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The article examines the market restriction solution for the forest products industry in the U.S. as of July 15, 1974. Topics discussed include the proposed export ban on timber, a deficit in balance of payments as export is higher than import, pessimism on getting fiber supply from public lands, and the ability of the country to produce more trees. Also mentioned are the factors that push export to overtake import including the growing paper consumption and increasing demand in Japan.

The article focuses on the condition of the U.S. paper industry amid global competition of paper products as highlighted by J. Stanford Smith, chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper Co. (IP). It states that the rise of paper prices din 1976 has not prevented U.S. paper companies, such as IP, Fibreboard Corp., and St. Regis Paper Co. to suffer losses. The author estimates that IP has already lost more than 100,000 tons of production to its competitors.

Information about several issues discussed at American Paper and Pulp Association's (APPA) annual convention concerning pulp production is presented. It states that there had been speculations of paper shortage in the U.S. which is feared to restrict industry operations however, it is predicted that shortages will not exist for some time. The convention featured APPA affiliated organizations including Pulp Producers Association, Kraft Paper Association, and Tissue Association.

The article reports that the recent trend of wearing paper dresses has increased the sales of disposable garments in the apparel industry in the U.S. to an estimated 100 million dollars. As stated, some manufacturers see it as a permanent style. It states that in the conference of American Apparel Manufacturers Association in Dallas, Texas in June 1967 Oliver J. Sterling, president of James Sterling Paper Fashions predicted that these clothes will amount to 25 percent of the industry.

The article focuses on U.S. National Bureau of Standards (NBS), a Department of Commerce division and main research laboratory for physical science and engineering, which was established by Congress in 1901. It mentions that military-related research works of NBS led to the development of panoramic x-ray machine and ballistocardiographic jerkmeter. It adds that NBS in collaboration with the paper industry developed a method for making paper using glass fiber without any adhesives and binders.

The article discusses the impact of the pulp and paper shortages on the paint manufacturing industry in the U.S. Paint manufacturers have used packaging including tinplate, terneplate, glass, and paperboard cans with blackplate steel ends. Can manufacturers have been having difficulty in obtaining jute and kraft for fiber paint cans. The proposed limitation order to be issued by the War Production Board (WPB), is expected to include the establishment of quotas for users of paperboard containers.

The article reports on the condition of the copier industry in the U.S. in 1968. It mentions that the industry has shown interest to software and supplies as new profits as it faced with slackening demand for its hardware. It also notes that hunger for copying paper especially the zinc-oxide coated papers fed to electrostatic papers has no been expected to abate and copier makers see their trending market toward less expensive and smaller models.

The article reports on the shortage of pulpwood in the U.S. in 1944. It mentions that the War Production Board (WPB) will require mills to produce the scheduled amount of paper and board on the preferred production list despite output of other type of paper should fall off. It explains that the shortage was driven by the purchases used directly by the armed service, war plants, export, and other purchases used to maintain a war economy.

The article discusses the role that necessity played in the invention of paperweights from the late 19th century through the 1950s in the U.S., including the electrical engineer Charles P. Steinmetz's use of ad-hoc paperweights throughout his career. An overview of various items used to hold down paper, including rounded stones and horseshoes, is provided.

The article highlights Batavia Transload Warehouse owned by railroad company Depew, Lancaster & Western Railroad located in Batavia, New York, which provides inbound and outbound truck, boxcar loads and short-term product storage. Topics mentioned include the North American Paper Boxcar sharing program, the incentive per diem (IPD) movement in 1970 and the decline of North American boxcar production in 2014.

Deals with the attempts of the US President Bill Clinton's administration to facilitate the transition to totally chlorine-free (TCF) paper. Goals of an executive order requiring federal government to purchase TCF paper to satisfy a portion of its paper needs; Details of the `Cluster Rule ' of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Proposals of the EPA to reduce dioxin pollution. INSETS: Breaking it down from wood to paper;The big deal recycling executive order.

The author comments on U.S. politics and economy as of February 1943. He believes that a 10% reduction in paper consumption will lead to a reduction in the size of many publications and competition for print advertising. He criticizes legislators who will vote against the Hobbs Bill, which aims to end criminal organized labor racketeering. He commends President Franklin D. Roosevelt for his leadership characteristics.

The article discusses the impending paper shortage in 1944. While the combined requirements of the U.S., Canada and England are expected to exceed by seven percent the 1943 figures, a shortage in production by 27 percent, is anticipated. A Combined Pulp & Paper Committee of the three countries was formed to investigate and report on paper. The paper crisis is attributed to the shortage of woods labor for felling trees, cutting to length, stacking of corkwood, and hauling to market.

The article offers various U.S. business news relevant as of March 1, 1956. Topics include Ford Foundation's decision to discontinue the public offering of its stocks, liquor manufacturer Schenley Distillers' plans to sell its products in clear glass bottles, and an increase in European paper exports to the U.S. as a result of paper shortages in the country.

The article presents industrial, agricultural and other trends affecting the income and general business outlook in the twelve Federal Reserve districts of the U.S. as of January 1944. It notes the decline in tool and heavy machinery work and pressure for steel in Cleveland, Ohio. The expansion of peacetime specialty industries in Virginia such as rayon, paper, furniture, and chemicals is mentioned. Updates on the coal output, oil production and shoe industry in Illinois and Indiana are also discussed.

The article reports on the reduction in the circulation of paper in the U.S.

The article focuses on increase in business investment in the U.S. in 1964 and its possible outcome. It mentions that spending expenditure has doubled to ten percent as compared to the last year. It highlights that investment in facilities to produce metals is expected to increase by twenty nine percent and paper manufacturing by twenty seven percent. It states that increase in spending by the companies may lead to inflation or increase in prices.

Discusses issues concerning the catalog industry in the U.S. View of Todd Paglia of Forest Ethics organization, on the catalog industry; Results of the 2002 study entitled "Does Your Catalog Care?," conducted by the Environmental Defense; Aim of the initiative, Recycle Please, by the American Forest & Paper Association; Contact information.

The article discusses advocates' attitudes that paper ballots for U.S. voting is allegedly more secure than computerized voting in elections, including in regard to the potential foreign election interference. An overview of the use of computerized voting machines in Georgia elections is provided.

The article focuses on the move of IC Industries Inc. to avoid downgrading by U.S. rating agencies. It says that the ratings cut is making it hard for IC to sell commercial paper in the country at reasonable cost. It tells that the company then seek foreign investors less concerned with official credit ratings and opened up a whole new source of short-term financing for other U.S. corporations. It mentions that behind IC's move was the downgrading by Standard & Poor of its commercial paper.

The article discusses the result of the study conducted by the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority regarding the level of toxic emissions of incinerators. According to the study, the burning of polyvinyl chloride and other plastics do not increase the level of dioxin emissions nor boost the formation of furan. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed that some paper contain traces of dioxin as result of bleaching with chloride.

The article reports on the new product from Nocopi Inc. in the U.S. According to the author, the company has developed a proprietary dye that is combined with wood pulp when paper is manufactured. The product changes the reflective properties of papers, so copiers can not pick up the prints on it. Moreover, Nocopi plans to unveil its first copy-proof paper in July 1985.

The article reports on the potential shortage of coated paper in the United States. Several factors attributed to the increase in demand for white coated paper include the brisk selling of free-standing advertising inserts in newspapers and the growth of the catalog publishing. According to the article, white coated paper imports have increased despite the pricing of imports from 12 percent to 20 percent higher than domestic white coated paper.

This article looks at results of the "Environmental Trends and Climate Impacts: Findings From the U.S. Book Industry" survey. According to the study, the cutting of trees accounts for nearly 63% of the industry's carbon footprint, while paper production and printing accounts for 26.6%. In all, it is estimated that the industry produced a carbon dioxide equivalent net emission of about 12.4 million tons in 2006, and a net emission of 8.85 pounds per book sold to consumers.

The article focuses on the newly developed electronic paper technology in the U.S. It has been predicted that the demonstration of electronic products indicates the E-paper technology's readiness in the market. The E-paper was made out of organic electronics which contains tiny balls of ink designed to respond to electric charges in the monitor of the computer and act like pixels. This new technology was developed by the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center which was first named as Gyricon. Recently, continuous developments and improvements were conducted on the E-paper in terms of its contrast ratios, resolutions and brightness levels.

Discusses the options for catalog companies when sourcing paper for their catalogs. Opinion of paper industry professionals on buying paper directly from a paper mill; Differences among small, midsize and large catalogers; Factors that catalogers should consider in selecting a paper source; List of paper mills, paper brokers and printers in the U.S. INSETS: PAPER RESOURCE GUIDE;PAPER GLOSSARY;Selling paper online.

Forecasts the sales performance of several recyclables in the U.S. in 2005. Paper; Steel; Plastics.

The article focuses on the claims of Bensel-Brice Corp. concerning the development of a paper cap as an alternative to the traditional metal-and-cork cap on soft drink bottles in the U.S.

The article reports on the impact of the orders issued by the War Production Board (WPB) which aim at eliminating the use of tin in packaging on the packaging industry in the U.S. It notes that the WPB's orders affect many packages including plastic wraps, cellophane and metal foils, and cause many manufacturers to seek for a substitute material for tin to continue the production of their products. Among the tin substitutes used by these manufacturers are polystyrene, paper and glass.

The article reports on the establishment of Tested Papers of America (T.P.A.), a corporation composed of wholesalers who distribute coarse papers in the U.S. According to the author, the main objective of the company, which is led by unsalaried board chairman R. W. Miller, is to standardize qualities of the coarse paper, develop its brands, and advertise them. Particular focus is also given to the company's member-firms and stockholders, quota arrangements, and the plan for its revenues.

The article reports on the move of the War Production Board to initiate a campaign that stresses the need to save paper and paperboard in the U.S.

The article reports that the U.S. War Production Board is hoping to discover a solution to the problem of acquiring ample paper for military uses and civilian needs in 1944.

This section offers news briefs on new products in the U.S. Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. has decided to make float glass at its plant in Cumberland, Maryland. Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Co. has unveiled a No Carbon Required line of business machine paper. Du Pont will produce Zepel, a textile finish that repels water and grease.

Reports on the dramatic increase of price of paper due to rising demand and small capacity additions in the United States. Jump in paper mill operating rates; Linerboard; Free sheetpaper; Pulp; BLS overall paper and product inflation index; Price forecast; Coated and uncoated white papers; Containerboard; Kraft paper; Bleached board.

Presents issues relevant to environmentalism in the U.S. as of October 2002. Information on various tree-free sources of paper; Trend in used building material centers; Literacy program on renewable energy.

Reports on the concerns of book publishers over the rising cost of paper in the United States. Effects to book prices; Percentage gains in 1994; Average cost of paper; Trends in the pricing of paperback books; Simon & Schuster Consumer Group's efforts to manage book-making costs; HarperCollins' use of lighter paper grades in book-making. INSETS: Business cycle swings to paper companies' side, by J.M.;Kenaf: A paper alternative to ponder, by Lisa See..

Investigates paper consumption and recycling in law libraries in the United States. Percentage of large law libraries that are throwing away their paper wastes; Lack of mandatory recycling programs in states; First step towards participation in a paper recycling program.

Presents the cost/price analysis of commercial products published in the July 19, 1995 issue of `ICE-Alert,' Thinking Cap Solutions Inc.'s monthly newsletter. Steel; Nonferrous metals; Paper and packaging; Chemicals; Electronics.

This article reports on the signing into law of PL 101-423 by U.S. President George Bush on October 12, 1990, making it the official policy of the U.S. that federal records, books, and publications of enduring value be produced on acid-free permanent papers. Under the auspices of the law, the Librarian of the Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the Public Printer shall jointly monitor the federal government's progress in implementing the national policy. Vice chair of the Joint Committee on the Library, Senator Claiborne Pell declared that the law could result in a net reduction of costs to the government, in that the deacidification of government materials is setting the U.S. an estimate savings of $100 million. Several Library Congress publications are already printed on acid-free paper.