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Nation Stirred Against "Love" and "Horror" Comics
Full page of small articles that all deal with the problem of horror comics and children.
Norwich Drive on Comic Books a Success As Children Rush to Trade 10 for a Classic
Outlines an initiative in which children traded in 10 Comic Books to receive 1 classic novel. This article speaks to the great success of such an event.
Our Children: Parents Well Advised to Censor Publications
Discusses the need to burn comics since they should not be in the hands of children.
Parents' Corner: Curb Crime Comics by United Action
Deals with the fact that the only way to get rid of horror and crime comics is to work together to get them away from children.
Public Schools Offering Comic Book Substitutes
Outlines an initiative that has been taken by New Mexico public schools, in which children are encouraged to read books over comic books.
Russian Says Comic Books 'Fascisize' U.S. Children
Claims American comic magazines, such as Superman, is leading to a mass fascisization of American youth.
Sale of Crime Comics to be Criminal Offense
Following the approval of a ban on crime comics in Canada, this article looks at the way the ban has been received by different provinces.
Sales of Books Said Down: Youth Crime Rise Sparks Anti-Horror Comic Drive
One of many articles that were written by Sigrid Arne on the topic of the backlash against comic books. Looks at how the war on comics was having a profound effect on the popularity of comics.
Sex and Crime Featured in 'Comic' Books Sold in City: Syracuse Tour Reveals Variety of Spicy Tales: State Committee Issues Threat of Censorship
Explores the New York State Joint Legislative Committee's attempts to censor crime and love comics in 1951. The image features a number of the popular comics of the time laid out on a table.
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.