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War Declared on Lewd Books
Discusses the war on lewd comics that was taking place in the 1950's, in which people found producing or selling "lewd" comic books could be prosecuted.
Urge Parents to Make Better Choice of Children's Books
Discusses a speech given by Miss Olive Flaherty, a professional reviewer of children's books. She claims that parents should encourage their children to read exciting travel books and mystery stories so as to foster a love for reading of "good"…
To Supervise Sale of Comic Magazines: New Orleans Commission Council Frowns on Direct Censorship
Announces the establishment of a citizens committee to supervise comics sales and distribution in New Orleans. The committee attributes criminal behavior to parents rather than comic books.
Summary Trial Urged to Halt Crime Comics
Looks at a Newfoundland judge, who previously expressed his thoughts on the tougher restrictions that were being placed on crime comics in Canada.
Subject Well Covered: Proposed Alton Ordinance on Comic Books Really Leaves No Objections Undefined
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.
Students Burn Comic Books Launch Drive Prevent Sale
Describes a group of 600 students burning over 2000 comic books while being led by a 13 year-old boy. The boy's speech is transcribed.
Sold Crime Comics Fine Winnipegger $5
Discusses the start of the actual war on comics, in which a Winnipeger named Abe Roher was convicted of selling crime comics and fined $5.
Scholars Hit Comic Book Myth
Outlines a study that was done by graduate students. When asked, children reveal they are not as negatively impacted by comic book reading as was initially believed.
Russian Says Comic Books 'Fascisize' U.S. Children
Claims American comic magazines, such as Superman, is leading to a mass fascisization of American youth.
Quash Conviction Against Publisher of Crime Comics
Discusses an indictment surrounding Superior Comics, one of the primary Canadian Publishers of crime comics.