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Comic Book Fan Gets 14 Years
Discusses story of 14 year-old Roy Adams who suffocated and performed an "unnatural sex act" on an 8-year-old girl. The altercation allegedly took place following an argument about ownership of a comic book.
Clergymen MP's Press for Crime Comics Ban
Notes the move by E. D. Fulton to ban the production and sale of Crime comics in Canada. Flaherty explains that the two men who most approved of the bill were conservative clergymen.
Children to Net Good Books From Fire of Crime Comics
Discusses a book burning that took place in Vancouver, in which the children received classic books in return for burning up their crime and horror comics.
Catholic Students Burn Up Comic Books
Discusses the burning of 2000 comic books, as ordered by the Bishop of the Albany Catholic Diocese
Breed Juvenile Crime
A review of Wertham's article "The Comics...Very Funny!" Some of Wertham's main points are restated, and the reviewer mentions a recent comic book burning in Chicago.
Boiling Anger Is Usual Reaction Of City Father In Reading Children
Looks at how crime and horror comic books are effecting youth. It focuses on parents' anger towards the medium, as well as increased levels of juvenile delinquency from children who read comic books weekly.
Army to Limit Sales of Comics: Line of Decency' to Be Drawn at Posts -- Publishers Now Explain Screening Plan
Discusses the Army putting a stop to crime comics with their troops. Also talks about 1/3 of all comics being crime comics in 1948.
A List of Thrillers That Offset Comics
The Southtown Economist, as part of their war on comics, publishes a list of books that offer the same thrills as comics but without the corruptive influence.
Are Comics a Factor in Delinquency: 'Yes!' Says Community Forum Speaker
Discusses a meeting that was held by a Canadian House of Commons member about Crime Comic Books and Juvenile Delinquency. The accompanying picture presents E.D Fulton (the Commons member) meeting with Mabel Firestone.
Are Comic Books a Threat?
Provides a general view of the different opinions on comic books and their effect on children. Outlines base information such as sales numbers, different views by psychiatrists and possible solutions that maintain the American way.