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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.

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 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.

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.