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Some Facts About Juvenile Delinquency
A government sanctioned study and educational publication on juvenile delinquency. Notes an 17% increase in youth appearing before juvenile courts between 1948 and 1951.
Security Through Book Burning
Discusses the anxiety that brings about book burnings. Bolte concludes that book burnings are not helpful, and prevent initiating conversation about complex topics.
The Fight Against Horror Comics
A look at the way that other parts of the world were also trying to ban horror comics.
Action Taken to Control Distribution of Objectionable Comic Books
Briefly outlines the steps that different cities and counties took to ban or limit the sale of objectionable comics.
Constitutional Law: Freedom of Expression: Constitutionality of Local Ordinance Prohibiting Distribution and Sale of "Crime Comic" Books
Discusses whether or not comics have constitutional protection. The vagueness in criteria for determining what qualifies as a danger to society is noted.
Regulation of Comic Books
Analyzes the various regulations that may be both desirable and constitutional for addressing the growing concerns about comics.
States Act against Lewd Literature
Provides a quick summary of anti-comic laws enacted by various states in an attempt to curb the rise of juvenile delinquency.
The 1926 German Law to Protect Youth against Trash and Dirt: Moral Protectionism in a Democracy
Examines censorship through the lens of German censorship laws, and how they played a role in the Nazi take-over of the country in 1933.
11 Women Seek Legistlation on Horror Comics
Outlines a bill in Pennsylvania, that 11 female members of commerce were hoping to have passed, that would see the publication and distribution of comics to those under the age of 18 as a criminal offence. In breaking this law the offender would be…
An Unjust Conviction
Covers the conviction and fining of an editor and several publishers who published a piece of offensive material.