Lawsuit"
Spokesman for both the Church of Scientology and a former Scientologist,
Lavenda Van Schaick, who filed a $200 million class action suit against
the sect are claiming victories in a recent federal judge's decision
concerning the case.

4/8/82 Clearwater Sun
"Clearwater Looks To Nation For Scientology Testimony" 
City Manager Tony Shoemaker advised the City Commission that he would be
placing ads in the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the
Washington Post to inform other members of the public of the proposed
hearings concerning the Church of Scientology.

4/13/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Must Comply With Rules On Presentation" 
Representatives of the Church will not be able to speak at length to the
Commission unless they tell officials what they want to talk about before
hand.

4/15/82 Clearwater Sun
"Clearwater's Sect Ad Plays The Big Apple" 
An ad spreading the word of Clearwater's upcoming commission hearing into
the Church of Scientology appeared in Wednesday's edition of the New York
Times.

4/16/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Launches Counter Attack" 
The Church of Scientology launched a campaign to stop the upcoming
hearings designed to investigate its local activities.

4/16/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Ask For Halt To Clearwater Hearing Plans" 
The Church of Scientology asked the City Commission to abandon proposed
public hearings concerning Scientology, warning that holding them would
violate the Church's constitutional rights.

4/20/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Step Up Attack On Plans For Hearings" 
In a barrage of press releases church officials sought to discredit
Commissioner Calderbank and Boston lawyer Michael Flynn and stepped up its
offensive against next months public hearings on Scientology activities.

4/20/82 Tampa Tribune
"Court Rules Against Scientologists" 
U.S. Supreme Court lets stand the conviction of Mary Sue Hubbard and Duke
Snider and refused a review by lower court ruling upholding the 1977
seizure of Church records.

4/21/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Letters Criticize Hearings - One Writer Says He Got Paid"
The City Commission received a handful of letters critical of its
scheduled public hearings on Scientology, but one letter writer said he
was paid for his work. Frank Flynn, from St. Louis, Missouri, said someone
from the Church of Scientology mailed him material and asked him if he was
interested in writing to the City Commission. He agreed to write a letter
and the Church promised to pay the expenses.

4/22/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Court Strikes Law On Church Solicitation" 
The Supreme Court in Minnesota ruled unconstitutional a law aimed at
regulating religious sects that raise money through solicitation of public
donations.

4/24/82 Clearwater Sun
"ACLU Worried About Scientology Hearings" 
The Florida chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is worried that
Clearwater's scheduled hearings concerning the Church of Scientology
amount to a "witch hunt".

4/25/82 Clearwater Sun
"Business As Usual In Sect's Attitude" 
As the City's public hearings into the Church of Scientology draw near,
the adversaries are starting to resemble boxers warming up before a main
event.

4/25/82 St. Petersburg Times
"State Threatens New Probe of Anti-Scientology Fund" 
Officials with the Florida Department of States Charitable Solicitation
Section will re-investigate the Scientology Victim Defense and money
raising activities.

4/26/82 SR3.1
An invitation was sent from the City Manager, Anthony Shoemaker to several
Law Enforcement Representatives in the area to attend the City Commission
Hearings on Scientology. Those invited were State Attorney, James Russell;
U.S. Attorney Gary Betz; FDLE Special Agent In Charge Danny Johnson, and
FBI Special Agent in Charge Roger Klager.

4/26/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists' Open House Draws 50 Curious Guests"
The Church holds an open house inside the Ft. Harrison Hotel, 50 persons
attended.

4/28/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Asked To Stop Hearings On Scientology" 
Church of Scientology asked a federal judge to stop the City of Clearwater
from having public hearings on Church activities. 
	* See also Tampa Tribune 
	* See also Clearwater Sun

4/28/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Ex-Scientologists Embittered By Failure Of Reform Movement In Church" 
Ex-Scientologists F. Brown McKee speaks of his prior involvement with the
Church and plans to address the upcoming commission hearings.

4/29/82 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Eyes Halting City's Sect Hearings"
A federal judge denied a request by the Church of Scientology for an
emergency hearing on its lawsuit against the City of Clearwater. However,
U.S. District Court Judge William Castagna said he will consider issuing a
temporary restraining order against the Clearwater public hearings the
suit was designed to stop.
      * See also St. Petersburg Times

4/29/82 Clearwater Sun
"Church of Scientology Open House" 
Church advertises for open house on May 2, at the Ft. Harrison.

4/29/82 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologist's Request for Hearing Denied" 
A Federal Judge denied a request for a special hearing to consider
blocking the City's investigation into Church activities.
     * see also Clearwater Sun

4/30/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Judge Delays Ruling On Sect Hearing Suit"
Federal Judge William Castagna took no action on a lawsuit filed by the
Church of Scientology. However, he decided he will consider the injunction
request as a request for a temporary restraining order.

5/1/82 St. Petersburg Times
"City's Help Sought For Anti-Scientology Rally" 
Organizers of the Scientology Victim Defense Fund are asking for the City
of Clearwater's assistance in holding a large anti-Scientology rally in
Jack Russell Stadium.

5/1/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Judge Okays Hearing On Sect" 
The Church of Scientology's request to prevent Clearwater from holding
public hearings to investigate its operations was denied in federal court.
      * see also St. Petersburg Times

5/2/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Role In City's Hearings Up In The Air" 
A Tampa lawyer for the Church of Scientology said if the hearings proceed
the Church will not participate.

5/3/82 The Oregon Journal 
"Scientologists Win Appeal" 
An Oregon Court of Appeals overturned a $2 million dollar award to Julie
Christofferson against the Church.

5/3/82 St. Petersburg Times
"A Confrontation of City Versus Church Scheduled" 
City Commission hearings to address issues with the Church of Scientology
will soon begin.

5/3/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Victim's Fund Asks For Rent Free Stadium Use" 
The Scientology Victims Defense Fund requested that Clearwater waive
rental fees for the organization to use Jack Russell Stadium for a forum
planned May 22nd.

5/3/82 SR3.1 R (S-6), 82-05-683 
City Commissioner Jim Caulderbank reported being followed by a vehicle
when he left his home during the time of the City Commission Hearings on
Scientology. A check of the tag showed it registered to Scientology.

5/4/82 Clearwater Sun
"Petitioners Back Hearings On Sect" 
A petition signed by more than 450 people support the commission hearings
against the Church.
      * see also St. Petersburg Times

5/4/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientology Lawyer Gets Police Protection"
City Manager Tony Shoemaker ordered around the clock protection for Boston
Attorney Michael Flynn, the man who is leading the City's charge against
the Church of Scientology.

5/4/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Beliefs and Practices" 
An editorial on the proposed City Commission hearings.

5/5/82 - 5/10/82 Clearwater City Commission Hearings 
Clearwater City Commission holds public hearings on Scientology. See
transcript of witness testimony. 11 video tapes of testimony.

5/5/82 SR3.1 R (S-6), 82-05-683 
A woman who identified herself as an Attorney named Herron contacted City
Attorney Bustin advising that she was a cousin of a Robert Dardano who was
scheduled to testify at the Commission Hearings. She tried to get
information on any payments that might be given to witnesses and security
that was being provided. It is unclear if she was actually connected to
Dardano.

5/5/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Rally To Be A Coming Out Party For Scientology Victims Defense Fund" 
Satisfying state requirements for registering as a charity, the
Scientology Victim's Defense Funds will use its anti-Scientology rally as
a 'coming out party'.

5/5/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Founder's Son To Be Early Witness As Hearings Open" 
Ronald DeWolf will be the second witness to testify.
     * see also Clearwater Sun

5/5/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Public Hearings Should Reveal True Story of Scientology" 
An editorial.

5/6/82 SR3.1 R (S-6), 82-05-683 
A note was found in the commission hearing room for the Scientology
hearings by an officer checking the area. The note read in part about fire
hazards observed in the phone room of the building. It was signed
'sincerely Auditor Class VIII'.

5/6/82 Clearwater Sun
"L. Ron Hubbard's Son Says His Father Destroys Foes" 
The son of L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology, testified
that his father was obsessed with controlling people and "destroyed" those
who opposed him and the Church.

5/6/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Founders Son: Father A Liar" 
Testifying before the City Commission, Ronald DeWolf testified that 99% of
what his father had written about his own life was false.

5/6/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Hearings Open Calmly" 
The much awaited and publicized hearings before the City Commission opened
calmly.
	*see also St. Petersburg Times

5/6/82 Clearwater Sun 
"They'll Take the Kool Aid" 
Edward Walters, the first witness called in the public hearings, testified
that if Hubbard 'decides to leave this planet, he'll take the others with
him'. Referring to the Jim Jones followers.

5/6/82 Largo Sentinel
"Anti-Cult Group Wants to Know" 
A paid advertisement from ACACC, which is American Christians Against Cult
Conspiracies.

5/6/82 SR3.1 R (J-1) CPD 82-05-1047 
A runaway juvenile report was taken on a 15 year old juvenile, the subject
of a child custody case between a Scientology member husband who was in
California, but had left the child with a friend here in Clearwater, and
the non-Scientology mother who lived in Australia.

5/7/82 SR3.1 R (S-6) CPD 82-05-683 
City Commissioner Jim Calderbank reported a suspicious event. He advised
that during the Scientology hearings on this date he had asked David Ray
about minimum wage and FICA. When he got home and played his messages a
female voice who identified herself as Mrs. Hendricks called to leave the
same message three times. She said 'if you want to damage the Church of
Scientology ask about slave labor, minimum wage and FICA'. The name used
and phone number given were fictitious.

5/7/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Founder's Son Thinks Dad Is Dead" 
The son of Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard, said he believes his
father is dead.

5/7/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Writer Says Sect Harasses Her" 
Paulette Cooper says she has been served with 18 (eighteen) lawsuits filed
against her by the Church of Scientology.

5/7/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Foreign Writer Sees Black Side To Church" 
A Norwegian journalist, Sven Egil Omdal, watched the Commission Hearings
on the Church of Scientology.

5/7/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Ex-Scientologists Detail Grim Lifestyle"
Testimony from former Scientologist, Lori Taverna, details her life within
the Fort Harrison Hotel, which she regarded as miserable stating, "I felt
that I was in an insane asylum."

5/8/82 Clearwater Sun
"Hearings 'An Audit' Of Sect Founders" 
According to George Kelly, who attended the three days of hearings, this
is an L. Ron Hubbard's auditing session and Michael Flynn is the auditor.

5/8/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Hubbard's Son Prefers Life Without Scientology" 
Ronald Edward DeWolf, the son of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard,
testifies before the City Commission on Scientology.

5/8/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Witnesses Recount Fear, Deception, and Suicide" 
Numerous former members of the Church of Scientology recount their
experiences with the Church.

5/8/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Critics Parade to Hearings" 
More testimony before City Commission.

5/8/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Texas City's Proclamation Lauds Dianetics" 
Mayor of Austin, Texas signed a proclamation designating this week as
Dianetics Week in Austin.

5/9/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect To Counter Attack City Told" 
Church of Scientology spokesman Hugh Wilhere said it has not been decided
whether the sect will take advantage of its rebuttal time at the
Commission Hearings.

5/9/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Father Sits In On Hearings, Hopes To Cure Son of Scientology" 
Leon Haigler attends the hearings on Scientology to gain information to
convince his son, Donald, to leave the sect.

5/9/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Ex-Scientologists Describe Illegal Activities" 
Robert Dardano, a former Scientologists, testifies before the hearing.

5/10/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect To Participate In Hearing Today?" 
Tampa attorney, Paul Johnson, says it is likely he will make a statement
to City Commissioners at the hearings on Scientology.

5/11/82 SR3.1 R (S-6) CPD 82-05-683 
Attorney Michael Flynn's court reporter for the Scientology hearings, Mrs.
Rizman received a threatening note while showering in her hotel room. The
note on the Hotel's stationary read "watch it". It was slipped under her
room door. She later left town because of it.  Mrs. Rizman later reported
that she had been followed home to Boston by a male who attempted to help
her with her bag that contained the transcript tapes.  He later made a
point of announcing loudly after helping a woman who was sneezing on the
plane, that he had learned of the cure as a trick by Scientology.

5/11/82 Clearwater Sun 
"...A Roman Circus, Walks Out" 
Calling Clearwater's public hearings on Scientology a "Roman Circus", the
lawyer for the sect, Paul B. Johnson, walked out.

5/11/82 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Starts Publicity Campaign" 
The Church of Scientology embarked on a city wide publicity campaign in
the wake of five days of public hearings. The Church announced the
beginnings of an open house, to include tours of the Fort Harrison.
      *see attached ad

5/11/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sixteen Witnesses Unlock Sect's Closed Society" 
An overview of the witnesses called and their testimony.

5/11/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Decline To Call Witnesses, Say Hearings Are A Circus" 
Scientology lawyer, Paul B. Johnson, informed the commission he did not
intend to be a part of the proceedings because he did not believe it would
be a fair hearing.

5/12/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Group Offers $3.25 Million to Buy Hotel, Motel From Scientologists" 
Spokesman Gilbert Jannelli says five business men have offered to buy the
Ft. Harrison Hotel and the Sandcastle.
      *see also Clearwater Sun

5/12/82 Clearwater Sun
"Private Property Protects Church From Code Checks" 
Clearwater City Manager says the City is unable to inspect Ft. Harrison
without a search warrant.

5/13/82 SR3.1 R (V-1)
A LaVenda Van Schaick contacted CPD after being followed by Scientology
when she left town after testifying before the City Commission Hearings on
Scientology. She also requested help in notifying her home town Police in
Seattle WA. About her sister, Lisa Rico who was currently in a mental
hospital in Seattle. Unknown people presumed to be Scientologists had
attempted to check her out on two occasions. The names used by the
subjects were supposed to be hospital employees, but upon investigation by
Seattle PD, the names were found to be fictitious.

5/14/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Anti-Sect Group Set For Rally" 
The Scientology Victim's Defense Fund prepares for an anti-sect
educational rally at Jack Russell Stadium.

5/15/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect to Pay Land Taxes, Reluctantly" 
Church plans to pay its 91 property taxes, under protest. After the County
proposed to sell tax certificates on 8 parcels of Church property.
      * see also St. Petersburg Times

5/16/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Hearings Won't End Scientology Debate" 
An analysis of hearings.

5/17/82 SR3.1 R (J-8) CPD 82-5-2994 
A 17 year old juvenile was arrested for shoplifting food. She advised the
detectives about the conditions she has been living under since being
"Drummed out" of Scientology. Both of her parents are still staff members.
She stated that she is living with them in a local hotel and is fed only
once a day.

5/17/82 SR3.1 R (T-7) 
Mr. Ferry Turner of Portland OR. Contacted CPD and Commissioner Richard
Tenney requesting an investigation be done into the deaths of two of his
stepchildren, Terry Robinson and Unknown female while involved in
Scientology with their natural mother Glenda Turner. The deaths occurred
in California and Oregon.

5/19/82 SR3.1 R (P-1) 
A Private Investigator, Virginia Snyder was hired by Scientology to
investigate several matters in the Clearwater area. She is owner of
Virginia Snyder Private Investigative Agency.

5/19/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Rally: Dignified Anti-Scientology Form Promised..."
Michael Flynn, Paulette Cooper, and Ron DeWolf, will speak at a public
forum sponsored by the Scientology Victim's Defense Fund.
     * see also Clearwater Sun

5/20/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Don't Attend Anti-Scientology Rally, Commissioners Advised" 
Clearwater City Attorney Tom Bustin, is advising the mayor and
commissioners not to attend a forum sponsored by the Scientology Victim's
Defense Fund.

5/21/82 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-sect Witnesses To Speak At Forum"
Some of the witnesses who appeared before the City Commission hearings on
Scientology are returning to speak at the public forum sponsored by The
Scientology Victim Defense Fund, Inc.

5/21/82 Clearwater Sun
"Rights Group Blasts Hearings On Sect" 
The ACLU released pointed criticism about the way the City conducted
hearings into the Church of Scientology.

5/21/82 Clearwater Sun 
Ad run by Church for open house.

5/21/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Chamber Publicizes Anti-Scientology Rally" 
The Chamber sent notices advertising the Scientology Victim Defense Fund.

5/22/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Lawyer Criticizes Coverage of Scientology Hearings" 
Boston attorney, Michael Flynn, criticized the media for their covering of
the recent hearing on the Church of Scientology.

5/22/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientology Ad" 
An editorial.

5/23/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Anti-Scientology Rally Attracts Small Crowd" 
A crowd of between 300-350 people came to the rally at Jack Russell
Stadium.
     *see also Clearwater Sun & CPD Video tape: 5/22/82.

5/26/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Property Appraiser Asks More Funds For Scientology Audit" 
After the 2nd Court of Appeals ruled that the Church must produce
financial records, Pinellas Property Appraiser is preparing to audit the
Church's files.

6/16/82 SR3.1 
CPD internal memo on the overall costs for the Police Department during
the City Commission Hearings on Scientology. Total $18,604.11.

6/26/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Dade County Probing Large Firm" 
A Largo based employment agency is under investigation by Dade County
Consumer Affairs. East Coast Employment lists Mary Float as the
corporation's registered agent. Her husband, Scientologist Robert Float,
made headlines in 1980 when he was charged with fraud for a rental
referral business he owned.

6/28/82 Results of Administrative Search warrant.
Reports on allegations of building, fire code and child labor law
violations at Scientology owned properties in Clearwater. Author Lt. Ray
Emmons

6/29/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Headquarters Dangerous, City Says" 
Church officials are cited after building and fire inspectors tour the Ft.
Harrison.

6/30/82 Clearwater Sun 
"City: Sect Making Repairs" 
The Church is working with Fire Department officials to correct building
code violations.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

7/1/82 Clearwater Sun
"Chamber of Commerce Denies Connection With Sect Survey" 
Chamber officials claim no involvement in a Church (community needs)
survey.

7/6/82 SR3.1 M(H-2a)
Information was received of several dangerous safety conditions for the
Ft. Harrison Hotel after City and Fire Inspectors did an inspection. They
also noticed several incidents of young children doing dangerous and heavy
construction work within the building.

7/6/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Correcting Code Violations" 
Fire hazards remained at the Ft. Harrison but inspectors agreed the Church
was working hard to correct the problems.

7/8/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Must Leave Ft. Harrison Unless Repairs Are Made Today" 
Follow-up on deadline for repairs.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

7/9/82 Clearwater Sun
"Hasty Repairs Keep Sect In Former Ft. Harrison" 
Fire code violations.

7/9/82 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares To Fight Sect Suit Ruling" 
Pinellas County Commissioner Gabe Cazares said he would appeal a judge's
decision to bar his attorney from handling his $1.5 million damage suit
against the Church, after the Church sought to disqualify him.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

7/13/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Cazares Lawyer Disqualified in Suit Against Scientologists" 
Attorney Walter Logan, who was to represent Cazares, was disqualified
because of a potential conflict of interest.

7/13/82 Clearwater Sun
"His Job Is Meeting Press and More" 
A story about Hugh Wilhere.

7/14/82 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Ask Court to Overturn Convictions" Two Church members ask
the Supreme Court to overturn their 1980 burglary convictions, claiming
they were illegally extradited from England.

7/15/82 Tampa Tribune
"Wife of Scientology Founder Testifies" News accounts of Mary Sue
Hubbard's deposition.

7/17/82 Clearwater Sun
"Commissioner Wants to Buy Sect's Retreat" Commissioner Charles Rainey
wants Pinellas County to assist the City of Clearwater in purchasing the
former Ft. Harrison Hotel.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

7/18/82 Clearwater Sun
"Flynn Report At Least 45 Days Away" 
An article concerning Michael Flynn's report.

7/29/82 The Oregon News 
"Court Rejects Scientology Suit" 
The Oregon Supreme Court refused to review a State Court of Appeals
decision in a case involving the Church.

8/4/82 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Hearing Report Is At Least a Month Away" 
Article concerning Boston attorney Michael Flynn's report.

8/5/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Get OK On Downtown Properties" 
Clearwater building and fire inspectors found Church owned properties in
reasonably good condition.

8/7/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Hearing Transcripts Arrive" 
Two complete sets of transcripts from Clearwater's May public hearings
into activities of the Church arrived at City Hall from Boston attorney
Michael Flynn.

8/13/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Two Counts Dismissed In Officials Suit Against Scientologists" 
Volusia County Judge Durden threw out two of three counts in Cazares' $1.5
million law suit against the Church of Scientology.
     * see also Tampa Tribune, Clearwater Sun

8/14/82 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Hits Flynn With Contempt in Sect Case" 
Attorney Michael Flynn was held in direct criminal contempt when he tried
to quash a subpoena issued this past spring by lawyers for the Church.

8/17/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Cazares Takes Scientology Suit to Federal Court" 
Commissioner Cazares and his wife have taken their complaints against the
church to federal court.

8/27/82 Clearwater Sun
"Couple Has To Appear For Scientology Probe" 
Merrill and Francine Vannier can be compelled to appear as witnesses
before a Pinellas County grand jury investigating the Church of
Scientology according to a ruling by the California Supreme Court.

8/30/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Group Offers Aid to Families of Cult Members" 
Article about Citizens of Freedom Foundation.

9/2/82 Clearwater Sun
"County/Scientology Feud Nearing Court Climax" 
The feud between the Church and Pinellas County regarding the sect's
tax-exempt status should soon come to a close.

9/23/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Consultant To Present Findings Soon on Scientologists" 
Michael Flynn said he will recommend that the City pass laws governing
charitable solicitation and consumer fraud. These recommendations are
contained in a 100 page report and analysis of the hearing held by the
Clearwater City Commission in May. Attorney Flynn said he plans to present
his findings to the Commission within two to three weeks.

9/29/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Consultant Urges Clearwater To Regulate Scientologists" 
Actions recommended by Attorney Michael Flynn.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

9/30/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Ordered To Turn Over Records On Tax Exempt Status" 
The Church was ordered to hand over its financial records to Property
Appraiser Schultz, or lose its legal contention that it is exempt from
paying County property taxes.
	*see also Clearwater Sun

9/30/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Church Invites Officials To Visit" 
Scientology spokesman Hugh Wilhere invited Clearwater Commissioners to the
Ft. Harrison Hotel.

9/30/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Lawyer Seeks Meeting With Commissioners" 
Church of Scientology attorney said he wants a chance to comment when
commissioners meet with Attorney Michael Flynn.

10/5/82 Clearwater Sun
"Special Session Called To Discuss Sect Report" 
Commissioners held a work session to discuss Michael Flynn's report.

10/6/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist's Application Put NAACP In A Bind" 
A request by a Church of Scientology official to join the Clearwater
chapter of the NAACP has upset the local civil rights group.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

10/7/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Clearwater Set For Scientology Showdown" 
The City Commission considers Michael Flynn's report.

10/7/82 Clearwater Sun
"Local College Objects To Flynn's Proposed Ordinance" 
Clearwater Christian College filed a formal objection to a proposed
ordinance calling for regulation of charitable solicitation.

10/8/82 Tampa Tribune 
"Scientology Ordinances Reviewed" 
Commissioners review proposed ordinances.
     *see also St. Petersburg Times, Clearwater Sun

10/11/82 Clearwater Sun
"Were Scientology Hearings Really Worth the Money?" 
An article by Sun staff writer Steven Girardi.

10/14/82 Clearwater Sun
"Meeting Held on Sect Tax Exemption" 
Church of Scientology and Pinellas County officials failed to reach
agreement on whether the sect should be exempted from paying 1982 property
taxes.

10/28/82 St. Petersburg Times
"State to Check Scientologist's Tax Break Forms" 
State Attorney James T. Russell plans to look into the possibility that
the Church falsified its application for property tax exemption.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

11/1/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Attorney Claims Proposed City Laws Are Anti-Scientology"
Scientology attorney Paul Johnson says proposed City laws to regulate the
Church are anti-Scientology.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

11/1/82 SR3.1 R (N-l) 
"Two women came to CPD to report possible fraud concerning job
opportunities they were promised by Scientology. Linda Ann Nix and Lilli
Katechis both answered ads in out of town papers for counselor positions
paying $10.00 an hour, which turned out to be auditor training with
Scientology. They were both promised housing, schooling and baby-sitting
for their children along with a good salary to join the Sea Org. in
Clearwater.

11/2/82 Clearwater Sun 
"City Calls Sect Letter A Stunt" 
City Commissioners summarize that a letter they received from the Church
of Scientology attorney is nothing more than a publicity stunt.
     *see also St. Petersburg Times

11/2/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Ignores Deadline For Turning Over Records To Tax
Officials" 
The Church opted to keep its out of state records private, and did not
comply to a deadline.

11/3/82 Clearwater Sun
Two ads under general employment in the classifieds:
1. Church's recruiting, low pay, great future, improve while you have a
job. Call in person 210 S. Ft. Harrison Av., Clearwater, ask for
department one, personnel. 
2. Church's recruiting, low pay, great future improve while you have a
job. Call in person, 511 S. Highland, Clearwater, ask for department one,
personnel.

11/3/82 Clearwater Sun
"Dismiss Sect Suit, County Attorneys Ask" 
Pinellas County attorneys filed a motion to dismiss a 1978 suit filed by
the Church of Scientology that has prevented County officials from
collecting property taxes from the Church.

11/5/82 Clearwater Sun
"Appraiser Says Still Not Tax Exempt" 
Property Appraiser Schultz rejected an application for tax exempt status
from the Church of Scientology.

11/11/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Decision Nears in Tax Case Involving Scientology Church" 
A Pinellas circuit judge nears a decision regarding the issue.

11/11/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Request For Dialogue With the City Spurned" 
Mayor LeCher spurned a request by the Church of Scientology's attorney to
talk with Clearwater City Commissioners about proposed laws to regulate
the Church.

11/11/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Seeks to Quash County Motion in Suit" 
An attorney for the Church of Scientology urged a judge not to throw out a
lawsuit that has prevented Pinellas County from collecting taxes from the
sect since 1978.

11/15/82 Tampa Tribune
"Founder of Scientology May Be Dead, Son Says" 
Ronald DeWolf claimed that his father, L. Ron Hubbard, is either dead or
mentally incompetent.

11/15/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Ads For Book by Scientology Leader, Jobs Run Into Trouble" 
A story about the book, Dianetics, the modern science of mental health.

11/18/82 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Sues Michael Flynn, Again" 
Church of Scientology filed an abusive process suit against Boston
Attorney Michael Flynn.

11/20/82 Tampa Tribune
"Judge Orders Scientologists to Pay $325,000 in Taxes" 
A Pinellas County judge ordered the Church to pay $325,000 in back
property taxes.
	*see also St. Petersburg Times

11/20/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Volusia Court Infiltrated, Flynn Contends" 
Michael Flynn contended that Scientologists infiltrated the Volusia County
Court system and stole two checks that he sent to appeal a court decision
there.

11/23/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Tax Feud On Scientology Property Continues" 
The Property Appraisal Adjustment Board is to decide whether the Church
should be exempt from paying its taxes.

11/23/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"Attorney: Hubbard's Wife Says He's Alive" 
The wife of Church of Scientology founder, L. Ron Hubbard, believes her
husband is alive.

11/23/82 Clearwater Sun
"Property Appraiser Accuses Church of Lying" 
Pinellas County Property Appraiser, Ronald Schultz, accused the Church of
Scientology of "out right lying" in connection with its application for a
1982 property tax exemption.

11/24/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Asks Judge to Stay Tax Order"
Scientology filed a petition requesting a stay of the court order to pay
the Pinellas County Tax Collector's Office.

11/30/82 Tampa Tribune
"Suit: Scientologists Mistreated Member" 
Margery Wakefield filed suit against the Church of Scientology.

11/30/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Center Linked To Scientology Loses Free Radio Announcements" 
Radio stations WWBA suspended thirty second spots for Applied Scholastics
from the schedule of free announcements it provided to non-profit groups
to comply with FCC requirements. The radio stopped broadcasting the public
service announcement for this Clearwater Tutoring Center after a woman
complained that the center relies on the theories and books of scientology
founder L. Ron Hubbard.

12/1/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Ex-Scientologists Sues Sect" 
Margery Wakefield filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Tampa
claiming that the twelve years of relying on the sect's teaching did
little to help her resolve her mental problems.

12/2/82 Sunkist News 
"Living in Scientology's Shadow" 
Last in a series called "Clearwater's Cross To Bear"

12/2/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Plans to Appeal Property Tax Ruling"
Church of Scientology said the sect decided to take its property tax
battle to the 2nd District Court of Appeals in Lakeland.

12/3/82 More/Oracle Magazine
Former member, Karen Davis tells about her time in Scientology. Also
features Clearwater Scientology Spokesman, Heber Jentzsch rebuking her
claims.

12/3/82 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Property Tax Recommended" 
The Church of Scientology should not get an exemption from its 1981
property taxes, according to a special master for the Pinellas County
Property Appraisal Adjustment Board.

12/3/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Seek More Time To Produce Data In Tax Battle" 
The Church of Scientology requested more time to produce crucial financial
records to county tax officials.

12/4/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Wins Delay On Property Taxes"
The Church of Scientology won a delay of a ruling on whether it qualifies
for an exemption from property taxes from 1981.
	* see also St. Petersburg Times

12/5/82 St. Petersburg Times 
"The Disappearance of L. Ron Hubbard" 
Article by Bill Cornwell, concerning the whereabouts of Hubbard.

12/7/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Can Appeal Tax Ruling Before Paying Bill" 
A judge decided to allow the Church to appeal his decision before it pays
the ordered property taxes.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

12/9/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Official Rejects Sect Tax Request" 
A special master for the Property Appraisal Adjustment Board urged
rejecting a Scientology request for an exemption from paying 1981 taxes.

12/11/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Offers $240,000 for Elk's Property" 
Church of Scientology offered to buy the downtown Elk's Club.

12/15/82 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares Urges Elks to Reject Sect's Offer" 
County Commissioner Gabe Cazares urges the Elk's Club to reject a bid from
the Church of Scientology to buy the downtown lodge.

12/15/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Plan Would Stop Scientologists Land Purchases" 
Commissioner Gabe Cazares proposed that organizations that don't pay
property taxes should be forbidden from purchasing any more property in
Pinellas County.

12/17/82 St. Petersburg Times
"Calderbank Demands Laws Be Prepared To Regulate Church" 
Regards a proposal to keep non-profit organizations, like the Church, from
locating in downtown Clearwater.

12/24/82 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Says Visitors Spent 1.3 Million Dollars" 
Church of Scientology boasts that visitors to the Clearwater retreat spent
1.3 million in local shops, restaurants, and theaters.

12/28/82 Clearwater Sun
"Elks Club Decides Tonight on Property Sale to Scientology" 
Elk members vote on an offer from the Church of Scientology.
     *also see St. Petersburg Times

12/29/82 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard Okayed Scientology Funds And Campaigned For Nobel"
L. Ron Hubbard launched a campaign in 1979 to win a Nobel Prize based on a
program to cleanse the body of foreign substances.

12/29/82 Clearwater Sun
"Elks Postpone Decision On Sect's Clubhouse Offer"
Elk members postponed deciding whether to sell their downtown property to
the Church.

12/31/82 Clearwater Sun 
"Trial To Decide If Sect Founder Alive" 
A trial will be held in Riverside, California to determine if Church of
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard is dead or mentally incompetent.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

1983

1/4/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Likely Thursday to Launch Offensive Against Church of
Scientology" 
A decision to regulate charitable solicitation is to be considered.

1/7/83 St. Petersburg Times
"A New Breed Reported Taking Over Scientology" 
New leadership in the Church said it has been reorganized to "make the
whole structure impregnable", especially in regards to the IRS.

1/7/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Solicitation Ordinance Delayed" 
Commissioners postponed the reading of the charitable solicitation
ordinance.
     *see also St. Petersburg Times

1/83 SR3.1 R (A-6) 
A former member, Marvin Price forms a Squirrel Group known as Center for
Personal Achievement. He publishes a newsletter called Change of
Viewpoint. Three issues.

1/6/83 "20/20" "Scientology - In the name of Religion". 
Video tape.

1/6/83 Clearwater Sun
"Ex Scientologists Trying To Set Up Own Groups, Paper Says" 
Expelled operators of several regional Church of Scientology franchises
have set up their own organizations based on L. Ron Hubbard's teachings.

1/8/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Mrs. Hubbard Gets Prison Term" 
Mary Sue Hubbard was sentenced to four years in prison and fined $10,000
for her 1979 conviction of directing a conspiracy to steal government
documents and plant spies in federal offices.
	*see also Clearwater Sun, Tampa Tribune

1/14/83 Tampa Tribune
"Britons: Hubbard Wrote Music For Space Jazz Album" 
Senior Scientologists in Britain dismiss reports that L. Ron Hubbard is
dead and claim that he has written a musical album called "Space Jazz".
     *see also Clearwater Sun

1/18/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Purge in the Works?" 
A new group of leaders emerged with a plan to purge deviationists from the
rank of Scientology.

1/18/83 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Faces Rival For Elks Club" 
A private developer wants to buy the downtown Elks Club.

1/20/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Joggers Attract Attention" 
An article about Scientologists jogging in Crest Lake Park and damaging
the grass.

1/21/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Takes Aim At Fraud In Collection of Charity" 
The Commission approved an ordinance giving the City power to deal with
fraud in the collection or use of charity.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

1/24/83 People Magazine
"MINISTRY OF FEAR, Scandal rocks Scientology as the founder's wife goes to
prison and his son turns prosecution witness". 
Discusses allegations of criminal conduct, including the conviction of
several Guardians' Office members by the courts.

1/25/83 Clearwater Sun
"Elks Club Members to Vote on Sect Purchase Offer Tonight" 
Elks Club members are scheduled to decide on whether to accept an offer by
the Church for the purpose of their downtown club building.

1/27/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Disbelief, Bitterness Follow Elks Vote to Sell Building to
Scientologists" 
In the wake of the Elks Club voting to sell its downtown Clearwater
building to Scientologists, reactions range from disbelief to bitterness.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

1/28/83 Clearwater Sun
"Article Likens L. Ron Hubbard To Mysterious Howard Hughes" 
A story about an article that was in the Jan 31 issue of Time Magazine.

1/29/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Refusal To Sell Building To Scientologists Would Have Been
Discrimination, Elks Members Say" 
Members of the Elks Lodge building committee said they would have been
practicing discrimination if they had not voted to sell their downtown
building to the Church of Scientology.

1/29/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Elks Irreparably Damaged" 
Members of the Clearwater Elks Lodge say the Club's reputation has been
irreparably damaged by press coverage of their press dealings with the
Church.

1/30/83 Clearwater Sun 
"National Image of Suncoast Clouded by Sect" 
An article concerning the Church and its conflict with the City.

1/30/83 Tampa Tribune
"It's Open Season On Elks In Clearwater" 
Voting to sell the Clearwater building to Scientologists brought the Elks
bad publicity.

2/ 1/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Another Ordinance to Curb Church Expansion Proposed" 
The City Commission is considering a new law to stop the Church of
Scientology from expanding.

2/3/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Try to Quash Cazares' Damage Claims" 
The Church asked a circuit judge to bar former mayor Gabe Cazares from
seeking punitive damages for harassment by a Church member.
     *see also Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times

2/5/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Will Not Endorse Candidates in City Election" 
The Church announced it will make no endorsements for upcoming Clearwater
elections.

2/10/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists File Lawsuit to Avoid Paying This Year's Taxes" 
Church of Scientology filed a suit contending it does not owe this year's
tax bill.

2/11/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Letter is Displayed As Proof Scientology Head is Still Alive" 
Scientology officials displayed a copy of a letter said to have been
written by L. Ron Hubbard.
     * see also Tampa Tribune, Clearwater Sun

2/11/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Challenging Tax Bill Again"
Church of Scientology filed suit in Pinellas County contending it has no
obligation to pay this years tax bill.

2/11/83 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Offer Letter As Proof Hubbard Is Alive" 
Scientology officials displayed a copy of a week old letter said to be
written by L. Ron Hubbard and told reporters allegations that the Church
founder is dead were an extortion attempt.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

2/15/83 Clearwater Sun 
"City Asks Sect To Leave Park"
Church of Scientology members are being asked to stop using Coachman Park
as a site for jogging because of resident complaints.
     *see also St. Petersburg Times

2/15/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists' Suit Accuses Attorney of Attempting Extortion" 
Church of Scientology is suing lawyer Michael Flynn, accusing him of
trying to extort 1.6 million from the sect by threatening to sue the
Church on behalf of disgruntled former members.

2/ 17/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Reverses Ruling Against Scientologists" 
An appeals court reversed a $100,000 defamation verdict that a Lake Worth
psychiatrist won against the Church of Scientology.

2/20/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Letter Signed By Hubbard Is Published" 
The letter was published in the Rocky Mountain News, Colorado.

2/20/83 Clearwater Sun
"Authenticated Hubbard Letter Published" 
A handwritten letter signed L. Ron Hubbard was published under copyright
in today's edition of the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, Colorado.

2/24/83 SR3.1 R (V-2) 
Lavenda Van Schaick and a Linda Combs reported to Treasure Island PD that
Van Schaick's dog had been discovered locked in the trunk of her car after
turning up missing the day before. Van Schaick was involved in a civil
suit with Scientology at the time.

2/25/83 Clearwater Sun
"Elks Sign Over Deed to Scientologists" 
The Elks finalize the sale of their property to the Church.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

2/26/83 Clearwater Sun
"Elks Property Sale Get Little Notice"
An article concerning the sale of the building.

2/29/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Letter Not Hubbard's, Sect Leader's Son Says" 
Ron DeWolf, the son of L. Ron Hubbard, says he disagrees with a
handwriting expert's claim that a letter signed by Hubbard was authentic.

3/1/83 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Seek More Property" 
Hugh Wilhere, a spokesman for the Church, said the Church hopes to expand
its Clearwater operations and is looking to buy more property in and mound
the City.

3/2/83 Clearwater Sun
"Professor Grading City's Sect Proposals" 
A law professor is reviewing two ordinance proposals developed in the wake
of a series of City hearings focusing on the Church of Scientology.

3/4/83 Clearwater Sun
"Police Raid Scientology Building for Documents in Fraud Probe" 
More than 100 police officers swept through the offices of a Church of
Scientology building in Toronto, seizing documents as possible evidence in
an investigation of fraud against the Federal and Ontario governments.

1/8/83 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Stop Jogging In Park" 
Scientologists comply with City's request.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

3/10/83 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Say Lawyer Has Conflict of Interest" 
Scientologists attorneys allege Michael Flynn should be disqualified from
representing former Church members.

3/12/83  SR3.1 RR (D-3) 
A press release was done by Canadian Government officials concerning the
serving of search warrants by over 100 Ontario Police member on the
Scientology organization. The warrant was served March 3 and 4, 1983. This
press release was done to correct several misleading and untrue statements
being put out by the Scientology organization.

3/15/83 Tampa Tribune
"Letter Insists Scientologist Hubbard Is Alive" 
Though Hubbard's attorneys won't say if they know where he is, a letter
supposedly written by Hubbard has been verified by experts.

3/16/83 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Lobby City Commission"
Scientology spokesman Hugh Wilhere said letters sent to commissioners are
intended to "open communication" not influence votes concerning the sect.

3/21/83 
Lt. Ray Emmons, Clearwater Police Dept. is assigned to a joint task force
headed by the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney's Office to investigate the
Church of Scientology.

3/23/83 SR3.1 AF (G-3) 
A former member, Lloyd Greenberg contacted the City for help in getting a
refund from Scientology.

3/29/83 Clearwater Sun
"Commission To Hear Solicitation Plan" 
The Commission scheduled a special session to hear a report from a Harvard
law professor.

3/31/83 Clearwater Sun
"Solicitation Controls Get Good Grade" 
A Harvard law professor said that a proposed ordinance is well thought out
and carefully prepared.

4/10/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Tax Exempt Property: Who Pays?"
First in a series on tax exempt properties in Clearwater.

4/ 10/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Uniforms Define Members Ranks" 
An article concerning the attire of Church members.

4/12/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Urge Religious Leaders To Oppose Charity Law" 
Scientology official urged 75 leaders of religious and non-profit groups
in Clearwater to resist a proposed City law regulating charities.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

4/14/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Church To Hire Expert To Critique Charity Law" 
Church of Scientology attorney Paul Johnson hired a professor from
Massachusetts to counter a Harvard law school professor's critique of a
proposed ordinance.
     *see also Clearwater Sun, Evening Independent

4/15/83 Clearwater Sun
"Ordinance Unconstitutional, Sect's Harvard Professor Says" 
A professor retained by the Church of Scientology reported that
Clearwater's charitable solicitation ordinance is a "remarkably radical
measure" that courts will inevitably rule illegal.

4118/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Legal Battle Could Be Costly For City, Scientologists" 
Cost to both the City and the Church of Scientology continue to mount.

4119/83 Clearwater Sun
"City Wants Advice On Sect's Rebuttal" 
City Commission decided not to hear from a Harvard law professor retained
by the Church of Scientology unless the City's legal advisor from Harvard
suggests it does.

4/24/83 SR3.1 R (J-1) CPD 83-04-4452 
An infant death report was taken at the Ft. Harrison Hotel. A 4 month old
infant was left unattended by the parents in a room at the hotel. The
child was later found by the parents not breathing on the floor of the
room. The infant had apparently suffocated in a plastic trash bag.

4/24/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Members Test Law on Deductions" 
Members of the Church of Scientology test tax laws.

4/24/83 Clearwater Sun
"City Attorney Flying To Boston To Discuss Solicitation Proposal"
City Attorney Thomas Bustin is meeting with Harvard College professor
Charles Haar concerning a proposed charitable solicitation ordinance.

4/26/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Infant Falls Off Bed, Then Suffocates In Plastic Bag" 
Concerning the death of a child at 210 S. Ft. Harrison.

4/26/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Church Challenges Bustin" 
The Church of Scientology released a letter from its Harvard consultant
challenging City Attorney Bustin's defense of a proposed charitable
solicitation ordinance.

4/28/83 Clearwater Sun
"Cops Say Baby Death An Accident"
Article concerning the death of a six month old baby who suffocated while
entangled in a plastic bag at 210 S. Ft. Harrison.

4/28/83 St. Petersburg Times
"National Council of Churches Joins Ordinance Protest" 
The National Council of Churches announced it is opposing the City of
Clearwater's effort to regulate charities.

4/29/83 Clearwater Sun
"Solicitation Ordinance Completely Revised" 
An announcement that the charitable solicitation ordinance has changed.

4/30/83 Clearwater Sun
"Ordinance Requires Groups Soliciting in Clearwater To Register" 
A proposal that would require groups soliciting money for charity within
the City to register with the City Clerk.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

05/03/83 SR3.1 R (S-3) 
A note was left on several lockers at Clearwater High School by a 15 year
old member of Scientology, Jeff Hale. He tells of the successes he has had
in the group and invites other students to join.

05/04/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Son Says Hubbard Aided Soviets" 
Ron DeWolf, son of L. Ron Hubbard, says his father, Church founder L. Ron
Hubbard, compiled information on the sex lives of his followers and aided
the Soviet KGB in acquiring military secrets in the 1950's.

5/6/83 SR3.1 LR (A-3) 
Partial transcripts of testimony in the Scientology versus Gerald
Armstrong case, along with the deposition of Gerald Armstrong by Pinellas
County State Attorney Investigators.

5/8/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists, Clearwater Resume Fight on Ordinance" 
Article concerning the charitable solicitation ordinance.

5/12/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Suit Against Scientologists Dropped" 
Pinellas County Commissioner Gabe Cazares dropped a 1.5 million dollar
lawsuit against the Church.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

5/13/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Law Professor Blasts Revised Measure" 
Law professor retained by the Church of Scientology concluded that the
measure is still unconstitutional.

5/17/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Track Down Man They Say Wrote Cards" 
Scientologists claim they tracked down a man who sent thousands of
handwritten postcards in the name of the Church. They claim the cards were
written by Leroy Matthews of St. Petersburg.

5/21/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Third Revision of Charity Ordinance Is Ordered" 
An article on the City's proposed ordinance to regulate charities.

5/21/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Believes Scientology Founder is Alive"
Documents signed by Church founder L. Ron Hubbard are convincing evidence
that the controversial author is alive, according to a judge in Riverside,
California. See also Tampa Tribune. See also Clearwater Sun.

5/21/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"3rd Revision of Charity Ordinance Ordered" 
Article on the City's proposed ordinance to regulate charities.

5/25/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Ruling on Hubbard's Status Won't End Fight, Son Says" 
A California judge will decide if L. Ron Hubbard is a 'missing person' or
a man who wants to be left alone.

5/27/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"When Asking for Money" 
An editorial.

6/1/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Says Cazares Shopping For Justice" 
A Church spokesperson said the sect wants to prevent Cazares from dropping
a 1.5 million dollar lawsuit against the organization. Spokesman Hugh
Wilhere claims Cazares is "shopping" for justice.

6/3/83 Tampa Tribune
"Attorney Maintains His War With Scientologists" 
Article about Michael Flynn.

6/6/83 SR3.1 R (D-l), CPD # 83-06-1095 
A report was made concerning a former staff member who allegedly stole
$10,000 from a safe that she had access to prior to leaving the
organization. The member's name is Debbie DeRosa.

6/6/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Booklet Gives Advice to Businesses on Ethics, Hygiene" 
Article about "The Way to Happiness"

6/9/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Not Considered Downtown Obstacle" 
Downtown Development Board told a homeowners group that the presence of
the Church of Scientology poses no real obstacle to downtown
redevelopment.

6/10/83 Clearwater Sun
"Solicitation Proposal Gets More Revision" 
Article about the charitable solicitation ordinance.

6/12/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Funds Made Hubbard Rich, Files Show"
L. Ron Hubbard secretly used a "dummy" foreign corporation and
Scientology's headquarters in Clearwater to divert millions of dollars of
Church funds to his personal account, according to Canadian and U.S. court
files.

6/14/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Judge Dismisses Hubbard's Son's Claim" 
A superior judge in Riverside, California dismissed a claim by the son of
Church founder L. Ron Hubbard that his father was dead or mentally
incompetent.

6/14/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology's Hubbard is Ruled Alive" 
Riverside Ca. Superior Court Judge rejected a request that Hubbard's son
be given control of Hubbard's estate, noting that Hubbard is neither dead
nor mentally incompetent and does not need to appear in court to prove it.

6/15/83 Evening Independent 
"Sect Threatens Suit on Ordinance" 
Attorney for the Church said they would have no alternative other than to
sue the City if it adopts the charitable solicitation ordinance.

6/16/83 St. Petersburg Times
"First Ordinance to Regulate Scientology Goes to Vote Tonight" 
Ordinance goes for vote.
         * See also St. Petersburg Times (2nd article)

6/16/83 Clearwater Sun
"Cazares Calls Threat of Suit Intimidation" 
Commissioner Cazares calls threats of legal action over the proposed
ordinance "short of blackmail and intimidation"

6/17/83 SR3.1 AF (S-5) 
A former member, Manfred Stansfield contacted the City to get help in
getting a refund from Scientology for nearly $14,000.

6/18/83 Clearwater Sun
"City Approves City Solicitation Proposal" 
Commissioners approved the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance.
      * See also St. Petersburg Times.

6/18/83 SR3.1 R (J-1), CPD #83-06-3583 
A check on the welfare report was taken after CPD was contacted by
Canadian Immigration about a father being refused entry into Canada from
Clearwater. He was accompanied by his two children ages 4 & 6. The
children were observed in a "dirty, unkempt and thin" condition. Several
attempts by CPD and HRS to located the children were unsuccessful.

6/24/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Use of Park Prompts Concerns"
Residents from a Large subdivision are concerned about Scientologists
jogging at Taylor Park.

6/28/83 SR3.1 AF (G-2) 
A former member, Maggie Gilday requested information on getting help in
collecting a refund. She later advised that she was told by Scientology
that she would be getting one.

6/29/83 Clearwater Sun
"Library to be Established for Hubbard's Books, Letters" 
Norman Starkey, executive director of Author Services, Inc., said that a
site for the library has been chosen in Los Angeles. Starkey's firm is
Hubbard's literary representative.

7/2/83 Clearwater Sun
"City Makes Date to Review Proposed Solicitation Law" 
Proposed Charitable Solicitation Ordinance scheduled for final Commission
review, has been rescheduled for final action on July 21, 1983.

7/4/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists, Billy Graham Employ Similar Tactics" 
An opinion by Gene Chenoweth.

7/12/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"California City Honors Hubbard" 
July is "L. Ron Hubbard Month" in Riverside, California.

7/12/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Diocese Opposes Ordinance" 
Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, representing four churches in
Clearwater went on record as opposing the proposed charitable solicitation
ordinance.

7/13/83 SR3.1 AF (S-4) 
A husband and wife contacted the city for help in seeking a refund of over
$13,000 that they had paid to Scientology. Their names are Michael Sherman
and Penelope Smith.

7/13/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Cazares Loses Sect Suit Motion" 
Former mayor Gabe Cazares is not entitled to financial records of the
Church unless he proves the Church invaded his privacy, a circuit judge
ruled.

7/13/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Refuses To Let Commissioner Drop Scientology Lawsuit" 
A Volusia County circuit judge refused to let Pinellas County Commissioner
Gabe Cazares drop a lawsuit he's pursued for two years in state court
against the Church.

7/15/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Sued" 
Members of a Church splinter group filed a $42 million dollar suit against
the Church alleging fraud, slander and breach of contract.
     * See also Clearwater Sun

7/15/83 Clearwater Sun
"Surveyor Took Scientology Courses" 
Article about Clearwater resident Charles Ferry, who appeared before City
Commissioners criticizing the proposed Charitable Solicitation Ordinance,
claiming he was an attorney and trombone player. He stated that he had
polled several local ministers about the ordinance, but did not tell them
or commissioners that he had taken Scientology courses.

7/17/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Pushed Sale of Hubbard's Book" 
Article concerning the book "Battlefield Earth'.
        * See also 7/23/83 St. Petersburg Times.

7/20/83 St. Petersburg Times
"L. Ron Hubbard Novel Selling Well in Pinellas"
BattleField Earth, a science fiction work by L. Ron Hubbard, has sold well
locally, as
it has nationally since its publication.

7/22/83 SR3.1 AF (R-2)
A former member, Arda Reeves contacted the City to request help in getting
a refund of money paid to Scientology.

7/25/83 SR3.1 AF (C-3)
Attorney Fsuvl Moss contacted the City for help in getting a refund for
his client, Bridget Cobb. She was seeking nearly $13,000.

8/1/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Hiring Practices Draw Criticism"
Article critical of Scientology's attempts to recruit.

8/2/83 Clearwater Sun 
"Church Protests Result in Parley" 
Clearwater City Attorney Tom Bustin will meet with local church
representatives opposing the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance.

8/3/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Two Show Up for Session on Scientology Ordinance" 
Only representatives from the American Jewish Federation and a local
Episcopal Church appeared to meet with City officials concerning the
solicitation ordinance.

08/06/83 Clearwater Sun
"Court Nixes Line of Sect Questioning"
A state appeals court in Daytona Beach ruled that Clearwater City
Commissioner James Calderbank does not have to answer Church questions
regarding anti-sect activities.

8/6/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists File Suit Against Attorney Flynn"
Church claimed in a lawsuit that Michael Flynn falsely accused the Church
of trying to murder him.
        * See also Clearwater Sun.

8/25/83 SR3.1 R (S-1)
Memo from Lt. Emmons to Chief Klein outlining the recommended steps to
take for possible future prosecution of Scientology.

8/30/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Kelly to Support Scientology Ordinance" 
Mayor Kathy Kelly said she favors passing the measure to consider
refinements to the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance.
        * See also Clearwater Sun.

9/2/83 SR3.1 R (Z-1) 
A disturbed citizen wrote to CPD alleging various accusations about
Scientology. She had attended a meeting with the group and reported being
harassed.

9/2/83 Clearwater Sun
"City Commission Okays Solicitation Law Changes"
Article concerning changes in ordinance.

9/3/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Proposed Scientology Ordinance Amended" 
City amends ordinance.

9/3/83 Clearwater Sun
"Flynn Files Suit Against Hubbard" 
Boston Attorney Michael Flynn filed a 50 million dollar lawsuit against
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

9/7/83 SR3.1 AF (D-1) 
Attorney David Jordan contacted the City reference two clients, Donna Day
and Rita Naman, who are former members of Scientology and seeking refunds.
Ms. Day later got a partial refund.

9/7/83 SR3.1 AF (F-l) 
Former member Larry Fuller contacted the City requesting help in obtaining
a refund of over $31,000 from Scientology.

9/7/83 SR3.1 AF (C-2)
Attorney David Logan contacted the City to get help in seeking a refund
for his client Ron Condron.

9/12/83 SR3.1 M (P-1) 
Retired Tampa Chief of Police, Clayton Briggs met with Chief Klein. Briggs
along with retired Tampa Captain Richard Cowan are now licensed PI's for
ABC Investigative Services Inc. in Tampa. They work for Attorney Paul
Johnson of Tampa who is representing Scientology. Briggs requested
information on expenditures to protect Attorney Michael Flynn while he was
in Clearwater to produce witnesses for City Commission hearings on
Scientology. The information was denied.

9/13/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientology Ordinance Decision Delayed" 
Final decision on the City's proposed Charitable Solicitation Ordinance
has been delayed until October 6th.

9/13/83 SR3.1 R (J-5) CPD 83-09-1092 
A 9 year old juvenile was picked up walking the streets at midnight. He
advised that he had been living in Clearwater with two other juvenile
brothers for about a month. His mother who was still in California had
sent them on ahead. He did not attend school and worked until 2200 hours
each day. He only knew by first name the adult that was supposed to care
for him and his brothers. He did not know how to reach her. After the
child was released to an adult staff member, the officer observed the
juvenile and presumably the brothers being removed from the old "Heart of
Clearwater" Hotel and driven away in a van during the early morning hours.
HRS later learned that the children were again supposedly in California
with their mother.

9/14/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Lawyer Files Lawsuit Against Scientology Founder"
Michael Flynn filed a $50 million dollar lawsuit in Massachusetts against
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

9/15/83 SR3.1 AF (K-4) 
Attorney Dave Jordan advised CPD that his client, Clyde Klingman who had
previously contacted the City for help with a refund had been paid.

9/15/83 St. Petersburg Times
"City Waits to Hear From Former Scientologist" 
City Attorney delays the final vote on the ordinance, for what he says
will be statements from disenchanted former members.

9/16/83 Clearwater Sun
"City to Log Ex-Sect Members' Complaints" 
City Attorney Tom Bustin said he will submit into City records, statements
from former Scientologists which claim the sect withheld refunds for
courses.

9/16/83 SR3.1 AF (R-4) 
A former member, Otto Roos contacted the City to get assistance in seeking
a refund of money paid in advance to Scientology for courses he no longer
wishes to take.

9/17/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Lose Second Appeal on Tax Bill"
Church of Scientology lost its second court appeal in two years over the
property tax issue.
         * See also Clearwater Sun.

9/19/84 SR3.1 AF (T-1) 
A former member, Desmond Thompson requested help in getting a refund from
Scientology.

9/20/83 SR3.1 AF (L-1) 
A former member, William Lendriet made a complaint of not being refunded
over $10,000. He also provided information about two former members who
were accountants with the group who claim that one million dollars a month
was being sent to accounts in Luxembourg for Hubbard. They are Lila Lear
and Robin Darin.

9/22/83 SR3.1 AF (S-6) 
Former member Henry Silberman who had previously contacted CPD for
assistance in getting a refund from Scientology, advised that he had
received

9/22/83 SR3.1 R (G-l)
A Lloyd Greenburg contacted CPD about two accountants, Lila Lear & Robin
Darin who allegedly had information about money flow out of the United
States by Bridge Publications.

9/23/83 SR3.1 AF (T-2) 
A former member, Shirley Tanner contacted the City to get help in seeking
a refund from Scientology for over $10,000.

9/24/83 Clearwater Sun
"Ex-Sect Members Claim Harassment"
Donna Dey and Rita Naman, two women who resigned from the Church of
Scientology after spending nearly a hundred thousand dollars for courses,
claim they were harassed to remain involved with the Church.

9/28/83 SR3.1 AF (W-l) (W-2) 
Attorney David Jordan contacted the City reference his client Catherine
Wolfe seeking a refund from Scientology for over $19,000.
         * See also, similar article 9/27/83.

9/28/83 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Recruit in City Streets" 
Recruiters for the Church of Scientology are contacting people on the
street.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times.

9/29/83 SR3.1 AF (D-1) 
A former member, Ronni Drummer contacted the City to get help in seeking a
refund from Scientology for over $34,000. She later contacted the State
Attorney's Office to cancel the request.

9/30/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Mayor to Vote for Scientology Law" 
Article on proposed ordinance which would allow the City Attorney to
investigate non-profit or religious groups accused of fraud or
misrepresentation.

10/1/83 Clearwater Sun
"Latest Claim Seeks $13,000 From Sect"
 Statement from a former member of the Church of Scientology seeking a
refund.

10/2/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Time is Right For Adopting Charitable Solicitation Ordinance" 
Editorial.

1014/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Vow to Fight Tax Issue" 
Church vowed to carry fight to the US Supreme Court.

10/5/83 SR3.1 AF (W-2)
Attorney David Jordan contacted the city on behalf of his client Kathy
Weir who was seeking help in getting a refund from Scientology.

10/5/83 SR3.1 R (U-1) 
Meetings were held between CPD and representatives of the Pinellas County
State Attorney's office and the FBI. Neither felt a case could be made by
them at this time, based on the amount of time and man power that would
have to be committed toward the effort.

10/6/83 Clearwater Sun
"Passage Likely for Solicitation Ordinance"
Majority of Clearwater Commission said they will vote for the proposed
ordinance.
        See also Tampa Tribune.

10/6/83 SR3.1 AF (J-2) 
Attorney David Jordan contacted CPD to get information on seeking help
through the City in getting refunds for several of his clients. He had
negative results in California.

10/7/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Okays Law Aimed at Scientologists"
Commissioners voted 4 to 1 in favor of the proposed Charitable
Solicitation Ordinance.
        * See also Tampa Tribune.

10/8/83 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists to Fight City Ordinance" 
Lawyers for the Church vow to fight the ordinance.

10/11/83 Clearwater Sun
"Lawyer Seeking Refunds Likes Ordinances Teeth" 
Attorney for forty Californians seeking refunds from the Church of
Scientology said he will consider filing complaints with the City if
settlement efforts prove fruitless.

10/15/83 SR3.1 AF (N-l)
An Attorney David Jordan who represented a Rita Naman was making a request
for refunds in excess of $79,000 from Scientology. After contacting CPD
she started to get partial repayment.

10/15/83 SR3.1 GD (P-l)
A letter to CPD from Scientology Public Affairs Director, Richard Haworth.
He voices his concerns for the safety of undercover officers and possible
exposure to dangerous drugs. He recommends Scientology's Purification
Rundown as a means of protection.

10/17/83  The State Attorney's Office concludes the Task Force
investigation into the Church of Scientology in which CPD Lt. Emmons was
assigned.

10/28/83 Australian Financial Review
"Scientology Recognized as Religion by High Court" 
Five justices of the High Court in Australia determined that Scientology
is a religion.
         * See also The Australian.

10/29/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Says It Will Clean Up Property" 
Church of Scientology announced plans to renovate the properties it owns
in downtown Clearwater.
         * See also St. Petersburg Times.

10/31/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Will Feel Clout of City Proposal" 
Article concerning the newly passed Charitable Solicitation Ordinance.

10/31/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Arson Blamed for Fire at Scientology Center" 
An arsonist set a vehicle on fire in the parking garage of the Ft.
Harrison Hotel.

10/31/83 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Vow to Fight City's Fundraising Law" 
Church vowed to fight the new ordinance.

11/1/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan 3 Million Dollar Renovation of Two Properties" 
Church plans to restore the Ft. Harrison Hotel and the Sandcastle Motel.

11/1/83 St. Petersburg Times
"City Rejects Complaints Against Church" 
City Attorney Bustin wants complaints detailed and in writing.
         * See also another St. Petersburg Times article.

11/2/83 SR3.1 R (J-1) (J-4), CPD # 83-11-121 
A Child in need of Supervision report was taken on three children ages 8 &
9 who were picked up by CPD after being observed playing in traffic at
2140 hours with out adult supervision. A staff representative challenged
the assigned detectives' legal right to take the children.

11/3/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Won't Rehear Scientologists' Tax Case"
Second District Court of Appeals in Lakeland refused to re-consider
arguments that the Church is exempt from paying taxes.

11/9/83 Clearwater Sun
"Just Keeping Tabs" 
Church of Scientology members are purchasing copies of CPD crime reports
and City Hall records. Spokesman for the Church described it as "ongoing
legal research".

11/14/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Recruiters Canvass Passengers at New Bus Terminal" 
Church members stepped up a recruitment drive in downtown Clearwater and
are focusing on the transit authority's new bus terminal.

11/15/83 SR3.1 AF (R-3) 
A former member, Howard Rower is being represented by Attorney Michael
Flynn. He contacted the City to request a complaint form to seek refunds
of money from Scientology.

11/16/83 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Seeks Congressional Probe" 
Spokesman for the Church of Scientology stated he has asked the US House
Committee on Judiciary to investigate the City of Clearwater's adoption of
the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance.

11/20/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Jonestown, Five Years Later" 
Article on Jim Jones and a discussion about whether the incident has
impacted religious freedoms.

11/22/83 SR3.1 AF (A-2) 
Attorney Eli Blumenfeld contacted the City to get help in seeking a refund
for his client, Ron Adams.

11/29/83 PCSO #83-124533, SR3.1 R (J-1)
An injury report was taken by PCSO when a 15 month old baby received head
trauma after falling from a second story balcony. Witness reports on how
it

11/30/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Baby Injured Off Second Floor of Facility Used by Scientologists"
 See above.

11/30/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Invests in Oklahoma Oil Firm" 
Church purchased interest in HG&G Inc., an oil and gas exploration
company.

12/2/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Baby Inured in Fall Improves"
Child's condition is upgraded to fair.

12/2/83 SR3.1R (J-1), CPD # 83-12-0191
A Juvenile neglect case was reported . The 14 year old juvenile ran away
from home locally on four occasions. He was located at the Ft. Harrison
Hotel. Staff from Scientology pressured the parents to sign some legal
papers that would allow the juvenile to stay with them and work and take
courses, the parents refused.

12/4/83 SR3.1 R (A-6) (A-9) 
A cassette tape presentation by former member, David Mayo. He addresses
many of the concerns of the practicing Scientologist outside of the
control of RTC known as Squirrel Groups. His group is called Advanced
Ability Center in California. There is also a satirical questionnaire
targeting RTC.

12/9/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Law Draws Seven Complaints - Nonvalid"
None of the seven complaints filed under the new solicitation ordinance
have been accepted by the City Attorney because they did not meet filing
requirements specified in the ordinance.

12/15/83 St. Petersburg Times 
"Condemn Scientology Sites, City Urged" 
Commissioner Jim Berfield asked the City to consider condemning all of the
property in the City owned by the Church of Scientology.
        * See also Clearwater Sun.

12/17/83 Clearwater Sun
"Ruling Clears Way For Scientology Trial" 
Appellate Court ruling cleared the way for a trial to determine whether
the Church conspired against former Mayor Gabe Cazares, to sabotage his
campaign for the US House of Representatives.

12/19/83 SR3.1 AF (F-2)
A former member, Gerd Fraeulin from Germany advised that he had been
seeking a refund of $125,000 for the past two years from Scientology. He
claims to have been threatened twice with extortion by a staff member if
he continued to seek a refund.

12/21/83 Clearwater Sun
"Forms For Fundraising Groups Off Presses" 
Registration forms required under a Charitable Solicitation Ordinance are
available.

12/21/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Move to Condemn Scientology Properties is Still a Bad Idea" 
Editorial.

12/21/83 SR3.1 AF (R-5) 
A former member, Carsten Riddersholm contacted the City to file a
complaint about seeking a refund.

12/23/83 SR3.1 R (A-8) 
Information via Attorney Michael Flynn advised that two former Guardians
Office members, John Nelson and Bill Franks have information that a local
operation was run to get Federal Judge Ben Krentzman, who was presiding
over the Tonja Burden case discredited. He was to be lured onto a boat
along with others. The boat was to contain drugs, guns, and prostitutes
aboard.

12/23/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Credit Firm Sues Scientologists" 
Church failed to make payments on 200 television sets, a private credit
corporation has filed suit.

12/29/83 St. Petersburg Times
"Registration Time Nears for Charities" 
Charities and non-profit groups have a short time left to register with
the City of Clearwater under the new ordinance.

1984

Unknown Date 1984 
Lt. Ray Emmons completes a report detailing the results of the Scientology
investigation and recommendations. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. The Founder - Introduction
Exhibits - Documents of Scientology
A. His relationship to the organization
1. Organization and moral
2. Policy, and HCOB alterations
3. The long needed understanding of justice
4. A printed biography of L. Ron Hubbard
5. Administrative know-how - the responsibilities of leaders
6. Conditions chart
7. Memorandum of agreement
8. Service
9. Source of policy
10. Operation Bulldozer Leak
11. Operation Power
12. Affidavit - Martin Greenberg
13. Founder
14. State of emergency
15. Founder - Scientology - A world religion emerges in the space, age
B. His relationship to the individual member
Exhibits
16. Date of L. Ron Hubbard - biography
17. Pamphlet - L. Ron Hubbard
18. Genius
19. Book cover from "Scientology, a new slant on life"
20. Court Record - The State of California vs. Sequoia University
21. The findings of the Australian inquiry - L. Ron Hubbard's background
22. The findings of Hubbard's claim to scientific discoveries
C1. Hubbard's philosophy regarding psychiatry
23. Purpose and targets
24. Illegal PC's acceptance of high crime P/L
25. Code of a Scientologist
26. Pro actions - star rate in clay
27. Policies on physical healing, insanity and potential trouble sources
28. More outpoints
29. What the public's money buys: Scientology vs. psychiatry
C2. Hubbard's philosophy regarding government institutions
Exhibits
30. Moonlighting
31. Politics, freedom from
32. Organization and morale
33. Policies on physical healing, insanity and potential trouble sources
II. The Organization Called Scientology - Introduction
Exhibits
1. Documents refuting Hubbard's biography
2. Documents refuting Hubbard's biography
3. Documents refuting Hubbard's biography
4. Documents refuting Hubbard's biography
5. The theory of Scientology organizations
6. Group sanity
7. Special zone plan
8. What is Scientology
9. Why Doctor of Divinity
10. Code of a Scientologist
11. Hubbard's scientific deficiencies
A. Ron DeWolfe's testimony
12. Testimony of Ron DeWolfe
B. Religious status
13. Statements from the book, "Scientology - A World Religion Emerges in
the Space Age"
14. "Why a Doctor of Divinity"
15. "Scientology is a religion" 
16, Religious definitions from Scientology publications
17. Religion and religious services
18. How Scientology became a church
B. Religious Status Exhibits - Continued
19. Church services
C. List of Scientology corporations
20. Corporate status
21. The theory of Scientology organization
III. Courses and Services - Introduction
Exhibits
1. An explanation of the OT Level coursework
2. Price lists
A. The Purification Rundown
3. Thetaline
4. The Purification Rundown
5. Purification Rundown and atomic war
B. Dianetics
6. What the public's money buys: Scientology vs. psychiatry
7. Health form, use of
8. Performance
C. The E-meter
Introduction
9. United States Court of Appeals - E-meter
10. A contract for the sale of confessional aids
11. Auditors
12. The only valid security check
13. Security check policy
14. Illegal PCS, acceptance of high crime P/L
15. Eligibility for OT Levels
16. A series of documents indicating misuse of confidential information
17. Info re.: Donna Peeve
18. Herbert's confidential information
19. Iva and Kathy Hirsch - info - confidential
20. Iva and Kathy Hirsch - info - confidential
21. Iva and Kathy Hirsch - info - confidential files
22. Jan Morris - confidential info
23. Interrogation (how to read an E-meter on a silent subject)
24. Knowledge reports
25. Injustice
26. Committee of Evidence - Jim Logan
27. Expulsion orders
28. Security check questionnaire
29. HCO and confessionals
30. Contract - sale of confessional aids
31. Confessional tech policies
32. Confessionals - Ethics reports required
33. Confessionals
34. Misuse of confidential info
35. Misuse of confidential info - Terry Prucher
C. The E-meter - Cont'd
36. Daniel Gotrino
37. Misuse of auditing information - Deutsch
IV. Policies and Practices of the Scientology Organization - Introduction
Exhibits
1. Administrative know-how
2. Overts and withholds - Michael Meisner
3. Ethics and study tech
4. Ethics, the design of
5. Ethics presence
6. Ethics
7. Ethics and executives
8. Introduction to Scientology Ethics
9. Trouble source (handling)
10. Disconnect
11. PTS handling
12. Policy and HCOB alterations
13. Offenses and penalties
14. Sources of trouble
15. Disconnect
16. Suppressive persons, main characteristics
17. A declare statement
18. Information - data check-off sheet
19. Blown student/gone student
20. R.P.F. assignment sheet
21. R.P.F. cycles
22. FO 3434 series checklist
23. 90 Ethics order
24. Penalties for lower conditions
25. Fair Game
26. Cancellation of Fair Game
27. Level "O" checklist
28. Attacks on Scientology
29. Condition of liability
30. Attacks on Scientology II
31. Attacks on Scientology III
32. Non-Enturbulation Order - Jim Lo~an Cram OFF MSB
33. Policies on physical healing, insanity and potential trouble sources
V. The Guardian's Office - Introduction
Exhibits in the Introduction
1. The Guardian
2. Department of Government
3. Successful and unsuccessful actions
4. PR and causation
5. Public media
5a. Guardian's Office
6. PR definition
7. Codes and coding, correct practice policy
8. Counter-espionage
9. Guardian's Office
10. Intelligence actions, covert intelligence, data collection
11. Guardian information letter no. 27
12. Guardian information letter no. 30
13. Report of Jakob Andersen - training to lie in court
A. General documents - Guardian's Office
14. Drills
15. The correct use of codes
16. B & E's
17. Dead agent
18. Red box and red box data
19. Introduction
20. How to commit burglaries
21. Guardian's Office OPS check sheet
22. How to commit burglaries II
23. Lying
24. Information letter 1
25. Guardian Office operations
26. Follow-up letter to #25
27. Forerunner to Operation Bulldozer
28. PRO unit - Michael Meisner
29. G.O. message - Lyle Sudrow
30. Guardian Office programme - formal
31. Early warning system B-l, G.O. Order 261175 LRH, power target #1
32. A clean sweep
B. Operations in Clearwater
33. Operations in Clearwater
C. Operation Snow White
Introduction
34. The Snow White Program
35. Memo from Mary Sue Hubbard
36. Handling of emergencies
37. Police report, Metropolitan Toronto Police Department - burglaries
38. Message from G.O. indicating burglaries were Scientology operatives
working
39. Documents indicating burglaries-O.P.P. and O.P.C.A. Offices
40. Burglary I.R.S. Office - Barbara Bird
41. From the O.P.P. and O.P.C.A. Offices_:concerning the burglaries in
Washington and Los Angeles. Court decision
42. Emylee Lynne Miller - Dead agent application
43. The MM Story
44. National agencies targeted for covert operations
45. Codes and coding, arrest practice policy
46. Time tracks
D. Instructional guidelines to covert agent (Sec-check questionnaire)
Exhibits
47. Instructional guidelines to covert agents (Sec-check questionnaire)
E. Attacks against news media
Introduction
48. Messages sent concerning operations against news media
49. Message concerning undercover operative - June
50. Undercover operative in Forbes Magazine
51. Undercover operations against news media - Easter Seals
52. Undercover operations against news media
53. Undercover operations against Orsini
54. Undercover operations against The Clearwater Sun
55. Undercover operations against The Clearwater Sun and The
St. Petersburg Times
F. The Gabe Cazares Operation
Introduction
Exhibits
56. Project Taco-Less
57. Gabe Cazares - mistress
58. Base operation
59. Mayor Cazares
60. Commission Meeting - Mayor Cazares
61. A daily report
62. Florida Public Records Law - Cazares
63. Hit and_run incident - washington. D.C.
G. Project Owl
64. "Project Owl"
H. Operation Freak-Out - Paulette Cooper
Introduction
Exhibits
65. Operation Freak-Out
I. The Lavinda VanSchaick Production Plan
Introduction
Exhibits
66. The Guardian Office Programme Order. - Lavinda VanSchaick Production
Plan
67. Production Plan - VanSchaick
68. VanSchaick - Multi-bureau offensive
J. Operations against Michael Flynn - Operation Juggernaut
Introduction
Exhibits
69. The Juggernaut Eval
70. Press release - 2-million dollar check seam
71. Freedom Magazine - 2-million dollar check seam
K. Files on Important People
Exhibits
72. G.O. message - celebrities
73. Compliance report - C.C.N.Y.
L. Tonja Burden Case
Introduction
Exhibits
74. Tonja Burden's Freeloader's Debt
75. Non-disclosure and release bond
76. Release
VI. Finances - Introduction
A. General Documents
Introduction
Exhibits
1. Make money
2. Cost of service
3. List of services of the Scientology organization
4. Only accounts talk money
5. The basic principles of promotion
6. Registration
7. The organization of a PE Foundation
8. The I.Q. tested
9. Programme director hat
10. Body routing in central organization
11. Reception hat
12. How to sell Scientology
13. Population surveys
14. Mailing lists, central files, addresso basic definitions and policy
15. Learning to use data analysis
16. Service
17. Income flows and pools, principles of money management
18. Finance series 4, income sources
19. Gross income
20. Ship account policies
21. Big league closing drills
22. Big league registration series 16R,successful registrar actions
23. The come-on dissemination
24. Money
25. Mailing list policies
26. The gross income of the org and why
27. The Guardian Statistic
28. Discipline, SPls and admin., how statistics crash
29. Blind registration
30. Price list
31. Dissemination drill
32. Call-in, the key to delivery and future income
33. Product debug series 1, Esto series 37,debug tech
34. Booming an org through training
35. Executive Series 7R, targeting of divisional statistics and quotes
36. Keeping Scientology working - series 4 safeguarding technology
37. Cutative prices
38. How to sell Scientology to your friends
39. Keeping Scientology working
B. Promissory Notes and Contracts
Introduction
Exhibits
40. Org protection
41. Finance Series 3- 1RA, - Handling of bounced checks and refunds
42. Memorandum of agreement
43. Duplicates of contracts, releases and promissory notes
44. Affidavit
45. Former staff members
46. Declaration of religious commitment and application for active
participation on church staff
47. Legal forms
48. Religion Legal: Registration and sign-ups
C. Refunds and Repayments
Introduction
49. Refund/repayment routing form
50. Refund GFO's - Refund repayment claims and handling
51. Claims Verification Board
52. Cancellation of CVB Claim
53. Refunds and repayments
54. Refund notices
55. 1) Illegal PC's and refunds 2) Cancellation of CVB Claims
3) Refund notice 4) CVB handling bonuses
56. Urgent,important - Refunds and repayments
57. Scientology (R) refunds, writ of expulsion and waiver
58. Urgent, important, refund/repayment claims II
59. Urgent, important, refund/repayment claims III
60. CVB Policies
61. Urgent, important, refund/repayment claims IV
62. FSM (Field Staff Member) Penalty for refunds, repayments and bounced
checks
63. Prepayment discount reinstated
D. Inurement to Hubbard
64. Founder
65. Keeping Scientology working, series I
66. Effective upon receipt
67. Income, Flag
68. Martin Greenberg - affidavit
69. Operation Goldmine
70. What your fees buy
71. Barbara Bird - I.R.S. Files
E. Mission Holder's Meeting
Exhibits
72. Mission Holder's Meeting - Minutes
73. Documents from Michael Flynn's trash
F. Articles of incorporation of the Religious Technology Center
Exhibits
74. Articles of incorporation - R.T.C.
75. International Watchdog Committee
VII. R.I.C.O.
Introduction
A. R.I.C.O. Statutes
Exhibits
1. Flynn's R.I.C.O. report
2. F.S.S. Chapter 496.01 - 496.40 - Solicitation of funds
3. F.S.S. Chapter 817 - Fraudulent practices, part 1, false pretenses and
frauds, generally
4. F.S.S. - racketeering and illegal debts
5. F.S.S. 787.01 and 787.02, Kidnapping and false imprisonment
6. F.S.S. 775.15, Time limitations
7. F.S.S. 777.011 - 777.03 - 777.04 - Principal in the first degree,
accessory after the fact, and attempts, solicitation, conspiracy generally
8. United States Code annotated, Title 18, crimes and criminal procedure,
1691 to 2310
9. United States Code, Chapter 96 - Racketeer influenced and corrupt
organization
B. Other Investigations
1. The I.R.S. Tax Case
Exhibits
10. Respondent's trial memorandum - I.R.S. Tax Case
11. Ruling I.R.S. Tax Case
2. The Canadian Investigation
12. The Canadian Investigation - Information to obtain
search warrant
3. The French Fraud Case
13. Documents concerning the French Fraud Case
4. The English Report
14. The Foster Report
VIII. Scientology Court Cases and Conduct in Litigation
Introduction
Exhibits
1. Conduct in Litigation
2. The United States Tax Court Respondents' Memorandum concerning
reasonableness and regularity of deficiency notice
3. The Founding Church of Scientology vs. The United States, United States
Court of Claims
4. Introduction to Scientology Ethics
5. Level "O" Checklist
6. Scientology Cases
IX. Cults and Brainwashing
Introduction
Exhibits
1. The five levels of indoctrination
2. The second echelon
3. Science Digest article -"Information Disease -Have Cults Created a New
Mental Illness?"
4. F.B.I. Bulletin article - "Cults: A Conflict Between Religious Liberty
and Involuntary Servitude"
5. White collar cults - Cindy Boyles
X. Witness Testimony
Introduction
Exhibits
A. 
1. The testimony of Ron DeWolfe
2. The testimony of David Ray
3. The testimonyof Casey Kelley
4. The testimony of Lori Taverna
5. The testimony of Xosie Pace
6. The testimony of Paulette Cooper
7. The testimony of Ernest Hartwell and Adelle Hartwell
8. The testimony of Ed Waiters
9. The testimony of Scott Mayer
10. The testimony of Gerald Armstrong
11. The·testimony of Jocelyn Armstrong
12. The testimony of Laurel Sullivan
B. Affidavits
13. The affidavit of Gerald Armstrong
14. The affidavit of Kevin Flynn
15. The affidavit of Michael Flynn
16. The affidavit of Warren Friske
17. The affidavit of Lucy Garritano
18. The affidavit of Carol Garrity
19. The affidavit of Janie Peterson
20.· The affidavit of Anne Rosenblum
21. The affidavit of Ford Martin Schwartz
22. The letter of Artie Maren to The Reader's Digest
23. The affidavit of Lavinda VanSchaick
24.· The affidavit and declaration of Ed Waiters
25, The affidavit of Steven Garritano
26. The affidavit of James Gervais

- Scientology Investigation Summary

- Overall Summary of the Investigation of the Scientology Organization:
Chronological Events.

- Report Recommending RICO Prosecution.

- Summary Scientology Investigation

1984 Freedom Newspaper
"Psychiatry condones Child Molesting"

1984 Freedom Newspaper
"Religion In America, Civil Rights Battlefield of the 1980's"

1/84 SR3.1 R (A-6) 
A former member, David Findlay formed a Squirrel Group known as
Independent Information Center (IIF). He sent out a letter notifying
fellow ex-members about management problems he sees in Scientology.

1/4/84 CPD # 84-0125, SR3.1 R (W-2) 
A cab driver contacted CPD after he had picked up a fare at the Ft.
Harrison Hotel and then was blocked in and denied egress from the
building. His fare, a William Wilson was not cooperative, but did advise
officers that he wished to leave the building. Wilson later wrote a letter
to the editor of the Clearwater Sun on 1/11/83 to advise of the
misunderstanding surrounding his problem in leaving. He advised that he
was and still is a content member of Scientology.

1/4/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Trying to Prevent Man's Leaving"
Members of Church of Scientology prevent William B. Wilson's cab from
leaving, until police arrive.

 1/4/84 Clearwater Sun
"Ex-Scientologist Vows to Starve on City Corner"
LaVenda Van Schaick carried signs claiming to be on a hunger strike
because of harassment from the Church of Scientology.

1/5/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Founder Sends Message, Scientologists Report"
In a press release from the Church the voice of L. Ron Hubbard came to
Scientology headquarters on New Years Eve.

1/5/84 Clearwater Sun 
"Scientologists Owe the Public an Explanation"
An Editorial.

1/5/84 SR3.1 AF (K-5) 
A former member, Carol Kanda contacted the City to get help in seeking a
refund from Scientology.

1/5/84 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Turns Camera on Protester" 
A camera crew from the Church of Scientology video tapes former member
LaVenda Van Schaick on the fourth day of her hunger strike.

1/5/84 SR3.1 AF (S-7) 
A former member, Stefan Sahlvall requested help in getting a refund from
Scientology.

1/6/84 SR3.1 AF (H-5) 
A former member, Don Hill requested information on how to get help in
seeking a refund from Scientology.

1/6/84 SR3.1 AF (B-l) 
A former member, Wendy Bryant contacted the City to get help in seeking a
refund from Scientology.

1/7/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Cabbie Seeks Ten Million Dollars in Scientology Lawsuit"
The Clearwater Cab driver Carry Vinyard contends he was detained by the
Church of Scientology when he tried to drive a Church member to Tampa
filed a lawsuit.

1/11/84 Clearwater Sun 
"A Clarification"
A letter to the Editor from William B. Wilson explaining that their
reporting of his attempts to leave the Church of Scientology was
incorrect.

1/13/84 SR3.1F(K-1) 
A former member, Johann Kempff contacted the City about help in collecting
a refund from Scientology.

1/16/84 SR3.1 AF (A-3) 
Two former members, Doris and Carmen Alessi contacted the City to get help
in seeking a refund from Scientology after they had contacted the group
and been offered a partial refund.

1/18/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Cab Driver Settles Lawsuit Against Church of Scientology" 
Carry Vinyard reached an out of court settlement with the Church.

1/19/84 SR3.1R(P-la) 
A Private Investigator from Miami, Tom Dexzervato or Dazevedo was in the
area making inquiries into Attorney Michael Flynn's connection to the
Famco Corporation and a local Attorney Bob Saltzstein. He was allegedly
working for a California Attorney named John Peterson.

1/19/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Offer Settles Cab Driver's Complaints"
A cab driver who sued the Church of Scientology for 10 million dollars
settled out of court for an undisclosed amount of money.

1/21/84 Clearwater Sun
"Lawsuit Challenges Solicitation Ordinance" 
A coalition of national religious groups filed suit against the City of
Clearwater Seeking a halt to enforcement of a charitable solicitation
ordinance.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times
	* See also Tampa Tribune

1/21/84 SR3.1 R (5-5), CPD # 84-01618 
A 15 year old juvenile was observed in a high crime area at 2200 hours and
taken into protective custody until the father could be located.

1/22/84 Clearwater Sun
"Feds Eye Alleged Sect Plot To Corrupt U.S. Judge" 
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa is investigating a suspected 1982
extortion plot by the Church of Scientology to entrap and compromise
Federal Judge Ben Krentzman, who presided over a suit against the Church.

1/23/84 Clearwater Sun
"Officials Not Surprised By Investigation Into Sect"
An investigation by federal authorities into the Church of Scientology for
complicity in a suspected scheme to entrap a Tampa federal judge "came as
no surprise" to Clearwater officials and others involved in legal actions
with the sect.
	* See also Tampa Tribune

1/23/84 Clearwater Sun
"How Do Scientologists Continue to Evade Law?" 
Editorial.

1/24/84 Clearwater Sun
"Prior Sect Try At Judge Reported" 
An article titled "Scientology's War Against Judges" which appeared in the
December 1980 issue of The American Lawyer. Author James Stewart details
the sects efforts to complicate, delay and quash the trial of eleven
Scientology defendants charged with spying, wiretapping and breaking into
government offices.

1/24/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Sue Clearwater Over Ordinance" 
This suit is the second court challenge to the ordinance within four days.
         * See also Clearwater Sun.

1/25/84 Clearwater Sun
"City Puts Solicitation Law on Hold"
 Commissioners voted to fight two lawsuits challenging the solicitation
ordinance, and agreed not to enforce it until the lawsuits are resolved.
        * See also St. Petersburg Times 1/26/84

1/25/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Wins International Religious Recognition" 
A paid advertisement by the Church. 

William Franks, former executive director of the Church of Scientology
international said Church leaders plotted to compromise a federal judge in
Tampa because they feared his ruling would "adversely and directly affect"
Church founder L. Ron Hubbard.

1/27/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Holds Conference To Debunk Kidnap Story" 
With a Church of Scientology public relations person present the Church of
Scientology held an open house for reporters to meet William B. Wilson and
hear him debunk the incident earlier this month as a "misunderstanding".

1/29/84 SR3.1 RR (M-4) 
A couple named John and Erna Martinique came to CPD to report their
concerns about Scientology. They drove into town with no money looking for
work. They answered an ad by Scientology that said they were hiring. After
several days of interviews, tests, and contract signing they learned that
they were to make only $12.00 bi-weekly each.

1/30/84 SR3.1 R (P-ld) 
Another Police Agency sent information on a Eugene Martin Ingram to CPD.
He is a former LAPD Officer who had been charged with conspiracy to
obstruct justice, pandering and pimping. He is currently a PI with his own
firm, Ingram Investigations. Included in the information packet was a copy
of a letter by LAPD Officer Philip Rodriguez authorizing Ingram to conduct
wire taps on Gerry Armstrong and Michael Flynn.

2/84 SR3.1 R (F-7) 
Outline by Lt. Emmons for assistance from FDLE in the investigation of
Scientology.

2/84 SR3.1 R (S-l) 
Lt. Emmons summary of the joint task force investigation of Scientology.

2/1/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Operatives Posed as Agents of Investor To Check City's
Plans Against Church" 
At least five prominent Clearwater business leaders thought they were
holding discussions with agents of a wealthy European investor when they
met in 1982 aboard a yacht moored at Clearwater marina. In actuality, the
agents were private detectives hired by the Church of Scientology.
       * See also Clearwater Sun.

~2/l/s4 sR3.1RT(s-5)
Attorney Michael Flynn submitted a proffer for his client, Laurel Sullivan
concerning her knowledge of Scientology activities. Some of which dealt
with a ~"     company called RRF (Religious Research Foundation), that was
a front for money going to Hubbard in banks over seas. She names numerous
staff who had direct knowledge of this and participated in the activities.

2/2/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists' Inquiry Draws Angry Reaction"
Local business leaders react to news of Church hired private
investigators.

2/3/84 Tampa Tribune
"Private Detective Outlines Undercover Church Probe"
 A private detective claims he deliberately masqueraded as an agent for
nonexistent European investors so he could meet influential Clearwater
businessmen as part of a covert investigation for the Church of
Scientology.

2/3/84 SR3.1 R (P-le) 
A source turned over a document that was found in the area of downtown. It
appears to show information about the backgrounds of influential members
of the downtown business community. The four people mentioned are Gabe
Cazares, Sam Casella, David Carlye, and Carey Stiff.

2/3/84 SR3.1 R (J-lr) 
An inquiry was made into allegations of numerous school age children of
Scientologists who did not appear to be attending either public or private
school.

2/4/84 Clearwater Sun
"FBI Expands Probe of Alleged Sect Plot" 
The FBI expanded a federal investigation into an alleged 82' Scientology
operation to entrap federal judge Ben Krentzman.

2/6/84 SR3.1 AF (H-2) 
A former member, Gall Hill contacted the City requesting help in getting a
refund from Scientology for over $25,000.

2/7/84 SR3.1 R (C-2) 
A former member, Mary Celanne Sherrill contacted CPD alleging harassment
by Scientology since she quit the group.

2/8/84 SR3.1 R (K2a) 
CPD Intelligence Report Details conversations between Lt. Emmons and
representative of the State Attorney's Office, FBI, and US Attorney's
Office regarding the progress in the investigation of attempts of
Scientology to discredit US Dist. Judge Ben Krentzman.

2/9/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect President Denies Wrongdoing in Probe" 
President Heber Jentzsch said there was "much ado about nothing"
concerning recent reports about the Church of Scientology hiring
detectives to pose as businessman and elicit views about the sect from
Clearwater civic leaders.

2/9/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Official Likens Church's Problems To Those of Jews in Nazi
Germany" 
Heber Jentzsch compared anti-Scientology sentiment to the persecution of
Jews in Nazi Germany.

2/9/84 SR3.1 RT (5-51)
Attorney Michael Flynn contacted CPD with information on Scientology staff
members who would have knowledge of Hubbard receiving money from the
corporate shell RRF (Religious Research Foundation). They are: Vickie
Livingston, ,'    Mike   Smith,   Bill   Broderick,    Kima   Douglas
and   Doreen   Gillham.

2/9/84 SR3.1 RT (5-4) 
Attorney Michael Flynn contacted CPD about his client, Howard Schemer,
AKA: Homer Schemer. Mr. Schemer, a former member of Scientology had
information on money transfers to Hubbard's personal accounts of allegedly
$45 million.

2/10/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Pilot's Widow Gave Workers Comp Funds to Scientologists"
The widow of Air Florida pilot Larry Wheaten, whose jet plunged into the
Potomac River, received $300,000 in workers comp benefits for her
husband's death and donated almost half to the Church of Scientology the
next day.
     * See also Clearwater Sun.

2/10/ 84 St. Petersburg Times
"Stay Vigilant"
Editorial

2/16/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Power to Scientology Church's Motel Shut Off for Non-Payment" 
Florida Power shut off power to Heart of Clearwater Motel for a $3,000.
bill.

2/16/84 SR3.1 A F(F-l) 
An Attorney, James Fairievs requested information on how to file a
complaint with the City on getting refunds from Scientology.

2/17/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Threatens Suit Over Lodging Law" 
An attorney for the Church of Scientology said the outcome of a federal
court hearing will determine whether the sect sues the City for adopting
an ordinance regulating hotels, motels and dormitories.

2/17/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Says It Has No Financial Problem" 
Court records show that within the past twelve months six businesses have
filed suits or liens against the church to force it to pay unpaid debts.
The Church also failed to pay a $3,000 bill to Florida Power Corp.
resulting in power shut off at the Heart of Clearwater Motel.

2/17/84 SR3.1 AF (D-2) 
A former member, Nevell Davis contacted the City to get help in seeking a
refund from Scientology.

2/20/84 SR 3-1 
Request by Mayor Kelly for sweep of her home after suspicious carpet
laborers were hired by her and made several intrusive and suspicious
inquiries to her while at the home. A second suspicious person was seen by
her husband watching the home from a car in the street at the same time.
This person said he was with the FBI but made threatening remarks that
seemed out of character for an Agent.

2/23/84 Suncoast News 
"Church Says Its Dorm Law Target" 
Scientologists say new provisions of the new Clearwater Housing Code is
aimed directly at the Church.

2/28/84 SR3.1 M (5-7) 
A request for information was received form the City of South Gate
California. The Chief of Police there, Norman Phillips had been told by
their City Attorney, Bruce Boogaard to contact CPD for information on
Concerned Businessmen's Association of America and it's founder Barbara
Ayash, and any possible connections to Scientology. They had been
solicited to distribute the book The Way to Happiness to every resident of
the city.

 /5/SQ CPD 84-05247 
Suspicious Incident/Possible False Imprisonment 210 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.
Daniel Codrino reports he is detained by members of the Church of
Scientology as he attempted to leave the Ft. Harrison Hotel. He originally
said he wanted to leave after they tried to charge him more money than he
already had paid for a course. Some time after leaving the area he
recanted all that he told the officers.

3/7/84 SR3.1 R (5-4) 
Elom Silberman reported to CPD that he felt that several labor laws were
being violated by Scientology. He came to Clearwater along with his 9 year
old son Phillip to work for Scientology. He said he had worked for three
weeks straight without a day off.. His total pay was $12.00. He also said
that he was told his son would be sent to school, instead his son was
given the job of baby-sitting infants and smaller children. After
intervention on his behalf, Richard Haworth did give Silberman $48.00 for
two tickets back to Miami. Silbennan also advised that there were several
other foreign students working for Scientology in violation of their
visas.

/7/84 SR3.1 AF (F-2)
A former member, Gerd Fraeulin swore in an affidavit that she had been
defrauded by Scientology for over $300,000.

3/9/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Hearing on Scientology Ordinance is Today" 
A US District Judge heard arguments on the Constitutionality of the
Clearwater ordinance.

3/9/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Says Sect Detained Him" 
For the second time since January 1984, a Scientologist, Daniel Codrino
was physically detained by two Church members while trying to leave the
Fort Harrison Hotel.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times.

3/9/84 SR3.1 R (5-6), CPD 84-5571 
A Dependent juvenile report was taken after a citizen turned a 2 year old
child over to CPD that they had found wandering the streets unattended.
The child was wearing only a T-shirt during cold weather. He had a bruise
on his head and signs of a bad cold with head congestion. He was later
turned over to his father who was on staff at the Ft. Harrison.

3/12/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Denies Police Report He Was Detained By Sect Members"
Scientologist Daniel Codrino said he was not physically detained by Church
members as quoted in a police report.

3/14/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologist Tape to Get Review" 
The State Attorneys Office will review a tape recording of a complaint
filed by a New York Scientologist to determine whether criminal charges
are warranted in connection with an earlier reported incident.

3/15/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Renovations of Crystal Ballroom Completed" 
Church of Scientology has scheduled tours.

3/ 16/84 St. Petersburg Times 
"Clearwater Makes Revisions in Ordinance Directed Toward Church of
Scientology" Commissioners enacted emergency changes.
     *See also Clearwater Sun.

3/19/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Attorney Asks Court to Order Scientology Leaders to Appear For Out of
Court Testimony" Attorney Michael Flynn asked the US District Court to
compel the highest leaders of the Church to testify on their alleged
attempts to obstruct justice.
      *See also St. Petersburg Times.

3/20/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Former Sect Members File Complaints, Lawyer Says" 
Three former members of the Church of Scientology mailed complaints to the
US Postal Inspectors saying the Church's Clearwater office failed to honor
it's refund policy and requested an investigation.

3/20/84 Clearwater Sun
"A T~uri Arrives at Mother Hubbard's Cubbard" 
An article by Bob Driver.

3/24/84 Clearwater Sun
'Ruling Due This Week on Solicitation Law" 
A US District Judge will rule on the original ordinance over which the
City is being sued, despite a rewrite.

3/25/84 SR3.1AF(H-3) 
A former member, Renate Haskell contacted the City to get help in seeking
a refund from Scientology.

3/29/84 Clearwater Sun
"Court Rejects Anti-Sect Law"
A US district judge declared Clearwater's solicitation ordinance
unconstitutional affirming Church of Scientology's arguments that the
measure violates the first amendment.

3/29/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Ordinance Ruled Unconstitutional" 
Charitable Solicitation Ordinance was ruled unconstitutional.
     *See also Tampa Tribune

3/30/84 St. Petersburg Times 
"Clearwater Unfazed by Judge"
Commissioners said they are determined to confront problems with
Scientology and are unfazed by a Judge's determination that an ordinance
aimed at the Church is unconstitutional.

3/30/84 Clearwater Sun
"Use Cured Anti-Sect Law, City Told" 
Despite a ruling that the original Charitable Solicitation ordinance is
unconstitutional, City Attorney Bustin advised the City to continue
enforcing a revised version.

3/31/84 Clearwater Sun
"Development Group Rejects Sect's Offer" 
Clearwater Progress Inc. turned down the Church of Scientology's request
to join their group.

4/3/84 Clearwater Sun
"City to Appeal Solicitation Law Ruling"
Commissioners agree to appeal a ruling declaring the solicitation
ordinance unconstitutional.
      *See also St. Petersburg Times.

414/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Psychologist Who Believe That Cults Destroy Minds to Speak Thursday" 
Dr. Anita Soloman of Maryland will speak at the Holiday Inn Surfside at a
conference sponsored by the Pinellas Co. Mental Health Assoc.

4/4/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Property Board Allows Two Exemptions, Denies Churches Claim" 
Board denied a claim that the Church of Scientology should be exempt from
property taxes because it is a non-profit organization.

4/5/84 SR3.1 RT (N-ll) 
An interview with a former member, John Nelson, by Ontario Provincial
Police about his actions and knowledge of the operations of Scientology.

4/8/84 Clearwater Sun
"Growing Up in the Church of Scientology"
Story about raising children from within the Church.

4/ 1~/84 SR3.1AP'(G-4) 
A former member, Vern Goodman requested information on filing a complaint
to get a refund from Scientology.

4/ 11/84 SR3.1 AF (5-3) 
A former member Marina Jourdan contacted the City to get help in seeking a
refund of $14,000 from Scientology.

4/12/84 Clearwater Sun
"Police Release Transcript of Scientologists Statement".
CPD release the transcript of a recorded statement made by Daniel Codrino,
a Church member who claimed he had been held against his will.

4/ 13/84 Clearwater Sun
"Codrino Case Demands Continued Investigation" 
Editorial concerning investigation into claims that police lied and
Codrino denying that he was held by Church officials.

4/ 14/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Complaints Against Sect Invalid For City Inquiry".
City Attorney termed invalid any of the 31 complaints against the Church
under the Charitable Solicitation ordinance as unconstitutional.

4/20/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Denies Scientology Motion to Bar Hubbard Papers from Trial" 
A California Judge denied a motion to bar personal papers of L Ron Hubbard
from being introduced as evidence at the trial of the sect's formal
archivist, Gerald Armstrong.

4/21/84 Clearwater Sun
"City Can't Enforce Solicitation Law"
A US District Judge issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the
City from enforcing an emergency solicitation ordinance.

4/24/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater is Finn on Anti-Sect Ordinance".
City will not voluntarily postpone enforcing the amended law.

4/25/84 St. Petersburg Times 
"Mayor's Meeting on Sect Kept Secret" 
Mayor Kelly and a Clearwater Police Lt. Investigating Scientology met in
Washington with aids to US Senator Lawton Chiles and briefed them on
"matters of serious concern" involving the group.

4/25/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Pays $244,997. In Back Taxes, Plans to Pay More"
Church pays some tax bills dating to 1978.

5/3/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Business Said to Owe $6,500. In Taxes" 
IRS filed a lien against the World Institute of Scientology Enterprises.

5/3/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Member Lectured After Sidewalk Incident" 
Scientology security guard Curtis Lee Nelson was chastised by police for
confronting a man who "looked suspicious".

5/4/84 Clearwater Sun
"Lawyer Blasts Hubbard For Lies"
Boston Attorney Michael Flynn claims Hubbard was not a nuclear scientist
and never received degrees, was not crippled and blinded, then healed
through Dianetics, as his writings proclaim.

5/4/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Commission Takes Steps to Extend Ordinance Aimed at Scientologists"
Commissioners moved to extend the life of an emergency ordinance aimed at
the Church.

5/8/84 Clearwater Sun
"L. Ron Hubbard's Wife Testifies to 'Mental Rape'"
Mary Sue Hubbard testified in Superior Court that a 37 year old California
man stole thousands of documents which belonged to her and the Clearwater
based sect. Testified she felt "mentally raped" knowing that others had
seen the papers.

5/9/84 Clearwater Sun
"Flynn Says Archivist Entitled to Documents"
Lawyer Michael Flynn claims these secret documents contain damning
evidence of an elaborate scheme to defraud Scientology members through the
misrepresentation of the background of Hubbard.

5/10/84 Clearwater Sun
"Writer Tells of Hubbard's Faked Past"
Omar Garrison says he was hired in 1980 to write a biography of Hubbard.
He testified that some published accounts of Hubbard's life were
inaccurate and that he refused to repeat all of the falsehoods that the
Church of Scientology had perpetuated over the years.

5/11/84 Clearwater Sun
'Former Scientologists Recalls Degradation" 
Gerald Armstrong testified before a Superior Court in LA about the horror,
degradation and humiliation he endured during his eleven years with the
Church of Scientology.

5/12/84 Clearwater Sun "Flynn Says Millions Funneled from Sect".
Court sealed tapes reveal that L. Ron Hubbard used corporations to funnel
millions from the sect to his personal bank account in Liechtenstein.

05/12/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Hubbard siphoned Scientology funds, ex-member testifies"
Attorney for a former Church member said Church founder L. Ron Hubbard put
more then 200 Million dollars in Church funds into Swiss bank accounts
while keeping secret control of the Church.

J/ 13/84 Clearwater Sun
"Trial Reveals Scientology's Darker Side"
Testimony of Gerald Armstrong, former Scientologist.

5/15/84 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard A Malingerer Not Hero, Armstrong Says".
Gerald Armstrong testified that documents sealed by California Supreme
Court will prove Hubbard's career is one of a 'recurring pattern of
malingering, feigning illnesses, and false reporting to his superiors.'

5/15/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist pay nearly 300 thousand dollars in back taxes to County" 
The Church of Scientology paid nearly 300 thousand dollars in late County
Property Taxes and interest penalties for the 1980 tax year.

5/16/84 Clearwater Sun
"Witness: Hubbard Used Black Magic"
Bigamy and black magic were a part of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard,
according to documents introduced as exhibits in Superior Court.

5/17/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Lawyers Attack Archivist Testimony".
Church attorneys begin cross examination of Gerald Armstrong trying to
prove he continued collecting sect related documents after a restraining
order prevented him from doing so.

5/17/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Respond to Coverage". 
Letters to the Editor.

5/17/84 Amendment of City of Clearwater's Charitable Solicitation
Ordinance.

5/ 18/84 Clearwater Sun
"Defendant Denies Sect Employment"
Gerald Armstrong maintained that for eleven years he worked only for L.
Ron Hubbard and refused to acknowledge Scientology lawyers contentions
that he was a sect employee.

5/18/84 St. Petersburg Times
"City approves towing, anti-Scientology ordinances"
The City Commission approved an ordinance that deals with the way churches
and other non-profit groups raise money.
        * See also Clearwater Sun.

5/19/84 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard Letters Entered in Trial"
Scientology lawyers introduced several hundred pages of sealed documents
saying they fractured the defense of a man charged with taking thousands
of sect papers when he fled the organization.

5/21/84 Clearwater Sun 
"On The Armstrong Trial"
Letter to the Editor from Rev. Sanford Black, Church of Scientology
California.

5/22/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Tries the Unusual in Document Trial"
Lawyers for Scientology asked that parts of the official court transcripts
of a civil case be destroyed upon the completion of the trial. A Superior
Court Judge denied the request.

5/22/84 Clearwater Sun
"Group Registers Gripe Against Sect Ordinance"
Americans United For Separation of Church and State filed a complaint in
US District Court against the revised charitable solicitation ordinance.

5/23/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Groups Obtain Restraining Order Against anti-Scientology Law"
Six religious organizations obtained a temporary restraining order that
prohibits the City from enforcing it's revised charitable solicitation
ordinance.

5/24/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Pleased With Restraining Order"
Church spokesman Richard Haworth says he is pleased with the second
restraining order issued against the City's revised ordinance.

/25/84 Clearwater Sun
"Papers Linking Hubbard, Sect Ordered Shredded".
Laurel Sullivan, a Scientologists for 17 years who worked in Hubbard's
office as his personal public relations officer, said orders were given in
Feb. 1980 to shred documents that said Hubbard was in control of Church
management.
	* See also St. Petersburg Times.

5/27/84 Clearwater Sun "Former Sect Publicist Fears Being Target"
Laurel Sullivan says she left the organization because she had become a
"target" of other Church members.
      * See also St. Petersburg Times.

5/28/84 SR3.1 R (S-8) 
A copy of a Scientology Mission information sheet. The mission was to get
a former Sea Org. member, Homer Shomer to come back to the group. There
was information that he was possibly planning to testify against the group
in the Gerry Armstrong Case. They planned to use his daughter, Valerie
Page and an old friend Milt Wolfe.

5/30/84 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard Had Duel Personalities".
According to L. Ron Hubbard's former publicist, Laurel Sullivan, Hubbard
had a split personality that triggered outbursts of anger.

6/2/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Will Ask Court To Quash Warrant".
Church announced it will petition the Supreme Court of Ontario to quash a
search warrant that police used to raid Church headquarters and seize
documents.

6/3/84 Clearwater Sun 
"Readers Respond to Scientology". 
Letters to the Editor

6/3/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology near death, ex-members say" 
Ex-Church members say greed, lies, and power struggles have crippled
Scientology to the point where it maybe dying.

6/5/84 Clearwater Sun
"Second order is issued to halt enforcement of anti-Scientology law" 
A U.S. District Judge issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the City
of Clearwater from enforcing it's charitable solicitation ordinance.

6/5/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Religious Status Just One Part of Trial" 
A report regarding court proceedings taking place in Toronto.

6/7/84 Clearwater San
"Scientology compared to Catholicism" 
A lawyer representing the Church of Scientology likened the sect to the
Roman Catholic Church.

6/8/84 St. Petersburg Times
"State Attorney's Records Are Public, Judge Says in Ruling" 
A Polk County judge said a state attorney's records of completed or
inactive investigations are public record.

6/9/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Hearing Likely to Mushroom" 
An Ontario Supreme Court judge is expected to rule in a hearing brought by
the Church of Scientology centering on questions of religious equality and
criminal wrong doing.

6/9/84 Clearwater Sun 
"Sect Trial Near End" 
An article regarding the trial of Gerald Armstrong.

6/9/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists File Suit Over Tax Exemption Denial" 
The Church of Scientology sued the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector
because the organization was denied a tax exempt status.

6/6/84 Clearwater Sun
"Solicitation Ruling Puts City on Hold".
Attorneys for City called the Church's restraining order another holding
action on the law's constitutionality.

6/11/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater organization mails 2,000 Scientology booklets" 
The Florida branch of the Concerned Businessman's Association of America
sent 2,000 letters around the county touting an enclosed booklet written
by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. The booklet was "the Way To
Happiness."

6/ 13/84 Clearwater Sun 
"Judge Has LA Sect Testimony" 
An article regarding the trial of Gerald Armstrong.

6/14/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Member Wins Lawsuit"
A  deprogrammer violated the rights of Church member Paula Dain by trying
to force her to leave the group.

6114/84 Clearwater Sun
"In defense of Scientology" 
A letter to the Editor from Bruce Silton and a second letter to the Editor
by Arthur Kravitz.

6/ 15/84 Clearwater Sun
"Canadian Court Told Religion Protects Cult"
 The Church of Scientology told the Ontario Supreme Court a search warrant
used to raid the Church of Scientology's headquarters there should be
quashed because sect members could not commit a fraud while practicing
their faith.
      *See similar article from the Toronto Globe.

6/ 15/84 St. Petersburg Timer
"Scientologists Want Commissioner to Pay Legal Fees From His Suit" 
The Church wants to make Cazares pay $770,000 in legal fees.
        * See also Clearwater Sun.

6/15/84 SR3.1 ii (P-5) 
An interview was conducted with a Joseph Zoel. He had come to CPD after
being involved with Scientology for about 3 months and then being
convinced to come to Clearwater to join staff. He was shocked at the
living and working conditions and decided not to stay.

6/15/84 CPD i 84-13905
CPD was called to 500 Cleveland Street by Scientology for a disturbance.
Officers found a former member, Johan Kempff and his friend, Richard
Wetherill involved in a struggle with Ben Shaw and other staff members. A
battery report was taken for the state to decide on charges. It started
when Kempff returned to the building to talk to someone about a refund of
fees he paid to Scientology. Both sides differ on who started the physical
assault.

6/17/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Is Scientology a Religion? Court May Give Answer" 
An article regarding a trial in Toronto.

6/18/84 Clearwater Sun
"Court Told Sect Raid Should Have Been Restricted" 
A lawyer for the Church of Scientology says a 158 page search warrant
Ontario Police used to raid the headquarters should have been restricted
to prevent a massive search and seizure of Church records and artifacts.

6/19/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Related Organization Breaks Up" 
The Church of Scientology of Clearwater Inc. incorporated as a non-profit
religious organization in December of 1982; filed papers of corporate
dissolution in April stating it was "active until January 20, 1983."

6/22/84 84-14483 
A reporter for the Clearwater Sun, George Shelor reported two suspicious
incidents possibly involving Scientology. He was followed to lunch by a
subject that had an apparent Scientology custom license plate form
California. Then later in the day he got a call at the paper advising him
to stop reporting on what he had been reporting on. The unknown caller
mentioned that he his wife and daughters time was near.

6/22/84 SR3.1 L (R-2) 
Former members, Lawrence West and Catherine Williams started a Squirrel
Group known as California Association of Dianetic Auditors (CADA). They
were involved in a civil battle with RTC over use of Scientology
Technology.

6/23/84 SR3.1 R (A-ii) CPD 84-14588
A Harold Scott Anderson had been charged with burglary to a Scientology
building. He had written a letter to the Clearwater Sun documenting his
involvement with Scientology and an alleged set up by them on his burglary
charges. He later recanted his claims and pled guilty to a lesser trespass
charge.

6/23/84 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Ruling Beginning of the End".
California Judge exonerated Gerald Armstrong from charges that he took
Church documents. Judge ruled that Armstrong took the documents to
"minimize potential risks he faced including physical harm" when he fled
the Clearwater based sect.

6/24/84 Clearwater Sun
"Decision Is A Major Win for Anti-Scientologists"
Editorial

6/24/84 Clearwater Sun
"Founder's Son Says Hubbard Did Not Invent the E-Meter"
Hubbard's estranged son Ronald DeWolf recalls that someone else actually
invented the E-Meter.

6/24/84 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology E-Meter Said to Offer Catharsis"
Founder L. Ron Hubbard holds the patent on the E-Meter, which according to
electronics experts is nothing more than a galvanometer, a device that
measures electrical resistance.

6/25/84 Clearwater San
"Sect Official Responds to LA Courts Decision" 
A letter to the Editor by Heber Jentzsch.

6/26/84 Clearwater Sun
"Litigation Keeps Sect on Defense"
 The Church of Scientology faces mounting legal pressures in courts
worldwide to explain its actions, policy, beliefs, and inner workings.

6/27/84 Clearwater Sun
"Court Reseals Sect Papers"
A California Court granted an emergency stay and resealed about 500
documents that had been unsealed by a California judge.

6/27/84 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Win Temporary Delay in Release of Founder's Documents" 
The Church of Scientology won a temporary halt in the release of documents
belonging to the Church's founder.

6/28/84 Clearwater Sun
"Another Church Group Joins Suit Against Scientology Law" 
Four Seventh Day Adventist organizations have joined a lawsuit contesting
the constitutionality of Clearwater's charitable solicitation ordinances.

UIL~JI O·+ 1~SLi~fllLI~L L\C;*ilr·t+·
'Scientologists Unpaid Taxes Total 569,~62.27 Jasper May Sell Some of the

Certificates July 10th" 
ax Collector O. Sanford Jasper said he would offer for sale certificates
covering unpaid taxes on 10 parcels of Church of Scientology property
unless the Church pays before hand.

7/1/84 Clearwater Sun
"Prejudiced Reporting"
A letter to the Editor.

7/2/84 SR3.1 AF (A-l) 
Former member, Henry Abgrall contacted the City to get help in seeking a
refund of over $9,000 from Scientology.

7/5/84 Clearwater Sun
"Disaffected Scientologists Strike Out on Own" 
Disillusioned Scientologists still practicing the tenets of Dianetics and
Scientology have splintered from the Church of Scientology to form their
own organizations such as the Clear Center, the Council for Spiritual
Integrity, Advanced Abilities Center, and the Revitalization Center.

7/9/84 SR3.1 R (T-3) A prominent German citizen, Gerlinde A. E. Trager
contacted CPD to make complaint of her estranged soon to be ex-husband
having married her only to get

money to take Scientology courses.

7/10/84 St. Petersburg Times
'Judge Rules Tax Officials Can't Take Property of Scientologists" The Tax
Collector of Pinellas Country will not be allowed to confiscate more than
$1-million in furniture and equipment form building owned by the Church of
Scientology according to a Pinellas County judge.
      * See also Clearwater Sun article.

7/11/84 St. Petersburg Times
''Ex Official Tells Of Millions Sent To Hubbard"

  Former officials of the Church of Scientology said they helped L. Ron
Hubbard
V
secretly divert more than 100 million dollars from the Church into foreign
bank

accounts he controlled.

7/ 11/84 St. Petersburg Times 'Clearwater Changes Peddlers' Ordinance"
.The Commission approved major changes in a peddlers' ordinance just days
before
j a number of religious organizations will contest the law's
constitutionality in court.

7/11/84 New York Times 
'Scientology Chief Got Millions, Ex-aids Say" A story about L. Ron
Hubbard.

Church of Scientology was condemned as sinister and dangerous by a British
high court judge.

7/24/84 St. Petersburg Timer 'Scientology Blasts Lawyer" Church of
Scientology officials accuse Boston lawyer Michael Flynn of conspiring to
pass a counterfeit $2 million check on the account of Scientology founder
L. Ron Hubbard, and later blaming the forgery on members of the Church as
part of an

overall plan to destroy the group.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

7/24/84 SR3.1 AF (5-2) A former member, Helga Schiwal requested a
complaint form to seek a refund from Scientology for nearly $18,000.

7/25/84 SR3.1 AF (5-3) Former member, Larry Seminon contacted the City to
request help in getting a refund from Scientology for money paid in
advance for courses.

7/25/84 Clearwater Sun
'Sect Say Flynn Involved With Phony Check" Scientology officials are
accusing Boston lawyer Michael Flynn of conspiring to pass a counterfeit 2
million dollar check "to divert attention from himself".

8/1/84 SR3.1 Letter to Mayor Kelly from the President of CSI Heber
Jentzsch. He makes claims of

criminal ties to Attorney Michael Flynn and organized crime in Boston.

8/2/84 SR3.1AF(El) Attorney Dr. Heiko Von Gienanth contacted the City
requesting information on how to get help in seeking refunds for several
clients that he represented in

Germany.

8/2/84 St. Petersburg Times
'Scientology Leader Chastises Clearwater" Heber Jentzsch criticized
Clearwater's charitable solicitation ordinance and Boston attorney Michael
Flynn.

8/2/84 St. Petersburg Times
'Scientologist Brings His Allegations To Clearwater" Church of Scientology
International President Heber Jentzsch speaks against the City's
charitable solicitation ordinance.

8/2/84 Clearwater Sun
'Scientologists Go To Court To Block Solicitation Measure" Attorneys for
the Church of Scientology filed a motion to stop enforcement of

C/     Clearwater's charitable solicitation ordinance.

8/2/84 Tampa Tribune
'Scientology Leader Renews Fight Over Forged Check" Church President Heber
Jentzsch renewed charges involving a forged 2 million dollar check and a
conspiracy by sect foe Michael Flynn.
      * See also Clearwater Sun.

8/3/84 SR3.1M(S-5) A former member, Stefan Sahlvall was notifying several
law enforcement agencies around the world about the harassment he has
received while attempting to practice Scientology outside of the authority
of RTC. This is referred to as Squirrel Groups.

8/3/84 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Upholds Enforcement of Solicitation Law" A U. S. District Court
judge denied a Church of Scientology request to restrain Clearwater
officials from enforcing a charitable solicitation ordinance.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

8/4/84 Clearwater Sun
'Sect Charges Insult Intelligence of Public" Editorial about Heber
Jentzsch in response to his press conference and attempts to discredit
Boston Attorney Michael Flynn.

8/9/84 CPD #84-18487, SR3.1R (P-2) An anonymous citizen complained of
recruitment by Scientology uniformed members at the local bus station at
Park & Garden.

8/ 10/84 Clearwater Sun "Treasury Agents Said Probing Sect" The US
Treasury Department's Criminal Investigations Division has mounted an
in-depth investigation into the activities of the Clearwater based Church
of Scientology.

8/ 15/84 St. Petersburg Times
'Sect Moves Its Mortgages To 'Religious Trust' Church of Scientology
transferred mortgages on 9 of its 10 properties to a religious trust,
whose beneficiaries the Church refuses to name.

8/ 17/ 84 St. Petersburg Times 'Sect Stays Firm on Not Selling Motel" The
president of the Church of Scientology reaffirmed that a former motel on
the bayfront owned by the Church is not for sale. He was referring to the
former Sandcastle .

8/ 17/84 Clearwater Sun
'Sect Leaders Abusing Their Access to The Press" An editorial.

8/20/84 Evening Independent
'Don't Miss the Obvious: Scientology is Business' An editorial.

21/84 SR3.1 R (5-12), 84-19682

"A check on the welfare was done after a non-Scientologist parent,
contacted CPD

when she could not get in touch with her 13 year old son. The son had been

staying with the father at the Ft. Harrison for about 2 months.

8/21/84 SR3.1AF(H-1) A former member, Violet Heckman contacted the City to
get help in seeking a refund of $15,000 that she had paid directly to RRF
(Religious Research Foundation) for Scientology auditing she was taking in
Clearwater.

8/21/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Sect Employee Sought After Scientologist Robbed" A Church of Scientology
employee armed with a pistol robbed a sect member of $200 inside the hotel
headquarters.
      *see St. Petersburg Times

8/23/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'Church Begins Repaying Ex-Members" Church
of Scientology began to repay nearly $400,000. that at least 33
disenchanted members say they paid for counseling and classes they never
received.
      +see St. Petersburg Times

8/23/84 CPD Report 84-19862 Subject accused a Church of Scientology
security guard of false imprisonment, after the guard detains him.

8/24/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Sect Repaying Disgruntled Members" The Church of Scientology began to
reimburse current and former members who claimed refunds were owed them
for services not delivered when they took courses in Clearwater.

8/25/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'Scientology Guard Charged with False Imprisonment" A Church of
Scientology security guard was arrested after he chased, tackled, and
handcuffed a man he thought had thrown a piece of concrete block through a
window at a building owned by the Church.
     *see also Clearwater Sun

8/28/84 Clearwater Sun: 'Sect Related Papers Released" The Supreme Court
of California ruled that thousands of Scientology related documents that
have been under court seal for 3 months may be unsealed.

8/28/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Ex Members Denounce Sect Rehab Program" An article concerning RPF
(Rehabilitation Project Force).

8/29/84 CPD 84-20388, Threats A Church security guard reports being
threatened by a subject who had previously been 'fired" by Scientology.

8/31/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'Church of Scientology to Give Records to Property Appraiser" Church of
Scientology said it will hand over 50,000 documents to the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser's Office in an attempt to prove its claim that the
organization is a tax exempt religion.

9/ i/ 84 Clearwater Sun:
'Officials to Study Sect's Financial Records" Tax officials are preparing
to examine Church documents.

9/4/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'Lawyer: Scientologists Are Trying To Frame Me" Boston lawyer Michael
Flynn claims that members of the Church of Scientology are trying to frame
him.

9/ 12/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Scientology Magazine Ad Seeks IRS Whistle Blowers" Freedom Netus Journal,
a Los Angeles-based magazine published by the Church of Scientology has
placed ads in newspapers around the country encouraging current or former
employees of the IRS to step forward if they know of abuses the agency.

9/ 14/ 84 Clearwater Sun:
'Sect Sits On Name of Phantom Company" The identity of a corporation that
Church of Scientology officials insist is plotting to depress downtown
property values remained a mystery, nearly a month after a sect spokesman
Heber Jentzsch pledged to reveal the company's name.

9/ 19/84 SR3.1AF(S-I) A former member, Marlys Letter Scmidt contacted the
City for help in getting a refund of money paid to Scientology.

9/ 19/84 SR3,1AF(T-l) A former member, Desmond Thompson requested help in
getting a refund from Scientology.

9/25/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'Court Rules Against Scientologists' The
United States Tax Court ruled that the California Church of Scientology is
not entitled to a religion's freedom from taxation.

9/26/84 Clearwater Sun: 'Sect Vows to Fight Tax Setback" Church of
Scientology officials remain unrumed in the wake of a legal setback.

9/26/84 Tampa Tribune 'Scientology Appeal" Church of Scientology officials
say they will appeal a US tax court ruling denying tax exempt status to
the Church's California affiliate.

9/26/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'IA for-profit Church" An editorial.

9/26/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Scientology Bears No Resemblance to Religion" An editorial.

9/28/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'Scientologist Says Church to Fight on" Rev.
Heber Jentzsch believes the actions of the IRS are illegal and says the
Church of Scientology will continues its fight.

9/29/84 Evening Independent: "the bottom lie: it's a Business" An
editorial.

9/30/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'Church Owes 1.4 Million Dollars" The U.S.
tax court in Washington ruled that the Church must pay 1.4 million dollars
in back taxes and penalties because the court said the Church "Has made a
business of selling religion.

9/30/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Charges Against Sect Security Guard Dropped" The State Attorney dropped
the charge of false imprisonment against a security guard for the Church
of Scientology.

10/84 FREEDOM Issue 62 'IRS Tactics Result in Violent Deaths" Articles
accuse Atty. Michael Flynn of bribery.

10/84 London Sunday Times: 'Sinking the Master Mariner" An article about
Scientology and its founder L. Ron Hubbard.

10/7/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Could Hubbard Be Hiding On Suncoast3" Article concerning L. Ron Hubbard.

10/7/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Condemnation Move Called Premature" An article regarding condemnation of
Coconuts nightclub.

10/8/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'Actress, Husband Sever Their Link to Scientology, Get $59,000 Refund'
Television actress Joan Prather and her husband ended their long standing
membership in the Church because of differences with management.

10/9/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Cazares Criticizes Sect on lively Donahue Show" Commissioner Gabe Cazares
appeared on the syndicated Phil Donahue show to participate in a
discussion of cults.

10/ 16/84 SR3.1AF(R-l) A former member, E. Rosenkranz requested a refund
of $1,000 from Scientology. He was sent a copy of the ordinance.

10/23/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'Wife of Scientology Founder Sues His Son"
The wife of L. Ron Hubbard filed a $5 million suit against her step-son
charging that he perpetrated a massive fraud by claiming that Hubbard was
dead.

10/24/84 Tampa Tribune:
'Scientologist Lawsuit Alleges Anti-Church Plot" Church of Scientology
filed a $20 million lawsuit in federal court against Boston attorney
Michael Flynn charging he and his partners conspired to destroy their
religion.

10/24/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'U.S. Tax Court Rules Scientologists Can't Deduct all Donations" The
Constitution's guarantee of religious freedom does not include the right
to a tax deduction for a contribution to a church, the U. S. Tax Court
ruled.

10/24/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'Official Gets long-awaited Look at Scientology Finances" Property
Appraiser Ron Schultz reviewed Church of Scientology records.
        See also Clearwater Sun

10/25/84 SR3.1 AF (P-l) Roger Phares, a former member of Scientology
contacted the City for help in getting a refund for advanced payment of
courses.

10/25/84 SR3. 1 AF (K-2) A former member, Angelina Reinsma-Kostinow
contacted the City for help in getting a refund for advanced payment of
courses.

10/25/84 SR3.1 AF (K-3) A former member, Evelyn Kreyling contacted the
City for help in getting a refund for advanced payment of courses.

10/25/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Sect Branches File 20 Million-Plus Lawsuit" A 20 million dollar lawsuit
has been filed by two branches of the Church of Scientology accusing
Boston lawyer Michael Flynn, his brother, law partner, and a former
Scientologist of violating the civil rights of Church members.

11/4/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'Splinter Group Ex-Scientologists Plans To Offer Classes For Former Sect
Members" Former Scientologist David Findlay announced he is forming a
group that will offer Scientology related classes but will not be
affiliated with the Church.

/11/84 Clearwater Sun:
  error Story Told In Sect Suit" Possibly the highest ranking most
influential Scientologist to defect from the Clearwater based sect has
sued Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard for more than 225 million dollars.
Howard Schemer cited physical abuse, the intentional infliction of
emotional distress, false imprisonment and the violation of his civil
rights in filing the suit.

11/12/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'New Scientology Group Tries to Fight Church Detractors" Scientologists
were asked to join the newly formed International Association of
Scientologists.

11/19/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Document Outlines Sect Attempt To Block Testimony" Article outlining
Scientology documents aimed at blocking testimony from former
Scientologist Howard Schemer.

11/19/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'Conscious of Cults" On the 6th anniversary
of the death of the followers of Rev. Jim Jones demonstrators want the
public to be move aware of the existence of cult organizations and know
how to avoid them.

11/20/84 Clearwater Sun:
'Scientologists Sue Court To Keep Documents Sealed" Church of Scientology
sued the Los Angeles Superior Court to prevent the release of documents
that an attorney for a former member said would expose 'sham and fraud"
within the Church.

11/22/84 Clearwater San: 'Federal Judge Seals Sect Documents"

A federal judge acting on an emergency Church of Scientology request
resealed hundreds of Church documents less than two days after a lower
court declared the papers public record.

12/84 FREEDOM, December 1984 "Army Conducted Germ Warfare Tests in
Washington's National Airport"

12/4/83 SR3.1 R (A-6) (A-9) A cassette tape presentation by former member,
David Mayo. He addresses many of the concerns of the practicing
Scientologist outside of the control of RTC known as Squirrel Groups. His
group is called Advanced Ability Center in California.

12/6/84 St. Petersburg Times:
'Scientologists Contribution To Yulefest - A 120 ft Tree" The Church
purchased a $20,000 120 ft. Christmas tree to display at the Sandcastle
Motel.

12/08/84 Clearwater Sun: 'Sect Loses Court Battle in California" A
California judge declined to order a splinter group, the Church of
Scientology, to give up its headquarters at Seventh and Lemon streets in
downtown Riverside, after it was sued by the Church of Scientology.

12/ 10/84 SR3.1 R (F-2) Several meetings with Local, State and Federal
Officials take place during the time period of 3/6/84 - 12/10/84, in an
attempt to decide how and who should go further with the investigation of
Scientology.

i~2/20/84 Clearwater Sun:
:"Canadian Authorities Charge Scientologists'
  / Approximately twenty high ranking Church officials and former members
of the

1':   Clearwater based sect have been charged with criminal offenses
ranging from Theft to Possession of Property Obtained by Crimes, and
Breach of Trust according to Canadian law enforcement officials.

12/27184 Clearwater Sun: 'Sect to Hold Fireworks" Scheduled to take place
at Coachman Park.

12/24/84 St. Petersburg Times: 'Scientologist Sue Pinellas Over Tax
Status" For the seventh year in a row the Church sued Pinellas County
Property Appraiser.

12/30/84 Clearwater Sun: 'Church's Display Fire Investigation" Fireworks
display sponsored by the Church touched off three small fires. Police and
fire officials will investigate.

1985

1/85 FREEDOIL6, January 1985 'U.S. Condones Terrorism by Interpol
Membership" 'IRS Sought Information to Smear Whistleblower.

1/3/85 St. Petersburg Times: 'Realtor Says Sect Sought 20 Properties" Real
estate agent Albert Rogero, who was hired by the Church of Scientology
said that the organization attempted to purchase about 20 north Pinellas
properties in the early 1980's.

1/5/85 SR3.1 R (5-13), 85-00429 A child neglect case was initiated after
citizens reported that a 5 year old child was running in traffic downtown.
The investigation showed that both parents were on staff with Scientology.

1/23/85 Tampa Tribune: "Scientologists Reveal IRS Abuses" An article
published in 1985 by Church of Scientology International.

01/29/85 Clearwater Sun: 'Skeptics Question Hubbard's Death" Boston
attorney Michael Flynn questioned whether reports of Hubbard's death were
accurate.

1j29/S5 St. Petersburg Times:
'Lawmaker, Scientologist accuse IRS of Harassment" Former U. S.
Representative George Hansen and the Church of Scientology charged that
the IRS singles out people for investigation because of their religious
and political affiliations.

2/85 Freedom Newspaper:
'National Coalition of IRS Whistleblowers Announced", 'Secret Documents
from IRS' Law Enforcement Manual' Revealed".

2/1/85 Clearwater Sun
'Sect Won't Talk About hush-hush Investigation" The Church of Scientology
won't name a corporation the sect claims is involved in buying downtown
properties.

2/1/85 SR3.1 R (N-17) CPD 85-02749
   The German Embassy requested CPD check on the welfare of a Wolfgang
Nass. LI     They had information that the subject had contacted family
and said he was not free to leave Clearwater. A subject who claimed to be
Nass was located, but he had no identification. Nass later left
Scientology with the aid of German Consul and CPD.

L·

2/ 13/85 Clearwater Sun:
'Church Complains About Sect's Radio Override" Calvary Baptist claimed its
two way radio frequency has been invaded by Scientology security guards.

2/ 14/85 SR3.1 R (P-l) A local Real Estate developer, Robert Stiff was
visited by a Private Investigator, Richard Mueller. He had been hired by a
Law firm in California to investigate if the City of Clearwater and local
businessmen were working to keep real estate prices

low.

2/ 14/85 The Suncoast News:
'Scientology-Canada Legal War Escalates" Raids on Church of Scientology's
Canadian headquarters in Toronto have only recently resulted in several
charges and some precedent making court rulings in

Canada.

02/28/85 Clearwater Sun:
'Suburbanites Salute Scientologists L. Ron Hubbard" The Central Florida
town of Eatonville has joined Dodge City, Kansas and Austin, Texas, in
honoring L. Ron Hubbard.

2/28/85 SR3.1 R (U-5) Agents Jones and Battle with the Community Relations
Service of the U.S. Department of Justice visited CPD to attempt mediation
between CPD and Scientology.

3/2/85 St. Petersburg Times:
'U. S. Mediators See Whether They Can Help Clearwater and Scientologists
Get

Along" Two federal conciliators, from the U.S. Department of Justice
Community Relations

Service, were in Clearwater asking community leaders and City officials
whether a third party is needed to smooth relations between the Clearwater
community and

the Church.

3/7/ 85 Clearwater Sun: 'Five Ways to Honor L. Ron Baby" An editorial.

3/8/85 St. Petersburg Times:
'Federal Office Won't Handle Scientology Conflict" The U. S. Department of
Justice decided not to intervene in the ongoing strife between the
Clearwater community and the Church.

3/9/85 St. Petersburg Times:
'Hubbard Ordered to Appear, Reply to Queries on Suit" L. Ron Hubbard has
been ordered by a judge to appear and answer questions as part of a
lawsuit filed by the organization.
      *see also Clearwater Sun

3/14/85 St. Petersburg Timer: 'Scientology Sues Former Staff Member" The
Church filed a $1 million dollar lawsuit against former staff member
Laurel Sullivan, claiming she disclosed confidential information about the
Church to government agencies and reporters.

3/21/85 St. Petersburg Times: 'Hubbard Fails To Show Up" Despite a
judicial order, L. Ron Hubbard did not show up for a scheduled out of
court deposition in Los Angeles.

3/26/85 Clearwater Sun: 'Affidavit Attacks Flynn's Strategy" Former sect
member Paulette Cooper signed an affidavit that says Boston attorney
Michael Flynn's litigation strategy is based on attacking Scientology
founder L. Ron Hubbard .

4/85 FREEDOM, April 1985 '$4.2. Billion Suit Against IRS and Justice
Department Announced'.

4/85 FREEDOM, April/May 1985 "Videotapes of Federal informant Reveal
Bizarre Government Plot to Destroy Church" .

04/2/85 St. Petersburg Times:
'Judge Dismisses $2 Million Dollar Suit By Scientology" A U. S. District
Court judge dismissed a $2 million dollar libel suit by the Church against
Boston lawyer Michael Flynn, because of the failure of L. Ron Hubbard to
appear at a court ordered deposition.

4/3185 St. Petersburg Times:
'Officials Seek More Date From Scientologists' Deputy Property Appraiser
Bob Blackwelder asks the question, is the Church right in its contention
that its a non-profit and that it should not have to pay taxes3

4/3/85 St. Petersburg Times:
'Scientologists Join the City in Sponsoring Own Egg Hunt" The Church
sponsors an Easter egg hunt at Coachman Park.

4/9/85 Clearwater Sun:
'Hubbard No Show Could Nix Suit" A class action suit filed by the Church
against numerous agencies of the Federal government is expected to be
dismissed because L. Ron Hubbard failed to appear for a court ordered
deposition.

4/9/85 Clearwater Sun:
'Cult Deprogrammer Must Pay Scientology's Attorneys Fees"

Cult deprogrammer Ted Patrick was ordered to pay attorneys fees to the
Church of Scientology.

4/20/85 Clearwater Sun: "Hubbard Removed As a Defendant" A judge removed
Church founder L. Ron Hubbard as a defendant in a $25 million dollar suit
by a former member, who claims Church promises that its methods improve
mental health, are a fraud.

4/30/85 St. Petersburg Times:
"Church of Scientology's National Ad Campaign Aims at a Better Image"
Church of Scientology launched a national ad campaign to improve its
image.

5/5/85 Tampa Tribune:
"Scientologists Launch Media Blitz" An article concerning Church
advertising.

5/18/85 Clearwater Sun:
'Woman Awarded $39 Million in Scientology Trial" A jury awarded $39
million dollars to Julie Titchbourne, who says the Church defrauded her
with claims that it would improve her eyesight and make her more
intelligent.

5/19/85 Clearwater Sun:
'Local Sect Members Protest Jury Decision" Local members of Church
protested the $39 million dollar award to Julie Titchbourne.

5/20/85 Clearwater Sun: "Sect Protest Gathers Steam" Members of Church
converged on Portland to protest a $39 million dollar fraud judgment,
which one Church leader called "a slap in the face of the First
Amendment."

5/21/85 Clearwater Sun:
"Travolta Joins Sect Protest of $39 Million Dollar Judgment" Thousands of
Scientologists, buoyed by an appearance of Church member John Travolta,
marched in downtown Portland, Oregon; in the third day of protests over
the $39 million dollar fraud judgment against their Church and its leader.

5/26/85 SR3.1 Letter from ex-member, Joan Ford wanting help in contacting
a California Police Agency to advise them on recent purchases of property
in Altadena Ca. She advised that she was fearful of what Scientology might
do to her, as she was aware of actions that went on when she was a member.

5/30/85 Clearwater Sun: "Scientologists Argue for Mistrial" More than a
thousand Scientologists line the halls of a county courthouse and

marched outside while a lawyer for the Church argued for a mistrial in the
case of a $39 million dollar fraud judgment for a former member of the
group.

5/30/85 Clearwater Sun:
'Local Clergy Dispute Sect's Protest Claims" Local religious leaders say
they are not getting involved in the Church's latest religious freedom
campaign.

6/ 11/85 St. Petersburg Times:
'Suit Against Scientology Settled for $150,000" The Church of Scientology
and LaVenda Van Schaick, who brought a $200 million lawsuit against the
organization for harassment and illegal activity, settled for $150,000 and
the case was dismissed.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

6/ 13/85 St. Petersburg Times: "Scientology Wages War on Injustice"
Leaders of the Church of Scientology declared victory in their month long
protest in Portland, Oregon, and announced the beginning of a new battle,
a 'global war", to protect the Church from its critics.

6/85 FREEDOM, Volume 17, Number 11 "IRS Brings America to Orwell's
Nightmare".

7/ 17/85 Clearwater Sun: "Scientology Case Declared Mistrial" A judge in
Portland, Oregon declared a mistrial in a lawsuit that ended with a jury's
$39 million dollar fraud judgment against the Church and ordered a new

trial.

7/ 18/85 St. Petersburg Times: 'Scientologists Can't Collect From Cazares"
Former mayor Gabe Cazares does not have to pay the $740,000 the Church
spent in legal fees defending itself against a lawsuit that Cazares filed
in 1980.

8/7/85 St. Petersburg Times:
"Today to Feature Debate on Law That Seeks Scientology Disclosure" The
City's law that seeks to make the Church of Scientology and other
religious and non-profit groups register with the City Clerk and disclose
their finances, will be discussed on the Today Show.

8/ 7/ 85 Clearwater Sun:
'Reversal of Ruling Seen As a Draw" If a trio of Federal Appeal judges
reverses a lower courts ruling on Clearwater's charitable solicitation
ordinance, the decision would 'essentially be a draw".

10/9/85 Clearwater Sun: "Church Protests Program on CBS"

Approximately 80 members of the Church of Scientology converged on a CBS
office to protest the documentary "Getting Clear" which featured
interviews with people

PCSO report. Inquiries from German press on Andreas Ostertag who drowned

while trying to salvage a boat off Ft. Desoto Park.

11/14/85 St. Petersburg Times
"Court: Clearwater Can Enforce Ordinance on Charitable Solicitations" 
A Federal Appeals Court ruled the City of Clearwater can begin enforcing
an ordinance regulating charitable solicitations.

31/19/85 SR3.1 
An interview done with a Denise Robard. She was concerned over her
husband's recent renewal of involvement with Scientology after being
contacted by an old friend. He planned to take out large loans to
participate full time in Scientology training. She was also concerned that
he was due to receive about a half a million dollars in inheritance. Both
she and his parents strongly objected to his participation in further
contact with Scientology.

11/28/85 CPD 85-30259 SR3. 1R(S-23) 
A Marie Line Stucki from France came to CPD to advise that she had been
held against her will after coming to Clearwater to join Scientology 5
weeks earlier. She had been held under guard and left when the person in
her room fell asleep. She did not want to go back to the Ft. Harrison for
her clothes, and just wanted assistance in leaving the country.

12/3/85 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Tries to Mend Fences with Taped Message" 
The Church of Scientology is sending a cassette to more that 200
Clearwater residents. The tape asks "can we ever be friends?" 
	* see also Clearwater Sun 12/4/85

1986

1/28/86 Clearwater Sun 
"Hubbard is Dead" 
The Church announced that L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Church, died
of a stroke.

1/29/86 Clearwater Sun 
"Skeptics Question Hubbard Death" 
Boston attorney Michael Flynn posed the question, "Is he dead, or isn't
he?"

1/30/86 Tampa Tribune:
"Clearwater, Scientologists Still at Odds" 
Church spokeswoman and Clearwater officials agreed that reports of the
death of L. Ron Hubbard will not change the relationship between the
Church and the City.

1/30/86 Clearwater Sun:
"Has Hubbard Made His Spiritual Journey?" 
An editorial.

1/30/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Attorneys in Suits Against Hubbard Question His Death" 
Critics say they're skeptical of Hubbard's death because it went
unreported to county officials for nearly 12 hours.

1/31/86 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Leaders Lambaste Suggestion of Hoax" 
Scientology leaders are angered by suggestions that the reported death of
L. Ron Hubbard was a hoax, designed to end an IRS investigation.

2/2/86 St. Petersburg Times
"L. Ron Hubbard: The Wizard of Scientology" 
A report entitled "Even in Death, the Reclusive Founder Towers Over the
Sect He Created" .

2/4/86 Scientology Publication 
"Memoirs: L. Ron Hubbard March 13, 1911 - January 24, 1986, Founder of
Scientology, Friend to Millions". 
A story on the life and death of L. Ron Hubbard.

2/5/86 St. Petersburg Times 
"Scientologists Must Provide Documents".
Judge Crockett Farnell decides that the Church must turn over documents
that the Property Appraiser wants to see.

2/6/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Coroner: Inquest Into Death of Hubbard is Not Necessary" 
A request for an inquest into the death of L. Ron Hubbard has been
rejected by the Sheriff Coroner of San Luis Obispo County, California, who
said there is no reason to doubt that Hubbard died of a stroke.

2/6/86 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Respond to Sun Editorial" 
Letter to the editor.

2/7/86 Clearwater Sun
"Sect Yacht to be Local Memorial" 
Hubbard's yacht, named "Diana" will be renovated into a pristine memorial
and displayed at a proposed Scientology museum.

2/8/86 Clearwater Sun
"Church Will Get Millions" 
L. Ron Hubbard signed his will the day before he died, leaving 99% of tens
of millions of dollars to the Church.

2/8/86 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Boat Set to Sail" 
L. Ron Hubbard's boat, "Diana", will be refurbished as a memorial for
Hubbard.

2/9/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Chief Visits Pinellas, Taunts Critics"
Heber Jentzsch, president of the Church, came to Clearwater to "clear up
misconceptions". He criticized the City's relationship with sect foe,
Michael Flynn.

2/11/86 Clearwater Sun:
"Scientology Yacht, City Make Waves" 
City code enforcement denied a request from Scientology officials to move
the 55 foot yacht down Ft. Harrison Av.

2/18/86 Clearwater Sun
"Religious Leaders Blast Court Order" 
Religious leaders from across the country congregated at the Church's
headquarters to denounce a federal court order they contend will put
religion on trial.

2/19/86 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Yacht Project Overhauled" 
The 55 foot "Diana" was taken to a boat restoration business at 1140
Eldridge St.

2/19/86 Clearwater Sun: 
"Sect's Members Protesting Ruling" 
Two religious freedom rallies and an orderly protest outside a Tampa
federal court continue the Church's opposition to a recent federal court
order.

2/20/86 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Continue Court Protest" 
260 Church members and religious freedom activists waved banners and signs
outside a federal court building in Tampa to protest a recent court order.

2/20/86 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard Never Saw the Compound Built For Him"
On a compound in the desert 20 miles west of Palm Springs, California, is
a heavily secured facility built for Hubbard that he never saw.

2/20/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Protest Suit Questioning Their Religious Status" 
Approximately 150 members of the Church, angered by a recent federal court
ruling that questioned whether the Church is a religion, gathered on Tampa
to march in protest.

2/21/86 Clearwater Sun:
"Scientologists File Motion on Order"
Church filed motion asking a federal judge to reconsider a recent court
order the sect contends violates its First Amendment right on religious
freedom.

2/28/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Arts Event Will Be at Scientology Main Office" 
An event sponsored by the Church entitled: "An Evening in Celebration of
the Arts" is to be held at the Ft. Harrison Hotel.

3/6/86, Copy of Letter to Lt. Emmons from Wayne B. Hollingsworth 
Letter indicates that Church of Scientology is printing "Wanted Posters"
with the names of Hollingsworth, Michael Flynn, US Prosecutors and FBI
agents, offering a $75,000. reward for information "concerning the
complicity and or obstruction of justice by agents of the Boston Federal
Bureau of Investigation and the Massachusetts U.S. Attorneys Office
regarding violation of these criminal statutes.

3/6/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists, Foes Face Off in Novel Fashion at Tampa Court" 
Lawyers for the Church and two Canadians; the McLeans, were in federal
court in Tampa for a short, non-binding trial, designed to break the
backlog of non-criminal federal cases. The judgment awarded by the jury
was $775,000 in favor of the McLeans. The federal court jurors involved
did not know that this was a mock trial.

4/18/86 SR3.1 
Former member, Paul Mumford requested the City's help in getting a refund
from Scientology for over $20,000.

04/22/86 86-10924,SR3.1R (B-S) 
A member of Scientology was Baker Acted after she passed out at the Ft.
Harrison Hotel and had to be treated by CFD. Her husband who was out of
town was contacted by staff objected to the Baker Act and threatened legal
action.

4/22/86 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists and the Child Molesting Study" 
The Church stepped forward to object to the spending of $832,000 by the
Florida Mental Health Institute in Tampa to study child molesters. The
Scientology sponsored group, Citizens Commission on Human Rights, say that
child molesters are criminals, not sick people.

4/24/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Says Supreme Court Shouldn't Take Solicitation Case Now" 
The City of Clearwater does not think the time is right for the U.S.
Supreme Court to consider the constitutionality of the City's charitable
solicitation law.

4/24/86 Clearwater Sun 
"City Asks for Hearing Denial" 
Church's challenge of a City charitable solicitation ordinance doesn't
merit review by the U.S. Supreme Court. Because of that, a City legal
brief asked the Supreme Court to deny a Scientology request for a hearing
on the constitutionality of Clearwater's charitable solicitation
ordinance.

5/20/86 St. Petersburg Times 
"High Court Rejects Scientology Case" 
The U. S. Supreme Court rejected the Church's request that the high court
rule on the constitutionality of Clearwater's charitable solicitations
law, aimed at regulating Scientology activities.

?/23/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Man is Awarded $30 Million Dollars in Lawsuit Against Scientology" 
A jury awarded Larry Wollersheim, a former Scientologists, $30 million
dollars in his claim that the Church wrecked his business and drove him to
a nervous breakdown.

7/31/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Buy Apartment Complex" 
Church bought Hacienda Gardens Apartments on North Saturn Ave. for $4.6
million dollars.

8/01/86 CPD #86-20179 
Scientology security reported that there have been several acts of
vandalism and harassment of staff members at Hacienda Gardens Apartments
by the other tenants there since it was publicly announced the group had
bought the apartments. They requested extra patrols.

8/ ?/ 86  St. Petersburg Times
"Sect Target Was Then Candidate Jim Calderbank" 
A private investigator representing the Church of Scientology investigated
the past of Church critic Jim Calderbank.

8/2/86 CPD 86-20276 
A disorderly incident report was taken at Hacienda Garden Apartments after
several public residents who were claiming to be thrown out by the new
Scientology management got into a fight with Scientology staff. Some staff
members then maced the residents.

8/2/86 CPD 86-20296 
A criminal mischief report was taken at Hacienda Gardens after Scientology
security observed a public tenant tear down a sign near the pool.

8/3/86 Clearwater Sun 
"Residents, Sect Members Brawl" 
A brawl took place between Hacienda Gardens residents and Church members
resulting in injuries to both sides and ended when sect members sprayed
residents with Mace.

8/4/86 Clearwater Sun
"Tensions Ease Between Residents, Sect Members"
Residents of Hacienda Gardens started a petition to have the Church pay
relocation costs of residents.

8/16/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Cazares, Three Others Settle Suits Against Scientologists" 
Church reached confidential out of court settlements in four suits against
it in the U.S. District Court in Tampa, including a six year old case
brought by former mayor Gabe Cazares.

9/23/86 St. Petersburg Times 
"Court May Disbar Lawyer" 
Florida Supreme Court is considering the disbarment of Merrill G. Vannier,
who is accused of infiltrating the office of State Attorney James T.
Russell and others who opposed the Church activities in the late 1970's.

"Files On Sect Lawyer Ruled Public"
The Supreme Court ruled that documents charging Merrill Vannier, a lawyer
for the Church of Scientology with infiltrating the State Attorney's
Office should remain public.

10/21/86 (no SR#) 
A Ms. E. Mills wrote a letter to CPD asking for a check on the welfare of
her brother Frank McAll who has been on Scientology staff for over 20
years. There were some recent family emergencies where contact was
attempted with McAll. One case involved McAll's son who is a Police
Officer in South Africa and was badly burned. McAll was unable to come
home due to his own bad health. The family is concerned for his health and
well being.

10/23/86 Clearwater Sun
"Fire Prompts City Meeting" 
Fire and building officials are discussing possible code violations
connected with a two alarm fire that destroyed an apartment at the
Church-owned Hacienda Gardens.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

10/24/86 Clearwater Sun:
"Apartment May Have Been Overcrowded" 
The number of people who lived in a Hacienda Gardens apartment that caught
fire may exceed what is permitted by City ordinance.

10/25/86 St. Petersburg Times:
"Scientologists Again File Suit, Claim Exemption From Property Taxes" 
Church of Scientology again sued the Pinellas County Property Appraiser
and Tax Collector and the director of the State Department of Revenue to
protest paying property taxes.

10/27/86 Forbes 400 Magazine
"The prophet and profits of Scientology". 
Exposes several fraudulent claims by Hubbard and the Organization with a
brief overview of Criminal charges brought in the 70's by the FBI. Claims
by former members of ongoing illegal activity are also detailed.

10/30/86 Clearwater Sun:
"City Will Not Fight Sect With Overcrowding" 
The Church corrected the overcrowding situation.

11/4/86 Tampa Tribune:
"Court Waives Bond of $60 Million for Appeal by Church" 
The Supreme Court spared the Church of Scientology from posting a $60
million bond while appealing a lawsuit by a former member who said the
Church ruined him financially and emotionally. That former member was
Larry Wollersheim.

11/20/86 Clearwater Sun
"True School Agrees to Limit Operations".
True School agreed to limit its operation to the first floors of two
buildings declared unsafe by the City at 609 1/2 & 611 S. Greenwood.

11/21/86 Clearwater Sun
"Enforcing Safety Rules at the True School" 
Editorial concerning safety hazards.

11/22/86 Tampa Tribune
"Celebrities Sing Along to Scientology Tune"
The sect is sending tapes with songs attributed to L. Ron Hubbard to
Clearwater residents.

11/27/86 St. Petersburg Times
"High Court Disbars Lawyer Linked to Scientologists".
J. Merrill Vannier, accused of infiltrating the State Attorney's while
working as an agent for the Church of Scientology was disbarred by the
Florida Supreme Court. He was described as a spy and agent provocateur for
Church officials trying to subvert their critics in Clearwater in the late
1970's.

12/2/86 Clearwater Sun
"Squabble Over Sect's Financial Records Continues"
Attorneys for the City argued that they need financial records from the
Church to properly defend its stand that the sect is a profit making
organization and therefore subject to taxation.

12/5/86 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Group Helps Public Defender by Paying Witness"
A group with close ties to the Church of Scientology helped the
Pinellas-Pasco Public Defenders Office pay for an expert witness in a
recent court hearing. The group referred to in the article is the Citizens
Commission on Human Rights.

12/9/86 Clearwater Sun:
"Housing Authority Paying Rent to Sect" 
Clearwater Housing Authority pays the Church of Scientology $1,275 per
month in subsidized rents for low income families still living in
Scientology owned Hacienda Gardens.

1987

1/1/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Sue Church For $1 billion" 
More than 400 current and former Scientologists filed a $l billion suit
against the Church.

1/5/87 Clearwater Sun
"Anti-Sect Lawsuits Plant Seed of Doubt" 
Editorial regarding the recent 1 billion dollar lawsuit.

1/12/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Making Boheme Ship Shape, Seeking a Home Port" 
The cruise ship Boheme is being refurbished.

1/22/87 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Member Decides to Drop Out of Commission Race" 
Bob Cetti decides he will not run for a commission seat.

2/1/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan Circus But Lack License"
Church plans circus at Sandcastle Hotel, but lack licenses.

2/13/87 Clearwater Sun
"Sect's Circus Draws Threats of City Citations" 
The Church of Scientology is warned it will be fined if it holds a circus
without first buying a permit.

2/15/87 Clearwater Sun:
"Circus Ticket Cost Sect Hefty 82 Dollars"
Church is fined eighty two dollars for holding a circus without a license.

3/9/87 (Ned in the CPD Intel. Rpt. Section) 
Handwritten letter sent to CPD requesting a refund of a few hundred
dollars from the Freewind's relay office. Letter was sent from Holland.

4/17/87 Clearwater Sun
"Hubbard Left 26 Million"
The estate of Church founder L. Ron Hubbard is valued at more than 26
million dollars.

4/18/87 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Plan Concert at Coachman Park"
Church plans outdoor concert.

4/21/87 Helena K. Kobrin (In-House Attorney Church of Scientology - public
records request) 
All documents, papers etc... to include any and all intelligence files,
investigative files... collected pursuant to any 'task force" or in
conjunction with any other agency. And more specifically as it may pertain
to the Charitable Solicitation Ordinance and attendant Federal Civil case.

5/28/87 CPD 87-13359 
A former member, Jody Lacasse advised that she had been receiving
threatening phone calls from a former supervisor in Scientology since she
quit.

1
10/87 SR3.1
Letter to CPD from Florida Department of Insurance and Treasurer. It
involves information on a Chiropractor, Dr. Elias Goldstein who owned AAA
Broward Emergency Chiropractic Clinic. He had been convicted of 24 counts
of insurance

fraud. He had at some point become involved with Scientology management of
his business through two members, Peter and Barbara Letterese. No charges
were

/ 18/87 CPD 87-15266
Two Italian citizens report that they were flown to Clearwater by the
Church to take courses. After complaining that they dissatisfied with the
courses and conditions, they were told that their return tickets had been
cashed in. They are Diego Micheletti and Dario Meggiolaro.

7/3/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Federal Appeals Court: Sect Donations Tax Deductible"
An appeals court ruled that donations made by Church of Scientology
members as part of their religious practices can be claimed as a Federal
Income tax deduction.

7/1/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Rip-roaring Boost for Paper Shredders"
An article about paper shredding that mentions the Church of Scientology.

7/11/87 CPD # 87-17261
Saito Esser and Patrick Nectoux, two French citizens, came to CPD. They
advised
that they came to Clearwater to take Scientology courses but became
dissatisfied with the courses and wanted their money back. They were
unable to get a refund of eir and requested help in getting back to
France.

7/25/87 St. Petersburg Times:
One Killed, Three Injured in Two Car Accidents"
Alain Priouzeau, a Scientologist, living at 210 S. Ft. Harrison, was
killed in a car accident.

7/26/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Merchants Welcoming Scientologist Business"
The business community has become less vocal in its criticism of
Scientology.

7/30/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Ruling Could Affect Local Scientology Case".
A decision in California over the tax exempt status of the Church could
have ramifications for the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization
here, according to county officials.

8/8/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Businessman Says He'll Buy Hotel"
Phil Seiflein, president of Verona Properties says he plans to buy the
Gray Moss Inn.

8/22/87 Tampa Tribune
"Property Appraiser Will Pay for Attack on Church Status" 
A letter to the editor.

8/22/87 Tampa Tribune 
"Scientology is Religion" 
A letter to the editor from Richard Haworth, public affairs with the
Church of Scientology.

8/28/87 St. Petersburg Times 
"Private True School Moves" 
A school based in curriculum on the teachings of the Church of Scientology
founder L. Ron Hubbard has opened in the former Skycrest Christian School,
at 1835 Drew St.

9/3/87 Clearwater Sun
"True School Hopeful About its Enrollment"
Spokesman for the True School Sherri Payson said she expects between 100 -
150 students to register at the True School.

9/13/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Lawyer Threatens Lawsuit"
California lawyer Timothy Bowles wrote a letter threatening to sue the St.
Petersburg Times if they wrote a story about the book L. Ron Hubbard:
Messiah or Madman?

9/13/87 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Has Changed Little Books Author Says"
Bent Corydon a former member of the Church of Scientology and author of L.
Ron Hubbard: Messiah or Madman?, says little about Scientology has
changed.

10/2/87 Clearwater Sun
"City Delays Decision on Sect Settlement Offer"
The City postponed consideration of an offer by the Church of Scientology
to settle a pending lawsuit against the City, in regard to ordinance on
charitable solicitation.

10/8/87 Clearwater Sun
"Scientologists Protest Anclote Patient Treatment"
Thirty picketers converged on Anclote Manor Hospital to protest human
rights violations of patients there. Citizens Commission on Human Rights,
an organization established by the Church in 1969, sponsored the protest.

10/10/87 St. Petersburg Times
'Scientologists Want Help With Brochure Costs"
Scientologists are asking for help from the City and Downtown Development
Board in printing brochures promoting downtown.

10/21/87 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Pressure City For Legal Fees".
Church is asking City to pay $102,648.00 in attorneys fees and costs
related to fighting the City's charitable solicitation ordinance.

10/29/87 Clearwater Sun
'Scientologists Offer Free Consultations"
Church mailed several thousand invitations for a free consultation.

10/29/87 Tampa Tribune
"Sect Okays Deadline Extension"
City Commissioners have an additional week to decide whether they will
settle a lawsuit related to ordinance.

11/7/87 Tampa Tribune
"Clearwater Will Defend its Law in Dispute By Scientologists". City
Commissioners voted unanimously to continue fighting to support the
charitable solicitation ordinance.

11/10/87 Tampa Tribune 'Sides Still Far Apart in Lawsuit" Church of
Scientology and City Commissioners have little chance of coming to a
'meeting of the minds" on the long-disputed charitable solicitation
ordinance, according to a Scientologist attorney.

11/11/87 Clearwater Sun: 'Sect Denied Access to Tax Records" The Supreme
Court denied the sect access to tax claim records filed with the IRS.

11/29/87 St. Petersburg Times:
'Chiropractors Seeking Advice Find Scientology Influenced Seminars". A
Chiropractor sought management advise from David Singer Associates in
Clearwater and ended up paying $18,000 for Church related courses.

12/3/87 St. Petersburg Times:
'Scientologists Sue Pinellas Again Over Property Taxes".
The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization filed a lawsuit
claiming it should be entitled to tax exempt status.

12/30/87 St. Petersburg Times: 'City Wants to Join Supreme Court Case".
Attorneys representing Clearwater in its legal battle against the Church
of Scientology have asked to file a brief in a similar case before the US
Supreme Court.

1988

1/15/88 (see CPD Intel. Rpt. Section) 
A civil suit filed by Scientology against the City of Clearwater had a
motion for Summary Judgment filed on it by defendant. (City of Clearwater)

1/17/88 CPD #88-04884 
An embezzlement investigation was conducted after a staff member, Irene
Bond was reported to CPD to have left her post suddenly. An internal audit
by Church staff member Marsha Lovering, showed a shortage of over $34,000
in the accounts that Bond was in charge of.

2/27/88 CPD 88-06026 
Gary Maxwell, from Tennessee, was dissatisfied with the living conditions
and his employment with the Church and decided to leave. He was afraid to
leave and called CPD because he had heard rumors of being put on a "hit
list", and "that you would never be seen again". He relayed the rumor of
the woman who stole $30,000 from the Church and fled to St. Louis, and he
had been told that a "hit crew" found her in St. Louis and her whereabouts
are currently unknown.

3/3/88 Clearwater Sun
"Debate Over Sect Fades"
Controversy over Scientology has faded.

3/16/88 Tampa Tribune
"City Accuses Church of Stalling Over Law"
Due to a legal battle over the charitable solicitation ordinance the City
has been slowed down in its effort to enforce the law.

3/22/88 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Official Disputes Story Over Downtown Impact"
A letter to the editor by Church spokesman Richard Haworth.

3/25/88 Clearwater Sun
"Court Denies Scientology Request in Suit"
A US Magistrate denied a request from the Church of Scientology to
withhold documents in its lawsuit against the City.

4/ /88 Tampa Tribune
"Clearwater's Attorneys Are Prolonging Litigation"
An editorial letter by Richard Haworth.

4/20/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Accused By Former Lawyer for Scientologists"
Joseph Yanny, a former Scientologist lawyer, accused a federal judge of
meeting privately with members of her former law firm and assuring them
that if they represented Scientology, she would not remove herself from
important Scientology

 /22/88 CPD 88-15338
Harold Thomas was found sleeping in a public park. He advised that he had
been associated with Scientology, but had a falling out with the group and
now had no place to stay or money to get back home.

6/ 12/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Stock Busters" 
A story about brothers Kurt, Joe and Matt Feshback.

6/20/88 CPD 88-023590 
Tamara Madden made a report after a member of Scientology, Jo Ganz came to
her home and misrepresented herself to be an artists representative until
she gained entry to the home. She then eventually told her she was in fact
a recruiter for Scientology.

6/30/88 CPD 88-11125 
Dunedin Police report of drowning of Peter Frei, who had been listed as
missing from Clearwater by Scientology staff.

8/26/88 Stanley G. Doyle - public records request (Secretary Church of
Scientology of California) 
all records, files etc.... which would include mention of Scientology for
the period January 1982 to present.

8/28/88 CPD 88-31755 
A Public Scientology member from Germany, Herbert Pfaff was found dead in
his hotel room at the Pt. Harrison, where he was taking courses. He had a
history of seizures and had stopped taking traditional medications
according to his doctor and fellow Scientologist, Klaus Ballin.

8/29/88 Tampa Tribune
"Church Draws Residents to Area"
Church officials claim they draws thousands of visitors each year. One
quoted in this article was Matt Feshbach, who traveled from California
several times to visit the training center in Clearwater and later decided
to make Clearwater his home.

8/31/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Measles Outbreak Traced to Clearwater Private School"
The outbreak was traced to the True School.

10/4/88 Tampa Tribune
"District 58 Candidates Trade Accusations" 
Republican House candidate Jeff Huenink labeled incumbent State
Representative Tom Woodruff as unethical after Woodruff accused him of
soliciting campaign support from the Church of Scientology.

10/4/88 Tampa Tribune
"Lawsuit May Be Settled"
Alan Zimmet, who represents the City told commissioners that most of the
plaintiffs, except the Church of Scientology would be willing to settle
the lawsuit related to the charitable solicitation ordinance.

10/4/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Suit Strains Clearwater Legal Budget"
The legal battle with the Church of Scientology has cost about $75,000.

10/5/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Solicitations Ordinance Merits Strong Defense" 
Editorial

10/9/88 Tampa Tribune
"City Seeks Settlement of Lawsuit"
As Scientologists continue the fight against the solicitation ordinance
the City seeks to settle.

10/18/88 St. Petersburg Times
"High Court to Rule on Flag Burning" 
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether burning the American flag is a
political protest as the kind of symbol or political speech protected from
criminal prosecution by the First Amendment. In other court actions, the
court will hear an appeal making it easier for the government to conduct
tax fraud investigations. The court will use a California case involving
the Church of Scientology to settle a dispute over IRS powers.

11/22/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Top Scientologists Arrested in Spain"
Heber Jentzsch was arrested in Spain on matters that could bring charges
of fraud and forgery.

11/23/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Spanish Officials Question, Free Some Thirty Scientologists"
Thirty Scientologists were released from Spanish detention after
questioning about alleged criminal acts. Rev. Heber Jentzsch was still in
custody.

11/23/88 Clearwater Sun
"Judge Jails Nine Connected With Sect".
A judge in Madrid ordered nine jailed as part of a fraud and forgery probe
of the Church of Scientology.

11/26/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Dianetics Emblem Emblazons Race Cars" 
Two vehicles in the GTE World Challenge of Tampa display the word
Dianetics.

11/27/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Andretti Orders Dianetics Logo Taken Off His Car" 
Mario Andretti said he did not want to be associated with the book
Dianetics when he drives in the GTE World Challenge of Tampa. He indicated
it was not something he believed in and did not want to make it appear he
was endorsing it.

12/10/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Sues Property Appraiser"
For the seventh year in a row, the Church sued Pinellas Co. Property
Appraiser Ronald Schultz over his assessments of Church owned property.

12/12/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Leader is Released on Bail"
Heber Jentzsch is released on 1.1 million dollars bail.

12/22/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Church Faces New Claims of Harassment"
First of 2 part series regarding Church Activities.

12/23/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Common Ground for Religions: Money" 
An article concerning religions and their tax exempt status.

12/23/88 St. Petersburg Times:
"Xemu's Cruel Response to Overpopulated World"
 An article explaining Scientology teachings.

12/23/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Changing Strategy. Scientology Now Steps Right Up To Controversy" 
Second of a two part series.

12/23/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Dozens of Groups Operate Under The Auspices Of Church Of Scientology" 
Many of these groups are separate legal entities. Listed in the article
are some of Scientology's organizations.  The teen nightclub "Off Limits"
is owned and operated by a partnership of at least two Scientologists.

12/27/88 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology: Still the Same"
An editorial.

12/29/88 Tampa Tribune
"Mayor Plans Snub of Scientologist's Fireworks Display" 
For the fifth year in a row the Church of Scientology sponsored a New
Years fireworks display that City officials do not encourage or support.

1989

1/6/89 St. Petersbnrg Times
"Lawyer Wants Scientology Link Kept Out of Trial" 
Tampa lawyer Paul Johnson asked a judge to bar government prosecutors from
telling jurors about the Church of Scientology.

1/24/89 CPD 89-2792 
An Aggravated Child Abuse report was taken and a search warrant served at
the Ft. Harrison Hotel after information was received that there were
several children in the building being abused. No signs of the actions
described were observed.

2/5/89 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Mixed Blessing for Downtown Clearwater" 
Downtown merchants comments regarding Scientology businesses.

2/ 13/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Upgrading Hotel" 
$2.8 million are being spent to renovate the Ft. Harrison.

2/18/89 (see CPD Intel. Rpt. Section) 
A letter was received from former member, Terrie Noll requesting a refund
of over $10,000 from Scientology.

2/23/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Invite Visitors to Landmark" 
Letter to the editor from Bill Daugherty, Public Affairs Director for the
Church of Scientology.

2/24/89 CPD 89-006374 
A Scientology Staff member, Hal Cohn died of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
while working in a basement of the Sand Castle building.

3/10/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Re-Issue Brochure" 
Church of Scientology re-issued 15,000 copies of a brochure that list
places to eat and shop in downtown Clearwater.

3/29/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Seventy Five Scientologists Go On Trial Today" 
Seventy Five members of the Church of Scientology Italian Operation go
before a Milan Court to face a long list of charges ranging from Fraud,
Extortion and Tax Evasion to the Illegal practice of medicine and taking
advantage of incapacitated people.

4/   / 89  St. Petersburg Times
"Former Scientologist Warns of Dangers" 
A letter to the editor from Margery Wakefield.

4/19/89 Tampa Tribune
"Fire Blamed on Arson" 
An arsonist set the fire that caused $50,000 damage to the Gray Moss Inn.
     * see also Clearwater Sun

5/6/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Magistrate to Hear Scientology Case" 
A federal magistrate will decide whether court files that were sealed more
than two years ago in a case against the Church of Scientology must be
opened to public disclosure.

5/9/89 (see CPD Intel. Report section) 
A letter requesting a refund for $30,000 was sent to CPD by former member,
Michael Robison.

5/16/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Gag Order Challenged" 
Property Appraiser seeks to make proceedings public.

6/1/89 Tampa Tribune:
"Scientology Case Judge Steps Down" 
Circuit Judge Howard Rives said he should not be the Judge who decides
whether to lift the gag order cloaking the legal battle between the Church
of Scientology and the Pinellas County Property Appraiser.

6/2/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Removes Himself From Scientology Case" 
Circuit Judge Howard Rives removed himself from a tax dispute case because
of a newspaper report that cited a real estate transaction between the
judge and the Church of Scientology.

6/6/89 Tampa Tribune
"High Court Strikes at Scientology" 
Supreme court ruled that tax payers can't deduct the cost of Church of
Scientology courses in counseling.

6/6/89 (see CPD Intel. Report section) 
Outline of court opinions on several cases involving Scientology and the
Internal Revenue Service. (IRS)

6/8/89 Clearwater Sun
"Court Ruling Affirms Church-State Separation"
An editorial.

 / 13/89 (see CPD Intel. Report section) 
A former member, Lee Lawrence contacted CPD reference attempting to get
refunds of over 4.5 million dollars, which covered what he paid plus
interest since he has been trying to get the money back.

6/13/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Buildings May Be Auctioned" 
Article relates to Scientology's annual tax battle with Pinellas County.

6/15/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Argues for Keeping Court Files Sealed" 
An attorney for the Church of Scientology argued that unsealing these
documents would unravel four settlements dating back to 1986.

7/1/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Developer Renews Hotel Study" 
Developer William Fry said he decided to revive a feasibility study of an
earlier idea for a pricey hotel on Dunedin's Trinity College property.

7/6/89 CPD 89-22744 
Harassment Report, Franklin St. 86 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.
Suzanne Johnson reported being harassed by three Church of Scientology
security guards after parking near the Ft. Harrison Hotel at a metered
City parking spot.

7/11/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Woman Reveals Scientology Secrets" 
Marjorie Wakefield got $200,000 for settling a lawsuit against the Church
of Scientology in 1986. In this article she speaks about her controversy
with the Church.

7/13/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Still Grabs Attention" 
An editors note written by Bob Henderson.

7/13/ 89 Tampa Tribune
"Judge Stops Auction of Church Properties" 
Five properties owned by the Church of Scientology will not be put on the
auction block to pay delinquent taxes.

7/14/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Judge Holds Up Scientology Auction" 
A judge decided to stop the auction of Church of Scientology property
until a court can decide whether the Church has to pay the taxes.

7/14/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Case Sent To Higher Court"
A 2.3 million dollar fraud and tax evasion case against the Church of
Scientology has been sent to a national court after a district judge ruled
it was too big for his jurisdiction.

7/ 19/89 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology Church Plans To Build 3.5 Million Dollar Addition To Area
Hotel" 
The Church of Scientology announced plans to build a three story addition
on to the Sandcastle Hotel.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times, Clearwater Sun

7/21/89 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Sue Woman For Talking" 
Scientologists asked Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich to punish former
Scientologists Majorie Wakefield for publicly denouncing the Church in
violation of a lawsuit settlement.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

7/23/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Speak Up Against Scientology Before Downtown Stagnates" 
A letter to the editor by Jack Kerwin.

7/26/89 St.PetersburgTimes
"Speaking Out On Scientologists" 
A group of former Scientologists want to speak to City Commissioners about
what they say is the "hypnotic and satanic content of Scientology".

7/28/89 Tampa Tribune
"Attorney Opposes Testimony" 
The Clearwater City Attorney said in a memo City Commissioners should turn
down an offer to listen to dramatic stories from former Scientologist when
considering an expansion plan for the Church.

8/1/89 Tampa Tribune
"Board to Consider Variance for Church" 
Church of Scientology needs a variance to put 25 parking spaces alongside
the Sandcastle Hotel property.

8/3/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Ex-Scientologists To Speak at Commission Meeting" 
Former Scientology members now critical of the organization are expected
to meet and speak at a commission meeting.

8/4/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology is Back at City Hall" 
City commissioners debated whether the Church of Scientology helps or
hurts Clearwater.

8/4/89 Evening Independent
"Scientology opponents Fail to Sway Board"
Scientologists and those who oppose the Church dueled in an attempt to
sway commissioners to their point of view.

8/5/89 St.Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Don't Plan to Buy Buildings" 
Officials at the Church of Scientology say they don't plan to buy any more
buildings in downtown Clearwater in the next few years.

8/9/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Meeting on Scientology Low Key Reminder of Past" 
An editorial.

8/10/89 (See CPD Intel. Report section) 
Ed Siedlick is a former law enforcement official now working as a private
investigator for the Church of Scientology. Subject claims to work for
other government entities, and made inquiries to CPD allegedly for a
company called Threat Research Inc. of New York. He at one point claimed
to be investigating Scientology.

8/11/ 89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Fail to Get Variance for More Parking Spaces" 
The Church of Scientology failed to get a variance that would have allowed
it to put 7 additional parking spaces near a new 3.5 million dollar
downtown building.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

8/15/89 Tampa Tribune
"Woman Vows to Drive Sect Away" 
Margery Wakefield, a former Scientologist, hopes to drive the group out of
the City.

8/15/89 Clearwater Sun
"Site Plan Review Spurs Orations on Scientology" 
Margery Wakefield addressed the City Commission.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

8/ 17/89 Tampa Tribune
"City Doesn't Need Another Anti-Scientology Crusade" 
An editorial

8/18/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Complaints Resurface" 
Complaints about the Church unexpectedly surfaced again before the City
Commission.

8/22/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Revise Parking Plans" 
Scientologists now want to reserve 6 spaces at another Scientology owned
building at 118 N. Ft. Harrison Avenue.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

8/23/89 St.Petersburg Times
"Scientology Files Can Be Opened, Magistrate Rules" 
A Federal Magistrate recommended that four sealed Church of Scientology
cases be opened.

8/25/89 Clearwater Sun
"Scientology Resurfaces at Meeting" 
Scientology unexpectedly became the topic at a recent City Commission
meeting.

8/28/89 Tampa Tribune
"People in Scientology Under Hypnosis" 
A letter to the editor from Margery Wakefield.

8/28/89 Tampa Tribune
"Cult Awareness is the Issue Here" 
A letter to the editor from Shirley Donnelly.

9/12/89 Tampa Tribune
"Contempt Hearings To Be Closed" 
A Federal Judge agreed to close hearings that will determine whether
Majorie Wakefield will be held in contempt of court for divulging
confidential information.

9/19/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Newspapers Seek to Open Hearing in Scientology Case"
Attorneys for two newspapers asked a federal appeals court to open the
contempt hearings of a former member of the Church of Scientology.

9/26/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Old Hotel is Offered For 1.5 Million Dollars" 
An article referring to the Gray Moss Inn.

9/27/ 89 Tampa Tribune
"Trinity College Files Lawsuit Against Buyers" 
Trinity College filed a foreclosure lawsuit against the California couple
who bought the former campus on Clearwater Harbor.

10/07/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Secrecy Order Lifted in Scientology Tax Case" 
Church of Scientology in Pinellas County will drop a secrecy order that
kept the public in the dark while the county fought the Church over
property taxes.

10/09/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Harm Business, Merchants Say" 
An article regarding Scientologists and downtown businesses.

10/10/89 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologist Is City Project Partner" 
One of three partners who struck a deal with the City to build fifty
condominiums in downtown is a member of the Church of Scientology.

10/11/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Building's Partner Surprises City" 
City officials were surprised to learn that one of their partners in a
plan to build condominiums downtown is Scientolgist Jochen Knewitz.

10/19/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Second Fire At Hotel Is Called Suspicious" 
For the second time a suspicious fire occurred at The Gray Moss Inn.

10/20/89 Tampa Tribune
"Police Suspect Arson In Gray Moss Inn Fire" 
For the second time this year a deliberate fire has been set at The Gray
Moss Inn.

10/29/89 Dunedin PD 89-17870 
An adult Church staff Security Guard, Julio Padovani was arrested for
sexual battery on a five year old female. After the incident occurred, the
victim and victim's mother were visited by two unknown men impersonating
Dunedin PD Detectives.

11/22/89 St. Petersburg Times
"No Alcohol Nightclub to Open Downtown" 
Regarding the opening of Off Limits.
       * see also Tampa Tribune

12/5/89 Tampa Tribune
"Trinity College Buyers Want to Cancel Purchase"
A California couple who purchased Trinity College want to sell the
landmark.

12/12/89 St. Petersbarg Times:
"Currency Dealers Accused of Laundering Cash" 
Federal agents raided the Clearwater Rare Coin and Currency business of
;'Bernstein, McCaffrey and Lee charging three subjects, Grant Boshoff,
Lawrence Spencer and Ronald Bernstein with money laundering.

12/13/89 St. Petersburg Times
"Coin, Gold Exchange Linked To Scientologists" 
A spokeswoman for Bernstein, McCaffrey and Lee said that the owners were
Scientologists. The business was the subject of a seven month undercover
investigation by the IRS and has links through several company officials
to the Church of Scientology.

12/15/89 Clearwater Sun
"Raid Targets Exchange" 
McCaffrey and Lee, of Clearwater Rare Coin, Bullion and Currency Exchange
located at 401 Cleveland St., was raided Monday by federal agents.

 12/20/89 CPD 89-42986 
A Roxanne Friend contacted CPD as she was leaving town. She advised that
she had been drugged and held against her will by Scientology here in
Clearwater. She also claimed to have had some property stolen.

1990

1/3/90 Suncoast News
Scientology ads that appeared in the paper.

1/4/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Rare Coins Seized From Dealership" 
Regarding seized items from coin dealer Bernstein, McCaffrey, and Lee.

1/5/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Aim Magazine Ads at Professionals, Parents" 
Church of Scientology is gearing a national advertising campaign towards
professionals and parents.

1/5/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Ex-Clearwater Mayor Wants Crackdown on Scientologists" 
A statement from former Mayor Gabe Cazares.

1/10/90 Tampa Tribune
"Coin Shop, Employees Get Federal Indictments" 
A grand jury in Tampa formally charged the firm of Bernstein, McCaffrey,
and Lee and the employees with conspiring to hide criminal profits through
confidential coin purchases.

1/12/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Challenge of Scientology Must Not End With Lawsuit" 
Letters to the editor.

1/20/90 Tampa Tribune
"University Considers Trinity Site"
An international university considers purchasing the Trinity College
property.

1/20/90 St. Petersburg Times
"IRS Is Seeking Church's Records" 
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking records of internal documents from
the Church of Scientology in Clearwater to determine whether the
organization has violated its tax exempt status.

1/26/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology a Positive Force" 
A letter to the editor from Umberto Fontana, director of public affairs
for the Church of Scientology.

1/26/90 Tsmpa Tribune
"Judge Will Rule on Scientology Status" 
U.S. Magistrate Elizabeth Jenkins is hearing arguments on an IRS Motion to
enforce a summons it served on the Clearwater based organization to
produce records in forty seven specific categories.

1/29/90 Alan 8. Zimmet (Attorney for Clearwater in Charitable Solicitation
care) Advises the City that Federal Magistrate Wilson denied Scientology's
motion to compel the Police Department to produce it's investigative
files. Judge Wilson agreed with the City's argument that the documents
were privileged.

1/30/90 Tampa Tribune
"Judge Rules Out Claim" 
A counterclaim filed by the former owners of Trinity College in answer to
a $1.4 million mortgage foreclosure suit filed against them has been
dismissed.

1/31/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Book Critical of Scientology Founder is Blocked"
A Federal Judge has blocked publication of a critical biography of
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, saying it violated copyright laws.

1/31/90 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Offer Hotel for Clearwater Celebration"
The Church of Scientology offered to make the Fort Harrison Hotel
available for the City's 75th Anniversary Ball, but Mayor Rita Garvey
isn't interested.

2/1/90 St. Petersburg Times
"University Set to Buy Trinity Site" 
Schiller International University plans to buy the college on Edgewater
Drive.

2/3/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Growth Plan May Restrict Trinity Site" 
The city's plan for growth may hinder development of the Trinity College
site according to a city planner.

2/4/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists, IRS In Dispute Over Millions" 
The IRS contends the Clearwater organization may be involved in commercial
activities that should be taxed.

2/5/90 St. Petersburg Times: 'More on Scientology" A letter to the editor
by Lena Kobrin.

2/14/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology is a Cancer in Clearwater" 
A letter to the editor by Margery Wakefield.

2/14/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Falsehood Printed About Scientology" 
A letter to the editor by Robert Sudalink.

2/17/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Agreement Reached on Trinity Sale" 
A deal between Schiller International University and the owners of the
former Trinity College site has been committed to paper.

2/17/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Pays County 2.5 Million Dollars"
The Church of Scientology paid 2.5 million dollars in back property taxes
to settle lawsuits with county officials dating back to 1983.

2/17/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Pulls Requests On Housing" 
The Church of Scientology withdrew a request to increase the capacity of
its Hacienda Garden apartment complex by 500 people. The withdrawal came
after members of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on building control
questioned whether Scientology had shown a hardship that would justify
cutting the housing code's minimum living space standards.

2/2 i/ 90 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology's Lies are Destructive" 
A letter to the editor by Lee Lawrence.

3/1/90 St. Petersburg Times
"University Gets OK to Build" 
Schiller International University won not only the City's approval to
develop the Trinity College property but the praise of residents.

3/3/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Educator Buys Trinity Property" 
An article about Waiter Leibrecht, and his plans for the Trinity College
site.
     * see also Tampa Tribune

3/6/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Three Scientologists Say IRS Singled Them Out" 
Three men accused of money laundering in a Clearwater rare coin dealership
claim they were singled out for prosecution because they are
Scientologists. The three subjects were Grant Boshoff, Lawrence Spencer
and Ronald Bernstein, who owns Bernstein, McCaffrey and Lee on Cleveland
Street.

3/7/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Californian Buys Gray Moss Inn" 
The Gray Moss Inn was sold to a California lawyer for 1.65 million
dollars. The buyer is Bert Babero.

3/ 10/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Winner is Leading in Contributions" 
City Commissioner Don Winner has raised more money for his campaign than
Mayor Rita Garvey.

3/ 10/ 90 Tampa Tribune
"Rehm Not Involved in Gray Moss Inn Sale" 
State Representative Gerald Rehm said he was not involved in the recent
sale of the Gray Moss Inn to a California attorney, although he was the
real estate agent for the hotel's owners.

3/11/90 Tampa Tribune
"Letter Writer Too Prolific for Reader" 
A letter to the editor by Raymond P. Cassano.

3/14/90 Tampa Tribune
"Safety Harbor Mayor Cleared in Mail Flap" 
The State Attorney's Office cleared Mayor Art Levine of any wrongdoing in
his handling of mail from the Church of Scientology addressed to a City
government critic.

3/15/90 Tampa Tribune
"Gray Moss Renovation Has Begun" 
Bert Babero, the California lawyer who recently purchased the Gray Moss
Inn, denies connection to Scientology.
       * ee also St. Petersburg Times

3/ 15/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Goodwill Games Protested" 
The Goodwill Games, an Olympic style competition designed to bring people
together, is prompting protests because one of its sponsors is affiliated
with the Church of Scientology.

3/15/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Election Pundits Wrong" 
Garvey won the Mayor's post with 59% of the vote.

3/20/90 St. Petersburg Times: 
"?BS to Air Dianetics Ad" 
~mer Broadcasting System said it will allow Bridge Publications to be one
of 12 companies sponsoring the 1990 Goodwill Games."

3/21/90 St. Petersburg Times
An ad in the retailing section announces the opening of "Off Limits", a
new non-alcohol nightclub on Cleveland St.  Off Limits is managed by Ray
Cassano.

3/30/90 (See CPD Intel. Rpt. Section) 
Former member, Barry Merchant contacted CPD seeking a refund of over
$28,000 paid to the Church.

4/4/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Bashing is Hate Campaign" 
A letter to the editor by Marlin Anderson.

4/4/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Speak Out Against Scientologists" 
A letter to the editor by Gabe Cazares.

4/15/90 Tampa Tribune
"A Tale of Trinity's Twisted Tangle" 
Describes the complicated real estate dealings concerning the former
Trinity College campus.

4/ 15/90 Tampa Tribune
"Probe Sought of Clearwater Publisher's Ad Practices" 
U.S. Marshall's Service has asked Federal Trade Officials to investigate
the advertising practices of Rex Publishing Company that sells a guide on
how to buy government seized property.

4/ 17/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Advertisements for Books Misleading, Say Marshalls" 
U.S. Marshalls claim Rex Publishing Company in Clearwater is using
misleading advertisement to sell its books about government auctions.

4/17/ 90 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Told to Hand Over Records to IRS" 
A Federal magistrate ruled the Church of Scientology must turn over
extensive financial and organizational documents to the IRS.
     * see also St. Petersburg Times

4/26/90 See Publications
"Scientology's New Face: What Will it Reflect?" 
An interview with Umberto Fontana, the Church's Flag Service
Organization's public affairs director.

4/26/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Travolta Visits Clearwater Show" 
John Travolta was in Clearwater at an art show at the Ft. Harrison Hotel.

4/28/90 Tampa Tribune
"Church Turns Tables on IRS" 
The Church of Scientology filed an action under the Federal Freedom of
Information Act accusing the IRS of improperly withholding agency records
concerning the organization.

5/4/90 Clearwater Sun
"Sandcastle Undergoes Renovation"
Church of Scientology cut the ribbon on a renovated wing of the Sandcastle
Motel, 200 N Osceola Ave., and construction began on a new building at the
same location.

5/14/90 CPD 90-16109 
Report documents Church employees dumping cardboard, miscellaneous
garbage, washer, dryers, barrels of unknown contents, (some marked
flammable), large amounts of lumber, mattresses, and bed frames in an open
lot located at 699 1/2 Dempsey St. Report notes that the Church was
notified and that the site was cleaned up the next day.

5/19/90 CPD 90-16719 
Two citizens, Joni Handloser and Art Palmer filed a Burglary report after
two unidentified males forced their way into their apartment under the
guise of being Clearwater Police Detectives. Nothing was taken, they
wanted to question Palmer II but he was not home. Palmer later advised CPD
that he thought it was related to Scientology looking for him over a money
issue.

5/20/90 Chicago Sun
"Scientology Church Feud With Anti-Cultists Heats Up" 
Outlines a dispute between the Church of Scientology and The Cult
Awareness Network in which each accuses the other of using Nazi like
tactics.

5/24/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Hotel Brings Scientologists" 
A history of the Church of Scientology's arrival in Clearwater.

5/30/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Condo Investor Bows Out" 
Scientologist 3ochen Knewitz, who was a partner in a development deal with
the City, has backed out of plans to build condominiums downtown.

6/1/90 (See CPD Intel. Rpt. Section) 
Helen Lane from Va. Gave her life savings of $45,000 to the Church. Her
family and a welfare worker contacted CPD for assistance in getting her
money back.

6/8/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Popular Teen Nightclub Says Drugs, Alcohol Are Off Limits" 
A story about Off Limits.

6/10/90 St. Petersburg Times
Classified ads. Three telemarketing advertisements.

6/24/90 St. Petersbnrg Times
"Scientology's Religion Abounds in Galactic Tales" 
Reports on teachings within the Church of Scientology.

6/24/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Launched Huge Conspiracy to Fight Threats"
Reported on "Snow White", a code name L. Ron Hubbard gave to an ominous
plan that would envelope his Church in scandal and send its upper echelon
to prison.

6/24/90 St. Petersburg Times
"The Story of L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology" 
A detailed look into the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard. First in a series.

6/24/90 Los Angeles Times
"The Mind Behind The Religion" 
A six part series on the Church of Scientology.

6/25/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Goal of Church, To Make Money" 
Second in a series.

6/26/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Tales Of A Harsh And Isolated Life" 
Third in a series.

6/28/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Indifference Marks Under 30 Age Group" 
Fifth in a series - the story of L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of
Scientology.

6/29/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Code, Know Thy Enemy" 
Sixth in a series. The story of L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of
Scientology.

7/ ii/ 90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Series Prompts Reader Comment" 
A letter to the editor by Greg Simpson, Sheri Payson, W. L. Dominy, Loreen
Biederman, Robert Moe, and Richard Scott.

7/29/90 St. Petersbrug Times
"Religion As A Tool of Politics" 
A report concerning campaign time and candidates wielding Scientology
against their opponents.

7/31/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan Historical Museum" 
Scientologists are spending approximately one million dollars to build a
5,000 square museum at 500 Cleveland Street that is to focus on the "Sea
Org".

8/ lllll/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Publish a Weekly Newspaper" 
Affinity Publications, a publishing company run by Scientologists, expands
its weekly newspaper.

8/19/90 St. Petersburg Times
"House Races Lineup Deja Vu"
An article about State Representative Gerald Rehm running for reelection.

8/24/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Group Fails To File Claim As Church" 
For the first time since 1982, the Church of Scientology has not asked the
Pinellas County Property Appraiser to exempt it from paying taxes.
Scientology officials say they forgot.

9/16/90 St. Petersbarg Times
"Gray Moss Inn Sold, But Buyer Is A Mystery" 
Los Angeles lawyer Bert Babero sold the hotel for $331,000 less than he
paid for it, but declined to explain why.

9/16/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Loses Round on Tax Dispute" 
County hearing officers recommended that Scientology be required to pay
$556,425 in property taxes because they failed to file an application for
exemption.

9/21/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Actions Irk Resident" 
A letter to the editor by Bonnie Harding.

9/28/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan More Restorations" 
A letter to the editor by Richard Haworth, public affairs director for the
Church of Scientology.

10/5/90 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists To Sue - Again" 
The Church of Scientology was denied its request for tax exempt status and
now plans to sue Pinellas County over a $556,000 property tax bill.
      *see also St. Petersburg Times

10/16/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Won't Revive Scientology Suit" 
The publisher of L. Ron Hubbard's books wanted to stop publication of an
unauthorized biography. The Supreme Court let stand a ruling against
Hubbard's publisher.

11/1/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Couple Sues Dunedin Over Zoning Change" 
The former owners of the land that once housed Trinity College say the
City blocked their efforts to develop the site.

11/8/90 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists' Taxes Need Collecting" 
Letter to the editor by Jack Kerwin.

  / 13/90 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
A listing of numerous Scientology connected organizations such as Author
Services, Bridge Publications, Criminon, Delphi Academy; Irons, Marcus and
Valko and numerous others.

11/22/90 Tampa Tribune
"Contractors Ask Court To Sell Church Property" 
Contractors who claim the Church of Scientology owe them more than $22,000
for renovations to a downtown Clearwater office and the Sand Castle Motel
have asked the court to order the property sold to pay for the debt.

11/27/90 Tampa Bay Business Journal
"Scientologist Considering Old Clearwater Sun Building" 
Representatives of the Church of Scientology indicated an interest in
purchasing the building that was formerly the headquarters of one of the
organization's staunchest critics, The Clearwater Sun. The Church is one
of several parties that looked at the property, but no one has a contract
on it says listing agent Carol Horn-Warren, an associate with Lee Amold
and Associates.

11/28/90 Tampa Tribune
"Nope to Coke" 
Cheers star Kirstie Alley said her whole life changed when she broke free
of her drug addiction. She and her husband visited Narconon, a drug
rehabilitation center outside of Newkirk, Oklahoma.

12/5/90 Tampa Tribune
"Ex-Scientologist Claims She Spoke Out To Keep Sanity, Records Say" 
Former Scientologist Margery Wakefield said she felt compelled to violate
a court settlement and speak out against the Church of Scientology because
of her obsession with Scientology was driving her towards suicide.

12/18/90 (See CPD Intel. Rpt. Section) 
Former Church member, Barbara Davis contacted the State Attorney's Office
seeking a refund of over $24,000.

12/28/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Plan Fireworks" 
Fireworks are planned on Drew Street at the bayfront.

12/31/90 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Facing Suits" 
Five companies are suing the Church of Scientology for more than $127,000
claiming the organization failed to pay its bills for construction work
and equipment.

1991

1/2/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section)
Affidavit from Barry Silvers, a former law enforcement official working
for the Church of Scientology. Affidavit is related to a false premise he
gave to a Richard Behar, who was writing a story for Time magazine titled
Scientology: The Cult of Greed.

1/10/91 (see CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
A Private Investigator, Peter Comras while employed by Scientology,
pretended to be working for the Israeli Government. He contacted several
individuals as well as Clearwater PD in attempts to gain information on
Scientology. He eventually got information through this deceit from former
Scientology members, Margery Wakefield and Steve Fishman.

1/19/91 SR3.1 
Steven Fishman wrote up a "Knowledge Report" of various activities which
he had participated in for the Guardian's Ofice of Scientology.

1123/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Information was received that a Private Investigator, Bill Socha was hired
by the Scientology Law Firm of Bowles and Moxon in California.

1/24/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Be Fair to Scientologists"
A letter to the editor by Richard Haworth, The Church of Scientology.

1/30/91 St. Petersburg Times: 
"3 Men Guilty of Money Laundering" 
Three former employees of Bernstein, McCaffrey and Lee pleaded guilty to
Federal money laundering charges. The business, which was at 601 Cleveland
Street has been closed since authorities raided the office and confiscated
inventory in 1989.

2/7/91 (see CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Two Private Investigators, Maggie Dellerson and Richard Mueller were
employed by Scientology through the Law Firm of Bowles and Moron. They
pretended to be the aunt and uncle of a 19 year old member of Scientology
that was due to inherit a large sum of money, and wanted the member to get
out. They targeted Dr. Waiter Geertz, Margery Wakefield, Richard Behar,
and Attorney Barry Van Sickle. They tried at one point to get CPD involved
in this fictitious deprogramming.

2/7/91 Tampa Tribune
"Judge Exempts Some Activities, Church Says"
A Federal Judge exempted some activities of the Church of Scientology from
a controversial City Ordinance regulating charitable contributions.

2/8/91 Pinellas County Review
"Renovations Cost $17 Million" 
The Church of Scientology has spent seventeen million dollars in upgrading
its properties in the last seven years.

2/8/91 Tampa Tribune
"City Wins Access to Church Records" 
A Federal Court ruling gives Clearwater the power to enforce a financial
disclosure ordinance on charitable organizations, including the Church of
Scientology.

2/8/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Donations Are Open, Judge Rules" 
A judge upheld a city ordinance designed to make most churches and
charities djf;ls open with their finances.

 /10/91 St. Petersburg Times
"2 Men Charged In Theft Of $300,000 In Rare Coins"
Dru Beynon and Norman Lester were arrested with connection of a theft of
at least $300,000 in rare coins and silver coins from Loyal Loan & Pawn
Shop in Clearwater. Arrested in connection with the theft of coins valued
at between three hundred and four hundred thousand dollars, were Norman
Eric Lester and Dru Beynon.

2/13/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Sued Twice" 
Two lawsuits were filed against the Church of Scientology by people
seeking money they say Scientology owes. Those filing the suits were Mark
Lewandowski, and Maria Echavarria.

2/14/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Hotel Evacuates For Bomb Search" 
Bomb threat at the Ft. Harrison Hotel.

2/16/91 St. Petersburg Times
"A Victory Each Side Can Share" 
An article by Bob Henderson.

2/19/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater To Discuss Records Disclosure Laws" 
Clearwater may require most churches and charities to release annual
financial disclosure statements.

2/20/91 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologist Strikes Back At Detractors" 
Church spokesman Richard Haworth detailed in letter form numerous
allegations against Cynthia Kisser of the Cult Awareness Network.

3/1/91 Tampa Tribune
"Role Model Olympic Gymnast Lakes Gives Children Advise, Motivation For
Success In Life"
An article about Gymnast Charles Lakes who recently spoke at the True
School in Clearwater. Lakes credits his success to L. Ron Hubbard's book
Dianerics.

3/19/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Lower Courts Told to Restudy Damage Cases" 
The Supreme Court told lower courts to restudy seven disputes over
punitive damages including a huge award against the Church of Scientology.

3/19/91 Tampa Tribune
"Gray Moss Inn Likely Sect Buy" 
The Church of Scientology has scheduled a news conference to announce an
unnamed land acquisition. Speculation is centering on the landmark Gray
Moss Inn.

3/20/91 Tampa Tribune
"Disadvantage For Pinellas In Sect Case" 
Discusses the tax exempt status of the Church of Scientology.

3/20/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan Training Center" 
The Church of Scientology announced its plans to tear down the Gray Moss
Inn and build a six story, forty two million dollar religious training
center.

3/20/91 Tampa Tribune
"County, Church Talking Secretly" 
Mediation proceedings are taking place behind closed doors regarding the
Church's seeking a settlement with Pinellas County over five million
dollars in back taxes.

3/25/91 (See CPD Inter. Rpt section) 
A civil suit was filed by Scientology members, Marsha Lovering and Alice
Herbin against Gabe Cazares. They were suing him over his having them
removed from a Democratic Executive Committee Members meeting. Also
included is a response by Mr. Cazares.

3/29/91 St. Petersburg Times
"2 Are Rejected From Meeting" 
Two people who attended a Pinellas County Democratic Executive Committee
meeting this week were ejected after party chairman Gabe Cazares
discovered they were Scientologists.

3/30/91 St. Petersburg Times
"One Cool Chick" 
An article about musician Chick Corea.

3/31/91 St. Petersburg Times
"It's Not A Private Party" 
An editorial.

4/4/91 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists File Eleven Suits to Get Access to IRS Audit Records"
Scientologists filed eleven federal lawsuits against the IRS seeking
information about agency audits of them.

4/15/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt sectfon) 
These are transcripts of several hundred pages of court documents
concerning Scientology's legal battle with the Internal Revenue Service (
IRS ), court case number 89-488-MISC-T-15-0.

4/23/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Church On Trial In Canada" 
The Church of Scientology went on trial in Toronto charged with stealing
thousands of documents from government offices and law firms.

4/24/91 Tampa Tribune
"Meet Prozac: Salvation or Doomsday Pill?" 
An Article written about Prozac and Scientology's desire to have FDA ban
the drug.

4/28/91 New York Newsday
Reports on Time magazine's article concerning Scientology.

4/29/91 VMS A transcript of a show on KCAL TV.

4/30/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Time Takes A Critical look at Scientology"
A article concerning a story on Scientology done in Time magazine.

4/30/91 MbS A transcript of a story done on KCOP TV, News 13 in Los
Angeles.

5/1/91 Tampa Tribune:
"Scientology Bashed In Time Article" 
Reports on Time Magazine article on Scientology and claims the Church of
Scientology plans to sue Time magazine.

5/2/91 Tampa Tribune
"This Creature Won't Let Go Of Clearwater" 
An article about Time magazine's story on Scientology.

5/3/91 VlldS Transcript of station WNEP TV on Newswatch 16 in
Wilkes-Barre, PA.

5/5/91 KFI-AIVI-640 Radio transcripts from KFI-AM-640 in Los Angeles, the
Jone Norris Show.

5/5/91 WABC-AM/New York Transcripts from WABC-AM/New York. The Curtis &
Lisa Sliwa Show.

5/6/91 TIME Magazine Cover story
"SCIENTOLOGY THE CULT OF CREED, How the growing Dianetics Empire squeezes
millionsfrom believers worldwide"
This is an extensive expose on the numerous allegations of unethical and
illegal operations surrounding Scientology. It led to a multi-million
dollar lawsuit against TIME by Scientology. (TIME magazine eventually
prevailed).

5/6/91 The Christian News
"The Cult of Greed" 
Concerning Time magazines story on Scientology.

5/7/91 Cable News Network
Cable News Network, Business Day transcript.

5/7/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Three Are Sentenced In Money Laundering"
Relates the sentencing of Grant Boshoff, Lawrence Spencer, and Ronald
Bernstein. Three former employees of Bernstein, McCaffrey & Lee.

5/7/91 Tampa Tribune
"County, Scientology Continue Tax Talks" 
No end in sight in negotiations between the Pinellas County and the Church
of Scientology over the Church's $5 million tax bill.

5/9/91 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology" 
A letter to the editor.

5/10/91 Tampa Tribune
"Church Whiffs While Trying To Whomp Wogs" 
An article about Time magazine's story on Scientology.

5/17/91 Tampa Tribune
"Church's Court Records Are Public, Paper Says" 
Attorneys for the Tampa Tribune argued that sealed court transcripts
involving the Church of Scientology and a Church dissenter should be made
public.

5/17/91 UEn Entertainment Television 'E" Entertainment TV, News Week in
Review. A TV transcript.

5/20/91 Religions News Service:
"Two Christian Scholars Blast Time article on Scientology." 
An article concerning Time magazines coverage on a story on Scientology.

5/21/91 WPVI-TV
Transcripts from WPVI-TV Channel 6 in Philadelphia.

5/21/91 St. Petersbarg Times
"Develop More Downtown" 
A letter to the editor by Albert Barsion, owner of the Ritz Restaurant in
downtown Clearwater.

5/22/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologist Tax Break Irks Some"
A letter to the editor by Wilby F. Anderson.

5/24/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Intelligence report outlining a weekly cable access show called The Road
to Freedom. The host is Richard Haworth. It is sponsored by Sceintology
and usually features a Scientologist listing the benefits they received
from Scientology.

5/28/91 "Larry King Live" 
Interviews with Lisa Halverson, Church defector and President Heber
Jentzch. Responds to Time magazine story.

5/28/91 "Larry King Live" (video tape) 
A transcript from CNN entitled, "The Church of Scientology: Religion or
Business?" 
Interviews with Heber Jentzsch, Lisa Halverson, Jerry Whitfield, and the
Rev. Donald Sills.

5/28/91 USA Today Newspaper
Two weeks of ongoing series titled 'The story that TIME couldn't tell"
This was a two week paid insert into the national newspaper USA Today by
Scientology to attack TIME Magazine reference to Richard Behar's cover
story on 5/6/91.

5/29/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Lambastes Time Magazine in Ad" 
Scientologists slammed Time Magazine in a full page ad in USA Today.

5/29/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists A Blight On Clearwater" 
A letter to the editor by Mrs. Donald S. Abelio.

5/29/91 St. Petersburg Times
A letter to the editor by Gabe Cazares.

5/29/91 Religions News Service:
"Writer Says Time Treated Scientology As A Business Story" 
An article about Time magazines report on Scientology.

5/30/91 USA Today
"The Church of Scientology Takes On Time" 
Scientologists respond to a Time Magazine article by placing a full page
ad in USA Today.

5/31/91 USA Today
"Scientologists' Ad Feud Causes Rumble" 
Concerning an ad in USA Today from the Church of Scientology.

5/31/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Let Scientologists Call It A Religion" 
A letter to the editor from Brent Yaciw of Seminole.

6/91 The Psychiatric Times
"National media begins to reveal Scientology's anti-Psychiatry tactics" 
Exposes numerous overt and covert attacks on the Psychiatric field in
general by various Scientology front groups, some of whom are identified
by name.

613/91 USA Today
Letters to the editor from Richard Warner, Stan Dubin, and Rachel
Hutcheson.

6/5/91 USA Today
"Prozac Maker Offers Doctors Legal Help" 
The maker of Prozac said it will pay the legal bills of any doctor who is
sued after prescribing it.

6/6/91 Los Angeles Times
"In Battle Against Time, Scientologists Put Money On Ads" 
Concerning Time magazine's report on Scientology.

6/7/91 USA Today
Letters to the editor from Riggs Eckelberry and Linda Barrow.

6/7/91 St. Petersburg Times
"IRS Loses in Scientology Case" 
A Federal Appeals Court in Boston ruled that Scientology did not have to
show the IRS thousands of requested documents that included financial and
membership information.

6/11/91 USA Today
"Prozac's Critics Hurt Mentally Ill" 
An article concerning the anti-depressant drug Prozac.

6/11/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater Should Be Re-named Hostage City" 
A letter to the editor from Wilby Anderson.

6/11/91 USA Today:
"Stigma Can Lead to Discrimination" 
An article concerning mental illness.

6/14/91 St. Petersburg Times
"An Unwelcomed Comeback" 
A letter to the editor from Bill Hoth of Clearwater.

6/15/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Places Ad Attacking Time Magazine" 
A 28 page advertising supplement was put in USA Today as the Church of
Scientology continues its attack on Time magazine.

6/17/91 USA Today
"Courts Say It's A Church" 
A letter to the editor by the Rev. Heber Jentzsch, President of the Church
of Scientology, Los Angeles, CA. Months long paid attack on Time magazine.

6/18/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Transplanting a City's Heart" 
Officials are hoping to bring an upscale shopping district to the downtown
area.

6/20/91 Wall Street Journal
"Scientologists Claim WPP Chief Backed Unfavorable Time Article" 
Article about Time Magazine's article on Scientology.

6/20/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Attack Magazine" 
Church of Scientology is fighting back with a $3 million ad campaign
against Time Magazine for their story entitled "The Cult of Greed".

6/22/91 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Unfairly Attack Prozac" 
A letter from R.F. Shumard, PhD, from Sarasota.

6/27/91 USA Today
Letters to the editor, concerning Scientology's ads.

6/28/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Look at Scientology's Record" 
Letter to the editor from Gabe Cazares, Clearwater.

6/29/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Answer Critics With Advertising" 
Church of Scientology is continuing its $3 million public relations
campaign to offset a Time Magazine story.

6/30/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Expert Witness For Hire" 
A story about Dr. Waiter Afield, a favorite of attorneys seeking expert
testimony, who misrepresented credentials and gave opinions that fellow
psychiatrists call sad and unbelievable.

6/30/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Church of Scientology Accused of Not Paying Bills"
The Church of Scientology has been sued in the last year by several
companies that say the organization has not paid its bills.

7/2/91 USA Today
"Cults Pose Grave Threat to Nation's Freedom" 
A letter written by Patricia Ryan, President of Cult Awareness Network,
Chicago, IL.

7/5/91 Tampa Tribune
"Prozac" 
A letter written by Richard Haworth, Church of Scientology.

7/9/91 Sally Jesse Raphael (video tape) Church of Scientology.

7/7/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Ex-Publisher Being Sought By Creditors" 
At least six companies are chasing Rex Publishing's George Chelekis,
seeking more than half a million dollars. A Hillsborough County judge
ordered him to jail, however his whereabouts are unknown.

7/16/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Lawyer Claims Scientologists Kept Him From Daughters" 
Kenneth Wasserman, a former Scientologist, alleged in a lawsuit that the
Church of Scientology inhibited him from visiting or talking to his
teenage daughters who are members of the sect. He also claims the sect
owes him more than $15,000 for counseling sessions he paid for but did not
use.

7/20/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Defended" 
A letter to the editor by M. Friedman.

7/20/91 Creative Loafing
An ad entitled "think More Clearly, Call the Dianetics Hotline"

7/25/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Vault to Get Hubbard's Writings" 
A letter from editor Bob Henderson.

7/31/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
A civil suit was filed by Scientology member, Dorothy Jean Dickerson
against Sally Jesse Raphael, Cult Awareness Network, Cynthia Kisser, Steve
Hassan and several other unknowns. This was the result of a broadcast of
the Sally Jesse Raphael Show featuring Scientology.

8/4/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Publicity Hurting Prozac"
The manufacturer of Prozac said there is no question sales have suffered
from warnings Prozac causes violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, after
an ad campaign was begun by the Church of Scientology.

8/6/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
A civil suit was filed by Scientologist Angel Casillas against Jerry and
Hana Whitfield, along with 25 other unknown individuals. This was the
results of Casillas being temporarily detained by LAPD when he was
observed following the Whitfields.

8/8/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Preserve Hubbard's Writings" 
A letter to the editor from Richard Haworth, Church of Scientology.

8/8/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Deserve Respect" 
A letter to the editor from Ben Kugler.

8/8/91 St. Petersburg Times:
"FDA Support of Prozac a Milestone in a Sordid Controversy"
A letter to the editor from E.A. West of the Eli Lilly & Co. drug
manufacturer.

8/13/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Lists Economic Value" 
A report for the Church of Scientology describes the impact members have
on local economy.

8/13/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Sue IRS For 120 Million Dollars" 
The Church of Scientology has filed a 120 million dollar lawsuit against
the IRS charging the IRS has used illegal acts to gain information about
the group.

8/14/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Former member, Donald Dahlin contacted CPD seeking a refund from the
Church.

8/14/91 Tampa Tribune
"Papers Denied Access to Scientology Court Records" 
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Tampa Tribune and St.
Petersburg Times access to court transcripts involving a former member of
the Church of Scientology.

8/15/91 Channel 10 News (video tape) Impact of Scientology in Clearwater.
(Economic)

8/19/91 "Geraldo" (video tape) Scientology, Time magazine, Prozac, and
Citizens Commission on Human Rights.

8/20/91 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology"
A letter to the editor from John Quails.

8/23/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Democrats Seek Ouster of Cazares" 
Former Democratic Party Ken Steinke and former acting chairman Dan Marelli
collected more than 30 signatures on a petition calling for Cazares
removal.

8/24/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology P. R. Campaign is a Sham" 
A letter to the editor from Mrs. D.S. Abelio.

8/24/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Letters Free Propaganda" 
Letter to the editor from Gabe Cazares.

8/26/91 Wall Street Journal
"Law-Legal Beat: Staff Reporters of the Wall Street Journal" 
Regarding Time Magazine's article on Scientology.

8/27/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Plan Called Tax Avoidance" 
Pinellas County Property Appraisers discovered that the Church of
Scientology Religious Trust, a California based group that is exempt from
federal taxes, will be developing Scientology's new religious training
center in Clearwater. Because the trust currently holds a federal tax
exemption, it may have a stronger case for avoiding county property taxes
than the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, which owns other
parcels in Clearwater.

9/91 Spy Magazine
"L. Ron Hubbard vs. Wall Street"
The article is about Joe, Kurt and Matt Feshbach. Brothers who have a
questionable reputation as short sellers in the stock market.

9/12/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Man is Accused of Attempted Rape"
Paul J. Meyer, who is a staff member of the Church of Scientology, was
arrested for attempted sexual battery, burglary and kidnapping.
     *see also Tampa Tribune, and related St. Petersburg Times on 9/13/91

9/17/91 Tampa Tribune
"Suspect in Rapes Charged" 
Paul J. Meyer, who lists his address of 551 North Saturn Avenue has been
linked to a sexual assault that occurred several months ago.

9/21/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Panel: No Link Between Prozac and Suicide" 
A panel of experts told the FDA there is no sound evidence that Prozac or
any other antidepressant causes suicide or violent behavior.
     *see also Tampa Tribune

9/25/91 Tampa Tribune
"Give Em Both Brass Pipes, Brass Knuckles" 
An article by Neil Cote concerning the Time Magazine article and
Scientology.

10/6/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Church Loses Libel Suit" 
A jury in Toronto ordered the Church of Scientology to pay 1.4 million
dollars in damages for libeling an Ontario prosecutor.

10/9/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Wheels of Justice Turn in Victim's Absence" 
Article about subject Kevin Callahan, who says the anti-depressant drug
Prozac induced him to attack his wife with a butcher knife.

10/17/91 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Former member, Joanne Bergmann contacted CPD seeking a refund from the
Church for over $12,000.

10/18/91 Tampa Tribune
"Records Concerning Scientology School Held" 
A judge refused to allow the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office to release
information concerning an investigation of a Church of Scientology school.
The Scientology Cadet School is operated by the Church of Scientology and
used mainly for children of Scientology staff members.

10/20/91 Tampa Tribune
"Former Scientologists Attack Church in Book" 
Englishman John Atack accuses Church leaders of bilking members and using
lies and threats to make a profit. The book is entitled, A Piece of Blue
Sky.

10/20/91 Tampa Tribune
"The Religion That Sells the Sky" 
A story about Scientology and L. Ron Hubbard.

10/20/91 Tampa Tribune
"Hubbard Alive, Well City Directory Says" 
L. Ron Hubbard is listed on page 252 in the 1990 version of the Polk
Directory.

10/21/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Red Ribbons Help in War on Drugs" 
Red ribbons will be tied to signify the dedication to the war on drugs
during National Red Ribbon Week.

10/23/91 Tampa Tribune
"Court Okays Scientologist's Suit"
George H. Powell has grounds to sue for a refund of his 1984 and '85
taxes. He was granted the right to sue the IRS which disallowed the tax
deduction he took on contributions to the Church.

10/23/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Leader of Democrats Stands in Victory's Way" 
A letter from Bill Hoth, Clearwater.

10126/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Story Continues to Get Lots of Attention" 
A letter from editor Bob Henderson.

11/1/91 Tampa Tribune
"Stamping Out Deviousness in Property Deals" 
A letter from Editor Neil Cote.

11/7/91 St. Petersburg Times
"The Other Side of the Scientology Story" 
A letter from Richard Haworth, Church of Scientology.

11/10/91 St. Petersburg Times
"What Are Church's Beliefs?" 
A story about L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology.

11/10/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology's Children" 
Part one of a story regarding the training of Scientology member's
children.

11/11/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology's Children" 
Part two of a story regarding the children of Scientology members.

11/11/91 St. Petersburg Times
"On Education" 
Discusses the teachings of Scientology as written by L. Ron Hubbard.

11/14/91 St. Petersburg Times
"The Children of Scientology" 
An editorial.

11/16/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists' Panels Exposes Wrongs"
A letter to the editor by Richard Haworth of the Church of Scientology.

11/18/91 St. Petersburg Times
"Readers Respond to 'Scientology's Children'" 
Letters to the editor.

1/13/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Leaders In Paris Detained" 
Fifteen leaders at a Church of Scientology in Paris were taken in for
questioning after former members claimed they had been swindled. Police
investigated charges that the Church had taken a total of $750,000 from
followers.

2/4/92 USA Today
"Lilly Lawsuit" 
The Church of Scientology was to file a $20 million libel suit against an
Eli Lilly executive who they claim had malicious intent to destroy the
Church for speaking out against Prozac.

2/10/92 Tampa Tribune
"This Holy War Won't Be Over Anytime Soon".
Editorial, Neil Cote. Comments regarding Cult Awareness Network
presentation.

2/14/92 "Night Line" (video tape) Interview with David Miscavige

2/25/92 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
A civil suit was filed by a Scientology company, Emery Wilson Corporation,
known as Sterling Management against the following; Cult Awareness Network
( CAN ), Cynthia Kisser, Watchman Fellowship, Craig Branch, Priscilla
Coates, and approximately 100 unknowns.

3/3/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Appeal in IRS Case to Get Day in Court" 
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a dispute stemming from a long
running legal battle between the Federal government and the Church of
Scientology. Justices said they would hear the Church's appeal over
documents sought by the IRS in a tax fraud case.

3/11/92 CPD 92-06909 
A Citizens Commission on Human Rights representative, Hyla Wetherill
contacted CPD to attempt to make a criminal report against a psychiatric
doctor, Scott Permesly. She alleged that he committed several criminal
acts against two patients, James Amold and Paula Amold. No further
investigation was attempted when it was discovered that any possible
violations would not have occurred in Clearwater.

3/18/92 Tampa Tribune
"No Problems Setting Free the Skeletons"
Column by Neil Cote, writes about implied threats from Church officials if
he continues to write negative comments about Scientology.

4/3/92 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Set Clothing Drive"
Donations to assist Pinellas Co. neediest families.

4/15/92 Tampa Tribune
"Clearwater Mall's Request to Relocate True School" 
The True School wants to move from Drew Street to a largely industrial
area on Hercules Avenue, across from the Clearwater Executive Air Park.

4/21/92 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Cited For Crowded Living Conditions" 
The Church of Scientology has been cited for crowding too many people into
its Hacienda Gardens Apartments.

4/28/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Leave Room for Doubt"
An editorial regarding the overcrowding at Hacienda Gardens.

4/29/92 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology Sues Time" 
The Church of Scientology has filed a 416 million dollar libel lawsuit
against Time Magazine over a 1991 article the Church calls a 'hatchet
job'.

5/4/92 Tampa Tribune
"Dying Woman, Church Settles Suit" 
Roxanne Friend, a San Diego woman, settled a California lawsuit against
the Church of Scientology for an undisclosed amount. She claims she was
held in a room for a month with no phone and no means of communications.
Friend claims that during a stay at the Fort Harrison Hotel she began to
feel ill and called an ambulance and was taken to Morton Plant Hospital,
but Scientology workers persuaded her not to have tests done. Friend
claims she fled to California but was brought back to Clearwater by five
Scientologists. She was taken to a converted motel used to house
Scientology employees and for the next three weeks was kept locked in a
room unable to contact anyone. She claims she tried to escape once but was
wrestled back into the room.

5/9/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Throws Out Scientologists' Suit" 
A Swiss appeals court has thrown out a suit against Reader's Digest over
an article it published that was critical of the Church of Scientology.

5/18/92 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Set To Demolish Clearwater Inn" 
The Church of Scientology says it plans to tear down the old Gray Moss Inn
and replace it with a forty two million dollar, six story glass enclosed
training center.

6/10/92 Tampa Tribune
"Gray Moss Inn Razing Begins" 
The seventy four year old Gray Moss falls to a wrecking ball.

6/27/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Suit Against Cazares Rejected"
A judge dismissed a lawsuit by two Scientologists who claimed Gabe Cazares
violated Florida's Hate Crime Law by ejecting them from a meeting.

7/92 The American Lawyer Journal (See CPD Intel. Rpt section)
"The Two Faces of Scientology"
Discusses overt and covert methods within the Judicial System, employed by
Scientology to use"·private detectives and bulldog litigators to pursue
its numerous detractors". It asks the question, "So who is directing the
$416 million libel suit against Time?"

7/2/92 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Intelligence report on a local cable access show called First Alternative.
The show is hosted by Jeff Griffin. It is a weekly show following the
agenda of the Scientology group CCHR. The outline covers a period of a
couple of months worth of the minutes of the weekly shows.

7/13/92 St. Petershurg Times
"Time to Work Together"
Letter to Editor by Richard Haworth reference developing downtown.

7/25/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Former Scientologists Wants Unequivocal Return of $40.00"
A letter to "Action" written by former Scientologist Eileen Macintosh who
said she spent tens of thousands of dollars on services and was asking for
the return of $40.00.

8/20/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Ex-Bank Building To Be Renovated" 
The Church of Scientology announced plans to renovate the former Bank of
Clearwater Building, which has been used largely for storage.

8/25/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Rivals Divided on Scientologists Forum" 
Scientology scheduled a campaign forum, however candidates were undecided
whether they would attend.

8/29/92 St. Petersharg Times
"Scientologists Get The Spiel, Candidates Get Nostalgia" 
Seventeen candidates were present in the Crystal Ball Room at the Fort
Harrison Hotel, however some candidates refused to attend.

8/29/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Museum in Former Bank of Clearwater" 
The Church of Scientology has begun work on a museum and interior
renovations at the former Bank of Clearwater building.

9/12/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Records on Church of Scientology School Stay Closed"
A judge upheld an injunction preventing the Pinellas County Sheriffs
Office from releasing records concerning an investigation of a Church of
Scientology school.

9/ 15/92 (See CPD Intel. Rpt section) Former Church member contacted CPD
regarding attempting to get a refund for courses he claimed he never took.

10/13/92 Channel 10 News (video tape)
 Tax exempt status of Scientology in Clearwater.

10/14/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Tax Man On Scene, But Only Briefly" 
Pinellas County Tax Collectors took inventory of a Church of Scientology
owned building, preparing to sell the contents to pay back taxes. However,
the inventory stopped after the Church agreed to post a bond.

10/16/92 CPD 92-25372
A Campaign worker for Gabe Cazares was campaigning on the corner of
Cleveland & N. Ft. Harrison, when approached by vehicle with a subject
operating a video camera. The victim was upset at being videotaped. When
victim tried to leave, a Church security guard rode her bicycle behind
victim's car and wrote down her tag number.

10/16/92 CPD 92-25329 
A Scientology member from Australia, Roger John Mind was killed in a
traffic accident while attempting to walk across Cleveland St.

10/26/92 CPD 92-26239 
Two reporters from the Boston Globe, John Barrett and Thomas Seaton were
reported as suspicious by Richard Haworth. They had been in the area
trying to get pictures of Scientology celebrity Lisa Marie Presley.

10/31/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Cazares Named To Cult Awareness Group" 
Gabe Cazares, the former Clearwater Mayor has been appointed to the Board
of Directors of The Cult Awareness Network.

11/92 Belgian TV (video tape) 
Investigative report on Scientology.

11/15/92 Tampa Tribune
"Clearwater Still Adjusting to Scientologists"
Reports on the impact Scientology has in downtown Clearwater.

11/17/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Church Rumors Draw Crowd"
Safety Harbor residents turn out at commission meeting after rumors
surface that the Church of Scientology is looking at property there.

11/17/92 USAToday
"Scientology Ruling"
Court rules to allow Church of Scientology to continue legal action to
force the government to return documents obtained during a tax fraud
investigation.

11/20/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Seek 40 Million Dollars" 
The Church of Scientology is asking its members for 40 million dollars in
donations so it can pay for the new building it plans to put in downtown
Clearwater.

11/30/92 Mary Story (public records request) (VP Scientology Flag Service
Org.) 
All public records concerning Church of Scientology etc... to include
without limitations all complaints made against Scientology, investigative
reports and criminal intelligence information which is not active. The
letter requests that any further records for the future that might be
generated also be produced.

12/28/92 St. Petersburg Times
"Hubbard From Pinellas To Russia" 
An editor's note from Bob Henderson.

1993

1/20/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology, County at Deadlock on Taxes"
Property Appraiser announces no compromise reached in tax deal, issue
returns to court.

2/10/93 Thomas G. Whittle (public records request) (Editor in Chief
Freedom Magazine) 
Any and all records as they may relate to Mr. Milton "Bud" Field. A United
Press Int. article on the death of Mr. Fields in Long Boat Key FL was
attached to assist in the facilitation of the request. An active Homicide
investigation was and is still being done by the Long Boat Key PD.

3/20/93 CPD 93-06558 
A child abuse report was taken after an adult member of Scientology was
observed parked in front of a closed business with a juvenile non-relative
member of the group in his car. This was at 0330 hrs. Both showed signs of
drinking open alcohol that was in the car. The juvenile spontaneously
advised that nothing of a sexual nature was going on. Child abuse charges
were filed on the adult.

3/26/93 Mary Story (public records request) (VP Scientology Flag Service
Org.) 
A follow up request by Ms. Story to her original request of 11/30/92 for
additional information pertaining to 10 separate topics of interest
pertaining to various issues surrounding Scientology.

3/31/93 Tampa Tribune
"Church of Scientology Tampa, Inc., Sued"
The owners of a building housing the Church of Scientology Tampa, Inc.
sued the Church after they failed to meet payments on a $422,000
promissory note.

4/22/93 CPD 93-09618
A staff member, Glen Strom died at Hacienda Gardens of terminal cancer. He
was being looked after by staff member, Emma Schamehorn. He was under the
care of Dr. Carrowe who signed off on the case.  Two members of
Scientology staff, Richard Haworth and Anne Rhodes came to CPD
to report that Rhode's husband, Robert Rhodes as missing. He allegedly had
no mental or physical problems, and had told his wife numerous times
before that he was leaving. He had been on staff for 20 years. No foul
play was suspected.

5/14/93 CPD 93-11609
A Keep the Peace report was taken when an officer was sent to the Ft.
Harrison Hotel to assist with a dispute between 2 visitors; Anthony Canady
and Merlin Bellamy and Scientology Security Guard, Bruce Bolger. Bolger
confronted them because they were not members. The two subjects, who were
black, claimed to be discriminated against because of their race.

5/18/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan to Build Auditorium" 
The Church of Scientology added a thirteenth property to its list of
Clearwater holdings and unveiled plans to build a 2,500 seat auditorium.

5/19/93 CPD 93-12079 
Gerald Gordinier, an attorney, contacted CPD on behalf of his client Helen
Manteuffel. Her daughter, Andrea Jantz was currently on staff in
Clearwater. During a phone conversation between the mother and daughter,
the daughter had told her the reason she had not come home was because all
of her money had been taken from her and she was being held against her
will. A check on the welfare was done at the Ft. Harrison Hotel. A woman
identifying herself as Andrea Jantz was located and advised that her
mother must have misunderstood her. She said she was there of her own free
will and would return home soon.

5/20/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology is the Major Downtown Developer"
Editorial.

5/24/93 Public records request made to F.D.L.E.
The Department advised us that they had a pending public records request
from Attorney William C. Walsh concerning any files on the investigation
of Scientology in Clearwater.

5/25/93 William C. Walsh (public records request), Representative for
Norman Starkey, Executor for Hubbard estate) 
Any records directly or indirectly related to or concerning L. Ron
Hubbard.

6/5/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Privacy is Sought for Records" 
The Church of Scientology and the Times face off before the Florida
Supreme Court. The Church of Scientology wants the Florida Supreme Court
to block public access to records compiled by Pinellas County Sheriff's
Deputies who visited a Church school and questioned whether children were
being abused.

6/14/93 Newsweek Magazine (see CPD Intel Rpt section) 
"Scientology in the Schools, Is L. Ron Hubbard's momls te;d hannless?" 
Reveals several front groups used by Scientology to introduce various
Scientology/Hubbard technology to the public.

6/14/93 National Law Journal (see CPD Intel, Rpt section)
"Church's Litany of Lawsuits"
Scientology's leaders say the best defense is a good offense. This reveals
the aggressive litigious nature of the Scientology Organization toward
numerous individuals and entities that have opposed them.

6/20/93 93-15110 
A citizen contacted CPD after being confronted on public property, near
the Ft. Harrison Hotel by a Scientology security guard who took his
picture over his earlier objections.

6/24/93 BeachViews
"Scientology Group Opens Sailing School on Island Estates" 
Planning and Zoning officials say the group's use of the property as a
sailing school has not been approved.

8/12/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Pay $500,000 For Historic Site" 
The Church of Scientology owns one of the city's most historic store front
buildings. The Scientology Religious Trust bought the JD Baskin Buildings
at 115 South Garden Avenue in June for $500,000 from Imre and Anne Tozser.

8/16/93 William C. Walsham (public records reqnest) (Representative for
Norman Starkey, Execntor for the Hubbard estate) 
Any files captioned in or whose caption includes Mr. Hubbard's name or any
other personal identifier used by the Police Department to retrieve files.
More specifically those containing criminal intelligence information and
or criminal investigative information. This request specifically excludes
any records or documents already given to the Church of Scientology.

8/19/93 Department of Justice FOI Section (public records request) 
The Department advised the Clearwater Police Department that there has
been a public records request to them for approximately 4,000 pages of
Scientology files that were originally sent to them by Lt. Emmons.
Attorney William C. Walsh made the request.

8/21/93 CPD 93-20545
A Staff member of Scientology was brought to Morton Plant Hospital after
she injured her mouth while performing an assignment were she was standing
holding a sword at arms length for over an hour and a half.

8/21/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Children Head to the Ballpark to Learn How to Defeat Drugs" 
Anti-drug rally held at Jack Russell Stadium, sponsored by Barnett Bank,
Florida Power, and Dianetics Athletic Assoc.

8/28/93 St. Petersbnrg Times
"Scientology's Words to Hit the Airwaves" 
Dianetics, the book that has spread Scientology's gospel is going to be
touted in an infomercial.

9/93 Premiere Magazine (see CPD Intel. Rpt section)
"Catch a rising star"
Critical look at policies and operations such as "disconnecting", "project
celebrity", with an emphasis toward the celebrities. Discusses covert
operations against former Clearwater Mayor Gabe Cazares and others.

9/9/93 (see CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
A lecture on cults by Cynthia Kisser with CAN was held at USF campus in
Tampa. A Clearwater Detective was confronted by Brian Anderson and
questioned repeatedly during the evening about his presence there. A false
fire alarm temporarily disrupted the event. Three different booklets were
distributed by members of Scientology at the door. One was hostile toward
government interference at Waco and Police and Government involvement with
any controversial group. Within days of this event a public records
request was made by Scientology for any information on the CAN group.

9/ 10/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Court Says Reports of Abuse May Be Secret" 
In an unanimous decision, the court sided with the Church of Scientology
in a case involving an attempt by the St. Petersburg Times to obtain
records of reported child abuse that were investigated by Pinellas County
Sheriffs Office.

9/10/93 Tampa Tribune
"Lecture Warns Group About Dangers of Cults" 
Cynthia Kisser, Executive Director of the Cult Awareness Network spoke at
the University of South Florida Campus.

9/11/93 CPD 93-22301 (see CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Scientology Staff member Mary Story contacted CPD reference a possible
stalking of Scientology celebrity Lisa Marie Presley. Two
photo-journalists with Star Magazine, Rosemarie Lennon and Chris Kracht
were located parked near the Ft. Harrison Hotel. They advised that they
were there waiting to get a picture of Presley for Star Magazine. They
denied "stalking" her. They requested that their home addresses not be
used in the report as other reporters were being harassed by Scientology
after doing stories.

9/13/93 Thomas G. Whittle (public records request) (Editor in Chief
Freedom Magazine) 
All records, notes, memoranda etc.., directly or indirectly concerning
Cult Awareness Network (CAN), the American Family Foundation (AFF), the
Citizen's Freedom Foundation (CFF), or the Citizen's Freedom
Foundation-Information Service (CFF-IS).

9/17/93 CPD 93-22771 
Two members of Scientology, Tim Lynch and Alexjandra DeLynch were found
sleeping in their vehicle behind an abandon business in Clearwater. They
advised that they were studying at Flag and were unemployed, so they had
no other place.

9/20/93 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Concealing Cameras While Counseling"
Scientology officials are installing concealed cameras and microphones in
69 counseling rooms where Church members reveal their innermost thoughts.

9/28/93 St. Petersbnrg Times
"Times, Sheriff Seek Hearing on Records" 
The Times and Pinellas County Sheriff Everett Rice have asked for a new
hearing on a Florida Supreme Court ruling blocking the release of police
records involving the Church of Scientology.

10/1/93 Tampa Tribune
"Court Orders New Hearing in Church of Scientology Suit" 
A Federal Appeals Court ordered new hearings into a challenge by the
Church of Scientology to the City of Clearwater's Charitable Solicitation
Ordinance.

10/8/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology Asks to Close Street, Officials Approve" 
Scientology asks to close down part of South Fort Harrison Avenue because
of an annual convention of the International Association of
Scientoiogists.

10/8/93 CPD 93-V2088 
A member of Scientology from Australia named John Steiner solicited an
undercover CPD officer to defecate and urinate on him. During the
interview he was found to have numerous alias and related paperwork which
he stated were used to assist others in Australia in coming to the US. He
later recanted that story.

10/10/93 Tampa Tribune
"Churches Praise Ordinances Defeat" 
Calling the decision a tremendous victory for the Church of Scientology,
Public Affairs Director Richard Hayworth applauded a decision declaring
provisions of a City Ordinance requiring that congregations report to the
City how they spend contributions they receive, unconstitutional.

10/13/93 St. Peterrburg Times
"Clearwater To Keep Battling Scientology" 
City Commissioners decided to continue the decade long legal battle over a
rule that would let the City police the organization's financial records.

10/ 13/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Will Clearwater Raise White Flag on Scientology?" 
The City's ten year battle has been expensive and fruitless. Commissioners
will meet Tuesday to discuss their next move, if any.

10/13/93 St. Petersburg Times
"IRS: Scientology is Tax Exempt Religion" 
The internal Revenue Service says the Church of Scientology and its myriad
entities don't have to pay Federal Income Taxes, ending a forty year
battle with the controversial church over its purpose and methods of
dealing with opponents, which include burglary and intimidation.

10/14/93 Tampa Tribune
"Church Declared Tax Free" 
The IRS says Scientology can be called a religion.

10/14/93  St. Petersburg Times
"Ruling May Cost Pinellas Millions" 
The IRS exemption of the Church of Scientotogy may doom the county's
effort to collect a tax bill exceeding 7.9 million dollars.

10/14/93  St. Petersburg Times
"Changes Foreseen From Ruling" 
Church spokesman Richard Hayworth said the IRS decision will allow the
organization to become much more involved in downtown related causes.

10/14/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Papers Detail Church's Finances"
Scientology documents filed with IRS.

10/15/93 (see CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Assist Interpol in check on welfare of Rita Massimiliani. Family had
limited contact with her, and was concerned she was being held against her
will. On attempts to contact her, it was learned that she had returned to
Italy.

10/15/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Profited From New Members" 
Newly released earnings reports show late founder L. Ron Hubbard's
disciples can earn big money by soliciting members to Scientology.

10/15/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientology's Charity"
Editorial.

10/16/93 St. Petersburg Times
"IRS Ruling Raises Questions"
Editorial.

10/17/93 Tampa Tribune
"Perhaps It's Time to Give Up the Fight" 
An editorial by Steven Kaylor.

10/20/93 Tampa Tribune
"Clearwater Keeps Secret on Scientology" 
Mayor Rita Garvey said attorneys working on behalf of the City have filed
an appeal to Federal Appellate Court Ruling that declared parts of the
ordinance unconstitutional.

10/20/93 St. Petersburg Times
"IRS Decision on Scientology Brings Comments" 
Numerous letters to the Editor regarding the decision.

10/21/93 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology Ruling To Be Appealed" 
Commissioners will appeal a ruling on the controversial ordinance to the
U.S. Supreme Court.

10/21/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Clearwater to Keep Battling Scientology"
Charitable Solicitation ordinance.

10/23/93 Tampa Tribune
"IRS Files Reveal Church's Finances" 
The financial disclosures are in documents the Church was required to file
with the IRS in applying for tax exempt status.

10/24/93 St. Petersburg Times
"IRS Examined Scientology Dollars, Not Dogma"
When IRS granted tax exemptions to the Church, it did so mainly on the
basis of what Scientology did with its money.

10/25/93 (see CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Five Scientology members are convicted in Ontario. The charges originated
from information developed during the Emmons investigation in 1984 and
resulted in charges that members infiltrated the Ontario Police and
funneled information to the organization.

10/26/93 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists War With IRS Over Taxes Ends" 
The Church will shift expansion into high gear after obtaining tax exempt
status.

10/28/93 Tampa Tribune
"Scientology Expansion May Hit Snag" 
The six story office tower and auditorium Scientologists plan to build
across from their Fort Harrison Hotel may be so big that it qualifies as a
development of regional impact under the state's Growth Management Laws.
That means the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Counsel and other government
agencies would have to study potential impact of the project on
surrounding areas.

10/28/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Plan to Invest in Expansion"
IRS documents reveal that the Church plans to spend $112 million
advertising and $185 million to renovate and expand their properties.

10/29/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Building May Be Delayed" 
The construction of the Church of Scientology's planned $24 million Super
Power Building could be delayed if state planners decide it requires a
special review aimed at large regional developments.

11/2/93 William C. Walsh (public records request) (Representative for
Norman Starkey, Executor for the Hubbard estate) 
Request for update on the status of his two previous requests for records
concerning Hubbard.

11/4/93 Thomas G. Whittle (public records request) (Editor in Chief
Freedom Magazine) 
Request of a list of all Cult Observer and Cult Awareness Network News
issues maintained by the Police Department.

11/4/93 Clearwater Leader
"Clearwater Students Become Marshals" 
One hundred twenty five children at the Clearwater A To Be School were
sworn in October 28th as "drug free marshals".

11/11/93 Tampa Tribune
"Thomas Warns of Scientology Take Over" 
Clearwater Commissioner Fred Thomas said if the City doesn't immediately
redevelop its downtown, the Church of Scientology will buy so much
property that the town will become Scientology USA or "Hubbardville".

11/21/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Exempted, Not Vindicated"
Editorial related to the granting of tax exempt status by the IRS.

11/22/93 (see CPD Intel, Rpt section) 
Missing Adult female from New Haven Conn. A local staff member, Michael
Braun, said his wife Anna was missing and thought she might have returned
to Mexico.

11/23/93 William C. Walsh (Representative for Norman Starkey, Executor for
the Hubbard estate) Payment and clarification for the records requested
previously concerning Hubbard.

12/5/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Inside Scientology" 
A former insider reveals strategy for managing the news media. A report by
Robert Vaughn Young.

12/8/93 CPD 93-29506
 Private Investigator David Sullivan contacted CPD in an attempt to locate
a Charlotte Doria. Her family advised she had come to Clearwater
originally as a Governess for a Scientology celebrity, Gottfried and
Renata Helnwein. They had not heard from her and were concerned for her
welfare.

12/11/93 Tampa Tribune
"Scientologists Sue Over Taxes Again" 
The Church of Scientology once again filed its annual legal challenge
against Pinellas County Tax Collectors.

12/13/93 St. Petersburg Times
"Another Birthday, Another Building"
 In a fund raising letter to Scientologists, the chairman of the
"Countdown to Construction Committee" said the new ground breaking for the
Super Power building will be March 13, 1993.

12/18/93 St. Petersburg Times
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the City's request to rehear
a case involving a rule that would let the City police monitor some of the
organization's records concerning donations.

12/18/93 St. Petersburg Times
"High Court Keeps Records Off Limits" 
The Florida Supreme Court has turned down the Times' request for a new
hearing in the newspaper's attempts to obtain sheriffs records of a child
abuse investigation at a Church of Scientology school.

12/21/93 Larry King Live (video tape) 
Interviews reference Scientology

12/22/93 USA Today
"Scientologists Assets, 398 Million Dollars" 
The Church of Scientology holds assets of 398 million dollars including a
cruise ship, according to a detailed portrait of the group's financial
network provided to the IRS.

1994

1/94 CAP & R (·ee CPD Intel. Rpt section)
"U.S. Marshals repudiate Scientology endorsement"
After an inquiry by U.S. Congressman William J. Hughes (D-NJ), Larry Lee
Gregg who is the General Counsel of the U.S. Marshals stated that they had
in no way intended to endorse Scientology by attending ceremonies
sponsored by Church of Scientology International. This concerned the Drug
Free Marshals rallies that were held with high profile participation of
government officials, culminating with Presidential Cabinet member Lee P.
Brown, the "Drug Czar", swearing in 50 children.

1/4/94 Fed Seaton (Staff Writer), Joe Childs (Managing Editor/Clw.) for
the St. Petersburg Times (public records request) 
Request to inspect all public documents that relate to all investigations
of the Church of Scientology, specifically for all records dating back
more than a decade.

1/7/94  St. Petersburg Times
"Scientologists Seek Hotels: City Official"
According to City Commissioner Fred Thomas, the Church of Scientology is
looking to buy hotels on Clearwater Beach. Scientology spokesman Richard
Haworth denied Thomas's claim.

1/13/94 (see CPD Intel. Rpt section) 
Flyers describing 112 suspicious deaths surrounding Scientology Staff
members was distributed by Factnet.

1/20/94 Mary Story (public records request) (VP Scientology Flag Service
Org.) 
Immediate access to the Church's Attorney Paul B. Johnson and persons
designated by him for personal inspection and copying of all public
records concerning Church of Scientology and any individuals associated
with it, which may have been made available to the St. Petersburg Times.

1/20/94 Mary Story (public records request) (VP Scientology Flag Service
Org.) 
Immediate access to the Church's Attorney Paul B. Johnson and others
designated by him for personal inspection and copying of all public
records concerning the Church of Scientology.

1/20/94 Mary Story (public records request) (VP Scientology Flag Service
Org.) 
Immediate access to the Church's Attorney Paul B. Johnson and others
designated by him for personal inspection and copying of all public
records concerning any and all communication between the Clearwater Police
Department and the St. Petersburg Times.

OTHER DOCUMENTS RETAINED (filed in the order listed)

Interview: DOROTHY KRONK by Lt. Emmons, 4-27-1985. Kronk went to
Scientology due to migraine headaches, states she paid over $13,000 to the
Church. Headaches were not cured.

Document titled 'Settlement Agreement". Lists the following names: BEARS,
GARRITY, PETERSON, JEFFERSON, LOCKWOOD, HARTWELL,
CHRISTOFFERSON-TICHBORNE, NANCY DINCALCI, KIMA DOUGLAS, ROBERT DARDANO,
WARREN FRISKE, WILLIAM FRANKS, LAUREL SULLIVAN, EDWARD WALTERS, HOWARD
SCHOMER, MARTIN SAMUELS, GERALD ARMSTRONG

Affidavit of ANNE ROSENBLUM.

Affidavit of JAMES GERVAIS.

Affidavit of LUCY GARRITANO, SILVANA GARRITANO and STEVE GARRITANO.

Affidavit of PETER GRAVES.

Affidavit of MARJORIE HANSEN.

Affidavit of ERNEST HARTWELL and ADELLE HARTWELL.

Declaration of SHERMAN LENSKE.

Declaration of LYNN SPURLOCK.

Declaration of L. RON HUBBARD.

Affidavit of TONJA BURDEN.

Affidavit, statement and court cases of GERALD ARMSTRONG.

Affidavit of LA VENDA VAN SCHAICK.

Affidavit of ROBERT KAUFMAN.

Affidavit of EDWARD WALTERS.

Declaration of MICHAEL FLYNN.

Statement of FAITH HUXLEY.

Affidavit of JAMES TROY.

USA vs. MARY SUE HUBBARD, JANE KEMBER, MORRIS BUDLONG, HENNING HELDT, DUKE
SNIDER, GREGORY WILLARDSON, RICHARD WEIGAND, MITCHELL HERMANN, CINDY
RAYMOND, GERALD WOLFE, SHARON THOMAS. Grim. No. 78-0401 District Court of
Columbia.

USA vs. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY - search warrant 5930 W. Franklin Ave.,
Hollywood, Ca. (1/77).

USA vs. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY.

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE - search warrant.
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, ONTARIO vs. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY.

GENE ALLARD vs. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY.

LAVENDA VAN SCHAICK vs. CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY.

HOWARI~ D. SCHOMER vs. L. RON HUBBARD.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA vs. THEODORE PATRICK, MARY DAIN, JAMES ROE, SANDRA
SACKS, BEITY BRADY.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. USA.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. CITY OF CLEARWATER (Injunction to stop
commission hearings).

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. JEROME COOPER and S. CASEY HILL.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOY vs. JAMES ADAMS.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. USA DEFT. OF HEALTH AND WELFARE.

AARON BARR vs. US ARMY.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. DELL PUBLISHING.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. PAUL WADE.

CHURCH OF SCEINTOLOGY vs. JAMES SIEGELMAN, FLO CONWAY, J. B. LIPPINCO?T
COMPANY and MORRIS DEUTSCH.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. RONDALD SCHULTZ.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. BERNARD GREEN and BARBARA GREEN.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. HEINRICH VERLAG.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. EVELYN HAMDON, LES JACKMAN, LORNA LEVETT, BE1TY
McCOY, BRENDON MOORE, WILLIAM REID, NEOL TAYLOR, and DAVID WALLACE.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. GABRIEL CAZARES.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY vs. DIRECTOR OF FBI.

LOS ANGELES PD vs. CALIFORNIA SUPERIOR COURT.

Conduct in Litigation.

LOS ANGELES PD vs. Superior Court of California. Ref: Church of
Scientology demands for records.

Letter from CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY to the USA INS, reference missionary
status of member in USA.

Charts: Conditions Chart, Bridge to Total Freedom, levels.

"Operation" documents concerning the structure of the Church of
Scientology.

"Life threats, harassment, and lawsuits part of daily life of Scientology
critic"
Press release by LAURELL SULLIVAN and MICHAEL FLYNN.

"Submission of the Church of Scientology - House Judiciary Committee H.R.
- 217"

"L. Ron Hubbard" (Church of Scientology biographical information)

"Vetting Hat Write Up", "Purpose: To clean USBI files of legally
actionable evidence against the GO (Guardian's Office) and its personnel'.

OT VIII Series I.

'Branch one Hatting Letter".

'Flag Orders" assor·ted folders.
'Senior C/S International Bulletins" Issues 1-~6, Vol. i.

Preliminary Report to the Clearwater City Commission Re: The Power of a
Municipality to Regulate Organizations Claiming Tax Exempt or Non-Profit
Status (Sept. 14, 1981)

"Exhibit 6" Flynn Report - Section 1 "Plans to Control Clearwater" -
Section 2 ' Plans to Purchase Clearwater Property" - Section 3 'Guardians
Office Operation Reports on Public Officials, Private Citizens and Groups
in Clearwater".

Final Report to the Clearwater City Commission; Containing findings,
resolutions and recommended ordinances to regulate organizations claiming
tax-exempt or non profit status.

Video Tape: Granada TV, date of interview with L. Ron Hubbard 7/29/68.
Interview on Apollo.

--END QUOTE--

[Aw yeah.  Who's your daddy?]

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