A Crisis of Innocence

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Gettysburg Times September 13 1955.pdf
Outlines a bill in Pennsylvania, that 11 female members of commerce were hoping to have passed, that would see the publication and distribution of comics to those under the age of 18 as a criminal offence. In breaking this law the offender would be…

Dunkirk Evening Observer January 13 1949 crop.jpg
Outlines a bill that the Senate was attempting to pass, which would place strict laws on the publication of comic books.

Australian Obscene Publications - April 21 1954.pdf
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 - April 28 1954.pdf
Continued discussion of the amendment to the Police Offences Bill. Particular focus is paid to the meaning of the word "obscene."

Australian Obscene Publications - April 6 1954.pdf
Discusses how to tackle the publication and distribution of obscene periodicals using examples set by other countries, such as Canada and the United States.

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Discusses the Senate Juvenile Delinquency Subcommitee's worries about post-war crime comic books.

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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.

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Outlines the passing of Bill No. 10 in Canada, which aimed to curb the production and distribution of horror comics.

Health Law Urged to Combat Comics.pdf
Wertham attempts to persuade the Joint Legislative Committe to Study Comics to recommend legislature focusing on banning comics for the sake of public health.
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