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Announces plans by International Paper Company on February 2, 1998, to purchase Weston Paper and Manufacturing Company, for the price of stock. Business operations of Weston Paper; Percentage increase in International Paper's shares.

The article focuses on the declining use of paper in U.S. households. The ubiquitous use of microcomputers has resulted in fewer homes using paper for work, home finances, or school, and the idea of a paperless environment is increasing accepted. At the same time, the use of paper is rapidly expanding in developing countries such as China.

The article informs that a massive fire tore through a paper factory at the Marcal Paper Mills in Elmwood Park, New Jersey , evening amid freezing temperatures that complicated efforts to fight the blaze, which swelled to seven alarms, as of February 2019.

BEIJING -- As far as dramatic timing goes, the text message from the powers that be announcing the sudden cancellation of a post-performance discussion of ''Top Secret: Battle for the Pentagon Papers'' was, well, perfectly timed. The message, sent to the cellphone of the play's producer on Friday night, warned of ''unforeseen consequences spreading beyond the theater,'' should the audience at Peking University be allowed to openly discuss the work, which delves into delicate matters like press freedom, power-hungry political leaders and the Nixon administration's desire to quash information it deemed embarrassing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

TOKYO -- It is the second wild boardroom drama to shake up corporate Japan in days: the country's leading tissue maker, Daio Paper, said on Friday that it would file a criminal complaint against its former chairman, accusing him of illicitly borrowing $140 million in company money and channeling some of it to a Las Vegas casino company. The controversy provides yet another lens into the seemingly free-wheeling behavior -- and disregard for corporate governance -- still seen among top management at some of Japan's leading companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Attention all Elaine Stritch fans: it's time to get better acquainted with the New Jersey Transit schedule. Paper Mill Playhouse, in Millburn, N.J., has announced that Ms. Stritch, right, is joining its production of the musical comedy ''The Full Monty,'' running June 10 to July 12. Ms. Stritch, 83, whose credits include ''Company,'' ''A Delicate Balance'' and her popular one-woman show, ''Elaine Stritch at Liberty,'' will play Jeanette Burmeister. Ben Brantley, in his New York Times review of the Broadway production of ''The Full Monty'' in 2000, described the character as a ''salty old retired club pianist,'' who is the accompanist for a group of unemployed steel workers turned strippers in Buffalo. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article focuses on the arrest and upcoming trial of Chinese editor Dong Yuyu, who is accused of espionage after being detained while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat. Topics include the shrinking space for liberal views in China under President Xi Jinping, the crackdown on interactions with foreigners, and the uncertain motives behind Dong's targeting whether for his liberal views or foreign contacts.

The article focuses on the revelations and criticisms faced by Mathias DOpfner, the chief executive officer of Axel Springer, a Berlin-based publishing company that owns Politico and Business Insider.

The article attributes the U.S. financial crisis to rising interest rates, collapse of the housing market, unrealized gains and losses on investment securities and bond portfolios of banks.

The article focuses on Representative George Santos, a Republican from New York, who has filed paperwork intending to run for re-election. It reports the despite facing ethics investigations and criminal inquiries, the move enables to continue to raise money and spend it on various campaign-related expenses, allowing to potentially defend his seat in Congress in 2024.

The article reveals the informal policy of Wells Fargo bank about the hiring of diverse candidates, who would be interviewed for a job that had already been promised to someone else. It cites the dismissal of former Wells Fargo executive Joe Bruno, who claimed that the bank retaliated against him for telling his supervisors that the fake interviews were morally wrong. It looks back at the racial discrimination case filed against Wells Fargo by a group of African American financial advisers.

The article announces that Mark W. Jones has been appointed executive director at the Paper Mill Playhouse, a theater.

The article focuses on the decision of International Paper Co. to sell most of its U.S. forestland to private timberland investment firms.

The article features the Willow Boughs, a wallpaper product from William Morris.

The article discusses trends and innovations by independent artists and studios in wallpaper design.

Reports on the health risk of carbonless copy paper for employees. Inquiry conducted by the United States National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health into the issue; Chemicals involved in manufacturing the paper.

Focuses on why carbon paper is still in use despite the introduction of laser and ink-jet printers. Status of the carbon paper industry in the 1990s; Reasons behind the continuing demand for carbon paper.

Reports on the plan of International Paper Company to move its global headquarters from Stamford, Connecticut to Memphis, Tennessee.

Reports on the advertising campaigns for bathroom tissue among the business enterprises in the U.S. Promotion of the Charmin brand by Procter and Gamble Co.; Launch of discounting and promotional activity among manufacturers and retailers; Concept of the commercials.

Announces the decline in the 2003 third quarter earnings of the International Paper Co.

Deals with the profit reported by International Paper Co. for the third quarter of 2002.

Focuses on the growing popularity of plastic bank notes as compared to paper money.

Reports on the plan of International Paper to layoff employees and reduce its container-board capacity in January 2002.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on making printer's hat from journal Times.

Focuses on the development of caseless batteries by the Power Paper company in Israel which can be printed directly on different surface materials.

Deals with the loss of International Paper Co. for the first quarter of 2001.

Reports that the plan to pursue a paper-recycling plant in New York City, New York was stopped. Why the plans for the plant falter; Detractors of the plan; Plant that is being built.

Reports the increase in the second-quarter profit of International Paper Co. in the United States as of July 11, 2000. Reason for its increase; Percentage increase of its profit.

Reports that the International Paper Co. reached an agreement to buy Champion International Corp. on May 12, 2000 after UPM-Kymmene withdrew its bid for Champion. Reason for the withdrawal of UPM; Background on the merger deal between Champion and UPM; Financial information on the two rivals.

Reports on the rivalry between International Paper and UPM-Kymmene of Finland over the takeover bid for Champion International of Stamford, Connecticut. Value of the stock and cash offer of International; Status of the bid of UPM; Shares of Champion on the New York Stock Exchange.

Reports the acquisition of Consolidated Papers Inc. by Stora Enso. Value of the deal; Combined sales of the merged company; Terms of the deal; Views of analysts on the deal.

Reports on a number of companies who are looking for corporations from which to buy their paper. Involvement of companies; Comments from Barry Polsky, spokesman for the American Forest and Paper Association; Study; Involvement of companies in study.

Reports on a shortage of paper at elementary schools all over the United States due to rising paper prices. Impact of the paper shortage on students and teachers; Reason for the rise in paper prices; Calls for paper donations from parents and businesses.

Reports European Union's investigation into the European paper manufacturers to inquire their alleged involvement in manipulating the prices. Names of the companies raided by the European Union.

Presents the impact of the rising paper prices on the book publishing industry in the United States. Causes for the hike in price; Efforts of publishers to face the price hike; Comments of paper suppliers.

Reports on the May 30, 1996 announcement of sale of the St. Joe Paper Co.'s pulp and paper mill and container plants for $360 million to the Florida Coast Paper Co. LLC. Background on the buyer.

Reports that five companies that sell toilet tissue and paper towels to various institutions have been given a Federal grand jury subpoena seeking documents in connection with an antitrust investigation in the United States.

Reports that Procter & Gamble Inc. will reduce prices for tissues, paper towels and bathroom tissues by eight percent. New list price for Procter & Gamble's Charming bathroom tissue; Effect on Kimberly-Clark's per share earning if will cut its tissue and towel prices.

Reports on the merger between International Paper Co. and Federal Paper Board Co. Payment plan for the companies' shareholders.

Reports that Taliban religious police re-emphasized their ban on the use of paper bags in Kabul, Afghanistan. Taliban religious army's imposition of its strict version of Islamic law; Comments from a Taliban official; Futher information on the rules of the Taliban.

Reports that the Wausau Paper Mills Company agreed to acquire Otis Specialty Papers Incorporated , a unit of Rexam P.L.C. Information on the proposed acquisition; Details on both companies.

Reports that Bunzl P.L.C. agreed to sell its German and Italian fine-paper businesses to Koninklijke KNP BT N.V. for approximately $103 million. Reasons for sale; Names of units.

Discusses the soon-to-be announced proposal for a $100 million plant (the Bronx Community Paper Company) in the South Bronx to produce recycled paper from New York City's trash. New jobs to be created; Other economic benefits.

The article reports on a study using spectroscopy to examine the ink and paper Benjamin Franklin used in his experiments with printing money, revealing his attempts to combat counterfeiting through the use of specific materials and techniques. It also mentions the need for further analysis to understand his intentions fully.

The article focuses on the historical and contemporary attempts by autocrats and dictators to control or eliminate wine production, showcasing examples from various countries such as France, Spain, Portugal, Ukraine, Armenia, and Iran, highlighting the cultural significance and resilience of wine.

The article presents a question and answer regarding why paper curls, especially gift wrap.

I. Define these words and phrases: Idlewild: Now known as John F. Kennedy International Airport. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the acquisition by the U.S. Library of Congress of around 7,700 manuscripts and papers of the late playwright Neil Simon through the donation of his widow, actress Elaine Joyce.

Announces that the Stone Container Corp. has temporarily closed a paper mill in Montana, the company's second biggest plant. Reason for the shutdown; Impact of the shutdown to the company's total annual capacity.