A Crisis of Innocence

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Abilene Reporter News February 11 1957 crop.jpg
Discusses the war on lewd comics that was taking place in the 1950's, in which people found producing or selling "lewd" comic books could be prosecuted.

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Written by a highschool senior, this editorial looks at the way that new technologies negatively influence children.

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Features a series of brief clips showing children, and then adults, reading comics.

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Discusses a speech given by Miss Olive Flaherty, a professional reviewer of children's books. She claims that parents should encourage their children to read exciting travel books and mystery stories so as to foster a love for reading of "good"…

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This article discusses the UN's considerations for banning the sale of crime and sex comics worldwide.

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Explores the growing popularity of comic books among children. Emphasis is placed on the swapping of comic books, as well as their affordability, making them the number one form of children's literature in 1948.

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Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a teacher and members of comic clubs.

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Published letters to the editor. Includes a letter from a member of a boys' club.

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Published letters to the editor. Includes a letter from a Filipino reader.

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Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a high school student and a junior police officer.

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