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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
5
William Phillip Simms describes prisoners “clad to escape fire” and declares some Germans ran both ways under British attack. He questions hunger claims, notes censorship, and argues the truth is often withheld by all sides, urging American press to publish full facts for the public.
The Salem Journal notes leaders show little confidence in the people as permits under eastern law fail to develop power plants. Congress neglects action and millions of tons of coal are wasted annually while communities could be served by water power.
The Supreme Court ruling limits federal control of power sites on public lands, finding earlier acts repealed by implication and that some Utah and western plant sites are on public lands without authorization. It clarifies taxation and royalty concerns, boosting power development while reducing federal rent claims.
France invests in Alpine water power to beat coal costs with plants in the Durance valley and near Modane, cutting coal use by 1,290,000 tons yearly. In the United States, Secretary Lane cites legal and financial obstacles to water power on public lands, urging congressional action to secure steady supplies.
Passage of the necessity and convenience law in Oregon aims to halt gutt ing and raiding of public utilities. It prohibits halting utilities via holdup and doubles charges where duplicate services exist, offering investment security and curbing radicalism in the state.
Rev Guy Shipler of Church of the Epiphany criticizes tabernacle revivals in Cincinnati calling them mob psychology that draws crowds but harms sane religious thinking. He cites Bishop Reese and compares Sunday methods to Barnum and Chaplin, defending a restrained church approach.
An Associated Press dispatch from Oklahoma City reports a proposed law that would make smoking a cigarette an arrestable offense. The measure reflects a trend toward prohibition similar to liquor controls and targets smokers as liability for offenders.
The article discusses how Western industries, including agriculture, mining, and manufacturing, connect to the European war effort and the impact on national production. It emphasizes the reliance on imports, strategic goods, and the idea that major national interests are deeply affected by war-driven industrial shifts.
The article lauds unity among army navy and transportation sectors and highlights a surge in demand for skilled labor and shipbuilding. It notes strong cooperation between capital and labor, willingness to arbitrate disputes, and confidence in the United States readiness and efficiency for war conditions.
Despite heavy border mobilization, a small clash at Vyrdum continues as forces hold positions and tensions rise. Reports note ongoing patrols and limited exchanges near the frontier.
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