A local American Legion committee is attempting to enlist public support for a drive that will keep “horror” comic books out of the hands of Middletown youngsters. Donald Alstaetter, chairman of Post 218’s youth activities committee, wants leaders of community organizations to join him in setting up a program that would not allow local merchants to sell juveniles these books. The chairman, an industrial arts instructor at McKinley Junior High School, finds the books feature a strong “child against parent” theme and an emphasis on "sadistic crime." Most of Alstaetter's proposed attack will be directed against the publications of William Gaines...

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