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New York Hearing Debates Comic Book Censorship Regime
A New York legislative committee opened a two day hearing on comic book censorship and regulation with testimonies from industry and public figures. Jonas Comics president Whitney Elsworth argued censorship is unnecessary while Endicott Bulletin writer Roy McHenry urged against censorship and supported broad media campaigns. A Catholic priest urged publisher self regulation and noted dangers from crime and nudity in some titles.
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Endicott Bulletin
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National Organization For Decent Literature
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Thomas E. Dewey
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New York State Congress of Parent-Teachers, Inc
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