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Features an ad for a television program that would be airing on WGN in which the 'comics' series being presented by the Southtown Economist would be discussed by pastor Dr. Preston Bradley. Additionally explores sex in crime comics and the way it…

Reader's forum page with a running theme that Crime and Punishment has been a positive educational force in the life of children.

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.

Presents a number of initiatives that were being taken to keep crime and horror comics out of the hands of children.

Briefly outlines the steps that different cities and counties took to ban or limit the sale of objectionable comics.

A gangster needs to lie low until heat from the police dies down. In the meantime, he stays with a woman and her son.

Loeb makes the claim that the 'crime' genre of comic books is finally giving way to 'love' books instead.

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.

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.

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.