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House of Commons Debates - June 4th, 1948
Fulton attempts to get use of mail denied to comic producers.
House of Commons Debates - June 3rd, 1948
Fulton asks for revision of Juvenile Delinquents Act.
UN Group Urges World Ban on Sex and Crime Comics
This article discusses the UN's considerations for banning the sale of crime and sex comics worldwide.
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.
Printed Crime Comics, Firm Is Fined $1,000
One of the only articles found regarding the prosecution of a comic book publisher for violating the sanctions that were put on the publishing of Crime comics. Superior Comics were fined and suspended for continuing to publish questionable content.
More Teeth Proposed When Crime Comics Bill Comes Before Committee
Looks at the Fulton bill, and the way that the House of Commons appeared to be backing the bill to put tougher restrictions on the sale and publication of crime comics.
House Expects Remedial Action on Crime Comics
Exploring the bill put forth by Fulton, this article examines the fact that the House of Commons will soon vote on whether or not to impose stronger sanctions on the distribution and production of Crime Comics in Canada.
Garson Promises Vote On Crime Comic Curb; Fulton Bill Accepted
Outlines the passing of Bill No. 10 in Canada, which aimed to curb the production and distribution of horror comics.
Fulton Demands Law That Defines Obscene Books
Fulton demands that the term "obscene" be better defined in legislation so that laws about the publication and distribution of such books can properly enforced.
Fear Undesirable Books If Comics Ban Lifted
Discusses a government decision to lift the ban on the importation of comic books from the United States. Outlines the anxieties present in censors about the amount of questionable comic book material that will soon be imported into Canada.