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Wide Open Windows
Canadian School Reader, the cover of which portrays a typical scene of childhood innocence, with two children and a puppy peering out the window onto a natural scene.
UN Group Urges World Ban on Sex and Crime Comics
This article discusses the UN's considerations for banning the sale of crime and sex comics worldwide.
Summary Trial Urged to Halt Crime Comics
Looks at a Newfoundland judge, who previously expressed his thoughts on the tougher restrictions that were being placed on crime comics in Canada.
Students Burn Comic Books Launch Drive Prevent Sale
Describes a group of 600 students burning over 2000 comic books while being led by a 13 year-old boy. The boy's speech is transcribed.
Statutes Chapter 13 - 1949
Outlines the 1949 amendment to the Canadian Criminal Code, addressing the publication and distribution of obscene and offensive material.
Sold Crime Comics Fine Winnipegger $5
Discusses the start of the actual war on comics, in which a Winnipeger named Abe Roher was convicted of selling crime comics and fined $5.
Should Comic Books be Banned? Magazine Distributor says 'No,' Child Welfare Officer...Yes
Provides a number of statistics about the sale of comic books in Canada and Medicine Hat. Morever, Shiels speaks with individuals who are both for and against the sale of comic books.
Senate Passes Crime Comics Bill After Wrangle
Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.
Senate of Canada Debates - December 7th, 1949
Third reading of Bill No. 10.
Senate of Canada Debates - December 6th, 1949
Second reading of Bill No. 10.