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Focuses on the deal entered by New York Times Co. to get a commercial property in New York City. Power of condemnation given by governor George Pataki for the firm to take the property from unwilling private owners; Power of journalism in any community; Criticism of property owners on the deal.

The article looks at how several university publishing companies have set the standard in use of recycled paper in bookmaking. Thomson-Shore, a book manufacturer, gets requests for recycled paper, and counts more than 50 university presses, including the University of California Press, the University of North Carolina Press, and the University of Michigan Press, among its clients. The article mentions the Green Press Initiative, a nonprofit group that defines its mission as working with publishers and authors to conserve natural resources and preserve endangered forests.

The article argues that undergraduate research papers teach U.S. college students little about research or writing. Topics discussed include the complaints against U.S. higher education and research papers made by education columnist Rebecca Schuman, the five paragraph essay structure used by students to write research papers, and what the author argues professional communication actually looks like.

Reports on the price increase of bathroom tissue and other household paper products in the United States. Reason for the increases; Closure of a number of U.S. paper mills; Increase demand for recycled paper fiber by Asian and Latin American countries; Comments from John J. Buckley, president of the National Paper Trade Association in Great Neck, New York. INSET: The paper chase..

Reports on the rationing of toilet papers at Detroit, Michigan schools.

The article presents information on the examination of newspaper columnist Jack Anderson's papers. Anderson co-wrote the "Washington Merry-Go-Round" column for several decades after World War II, but he kept his personal papers in a shorthand that only he knew how to read. His children and Mark Feldstein, who is writing a biography of Anderson, are sorting through his papers before turning them over to George Washington University for its collection. Feldstein's book, scheduled for publication in 2008, will examine postwar politics and scandal in Washington, D. C.

The article reports on the shortage of paper supply across universities and colleges in the U.S. In response to the problem, paper-saving programs are established in campuses. Teachers are urged to write in the blackboard more frequently. An official of the U.S. Department of Commerce identifies three causes of the shortage which are to slow expansion of paper-mill capacity, increased paper consumption and extensive strikes.

Discusses the Interactive Paper Project, an interactive electronic system for publishing scholarly papers. The project to allow readers to insert comments as they read; Created by James Levin, professor of educational technology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and James Buell, a graduate student at the university.

Focuses on the economic condition in Berlin, New Hampshire. State of the manufacturing industry; Condition of the paper mill industry; Level of unemployment; State of the wood industry.

The article discusses the confession to the May 22, 1968 arson during a protest against Columbia University's association with the Institute for Defense Analyses, which was involved in Vietnam War research, that destroyed the research papers of associate professor of history Orest Ranum. The members of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), which led the protests, denied responsibility for the arson. John "J.J." Jacobs had set the fire in Hamilton Hall on the university's Morningside Heights campus and Mark Rudd, who was chairman of the SDS chapter during the protests, approved the plan. Ranum's work in 17th-century French history and Rudd's memoir "Underground: My Life With SDS and the Weathermen" are discussed.

Features "The Torture Papers: The Road to Abu Ghraib," a compilation of reports on the use of torture in the campaign against terrorism, edited by Karen J. Greenberg and Joshua L. Dratel. Purpose of the compilation of the report; Information on how the report spread from copy shops to bookstores; Charges faced by several professors for their alleged involvement with the torture memorandum; Opinion of the authors on the possible effects of the practice of torture on the U.S.

The article reports that the U.S. Commission on the Future of Higher Education has released a series of papers on key topics, including accountability, accreditation, college costs, and consumer information, that are meant to assist the panel as it prepares to deliver its final report to the education secretary, Margaret Spellings, by August 1, 2006. In an e-mail message announcing the release of the papers, the Education Department said they are not formal recommendations by the commission, but are intended to spur discussion.

Focuses on the imprisonment of national security reporter Judith Miller for her refusal to identify sources or turn over notes to special prosecutor, Patrick Fitzgerald in the U.S. Pledge of Miller for confidentiality in her report; Details of the reporter's imprisonment; Concern of the newspaper "Times" on Miller.

The article discusses a decision by the U.S. National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity to censor the publication of research regarding the methods used by scientists in the development of variations of the H5N1 avian-influenza virus. According to the article, the panel's decision to regulate the results of the separate research projects, completed by virologists Ron Fouchier and Yoshihiro Kawaoka, stems from their concern over the possibility that the science may be used by terrorists to develop deadly strains of the virus. Issues related to government oversight of scientific research and the process used by scientists in the publication of their data are discussed and comments from scientist D. A. Henderson are provided.

This article presents the author's experience at a literary conference. Even with the paltry attendance at the conference, the author was quite serious. Five young scholars were hell bent on making their marks in the world. They read every word of the papers carefully and ponderously. At one time or another, the author recalls they have all been confronted with the empty room, the monotonous papers, the awful sincerity. And yet, they keep coming back, like the proverbial dog to its vomit. By the end of his many years in graduate school the author was still a conference greenhorn, though he had attended a number of lectures by some of the top scholars in his field.

Reports on University of North Carolina graduate Dana Borden Lacy's donation of proceeds from sale of tissue papers to the university's library at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Tissues featuring symbols associated with the university; Lacy as co-owner of WhimZdoodle Ltd.

Reports that the House Committee on Government Operations has approved a resolution recommending that all federal agencies use acid-free paper for documents. Submission of the resolution to the U.S. House of Representatives; Consideration of the deterioration of the quality of documents due to the presence of acid; Paper costs.

Presents information on a man called Al who ghostwrites research papers for college students. Belief by some that Al is a genius; How much Al charges per page; Estimated amount of papers Al has written in 17-years.

Reports that United States Senate and House appropriation conferees have approved a two year contract under which Crane and Company of Dalton, Massachusetts, will continue to make paper for the nation's money. Question of whether the company will remain the sole source of the nation's currency paper; Debate over who will make paper for the American currency.

Focuses on the fund raising techniques used by the Democratic National Committee of the United States, highlighting the role played by United States President Bill Clinton in reviewing the campaign contribution. Other areas in which the papers of former White House chief of staff, Harold Ickes, cast doubt; Excerpts from Ickes' papers; Claims made by Michael Cardozo, counsel for Clinton's legal defense fund.

Reports on the compliance of United States President Bill Clinton's administration with lawmakers' requests for papers of documents relating to the administration's dealings with Mexico in the months leading up to the peso crisis. Statement from the Treasury Department; What the White House Press Secretary Michael McCurry accused House Republicans of; Detail on the appropriations bill, approved by Congress, on April 6, 1995.

Focuses on Department of Treasury documents sent to the congressional Joint Economic Committee that amount to a paper trail which could prove embarrassing. Documents telling that Treasury officials sensed and approved of Mexico's currency devaluation intentions throughout 1994; Contents of confidential communications between the Mexican and United States governments.

Reports on the newsprint price increase's impact on newspaper publishing in the United States. Publishers' decision to increase the prices of their newspapers; Deduction in work forces; Reduction in number of newspaper pages; Industry watchers' comments.

Looks at the testimony of Chief Financial Officer, Robert Pohlman to the Washington D.C. Financial Council concerning the handling of the District's budget, since the city's financial position had deteriorated. Accounting tricks and virtual deception used; Promise that spending controls would be put in place; Budget balanced on paper.

Reports on the debate over an impending regulatory decision that relates to organochlorine pollution, being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Opposition from environmentalists and person in the pulp and paper industry to the decision; Definition of organochlorine pollutants; Changes made to the regulation by the EPA which resulted in two options; Reason for the introduction of such a proposal.

Comments on the use of editorials in the Washington post newspaper by Republican party member, Tony Blankey to gain support for his boss, House speaker New Gingrich due to an ethics probe on Gingrich. Comments from Blankey; Description of content of Blankey's editorials in the paper; Reference to use of Wall street editorial page as an advocate for Clinton's administration.

Informs about the replacement of paper food stamp coupons issued to welfare recipients by the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) program in Texas. Reasons for the same; Details of the EBT program operated by the Lone Star card; Main features and benefits of the program; Views of the consumers on the same.

The article reports on U.S. Senate white papers that indicate priorities for the 2015 reauthorization of the U.S. Higher Education Act, noting papers on accreditation, consumer information on higher education, and risk-sharing by institutions regarding student loan debt.

Reports on the decision of the periodical "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences" to pull out the paper of Professor Lawrence M. Wein about bioterrorism from its May 30, 2005 online edition in accordance to the request of Stewart Simonson, assistant secretary for public health-emergency preparedness of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Reason behind the agency's request according to its spokesman Marc W. Wolfson.

Describes the dilemma faced by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts in running its online archive for research called DSpace as of June 25, 2004. Total number of items contained in the archive; Concerns of MIT professors about online archive; Strategy adopted by the university to build support for DSpace. INSET: Colleges Retain Their Part of the Broadcast Spectrum.

Presents a comprehensive guide to newsstands in New York City.

Comments on the refusal of U.S. golf player Tiger Woods to take a position in the debate concerning the no-women-allowed policy at Augusta National Golf Club. Impact of Woods' apolitical attitude on his role as a model to the youth and to young Americans of color; Social change goals that Woods can achieve if he develops his social conscience.

Reports on Journal Register Co.'s acquisition of several newspapers in the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania.

Reports on the efforts of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency to prevent the leakage of classified information to the media. Right of the press to divulge information on state affairs and the guarantees of free speech.

Reports developments on labor union issues in New York City. Development of the Bread and Roses Foundation to promote art to union members; Recognition given to foundation founder Moe Foner; Impact of welfare rules changes on employees.

Reports on a strike held by sugar workers at Domino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. Terms proposed by the management of Domino; Failure of the American Federation Labor to support the strike; Other groups which supported the strike.

Reveals the similarity between the speeches of Scott D. Miller and Claire L. Guadiani, presidents of Wesley College and Connecticut College, respectively. Miller's inability to explain the plagiarism; Effects of the practice on scholarship; Questions about the awards listed on his Web site. INSET: 2 presidents' talks..

Reports on the trend in electronic publishing college papers on the Internet. Traditional concerns about story length and layouting; Complementing paper editions with electronic editions; Samples of college papers available.

Reports on the emerging trend of providing child care during conventions in the U.S. List of academic organizations that allow child care services during conventions; Cost of the services; Age range of children being brought to the meetings.

The article looks at the University of California's lawsuit filed against the family of Jacques Derrida, a pioneer in contemporary philosophy and literary theory who died in 2004. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Central California, focuses on the ultimate disposition of Derrida's papers, many of which are housed at the University of California at Irvine. At the time of his death, Derrida taught both at Irvine and at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, in Paris, France. The Derrida papers are the centerpiece of University of California's Critical Theory Archive, which is part of the Special Collections and Archives section of Irvine's libraries.

Reports that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reclaimed historical papers that belonged to Mormon historian Leonard J. Arrington from Utah State University. Reason for the debate over the ownership of the collection of historical papers.

Looks that the reaction of White House officials to de facto manager Harold Ickes, who left his job in January 1997, with sensitive political documents of the United States. Description of documents; Details on investigations to obtain documents; What the release of documents on February 25th revealed about President Bill Clinton; Information as obtained from an interview with Ickes on February 26th, 1997.

Presents brief reports as they relate to the mass media in the United States. Story published by the `Arkansas Democratic Gazette' that outlined the conducting of mock trials by Kenneth Starr, independent counsel in the Whitewater inquiry, with President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Rodham Clinton; Agreement by six newspaper unions to end a strike against the `Detroit News' and the `Detroit Free Press.'

Profiles copyright examiner, Jim Hulbert, focusing on the fact that he handles all of his financial affairs by personal computer. Benefits of using the personal computer; Comments from Hulbert; Problems faced conducting business by computer; Information on Hulbert's bank, Security First Network Bank. INSET: In profile: Jim Hulbert..

Presents information on journalism in the United States. `Atlanta Journal-Constitution' reference to an intercepted telephone call involving House Speaker Newt Gingrich; `Slate' an online magazine launched by Michal Kinsley to remain free.

Reports that Saudi newspaper, `Al Hayat,' received a telephone call on January 4, 1996, which claimed that Libya was behind the terrorist attacks at their Washington D.C. office the week of December 29, 1996. Details on the attacks; Reasons given for the attacks; Comments from officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Information on the investigation.

States that a package thought to be another letter bomb was destroyed on the porch of a Bethesda home on the night of January 4, 1997. True content of package; Why officials thought package was another letter bombs; Indepth look at situation.

Reports on the discovery of a letter bomb at Al Hayat newspaper in the National Press Building in Northwest Washington. Amount of bombs disabled by Washington D.C. police; Views of federal authorities; Comments from James Grimaldi, bureau chief of the Orange Country Register; Information on bomb discovered on January 03, 1997.

Reports that Judge Stephen Milliken has discovery that the Howard University officials have destroyed documents relating to a 1994 staff reduction. Request made by Milliken for jury to consider the destroyed documents; Comments from Alan Hermesch, spokesman for the Howard University; What prompted the hearing; Allegations made by the plaintiff.

Reports that United States President Bill Clinton invoked his executive privilege when he refused to turn over documents subpoenaed by House investigators probing his administration. Why the administration is being investigated; What the subpoena and the White House reponse represent; What the documents subpoenaed included; Additional information.