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States Act against Lewd Literature
Provides a quick summary of anti-comic laws enacted by various states in an attempt to curb the rise of juvenile delinquency.
Regulation of Comic Books
Analyzes the various regulations that may be both desirable and constitutional for addressing the growing concerns about comics.
Constitutional Law: Freedom of Expression: Constitutionality of Local Ordinance Prohibiting Distribution and Sale of "Crime Comic" Books
Discusses whether or not comics have constitutional protection. The vagueness in criteria for determining what qualifies as a danger to society is noted.
Action Taken to Control Distribution of Objectionable Comic Books
Briefly outlines the steps that different cities and counties took to ban or limit the sale of objectionable comics.
The Fight Against Horror Comics
A look at the way that other parts of the world were also trying to ban horror comics.
Security Through Book Burning
Discusses the anxiety that brings about book burnings. Bolte concludes that book burnings are not helpful, and prevent initiating conversation about complex topics.
Some Facts About Juvenile Delinquency
A government sanctioned study and educational publication on juvenile delinquency. Notes an 17% increase in youth appearing before juvenile courts between 1948 and 1951.