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Australian Obscene Publications - April 14th, 1954
Discussions of morality and distribution. Comic books and other obscene periodicals are consistently viewed as serious threats to the morals of young people.
What Adults Think of Comics as Reading for Children
Presents the results of a survey given to adults about what they thought of comic books.
Just a Few Words
Claims that because little Johnny is reading crime comics, he will one day run over an old lady and leave her to die in the street.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.
The Dirt & Trash That Kids Are Reading: And What Can Be Done About It
Alerts parents to distasteful literature: comics, romance magazines, and war novels. The article notes the quality of children's literature and means to encourage parents to divert their children from reading comics.
What Do You Think? (The Editor Would Like To Know.)
Early example of a readers forum page, with short responses from the editor. Includes letters from soldiers.
This Is Your Page: What's On Your Mind?
Published letters to the editor with short responses. Includes a letter from someone serving time in a juvenile correctional facility.
What's On Your Mind?
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers, including members of a "Junior Police Club."
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes a letter from a member of a boys' club.
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes a letter from a Filipino reader.