A Crisis of Innocence

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Looks at a Newfoundland judge, who previously expressed his thoughts on the tougher restrictions that were being placed on crime comics in Canada.

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Outlining a new ordinance in Alton in which the town is attempting to get rid of comic books that could be harming the children living there.

Statutes Chapter 13, 1949.pdf
Outlines the 1949 amendment to the Canadian Criminal Code, addressing the publication and distribution of obscene and offensive material.

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Provides a number of statistics about the sale of comic books in Canada and Medicine Hat. Morever, Shiels speaks with individuals who are both for and against the sale of comic books.

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Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.

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Following the approval of a ban on crime comics in Canada, this article looks at the way the ban has been received by different provinces.

NY State Joint Legislative Committee to Study Comics 1954.pdf
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.

Regulation of Comic Books - Harvard Law Review.pdf
Analyzes the various regulations that may be both desirable and constitutional for addressing the growing concerns about comics.
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