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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.
The Sad Case of the Funnies
Wartime commentary on the comics in newspapers. Condemns their content and worries about the impact on children.
My Daddy Should Have Listened - Beware #12
This story is about a young boy who is the son of an acclaimed horror comics author. Young Johnnie befriends a rather odd looking boy who goes by the name of Willie. Johnnie's father is in a slump in with his work and feels that he is unable to…
Juvenile Delinquency (California): Hearing Before the Subcomitee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency of the Judiciary United States Senate
Similar to the 1943 government article "Understanding Juvenile Delinquency," this document shows the shift that took place between 1943-1954. There is a huge portion of this document dedicated to the effects of horror comics on children. Moreover,…
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.
WHIP, KNIFE SHOWN AS 'COMICS' LURES: Books No Better Under Code, Psychiatrist Tells State Investigating Committee
Recalls a court case in which Dr. Fredric Wertham explains how he was able to purchase a whip from a comic book. He claims that teen-aged murderers were directly influenced by comic books.
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"…
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.
Today's Children Revel in Comic Book Clambake
Explores the growing popularity of comic books among children. Emphasis is placed on the swapping of comic books, as well as their affordability, making them the number one form of children's literature in 1948.