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Title page depicting a young boy and girl looking out of a window. There is a puppy sitting between the two children and an open book sitting next to them.

Cover of the 1924 edition of Heidi featuring shepherd children in an idealized setting.

Claims that comics have no merit because they do not instill a love for the English language, which is instilled by other forms of literature.

Provides a quick summary of anti-comic laws enacted by various states in an attempt to curb the rise of juvenile delinquency.

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.

Discusses comic book censorship, and the fact that it is infringing on people's ability to read whatever they want.

In Portage La Prairie, Manitoba the problem of crime comic books is discussed by the Local Council of Women. They decide that the only way to get rid of the threat is to replace it with something else.

Explains that the campaign against comic books taking place in 1948 is similar to the campaigns that were being waged against dime novels in prior years. Reference is made to the fact that juvenile delinquency is linked more readily to larger issues…

Psychiatrists cannot agree as to whether or not comic books are causing children to become violent. A majority agree children could be reading better literature, and as such they should visit the library in order to find new, better books to read.

Emphasizes the importance of comic books for children. It is noted that comic books provide something for them that other forms of children's literature does not.