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I was very interested in “History in Ink” (Nov/Dec) but then disappointed that no mention was made of the book written in the 1950s titled . It made outlandish accusations about the negative, seductive effects cartoons had on young readers. Though debunked, the book has become somewhat of a collector's item. I assume some copies are held in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum.

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