A Crisis of Innocence

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Discusses the unanimous support that the bill proposed by Fulton received in the House of Commons.

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Looks at the Fulton bill, and the way that the House of Commons appeared to be backing the bill to put tougher restrictions on the sale and publication of crime comics.

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Explains the numerous issues that are present in trying to ban crime comics in Canada.

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Discusses a meeting that was held by a Canadian House of Commons member about Crime Comic Books and Juvenile Delinquency. The accompanying picture presents E.D Fulton (the Commons member) meeting with Mabel Firestone.

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Fulton demands that the term "obscene" be better defined in legislation so that laws about the publication and distribution of such books can properly enforced.

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Exploring the bill put forth by Fulton, this article examines the fact that the House of Commons will soon vote on whether or not to impose stronger sanctions on the distribution and production of Crime Comics in Canada.

June 3rd, 1948 - House of Commons - Fulton asks for revision of Juvenile Delinquents Act.pdf
Fulton asks for revision of Juvenile Delinquents Act.

June 4th, 1948 - House of Commons - Fulton tries to get use of mail denied to comic producers.pdf
Fulton attempts to get use of mail denied to comic producers.

June 9th, 1948 - House of Commons - Fulton first introduces crime comics.pdf
Fulton first introduces crime comics.

June 14th, 1948 - House of Commons.pdf
Fulton once again brings up the matter of suppressing comic book circulation, while Ilsley presents his draft of legislation.
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