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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.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.
The Hunter and the Hunted - Mysterious Adventures #15
The world's greatest hunter is killed by intelligent dinosaurs, who use his head as a bowling ball. A flashback reveals his desire to hunt animals began when he was a child.
Just a Few Words
Claims that because little Johnny is reading crime comics, he will one day run over an old lady and leave her to die in the street.
Australian Obscene Publications - April 6th, 1954
Discusses how to tackle the publication and distribution of obscene periodicals using examples set by other countries, such as Canada and the United States.
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 - May 4th, 1954
Continued discussion of different clauses for the Bill, as well as penalties.
Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act - 1955
Outlines the British Act meant to prevent the distribution and sale of offensive material to young people.