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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.

Presents the author's opinion the impact of rapid changes in media because of technology, and why text and paper will not become obsolete. Remarks on ever changing direction of technology; Transformation of the way one learns; Definition of the message, Effect of computers on the way one writes.

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 plan to launch the electronic paper on 2008. The device held an ultra-thin screen size of a newspaper page with a very high resolution. The device when connected to the Internet will keep on updating the daily paper and will keep un updating the paper electronically and automatically during the day. The instrument has been developed by several companies in order to respond to the clamor of the consumers demand for larger displays in smaller devices. The launching of the electronic paper in 2008 is anticipated to create positive impact to the publishing industry by opening the possibility of printing on thin and flexible plastic substrates.

Looks at new inventions featured by "Machine Design" in its October 1954 issue. Description of Sno-Buggy, a giant jeep invented designed by R. G. LeTourneau Inc.; Advantage of waterproof paper developed by the Shoe Products Division of Dewey and Almy Chemical Co.