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Australian Obscene Publications - April 28th, 1954
Continued discussion of the amendment to the Police Offences Bill. Particular focus is paid to the meaning of the word "obscene."
12,000 Boys and Girls are now Enjoying this Fascinating Library
Advertisement directed at children for a volume of books in "The What-Every-Child-Should-Know Library."
The Comics - There They Stand
Discusses the popularity of comic strips and books, as well as some of the ways they have influenced American culture.
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.
Your Children's Reading Habits: T-N Survey Shows Reading Habits of Your Children Are Improving
Discusses how comic book censorship has been effective in some respects in the United States. Won Lee explores the fact that children are becoming more discerning in their reading choices, thus losing interest in obscene comics.
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.
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes a letter from a Filipino reader.