'Scurvy' in Positions, Corruption Not New in America, Says Jones There is a tradition in America tft link politicians with the word “Scurvy," accoi'ding to William C. Jones, dean of administration, who lectured on the book "Ethics in Politics," by Paul Douglas in a Wednesday night browsing room lecture. This trend has been en forced by the growing pile of rot ten political apples, uncovered by the Kefauver committee and other congressional investigators, he said. Political sinkholes are not a new tanovation, Jones remarked. The attempt to picture the past as-a golden age of virtuous political ad ministrators is borne out by “The Prince," written four and one-half centuries ago by Machiavelli and exposing the corruption of the times. “At the risk of exposing feet of elay in our great national idols,” Jones read a letter from Daniel Webster to Nicholas Biddle, in which Webster coyly asked the Second National Bank to ‘refresh his retainer' as a reward for using his influence to get a renewal for the bank’s charter. Ethics and Morality Relapses in political ethics aften occur after major wars, Jones con tinued. He cited the carpet-bag rule of the post-Civil War era, the scandals of the 20’s, and the graft that flourished after World War II. “At any rate,” he said, “politics mirror the ethics and morality of the time.” “We've gone too far in the direc tion of government regulation of business,” Jones maintained. “Where government controls busi ness, it is inevitable that business will attempt to control govern ment. Government subsidies to 11 a.m. "Confederacy, Confusion, Corruption" Western Seminary Quartet KASH Broadcast 7:30 p m. "Whom Will Ye Serve?" Baptismal Service . . . Youth Choir Bible School 9:45 Fellowship Group 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Brdwy« mgh Dr. Vance H. Wabster, Pastor To you from Hawaii a Russell’s exclusive! Sun dresses and swim suits designed by Nani of Hawaii with each purchase of Hawaiian merchandise, a vanda orchid lei. Each visitor will receive an individual vanda orchid. And for all children accompanied by their parents, we have a plastic miniature of a United Air Lines Mainliner. “I ^ So sfdp in today to see this Colorful selection-Of1 playclothes, and get your free ^ift. • £ *-r < >*. Our gift to you flown directly to Russell’s by United Air Lines business interests are a breeding ground for corruption." Government oficials, swept into j the gay and giddy whirl of Wash ington cocktail parties, and lured by bounteous gifts can not be ex pected to tread the straight and narrow path of political honesty i without congressional supervision, Jones stated. "Nor will officials be saved from corruption by larger salaries," he contended, since "de sire always outruns income." Few "Fat Cats" According to Jones, a man who , has money or is able to attract1 money has the greatest chance for success in American politics. It' costs a senatorial candidate nearly $200,000 to run for office, and there are few “fat cats" who are , able to underwrite their own cam paigns. Gambling interests, and other large campaign contributors want something in return for their investment, he said. “That ‘some thing' is protection.” Various remedies have been pre- J scribed for these political infec tions, Jones stated. An ethical code, stipulating that government officials could not receive money from individuals with whom the government had dealings, is pres ently before the legislature. A moderate taxation of citizens to provide for political candidates has also been suggested, he said. Not Universal This murky and dark picture of American politics should not be regarded as universal, Jones cau tioned. There are very few dishon est politicians in comparison with the vast number of public offi cials who perform their duties faithfully in the “honest Abe" tra dition, he stated. J. H. Gilbert, professor emeritus of economics introduced Jones. William Tugman, editor of the Eu gene Register-Guard was discus sion leader for the session. Alpha Phi Omega Conducts Initiation Alpha Phi Omega, the only na tional service fraternity on cam pus, held its initiation ceremonies by candlelight at Gerlinger hall Thursday night. Initiated were freshmen Wesley Naish, music, Jerry Froebe, Jack Fenton and Jerry Farrow, busi ness, Bob Kubes, architecture, and Marvin Young, Dick Buffington, Jack Perky, Herbie Yamanaka and Pierre Van Hysselberghe, liberal ai’ts. Chapter President Marty John son conducted the meeting, at which Byron Johnson, a boy scout adviser in this area, spoke. An other speaker of the evening was Bill Denman, member of the ex ecutive council. He reported on the national convention in Colombus, Ohio, which he attended as an Ore gon representative. . ANTIQUARIAN PROUTY BOOKSTORE 1219 Alder St. Come in and Browse >0K£ avcnotmoAefat* ariitmhatjhmja ticking; tat Mbeml$wltyjuriii0h&3 & ham BS XVmmmxWMowtivg tachymfo mhawmeveut of Hours 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. STILL IN BUSINESS RIGHT NEAR CAMPUS Dad's Day Letter SEE STORY, PAGE ONE Dear Dad: •You know, it's about time I bad a date with you. So tin's is to invite von to ( )regon for a date. \\ hat a date that will he! Look, here are just some of the things we'll be doing the weekend of Feb. 6-8. Sat urday night we’ll dash tip to Mac Court and watch Idaho get beaten bv the W’ehfoot basketball scpiad. Saturday morning I'll buy you a cup of coffee in the S. U. fishbowl (von sav I spend too much time there, but now it will be with you, so that's different, hub?) They’ll be having another big luncheon in the S.C. ballroom, for both students and dads. Our new Ciovernor Patterson will speak then. ()f course you’ll go to the Dad’s annual business meeting right after the luncheon, to elect officers and talk with Presi dent Xewlnirn and others about “The University and Us.” Then I'll pick you up and we can roam around the campus. It looks p/etty green right now. Kugene had a couple of showers. Our two new class build ings will amaze you—Commonwealth Hall and the Science Pudding. In fact, being so big and new they are a maze. So far our date sounds like tun, doesn’t it? There’s even more. The University Theatre is fea turing the popular drama. “Death of a Salesman.” I want to take you to it, so be sure to let me know when you’re coming so I can get tickets. As usual, the living organizations are having fathers for dinner. (1 mean inv iting fathers for din ner). That will probably be Sunday, after church. That's all, except that the whole campus is alive planning on our "dates.” Plan on that weekend, won't you. Dad? 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