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Australian Obscene Publications - April 21st, 1954
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 6th, 1954
Discusses how to tackle the publication and distribution of obscene periodicals using examples set by other countries, such as Canada and the United States.
Report of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics - March 1st, 1954
Introductory summary of the Committee's previous activities and findings before commencing a discussion of Wertham and his work. Also includes an examination of "pocket books," inexpensive books that often depicted obscene subjects.
What Adults Think of Comics as Reading for Children
Presents the results of a survey given to adults about what they thought of comic books.
Your Children's Reading Habits: T-N Survey Shows Reading Habits of Your Children Are Improving
Discusses how comic book censorship has been effective in some respects in the United States. Won Lee explores the fact that children are becoming more discerning in their reading choices, thus losing interest in obscene comics.
Just a Few Words
Claims that because little Johnny is reading crime comics, he will one day run over an old lady and leave her to die in the street.
What Parents Don't Know About Comic Books
A magazine article written by Wertham. He argues that juvenile delinquency is becoming more prevalent and violent due to the popularity of comics with children.
The Time Has Come
Explores the fact that there are very few laws governing the sale of crime and horror comics.
The Sad Case of the Funnies
Wartime commentary on the comics in newspapers. Condemns their content and worries about the impact on children.
Public Opinion and TV Hit Comic Sale Locally
Applauds the decrease in sale of horror comics, and suggests censorship of horror films