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The article reports on the waste paper drive in 33 cities in the Eastern States in 1941. It discusses the growing number of households and businesses that are converting waste paper to cash. The Times Square Hotel Association has been selling their old menus for cash, while one man sold 75,000 dollars worth of 1929 bonds for their paper value to aid the campaign. Efforts of the Conservation Committee of the Waste Paper Consuming Industries are highlighted.

This section offers business-related news briefs from around the world as of February 1924. The formation of the world's largest paper company involves the merger of the Belgo-Canadian Paper Company, the Laurentide Company, the St. Maurice Paper Company and the St. Lawrence Paper Mills. The British Labor government has recognized the government of Soviet Russia. The first Expert Committee has transferred its seat of operations from Paris to Berlin.

The article focuses on the efforts of the U.S. Bureau of Standards to help businesses in 1921. Headed by its director Dr. S. W. Stratton, it operates its own miniature paper mill to discover ways of manufacturing paper using stalks, grasses and other materials. It has a division of metallurgy which has a foundry, a forging press, a rolling mill and miniature furnaces. It has developed a glass manifold and carburetor which led to the discovery that gasoline used in engines is wasted.

The article reports on the performance of the business sector in Southern states in the U.S. as of July 1, 1947 including the conversion of a powder plant to a newsprint mill, the big business in pulp and paper manufacturing, and evident development of native industry and production.

This section offers business-related news briefs as of April 1, 1970. British Rail and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra offer concert goers a package including round trip tickets and dinner at selected restaurants. Results of Linnett Startin's study showed that out of 100,000 paper clips, 19,000 ended as chips for card games. In her book "Corporate Etiquette," Milla Alihan warns young executives against unnecessary air travel.

The article discusses the U.S. forest products industry as of January 1969 as companies seek to diversify in order to cope with the industry's historical cycles of overcapacity and falling prices. It notes that the industry still ranks low in its five-year return on equity and on invested capital despite a turnaround in 1968 after a bleak 1967. A table is presented on the profitability and growth of forest products companies including Crown Cork & Seal, Boise Cascade and Scott Paper.

The article focuses on Virgil Hollingsworth, president of the Hollingsworth Candy Co. from Augusta, Georgia as of 1928. It discusses his foray into the candy business, the success of his company after its formation in seven years and his philosophy in wealth accumulation through regular savings. It also explores the inspiration behind the candy business and how he saved up to start his business.

This section offers business-related news briefs as of February 15, 1962. According to rumors, West Coast industrialist Norton Simon is aiming for the stocks of Curtis Publishing Co. The Pulp & Paper Research Institute of Canada has unveiled a new machine that could produce newsprint at 3,000 feet per minute. Major oil companies in the U.S. are planning to increase their capital spending programs overseas due to market growth opportunities.

The author shares insights on business-related issues including a forecast on the increased number of war contract cancellations, more considerable treatment of civilian consumers and the effort of the U.S. government to compete with Japan in perpetrating barbarous atrocities.

The article focuses on American papermaker Ethyl Corp. The company's growth is attributed to a U.S. government policy that enabled its subsidiary Albemarle Paper Mfg. Co. to acquire many-times larger Ethyl Corp. Another government policy threatens it basic business. A U.S. Senate hearing will start in spring of 1966 on environmental air pollution.

A table is presented that shows the 100 largest unlisted industrials which include Ralston Purina, Weyerhaeuser and American-Marietta.

The article explores the insight gained by Robert E. Woodruff before he became Erie Railroad head in 1941. It recalls his driving of a road gang on their job based on his plan on paper, which led to a work stoppage, and his later adjustments by approaching and interacting with them in a gentle manner, which led to the job's completion. The article states that the human element cannot be overlooked in any transaction, and that if people are informed, their productivity increases.

The article covers various issues in the business and financial market as of January 1957. It provides information on the bullish forecast on the growth in the U.S. gross national product made by insurance firm Prudential Insurance Co., and the forecast of executives on the increase in sales of farm equipment, food, and retail sales. It also presents topics on the government's increasing attention to small-business, labor shortage, and the two new cigarette brands for Canadian smokers.

The article discusses business-related issues as of November 1924. A school was organized by one of the largest industrial enterprises in the U.S. for its executives. Railroad leaders are holding importance negotiations to combine all Eastern railroads into four gigantic systems built around the Pennsylvania, New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio. The Bank of Italy establishes a system for rotating its presidents every five years.

This section offers business news briefs. Financier Thomas Mellon Evans has sold his holdings on New England paper and forest products company Brown Co. to two New York brokerage houses. Several top airline heads including C.R. Smith of American Airlines, William Patterson of United Airlines, and Collett Woolman of Delta Airlines are retiring by the year end or early next year. Publishing company McCall Corp. has decided to bar cigarette advertising at its "Saturday Review" temporarily.

This section offers business-related news briefs as of November 15, 1955. It attributed the timber growth in 1955 to the spread of conservation-mindedness among lumber and paper companies. Cement manufacturer Universal Atlas announced an increase in cement prices to keep up with the increasing demand for cement or steel. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor showed an increase in job placements for non-farm workers during the first nine months of 1955.

This section offers world news briefs relating to business as of March 1, 1968. Ralph J. Cordiner, retired chairman of the multinational conglomerate corporation General Electric, spoke about industry and education at Berkeley Preparatory in Tampa, Florida to which he donated part of his ranch. Mineral producer Freeport Sulphur announces its discovery of nickel in Australia and copper in West Iran.

The article explores the business landscape in 1967. The author says it is irritating that young people are very intolerant of those who do not agree with the In-Thinking of Their Season, which is shown in how their far-out voices can be heard on campuses and in the parks. Young and personable is the most common description attached to Illinois senator Charles Percy Jr., who is rumored to be running in the 1968 Republican presidential primaries.

The article discusses the need for a lot of imagination in a working day. Those who deal with things constantly let their choicest faculties get sluggish. They are advised to get out of doing something different whether they are busy or slack. Companies that capture the competition are those that offer their customers with new ideas.

This section offers business-related news briefs as of July 15, 1926. Stockholders of the American Sumatra Tobacco Co. will vote on the reorganization and transferring of assets to new company. The Atlanta Birmingham & Atlantic Railway was sold under foreclosure proceedings to a reorganizations committee of bond holders. The American Writing Paper Co.'s reorganization plan calls for an assessment of its common shares.

The article focuses on the special interest among American businessmen over the state of Europe in 1922. The three waves related to American's great interest over the health of Europe's business is explored, which includes the second wave that was created by discussions at the American Bankers Association Convention over canceling Inter-Allied debts. A discussion on the gold rush in the U.S. in 1922 is included, which includes the flow of gold around the world.

The article offers an outlook for least vulnerable industries and stocks with favorable values in 1947. These include the steel industry's American Rolling Mill Co., building materials industry's Lehigh Portland Cement and Allied Chemical. It is expected that in most of these industries, demand conditions are such that a temporary recession will force curtailment of the production process.

This section offers news briefs on scientific inventions, technological innovations and business matters as of May 1943. Scientists use refrigeration-equipped storage rooms to remove moths fro furlined flying suits. A party for company stockholders was held by Raybestos-Manhattan Inc. following its declaration of an extra dividend. Trimz Co. Inc. has launched a pre-pasted wallpaper with an adhesive base.

This section offers U.S. business news briefs. The Webster-Brinkley Co. of Seattle, Washington is curbing absenteeism by giving prizes to employees with the best attendance records. A factory in Syracuse, New York is holding a monthly foot clinic for factory workers who stand at machines all day. The Coach Trailer Equipment Co. of Detroit, Michigan is helping to solve transportation problem by converting huge car-carrying trailers into giant buses.

This section offers business news briefs as of July 1942. New machinery in most armament plants are being designed to eliminate the need for manual lifting operations to enable them to employ more women in their business. Due to tire and gas rationing, the newspaper "Times-Herald" in Dallas, Texas has hired a street car to deliver papers in residential areas. In the West Coast, the demand for camouflage paints and fire-proof straw has increased due to the war.

The article presents news briefs relating to business in the U.S. as of October 1961. An automatic toothbrush was launched by utility company General Electric with a removal brush that can be used by different members of the family. The Department of Agriculture has projected around 505 billion cigarettes will be consumed by Americans in 1961. Around 3.5 billion U.S. dollar construction contract was finalized in August 1961, contributing to an increase in construction activity in the country.

The author offers an outlook for the U.S. stock market in 1961. He discusses several observations and suggestions about the market in his previous columns, which includes industries to be avoided, looking for beneficiaries of new consumer living and spending habits and concentrating on the companies and businesses that have already experienced private recession. He also cites examples of companies that have been meeting his suggestions.

The article enumerates several business situations that produce Yes-Men. It cites departmental conferences without the head of the department involved, the issuance of executive decisions without the slightest explanation for them, and remote-control orders. The article also mentions the executive reversal-of-decision, the passing of executive judgment without sufficient substantiating data and the policies alibi.

The article explains how to make personal business forecasting. The absence of trend in interest rate and its association to the trend in bond yields is explored. Other topics discussed are the principle behind the changes of trade barometer or general business index, the influence of demand in trade activity and interest rates, the seasonal variations in money rates, and the usefulness of U.S. Federal Reserve Bank statements and statements showing the condition of leading member banks.

This section offers business news briefs in 1921. An agreement on the reparations question brought further improvement in the export demand, which saw Germany taking in an additional 2,250,000 pounds of copper. The U.S. Labor Department revealed increased employment in eight major industries, with the largest seen in the automobile industry at 25.2 percent. A decree was signed by the President of Mexico establishing a fine for those drilling oil without permission.

The article discusses the contributions of Forest Products Laboratory to U.S. businesses as of 1945. Research divisions of the U.S. government organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, include Timber Harvesting and Conversion, Silvicultural Relations, and Wood Pathology. Contributions include the laminated keel and rib construction for ships, directions for efficient small saw mill operation, and service bulletins for farmers and retail lumber dealers.

The article focuses on the continuing element of instability that has stalked AMF Inc., following the collapse of the bowling boom in 1960s that had made AMF one of the great growth companies of the 1950s and the fluctuation of its government defense business. Chairman and chief executive Rodney C. Gott proves how stable the company is, citing its steady growth since he took over in 1967, making it well balanced between its industrial and leisure-time operations.

Letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including "The Changing Nature of the Corporation," in the September 15, 1967 issue, a recital of car maker Studebaker's ancient history, and a paper that features a picture of businessman Irenee du Pont, two of his brothers and their cousin, in the September 15, 1967 issue.

The article discusses the dangers of getting companies completely overextended with their acquisition programs. Trans-America Corp.'s reputation as a great acquisitor is highlighted. The company has interests in film distribution, manufacturing of industrial equipment and title insurance. Company president John R. Beckett expresses his concern over some of the helter-skelter acquisition programs for using too much of debt securities and dividend securities.

A list of booklets and catalogues that are available direct from companies is presented, which includes "State Highways and Caterpillar," from Caterpillar Tractor Co., "How to Pile Corrugated Shipping Boxes," from Hinde & Dauch Paper Co. and "Saint Paul," from the Saint Paul Association of Commerce.

This section offers Canadian news briefs as of March 1928. Slow buying in commercial lines was reported for the Spring and Summer while there is favorable rise in basic industries, a steady output in paper and pulp and advance orders in cotton and textile. Canadian Finance Ministry reported a surplus for the year of 38 million dollars while income tax of corporations was reduced to 8%. Also reported in a 10% drop in Canadian income tax with total estimated reduction at 19 million dollars.

The article offers information on business booklets as of February 15, 1928 including "Remington Rand Systems" from Remington Rand Business Service, "Oakland, California" from Oakland Chamber of Commerce and "Book on Material Handling" from The Louden Machinery Co.

The article offers several topics and issues in business environments around the world as of July 7, 1923. The eastern part of the U.S. has reported a steady crop of peaches while the west shows a reduced crop. U.S. general imports are reportedly more than exports, leading to a weak balance of trade for the U.S. Printing establishments in Germany are notably producing more paper marks for the government due to a deficit in German marks.

The article shows stock market trends within the New York Stock Exchange in 1922. The companies that were predicted to lead in stock value growth included Studebaker, Baldwin Locomotive, and U.S. Steel. General Motors had its stock market index grew by 6 points due to its founder William Durant experienced losses in his securities company. Baldwin Locomotive had its railway business improve as the Wall Street labeled its stocks as "concealed assets" and "hidden earnings."

Several business-related jokes are presented.

The article discusses the last item in a series of six stories on necessary business traits for leaders. It ponders why bosses get higher salaries and the sacrifices they make to sustain a business. Participating in committee work is emphasized as successful engineering societies are associated with papers written by authors such as Edison, Kettering and Remington who took part in the crafting of vital projects.

The article presents a table that lists companies in which stocks are sold at a big discount from a value of its assets as of July 15, 1974 which include Allied Thermal Corp., Leath & Co. and Russell Corp.

The article reports on Ford Motor Co.'s heavy-duty truck business. The emergence of Ford as one of the hottest outfits in the big-truck field in September 1963 is noted. The company is producing 10,000 of these trucks in 1963, up 16 percent from 1962. It has grabbed off 13 percent of the heavy truck business.

This section offers news briefs on business trends. More than 50 billion cubic feet of liquified natural gas (LNG) has been shipped to Japan from Alaskan fields instead of to nearer markets on the U.S. West Coast. A study conducted by U.S. Tax Foundation showed that school spending increased by one-and-a-half times than pupil enrollment. A study conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau revealed that money from median family income in central cities have mostly transferred to the west.

This section offers business-related news briefs as of April 1, 1970. It praises U.S. Secretary of State William P. Rogers' warmth and intelligence. An overview of some antipollutionism activities is provided including citizens writing letters about sewerage emptying into rivers and states and communities turning down industries unless they can prove they are clean. A report on proposed changes in commonly accepted accounting practices cited the International Telephone & Telegraph Co. (ITT). INSET: SO TRUE, SO RIGHT.

The article discusses how business enterprises are seeing opportunities in the candle manufacturing industry. It is stated that sales of candles have more than doubled in the past ten years. In order to explore opportunities in the candle business, Lenox Inc. acquired Paragon Candle Co. and Carolina Candle Co. Greeting card company Hallmark has also entered the candle business by acquiring candle importer Knob Hill.

The article focuses on Dillingham Corp., a Hawaian family outfit involved in construction, real estate and transportation. Started in 1889 by a New England seafaring man named Benjamin F. Dillingham, the company is starting to achieve the power and status of big five companies that dominated Hawaii's business for many decades which include Castle & Cooke and Alexander & Baldwin. Dillingham is predicted by the article to emerge as Hawaii's largest.

This section offers business news briefs as of April 15, 1967. The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission and mutual fund industry representatives were unable to reach a compromise on the proposals for new legislation to regulate the industry. The town of Deming, New Mexico has set up its own companies including a toy company and plastics company which provide profits and work for residents of the city. International Business Machines reported a 20 million dollar loss in the supercomputer field.

The article discusses the political situation in the U.S. as of May 15, 1934 wherein the author perceives signs that the government wants to muzzle the people, particularly business. The topics discussed include the actuation of lawmakers and bureaucrats resenting protests and criticism from the public, the inability of the government to create prosperity without the support of business, and the effectiveness of criticism and protest on certain proposed pieces of legislation affecting business.

This section offers news briefs concerning business enterprises as of June 1931. Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. has purchased a 30-acre industrial site in Cleveland, Ohio. The receivership proceeding involving the American Bond & Mortgage Co. has been postponed. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. has postponed action on common dividend for the second quarter of the year.