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Illustration on Cover, Front

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Genres: teen

Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Pop Tate

First Line: Gimme a "Veronica Special" a sweet honey bun with peaches and cream and sugar on top!

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Pages: 1

A Hit in the Head

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Genres: teen

Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Fred Andrews; Hiram Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Mr. Weatherbee

First Line: Then it's a date for Saturday night, Veronica?

Synopsis: A feud between Mr. Andrews and Mr. Lodge puts a crimp in the relationship between Archie and Veronica, and Archie has the idea to settle it with a boxing match.

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Pages: 8

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Letters Page on Interior Page(s)

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Character(s): Archie Andrews

First Line: Look what you get by joining the Archie Club, boys and girls!

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Promo for Archie Club including first-prize report from Dorothy Rydberg (Omaha, NE) and second-prize report from Loretta Ciccarelli (Worcester 4, MA).

Readin', Writin' and Rememberin'

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Genres: teen

Character(s): Wilbur Wilkin; Miss Gargle; Laurie Lake; Slats

First Line: Well, I hope my explanation has cleared up the rise and decline of the Roman Empire era!

Synopsis: As a prank, Slats submits a picture of Miss Gargle to a Hollywood photo beauty contest.

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Pages: 8

Wait Lifting

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Genres: drama, informational

Character(s): Katy Keene; K.O. Kelly; Sis

First Line: The scene opens in Katy's apartment at 7070 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood...

Synopsis: Katy attends a weight-lifting exhibition featuring K.O.

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Pages: 6.67

Notes: Bathing suit, pose, etc. by Jack Butland (Campbellton, NB); Katy's nightie by Joan Waddell (Hutchinson, KS); K.O.'s pajamas by Arlene Meachun (Paw Paw, MI); P.J.'s on Sis by Caroline Galloway (Naval Base, SC); Katy's slip by Dorothy Ruediger (Lawrence, MA); beach bag and sunsuit by Eunice Tessier (Walbridge, MA); Katy's dress by Yvonne Stein (Woodmere, NY); K.O.'s tee shirt by Charles Edwin Riggs (St. Marys, WV); K.O.'s leopard suit by Thomas F. Edwards (Vassar, MI); polka dot swim suit, pose, and star fish by Marlene Marchese (San Diego 5, CA); bathing suit and pose by Joanne Purinton (Albert City, IA).

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Character(s): Sis

First Line: Now you can send for this beautiful pin-up and cut-out set of Sis...

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Pages: 0.33

Notes: Promo for 6x9-inch paper doll of Sis with 30 cut-out outfits. Katy Keene sets #1 and #2 are still available as of this promo.

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Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous

Character(s): Super Duck

First Line: You kids be the judge!

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Promo for Super Duck Comics (Archie, 1944 series) featuring judge handing Super Duck a paper reading "Best Award for 1950."

Uncommon Cents

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Genres: teen

Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews

First Line: A brand new motor scooter!

Synopsis: Jughead loses a rare collectable penny in a gumball machine and tries to get it back.

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Pages: 6

Notes: Jughead's police department receipt comes from the Centerville Police Department instead of Riverdale.

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Text Article on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: non-fiction

Feature(s): Hollywood Gossip

First Line: Director's Fears Prove Unfounded by Actor's Tears

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Pages: 1.75

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Statement of Ownership on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset

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Pages: 0.25

Notes: Statement of the Ownership, Management, and Circulation required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, As Amended by the Acts of March 3, 1933, and July 2, 1946 (Title 30, United States Code, Section 233) of Laugh Comics, published bi-monthly at St. Louis, Mo., for October 1, 1950.

1. The names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, Louis H. Silberkleit, 241 Church St., New York 13, N.Y.; Editor, John L. Goldwater, 241 Church St., New York 13, N.Y.; Managing Editor, Harry Shorten, 241 Church St., New York 13, N.Y.; Business Manager, Maurice Coyne, 241 Church St., New York 13, N.Y.

2. The owner is: (If owned by a corporation, its name and address must be stated and also immediately thereunder the names and addresses of stockholders owning or holding one percent or more of total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, the names and addresses of the individual owners must be given. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, its name and address, as well as those of each individual member, must be given.) Close-up, Inc., 241 Church Street, New York 13, N.Y.; Louis H. Silberkleit, 241 Church Street, New York 13, N.Y.; ; Maurice Coyne, 241 Church Street, New York 13, N.Y.; John L. Goldwater, 241 Church Street, New York 13, N.Y.

3. The known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: (If there are none, so state.) None.

4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 include, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting; also the statements in the two paragraphs show the affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner.

LOUIS H. SILBERKLEIT, Publisher

Sworn in and subscribed before me this 27th day of September, 1950.
MAURICE COYNE, Notary Public (Commission expires March 30, 1952.)

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Activity on Interior Page(s)

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Feature(s): Laugh Puzzle Page

Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Suzie; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge

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Pages: 1

Notes: Includes word ladder, word square, and maze to help Archie reach Veronica for a date.

The Gray Blade

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): Suzie Kew; Uncle Blunderbuss; Ferdie; Gregory Van Dripp

First Line: And this is the perfect stance for doing the figure eight, Suzie!

Synopsis: Ferdie tells Gregory to take skating lessons with Uncle Blunderbuss so that he can spend time with Suzie, thinking Uncle Blunderbuss will talk Gregory's ear off with his usual tall tales, only to find out that Uncle Blunderbuss actually is a talented figure skater.

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Pages: 6

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Character(s): Suzie

First Line: Don't forget, gang --- look me up in every issue of Pep Comics, Laugh Comics and Suzie Comics!

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: Promo for Archie Comics titles in which Suzie appears.

The Chauffeur

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Genres: teen

Character(s): Debby Twist; Oliver Twist; Lotta Twist; Honey

First Line: Daddy, dear! You're the best father in the whole world!

Synopsis: Debby's dad is growing tired of being her chauffeur.

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Pages: 6.67

Notes: Debby's heart gown by Diane Hunt (Conneaut, OH), Gail Goodwin (Hackensack, NJ), Rachel Webb (Nova Scotia), Celine Borsos (Shaker Heights 20, OH), Larry Hom (Berkeley, CA), Dorothy Pacclli (Schenectady, NY), Barbara Beebe (Windsor, CT), and Elaine Borzoni (Northvale, NJ); Debby's dress and shoes by Nancy Germano (Yonkers, NY); costume ball gown by Zena Linkewich (Toronto, Ontario); raincoat, pose, etc. by Kate Graw (Bellevue, KY); cheer leader costume by Margaret Fetty; Debby's sport coat by Ruth Wood (Hackensack, NJ). Debby's raincoat includes the names Wilbur, Suzie, Ginger, Ferdie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, Archie, Katy Keene, Sis, Skipper, K.O., Chubby, Harry (Shorten), Bill (Woggon), Maurice (Coyne), Louis (Silberkleit), Hazel (Marten), Elmer (Woggon), Jane (Woggon), and John (Goldwater).

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Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)

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Character(s): Sam Hill

First Line: He's death on crooks and he's murder with the women!

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Pages: 0.33

Notes: Promo for Sam Hill Private Eye (Archie, 1950 series).

On the Spot

Public Service Announcement on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: opinion, teen

Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper

First Line: Oh dear, my best dress and it's got a spot on it.

Synopsis: Betty tries to clean her dress with a flammable cleaning fluid, despite Archie's warning.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Inside back cover.