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Public Opinion and TV Hit Comic Sale Locally
Applauds the decrease in sale of horror comics, and suggests censorship of horror films
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
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.
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.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 21st, 1954
Continued debate over altering the Police Offences Bill. The House discusses specific clauses, and questions arise over what can be considered "artistic."
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."
Australian Obscene Publications - May 4th, 1954
Continued discussion of different clauses for the Bill, as well as penalties.
Report of the Select Committee on Current Pornographic Materials - December 31st, 1952
Report on the findings of the Committee into pornographic materials (literary, photography, and illustrations).