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Horror in the Nursery
Presents the first publication of Fredric Wertham's findings on comics.
The Dirt & Trash That Kids Are Reading: And What Can Be Done About It
Alerts parents to distasteful literature: comics, romance magazines, and war novels. The article notes the quality of children's literature and means to encourage parents to divert their children from reading comics.
The Sad Case of the Funnies
Wartime commentary on the comics in newspapers. Condemns their content and worries about the impact on children.
This Is Your Page: What's On Your Mind?
Published letters to the editor with short responses. Includes a letter from someone serving time in a juvenile correctional facility.
This Is Your Page: What's On Your Mind?
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a teacher and members of comic clubs.
What's On Your Mind?
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a number of young readers.
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes a letter from a Filipino reader.
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a high school student and a junior police officer.
This Is Your Page: Speak Up!
Published letters to the editor. Includes letters from a school principal and a fourteen-year-old.
Mother Knows Best! - Crime and Punishment #2
Reader's forum page with letters from mothers. The mothers approve that their children read Crime Does Not Pay.