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Focuses on the use of paper for various purposes in the U.S., such as in fashion, as of May 2005. Use of chemically treated paper by astronauts; Event responsible for the popularity of paper as a design material; Benefits from using disposable items.

Focuses on women employees of a company who contributed pounds of wastepaper to the salvage campaign. Effort of a girl office worker to collect newspapers and magazines; Total volume of wastepaper bundles brought by the girls at the company's office.

The article deals with the uses of paper. It cites the method of delivering food and medicine performed by the U.S. Army in the Pacific islands. The Army used paper containers in dropping supplies in the surf and allowed those to float in with the tide. In Alaska, Guadalcanal and other outposts, paper has been used in insulating huts.

The article discusses the conservation of paper as a way of helping in the development of a battleship by the U.S. Navy. The Navy uses sixteen tons of paper for the plans, designs and blueprints for a ship. The construction of a Flying Fortress takes 20,000 drawings. The restriction of paper use is a way of contributing to the war effort.

The article provides information on trees. A variety of things can be derived from trees such as logs, boards and paper. There are different kinds of trees, including deciduous, herbaceous and coniferous. Dogwood is a type of tree that blooms in May.

Presents an anecdote on the use of sandpaper to repair a front door.

The article explores the industrial uses and potential applications of titanium metal. The metal can be found in the sands of the black beaches along the Atlantic coast in Florida and Oregon. The strength, lightness and hardness of titanium will benefit the U.S. Navy. The metal is an ideal material for the handles of kitchen pots and pans due to poor heat conductivity. It is also used to add whiteness and opacity to papers.

The article focuses on the Dieppe Raid in 1942 which provided some essential information that about five pounds was added to the weight of each Commando due to absorption of moisture from fog and mist. Special invasion raincoats are being made of paper for the Channel crossing of the Commando. The need for civilian paper conservation is vital for the military as new military uses for paper have been developed in World War II.

Reports on the opening of bids for the supply of paper needed by the U.S. Government Printing Office from July 1, 1940 to January 1, 1941.